News
July 24, 2012
Nebraska's Capital City and County Choose NACR for VoIP
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Nebraska's Capital City and County Choose NACR for VoIP
Lincoln and Lancaster County to See Significant Savings and Enhanced Capabilities with a Solution from Integration Expert NACR
EAGAN, Minn., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology and communications integration expert NACR is partnering with the capital city of Lincoln, NE, and its county, Lancaster, to bring a long-time plan to fruition: switching both from a traditional telephone system to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution that could save several hundred thousands of dollars annually and will pay for itself in only four years.
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After completing a stringent proposal process, thorough due diligence, and public approval, the City Council and County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to award the contract to NACR. The company will design and implement a state-of-the-art solution that uses ethernet cabling and an IP network to switch more than 3,000 users from a legacy system to a new Avaya VoIP system.
NACR is one of the largest Avaya channel partners worldwide and the leading independent integrator of best-in-class communications, collaboration, and customer interaction solutions in the United States -- delivering comprehensive sales, consultation, training, and technical support, as well as managed services, maintenance, and repairs. NACR works closely with Avaya and other technology partners to integrate the latest hardware, software, and applications into end-to-end multivendor solutions for diverse markets including government, education, and healthcare.
"Lincoln and Lancaster have been considering the move to Voice over IP for several years, undergoing a meticulous process and considering seven bidders before selecting a vendor," according to Lisa Porter, NACR's Senior National Account Manager for the city and county. "That makes it all the more gratifying and exciting to be chosen as their partner on this extremely important project."
"We think this project will accomplish two major goals," said Steve Henderson, Chief Information Officer for both Lincoln and Lancaster. "First, we believe that over time we will realize a significant cost savings compared with our current approach; and second, we believe we'll see significant productivity gains by virtue of the many features and capabilities available within the new system."
A VoIP solution can reduce costs by routing voice calls over an existing IP network. In addition, while the old system provides basic dial tone and not much else, the new NACR solution will include features such as voicemail, caller ID, and faxing. The solution will also support conference calling, instant messaging (IM), and video conferencing, and can be fully integrated with cell phones to provide one-number reach as well as full support for mobile-only users. In addition, the NACR solution will provide notification capabilities the city and county can use to enhance safety and security, with automatic broadcasting of alerts for events such as tornados.
"NACR is thrilled to be the partner to bring the robust calling features and potential savings of a Voice over IP solution to Lincoln and Lancaster County," according to Dick Bourdow, NACR Central Region Vice President. "In addition, like all NACR solutions, it will provide the benefits of our personalized customer service and our investments in technologies including two state-of-the-art Network Operations Centers for ongoing monitoring and maintenance support."
In choosing NACR, Lincoln and Lancaster officials got recommendations from other municipalities that have used the company to successfully implement VoIP, including nearby Sarpy County, NE, and Miami-Dade County, FL, as well as from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Henderson also noted that the partnership between NACR and hardware provider Avaya was an important factor, representing a solid combination of proven experience and technical competency. "The thoroughness, knowledge, and responsiveness demonstrated thus far by both companies has made it clear that this was a great choice for us," he said.
NACR and Avaya are already hard at work on the solution, with preliminary plans projecting completion within the next few months. In the initial deployment, NACR will implement the core infrastructure across 28 buildings and carry out the complex task of porting more than 3,000 telephone numbers to the new system. The city and county plan to handle deployment to smaller individual sites.
For more information about NACR solutions, customers can call their NACR representative or contact the company at 1-888-321-6227 or http://www.nacr.com.
About NACR
With offices nationwide, industry award-winning NACR (Eagan, MN) is a certified Avaya Platinum Channel Partner, eight-time Avaya Business Partner of the Year, and the leading independent integrator of best-in-class communications, collaboration, and customer interaction solutions for businesses. Its highly trained and experienced team, with more than 600 industry-recognized certifications, delivers proven, scalable, cost-effective solutions tailored to a customer's end-to-end needs, from sales through ongoing support. Using sophisticated processes, advanced tools, and two high-tech Network Operations Centers (NOCs), NACR provides comprehensive monitoring and managed services for multivendor infrastructures. And to help customers keep pace with changing technology and business needs, the NACR Center of Excellence for Learning and Development provides training and educational opportunities. For more information, call 1-888-321-NACR (6227) or visit http://www.nacr.com.
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NACR
CONTACT: Scott Sund, Vice President of Marketing, 1-800-431-1333 ext. 748-2502, ssund@nacr.com
Web Site: http://www.nacr.com
Lincoln and Lancaster County to See Significant Savings and Enhanced Capabilities with a Solution from Integration Expert NACR
EAGAN, Minn., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology and communications integration expert NACR is partnering with the capital city of Lincoln, NE, and its county, Lancaster, to bring a long-time plan to fruition: switching both from a traditional telephone system to a Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution that could save several hundred thousands of dollars annually and will pay for itself in only four years.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20070809/AQTH118LOGO)
After completing a stringent proposal process, thorough due diligence, and public approval, the City Council and County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to award the contract to NACR. The company will design and implement a state-of-the-art solution that uses ethernet cabling and an IP network to switch more than 3,000 users from a legacy system to a new Avaya VoIP system.
NACR is one of the largest Avaya channel partners worldwide and the leading independent integrator of best-in-class communications, collaboration, and customer interaction solutions in the United States -- delivering comprehensive sales, consultation, training, and technical support, as well as managed services, maintenance, and repairs. NACR works closely with Avaya and other technology partners to integrate the latest hardware, software, and applications into end-to-end multivendor solutions for diverse markets including government, education, and healthcare.
"Lincoln and Lancaster have been considering the move to Voice over IP for several years, undergoing a meticulous process and considering seven bidders before selecting a vendor," according to Lisa Porter, NACR's Senior National Account Manager for the city and county. "That makes it all the more gratifying and exciting to be chosen as their partner on this extremely important project."
"We think this project will accomplish two major goals," said Steve Henderson, Chief Information Officer for both Lincoln and Lancaster. "First, we believe that over time we will realize a significant cost savings compared with our current approach; and second, we believe we'll see significant productivity gains by virtue of the many features and capabilities available within the new system."
A VoIP solution can reduce costs by routing voice calls over an existing IP network. In addition, while the old system provides basic dial tone and not much else, the new NACR solution will include features such as voicemail, caller ID, and faxing. The solution will also support conference calling, instant messaging (IM), and video conferencing, and can be fully integrated with cell phones to provide one-number reach as well as full support for mobile-only users. In addition, the NACR solution will provide notification capabilities the city and county can use to enhance safety and security, with automatic broadcasting of alerts for events such as tornados.
"NACR is thrilled to be the partner to bring the robust calling features and potential savings of a Voice over IP solution to Lincoln and Lancaster County," according to Dick Bourdow, NACR Central Region Vice President. "In addition, like all NACR solutions, it will provide the benefits of our personalized customer service and our investments in technologies including two state-of-the-art Network Operations Centers for ongoing monitoring and maintenance support."
In choosing NACR, Lincoln and Lancaster officials got recommendations from other municipalities that have used the company to successfully implement VoIP, including nearby Sarpy County, NE, and Miami-Dade County, FL, as well as from the University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Henderson also noted that the partnership between NACR and hardware provider Avaya was an important factor, representing a solid combination of proven experience and technical competency. "The thoroughness, knowledge, and responsiveness demonstrated thus far by both companies has made it clear that this was a great choice for us," he said.
NACR and Avaya are already hard at work on the solution, with preliminary plans projecting completion within the next few months. In the initial deployment, NACR will implement the core infrastructure across 28 buildings and carry out the complex task of porting more than 3,000 telephone numbers to the new system. The city and county plan to handle deployment to smaller individual sites.
For more information about NACR solutions, customers can call their NACR representative or contact the company at 1-888-321-6227 or http://www.nacr.com.
About NACR
With offices nationwide, industry award-winning NACR (Eagan, MN) is a certified Avaya Platinum Channel Partner, eight-time Avaya Business Partner of the Year, and the leading independent integrator of best-in-class communications, collaboration, and customer interaction solutions for businesses. Its highly trained and experienced team, with more than 600 industry-recognized certifications, delivers proven, scalable, cost-effective solutions tailored to a customer's end-to-end needs, from sales through ongoing support. Using sophisticated processes, advanced tools, and two high-tech Network Operations Centers (NOCs), NACR provides comprehensive monitoring and managed services for multivendor infrastructures. And to help customers keep pace with changing technology and business needs, the NACR Center of Excellence for Learning and Development provides training and educational opportunities. For more information, call 1-888-321-NACR (6227) or visit http://www.nacr.com.
SOURCE NACR
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NACR
CONTACT: Scott Sund, Vice President of Marketing, 1-800-431-1333 ext. 748-2502, ssund@nacr.com
Web Site: http://www.nacr.com
Aristotle Changes Political Fundraising by Introducing Square to Campaigns and PACs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Aristotle Changes Political Fundraising by Introducing Square to Campaigns and PACs
Campaign Fundraisers Armed with Mobile Devices and Square Card Readers Now Empowered to Collect Donations via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover
Free, High-tech Tools Reshape Political Fundraising
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristotle International, the leading nonpartisan political technology and data provider in the U.S., announced today that it will help campaigns and PACs at all levels to collect credit and debit card donations using Square Card Reader. The tiny white Square Card Reader device (http://www.aristotle.com/square), about the size of a postage stamp, is a valuable addition to Aristotle's suite of mobile campaign management tools, empowering canvassers and other field staff to quickly and easily accept credit and debit card payments when going door-to-door or at campaign events or rallies.
"Square is THE innovation in political fundraising for 2012," says Nancy Bocskor, professor at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management and Democracy Coach. "Making the decision to contribute money is based more on emotion than reason -- and Square gives you the ability to collect money immediately.
"From the administrative side of fundraising, this will eliminate bounced checks and the common excuse, 'Oops, I can't contribute tonight because I left my checkbook at home.'"
The Obama and Romney campaigns' recent adoption of Square to assist with campaign fundraising is kick-starting a trend that will impact even the smallest campaigns where money can be more easily raised by payment cards. By working with Square, Aristotle is the first political technology company to complete the circle when it comes to political fundraising. Beginning immediately, fundraisers will be able to use Aristotle's robust data files to identify potential donors, reach out to those donors, process contributions, and follow up with them with information or for future contributions, while ensuring the transaction complies with all state and Federal Election Commission reporting requirements.
The full-service campaign suite now available for the first time will slash fees paid by campaigns to card processors, saving campaigns both money and time processing donations, while giving field staff greater flexibility. Square Card Readers are free and the processing fee is a simple, transparent 2.75% per swipe.
Campaigns and party committees can sign up at http://www.aristotle.com/square. After signing up, campaigns can obtain free Square Card Readers in the mail, which can immediately be plugged into the headphone jacks of iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Fundraisers then download a free app and can immediately begin accepting credit or debit cards on behalf of their campaigns. With Aristotle, they can additionally obtain voter files, integrated compliance software and up-to-date permission-based emails of registered voters.
"It's very simple. Square makes fundraising much easier," said Aristotle CEO John Aristotle Phillips. "Our mission at Aristotle has always been to provide data, technology and services on a non-partisan basis. We facilitate the democratic process and help people run the very best campaigns they can. These free devices and low processing charges perfectly complement the campaign tools available only from Aristotle."
"This is going to impact campaigns top to bottom, from President Obama to candidates running for mayor or state legislature," said Bulldog Finance Group Founder & CEO Scott Dworkin. "We're showing all of our clients how to take advantage of this. With Aristotle and Square, we can empower every volunteer and campaign worker to enlist supporters and collect donations at events or door-to-door, and have that information reported to the campaign's central database correctly."
About Aristotle
For more than 25 years, every occupant of the White House -- Democrat and Republican -- has used Aristotle products and services, in addition to many U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Democratic and Republican state party organizations. Aristotle provides updated voter data and emails at http://www.voterlistsonline.com.
SOURCE Aristotle International
Aristotle International
CONTACT: Brandi Travis, +1-202-903-4221, brandi.travis@aristotle.com
Web Site: http://www.aristotle.com/square
Campaign Fundraisers Armed with Mobile Devices and Square Card Readers Now Empowered to Collect Donations via Visa, MasterCard, Amex, and Discover
Free, High-tech Tools Reshape Political Fundraising
WASHINGTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aristotle International, the leading nonpartisan political technology and data provider in the U.S., announced today that it will help campaigns and PACs at all levels to collect credit and debit card donations using Square Card Reader. The tiny white Square Card Reader device (http://www.aristotle.com/square), about the size of a postage stamp, is a valuable addition to Aristotle's suite of mobile campaign management tools, empowering canvassers and other field staff to quickly and easily accept credit and debit card payments when going door-to-door or at campaign events or rallies.
"Square is THE innovation in political fundraising for 2012," says Nancy Bocskor, professor at George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management and Democracy Coach. "Making the decision to contribute money is based more on emotion than reason -- and Square gives you the ability to collect money immediately.
"From the administrative side of fundraising, this will eliminate bounced checks and the common excuse, 'Oops, I can't contribute tonight because I left my checkbook at home.'"
The Obama and Romney campaigns' recent adoption of Square to assist with campaign fundraising is kick-starting a trend that will impact even the smallest campaigns where money can be more easily raised by payment cards. By working with Square, Aristotle is the first political technology company to complete the circle when it comes to political fundraising. Beginning immediately, fundraisers will be able to use Aristotle's robust data files to identify potential donors, reach out to those donors, process contributions, and follow up with them with information or for future contributions, while ensuring the transaction complies with all state and Federal Election Commission reporting requirements.
The full-service campaign suite now available for the first time will slash fees paid by campaigns to card processors, saving campaigns both money and time processing donations, while giving field staff greater flexibility. Square Card Readers are free and the processing fee is a simple, transparent 2.75% per swipe.
Campaigns and party committees can sign up at http://www.aristotle.com/square. After signing up, campaigns can obtain free Square Card Readers in the mail, which can immediately be plugged into the headphone jacks of iPhone, iPad or Android devices. Fundraisers then download a free app and can immediately begin accepting credit or debit cards on behalf of their campaigns. With Aristotle, they can additionally obtain voter files, integrated compliance software and up-to-date permission-based emails of registered voters.
"It's very simple. Square makes fundraising much easier," said Aristotle CEO John Aristotle Phillips. "Our mission at Aristotle has always been to provide data, technology and services on a non-partisan basis. We facilitate the democratic process and help people run the very best campaigns they can. These free devices and low processing charges perfectly complement the campaign tools available only from Aristotle."
"This is going to impact campaigns top to bottom, from President Obama to candidates running for mayor or state legislature," said Bulldog Finance Group Founder & CEO Scott Dworkin. "We're showing all of our clients how to take advantage of this. With Aristotle and Square, we can empower every volunteer and campaign worker to enlist supporters and collect donations at events or door-to-door, and have that information reported to the campaign's central database correctly."
About Aristotle
For more than 25 years, every occupant of the White House -- Democrat and Republican -- has used Aristotle products and services, in addition to many U.S. Senators, members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Democratic and Republican state party organizations. Aristotle provides updated voter data and emails at http://www.voterlistsonline.com.
SOURCE Aristotle International
Aristotle International
CONTACT: Brandi Travis, +1-202-903-4221, brandi.travis@aristotle.com
Web Site: http://www.aristotle.com/square
TCS inks agreement with Savvis to launch cloud-enabled TCS BaNCS hosted offering in North America
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:42:01 AM
TCS inks agreement with Savvis to launch cloud-enabled TCS BaNCS hosted offering in North America
MUMBAI, India, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced that TCS BaNCS has signed an agreement with Savvis, a CenturyLink company (NYSE: CTL) and global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises, that will allow the TCS BaNCS suite of products to be offered on a cloud-enabled hosted environment in North America.
As part of this agreement, the TCS BaNCS platform will be hosted on Savvis' enterprise-class infrastructure. The platform comprises an array of customer-configurable solutions, including Core Banking, Payments and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Corporate Actions and Insurance covering property and casualty as well as life and annuities.
TCS leverages its deep experience of providing similar TCS BaNCS-based hosted platforms in Europe and other parts of the world. The offering allows firms to configure their solution and IT infrastructure needs that will deliver on the "We manage, you control" paradigm, including improvements for firms on their cost per business transaction. Over the last decade, TCS BaNCS has acquired, a track record of delivering growth and efficiencies to banks of all sizes across the world, and this new capability brings added value to its existing and new customers, especially in North America.
"This move will enable TCS BaNCS to enter those markets where hosting is desired or required such as mid-sized and small banks, which are ripe with opportunities," said Bart Narter, Senior Vice-President Banking, Celent, a research and consulting firm. "The buying dynamics in the North American market hinge largely on a full set of deployment options that TCS BaNCS can now promise to a financial institution."
N. Ganapathy Subramaniam, President, TCS Financial Solutions, said, "We are seeing a clear trend and greater interest in financial institutions seeking managed service offerings. In that context, our partnership with Savvis and the cloud-enabled TCS BaNCS is a compelling offering for banks, brokerages and insurance companies, who can free themselves from the IT infrastructure and application management complexities, tap into our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model and gain greater operating efficiencies."
"We strongly believe that the combination of TCS BaNCS services hosted on Savvis' market-leading IT infrastructure will provide compelling and cost-effective solutions for financial services firms," said Varghese Thomas, Global Head of Financial Services at Savvis. "Clients will also benefit from our mutually rich experience in supporting the financial markets and providing access to an extensive ecosystem of market participants already resident in Savvis' data centers across the globe."
Recently, TCS BaNCS won two XCelent awards, the notable one being the XCelent Western Europe award. TCS was also ranked third in the FINTECH 100 ranking that lists financial services technology providers each year.
About Savvis
Savvis, a CenturyLink company, is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The company provides broadband, voice, wireless and managed services to consumers and businesses across the country. It also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. In addition, the company provides data, voice and managed services to enterprise, government and wholesale customers in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers. CenturyLink is recognized as a leader in the network services market by key technology industry analyst firms, and is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises through Savvis, a CenturyLink company. CenturyLink's customers range from Fortune 500 companies in some of the country's largest cities to families living in rural America. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations.
For more information, visit http://www.savvis.com or http://www.centurylink.com.
About TCS Financial Solutions
TCS Financial Solutions is a strategic business unit of Tata Consultancy Services. Dedicated to providing business application solutions to financial institutions globally, TCS Financial Solutions has compiled a comprehensive product portfolio under the brand name of TCS BaNCS. Our mission is to provide best-of-breed solutions that drive growth, reduce costs, mitigate risk and offer a faster speed to market for our clients. With a global customer base of more than 280 institutions operating in over 80 countries, TCS Financial Solutions delivers state-of-the-art software solutions for the banking, insurance and capital markets industries worldwide. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcs.com/bancs
About Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPO, infrastructure, engineering and assurance services. This is delivered through its unique Global Network Delivery Model(TM), recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over 243,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 42 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $10.17 billion for year ended March 31, 2012 and is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcs.com.
SOURCE Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services
CONTACT: TCS, Global, Pradipta.bagchi@tcs.com, +91 22 67789999; or TCS Financial Solutions, Global, Dennis Roman, Chief Marketing Officer, dennis.roman@tcs.com, +1954 423 3560, or Americas, Europe and UK, sunil.robert@tcs.com, +1732 331 3084, or India, APAC, Middle East & Africa, anjana.srikanth@tcs.com, +91 8067256963
Web Site: http://www.tcs.com
MUMBAI, India, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) a leading IT services, consulting and business solutions organization, announced that TCS BaNCS has signed an agreement with Savvis, a CenturyLink company (NYSE: CTL) and global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises, that will allow the TCS BaNCS suite of products to be offered on a cloud-enabled hosted environment in North America.
As part of this agreement, the TCS BaNCS platform will be hosted on Savvis' enterprise-class infrastructure. The platform comprises an array of customer-configurable solutions, including Core Banking, Payments and Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Corporate Actions and Insurance covering property and casualty as well as life and annuities.
TCS leverages its deep experience of providing similar TCS BaNCS-based hosted platforms in Europe and other parts of the world. The offering allows firms to configure their solution and IT infrastructure needs that will deliver on the "We manage, you control" paradigm, including improvements for firms on their cost per business transaction. Over the last decade, TCS BaNCS has acquired, a track record of delivering growth and efficiencies to banks of all sizes across the world, and this new capability brings added value to its existing and new customers, especially in North America.
"This move will enable TCS BaNCS to enter those markets where hosting is desired or required such as mid-sized and small banks, which are ripe with opportunities," said Bart Narter, Senior Vice-President Banking, Celent, a research and consulting firm. "The buying dynamics in the North American market hinge largely on a full set of deployment options that TCS BaNCS can now promise to a financial institution."
N. Ganapathy Subramaniam, President, TCS Financial Solutions, said, "We are seeing a clear trend and greater interest in financial institutions seeking managed service offerings. In that context, our partnership with Savvis and the cloud-enabled TCS BaNCS is a compelling offering for banks, brokerages and insurance companies, who can free themselves from the IT infrastructure and application management complexities, tap into our Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model and gain greater operating efficiencies."
"We strongly believe that the combination of TCS BaNCS services hosted on Savvis' market-leading IT infrastructure will provide compelling and cost-effective solutions for financial services firms," said Varghese Thomas, Global Head of Financial Services at Savvis. "Clients will also benefit from our mutually rich experience in supporting the financial markets and providing access to an extensive ecosystem of market participants already resident in Savvis' data centers across the globe."
Recently, TCS BaNCS won two XCelent awards, the notable one being the XCelent Western Europe award. TCS was also ranked third in the FINTECH 100 ranking that lists financial services technology providers each year.
About Savvis
Savvis, a CenturyLink company, is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises. Nearly 2,500 unique clients, including more than 30 of the top 100 companies in the Fortune 500, use Savvis to reduce capital expense, improve service levels and harness the latest advances in cloud computing.
About CenturyLink
CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States. The company provides broadband, voice, wireless and managed services to consumers and businesses across the country. It also offers advanced entertainment services under the CenturyLink(TM) Prism(TM) TV and DIRECTV brands. In addition, the company provides data, voice and managed services to enterprise, government and wholesale customers in local, national and select international markets through its high-quality advanced fiber optic network and multiple data centers. CenturyLink is recognized as a leader in the network services market by key technology industry analyst firms, and is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprises through Savvis, a CenturyLink company. CenturyLink's customers range from Fortune 500 companies in some of the country's largest cities to families living in rural America. Headquartered in Monroe, La., CenturyLink is an S&P 500 company and is included among the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations.
For more information, visit http://www.savvis.com or http://www.centurylink.com.
About TCS Financial Solutions
TCS Financial Solutions is a strategic business unit of Tata Consultancy Services. Dedicated to providing business application solutions to financial institutions globally, TCS Financial Solutions has compiled a comprehensive product portfolio under the brand name of TCS BaNCS. Our mission is to provide best-of-breed solutions that drive growth, reduce costs, mitigate risk and offer a faster speed to market for our clients. With a global customer base of more than 280 institutions operating in over 80 countries, TCS Financial Solutions delivers state-of-the-art software solutions for the banking, insurance and capital markets industries worldwide. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcs.com/bancs
About Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS)
Tata Consultancy Services is an IT services, consulting and business solutions organization that delivers real results to global business, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. TCS offers a consulting-led, integrated portfolio of IT, BPO, infrastructure, engineering and assurance services. This is delivered through its unique Global Network Delivery Model(TM), recognized as the benchmark of excellence in software development. A part of the Tata group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has over 243,000 of the world's best-trained consultants in 42 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $10.17 billion for year ended March 31, 2012 and is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange in India. For more information, visit us at http://www.tcs.com.
SOURCE Tata Consultancy Services
Tata Consultancy Services
CONTACT: TCS, Global, Pradipta.bagchi@tcs.com, +91 22 67789999; or TCS Financial Solutions, Global, Dennis Roman, Chief Marketing Officer, dennis.roman@tcs.com, +1954 423 3560, or Americas, Europe and UK, sunil.robert@tcs.com, +1732 331 3084, or India, APAC, Middle East & Africa, anjana.srikanth@tcs.com, +91 8067256963
Web Site: http://www.tcs.com
With TEGRIS Maquet Sets New Standards in OR Integration
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:35:01 AM
With TEGRIS Maquet Sets New Standards in OR Integration
RASTATT, Germany, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
The new TEGRIS system for OR integration is characterised by its powerful and compact
nature. At around a quarter of the size of its predecessor, it is a flexible and
space-saving unit for use in the operating room. Nevertheless, it still maintains the
well-known strengths of Maquet OR integration. All image sources, such as endoscopes,
microscopes and OR field cameras, regardless of manufacturer, can be connected to the
Tegris system thus guaranteeing flexibility in terms of endoscopy and imaging equipment.
In this way, modern, new or further developed devices can also be easily integrated into
the operating room environment at a later date.
Defined workflow for increased safety
Innovative functions, for example, a navigation area individually adapted to aid the
surgeon in their workflow. The user interface thus enables individual steps, from A
through to Z, to be carried out safely. Interfaces to internal information systems, for
example, an HIS or RIS, enable all patient data to be made available at the touch of a
button. This can then be viewed by the entire OR team on all monitors. The integrated
safety checklist designed to increase patient safety based on WHO principles is an
additional benefit.
Modularity brings efficiency
"Over the years, we have fitted several hundreds of operating rooms around the world
with OR integration technology. Tegris is the result of the experience gained on the basis
of user feedback," says Bernd Binder, Product Manager for OR Integration at Maquet. The
mapping of optimum workflows and the associated safety for patients and surgeons forms the
foundation of the concept and, at the same time, brings about excellent efficiency. This
is made clear by the multi-faceted modular ways in which the systems are used and which
are characterised by a high proportion of software. In this way, the hospital is able to
integrate additional components without major installation work and the associated OR
downtime. The required functionalities are simply installed by MAQUET Service on request,
even via remote access or by the client themselves.
Tegris replaces the AV Conference and AV Compact systems and is available as of July
2012.
INFORMATION ABOUT MAQUET
As a trusted partner for hospitals and clinicians since 1838, Maquet is a global
leader in medical systems that advance surgical interventions, cardiovascular procedures
and critical care. Maquet develops and designs innovative products and therapeutic
applications for the operating room, hybrid OR/cath lab, intensive care unit and patient
transport within acute care hospitals, improving outcomes and quality of life for
patients.
Cardiovascular specialties include intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IABC)
therapy for cardiac assist; coronary artery bypass surgery; aortic and peripheral vascular
surgery; and extracorporeal circulation. Additional ground-breaking therapies in thrombus
management, cardiothoracic and biosurgery complement the portfolio.
The Critical Care portfolio includes market-leading intensive care ventilators and
anesthesia machines.
Maquet also equips Surgical Workplaces with critical infrastructure such as flexible
room design for OR and ICU; OR tables; lights and ceiling supply units; and OR integration
for image data management.
Maquet is a subsidiary of the publicly listed Swedish Getinge Group. In 2011, Maquet
generated nearly 1.4 billion Euro which is more than half of the Group's annual revenue of
2.4 billion Euros. The Getinge Group has 13,000 employees worldwide, including around
6,000 Maquet employees in 50 international sales and service organizations, as well as a
network of more than 280 sales representatives. For more information please visit
http://www.maquet.com and http://www.getingegroup.com.
MAQUET - The Gold Standard.
MAQUET GmbH & Co. KG
Kehler Strasse 31
D-76437 Rastatt, Germany
Pressekontak/Press contact:
Jehona Kelmendi
Phone: +49(0)7222-932-420
Fax: +49(0)7222-932-420
j.kelmendi@maquet.de
Source: MAQUET GmbH & Co. KG
RASTATT, Germany, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
The new TEGRIS system for OR integration is characterised by its powerful and compact
nature. At around a quarter of the size of its predecessor, it is a flexible and
space-saving unit for use in the operating room. Nevertheless, it still maintains the
well-known strengths of Maquet OR integration. All image sources, such as endoscopes,
microscopes and OR field cameras, regardless of manufacturer, can be connected to the
Tegris system thus guaranteeing flexibility in terms of endoscopy and imaging equipment.
In this way, modern, new or further developed devices can also be easily integrated into
the operating room environment at a later date.
Defined workflow for increased safety
Innovative functions, for example, a navigation area individually adapted to aid the
surgeon in their workflow. The user interface thus enables individual steps, from A
through to Z, to be carried out safely. Interfaces to internal information systems, for
example, an HIS or RIS, enable all patient data to be made available at the touch of a
button. This can then be viewed by the entire OR team on all monitors. The integrated
safety checklist designed to increase patient safety based on WHO principles is an
additional benefit.
Modularity brings efficiency
"Over the years, we have fitted several hundreds of operating rooms around the world
with OR integration technology. Tegris is the result of the experience gained on the basis
of user feedback," says Bernd Binder, Product Manager for OR Integration at Maquet. The
mapping of optimum workflows and the associated safety for patients and surgeons forms the
foundation of the concept and, at the same time, brings about excellent efficiency. This
is made clear by the multi-faceted modular ways in which the systems are used and which
are characterised by a high proportion of software. In this way, the hospital is able to
integrate additional components without major installation work and the associated OR
downtime. The required functionalities are simply installed by MAQUET Service on request,
even via remote access or by the client themselves.
Tegris replaces the AV Conference and AV Compact systems and is available as of July
2012.
INFORMATION ABOUT MAQUET
As a trusted partner for hospitals and clinicians since 1838, Maquet is a global
leader in medical systems that advance surgical interventions, cardiovascular procedures
and critical care. Maquet develops and designs innovative products and therapeutic
applications for the operating room, hybrid OR/cath lab, intensive care unit and patient
transport within acute care hospitals, improving outcomes and quality of life for
patients.
Cardiovascular specialties include intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation (IABC)
therapy for cardiac assist; coronary artery bypass surgery; aortic and peripheral vascular
surgery; and extracorporeal circulation. Additional ground-breaking therapies in thrombus
management, cardiothoracic and biosurgery complement the portfolio.
The Critical Care portfolio includes market-leading intensive care ventilators and
anesthesia machines.
Maquet also equips Surgical Workplaces with critical infrastructure such as flexible
room design for OR and ICU; OR tables; lights and ceiling supply units; and OR integration
for image data management.
Maquet is a subsidiary of the publicly listed Swedish Getinge Group. In 2011, Maquet
generated nearly 1.4 billion Euro which is more than half of the Group's annual revenue of
2.4 billion Euros. The Getinge Group has 13,000 employees worldwide, including around
6,000 Maquet employees in 50 international sales and service organizations, as well as a
network of more than 280 sales representatives. For more information please visit
http://www.maquet.com and http://www.getingegroup.com.
MAQUET - The Gold Standard.
MAQUET GmbH & Co. KG
Kehler Strasse 31
D-76437 Rastatt, Germany
Pressekontak/Press contact:
Jehona Kelmendi
Phone: +49(0)7222-932-420
Fax: +49(0)7222-932-420
j.kelmendi@maquet.de
Source: MAQUET GmbH & Co. KG
ING U.S. Introduces Game App that Teaches Investing and Retirement Saving Concepts
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:35:01 AM
ING U.S. Introduces Game App that Teaches Investing and Retirement Saving Concepts
WINDSOR, Conn., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ING U.S., a leading financial services provider, announced today a new mobile game app designed to help build investment and retirement planning awareness for consumers of all ages. Available for free on the App Store(SM) for iPhone(®), iPod touch(®) and iPad(®), the app, called STRUCT(®), leverages the power of "gamification" - integrating game elements such as points, levels and a leader board - while it simultaneously exposes players to fundamental investing concepts and terms. To learn more, visit http://structgame.com.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54454-ing-u-s-struct-mobile-game-app-investment-retirement-planning
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/MM43128 )
The premise of the game is for players to work with various building materials that symbolize different investment categories - steel (cash), wood (bonds) and glass (stocks) - as they build increasingly complex towers or "structs." Three main characters, called the build crew, correspond to a unique investor style: aggressive, moderate and conservative. A fourth crewmember is a wild card, representing both market opportunity and risk. Through crew selection and game objectives, metaphors about saving and investing are conveyed that parallel the concepts of risk, diversification, goals and achievement. Crew selection, a diversified strategy, and material handling are critical to a player's success.
"We know many individuals need to do more when it comes to preparing for their retirement. Gaining greater awareness about accepted investing and saving principles is a critical part of that process," said Rick Mason, president of Corporate Markets for ING U.S. Retirement. "ING U.S. is committed to developing effective ways that promote financial literacy and help consumers achieve positive retirement outcomes. By leveraging the popularity of mobile game apps, we believe STRUCT will entertain users while exposing them to important concepts."
Research shows that game apps are the most downloaded items by smartphone owners, and iPhone users are playing games an average of 14.7 hours a month.(1) Industry data also suggests that there are more people in the U.S. who meet the definition of active gamers than who save for retirement.(2)( ) Feedback from ING U.S.'s own retirement plan customers further showed that a game app like STRUCT would be a fun and unique way to engage employees and heighten their awareness of saving and investing concepts.
"In the retirement market, innovation often occurs when providers and large corporate employers collaborate on ways to make saving easier for their employees. We saw this with the introduction of automated plan features and options, such as auto-enrollment, auto-escalation and target-date funds(3)," added Mason. "In developing STRUCT, we worked with several of our large plan customers on the concept of a mobile game. Their insights underscore how technology can be a critical tool to inform, engage and inspire positive savings action."
Players of STRUCT are introduced to each of the 12 game levels by an instruction guide - who provides tips that challenge the player to work with different building material and crewmembers. Each level brings new complexity, and the right combination of crew, material placement and speed helps the player score points and unlock achievements. There are also surprise moves one can discover as they engage in play - including breakage, bonus points and the ability to discard a crewmember's building material. The "Build School" brings the metaphors to life, demonstrating how investor style and asset classes can impact the outcome, while the game's glossary helps to build knowledge of key financial terms.
To learn more, visit http://structgame.com.
Press inquiries:
Phil Margolis
ING U.S.
Office: (860) 580.2676
Cell: (860) 805.7642
Twitter: ING_US_PR
Phil.Margolis@us.ing.com
About ING U.S.
ING U.S. constitutes the U.S.-based retirement, insurance and investment management operations of Dutch-based ING Groep N.V. (NYSE: ING). In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, which includes retirement plans, life insurance, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits and financial planning. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves approximately 13 million customers across the nation. For more information, visit http://ing.us.
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
1. Neilsen, Play Before Work: Games Most Popular Mobile App Category in
U.S., July 6, 2011
2. Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Newzoo
3. The "target date" is the approximate date when an investor plans to start
withdrawing their money. When their target date is reached, they may
have more or less than the original amount invested. For each
target-date portfolio, until the day prior to its target date, the
portfolio will seek to provide total returns consistent with an asset
allocation targeted for an investor who is retiring in approximately each
portfolio's designated target year. On the target date, the portfolio
will seek to provide a combination of total return and stability of
principal. There is no guarantee that any investment option will achieve
its stated objective. Principal value fluctuates and there is no
guarantee of value at any time, including the target date.
SOURCE ING U.S.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/MM43128
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54454-ing-u-s-struct-mobile-game-app-investment-retirement-planning
ING U.S.
WINDSOR, Conn., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ING U.S., a leading financial services provider, announced today a new mobile game app designed to help build investment and retirement planning awareness for consumers of all ages. Available for free on the App Store(SM) for iPhone(®), iPod touch(®) and iPad(®), the app, called STRUCT(®), leverages the power of "gamification" - integrating game elements such as points, levels and a leader board - while it simultaneously exposes players to fundamental investing concepts and terms. To learn more, visit http://structgame.com.
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54454-ing-u-s-struct-mobile-game-app-investment-retirement-planning
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/MM43128 )
The premise of the game is for players to work with various building materials that symbolize different investment categories - steel (cash), wood (bonds) and glass (stocks) - as they build increasingly complex towers or "structs." Three main characters, called the build crew, correspond to a unique investor style: aggressive, moderate and conservative. A fourth crewmember is a wild card, representing both market opportunity and risk. Through crew selection and game objectives, metaphors about saving and investing are conveyed that parallel the concepts of risk, diversification, goals and achievement. Crew selection, a diversified strategy, and material handling are critical to a player's success.
"We know many individuals need to do more when it comes to preparing for their retirement. Gaining greater awareness about accepted investing and saving principles is a critical part of that process," said Rick Mason, president of Corporate Markets for ING U.S. Retirement. "ING U.S. is committed to developing effective ways that promote financial literacy and help consumers achieve positive retirement outcomes. By leveraging the popularity of mobile game apps, we believe STRUCT will entertain users while exposing them to important concepts."
Research shows that game apps are the most downloaded items by smartphone owners, and iPhone users are playing games an average of 14.7 hours a month.(1) Industry data also suggests that there are more people in the U.S. who meet the definition of active gamers than who save for retirement.(2)( ) Feedback from ING U.S.'s own retirement plan customers further showed that a game app like STRUCT would be a fun and unique way to engage employees and heighten their awareness of saving and investing concepts.
"In the retirement market, innovation often occurs when providers and large corporate employers collaborate on ways to make saving easier for their employees. We saw this with the introduction of automated plan features and options, such as auto-enrollment, auto-escalation and target-date funds(3)," added Mason. "In developing STRUCT, we worked with several of our large plan customers on the concept of a mobile game. Their insights underscore how technology can be a critical tool to inform, engage and inspire positive savings action."
Players of STRUCT are introduced to each of the 12 game levels by an instruction guide - who provides tips that challenge the player to work with different building material and crewmembers. Each level brings new complexity, and the right combination of crew, material placement and speed helps the player score points and unlock achievements. There are also surprise moves one can discover as they engage in play - including breakage, bonus points and the ability to discard a crewmember's building material. The "Build School" brings the metaphors to life, demonstrating how investor style and asset classes can impact the outcome, while the game's glossary helps to build knowledge of key financial terms.
To learn more, visit http://structgame.com.
Press inquiries:
Phil Margolis
ING U.S.
Office: (860) 580.2676
Cell: (860) 805.7642
Twitter: ING_US_PR
Phil.Margolis@us.ing.com
About ING U.S.
ING U.S. constitutes the U.S.-based retirement, insurance and investment management operations of Dutch-based ING Groep N.V. (NYSE: ING). In the U.S., the ING family of companies offers a comprehensive array of financial services to retail and institutional clients, which includes retirement plans, life insurance, mutual funds, managed accounts, alternative investments, institutional investment management, annuities, employee benefits and financial planning. ING holds top-tier rankings in key U.S. markets and serves approximately 13 million customers across the nation. For more information, visit http://ing.us.
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
1. Neilsen, Play Before Work: Games Most Popular Mobile App Category in
U.S., July 6, 2011
2. Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Newzoo
3. The "target date" is the approximate date when an investor plans to start
withdrawing their money. When their target date is reached, they may
have more or less than the original amount invested. For each
target-date portfolio, until the day prior to its target date, the
portfolio will seek to provide total returns consistent with an asset
allocation targeted for an investor who is retiring in approximately each
portfolio's designated target year. On the target date, the portfolio
will seek to provide a combination of total return and stability of
principal. There is no guarantee that any investment option will achieve
its stated objective. Principal value fluctuates and there is no
guarantee of value at any time, including the target date.
SOURCE ING U.S.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120724/MM43128
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Video:http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54454-ing-u-s-struct-mobile-game-app-investment-retirement-planning
ING U.S.
Analytics-IQ Launches Email-IQ(TM): Predictive Technology Solution for Email Marketers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:28:01 AM
Analytics-IQ Launches Email-IQ(TM): Predictive Technology Solution for Email Marketers
Powerful analysis tool verifies and scores email addresses to boost delivery rates by 30 percent and open rates by 200 percent
ATLANTA, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytics-IQ, Inc., a leading provider of predictive solutions for the marketing industry, today launched Email-IQ(TM), the industry's most innovative tool that verifies and scores email addresses to boost delivery and open rates.
Designed by industry experts to provide the ultimate vehicle in performing targeted email tasks, Email-IQ goes far beyond traditional email verification tools in the market today. The solution uses analytics to allow marketers to easily identify who is most likely to receive and open emails, and then send their messages to a highly targeted audience.
"With email being the most cost-effective method to reach customers and prospects, you need a system that does more than simply validate email addresses," said Dave Kelly, CEO of Analytics-IQ. "That's where Email-IQ steps in. We've built a solution using a sophisticated analytical engine combined with historical and behavioral data to drive better email performance and ultimately improve marketers' reputation scores."
Through a private beta offering conducted earlier this year, Analytics-IQ found that the average Email-IQ user experienced increased delivery rates by 30 percent, and increased open rates by as much as 200 percent.
How It Works
Marketers can simply upload an email address file to the Email-IQ system, and within moments, Email-IQ will validate each email address using the latest in SMTP ("ping") technology to accurately verify an email address is open for business. Email-IQ then checks the email database against more than 360 million bad addresses including historical bounces, opt-outs, spam traps, complainers and deceased individuals.
What sets Email-IQ apart from other email delivery solutions is the ability to predict the likelihood of each recipient actually receiving and opening the email and viewing the content using a proprietary analytical engine and uniquely relevant data. Email-IQ applies a score of 1 to 5 to each address for its deliverability and open propensity. Marketers can quickly suppress lower ranking addresses and target those with higher scores.
On top of scoring, Email-IQ provides the richest enhancement data from Analytics-IQ from over 100 distinct demographic and psychographic sources, enabling marketers to see the type of individual behind the email address, and build even more accurate profiles.
"We realize there is no silver bullet with email," added Kelly. "Many providers offer ping (server handshake) technology. Our differentiator is leveraging a large historical file combined with proprietary technology to improve email deliverability and open rates."
About Analytics-IQ
Founded in 2006, Analytics-IQ provides businesses with a fresh approach to marketing analytics and modeling. The company offers a full suite of custom analytical services, including response and risk modeling. Marketing solutions from Analytics-IQ are based on the company's proprietary segmentation tools and database that consists of 1,500+ demographic, psychographic, attitudinal, and econometric attributes.
Analytics-IQ is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more information, visit http://www.analytics-iq.com.
About Email-IQ(TM)
Email-IQ from Analytics-IQ is the industry's most targeted email analysis solution that verifies and scores email addresses to boost delivery and open rates. With Email-IQ, marketers can immediately identify who is most likely to receive and open emails. Going far beyond a simple email verification tool, Email-IQ was developed by industry experts in marketing analytics as a fast, easy solution that helps email marketers maximize delivery and open rates.
For more information, visit http://www.email-iq.com.
Media Contact:
Nina Velasquez
North 6th Agency
212-334-9770
nvelasquez@n6a.com
SOURCE Analytics-IQ, Inc.
Analytics-IQ, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.email-iq.com
Powerful analysis tool verifies and scores email addresses to boost delivery rates by 30 percent and open rates by 200 percent
ATLANTA, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytics-IQ, Inc., a leading provider of predictive solutions for the marketing industry, today launched Email-IQ(TM), the industry's most innovative tool that verifies and scores email addresses to boost delivery and open rates.
Designed by industry experts to provide the ultimate vehicle in performing targeted email tasks, Email-IQ goes far beyond traditional email verification tools in the market today. The solution uses analytics to allow marketers to easily identify who is most likely to receive and open emails, and then send their messages to a highly targeted audience.
"With email being the most cost-effective method to reach customers and prospects, you need a system that does more than simply validate email addresses," said Dave Kelly, CEO of Analytics-IQ. "That's where Email-IQ steps in. We've built a solution using a sophisticated analytical engine combined with historical and behavioral data to drive better email performance and ultimately improve marketers' reputation scores."
Through a private beta offering conducted earlier this year, Analytics-IQ found that the average Email-IQ user experienced increased delivery rates by 30 percent, and increased open rates by as much as 200 percent.
How It Works
Marketers can simply upload an email address file to the Email-IQ system, and within moments, Email-IQ will validate each email address using the latest in SMTP ("ping") technology to accurately verify an email address is open for business. Email-IQ then checks the email database against more than 360 million bad addresses including historical bounces, opt-outs, spam traps, complainers and deceased individuals.
What sets Email-IQ apart from other email delivery solutions is the ability to predict the likelihood of each recipient actually receiving and opening the email and viewing the content using a proprietary analytical engine and uniquely relevant data. Email-IQ applies a score of 1 to 5 to each address for its deliverability and open propensity. Marketers can quickly suppress lower ranking addresses and target those with higher scores.
On top of scoring, Email-IQ provides the richest enhancement data from Analytics-IQ from over 100 distinct demographic and psychographic sources, enabling marketers to see the type of individual behind the email address, and build even more accurate profiles.
"We realize there is no silver bullet with email," added Kelly. "Many providers offer ping (server handshake) technology. Our differentiator is leveraging a large historical file combined with proprietary technology to improve email deliverability and open rates."
About Analytics-IQ
Founded in 2006, Analytics-IQ provides businesses with a fresh approach to marketing analytics and modeling. The company offers a full suite of custom analytical services, including response and risk modeling. Marketing solutions from Analytics-IQ are based on the company's proprietary segmentation tools and database that consists of 1,500+ demographic, psychographic, attitudinal, and econometric attributes.
Analytics-IQ is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more information, visit http://www.analytics-iq.com.
About Email-IQ(TM)
Email-IQ from Analytics-IQ is the industry's most targeted email analysis solution that verifies and scores email addresses to boost delivery and open rates. With Email-IQ, marketers can immediately identify who is most likely to receive and open emails. Going far beyond a simple email verification tool, Email-IQ was developed by industry experts in marketing analytics as a fast, easy solution that helps email marketers maximize delivery and open rates.
For more information, visit http://www.email-iq.com.
Media Contact:
Nina Velasquez
North 6th Agency
212-334-9770
nvelasquez@n6a.com
SOURCE Analytics-IQ, Inc.
Analytics-IQ, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.email-iq.com
Kitsy Lane Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Social Marketing and Email Platform that Drives Social Commerce for Entrepreneurs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
Kitsy Lane Introduces First-of-Its-Kind Social Marketing and Email Platform that Drives Social Commerce for Entrepreneurs
Over 1,000 women have signed up already to run their own, free social commerce boutique.
BOSTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KITSY LANE (http://www.kitsylane.com), a fashion technology company today announced the launch of the first of its kind email and social marketing platform to support automated and targeted business growth for at-home entrepreneurs. The unique social marketing platform moves the concept of direct sales online, executing a new business model with an emphasis on social selling. Since its private beta launch in end of May 2012, Kitsy Lane has accumulated 1,000 at-home entrepreneurs. Kitsy Lane's first round of funding was led by Point Judith Capital.
The Kitsy Lane social marketing platform enables entrepreneurs to open an online boutique free of charge. Boutique Owners can customize an online storefront, select merchandise to sell, stock a weekly flash sale, and market to their existing social networks as well as develop a new customer base. With an innovative set of tools offered to users for marketing their boutique, Kitsy Lane provides step-by-step assistance to Boutique Owners as they grow not only their business, but their networks and style credibility. As an example of harnessing the power and reach of social media, Boutique Owners can connect their online store to Facebook, automatically publishing sales, favorites and product reviews to their Timeline.
"Traditional direct sales businesses are costly, time-consuming, and scale slowly for the operator," says Andy Fox, CEO, Founder, Kitsy Lane. "By leveraging online social selling, we've created a turnkey vehicle for would-be entrepreneurs to operate and grow a business in their spare time, and have a lot of fun doing it."
Boutique Owners name their boutiques, receive a custom URL destination and stock their boutique with jewelry and accessories that they select from a master catalog of over 700 stylist-selected pieces from emerging designers and on-trend house brands. The catalog's offerings continually change and grow, to ensure that Boutique Owners and their customers always have opportunities to make new discoveries. Initially, the merchandise mix will be focused on fashion jewelry and accessories. Prices range from $20-$250 per item, and shipping, order processing, and payments are all handled by Kitsy Lane. Boutique Owners see a profit for their sales and marketing efforts by earning a commission of up to 25 percent on everything they sell.
"I have years of experience in retail sales, but running my own digital boutique with Kitsy Lane has been incredible. They support me in so many ways ... I have a growing base of customers and I can manage the whole thing in just a little bit of time - it's actually really easy. Plus the site and the merchandise look great!" shares Nicole Chow, Kitsy Lane Boutique Owner.
Kitsy Lane provides an innovative online shopping experience. With a nod to the traditional brick-and-mortar experience, shoppers receive one-on-one attention from Boutique Owners by receiving personalized product recommendations through email, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr. Customers can also share their own favorite picks across social networks, connecting to Facebook and posting their favorites or sharing recommendations, which helps to build business for the Boutique Owner.
Not only do Boutique Owners find an opportunity to build a supplementary income stream that they can manage in the midst of a busy lifestyle, but also they become part of an entrepreneurial community where they learn the basics of social marketing and sales. Boutique Owners and shoppers also have access to a wealth of rich editorial content on the website, including designer spotlights, styling tips, videos, blog posts, and more, making for a fully immersive experience.
After the launch, Kitsy Lane will be introducing a number of select blogger, celebrity, and stylist boutiques which will be specially featured throughout the website.
Kitsy Lane was founded by Andy Fox, the founder and operator of a portfolio of successful tech start-ups including Imidio, iConverse, and Technically Speaking. Joining him as CMO is Jeannette McCIennan, former CEO of DailyMakeover.com, President of OgilvyInteractive for North America and the SVP of Sales & Marketing at Mapquest. Leading the buying and merchandising team is Meeka Corporan (formerly of Rue La La and TJX), and Creative Director Melissa Wilber.
URL: http://www.kitsylane.com
Twitter: @kitsylane
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kitsylane
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kitsylane
Contact:
Diana Bianchini
Di Moda Public Relations
310.288.0077
diana@dimodapr.com
SOURCE Kitsy Lane
Kitsy Lane
Web Site: https://www.kitsylane.com
Over 1,000 women have signed up already to run their own, free social commerce boutique.
BOSTON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KITSY LANE (http://www.kitsylane.com), a fashion technology company today announced the launch of the first of its kind email and social marketing platform to support automated and targeted business growth for at-home entrepreneurs. The unique social marketing platform moves the concept of direct sales online, executing a new business model with an emphasis on social selling. Since its private beta launch in end of May 2012, Kitsy Lane has accumulated 1,000 at-home entrepreneurs. Kitsy Lane's first round of funding was led by Point Judith Capital.
The Kitsy Lane social marketing platform enables entrepreneurs to open an online boutique free of charge. Boutique Owners can customize an online storefront, select merchandise to sell, stock a weekly flash sale, and market to their existing social networks as well as develop a new customer base. With an innovative set of tools offered to users for marketing their boutique, Kitsy Lane provides step-by-step assistance to Boutique Owners as they grow not only their business, but their networks and style credibility. As an example of harnessing the power and reach of social media, Boutique Owners can connect their online store to Facebook, automatically publishing sales, favorites and product reviews to their Timeline.
"Traditional direct sales businesses are costly, time-consuming, and scale slowly for the operator," says Andy Fox, CEO, Founder, Kitsy Lane. "By leveraging online social selling, we've created a turnkey vehicle for would-be entrepreneurs to operate and grow a business in their spare time, and have a lot of fun doing it."
Boutique Owners name their boutiques, receive a custom URL destination and stock their boutique with jewelry and accessories that they select from a master catalog of over 700 stylist-selected pieces from emerging designers and on-trend house brands. The catalog's offerings continually change and grow, to ensure that Boutique Owners and their customers always have opportunities to make new discoveries. Initially, the merchandise mix will be focused on fashion jewelry and accessories. Prices range from $20-$250 per item, and shipping, order processing, and payments are all handled by Kitsy Lane. Boutique Owners see a profit for their sales and marketing efforts by earning a commission of up to 25 percent on everything they sell.
"I have years of experience in retail sales, but running my own digital boutique with Kitsy Lane has been incredible. They support me in so many ways ... I have a growing base of customers and I can manage the whole thing in just a little bit of time - it's actually really easy. Plus the site and the merchandise look great!" shares Nicole Chow, Kitsy Lane Boutique Owner.
Kitsy Lane provides an innovative online shopping experience. With a nod to the traditional brick-and-mortar experience, shoppers receive one-on-one attention from Boutique Owners by receiving personalized product recommendations through email, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Tumblr. Customers can also share their own favorite picks across social networks, connecting to Facebook and posting their favorites or sharing recommendations, which helps to build business for the Boutique Owner.
Not only do Boutique Owners find an opportunity to build a supplementary income stream that they can manage in the midst of a busy lifestyle, but also they become part of an entrepreneurial community where they learn the basics of social marketing and sales. Boutique Owners and shoppers also have access to a wealth of rich editorial content on the website, including designer spotlights, styling tips, videos, blog posts, and more, making for a fully immersive experience.
After the launch, Kitsy Lane will be introducing a number of select blogger, celebrity, and stylist boutiques which will be specially featured throughout the website.
Kitsy Lane was founded by Andy Fox, the founder and operator of a portfolio of successful tech start-ups including Imidio, iConverse, and Technically Speaking. Joining him as CMO is Jeannette McCIennan, former CEO of DailyMakeover.com, President of OgilvyInteractive for North America and the SVP of Sales & Marketing at Mapquest. Leading the buying and merchandising team is Meeka Corporan (formerly of Rue La La and TJX), and Creative Director Melissa Wilber.
URL: http://www.kitsylane.com
Twitter: @kitsylane
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kitsylane
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/kitsylane
Contact:
Diana Bianchini
Di Moda Public Relations
310.288.0077
diana@dimodapr.com
SOURCE Kitsy Lane
Kitsy Lane
Web Site: https://www.kitsylane.com
Novell Makes BYOD Enterprise Ready
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
Novell Makes BYOD Enterprise Ready
Addition of new ZENworks Mobile Management gives Novell the industry's most diverse overall endpoint security and management solution
PROVO, Utah, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Novell today announced the availability of Novell® ZENworks® Mobile Management. ZENworks Mobile Management (ZMM) addresses the pain points device administrators and managers face today, including BYOD (bring your own device), security, application and file sharing, asset and inventory management and compliance issues. With this new solution, Novell extends its existing management and security capabilities to mobile devices. Novell now gives enterprises the ability to control and secure a large and diverse set of mobile devices in the workforce, including iOS, Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile and other ActiveSync enabled devices, with minimal impact to IT overhead. The result is a more productive, agile and protected organization.
"The workforce is demanding mobile devices at work, whether they are company issued or personal, leaving administrators scrambling to catch up and solve the security and management challenges this brings. With this release, we're specifically addressing our customers' needs," said Eric Varness, vice president of product management and marketing for Novell. "The release of ZENworks Mobile Management provides enterprises with an easy-to-install solution to oversee mobile devices while ensuring security and fostering workplace productivity. Employees get what they need to be productive from anywhere without undue risk and expense to the enterprise. Adding mobile device management to organizations endpoint management capabilities is the next logical step to ensure the security and integrity of enterprise data and applications."
Key features of ZENworks Mobile Management include:
-- Over-the-Air/Hands-off Enrollment: Automates the process of enrolling
new devices by leveraging ActiveSync mail server user credentials during
the device registration process.
-- Application Provisioning and File Sharing: Ensures the right
applications and files are available to authorized users via the
Enterprise App Store and management console.
-- Customizable Security Settings: Empowers security teams and CISOs to
define and customize security policies for mobile devices and audit
enforcement, including encrypt/password enforcement and remote wipe.
-- Inventory and Asset Management: Provides a view into what is connecting
to an organization, as well as tracks and manages all the mobile devices
in an organization.
-- Alerts and Notifications: Gives the option to set alerts to
automatically bring IT's attention to problems, violations or changes in
security settings to ensure compliance, licensing and management needs
are met.
-- BYOD-Friendly: Works equally well with personally owned devices with
enhanced features like selective remote-wipe (only wipe company data)
and self-provisioning.
A recent report from Forrester finds that 53 percent of employees use their own devices for work, marking a five-percent increase since the beginning of 2012. The research firm also predicts that within three years, BYOD will be standard policy for most companies(1). Novell ZENworks Mobile Management makes it easy for organizations to provide BYOD support, ensuring users have the right credentials and access to applications and files on their mobile devices, where and when they need it. Reporting and auditing functionality aids in compliance as ZMM provides visibility into who controls actions and processes while showing how activities are done making sure any necessary security actions are taken and documented to make proving compliance more efficient.
"The addition of Novell ZENworks Mobile Management to the ZENworks portfolio provides enterprises with a consolidated lifecycle management platform that unifies systems management practices for all endpoints within an organization onto a single console," said Steve Brasen, research director at Enterprise Management Associates. "As the lines continue to blur between mobile, laptop and desktop environments, comprehensive solutions that cross operating system boundaries are increasingly becoming essential to enterprise success. Novell has delivered a fully integrated management platform that will simplify mobile management processes while accelerating mobile device reliability and effectiveness."
Availability
Novell ZENworks Mobile Management is currently available. The MSRP license cost is $59 per device and $15 per year for maintenance. Alternatively, subscriptions are $30 per year. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com/zmm or contact your Novell representative.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. believes that customers should have choice and control of their IT systems. A global software leader to enterprises worldwide, Novell delivers solutions that make people more productive and work environments more secure and manageable. Novell supports thousands of organizations around the world with collaboration, endpoint management, and file and networking technologies, all of which drive end-user productivity directly or on the backend. With solutions including Novell GroupWise, Novell ZENworks and Novell Open Enterprise Server, Novell focuses on today's mobile, social and multi-platform world to help businesses stay competitive, minimize costs, and get more value from the software they already own. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com.
Copyright (C) Novell, Inc. All rights reserved. Novell, the Novell logo, the N logo, and ZENworks are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All third party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
(1) Datamation staff. "Forrester: 53% of Employees Use Their Own Devices for Work." Datamation. 14 June 2012. http://www.datamation.com/news/forrester-53-of-employees-use-their-own-devices-for-work.html Accessed 27 June 2012.
SOURCE Novell, Inc.
Novell, Inc.
CONTACT: Bret Fitzgerald, +1-801-861-5635, bfitzgerald@novell.com; or Emily Held, PAN Communications, +1-617-502-4300, novell@pancomm.com
Web Site: http://www.novell.com
Addition of new ZENworks Mobile Management gives Novell the industry's most diverse overall endpoint security and management solution
PROVO, Utah, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Novell today announced the availability of Novell® ZENworks® Mobile Management. ZENworks Mobile Management (ZMM) addresses the pain points device administrators and managers face today, including BYOD (bring your own device), security, application and file sharing, asset and inventory management and compliance issues. With this new solution, Novell extends its existing management and security capabilities to mobile devices. Novell now gives enterprises the ability to control and secure a large and diverse set of mobile devices in the workforce, including iOS, Android, Symbian, Windows Mobile and other ActiveSync enabled devices, with minimal impact to IT overhead. The result is a more productive, agile and protected organization.
"The workforce is demanding mobile devices at work, whether they are company issued or personal, leaving administrators scrambling to catch up and solve the security and management challenges this brings. With this release, we're specifically addressing our customers' needs," said Eric Varness, vice president of product management and marketing for Novell. "The release of ZENworks Mobile Management provides enterprises with an easy-to-install solution to oversee mobile devices while ensuring security and fostering workplace productivity. Employees get what they need to be productive from anywhere without undue risk and expense to the enterprise. Adding mobile device management to organizations endpoint management capabilities is the next logical step to ensure the security and integrity of enterprise data and applications."
Key features of ZENworks Mobile Management include:
-- Over-the-Air/Hands-off Enrollment: Automates the process of enrolling
new devices by leveraging ActiveSync mail server user credentials during
the device registration process.
-- Application Provisioning and File Sharing: Ensures the right
applications and files are available to authorized users via the
Enterprise App Store and management console.
-- Customizable Security Settings: Empowers security teams and CISOs to
define and customize security policies for mobile devices and audit
enforcement, including encrypt/password enforcement and remote wipe.
-- Inventory and Asset Management: Provides a view into what is connecting
to an organization, as well as tracks and manages all the mobile devices
in an organization.
-- Alerts and Notifications: Gives the option to set alerts to
automatically bring IT's attention to problems, violations or changes in
security settings to ensure compliance, licensing and management needs
are met.
-- BYOD-Friendly: Works equally well with personally owned devices with
enhanced features like selective remote-wipe (only wipe company data)
and self-provisioning.
A recent report from Forrester finds that 53 percent of employees use their own devices for work, marking a five-percent increase since the beginning of 2012. The research firm also predicts that within three years, BYOD will be standard policy for most companies(1). Novell ZENworks Mobile Management makes it easy for organizations to provide BYOD support, ensuring users have the right credentials and access to applications and files on their mobile devices, where and when they need it. Reporting and auditing functionality aids in compliance as ZMM provides visibility into who controls actions and processes while showing how activities are done making sure any necessary security actions are taken and documented to make proving compliance more efficient.
"The addition of Novell ZENworks Mobile Management to the ZENworks portfolio provides enterprises with a consolidated lifecycle management platform that unifies systems management practices for all endpoints within an organization onto a single console," said Steve Brasen, research director at Enterprise Management Associates. "As the lines continue to blur between mobile, laptop and desktop environments, comprehensive solutions that cross operating system boundaries are increasingly becoming essential to enterprise success. Novell has delivered a fully integrated management platform that will simplify mobile management processes while accelerating mobile device reliability and effectiveness."
Availability
Novell ZENworks Mobile Management is currently available. The MSRP license cost is $59 per device and $15 per year for maintenance. Alternatively, subscriptions are $30 per year. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com/zmm or contact your Novell representative.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. believes that customers should have choice and control of their IT systems. A global software leader to enterprises worldwide, Novell delivers solutions that make people more productive and work environments more secure and manageable. Novell supports thousands of organizations around the world with collaboration, endpoint management, and file and networking technologies, all of which drive end-user productivity directly or on the backend. With solutions including Novell GroupWise, Novell ZENworks and Novell Open Enterprise Server, Novell focuses on today's mobile, social and multi-platform world to help businesses stay competitive, minimize costs, and get more value from the software they already own. For more information, visit http://www.novell.com.
Copyright (C) Novell, Inc. All rights reserved. Novell, the Novell logo, the N logo, and ZENworks are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All third party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
(1) Datamation staff. "Forrester: 53% of Employees Use Their Own Devices for Work." Datamation. 14 June 2012. http://www.datamation.com/news/forrester-53-of-employees-use-their-own-devices-for-work.html Accessed 27 June 2012.
SOURCE Novell, Inc.
Novell, Inc.
CONTACT: Bret Fitzgerald, +1-801-861-5635, bfitzgerald@novell.com; or Emily Held, PAN Communications, +1-617-502-4300, novell@pancomm.com
Web Site: http://www.novell.com
Missed Out on Tickets? Then Find the Best Pubs Showing the 2012 Games With MatchPint's Free iPhone App!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
Missed Out on Tickets? Then Find the Best Pubs Showing the 2012 Games With MatchPint's Free iPhone App!
LONDON, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
This summer, use MatchPint the perfect app for finding your nearest pubs showing the
Olympics [http://www.matchpint.co.uk/watch-live-the-olympics ] for your favourite events.
With just a few days to go until the start of the biggest sporting event in a
generation, thousands of non-ticket holding types are beginning to ponder where they are
going to be enjoying this historic British summer.
The pub talk has already started - How many records will Bolt break this time? Have
Sir Chris Hoy's thighs got even bigger? And more importantly, how will I know which pubs
are showing all this mouth-watering action?
Well with MatchPint, the UK's number one sports pub finder, it couldn't be easier to
look up a local pub. The free iPhone app tells punters exactly which pubs are showing
which events - from the rowing to the relays - making it one of the best apps for use
during the Olympics on the market. MatchPint will also tell you how close the pub is,
whether the commentary will be on, if the action is in HD or 3D and even whether or not it
has a beer garden for you to relax and soak up the (hopefully) sunny weather. What could
be better?
To download the free iPhone app, simply search for "MatchPint" in the App store, or
click here [http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/matchpint/id502468923?mt=8 ]. Those without
iPhones can garner the same information by visiting the website,
http://www.matchpint.co.uk.
With information on which pubs are showing which specific events, MatchPint is one of
the must have apps in London this summer. Punters without tickets to the 100m final won't
want to walk into a pub only to find that the landlord has the Rhythmic Gymnastics on
instead. With pub landlords updating their own fixture schedules, punters can be sure that
their chosen sport will be on the TV when they walk in.
As well as helping you find your nearest pub for a spot of the action, MatchPint is
publishing a series of blogs giving you the low down on what to expect from each sport.
Unlike the sort of intros you'll see on the BBC and in the broadsheets, each blog has
its own MatchPint spin whether that's listing some key pub facts to help you dominate
conversation over a pint - "Steve Redgrave took two years out of Rowing after his second
Gold medal to try his hand at Bob-sleighing
[http://www.matchpint.co.uk/about-matchpint-olympics-rowing-and-doing-the-hard-yards-96 ]"
- running through some great skirmishes in the Games' history - "in 1924, at least two
Fencing bouts developed into real life duels over matters of honour
[http://www.matchpint.co.uk/about-matchpint-olympics-fencing-and-the-art-of-a-duel-94 ]" -
and drawing analogies between major sports and trashy U.S. teen dramas - "Water Polo and
Blood in the O.C.
[http://www.matchpint.co.uk/about-matchpint-olympics-water-polo-and-blood-in-the-o-c-88 ]".
So whether it's a local pub you're after, or just an entertaining introduction into a
sport you're off to catch, either visit the website or download one of best apps available
for London 2012.
Contact:
Dominic Collingwood
dom@matchpint.co.uk
+44(0)20-3294-6800
+44-7988-826-060
Source: MatchPint
LONDON, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
This summer, use MatchPint the perfect app for finding your nearest pubs showing the
Olympics [http://www.matchpint.co.uk/watch-live-the-olympics ] for your favourite events.
With just a few days to go until the start of the biggest sporting event in a
generation, thousands of non-ticket holding types are beginning to ponder where they are
going to be enjoying this historic British summer.
The pub talk has already started - How many records will Bolt break this time? Have
Sir Chris Hoy's thighs got even bigger? And more importantly, how will I know which pubs
are showing all this mouth-watering action?
Well with MatchPint, the UK's number one sports pub finder, it couldn't be easier to
look up a local pub. The free iPhone app tells punters exactly which pubs are showing
which events - from the rowing to the relays - making it one of the best apps for use
during the Olympics on the market. MatchPint will also tell you how close the pub is,
whether the commentary will be on, if the action is in HD or 3D and even whether or not it
has a beer garden for you to relax and soak up the (hopefully) sunny weather. What could
be better?
To download the free iPhone app, simply search for "MatchPint" in the App store, or
click here [http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/matchpint/id502468923?mt=8 ]. Those without
iPhones can garner the same information by visiting the website,
http://www.matchpint.co.uk.
With information on which pubs are showing which specific events, MatchPint is one of
the must have apps in London this summer. Punters without tickets to the 100m final won't
want to walk into a pub only to find that the landlord has the Rhythmic Gymnastics on
instead. With pub landlords updating their own fixture schedules, punters can be sure that
their chosen sport will be on the TV when they walk in.
As well as helping you find your nearest pub for a spot of the action, MatchPint is
publishing a series of blogs giving you the low down on what to expect from each sport.
Unlike the sort of intros you'll see on the BBC and in the broadsheets, each blog has
its own MatchPint spin whether that's listing some key pub facts to help you dominate
conversation over a pint - "Steve Redgrave took two years out of Rowing after his second
Gold medal to try his hand at Bob-sleighing
[http://www.matchpint.co.uk/about-matchpint-olympics-rowing-and-doing-the-hard-yards-96 ]"
- running through some great skirmishes in the Games' history - "in 1924, at least two
Fencing bouts developed into real life duels over matters of honour
[http://www.matchpint.co.uk/about-matchpint-olympics-fencing-and-the-art-of-a-duel-94 ]" -
and drawing analogies between major sports and trashy U.S. teen dramas - "Water Polo and
Blood in the O.C.
[http://www.matchpint.co.uk/about-matchpint-olympics-water-polo-and-blood-in-the-o-c-88 ]".
So whether it's a local pub you're after, or just an entertaining introduction into a
sport you're off to catch, either visit the website or download one of best apps available
for London 2012.
Contact:
Dominic Collingwood
dom@matchpint.co.uk
+44(0)20-3294-6800
+44-7988-826-060
Source: MatchPint
Agent155 Media Group Partners with Denver Based Fusionbox Inc. Web Development Firm for Agent155.com a Social Networking and Digital Media Company
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 8:00:02 AM
Agent155 Media Group Partners with Denver Based Fusionbox Inc. Web Development Firm for Agent155.com a Social Networking and Digital Media Company
DENVER, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Agent155 Media Corp. (AGMC.PK), a provider of multi-media content management; providing exposure, networking and collaboration opportunities to Film, Music, Art, Sports, Performers, Fashion, Writer and Industry Agencies worldwide, today announced that it has Partnered with Fusionbox Inc. http://www.fusionbox.com Web Development Firm for present and future Agent155 Web Development and Design. Sign Up for newsletter at http://www.agent155.com to be notified of Launch.
Christopher Martinez, CEO/Founder of Agent155 Media Corp., stated, "Agent155.com coding, server structure, design, management, and every facet of building and running the best Internet company is our sole mission. Fusionbox is the perfect partner. Their cutting edge programmers and designers are the most talented I have come across, we at Agent155 are extremely pleased. We look forward to Launching Phase .05 of Version 5.0 in the near coming weeks."
Alex Groth, President/Founder of Fusionbox stated, "Fusionbox is thrilled to be chosen as the Interactive partner for Agent155. We look forward to working on this cutting-edge platform that will help artists and athletes of all types flourish."
All aspects Film, Music, Art, Sports, Performers, Fashion, Writer and Industry Agencies can "Be Your Own Agent", upload trailers, short films, webisodes, full films, reels, music, photos, bios, all forms of digital media in any format and a large amount of storage on the secure site for FREE. Agent155 Media Corp. will not own end-user content, instead http://www.agent155.com will provide all of the tools necessary for independent, creative talent, from around the world, empowering Internet driven exposure.
About Fusionbox Inc.
Fusionbox is a Denver web design and development agency. We're comprised of a smart team of multifaceted people who are passionate about all things Web. Whether it's development, design, strategy or search engine marketing, we're focused on achieving the sorts of results that make our clients thrive and help get their message out in a digital world.
About Agent155 Media Corp.
Agent155 Media Corp. is based in Denver, Colorado. The company offers a FREE, high-quality online presence for the global artistic and athletic communities through its website, Agent155.com. Agent155.com provides Fashion, Performer, Art, Sports, Music, Film, Writer professionals and amateurs a multi-media content management solution, enabling the creative world a collaborative forum to network and develop via http://www.Agent155.com - "Be Your Own Agent"©
"Safe-Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), including statements regarding potential sales, the success of the company's business, as well as statements that include the word "believe" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Agent155 Media Corp. to differ materially from those implied or expressed by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the risk factors included in reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act. This press release speaks as of the date first set forth above and Agent155 Media Corp. assumes no responsibility to update the information included herein for events occurring after the date hereof. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to factors such as the lack of capital, timely development of products, inability to deliver products when promised, inability of potential customers to pay for ordered products, and political and economic risks inherent in international trade.
Contact:
Agent155 Media Corp.
http://www.agent155.com
Christopher J. Martinez
CEO/Founder
Agent155 Media Corp.
646.770.5518
info@agent155.com
SOURCE Agent155 Media Corp.
Agent155 Media Corp.
Web Site: http://www.fusionbox.com
DENVER, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Agent155 Media Corp. (AGMC.PK), a provider of multi-media content management; providing exposure, networking and collaboration opportunities to Film, Music, Art, Sports, Performers, Fashion, Writer and Industry Agencies worldwide, today announced that it has Partnered with Fusionbox Inc. http://www.fusionbox.com Web Development Firm for present and future Agent155 Web Development and Design. Sign Up for newsletter at http://www.agent155.com to be notified of Launch.
Christopher Martinez, CEO/Founder of Agent155 Media Corp., stated, "Agent155.com coding, server structure, design, management, and every facet of building and running the best Internet company is our sole mission. Fusionbox is the perfect partner. Their cutting edge programmers and designers are the most talented I have come across, we at Agent155 are extremely pleased. We look forward to Launching Phase .05 of Version 5.0 in the near coming weeks."
Alex Groth, President/Founder of Fusionbox stated, "Fusionbox is thrilled to be chosen as the Interactive partner for Agent155. We look forward to working on this cutting-edge platform that will help artists and athletes of all types flourish."
All aspects Film, Music, Art, Sports, Performers, Fashion, Writer and Industry Agencies can "Be Your Own Agent", upload trailers, short films, webisodes, full films, reels, music, photos, bios, all forms of digital media in any format and a large amount of storage on the secure site for FREE. Agent155 Media Corp. will not own end-user content, instead http://www.agent155.com will provide all of the tools necessary for independent, creative talent, from around the world, empowering Internet driven exposure.
About Fusionbox Inc.
Fusionbox is a Denver web design and development agency. We're comprised of a smart team of multifaceted people who are passionate about all things Web. Whether it's development, design, strategy or search engine marketing, we're focused on achieving the sorts of results that make our clients thrive and help get their message out in a digital world.
About Agent155 Media Corp.
Agent155 Media Corp. is based in Denver, Colorado. The company offers a FREE, high-quality online presence for the global artistic and athletic communities through its website, Agent155.com. Agent155.com provides Fashion, Performer, Art, Sports, Music, Film, Writer professionals and amateurs a multi-media content management solution, enabling the creative world a collaborative forum to network and develop via http://www.Agent155.com - "Be Your Own Agent"©
"Safe-Harbor" Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This press release contains forward-looking information within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), including statements regarding potential sales, the success of the company's business, as well as statements that include the word "believe" or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Agent155 Media Corp. to differ materially from those implied or expressed by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, the risk factors included in reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act. This press release speaks as of the date first set forth above and Agent155 Media Corp. assumes no responsibility to update the information included herein for events occurring after the date hereof. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated due to factors such as the lack of capital, timely development of products, inability to deliver products when promised, inability of potential customers to pay for ordered products, and political and economic risks inherent in international trade.
Contact:
Agent155 Media Corp.
http://www.agent155.com
Christopher J. Martinez
CEO/Founder
Agent155 Media Corp.
646.770.5518
info@agent155.com
SOURCE Agent155 Media Corp.
Agent155 Media Corp.
Web Site: http://www.fusionbox.com
Skyera Forms Technical Advisory Board
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 7:42:02 AM
Skyera Forms Technical Advisory Board
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyera Inc., founded by an executive and engineering team with unsurpassed backgrounds in the solid-state, storage and networking arenas, today announced the formation of the Skyera Advisory Board. The first two members to join the Board are Tong Zhang and Ken Takeuchi, two electrical engineering academics with unbeatable talent in the design of VLSI circuits, signal processing and data storage devices, non-volatile memories and SSDs.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/LA26849LOGO)
Tong Zhang received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China, in 1995 and 1998, respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 2002. Currently he is an Associate Professor in Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE.
Ken Takeuchiis a Professor at the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering of Chuo University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Applied Physics and Ph.D. in Electric Engineering from the University of Tokyo, and an MBA from Stanford University. Ken holds over 200 patents worldwide, including successfully commercializing the world's first multi-level cell NAND flash memory in 2001.
"We are committed to creating disruptive solid-state storage systems that deliver unparalleled performance and density at price parity equivalent to hard disk drive systems. Leveraging the collective intelligence and experience of people from memory backgrounds will be invaluable," says Rado Danilak, CEO at Skyera. "By forming a Technical Advisory Board with members like Tong and Ken, we gain important technical insights essential in delivering true innovation today and into the future."
About Skyera
Skyera Inc. is an emerging provider of enterprise solid-state storage systems designed to enable a large class of applications with extraordinarily high performance, exceptionally lower power consumption and cost effectiveness relative to existing enterprise storage systems. Founded by the executives who previously developed the world's most-advanced flash memory controller, Skyera is backed by key technology and financial partnerships designed to position it at the forefront of the hyper growth in the solid-state storage sector. The company was featured in the Gartner report "Cool Vendors in Storage Technologies, 2012." For more information about the company, visit skyera.com.
CONTACT:
Mark Smith
JPR Communications
818-884-8282, ext. 22
marks@jprcom.com
Skype: jprmark
SOURCE Skyera Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/LA26849LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Skyera Inc.
Web Site: http://skyera.com
SAN JOSE, Calif., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Skyera Inc., founded by an executive and engineering team with unsurpassed backgrounds in the solid-state, storage and networking arenas, today announced the formation of the Skyera Advisory Board. The first two members to join the Board are Tong Zhang and Ken Takeuchi, two electrical engineering academics with unbeatable talent in the design of VLSI circuits, signal processing and data storage devices, non-volatile memories and SSDs.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/LA26849LOGO)
Tong Zhang received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical engineering from the Xian Jiaotong University, Xian, China, in 1995 and 1998, respectively. He received his Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, in 2002. Currently he is an Associate Professor in Electrical, Computer and Systems Engineering Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY and serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE.
Ken Takeuchiis a Professor at the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Communication Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering of Chuo University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Applied Physics and Ph.D. in Electric Engineering from the University of Tokyo, and an MBA from Stanford University. Ken holds over 200 patents worldwide, including successfully commercializing the world's first multi-level cell NAND flash memory in 2001.
"We are committed to creating disruptive solid-state storage systems that deliver unparalleled performance and density at price parity equivalent to hard disk drive systems. Leveraging the collective intelligence and experience of people from memory backgrounds will be invaluable," says Rado Danilak, CEO at Skyera. "By forming a Technical Advisory Board with members like Tong and Ken, we gain important technical insights essential in delivering true innovation today and into the future."
About Skyera
Skyera Inc. is an emerging provider of enterprise solid-state storage systems designed to enable a large class of applications with extraordinarily high performance, exceptionally lower power consumption and cost effectiveness relative to existing enterprise storage systems. Founded by the executives who previously developed the world's most-advanced flash memory controller, Skyera is backed by key technology and financial partnerships designed to position it at the forefront of the hyper growth in the solid-state storage sector. The company was featured in the Gartner report "Cool Vendors in Storage Technologies, 2012." For more information about the company, visit skyera.com.
CONTACT:
Mark Smith
JPR Communications
818-884-8282, ext. 22
marks@jprcom.com
Skype: jprmark
SOURCE Skyera Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120619/LA26849LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Skyera Inc.
Web Site: http://skyera.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 7:35:01 AM
More than 275 Universities Around the World Use Splunk® to Achieve Operational Intelligence
Higher education solves complex IT infrastructure and security challenges with Splunk
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), the leading provider of software for real-time operational intelligence, is helping improve operations on campuses around the world, particularly in the areas of IT infrastructure, applications management, and security. The University of Melbourne in Australia, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lone Star College System, and Virginia Tech are the latest additions to the list of more than 275 universities using Splunk software to gather critical insights from real-time analysis of machine data in order to identify the next potential crisis, rather than chase the last one.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120620/SF27490LOGO)
"Universities have some of the most complex IT infrastructures in the world, and this makes them extremely vulnerable," said Mark Seward, senior director of security and compliance marketing, Splunk. "It's the ultimate bring-your-own-device (BYOD) situation. Security threats are constantly evolving. Splunk collects massive amounts of data and helps users detect unknown and persistent threats. Splunk's powerful search language and visualization capabilities deliver real-time views and true service-level reporting."
Enhancing security is just one component of how institutions are making a difference with Splunk. Splunk software provides users with the operational intelligence to help lower costs, increase IT efficiency, and improve operations.
"Today's educational institutions must deliver rich research portfolios, effective educational experiences and transparency of information for accountability and compliance, all under increasingly difficult budgetary constraints," said Rob Reed, worldwide education evangelist, Splunk. "Splunk is actively supporting universities that want to use our software to better manage their IT operations."
Rutgers University, The University of Texas at Austin, and University of Connecticut are at the forefront of using Splunk to make sense of their machine data. These leading universities rely on Splunk software in the areas of security monitoring, streamlining registration, and improving overall IT infrastructure.
"Splunk helps us dramatically reduce the time it takes to investigate and resolve security incidents. Splunk's real-time monitoring ability allows us to be proactive rather than reactive, freeing up time for other mission-critical tasks," said Jason Pufahl, chief information security officer, University of Connecticut.
Universities also use Splunk to gain insight into key issues and metrics across their applications and IT infrastructure. Rutgers University uses Splunk to manage course registration loads. "Our Splunk dashboard indicates spikes, anomalies, and errors in the registration process," said Andy Page, systems administrator, Rutgers University. "It also allows us to search automated behavior by digging into the applications and components to understand the root causes of problems."
Additionally, Splunk helps universities maintain the smooth running of the IT infrastructure. "As with other large universities, we have tens of thousands of users representing an even larger population of networked devices," said Cam Beasley, chief information security officer, The University of Texas at Austin. "We have a constant need to identify anomalous user account behavior, detect, locate, and quarantine compromised systems in real-time, and correlate events across multiple logging environments to more fully understand potential problems or threats. With Splunk, we can more easily identify, troubleshoot, and respond to such problems."
For more on how the University of Texas at Austin relies on Splunk, please read the press release at http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAG48. For more information about Splunk's higher education initiatives, please visit http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAGPF.
About Splunk Inc.
Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) provides the engine for machine data(TM). Splunk® software collects, indexes and harnesses the massive machine data continuously generated by the websites, applications, servers, networks and mobile devices that power business. Splunk software enables organizations to monitor, search, analyze, visualize and act on massive streams of real-time and historical machine data. More than 4,000 enterprises, universities, government agencies and service providers in over 80 countries use Splunk Enterprise to gain operational intelligence that deepens business understanding, improves service and uptime, reduces cost and mitigates cyber-security risk. To learn more, please visit http://www.splunk.com/company.
SOURCE Splunk
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Splunk
CONTACT: Sherry Lowe, Splunk Inc, +1-415-852-5529, slowe@splunk.com, or Jade Wilkinson, LEWIS PR, +1-415-432-2459, jadew@lewispr.com, or Investor Contact, Ken Tinsley, Splunk Inc., +1-415-848-8476, ktinsley@splunk.com
Web Site: http://www.splunk.com
Higher education solves complex IT infrastructure and security challenges with Splunk
SAN FRANCISCO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), the leading provider of software for real-time operational intelligence, is helping improve operations on campuses around the world, particularly in the areas of IT infrastructure, applications management, and security. The University of Melbourne in Australia, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Lone Star College System, and Virginia Tech are the latest additions to the list of more than 275 universities using Splunk software to gather critical insights from real-time analysis of machine data in order to identify the next potential crisis, rather than chase the last one.
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"Universities have some of the most complex IT infrastructures in the world, and this makes them extremely vulnerable," said Mark Seward, senior director of security and compliance marketing, Splunk. "It's the ultimate bring-your-own-device (BYOD) situation. Security threats are constantly evolving. Splunk collects massive amounts of data and helps users detect unknown and persistent threats. Splunk's powerful search language and visualization capabilities deliver real-time views and true service-level reporting."
Enhancing security is just one component of how institutions are making a difference with Splunk. Splunk software provides users with the operational intelligence to help lower costs, increase IT efficiency, and improve operations.
"Today's educational institutions must deliver rich research portfolios, effective educational experiences and transparency of information for accountability and compliance, all under increasingly difficult budgetary constraints," said Rob Reed, worldwide education evangelist, Splunk. "Splunk is actively supporting universities that want to use our software to better manage their IT operations."
Rutgers University, The University of Texas at Austin, and University of Connecticut are at the forefront of using Splunk to make sense of their machine data. These leading universities rely on Splunk software in the areas of security monitoring, streamlining registration, and improving overall IT infrastructure.
"Splunk helps us dramatically reduce the time it takes to investigate and resolve security incidents. Splunk's real-time monitoring ability allows us to be proactive rather than reactive, freeing up time for other mission-critical tasks," said Jason Pufahl, chief information security officer, University of Connecticut.
Universities also use Splunk to gain insight into key issues and metrics across their applications and IT infrastructure. Rutgers University uses Splunk to manage course registration loads. "Our Splunk dashboard indicates spikes, anomalies, and errors in the registration process," said Andy Page, systems administrator, Rutgers University. "It also allows us to search automated behavior by digging into the applications and components to understand the root causes of problems."
Additionally, Splunk helps universities maintain the smooth running of the IT infrastructure. "As with other large universities, we have tens of thousands of users representing an even larger population of networked devices," said Cam Beasley, chief information security officer, The University of Texas at Austin. "We have a constant need to identify anomalous user account behavior, detect, locate, and quarantine compromised systems in real-time, and correlate events across multiple logging environments to more fully understand potential problems or threats. With Splunk, we can more easily identify, troubleshoot, and respond to such problems."
For more on how the University of Texas at Austin relies on Splunk, please read the press release at http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAG48. For more information about Splunk's higher education initiatives, please visit http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAGPF.
About Splunk Inc.
Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK) provides the engine for machine data(TM). Splunk® software collects, indexes and harnesses the massive machine data continuously generated by the websites, applications, servers, networks and mobile devices that power business. Splunk software enables organizations to monitor, search, analyze, visualize and act on massive streams of real-time and historical machine data. More than 4,000 enterprises, universities, government agencies and service providers in over 80 countries use Splunk Enterprise to gain operational intelligence that deepens business understanding, improves service and uptime, reduces cost and mitigates cyber-security risk. To learn more, please visit http://www.splunk.com/company.
SOURCE Splunk
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Splunk
CONTACT: Sherry Lowe, Splunk Inc, +1-415-852-5529, slowe@splunk.com, or Jade Wilkinson, LEWIS PR, +1-415-432-2459, jadew@lewispr.com, or Investor Contact, Ken Tinsley, Splunk Inc., +1-415-848-8476, ktinsley@splunk.com
Web Site: http://www.splunk.com
Robai Offers Cyton Gamma Humanoid Robot Arm
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 7:35:01 AM
Robai Offers Cyton Gamma Humanoid Robot Arm
Lightweight Powerful Robot Arm Lets Humans and Robots Work Together
PHILADELPHIA, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Robai has released the most advanced version of its Cyton(TM) robot arms, the Cyton Gamma(TM).
The Cyton Gamma is different from typical industrial robot arms in that it is modeled after the human arm -- the shoulder and wrist each have three axes and the elbow has one. These seven axes make the arm what researchers call kinematically redundant, meaning there is more than one way to move the axes to achieve a particular hand motion.
Kinematic redundancy enables reaching around obstacles with a larger workspace and more dexterity, but has not yet been broadly used in industry due to the computational complexity of its control. Robai addresses this by leveraging advanced control software from Energid Technologies.
"Energid's Actin robotic control software was originally developed to make the most of complex robotic hardware at NASA," says James English, CTO of Energid. "Only the Cyton uses Actin to enable wide application of robotics."
A key design consideration for the Gamma was broad applicability. "The arm is remarkably light and powerful," says Ranjan Mishra, the lead mechanical designer for the Gamma. "At only 2 kg, it is lighter than a laptop computer -- and it can lift its own weight."
With a 15x18 cm footprint and reach comparable to a human arm, the Gamma is user friendly and easy to apply. A bi-handed version of the arm is available to match bimanual human tasks.
The arm connects through USB to any standard computer (running Windows, Linux, or OSX) and can be set up in minutes. With the powerful Actin software the arm can be programmed using a graphical interface by anyone. The arm has been matured through customer beta testing with applications as varied as remote inspection, healthcare, and manufacturing.
"Our obsession has been on ease of use. We want the Gamma to be the first accessible robot on the market," said Neil Tardella, COO of Robai. "This is not just another robot for roboticists."
Robai has added support for the Robotic Operating System (ROS) so engineers can integrate the arms with other ROS enabled devices, and Robai will release a developer's kit for the Gamma that will allow third parties to create and sell plugin apps.
For additional information, contact Chris Aloisio, (412) 307-3050 x422.
About Robai
Robai builds and markets the Cyton line of humanoid robot arms and hands. These systems take advanced robotics out of research and into industry. Robai's Cyton Gamma is the latest offering from the company.
About Energid Technologies
Energid Technologies develops robotic software for the aerospace, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, defense, and medical industries. Energid's Actin(TM) and Selectin(TM) products provide advanced technology in the form of extensible software toolkits. Energid specializes in control, simulation, sensing, and communications for complex systems.
© 2012 Robai. All rights reserved. Cyton, Gamma, and the Robai logo are trademarks of Robai.
SOURCE Robai
Robai
CONTACT: Chris Aloisio, +1-412-307-3050 x422, pr@robai.com
Lightweight Powerful Robot Arm Lets Humans and Robots Work Together
PHILADELPHIA, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Robai has released the most advanced version of its Cyton(TM) robot arms, the Cyton Gamma(TM).
The Cyton Gamma is different from typical industrial robot arms in that it is modeled after the human arm -- the shoulder and wrist each have three axes and the elbow has one. These seven axes make the arm what researchers call kinematically redundant, meaning there is more than one way to move the axes to achieve a particular hand motion.
Kinematic redundancy enables reaching around obstacles with a larger workspace and more dexterity, but has not yet been broadly used in industry due to the computational complexity of its control. Robai addresses this by leveraging advanced control software from Energid Technologies.
"Energid's Actin robotic control software was originally developed to make the most of complex robotic hardware at NASA," says James English, CTO of Energid. "Only the Cyton uses Actin to enable wide application of robotics."
A key design consideration for the Gamma was broad applicability. "The arm is remarkably light and powerful," says Ranjan Mishra, the lead mechanical designer for the Gamma. "At only 2 kg, it is lighter than a laptop computer -- and it can lift its own weight."
With a 15x18 cm footprint and reach comparable to a human arm, the Gamma is user friendly and easy to apply. A bi-handed version of the arm is available to match bimanual human tasks.
The arm connects through USB to any standard computer (running Windows, Linux, or OSX) and can be set up in minutes. With the powerful Actin software the arm can be programmed using a graphical interface by anyone. The arm has been matured through customer beta testing with applications as varied as remote inspection, healthcare, and manufacturing.
"Our obsession has been on ease of use. We want the Gamma to be the first accessible robot on the market," said Neil Tardella, COO of Robai. "This is not just another robot for roboticists."
Robai has added support for the Robotic Operating System (ROS) so engineers can integrate the arms with other ROS enabled devices, and Robai will release a developer's kit for the Gamma that will allow third parties to create and sell plugin apps.
For additional information, contact Chris Aloisio, (412) 307-3050 x422.
About Robai
Robai builds and markets the Cyton line of humanoid robot arms and hands. These systems take advanced robotics out of research and into industry. Robai's Cyton Gamma is the latest offering from the company.
About Energid Technologies
Energid Technologies develops robotic software for the aerospace, agriculture, transportation, manufacturing, defense, and medical industries. Energid's Actin(TM) and Selectin(TM) products provide advanced technology in the form of extensible software toolkits. Energid specializes in control, simulation, sensing, and communications for complex systems.
© 2012 Robai. All rights reserved. Cyton, Gamma, and the Robai logo are trademarks of Robai.
SOURCE Robai
Robai
CONTACT: Chris Aloisio, +1-412-307-3050 x422, pr@robai.com
KineticD First to Certify SMB Cloud Backup Portfolio for Windows 8 Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 7:28:02 AM
KineticD First to Certify SMB Cloud Backup Portfolio for Windows 8 Platform
Leading the Industry by Providing Advanced Integration with Windows Environments for PCs, Laptops and Servers
TORONTO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KineticD(TM), known for its cloud backup and data recovery services for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that it is the first in its class to certify its cloud backup portfolio, KineticCloud, for the Windows 8 platform, providing its customers with the capability to upgrade faster and more efficiently.
SMBs, system integrators, value added resellers (VARs) and white-label partners alike rely on KineticD for the latest technology that allows for easy integration and support of new major Windows platform releases for PCs, laptops and servers.
"KineticD leads the charge when it comes to providing our customers with the best possible portfolio for backing up data to the cloud," said Jamie Brenzel, CEO of KineticD. "Windows certification assures our customers, and theirs, that the software has been tested and runs efficiently without conflicts in the newest Windows environments. We are proud to be first in the cloud backup industry to deliver this level of confidence to such a wide variety of customers."
As experts in advanced integration of Windows environments in the cloud backup industry, KineticD continues to stay ahead of the curve through innovation and certification. This certification is designed for SMBs expecting to deploy Windows 8 on desktops and servers, VARs looking to position Windows 8 within their own customer base and white-label partners preparing for Windows 8.
"As technical support and network specialists, our team depends on solutions that aid us in quickly integrating Windows 8 into existing customer infrastructures," said Paris Evangelou, president of PegMicro. "KineticD's Microsoft Certification provides us with the assurance that we will spend less time on existing processes, freeing up our technicians to answer everyday user questions thus reducing deployment costs and increasing customer satisfaction."
Social Media Destinations:
-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KineticD
-- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kineticd
-- Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/kineticd
About KineticD
KineticD(TM), an early pioneer of cloud backup technology, has set a new industry standard by providing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the same level of security and protection that is available to large enterprises. KineticD's patented KineticCloud(TM) Backup technology, known for its scalability, advanced data reduction capabilities and ease-of-use, has won prestigious industry awards and has been featured in many key industry publications. Founded in 2002, KineticD technologies and solutions are currently used daily by over 60,000 customers, 1,000 resellers, 100 MSPs and private label partners for online backup and recovery, archiving, disaster readiness, secure file sharing and remote access. For a free trial or to request more information, visit http://www.kineticd.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kim Dearborn
Nadel Phelan, Inc.
831-440-2407
kim.dearborn@nadelphelan.com
SOURCE KineticD
KineticD
Web Site: http://www.kineticd.com
Leading the Industry by Providing Advanced Integration with Windows Environments for PCs, Laptops and Servers
TORONTO, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- KineticD(TM), known for its cloud backup and data recovery services for small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs), today announced that it is the first in its class to certify its cloud backup portfolio, KineticCloud, for the Windows 8 platform, providing its customers with the capability to upgrade faster and more efficiently.
SMBs, system integrators, value added resellers (VARs) and white-label partners alike rely on KineticD for the latest technology that allows for easy integration and support of new major Windows platform releases for PCs, laptops and servers.
"KineticD leads the charge when it comes to providing our customers with the best possible portfolio for backing up data to the cloud," said Jamie Brenzel, CEO of KineticD. "Windows certification assures our customers, and theirs, that the software has been tested and runs efficiently without conflicts in the newest Windows environments. We are proud to be first in the cloud backup industry to deliver this level of confidence to such a wide variety of customers."
As experts in advanced integration of Windows environments in the cloud backup industry, KineticD continues to stay ahead of the curve through innovation and certification. This certification is designed for SMBs expecting to deploy Windows 8 on desktops and servers, VARs looking to position Windows 8 within their own customer base and white-label partners preparing for Windows 8.
"As technical support and network specialists, our team depends on solutions that aid us in quickly integrating Windows 8 into existing customer infrastructures," said Paris Evangelou, president of PegMicro. "KineticD's Microsoft Certification provides us with the assurance that we will spend less time on existing processes, freeing up our technicians to answer everyday user questions thus reducing deployment costs and increasing customer satisfaction."
Social Media Destinations:
-- Twitter: https://twitter.com/KineticD
-- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kineticd
-- Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/company/kineticd
About KineticD
KineticD(TM), an early pioneer of cloud backup technology, has set a new industry standard by providing small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) with the same level of security and protection that is available to large enterprises. KineticD's patented KineticCloud(TM) Backup technology, known for its scalability, advanced data reduction capabilities and ease-of-use, has won prestigious industry awards and has been featured in many key industry publications. Founded in 2002, KineticD technologies and solutions are currently used daily by over 60,000 customers, 1,000 resellers, 100 MSPs and private label partners for online backup and recovery, archiving, disaster readiness, secure file sharing and remote access. For a free trial or to request more information, visit http://www.kineticd.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Kim Dearborn
Nadel Phelan, Inc.
831-440-2407
kim.dearborn@nadelphelan.com
SOURCE KineticD
KineticD
Web Site: http://www.kineticd.com
Hermes Selects Syncsort DMExpress as Data Integration Technology Standard
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 7:28:02 AM
Hermes Selects Syncsort DMExpress as Data Integration Technology Standard
Home Delivery Specialist Uses Syncsort DMExpress to Tame Big Data Integration Challenges, Drive Significantly Lower Total Cost of Ownership
LONDON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncsort, a global leader in high-performance data integration solutions, today announced that Hermes, one of Europe's leading home delivery specialists, has selected Syncsort® DMExpress as its data integration technology corporate standard. The company is using DMExpress to help tame its Big Data integration challenges, accelerate time-to-insight and reduce total cost of ownership.
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Prior to selecting the solution as its corporate standard, Hermes was exposed to DMExpress' performance capabilities and hardware efficiency as part of its successful mainframe migration project. Based on the cost savings and business value delivered by DMExpress, Hermes recognised an opportunity to leverage the solution's unique combination of performance, efficiency and productivity more broadly across its organisation as part of other strategic initiatives.
Within just weeks of selecting and implementing DMExpress, Hermes was able to transfer business-critical data between the company's Oracle and IBM DB2 database instances. Performance is critical for this data transfer, and Hermes was able to complete this with an 8x improvement over its previous approach.
DMExpress is also providing Hermes with superior productivity, including a simple user interface to automatically code and transfer data. Previously, it would frequently take the company up to two days of transaction development time to be able to move data from its point-of-sale (POS) system, which consists of approximately 1.5 million rows with 250 columns. This development time has now been cut to only one hour, giving Hermes' IT team a more streamlined process and freeing up resources to spend on mission-critical applications and higher value initiatives.
"Having previously used DMExpress, we were already impressed by the solution's performance capabilities and resource efficiency," said Noel Kenningham, Head of Strategy and Architecture, Hermes I.S. "Ease of use was a critical factor in our decision making process and DMExpress has exceeded our expectations on this front to make our team more productive. Where we used to have to extract data from up to 10 different sources, we now only have to extract data from one source with DMExpress."
"For organisations in the distribution sector, timing and quality of service are of the essence," said Steven Totman, Data Integration Business Unit Executive, EMEA, Syncsort. "As such, DMExpress' powerful combination of speed, efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness can deliver tremendous value to companies such as Hermes, and help guarantee that service levels are met or exceeded. Organisations are increasingly recognising that there is a better way, and are using efficient, scalable solutions such as DMExpress to reduce the load on bursting data warehouses and derive greater value from Big Data."
Additional Resources
-- Big Data: It's Not About Size, It's About Value
-- Speed, Scale and Simplicity: Syncsort Launches DMExpress 7.0
-- Bloor Research: How Come Syncsort Is So Fast and What Does That Mean?
-- Syncsort Data Integration Customer Success
-- Syncsort Data Integration Blog
-- The Syncsort Community
-- Follow Syncsort on Twitter
-- Join the Syncsort Community on Facebook
About Syncsort
Syncsort is a global software company that helps the world's most successful organizations rethink the economics of data. Syncsort provides record-setting data performance and rapid time to value through easy to use data integration and data protection solutions. With over 15,000 deployments, Syncsort has transformed decision making and delivered more profitable results to thousands of customers worldwide. For more information visit: http://www.syncsort.com.
Contact:
Syncsort Incorporated
Kevin Ruane, Corporate Communications
T: +1 201 746 7061
E: kruane@syncsort.com
SOURCE Syncsort
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Syncsort
Web Site: http://www.syncsort.com
Home Delivery Specialist Uses Syncsort DMExpress to Tame Big Data Integration Challenges, Drive Significantly Lower Total Cost of Ownership
LONDON, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Syncsort, a global leader in high-performance data integration solutions, today announced that Hermes, one of Europe's leading home delivery specialists, has selected Syncsort® DMExpress as its data integration technology corporate standard. The company is using DMExpress to help tame its Big Data integration challenges, accelerate time-to-insight and reduce total cost of ownership.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101004/SYNCSORTLOGO )
Prior to selecting the solution as its corporate standard, Hermes was exposed to DMExpress' performance capabilities and hardware efficiency as part of its successful mainframe migration project. Based on the cost savings and business value delivered by DMExpress, Hermes recognised an opportunity to leverage the solution's unique combination of performance, efficiency and productivity more broadly across its organisation as part of other strategic initiatives.
Within just weeks of selecting and implementing DMExpress, Hermes was able to transfer business-critical data between the company's Oracle and IBM DB2 database instances. Performance is critical for this data transfer, and Hermes was able to complete this with an 8x improvement over its previous approach.
DMExpress is also providing Hermes with superior productivity, including a simple user interface to automatically code and transfer data. Previously, it would frequently take the company up to two days of transaction development time to be able to move data from its point-of-sale (POS) system, which consists of approximately 1.5 million rows with 250 columns. This development time has now been cut to only one hour, giving Hermes' IT team a more streamlined process and freeing up resources to spend on mission-critical applications and higher value initiatives.
"Having previously used DMExpress, we were already impressed by the solution's performance capabilities and resource efficiency," said Noel Kenningham, Head of Strategy and Architecture, Hermes I.S. "Ease of use was a critical factor in our decision making process and DMExpress has exceeded our expectations on this front to make our team more productive. Where we used to have to extract data from up to 10 different sources, we now only have to extract data from one source with DMExpress."
"For organisations in the distribution sector, timing and quality of service are of the essence," said Steven Totman, Data Integration Business Unit Executive, EMEA, Syncsort. "As such, DMExpress' powerful combination of speed, efficiency, productivity and cost effectiveness can deliver tremendous value to companies such as Hermes, and help guarantee that service levels are met or exceeded. Organisations are increasingly recognising that there is a better way, and are using efficient, scalable solutions such as DMExpress to reduce the load on bursting data warehouses and derive greater value from Big Data."
Additional Resources
-- Big Data: It's Not About Size, It's About Value
-- Speed, Scale and Simplicity: Syncsort Launches DMExpress 7.0
-- Bloor Research: How Come Syncsort Is So Fast and What Does That Mean?
-- Syncsort Data Integration Customer Success
-- Syncsort Data Integration Blog
-- The Syncsort Community
-- Follow Syncsort on Twitter
-- Join the Syncsort Community on Facebook
About Syncsort
Syncsort is a global software company that helps the world's most successful organizations rethink the economics of data. Syncsort provides record-setting data performance and rapid time to value through easy to use data integration and data protection solutions. With over 15,000 deployments, Syncsort has transformed decision making and delivered more profitable results to thousands of customers worldwide. For more information visit: http://www.syncsort.com.
Contact:
Syncsort Incorporated
Kevin Ruane, Corporate Communications
T: +1 201 746 7061
E: kruane@syncsort.com
SOURCE Syncsort
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Syncsort
Web Site: http://www.syncsort.com
Renowned Search and Usability Expert Dr. Shaun Ryan Leads Three-part Webinar Series on Fundamentals of Site Search and Navigation
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
Renowned Search and Usability Expert Dr. Shaun Ryan Leads Three-part Webinar Series on Fundamentals of Site Search and Navigation
1st Webinar Kicks Off July 25 with Discussion on Improving the User Experience and Site Search Essentials; Additional Dates and Topics to be Offered in August and September
SAN JOSE, Calf., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SLI Systems (http://www.sli-systems.com) today announced that it will host a three-part webinar series featuring its CEO and Co-founder Shaun Ryan, a notable search and artificial intelligence expert who will provide an overview of how online retailers and other businesses can improve the customer experience and site conversions through search and navigation fundamentals, and drive more results to the bottom line.
The first one-hour webinar takes place Wednesday, July 25 at 1:00pm PDT/4:00pm EDT. To register, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/227285746.
SLI Systems will host another webinar on August 29 on the topic of "Advanced Site Search Tactics to Improve Relevance and Reduce Bounce Rate;" interested parties can register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/794690314. The third webinar will be offered September 26 on "Site Search Features that Increase Average Order Value," and registration is available at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/234465946.
In the July 25(th) first part of the webinar series, Ryan, who has 15 years of search experience, will discuss the basic elements of site search that will lead customers to find and purchase the right products quickly. Ryan will also share industry best practices on how to make search results relevant, and discuss some of the latest trends and developments, including AJAX search, search box placement, and different view and format options.
"Search is one of the most critical components of any website. If your customers can't find it, they can't buy it," said Ryan. "Unfortunately, many businesses overlook this important feature, or resign themselves to the default search engine provided by their e-commerce platform. This is a huge mistake, and one that can be easily fixed with the right solution and a little education. When designed well, search can deliver a better online experience, and account for more sales and higher transaction values over the web - providing businesses a quick return on the amount of time and money invested."
Ryan offers several site search video tips, which can be viewed from SLI's website at http://www.sli-systems.com/resources/video-tips, or from SLI's YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/SLISiteSearch.
About SLI Systems
SLI Systems provides full-service site search, navigation, merchandising, and user-generated SEO, and is the top SaaS-based site search provider to IR500 retailers. Unlike traditional search software, SLI Systems' patented technology continuously "learns" from the behavior of visitors over time to deliver more relevant results. This learning-based search and navigation technology empowers retailers and content sites to enhance customer satisfaction by helping site visitors find the products and information they seek as quickly and efficiently as possible, increasing site conversions and average order value. SLI Systems is a privately held company, with offices in SAN JOSE | LONDON |MELBOURNE | CHRISTCHURCH.
For more information about site search and improving the eCommerce user experience, please listen to SLI hosted eCommerce podcasts at http://www.ecommercepodcast.com, participate in the latest site search and user experience discussions on the LinkedIn Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid 03952&trk=hb_side_g, or read about the latest insight on site search, navigation, merchandising and SEO on SLI's official blog at http://blog.sli-systems.com.
For more information about SLI Systems, visit http://www.sli-systems.com, watch the SLI overview video at WatchSLIVideo.com, watch the SLI YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/SLISiteSearch, follow SLI on Twitter at http://twitter.com/slisystems, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/slisystems, on Google+ at http://gplus.to/slisystems, on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/slisystems, and now on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/slisystems/.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Nancy MacGregor Hill
RealTime Communications
510-733-6228
nancy@realtime-comm.com
http://www.twitter.com/nmhill / http://www.twitter.com/slisystems
SOURCE SLI Systems
SLI Systems
Web Site: http://www.sli-systems.com
1st Webinar Kicks Off July 25 with Discussion on Improving the User Experience and Site Search Essentials; Additional Dates and Topics to be Offered in August and September
SAN JOSE, Calf., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SLI Systems (http://www.sli-systems.com) today announced that it will host a three-part webinar series featuring its CEO and Co-founder Shaun Ryan, a notable search and artificial intelligence expert who will provide an overview of how online retailers and other businesses can improve the customer experience and site conversions through search and navigation fundamentals, and drive more results to the bottom line.
The first one-hour webinar takes place Wednesday, July 25 at 1:00pm PDT/4:00pm EDT. To register, go to https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/227285746.
SLI Systems will host another webinar on August 29 on the topic of "Advanced Site Search Tactics to Improve Relevance and Reduce Bounce Rate;" interested parties can register at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/794690314. The third webinar will be offered September 26 on "Site Search Features that Increase Average Order Value," and registration is available at https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/234465946.
In the July 25(th) first part of the webinar series, Ryan, who has 15 years of search experience, will discuss the basic elements of site search that will lead customers to find and purchase the right products quickly. Ryan will also share industry best practices on how to make search results relevant, and discuss some of the latest trends and developments, including AJAX search, search box placement, and different view and format options.
"Search is one of the most critical components of any website. If your customers can't find it, they can't buy it," said Ryan. "Unfortunately, many businesses overlook this important feature, or resign themselves to the default search engine provided by their e-commerce platform. This is a huge mistake, and one that can be easily fixed with the right solution and a little education. When designed well, search can deliver a better online experience, and account for more sales and higher transaction values over the web - providing businesses a quick return on the amount of time and money invested."
Ryan offers several site search video tips, which can be viewed from SLI's website at http://www.sli-systems.com/resources/video-tips, or from SLI's YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/SLISiteSearch.
About SLI Systems
SLI Systems provides full-service site search, navigation, merchandising, and user-generated SEO, and is the top SaaS-based site search provider to IR500 retailers. Unlike traditional search software, SLI Systems' patented technology continuously "learns" from the behavior of visitors over time to deliver more relevant results. This learning-based search and navigation technology empowers retailers and content sites to enhance customer satisfaction by helping site visitors find the products and information they seek as quickly and efficiently as possible, increasing site conversions and average order value. SLI Systems is a privately held company, with offices in SAN JOSE | LONDON |MELBOURNE | CHRISTCHURCH.
For more information about site search and improving the eCommerce user experience, please listen to SLI hosted eCommerce podcasts at http://www.ecommercepodcast.com, participate in the latest site search and user experience discussions on the LinkedIn Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid 03952&trk=hb_side_g, or read about the latest insight on site search, navigation, merchandising and SEO on SLI's official blog at http://blog.sli-systems.com.
For more information about SLI Systems, visit http://www.sli-systems.com, watch the SLI overview video at WatchSLIVideo.com, watch the SLI YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/SLISiteSearch, follow SLI on Twitter at http://twitter.com/slisystems, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/slisystems, on Google+ at http://gplus.to/slisystems, on Flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/slisystems, and now on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/slisystems/.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Nancy MacGregor Hill
RealTime Communications
510-733-6228
nancy@realtime-comm.com
http://www.twitter.com/nmhill / http://www.twitter.com/slisystems
SOURCE SLI Systems
SLI Systems
Web Site: http://www.sli-systems.com
Dot Hill Patents New Technologies to Streamline Data Protection
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 7:14:01 AM
Dot Hill Patents New Technologies to Streamline Data Protection
Company's Latest Innovations Accelerate Snapshots and Data Replication for Faster, More Effective Backups
LONGMONT, Colo., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL), a leading provider of SAN storage solutions, today announced three new additions to its extensive patent portfolio that describe innovations to allow organizations to accelerate data protection via faster data snapshots and replication operations.
Dot Hill's 83(rd) US patent, numbered 8,185,777, describes technology that eliminates sources of latency when using a separate backup appliance and data storage subsystems. Since the hot-pluggable server is located within the network storage appliance itself and is interconnected with a high-speed local bus, rather than a slower network bus and networking protocol, this innovation allows administrators to significantly accelerate replication operations.
The technology in Dot Hill's 84(th) and 85(th) US patents, numbered 8,204,858 and 8,200,631, work together to create faster data snapshots and make them more accessible. Dot Hill's innovations shorten backup windows through a reset function that is quicker than deleting and creating a new snapshot. As the parameters have already been set and can be reused, it eliminates the need to delete old snapshots before creating new ones.
"Organizations are on a never-ending quest to find faster and more efficient ways to back up and protect data," said Jim Kuenzel, senior vice president of engineering, Dot Hill Systems. "Our engineering team consequently has developed these latest technology breakthroughs to accelerate snapshot and replication operations. With 85 total patents in its extensive portfolio, Dot Hill continues to differentiate its data protection software solutions and distinguish itself as a true innovator in a highly competitive industry."
About Dot Hill
Leveraging its proprietary Assured family of storage solutions, Dot Hill solves many of today's most challenging storage problems - helping IT to improve performance, increase availability, simplify operations, and reduce costs. Dot Hill's solutions combine breakthrough software with the industry's most flexible and extensive hardware platform and automated management to deliver best-in-class solutions. Headquartered in Longmont, Colo., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
For more information, visit us at http://www.dothill.com.
Certain statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. Forward-looking statements include the availability and performance of current or future Dot Hill product features based on the patented technology described in this press release, any competitive advantage that the patents and technology provide to Dot Hill, any positive effect on Dot Hill's financial results or increase in the value of Dot Hill as a company due to the patents or other intellectual property, and Dot Hill's ability to continue to receive patent protection on current or future technology. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: any unforeseen technological, intellectual property, supply or engineering issues, and changing customer preferences. However, there are many other risks not listed here that may affect the future business of Dot Hill, as well as the forward-looking statements contained herein. To learn about such risks and uncertainties, you should read the risk factors set forth in Dot Hill's public filings with the SEC, including the Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q most recently filed by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect later events or circumstances.
HILL-G
Contact:
Steve Sturgeon
Lutz PR
858-472-5669
steve@lutzpr.com
Company Contact:
Ruth Macdonald
Marketing Communications Manager
303-845-3364
ruth.macdonald@dothill.com
SOURCE Dot Hill Systems Corp.
Dot Hill Systems Corp.
Web Site: http://www.dothill.com
Company's Latest Innovations Accelerate Snapshots and Data Replication for Faster, More Effective Backups
LONGMONT, Colo., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dot Hill Systems Corp. (Nasdaq: HILL), a leading provider of SAN storage solutions, today announced three new additions to its extensive patent portfolio that describe innovations to allow organizations to accelerate data protection via faster data snapshots and replication operations.
Dot Hill's 83(rd) US patent, numbered 8,185,777, describes technology that eliminates sources of latency when using a separate backup appliance and data storage subsystems. Since the hot-pluggable server is located within the network storage appliance itself and is interconnected with a high-speed local bus, rather than a slower network bus and networking protocol, this innovation allows administrators to significantly accelerate replication operations.
The technology in Dot Hill's 84(th) and 85(th) US patents, numbered 8,204,858 and 8,200,631, work together to create faster data snapshots and make them more accessible. Dot Hill's innovations shorten backup windows through a reset function that is quicker than deleting and creating a new snapshot. As the parameters have already been set and can be reused, it eliminates the need to delete old snapshots before creating new ones.
"Organizations are on a never-ending quest to find faster and more efficient ways to back up and protect data," said Jim Kuenzel, senior vice president of engineering, Dot Hill Systems. "Our engineering team consequently has developed these latest technology breakthroughs to accelerate snapshot and replication operations. With 85 total patents in its extensive portfolio, Dot Hill continues to differentiate its data protection software solutions and distinguish itself as a true innovator in a highly competitive industry."
About Dot Hill
Leveraging its proprietary Assured family of storage solutions, Dot Hill solves many of today's most challenging storage problems - helping IT to improve performance, increase availability, simplify operations, and reduce costs. Dot Hill's solutions combine breakthrough software with the industry's most flexible and extensive hardware platform and automated management to deliver best-in-class solutions. Headquartered in Longmont, Colo., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, India, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
For more information, visit us at http://www.dothill.com.
Certain statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. Forward-looking statements include the availability and performance of current or future Dot Hill product features based on the patented technology described in this press release, any competitive advantage that the patents and technology provide to Dot Hill, any positive effect on Dot Hill's financial results or increase in the value of Dot Hill as a company due to the patents or other intellectual property, and Dot Hill's ability to continue to receive patent protection on current or future technology. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include: any unforeseen technological, intellectual property, supply or engineering issues, and changing customer preferences. However, there are many other risks not listed here that may affect the future business of Dot Hill, as well as the forward-looking statements contained herein. To learn about such risks and uncertainties, you should read the risk factors set forth in Dot Hill's public filings with the SEC, including the Forms 8-K, 10-K and 10-Q most recently filed by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect later events or circumstances.
HILL-G
Contact:
Steve Sturgeon
Lutz PR
858-472-5669
steve@lutzpr.com
Company Contact:
Ruth Macdonald
Marketing Communications Manager
303-845-3364
ruth.macdonald@dothill.com
SOURCE Dot Hill Systems Corp.
Dot Hill Systems Corp.
Web Site: http://www.dothill.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 6:21:01 AM
Heart IT Announces election to acquire WebPAX® system to Manage Medical Images
WebPAX® used by Memorial Sloan Kettering to Manage and Distribute Medical Images.
DURHAM, N.C., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation, has announced that WebPAX®( )has been purchased by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in order to help manage and distribute medical images from their Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Lab.
There are several key features and capabilities that are made available through the use of the WebPAX® image management system. Customers are able to acquire medical images from any DICOM compliant scanner and then make those images readily available on any computer with any web-browser without the need for clients or plug-ins (zero footprint imaging). WebPAX® also provides the unique capability to create web-based reports from any computer. This gives the physicians great flexibility as they will be able to view medical images and finalize reports from virtually anywhere that they have web access.
Despite being web-based, WebPAX®( )is diagnostic capable and has received FDA 510k clearance. Hospitals are also able to easily share medical images and reports with referring physicians. Once the image has been read, it can be securely shared with the referring physician via e-mail and the web. This ability directly supports our customers' commitment to exceptional patient care and enables a great outreach effort to their referring physician community.
About Heart IT:
Founded in 2000 and headquartered near North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, Heart IT is a global leader in the medical image web enablement field. Their flagship product, WebPAX® is the first FDA approved zero foot-print medical image workstation. It provides web-based medical image management technology and services to health care systems, large hospitals and private clinics as well as drug and device companies sponsoring multi-center clinical trials. Worldwide, WebPAX® systems currently provide secure web browser access to over one billion medical images. For more information visit our website at http://www.heartit.com.
Logo 72dpi: http://Send2Press.com/mediaboom/12-0717-webpax_72dpi.jpg
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com
SOURCE Heart IT
Heart IT
CONTACT: Hiram F. Perez, Heart IT, +1-301-310-3260, hiram.perez @ heartit.com
Web Site: http://www.heartit.com
WebPAX® used by Memorial Sloan Kettering to Manage and Distribute Medical Images.
DURHAM, N.C., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heart IT, the global leader that pioneered the first FDA approved zero footprint medical imaging workstation, has announced that WebPAX®( )has been purchased by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in order to help manage and distribute medical images from their Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Lab.
There are several key features and capabilities that are made available through the use of the WebPAX® image management system. Customers are able to acquire medical images from any DICOM compliant scanner and then make those images readily available on any computer with any web-browser without the need for clients or plug-ins (zero footprint imaging). WebPAX® also provides the unique capability to create web-based reports from any computer. This gives the physicians great flexibility as they will be able to view medical images and finalize reports from virtually anywhere that they have web access.
Despite being web-based, WebPAX®( )is diagnostic capable and has received FDA 510k clearance. Hospitals are also able to easily share medical images and reports with referring physicians. Once the image has been read, it can be securely shared with the referring physician via e-mail and the web. This ability directly supports our customers' commitment to exceptional patient care and enables a great outreach effort to their referring physician community.
About Heart IT:
Founded in 2000 and headquartered near North Carolina's Research Triangle Park, Heart IT is a global leader in the medical image web enablement field. Their flagship product, WebPAX® is the first FDA approved zero foot-print medical image workstation. It provides web-based medical image management technology and services to health care systems, large hospitals and private clinics as well as drug and device companies sponsoring multi-center clinical trials. Worldwide, WebPAX® systems currently provide secure web browser access to over one billion medical images. For more information visit our website at http://www.heartit.com.
Logo 72dpi: http://Send2Press.com/mediaboom/12-0717-webpax_72dpi.jpg
This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com
SOURCE Heart IT
Heart IT
CONTACT: Hiram F. Perez, Heart IT, +1-301-310-3260, hiram.perez @ heartit.com
Web Site: http://www.heartit.com
Tagetik Expands its Presence in Asia
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 4:21:01 AM
Tagetik Expands its Presence in Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and LUCCA, Italy, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Performance Management Software Vendor Extends International Reach with Exclusive
Distribution Partnership in Malaysia
Tagetik, a global provider of enterprise software solutions for Performance
Management, Disclosure Management, Financial Governance and Business Intelligence, today
announced the opening of a new operation in Asia, expanding its global presence across the
growing continent markets of Malaysia, Indonesia, Republic of the Philippines, Vietnam,
Hong Kong and Macau.
Heading the new distribution named 'Tagetik Asia' (http://www.tagetik.com/asia) is
KC Wong - Vice President, Business Solutions at Fusionex (http://www.adv-fusionex.com)
, an award-winning, premier global IT company specializing in business intelligence,
solutions delivery, software products and technology.
"At Tagetik, we are strengthening our global scope continuing to expand market
presence eastwards across Asia. We chose to partner with Fusionex as it leverages a team
of highly skilled and competent professionals and enjoys an unblemished track record of
successful global project delivery," explains Bani Brandolini-President International at
Tagetik (http://www.tagetik.com/about/management/bani-brandolini). "Moreover, Fusionex
is a very strong and highly recommended Microsoft Gold Certified Partner which perfectly
aligns within the Tagetik's strategy to take full advantage of Microsoft technology and
work closely with Microsoft as a strategic ISV Partner."
"There is certainly high regard for Tagetik's dedication to the Corporate Performance
Management (CPM) space," says Wong. "We believe that CPM is clearly set to take the stage
in this region, where IT spending is on the rise. Tagetik's strong pedigree in this arena
strikes the right chord with Fusionex's plans to tap into Asia's growing CPM market."
"Our newly forged partnership with Tagetik certainly heralds an exciting era in the
CPM arena," notes Ivan Teh -Managing Director of Fusionex. "Many would agree that business
intelligence and insights amplifies the vast potential and capabilities of a good CPM
product. With Fusionex having recently achieved 2-fold recognitions as Microsoft's '2012
Global Business Intelligence Partner of the Year' as well as Microsoft's 'Country Partner
of the Year' respectively, we are certainly well-poised to showcase Tagetik's vast
potential, and in doing so provide a breath of fresh air to the CPM market, delivering
unprecedented value to our long list of enterprise clients hailing from multiple
industries. The positive synergy that can be achieved via this partnership is clearly
significant, since business intelligence, analytics and insights sit at the forefront of
Fusionex's focus areas."
Manuel Vellutini - Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Tagetik
(http://www.tagetik.com/about/company/management/manuel-vellutini) adds: "We believe
that establishing rapid growth internationally is a matter of vision and business
philosophy followed by strong execution and commitment. Tagetik's partners including
Fusionex share Tagetik's 'Performance with Passion' mantra. That passion results in a
strong understanding of customers' needs, a level of service, attention, and innovation
you would expect from a 'boutique'. As a 'global boutique' Tagetik combines deep
knowledge, innovation and attention to detail with the scalability and breadth necessary
to meet the needs of the largest global companies. At Tagetik, we focus our passion on one
thing, delivering successful solutions and results for our customers."
About Fusionex
Fusionex is an established multi-award winning IT group with operations in Asia,
Europe and the United States. With its various market units and experienced teams of
professionals, Fusionex possesses deep domain knowledge and experience with
diversification across multiple sectors and verticals.
Fusionex's products and solutions are ideal for companies seeking superior level yet
user-friendly solutions including that of data capture & workflow, business intelligence
(BI) and analytics, portals & collaboration, Big Data & Cloud based solutions, migration &
integration, as well as enterprise mobile solutions. Fusionex has consistently delivered
high quality, mission critical systems, providing its clients with exceptional competitive
advantage.
Fusionex has recently been recognised as Microsoft's Global Business Intelligence
Partner of the Year and Microsoft Country Partner of the Year respectively. Coupled with
its strong CMMi appraised project management and ISO 9001 certified processes, Fusionex
remains committed to excellence.
To learn more: http://www.adv-fusionex.com
About Tagetik
Tagetik is 100% dedicated to simplifying and streamlining business processes for the
Office of Finance to accelerate informed decisions that achieve strategic goals. Our
award-winning Tagetik 4.0 Performance Management software is the ideal solution for global
companies that seek a clearly superior level of financial expertise in a single unified
solution for planning, forecasting, consolidation, close, reporting, profitability
management, disclosure, financial governance, and analysis.
Tagetik is a rapidly growing global company with operations in more than 20 countries
and 500 customers yet provides an exceptional experience by focusing solely on the needs
of finance and doing it better than anyone else. To learn more: http://www.tagetik.com
Follow @Tagetik [http://twitter.com/#!/tagetik ] on Twitter, join the Tagetik
Experience [http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid4466 ] group on LinkedIn,
watch Tagetik's Channel [http://www.youtube.com/TagetikCorporate ] on YouTube, and/or
become Tagetik fan [http://facebook.com/tagetik ] on Facebook.
Tagetik Corporate Press Contacts:
Elisabetta Pierallini
Luca Pieretti
+39-0583-96811
lucapieretti@tagetik.com
Tagetik Asia Press Contact:
Kwang Chwen Wong
+6012-3283897
kwang.chwen.wong@adv-fusionex.com
Tagetik UK Press Contact:
Paul Burtenshaw
+44(0)203-1784526
paulburtenshaw@tagetik.com
Tagetik US Press Contact:
Caitlyn Hessell
+1-203-391-7520
caitlynhessell@tagetik.com
Source: Tagetik
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia and LUCCA, Italy, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Performance Management Software Vendor Extends International Reach with Exclusive
Distribution Partnership in Malaysia
Tagetik, a global provider of enterprise software solutions for Performance
Management, Disclosure Management, Financial Governance and Business Intelligence, today
announced the opening of a new operation in Asia, expanding its global presence across the
growing continent markets of Malaysia, Indonesia, Republic of the Philippines, Vietnam,
Hong Kong and Macau.
Heading the new distribution named 'Tagetik Asia' (http://www.tagetik.com/asia) is
KC Wong - Vice President, Business Solutions at Fusionex (http://www.adv-fusionex.com)
, an award-winning, premier global IT company specializing in business intelligence,
solutions delivery, software products and technology.
"At Tagetik, we are strengthening our global scope continuing to expand market
presence eastwards across Asia. We chose to partner with Fusionex as it leverages a team
of highly skilled and competent professionals and enjoys an unblemished track record of
successful global project delivery," explains Bani Brandolini-President International at
Tagetik (http://www.tagetik.com/about/management/bani-brandolini). "Moreover, Fusionex
is a very strong and highly recommended Microsoft Gold Certified Partner which perfectly
aligns within the Tagetik's strategy to take full advantage of Microsoft technology and
work closely with Microsoft as a strategic ISV Partner."
"There is certainly high regard for Tagetik's dedication to the Corporate Performance
Management (CPM) space," says Wong. "We believe that CPM is clearly set to take the stage
in this region, where IT spending is on the rise. Tagetik's strong pedigree in this arena
strikes the right chord with Fusionex's plans to tap into Asia's growing CPM market."
"Our newly forged partnership with Tagetik certainly heralds an exciting era in the
CPM arena," notes Ivan Teh -Managing Director of Fusionex. "Many would agree that business
intelligence and insights amplifies the vast potential and capabilities of a good CPM
product. With Fusionex having recently achieved 2-fold recognitions as Microsoft's '2012
Global Business Intelligence Partner of the Year' as well as Microsoft's 'Country Partner
of the Year' respectively, we are certainly well-poised to showcase Tagetik's vast
potential, and in doing so provide a breath of fresh air to the CPM market, delivering
unprecedented value to our long list of enterprise clients hailing from multiple
industries. The positive synergy that can be achieved via this partnership is clearly
significant, since business intelligence, analytics and insights sit at the forefront of
Fusionex's focus areas."
Manuel Vellutini - Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Tagetik
(http://www.tagetik.com/about/company/management/manuel-vellutini) adds: "We believe
that establishing rapid growth internationally is a matter of vision and business
philosophy followed by strong execution and commitment. Tagetik's partners including
Fusionex share Tagetik's 'Performance with Passion' mantra. That passion results in a
strong understanding of customers' needs, a level of service, attention, and innovation
you would expect from a 'boutique'. As a 'global boutique' Tagetik combines deep
knowledge, innovation and attention to detail with the scalability and breadth necessary
to meet the needs of the largest global companies. At Tagetik, we focus our passion on one
thing, delivering successful solutions and results for our customers."
About Fusionex
Fusionex is an established multi-award winning IT group with operations in Asia,
Europe and the United States. With its various market units and experienced teams of
professionals, Fusionex possesses deep domain knowledge and experience with
diversification across multiple sectors and verticals.
Fusionex's products and solutions are ideal for companies seeking superior level yet
user-friendly solutions including that of data capture & workflow, business intelligence
(BI) and analytics, portals & collaboration, Big Data & Cloud based solutions, migration &
integration, as well as enterprise mobile solutions. Fusionex has consistently delivered
high quality, mission critical systems, providing its clients with exceptional competitive
advantage.
Fusionex has recently been recognised as Microsoft's Global Business Intelligence
Partner of the Year and Microsoft Country Partner of the Year respectively. Coupled with
its strong CMMi appraised project management and ISO 9001 certified processes, Fusionex
remains committed to excellence.
To learn more: http://www.adv-fusionex.com
About Tagetik
Tagetik is 100% dedicated to simplifying and streamlining business processes for the
Office of Finance to accelerate informed decisions that achieve strategic goals. Our
award-winning Tagetik 4.0 Performance Management software is the ideal solution for global
companies that seek a clearly superior level of financial expertise in a single unified
solution for planning, forecasting, consolidation, close, reporting, profitability
management, disclosure, financial governance, and analysis.
Tagetik is a rapidly growing global company with operations in more than 20 countries
and 500 customers yet provides an exceptional experience by focusing solely on the needs
of finance and doing it better than anyone else. To learn more: http://www.tagetik.com
Follow @Tagetik [http://twitter.com/#!/tagetik ] on Twitter, join the Tagetik
Experience [http://www.linkedin.com/groups?mostPopular=&gid4466 ] group on LinkedIn,
watch Tagetik's Channel [http://www.youtube.com/TagetikCorporate ] on YouTube, and/or
become Tagetik fan [http://facebook.com/tagetik ] on Facebook.
Tagetik Corporate Press Contacts:
Elisabetta Pierallini
Luca Pieretti
+39-0583-96811
lucapieretti@tagetik.com
Tagetik Asia Press Contact:
Kwang Chwen Wong
+6012-3283897
kwang.chwen.wong@adv-fusionex.com
Tagetik UK Press Contact:
Paul Burtenshaw
+44(0)203-1784526
paulburtenshaw@tagetik.com
Tagetik US Press Contact:
Caitlyn Hessell
+1-203-391-7520
caitlynhessell@tagetik.com
Source: Tagetik
Attunity Teams With EMC to Enable Big Data Replication for Enterprise Analytics
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 4:21:01 AM
Attunity Teams With EMC to Enable Big Data Replication for Enterprise Analytics
Combined Attunity and EMC Greenplum solutionenables enterprises to leverage Big Data using analytics to gain competitive advantage
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Attunity Ltd. (OTC BB: ATTUD), a leading provider of information availability software
solutions, announced today that it has teamed up with EMC to deliver a high-performance,
easy-to-use Big Data replication solution for the EMC Greenplum Unified Analytics
Platform. Attunity further announced that Attunity Replicate, officially qualified by EMC,
is now available with dedicated optimizations for EMC Greenplum products.
Big Data analytics enables today's most successful companies to gain competitive
advantages. However, the efficient and timely movement of Big Data continues to be a major
challenge, and can yield inaccurate analytic results that negatively impact the company's
bottom line. By teaming up and delivering optimized technology integration, Attunity and
EMC are answering this critical need by eliminating the Big Data bottleneck. The combined
solution helps businesses that want to capitalize on Big Data analytics to better support
decision-making and improve their competitive position.
"Together with Attunity, EMC is excited to extend an end-to-end Big Data warehousing
solution that is high-speed, easy to implement and use, and cost-efficient," said David
Menninger, vice president of strategy and business development, Greenplum, a division of
EMC. "Our product qualification process ensures for EMC Greenplum customers and prospects
that Attunity Replicate has passed the rigorous testing required and has proven to be
highly effective at making Big Data initiatives faster and easier to deploy."
"According to a recent IDC survey[1], only 25% of organizations are satisfied with the
ability of their business analytics technology solution to deliver the right information
to the right people at the right time," stated Dan Vesset, vice president of business
analytics research and a leading Big Data analyst at IDC. "And as cited by 51.4% of the
respondents in a 2012 IDC BI and Analytics survey[1], data integration is the top IT
challenge for delivering a successful business analytics solution. Big data is forcing
business process and organizational changes that many people in an organization may be
reluctant to embrace; however, complacency is not an option. Enterprises must rise to the
challenge of managing Big Data, lest their competitors beat them to it."
"The volume and velocity of data today is growing at an unprecedented rate and is
projected to continue to accelerate in the years ahead," explains Itamar Ankorion, Vice
President Business Development and Corporate Strategy at Attunity. "This issue is what Big
Data is all about. It represents the key challenge for IT organizations that are looking
for ways to effectively capitalize on Big Data analytics to gain competitive advantage.
Attunity's relationship with EMC enables enterprises to quickly overcome these challenges
and reap the benefits from the value of Big Data."
[1]Source: IDC and Computerworld BI and Analytics Survey Research Group IT Survey,
2012 [http://www.afceabethesda.org/PDF Files/Vesset_Presentation_3282012.pdf ]
About Attunity
Attunity is a leading provider of information availability software solutions that enable
access, sharing and distribution of data, including big data, across heterogeneous
enterprise platforms, organizations, and the cloud
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cloudbeam ]. Our software solutions include data
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-replicate ], change data capture
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cdc ] (CDC), data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-connect/data-connectivity ], enterprise file
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-efr-r1-r ] (EFR) and
managed-file-transfer [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-mft-rmft ] (MFT). Using
Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy significant business benefits by
enabling real-time access and availability of data and files where and when needed, across
the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
Federal Securities laws. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include
the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts.
Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and
uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from Attunity's current
expectations.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the acquisition of RepliWeb, including
costs and difficulties related to integration of acquired businesses, the combined
companies' financial results and performance, and ability to repay debt and timing
thereof; our liquidity challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the future;
market acceptance of the Attunity Replicate and the development of a market for such
product; timely availability and customer acceptance of Attunity's new and existing
products; any unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to
Attunity's products; changes in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or
the impact of competitive pricing and products; a shift in demand for products such as
Attunity's products; unknown factors affecting third parties with which Attunity has
formed business alliances; the impact on revenues of economic and political uncertainties
and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including the commencement or escalation
of hostilities or acts of terrorism; and other factors and risks on which Attunity may
have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal
factors that could cause actual results to differ.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Attunity,
reference is made to Attunity's latest Annual Report on Form 20-F/A, which is on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other risk factors discussed from
time to time by Attunity in reports filed or furnished to the SEC. Except as otherwise
required by law, Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to
these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
(c) Attunity 2012. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of Attunity
Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
Press contact:
Melissa Kolodziej, Director of Marketing Communications, Attunity
melissa.kolodziej@attunity.com
Tel. +1-781-730-4073
Source: Attunity Ltd
Combined Attunity and EMC Greenplum solutionenables enterprises to leverage Big Data using analytics to gain competitive advantage
BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Attunity Ltd. (OTC BB: ATTUD), a leading provider of information availability software
solutions, announced today that it has teamed up with EMC to deliver a high-performance,
easy-to-use Big Data replication solution for the EMC Greenplum Unified Analytics
Platform. Attunity further announced that Attunity Replicate, officially qualified by EMC,
is now available with dedicated optimizations for EMC Greenplum products.
Big Data analytics enables today's most successful companies to gain competitive
advantages. However, the efficient and timely movement of Big Data continues to be a major
challenge, and can yield inaccurate analytic results that negatively impact the company's
bottom line. By teaming up and delivering optimized technology integration, Attunity and
EMC are answering this critical need by eliminating the Big Data bottleneck. The combined
solution helps businesses that want to capitalize on Big Data analytics to better support
decision-making and improve their competitive position.
"Together with Attunity, EMC is excited to extend an end-to-end Big Data warehousing
solution that is high-speed, easy to implement and use, and cost-efficient," said David
Menninger, vice president of strategy and business development, Greenplum, a division of
EMC. "Our product qualification process ensures for EMC Greenplum customers and prospects
that Attunity Replicate has passed the rigorous testing required and has proven to be
highly effective at making Big Data initiatives faster and easier to deploy."
"According to a recent IDC survey[1], only 25% of organizations are satisfied with the
ability of their business analytics technology solution to deliver the right information
to the right people at the right time," stated Dan Vesset, vice president of business
analytics research and a leading Big Data analyst at IDC. "And as cited by 51.4% of the
respondents in a 2012 IDC BI and Analytics survey[1], data integration is the top IT
challenge for delivering a successful business analytics solution. Big data is forcing
business process and organizational changes that many people in an organization may be
reluctant to embrace; however, complacency is not an option. Enterprises must rise to the
challenge of managing Big Data, lest their competitors beat them to it."
"The volume and velocity of data today is growing at an unprecedented rate and is
projected to continue to accelerate in the years ahead," explains Itamar Ankorion, Vice
President Business Development and Corporate Strategy at Attunity. "This issue is what Big
Data is all about. It represents the key challenge for IT organizations that are looking
for ways to effectively capitalize on Big Data analytics to gain competitive advantage.
Attunity's relationship with EMC enables enterprises to quickly overcome these challenges
and reap the benefits from the value of Big Data."
[1]Source: IDC and Computerworld BI and Analytics Survey Research Group IT Survey,
2012 [http://www.afceabethesda.org/PDF Files/Vesset_Presentation_3282012.pdf ]
About Attunity
Attunity is a leading provider of information availability software solutions that enable
access, sharing and distribution of data, including big data, across heterogeneous
enterprise platforms, organizations, and the cloud
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cloudbeam ]. Our software solutions include data
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-replicate ], change data capture
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-cdc ] (CDC), data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-connect/data-connectivity ], enterprise file
replication [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-efr-r1-r ] (EFR) and
managed-file-transfer [http://www.attunity.com/products/attunity-mft-rmft ] (MFT). Using
Attunity's software solutions, our customers enjoy significant business benefits by
enabling real-time access and availability of data and files where and when needed, across
the maze of heterogeneous systems making up today's IT environment.
Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://www.attunity.com/blog ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://linkd.in/attunity ] and YouTube [http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
Federal Securities laws. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include
the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts.
Because such statements deal with future events, they are subject to various risks and
uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from Attunity's current
expectations.
Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not
limited to: risks and uncertainties relating to the acquisition of RepliWeb, including
costs and difficulties related to integration of acquired businesses, the combined
companies' financial results and performance, and ability to repay debt and timing
thereof; our liquidity challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the future;
market acceptance of the Attunity Replicate and the development of a market for such
product; timely availability and customer acceptance of Attunity's new and existing
products; any unforeseen developmental or technological difficulties with regard to
Attunity's products; changes in the competitive landscape, including new competitors or
the impact of competitive pricing and products; a shift in demand for products such as
Attunity's products; unknown factors affecting third parties with which Attunity has
formed business alliances; the impact on revenues of economic and political uncertainties
and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including the commencement or escalation
of hostilities or acts of terrorism; and other factors and risks on which Attunity may
have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of the principal
factors that could cause actual results to differ.
For a more detailed description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Attunity,
reference is made to Attunity's latest Annual Report on Form 20-F/A, which is on file with
the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other risk factors discussed from
time to time by Attunity in reports filed or furnished to the SEC. Except as otherwise
required by law, Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly release any revisions to
these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof
or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
(c) Attunity 2012. All Rights Reserved. Attunity is a registered trademark of Attunity
Inc. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective
owners.
Press contact:
Melissa Kolodziej, Director of Marketing Communications, Attunity
melissa.kolodziej@attunity.com
Tel. +1-781-730-4073
Source: Attunity Ltd
Royal Mail Delivers SMS, QR and Personalised Emails to Raise Direct Marketing Response Rates
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 24, 2012 at 4:21:01 AM
Royal Mail Delivers SMS, QR and Personalised Emails to Raise Direct Marketing Response Rates
LONDON, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Royal Mail [http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm ] has appointed leading mobile
marketing and technology firm, Incentivated [http://www.incentivated.com/web/Home.aspx ],
to be their mobile partner, in order to help their business customers improve response
rates [http://www.incentivated.com/web/acquisition.aspx ] from direct mail promotions as
part of the new MarketReach initiative, launched this week.
In these days of email inbox overload and budget cutting, there is an emerging
willingness to revisit the entire marketing toolbox. This includes printed mail where, due
to the rush to email, there is now a better opportunity to achieve stand-out on the
doormat. Royal Mail's MarketReach business is helping brands to improve visibility and ROI
(currently measured at an average of GBP3 for every GBP1 spent according to Royal Mail)
with the combination of a range of creative and digital response mechanisms.
Royal Mail has launched MarketReach to provide companies and their agencies with a
full suite of mail solutions to grow their businesses. MarketReach will provide the
expertise and skills needed to add a real element to marketing campaigns which are
becoming increasingly digital-led.
MarketReach, in partnership with Incentivated, now offers business customers the
option to add a range of mobile-optimised 'calls to action' to any piece of direct mail,
allowing business to take advantage of the immediacy of mobile to respond quickly to
postal sales promotions. In addition, through Incentivated, Royal Mail can offer its
clients mobile sites and apps.
The three different, and complementary, response mechanisms offered by Incentivated
are:
- SMS response: MarketReach can now offer 'text for appointment', 'text for
coupon/ voucher', 'text for callback', 'text for app/ website' and 'text for nearest
[store etc]' for example.
- QR codes: these can be generated securely by MarketReach for their clients
using Incentivated's Barcode Generation tool), typically for 'scan for app', 'scan for
mobile website' and 'scan for contact details' etc.
- Personalised email addresses: allows the same functionality as SMS or QR
response, but for customers who can't access richer media on their phones or who
prefer to interact via email. The personalised address that the email is sent to can
be used to trigger different responses etc in the same way as keywords and QR codes.
Royal Mail can set up and provide detailed reports and analytics for customers through
"iris" (Incentivated's mobile campaign management platform). Royal Mail's clients can have
secure access to their own campaigns through the platform. Fulfilment following a mobile
response will be handled by the Royal Mail.
Antony Miller, Marketing Director for MarketReach said: "We are delighted to be able
to offer enhanced response functionality for our clients. Direct mail is a proven
marketing channel that has consistently shown itself to be successful. It provides the
ability for our customers to have access to a mobile call to action allowing us to keep
direct mail at the forefront of 21st century marketing solutions, and for our clients to
increase the profitability of mail for their business."
Jason Cross, Marketing Director for Incentivated, commented: "By bringing together the
continued effectiveness of direct mail with mobile response mechanisms, MarketReach
clients' mailers can now feature the return path that customers increasingly prefer to use
when responding to offers. We look forward to delivering mobile response for Royal Mail's
clients, and to bringing DM up-to-date by enabling other mobile formats such as apps and
sites for tactical campaigns as well as longer-term strategic value."
Notes to Editors
Incentivated has been appointed as Royal Mail's mobile partner. Under the terms of the
agreement:
- Royal Mail's sales team will offer its clients an SMS response service-for
its mail services
- Royal Mail customers can add the-Royal Mail dedicated shortcode (63900) with a
corresponding keyword (eg FORD) to-their mailers.- Recipients simply text the keyword
to the shortcode to order brochures, product samples and other materials via post.-
Alternatively, they may be sent a bounce-back message asking for their-email address
to trigger a branded email with a link to the brand's website, or an embedded link
taking users to a mobile internet site on their handsets,-or request-a call back from
the client's call centre.
- The end user receives automated confirmation messages.
- Incentivated sends all validated response data captured, along with
appropriate meta data, to Royal Mail, which handles fulfilment.
- Royal Mail will have access to a branded version of 'iris', Incentivated's
mobile campaign management platform to set up SMS campaigns for its clients, and
detailed reporting of all consumer responses which will be seen only by the Royal Mail
client using the service.
- All services will specify Terms & Conditions stating 'your network's standard
message rates apply', and an option for users to-opt-out of receiving future SMS
messages.
- Incentivated is DPA compliant and co-authored the mobile best practice
guidelines which can be found on the DMA website [http://www.dma.org.uk ].
About Incentivated
Incentivated (http://www.incentivated.com) is an independent technology company
with 10 years' experience operating exclusively in the mobile marketing
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx ] services sector.
We help our international client base engage with their customers by designing,
developing and delivering integrated acquisition, retention (CRM) and transaction
(mCommerce [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mcommerce.aspx ]) campaigns and services for
mobile.
Our proprietary technology and specialist staff are well positioned to help brands,
the public sector and charities to develop everything from enterprise messaging
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/enterprise-messaging.aspx ] (SMS & MMS) through mobile
internet sites [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mobile-internet.aspx ], to server-side
software or handset applications [http://www.incentivated.com/web/apps.aspx ], including
web-apps, for 'smartphones' and feature-phones.
We also provide strategic [http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx
], creative [http://www.incentivated.com/web/creative-services.aspx ] and technical advice
for the use of mobile by businesses to raise awareness, deliver marketing ROI and provide
customer service, as well as other managed services
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/managed-services.aspx ].
http://www.incentivated.com
Source: Incentivated
For further information: Contact information, Jason Cross, Marketing Director, Incentivated, +44(0)20-7392-2323, press@incentivated.com
LONDON, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Royal Mail [http://www.royalmail.com/portal/rm ] has appointed leading mobile
marketing and technology firm, Incentivated [http://www.incentivated.com/web/Home.aspx ],
to be their mobile partner, in order to help their business customers improve response
rates [http://www.incentivated.com/web/acquisition.aspx ] from direct mail promotions as
part of the new MarketReach initiative, launched this week.
In these days of email inbox overload and budget cutting, there is an emerging
willingness to revisit the entire marketing toolbox. This includes printed mail where, due
to the rush to email, there is now a better opportunity to achieve stand-out on the
doormat. Royal Mail's MarketReach business is helping brands to improve visibility and ROI
(currently measured at an average of GBP3 for every GBP1 spent according to Royal Mail)
with the combination of a range of creative and digital response mechanisms.
Royal Mail has launched MarketReach to provide companies and their agencies with a
full suite of mail solutions to grow their businesses. MarketReach will provide the
expertise and skills needed to add a real element to marketing campaigns which are
becoming increasingly digital-led.
MarketReach, in partnership with Incentivated, now offers business customers the
option to add a range of mobile-optimised 'calls to action' to any piece of direct mail,
allowing business to take advantage of the immediacy of mobile to respond quickly to
postal sales promotions. In addition, through Incentivated, Royal Mail can offer its
clients mobile sites and apps.
The three different, and complementary, response mechanisms offered by Incentivated
are:
- SMS response: MarketReach can now offer 'text for appointment', 'text for
coupon/ voucher', 'text for callback', 'text for app/ website' and 'text for nearest
[store etc]' for example.
- QR codes: these can be generated securely by MarketReach for their clients
using Incentivated's Barcode Generation tool), typically for 'scan for app', 'scan for
mobile website' and 'scan for contact details' etc.
- Personalised email addresses: allows the same functionality as SMS or QR
response, but for customers who can't access richer media on their phones or who
prefer to interact via email. The personalised address that the email is sent to can
be used to trigger different responses etc in the same way as keywords and QR codes.
Royal Mail can set up and provide detailed reports and analytics for customers through
"iris" (Incentivated's mobile campaign management platform). Royal Mail's clients can have
secure access to their own campaigns through the platform. Fulfilment following a mobile
response will be handled by the Royal Mail.
Antony Miller, Marketing Director for MarketReach said: "We are delighted to be able
to offer enhanced response functionality for our clients. Direct mail is a proven
marketing channel that has consistently shown itself to be successful. It provides the
ability for our customers to have access to a mobile call to action allowing us to keep
direct mail at the forefront of 21st century marketing solutions, and for our clients to
increase the profitability of mail for their business."
Jason Cross, Marketing Director for Incentivated, commented: "By bringing together the
continued effectiveness of direct mail with mobile response mechanisms, MarketReach
clients' mailers can now feature the return path that customers increasingly prefer to use
when responding to offers. We look forward to delivering mobile response for Royal Mail's
clients, and to bringing DM up-to-date by enabling other mobile formats such as apps and
sites for tactical campaigns as well as longer-term strategic value."
Notes to Editors
Incentivated has been appointed as Royal Mail's mobile partner. Under the terms of the
agreement:
- Royal Mail's sales team will offer its clients an SMS response service-for
its mail services
- Royal Mail customers can add the-Royal Mail dedicated shortcode (63900) with a
corresponding keyword (eg FORD) to-their mailers.- Recipients simply text the keyword
to the shortcode to order brochures, product samples and other materials via post.-
Alternatively, they may be sent a bounce-back message asking for their-email address
to trigger a branded email with a link to the brand's website, or an embedded link
taking users to a mobile internet site on their handsets,-or request-a call back from
the client's call centre.
- The end user receives automated confirmation messages.
- Incentivated sends all validated response data captured, along with
appropriate meta data, to Royal Mail, which handles fulfilment.
- Royal Mail will have access to a branded version of 'iris', Incentivated's
mobile campaign management platform to set up SMS campaigns for its clients, and
detailed reporting of all consumer responses which will be seen only by the Royal Mail
client using the service.
- All services will specify Terms & Conditions stating 'your network's standard
message rates apply', and an option for users to-opt-out of receiving future SMS
messages.
- Incentivated is DPA compliant and co-authored the mobile best practice
guidelines which can be found on the DMA website [http://www.dma.org.uk ].
About Incentivated
Incentivated (http://www.incentivated.com) is an independent technology company
with 10 years' experience operating exclusively in the mobile marketing
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx ] services sector.
We help our international client base engage with their customers by designing,
developing and delivering integrated acquisition, retention (CRM) and transaction
(mCommerce [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mcommerce.aspx ]) campaigns and services for
mobile.
Our proprietary technology and specialist staff are well positioned to help brands,
the public sector and charities to develop everything from enterprise messaging
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/enterprise-messaging.aspx ] (SMS & MMS) through mobile
internet sites [http://www.incentivated.com/web/mobile-internet.aspx ], to server-side
software or handset applications [http://www.incentivated.com/web/apps.aspx ], including
web-apps, for 'smartphones' and feature-phones.
We also provide strategic [http://www.incentivated.com/web/your-mobile-strategy.aspx
], creative [http://www.incentivated.com/web/creative-services.aspx ] and technical advice
for the use of mobile by businesses to raise awareness, deliver marketing ROI and provide
customer service, as well as other managed services
[http://www.incentivated.com/web/managed-services.aspx ].
http://www.incentivated.com
Source: Incentivated
For further information: Contact information, Jason Cross, Marketing Director, Incentivated, +44(0)20-7392-2323, press@incentivated.com
July 23, 2012
Microland Accelerates Adoption And Build Out of Cloud Computing Services in India With Integrated Offering Based on Citrix CloudPlatform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 11:07:02 PM
Microland Accelerates Adoption And Build Out of Cloud Computing Services in India With Integrated Offering Based on Citrix CloudPlatform
BANGALORE, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Microland is Citrix's First Cloud Advisor Partner in India
Microland Limited [http://www.microland.com ], a leading IT infrastructure services
provider, will offer large and medium size businesses in India a set of integrated
solutions for cloud design, deployment and management. Addressing the fast growing cloud
services market estimated to grow to USD 3.5 billion in India by 2015, according to a
report by Zinnov, Microland will help businesses leverage cloud-based solutions to
transform their businesses.
Microland will provide end-to-end cloud lifecycle services, from consulting, design
and architecture to delivery, deployment, implementation, monitoring and management. This
will enable companies in evaluating cost-effective and robust open source options for
cloud deployment to gain new business capabilities, increased agility and better
manageability.
Microland will deliver services based on advanced technology in the following areas:
- Citrix CloudPlatform, powered by Apache CloudStack
[http://incubator.apache.org/projects/cloudstack.html ], is an open source cloud
computing platform that provides the technology for evolving virtualized data center
resources into elastic cloud computing environments. This platform enables
organizations to build public, private and hybrid Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
clouds. Users can self-provision compute, network and storage resources through a
self-service web portal while administrators are able to manage large numbers of
virtualized resources through open APIs. CloudPlatform is hypervisor-agnostic,
providing support for XenServer, ESX, vSphere, OVM and KVM.
- Citrix CloudPortal(TM) Business Manager is a comprehensive business operations
suite that works in conjunction with Infrastructure-as-a-Service clouds running on
Citrix CloudPlatform [http://www.citrix.com/cloudstack ], enabling providers to
quickly and easily transform their clouds into businesses. Account management,
pricing and billing, customer management and reporting capabilities accelerate
time-to-market and on-boarding processes. Customers can use CloudPortal to manage
their accounts and control their IaaS services.
Microland is the first Cloud Advisor Partner for Citrix in India and will leverage its
capabilities and expertise in delivering services integration and co-creation of the cloud
with its customers.
Vaibhav Tewari, Vice President & Business Head - Cloud Services, Microland, said, "We
are delighted to be a Citrix Cloud Advisor. Microland is already working with large
enterprises on the deployment and migration to private cloud across verticals such as
banking, financial services, healthcare and government. With Citrix, we look forward to
enhancing our cloud offering and extending them to the service provider segment as well."
Mark Micallef, Senior Director, Cloud Platforms, Citrix Asia Pacific, said, "In India,
cloud computing is experiencing explosive growth because of the economics and availability
of services that have aligned well with the growth and innovation of new business in the
region. Our ability to take advantage of this growth has been strengthened through this
announcement with Microland, which allows us to work with customers of all shapes and
sizes to build extensible, highly scalable, multi-tenanted clouds. We can leverage
Microland's 23 years of expertise and experience in service integration and IT
infrastructure management services to deliver on our vision for cloud computing in India."
About Microland
Microland is India's leading specialist IT infrastructure, virtualization and cloud
services provider with a global footprint. Microland today is a co-creator of a
cloud-enabled tomorrow and a service integrator. Microland's services address the complete
IT Infrastructure needs of an organization through the SmartFuture[TM] offering which
includes cloud computing, collaboration, virtualization, and mobility services and the
SmartNow[TM] offering which includes infrastructure management services, IT modernization
services and end-user services. Microland is a comprehensive Cloud Infrastructure
Lifecycle services provider enabling enterprises to transform to the on-demand IT delivery
services space leveraging cloud and hybrid environments.
Through a unique IP built into its service delivery platform, Microland leverages
analytics, automation and assurance to deliver reduced TCO, greater IT-Business Alignment
and higher performance for customers. The recent awards won by Microland are - rated
amongst the Top 10 Infrastructure Management Providers by Global Services in 2010 for the
4th consecutive year; the Best Infrastructure Partner (India) for the 7th time by
Microsoft since 2005; ranked 8th and 2nd amongst The Top 20 Remote Infrastructure
Management vendors and for Data Centre Management capabilities respectively by the Black
Book of Outsourcing. Microland is headquartered in Bangalore and employs over 2,300
professionals worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.microland.com
[http://www.microland.com ].
About Citrix
Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) transforms how businesses and IT work and people collaborate in
the cloud era. With market-leading cloud, collaboration, networking and virtualization
technologies, Citrix powers mobile work styles and cloud services, making complex
enterprise IT simpler and more accessible for 260,000 organizations. Citrix products touch
75 percent of internet users each day and it partners with more than 10,000 companies in
100 countries. Annual revenue in 2011 was US$2.21 billion. Learn more at http://www.citrix.com
[http://www.citrix.com ].
Microland(R), SmartFuture(TM), SmartNow(TM) are trademarks of Microland Limited. All
rights reserved.
Citrix(R), XenDesktop(R), HDX(TM), Citrix Receiver(TM), XenApp(TM) and XenServer(R)
and are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may
be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries.
Primary Media Contact: Pallavi Pradhan, pallavip@microland.com, 91-80-39180000
Secondary Media Contact: Anantika Channa, anantika.channa@citrix.com,
91-9820544949
Source: Microland Limited
PRN
BANGALORE, July 24, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Microland is Citrix's First Cloud Advisor Partner in India
Microland Limited [http://www.microland.com ], a leading IT infrastructure services
provider, will offer large and medium size businesses in India a set of integrated
solutions for cloud design, deployment and management. Addressing the fast growing cloud
services market estimated to grow to USD 3.5 billion in India by 2015, according to a
report by Zinnov, Microland will help businesses leverage cloud-based solutions to
transform their businesses.
Microland will provide end-to-end cloud lifecycle services, from consulting, design
and architecture to delivery, deployment, implementation, monitoring and management. This
will enable companies in evaluating cost-effective and robust open source options for
cloud deployment to gain new business capabilities, increased agility and better
manageability.
Microland will deliver services based on advanced technology in the following areas:
- Citrix CloudPlatform, powered by Apache CloudStack
[http://incubator.apache.org/projects/cloudstack.html ], is an open source cloud
computing platform that provides the technology for evolving virtualized data center
resources into elastic cloud computing environments. This platform enables
organizations to build public, private and hybrid Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS)
clouds. Users can self-provision compute, network and storage resources through a
self-service web portal while administrators are able to manage large numbers of
virtualized resources through open APIs. CloudPlatform is hypervisor-agnostic,
providing support for XenServer, ESX, vSphere, OVM and KVM.
- Citrix CloudPortal(TM) Business Manager is a comprehensive business operations
suite that works in conjunction with Infrastructure-as-a-Service clouds running on
Citrix CloudPlatform [http://www.citrix.com/cloudstack ], enabling providers to
quickly and easily transform their clouds into businesses. Account management,
pricing and billing, customer management and reporting capabilities accelerate
time-to-market and on-boarding processes. Customers can use CloudPortal to manage
their accounts and control their IaaS services.
Microland is the first Cloud Advisor Partner for Citrix in India and will leverage its
capabilities and expertise in delivering services integration and co-creation of the cloud
with its customers.
Vaibhav Tewari, Vice President & Business Head - Cloud Services, Microland, said, "We
are delighted to be a Citrix Cloud Advisor. Microland is already working with large
enterprises on the deployment and migration to private cloud across verticals such as
banking, financial services, healthcare and government. With Citrix, we look forward to
enhancing our cloud offering and extending them to the service provider segment as well."
Mark Micallef, Senior Director, Cloud Platforms, Citrix Asia Pacific, said, "In India,
cloud computing is experiencing explosive growth because of the economics and availability
of services that have aligned well with the growth and innovation of new business in the
region. Our ability to take advantage of this growth has been strengthened through this
announcement with Microland, which allows us to work with customers of all shapes and
sizes to build extensible, highly scalable, multi-tenanted clouds. We can leverage
Microland's 23 years of expertise and experience in service integration and IT
infrastructure management services to deliver on our vision for cloud computing in India."
About Microland
Microland is India's leading specialist IT infrastructure, virtualization and cloud
services provider with a global footprint. Microland today is a co-creator of a
cloud-enabled tomorrow and a service integrator. Microland's services address the complete
IT Infrastructure needs of an organization through the SmartFuture[TM] offering which
includes cloud computing, collaboration, virtualization, and mobility services and the
SmartNow[TM] offering which includes infrastructure management services, IT modernization
services and end-user services. Microland is a comprehensive Cloud Infrastructure
Lifecycle services provider enabling enterprises to transform to the on-demand IT delivery
services space leveraging cloud and hybrid environments.
Through a unique IP built into its service delivery platform, Microland leverages
analytics, automation and assurance to deliver reduced TCO, greater IT-Business Alignment
and higher performance for customers. The recent awards won by Microland are - rated
amongst the Top 10 Infrastructure Management Providers by Global Services in 2010 for the
4th consecutive year; the Best Infrastructure Partner (India) for the 7th time by
Microsoft since 2005; ranked 8th and 2nd amongst The Top 20 Remote Infrastructure
Management vendors and for Data Centre Management capabilities respectively by the Black
Book of Outsourcing. Microland is headquartered in Bangalore and employs over 2,300
professionals worldwide. For more information, please visit http://www.microland.com
[http://www.microland.com ].
About Citrix
Citrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) transforms how businesses and IT work and people collaborate in
the cloud era. With market-leading cloud, collaboration, networking and virtualization
technologies, Citrix powers mobile work styles and cloud services, making complex
enterprise IT simpler and more accessible for 260,000 organizations. Citrix products touch
75 percent of internet users each day and it partners with more than 10,000 companies in
100 countries. Annual revenue in 2011 was US$2.21 billion. Learn more at http://www.citrix.com
[http://www.citrix.com ].
Microland(R), SmartFuture(TM), SmartNow(TM) are trademarks of Microland Limited. All
rights reserved.
Citrix(R), XenDesktop(R), HDX(TM), Citrix Receiver(TM), XenApp(TM) and XenServer(R)
and are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and may
be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries.
Primary Media Contact: Pallavi Pradhan, pallavip@microland.com, 91-80-39180000
Secondary Media Contact: Anantika Channa, anantika.channa@citrix.com,
91-9820544949
Source: Microland Limited
PRN
New Century BMW Motorcycles Announces New Parts Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 7:28:01 PM
New Century BMW Motorcycles Announces New Parts Website
ALHAMBRA, Calif., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Century BMW Motorcycles, a dealership in the Los Angeles area selling new and used BMW motorcycles, has recently announced the launch of their new website http://parts.ncbmwmotorcycles.com/. The website was created to be an online parts boutique, where BMW bike riders can search for a specific part or accessory they need. They can also find rider gear as well, including jackets, suits, gloves, hats, t-shirts, backpacks and more.
As there is a high need for BMW motorcycle parts and accessories, New Century BMW Motorcycles thought it would be best for customers to be able to find everything they need condensed on one site. Once they find the apparel or part they are in the market for, they can add it to their shopping cart and have it delivered to them. They can also register for an online account, which will allow for them to earn Plugster Points on every purchase. Shipping information is also saved for faster checkouts in the future.
For more information, please visit http://parts.ncbmwmotorcycles.com/ today.
Contact:
Stephen Pan
626-282-2233
SOURCE New Century BMW Motorcycles
New Century BMW Motorcycles
Web Site: http://parts.ncbmwmotorcycles.com
ALHAMBRA, Calif., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Century BMW Motorcycles, a dealership in the Los Angeles area selling new and used BMW motorcycles, has recently announced the launch of their new website http://parts.ncbmwmotorcycles.com/. The website was created to be an online parts boutique, where BMW bike riders can search for a specific part or accessory they need. They can also find rider gear as well, including jackets, suits, gloves, hats, t-shirts, backpacks and more.
As there is a high need for BMW motorcycle parts and accessories, New Century BMW Motorcycles thought it would be best for customers to be able to find everything they need condensed on one site. Once they find the apparel or part they are in the market for, they can add it to their shopping cart and have it delivered to them. They can also register for an online account, which will allow for them to earn Plugster Points on every purchase. Shipping information is also saved for faster checkouts in the future.
For more information, please visit http://parts.ncbmwmotorcycles.com/ today.
Contact:
Stephen Pan
626-282-2233
SOURCE New Century BMW Motorcycles
New Century BMW Motorcycles
Web Site: http://parts.ncbmwmotorcycles.com
Cox Communications Brings Customers NBCUniversal's Coverage Of 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, July 25 - August 12
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 3:42:02 PM
Cox Communications Brings Customers NBCUniversal's Coverage Of 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, July 25 - August 12
Cox Video Customers Gain Access to Unprecedented Live Coverage on Multiple Platforms
HERNDON, Va., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications, in agreement with NBCUniversal, today announced a multiplatform content offering for NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games to commence on Wednesday, July 25 through Sunday, August 12. Designed to provide video customers with access to NBCUniversal's more than 5,535 hours of unprecedented Olympic programming, this offering represents the largest number of total Olympics hours ever. Cox Communications will offer NBCUniversal's Olympic content live and OnDEMAND, [and] across multiple digital, mobile and tablet platforms, and for the first time ever, 242 hours of the Games will be available in 3D.
"We are excited to bring our customers NBCUniversal's 5,535 hours of unprecedented multiplatform coverage of the 2012 London Olympics," said Jonathan Freeland, Cox Virginia Vice President of Marketing and Sales. "Access via Cox's HD, On DEMAND, and high speed Internet services maximizes the NBCUniversal Olympic viewing experience for our customers."
In addition to extensive coverage on the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo and Telemundo, two HD specialty channels and a 3D channel, customers can stay connected to the London Summer Olympic Games wherever they go exclusively via NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Olympics and NBC Olympics Live Extra apps available to mobile and tablet users.
For Cox customers who subscribe to its TV Essential tier or higher, NBCUniversal is bringing Olympic content to them live and OnDEMAND, online, and on mobile and tablet devices via applications. This additional access to NBCUniversal's Olympic programming extends Cox customers' opportunities to watch the Games wherever they are.
Following are multiplatform offerings that will allow Cox customers to watch and be a part of the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games, including live streaming, VOD, mobile and tablet apps and a 3D channel.
NBCUniversal's Olympics Experience for Cox customers includes:
-- NBCOlympics.com: NBC Olympics Live Extra, the exclusive home of Olympic
live stream content at NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra, is available now to
customers who subscribe to Cox's TV Essentials tier or higher and who
sign in with their Cox User ID and password. NBCOlympics.com will live
stream more than 3,500 total programming hours from NBCUniversal
networks, including NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC and Bravo and
Telemundo, for the first time ever so that Cox customers can easily
verify their subscriptions and watch Olympic coverage live online at no
additional charge. In addition, customers who sign in and verify their
subscriptions by Friday, July 27 can enter the NBC Olympics Live Extra
Sweepstake for a chance to win prizes including a trip to the US Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs, an HDTV, and other prizes, courtesy
of NBCUniversal. Cox customers should follow these verification
procedures to access Olympic programming via NBCOlympics.com:
1. Go to NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra
2. Click the "Click here & Get Ready" button
3. Select Cox
4. Enter the Cox User ID and password that corresponds with the account
Once customers complete this process, they will remain signed in throughout the Games on that device.
-- Mobile and Tablet Apps: NBCUniversal will offer two apps for mobile and
tablet viewing. The NBC Olympics Live Extra app will be available to
verified Cox customers and will offer the same live streaming and event
replays available via NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra. The NBC Olympics app
will include short-form highlights, schedules, results, columns and more
and will also link to the NBC Olympics Live Extra app.
-- On DEMAND: NBCUniversal is making Olympic highlights and full-event
rewinds available via Cox's On DEMAND service. See U.S. athletes compete
in Diving, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Track & Field with over 100
highlights covering the U.S. Trials.
- Pre-Games: Viewers can access more than 120, 4-8 minute clips available in SD and HD.
- In Games: NBCU will offer more than 550 highlight clips, in addition to 240 full-length event replays, available within 24 hours of the event completion, all in HD and SD.
-- 3D: Panasonic Corporation of North America and the NBC Sports Group have
partnered to make the London 2012 Olympic Games available in 3D to Cox
customers and can be viewed on channel 895. The effort will produce 242
hours of coverage and mark the first time that the Olympic Games will be
distributed in the U.S. in 3D. The 3D broadcasts will be shown on
next-day delay and will span multiple competitions throughout the 2012
London Summer Olympic Games.
-- Specialty Channels: Dedicated 24/7 soccer (channel 896) and basketball
(channel 897) will be available to Cox customers, and will total 770
hours of NBC's HD coverage.
The 2012 London Olympic Summer Games will run throughout 19 unforgettable days and nights, covering every sport, medal, champion and riveting moment. For more information, visit http://www.NBCOlympics.com or http://www.cox.com/NBCLondonGames.
NBCUniversal's Channel Lineup for Cox customers in Northern Virgina:
-- NBC - Channel 4
-- NBC HD - Channel 1004
-- NBC Sports Network - Channel 241
-- NBC Sports Network HD - Channel 1241
-- MSNBC - Channel 67
-- MSNBC HD - Channel 1067
-- CNBC - Channel 68
-- CNBC HD - Channel 1089
-- Bravo - Channel 100
-- Bravo HD - Channel 1100
-- Telemundo - Channel 88
-- Olympic Soccer HD - Channel 896
-- Olympic Basketball HD - Channel 897
-- Olympic 3D - Channel 895
-- Olympic Zone - Channel 997
About NBC Olympics
A division of the NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal's Olympic coverage. It is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history.
Having produced every Summer Olympics since Seoul in 1988 and every Winter Olympics since Salt Lake City in 2002, the networks of NBCUniversal are synonymous with the Games in the United States. In 2011, NBCUniversal acquired the U.S. media rights on all platforms to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the conclusion of the 2020 Games, NBCUniversal will have presented 17 total Olympic Games and 11 consecutive, the most for a U.S. media company in both categories.
NBC has won an unprecedented 91 Emmy Awards for its Olympics coverage, as well as a prestigious Peabody Award for its presentation of the Beijing Opening Ceremony in 2008, which USA Today said was "the best overall Olympic experience ever provided by a U.S. network."
In addition to its unsurpassed heritage and award-winning production, NBCUniversal is known for aggregating large Olympic audiences, as nine of the top 11 most-watched U.S. television events of all time are Olympic Games presented across the networks of NBCUniversal. The Beijing Summer Olympics rank No. 1 with 215 million viewers.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 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 its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity seven times, including the last six years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
SOURCE Cox Communications
Cox Communications
CONTACT: Mike Leone, +1-703-480-4916, Mike.Leone@cox.com, or Kathryn Falk, +1-703-480-5248, Kathryn.Falk@cox.com, both of Cox Communications; or Alyssa Corcoran, +1-201-735-3568, Alyssa.Corcoran@nbcuni.com, or Christine Reisner, +1-201-735-3637, Christine.Reisner@nbcuni.com, both of NBCUniversal Content Distribution
Web Site: http://www.cox.com
Cox Video Customers Gain Access to Unprecedented Live Coverage on Multiple Platforms
HERNDON, Va., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Communications, in agreement with NBCUniversal, today announced a multiplatform content offering for NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games to commence on Wednesday, July 25 through Sunday, August 12. Designed to provide video customers with access to NBCUniversal's more than 5,535 hours of unprecedented Olympic programming, this offering represents the largest number of total Olympics hours ever. Cox Communications will offer NBCUniversal's Olympic content live and OnDEMAND, [and] across multiple digital, mobile and tablet platforms, and for the first time ever, 242 hours of the Games will be available in 3D.
"We are excited to bring our customers NBCUniversal's 5,535 hours of unprecedented multiplatform coverage of the 2012 London Olympics," said Jonathan Freeland, Cox Virginia Vice President of Marketing and Sales. "Access via Cox's HD, On DEMAND, and high speed Internet services maximizes the NBCUniversal Olympic viewing experience for our customers."
In addition to extensive coverage on the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo and Telemundo, two HD specialty channels and a 3D channel, customers can stay connected to the London Summer Olympic Games wherever they go exclusively via NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Olympics and NBC Olympics Live Extra apps available to mobile and tablet users.
For Cox customers who subscribe to its TV Essential tier or higher, NBCUniversal is bringing Olympic content to them live and OnDEMAND, online, and on mobile and tablet devices via applications. This additional access to NBCUniversal's Olympic programming extends Cox customers' opportunities to watch the Games wherever they are.
Following are multiplatform offerings that will allow Cox customers to watch and be a part of the 2012 London Olympic Summer Games, including live streaming, VOD, mobile and tablet apps and a 3D channel.
NBCUniversal's Olympics Experience for Cox customers includes:
-- NBCOlympics.com: NBC Olympics Live Extra, the exclusive home of Olympic
live stream content at NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra, is available now to
customers who subscribe to Cox's TV Essentials tier or higher and who
sign in with their Cox User ID and password. NBCOlympics.com will live
stream more than 3,500 total programming hours from NBCUniversal
networks, including NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC and Bravo and
Telemundo, for the first time ever so that Cox customers can easily
verify their subscriptions and watch Olympic coverage live online at no
additional charge. In addition, customers who sign in and verify their
subscriptions by Friday, July 27 can enter the NBC Olympics Live Extra
Sweepstake for a chance to win prizes including a trip to the US Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs, an HDTV, and other prizes, courtesy
of NBCUniversal. Cox customers should follow these verification
procedures to access Olympic programming via NBCOlympics.com:
1. Go to NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra
2. Click the "Click here & Get Ready" button
3. Select Cox
4. Enter the Cox User ID and password that corresponds with the account
Once customers complete this process, they will remain signed in throughout the Games on that device.
-- Mobile and Tablet Apps: NBCUniversal will offer two apps for mobile and
tablet viewing. The NBC Olympics Live Extra app will be available to
verified Cox customers and will offer the same live streaming and event
replays available via NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra. The NBC Olympics app
will include short-form highlights, schedules, results, columns and more
and will also link to the NBC Olympics Live Extra app.
-- On DEMAND: NBCUniversal is making Olympic highlights and full-event
rewinds available via Cox's On DEMAND service. See U.S. athletes compete
in Diving, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Track & Field with over 100
highlights covering the U.S. Trials.
- Pre-Games: Viewers can access more than 120, 4-8 minute clips available in SD and HD.
- In Games: NBCU will offer more than 550 highlight clips, in addition to 240 full-length event replays, available within 24 hours of the event completion, all in HD and SD.
-- 3D: Panasonic Corporation of North America and the NBC Sports Group have
partnered to make the London 2012 Olympic Games available in 3D to Cox
customers and can be viewed on channel 895. The effort will produce 242
hours of coverage and mark the first time that the Olympic Games will be
distributed in the U.S. in 3D. The 3D broadcasts will be shown on
next-day delay and will span multiple competitions throughout the 2012
London Summer Olympic Games.
-- Specialty Channels: Dedicated 24/7 soccer (channel 896) and basketball
(channel 897) will be available to Cox customers, and will total 770
hours of NBC's HD coverage.
The 2012 London Olympic Summer Games will run throughout 19 unforgettable days and nights, covering every sport, medal, champion and riveting moment. For more information, visit http://www.NBCOlympics.com or http://www.cox.com/NBCLondonGames.
NBCUniversal's Channel Lineup for Cox customers in Northern Virgina:
-- NBC - Channel 4
-- NBC HD - Channel 1004
-- NBC Sports Network - Channel 241
-- NBC Sports Network HD - Channel 1241
-- MSNBC - Channel 67
-- MSNBC HD - Channel 1067
-- CNBC - Channel 68
-- CNBC HD - Channel 1089
-- Bravo - Channel 100
-- Bravo HD - Channel 1100
-- Telemundo - Channel 88
-- Olympic Soccer HD - Channel 896
-- Olympic Basketball HD - Channel 897
-- Olympic 3D - Channel 895
-- Olympic Zone - Channel 997
About NBC Olympics
A division of the NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal's Olympic coverage. It is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history.
Having produced every Summer Olympics since Seoul in 1988 and every Winter Olympics since Salt Lake City in 2002, the networks of NBCUniversal are synonymous with the Games in the United States. In 2011, NBCUniversal acquired the U.S. media rights on all platforms to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the conclusion of the 2020 Games, NBCUniversal will have presented 17 total Olympic Games and 11 consecutive, the most for a U.S. media company in both categories.
NBC has won an unprecedented 91 Emmy Awards for its Olympics coverage, as well as a prestigious Peabody Award for its presentation of the Beijing Opening Ceremony in 2008, which USA Today said was "the best overall Olympic experience ever provided by a U.S. network."
In addition to its unsurpassed heritage and award-winning production, NBCUniversal is known for aggregating large Olympic audiences, as nine of the top 11 most-watched U.S. television events of all time are Olympic Games presented across the networks of NBCUniversal. The Beijing Summer Olympics rank No. 1 with 215 million viewers.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet and telephone services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves approximately 6 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 its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity seven times, including the last six years. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at http://www.cox.com and http://www.coxmedia.com.
SOURCE Cox Communications
Cox Communications
CONTACT: Mike Leone, +1-703-480-4916, Mike.Leone@cox.com, or Kathryn Falk, +1-703-480-5248, Kathryn.Falk@cox.com, both of Cox Communications; or Alyssa Corcoran, +1-201-735-3568, Alyssa.Corcoran@nbcuni.com, or Christine Reisner, +1-201-735-3637, Christine.Reisner@nbcuni.com, both of NBCUniversal Content Distribution
Web Site: http://www.cox.com
LearnSomething's SpecialtyRxAdvisor(TM) Program Signs PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy as Consultant
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 3:21:01 PM
LearnSomething's SpecialtyRxAdvisor(TM) Program Signs PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy as Consultant
Online program supports retail pharmacies' entrance into specialty pharmacy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LearnSomething, distributor of the SpecialtyRxAdvisor program, has announced an exclusive partnership with PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy. SpecialtyRxAdvisor delivers online mini-courses on specialty pharmacy drugs and services to retail pharmacy professionals.
Under the agreement, PANTHERx will advise LearnSomething on the content for SpecialtyRxAdvisor programs and introduce the education programs to manufacturers who dispense specialty drugs.
"SpecialtyRxAdvisor couldn't be timelier for retail pharmacies," says Dr. Gordon J. Vanscoy, associate dean and professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh, and chairman and CEO of PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy. "Growth of specialty drugs is outpacing traditional medications and within a few years will account for 40 percent or more of pharmaceutical manufacturer sales. These are complex medications needing extensive management to support patient safety and adherence. It was easy for us to see how important a partnership with SpecialtyRxAdvisor can be in this growing market."
Pharmacy professionals access SpecialtyRxAdvisor mini-courses using the same networks they currently use for compliance education, so integrating the program is seamless.
"We have become experts at building the infrastructure and platform to provide online education to pharmacy professionals, with 85 percent penetration in retail pharmacies," says Steve Roden, president and CEO of LearnSomething. "Our Advisor programs for traditional medications depend on pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide expert content on their drugs. But specialty pharmacy is a rarified world that requires PANTHERx's experience and insight, and we couldn't be happier to join with them in providing this valuable service."
The LearnSomething-PANTHERx partnership has already produced value for doctors and patients. "During our discussions, we became aware that it's difficult for doctors to recommend retail pharmacies and pharmacists to patients who need specialty drugs and medication counseling," explains Roden. "So we agreed that pharmacists who complete our specialty drug courses will earn certificates. The certificates will help doctors identify qualified pharmacists and confidently recommend these pharmacists to their patients."
The partnership with PANTHERx comes on the heels of LearnSomething's agreement with the Specialty Pharma Education Center (SPEC). Under that agreement, LearnSomething will build and maintain the educational portal that supports SPEC's national certification program in specialty pharmacy. The strategic partnerships with PANTHERx and SPEC are part of LearnSomething's focused effort to grow its role in providing specialty pharmacy education.
About LearnSomething
LearnSomething (http://www.learnsomething.com) is the leading provider of eLearning solutions for the drug, health care and food industries. For more than 15 years LearnSomething's products and custom development services have helped retailers, manufacturers and professional associations meet training objectives through flexible online, blended and instructor-led programs. LearnSomething's Advisor Information Networks are used by pharmaceutical, CPG and other manufacturers to provide retailers with essential information for satisfying compliance and performance needs. The company's Learning Creation and Management System (LCMS), Learner Community(TM), simplifies developing, deploying and tracking eLearning products and programs.
About PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy
PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy (http://www.pantherspecialty.com) is a privately-held, innovative nationwide specialty pharmacy who also maximizes 340B opportunities for qualified community health centers and hospitals. Founded in 2011, and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PANTHERx caters exclusively to patients with specialized chronic conditions. The company's experienced clinicians work closely with specialty pharmacy patients and their physicians to optimize a medication plan that fits their lifestyles.
CONTACT:
Gena Sanford
(850) 385-7915
SOURCE LearnSomething
LearnSomething
Web Site: http://www.learnsomething.com
Online program supports retail pharmacies' entrance into specialty pharmacy
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LearnSomething, distributor of the SpecialtyRxAdvisor program, has announced an exclusive partnership with PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy. SpecialtyRxAdvisor delivers online mini-courses on specialty pharmacy drugs and services to retail pharmacy professionals.
Under the agreement, PANTHERx will advise LearnSomething on the content for SpecialtyRxAdvisor programs and introduce the education programs to manufacturers who dispense specialty drugs.
"SpecialtyRxAdvisor couldn't be timelier for retail pharmacies," says Dr. Gordon J. Vanscoy, associate dean and professor of pharmacy and therapeutics at the University of Pittsburgh, and chairman and CEO of PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy. "Growth of specialty drugs is outpacing traditional medications and within a few years will account for 40 percent or more of pharmaceutical manufacturer sales. These are complex medications needing extensive management to support patient safety and adherence. It was easy for us to see how important a partnership with SpecialtyRxAdvisor can be in this growing market."
Pharmacy professionals access SpecialtyRxAdvisor mini-courses using the same networks they currently use for compliance education, so integrating the program is seamless.
"We have become experts at building the infrastructure and platform to provide online education to pharmacy professionals, with 85 percent penetration in retail pharmacies," says Steve Roden, president and CEO of LearnSomething. "Our Advisor programs for traditional medications depend on pharmaceutical manufacturers to provide expert content on their drugs. But specialty pharmacy is a rarified world that requires PANTHERx's experience and insight, and we couldn't be happier to join with them in providing this valuable service."
The LearnSomething-PANTHERx partnership has already produced value for doctors and patients. "During our discussions, we became aware that it's difficult for doctors to recommend retail pharmacies and pharmacists to patients who need specialty drugs and medication counseling," explains Roden. "So we agreed that pharmacists who complete our specialty drug courses will earn certificates. The certificates will help doctors identify qualified pharmacists and confidently recommend these pharmacists to their patients."
The partnership with PANTHERx comes on the heels of LearnSomething's agreement with the Specialty Pharma Education Center (SPEC). Under that agreement, LearnSomething will build and maintain the educational portal that supports SPEC's national certification program in specialty pharmacy. The strategic partnerships with PANTHERx and SPEC are part of LearnSomething's focused effort to grow its role in providing specialty pharmacy education.
About LearnSomething
LearnSomething (http://www.learnsomething.com) is the leading provider of eLearning solutions for the drug, health care and food industries. For more than 15 years LearnSomething's products and custom development services have helped retailers, manufacturers and professional associations meet training objectives through flexible online, blended and instructor-led programs. LearnSomething's Advisor Information Networks are used by pharmaceutical, CPG and other manufacturers to provide retailers with essential information for satisfying compliance and performance needs. The company's Learning Creation and Management System (LCMS), Learner Community(TM), simplifies developing, deploying and tracking eLearning products and programs.
About PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy
PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy (http://www.pantherspecialty.com) is a privately-held, innovative nationwide specialty pharmacy who also maximizes 340B opportunities for qualified community health centers and hospitals. Founded in 2011, and headquartered in Pittsburgh, PANTHERx caters exclusively to patients with specialized chronic conditions. The company's experienced clinicians work closely with specialty pharmacy patients and their physicians to optimize a medication plan that fits their lifestyles.
CONTACT:
Gena Sanford
(850) 385-7915
SOURCE LearnSomething
LearnSomething
Web Site: http://www.learnsomething.com
Esri and Microsoft to Provide Online Maps and Applications during Disasters
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 1:42:01 PM
Esri and Microsoft to Provide Online Maps and Applications during Disasters
Companies Improve Public Safety Information Sharing and Response Capabilities
REDLANDS, Calif., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Esri announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft to assist public and private agencies and communities around the world during disasters. Microsoft will display Esri public information maps on its cloud-based Disaster Response Incident Portal, as well as point citizens to the maps via its online outlets, such as MSN and Bing. Esri's ArcGIS integration within a number of Microsoft's disaster response management solutions will provide governments and leading aid organizations with a more comprehensive set of tools to address key challenges.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110425/LA88950LOGO)
Esri and Microsoft unveiled the alliance during the Esri International User Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in California.
"Esri is excited to work with Microsoft because of its world-leading software and services," says Russ Johnson, global director of disaster response for Esri. "This alliance leverages the strengths of both companies. The first phase involves using our technologies to support affected organizations and provide public information faster and in a more intuitive web map format during crises."
"The ability to include Esri intelligent, interactive web maps with Microsoft's suite of disaster response offerings increases our ability to assist government agencies and private citizens," says Harmony Mabrey, senior operations manager, Microsoft Disaster Response. "Both responders and citizens will have access to a more detailed level of knowledge about the impacts of a disaster, enabling them to make more informed decisions."
These growing efforts will exponentially increase situational awareness and information sharing during disasters.
Benefits include the following:
-- Rapid data dissemination to targeted audiences and the general public
during a disaster
-- Better situational awareness through Esri and Microsoft technologies for
critical decision support
-- More information management resource availability for governments and
leading response organizations through the combined efforts of Esri and
Microsoft
About Microsoft Corporate Citizenship
Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/disasterresponse, http://www.microsoft.com/citizenship) believes that technology can accelerate change to help solve some of society's most pressing issues and make a real impact for a better tomorrow. You can find the latest Citizenship-related news from Microsoft on our blog, http://www.msftcitizenshipblog.com, and by following us on Twitter: @msftcitizenship.
About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.
Copyright © 2012 Esri. All rights reserved. Esri, ArcGIS, the Esri globe logo, GIS by Esri, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products or services mentioned herein may be trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of their respective mark owners.
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Esri
CONTACT: Jesse Theodore, Esri, +1-909-793-2853 ext:1-1419, press@esri.com
Web Site: http://www.esri.com
Companies Improve Public Safety Information Sharing and Response Capabilities
REDLANDS, Calif., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Esri announced a strategic alliance with Microsoft to assist public and private agencies and communities around the world during disasters. Microsoft will display Esri public information maps on its cloud-based Disaster Response Incident Portal, as well as point citizens to the maps via its online outlets, such as MSN and Bing. Esri's ArcGIS integration within a number of Microsoft's disaster response management solutions will provide governments and leading aid organizations with a more comprehensive set of tools to address key challenges.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110425/LA88950LOGO)
Esri and Microsoft unveiled the alliance during the Esri International User Conference at the San Diego Convention Center in California.
"Esri is excited to work with Microsoft because of its world-leading software and services," says Russ Johnson, global director of disaster response for Esri. "This alliance leverages the strengths of both companies. The first phase involves using our technologies to support affected organizations and provide public information faster and in a more intuitive web map format during crises."
"The ability to include Esri intelligent, interactive web maps with Microsoft's suite of disaster response offerings increases our ability to assist government agencies and private citizens," says Harmony Mabrey, senior operations manager, Microsoft Disaster Response. "Both responders and citizens will have access to a more detailed level of knowledge about the impacts of a disaster, enabling them to make more informed decisions."
These growing efforts will exponentially increase situational awareness and information sharing during disasters.
Benefits include the following:
-- Rapid data dissemination to targeted audiences and the general public
during a disaster
-- Better situational awareness through Esri and Microsoft technologies for
critical decision support
-- More information management resource availability for governments and
leading response organizations through the combined efforts of Esri and
Microsoft
About Microsoft Corporate Citizenship
Microsoft (http://www.microsoft.com/disasterresponse, http://www.microsoft.com/citizenship) believes that technology can accelerate change to help solve some of society's most pressing issues and make a real impact for a better tomorrow. You can find the latest Citizenship-related news from Microsoft on our blog, http://www.msftcitizenshipblog.com, and by following us on Twitter: @msftcitizenship.
About Esri
Since 1969, Esri has been giving customers around the world the power to think and plan geographically. The market leader in GIS technology, Esri software is used in more than 300,000 organizations worldwide including each of the 200 largest cities in the United States, most national governments, more than two-thirds of Fortune 500 companies, and more than 7,000 colleges and universities. Esri applications, running on more than one million desktops and thousands of web and enterprise servers, provide the backbone for the world's mapping and spatial analysis. Esri is the only vendor that provides complete technical solutions for desktop, mobile, server, and Internet platforms. Visit us at esri.com/news.
Copyright © 2012 Esri. All rights reserved. Esri, ArcGIS, the Esri globe logo, GIS by Esri, esri.com, and @esri.com are trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of Esri in the United States, the European Community, or certain other jurisdictions. Other companies and products or services mentioned herein may be trademarks, service marks, or registered marks of their respective mark owners.
SOURCE Esri
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Esri
CONTACT: Jesse Theodore, Esri, +1-909-793-2853 ext:1-1419, press@esri.com
Web Site: http://www.esri.com
Residents Of North Olmsted, Ohio To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 12:49:01 PM
Residents Of North Olmsted, Ohio To Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local 4G LTE network in North Olmsted by activating a new cell site.
The new cell site in Cuyahoga County improves coverage in the area as follows:
-- North to Lynhaven Drive;
-- South to Glen Hollow Lane;
-- West to Barton Road, and;
-- East to Crestwood Lane.
The new cell site provides increased wireless 4G LTE service in North Olmsted. These improvements empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text and picture and video messaging.
"Ohioans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' ongoing effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Ohio. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area,
Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Ohio by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Lauren Vogel, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 11, lvogel@wordsworthweb.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local 4G LTE network in North Olmsted by activating a new cell site.
The new cell site in Cuyahoga County improves coverage in the area as follows:
-- North to Lynhaven Drive;
-- South to Glen Hollow Lane;
-- West to Barton Road, and;
-- East to Crestwood Lane.
The new cell site provides increased wireless 4G LTE service in North Olmsted. These improvements empower more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text and picture and video messaging.
"Ohioans are increasingly relying on smartphones and applications to manage their busy lives and stay connected at home or on-the-go," said Mark Frazier, president-Ohio/Pennsylvania/West Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless. "This new cell site is part of our continual investment in our network so our customers can use their devices when, where and how they need them."
This new cell site is part of Verizon Wireless' ongoing effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in Ohio. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services.
For more news and stories specific to the Verizon Wireless Midwest Area,
Visit and subscribe to our blog: http://vzwmidwestarea.com/.
For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in Ohio by following @VZWLaura on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwlaura. For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades, follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 94.2 million retail customers, including 88.8 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 78,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, 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.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: Laura Merritt, Verizon Wireless, +1-614-345-3210, laura.merritt@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWlaura; Lauren Vogel, For Verizon Wireless, +1-513-271-7222 ext. 11, lvogel@wordsworthweb.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Currys and PC World Reveal Exclusive Online Voucher Offer
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 12:42:01 PM
Currys and PC World Reveal Exclusive Online Voucher Offer
LONDON, July 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Currys and PC World, part of Dixons Retail, one of Europe's leading specialist
electrical retailing groups, have launched a brand new exclusive promotion offering
customers a free GBP25 voucher when they purchase a tablet device worth GBP300 or more
online for home delivery.*
This exclusive offer, running until August 2nd, allows customers to save money on any
future in-store purchase over GBP125 throughout September.**
Currys and PC World boasts a wide range of tablets, its latest offer includes the new
3rd generation Apple iPad, as well as popular Samsung, Motorola and Sony models.
Once the purchase is complete Currys and PC World will then send a free GBP25 voucher
via email between August 5th and August 11th. Customers can redeem the voucher in any
Currys and PC World store throughout the month of September.
This exclusive deal is part of Currys and PC world's summer of money-saving
promotional offers aimed at giving customers fantastic deals on many electrical products,
including laptops, cameras, fridge freezers
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/fridge-freezers/333_3125_30212_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html ],
ovens [http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/built-in-appliances/built-in-cooking/ovens-3802-m.html
] and washing machines
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/washing-machines/332_3119_30206_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html ].
*One GBP25 voucher will be issued per transaction.
**Currys and PC World reserve the right to end this promotion prior to the advertised
end date without notice.
For more information, please visit Currys.co.uk
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/index.html ] and PC World.co.uk
[http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/index.html ]
About Currys and PC World:
Currys and PC World are part of Dixons Retail plc. With over 1,200 stores and online
services spanning 28 countries, Dixons is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading
specialist electrical retailing groups. Dixons employs over 38,000 people and provides top
quality training to ensure their personnel can provide amazing customer service on
products ranging from televisions to ovens, and computers to dishwasher machines.
Source: Currys
Jonny Stanton / +44(0)20-7543-4528 / jonny.stanton@mcsaatchi.com; Charlotte Frost / +44(0)20-7544-3623 / charlotte.frost@mcsaatchi.com; Leigh-Anne Leonce / +44(0)207-543-4741 / leigh-anne.leonce@mcsaatchi.com
LONDON, July 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Currys and PC World, part of Dixons Retail, one of Europe's leading specialist
electrical retailing groups, have launched a brand new exclusive promotion offering
customers a free GBP25 voucher when they purchase a tablet device worth GBP300 or more
online for home delivery.*
This exclusive offer, running until August 2nd, allows customers to save money on any
future in-store purchase over GBP125 throughout September.**
Currys and PC World boasts a wide range of tablets, its latest offer includes the new
3rd generation Apple iPad, as well as popular Samsung, Motorola and Sony models.
Once the purchase is complete Currys and PC World will then send a free GBP25 voucher
via email between August 5th and August 11th. Customers can redeem the voucher in any
Currys and PC World store throughout the month of September.
This exclusive deal is part of Currys and PC world's summer of money-saving
promotional offers aimed at giving customers fantastic deals on many electrical products,
including laptops, cameras, fridge freezers
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/fridge-freezers/333_3125_30212_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html ],
ovens [http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/built-in-appliances/built-in-cooking/ovens-3802-m.html
] and washing machines
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/washing-machines/332_3119_30206_xx_xx/xx-criteria.html ].
*One GBP25 voucher will be issued per transaction.
**Currys and PC World reserve the right to end this promotion prior to the advertised
end date without notice.
For more information, please visit Currys.co.uk
[http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/index.html ] and PC World.co.uk
[http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/index.html ]
About Currys and PC World:
Currys and PC World are part of Dixons Retail plc. With over 1,200 stores and online
services spanning 28 countries, Dixons is widely acknowledged as one of Europe's leading
specialist electrical retailing groups. Dixons employs over 38,000 people and provides top
quality training to ensure their personnel can provide amazing customer service on
products ranging from televisions to ovens, and computers to dishwasher machines.
Source: Currys
Jonny Stanton / +44(0)20-7543-4528 / jonny.stanton@mcsaatchi.com; Charlotte Frost / +44(0)20-7544-3623 / charlotte.frost@mcsaatchi.com; Leigh-Anne Leonce / +44(0)207-543-4741 / leigh-anne.leonce@mcsaatchi.com
FairPoint to Extend Broadband in 53 Vermont Towns
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 12:35:01 PM
FairPoint to Extend Broadband in 53 Vermont Towns
Broadband to reach unserved neighborhoods across Vermont
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FairPoint Communications announced today it is planning to expand broadband Internet in 53 towns across Vermont - in unserved neighborhoods from Troy to Halifax as well as dozens of other towns across the Green Mountain State.
In all, multiple neighborhoods in 53 towns will see this new high-speed access. These towns include: Albany, Barnard, Barnet, Belvidere, Bethel, Bloomfield, Bradford, Braintree, Brookfield, Burke, Chelsea, Glastenbury, Granby, Groton, Guildhall, Halifax, Hancock, Hardwick, Irasburg, Lemington, Lowell, Maidstone, Montgomery, Newark, Newfane, Newport Town, Pomfret, Pownal, Putney, Randolph, Reading, Rochester, Royalton, Rupert, Sandgate, Shaftsbury, Sharon, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Strafford, Stratton, Townshend, Troy, Tunbridge, Victory, Walden, Wardsboro, West Windsor, Westfield, Westminster, Whitingham, Wolcott and Woodbury.
"This is another crucial step in getting fast reliable broadband to all Vermonters," said Mike Smith, Vermont state president for FairPoint. "With this latest project, FairPoint will have invested almost $100 million for broadband across Vermont since 2008. That's unprecedented."
FairPoint will leverage $2 million from the Federal Communications Commission's Connect America Fund, or CAF, established last year with the sole purpose to accelerate broadband buildout to the 18 million Americans living in rural areas who currently have no access to robust broadband services.
This initiative will bring broadband to approximately 7,100 locations of which more than 2,600 will qualify for CAF funding.
In addition to the Vermont expansion, the CAF funding will enable FairPoint to add broadband coverage in South China, Maine.
The project buildout will span three years with about a third of the communities coming online each year.
About FairPoint Communications, Inc.
FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRP) is a leading communications provider of broadband Internet access, local and long-distance phone, television and other high-capacity data services to customers in communities across 18 states. Through its fast, reliable fiber network, FairPoint delivers high-quality data and voice networking communications solutions to residential, business and wholesale customers. FairPoint delivers VantagePoint(SM) services through its resilient IP-based network in northern New England. This state-of-the-art fiber network provides carrier Ethernet connections to support the surging bandwidth and performance requirements for cloud-based applications like network storage, disaster recovery, distance learning, medical imaging, video conferencing and CAD/CAM along with traditional voice, VoIP, video and Internet access solutions. Additional information about FairPoint products and services is available at http://www.FairPoint.com. You can also connect with FairPoint on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/myfairpoint) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/myfairpoint).
SOURCE FairPoint Communications
FairPoint Communications
CONTACT: Sabina Haskell, +1-802-658-7351, shaskell@fairpoint.com;Investor Relations: Lee Newitt, +1-704-344-8150, lnewitt@fairpoint.com
Web Site: http://www.FairPoint.com
Broadband to reach unserved neighborhoods across Vermont
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt., July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FairPoint Communications announced today it is planning to expand broadband Internet in 53 towns across Vermont - in unserved neighborhoods from Troy to Halifax as well as dozens of other towns across the Green Mountain State.
In all, multiple neighborhoods in 53 towns will see this new high-speed access. These towns include: Albany, Barnard, Barnet, Belvidere, Bethel, Bloomfield, Bradford, Braintree, Brookfield, Burke, Chelsea, Glastenbury, Granby, Groton, Guildhall, Halifax, Hancock, Hardwick, Irasburg, Lemington, Lowell, Maidstone, Montgomery, Newark, Newfane, Newport Town, Pomfret, Pownal, Putney, Randolph, Reading, Rochester, Royalton, Rupert, Sandgate, Shaftsbury, Sharon, Sheffield, Stockbridge, Strafford, Stratton, Townshend, Troy, Tunbridge, Victory, Walden, Wardsboro, West Windsor, Westfield, Westminster, Whitingham, Wolcott and Woodbury.
"This is another crucial step in getting fast reliable broadband to all Vermonters," said Mike Smith, Vermont state president for FairPoint. "With this latest project, FairPoint will have invested almost $100 million for broadband across Vermont since 2008. That's unprecedented."
FairPoint will leverage $2 million from the Federal Communications Commission's Connect America Fund, or CAF, established last year with the sole purpose to accelerate broadband buildout to the 18 million Americans living in rural areas who currently have no access to robust broadband services.
This initiative will bring broadband to approximately 7,100 locations of which more than 2,600 will qualify for CAF funding.
In addition to the Vermont expansion, the CAF funding will enable FairPoint to add broadband coverage in South China, Maine.
The project buildout will span three years with about a third of the communities coming online each year.
About FairPoint Communications, Inc.
FairPoint Communications, Inc. (NasdaqCM: FRP) is a leading communications provider of broadband Internet access, local and long-distance phone, television and other high-capacity data services to customers in communities across 18 states. Through its fast, reliable fiber network, FairPoint delivers high-quality data and voice networking communications solutions to residential, business and wholesale customers. FairPoint delivers VantagePoint(SM) services through its resilient IP-based network in northern New England. This state-of-the-art fiber network provides carrier Ethernet connections to support the surging bandwidth and performance requirements for cloud-based applications like network storage, disaster recovery, distance learning, medical imaging, video conferencing and CAD/CAM along with traditional voice, VoIP, video and Internet access solutions. Additional information about FairPoint products and services is available at http://www.FairPoint.com. You can also connect with FairPoint on Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/myfairpoint) and Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/myfairpoint).
SOURCE FairPoint Communications
FairPoint Communications
CONTACT: Sabina Haskell, +1-802-658-7351, shaskell@fairpoint.com;Investor Relations: Lee Newitt, +1-704-344-8150, lnewitt@fairpoint.com
Web Site: http://www.FairPoint.com
AT&T U-verse Brings Customers NBCUniversal's Coverage of 2012 London Summer Olympic Games July 25 - August 12
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 23, 2012 at 12:35:01 PM
AT&T U-verse Brings Customers NBCUniversal's Coverage of 2012 London Summer Olympic Games July 25 - August 12
AT&T U-verse Customers Gain Access to Unprecedented Live Coverage on Multiple Platforms
DALLAS, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* U-verse(®), in agreement with NBCUniversal, today announced a multiplatform content offering for NBCUniversal's coverage of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games to commence on Wednesday, July 25 through Sunday, August 12. Designed to provide AT&T U-verse customers with access to more than 5,293 hours of NBCUniversal's coverage of unprecedented Olympic programming, this offering represents the largest number of total Olympics hours ever. AT&T U-verse will offer NBCUniversal's Olympic content live and on-demand and across multiple digital, mobile and tablet platforms, and for the first time ever, 242 hours of the Games will be available in 3D.
"The Olympic Games is always a must-see event, and we're excited to bring NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games to multiple screens," said Jeff Weber, President of Content and Advertising Sales, AT&T Home Solutions. "We're thrilled to deliver NBCUniversal's around-the-clock Games content to U-verse customers virtually whenever and wherever they want to watch."
In addition to extensive coverage on the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo and Telemundo, and two HD specialty channels, subscribers can stay connected to the London Summer Olympic Games wherever they go exclusively via NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Olympics and NBC Olympics Live Extra apps available to mobile and tablet users.
As part of a U-verse customer's video subscription, which includes all Olympic television content, NBCUniversal is bringing Olympic content to subscribers live and on-demand, online, and on mobile and tablet devices via applications. This additional access to NBCUniversal's Olympic programming extends AT&T U-verse customers' opportunities to watch the Games on the go.
Following are multiplatform offerings that will allow U-verse customers to watch and be a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games, including live streaming, VOD, mobile and tablet apps, a 3D channel and an interactive TV app.
NBCUniversal's Olympics Experience on AT&T U-verse Includes:
-- NBCOlympics.com: NBC Olympics Live Extra, the exclusive home of Olympic
live stream content at NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra, is available now to
verified customers who subscribe to a package that includes CNBC and
MSNBC and who sign-in. NBCOlympics.com will live stream more than 3,500
total programming hours, including NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC and
Bravo, for the first time ever so that U-verse customers can easily
verify their subscriptions and watch Olympic coverage live online at no
additional charge. Those subscribers who sign in and verify by Friday,
July 27 can enter the NBC Olympics Live Extra Sweepstake for a chance to
win prizes including a trip to the US Olympic Training Center in
Colorado Springs, an HDTV, and other prizes, courtesy of NBCUniversal.
U-verse TV customers should follow these verification procedures to
access Olympic programming via NBCOlympics.com:
1. Go to NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra
2. Click the "Click here & Get Ready" button
3. Select AT&T UVerse as your telco provider
4. Enter your AT&T U-verse username and password that corresponds with your
account
5. You are signed in throughout the Games on that device!
-- Mobile and Tablet Apps: NBCUniversal will offer two apps for mobile and
tablet viewing. The NBC Olympics Live Extra app will be available to
verified U-verse customers and will offer the same live streaming and
event replays available via NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra. U-verse customers
can verify their mobile and tablet devices when the NBC Olympics Live
Extra App launches. The NBC Olympics app will include short-form
highlights, schedules, results, columns and more and will also link to
the NBC Olympics Live Extra app.
-- On Demand: NBCUniversal is making Olympic highlights and full-event
rewinds available via the U-verse Movies service. See U.S. athletes
compete in Diving, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Track & Field with over 100
highlights covering the U.S. Trials. Pre-Games: Viewers can access more
than 120, 4-8 minute clips available in SD and HD. In Games: NBCU will
offer more than 550 highlight clips, in addition to 240 full-length
event replays, available within 24 hours of the event completion, all in
HD and SD.
-- Interactive TV: U-verse customers will have access to an on-screen
interactive application with NBCUniversal's real-time medal counts,
athlete bios, team USA reports, Olympic news and more. Customers will
also be able to watch up to six different NBCUniversal channels
featuring Olympic Games content on their TV screen. The interactive TV
experience is available to U-verse customers during Olympic programming
on the networks of NBCUniversal on channel 94 or click "Go Interactive"
on the remote control.
-- 3D: Panasonic Corporation of North America and the NBC Sports Group have
partnered to make the London 2012 Olympic Games available in 3D to
U-verse TV customers. The effort will produce 242 hours of coverage and
mark the first time that the Olympic Games will be distributed in the
U.S. in 3D. The 3D broadcasts will be shown on next-day delay and will
span multiple competitions throughout the 2012 London Summer Olympic
Games.
-- Specialty Channels: Dedicated 24/7 basketball and soccer channels are
available to U-verse TV customers on channels 1637 and 1638, and will
total 770 hours of NBC's HD coverage.
And exclusively on U-verse TV, customers will have access to the original series "Behind the Dream," which gives customers a closer look at the United States swim and gymnastics teams' journey to London, features and highlights from the Paralympics, athlete interviews and other exciting content. AT&T U-verse customers can enjoy all these features at no additional charge.
The 2012 London Olympic Summer Games will run throughout 19 unforgettable days and nights, covering every sport, medal, champion and riveting moment. For more information, visit http://www.NBCOlympics.com, att.com/uverse or uverse.com.
*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 NBC Olympics
A division of the NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal's Olympic coverage. It is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history.
Having produced every Summer Olympics since Seoul in 1988 and every Winter Olympics since Salt Lake City in 2002, the networks of NBCUniversal are synonymous with the Games in the United States. In 2011, NBCUniversal acquired the U.S. media rights on all platforms to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the conclusion of the 2020 Games, NBCUniversal will have presented 17 total Olympic Games and 11 consecutive, the most for a U.S. media company in both categories.
NBC has won an unprecedented 91 Emmy Awards for its Olympics coverage, as well as a prestigious Peabody Award for its presentation of the Beijing Opening Ceremony in 2008, which USA Today said was "the best overall Olympic experience ever provided by a U.S. network."
In addition to its unsurpassed heritage and award-winning production, NBCUniversal is known for aggregating large Olympic audiences, as nine of the top 11 most-watched U.S. television events of all time are Olympic Games presented across the networks of NBCUniversal. The Beijing Summer Olympics rank No. 1 with 215 million viewers.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. 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 mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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 @ATT.
© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband 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. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify.
AT&T U-verse TV: Residential customers only. Prices, programming, features and offers subject to change without notice. U-verse TV Olympics App: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required. Channels/content available within the app are based on U-verse TV package and additional programming purchased. Access to HD requires additional monthly fee.
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AT&T U-verse Customers Gain Access to Unprecedented Live Coverage on Multiple Platforms
DALLAS, July 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* U-verse(®), in agreement with NBCUniversal, today announced a multiplatform content offering for NBCUniversal's coverage of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games to commence on Wednesday, July 25 through Sunday, August 12. Designed to provide AT&T U-verse customers with access to more than 5,293 hours of NBCUniversal's coverage of unprecedented Olympic programming, this offering represents the largest number of total Olympics hours ever. AT&T U-verse will offer NBCUniversal's Olympic content live and on-demand and across multiple digital, mobile and tablet platforms, and for the first time ever, 242 hours of the Games will be available in 3D.
"The Olympic Games is always a must-see event, and we're excited to bring NBCUniversal's coverage of the 2012 London Olympic Games to multiple screens," said Jeff Weber, President of Content and Advertising Sales, AT&T Home Solutions. "We're thrilled to deliver NBCUniversal's around-the-clock Games content to U-verse customers virtually whenever and wherever they want to watch."
In addition to extensive coverage on the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC, Bravo and Telemundo, and two HD specialty channels, subscribers can stay connected to the London Summer Olympic Games wherever they go exclusively via NBCOlympics.com, and the NBC Olympics and NBC Olympics Live Extra apps available to mobile and tablet users.
As part of a U-verse customer's video subscription, which includes all Olympic television content, NBCUniversal is bringing Olympic content to subscribers live and on-demand, online, and on mobile and tablet devices via applications. This additional access to NBCUniversal's Olympic programming extends AT&T U-verse customers' opportunities to watch the Games on the go.
Following are multiplatform offerings that will allow U-verse customers to watch and be a part of the London 2012 Olympic Games, including live streaming, VOD, mobile and tablet apps, a 3D channel and an interactive TV app.
NBCUniversal's Olympics Experience on AT&T U-verse Includes:
-- NBCOlympics.com: NBC Olympics Live Extra, the exclusive home of Olympic
live stream content at NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra, is available now to
verified customers who subscribe to a package that includes CNBC and
MSNBC and who sign-in. NBCOlympics.com will live stream more than 3,500
total programming hours, including NBC Sports Network, MSNBC, CNBC and
Bravo, for the first time ever so that U-verse customers can easily
verify their subscriptions and watch Olympic coverage live online at no
additional charge. Those subscribers who sign in and verify by Friday,
July 27 can enter the NBC Olympics Live Extra Sweepstake for a chance to
win prizes including a trip to the US Olympic Training Center in
Colorado Springs, an HDTV, and other prizes, courtesy of NBCUniversal.
U-verse TV customers should follow these verification procedures to
access Olympic programming via NBCOlympics.com:
1. Go to NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra
2. Click the "Click here & Get Ready" button
3. Select AT&T UVerse as your telco provider
4. Enter your AT&T U-verse username and password that corresponds with your
account
5. You are signed in throughout the Games on that device!
-- Mobile and Tablet Apps: NBCUniversal will offer two apps for mobile and
tablet viewing. The NBC Olympics Live Extra app will be available to
verified U-verse customers and will offer the same live streaming and
event replays available via NBCOlympics.com/LiveExtra. U-verse customers
can verify their mobile and tablet devices when the NBC Olympics Live
Extra App launches. The NBC Olympics app will include short-form
highlights, schedules, results, columns and more and will also link to
the NBC Olympics Live Extra app.
-- On Demand: NBCUniversal is making Olympic highlights and full-event
rewinds available via the U-verse Movies service. See U.S. athletes
compete in Diving, Gymnastics, Swimming, and Track & Field with over 100
highlights covering the U.S. Trials. Pre-Games: Viewers can access more
than 120, 4-8 minute clips available in SD and HD. In Games: NBCU will
offer more than 550 highlight clips, in addition to 240 full-length
event replays, available within 24 hours of the event completion, all in
HD and SD.
-- Interactive TV: U-verse customers will have access to an on-screen
interactive application with NBCUniversal's real-time medal counts,
athlete bios, team USA reports, Olympic news and more. Customers will
also be able to watch up to six different NBCUniversal channels
featuring Olympic Games content on their TV screen. The interactive TV
experience is available to U-verse customers during Olympic programming
on the networks of NBCUniversal on channel 94 or click "Go Interactive"
on the remote control.
-- 3D: Panasonic Corporation of North America and the NBC Sports Group have
partnered to make the London 2012 Olympic Games available in 3D to
U-verse TV customers. The effort will produce 242 hours of coverage and
mark the first time that the Olympic Games will be distributed in the
U.S. in 3D. The 3D broadcasts will be shown on next-day delay and will
span multiple competitions throughout the 2012 London Summer Olympic
Games.
-- Specialty Channels: Dedicated 24/7 basketball and soccer channels are
available to U-verse TV customers on channels 1637 and 1638, and will
total 770 hours of NBC's HD coverage.
And exclusively on U-verse TV, customers will have access to the original series "Behind the Dream," which gives customers a closer look at the United States swim and gymnastics teams' journey to London, features and highlights from the Paralympics, athlete interviews and other exciting content. AT&T U-verse customers can enjoy all these features at no additional charge.
The 2012 London Olympic Summer Games will run throughout 19 unforgettable days and nights, covering every sport, medal, champion and riveting moment. For more information, visit http://www.NBCOlympics.com, att.com/uverse or uverse.com.
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About NBC Olympics
A division of the NBC Sports Group, NBC Olympics is responsible for producing, programming and promoting NBCUniversal's Olympic coverage. It is renowned for its unsurpassed Olympic heritage, award-winning production, and ability to aggregate the largest audiences in U.S. television history.
Having produced every Summer Olympics since Seoul in 1988 and every Winter Olympics since Salt Lake City in 2002, the networks of NBCUniversal are synonymous with the Games in the United States. In 2011, NBCUniversal acquired the U.S. media rights on all platforms to the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics, the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, and the 2020 Summer Olympics. At the conclusion of the 2020 Games, NBCUniversal will have presented 17 total Olympic Games and 11 consecutive, the most for a U.S. media company in both categories.
NBC has won an unprecedented 91 Emmy Awards for its Olympics coverage, as well as a prestigious Peabody Award for its presentation of the Beijing Opening Ceremony in 2008, which USA Today said was "the best overall Olympic experience ever provided by a U.S. network."
In addition to its unsurpassed heritage and award-winning production, NBCUniversal is known for aggregating large Olympic audiences, as nine of the top 11 most-watched U.S. television events of all time are Olympic Games presented across the networks of NBCUniversal. The Beijing Summer Olympics rank No. 1 with 215 million viewers.
About AT&T
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Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse. Call or go to http://www.att.com/uverse to see if you qualify.
AT&T U-verse TV: Residential customers only. Prices, programming, features and offers subject to change without notice. U-verse TV Olympics App: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required. Channels/content available within the app are based on U-verse TV package and additional programming purchased. Access to HD requires additional monthly fee.
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