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March 29, 2010
Infinity Info Systems Launches CRM Success Program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 11:21:01 PM
Infinity Info Systems Launches CRM Success Program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Helping Businesses Strengthen Customer Relationships, Drive Efficiencies and Increase Profitability
NEW YORK, March 29 -- Infinity Info Systems today announced the launch of their CRM Success Program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The program offers leading-edge insights on how customer relationship management (CRM) and business analytics technologies enable organizations to better understand, grow and engage customers. The Program benefits organizations that are currently using Microsoft Dynamics CRM or other CRM applications, as well as those organizations without a CRM system.
Companies joining Infinity's CRM Success Program are eligible for:
-- Free CRM Assessment: Infinity will assess current CRM systems and
processes, and then deliver a set of recommendations to help meet
goals and objectives.
-- Free Trial: Those not currently using Microsoft Dynamics CRM can try
it free for 30 days. And eligible Salesforce.com and Oracle CRM On
Demand customers can get Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online at no charge
for six months.
-- CRM Roadmap Planning: Upgrade, architecture and integration advice,
and early visibility into the roadmap for Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
-- Free Online Training: Monthly seminars addressing the latest trends,
technologies and best-practices driving CRM success today.
"In today's environment, businesses need to build stronger and deeper relationships with customers using solutions that are fast, flexible and affordable," said Brad Wilson, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM. "Initiatives such as the CRM Success Program demonstrate Infinity Info Systems' commitment to its clients' needs, and its cost-effective solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM are helping make business success a reality."
Companies can sign up for the CRM Success Program at http://www.infinitymscrm.com/success. Infinity Info Systems is a Gold Certified Microsoft CRM Partner, a member of 2009 President's Club for Microsoft Dynamics and was awarded 2009 Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year Finalist.
"After evaluating several CRM consulting firms, it was clear that Infinity Info Systems was the right match for us. Not only did they provide all the technical know-how, but they gained a deep understanding of our processes and special needs," said Shirley Berenstein, Director of Public Information for AHRC New York City. "Thanks to Infinity, we're now able to operate, market and communicate services to our various constituencies far better than ever before."
"Our number one commitment at Infinity is helping organizations utilize CRM technologies to improve their business performance," said Yacov Wrocherinsky, founder and CEO, Infinity Info Systems. "Through our CRM Success Program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, we're excited to help companies drive efficiencies and increase profitability."
About Infinity Info Systems
Founded in 1987, Infinity Info Systems develops customer relationship management (CRM) and business analytics solutions for clients in the financial services, life sciences, business services, nonprofit, media and manufacturing/distribution industries around the world. Infinity's technology solutions, services, training and support help organizations become more profitable by improving sales, marketing and customer service effectiveness. Infinity has trained more than 130,000 professionals and successfully implemented more than 3,500 CRM systems. For more information contact us at 800.354.4228 or visit us online at http://www.infinityinfo.com.
Source: Infinity Info Systems
CONTACT: Kathleen Summers, +1-646-747-6398, ksummers@infinityinfo.com
Web Site: http://www.infinityinfo.com/
Helping Businesses Strengthen Customer Relationships, Drive Efficiencies and Increase Profitability
NEW YORK, March 29 -- Infinity Info Systems today announced the launch of their CRM Success Program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM. The program offers leading-edge insights on how customer relationship management (CRM) and business analytics technologies enable organizations to better understand, grow and engage customers. The Program benefits organizations that are currently using Microsoft Dynamics CRM or other CRM applications, as well as those organizations without a CRM system.
Companies joining Infinity's CRM Success Program are eligible for:
-- Free CRM Assessment: Infinity will assess current CRM systems and
processes, and then deliver a set of recommendations to help meet
goals and objectives.
-- Free Trial: Those not currently using Microsoft Dynamics CRM can try
it free for 30 days. And eligible Salesforce.com and Oracle CRM On
Demand customers can get Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online at no charge
for six months.
-- CRM Roadmap Planning: Upgrade, architecture and integration advice,
and early visibility into the roadmap for Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
-- Free Online Training: Monthly seminars addressing the latest trends,
technologies and best-practices driving CRM success today.
"In today's environment, businesses need to build stronger and deeper relationships with customers using solutions that are fast, flexible and affordable," said Brad Wilson, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM. "Initiatives such as the CRM Success Program demonstrate Infinity Info Systems' commitment to its clients' needs, and its cost-effective solutions based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM are helping make business success a reality."
Companies can sign up for the CRM Success Program at http://www.infinitymscrm.com/success. Infinity Info Systems is a Gold Certified Microsoft CRM Partner, a member of 2009 President's Club for Microsoft Dynamics and was awarded 2009 Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner of the Year Finalist.
"After evaluating several CRM consulting firms, it was clear that Infinity Info Systems was the right match for us. Not only did they provide all the technical know-how, but they gained a deep understanding of our processes and special needs," said Shirley Berenstein, Director of Public Information for AHRC New York City. "Thanks to Infinity, we're now able to operate, market and communicate services to our various constituencies far better than ever before."
"Our number one commitment at Infinity is helping organizations utilize CRM technologies to improve their business performance," said Yacov Wrocherinsky, founder and CEO, Infinity Info Systems. "Through our CRM Success Program for Microsoft Dynamics CRM, we're excited to help companies drive efficiencies and increase profitability."
About Infinity Info Systems
Founded in 1987, Infinity Info Systems develops customer relationship management (CRM) and business analytics solutions for clients in the financial services, life sciences, business services, nonprofit, media and manufacturing/distribution industries around the world. Infinity's technology solutions, services, training and support help organizations become more profitable by improving sales, marketing and customer service effectiveness. Infinity has trained more than 130,000 professionals and successfully implemented more than 3,500 CRM systems. For more information contact us at 800.354.4228 or visit us online at http://www.infinityinfo.com.
Source: Infinity Info Systems
CONTACT: Kathleen Summers, +1-646-747-6398, ksummers@infinityinfo.com
Web Site: http://www.infinityinfo.com/
AT&T Expands 24 Mbps U-verse High Speed Internet to all 120 U-verse TV Markets
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 10:35:01 PM
AT&T Expands 24 Mbps U-verse High Speed Internet to all 120 U-verse TV Markets
DALLAS, March 29 -- AT&T* is giving more consumers a faster broadband choice that doesn't break the bank. AT&T today announced the expansion of AT&T U-verse(SM) High Speed Internet Max Turbo to every U-verse market, offering broadband speeds of up to 24 Mbps downstream and up to 3 Mbps upstream.
Available today for AT&T U-verse residential and small business customers, Max Turbo is the fastest Internet package available from the nation's leading provider of broadband services. AT&T U-verse services are offered in 120 markets across 22 states. Max Turbo was initially launched in Austin, San Antonio and St. Louis in December 2009.
"Max Turbo is the latest example of how we're bringing consumers and small businesses the choice of better services and faster speeds with AT&T U-verse," Mark Collins, senior vice president of data and voice products, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "With a large majority of U-verse TV customers bundling U-verse Internet, we know we're giving our customers the broadband choice they want. Customers value our high-quality and integrated bundle of award-winning U-verse TV, fast Internet and voice and wireless services, and they love that we're continually adding more to improve their experience -- more features, more apps and more speed."
AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max Turbo is available to eligible residential customers for $65 a month as part of a bundle with AT&T U-verse TV. Professional standard installation is included for new U-verse TV customers, and current U-verse Internet residential and small business customers can upgrade their package at any time.
AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max Turbo is available to eligible small business customers for $95 a month.
In addition to more speed, U-verse Internet customers have the freedom to enjoy their broadband connection in more places -- all at no extra cost. U-verse Internet customers can stay connected with on-the-go access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi(SM) hotspots. Consumers and small businesses can visit http://www.attwifi.com for a list of AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the U.S.
AT&T is the nation's largest provider of wireless and wireline broadband service, with 17.3 million broadband subscribers, including 2.1 million U-verse broadband connections as of the fourth quarter of 2009. More than 90 percent of U-verse TV customers bundle U-verse High Speed Internet.
Residential customers who bundle U-verse TV and Internet services enjoy several innovative applications, powered by AT&T's Internet Protocol (IP)-based network. For example, U-verse TV and Internet customers have the ability to program DVR recordings from their Web-connected mobile phone or PC; view personalized, on-screen weather, sports, traffic and stock information via AT&T U-bar; and the ability to view personalized tournament brackets on their U-verse TV screen during college basketball season. AT&T U-verse TV ranked "Highest in Residential Television Service Satisfaction in the South and West Regions Two Years in a Row," according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 and 2009 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Studies(SM).
For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit http://www.att.com/u-verse, call 800-ATT-2020 or visit your local AT&T retail location.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services.
Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies. Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.uverse.att.com to see if you qualify. Customizing options require AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Service. Wireless phone with Internet access required and standard data charges may apply. Mobile Remote Access: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required. Standard data charges may apply.
Based on non-municipal company- owned and -operated hotspots. Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
AT&T U-verse received the highest numerical score among television service providers in the South and West in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2009 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Studies(SM). 2009 study based on 28,118 total responses from measuring providers in the South (13) and West (10) regions and measures consumer satisfaction with television service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January, March and June, 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Rountree of AT&T Inc., +1-512-495-7186,
jrountree@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
DALLAS, March 29 -- AT&T* is giving more consumers a faster broadband choice that doesn't break the bank. AT&T today announced the expansion of AT&T U-verse(SM) High Speed Internet Max Turbo to every U-verse market, offering broadband speeds of up to 24 Mbps downstream and up to 3 Mbps upstream.
Available today for AT&T U-verse residential and small business customers, Max Turbo is the fastest Internet package available from the nation's leading provider of broadband services. AT&T U-verse services are offered in 120 markets across 22 states. Max Turbo was initially launched in Austin, San Antonio and St. Louis in December 2009.
"Max Turbo is the latest example of how we're bringing consumers and small businesses the choice of better services and faster speeds with AT&T U-verse," Mark Collins, senior vice president of data and voice products, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. "With a large majority of U-verse TV customers bundling U-verse Internet, we know we're giving our customers the broadband choice they want. Customers value our high-quality and integrated bundle of award-winning U-verse TV, fast Internet and voice and wireless services, and they love that we're continually adding more to improve their experience -- more features, more apps and more speed."
AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max Turbo is available to eligible residential customers for $65 a month as part of a bundle with AT&T U-verse TV. Professional standard installation is included for new U-verse TV customers, and current U-verse Internet residential and small business customers can upgrade their package at any time.
AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Max Turbo is available to eligible small business customers for $95 a month.
In addition to more speed, U-verse Internet customers have the freedom to enjoy their broadband connection in more places -- all at no extra cost. U-verse Internet customers can stay connected with on-the-go access to the nation's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 20,000 AT&T Wi-Fi(SM) hotspots. Consumers and small businesses can visit http://www.attwifi.com for a list of AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the U.S.
AT&T is the nation's largest provider of wireless and wireline broadband service, with 17.3 million broadband subscribers, including 2.1 million U-verse broadband connections as of the fourth quarter of 2009. More than 90 percent of U-verse TV customers bundle U-verse High Speed Internet.
Residential customers who bundle U-verse TV and Internet services enjoy several innovative applications, powered by AT&T's Internet Protocol (IP)-based network. For example, U-verse TV and Internet customers have the ability to program DVR recordings from their Web-connected mobile phone or PC; view personalized, on-screen weather, sports, traffic and stock information via AT&T U-bar; and the ability to view personalized tournament brackets on their U-verse TV screen during college basketball season. AT&T U-verse TV ranked "Highest in Residential Television Service Satisfaction in the South and West Regions Two Years in a Row," according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2008 and 2009 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Studies(SM).
For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit http://www.att.com/u-verse, call 800-ATT-2020 or visit your local AT&T retail location.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T's Yellow Pages and YELLOWPAGES.COM organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing and advertising sales. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE® magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services.
Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
AT&T U-verse services are provided by AT&T local telephone companies. Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.uverse.att.com to see if you qualify. Customizing options require AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Service. Wireless phone with Internet access required and standard data charges may apply. Mobile Remote Access: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required. Standard data charges may apply.
Based on non-municipal company- owned and -operated hotspots. Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for additional services, details and locations.
AT&T U-verse received the highest numerical score among television service providers in the South and West in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2009 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Studies(SM). 2009 study based on 28,118 total responses from measuring providers in the South (13) and West (10) regions and measures consumer satisfaction with television service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January, March and June, 2009. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Jill Rountree of AT&T Inc., +1-512-495-7186,
jrountree@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
Pingar Announces Chinese Search Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 10:21:01 PM
Pingar Announces Chinese Search Platform
Marks closer collaboration between Hong Kong and NZ and expansion for NZ tech firm
HONG KONG, March 29 -- Pingar, the New Zealand-tech company that has developed the next generation 'intelligent' search engine, announced today in Hong Kong that it is creating a Chinese-language version of the Pingar search platform.
Pingar also unveiled plans to open an office in Silicon Valley, CA, in the second half of 2010. Pingar is releasing its Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 application installers on May 12 to coincide with the official Microsoft release date of the SharePoint Server 2010 product.
The announcements of Pingar's overseas growth came as part of a program to celebrate the international success of New Zealand firms and to mark today's signing of the Closer Economic Partnership (CEP) between Hong Kong and New Zealand. New Zealand's Minister of Trade Tim Groser and Minister for Ethnic Affairs Pansy Wong are touring Hong Kong to assess how firms in the region can work together under the new CEP.
The ministers visited Pingar's offices at the Hong Kong Science and Innovation Park, which opened in early 2009. Pingar has partnered with Hong Kong's Compose Systems, a major developer of print publishing solutions, to build its Asian operations.
Says Pingar's CEO and co-founder Peter Wren-Hilton, "We're excited by the welcome we've received in Asia and look forward to entering the US market later in the year. Through workings with our Hong Kong partners we've identified key clients and demand for a Chinese version of the Pingar product. As such, we're developing versions of the platform in both simplified and traditional Chinese, which is a major step for Pingar."
Wren-Hilton added, "We look forward to realising what this market and the US offer. Asia and the US have become major areas of focus for Pingar."
Hong Kong is New Zealand's ninth largest export trade market and worth approximately $823 million per year. The market is also strategically placed to benefit from growth in the Chinese and regional economies.
Asked to gauge what the agreement means for New Zealand companies like Pingar, NZ Trade Commissioner to Hong Kong and Macau Sharon-May McCrostie who attended the function said, "There are immense opportunities for Kiwi companies in Hong Kong, and the CEP provides certainty for New Zealand businesses either already active in this market, or looking to do business here. New Zealand companies that take a strategic, pro-active approach to engagement with Hong Kong and China are the ones that are best-placed to maximise the opportunities that this region offers. It's great to see a high tech growth company such as Pingar doing just that, and I encourage other New Zealand companies to take a similar approach."
The traditional and simplified Chinese versions of Pingar will be further developed in association with local universities. Pingar's newest application will be demonstrated at the 2010 Shanghai Expo in July and will be available as a beta release for pilot testing with selected clients in Hong Kong and mainland China.
In short, Pingar changes the face of mainstream internet search. Pingar's solution goes inside data documents, finds the content the user is seeking and then places it into a dynamically generated PDF or XPS document, rather than just presenting a list of links like the traditional search model. As the company likes to say: "it takes the browsing out of browsing."
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
About Pingar
Established in 2006, Pingar has developed a semantic search platform that returns comprehensive search query results inside formatted PDF or XPS documents.
The company demonstrated its Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Enterprise Search solution at the 2009 Microsoft SharePoint Conference in Las Vegas, during October 2009. Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, Pingar currently has offices in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
Pingar's technology was developed in cooperation with the University of Waikato (WaikatoLink) and Auckland University of Technology and has received significant support from New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and the Foundation for Research Science & Technology.
For more information, please visit: http://www.pingar.com
Source: Pingar
CONTACT: Peter Wren-Hilton, Managing Director of Pingar, mobile, +64 21
791 120, or Julien Leys of JML Communications, +64 9 358 2828, or mobile, +64
21 655 598, julien@jmlcommunications.co.nz, for Pingar
Web Site: http://www.pingar.com/
Marks closer collaboration between Hong Kong and NZ and expansion for NZ tech firm
HONG KONG, March 29 -- Pingar, the New Zealand-tech company that has developed the next generation 'intelligent' search engine, announced today in Hong Kong that it is creating a Chinese-language version of the Pingar search platform.
Pingar also unveiled plans to open an office in Silicon Valley, CA, in the second half of 2010. Pingar is releasing its Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 application installers on May 12 to coincide with the official Microsoft release date of the SharePoint Server 2010 product.
The announcements of Pingar's overseas growth came as part of a program to celebrate the international success of New Zealand firms and to mark today's signing of the Closer Economic Partnership (CEP) between Hong Kong and New Zealand. New Zealand's Minister of Trade Tim Groser and Minister for Ethnic Affairs Pansy Wong are touring Hong Kong to assess how firms in the region can work together under the new CEP.
The ministers visited Pingar's offices at the Hong Kong Science and Innovation Park, which opened in early 2009. Pingar has partnered with Hong Kong's Compose Systems, a major developer of print publishing solutions, to build its Asian operations.
Says Pingar's CEO and co-founder Peter Wren-Hilton, "We're excited by the welcome we've received in Asia and look forward to entering the US market later in the year. Through workings with our Hong Kong partners we've identified key clients and demand for a Chinese version of the Pingar product. As such, we're developing versions of the platform in both simplified and traditional Chinese, which is a major step for Pingar."
Wren-Hilton added, "We look forward to realising what this market and the US offer. Asia and the US have become major areas of focus for Pingar."
Hong Kong is New Zealand's ninth largest export trade market and worth approximately $823 million per year. The market is also strategically placed to benefit from growth in the Chinese and regional economies.
Asked to gauge what the agreement means for New Zealand companies like Pingar, NZ Trade Commissioner to Hong Kong and Macau Sharon-May McCrostie who attended the function said, "There are immense opportunities for Kiwi companies in Hong Kong, and the CEP provides certainty for New Zealand businesses either already active in this market, or looking to do business here. New Zealand companies that take a strategic, pro-active approach to engagement with Hong Kong and China are the ones that are best-placed to maximise the opportunities that this region offers. It's great to see a high tech growth company such as Pingar doing just that, and I encourage other New Zealand companies to take a similar approach."
The traditional and simplified Chinese versions of Pingar will be further developed in association with local universities. Pingar's newest application will be demonstrated at the 2010 Shanghai Expo in July and will be available as a beta release for pilot testing with selected clients in Hong Kong and mainland China.
In short, Pingar changes the face of mainstream internet search. Pingar's solution goes inside data documents, finds the content the user is seeking and then places it into a dynamically generated PDF or XPS document, rather than just presenting a list of links like the traditional search model. As the company likes to say: "it takes the browsing out of browsing."
All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their registered owners.
About Pingar
Established in 2006, Pingar has developed a semantic search platform that returns comprehensive search query results inside formatted PDF or XPS documents.
The company demonstrated its Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Enterprise Search solution at the 2009 Microsoft SharePoint Conference in Las Vegas, during October 2009. Based in Tauranga, New Zealand, Pingar currently has offices in the United Kingdom and Hong Kong.
Pingar's technology was developed in cooperation with the University of Waikato (WaikatoLink) and Auckland University of Technology and has received significant support from New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and the Foundation for Research Science & Technology.
For more information, please visit: http://www.pingar.com
Source: Pingar
CONTACT: Peter Wren-Hilton, Managing Director of Pingar, mobile, +64 21
791 120, or Julien Leys of JML Communications, +64 9 358 2828, or mobile, +64
21 655 598, julien@jmlcommunications.co.nz, for Pingar
Web Site: http://www.pingar.com/
Cloud Centric Systems, Inc.'s Subsidiary Receives Order From Top 100 Global Outsourcing Company
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 10:14:01 PM
Cloud Centric Systems, Inc.'s Subsidiary Receives Order From Top 100 Global Outsourcing Company
LONDON, March 29 -- Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CLDR) is pleased to announce that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary EnableTS has received an order from iYogi through its distribution channel partner, VClouds. iYogi is a top 100 outsourcing company partnered with industry leading companies such as Amazon, Wal-Mart and Dell. The VClouds Platform, provided by EnableTS will be the email management solution of choice when offering solutions to the iYogi client base.
iYogi is the world's fastest growing provider of comprehensive remote tech support directly to consumers and small business. iYogi has more than 90,000 consumer and small business customers across four continents for its annual subscription alone. The company also provides thousands of single incident sessions every day on a 24/7 basis. 1000 Global Tech Experts support iYogi's Global Delivery Platform, along with its proprietary technology, protected intellectual property and highly optimized processes. iYogi was awarded the Red Herring 100 Award in December 2008, made up of the 100 most innovative private technology companies in the world.
"We are excited to be working with one of the industry's top 100 outsourcing companies. The potential for the future is huge as iYogi is the outsourced partner to some massive companies and has more than 90,000 customers globally," stated David Lovatt, President and CEO of Cloud Centric Systems Inc.
The Company recently announced it has changed its name and symbol from GuestTek International (GESM) to better reflect the Company's business model and strategy. Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. (CLDR) is the new name and the company continues to specialize in 'Cloud Based Technologies' that use the Internet to deliver business critical applications via a global network of partners. The current management team remains on board as the Company continues to seek out and evaluate acquisition candidates in the $160-billion "cloud computing" market (according to Merrill Lynch).
For more information about iYogi, please visit: http://www.iyogi.net
About VClouds, Ltd.:
VClouds, Ltd. is a global provider of Email Management Software offering both a Hosted Service and a platform developed specifically for large IT Service Providers with their own DataCenter infrastructure. Delivering 'Cloud Based' services through a Security as a Service model, VClouds system will scan emails for spam, viruses, breaches in corporate compliance policy, monitors, and polices Data Leaks within corporate emails. All of our services are managed through one easy to administer web portal and are charged on a 'per user, per month' basis making working with Cloud a simple process.
About Cloud Centric Systems, Inc.:
Cloud Centric Systems specializes in cloud based technologies that use the Internet to deliver business critical applications via a global network of partners. Cloud Centric Systems plans to grow via strategic acquisition over the coming 12 months as well as through strong sales at its subsidiary, Enable Software Ltd.
Enable Software Ltd., a European based email management software solutions company, works exclusively with IT Service Providers to furnish them with the very latest in email management solutions for the modern market place. Their solution covers everything from Archiving, Anti-Spam, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
For more information, please visit http://www.cloudcentricsystems.com
Safe Harbor Statement:
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Source: Cloud Centric Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, +1-407-389-5900
Web Site: http://www.cloudcentricsystems.com/
LONDON, March 29 -- Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. (Pink Sheets: CLDR) is pleased to announce that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary EnableTS has received an order from iYogi through its distribution channel partner, VClouds. iYogi is a top 100 outsourcing company partnered with industry leading companies such as Amazon, Wal-Mart and Dell. The VClouds Platform, provided by EnableTS will be the email management solution of choice when offering solutions to the iYogi client base.
iYogi is the world's fastest growing provider of comprehensive remote tech support directly to consumers and small business. iYogi has more than 90,000 consumer and small business customers across four continents for its annual subscription alone. The company also provides thousands of single incident sessions every day on a 24/7 basis. 1000 Global Tech Experts support iYogi's Global Delivery Platform, along with its proprietary technology, protected intellectual property and highly optimized processes. iYogi was awarded the Red Herring 100 Award in December 2008, made up of the 100 most innovative private technology companies in the world.
"We are excited to be working with one of the industry's top 100 outsourcing companies. The potential for the future is huge as iYogi is the outsourced partner to some massive companies and has more than 90,000 customers globally," stated David Lovatt, President and CEO of Cloud Centric Systems Inc.
The Company recently announced it has changed its name and symbol from GuestTek International (GESM) to better reflect the Company's business model and strategy. Cloud Centric Systems, Inc. (CLDR) is the new name and the company continues to specialize in 'Cloud Based Technologies' that use the Internet to deliver business critical applications via a global network of partners. The current management team remains on board as the Company continues to seek out and evaluate acquisition candidates in the $160-billion "cloud computing" market (according to Merrill Lynch).
For more information about iYogi, please visit: http://www.iyogi.net
About VClouds, Ltd.:
VClouds, Ltd. is a global provider of Email Management Software offering both a Hosted Service and a platform developed specifically for large IT Service Providers with their own DataCenter infrastructure. Delivering 'Cloud Based' services through a Security as a Service model, VClouds system will scan emails for spam, viruses, breaches in corporate compliance policy, monitors, and polices Data Leaks within corporate emails. All of our services are managed through one easy to administer web portal and are charged on a 'per user, per month' basis making working with Cloud a simple process.
About Cloud Centric Systems, Inc.:
Cloud Centric Systems specializes in cloud based technologies that use the Internet to deliver business critical applications via a global network of partners. Cloud Centric Systems plans to grow via strategic acquisition over the coming 12 months as well as through strong sales at its subsidiary, Enable Software Ltd.
Enable Software Ltd., a European based email management software solutions company, works exclusively with IT Service Providers to furnish them with the very latest in email management solutions for the modern market place. Their solution covers everything from Archiving, Anti-Spam, Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity.
For more information, please visit http://www.cloudcentricsystems.com
Safe Harbor Statement:
The information posted in this release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by use of the words "may," "will," "should," "plans," "expects," "anticipates," "continue," "estimate," "project," "intend," and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or anticipated. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, general economic and business conditions, effects of continued geopolitical unrest and regional conflicts, competition, changes in technology and methods of marketing, delays in completing various engineering and manufacturing programs, changes in customer order patterns, changes in product mix, continued success in technological advances and delivering technological innovations, shortages in components, production delays due to performance quality issues with outsourced components, and various other factors beyond the Company's control.
Source: Cloud Centric Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, +1-407-389-5900
Web Site: http://www.cloudcentricsystems.com/
Push to Talk Transforms BlackBerry Tour From Verizon Wireless Into a Powerful Business Communications Tool for Field Workforces
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 9:42:01 PM
Push to Talk Transforms BlackBerry Tour From Verizon Wireless Into a Powerful Business Communications Tool for Field Workforces
Feature Will Be Available Starting March 30
IRVINE, Calif., March 29 -- Verizon Wireless today announced that Push to Talk will be available for the BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 9630 smartphone on March 30. It will be available for both BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server customers using the BlackBerry Tour smartphone.
"Extending Push to Talk to the BlackBerry Tour from Verizon Wireless offers business customers a single device for instant communication plus the enterprise-grade security and robust business communications capabilities people have come to expect from a BlackBerry smartphone from Verizon Wireless," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president - global enterprise marketing for Verizon Wireless. "These features, coupled with the nation's most reliable wireless network, mean customers have the ultimate in productivity tools."
Customers can add Push to Talk to their service plans by calling 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or online via My Business Account at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon or Verizon Enterprise Center at https://enterprisecenter.verizonbusiness.com/. BlackBerry Internet Service customers - typically consumers - may request the service by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visiting the My Verizon site online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Once Push to Talk is added to their service plans, customers can download the application from the Application Center or through VZStart on their handsets. The convenience key on the left side of the device will automatically become the Push to Talk button when the application is downloaded.
Verizon Wireless offers a number of Push to Talk phones, including the CASIO® G'zOne Rock(TM), CASIO® G'zOne Brigade(TM), Samsung Convoy(TM) and Motorola Barrage(TM). Push to Talk provides instant two-way communication for field workers in industries ranging from construction to public safety and offers the following benefits:
-- Communicate with one person or a team with the push of a button
-- Initiate and participate in group calls with up to 50 participants
-- Check colleagues' availability for a Push to Talk call with the
Presence feature
-- A single device and phone number for both Push to Talk and voice calls
-- Online contact management tool for the entire organization
For a limited time only, starting March 30, Verizon Wireless will offer free Push to Talk service when customers activate a qualifying voice plan and BlackBerry data plan.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services for business, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com or contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Feature Will Be Available Starting March 30
IRVINE, Calif., March 29 -- Verizon Wireless today announced that Push to Talk will be available for the BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 9630 smartphone on March 30. It will be available for both BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server customers using the BlackBerry Tour smartphone.
"Extending Push to Talk to the BlackBerry Tour from Verizon Wireless offers business customers a single device for instant communication plus the enterprise-grade security and robust business communications capabilities people have come to expect from a BlackBerry smartphone from Verizon Wireless," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president - global enterprise marketing for Verizon Wireless. "These features, coupled with the nation's most reliable wireless network, mean customers have the ultimate in productivity tools."
Customers can add Push to Talk to their service plans by calling 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or online via My Business Account at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon or Verizon Enterprise Center at https://enterprisecenter.verizonbusiness.com/. BlackBerry Internet Service customers - typically consumers - may request the service by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visiting the My Verizon site online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Once Push to Talk is added to their service plans, customers can download the application from the Application Center or through VZStart on their handsets. The convenience key on the left side of the device will automatically become the Push to Talk button when the application is downloaded.
Verizon Wireless offers a number of Push to Talk phones, including the CASIO® G'zOne Rock(TM), CASIO® G'zOne Brigade(TM), Samsung Convoy(TM) and Motorola Barrage(TM). Push to Talk provides instant two-way communication for field workers in industries ranging from construction to public safety and offers the following benefits:
-- Communicate with one person or a team with the push of a button
-- Initiate and participate in group calls with up to 50 participants
-- Check colleagues' availability for a Push to Talk call with the
Presence feature
-- A single device and phone number for both Push to Talk and voice calls
-- Online contact management tool for the entire organization
For a limited time only, starting March 30, Verizon Wireless will offer free Push to Talk service when customers activate a qualifying voice plan and BlackBerry data plan.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services for business, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com or contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Ken Muche of Verizon Wireless, +1-949-286-8193,
Ken.Muche@VerizonWireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Toshiba Introduces the Canvio: A Pocket-Sized One Terabyte Backup Solution to Ease Consumer Fears About Losing Digital Memories
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 9:42:01 PM
Toshiba Introduces the Canvio: A Pocket-Sized One Terabyte Backup Solution to Ease Consumer Fears About Losing Digital Memories
Recent Survey Shows Nearly Half of Americans Are Worried about Computer Crashes and Majority Believe that Backing Up Computers is Crucial
IRVINE, Calif., March 29 -- According to new research, Americans worry more about losing their digital valuables, such as family photos, home videos and important documents, from a computer crash than having a wallet lost or stolen and being audited by the IRS. In response, Toshiba today introduced the Canvio(TM) Portable Hard Drive product line, an easy-to-use computer backup solution with up to one terabyte (TB(1)) of storage capacity to protect the enormous amounts of digital content Americans are creating and storing on home computers.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/SF77690)
According to the recent survey conducted by Impulse Research and sponsored by Toshiba(2), 70 percent of Americans have lost some type of data on their computers. The vast majority (89 percent) of consumers are aware of the importance of regularly backing up their computers to avoid losses; however, most (57 percent) never back up or only do it when they think of it.
How Can Consumers Be Saved From Themselves?
A leader in delivering mobile storage products to consumers, as well as to computer and consumer electronics manufacturers, Toshiba designed and introduced the Canvio Portable Hard Drive to help consumers make protecting their digital memories an uncomplicated and regular practice. The Canvio appeals to consumers with diverse digital comfort levels - it's easy to use with simple plug-and-play operation for novices and offers customizable options for tech-savvy users.
The stylish Canvio product line comes in five colors and four storage capacities, ranging from 500GB to 1TB. At the top capacity, the Canvio holds up to 285,000 digital photos, 263,000 digital music files, or 820 digital movies(3). Consumers can easily back up entire music, photo or home video libraries with this vast amount of storage space.
Smaller than a postcard and weighing about six ounces, the Canvio is portable, providing a great emergency solution for saving digital memories in the event of a home catastrophe. In fact, survey respondents ranked their digital memories third in a list of items they would take with them in the event of a home evacuation, excluding family members and pets - only behind money and family photos.
Who's Concerned About Digital Memory Loss?
Concern for protecting valuable digital assets is on all consumers' minds - but it's top-of-mind for some more than others. According to the survey:
-- Fear of losing computer data (cited by 42 percent of respondents)
ranked just under fear of being laid off (46 percent) - a telling
statement in this economy.
-- Digitally savvy young people (18-24 years old) are most concerned
about computer crashes (65 percent), listing it as their biggest fear,
right after someone breaking into their home (70 percent).
-- Women, in particular, are concerned about the security of family
memories - 78 percent of women respondents indicated they are
primarily responsible for maintaining family records and memories to
pass down to future generations. These "chief memory officers" say
that family videos and photos, as well as ancestor photos, are the
most precious memories they have.
"If the thought of losing all of your family's important documents, photos, and music makes you shudder, spare yourself the worry by backing up your files," says the product reviews staff from MomCentral.com. "Toshiba's light and sleek Canvio Portable Hard Drive makes it easy to save your data, whether you're working from home or on-the-go."
Backup Made Simple
With an easy setup process and "set-it-and-forget-it" operation, the Canvio product line can automatically and regularly back up a computer while in use, removing the primary barrier to backing up - 54 percent of survey respondents said they simply forget about it.
Building on the success of its previous portable hard drives, the Canvio product line features easy-to-use Windows(TM)-based NTI® BackupNow EZ(TM) software, upgraded with better search capabilities and simpler step-by-step restore functionality to retrieve lost files. For advanced users, the Canvio offers even more customization features than previous Toshiba personal storage products, including extensive backup options, advanced restore functionalities and an ability to overwrite specific original files. The Canvio also provides an option for complete system backup, enabling users to restore select files or the entire computer, even if Windows is unable to start.
"As the survey shows, home computers hold very personal and valuable assets, and yet the majority of people aren't doing enough to help protect that precious data," said Manuel Camarena, product manager for consumer storage at Toshiba Storage Device Division. "For consumers who know backup is important and want an easy path to peace of mind, the Canvio is a no-brainer. It simply acts like an insurance policy against the loss of crucial data and precious digital memories."
Toshiba Canvio Product Details
The Canvio product line comes in an array of colors, including Raven Black, Satin Silver, Liquid Blue, Rocket Red and Komodo Green. Toshiba has reduced the physical size of this personal storage line by 25 percent and added environmentally-friendly packaging, delivering a 35 percent reduction in total volume and using 100 percent recyclable materials.
The Canvio product line is available now at http://www.toshibadirect.com or through major retailers and online outlets. For a complete list of retailers offering the Toshiba Canvio, please visit http://www.wheretobuy.toshibastorage.com.
Suggested retail prices by capacities are:
-- $119.99 for the 500GB Canvio
-- $139.99 for the 640GB Canvio
-- $159.99 for the 750GB Canvio Plus
-- $199.99 for the 1TB Canvio Plus
About Toshiba Storage Device Division
Toshiba is a one-of-a-kind global storage company, offering hard disk drives (HDDs), optical disk drives (ODDs), solid state drives (SSDs) and NAND flash memories - technologies that drive a wide range of consumer electronics, computer and automotive applications, as well as enterprise solutions for the global marketplace. Through its Storage Device Division, Toshiba leads in the development, design and manufacturing of mobile, retail and enterprise hard disk drives. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, value-added resellers, value-added dealers, systems integrators, distributors and retailers worldwide. Inherent in the Toshiba storage family are the high-quality engineering and manufacturing capabilities that have established Toshiba products as innovation leaders worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.toshibastorage.com.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.
TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products. These products span from information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; as well as power systems including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US $67 billion (FY2008). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit http://www.toshiba.com.
© 2010 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.
1. One Gigabyte (1GB) means 10^9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes and One Terabyte
(1TB) means 10^12 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A
computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using
powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 = 1,073,741,824 bytes and
1TB = 2^40 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes, and therefore shows less storage
capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various
media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings,
software and operating system, such as Microsoft Operating System
and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual
formatted capacity may vary.
2. The survey was conducted online with a random sample of 1,004 men and
women over the age of 18 by Impulse Research. The Impulse Research
proprietary online panel has been carefully selected to closely match
U.S. population demographics and respondents are representative of
American men and women 18 or over. Research was conducted in February
2010. The overall sampling error rate for this survey is +/- 3 percent
at the 95 percent level of confidence.
3. Examples of the number of photos, songs, movies, and any other files
that can be stored on a hard drive are provided for illustrative
purposes only. Your results will vary based on file size and format,
settings, features, operating system, software and other factors.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/SF77690
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Toshiba
Web Site: http://www.toshibadirect.com/
http://www.toshiba.com/
NOTE TO EDITORS: Full survey data, tips for computer backup, product specifications and product photos are available at http://www.canvio.toshibastorage.com or by contacting the PR Team: -- Wes Robinson, GolinHarris, 213-438-8722, wrobinson@golinharris.com /CONTACT: Wes Robinson, +1-213-438-8722, wrobinson@golinharris.com, or Katherine Manning, +1-213-438-8788, kmanning@golinharris.com, both of GolinHarris, for Toshiba Storage Device Division
Recent Survey Shows Nearly Half of Americans Are Worried about Computer Crashes and Majority Believe that Backing Up Computers is Crucial
IRVINE, Calif., March 29 -- According to new research, Americans worry more about losing their digital valuables, such as family photos, home videos and important documents, from a computer crash than having a wallet lost or stolen and being audited by the IRS. In response, Toshiba today introduced the Canvio(TM) Portable Hard Drive product line, an easy-to-use computer backup solution with up to one terabyte (TB(1)) of storage capacity to protect the enormous amounts of digital content Americans are creating and storing on home computers.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/SF77690)
According to the recent survey conducted by Impulse Research and sponsored by Toshiba(2), 70 percent of Americans have lost some type of data on their computers. The vast majority (89 percent) of consumers are aware of the importance of regularly backing up their computers to avoid losses; however, most (57 percent) never back up or only do it when they think of it.
How Can Consumers Be Saved From Themselves?
A leader in delivering mobile storage products to consumers, as well as to computer and consumer electronics manufacturers, Toshiba designed and introduced the Canvio Portable Hard Drive to help consumers make protecting their digital memories an uncomplicated and regular practice. The Canvio appeals to consumers with diverse digital comfort levels - it's easy to use with simple plug-and-play operation for novices and offers customizable options for tech-savvy users.
The stylish Canvio product line comes in five colors and four storage capacities, ranging from 500GB to 1TB. At the top capacity, the Canvio holds up to 285,000 digital photos, 263,000 digital music files, or 820 digital movies(3). Consumers can easily back up entire music, photo or home video libraries with this vast amount of storage space.
Smaller than a postcard and weighing about six ounces, the Canvio is portable, providing a great emergency solution for saving digital memories in the event of a home catastrophe. In fact, survey respondents ranked their digital memories third in a list of items they would take with them in the event of a home evacuation, excluding family members and pets - only behind money and family photos.
Who's Concerned About Digital Memory Loss?
Concern for protecting valuable digital assets is on all consumers' minds - but it's top-of-mind for some more than others. According to the survey:
-- Fear of losing computer data (cited by 42 percent of respondents)
ranked just under fear of being laid off (46 percent) - a telling
statement in this economy.
-- Digitally savvy young people (18-24 years old) are most concerned
about computer crashes (65 percent), listing it as their biggest fear,
right after someone breaking into their home (70 percent).
-- Women, in particular, are concerned about the security of family
memories - 78 percent of women respondents indicated they are
primarily responsible for maintaining family records and memories to
pass down to future generations. These "chief memory officers" say
that family videos and photos, as well as ancestor photos, are the
most precious memories they have.
"If the thought of losing all of your family's important documents, photos, and music makes you shudder, spare yourself the worry by backing up your files," says the product reviews staff from MomCentral.com. "Toshiba's light and sleek Canvio Portable Hard Drive makes it easy to save your data, whether you're working from home or on-the-go."
Backup Made Simple
With an easy setup process and "set-it-and-forget-it" operation, the Canvio product line can automatically and regularly back up a computer while in use, removing the primary barrier to backing up - 54 percent of survey respondents said they simply forget about it.
Building on the success of its previous portable hard drives, the Canvio product line features easy-to-use Windows(TM)-based NTI® BackupNow EZ(TM) software, upgraded with better search capabilities and simpler step-by-step restore functionality to retrieve lost files. For advanced users, the Canvio offers even more customization features than previous Toshiba personal storage products, including extensive backup options, advanced restore functionalities and an ability to overwrite specific original files. The Canvio also provides an option for complete system backup, enabling users to restore select files or the entire computer, even if Windows is unable to start.
"As the survey shows, home computers hold very personal and valuable assets, and yet the majority of people aren't doing enough to help protect that precious data," said Manuel Camarena, product manager for consumer storage at Toshiba Storage Device Division. "For consumers who know backup is important and want an easy path to peace of mind, the Canvio is a no-brainer. It simply acts like an insurance policy against the loss of crucial data and precious digital memories."
Toshiba Canvio Product Details
The Canvio product line comes in an array of colors, including Raven Black, Satin Silver, Liquid Blue, Rocket Red and Komodo Green. Toshiba has reduced the physical size of this personal storage line by 25 percent and added environmentally-friendly packaging, delivering a 35 percent reduction in total volume and using 100 percent recyclable materials.
The Canvio product line is available now at http://www.toshibadirect.com or through major retailers and online outlets. For a complete list of retailers offering the Toshiba Canvio, please visit http://www.wheretobuy.toshibastorage.com.
Suggested retail prices by capacities are:
-- $119.99 for the 500GB Canvio
-- $139.99 for the 640GB Canvio
-- $159.99 for the 750GB Canvio Plus
-- $199.99 for the 1TB Canvio Plus
About Toshiba Storage Device Division
Toshiba is a one-of-a-kind global storage company, offering hard disk drives (HDDs), optical disk drives (ODDs), solid state drives (SSDs) and NAND flash memories - technologies that drive a wide range of consumer electronics, computer and automotive applications, as well as enterprise solutions for the global marketplace. Through its Storage Device Division, Toshiba leads in the development, design and manufacturing of mobile, retail and enterprise hard disk drives. Toshiba SDD markets high-quality peripherals to original equipment manufacturers, original design manufacturers, value-added resellers, value-added dealers, systems integrators, distributors and retailers worldwide. Inherent in the Toshiba storage family are the high-quality engineering and manufacturing capabilities that have established Toshiba products as innovation leaders worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.toshibastorage.com.
About Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. (TAIS)
Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., TAIS is comprised of four business units: Digital Products Division, Imaging Systems Division, Storage Device Division, and Telecommunication Systems Division. Together, these divisions provide mobile products and solutions, including industry-leading portable computers; projectors; imaging products for the security, medical and manufacturing markets; storage products for automotive, computer and consumer electronics applications; and telephony equipment and associated applications.
TAIS provides sales, marketing and services for its wide range of information products in the United States and Latin America. TAIS is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation. Toshiba Corporation is a world leader and innovator in high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products. These products span from information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; as well as power systems including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US $67 billion (FY2008). For more information on Toshiba's leading innovations, visit http://www.toshiba.com.
© 2010 Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners. Information including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services, and contact information is subject to change without notice.
1. One Gigabyte (1GB) means 10^9 = 1,000,000,000 bytes and One Terabyte
(1TB) means 10^12 = 1,000,000,000,000 bytes using powers of 10. A
computer operating system, however, reports storage capacity using
powers of 2 for the definition of 1GB = 2^30 = 1,073,741,824 bytes and
1TB = 2^40 = 1,099,511,627,776 bytes, and therefore shows less storage
capacity. Available storage capacity (including examples of various
media files) will vary based on file size, formatting, settings,
software and operating system, such as Microsoft Operating System
and/or pre-installed software applications, or media content. Actual
formatted capacity may vary.
2. The survey was conducted online with a random sample of 1,004 men and
women over the age of 18 by Impulse Research. The Impulse Research
proprietary online panel has been carefully selected to closely match
U.S. population demographics and respondents are representative of
American men and women 18 or over. Research was conducted in February
2010. The overall sampling error rate for this survey is +/- 3 percent
at the 95 percent level of confidence.
3. Examples of the number of photos, songs, movies, and any other files
that can be stored on a hard drive are provided for illustrative
purposes only. Your results will vary based on file size and format,
settings, features, operating system, software and other factors.
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/SF77690
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Toshiba
Web Site: http://www.toshibadirect.com/
http://www.toshiba.com/
NOTE TO EDITORS: Full survey data, tips for computer backup, product specifications and product photos are available at http://www.canvio.toshibastorage.com or by contacting the PR Team: -- Wes Robinson, GolinHarris, 213-438-8722, wrobinson@golinharris.com /CONTACT: Wes Robinson, +1-213-438-8722, wrobinson@golinharris.com, or Katherine Manning, +1-213-438-8788, kmanning@golinharris.com, both of GolinHarris, for Toshiba Storage Device Division
New EXata/cyber Provides Advanced Emulation for Cyber Security Capability Development
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 9:21:01 PM
New EXata/cyber Provides Advanced Emulation for Cyber Security Capability Development
- A new tool creates synthetic networks that expose real communication network vulnerabilities, particularly in the most vulnerable wireless domain -
LOS ANGELES, March 29 -- Scalable Network Technologies, Inc. (SNT), the leader in communication network performance evaluation, announced the introduction of EXata(TM)/cyber, a new software tool designed specifically to support and accelerate development of cyber security capability for communication networks. EXata/cyber provides a robust emulation platform that can expose vulnerabilities (friendly and opposing) that threaten communication networks, and enables the rapid development and testing of countermeasures.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/LA78139)
Based on EXata, SNT's proven network emulation tool, EXata/cyber makes it possible to rigorously vet networks through creation of a "software virtual network" (SVN). SVNs are exact digital replicas of physical networks in virtual space - indistinguishable from a real network. SVNs are based on emulation, which enables them able to interoperate with applications, devices, management tools, threats, and people - at real time speed. In contrast to widely used simulation systems, SVNs emulate all of the layers in IP networks up to thousands of nodes. This provides cyber security planners high fidelity results that are comparable to physical testing - but more easily configurable and at much lower cost. This in turn makes it possible to design security into the networks and applications themselves, as opposed to bolting solutions on after the fact.
In today's cyberwar conundrum, this capability brings advantage in a number of crucial areas: revealing vulnerabilities in network configurations; emulating mobile network performance where malicious attacks may be confused with environmental effects; understanding effects of cascading node failures; and training deployed personnel to rapidly defend and restore networks and shut down intruders.
EXata/cyber Package
EXata/cyber's main components include: a Graphical User Interface (Architect, Analyzer, File Editor), emulation kernel, Universal Protocol Adapter, Connection Manager, and Packet Sniffer and SNMP Agent. Also included is a library of protocol models for many types of networks and cyber capabilities.
EXata/cyber comes in two parts: the main EXata emulation engine that creates a digital replica of the user's target network, and the Connection Manager that runs on their operational systems. Applications need no modification or customization to use the Connection Manager and run their network traffic over the EXata network. Connection Manager supports a large variety of applications such as: Internet browsers, tactical communications, situational awareness information, sensor data, instant messengers, VoIP, streaming video, and multi-player games.
For testing networks for cyber warfare readiness, EXata/cyber can also interface with Semi-Automated Forces (SAF) or Computer Generated Forces (CGF) via HLA or DIS. SAFs provide a rich environment to represent a full range of operations, systems, and control processes from entity up to brigade level. Using a standard interface like HLA/DIS, EXata/cyber can serve as the communications effects server for a SAF, providing realistic communications with cyber attack and defense.
Availability
For more information on EXata/cyber or to schedule a demonstration, visit http://www.scalable-networks.com/solutions/cyber-warfare/ or contact the sales staff at (310) 338-3318 or info@scalable-networks.com. The product will be commercially available on May 1, 2010. SNT is exhibiting with AGI, Inc. at the 26th National Space Symposium, April 12-15, booth #403.
* Note: All product features and functions are subject to change without notice.
Media Contact:
Camille Cox
OnRamp Communications
Voice 805.497.6400
camille@onrampcomm.com
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Source: Scalable Network Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Camille Cox of OnRamp Communications, +1-805-497-6400,
camille@onrampcomm.com, for Scalable Network Technologies, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.scalable-networks.com/
- A new tool creates synthetic networks that expose real communication network vulnerabilities, particularly in the most vulnerable wireless domain -
LOS ANGELES, March 29 -- Scalable Network Technologies, Inc. (SNT), the leader in communication network performance evaluation, announced the introduction of EXata(TM)/cyber, a new software tool designed specifically to support and accelerate development of cyber security capability for communication networks. EXata/cyber provides a robust emulation platform that can expose vulnerabilities (friendly and opposing) that threaten communication networks, and enables the rapid development and testing of countermeasures.
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Based on EXata, SNT's proven network emulation tool, EXata/cyber makes it possible to rigorously vet networks through creation of a "software virtual network" (SVN). SVNs are exact digital replicas of physical networks in virtual space - indistinguishable from a real network. SVNs are based on emulation, which enables them able to interoperate with applications, devices, management tools, threats, and people - at real time speed. In contrast to widely used simulation systems, SVNs emulate all of the layers in IP networks up to thousands of nodes. This provides cyber security planners high fidelity results that are comparable to physical testing - but more easily configurable and at much lower cost. This in turn makes it possible to design security into the networks and applications themselves, as opposed to bolting solutions on after the fact.
In today's cyberwar conundrum, this capability brings advantage in a number of crucial areas: revealing vulnerabilities in network configurations; emulating mobile network performance where malicious attacks may be confused with environmental effects; understanding effects of cascading node failures; and training deployed personnel to rapidly defend and restore networks and shut down intruders.
EXata/cyber Package
EXata/cyber's main components include: a Graphical User Interface (Architect, Analyzer, File Editor), emulation kernel, Universal Protocol Adapter, Connection Manager, and Packet Sniffer and SNMP Agent. Also included is a library of protocol models for many types of networks and cyber capabilities.
EXata/cyber comes in two parts: the main EXata emulation engine that creates a digital replica of the user's target network, and the Connection Manager that runs on their operational systems. Applications need no modification or customization to use the Connection Manager and run their network traffic over the EXata network. Connection Manager supports a large variety of applications such as: Internet browsers, tactical communications, situational awareness information, sensor data, instant messengers, VoIP, streaming video, and multi-player games.
For testing networks for cyber warfare readiness, EXata/cyber can also interface with Semi-Automated Forces (SAF) or Computer Generated Forces (CGF) via HLA or DIS. SAFs provide a rich environment to represent a full range of operations, systems, and control processes from entity up to brigade level. Using a standard interface like HLA/DIS, EXata/cyber can serve as the communications effects server for a SAF, providing realistic communications with cyber attack and defense.
Availability
For more information on EXata/cyber or to schedule a demonstration, visit http://www.scalable-networks.com/solutions/cyber-warfare/ or contact the sales staff at (310) 338-3318 or info@scalable-networks.com. The product will be commercially available on May 1, 2010. SNT is exhibiting with AGI, Inc. at the 26th National Space Symposium, April 12-15, booth #403.
* Note: All product features and functions are subject to change without notice.
Media Contact:
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OnRamp Communications
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Source: Scalable Network Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Camille Cox of OnRamp Communications, +1-805-497-6400,
camille@onrampcomm.com, for Scalable Network Technologies, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.scalable-networks.com/
iParadigms Announces New CFO
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 8:28:01 PM
iParadigms Announces New CFO
Former CNET Executive Joins Leadership Team
OAKLAND, Calif., March 29 -- iParadigms, the creator of Turnitin and the world leader in originality checking and plagiarism prevention, today announced the selection of a new CFO, George Mazzotta, to lead the company's finance team. Former CFO Melissa Lipscomb will continue with iParadigms as VP of Business Affairs.
Mazzotta has held executive positions in finance and operations with leading companies in the interactive media and retail industries. He was previously CFO at CNET Networks and COO of The Gap, Inc.'s International Division.
"iParadigms has built Turnitin into the world's most effective and widely-used service for checking originality and preventing plagiarism," said Mazzotta. "I'm excited to join the leadership team as the company continues to evolve and expand."
"We're pleased to add George to our executive team," said Chris Caren, CEO of iParadigms. "Throughout his career, George has demonstrated significant abilities in strategic planning and business operations. His experience in managing complex businesses with international operations will be invaluable as we approach a critical growth period."
About iParadigms, LLC
iParadigms, LLC is the global leader in textual intellectual property protection and a pioneer of web-based services for collaborative, online educational support. Its flagship product, Turnitin (http://turnitin.com/), is the world's leading originality checking and plagiarism prevention service used by millions of students and instructors at thousands of institutions in more than 100 countries. iParadigms offers variations of Turnitin for other segments: iThenticate to corporate customers, Turnitin for Admissions for school admissions officers, and WriteCheck for students. iParadigms is a Warburg Pincus backed company.
Source: iParadigms
CONTACT: Katie Povejsil, Vice President of Marketing of iParadigms, LLC,
Creators of Turnitin, WriteCycle and iThenticate, +1-510-764-7579,
kpovejsil@iparadigms.com
Web Site: http://turnitin.com/
Former CNET Executive Joins Leadership Team
OAKLAND, Calif., March 29 -- iParadigms, the creator of Turnitin and the world leader in originality checking and plagiarism prevention, today announced the selection of a new CFO, George Mazzotta, to lead the company's finance team. Former CFO Melissa Lipscomb will continue with iParadigms as VP of Business Affairs.
Mazzotta has held executive positions in finance and operations with leading companies in the interactive media and retail industries. He was previously CFO at CNET Networks and COO of The Gap, Inc.'s International Division.
"iParadigms has built Turnitin into the world's most effective and widely-used service for checking originality and preventing plagiarism," said Mazzotta. "I'm excited to join the leadership team as the company continues to evolve and expand."
"We're pleased to add George to our executive team," said Chris Caren, CEO of iParadigms. "Throughout his career, George has demonstrated significant abilities in strategic planning and business operations. His experience in managing complex businesses with international operations will be invaluable as we approach a critical growth period."
About iParadigms, LLC
iParadigms, LLC is the global leader in textual intellectual property protection and a pioneer of web-based services for collaborative, online educational support. Its flagship product, Turnitin (http://turnitin.com/), is the world's leading originality checking and plagiarism prevention service used by millions of students and instructors at thousands of institutions in more than 100 countries. iParadigms offers variations of Turnitin for other segments: iThenticate to corporate customers, Turnitin for Admissions for school admissions officers, and WriteCheck for students. iParadigms is a Warburg Pincus backed company.
Source: iParadigms
CONTACT: Katie Povejsil, Vice President of Marketing of iParadigms, LLC,
Creators of Turnitin, WriteCycle and iThenticate, +1-510-764-7579,
kpovejsil@iparadigms.com
Web Site: http://turnitin.com/
IBM Receives National Public Service Award from the American Bar Association
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:56:01 PM
IBM Receives National Public Service Award from the American Bar Association
ARMONK, N.Y., March 29 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that it has received the 2010 National Public Service Award from the American Bar Association (ABA) in recognition of the company's dedication to providing free legal assistance to nonprofit organizations.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-receives-national-public-service-a ward-from-the-american-bar-association-89389372.html
The ABA Section of Business Law bestows its annual Public Service Award to a law firm that has demonstrated a commitment to delivering pro bono business services to organizations. IBM is only the second corporate law department to receive the ABA honor.
"IBMers have long demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing volunteer assistance to non profit community service organizations," said Robert C. Weber, senior vice president, Legal and Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel for IBM. "In these uncertain times, it is critical that companies and law firms remain focused on providing the essential pro bono legal assistance that nonprofits need so they can continue to fulfill their mission of service to their communities."
Over the past few years, IBM has expanded its pro bono legal activities and made providing free legal assistance to nonprofit organizations a cornerstone of its legal department's efforts worldwide. To support this endeavor, the company established a global pro bono committee that encourages its attorneys to become more active by making it easier for them to find opportunities for volunteerism that meet their personal interests.
Through its collaboration with organizations like the Pro Bono Partnership, IBM attorneys are connected with nonprofit clients who need assistance with legal matters that regularly arise, as well as unexpected crises. The Partnership works with nonprofits based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. IBM has supported the Partnership since 1998, and Michelle Browdy, vice president and assistant general counsel for IBM, is on the Partnership's Board of Directors.
IBM attorneys have addressed more than 140 legal matters for Partnership clients, such as the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. In all, IBM lawyers have volunteered thousands of hours of legal assistance to essential community-based organizations that serve the poor and disadvantaged and typically are unable to afford to hire attorneys for broad legal representation.
"Under the leadership of Bob Weber and Michelle Browdy, pro bono activity at IBM has become a high priority and is now flourishing. We value our relationship with IBM and the enormous impact the legal department has had on our nonprofit clients and the communities they serve," said Rick Hobish, executive director of the Pro Bono Partnership
During pro bono engagements, IBM lawyers help organizations establish and utilize best practices with their employees, clients and Boards and provide the guidance and legal expertise needed to comply with applicable governmental regulations. The insight from IBM's attorneys also enables nonprofits to remain abreast of important legal developments that affect their day-to-day operations.
The pro bono work of IBM's legal team complements the company's global volunteerism initiative. During the last decade, IBM has been one of the largest corporate contributors of cash, equipment, and people to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions around the world and works hand-in-hand with public and nonprofit organizations to design technology solutions that address specific problems. This type of volunteer effort goes beyond business as usual, requiring IBM and grantee organizations to make significant commitments to work together, set clear benchmarks, and focus on measurable, achievable goals.
IBM's employee volunteer effort is encouraged and supported worldwide through its On Demand Community, a program that helps volunteers provide Web-based solutions and assistance to their communities. Today, On Demand Community includes 134,551 employees with 6,848,599 volunteer hours logged, and 13,382 retirees with 3,056,403 volunteer hours logged.
On Demand Community offers access to both IBM technology and talent to schools, not-for-profit organizations, economic development groups, and focuses on communities threatened by the digital divide -- the gap between those who have IT products and skills and those who don't.
Corporate social responsibility and community engagement is woven into IBM's culture and history. IBM is focused delivering innovation that matters for its clients and the world, including finding solutions that make the planet more efficient, such as solving social problems in the same manner that the company addresses business challenges. IBM's approach is very broad and incorporates sharing the vast skills and technological talents of its people and contributing it into the communities we live and work in.
Watch the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfHF7x1P0jk
CONTACT:
Chris Andrews
914-945-1195
candrews@us.ibm.com
Video: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-receives-national-public-service-award-from-the-american-bar-association-89389372.html
Source: IBM
CONTACT: Chris Andrews, +1-914-945-1195, candrews@us.ibm.com
Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/
ARMONK, N.Y., March 29 -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced that it has received the 2010 National Public Service Award from the American Bar Association (ABA) in recognition of the company's dedication to providing free legal assistance to nonprofit organizations.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-receives-national-public-service-a ward-from-the-american-bar-association-89389372.html
The ABA Section of Business Law bestows its annual Public Service Award to a law firm that has demonstrated a commitment to delivering pro bono business services to organizations. IBM is only the second corporate law department to receive the ABA honor.
"IBMers have long demonstrated an unwavering commitment to providing volunteer assistance to non profit community service organizations," said Robert C. Weber, senior vice president, Legal and Regulatory Affairs and General Counsel for IBM. "In these uncertain times, it is critical that companies and law firms remain focused on providing the essential pro bono legal assistance that nonprofits need so they can continue to fulfill their mission of service to their communities."
Over the past few years, IBM has expanded its pro bono legal activities and made providing free legal assistance to nonprofit organizations a cornerstone of its legal department's efforts worldwide. To support this endeavor, the company established a global pro bono committee that encourages its attorneys to become more active by making it easier for them to find opportunities for volunteerism that meet their personal interests.
Through its collaboration with organizations like the Pro Bono Partnership, IBM attorneys are connected with nonprofit clients who need assistance with legal matters that regularly arise, as well as unexpected crises. The Partnership works with nonprofits based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. IBM has supported the Partnership since 1998, and Michelle Browdy, vice president and assistant general counsel for IBM, is on the Partnership's Board of Directors.
IBM attorneys have addressed more than 140 legal matters for Partnership clients, such as the Pediatric Cancer Foundation. In all, IBM lawyers have volunteered thousands of hours of legal assistance to essential community-based organizations that serve the poor and disadvantaged and typically are unable to afford to hire attorneys for broad legal representation.
"Under the leadership of Bob Weber and Michelle Browdy, pro bono activity at IBM has become a high priority and is now flourishing. We value our relationship with IBM and the enormous impact the legal department has had on our nonprofit clients and the communities they serve," said Rick Hobish, executive director of the Pro Bono Partnership
During pro bono engagements, IBM lawyers help organizations establish and utilize best practices with their employees, clients and Boards and provide the guidance and legal expertise needed to comply with applicable governmental regulations. The insight from IBM's attorneys also enables nonprofits to remain abreast of important legal developments that affect their day-to-day operations.
The pro bono work of IBM's legal team complements the company's global volunteerism initiative. During the last decade, IBM has been one of the largest corporate contributors of cash, equipment, and people to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions around the world and works hand-in-hand with public and nonprofit organizations to design technology solutions that address specific problems. This type of volunteer effort goes beyond business as usual, requiring IBM and grantee organizations to make significant commitments to work together, set clear benchmarks, and focus on measurable, achievable goals.
IBM's employee volunteer effort is encouraged and supported worldwide through its On Demand Community, a program that helps volunteers provide Web-based solutions and assistance to their communities. Today, On Demand Community includes 134,551 employees with 6,848,599 volunteer hours logged, and 13,382 retirees with 3,056,403 volunteer hours logged.
On Demand Community offers access to both IBM technology and talent to schools, not-for-profit organizations, economic development groups, and focuses on communities threatened by the digital divide -- the gap between those who have IT products and skills and those who don't.
Corporate social responsibility and community engagement is woven into IBM's culture and history. IBM is focused delivering innovation that matters for its clients and the world, including finding solutions that make the planet more efficient, such as solving social problems in the same manner that the company addresses business challenges. IBM's approach is very broad and incorporates sharing the vast skills and technological talents of its people and contributing it into the communities we live and work in.
Watch the video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfHF7x1P0jk
CONTACT:
Chris Andrews
914-945-1195
candrews@us.ibm.com
Video: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ibm-receives-national-public-service-award-from-the-american-bar-association-89389372.html
Source: IBM
CONTACT: Chris Andrews, +1-914-945-1195, candrews@us.ibm.com
Web Site: http://www.ibm.com/
The CW's 'Melrose Place' Joins AT&T in Telling Consumers 'Txtng and Drivng ... It Can Wait'
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:35:01 PM
The CW's 'Melrose Place' Joins AT&T in Telling Consumers 'Txtng and Drivng ... It Can Wait'
'Melrose Place' Stars Katie Cassidy and Michael Rady Featured in On-Air and Online Public Service Announcement about the Dangers of Texting While Driving
DALLAS, March 29 -- There's no denying it, text messaging is here to stay. In fact, in 2009, 457 billion text messages crossed the AT&T* network, compared to approximately 243 billion in 2008 and 88 billion in 2007. But while this popular means of communication might be simple, reading or responding to text messages while driving can have serious consequences, which is why the cast of The CW's "Melrose Place" joins AT&T in saying "Txtng and Drivng ... It Can Wait."
Working with AT&T, The CW will include a reference to the campaign in the March 30 episode of "Melrose Place" (Tuesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET) and has also developed a public service announcement (PSA) featuring "Melrose Place" stars Katie Cassidy and Michael Rady. The PSA, which will air immediately following the show on March 30 and will also be featured online at http://www.cwtv.com/, encourages viewers to visit http://www.facebook.com/att to learn more about the dangers of texting while driving and sign an online pledge to stop the dangerous activity.
"We are excited to be able to join with The CW's 'Melrose Place' to encourage viewers to stop texting while driving," said Chris Schembri, vice president, AT&T Media Services. "While this campaign is important for all drivers, we're particularly focused on reaching youth ... the core viewer of The CW and http://www.cwtv.com."
Earlier this month AT&T launched a campaign to raise awareness about the risks of texting and driving and reminded all wireless consumers, especially youth, that text messages can -- and should -- wait until after driving. The national campaign -- which spans print, radio, TV and online advertising -- features true stories and the text message that was sent or received before someone's life was altered, or even ended, because of texting and driving.
AT&T has also launched a Facebook application, which can be found at http://www.facebook.com/att. Friends can share this application with one another to encourage each other to take the pledge to not text and drive. AT&T is also promoting the pledge on Twitter to ask followers to rally around the cause. You can follow @ShareATT on Twitter.
In September 2009, AT&T announced a commitment to raise awareness about the issue of texting and driving through a multifaceted initiative to educate employees, customers and the general public about using wireless devices safely while driving.
Since then, AT&T has revised its wireless and motor vehicle policies to more clearly and explicitly prohibit texting and driving, impacting the company's approximately 280,000 employees; incorporated a don't-text-and-drive message on the plastic clings that protect handset screens on the majority of new devices sold in AT&T's more than 2,200 stores; and will be integrating campaign messaging in AT&T catalogs, in-store signage and collateral, bills, e-mails, newsletters and more.
Through multiple touch points, including shows like "Melrose Place," AT&T expects the campaign to reach millions.
* AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing, advertising sales and interactive local search applications. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Sean Lashley of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-314-982-1746, Wireless,
+1-618-444-0707, slashley@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.cwtv.com/
'Melrose Place' Stars Katie Cassidy and Michael Rady Featured in On-Air and Online Public Service Announcement about the Dangers of Texting While Driving
DALLAS, March 29 -- There's no denying it, text messaging is here to stay. In fact, in 2009, 457 billion text messages crossed the AT&T* network, compared to approximately 243 billion in 2008 and 88 billion in 2007. But while this popular means of communication might be simple, reading or responding to text messages while driving can have serious consequences, which is why the cast of The CW's "Melrose Place" joins AT&T in saying "Txtng and Drivng ... It Can Wait."
Working with AT&T, The CW will include a reference to the campaign in the March 30 episode of "Melrose Place" (Tuesdays, 9-10 p.m. ET) and has also developed a public service announcement (PSA) featuring "Melrose Place" stars Katie Cassidy and Michael Rady. The PSA, which will air immediately following the show on March 30 and will also be featured online at http://www.cwtv.com/, encourages viewers to visit http://www.facebook.com/att to learn more about the dangers of texting while driving and sign an online pledge to stop the dangerous activity.
"We are excited to be able to join with The CW's 'Melrose Place' to encourage viewers to stop texting while driving," said Chris Schembri, vice president, AT&T Media Services. "While this campaign is important for all drivers, we're particularly focused on reaching youth ... the core viewer of The CW and http://www.cwtv.com."
Earlier this month AT&T launched a campaign to raise awareness about the risks of texting and driving and reminded all wireless consumers, especially youth, that text messages can -- and should -- wait until after driving. The national campaign -- which spans print, radio, TV and online advertising -- features true stories and the text message that was sent or received before someone's life was altered, or even ended, because of texting and driving.
AT&T has also launched a Facebook application, which can be found at http://www.facebook.com/att. Friends can share this application with one another to encourage each other to take the pledge to not text and drive. AT&T is also promoting the pledge on Twitter to ask followers to rally around the cause. You can follow @ShareATT on Twitter.
In September 2009, AT&T announced a commitment to raise awareness about the issue of texting and driving through a multifaceted initiative to educate employees, customers and the general public about using wireless devices safely while driving.
Since then, AT&T has revised its wireless and motor vehicle policies to more clearly and explicitly prohibit texting and driving, impacting the company's approximately 280,000 employees; incorporated a don't-text-and-drive message on the plastic clings that protect handset screens on the majority of new devices sold in AT&T's more than 2,200 stores; and will be integrating campaign messaging in AT&T catalogs, in-store signage and collateral, bills, e-mails, newsletters and more.
Through multiple touch points, including shows like "Melrose Place," AT&T expects the campaign to reach millions.
* AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. AT&T offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(SM) and AT&T | DIRECTV(SM) brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive organizations are known for their leadership in directory publishing, advertising sales and interactive local search applications. In 2009, AT&T again ranked No. 1 in the telecommunications industry on FORTUNE magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Note: This AT&T news release and other announcements are available as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. For more information, please review this announcement in the AT&T newsroom at http://www.att.com/newsroom.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Sean Lashley of AT&T Inc., Office, +1-314-982-1746, Wireless,
+1-618-444-0707, slashley@attnews.us
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
http://www.cwtv.com/
Upcoming PS3 Firmware to Remove System Features
Poster: Aron Schatz
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:13:35 PM
Sony announced firmware 3.21 yesterday. What long-wanted feature does it bring to the PS3 XMB? Finally add .mkv support? Cross game chat? Automatic trophy syncing? No!
Linky.
That's right ladies and gents, Sony is once again doing the "we don't want you to have this feature you paid for anymore" conga line by introducing another force-upgrade firmware solely dedicated to removing stuff Sony promised wouldn't go anywhere.
Quote
The next system software update for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system will be released on April 1, 2010 (JST), and will disable the “Install Other OS” feature that was available on the PS3 systems prior to the current slimmer models, launched in September 2009. This feature enabled users to install an operating system, but due to security concerns, Sony Computer Entertainment will remove the functionality through the 3.21 system software update.
In addition, disabling the “Other OS” feature will help ensure that PS3 owners will continue to have access to the broad range of gaming and entertainment content from SCE and its content partners on a more secure system.
Linky.
That's right ladies and gents, Sony is once again doing the "we don't want you to have this feature you paid for anymore" conga line by introducing another force-upgrade firmware solely dedicated to removing stuff Sony promised wouldn't go anywhere.
IGT Announces New Service Window Solution for Legacy Video Games; the Industry's Only GSA-Compliant Player Interface System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 6:14:01 PM
IGT Announces New Service Window Solution for Legacy Video Games; the Industry's Only GSA-Compliant Player Interface System
New development demonstrates IGT's commitment to operators, the player experience and open protocols
RENO, Nev., March 29 -- International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) announced today its new Service Window solution for legacy IGT 80960 video machines, furthering the Company's commitment to Gaming Standard Association (GSA) and the Game to System (G2S) protocols. This new Service Window solution, which is scheduled to be deployed in fall 2010, is the only GSA-compliant player interface available for IGT 80960 machines.
"This new solution helps preserve operator investments. Now operators will have access to future technologies on the gaming machines they have today. And, because this solution is GSA-compliant, it gives operators more control and flexibility for the types of content distributed across the network - creating a better player experience," said Rich Schneider, executive vice president of gaming products.
"For the gaming industry, as a whole, to move to the next step in providing a more interactive and entertaining player experience, all manufacturers must be GSA- and G2S-compliant and committed to open protocols. It's just like the Internet - in order to open up a world of innovative applications that evolve the gaming experience, we all need to develop and implement GSA-compliant protocols in everything we do," Schneider said, adding, "With this development, operators can now run Service Window on any G2S-compliant system. Today, sbX(TM) is the only system available that uses G2S to drive Service Window."
The Service Window provides a unique player interaction experience, right at the slot machine. When the player inserts his players club card, a special "window" slides the game screen over, providing a menu of information and services the player and operator can customize, all designed to improve the player experience.
According to GSA, an electronic gaming machine (EGM) is said to be G2S compliant if the core functionality provided by the EGM is communicated to the system via the G2S protocol only, and in a compliant manner. Similarly, when interoperating with an EGM, a system is said to implement the G2S protocol if the functionality provided by the system is communicated to the system via the G2S protocol only, and in a compliant manner.
Today, IGT delivers the Service Window using a pure implementation of the GSA protocol. With this new solution, IGT will offer a G2S Service Window solution on all IGT video platforms including the legacy 80960 video games.
"For AVP® machines, which includes our popular S AVP® spinning-reel machines and IGT DynamiX(TM) with Multi-Layer Display (MLD®) technology, the Service Window is included as a feature. IGT's newest games require no additional hardware which saves operators money," Schneider said.
The Service Window implementation on 80960 legacy games will require an upgrade kit that leverages a G2S-compliant interface to insert video into the legacy display. For newer AVP® machines, the Service Window is built into the game. Legacy mechanical reel games will continue to use sb NexGen® devices for player communications.
IGT's Service Window is a customer-centric solution and the only one that is GSA-compliant and available on all IGT games. Service Window was built by IGT using feedback from the community and then donated for all manufacturers to use.
IGT's sbX(TM) Experience Management system is also built on GSA open protocols, providing the gaming industry with a total GSA-compliant solution.
International Game Technology (http://www.IGT.com) is a global company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products.
Source: IGT
CONTACT: Julie Brown, Director of Marketing of IGT, +1-775-448-7823,
Julie.W.Brown@IGT.com
Web Site: http://www.igt.com/
New development demonstrates IGT's commitment to operators, the player experience and open protocols
RENO, Nev., March 29 -- International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) announced today its new Service Window solution for legacy IGT 80960 video machines, furthering the Company's commitment to Gaming Standard Association (GSA) and the Game to System (G2S) protocols. This new Service Window solution, which is scheduled to be deployed in fall 2010, is the only GSA-compliant player interface available for IGT 80960 machines.
"This new solution helps preserve operator investments. Now operators will have access to future technologies on the gaming machines they have today. And, because this solution is GSA-compliant, it gives operators more control and flexibility for the types of content distributed across the network - creating a better player experience," said Rich Schneider, executive vice president of gaming products.
"For the gaming industry, as a whole, to move to the next step in providing a more interactive and entertaining player experience, all manufacturers must be GSA- and G2S-compliant and committed to open protocols. It's just like the Internet - in order to open up a world of innovative applications that evolve the gaming experience, we all need to develop and implement GSA-compliant protocols in everything we do," Schneider said, adding, "With this development, operators can now run Service Window on any G2S-compliant system. Today, sbX(TM) is the only system available that uses G2S to drive Service Window."
The Service Window provides a unique player interaction experience, right at the slot machine. When the player inserts his players club card, a special "window" slides the game screen over, providing a menu of information and services the player and operator can customize, all designed to improve the player experience.
According to GSA, an electronic gaming machine (EGM) is said to be G2S compliant if the core functionality provided by the EGM is communicated to the system via the G2S protocol only, and in a compliant manner. Similarly, when interoperating with an EGM, a system is said to implement the G2S protocol if the functionality provided by the system is communicated to the system via the G2S protocol only, and in a compliant manner.
Today, IGT delivers the Service Window using a pure implementation of the GSA protocol. With this new solution, IGT will offer a G2S Service Window solution on all IGT video platforms including the legacy 80960 video games.
"For AVP® machines, which includes our popular S AVP® spinning-reel machines and IGT DynamiX(TM) with Multi-Layer Display (MLD®) technology, the Service Window is included as a feature. IGT's newest games require no additional hardware which saves operators money," Schneider said.
The Service Window implementation on 80960 legacy games will require an upgrade kit that leverages a G2S-compliant interface to insert video into the legacy display. For newer AVP® machines, the Service Window is built into the game. Legacy mechanical reel games will continue to use sb NexGen® devices for player communications.
IGT's Service Window is a customer-centric solution and the only one that is GSA-compliant and available on all IGT games. Service Window was built by IGT using feedback from the community and then donated for all manufacturers to use.
IGT's sbX(TM) Experience Management system is also built on GSA open protocols, providing the gaming industry with a total GSA-compliant solution.
International Game Technology (http://www.IGT.com) is a global company specializing in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and sales of computerized gaming machines and systems products.
Source: IGT
CONTACT: Julie Brown, Director of Marketing of IGT, +1-775-448-7823,
Julie.W.Brown@IGT.com
Web Site: http://www.igt.com/
CORRECTION: Landrieu Presents Deaf Action Center With Broadband Grant Award
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 5:56:01 PM
CORRECTION: Landrieu Presents Deaf Action Center With Broadband Grant Award
**EVENT TOMORROW**
WASHINGTON - United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, will present David Hylan, Executive Director of The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center, with his broadband expansion award from the Department of Commerce.
Earlier this month, the Department of Commerce announced that The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center would receive $1.3 million in broadband expansion grants from the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program.
WHO: U.S. Senate Small Business Committee Chair Mary Landrieu, D-La.
WHAT: Broadband Expansion Check Presentation
WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 601 Jordan Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
To view more information on the grant announcement, please click here.
Contact Information:
Vicki Ekstrom
202-224-9431
Victoria_Ekstrom@sbc.senate.gov
Richard Carbo
202-224-3655
Richard_Carbo@sbc.senate.gov
/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- March 29/
Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Web Site: http://sbc.senate.gov/
**EVENT TOMORROW**
WASHINGTON - United States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, will present David Hylan, Executive Director of The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center, with his broadband expansion award from the Department of Commerce.
Earlier this month, the Department of Commerce announced that The Betty and Leonard Phillips Deaf Action Center would receive $1.3 million in broadband expansion grants from the Broadband Technology Opportunity Program.
WHO: U.S. Senate Small Business Committee Chair Mary Landrieu, D-La.
WHAT: Broadband Expansion Check Presentation
WHEN: Tuesday, March 30, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: 601 Jordan Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
To view more information on the grant announcement, please click here.
Contact Information:
Vicki Ekstrom
202-224-9431
Victoria_Ekstrom@sbc.senate.gov
Richard Carbo
202-224-3655
Richard_Carbo@sbc.senate.gov
/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- March 29/
Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
Web Site: http://sbc.senate.gov/
TOUCHOTEL iPhone App for Hotel Reservation Launches
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 8:35:01 AM
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TOUCHOTEL iPhone App for Hotel Reservation Launches Version 2.0
Free App Now Available in the iPhone App Store Includes Significant Performance and Usability Enhancements and Adds New Search Functionalities
ROME, March 29, 2010-- TOUCHOTEL (http://touchotel.com), the most innovative iPhone application
for hotel reservation, today announced the launch of its version 2.0.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/384387 )
Building on TOUCHOTEL's early success in the mobile online travel sector,
the new app adds a powerful search tool and includes several usability
enhancements, together with an even faster search performance.
"With our latest version, searching and booking hotels has never been
easier. By simply including an address, neighbourhood, or zip code you can
have access to a selection of hotels based on these criteria." said TOUCHOTEL
Chief Designer. "We have been testing the app and doing usability research,
to provide the most user-friendly interface that guarantees the best hotel
choices".
New features and upgrades of the TOUCHOTEL 2.0 iPhone app include:
- Hotels sorting by price, popularity, star rating, customer reviews
- Filters to better select type of properties and star rating
- Search by address, zone, area code, hotel or chain name
- Based on iPhone GPS technology to locate users and find hotels around
them
TOUCHOTEL Overview
ToucHotel allows users to reserve Hotels, from 1 to 5 stars, Bed and
Breakfasts and Apartments in the main worldwide destinations. A wide
selection of over 70,000 online bookable accommodations is offered.
ToucHotel 's reservation service is free. It does not charge any booking,
administration or cancellation fees. All reservation details are stored in
the 'My Bookings' section; ensuring that customers have easy access to them
when they check in. The reservation system is secure and user's credit card
and personal information are encrypted. ToucHotel works to high standards and
privacy is guaranteed.
ToucHotel is powered by the global inventory of Booking.com via an XML
feed.
You can learn more about the ToucHotel App by visiting:
App Store Page: http://itunes.apple.com/app/touchotel/id358599349?mt=8
App Web Site: http://www.touchotel.com
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/384387
Source: Touchotel
Contact: Bob Nasi, +39-388-7264994
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TOUCHOTEL iPhone App for Hotel Reservation Launches Version 2.0
Free App Now Available in the iPhone App Store Includes Significant Performance and Usability Enhancements and Adds New Search Functionalities
ROME, March 29, 2010-- TOUCHOTEL (http://touchotel.com), the most innovative iPhone application
for hotel reservation, today announced the launch of its version 2.0.
(Logo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/384387 )
Building on TOUCHOTEL's early success in the mobile online travel sector,
the new app adds a powerful search tool and includes several usability
enhancements, together with an even faster search performance.
"With our latest version, searching and booking hotels has never been
easier. By simply including an address, neighbourhood, or zip code you can
have access to a selection of hotels based on these criteria." said TOUCHOTEL
Chief Designer. "We have been testing the app and doing usability research,
to provide the most user-friendly interface that guarantees the best hotel
choices".
New features and upgrades of the TOUCHOTEL 2.0 iPhone app include:
- Hotels sorting by price, popularity, star rating, customer reviews
- Filters to better select type of properties and star rating
- Search by address, zone, area code, hotel or chain name
- Based on iPhone GPS technology to locate users and find hotels around
them
TOUCHOTEL Overview
ToucHotel allows users to reserve Hotels, from 1 to 5 stars, Bed and
Breakfasts and Apartments in the main worldwide destinations. A wide
selection of over 70,000 online bookable accommodations is offered.
ToucHotel 's reservation service is free. It does not charge any booking,
administration or cancellation fees. All reservation details are stored in
the 'My Bookings' section; ensuring that customers have easy access to them
when they check in. The reservation system is secure and user's credit card
and personal information are encrypted. ToucHotel works to high standards and
privacy is guaranteed.
ToucHotel is powered by the global inventory of Booking.com via an XML
feed.
You can learn more about the ToucHotel App by visiting:
App Store Page: http://itunes.apple.com/app/touchotel/id358599349?mt=8
App Web Site: http://www.touchotel.com
Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/384387
Source: Touchotel
Contact: Bob Nasi, +39-388-7264994
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MCCI Grows SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Software Products
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 8:28:01 AM
MCCI Grows SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Software Products
New products to be demonstrated at shows in Taipei and San Jose
TAIPEI, Taiwan, SAN JOSE, Calif. and ITHACA, N.Y., March 29 -- MCCI Corporation, the world's leading developer of USB software solutions to the portable device industry, is demonstrating a full palette of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products this week. Two events showcase MCCI's leading-edge USB 3.0 development - the USB-IF SuperSpeed DevCon in Taipei, Taiwan, April 1-2 and the Synopsys Users Group (SNUG) Exhibition on March 30 in San Jose, California.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091221/MCCILOGO )
Highlighting the demonstrations are the MCCI USB 3.0 embedded device stack and the MCCI xHCI Host Stack for Windows XP to Windows 7. With these products, MCCI is pleased to announce support for the USB Attached SCSI (UAS) protocol on both the host and device sides. UAS promises to improve performance of mass storage devices to take full advantage of the USB 3.0 architecture.
Product developers will also benefit from two new tools created by MCCI. First, the USB 3.0 Connection Exerciser allows programmable attach/detach of a USB Device Under Test. Connection time can be controlled down to 10ms to help trigger and identify difficult-to-find timing errors in the USB subsystem. Second, the MCCI Mass Storage Class Device Verification Tool (MSCDVT) is a Windows application for testing device response to all mandatory BOTP and UASP commands. A script language allows repeated or modified command sequences and responses to be analyzed.
"MCCI is striving to make SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products more accessible to end users," explains Terry Moore, MCCI CEO. "The emerging USB 3.0 market is now ramping up but needs a wider variety of platform solutions for true mass market status. Our products not only accelerate the market, but do so while reducing risk for product developers. Over 700 million products attest to the quality we build into our solutions."
About MCCI
MCCI is a leading developer of USB drivers and firmware for the high volume portable device markets. The company provides firmware and system software, including the PictBridge and MTP middleware solutions for OEM/ODM manufacturers of cellphones, PDAs, and other computer devices. MCCI experts are actively involved in worldwide technical standard activities. A privately held corporation, MCCI has its headquarters in Ithaca, USA and support/development offices in Austin, USA; Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei. For more information please visit: http://www.mcci.com/.
Contact: JB Swann
Marketing Communications
MCCI Corporation
(607) 277-1029
jbswann@mcci.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091221/MCCILOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: MCCI Corporation
CONTACT: JB Swann, Marketing Communications, MCCI Corporation,
+1-607-277-1029, jbswann@mcci.com
Web Site: http://www.mcci.com/
New products to be demonstrated at shows in Taipei and San Jose
TAIPEI, Taiwan, SAN JOSE, Calif. and ITHACA, N.Y., March 29 -- MCCI Corporation, the world's leading developer of USB software solutions to the portable device industry, is demonstrating a full palette of SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products this week. Two events showcase MCCI's leading-edge USB 3.0 development - the USB-IF SuperSpeed DevCon in Taipei, Taiwan, April 1-2 and the Synopsys Users Group (SNUG) Exhibition on March 30 in San Jose, California.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091221/MCCILOGO )
Highlighting the demonstrations are the MCCI USB 3.0 embedded device stack and the MCCI xHCI Host Stack for Windows XP to Windows 7. With these products, MCCI is pleased to announce support for the USB Attached SCSI (UAS) protocol on both the host and device sides. UAS promises to improve performance of mass storage devices to take full advantage of the USB 3.0 architecture.
Product developers will also benefit from two new tools created by MCCI. First, the USB 3.0 Connection Exerciser allows programmable attach/detach of a USB Device Under Test. Connection time can be controlled down to 10ms to help trigger and identify difficult-to-find timing errors in the USB subsystem. Second, the MCCI Mass Storage Class Device Verification Tool (MSCDVT) is a Windows application for testing device response to all mandatory BOTP and UASP commands. A script language allows repeated or modified command sequences and responses to be analyzed.
"MCCI is striving to make SuperSpeed USB 3.0 products more accessible to end users," explains Terry Moore, MCCI CEO. "The emerging USB 3.0 market is now ramping up but needs a wider variety of platform solutions for true mass market status. Our products not only accelerate the market, but do so while reducing risk for product developers. Over 700 million products attest to the quality we build into our solutions."
About MCCI
MCCI is a leading developer of USB drivers and firmware for the high volume portable device markets. The company provides firmware and system software, including the PictBridge and MTP middleware solutions for OEM/ODM manufacturers of cellphones, PDAs, and other computer devices. MCCI experts are actively involved in worldwide technical standard activities. A privately held corporation, MCCI has its headquarters in Ithaca, USA and support/development offices in Austin, USA; Seoul, Tokyo, and Taipei. For more information please visit: http://www.mcci.com/.
Contact: JB Swann
Marketing Communications
MCCI Corporation
(607) 277-1029
jbswann@mcci.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20091221/MCCILOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: MCCI Corporation
CONTACT: JB Swann, Marketing Communications, MCCI Corporation,
+1-607-277-1029, jbswann@mcci.com
Web Site: http://www.mcci.com/
Platinum Solutions Awarded $48 Million, Five-Year Contract with the Department of Energy
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
Platinum Solutions Awarded $48 Million, Five-Year Contract with the Department of Energy
Company will provide IT enterprise services to the DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory
RESTON, Va., March 29 -- Platinum Solutions, Inc., a leading systems integrator and developer of custom software for the federal government announced today it has been awarded a $48 million, five-year contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide Information Technology and Engineering Support Services (ITES) to the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Under the terms of the ITES contract, Platinum Solutions will support a wide range of information technology services necessary to operate the multi-location, multi-function NETL facilities in Morgantown, WV, Pittsburgh, PA, Albany, OR, Houston, TX and Fairbanks, AK. These support services include cyber security, network engineering, systems design and integration, enterprise architecture, enterprise systems support, and help desk support.
"We are honored to support the DOE in their mission to enhance America's energy security," said Laila Rossi, CEO and founder of Platinum Solutions. "NETL is at the forefront of developing exciting energy technologies that will help America better utilize our domestic resources of natural gas, coal, and oil, while protecting the environment with technologies such as carbon capture. We have the opportunity to support NETL by integrating, improving, and supporting its information systems to maximize research efficiency. I can't think of a more exciting time for Platinum Solutions to begin our partnership with NETL on the ITES contract."
NETL is the only government-owned/government-operated national lab dedicated to energy research and development from domestic energy resources. NETL conducts research in energy technologies, analyzes energy systems for efficiency and optimization, and provides policymakers with information and energy technology guidance to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.
The Platinum Team includes trusted subcontractors Ultra Electronics, ProLogic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ultra Electronics, Performance Results Corporation, and d3 Services Ltd, who share Platinum Solutions' dedication for information technology excellence and commitment to supporting the Department of Energy.
About Platinum Solutions, Inc.
Platinum Solutions is an award-winning leader in systems integration and mission-critical enterprise software development. Platinum Solutions' software helps Government customers analyze terrorist activities, arrest violent criminals, and improve the safety of prescription drugs. Platinum Solutions customers include US Federal Agencies dedicated to serving the needs of the American public in areas of law enforcement, defense, homeland security, healthcare, and energy. Platinum Solutions is a privately owned and operated company headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Bridgeport, WV and Rockville, MD. More information is available at http://www.platinumsolutions.com.
Source: Platinum Solutions Inc.
CONTACT: Mandy Owens, Platinum Solutions,
mandy.owens@platinumsolutions.com, +1-703-471-9793 Ext 330
Web Site: http://www.platinumsolutions.com/
Company will provide IT enterprise services to the DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory
RESTON, Va., March 29 -- Platinum Solutions, Inc., a leading systems integrator and developer of custom software for the federal government announced today it has been awarded a $48 million, five-year contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to provide Information Technology and Engineering Support Services (ITES) to the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL).
Under the terms of the ITES contract, Platinum Solutions will support a wide range of information technology services necessary to operate the multi-location, multi-function NETL facilities in Morgantown, WV, Pittsburgh, PA, Albany, OR, Houston, TX and Fairbanks, AK. These support services include cyber security, network engineering, systems design and integration, enterprise architecture, enterprise systems support, and help desk support.
"We are honored to support the DOE in their mission to enhance America's energy security," said Laila Rossi, CEO and founder of Platinum Solutions. "NETL is at the forefront of developing exciting energy technologies that will help America better utilize our domestic resources of natural gas, coal, and oil, while protecting the environment with technologies such as carbon capture. We have the opportunity to support NETL by integrating, improving, and supporting its information systems to maximize research efficiency. I can't think of a more exciting time for Platinum Solutions to begin our partnership with NETL on the ITES contract."
NETL is the only government-owned/government-operated national lab dedicated to energy research and development from domestic energy resources. NETL conducts research in energy technologies, analyzes energy systems for efficiency and optimization, and provides policymakers with information and energy technology guidance to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States.
The Platinum Team includes trusted subcontractors Ultra Electronics, ProLogic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ultra Electronics, Performance Results Corporation, and d3 Services Ltd, who share Platinum Solutions' dedication for information technology excellence and commitment to supporting the Department of Energy.
About Platinum Solutions, Inc.
Platinum Solutions is an award-winning leader in systems integration and mission-critical enterprise software development. Platinum Solutions' software helps Government customers analyze terrorist activities, arrest violent criminals, and improve the safety of prescription drugs. Platinum Solutions customers include US Federal Agencies dedicated to serving the needs of the American public in areas of law enforcement, defense, homeland security, healthcare, and energy. Platinum Solutions is a privately owned and operated company headquartered in Reston, VA, with offices in Bridgeport, WV and Rockville, MD. More information is available at http://www.platinumsolutions.com.
Source: Platinum Solutions Inc.
CONTACT: Mandy Owens, Platinum Solutions,
mandy.owens@platinumsolutions.com, +1-703-471-9793 Ext 330
Web Site: http://www.platinumsolutions.com/
iPad Arrives This Saturday
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
iPad Arrives This Saturday
CUPERTINO, Calif., March 29 -- Apple's magical new iPad will be available in all 221 US Apple® retail stores and most Best Buy stores this Saturday, April 3, beginning at 9 a.m. Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) user interface. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds--thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook--and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
"iPad connects users with their apps and content in a far more intimate and fun way than ever before," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We can't wait for users to get their hands and fingers on it this weekend."
Apple retail stores will offer a free Personal Setup service to every customer who buys an iPad at the store, helping them customize their new iPad by setting up their email, loading their favorite apps from the App Store, and more. Also beginning Saturday morning, all US Apple retail stores will host special iPad workshops to help customers learn more about this magical new product.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, and $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores, most Best Buy stores, select Apple Authorized Resellers and campus bookstores. The iBooks app for iPad including Apple's iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Multi-Touch and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Apple
CONTACT: Natalie Harrison, +1-408-862-0565, harri@apple.com, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple
Web Site: http://www.apple.com/
CUPERTINO, Calif., March 29 -- Apple's magical new iPad will be available in all 221 US Apple® retail stores and most Best Buy stores this Saturday, April 3, beginning at 9 a.m. Starting at just $499, iPad lets users browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) user interface. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds--thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook--and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
"iPad connects users with their apps and content in a far more intimate and fun way than ever before," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "We can't wait for users to get their hands and fingers on it this weekend."
Apple retail stores will offer a free Personal Setup service to every customer who buys an iPad at the store, helping them customize their new iPad by setting up their email, loading their favorite apps from the App Store, and more. Also beginning Saturday morning, all US Apple retail stores will host special iPad workshops to help customers learn more about this magical new product.
Pricing & Availability
iPad will be available in Wi-Fi models on April 3 in the US for a suggested retail price of $499 for 16GB, $599 for 32GB, and $699 for 64GB. The Wi-Fi + 3G models will be available in late April for a suggested retail price of $629 for 16GB, $729 for 32GB and $829 for 64GB. iPad will be sold in the US through the Apple Store® (http://www.apple.com), Apple's retail stores, most Best Buy stores, select Apple Authorized Resellers and campus bookstores. The iBooks app for iPad including Apple's iBookstore will be available as a free download from the App Store in the US on April 3.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple ignited the personal computer revolution in the 1970s with the Apple II and reinvented the personal computer in the 1980s with the Macintosh. Today, Apple continues to lead the industry in innovation with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system and iLife and professional applications. Apple is also spearheading the digital media revolution with its iPod portable music and video players and iTunes online store, and has entered the mobile phone market with its revolutionary iPhone.
© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, Multi-Touch and Apple Store are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Apple
CONTACT: Natalie Harrison, +1-408-862-0565, harri@apple.com, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple
Web Site: http://www.apple.com/
Pigeon Point Systems Announces IPMC and Carrier IPMC BMR Starter Kits Using SmartFusion Intelligent Mixed Signal FPGAs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:49:01 AM
Pigeon Point Systems Announces IPMC and Carrier IPMC BMR Starter Kits Using SmartFusion Intelligent Mixed Signal FPGAs
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 29 -- Pigeon Point Systems (PPS), an Actel company (NASDAQ:ACTL), today announced new AdvancedTCA® (ATCA) IPM Controller (IPMC) and ATCA/AdvancedMC(TM) (AMC) Carrier IPMC Board Management Reference (BMR) Starter Kits using Actel's new SmartFusion(TM) intelligent mixed signal FPGA. SmartFusion is the only device that integrates an FPGA, hard ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3-based microcontroller subsystem (MSS) and programmable analog, offering full customization, IP protection and ease-of-use.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/SF77802)
These comprehensive IPMC and Carrier IPMC solutions based on Pigeon Point's field-proven IPMC offerings and the SmartFusion intelligent mixed signal FPGA accelerate customer design cycles and enable designers to concentrate on differentiating their ATCA board products (including those with AMC slots) instead of expending internal effort meeting management requirements for xTCA(TM) specification compliance.
By leveraging Pigeon Point's proven record for compliance, interoperability and responsive support, together with the flash-based SmartFusion device for power and system management, Pigeon Point Systems delivers comprehensive IPMC and Carrier IPMC reference solutions that reinforce Actel's commitment to the strong worldwide adoption of xTCA by telecom equipment manufacturers. xTCA includes the ATCA and AMC architectures, as well as the complementary MicroTCA architecture.
Compared to other core silicon used for xTCA management controllers, SmartFusion devices deliver:
-- Customizability, due to the built-in flash FPGA; IP blocks can be
added to the FPGA to provide management focused functionality, such as
an IPMI-defined register-based external interface via the CoreLPC
block, but also for board-specific functionality, eliminating the need
for a separate PLD device on the board.
-- Higher processor performance with a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processor
operating at 80 MHz, the optimum balance for controller, FPGA and
analog operation. Typical existing core silicon used for management
controllers operates at less than half that frequency.
-- Advanced analog processing, with zero load on the ARM processor to do
xTCA-aware analog sensor monitoring for up to 32 analog sensors. The
analog compute engine can be configured so that xTCA analog sensors
are sampled and processed via the sample sequencing engine and the
post-processing engine.
The new kits deliver a world class solution for the mandatory management controllers used on ATCA boards and ATCA AMC carrier boards and enables customers to develop cost-effective, compliant and interoperable ATCA board and AMC carrier board products.
Included in the kits are a common benchtop IPMC development board and a benchtop Pigeon Point Shelf Manager for system level testing, as well as the corresponding SmartFusion FPGA design in a Libero® Integrated Design Environment (IDE) project, complete firmware including full source code in C for both the management controller code and development tools, comprehensive documentation and a production license that grants you the rights you need to design and bring to market your ATCA product. There is no per-board royalty to sell your product using these world-class Pigeon Point solutions.
For more information on SmartFusion-based IPMC and Carrier IPMC solution, visit either of http://www.actel.com/products/solutions/xtca or http://www.pigeonpoint.com; further queries are welcome via email at info@pigeonpoint.com.
About Pigeon Point Systems
Pigeon Point Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Actel Corporation, delivers world-class management components for modular platforms based on the AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC and MicroTCA architectures to leading companies worldwide. Pigeon Point's focus on providing dependable, proven solutions for the mandatory management controllers in these architectures allows customers to concentrate on the value-added aspects of their products. Deep expertise on these architectures ensures compliance and interoperability in the Pigeon Point components.
Pigeon Point, an executive member of PICMG, is a leader in its AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC, and MicroTCA subcommittees and is active in many other technical subcommittees. Pigeon Point is also a contributing member of the Service Availability Forum(TM) and a leader in its HPI Working Group. For more information on Pigeon Point Systems, visit http://www.pigeonpoint.com.
About Actel
Actel is the leader in low power FPGAs and mixed signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com.
Actel, Actel Fusion, IGLOO, Libero, Pigeon Point, ProASIC, SmartFusion and the associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
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Source: Actel Corporation
CONTACT: Ivanya Terrazas of Actel Corporation, +1-650-318-7570,
ivanya.terrazas@actel.com
Web Site: http://www.actel.com/
http://www.pigeonpoint.com/
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 29 -- Pigeon Point Systems (PPS), an Actel company (NASDAQ:ACTL), today announced new AdvancedTCA® (ATCA) IPM Controller (IPMC) and ATCA/AdvancedMC(TM) (AMC) Carrier IPMC Board Management Reference (BMR) Starter Kits using Actel's new SmartFusion(TM) intelligent mixed signal FPGA. SmartFusion is the only device that integrates an FPGA, hard ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3-based microcontroller subsystem (MSS) and programmable analog, offering full customization, IP protection and ease-of-use.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100329/SF77802)
These comprehensive IPMC and Carrier IPMC solutions based on Pigeon Point's field-proven IPMC offerings and the SmartFusion intelligent mixed signal FPGA accelerate customer design cycles and enable designers to concentrate on differentiating their ATCA board products (including those with AMC slots) instead of expending internal effort meeting management requirements for xTCA(TM) specification compliance.
By leveraging Pigeon Point's proven record for compliance, interoperability and responsive support, together with the flash-based SmartFusion device for power and system management, Pigeon Point Systems delivers comprehensive IPMC and Carrier IPMC reference solutions that reinforce Actel's commitment to the strong worldwide adoption of xTCA by telecom equipment manufacturers. xTCA includes the ATCA and AMC architectures, as well as the complementary MicroTCA architecture.
Compared to other core silicon used for xTCA management controllers, SmartFusion devices deliver:
-- Customizability, due to the built-in flash FPGA; IP blocks can be
added to the FPGA to provide management focused functionality, such as
an IPMI-defined register-based external interface via the CoreLPC
block, but also for board-specific functionality, eliminating the need
for a separate PLD device on the board.
-- Higher processor performance with a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 processor
operating at 80 MHz, the optimum balance for controller, FPGA and
analog operation. Typical existing core silicon used for management
controllers operates at less than half that frequency.
-- Advanced analog processing, with zero load on the ARM processor to do
xTCA-aware analog sensor monitoring for up to 32 analog sensors. The
analog compute engine can be configured so that xTCA analog sensors
are sampled and processed via the sample sequencing engine and the
post-processing engine.
The new kits deliver a world class solution for the mandatory management controllers used on ATCA boards and ATCA AMC carrier boards and enables customers to develop cost-effective, compliant and interoperable ATCA board and AMC carrier board products.
Included in the kits are a common benchtop IPMC development board and a benchtop Pigeon Point Shelf Manager for system level testing, as well as the corresponding SmartFusion FPGA design in a Libero® Integrated Design Environment (IDE) project, complete firmware including full source code in C for both the management controller code and development tools, comprehensive documentation and a production license that grants you the rights you need to design and bring to market your ATCA product. There is no per-board royalty to sell your product using these world-class Pigeon Point solutions.
For more information on SmartFusion-based IPMC and Carrier IPMC solution, visit either of http://www.actel.com/products/solutions/xtca or http://www.pigeonpoint.com; further queries are welcome via email at info@pigeonpoint.com.
About Pigeon Point Systems
Pigeon Point Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Actel Corporation, delivers world-class management components for modular platforms based on the AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC and MicroTCA architectures to leading companies worldwide. Pigeon Point's focus on providing dependable, proven solutions for the mandatory management controllers in these architectures allows customers to concentrate on the value-added aspects of their products. Deep expertise on these architectures ensures compliance and interoperability in the Pigeon Point components.
Pigeon Point, an executive member of PICMG, is a leader in its AdvancedTCA, AdvancedMC, and MicroTCA subcommittees and is active in many other technical subcommittees. Pigeon Point is also a contributing member of the Service Availability Forum(TM) and a leader in its HPI Working Group. For more information on Pigeon Point Systems, visit http://www.pigeonpoint.com.
About Actel
Actel is the leader in low power FPGAs and mixed signal FPGAs, offering the most comprehensive portfolio of system and power management solutions. Power Matters. Learn more at http://www.actel.com.
Actel, Actel Fusion, IGLOO, Libero, Pigeon Point, ProASIC, SmartFusion and the associated logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Actel Corporation. All other trademarks and service marks are the property of their respective owners.
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Actel Corporation
CONTACT: Ivanya Terrazas of Actel Corporation, +1-650-318-7570,
ivanya.terrazas@actel.com
Web Site: http://www.actel.com/
http://www.pigeonpoint.com/
Push to Talk Transforms BlackBerry Tour From Verizon Wireless Into a Powerful Business Communications Tool for Field Workforces
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:42:01 AM
Push to Talk Transforms BlackBerry Tour From Verizon Wireless Into a Powerful Business Communications Tool for Field Workforces
Feature Will Be Available Starting March 30
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 29 -- Verizon Wireless today announced that Push to Talk will be available for the BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 9630 smartphone on March 30. It will be available for both BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server customers using the BlackBerry Tour smartphone.
"Extending Push to Talk to the BlackBerry Tour from Verizon Wireless offers business customers a single device for instant communication plus the enterprise-grade security and robust business communications capabilities people have come to expect from a BlackBerry smartphone from Verizon Wireless," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president -- global enterprise marketing for Verizon Wireless. "These features, coupled with the nation's most reliable wireless network, mean customers have the ultimate in productivity tools."
Customers can add Push to Talk to their service plans by calling 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or online via My Business Account at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon or Verizon Enterprise Center at https://enterprisecenter.verizonbusiness.com/. BlackBerry Internet Service customers -- typically consumers -- may request the service by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visiting the My Verizon site online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Once Push to Talk is added to their service plans, customers can download the application from the Application Center or through VZStart on their handsets. The convenience key on the left side of the device will automatically become the Push to Talk button when the application is downloaded.
Verizon Wireless offers a number of Push to Talk phones, including the CASIO® G'zOne Rock(TM), CASIO® G'zOne Brigade(TM), Samsung Convoy(TM) and Motorola Barrage(TM). Push to Talk provides instant two-way communication for field workers in industries ranging from construction to public safety and offers the following benefits:
-- Communicate with one person or a team with the push of a button
-- Initiate and participate in group calls with up to 50 participants
-- Check colleagues' availability for a Push to Talk call with the
Presence feature
-- A single device and phone number for both Push to Talk and voice calls
-- Online contact management tool for the entire organization
For a limited time only, starting March 30, Verizon Wireless will offer free Push to Talk service when customers activate a qualifying voice plan and BlackBerry data plan.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services for business, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com or contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney , Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Feature Will Be Available Starting March 30
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 29 -- Verizon Wireless today announced that Push to Talk will be available for the BlackBerry® Tour(TM) 9630 smartphone on March 30. It will be available for both BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry® Enterprise Server customers using the BlackBerry Tour smartphone.
"Extending Push to Talk to the BlackBerry Tour from Verizon Wireless offers business customers a single device for instant communication plus the enterprise-grade security and robust business communications capabilities people have come to expect from a BlackBerry smartphone from Verizon Wireless," said Mark Bartolomeo, vice president -- global enterprise marketing for Verizon Wireless. "These features, coupled with the nation's most reliable wireless network, mean customers have the ultimate in productivity tools."
Customers can add Push to Talk to their service plans by calling 1-800-VZW-4BIZ or online via My Business Account at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon or Verizon Enterprise Center at https://enterprisecenter.verizonbusiness.com/. BlackBerry Internet Service customers -- typically consumers -- may request the service by calling 1-800-2 JOIN IN or visiting the My Verizon site online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/myverizon.
Once Push to Talk is added to their service plans, customers can download the application from the Application Center or through VZStart on their handsets. The convenience key on the left side of the device will automatically become the Push to Talk button when the application is downloaded.
Verizon Wireless offers a number of Push to Talk phones, including the CASIO® G'zOne Rock(TM), CASIO® G'zOne Brigade(TM), Samsung Convoy(TM) and Motorola Barrage(TM). Push to Talk provides instant two-way communication for field workers in industries ranging from construction to public safety and offers the following benefits:
-- Communicate with one person or a team with the push of a button
-- Initiate and participate in group calls with up to 50 participants
-- Check colleagues' availability for a Push to Talk call with the
Presence feature
-- A single device and phone number for both Push to Talk and voice calls
-- Online contact management tool for the entire organization
For a limited time only, starting March 30, Verizon Wireless will offer free Push to Talk service when customers activate a qualifying voice plan and BlackBerry data plan.
For more information about Verizon Wireless products and services for business, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com or contact a Verizon Wireless Business Sales Representative at 1-800-VZW-4BIZ.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited.
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Brenda Boyd Raney , Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7518,
Brenda.Raney@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Zinio Launches New 'AIR' Reading App With National Geographic Magazine's First-Ever Interactive 'Water' Issue
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:14:01 AM
Zinio Launches New 'AIR' Reading App With National Geographic Magazine's First-Ever Interactive 'Water' Issue
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29 -- Zinio, the global leader in digital publishing technology and services, today announced the launch of Zinio Reader 4 (zinio.com/reader4), built using Adobe AIR. In combination with Zinio's latest product launch, National Geographic celebrates World Water Day with a free download offer of its interactive April 2010 "Water" issue, using Zinio Reader 4 and "UNITY" platform.
Zinio's newest digital reading application enables a seamless, online or offline reading experience across the Company's global offering of over 2,000 top consumer magazines. Zinio Reader 4 was built using Adobe's AIR framework, optimized to power a cloud-enabled library, specifically tailored for interactive magazine and book content experiences. This latest release from Zinio is another addition to its continued focus of offering ubiquitous access across PC, Mac, netbook, touch-screen and tablet devices, including the iPhone, iPod touch and the upcoming iPad from Apple. An extension of Zinio's pay-once-read-anywhere "UNITY" platform, Zinio Reader 4 is supported on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems, in its initial beta release. This new application introduces enhanced features enabling consumers to access their favorite interactive magazines and books worldwide, online or offline, in a more optimized and enjoyable way.
Zinio Reader 4 features allow readers to:
-- Enjoy dynamic, interactive articles and advertisements
-- Bookmark a page or clip and save to favorites
-- Share, post and send to friends across hundreds of social-media
networks
-- Seamlessly read online, or download and read anytime
-- Explore pages and navigate in new ways
-- Search and sort collections in Library view
-- Read easier with consistent capabilities, online and offline
National Geographic magazine's April 2010 issue is the first title to be showcased on the Reader 4 platform. "Water: Our Thirsty World" highlights the challenges facing one of the world's most essential natural resources. Since the National Geographic Society considers the concerns highlighted in the single-topic issue so important, it's offering it free of charge through April 2, 2010. Available for free download at nationalgeographic.com/freshwater, this dynamic edition of National Geographic magazine presents complete content from the print edition, plus extra photo galleries, rollover graphics that animate features such as maps and timelines, video profiles of photographers who contributed to the issue and other interactive features.
"We are excited that National Geographic - one of the most iconic brands in publishing - has embraced dynamic design and made it real, encouraging readers to enjoy their favorite titles in an entirely new way," said Rich Maggiotto, President & CEO of Zinio. "Leveraging our global infrastructure and 'UNITY' platform, Zinio has established an incredibly compelling and useful reading product to engage both new and longtime fans. The ability to explore the new Reader 4 functions, in partnership with National Geographic magazine's stunning content, is a win-win for everyone."
"National Geographic Society is among the most innovative, creative and richly visual content providers, across multiple platforms, beginning with a revolutionary concept in magazines, to books, TV and film, cable, radio, online, mobile and games. Now, with the launch of our digital publications on the Zinio platform, we can offer an unprecedented interactive reading experience," said Paul Levine, EVP, Interactive Platforms Group for National Geographic Global Media. "Zinio's dynamic approach will integrate National Geographic's award-winning storytelling and rich media content with the best of what a digital-publishing pioneer can offer our readers."
With Zinio Reader 4 complementing the pay-once-read-anywhere "UNITY" platform, content is accessible to consumers on whatever device they have, paying for it only once. Through subsequent announcements revealing additional partnerships in design, distribution and device, Zinio will continue to empower the digital reading experience with ongoing product announcements and partnerships throughout 2010.
About Zinio:
Zinio, the world's newsstand, is revolutionizing reading. Through digital products and services, the Company creates better ways for people to discover published content, get more of it and do more with it. Zinio works closely with publishers worldwide to reinvent reading. For consumers, Zinio enables the ability to shop for, search inside, read, share and save digital content in new ways and on many devices. With over 50,000 digital magazines and books, and e-stores localized in 20 languages, zinio.com is the largest newsstand in the world. Founded in 2001 and privately held, Zinio is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in New York, London, Paris, Barcelona and Taipei.
About National Geographic Society:
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 375 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,200 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
Source: Zinio
CONTACT: Lisa Hagendorf of Zinio, +1-646-383-4050, Lhagendorf@zinio.com
Web Site: http://www.zinio.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
SAN FRANCISCO, March 29 -- Zinio, the global leader in digital publishing technology and services, today announced the launch of Zinio Reader 4 (zinio.com/reader4), built using Adobe AIR. In combination with Zinio's latest product launch, National Geographic celebrates World Water Day with a free download offer of its interactive April 2010 "Water" issue, using Zinio Reader 4 and "UNITY" platform.
Zinio's newest digital reading application enables a seamless, online or offline reading experience across the Company's global offering of over 2,000 top consumer magazines. Zinio Reader 4 was built using Adobe's AIR framework, optimized to power a cloud-enabled library, specifically tailored for interactive magazine and book content experiences. This latest release from Zinio is another addition to its continued focus of offering ubiquitous access across PC, Mac, netbook, touch-screen and tablet devices, including the iPhone, iPod touch and the upcoming iPad from Apple. An extension of Zinio's pay-once-read-anywhere "UNITY" platform, Zinio Reader 4 is supported on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems, in its initial beta release. This new application introduces enhanced features enabling consumers to access their favorite interactive magazines and books worldwide, online or offline, in a more optimized and enjoyable way.
Zinio Reader 4 features allow readers to:
-- Enjoy dynamic, interactive articles and advertisements
-- Bookmark a page or clip and save to favorites
-- Share, post and send to friends across hundreds of social-media
networks
-- Seamlessly read online, or download and read anytime
-- Explore pages and navigate in new ways
-- Search and sort collections in Library view
-- Read easier with consistent capabilities, online and offline
National Geographic magazine's April 2010 issue is the first title to be showcased on the Reader 4 platform. "Water: Our Thirsty World" highlights the challenges facing one of the world's most essential natural resources. Since the National Geographic Society considers the concerns highlighted in the single-topic issue so important, it's offering it free of charge through April 2, 2010. Available for free download at nationalgeographic.com/freshwater, this dynamic edition of National Geographic magazine presents complete content from the print edition, plus extra photo galleries, rollover graphics that animate features such as maps and timelines, video profiles of photographers who contributed to the issue and other interactive features.
"We are excited that National Geographic - one of the most iconic brands in publishing - has embraced dynamic design and made it real, encouraging readers to enjoy their favorite titles in an entirely new way," said Rich Maggiotto, President & CEO of Zinio. "Leveraging our global infrastructure and 'UNITY' platform, Zinio has established an incredibly compelling and useful reading product to engage both new and longtime fans. The ability to explore the new Reader 4 functions, in partnership with National Geographic magazine's stunning content, is a win-win for everyone."
"National Geographic Society is among the most innovative, creative and richly visual content providers, across multiple platforms, beginning with a revolutionary concept in magazines, to books, TV and film, cable, radio, online, mobile and games. Now, with the launch of our digital publications on the Zinio platform, we can offer an unprecedented interactive reading experience," said Paul Levine, EVP, Interactive Platforms Group for National Geographic Global Media. "Zinio's dynamic approach will integrate National Geographic's award-winning storytelling and rich media content with the best of what a digital-publishing pioneer can offer our readers."
With Zinio Reader 4 complementing the pay-once-read-anywhere "UNITY" platform, content is accessible to consumers on whatever device they have, paying for it only once. Through subsequent announcements revealing additional partnerships in design, distribution and device, Zinio will continue to empower the digital reading experience with ongoing product announcements and partnerships throughout 2010.
About Zinio:
Zinio, the world's newsstand, is revolutionizing reading. Through digital products and services, the Company creates better ways for people to discover published content, get more of it and do more with it. Zinio works closely with publishers worldwide to reinvent reading. For consumers, Zinio enables the ability to shop for, search inside, read, share and save digital content in new ways and on many devices. With over 50,000 digital magazines and books, and e-stores localized in 20 languages, zinio.com is the largest newsstand in the world. Founded in 2001 and privately held, Zinio is headquartered in San Francisco and has offices in New York, London, Paris, Barcelona and Taipei.
About National Geographic Society:
The National Geographic Society is one of the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organizations. Founded in 1888 to "increase and diffuse geographic knowledge," the Society works to inspire people to care about the planet. It reaches more than 375 million people worldwide each month through its official journal, National Geographic, and other magazines; National Geographic Channel; television documentaries; music; radio; films; books; DVDs; maps; exhibitions; live events; school publishing programs; interactive media; and merchandise. National Geographic has funded more than 9,200 scientific research, conservation and exploration projects and supports an education program promoting geographic literacy. For more information, visit nationalgeographic.com.
Source: Zinio
CONTACT: Lisa Hagendorf of Zinio, +1-646-383-4050, Lhagendorf@zinio.com
Web Site: http://www.zinio.com/
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/
HealthCare.com Launches MedicareSupplemental.com
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:07:01 AM
HealthCare.com Launches MedicareSupplemental.com
The new website aims to be the premier resource for Medicare Supplemental Insurance information and plan quotes
MIAMI, March 29 -- HealthCare.com, Inc. the leader in online health insurance information and plan quotes, today announced the launch of MedicareSupplemental.com, a new website aimed to be the premier online resource for Medicare Supplemental information and quotes. The website provides extensive information to help consumers understand the complexities of Medicare Supplemental or "Medigap" coverage as well as a search tool to obtain quotes and connect with multiple brokers and agents.
Medicare Supplemental insurance is a form of health insurance policy sold by private insurance companies to fill the "gaps" in original Medicare Plan coverage. Medigap as it is also known, helps pay some of the health care costs that are not covered by original Medicare Plans. By 2011, millions of Baby Boomers will be turning 65 and by 2029 an additional 32 million people will be Medicare-eligible.
"Consumers are usually overwhelmed by the number of intricacies and options available to them for Medicare Supplemental coverage," said Jose Vargas, President of HealthCare.com. "MedicareSupplemental.com makes it easier for Medicare-eligible consumers to research, understand and obtain multiple quotes from licensed providers."
About HealthCare.com, Inc.
HealthCare.com, is an online health vertical search company focused on helping users make informed health care decisions. HealthCare.com provides content and an innovative quote search platform for individual, family, short-term, group and student health insurance as well and Medicare supplemental and life insurance. HealthCare.com owns and operates a number of websites including: HealthInsuranceFinders.com, a leading destination site providing health insurance quotes and LifeInsurance.org featuring life insurance information and resources. HealthCare.com is headquartered in Miami, FL with additional offices in Palm Springs, CA. For additional information, please visit http://www.healthcare.com/.
Source: HealthCare.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Jose Vargas, HealthCare.com, Inc., +1-786-472-2966,
press@healthcare.com
Web Site: http://www.healthcare.com/
The new website aims to be the premier resource for Medicare Supplemental Insurance information and plan quotes
MIAMI, March 29 -- HealthCare.com, Inc. the leader in online health insurance information and plan quotes, today announced the launch of MedicareSupplemental.com, a new website aimed to be the premier online resource for Medicare Supplemental information and quotes. The website provides extensive information to help consumers understand the complexities of Medicare Supplemental or "Medigap" coverage as well as a search tool to obtain quotes and connect with multiple brokers and agents.
Medicare Supplemental insurance is a form of health insurance policy sold by private insurance companies to fill the "gaps" in original Medicare Plan coverage. Medigap as it is also known, helps pay some of the health care costs that are not covered by original Medicare Plans. By 2011, millions of Baby Boomers will be turning 65 and by 2029 an additional 32 million people will be Medicare-eligible.
"Consumers are usually overwhelmed by the number of intricacies and options available to them for Medicare Supplemental coverage," said Jose Vargas, President of HealthCare.com. "MedicareSupplemental.com makes it easier for Medicare-eligible consumers to research, understand and obtain multiple quotes from licensed providers."
About HealthCare.com, Inc.
HealthCare.com, is an online health vertical search company focused on helping users make informed health care decisions. HealthCare.com provides content and an innovative quote search platform for individual, family, short-term, group and student health insurance as well and Medicare supplemental and life insurance. HealthCare.com owns and operates a number of websites including: HealthInsuranceFinders.com, a leading destination site providing health insurance quotes and LifeInsurance.org featuring life insurance information and resources. HealthCare.com is headquartered in Miami, FL with additional offices in Palm Springs, CA. For additional information, please visit http://www.healthcare.com/.
Source: HealthCare.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Jose Vargas, HealthCare.com, Inc., +1-786-472-2966,
press@healthcare.com
Web Site: http://www.healthcare.com/
Five Hurricane-Ready Super Switches Now Cover Verizon Wireless Customers In Florida
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 7:07:01 AM
Five Hurricane-Ready Super Switches Now Cover Verizon Wireless Customers In Florida
Mobile Call Processing Centers, Including Latest in Broward County, Designed to Withstand Category 5 Hurricane; Video Available
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and ORLANDO, Fla., March 29 -- National Hurricane Conference sponsor Verizon Wireless announced today that it now operates five hurricane-ready super switches covering the state of Florida. These Mobile Telephone Switching Offices (MTSOs) -- the latest began serving southern Florida, including the Florida Keys, Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas just this month -- will further strengthen wireless coverage and advanced services for Verizon Wireless customers throughout the state year-round and during hurricanes and other emergencies.
A $50 million, 45,000-square-foot facility is home to the company's newest super switch, which connects tens of millions of voice calls and wireless data transmissions each day. Verizon Wireless super switches are designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. In addition to hardened shells, they feature large-scale, on-site power generation; redundant operations and technologies; and other back-up systems to ensure the Verizon Wireless network remains strong, running and reliable. The switches also serve as Emergency Operations Centers for Verizon Wireless engineers and technicians working to ensure continued wireless network operation in the event of a hurricane or other crisis.
"Our customers count on us for their wireless service, especially in times of crisis when they need it most. We prepare year-round for hurricanes and other inclement weather," said Pam Tope, Florida region president for Verizon Wireless. "With these super switches, customers who travel to and live in Florida, where hurricanes can be devastating and deadly, will have reliable, advanced coverage and services during hurricane season and throughout the year."
The Verizon Wireless super switch project is a key component of the company's ongoing commitment to build and maintain the largest and most reliable wireless network in the United States. Across the country, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $55 billion since it was formed -- $7 billion in 2009 alone -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
This investment includes efforts by the Verizon Wireless Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery team to prepare Verizon Wireless' network and operations nationwide to help keep the company up and running and customers connected in times of crisis.
Take a Video Tour of a Super Switch
Video of a Verizon Wireless super switch is available. Visit the VerizonWirelessTV YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV to take a video tour of a facility. View and download broadcast-quality video of the MTSO in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Chuck Hamby, Verizon Wireless, +1-813-615-4803,
Chuck.Hamby@verizonwireless.com, or Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless,
+1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Mobile Call Processing Centers, Including Latest in Broward County, Designed to Withstand Category 5 Hurricane; Video Available
BASKING RIDGE, N.J., and ORLANDO, Fla., March 29 -- National Hurricane Conference sponsor Verizon Wireless announced today that it now operates five hurricane-ready super switches covering the state of Florida. These Mobile Telephone Switching Offices (MTSOs) -- the latest began serving southern Florida, including the Florida Keys, Miami and Fort Lauderdale areas just this month -- will further strengthen wireless coverage and advanced services for Verizon Wireless customers throughout the state year-round and during hurricanes and other emergencies.
A $50 million, 45,000-square-foot facility is home to the company's newest super switch, which connects tens of millions of voice calls and wireless data transmissions each day. Verizon Wireless super switches are designed to withstand a Category 5 hurricane. In addition to hardened shells, they feature large-scale, on-site power generation; redundant operations and technologies; and other back-up systems to ensure the Verizon Wireless network remains strong, running and reliable. The switches also serve as Emergency Operations Centers for Verizon Wireless engineers and technicians working to ensure continued wireless network operation in the event of a hurricane or other crisis.
"Our customers count on us for their wireless service, especially in times of crisis when they need it most. We prepare year-round for hurricanes and other inclement weather," said Pam Tope, Florida region president for Verizon Wireless. "With these super switches, customers who travel to and live in Florida, where hurricanes can be devastating and deadly, will have reliable, advanced coverage and services during hurricane season and throughout the year."
The Verizon Wireless super switch project is a key component of the company's ongoing commitment to build and maintain the largest and most reliable wireless network in the United States. Across the country, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $55 billion since it was formed -- $7 billion in 2009 alone -- to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
This investment includes efforts by the Verizon Wireless Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery team to prepare Verizon Wireless' network and operations nationwide to help keep the company up and running and customers connected in times of crisis.
Take a Video Tour of a Super Switch
Video of a Verizon Wireless super switch is available. Visit the VerizonWirelessTV YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/VerizonWirelessTV to take a video tour of a facility. View and download broadcast-quality video of the MTSO in the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and 3G data network, serving more than 91 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ)(NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Twitter Feed: http://twitter.com/VZWNetwork
Source: Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Chuck Hamby, Verizon Wireless, +1-813-615-4803,
Chuck.Hamby@verizonwireless.com, or Tom Pica, Verizon Wireless,
+1-908-559-7516, Thomas.Pica@verizonwireless.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
Sonic Foundry Announces Finalists for 2010 Rich Media Impact Awards
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 6:35:01 AM
Sonic Foundry Announces Finalists for 2010 Rich Media Impact Awards
Sixth annual award recognizes nominees for innovative work with webcasting
MADISON, Wis., March 29 -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO), the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced the finalists for the company's sixth Rich Media Impact Awards, an annual recognition of excellence in the practical and creative integration of Mediasite in business, education, health and government.
Members of the Mediasite user community nominated organizations for their achievements in improving information accessibility, cost savings, efficiency and productivity through Mediasite. This year's finalists join more than 100 organizations from around the world that have been recognized since 2005.
"The impact of this awards program becomes increasingly evident as our customers put stronger rich media programs into place year after year. Each nominee is to be commended for their achievements, particularly in light of these uncertain economic times," said Rob Lipps, executive vice president of Sonic Foundry. "Initiatives like these are instrumental in creating a culture of learning, and we are proud to honor them and their accomplishments."
An on-demand webcast catalog of the finalist submissions can be viewed at http://www.sonicfoundry.com/finalists2010. Winners will be unveiled during UNLEASH 2010, the Mediasite User Conference, at an awards luncheon on April 14 at 12:30 p.m. CDT. Watch the ceremony live or on-demand at http://www.sonicfoundry.com/awards2010.
2010 Rich Media Impact Awards Finalists (listed in alphabetical order by category):
Enterprise Award: recognizes a company who improved its business outcomes through rich media communication.
-- Autodesk
-- Cadence Design Systems
Excellence in Education Award: recognizes a higher education institution that enhanced learning and outreach through rich media.
-- Massey University Information Technology Services
-- North Carolina State University Distance Education & Learning
Technology Applications
Facility Design Award: recognizes a Mediasite customer and/or professional AV design or consulting firm that created innovative rich media rooms and facilities.
-- Faegre & Benson LLP
-- Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan
Global Reach Award: recognizes any successful initiative that connected the international community through rich media.
-- Energy Center of Wisconsin
-- The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania
Government Award: recognizes a local, state or federal government initiative that implemented rich media for training and outreach.
-- Michigan Public Health Institute
-- North Carolina State University
Healthcare Award: recognizes an organization that implemented rich media to benefit health and wellness.
-- Arkansas Children's Hospital
-- Videosurgery
Prolific Use Award: recognizes an organization that has dramatically scaled its rich media program to achieve broad deployment across its enterprise, or a large number of presentations or presentation views.
-- Atitude Digital Media
-- North Carolina State University Distance Education & Learning
Technology Applications (DELTA)
Rapid ROI Award: recognizes an organization that used rich media to quickly achieve a measurable ROI in its training, communications or outreach initiatives.
-- Ontario Hospital Association
-- University of British Columbia Administration and Professional Staff
Scholastic Achievement Award: recognizes a school district or other organization serving the K-12 educational community that harnessed the power of rich media to improve communication, learning and outreach.
-- Anchorage School District Training and Professional Development
-- University of Auckland, Faculty of Education
Student Impact Award: recognizes an individual student, as well as his/her college or university, whose educational experience has been enhanced through rich media.
-- Bonnie Schindler, University of Wisconsin Colleges - Rock County
-- Jeff Tippy, University of Toledo
About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.
Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ:SOFO)(NASDAQ:www.sonicfoundry.com) is the global leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing enterprise communication solutions for 1,800 customers in education, business and government. Powered by Mediasite, the patented webcasting platform which automates the capture, management, delivery and search of lectures, online training and briefings, Sonic Foundry empowers people to transform the way they communicate. Through the Mediasite platform and its Events Services group, the company helps customers connect a dynamic, evolving world of shared knowledge and envisions a future where learners and workers around the globe use webcasting to bridge time and distance, accelerate research and improve performance.
Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.
Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Source: Sonic Foundry, Inc.
CONTACT: Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592,
tammyk@sonicfoundry.com
Web Site: http://www.sonicfoundry.com/
Sixth annual award recognizes nominees for innovative work with webcasting
MADISON, Wis., March 29 -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ:SOFO), the recognized market leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, today announced the finalists for the company's sixth Rich Media Impact Awards, an annual recognition of excellence in the practical and creative integration of Mediasite in business, education, health and government.
Members of the Mediasite user community nominated organizations for their achievements in improving information accessibility, cost savings, efficiency and productivity through Mediasite. This year's finalists join more than 100 organizations from around the world that have been recognized since 2005.
"The impact of this awards program becomes increasingly evident as our customers put stronger rich media programs into place year after year. Each nominee is to be commended for their achievements, particularly in light of these uncertain economic times," said Rob Lipps, executive vice president of Sonic Foundry. "Initiatives like these are instrumental in creating a culture of learning, and we are proud to honor them and their accomplishments."
An on-demand webcast catalog of the finalist submissions can be viewed at http://www.sonicfoundry.com/finalists2010. Winners will be unveiled during UNLEASH 2010, the Mediasite User Conference, at an awards luncheon on April 14 at 12:30 p.m. CDT. Watch the ceremony live or on-demand at http://www.sonicfoundry.com/awards2010.
2010 Rich Media Impact Awards Finalists (listed in alphabetical order by category):
Enterprise Award: recognizes a company who improved its business outcomes through rich media communication.
-- Autodesk
-- Cadence Design Systems
Excellence in Education Award: recognizes a higher education institution that enhanced learning and outreach through rich media.
-- Massey University Information Technology Services
-- North Carolina State University Distance Education & Learning
Technology Applications
Facility Design Award: recognizes a Mediasite customer and/or professional AV design or consulting firm that created innovative rich media rooms and facilities.
-- Faegre & Benson LLP
-- Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan
Global Reach Award: recognizes any successful initiative that connected the international community through rich media.
-- Energy Center of Wisconsin
-- The Wharton School University of Pennsylvania
Government Award: recognizes a local, state or federal government initiative that implemented rich media for training and outreach.
-- Michigan Public Health Institute
-- North Carolina State University
Healthcare Award: recognizes an organization that implemented rich media to benefit health and wellness.
-- Arkansas Children's Hospital
-- Videosurgery
Prolific Use Award: recognizes an organization that has dramatically scaled its rich media program to achieve broad deployment across its enterprise, or a large number of presentations or presentation views.
-- Atitude Digital Media
-- North Carolina State University Distance Education & Learning
Technology Applications (DELTA)
Rapid ROI Award: recognizes an organization that used rich media to quickly achieve a measurable ROI in its training, communications or outreach initiatives.
-- Ontario Hospital Association
-- University of British Columbia Administration and Professional Staff
Scholastic Achievement Award: recognizes a school district or other organization serving the K-12 educational community that harnessed the power of rich media to improve communication, learning and outreach.
-- Anchorage School District Training and Professional Development
-- University of Auckland, Faculty of Education
Student Impact Award: recognizes an individual student, as well as his/her college or university, whose educational experience has been enhanced through rich media.
-- Bonnie Schindler, University of Wisconsin Colleges - Rock County
-- Jeff Tippy, University of Toledo
About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.
Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ:SOFO)(NASDAQ:www.sonicfoundry.com) is the global leader for rich media webcasting and knowledge management, providing enterprise communication solutions for 1,800 customers in education, business and government. Powered by Mediasite, the patented webcasting platform which automates the capture, management, delivery and search of lectures, online training and briefings, Sonic Foundry empowers people to transform the way they communicate. Through the Mediasite platform and its Events Services group, the company helps customers connect a dynamic, evolving world of shared knowledge and envisions a future where learners and workers around the globe use webcasting to bridge time and distance, accelerate research and improve performance.
Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.
Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Source: Sonic Foundry, Inc.
CONTACT: Tammy Kramer of Sonic Foundry, Inc., +1-608-237-8592,
tammyk@sonicfoundry.com
Web Site: http://www.sonicfoundry.com/
New Alliance Provides Back Of The House Customers with Unlimited Global Access to Regus Business Lounges
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 6:07:01 AM
New Alliance Provides Back Of The House Customers with Unlimited Global Access to Regus Business Lounges
Regus clients receive discounts on Back Of The House support services
DALLAS, March 29 -- The Regus Group , the world's largest provider of workplace solutions, and Back Of The House (BOTH), the leading supplier of turnkey back office and corporate support services for independent professionals, announced the launch of an alliance that will offer clients of the two companies significant benefits.
The new alliance offers BOTH customers convenient access to high profile office space, meeting rooms and other professional services. Under the terms of the agreement, all BOTH customers will receive six months complimentary membership in Regus' businessworld Gold program, which provides users with access to more than 1,000 Internet-equipped Regus business lounges in 450 cities worldwide; one-free month on any Regus Virtual Office package, which includes a prestigious business address, personalized telephone answering services, and a local phone number; and one-free month on any full-time, fully furnished office.
Regus clients who sign a minimum six month contract with BOTH will receive their first month of service free.
"This alliance offers great benefits for both Regus and Back Of The House clients," said Michael Haas, Senior Director of Partnerships for Regus. "Back Of The House customers can benefit greatly from having access to a global network of high profile business centers and our clients can take advantage of the turnkey support services that they offer."
"The full range of Regus workplace solutions combined with the turnkey back office and corporate support services offered by BOTH add up to a formidable business platform for independent professionals and solopreneurs," said Erik Vonk, Founder and CEO of BOTH. "The alliance between Regus and BOTH enables working independently in a unique way and offers our mutual clients an opportunity to be fully focused on conducting and growing their business."
BOTH supports solo business owners with a fully resourced back office infrastructure including: a personal advisor who handles all administrative tasks; hosted I.T. infrastructure with tech support; corporate services; financial reporting; billing & collections; electronic banking; liability insurance and health & retirement benefits.
Regus offers its clients a full range of cost-effective business-ready workplace products, including fully furnished, fully staffed private offices, meeting rooms and business support services. For those clients who may not need a full-time office, Regus also offers virtual offices, which allow businesses to instantly gain a presence in a new market with a prestigious, high-profile business address and local telephone answering and mail handling services. Regus clients typically experience up to a 60 percent saving on their facilities costs over leasing traditional office space.
About The Regus Group
Regus is the world's leading global provider of innovative workspace solutions, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the world's largest network of video communication studios. Regus delivers a new way to work, whether it's from home, on the road or from an office. Clients such as Google, GlaxoSmithKline, and Nokia join thousands of growing small and medium businesses that benefit from outsourcing their office and workspace needs to Regus, allowing them to focus on their core business.
More than 500,000 clients a day benefit from Regus facilities spread across a global footprint of 1,000 locations in 450 cities and 80 countries, which allow individuals and companies to work wherever, however and whenever they want to. Regus was founded in 1989 in Brussels, Belgium and is listed on the London Stock Exchange .
For more information please visit http://www.regus.com.
Journalists can also visit the Regus Press Center at http://www.regus.presscentre.com .
About Back Of The House
BOTH empowers independent professionals and solo business owners to be fully focused on growing their business by unburdening them from all common non-core activities. The bundled offering fully integrates the following key components:
-- A personal Limited Liability Company, which replaces any employment
arrangement by a vendor relationship, serves as a permanent and
portable framework for health & retirement benefits and liability
protection and optimizes tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
-- A Personal Advisor who proactively handles billing, collections,
taxes, financial reporting, the general day-to-day administration of
the client's business or project portfolio and monitors compliance.
-- A "cloud based" or hosted and supported I.T. infrastructure with
e-mail, Microsoft Office tools, archives and a personal website, all
fully integrated with back office functions and online business
banking in a redundant and encrypted environment.
-- Continuous health and wellness benefits, professional liability
insurance as well as access to individually underwritten health
insurance and Solo 401(k) retirement options.
The company is privately held and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
For more information please visit http://www.bothpro.com.
Source: The Regus Group
CONTACT: Dennis Watson, The Regus Group, +1-214-283-5792,
dennis.watson@regus.com
Web Site: http://www.regus.com/
Regus clients receive discounts on Back Of The House support services
DALLAS, March 29 -- The Regus Group , the world's largest provider of workplace solutions, and Back Of The House (BOTH), the leading supplier of turnkey back office and corporate support services for independent professionals, announced the launch of an alliance that will offer clients of the two companies significant benefits.
The new alliance offers BOTH customers convenient access to high profile office space, meeting rooms and other professional services. Under the terms of the agreement, all BOTH customers will receive six months complimentary membership in Regus' businessworld Gold program, which provides users with access to more than 1,000 Internet-equipped Regus business lounges in 450 cities worldwide; one-free month on any Regus Virtual Office package, which includes a prestigious business address, personalized telephone answering services, and a local phone number; and one-free month on any full-time, fully furnished office.
Regus clients who sign a minimum six month contract with BOTH will receive their first month of service free.
"This alliance offers great benefits for both Regus and Back Of The House clients," said Michael Haas, Senior Director of Partnerships for Regus. "Back Of The House customers can benefit greatly from having access to a global network of high profile business centers and our clients can take advantage of the turnkey support services that they offer."
"The full range of Regus workplace solutions combined with the turnkey back office and corporate support services offered by BOTH add up to a formidable business platform for independent professionals and solopreneurs," said Erik Vonk, Founder and CEO of BOTH. "The alliance between Regus and BOTH enables working independently in a unique way and offers our mutual clients an opportunity to be fully focused on conducting and growing their business."
BOTH supports solo business owners with a fully resourced back office infrastructure including: a personal advisor who handles all administrative tasks; hosted I.T. infrastructure with tech support; corporate services; financial reporting; billing & collections; electronic banking; liability insurance and health & retirement benefits.
Regus offers its clients a full range of cost-effective business-ready workplace products, including fully furnished, fully staffed private offices, meeting rooms and business support services. For those clients who may not need a full-time office, Regus also offers virtual offices, which allow businesses to instantly gain a presence in a new market with a prestigious, high-profile business address and local telephone answering and mail handling services. Regus clients typically experience up to a 60 percent saving on their facilities costs over leasing traditional office space.
About The Regus Group
Regus is the world's leading global provider of innovative workspace solutions, with products and services ranging from fully equipped offices to professional meeting rooms, business lounges and the world's largest network of video communication studios. Regus delivers a new way to work, whether it's from home, on the road or from an office. Clients such as Google, GlaxoSmithKline, and Nokia join thousands of growing small and medium businesses that benefit from outsourcing their office and workspace needs to Regus, allowing them to focus on their core business.
More than 500,000 clients a day benefit from Regus facilities spread across a global footprint of 1,000 locations in 450 cities and 80 countries, which allow individuals and companies to work wherever, however and whenever they want to. Regus was founded in 1989 in Brussels, Belgium and is listed on the London Stock Exchange .
For more information please visit http://www.regus.com.
Journalists can also visit the Regus Press Center at http://www.regus.presscentre.com .
About Back Of The House
BOTH empowers independent professionals and solo business owners to be fully focused on growing their business by unburdening them from all common non-core activities. The bundled offering fully integrates the following key components:
-- A personal Limited Liability Company, which replaces any employment
arrangement by a vendor relationship, serves as a permanent and
portable framework for health & retirement benefits and liability
protection and optimizes tax efficiency and regulatory compliance.
-- A Personal Advisor who proactively handles billing, collections,
taxes, financial reporting, the general day-to-day administration of
the client's business or project portfolio and monitors compliance.
-- A "cloud based" or hosted and supported I.T. infrastructure with
e-mail, Microsoft Office tools, archives and a personal website, all
fully integrated with back office functions and online business
banking in a redundant and encrypted environment.
-- Continuous health and wellness benefits, professional liability
insurance as well as access to individually underwritten health
insurance and Solo 401(k) retirement options.
The company is privately held and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL, USA
For more information please visit http://www.bothpro.com.
Source: The Regus Group
CONTACT: Dennis Watson, The Regus Group, +1-214-283-5792,
dennis.watson@regus.com
Web Site: http://www.regus.com/
Appro Announces Support for AMD Opteron(TM) 6100 Series Processor With Systems Designed for High Performance, Value and Consistency
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 6:07:01 AM
Appro Announces Support for AMD Opteron(TM) 6100 Series Processor With Systems Designed for High Performance, Value and Consistency
New Appro Supercomputing Solutions nearly double Memory Bandwidth for Massively Parallel Applications Scalability
MILPITAS, Calif., March 29 -- Appro (http://www.appro.com/), a leading provider of supercomputing solutions, announced today the upgrade of its entire 2- and 4-socket server lines to the AMD Opteron(TM) 6100 Series Processor, (code-named "Magny-Cours") that introduces 8- and 12-core x86 processors. This upgrade improves performance and value over prior offerings while maintaining platform consistency that scales for memory- and compute-intensive workloads. The Appro 2- and 4-socket servers based on the AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor are expected to be available in April 2010.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010301/SFTH064LOGO-a)
The Appro Hyper(TM) Clusters and Xtreme-X(TM) Supercomputer series based on this new AMD Opteron processor feature the latest technologies designed for HPC such as DDR3 memory support for up to 50% more DIMMS, and up to 66% faster memory performance. The combination of higher core density, new AMD 5690 chipset and PCI Express® Gen 2 enables significant performance advantages, with up to 48 total cores per node providing high bandwidth up to and exceeding 100GB/second. This effectively doubles the memory bandwidth of previous 2- and 4-sockets server generations while delivering choices in energy footprints to match workload and power requirements. Also, the new AMD-based Appro supercomputing solutions can help companies get more out of their IT investments by maintaining server platform consistency from the entry-level to advanced HPC mission critical applications, enabling drop-in upgradeability for the next-generation AMD core.
"We are pleased to take advantage of today's newly launched AMD64 technology in Appro supercomputing systems," said John Lee, VP of Advanced Technology Solutions Group at Appro. "Appro's upgraded servers and supercomputing solutions based on this new AMD Opteron processors offer a strong HPC value proposition by bringing massive throughput to 2- and 4-socket servers while significantly reducing data bottlenecks. This upgrade matches high-performance computing requirements needing higher memory and I/O bandwidth combined with energy efficient features while also representing Appro's continued growth in large-scale cluster deployments with price/performance leadership."
"AMD and Appro are committed to delivering HPC solutions to customers that address system performance-per-watt and enhanced memory bandwidth while continuing to push the envelope for scalability in critical workloads, especially for massively parallel applications," said Patrick Patla, vice president and general manager, Server and Embedded divisions, AMD (NYSE:AMD). "The AMD Opteron 6100 series processor is designed to deliver the optimal balance of performance, energy efficiency and value for the evolving HPC market."
About Appro
Appro is a leading developer of supercomputing solutions. Appro is uniquely positioned to support High Performance Computing markets focusing on small, medium to large-scale deployments where low total cost of ownership is essential. Appro accelerates technical data-intensive applications for faster business results through outstanding price/performance, balanced architecture coupled with latest technologies, open standards and engineering expertise. Appro headquarters is in Milpitas, CA with offices in Korea and Houston, TX. To learn more go to http://www.appro.com/
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AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Appro
CONTACT: Maria McLaughlin of Appro International, Inc, +1-408-888-6661,
mmclaughlin@appro.com
Web Site: http://www.appro.com/
New Appro Supercomputing Solutions nearly double Memory Bandwidth for Massively Parallel Applications Scalability
MILPITAS, Calif., March 29 -- Appro (http://www.appro.com/), a leading provider of supercomputing solutions, announced today the upgrade of its entire 2- and 4-socket server lines to the AMD Opteron(TM) 6100 Series Processor, (code-named "Magny-Cours") that introduces 8- and 12-core x86 processors. This upgrade improves performance and value over prior offerings while maintaining platform consistency that scales for memory- and compute-intensive workloads. The Appro 2- and 4-socket servers based on the AMD Opteron 6100 Series Processor are expected to be available in April 2010.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010301/SFTH064LOGO-a)
The Appro Hyper(TM) Clusters and Xtreme-X(TM) Supercomputer series based on this new AMD Opteron processor feature the latest technologies designed for HPC such as DDR3 memory support for up to 50% more DIMMS, and up to 66% faster memory performance. The combination of higher core density, new AMD 5690 chipset and PCI Express® Gen 2 enables significant performance advantages, with up to 48 total cores per node providing high bandwidth up to and exceeding 100GB/second. This effectively doubles the memory bandwidth of previous 2- and 4-sockets server generations while delivering choices in energy footprints to match workload and power requirements. Also, the new AMD-based Appro supercomputing solutions can help companies get more out of their IT investments by maintaining server platform consistency from the entry-level to advanced HPC mission critical applications, enabling drop-in upgradeability for the next-generation AMD core.
"We are pleased to take advantage of today's newly launched AMD64 technology in Appro supercomputing systems," said John Lee, VP of Advanced Technology Solutions Group at Appro. "Appro's upgraded servers and supercomputing solutions based on this new AMD Opteron processors offer a strong HPC value proposition by bringing massive throughput to 2- and 4-socket servers while significantly reducing data bottlenecks. This upgrade matches high-performance computing requirements needing higher memory and I/O bandwidth combined with energy efficient features while also representing Appro's continued growth in large-scale cluster deployments with price/performance leadership."
"AMD and Appro are committed to delivering HPC solutions to customers that address system performance-per-watt and enhanced memory bandwidth while continuing to push the envelope for scalability in critical workloads, especially for massively parallel applications," said Patrick Patla, vice president and general manager, Server and Embedded divisions, AMD (NYSE:AMD). "The AMD Opteron 6100 series processor is designed to deliver the optimal balance of performance, energy efficiency and value for the evolving HPC market."
About Appro
Appro is a leading developer of supercomputing solutions. Appro is uniquely positioned to support High Performance Computing markets focusing on small, medium to large-scale deployments where low total cost of ownership is essential. Appro accelerates technical data-intensive applications for faster business results through outstanding price/performance, balanced architecture coupled with latest technologies, open standards and engineering expertise. Appro headquarters is in Milpitas, CA with offices in Korea and Houston, TX. To learn more go to http://www.appro.com/
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20010301/SFTH064LOGO-a
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Appro
CONTACT: Maria McLaughlin of Appro International, Inc, +1-408-888-6661,
mmclaughlin@appro.com
Web Site: http://www.appro.com/
Monitorforhire.com Awarded Patent for Clinical Trial Monitor Matching Service
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 5:21:01 AM
Monitorforhire.com Awarded Patent for Clinical Trial Monitor Matching Service
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 29 -- Monitorforhire.com (Monitor for Hire), the leading source for clinical research monitors (CRAs), on January 12, 2010 was awarded U.S. Patent no. 7,647,240 for a "Computer-Implemented System and Method for Matching Clinical Research Monitors with Clinical Research Sponsors," by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Launched in 2001, the company currently boasts over 3,500 registered clinical research monitors in 42 countries, and nearly 800 sponsors.
Monitor for Hire is all about connecting people. Through its proprietary web-based platform it offers unmatched speed, efficiency and cost savings for its clients. Using this platform, clients quickly connect with Monitors worldwide. In its 10 year history, Monitorforhire.com has successfully resourced hundreds of clinical trials globally, from a single monitor to full service teams.
"We are thrilled with the issuance of this patent," stated Scott Freedman, founder and President of Monitor for Hire. "It is a very important milestone reflecting our role as a leader and pioneer in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. This is the culmination of many years of hard work, and a true testament to our success."
For more information about Monitor for Hire, or to register as a monitor or sponsor, please visit http://www.monitorforhire.com
About Monitorforhire.com:
Monitorforhire.com is the only web-based service for clinical trial sponsors in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and contract research organizations to instantly connect with thousands of qualified, independent clinical monitors in a variety of therapeutic areas. Today, the company has a network of more than 3,500 registered monitors in 42 countries, and nearly 800 clinical trial sponsors. For more information, please visit http://www.monitorforhire.com or call +1610-862-0909.
Source: Monitorforhire.com
CONTACT: Allison Montanaro for Monitorforhire.com, +1-610-862-0909,
allison.montanaro@monitorforhire.com
Web Site: http://www.monitorforhire.com/
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., March 29 -- Monitorforhire.com (Monitor for Hire), the leading source for clinical research monitors (CRAs), on January 12, 2010 was awarded U.S. Patent no. 7,647,240 for a "Computer-Implemented System and Method for Matching Clinical Research Monitors with Clinical Research Sponsors," by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Launched in 2001, the company currently boasts over 3,500 registered clinical research monitors in 42 countries, and nearly 800 sponsors.
Monitor for Hire is all about connecting people. Through its proprietary web-based platform it offers unmatched speed, efficiency and cost savings for its clients. Using this platform, clients quickly connect with Monitors worldwide. In its 10 year history, Monitorforhire.com has successfully resourced hundreds of clinical trials globally, from a single monitor to full service teams.
"We are thrilled with the issuance of this patent," stated Scott Freedman, founder and President of Monitor for Hire. "It is a very important milestone reflecting our role as a leader and pioneer in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. This is the culmination of many years of hard work, and a true testament to our success."
For more information about Monitor for Hire, or to register as a monitor or sponsor, please visit http://www.monitorforhire.com
About Monitorforhire.com:
Monitorforhire.com is the only web-based service for clinical trial sponsors in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and contract research organizations to instantly connect with thousands of qualified, independent clinical monitors in a variety of therapeutic areas. Today, the company has a network of more than 3,500 registered monitors in 42 countries, and nearly 800 clinical trial sponsors. For more information, please visit http://www.monitorforhire.com or call +1610-862-0909.
Source: Monitorforhire.com
CONTACT: Allison Montanaro for Monitorforhire.com, +1-610-862-0909,
allison.montanaro@monitorforhire.com
Web Site: http://www.monitorforhire.com/
Cox Delivers Faster Speeds and New Ultimate Internet to Hampton Roads
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 5:14:01 AM
Cox Delivers Faster Speeds and New Ultimate Internet to Hampton Roads
Customers Have More Broadband Options with Speeds up to 50 Mbps Cox Business Also Adds Internet Speed Increases
CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 29 -- Cox Communications has launched Ultimate Cox High Speed Internet in Hampton Roads. Powered by the strength of DOCSIS 3.0 technology, Ultimate Internet offers customers some of the fastest broadband speeds in the marketplace, with downloads up to 50 Mbps and uploads up to 5 Mbps. DOCSIS 3.0 is a cable-exclusive technology that allows providers to combine Internet channels in a new way to offer even faster speeds and more robust features.
"We've listened to our customers, and they continue to tell us that speed and reliability are among the main reasons they choose their Internet service provider, so Cox has invested heavily in our network to ensure we continue to deliver on our commitment," said Gary McCollum, Cox Senior Vice President and General Manager.
In addition to base download speeds up to 50Mbps, Cox Ultimate Internet comes with a free feature called PowerBoost®, which provides a temporary extra burst of speed for file downloads and uploads when there's extra capacity available on the network. That means customers can actually experience downloads up to 55Mbps.
"With more households adopting new Internet connected devices and more people in the home utilizing the Internet simultaneously, watching videos online, downloading music, gaming and working from home, speed makes a huge difference in the quality of experience. Ultimate Internet helps Cox customers get more out of what they're into by doing all these things and serving all devices in record time," said Jeremy Bye, Cox Vice President Network Operations.
Cox recently increased speeds of other packages for the 6th time in as many years. Premier Internet service increased from 20 Mbps download speed to 25 Mbps and Preferred Internet increased from 10 Mbps to 15 Mbps. Customers on these services received the faster speeds automatically and at no increase in price.
While Cox's Ultimate Internet is designed with the high-demand user in mind, Cox continues to offer several other levels of Internet service, for everyone from the casual e-mail user to the avid music fan who enjoys downloading the latest hits. And no matter which package the customer selects, Cox offers award-winning technical support and important safety features such as the free Cox Security Suite powered by McAfee. More information about Cox High Speed Internet is available at http://www.cox.com/highspeedinternet.
Cox Business Launches 50 Mbps Internet Tier
Cox Business Internet also offers a new speed tier targeted to business customers in Hampton Roads. This new premium package for business customers includes download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps. It is the newest option for business owners with a greater need for faster Internet speeds. While Cox Business offers several fiber-based dedicated data solutions with higher speeds, the 50/5Mbps solution provides an additional option for small to medium size business operations. Free Online Backup and Storage also is provided through Cox Business.
For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
® DOCSIS is a registered trademark of CableLabs. Used with permission.
® PowerBoost is a registered trademark of Comcast Corporation. Used with permission.
Source: Cox Communications
CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com; Leigh
Woisard, +1-757-222-8496, leigh.woisard@cox.com, both of Cox Communications
Web Site: http://www.cox.com/
Customers Have More Broadband Options with Speeds up to 50 Mbps Cox Business Also Adds Internet Speed Increases
CHESAPEAKE, Va., March 29 -- Cox Communications has launched Ultimate Cox High Speed Internet in Hampton Roads. Powered by the strength of DOCSIS 3.0 technology, Ultimate Internet offers customers some of the fastest broadband speeds in the marketplace, with downloads up to 50 Mbps and uploads up to 5 Mbps. DOCSIS 3.0 is a cable-exclusive technology that allows providers to combine Internet channels in a new way to offer even faster speeds and more robust features.
"We've listened to our customers, and they continue to tell us that speed and reliability are among the main reasons they choose their Internet service provider, so Cox has invested heavily in our network to ensure we continue to deliver on our commitment," said Gary McCollum, Cox Senior Vice President and General Manager.
In addition to base download speeds up to 50Mbps, Cox Ultimate Internet comes with a free feature called PowerBoost®, which provides a temporary extra burst of speed for file downloads and uploads when there's extra capacity available on the network. That means customers can actually experience downloads up to 55Mbps.
"With more households adopting new Internet connected devices and more people in the home utilizing the Internet simultaneously, watching videos online, downloading music, gaming and working from home, speed makes a huge difference in the quality of experience. Ultimate Internet helps Cox customers get more out of what they're into by doing all these things and serving all devices in record time," said Jeremy Bye, Cox Vice President Network Operations.
Cox recently increased speeds of other packages for the 6th time in as many years. Premier Internet service increased from 20 Mbps download speed to 25 Mbps and Preferred Internet increased from 10 Mbps to 15 Mbps. Customers on these services received the faster speeds automatically and at no increase in price.
While Cox's Ultimate Internet is designed with the high-demand user in mind, Cox continues to offer several other levels of Internet service, for everyone from the casual e-mail user to the avid music fan who enjoys downloading the latest hits. And no matter which package the customer selects, Cox offers award-winning technical support and important safety features such as the free Cox Security Suite powered by McAfee. More information about Cox High Speed Internet is available at http://www.cox.com/highspeedinternet.
Cox Business Launches 50 Mbps Internet Tier
Cox Business Internet also offers a new speed tier targeted to business customers in Hampton Roads. This new premium package for business customers includes download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 5 Mbps. It is the newest option for business owners with a greater need for faster Internet speeds. While Cox Business offers several fiber-based dedicated data solutions with higher speeds, the 50/5Mbps solution provides an additional option for small to medium size business operations. Free Online Backup and Storage also is provided through Cox Business.
For more information, contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.
About Cox Communications:
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves 6.2 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For six years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunication; for four years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity; and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
® DOCSIS is a registered trademark of CableLabs. Used with permission.
® PowerBoost is a registered trademark of Comcast Corporation. Used with permission.
Source: Cox Communications
CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR, +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com; Leigh
Woisard, +1-757-222-8496, leigh.woisard@cox.com, both of Cox Communications
Web Site: http://www.cox.com/
Radware to Present at Hackito Ergo Sum Conference: Turbot - A Next Generation Botnet
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 5:14:01 AM
Radware to Present at Hackito Ergo Sum Conference: Turbot - A Next Generation Botnet
MAHWAH, N.J., March 29 -- Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced it will present a new model for protecting against botnet communications during a presentation at the computer security and hacking conference, Hackito Ergo Sum - "I hack, therefore I am" - in Paris, which is being held from April 8 - 10, 2010.
In a presentation titled, Turbot - A Next Generation Botnet, Radware's Itzik Kotler, Security Operation Center Team Leader and Ziv Gadot Senior Security Researcher, will discuss the future mutation of botnets. The session will explore the motivation behind Turbot, Radware's proof-of-concept botnet that was created to provide knowledge of how next-generation botnets may appear. Kotler will also provide insight into what is currently happening in the genre of botnet attacks, as well as the future of botnet communication techniques. A demonstration of Turbot will also be provided.
The presentation, which will take place on April 10, 2010 between 11:30am-12:30pm at the Mains d'Oeuvres and will display how a combination of different concepts can be applied together to achieve resiliency to resource takedown actions, blacklist enforcement, and prevent outsiders from gaining visibility into the network.
"As hackers continue to look for new ways to penetrate network infrastructure, it is critical that security leaders share their knowledge with others in an effort for the industry to stay vigilant against potentially devastating threats," said Itzik Kotler. "By creating a concept such as Turbot, we are taking the necessary precautions needed to prepare a stronger defense against future attacks."
Hackito Ergo Sum is part of the conference series, "Hacker Space Fest," taking place since 2008 throughout Europe. A security and hacking conference, it is designed to promote security research, broaden public awareness and create an open forum between security experts and the public.
About Radware
Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), the global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart". For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.
Press Relations:
Joyce Anne Shulman
+1 201 785 3209
joyceannes@radware.com
Source: Radware Ltd
CONTACT: Joyce Anne Shulman of Radware Ltd, +1-201-785-3209,
joyceannes@radware.com
Web Site: http://www.radware.com/
MAHWAH, N.J., March 29 -- Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), the leading provider of integrated application delivery solutions for business-smart networking, today announced it will present a new model for protecting against botnet communications during a presentation at the computer security and hacking conference, Hackito Ergo Sum - "I hack, therefore I am" - in Paris, which is being held from April 8 - 10, 2010.
In a presentation titled, Turbot - A Next Generation Botnet, Radware's Itzik Kotler, Security Operation Center Team Leader and Ziv Gadot Senior Security Researcher, will discuss the future mutation of botnets. The session will explore the motivation behind Turbot, Radware's proof-of-concept botnet that was created to provide knowledge of how next-generation botnets may appear. Kotler will also provide insight into what is currently happening in the genre of botnet attacks, as well as the future of botnet communication techniques. A demonstration of Turbot will also be provided.
The presentation, which will take place on April 10, 2010 between 11:30am-12:30pm at the Mains d'Oeuvres and will display how a combination of different concepts can be applied together to achieve resiliency to resource takedown actions, blacklist enforcement, and prevent outsiders from gaining visibility into the network.
"As hackers continue to look for new ways to penetrate network infrastructure, it is critical that security leaders share their knowledge with others in an effort for the industry to stay vigilant against potentially devastating threats," said Itzik Kotler. "By creating a concept such as Turbot, we are taking the necessary precautions needed to prepare a stronger defense against future attacks."
Hackito Ergo Sum is part of the conference series, "Hacker Space Fest," taking place since 2008 throughout Europe. A security and hacking conference, it is designed to promote security research, broaden public awareness and create an open forum between security experts and the public.
About Radware
Radware (NASDAQ:RDWR), the global leader in integrated application delivery solutions, assures the full availability, maximum performance, and complete security of business-critical applications for nearly 10,000 enterprises and carriers worldwide. With APSolute®, Radware's comprehensive and award-winning suite of application delivery and network security products, companies in every industry can drive business productivity, improve profitability, and reduce IT operating and infrastructure costs by making their networks "business smart". For more information, please visit http://www.radware.com.
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, general business conditions in the Application Switching or Network Security industry, changes in demand for Application Switching or Network Security products, the timing and amount or cancellation of orders and other risks detailed from time to time in Radware's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Radware's Form 20-F.
Press Relations:
Joyce Anne Shulman
+1 201 785 3209
joyceannes@radware.com
Source: Radware Ltd
CONTACT: Joyce Anne Shulman of Radware Ltd, +1-201-785-3209,
joyceannes@radware.com
Web Site: http://www.radware.com/
Wizable and Quaresso Sign OEM Agreement to Integrate Protect On Q With Wizable's ibox
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 3:07:01 AM
Wizable and Quaresso Sign OEM Agreement to Integrate Protect On Q With Wizable's ibox
Unique package offers a powerful, secure, flexible and expandable solution to address rapidly changing business needs in the web application access space.
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 29 -- Wizable, Inc. and Quaresso Software Technologies, Inc. announced today that they are broadening their strategic relationship by entering into an OEM agreement that enables Wizable to integrate and resell Quaresso's Protect On Q product with its ibox product line. The addition of Quaresso's recently announced Protect On Q on-demand browser security product to the ibox provides the most cost-effective and flexible web application access solution in the industry, with industry-leading protection of web browser information.
Targeted at organizations with web applications handling sensitive data -- such as webmail, SharePoint, web-enabled SAP, or Siebel applications -- yet require a user-friendly portal with advanced information protection mechanisms. Web-based applications are protected via a single SSL encrypted portal fortified with an armored browser that thwarts malware and data theft. Existing alternatives can be an order of magnitude more expensive, and require a larger, less transparent approach. Remote employees and business partners can access business applications with better protection of credentials, and security controls can be implemented to disable a variety of actions: for example, prevent users from saving webmail attachments to the local PC.
Thomas Oertli, Global CEO of Wizable, states: "Our customers are telling us they need to protect the data delivered in their web sessions for a wide range of reasons, from compliancy regimes to concerns over loss of confidential data. The combination of the two products provides customers with end-to-end access to high assurance web applications while ensuring data privacy and control."
The integrated product, which is currently undergoing customer trials, will be marketed, sold and supported by Wizable's global sales force. Mark Elliott, CEO of Quaresso, remarks: "As application access moves to being purely web-based access, the ibox is well positioned to deliver cost-effective, user-friendly web access. Instead of streaming a browser or virtual desktop, ibox along with Protect On Q gives customers better security, performance and usability while offering significant cost savings versus alternatives such as traditional terminal servers, virtualization-based solutions or SSL VPN solutions."
The combined product will offer a unique set of features, including:
-- Adaptive, self learning content rewriting and compression for maximum
compatibility and speed
-- Built-in self-service support processes, e.g., PIN reset via
self-service portal without requesting help desk support
-- Increased scalability and cost reduction by using one administrative
portal
-- Enables enhanced session security with an on-demand armored browser
for sensitive web applications, based on granular policy definitions
and without requiring admin privileges on the client
-- Enforces browser data leakage prevention to eliminate user's ability
to "leak" information from web sessions to the browsers' local
operating system (policy-driven enforcement)
-- Real-time information protection of browser-delivered content against
malware such as keyloggers, frame grabbers and/or browser injection.
Quaresso's Protect On Q product offers an innovative way to prevent malicious attacks via the Internet, enabling web sites to deliver a temporary, armored browser to its users. Web sessions are monitored and protected from client-side malware, spyware and other stealth attacks. The solution works completely on-demand, with no client-side software to be maintained and, subsequently, no help-desk calls to be answered. It is downloaded transparently to the user's browser and removed after the user terminates the session. As a result, companies can provide seamless, automatic security that gives users outstanding data protection for web-based applications.
Wizable's ibox solves one of today's key application delivery challenges. Employees, vendors and off-site clients require access to multiple applications from home or on the road. However, exposing multiple web servers to the Internet increases a company's threat surface. Wizable allows customers to deploy any number of web-based applications through the ibox secure portal by rerouting HTTP traffic from the client browser to the target application. Access to the ibox can be restricted using almost any two-factor authentication scheme. The ibox is available both as a hardware appliance as well as a software appliance.
About Wizable
Wizable provides IT products, services and consulting to customers all over the world. Our mission is to develop and integrate simple, cost efficient and secure authentication, remote access and terminal service solutions and services. Our expertise in consulting has continuously broadened with the innovative projects for customers from various industries we have successfully completed. From early origins in classical network and client architecture, we have continuously evolved into more flexible approaches of infrastructure mobility architecture. We consider ourselves early enablers of work force mobility. Based on the vision of "access any time any information where ever you are," we developed outstanding and innovative solutions for our costumers solving their issues and supporting their daily business.
For further information, please visit http://www.wizable.com/
About Quaresso
Quaresso provides businesses website defense against endpoint threats. While SSL protects data on the network, Quaresso enables websites to instantly and temporarily extend protection to the endpoint browser. Utilizing patented technology, Quaresso's Protect On Q, and its unique, temporary armored browser, enables online enterprises including financial services, healthcare, media, and government to defend their business and their customers from malware and information compromise. Quaresso is a privately held corporation based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit http://www.quaresso.com
Source: Wizable, Inc.
CONTACT: Andre Sollner of Wizable, Inc., + 1-732-476-4577,
andre.sollner@wizable.com; or Scott Olson of MindLink Marketing,
+1-512-289-3936, scott@mindlinkmarketing.com, for Quaresso
Web Site: http://www.wizable.com/
http://www.quaresso.com/
Unique package offers a powerful, secure, flexible and expandable solution to address rapidly changing business needs in the web application access space.
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 29 -- Wizable, Inc. and Quaresso Software Technologies, Inc. announced today that they are broadening their strategic relationship by entering into an OEM agreement that enables Wizable to integrate and resell Quaresso's Protect On Q product with its ibox product line. The addition of Quaresso's recently announced Protect On Q on-demand browser security product to the ibox provides the most cost-effective and flexible web application access solution in the industry, with industry-leading protection of web browser information.
Targeted at organizations with web applications handling sensitive data -- such as webmail, SharePoint, web-enabled SAP, or Siebel applications -- yet require a user-friendly portal with advanced information protection mechanisms. Web-based applications are protected via a single SSL encrypted portal fortified with an armored browser that thwarts malware and data theft. Existing alternatives can be an order of magnitude more expensive, and require a larger, less transparent approach. Remote employees and business partners can access business applications with better protection of credentials, and security controls can be implemented to disable a variety of actions: for example, prevent users from saving webmail attachments to the local PC.
Thomas Oertli, Global CEO of Wizable, states: "Our customers are telling us they need to protect the data delivered in their web sessions for a wide range of reasons, from compliancy regimes to concerns over loss of confidential data. The combination of the two products provides customers with end-to-end access to high assurance web applications while ensuring data privacy and control."
The integrated product, which is currently undergoing customer trials, will be marketed, sold and supported by Wizable's global sales force. Mark Elliott, CEO of Quaresso, remarks: "As application access moves to being purely web-based access, the ibox is well positioned to deliver cost-effective, user-friendly web access. Instead of streaming a browser or virtual desktop, ibox along with Protect On Q gives customers better security, performance and usability while offering significant cost savings versus alternatives such as traditional terminal servers, virtualization-based solutions or SSL VPN solutions."
The combined product will offer a unique set of features, including:
-- Adaptive, self learning content rewriting and compression for maximum
compatibility and speed
-- Built-in self-service support processes, e.g., PIN reset via
self-service portal without requesting help desk support
-- Increased scalability and cost reduction by using one administrative
portal
-- Enables enhanced session security with an on-demand armored browser
for sensitive web applications, based on granular policy definitions
and without requiring admin privileges on the client
-- Enforces browser data leakage prevention to eliminate user's ability
to "leak" information from web sessions to the browsers' local
operating system (policy-driven enforcement)
-- Real-time information protection of browser-delivered content against
malware such as keyloggers, frame grabbers and/or browser injection.
Quaresso's Protect On Q product offers an innovative way to prevent malicious attacks via the Internet, enabling web sites to deliver a temporary, armored browser to its users. Web sessions are monitored and protected from client-side malware, spyware and other stealth attacks. The solution works completely on-demand, with no client-side software to be maintained and, subsequently, no help-desk calls to be answered. It is downloaded transparently to the user's browser and removed after the user terminates the session. As a result, companies can provide seamless, automatic security that gives users outstanding data protection for web-based applications.
Wizable's ibox solves one of today's key application delivery challenges. Employees, vendors and off-site clients require access to multiple applications from home or on the road. However, exposing multiple web servers to the Internet increases a company's threat surface. Wizable allows customers to deploy any number of web-based applications through the ibox secure portal by rerouting HTTP traffic from the client browser to the target application. Access to the ibox can be restricted using almost any two-factor authentication scheme. The ibox is available both as a hardware appliance as well as a software appliance.
About Wizable
Wizable provides IT products, services and consulting to customers all over the world. Our mission is to develop and integrate simple, cost efficient and secure authentication, remote access and terminal service solutions and services. Our expertise in consulting has continuously broadened with the innovative projects for customers from various industries we have successfully completed. From early origins in classical network and client architecture, we have continuously evolved into more flexible approaches of infrastructure mobility architecture. We consider ourselves early enablers of work force mobility. Based on the vision of "access any time any information where ever you are," we developed outstanding and innovative solutions for our costumers solving their issues and supporting their daily business.
For further information, please visit http://www.wizable.com/
About Quaresso
Quaresso provides businesses website defense against endpoint threats. While SSL protects data on the network, Quaresso enables websites to instantly and temporarily extend protection to the endpoint browser. Utilizing patented technology, Quaresso's Protect On Q, and its unique, temporary armored browser, enables online enterprises including financial services, healthcare, media, and government to defend their business and their customers from malware and information compromise. Quaresso is a privately held corporation based in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit http://www.quaresso.com
Source: Wizable, Inc.
CONTACT: Andre Sollner of Wizable, Inc., + 1-732-476-4577,
andre.sollner@wizable.com; or Scott Olson of MindLink Marketing,
+1-512-289-3936, scott@mindlinkmarketing.com, for Quaresso
Web Site: http://www.wizable.com/
http://www.quaresso.com/
USC School of Cinematic Arts Drives Motion Capture Technology With Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema Projectors
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 29, 2010 at 2:42:02 AM
USC School of Cinematic Arts Drives Motion Capture Technology With Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema Projectors
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 29 -- Cinema students are analyzing a computer-animated fight sequence on two large projector screens in a Performance Capture class at the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles. The USC motion capture room is filled with the latest motion capture, 3D animation and projection technology, including Epson PowerLite® Pro Cinema projectors.
First taught with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, the course uses the latest technologies to transform real-time action of live actors into stunning 3D animation with 1080p resolution. Although widely used in the scientific world, motion capture is just making its mark in the film industry, championed by directors such as USC alumnus Zemeckis in "The Polar Express," "Beowulf," and "A Christmas Carol."
Teaching Real-Time Motion Capture with Projectors
The USC motion capture room is equipped with 20 Vicon cameras and two high-resolution Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema projectors, all mounted on rigging around a center performance area. The cameras track the action from 20 perspectives, picking up signals from marble-sized reflective markers that are strategically placed on the joints of live performers. The projectors allow students to follow the entire process from start to finish on large screens located on opposite sides of the room.
Eric Furie, a professor at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, then shows his students how to use animation software to create a virtual "skeleton" of the movement, which becomes the blueprint for animation, live action visual effects or interactive gaming. Essential to the task are powerful workstations running the Vicon motion capture system and Autodesk MotionBuilder® 3D character animation software.
Resolution and Reliability
Furie saves hours of classroom time by using the projectors to produce large images with incredibly high-resolution image quality and real-time interactivity. "Having high-res Epson projectors for real-time display during each step of the process is the perfect teaching tool for a 'show and tell' course like motion capture," he said.
The motion capture room was previously equipped with projectors that were inadequate for displaying high-resolution motion capture. The department knew it had to upgrade to extremely reliable projectors that would run non-stop for several hours at a time. But the projectors also had to achieve the highest resolution possible, with excellent contrast ratios and exceptional color fidelity.
"Motion capture is all about high resolution," said Furie. "My students have to see exactly what's happening on the computer screen, whether I'm explaining editing functions or camera angles, so I've really come to rely on projecting images with 1080p resolution." The projectors feature a contrast ratio of up to 50,000:1 and 1920x1080 resolution, so students no longer miss important image details that can fly by at 60 to 120 frames per second.
The clear and crisp images from the Epson Pro Cinema projector seem to leap off the motion capture screens, with 3LCD D7 technology at the core of each projector's optical imaging engine. The projector combines C2Fine® technology for extraordinary picture detail, UltraBlackTM technology and Vertical Alignment technology for deep blacks and astounding contrasts. Screen images are bright and vivid with 1,600 lumens of color light output and white light output. These projectors also feature innovative color adjustment and an expanded color gamut, bringing true color fidelity to the viewing experience.
Interactive Learning
Upstairs in the Zemeckis Media Lab, students are also using several Epson PowerLite projectors to learn the many aspects of interactive media, whether for gaming, mobile devices or complete virtual environments. Used by the Interactive Media Division, the lab is configured with 14 ceiling-mounted Epson projectors that are used for a wide range of applications.
Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema projectors are also used for the USC Windows gallery exhibitions at the Chapman Building in downtown Los Angeles. The gallery features nightly viewings of animation projections created by students from the John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts. The division also employs Epson projectors for showcase events in the gallery space of the new George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg buildings. Even Trojan Vision, the university's television station, has Epson projectors in its conference room. These projectors work many long and hard hours, so the school greatly relies on the advanced projector lamps that offer up to 4,000 hours of energy efficient lamp life.
"What I admire most about the Epson projectors is the flexibility, freedom and reliability they give me," said Furie. "They are remarkably easy to set up, adjust and maintain."
About Epson America, Inc.
Epson America, Inc. is a leading provider of an extensive range of printers, 3LCD projectors, scanners and point-of-service printers that are renowned for their high quality, functionality, innovation and energy efficiency. Epson America is a U.S. affiliate of Seiko Epson Corporation, which employs more than 70,000 people in 106 companies around the world. Seiko Epson is committed to its ongoing contributions to the global environment and for the second year in a row has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index, an indicator for leading companies in economic, environmental and social criteria.
Note: Epson and C2Fine are registered trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation. PowerLite is a registered trademark and UltraBlack is a trademark of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these trademarks.
Source: Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-3840 or Fax,
+1-562-290-5131, duane_brozek@ea.epson.com; or Sara Lee of Walt & Company,
+1-408-396-7200, ext. 2980, slee@walt.com, for Epson America, Inc.
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LONG BEACH, Calif., March 29 -- Cinema students are analyzing a computer-animated fight sequence on two large projector screens in a Performance Capture class at the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Cinematic Arts, Los Angeles. The USC motion capture room is filled with the latest motion capture, 3D animation and projection technology, including Epson PowerLite® Pro Cinema projectors.
First taught with filmmaker Robert Zemeckis, the course uses the latest technologies to transform real-time action of live actors into stunning 3D animation with 1080p resolution. Although widely used in the scientific world, motion capture is just making its mark in the film industry, championed by directors such as USC alumnus Zemeckis in "The Polar Express," "Beowulf," and "A Christmas Carol."
Teaching Real-Time Motion Capture with Projectors
The USC motion capture room is equipped with 20 Vicon cameras and two high-resolution Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema projectors, all mounted on rigging around a center performance area. The cameras track the action from 20 perspectives, picking up signals from marble-sized reflective markers that are strategically placed on the joints of live performers. The projectors allow students to follow the entire process from start to finish on large screens located on opposite sides of the room.
Eric Furie, a professor at USC's School of Cinematic Arts, then shows his students how to use animation software to create a virtual "skeleton" of the movement, which becomes the blueprint for animation, live action visual effects or interactive gaming. Essential to the task are powerful workstations running the Vicon motion capture system and Autodesk MotionBuilder® 3D character animation software.
Resolution and Reliability
Furie saves hours of classroom time by using the projectors to produce large images with incredibly high-resolution image quality and real-time interactivity. "Having high-res Epson projectors for real-time display during each step of the process is the perfect teaching tool for a 'show and tell' course like motion capture," he said.
The motion capture room was previously equipped with projectors that were inadequate for displaying high-resolution motion capture. The department knew it had to upgrade to extremely reliable projectors that would run non-stop for several hours at a time. But the projectors also had to achieve the highest resolution possible, with excellent contrast ratios and exceptional color fidelity.
"Motion capture is all about high resolution," said Furie. "My students have to see exactly what's happening on the computer screen, whether I'm explaining editing functions or camera angles, so I've really come to rely on projecting images with 1080p resolution." The projectors feature a contrast ratio of up to 50,000:1 and 1920x1080 resolution, so students no longer miss important image details that can fly by at 60 to 120 frames per second.
The clear and crisp images from the Epson Pro Cinema projector seem to leap off the motion capture screens, with 3LCD D7 technology at the core of each projector's optical imaging engine. The projector combines C2Fine® technology for extraordinary picture detail, UltraBlackTM technology and Vertical Alignment technology for deep blacks and astounding contrasts. Screen images are bright and vivid with 1,600 lumens of color light output and white light output. These projectors also feature innovative color adjustment and an expanded color gamut, bringing true color fidelity to the viewing experience.
Interactive Learning
Upstairs in the Zemeckis Media Lab, students are also using several Epson PowerLite projectors to learn the many aspects of interactive media, whether for gaming, mobile devices or complete virtual environments. Used by the Interactive Media Division, the lab is configured with 14 ceiling-mounted Epson projectors that are used for a wide range of applications.
Epson PowerLite Pro Cinema projectors are also used for the USC Windows gallery exhibitions at the Chapman Building in downtown Los Angeles. The gallery features nightly viewings of animation projections created by students from the John C. Hench Division of Animation & Digital Arts. The division also employs Epson projectors for showcase events in the gallery space of the new George Lucas and Stephen Spielberg buildings. Even Trojan Vision, the university's television station, has Epson projectors in its conference room. These projectors work many long and hard hours, so the school greatly relies on the advanced projector lamps that offer up to 4,000 hours of energy efficient lamp life.
"What I admire most about the Epson projectors is the flexibility, freedom and reliability they give me," said Furie. "They are remarkably easy to set up, adjust and maintain."
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