News
July 20, 2010
360networks Expands its Wholesale VoIP Footprint into Sacramento
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 5:07:01 AM
360networks Expands its Wholesale VoIP Footprint into Sacramento
Move further strengthens company's major metro coverage in the western U.S.
SEATTLE, July 20 -- 360networks, a facilities-based full service wholesale provider of VoIP, Private Line Transport, IP Transit, and Local Access services, today announced expansion of coverage in Sacramento, California. With this expansion 360networks can now provide wholesale VoIP services in 47 rate centers, covering more than 1.4 million people in the greater Sacramento area.
"360networks has built a reputation for providing a high quality, cost effective, facilities-based, wholesale VoIP service," said Rick Coma, 360networks senior vice president. "With the addition of Sacramento we build upon that reputation, now supporting our VoIP customers in 15 of the west's largest metropolitan areas."
This expansion increases availability of 360networks wholesale IP Origination and IP Termination services to 1,488 rate centers and 70 million people in 17 states across the western U.S., leveraging 360networks' wholly-owned 17,200 route miles of fiber optic backbone.
"We will continue to invest in our network, so our customers can meet growing demand for VoIP services in rural, suburban and metropolitan markets across the west," said Coma.
About 360networks
360networks is a full service wholesale provider of VoIP, Private Line Transport, IP, and Local Access (T1/DS3) services, on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone. Its facilities-based network provides deep coverage, spanning over 17,200 miles to tier 1 to 4 western U.S. markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). Financially stable and a CLEC in 36 states, 360networks enables the nation's voice, data and web-based application and service providers to quickly pursue next generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services, and increase network diversity. http://www.360networks.com
360networks is a registered service mark of 360networks Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Source: 360networks
CONTACT: Scott R Fincher, Product Marketing Manager of 360networks,
+1-303-854-5016, cell, +1-303-886-0566, scott.fincher@360networks.com
Web Site: http://www.360networks.com/
Move further strengthens company's major metro coverage in the western U.S.
SEATTLE, July 20 -- 360networks, a facilities-based full service wholesale provider of VoIP, Private Line Transport, IP Transit, and Local Access services, today announced expansion of coverage in Sacramento, California. With this expansion 360networks can now provide wholesale VoIP services in 47 rate centers, covering more than 1.4 million people in the greater Sacramento area.
"360networks has built a reputation for providing a high quality, cost effective, facilities-based, wholesale VoIP service," said Rick Coma, 360networks senior vice president. "With the addition of Sacramento we build upon that reputation, now supporting our VoIP customers in 15 of the west's largest metropolitan areas."
This expansion increases availability of 360networks wholesale IP Origination and IP Termination services to 1,488 rate centers and 70 million people in 17 states across the western U.S., leveraging 360networks' wholly-owned 17,200 route miles of fiber optic backbone.
"We will continue to invest in our network, so our customers can meet growing demand for VoIP services in rural, suburban and metropolitan markets across the west," said Coma.
About 360networks
360networks is a full service wholesale provider of VoIP, Private Line Transport, IP, and Local Access (T1/DS3) services, on its wholly-owned fiber optic backbone. Its facilities-based network provides deep coverage, spanning over 17,200 miles to tier 1 to 4 western U.S. markets (Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming). Financially stable and a CLEC in 36 states, 360networks enables the nation's voice, data and web-based application and service providers to quickly pursue next generation strategies, migrate from legacy networks, grow into new markets and services, and increase network diversity. http://www.360networks.com
360networks is a registered service mark of 360networks Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Source: 360networks
CONTACT: Scott R Fincher, Product Marketing Manager of 360networks,
+1-303-854-5016, cell, +1-303-886-0566, scott.fincher@360networks.com
Web Site: http://www.360networks.com/
Operational Agility Forum Launched - New Thought Leadership Forum to Focus on the Challenge of Achieving Agility in Business Operations
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 4:28:01 AM
Operational Agility Forum Launched - New Thought Leadership Forum to Focus on the Challenge of Achieving Agility in Business Operations
LONDON, July 20, 2010--
- Senior IT and Business Professionals Create New Forum to Focus on the
Challenge of Achieving Operational Agility
A new interest group called the Operational Agility Forum has been
established by senior information technology and business professionals who
represent some of the largest users of IT in the UK. Members of the forum
work in senior change management roles in both business and IT functions
within organisations such as BT, Co-operative Financial Services, Barclays,
BSkyB and the NHS
The forum provides a confidential environment in which senior business
and IT professionals can examine how complex organisations can respond more
efficiently and effectively in real time to a rapidly changing business
environment. The forum is focused on exploring new ways of empowering
business operations to implement their own rapid change initiatives in
partnership with the IT function. It specifically seeks to identify and share
approaches and tools to achieving and delivering operational agility.
For members of the Operational Agility Forum it represents a conduit to
the vast wealth of experience and expertise contributed and shared by senior
staff of the member organisations.
"The meetings we have already held, combined with the high level of
participation and focus, we can see that this unique forum is already
generating a lot of interest. The forum output to-date has reinforced the
collective view of the participants that we have established a platform from
which we can deliver real and tangible benefits back into our respective
organisations," said Dave Hudson, Director, Service Operations BTW at BT
Operate & Chairman of the Operational Agility Forum
Some of the key findings from the forum include:
- Most businesses do not have the means to react quickly to change, other
than hiring more people or diverting key resource
- IT programs deliver excellent long term benefits but are not always
able to fully support rapid and agile responses to immediate business
issues
- A new approach - "Business Led Computing" - is needed to empower
business operations with the ability to implement their own rapid
change initiatives working in partnership with the IT function
The forum meets on a regular basis and membership is by invitation only.
There are also regular meetings of special interest groups which meet to
discuss specific topics. For more information on the Operational Agility
Forum please visit the website http://www.operaltionalagility.com or email
info@operationalagility.com
Source: Operational Agility Forum (http://www.operationalagility.com)
Pat Geary, +44(0)7703-440-877, info@operationalagility.com
LONDON, July 20, 2010--
- Senior IT and Business Professionals Create New Forum to Focus on the
Challenge of Achieving Operational Agility
A new interest group called the Operational Agility Forum has been
established by senior information technology and business professionals who
represent some of the largest users of IT in the UK. Members of the forum
work in senior change management roles in both business and IT functions
within organisations such as BT, Co-operative Financial Services, Barclays,
BSkyB and the NHS
The forum provides a confidential environment in which senior business
and IT professionals can examine how complex organisations can respond more
efficiently and effectively in real time to a rapidly changing business
environment. The forum is focused on exploring new ways of empowering
business operations to implement their own rapid change initiatives in
partnership with the IT function. It specifically seeks to identify and share
approaches and tools to achieving and delivering operational agility.
For members of the Operational Agility Forum it represents a conduit to
the vast wealth of experience and expertise contributed and shared by senior
staff of the member organisations.
"The meetings we have already held, combined with the high level of
participation and focus, we can see that this unique forum is already
generating a lot of interest. The forum output to-date has reinforced the
collective view of the participants that we have established a platform from
which we can deliver real and tangible benefits back into our respective
organisations," said Dave Hudson, Director, Service Operations BTW at BT
Operate & Chairman of the Operational Agility Forum
Some of the key findings from the forum include:
- Most businesses do not have the means to react quickly to change, other
than hiring more people or diverting key resource
- IT programs deliver excellent long term benefits but are not always
able to fully support rapid and agile responses to immediate business
issues
- A new approach - "Business Led Computing" - is needed to empower
business operations with the ability to implement their own rapid
change initiatives working in partnership with the IT function
The forum meets on a regular basis and membership is by invitation only.
There are also regular meetings of special interest groups which meet to
discuss specific topics. For more information on the Operational Agility
Forum please visit the website http://www.operaltionalagility.com or email
info@operationalagility.com
Source: Operational Agility Forum (http://www.operationalagility.com)
Pat Geary, +44(0)7703-440-877, info@operationalagility.com
Marvel Fans, Assemble! Everyone Can Play Super Hero Squad Online at the Marvel Entertainment Booth at San Diego Comic-Con
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 4:07:01 AM
Marvel Fans, Assemble! Everyone Can Play Super Hero Squad Online at the Marvel Entertainment Booth at San Diego Comic-Con
World Premiere of the Most In-Depth Housing System Ever Created for an MMO
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 20 -- Gazillion Entertainment, a leading developer, publisher and operator of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games for all ages, today revealed that the action-packed Super Hero Squad Online will be showcased at San Diego Comic-Con in the Marvel Entertainment booth. Dozens of Marvel's iconic Super Heroes, combat missions, and social spaces will all be available for all con-goers to play.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100720/SF37232)
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100720/SF37232)
The action doesn't stop there! In a world premiere, Super Hero Squad Online's fully customizable headquarters system will be unveiled. Players can kit out their personal headquarters, based on the iconic S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, with collections of trophies earned by completing quests and mini-games. Additionally, players will be able to choose from hundreds of different items to customize their personal HQ. Once players are done customizing, they can watch their HQ come alive with a realistic physics system that allows them and their friends to interact with their creations.
"Super Hero Squad Online has the most in-depth housing system ever created for an MMO," said Jason Robar, Vice President and Studio Manager for The Amazing Society. "Combining hundreds of items, realistic physics and the unique personalities of the Super Hero Squad members makes an unforgettable experience. We're looking forward to sharing it with all Comic-Con attendees."
San Diego Comic-Con highlights include:
Marvel fans will be able to play Super Hero Squad Online for the first time at the Marvel Entertainment Booth # 2329.
Developers from The Amazing Society will be holding a panel on Sunday, July 25th from 10:00am - 11:00am in Room 7AB, entitled "Super Hero Squad Online: How We Built the First All Ages Marvel MMO." Join the team for a fun and interactive Q&A!
Additionally, Super Hero Squad Online team members will also be participating in the Marvel Animation Panel on Friday, July 23rd from 12:45pm - 1:45pm in Room 6BCF.
About Super Hero Squad Online
Based on Marvel's Super Hero Squad intellectual property that has spawned a wildly popular action figure line and smash-hit animated series, the game draws upon the 5,000-plus iconic heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe. Super Hero Squad Online offers players the chance to team up with friends as they engage in exhilarating combat, show off their decked-out squad in the game's social spaces, collect thousands of items, and explore interactive environments based on classic and new Marvel worlds.
For more information about Super Hero Squad Online and to sign up for future product updates, please visit http://www.heroup.com.
About Gazillion Entertainment
Gazillion Entertainment is a leading developer, operator and publisher of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games for wide audiences. Gazillion has assembled talent from across the landscape of online and console games to address the mission of building massively multiplayer experiences featuring world class brands and original franchises, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has four MMO development studios located in California, Colorado, and Washington currently in production on Casual and AAA MMO properties. For more information on Gazillion, its products and services please visit http://www.gazillion.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.
Contact:
Keith Mutzman
PR Manager
650-532-1345
Keith.mutzman@gazillion.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100720/SF37232
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN4
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100720/SF37232
Source: Gazillion Entertainment
CONTACT: Keith Mutzman, PR Manager of Gazillion Entertainment,
+1-650-532-1345, Keith.mutzman@gazillion.com
Web Site: http://www.gazillion.com/
World Premiere of the Most In-Depth Housing System Ever Created for an MMO
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 20 -- Gazillion Entertainment, a leading developer, publisher and operator of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games for all ages, today revealed that the action-packed Super Hero Squad Online will be showcased at San Diego Comic-Con in the Marvel Entertainment booth. Dozens of Marvel's iconic Super Heroes, combat missions, and social spaces will all be available for all con-goers to play.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100720/SF37232)
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100720/SF37232)
The action doesn't stop there! In a world premiere, Super Hero Squad Online's fully customizable headquarters system will be unveiled. Players can kit out their personal headquarters, based on the iconic S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, with collections of trophies earned by completing quests and mini-games. Additionally, players will be able to choose from hundreds of different items to customize their personal HQ. Once players are done customizing, they can watch their HQ come alive with a realistic physics system that allows them and their friends to interact with their creations.
"Super Hero Squad Online has the most in-depth housing system ever created for an MMO," said Jason Robar, Vice President and Studio Manager for The Amazing Society. "Combining hundreds of items, realistic physics and the unique personalities of the Super Hero Squad members makes an unforgettable experience. We're looking forward to sharing it with all Comic-Con attendees."
San Diego Comic-Con highlights include:
Marvel fans will be able to play Super Hero Squad Online for the first time at the Marvel Entertainment Booth # 2329.
Developers from The Amazing Society will be holding a panel on Sunday, July 25th from 10:00am - 11:00am in Room 7AB, entitled "Super Hero Squad Online: How We Built the First All Ages Marvel MMO." Join the team for a fun and interactive Q&A!
Additionally, Super Hero Squad Online team members will also be participating in the Marvel Animation Panel on Friday, July 23rd from 12:45pm - 1:45pm in Room 6BCF.
About Super Hero Squad Online
Based on Marvel's Super Hero Squad intellectual property that has spawned a wildly popular action figure line and smash-hit animated series, the game draws upon the 5,000-plus iconic heroes and villains in the Marvel Universe. Super Hero Squad Online offers players the chance to team up with friends as they engage in exhilarating combat, show off their decked-out squad in the game's social spaces, collect thousands of items, and explore interactive environments based on classic and new Marvel worlds.
For more information about Super Hero Squad Online and to sign up for future product updates, please visit http://www.heroup.com.
About Gazillion Entertainment
Gazillion Entertainment is a leading developer, operator and publisher of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games for wide audiences. Gazillion has assembled talent from across the landscape of online and console games to address the mission of building massively multiplayer experiences featuring world class brands and original franchises, superior production quality and unmatched gameplay. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Gazillion has four MMO development studios located in California, Colorado, and Washington currently in production on Casual and AAA MMO properties. For more information on Gazillion, its products and services please visit http://www.gazillion.com.
About Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 5,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.
Contact:
Keith Mutzman
PR Manager
650-532-1345
Keith.mutzman@gazillion.com
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100720/SF37232
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN4
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100720/SF37232
Source: Gazillion Entertainment
CONTACT: Keith Mutzman, PR Manager of Gazillion Entertainment,
+1-650-532-1345, Keith.mutzman@gazillion.com
Web Site: http://www.gazillion.com/
Elsevier Introduces Chemistry Application That Helps Researchers Unravel Deep Layers of Information
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 3:49:01 AM
Elsevier Introduces Chemistry Application That Helps Researchers Unravel Deep Layers of Information
AMSTERDAM, July 20, 2010--
- New Interoperability Between ScienceDirect and Reaxys Improves
Discoverability and Visualization of Chemical Structures
Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, medical and technical
products and services, today introduced a new feature on ScienceDirect that
improves the discoverability and usefulness of scientific chemistry content.
As such, this added functionality enhances the value of the content for both
authors and readers in chemistry.
Starting with two Elsevier chemistry journals, authors are invited to
submit structure (MOL) files of their key compounds alongside their articles.
Elsevier will use these structure files to add compound identifiers -
International Chemical Identifier (InChI) keys* - to the article, increasing
the discoverability of both the article and its key compounds on
ScienceDirect and through search engines. In addition, the structure files
are used to visually display all key compounds of the article in a single
scrollable list, with additional functionality such as links to Reaxys
(https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/session.do), Elsevier's web-based chemistry
database, and Google.
"By employing the structure files as submitted by the author, this new
feature improves the value of our content above and beyond what can be done
automatically through, for instance, text mining. It ensures that the most
relevant compounds are identified, visualized, and made available for search
and download", said IJsbrand Jan Aalbersberg, Vice President for Content
Innovation at Elsevier. He added: "Making the MOL files of key compounds
available at ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com/) and, at the same
time, using Reaxys to show the corresponding structures, ties into Elsevier's
strategy to enrich the content of ScienceDirect. The use of InChI keys
improves discoverability of compounds within the chemistry scientific
literature, facilitating and accelerating connectivity to other research
tools and content sources. It helps researchers unravel deep layers of
information, otherwise hidden in the full text, therewith increasing their
research productivity."
The new feature will greatly enhance the utility of ScienceDirect
articles and allow readers to easily go beyond the content of an article and
to view chemical compounds in a much broader scope. Creating sub-structure
searches in Reaxys(R) directly from within an article has never been easier;
a simple mouse-click can provide insights that would not have been discovered
before.
The linking of data and content has the potential to streamline the
research process, bringing to researchers more relevant information with
fewer clicks and through quicker searches. With this in mind, ScienceDirect
has built the capability to quickly plug in specialized applications as they
are developed, so that external data or relevant analysis tools can be
integrated directly in the online article as opportunities emerge. More of
such integrations are planned for the near future.
Please click here (
http://www.info.sciencedirect.com/using/searching-linking/reaxys/) to explore
this new feature.
About ScienceDirect
Over a quarter of the world's full text scientific, technical and medical
(STM) peer-reviewed articles - managed by renowned editors, written by
respected authors and read by researchers from around the globe - are
available in one place: ScienceDirect.
Elsevier's extensive and unique full-text collection covers authoritative
titles from the core scientific literature including high impact factor
titles such as The Lancet, Cell and Tetrahedron. Over nine million articles
are available online, including Articles in Press which offer online access
to recently accepted manuscripts. The critical mass of trusted information
available on ScienceDirect is unsurpassed. Coverage includes over 2,500
journals published by Elsevier and dynamic linking to journals from
approximately 2,000 STM publishers through CrossRef. An expanding program of
online major reference works, handbooks, book series and over 4,400 eBooks in
all fields of science seamlessly interlinks with primary research referenced
in journal articles.
About Reaxys
Reaxys is Elsevier's workflow solution for research chemists. Offering a
wealth of experimentally validated information, Reaxys combines reaction and
substance data in organic, organometallic, inorganic and physical chemistry
with synthesis planning. Researchers can get the information they need in a
single overview, from source publications carefully selected for their
importance and relevance to research chemists. Elsevier continues to engage
with the chemistry community to ensure that Reaxys continues to reflect how
chemists think and work. For more information please visit
http://www.info.reaxys.com.
Reaxys(R) is a trademark owned and protected by Elsevier Properties SA
and used under license.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medicalinformation products and services. The company works in partnership
with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000
journals, including The Lancet (http://www.thelancet.com) and Cell
(http://www.cell.com), and close to 20,000 book titles, including major
reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online solutions include
ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com), Scopus (http://www.scopus.com),
Reaxys (http://www.reaxys.com), MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com) and
Nursing Consult (http://www.nursingconsult.com), which enhance the
productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal suite
(http://www.scival.com) and MEDai's Pinpoint Review (http://www.medai.com),
which help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes
more cost-effectively.
A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier (
http://www.elsevier.com) employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is part
of Reed Elsevier Group PLC (http://www.reedelsevier.com), a world-leading
publisher and information provider, which is jointly owned by Reed Elsevier
PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN (Euronext Amsterdam),
REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).
* The IUPAC International Chemical Identifier (InChITM) is a
non-proprietary identifier for chemical substances that can be used in
printed and electronic data sources thus enabling easier linking of diverse
data compilations. The InChIKey, sometimes referred to as a hashed InChI, is
a fixed length (25 characters) condensed digital representation of the InChI
that is not human-understandable.
Media contact
Harald Boersma
Elsevier
Tel: +31-485-27-36
H.boersma@elsevier.com
Source: Elsevier
Media contact: Harald Boersma, Elsevier, Tel: +31-485-27-36, H.boersma@elsevier.com
AMSTERDAM, July 20, 2010--
- New Interoperability Between ScienceDirect and Reaxys Improves
Discoverability and Visualization of Chemical Structures
Elsevier, a world-leading publisher of scientific, medical and technical
products and services, today introduced a new feature on ScienceDirect that
improves the discoverability and usefulness of scientific chemistry content.
As such, this added functionality enhances the value of the content for both
authors and readers in chemistry.
Starting with two Elsevier chemistry journals, authors are invited to
submit structure (MOL) files of their key compounds alongside their articles.
Elsevier will use these structure files to add compound identifiers -
International Chemical Identifier (InChI) keys* - to the article, increasing
the discoverability of both the article and its key compounds on
ScienceDirect and through search engines. In addition, the structure files
are used to visually display all key compounds of the article in a single
scrollable list, with additional functionality such as links to Reaxys
(https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/session.do), Elsevier's web-based chemistry
database, and Google.
"By employing the structure files as submitted by the author, this new
feature improves the value of our content above and beyond what can be done
automatically through, for instance, text mining. It ensures that the most
relevant compounds are identified, visualized, and made available for search
and download", said IJsbrand Jan Aalbersberg, Vice President for Content
Innovation at Elsevier. He added: "Making the MOL files of key compounds
available at ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com/) and, at the same
time, using Reaxys to show the corresponding structures, ties into Elsevier's
strategy to enrich the content of ScienceDirect. The use of InChI keys
improves discoverability of compounds within the chemistry scientific
literature, facilitating and accelerating connectivity to other research
tools and content sources. It helps researchers unravel deep layers of
information, otherwise hidden in the full text, therewith increasing their
research productivity."
The new feature will greatly enhance the utility of ScienceDirect
articles and allow readers to easily go beyond the content of an article and
to view chemical compounds in a much broader scope. Creating sub-structure
searches in Reaxys(R) directly from within an article has never been easier;
a simple mouse-click can provide insights that would not have been discovered
before.
The linking of data and content has the potential to streamline the
research process, bringing to researchers more relevant information with
fewer clicks and through quicker searches. With this in mind, ScienceDirect
has built the capability to quickly plug in specialized applications as they
are developed, so that external data or relevant analysis tools can be
integrated directly in the online article as opportunities emerge. More of
such integrations are planned for the near future.
Please click here (
http://www.info.sciencedirect.com/using/searching-linking/reaxys/) to explore
this new feature.
About ScienceDirect
Over a quarter of the world's full text scientific, technical and medical
(STM) peer-reviewed articles - managed by renowned editors, written by
respected authors and read by researchers from around the globe - are
available in one place: ScienceDirect.
Elsevier's extensive and unique full-text collection covers authoritative
titles from the core scientific literature including high impact factor
titles such as The Lancet, Cell and Tetrahedron. Over nine million articles
are available online, including Articles in Press which offer online access
to recently accepted manuscripts. The critical mass of trusted information
available on ScienceDirect is unsurpassed. Coverage includes over 2,500
journals published by Elsevier and dynamic linking to journals from
approximately 2,000 STM publishers through CrossRef. An expanding program of
online major reference works, handbooks, book series and over 4,400 eBooks in
all fields of science seamlessly interlinks with primary research referenced
in journal articles.
About Reaxys
Reaxys is Elsevier's workflow solution for research chemists. Offering a
wealth of experimentally validated information, Reaxys combines reaction and
substance data in organic, organometallic, inorganic and physical chemistry
with synthesis planning. Researchers can get the information they need in a
single overview, from source publications carefully selected for their
importance and relevance to research chemists. Elsevier continues to engage
with the chemistry community to ensure that Reaxys continues to reflect how
chemists think and work. For more information please visit
http://www.info.reaxys.com.
Reaxys(R) is a trademark owned and protected by Elsevier Properties SA
and used under license.
About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading publisher of scientific, technical and
medicalinformation products and services. The company works in partnership
with the global science and health communities to publish more than 2,000
journals, including The Lancet (http://www.thelancet.com) and Cell
(http://www.cell.com), and close to 20,000 book titles, including major
reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online solutions include
ScienceDirect (http://www.sciencedirect.com), Scopus (http://www.scopus.com),
Reaxys (http://www.reaxys.com), MD Consult (http://www.mdconsult.com) and
Nursing Consult (http://www.nursingconsult.com), which enhance the
productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal suite
(http://www.scival.com) and MEDai's Pinpoint Review (http://www.medai.com),
which help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes
more cost-effectively.
A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier (
http://www.elsevier.com) employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is part
of Reed Elsevier Group PLC (http://www.reedelsevier.com), a world-leading
publisher and information provider, which is jointly owned by Reed Elsevier
PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN (Euronext Amsterdam),
REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).
* The IUPAC International Chemical Identifier (InChITM) is a
non-proprietary identifier for chemical substances that can be used in
printed and electronic data sources thus enabling easier linking of diverse
data compilations. The InChIKey, sometimes referred to as a hashed InChI, is
a fixed length (25 characters) condensed digital representation of the InChI
that is not human-understandable.
Media contact
Harald Boersma
Elsevier
Tel: +31-485-27-36
H.boersma@elsevier.com
Source: Elsevier
Media contact: Harald Boersma, Elsevier, Tel: +31-485-27-36, H.boersma@elsevier.com
Overstock.com Announces Purchase of O.CO Domain Name
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 2:07:01 AM
Overstock.com Announces Purchase of O.CO Domain Name
SALT LAKE CITY, July 20 -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) today announced it has purchased the domain name O.CO from .CO Internet S.A.S, the official .CO domain registry. The new web address will enhance Overstock.com's brand recognition and retention, align with current marketing initiatives, and make it easier for shoppers to find the company's products and services online.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100423/LA91018LOGO)
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Overstock.com purchased the registration rights to secure the iconic, single-letter domain O.CO and related URLs for $350,000 USD. Once launched, the O.CO website will carry all of the same products and have the same features as Overstock.com.
'The O is such an important and recognizable part of our brand," said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne. "In the new era of the Internet, where short and memorable web addresses are critical for capturing the attention of mobile and socially connected Internet users, our O.CO web address will help to reinforce our brand and expand our business among these audiences."
"Overstock.com's purchase of O.CO is an investment in its future, and it also speaks to the confidence they have in the credibility and marketability of the .CO domain," said Juan Diego Calle, CEO of .CO Internet. "As one of the first U.S. public companies to use its .CO domain to build its global brand, Overstock.com is further proof that .CO domain names can create a new world of opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs to brand themselves online."
.CO Internet will showcase the O.CO website, along with other early adopters of .CO domains, at http://www.Opportunity.co.
About .CO
.CO Internet S.A.S. is the Registry Operator for the .CO top-level domain. The .CO domain offers individuals and businesses a truly global, recognizable and credible option in branding their online presence. Thanks to leading-edge technology, enhanced security and unprecedented rights protections for brand owners, the .CO domain is poised to become the world's next premier web address. For additional information, please visit http://www.COinternet.co.
About Overstock.com
Overstock.com, Inc. is an online retailer offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com/. Overstock.com regularly posts information about the company and other related matters on its website under the heading "Investor Relations."
Overstock.com® is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding timing of the launch and showcasing of the O.CO website, enhancement of the company's brand recognition and customer retention, marketing initiatives, and shoppers' in finding the company's products and services online. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.
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Source: Overstock.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Roger Johnson, +1-801-947-4430, rojohnson@overstock.com,
or Investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.overstock.com/
SALT LAKE CITY, July 20 -- Overstock.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:OSTK) today announced it has purchased the domain name O.CO from .CO Internet S.A.S, the official .CO domain registry. The new web address will enhance Overstock.com's brand recognition and retention, align with current marketing initiatives, and make it easier for shoppers to find the company's products and services online.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100423/LA91018LOGO)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100423/LA91018LOGO)
Overstock.com purchased the registration rights to secure the iconic, single-letter domain O.CO and related URLs for $350,000 USD. Once launched, the O.CO website will carry all of the same products and have the same features as Overstock.com.
'The O is such an important and recognizable part of our brand," said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne. "In the new era of the Internet, where short and memorable web addresses are critical for capturing the attention of mobile and socially connected Internet users, our O.CO web address will help to reinforce our brand and expand our business among these audiences."
"Overstock.com's purchase of O.CO is an investment in its future, and it also speaks to the confidence they have in the credibility and marketability of the .CO domain," said Juan Diego Calle, CEO of .CO Internet. "As one of the first U.S. public companies to use its .CO domain to build its global brand, Overstock.com is further proof that .CO domain names can create a new world of opportunities for companies and entrepreneurs to brand themselves online."
.CO Internet will showcase the O.CO website, along with other early adopters of .CO domains, at http://www.Opportunity.co.
About .CO
.CO Internet S.A.S. is the Registry Operator for the .CO top-level domain. The .CO domain offers individuals and businesses a truly global, recognizable and credible option in branding their online presence. Thanks to leading-edge technology, enhanced security and unprecedented rights protections for brand owners, the .CO domain is poised to become the world's next premier web address. For additional information, please visit http://www.COinternet.co.
About Overstock.com
Overstock.com, Inc. is an online retailer offering brand-name merchandise at discount prices. The company offers its customers an opportunity to shop for bargains conveniently, while offering its suppliers an alternative inventory distribution channel. Overstock.com, headquartered in Salt Lake City, is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System and can be found online at http://www.overstock.com/. Overstock.com regularly posts information about the company and other related matters on its website under the heading "Investor Relations."
Overstock.com® is a registered trademark of Overstock.com, Inc.
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding timing of the launch and showcasing of the O.CO website, enhancement of the company's brand recognition and customer retention, marketing initiatives, and shoppers' in finding the company's products and services online. Our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, our subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, or any amendments thereto, and our other subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission identify important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in our projections, estimates or forward-looking statements.
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100423/LA91018LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Overstock.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Media, Roger Johnson, +1-801-947-4430, rojohnson@overstock.com,
or Investors, Kevin Moon, +1-801-947-3282, kmoon@overstock.com, both of
Overstock.com, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.overstock.com/
.CO Domain Names Now Available to the Public
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 2:07:01 AM
.CO Domain Names Now Available to the Public
With All the Good .Com Names Already Taken, New .CO Domains Offer Infinite Possibilities
MIAMI, July 20 -- .CO Internet S.A.S. (http://www.COinternet.co) today announced the general availability of the new .CO top-level domain (TLD), which will enable individuals, businesses and organizations to acquire global, credible and easily recognizable domain names that fit their online business or branding needs. .CO domains are now available through leading accredited domain registrars, such as GoDaddy.com, Register.com and Network Solutions, and a multitude of resellers.
Since it was announced in February, .CO domains have already received tremendous support and adoption from the business and Internet communities, who applied for 39,000 .CO domains during the company's "pre-launch" phase. The domain names for nearly 70% of the brands listed in theBrand Finance Top 500 have already been registered, including Amazon, American Express, Apple, BMW, Cartier, Canon, CNN, Coca-Cola, Disney, Ebay, Exxon, Ford, Google, Hilton, Honda, IBM, IKEA, Kodak, McDonalds, Microsoft, MTV, Nestle, Nike, Nokia, Panasonic, Pfizer, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Toyota, Unilever, Visa, Yahoo and many more.
"Today's launch of the .CO domain represents the next phase in the growth and development of the Internet," said Juan Diego Calle, CEO of .CO Internet. "The .CO domain will create new opportunities in global commerce, content development, social media and other forms of interactivity, which will enrich the overall Internet experience for everyone."
More Than Just Brand Protection...
Many visionary companies see the new .CO domains as an opportunity to extend their brand or expand their online offerings in a way that was not previously possible due to limited availability of .com domains. Recently, the e-commerce powerhouse Overstock.com announced it paid $350,000.00 USD to acquire 'O.CO' to target new audiences and expand its global brand.
"The O.CO domain presented us with an unprecedented opportunity to add a meaningful online presence that will enhance recognition for the "O" brand, align with current marketing initiatives, and make it easier for shoppers to find our products and services online," said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne. "Dollar for dollar, it's a homerun and well worth the investment because it reinforces among consumers that 'O' is synonymous with 'Overstock'."
Other well-known companies are using the .CO domain to expand their products or services. For instance, Twitter uses the t.co domain as part of a service to protect users from harmful activity, provide value for the developer ecosystem, and as a quality signal for surfacing relevant, interesting Tweets. The popular political blog Politico is using Politi.co as its official URL shortener. Many other companies have already built sites on .CO domains, which are currently showcased on http://www.Opportunity.co.
...Unprecedented New Opportunities
Today's Internet is crowded and lacking in opportunities for those who wish to establish a presence online. After 25 years, nearly all of the recognizable or marketable .com domain names have been claimed, making it exceedingly difficult for start-ups and established companies alike to acquire meaningful domain names for their businesses and products.
"For all intents and purposes, the .com reservoir is empty of meaningful domains," said Tim Draper, founder of the global venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson. "It's a constant struggle, especially for start-ups, to find a credible domain name that best describes their business or product. For years, many companies have been forced to name their company based on what URLs were available, and then spend millions of dollars to educate their world that names like Afloxis, Bivly or Zoopr really stand for something else."
Draper continues, "The new .CO domains are a breath of fresh air across an otherwise stagnant ocean, and I'm personally excited to be able to help my portfolio companies achieve their desired goals starting with building the best possible online brand. Plus, we save everyone a keystroke!"
Global Recognition
Whereas most other TLDs focus on a particular niche or region, .CO domain names - like .com names - are generally flexible for use in a wide variety of activities, including promoting companies, content providers, communities, contests and countless other applications. The "co" in .CO already has broad global recognition as a pseudonym for "company," "corporation," and "commerce." In addition, more than 20 countries around the world currently use ".co" in their country specific domains, including the UK (.co.uk), Japan (.co.jp), Israel (.co.il), and others, further fueling .CO's global awareness and adoption. To date, .CO domain applications have been received from 113 countries.
Greater Security to Protect Intellectual Property
For greater peace of mind, .CO domains also provide a greater measure of safety and security for its user's online intellectual property. Other domain extensions allow proxy registrations or otherwise obfuscate the domain owner's information, making it extremely difficult to identify potential domain squatters, trademark infringers or other fraudsters. .CO domain ownership will be highly transparent, which will deter those who seek to use the domain for fraudulent or abusive practices. .CO Internet has also instituted a Rapid Takedown Policy to suspend or remove domains in cases where phishing, pharming, malware, or other significant criminal and/or security threats have been established.
"We've invested heavily in technologies and processes that address the needs of the business and Internet communities for greater brand protection and overall security," said Nicolai Bezsonoff, chief operating officer, .CO Internet. "With so much promise and expectation riding on the success of the .CO domain, protecting the reputations, brands and businesses of our users is a top priority."
.CO Internet was required to meet stringent technical and operational criteria designated by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) in order to be re-delegated as the official operator of the .CO domain.
Support from Top Global Domain Registrars
.CO domains are now available to the public through a select list of accredited global registrar partners and resellers who have committed themselves to the growth, development and integrity of the .CO domain. The accredited registrars include GoDaddy.com, Register.com, Network Solutions, Melbourne IT, eNom, InternetX, Open SRS, Dotster, My.co, and Dominio Amigo.
"When a good domain name extension like .CO comes to market, you see how strong the Internet really is and how powerful its growth is going to be for years to come," said Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons. "Let's face it, domain names are 21st century real estate."
Going Once, Going Twice...
With the launch of .CO domains, certain generic domains relating to specific industries, products and business categories, such as car.co, lending.co, adoption.co, insure.co and others are expected to generate extraordinary demand. As such, .CO Internet has withheld approximately 2,000 premium generic domains from today's General Availability and will auction them to help promote and maintain the .CO domain. The auctions will take place at a variety of online and off-line venues over the course of the next 12 months.
About .CO Internet S.A.S.
.CO Internet S.A.S. is the Registry Operator for the .CO top-level domain. The .CO domain offers individuals and businesses a truly global, recognizable and credible option in branding their online presence. Thanks to leading-edge technology, enhanced security and unprecedented rights protections for brand owners, the .CO domain is poised to become the world's next premier web address. For additional information, please visit http://www.COinternet.co. You can also follow us on Twitter (@dotCO) and http://www.Facebook.com/COinternet.
Source: .CO Internet S.A.S.
CONTACT: Eric Sokolsky, +1-908-288-7201, eric@sparkpr.com, or Donna
Burke, +1-415-321-1862, donna@sparkpr.com, both of Sparkpr, for .CO Internet
S.A.S.; or Lori Anne Wardi, Director of Marketing of .CO Internet S.A.S.,
+1-917-838-6743, lori@COinternet.co
Web Site: http://www.cointernet.co/
With All the Good .Com Names Already Taken, New .CO Domains Offer Infinite Possibilities
MIAMI, July 20 -- .CO Internet S.A.S. (http://www.COinternet.co) today announced the general availability of the new .CO top-level domain (TLD), which will enable individuals, businesses and organizations to acquire global, credible and easily recognizable domain names that fit their online business or branding needs. .CO domains are now available through leading accredited domain registrars, such as GoDaddy.com, Register.com and Network Solutions, and a multitude of resellers.
Since it was announced in February, .CO domains have already received tremendous support and adoption from the business and Internet communities, who applied for 39,000 .CO domains during the company's "pre-launch" phase. The domain names for nearly 70% of the brands listed in theBrand Finance Top 500 have already been registered, including Amazon, American Express, Apple, BMW, Cartier, Canon, CNN, Coca-Cola, Disney, Ebay, Exxon, Ford, Google, Hilton, Honda, IBM, IKEA, Kodak, McDonalds, Microsoft, MTV, Nestle, Nike, Nokia, Panasonic, Pfizer, Samsung, Sony, Toshiba, Toyota, Unilever, Visa, Yahoo and many more.
"Today's launch of the .CO domain represents the next phase in the growth and development of the Internet," said Juan Diego Calle, CEO of .CO Internet. "The .CO domain will create new opportunities in global commerce, content development, social media and other forms of interactivity, which will enrich the overall Internet experience for everyone."
More Than Just Brand Protection...
Many visionary companies see the new .CO domains as an opportunity to extend their brand or expand their online offerings in a way that was not previously possible due to limited availability of .com domains. Recently, the e-commerce powerhouse Overstock.com announced it paid $350,000.00 USD to acquire 'O.CO' to target new audiences and expand its global brand.
"The O.CO domain presented us with an unprecedented opportunity to add a meaningful online presence that will enhance recognition for the "O" brand, align with current marketing initiatives, and make it easier for shoppers to find our products and services online," said Overstock.com Chairman and CEO Patrick Byrne. "Dollar for dollar, it's a homerun and well worth the investment because it reinforces among consumers that 'O' is synonymous with 'Overstock'."
Other well-known companies are using the .CO domain to expand their products or services. For instance, Twitter uses the t.co domain as part of a service to protect users from harmful activity, provide value for the developer ecosystem, and as a quality signal for surfacing relevant, interesting Tweets. The popular political blog Politico is using Politi.co as its official URL shortener. Many other companies have already built sites on .CO domains, which are currently showcased on http://www.Opportunity.co.
...Unprecedented New Opportunities
Today's Internet is crowded and lacking in opportunities for those who wish to establish a presence online. After 25 years, nearly all of the recognizable or marketable .com domain names have been claimed, making it exceedingly difficult for start-ups and established companies alike to acquire meaningful domain names for their businesses and products.
"For all intents and purposes, the .com reservoir is empty of meaningful domains," said Tim Draper, founder of the global venture capital firm Draper Fisher Jurvetson. "It's a constant struggle, especially for start-ups, to find a credible domain name that best describes their business or product. For years, many companies have been forced to name their company based on what URLs were available, and then spend millions of dollars to educate their world that names like Afloxis, Bivly or Zoopr really stand for something else."
Draper continues, "The new .CO domains are a breath of fresh air across an otherwise stagnant ocean, and I'm personally excited to be able to help my portfolio companies achieve their desired goals starting with building the best possible online brand. Plus, we save everyone a keystroke!"
Global Recognition
Whereas most other TLDs focus on a particular niche or region, .CO domain names - like .com names - are generally flexible for use in a wide variety of activities, including promoting companies, content providers, communities, contests and countless other applications. The "co" in .CO already has broad global recognition as a pseudonym for "company," "corporation," and "commerce." In addition, more than 20 countries around the world currently use ".co" in their country specific domains, including the UK (.co.uk), Japan (.co.jp), Israel (.co.il), and others, further fueling .CO's global awareness and adoption. To date, .CO domain applications have been received from 113 countries.
Greater Security to Protect Intellectual Property
For greater peace of mind, .CO domains also provide a greater measure of safety and security for its user's online intellectual property. Other domain extensions allow proxy registrations or otherwise obfuscate the domain owner's information, making it extremely difficult to identify potential domain squatters, trademark infringers or other fraudsters. .CO domain ownership will be highly transparent, which will deter those who seek to use the domain for fraudulent or abusive practices. .CO Internet has also instituted a Rapid Takedown Policy to suspend or remove domains in cases where phishing, pharming, malware, or other significant criminal and/or security threats have been established.
"We've invested heavily in technologies and processes that address the needs of the business and Internet communities for greater brand protection and overall security," said Nicolai Bezsonoff, chief operating officer, .CO Internet. "With so much promise and expectation riding on the success of the .CO domain, protecting the reputations, brands and businesses of our users is a top priority."
.CO Internet was required to meet stringent technical and operational criteria designated by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) in order to be re-delegated as the official operator of the .CO domain.
Support from Top Global Domain Registrars
.CO domains are now available to the public through a select list of accredited global registrar partners and resellers who have committed themselves to the growth, development and integrity of the .CO domain. The accredited registrars include GoDaddy.com, Register.com, Network Solutions, Melbourne IT, eNom, InternetX, Open SRS, Dotster, My.co, and Dominio Amigo.
"When a good domain name extension like .CO comes to market, you see how strong the Internet really is and how powerful its growth is going to be for years to come," said Go Daddy CEO and Founder Bob Parsons. "Let's face it, domain names are 21st century real estate."
Going Once, Going Twice...
With the launch of .CO domains, certain generic domains relating to specific industries, products and business categories, such as car.co, lending.co, adoption.co, insure.co and others are expected to generate extraordinary demand. As such, .CO Internet has withheld approximately 2,000 premium generic domains from today's General Availability and will auction them to help promote and maintain the .CO domain. The auctions will take place at a variety of online and off-line venues over the course of the next 12 months.
About .CO Internet S.A.S.
.CO Internet S.A.S. is the Registry Operator for the .CO top-level domain. The .CO domain offers individuals and businesses a truly global, recognizable and credible option in branding their online presence. Thanks to leading-edge technology, enhanced security and unprecedented rights protections for brand owners, the .CO domain is poised to become the world's next premier web address. For additional information, please visit http://www.COinternet.co. You can also follow us on Twitter (@dotCO) and http://www.Facebook.com/COinternet.
Source: .CO Internet S.A.S.
CONTACT: Eric Sokolsky, +1-908-288-7201, eric@sparkpr.com, or Donna
Burke, +1-415-321-1862, donna@sparkpr.com, both of Sparkpr, for .CO Internet
S.A.S.; or Lori Anne Wardi, Director of Marketing of .CO Internet S.A.S.,
+1-917-838-6743, lori@COinternet.co
Web Site: http://www.cointernet.co/
GBP309,807 Won On Brand New Game Tiki Temple!
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 2:07:01 AM
GBP309,807 Won On Brand New Game Tiki Temple!
LONDON, July 20, 2010-- Just three days after the launch of Tiki Temple, Jackpotjoy's brand new
game, one lucky member has just landed GBP309,807 playing the 10p game! Not
bad considering he'd been a member of the site for less than a week ...
If you're looking to win big on a slots game, you'll be keeping your eyes
out for a Progressive Jackpot. But Progressive Jackpots can be awkward for
games designers as they often take time to build up and so launching a game
can be difficult.
There've been no such issues with Jackpotjoy's brand new game Tiki Temple
though, since it launched last week with four Progressive Jackpots, the
biggest two being GBP300,000 and well over GBP1.5 million! For more info on
Tiki Temple, please see: http://www.jackpotjoy.com/games/tiki-temple
Unsurprisingly, with such a huge Jackpot up for grabs, and loads of
gorgeous new gameplay to enjoy, Slots lovers flocked to Jackpotjoy to try
their luck at the new game. For more info on the background of the game,
please see the blog at Jackpotjoy
http://blog.jackpotjoy.com/2010/07/14/tiki-temple-best-ever-slot/
One such member Chris J, a player who'd joined the site less than 6 days
beforehand, landed the game's new 10p Jackpot.
"I just can't believe it," he told Jackpotjoy not long after the win.
"I'm so happy - I can't believe I won all that just days after signing on!
"At the moment, I've got no idea what it will all be spent on - actually,
I've got no idea what any of it will be spent on! I never thought I'd have
this much disposable income. It's incredible!"
Chris won the money at 6.30pm on Thursday 15th July 2010, playing Tiki
Temple. The game offers a Bonus Round which is based on a journey through the
jungle, in search of the fabled Tiki Temple, which hides the game's
progressive. Once in the temple, Chris was presented with five treasure
chests. He clicked on one, and after a tense moment it was opened and well
over GBP300,000 came whizzing out! For more info on his win, please see:
http://blog.jackpotjoy.com/2010/07/19/huge-jackpot-win-tiki-temple/
"I still can't really take it in," he confesses. "It's amazing,
incredible, like a dream. Once it hits the bank it'll be true - over
GBP300,000 in my current account! Yeah, then it'll sink in."
Tiki Temple is available to play at Jackpotjoy.com now, and still offers
a GBP1.6 million Jackpot that must be won by someone. To take your shot at
the game, visit Jackpotjoy.com now - https://www.jackpotjoy.com/
GAMESYS
The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden in April 2001 with a small
team of developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment
business providing Instant Win, Bingo and Casino games to a worldwide
audience using proprietary gaming software.
After eight years, the Group's leading brand Jackpotjoy.com has built an
audience of over 3,000,000 members and pays out in excess of GBP90 million
every month. The success of Jackpotjoy.com has established the Gamesys Group
as one of the UK's leading online gaming businesses. In 2006 they were named
No. 1 in the Microsoft/Sunday Times Tech Track 100 League Table, and they're
now one of only four companies to have appeared on the list four years in a
row. This feat reflects both the company's capacity for sustained growth and
its remarkable resilience during periods of financial instability.
For more information on the Gamesys Group please see
http://www.gamesyscorporate.com/press_releases.php
CONTACT:
Lee Fenton
Gamesys
+44(0)20-7478-8100
press@gamesys.co.uk
Source: Gamesys Group
Lee Fenton, Gamesys, +44(0)20-7478-8100, press@gamesys.co.uk
LONDON, July 20, 2010-- Just three days after the launch of Tiki Temple, Jackpotjoy's brand new
game, one lucky member has just landed GBP309,807 playing the 10p game! Not
bad considering he'd been a member of the site for less than a week ...
If you're looking to win big on a slots game, you'll be keeping your eyes
out for a Progressive Jackpot. But Progressive Jackpots can be awkward for
games designers as they often take time to build up and so launching a game
can be difficult.
There've been no such issues with Jackpotjoy's brand new game Tiki Temple
though, since it launched last week with four Progressive Jackpots, the
biggest two being GBP300,000 and well over GBP1.5 million! For more info on
Tiki Temple, please see: http://www.jackpotjoy.com/games/tiki-temple
Unsurprisingly, with such a huge Jackpot up for grabs, and loads of
gorgeous new gameplay to enjoy, Slots lovers flocked to Jackpotjoy to try
their luck at the new game. For more info on the background of the game,
please see the blog at Jackpotjoy
http://blog.jackpotjoy.com/2010/07/14/tiki-temple-best-ever-slot/
One such member Chris J, a player who'd joined the site less than 6 days
beforehand, landed the game's new 10p Jackpot.
"I just can't believe it," he told Jackpotjoy not long after the win.
"I'm so happy - I can't believe I won all that just days after signing on!
"At the moment, I've got no idea what it will all be spent on - actually,
I've got no idea what any of it will be spent on! I never thought I'd have
this much disposable income. It's incredible!"
Chris won the money at 6.30pm on Thursday 15th July 2010, playing Tiki
Temple. The game offers a Bonus Round which is based on a journey through the
jungle, in search of the fabled Tiki Temple, which hides the game's
progressive. Once in the temple, Chris was presented with five treasure
chests. He clicked on one, and after a tense moment it was opened and well
over GBP300,000 came whizzing out! For more info on his win, please see:
http://blog.jackpotjoy.com/2010/07/19/huge-jackpot-win-tiki-temple/
"I still can't really take it in," he confesses. "It's amazing,
incredible, like a dream. Once it hits the bank it'll be true - over
GBP300,000 in my current account! Yeah, then it'll sink in."
Tiki Temple is available to play at Jackpotjoy.com now, and still offers
a GBP1.6 million Jackpot that must be won by someone. To take your shot at
the game, visit Jackpotjoy.com now - https://www.jackpotjoy.com/
GAMESYS
The Gamesys Group was founded by Noel Hayden in April 2001 with a small
team of developers. The aim was to build a profitable online entertainment
business providing Instant Win, Bingo and Casino games to a worldwide
audience using proprietary gaming software.
After eight years, the Group's leading brand Jackpotjoy.com has built an
audience of over 3,000,000 members and pays out in excess of GBP90 million
every month. The success of Jackpotjoy.com has established the Gamesys Group
as one of the UK's leading online gaming businesses. In 2006 they were named
No. 1 in the Microsoft/Sunday Times Tech Track 100 League Table, and they're
now one of only four companies to have appeared on the list four years in a
row. This feat reflects both the company's capacity for sustained growth and
its remarkable resilience during periods of financial instability.
For more information on the Gamesys Group please see
http://www.gamesyscorporate.com/press_releases.php
CONTACT:
Lee Fenton
Gamesys
+44(0)20-7478-8100
press@gamesys.co.uk
Source: Gamesys Group
Lee Fenton, Gamesys, +44(0)20-7478-8100, press@gamesys.co.uk
Smartphones Heralding New Era of Smart Shopping
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 20, 2010 at 1:35:01 AM
Smartphones Heralding New Era of Smart Shopping
LONDON, July 20, 2010-- Three years after the launch of the first iPhone, the advent of "mobile
connectivity" is profoundly shaking up the way consumers shop, according to
new research from PriceGrabber.co.uk(R). Not just online, but in stores too,
as a growing army of 'smart shoppers' are arriving in stores equipped with
Internet enabled Smartphones.
Whilst these devices might be small, they still have the capacity to
spend big - with the research finding that 20 percent of shoppers who makes
purchases from their mobiles have spent more than GBP100 on mobile phone
shopping spree in the last three months.
Of the 908 online shoppers that were asked about their mobile shopping
habits, 66 percent owned a Smartphone or another Web-enabled phone. Of the
consumers who shop from their mobile, nearly half (48 percent) claim that the
convenience of having the Internet with them wherever they go is their number
one reason for smart shopping.
PriceGrabber.co.uk's research found that of the consumers that own a
Web-enabled mobile phone...
- 24 percent compare or check prices from their mobile phone
- 22 percent research product details and specifications from their
Mobile phone
- 16 percent purchase online from their mobile phone
- 9 percent check product availability
- 5 percent access online discount vouchers
When it comes to most popular mobile purchases, research revealed that of
the consumers who purchase online from their mobile phone...
- 59 percent purchase digital content for mobiles (ringtones, Apps and
music/video clips)
- 52 percent purchase consumer electronics, such as GPS, MP3
players and digital cameras
- 45 percent purchase computers, laptops and peripherals
- 45 percent purchase books
- 33 percent purchase clothing
"Smart shopping is one of the most exciting developments in retail - as
it enables customers to literally take the Internet into the store with
them," commented Justin Sedgmond, business director at PriceGrabber.co.uk.
"Shoppers now use multiple channels to engage with retailers. The winning
retailers will be those that have put themselves in a position to respond
appropriately to consumers on every platform they wish to engage."
Source: PriceGrabber.co.uk
Further information from Lisa Balliache, The PR Network, Tel: +44(0)7768-264132, lisa.balliache@theprnetwork.co.uk
LONDON, July 20, 2010-- Three years after the launch of the first iPhone, the advent of "mobile
connectivity" is profoundly shaking up the way consumers shop, according to
new research from PriceGrabber.co.uk(R). Not just online, but in stores too,
as a growing army of 'smart shoppers' are arriving in stores equipped with
Internet enabled Smartphones.
Whilst these devices might be small, they still have the capacity to
spend big - with the research finding that 20 percent of shoppers who makes
purchases from their mobiles have spent more than GBP100 on mobile phone
shopping spree in the last three months.
Of the 908 online shoppers that were asked about their mobile shopping
habits, 66 percent owned a Smartphone or another Web-enabled phone. Of the
consumers who shop from their mobile, nearly half (48 percent) claim that the
convenience of having the Internet with them wherever they go is their number
one reason for smart shopping.
PriceGrabber.co.uk's research found that of the consumers that own a
Web-enabled mobile phone...
- 24 percent compare or check prices from their mobile phone
- 22 percent research product details and specifications from their
Mobile phone
- 16 percent purchase online from their mobile phone
- 9 percent check product availability
- 5 percent access online discount vouchers
When it comes to most popular mobile purchases, research revealed that of
the consumers who purchase online from their mobile phone...
- 59 percent purchase digital content for mobiles (ringtones, Apps and
music/video clips)
- 52 percent purchase consumer electronics, such as GPS, MP3
players and digital cameras
- 45 percent purchase computers, laptops and peripherals
- 45 percent purchase books
- 33 percent purchase clothing
"Smart shopping is one of the most exciting developments in retail - as
it enables customers to literally take the Internet into the store with
them," commented Justin Sedgmond, business director at PriceGrabber.co.uk.
"Shoppers now use multiple channels to engage with retailers. The winning
retailers will be those that have put themselves in a position to respond
appropriately to consumers on every platform they wish to engage."
Source: PriceGrabber.co.uk
Further information from Lisa Balliache, The PR Network, Tel: +44(0)7768-264132, lisa.balliache@theprnetwork.co.uk
July 19, 2010
Priceline.com Expands Popular Hotel Negotiator App With New Service for Negotiating Last-Minute Rental Car Deals
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 3:07:01 PM
Priceline.com Expands Popular Hotel Negotiator App With New Service for Negotiating Last-Minute Rental Car Deals
NORWALK, Conn., July 19 -- Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN) announced today that it has expanded its popular Hotel Negotiator App by adding a new service that enables travelers with iPhone and iPod touch to save up to 40% on rental cars by negotiating last-minute deals through priceline.com's Name Your Own Price® rental car service.
Priceline's money-saving Hotel Negotiator App is one of the top 10 free travel Apps on iTunes. Priceline also announced today that its expanded Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App will continue to be offered for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information and high-resolution images of the Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App, visit http://www.priceline.com/iphone/media.
"Our new rental car App is designed for travelers who are flying to a city, or may even be at their destination airport, and decide at the last minute that they need a rental car," said priceline.com Chief Marketing Officer Brett Keller. "Priceline's Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator lets iPhone and iPod touch users quickly choose a car type, negotiate the price and book their rental, all right within the App, up until 30 minutes before their desired pickup time. iPhone and iPod touch users also will appreciate the fact that the App has been designed to take advantage of the iPhone's native features and functionality."
Priceline's Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App has the following unique rental car features:
-- The Priceline Negotiator. Activate the Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator
App and The Priceline Negotiator (William Shatner) gets the whole
phone vibrating as he punches his way through the screen.
-- Top-Quality Rental Cars. The Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App works
exclusively with 5 major rental car companies - Hertz, Avis, Alamo,
National and Budget.
-- 30-Minute Pickup. Priceline has slashed its previous 2-hour advance
notice for pickup. Now, rental car customers can book their rental
cars and have them ready for pickup in as little as 30 minutes.
-- Winning Bids recommendations. The Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App
displays recent winning bids made by other priceline.com customers at
the desired airport for different car types (economy, compact,
mid-size, standard, full-size, premium, luxury, convertible, minivan,
SUV). Using the native iPhone slide feature, customers can adjust
their own Name Your Own Price® offer up or down.
-- One-Page checkout. A specially designed one-page checkout screen
speeds users through the bidding and booking process.
-- Instant Bid Results. Users will know instantly whether their bid is
accepted. If it is, they'll receive all the details on their rental
car and pickup counter location.
Priceline's Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App also lets travelers quickly find and book last-minute hotel rooms at savings of up to 50%. Travelers can see Winning Bids made by other priceline.com Name Your Own Price® hotel customers for the cities and hotel star levels they want, then make their own bid on the spot. Travelers who prefer not to bid can activate the Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator's Hotel Radar feature, which lets them point their iPhone in any direction to see available hotels, rates and approximate distances. Hotels can be booked online or by automatically calling priceline.com's hotel booking specialists. Travelers also can shake their iPhone or type in a city to see published-price hotel listings.
About The Priceline Group of Companies
The Priceline Group of Companies (NASDAQ:PCLN) is a leader in global online hotel reservations, with approximately 61 million room nights booked in 2009. The Group is composed of four primary brands - Booking.com, priceline.com, Agoda.com and TravelJigsaw. The Priceline Group provides online travel services in 34 languages in over 94 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Based in Amsterdam, Booking.com is a leading international online hotel reservation service operating in over 81 countries in 36 languages. Booking.com offers its customers access to approximately 86,000 participating hotels worldwide.
In the U.S., priceline.com gives leisure travelers multiple ways to save on their airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises. In addition to getting compelling published prices, travelers can take advantage of priceline.com's famous Name Your Own Price® service, which can deliver the lowest prices available. Priceline.com also operates the following travel websites: Travelweb.com, Lowestfare.com, RentalCars.com and BreezeNet.com.
Bangkok-based Agoda.com is an Asian online hotel reservation service that offers hotel rooms around the world and is available in 30 languages. With headquarters in Manchester, UK, TravelJigsaw is a multinational car hire service, offering its reservation services in more than 4,000 locations in 80 countries. Customer support is provided in 20 languages.
Source: Priceline.com
CONTACT: Press Contact: Brian Ek, +1-203-299-8167,
brian.ek@priceline.com; or Investor Relations Contact: Matthew Tynan,
+1-203-299-8487, matt.tynan@priceline.com
Web Site: http://www.priceline.com/
NORWALK, Conn., July 19 -- Priceline.com (NASDAQ: PCLN) announced today that it has expanded its popular Hotel Negotiator App by adding a new service that enables travelers with iPhone and iPod touch to save up to 40% on rental cars by negotiating last-minute deals through priceline.com's Name Your Own Price® rental car service.
Priceline's money-saving Hotel Negotiator App is one of the top 10 free travel Apps on iTunes. Priceline also announced today that its expanded Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App will continue to be offered for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore/. For more information and high-resolution images of the Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App, visit http://www.priceline.com/iphone/media.
"Our new rental car App is designed for travelers who are flying to a city, or may even be at their destination airport, and decide at the last minute that they need a rental car," said priceline.com Chief Marketing Officer Brett Keller. "Priceline's Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator lets iPhone and iPod touch users quickly choose a car type, negotiate the price and book their rental, all right within the App, up until 30 minutes before their desired pickup time. iPhone and iPod touch users also will appreciate the fact that the App has been designed to take advantage of the iPhone's native features and functionality."
Priceline's Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App has the following unique rental car features:
-- The Priceline Negotiator. Activate the Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator
App and The Priceline Negotiator (William Shatner) gets the whole
phone vibrating as he punches his way through the screen.
-- Top-Quality Rental Cars. The Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App works
exclusively with 5 major rental car companies - Hertz, Avis, Alamo,
National and Budget.
-- 30-Minute Pickup. Priceline has slashed its previous 2-hour advance
notice for pickup. Now, rental car customers can book their rental
cars and have them ready for pickup in as little as 30 minutes.
-- Winning Bids recommendations. The Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App
displays recent winning bids made by other priceline.com customers at
the desired airport for different car types (economy, compact,
mid-size, standard, full-size, premium, luxury, convertible, minivan,
SUV). Using the native iPhone slide feature, customers can adjust
their own Name Your Own Price® offer up or down.
-- One-Page checkout. A specially designed one-page checkout screen
speeds users through the bidding and booking process.
-- Instant Bid Results. Users will know instantly whether their bid is
accepted. If it is, they'll receive all the details on their rental
car and pickup counter location.
Priceline's Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator App also lets travelers quickly find and book last-minute hotel rooms at savings of up to 50%. Travelers can see Winning Bids made by other priceline.com Name Your Own Price® hotel customers for the cities and hotel star levels they want, then make their own bid on the spot. Travelers who prefer not to bid can activate the Hotel & Rental Car Negotiator's Hotel Radar feature, which lets them point their iPhone in any direction to see available hotels, rates and approximate distances. Hotels can be booked online or by automatically calling priceline.com's hotel booking specialists. Travelers also can shake their iPhone or type in a city to see published-price hotel listings.
About The Priceline Group of Companies
The Priceline Group of Companies (NASDAQ:PCLN) is a leader in global online hotel reservations, with approximately 61 million room nights booked in 2009. The Group is composed of four primary brands - Booking.com, priceline.com, Agoda.com and TravelJigsaw. The Priceline Group provides online travel services in 34 languages in over 94 countries in Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
Based in Amsterdam, Booking.com is a leading international online hotel reservation service operating in over 81 countries in 36 languages. Booking.com offers its customers access to approximately 86,000 participating hotels worldwide.
In the U.S., priceline.com gives leisure travelers multiple ways to save on their airline tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, vacation packages and cruises. In addition to getting compelling published prices, travelers can take advantage of priceline.com's famous Name Your Own Price® service, which can deliver the lowest prices available. Priceline.com also operates the following travel websites: Travelweb.com, Lowestfare.com, RentalCars.com and BreezeNet.com.
Bangkok-based Agoda.com is an Asian online hotel reservation service that offers hotel rooms around the world and is available in 30 languages. With headquarters in Manchester, UK, TravelJigsaw is a multinational car hire service, offering its reservation services in more than 4,000 locations in 80 countries. Customer support is provided in 20 languages.
Source: Priceline.com
CONTACT: Press Contact: Brian Ek, +1-203-299-8167,
brian.ek@priceline.com; or Investor Relations Contact: Matthew Tynan,
+1-203-299-8487, matt.tynan@priceline.com
Web Site: http://www.priceline.com/
Google's Wi-Spying and Intelligence Ties Prompt Call for Congressional Hearing
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 2:35:01 PM
Google's Wi-Spying and Intelligence Ties Prompt Call for Congressional Hearing
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 19 -- Citing new information about Google's classified government contracts and the Internet giant's admitted Wi-Spying activity, Consumer Watchdog today said it is more imperative than ever for the Energy and Commerce Committee to conduct hearings into possible privacy violations by Google.
In a letter to Committee Chairman Henry Waxman and Ranking Member Joe Barton, the nonpartisan, nonprofit public interest group's John M. Simpson wrote:
"Based on today's Washington Post, it appears that Google holds classified U.S. government contracts to supply search and geospatial information to the U.S. government. In addition, White House records show that Google executives have been holding meetings with U.S. national security officials for undisclosed reasons. Finally, it also appears that Google's widely criticized efforts to collect wireless network data on American citizens were not inadvertent, contrary to the company's claims."
"As history has repeatedly shown, alliances between the U.S. intelligence community and giant corporations that collect data on American citizens can be a toxic combination where the U.S. Constitution is concerned," the letter said.
In a June 9 letter to the Energy and Commerce Committee, Google director for public policy Pablo Chavez asserted that Google "mistakenly included code in our software that collected samples of 'payload data'" from private WiFi networks. But review of a patent application from Google covering the gathering of WiFi data published Jan. 28 shows that the data collection program was a very deliberate effort to assemble as much information as possible about U.S. residential and business WiFi networks.
The letter continued:
"...what the patent does show is that Google's recent claims about how the Street View program was designed are not accurate, and that the company always intended to collect and store the 'packets' of wireless data that contain so-called payload information.
"The patent makes repeated reference to 'capturing' packets, including paragraph [0055], which states that the system will enable geolocations so long as the equipment being used 'is able to capture and properly decode a packet...'
"This raises serious questions about whether Google has engaged in a reckless effort to amass private data without giving any thought to the possible misuse of that information, and whether it can be trusted to safeguard the information it collects from the prying eyes of the U.S. government."
Read the patent here: http://insidegoogle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/US20100020776.pdf
Read the letter here: http://insidegoogle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/LtrWaxman071910.pdf
In addition, White House visitor logs show that Alan Davidson, Google's Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs, has had at least three meetings with officials of the National Security Council since the beginning of last year. One of the meetings was with White House senior director for Russian affairs Mike McFaul, while another was with Middle East advisor Daniel Shapiro.
It has also been widely reported that Google has been working in "partnership" with the National Security Agency, the very same government body that illegally intercepted the private communications of millions of Americans during the Bush administration.
Consumer Watchdog, formerly the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights is a nonprofit, nonpartisan consumer advocacy organization with offices in Washington, DC and Santa Monica, Ca. Consumer Watchdog's website is http://www.consumerwatchdog.org. Visit our new Google Privacy and Accountability Project website: http://insidegoogle.com/.
Source: Consumer Watchdog
CONTACT: John M. Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, +1-310-392-7041, cell:
+1-310-292-1902
Web Site: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/
http://insidegoogle.com/
SANTA MONICA, Calif., July 19 -- Citing new information about Google's classified government contracts and the Internet giant's admitted Wi-Spying activity, Consumer Watchdog today said it is more imperative than ever for the Energy and Commerce Committee to conduct hearings into possible privacy violations by Google.
In a letter to Committee Chairman Henry Waxman and Ranking Member Joe Barton, the nonpartisan, nonprofit public interest group's John M. Simpson wrote:
"Based on today's Washington Post, it appears that Google holds classified U.S. government contracts to supply search and geospatial information to the U.S. government. In addition, White House records show that Google executives have been holding meetings with U.S. national security officials for undisclosed reasons. Finally, it also appears that Google's widely criticized efforts to collect wireless network data on American citizens were not inadvertent, contrary to the company's claims."
"As history has repeatedly shown, alliances between the U.S. intelligence community and giant corporations that collect data on American citizens can be a toxic combination where the U.S. Constitution is concerned," the letter said.
In a June 9 letter to the Energy and Commerce Committee, Google director for public policy Pablo Chavez asserted that Google "mistakenly included code in our software that collected samples of 'payload data'" from private WiFi networks. But review of a patent application from Google covering the gathering of WiFi data published Jan. 28 shows that the data collection program was a very deliberate effort to assemble as much information as possible about U.S. residential and business WiFi networks.
The letter continued:
"...what the patent does show is that Google's recent claims about how the Street View program was designed are not accurate, and that the company always intended to collect and store the 'packets' of wireless data that contain so-called payload information.
"The patent makes repeated reference to 'capturing' packets, including paragraph [0055], which states that the system will enable geolocations so long as the equipment being used 'is able to capture and properly decode a packet...'
"This raises serious questions about whether Google has engaged in a reckless effort to amass private data without giving any thought to the possible misuse of that information, and whether it can be trusted to safeguard the information it collects from the prying eyes of the U.S. government."
Read the patent here: http://insidegoogle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/US20100020776.pdf
Read the letter here: http://insidegoogle.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/LtrWaxman071910.pdf
In addition, White House visitor logs show that Alan Davidson, Google's Director of Public Policy and Government Affairs, has had at least three meetings with officials of the National Security Council since the beginning of last year. One of the meetings was with White House senior director for Russian affairs Mike McFaul, while another was with Middle East advisor Daniel Shapiro.
It has also been widely reported that Google has been working in "partnership" with the National Security Agency, the very same government body that illegally intercepted the private communications of millions of Americans during the Bush administration.
Consumer Watchdog, formerly the Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights is a nonprofit, nonpartisan consumer advocacy organization with offices in Washington, DC and Santa Monica, Ca. Consumer Watchdog's website is http://www.consumerwatchdog.org. Visit our new Google Privacy and Accountability Project website: http://insidegoogle.com/.
Source: Consumer Watchdog
CONTACT: John M. Simpson of Consumer Watchdog, +1-310-392-7041, cell:
+1-310-292-1902
Web Site: http://www.consumerwatchdog.org/
http://insidegoogle.com/
The Proven Method, Inc. Launches 'Distributed IT Delivery'
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 12:56:01 PM
The Proven Method, Inc. Launches 'Distributed IT Delivery'
New Development Model Leverages U.S. Facing Expertise with the Scalability and Value of Offshore Delivery
ATLANTA, July 19 -- The Proven Method, a leading IT services company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, is pleased to announce the addition of a new professional services offering, Distributed IT Delivery. Customers are now able to leverage the IT project delivery power of U.S. facing industry specific consultants coupled with the scalability and value of offshore delivery. This proven model has been successfully executed by a large Fortune 150 customer and small businesses for more than 4 years. The best practices of The Proven Method coupled with U.S. facing consultants overcome typical offshore delivery challenges including communication, time zone differences and governance.
The Proven Method offers the value and speed of a distributed IT delivery team by assembling project teams of local, senior consultants with business specific knowledge and project management skills in combination with offshore IT delivery resources. The Proven Method organizes the right mix of onshore / offshore / client resourcing to deliver project solutions at the best value and with lower project risk.
Jack Nale, CEO of The Proven Method said, "This model is structured to present our clients with an opportunity to significantly reduce their development costs and yet maintain the management and controls to bring in projects on-time and with high quality deliverables."
More information regarding this model can be found on our website http://www.provenmethod.com.
About The Proven Method
The Proven Method is a leading information technology (IT) services firm that delivers solutions based on your unique needs. Founded in 1995, we think strategically about your business, and collaborate to quickly implement flexible and effective solutions that are backed by more than 25 years of IT business success. The Proven Method's software solutions are vendor independent to ensure the most objective advice for your technology investments. Companies such as Orion HealthCorp, Inc., IBM, The Home Depot, and Kubota Manufacturing of North America rely on The Proven Method to deliver the IT services, including IT staffing, infrastructure services and business intelligence solutions. . The Proven Method is headquartered in Atlanta and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA). For more information, please visit http://www.provenmethod.com or call (404) 238-8480.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for The Proven Method's (the Company) products and services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the Company's ability to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines and companies; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company and American Software could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2010 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868.
Source: The Proven Method
CONTACT: Vince Currao, Vice President, Sales and Marketing,
vince.currao@provenmethod.com, +1-404-238-8480
Web Site: http://www.provenmethod.com/
New Development Model Leverages U.S. Facing Expertise with the Scalability and Value of Offshore Delivery
ATLANTA, July 19 -- The Proven Method, a leading IT services company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of American Software, is pleased to announce the addition of a new professional services offering, Distributed IT Delivery. Customers are now able to leverage the IT project delivery power of U.S. facing industry specific consultants coupled with the scalability and value of offshore delivery. This proven model has been successfully executed by a large Fortune 150 customer and small businesses for more than 4 years. The best practices of The Proven Method coupled with U.S. facing consultants overcome typical offshore delivery challenges including communication, time zone differences and governance.
The Proven Method offers the value and speed of a distributed IT delivery team by assembling project teams of local, senior consultants with business specific knowledge and project management skills in combination with offshore IT delivery resources. The Proven Method organizes the right mix of onshore / offshore / client resourcing to deliver project solutions at the best value and with lower project risk.
Jack Nale, CEO of The Proven Method said, "This model is structured to present our clients with an opportunity to significantly reduce their development costs and yet maintain the management and controls to bring in projects on-time and with high quality deliverables."
More information regarding this model can be found on our website http://www.provenmethod.com.
About The Proven Method
The Proven Method is a leading information technology (IT) services firm that delivers solutions based on your unique needs. Founded in 1995, we think strategically about your business, and collaborate to quickly implement flexible and effective solutions that are backed by more than 25 years of IT business success. The Proven Method's software solutions are vendor independent to ensure the most objective advice for your technology investments. Companies such as Orion HealthCorp, Inc., IBM, The Home Depot, and Kubota Manufacturing of North America rely on The Proven Method to deliver the IT services, including IT staffing, infrastructure services and business intelligence solutions. . The Proven Method is headquartered in Atlanta and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Software Inc. (NASDAQ:AMSWA). For more information, please visit http://www.provenmethod.com or call (404) 238-8480.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by statements made herein. These factors include, but are not limited to, changes in general economic conditions, technology and the market for The Proven Method's (the Company) products and services, including economic conditions within the e-commerce markets; the timely availability and market acceptance of these products and services; the Company's ability to satisfy in a timely manner all SEC required filings and the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the rules and regulations adopted under that Section; the challenges and risks associated with integration of acquired product lines and companies; the effect of competitive products and pricing; the uncertainty of the viability and effectiveness of strategic alliances; and the irregular pattern of the Company's revenues. For further information about risks the Company and American Software could experience as well as other information, please refer to the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2010 and other reports and documents subsequently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information, contact: Vincent C. Klinges, Chief Financial Officer, American Software, Inc., (404) 264-5477 or fax: (404) 237-8868.
Source: The Proven Method
CONTACT: Vince Currao, Vice President, Sales and Marketing,
vince.currao@provenmethod.com, +1-404-238-8480
Web Site: http://www.provenmethod.com/
New Group Buying Website TheUForce.com Goes Live
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 12:49:01 PM
New Group Buying Website TheUForce.com Goes Live
Millions of Consumers Ready to Demand Deals from Top National Brands
EDINA, Minn., July 19 -- Introducing TheUForce.com, a new group buying marketplace that harnesses the power of social media to allow consumers to join together and demand the best value for products and services. The site, which has just launched, is backed by the power of more than five million buyers poised and ready to make deals online.
Like Groupon or Living Social, TheUForce.com enables consumers to group together to get discounts on products and services. But unlike those sites, TheUForce.com allows consumers to buy what they already know they want. Rather than waiting for deals to come to them, members of TheUForce.com create buying missions that specify products or services they wish to buy, then band together with other buyers to force personalized group deals on the site.
National brands in categories like travel, wireless, computer hardware, eye care, floral gift, diet plans and financial services -- including Travelocity, WireFly, Lenovo and AC Lens -- make group offers to provide the requested product or service at a price that reflects that buying power. Other seller categories will include home services, car sales and services, pet products and services, and home improvement, with more being added daily.
TheUForce.com, supported by an advisory board including C-level executives from Best Buy, eBay, Harris Interactive and Experian, first came on the scene in February 2010 to recruit members interested in finding deals. In May, the company entered an agreement with Augeo Affinity Marketing, St. Paul, Minn., to reach more buyers. That deal instantly added more than five million consumers to TheUForce.com member base by partnering with Augeo's PerksCard platform, used by companies like Starbucks, Home Depot, Nascar and Pepsi as an employee benefit program.
TheUForce.com model offers sellers compelling economic benefits as well, including lower marketing costs, improved promotion conversion and promotional response speed. "We lower marketing costs for sellers because we already have members who have specific wants," says Andrew Atkin, founder and CEO, TheUForce.com. "There's no need for companies to advertise to find that needle in a haystack -- they can turn right to TheUForce.com and find consumers ready to buy."
Sellers are anxious to tap into this new marketplace. "The ability to attract an active audience of shoppers engaged in the buying process was a key factor in our decision to work with TheUForce.com," says Robert Drumm, marketing manager, AC Lens, the full-service, direct delivery contact lens supply company.
"Lenovo is partnering with TheUForce.com to deliver special product and service offers right to the millions of members who are interested and looking to buy," says Darryl Bryan, Affinity Program Manager, Lenovo, a computer and technology product and service company. "That means we can reduce marketing costs and move inventory more quickly -- and we reach an audience that is receptive to our offers."
In China, group buying, or tuangou, is a hot shopping trend. At a Chinese site like Qeeka.com, shoppers join a group looking for a deal, and are then sent to a retailer at a particular time to negotiate in-person, en masse. TheUForce.com improves on this model by taking it online, aggregating member needs and facilitating negotiations between the buying group and a retailer or service provider.
"Examples of current offers on TheUForce.com include 20-100 dollars off the lowest guaranteed hotel prices through our travel provider and five percent off the price for a leading manufacturer's laptops and other computers," says Atkin. "That's better savings than most consumers can find just searching online on their own."
TheUForce.com, the world's first social marketplace, is a Minnesota-based company led by Andrew Atkin, a senior executive with 23 years of experience starting and re-starting companies. Atkin founded ClickIQ, an industry-leading market research technology platform that has been adopted by national brands like Best Buy, Gateway, Pizza Hut and Johnson & Johnson. Anyone can create a personal MarketPlace in a five-minute, four-step process by visiting http://www.TheUForce.com and registering to become a member. You may also follow us @theuforce, find us on Facebook at UForce, and read our blog at http://themarketplaceproject.wordpress.com/.
Source: TheUForce.com
CONTACT: Katie Welch-Peterson, +1-952-294-9814,
katiep@newsworthycommunications.com, for TheUForce.com
Web Site: http://www.theuforce.com/
Millions of Consumers Ready to Demand Deals from Top National Brands
EDINA, Minn., July 19 -- Introducing TheUForce.com, a new group buying marketplace that harnesses the power of social media to allow consumers to join together and demand the best value for products and services. The site, which has just launched, is backed by the power of more than five million buyers poised and ready to make deals online.
Like Groupon or Living Social, TheUForce.com enables consumers to group together to get discounts on products and services. But unlike those sites, TheUForce.com allows consumers to buy what they already know they want. Rather than waiting for deals to come to them, members of TheUForce.com create buying missions that specify products or services they wish to buy, then band together with other buyers to force personalized group deals on the site.
National brands in categories like travel, wireless, computer hardware, eye care, floral gift, diet plans and financial services -- including Travelocity, WireFly, Lenovo and AC Lens -- make group offers to provide the requested product or service at a price that reflects that buying power. Other seller categories will include home services, car sales and services, pet products and services, and home improvement, with more being added daily.
TheUForce.com, supported by an advisory board including C-level executives from Best Buy, eBay, Harris Interactive and Experian, first came on the scene in February 2010 to recruit members interested in finding deals. In May, the company entered an agreement with Augeo Affinity Marketing, St. Paul, Minn., to reach more buyers. That deal instantly added more than five million consumers to TheUForce.com member base by partnering with Augeo's PerksCard platform, used by companies like Starbucks, Home Depot, Nascar and Pepsi as an employee benefit program.
TheUForce.com model offers sellers compelling economic benefits as well, including lower marketing costs, improved promotion conversion and promotional response speed. "We lower marketing costs for sellers because we already have members who have specific wants," says Andrew Atkin, founder and CEO, TheUForce.com. "There's no need for companies to advertise to find that needle in a haystack -- they can turn right to TheUForce.com and find consumers ready to buy."
Sellers are anxious to tap into this new marketplace. "The ability to attract an active audience of shoppers engaged in the buying process was a key factor in our decision to work with TheUForce.com," says Robert Drumm, marketing manager, AC Lens, the full-service, direct delivery contact lens supply company.
"Lenovo is partnering with TheUForce.com to deliver special product and service offers right to the millions of members who are interested and looking to buy," says Darryl Bryan, Affinity Program Manager, Lenovo, a computer and technology product and service company. "That means we can reduce marketing costs and move inventory more quickly -- and we reach an audience that is receptive to our offers."
In China, group buying, or tuangou, is a hot shopping trend. At a Chinese site like Qeeka.com, shoppers join a group looking for a deal, and are then sent to a retailer at a particular time to negotiate in-person, en masse. TheUForce.com improves on this model by taking it online, aggregating member needs and facilitating negotiations between the buying group and a retailer or service provider.
"Examples of current offers on TheUForce.com include 20-100 dollars off the lowest guaranteed hotel prices through our travel provider and five percent off the price for a leading manufacturer's laptops and other computers," says Atkin. "That's better savings than most consumers can find just searching online on their own."
TheUForce.com, the world's first social marketplace, is a Minnesota-based company led by Andrew Atkin, a senior executive with 23 years of experience starting and re-starting companies. Atkin founded ClickIQ, an industry-leading market research technology platform that has been adopted by national brands like Best Buy, Gateway, Pizza Hut and Johnson & Johnson. Anyone can create a personal MarketPlace in a five-minute, four-step process by visiting http://www.TheUForce.com and registering to become a member. You may also follow us @theuforce, find us on Facebook at UForce, and read our blog at http://themarketplaceproject.wordpress.com/.
Source: TheUForce.com
CONTACT: Katie Welch-Peterson, +1-952-294-9814,
katiep@newsworthycommunications.com, for TheUForce.com
Web Site: http://www.theuforce.com/
Tribune Media Group Presents the Press Pass All Access Series
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
Tribune Media Group Presents the Press Pass All Access Series
CHICAGO, July 19 -- Tribune Media Group invites avid sports fans and readers to come behind the scenes of Chicagoland's famous sports venues July 25, August 26 and October 5.
Sox Fans will receive the VIP experience at U.S. Cellular field on July 25th including a buffet dinner and guest appearances by Ron Kittle, Moose Skowron, Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck and WGN-Radio's Dave Kaplan. The evening also includes stadium tours, "name in lights" scoreboard photo, on-field photo opportunity and more surprises. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.presspasswhitesox.com.
The Press Pass All Access Series will continue on August 26th at Wrigley Field and on October 5th at Soldier Field. More information on these events can be found at http://www.presspasscubs.com and http://www.presspassbears.com.
About Chicago Tribune Media Group
Chicago Tribune Media Group is a media and business services company that publishes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune. CTMG also produces related print and interactive media serving Chicagoland like RedEye, Hoy, Chicago Magazine, TribLocal, TheMash, chicagotribune.com, chicagonow.com and metromix.com. Reaching 4.8 million adults each week in the greater Chicago area, CTMG is the leading news and information destination in Chicagoland.
Source: Chicago Tribune Media Group
CONTACT: Kate Mersman of Chicago Tribune Media Group, +1-312-222-3165,
kmersman@tribune.com
CHICAGO, July 19 -- Tribune Media Group invites avid sports fans and readers to come behind the scenes of Chicagoland's famous sports venues July 25, August 26 and October 5.
Sox Fans will receive the VIP experience at U.S. Cellular field on July 25th including a buffet dinner and guest appearances by Ron Kittle, Moose Skowron, Chicago Tribune's Dave Van Dyck and WGN-Radio's Dave Kaplan. The evening also includes stadium tours, "name in lights" scoreboard photo, on-field photo opportunity and more surprises. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit http://www.presspasswhitesox.com.
The Press Pass All Access Series will continue on August 26th at Wrigley Field and on October 5th at Soldier Field. More information on these events can be found at http://www.presspasscubs.com and http://www.presspassbears.com.
About Chicago Tribune Media Group
Chicago Tribune Media Group is a media and business services company that publishes the Pulitzer Prize-winning Chicago Tribune. CTMG also produces related print and interactive media serving Chicagoland like RedEye, Hoy, Chicago Magazine, TribLocal, TheMash, chicagotribune.com, chicagonow.com and metromix.com. Reaching 4.8 million adults each week in the greater Chicago area, CTMG is the leading news and information destination in Chicagoland.
Source: Chicago Tribune Media Group
CONTACT: Kate Mersman of Chicago Tribune Media Group, +1-312-222-3165,
kmersman@tribune.com
Verizon Small Business Center Presents Free Webinar on July 21 to Help Small Businesses Create, Manage and Amplify Their Content on the Web
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 12:07:01 PM
Verizon Small Business Center Presents Free Webinar on July 21 to Help Small Businesses Create, Manage and Amplify Their Content on the Web
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The Verizon Small Business Center is offering another free webinar on Wednesday (July 21) to help small-business owners create, manage and amplify their business content on the Web. The webinar features small-business coach and "Duct Tape Marketing" author John Jantsch.
Jantsch, an award-inning blogger, will tell small businesses how they can go beyond the basic blog and use the latest social technology to power their business.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 11 a.m. PDT /1 p.m. CDT /
2 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Verizon Small Business Center
Please register at least one hour before the start of
the free webinar to receive an evite and call-in
information here
(http://smallbusiness.verizon.com/webinar).
WHO: John Jantsch, author of "Duct Tape Marketing - The
World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing
Guide," digital technology coach and nationally
recognized small-business marketing expert.
BACKGROUND: Jantsch will cover how small and medium-sized
businesses can drive traffic to their content, where
to find great content, and how businesses can build
and manage their online presence.
Source: Verizon
CONTACT: Ellen Yu, Verizon, +1-908-559-3496, ellen.yu@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
NEW YORK, July 19 -- The Verizon Small Business Center is offering another free webinar on Wednesday (July 21) to help small-business owners create, manage and amplify their business content on the Web. The webinar features small-business coach and "Duct Tape Marketing" author John Jantsch.
Jantsch, an award-inning blogger, will tell small businesses how they can go beyond the basic blog and use the latest social technology to power their business.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 21, 2010, 11 a.m. PDT /1 p.m. CDT /
2 p.m. EDT
WHERE: Verizon Small Business Center
Please register at least one hour before the start of
the free webinar to receive an evite and call-in
information here
(http://smallbusiness.verizon.com/webinar).
WHO: John Jantsch, author of "Duct Tape Marketing - The
World's Most Practical Small Business Marketing
Guide," digital technology coach and nationally
recognized small-business marketing expert.
BACKGROUND: Jantsch will cover how small and medium-sized
businesses can drive traffic to their content, where
to find great content, and how businesses can build
and manage their online presence.
Source: Verizon
CONTACT: Ellen Yu, Verizon, +1-908-559-3496, ellen.yu@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com/
Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/094251.html
CharTec Introduces the New Standard in Backup and Disaster Recovery Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 12:00:01 PM
CharTec Introduces the New Standard in Backup and Disaster Recovery Technology
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 19 -- CharTec, the SMB channel's leading "Hardware as a Service" (HaaS)/sales training provider, today announced a custom-built business continuity solution that allows Managed Service Providers to deploy backup and disaster recovery as a service. The CharTec BDR (Backup Disaster Recovery) appliance is an Intel® based server solution that provides Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Replication of virtual images to the cloud with nightly self testing to make sure the backups are successful.
"We developed the CharTec BDR appliance based on our own MSP experience and our partners' requests for a simple, reliable system that ensures their clients' business continuity," says Alex Rogers, CEO of CharTec. "Over the past four years we replaced tape backups with hundreds of backup and disaster recovery systems from other companies. Unfortunately, we discovered several short-comings which cost us a huge number of non-billable hours and our clients' loss in confidence in our equipment. We finally decided there had to be a better solution, even if we had to build it ourselves. And we succeeded! We can honestly say this is the best solution in the SMB channel."
The CharTec Intel-based BDR appliance installs at the MSP's client site, which satisfies their client's requirement for real time onsite data protection as well as offsite data continuity. The unit is backed by 24x7 US-based help desk support. There are no upfront costs, which enables any MSP to begin earning revenue immediately. This is the first and only product available from CharTec open for outright purchase or HaaS to any qualified MSP without a membership requirement.
"Our company has already begun switching all of our clients' current backup appliance deployments to the CharTec solution for three reasons: First, it's so intuitive that when we deploy a server onsite we can immediately virtualize it without requesting support. Two, if we have an issue, we have immediate phone support from qualified US-based technicians. And three, when we quote pricing, we're confident that CharTec will honor those costs and policies," says Deana Pizzo, CEO of IT Solutions of South Florida.
Remotely managed through an easy-to-use, web-based portal with an RMM (Remote Monitoring Management) agent for alerting and scripting, the CharTec BDR appliance delivers rapid and reliable restore of any backup image, any time. Virtual lab hours are included in the CharTec BDR appliance to allow technicians to work on servers in the cloud for easy testing, verification and validation of offsite data.
The CharTec BDR appliance replicates a client's production infrastructure through cloud-virtualized backup images, which are tested and verified daily to ensure data is up to date. In the event of a total site loss, data can be quickly restored to ensure maximum uptime.
"Our SMB clients are often looking for better ways to protect their data, which is not only mission-critical, but business-critical," said John Pyron, President & CEO of Intelligent Business Network Solutions, Inc in Sacramento, CA. "If a company can't quickly and easily restore data, they're toast. The CharTec BDR appliance eliminates the worry about whether a business can - and will - get back on their feet after a disaster. The benefits of this make it an ideal addition to our portfolio."
With this new offering, CharTec partners can:
-- Eliminate client risk and downtime
-- Accelerate server recovery, management and deployment
-- Deliver more efficient, reliable and higher quality IT services
-- Reduce service delivery costs (time, labor, hardware)
-- Grow recurring revenue and increase profits
-- Realize better ROI with high-margin service revenue
-- Gain a competitive advantage with innovative new service offerings
"To an SMB client, data loss can be catastrophic," said Rogers. "In addition to gaining a competitive edge and closing more opportunities, a solution like the CharTec BDR appliance can effectively keep an MSP's clients in business after a natural or man-made disaster. It's possibly the best choice they'll ever make for their service provider practice."
Follow CharTec
http://twitter.com/chartec_haashttp://www.facebook.com/CharTechttp://www.linkedin.com/in/chartecms
About CharTec
CharTec "Hardware as a Service" (HaaS) and sales training program helps technology companies' transition to the next level of annuity-based profitability as Managed Service Providers. CharTec Partners can increase their clients' productivity and reduce overall costs using the program because hardware and service costs are no longer an obstacle - workstations, servers, firewalls, 24x7 helpdesk, updated software, even BDR, VOIP and security are easily acquired. CharTec goes "beyond HaaS" by providing private labeled hardware ,a new configurator tool that allows Partners to price offerings in less than 5 minutes, and an extremely popular sales and IT Management academy. CharTec is the winner of three Channel Insider Bull's Eye Awards and Business Solutions Magazine Innovator of the Year Award for 2009. CharTec is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. For more information please visit http://www.chartec.net.
CONTACT AGENCY:
Scott Kline
JPR Communications
818-884-8282
scottk@jprcom.com
Skype: jprscott
Source: CharTec
CONTACT: Scott Kline of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282,
scottk@jprcom.com, Skype: jprscott, for CharTec
Web Site: http://www.chartec.net/
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., July 19 -- CharTec, the SMB channel's leading "Hardware as a Service" (HaaS)/sales training provider, today announced a custom-built business continuity solution that allows Managed Service Providers to deploy backup and disaster recovery as a service. The CharTec BDR (Backup Disaster Recovery) appliance is an Intel® based server solution that provides Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Replication of virtual images to the cloud with nightly self testing to make sure the backups are successful.
"We developed the CharTec BDR appliance based on our own MSP experience and our partners' requests for a simple, reliable system that ensures their clients' business continuity," says Alex Rogers, CEO of CharTec. "Over the past four years we replaced tape backups with hundreds of backup and disaster recovery systems from other companies. Unfortunately, we discovered several short-comings which cost us a huge number of non-billable hours and our clients' loss in confidence in our equipment. We finally decided there had to be a better solution, even if we had to build it ourselves. And we succeeded! We can honestly say this is the best solution in the SMB channel."
The CharTec Intel-based BDR appliance installs at the MSP's client site, which satisfies their client's requirement for real time onsite data protection as well as offsite data continuity. The unit is backed by 24x7 US-based help desk support. There are no upfront costs, which enables any MSP to begin earning revenue immediately. This is the first and only product available from CharTec open for outright purchase or HaaS to any qualified MSP without a membership requirement.
"Our company has already begun switching all of our clients' current backup appliance deployments to the CharTec solution for three reasons: First, it's so intuitive that when we deploy a server onsite we can immediately virtualize it without requesting support. Two, if we have an issue, we have immediate phone support from qualified US-based technicians. And three, when we quote pricing, we're confident that CharTec will honor those costs and policies," says Deana Pizzo, CEO of IT Solutions of South Florida.
Remotely managed through an easy-to-use, web-based portal with an RMM (Remote Monitoring Management) agent for alerting and scripting, the CharTec BDR appliance delivers rapid and reliable restore of any backup image, any time. Virtual lab hours are included in the CharTec BDR appliance to allow technicians to work on servers in the cloud for easy testing, verification and validation of offsite data.
The CharTec BDR appliance replicates a client's production infrastructure through cloud-virtualized backup images, which are tested and verified daily to ensure data is up to date. In the event of a total site loss, data can be quickly restored to ensure maximum uptime.
"Our SMB clients are often looking for better ways to protect their data, which is not only mission-critical, but business-critical," said John Pyron, President & CEO of Intelligent Business Network Solutions, Inc in Sacramento, CA. "If a company can't quickly and easily restore data, they're toast. The CharTec BDR appliance eliminates the worry about whether a business can - and will - get back on their feet after a disaster. The benefits of this make it an ideal addition to our portfolio."
With this new offering, CharTec partners can:
-- Eliminate client risk and downtime
-- Accelerate server recovery, management and deployment
-- Deliver more efficient, reliable and higher quality IT services
-- Reduce service delivery costs (time, labor, hardware)
-- Grow recurring revenue and increase profits
-- Realize better ROI with high-margin service revenue
-- Gain a competitive advantage with innovative new service offerings
"To an SMB client, data loss can be catastrophic," said Rogers. "In addition to gaining a competitive edge and closing more opportunities, a solution like the CharTec BDR appliance can effectively keep an MSP's clients in business after a natural or man-made disaster. It's possibly the best choice they'll ever make for their service provider practice."
Follow CharTec
http://twitter.com/chartec_haashttp://www.facebook.com/CharTechttp://www.linkedin.com/in/chartecms
About CharTec
CharTec "Hardware as a Service" (HaaS) and sales training program helps technology companies' transition to the next level of annuity-based profitability as Managed Service Providers. CharTec Partners can increase their clients' productivity and reduce overall costs using the program because hardware and service costs are no longer an obstacle - workstations, servers, firewalls, 24x7 helpdesk, updated software, even BDR, VOIP and security are easily acquired. CharTec goes "beyond HaaS" by providing private labeled hardware ,a new configurator tool that allows Partners to price offerings in less than 5 minutes, and an extremely popular sales and IT Management academy. CharTec is the winner of three Channel Insider Bull's Eye Awards and Business Solutions Magazine Innovator of the Year Award for 2009. CharTec is headquartered in Bakersfield, CA. For more information please visit http://www.chartec.net.
CONTACT AGENCY:
Scott Kline
JPR Communications
818-884-8282
scottk@jprcom.com
Skype: jprscott
Source: CharTec
CONTACT: Scott Kline of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282,
scottk@jprcom.com, Skype: jprscott, for CharTec
Web Site: http://www.chartec.net/
AT&T Adds Sharp FX Quick Messaging Phone With AT&T Mobile TV to Device Lineup
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:56:01 AM
AT&T Adds Sharp FX Quick Messaging Phone With AT&T Mobile TV to Device Lineup
New quick messaging phone the first from Sharp in AT&T portfolio
DALLAS, July 19 -- AT&T* today announced the July 25 availability of Sharp FX(TM), the first quick messaging phone from Sharp on the AT&T network and the latest AT&T Mobile TV-capable device. The Sharp FX is being brought to market by Personal Communications Devices, LLC.
The Sharp FX has a full touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard for quick access to messaging, IM, email and social networking. The device also features an MP3 player, 2.0 megapixel digital camera with camcorder and Bluetooth® 2.1.
Other available features include:
-- AT&T Address Book, which syncs contacts to an online address book so
customers can access and manage their mobile contacts from their
handset -- or their PC. Synchronization occurs automatically when any
change is made, so contact information is always backed up.
-- The att.net mobile browser that supports full HTML surfing and also
makes it easy for customers to customize their home page, navigate
quickly to popular content and find local information.
-- AT&T Navigator, which provides turn-by-turn directions, traffic alerts
with one-touch rerouting, 3D moving maps, integrated speech
recognition and more.**
-- AT&T Social Net, which lets customers access multiple social
networking sites from one application
-- The ability to send photos and videos captured on their mobile phone
to an Online Locker where customers can easily store, manage and share
all their media.##
AT&T Mobile TV subscribers enjoy around-the-clock access to full-length live and time-shifted programming from FLO TV, including content from ABC Mobile, Adult Swim Mobile, CBS Mobile, CNBC, CNN Mobile, COMEDY CENTRAL, Disney Channel, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, msnbc, MTV, NBC 2Go, Nickelodeon and the movie channel Crackle. AT&T Mobile TV is available for $9.99 per month, and new subscribers receive the first seven days of their subscription for free. For more information, visit http://www.att.com/mobiletv.
The Sharp FX will be available at AT&T retail stores nationwide and online at http://www.wireless.att.com on July 25 for $99.99 (Pay $149.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two year service agreement and a minimum $20 messaging or combination of messaging and data plans required. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.)
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.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.
** Subscription required
##Mobile Share- Pay-Per-Use $.35 per transfer (up to 2MB*). 50 Feature includes 50 transfers (up to 2MB) per mo. Overage $.35 per transfer (up to 2MB*). *If you exceed 2 MB you're charged for an additional transfer up to 2 MB. You also incur data charges when browsing your online locker and for each transfer to/from your handset. For complete terms and conditions see, att.com/dataterms
(1) AT&T Mobile TV is not available in all areas. Requires compatible device. Must be a postpaid customer. Content offers as of 6/1/10. Programs subject to change. All sports programming subject to blackout restrictions. Other conditions and restrictions apply.
(2) AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2-year contract a minimum $20 messaging or combination of messaging and data plans is $149.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card may be used only in the U.S. and is valid for 120 days after issuance date but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps. Card request must be postmarked by October 18, 2010 & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to receive card.
(3) Online Locker provided as part of Mobile Share service, charges apply.
(4) Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing address within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activation fee applies. Equipment price & availability may vary by market & may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $150. Some agents impose additional fees.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com/. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATTNews. Find us on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ATT to discover more about our consumer and wireless services or at http://www.Facebook.com/ATTSmallBiz to discover more about our small business services.
© 2010 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. 3G service not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Warner May, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.
Web Site: http://www.att.com/
New quick messaging phone the first from Sharp in AT&T portfolio
DALLAS, July 19 -- AT&T* today announced the July 25 availability of Sharp FX(TM), the first quick messaging phone from Sharp on the AT&T network and the latest AT&T Mobile TV-capable device. The Sharp FX is being brought to market by Personal Communications Devices, LLC.
The Sharp FX has a full touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard for quick access to messaging, IM, email and social networking. The device also features an MP3 player, 2.0 megapixel digital camera with camcorder and Bluetooth® 2.1.
Other available features include:
-- AT&T Address Book, which syncs contacts to an online address book so
customers can access and manage their mobile contacts from their
handset -- or their PC. Synchronization occurs automatically when any
change is made, so contact information is always backed up.
-- The att.net mobile browser that supports full HTML surfing and also
makes it easy for customers to customize their home page, navigate
quickly to popular content and find local information.
-- AT&T Navigator, which provides turn-by-turn directions, traffic alerts
with one-touch rerouting, 3D moving maps, integrated speech
recognition and more.**
-- AT&T Social Net, which lets customers access multiple social
networking sites from one application
-- The ability to send photos and videos captured on their mobile phone
to an Online Locker where customers can easily store, manage and share
all their media.##
AT&T Mobile TV subscribers enjoy around-the-clock access to full-length live and time-shifted programming from FLO TV, including content from ABC Mobile, Adult Swim Mobile, CBS Mobile, CNBC, CNN Mobile, COMEDY CENTRAL, Disney Channel, ESPN Mobile TV, FOX Mobile, msnbc, MTV, NBC 2Go, Nickelodeon and the movie channel Crackle. AT&T Mobile TV is available for $9.99 per month, and new subscribers receive the first seven days of their subscription for free. For more information, visit http://www.att.com/mobiletv.
The Sharp FX will be available at AT&T retail stores nationwide and online at http://www.wireless.att.com on July 25 for $99.99 (Pay $149.99 and after mail-in rebate receive $50 AT&T Promotion Card. Two year service agreement and a minimum $20 messaging or combination of messaging and data plans required. Sales tax calculated based on price of unactivated equipment.)
For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.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.
** Subscription required
##Mobile Share- Pay-Per-Use $.35 per transfer (up to 2MB*). 50 Feature includes 50 transfers (up to 2MB) per mo. Overage $.35 per transfer (up to 2MB*). *If you exceed 2 MB you're charged for an additional transfer up to 2 MB. You also incur data charges when browsing your online locker and for each transfer to/from your handset. For complete terms and conditions see, att.com/dataterms
(1) AT&T Mobile TV is not available in all areas. Requires compatible device. Must be a postpaid customer. Content offers as of 6/1/10. Programs subject to change. All sports programming subject to blackout restrictions. Other conditions and restrictions apply.
(2) AT&T Promotion Card: Price before AT&T Promotion Card & with 2-year contract a minimum $20 messaging or combination of messaging and data plans is $149.99. Allow 60 days for fulfillment. Card may be used only in the U.S. and is valid for 120 days after issuance date but is not redeemable for cash & cannot be used for cash withdrawal at ATMs or automated gasoline pumps. Card request must be postmarked by October 18, 2010 & you must be a customer for 30 consecutive days to receive card.
(3) Online Locker provided as part of Mobile Share service, charges apply.
(4) Limited-time offer. Other conditions & restrictions apply. See contract & rate plan brochure for details. Subscriber must live & have a mailing address within AT&T's owned wireless network coverage area. Up to $36 activation fee applies. Equipment price & availability may vary by market & may not be available from independent retailers. Early Termination Fee: None if cancelled in the first 30 days, but up to $35 restocking fee may apply to equipment returns; thereafter up to $150. Some agents impose additional fees.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest 3G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet and voice services. A leader in mobile broadband, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. In 2010, AT&T again ranked among the 50 Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® magazine.
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CONTACT: Warner May, +1-404-986-1807, wmay@attnews.us, for AT&T Inc.
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Nimbus Scales S-class Enterprise Flash Storage Line for High Performance Computing Centers and Service Providers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 11:07:01 AM
Nimbus Scales S-class Enterprise Flash Storage Line for High Performance Computing Centers and Service Providers
Delivers Up to 250 TB Solid State Capacity and FlexConnect Intelligent 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19 -- Nimbus Data Systems Inc. today announced its new S1000 enterprise flash system, providing 10 TB of solid state capacity per shelf, scalable to 250 TB within a single file system.
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In addition, Nimbus announced the availability of its new FlexConnect technology across the entire S-class family, providing triple active-active 10 GbE network controllers for an unprecedented 120 Gbps of available bandwidth and 12 x 10 GbE ports, all from a single appliance.
With these announcements, Nimbus broadens its market reach beyond virtualization and databases to HPC applications, including data mining and data warehousing, seismic data processing for the energy market, astrophysical, biotech, and genomics analysis, and medical imaging. Service providers building public and private cloud computing services, such as VMs and storage on-demand, can now do so with a flash-based platform that offers both high capacity and 90% lower energy, cooling, and rackspace costs than traditional 15K rpm disk arrays. The powerful Nimbus HALO(TM) storage operating system, standard on all S-class systems, provides snapshots, replication, deduplication, and multi-protocol SAN and NAS functionality out of the box for complete enterprise storage management.
"IT managers for performance-intensive enterprises are challenged to overcome the IO bottlenecks, floor space constraints, and energy requirements of today's datacenters," said Jeff Janukowicz, research manager at IDC. "Comprehensive designs, such as Nimbus Data Systems' S-class Enterprise Flash Storage System, that delivers increased performance and high availability at far lower operational costs, are a welcome solution to these challenges."
The new S1000, building on the existing S250 and S500 models, takes advantage of higher density 34 nm EMLC NAND, offering 24 x 400 GB hot-swappable flash blades per S-class shelf for 10 TB of solid state capacity. All S-class systems now support increased scalability up to 600 flash blades in one file system for a total of 250 TB, making it the highest capacity, most scalable flash storage system on the market today.
FlexConnect, now available on all S-class models, is Nimbus' innovative scalable connectivity technology that improves performance while reducing the cost of deploying a multi-protocol 10 Gigabit Ethernet storage infrastructure. FlexConnect operates as a 'virtual switch,' providing up to 12 x 10 GbE ports and making all storage available to all ports without the need to create and assign volumes to specific ports. Every port can run all supported protocols - iSCSI, CIFS and NFS - simultaneously, enabling unified block and file storage and converged networking. By building switch functionality directly into the S-class storage system, FlexConnect eliminates the need for a separate 10 GbE switch in many environments, reducing cost, cabling, power consumption, and management complexity. Performance is also improved since switch latency is eliminated, shrinking the length of the data path between applications and storage to further improve IO response time.
The twelve ports are evenly balanced across three active-active controllers, providing redundancy and load-balancing. Auto-negotiating ports allow legacy GbE and next-generation 10 GbE to utilize the same hardware and cabling, dramatically simplifying deployment while providing a seamless path to 10 GbE without the need to replace storage systems or controllers. FlexConnect is available in versions that support optical cabling up to 500 meters with SFP+ and copper cabling with 10GBASE-T, allowing organizations to achieve 10 GbE performance with existing CAT6 cabling. When additional port count is needed, 10 GbE switches can be used for fan out or multi-level fabrics. FlexConnect is compatible with 10 GbE switches and network interface cards from all major vendors.
"This new Nimbus S1000 system is a game changer for high-performance enterprises whose applications have long been bottlenecked by storage systems despite improvements in CPU, memory, and network performance," said Thomas Isakovich, CEO of Nimbus. "As the industry's most scalable all-flash enterprise storage system, and now with embedded 10 GbE switching via FlexConnect technology, the Nimbus S-class exceeds the IO demands of the most rigorous storage environments and provides essential storage software in a fraction of the datacenter footprint of traditional disk-based platforms."
Availability and Price
Nimbus S-class systems are available now from Nimbus' worldwide network of integration and distribution partners. The S1000 10 TB model with a full HALO storage operating system license is $99,995. The FlexConnect option in either optical fibre or copper can be added for $9,995. Each system comes with a standard one-year warranty (upgradable to 3 or 5 years) and optional 24x7x365 4-hour onsite service. Additional information about Nimbus' S-class systems is available online at http://www.nimbusdata.com/.
About Nimbus Data Systems Inc.
Nimbus Data Systems Inc. develops Sustainable Storage(TM) systems and software that transform storage efficiency, IO performance, and IT operations in the enterprise and datacenter. Nimbus storage software and hardware innovations provide the optimal foundation for enterprise-wide virtualization, databases, and compute-intensive environments. For more information, visit http://www.nimbusdata.com. Follow Nimbus on Twitter: http://twitter.com/nimbusdata
CONTACT AGENCY:
Scott Kline
JPR Communications
818-884-8282
scottk@jprcom.com
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CONTACT: Scott Kline of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282,
scottk@jprcom.com, for Nimbus Data Systems Inc.
Web Site: http://www.nimbusdata.com/
Delivers Up to 250 TB Solid State Capacity and FlexConnect Intelligent 10 Gigabit Ethernet Connectivity
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19 -- Nimbus Data Systems Inc. today announced its new S1000 enterprise flash system, providing 10 TB of solid state capacity per shelf, scalable to 250 TB within a single file system.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100713/LA33688LOGO)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100713/LA33688LOGO)
In addition, Nimbus announced the availability of its new FlexConnect technology across the entire S-class family, providing triple active-active 10 GbE network controllers for an unprecedented 120 Gbps of available bandwidth and 12 x 10 GbE ports, all from a single appliance.
With these announcements, Nimbus broadens its market reach beyond virtualization and databases to HPC applications, including data mining and data warehousing, seismic data processing for the energy market, astrophysical, biotech, and genomics analysis, and medical imaging. Service providers building public and private cloud computing services, such as VMs and storage on-demand, can now do so with a flash-based platform that offers both high capacity and 90% lower energy, cooling, and rackspace costs than traditional 15K rpm disk arrays. The powerful Nimbus HALO(TM) storage operating system, standard on all S-class systems, provides snapshots, replication, deduplication, and multi-protocol SAN and NAS functionality out of the box for complete enterprise storage management.
"IT managers for performance-intensive enterprises are challenged to overcome the IO bottlenecks, floor space constraints, and energy requirements of today's datacenters," said Jeff Janukowicz, research manager at IDC. "Comprehensive designs, such as Nimbus Data Systems' S-class Enterprise Flash Storage System, that delivers increased performance and high availability at far lower operational costs, are a welcome solution to these challenges."
The new S1000, building on the existing S250 and S500 models, takes advantage of higher density 34 nm EMLC NAND, offering 24 x 400 GB hot-swappable flash blades per S-class shelf for 10 TB of solid state capacity. All S-class systems now support increased scalability up to 600 flash blades in one file system for a total of 250 TB, making it the highest capacity, most scalable flash storage system on the market today.
FlexConnect, now available on all S-class models, is Nimbus' innovative scalable connectivity technology that improves performance while reducing the cost of deploying a multi-protocol 10 Gigabit Ethernet storage infrastructure. FlexConnect operates as a 'virtual switch,' providing up to 12 x 10 GbE ports and making all storage available to all ports without the need to create and assign volumes to specific ports. Every port can run all supported protocols - iSCSI, CIFS and NFS - simultaneously, enabling unified block and file storage and converged networking. By building switch functionality directly into the S-class storage system, FlexConnect eliminates the need for a separate 10 GbE switch in many environments, reducing cost, cabling, power consumption, and management complexity. Performance is also improved since switch latency is eliminated, shrinking the length of the data path between applications and storage to further improve IO response time.
The twelve ports are evenly balanced across three active-active controllers, providing redundancy and load-balancing. Auto-negotiating ports allow legacy GbE and next-generation 10 GbE to utilize the same hardware and cabling, dramatically simplifying deployment while providing a seamless path to 10 GbE without the need to replace storage systems or controllers. FlexConnect is available in versions that support optical cabling up to 500 meters with SFP+ and copper cabling with 10GBASE-T, allowing organizations to achieve 10 GbE performance with existing CAT6 cabling. When additional port count is needed, 10 GbE switches can be used for fan out or multi-level fabrics. FlexConnect is compatible with 10 GbE switches and network interface cards from all major vendors.
"This new Nimbus S1000 system is a game changer for high-performance enterprises whose applications have long been bottlenecked by storage systems despite improvements in CPU, memory, and network performance," said Thomas Isakovich, CEO of Nimbus. "As the industry's most scalable all-flash enterprise storage system, and now with embedded 10 GbE switching via FlexConnect technology, the Nimbus S-class exceeds the IO demands of the most rigorous storage environments and provides essential storage software in a fraction of the datacenter footprint of traditional disk-based platforms."
Availability and Price
Nimbus S-class systems are available now from Nimbus' worldwide network of integration and distribution partners. The S1000 10 TB model with a full HALO storage operating system license is $99,995. The FlexConnect option in either optical fibre or copper can be added for $9,995. Each system comes with a standard one-year warranty (upgradable to 3 or 5 years) and optional 24x7x365 4-hour onsite service. Additional information about Nimbus' S-class systems is available online at http://www.nimbusdata.com/.
About Nimbus Data Systems Inc.
Nimbus Data Systems Inc. develops Sustainable Storage(TM) systems and software that transform storage efficiency, IO performance, and IT operations in the enterprise and datacenter. Nimbus storage software and hardware innovations provide the optimal foundation for enterprise-wide virtualization, databases, and compute-intensive environments. For more information, visit http://www.nimbusdata.com. Follow Nimbus on Twitter: http://twitter.com/nimbusdata
CONTACT AGENCY:
Scott Kline
JPR Communications
818-884-8282
scottk@jprcom.com
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Source: Nimbus Data Systems Inc.
CONTACT: Scott Kline of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282,
scottk@jprcom.com, for Nimbus Data Systems Inc.
Web Site: http://www.nimbusdata.com/
Kingston Digital Announces SSD Video Contest
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 10:14:01 AM
Kingston Digital Announces SSD Video Contest
'How Can a Kingston SSDNow Drive Change Your Life?' Challenge Offers $16,000 in Cash Prizes
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19 -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is holding a "How Can a Kingston SSDNow Drive Change Your Life?" video contest. The contest (for U.S. residents only) asks entrants to come up with the most creative way to demonstrate how using a solid-state drive can change one's daily life. Entries will be judged on creativity in presenting an idea or story in a video format. A total of $16,000 (U.S.) will be awarded.
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"Kingston® encourages people to create videos based on real-life daily use of an SSD or something out of their imagination," said Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston. "We've heard from customers who praise the durability of the drive as they take their laptop to remote places. Other people have told us the speed and overall system responsiveness from the performance boost of the SSD has made their older PC feel like new again. Whatever it may be, Kingston might take one of the winning ideas from our video contest and create an entire marketing campaign around it."
Contestants are encouraged to use all of the props, graphics and other means necessary to create a video. The chief criteria for judges will be the video's concept and how it is brought to life on screen. Video entries should be uploaded to a hosting website such as http://www.youtube.com or http://www.vimeo.com. Next, go to http://www.kingston.com/ssd/videocontest/ and submit your video link and contact information to be automatically entered to win. A total of 13 winners will be chosen with first place receiving $7,500 and second place receiving $5,000.
The "How Can a Kingston SSDNow Drive Change Your Life?" contest begins July 19, 2010 and runs through September 20, 2010. There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older. The contest is open to legal U.S. residents (void in Puerto Rico and Hawaii). Complete rules and information can be found at http://www.kingston.com/ssd/videocontest/.
About Kingston Digital, Inc.
Kingston Digital, Inc. ("KDI") is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit http://www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410.
Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.
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Source: Kingston Digital, Inc.
CONTACT: David Leong, +1-714-438-1817, david_leong@kingston.com; or
Jenni Kuo, +1-714-438-2790, jenni_kuo@kingston.com, both of Kingston Digital,
Inc.
Web Site: http://www.kingston.com/
'How Can a Kingston SSDNow Drive Change Your Life?' Challenge Offers $16,000 in Cash Prizes
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 19 -- Kingston Digital, Inc., the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the independent world leader in memory products, today announced it is holding a "How Can a Kingston SSDNow Drive Change Your Life?" video contest. The contest (for U.S. residents only) asks entrants to come up with the most creative way to demonstrate how using a solid-state drive can change one's daily life. Entries will be judged on creativity in presenting an idea or story in a video format. A total of $16,000 (U.S.) will be awarded.
(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100719/LA36543)
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100719/LA36543)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/19991011/KINGSTON)
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100719/19991011/KINGSTON)
"Kingston® encourages people to create videos based on real-life daily use of an SSD or something out of their imagination," said Ariel Perez, SSD business manager, Kingston. "We've heard from customers who praise the durability of the drive as they take their laptop to remote places. Other people have told us the speed and overall system responsiveness from the performance boost of the SSD has made their older PC feel like new again. Whatever it may be, Kingston might take one of the winning ideas from our video contest and create an entire marketing campaign around it."
Contestants are encouraged to use all of the props, graphics and other means necessary to create a video. The chief criteria for judges will be the video's concept and how it is brought to life on screen. Video entries should be uploaded to a hosting website such as http://www.youtube.com or http://www.vimeo.com. Next, go to http://www.kingston.com/ssd/videocontest/ and submit your video link and contact information to be automatically entered to win. A total of 13 winners will be chosen with first place receiving $7,500 and second place receiving $5,000.
The "How Can a Kingston SSDNow Drive Change Your Life?" contest begins July 19, 2010 and runs through September 20, 2010. There is no purchase necessary to enter or win. Contestants must be 18 years of age or older. The contest is open to legal U.S. residents (void in Puerto Rico and Hawaii). Complete rules and information can be found at http://www.kingston.com/ssd/videocontest/.
About Kingston Digital, Inc.
Kingston Digital, Inc. ("KDI") is the Flash memory affiliate of Kingston Technology Company, Inc., the world's largest independent manufacturer of memory products. Established in 2008, KDI is headquartered in Fountain Valley, California, USA. For more information, please visit http://www.kingston.com or call 800-337-8410.
Kingston and the Kingston logo are registered trademarks of Kingston Technology Corporation. All rights reserved. All other marks may be the property of their respective titleholders.
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Source: Kingston Digital, Inc.
CONTACT: David Leong, +1-714-438-1817, david_leong@kingston.com; or
Jenni Kuo, +1-714-438-2790, jenni_kuo@kingston.com, both of Kingston Digital,
Inc.
Web Site: http://www.kingston.com/
Freelancer.com Acquires Freemarket.com, Launches Online Marketplace for Virtual Goods
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
Freelancer.com Acquires Freemarket.com, Launches Online Marketplace for Virtual Goods
Powered by 1.7 million freelancers, Freemarket.com to become one stop shop - 'iTunes for designers and programmers' - with digital marketplace for stock logos, website templates, stationery, images, sound clips, 3D models, themes and more
SYDNEY, July 19 -- Freelancer.com, the world's largest outsourcing marketplace, today announced the acquisition of Freemarket.com and simultaneous launch of an online marketplace for buying and selling virtual goods. Stocked with content by Freelancer.com's rapidly growing user base of over 1.7 million registered professionals, Freemarket.com aims to be the world's top marketplace for buying and selling digital content.
The launch of Freemarket.com marks a major milestone for Freelancer.com, who up until today focused on providing a marketplace for remote workers. "This is a giant step for us," said Freelancer.com Chief Executive Matt Barrie. "Freemarket.com essentially doubles the options a small business person has for getting things done online. For example, a small business might choose to purchase a website template from Freemarket.com and have it customized by a freelancer from Freelancer.com. As a result, the website will be up and running faster, be potentially more cost effective and have higher certainty towards the final outcome. It's great for freelancers as they can now generate multiple passive income streams while they sleep," he continued.
Freemarket.com has been in private beta for a couple of weeks, and already over five thousand items of content have been uploaded. "The strength of Freemarket.com will be that content will be powered by our massive user base of talented freelancers," commented Barrie.
Investment banking firm Piper Jaffray estimates that by 2013 the online virtual goods market will be worth in excess of $6 billion globally, with over $2.5 billion in revenue generated in the US alone. While much of this has been focused on the consumer, Freemarket.com is the world's first digital one-stop-shop for small business.
Freemarket.com is open now for anyone to upload digital content for sale.
About Freelancer
Freelancer.com is the largest outsourcing marketplace in the world. Through Freelancer.com, businesses connect with independent service providers and freelancers. Freelancer.com connects over 1.7 million professionals from over 234 countries & regions. Through our website, employers can hire freelancers to do work in areas such as software, writing, data entry and design right through to engineering and the sciences, sales & marketing, and accounting and legal services. The average job is under US$200, making Freelancer.com extremely cost effective for small businesses, which often need a wide variety of jobs to be done, but cannot justify the expense of hiring full time.
How would your business change if you had virtually unlimited labor at next to no cost?
For more information: http://www.freelancer.com/
Source: Freelancer.com
CONTACT: Chris O'Brien, Communications Manager of Freelancer.com,
chris@freelancer.com
Web Site: http://www.freelancer.com/
Powered by 1.7 million freelancers, Freemarket.com to become one stop shop - 'iTunes for designers and programmers' - with digital marketplace for stock logos, website templates, stationery, images, sound clips, 3D models, themes and more
SYDNEY, July 19 -- Freelancer.com, the world's largest outsourcing marketplace, today announced the acquisition of Freemarket.com and simultaneous launch of an online marketplace for buying and selling virtual goods. Stocked with content by Freelancer.com's rapidly growing user base of over 1.7 million registered professionals, Freemarket.com aims to be the world's top marketplace for buying and selling digital content.
The launch of Freemarket.com marks a major milestone for Freelancer.com, who up until today focused on providing a marketplace for remote workers. "This is a giant step for us," said Freelancer.com Chief Executive Matt Barrie. "Freemarket.com essentially doubles the options a small business person has for getting things done online. For example, a small business might choose to purchase a website template from Freemarket.com and have it customized by a freelancer from Freelancer.com. As a result, the website will be up and running faster, be potentially more cost effective and have higher certainty towards the final outcome. It's great for freelancers as they can now generate multiple passive income streams while they sleep," he continued.
Freemarket.com has been in private beta for a couple of weeks, and already over five thousand items of content have been uploaded. "The strength of Freemarket.com will be that content will be powered by our massive user base of talented freelancers," commented Barrie.
Investment banking firm Piper Jaffray estimates that by 2013 the online virtual goods market will be worth in excess of $6 billion globally, with over $2.5 billion in revenue generated in the US alone. While much of this has been focused on the consumer, Freemarket.com is the world's first digital one-stop-shop for small business.
Freemarket.com is open now for anyone to upload digital content for sale.
About Freelancer
Freelancer.com is the largest outsourcing marketplace in the world. Through Freelancer.com, businesses connect with independent service providers and freelancers. Freelancer.com connects over 1.7 million professionals from over 234 countries & regions. Through our website, employers can hire freelancers to do work in areas such as software, writing, data entry and design right through to engineering and the sciences, sales & marketing, and accounting and legal services. The average job is under US$200, making Freelancer.com extremely cost effective for small businesses, which often need a wide variety of jobs to be done, but cannot justify the expense of hiring full time.
How would your business change if you had virtually unlimited labor at next to no cost?
For more information: http://www.freelancer.com/
Source: Freelancer.com
CONTACT: Chris O'Brien, Communications Manager of Freelancer.com,
chris@freelancer.com
Web Site: http://www.freelancer.com/
Parrot Zikmu 'in Color' by Philippe Starck
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
Parrot Zikmu 'in Color' by Philippe Starck
Famous wireless speakers now available in 4 stylish colors and reinvent the magic of Zikmu sound
DETROIT, July 19 -- Parrot, global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, announces a new colored range of its stereo speakers Zikmu by Philippe Starck - White Arctic, Grey Pearl and Lime Sorbet - in addition to a new Web interface and software update.
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The state-of-the-art technology and the pure sound of the Zikmu take another dimension with the new, color collection: the elegance of Black, the purity of White, the sobriety of Grey and the fancy of Yellow, magnified by the smart and aerial design from Philippe Starck.
"With Zikmu, we created a beautiful and a unique object for listening to music with today's digital devices," explains Henri Seydoux, founder of Parrot. "With the Zikmu 'in Color' collection, we pursue the idea of a high-tech product which is part of everyday life, similar to a piece of furniture or a decorative object. You choose it because you like it, because you will live well with it."
In addition to new colors, Parrot's software update includes a new Web interface with browsing mode to select music in the iPod. Also, an equalizer offers pre-settings according to the chosen music themes. With every Parrot product, including Zikmu, the company offers free software updates at http://www.parrot.com to improve customer experience.
Parrot Zikmu by Starck offers a 360 degree immersive sound and crystal clear sound image, thanks to the NXT technology and control of all electrodynamic elements via a system of DSP processing and amplifiers.
With Parrot Zikmu, listeners can enjoy music from today's digital devices:
-- iPod®/iPhone(TM) via a dedicated docking station
-- PC, with audio streaming via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
-- Mac computers and Bluetooth mobile phones, with audio streaming via
Bluetooth® Stereo (A2DP)
Furthermore, an RCA line-in enables Parrot Zikmu to be connected to a television for home theater entertainment.
Zikmu 'in Color' is available at select Design Within Reach retail locations across the United States and online at http://www.dwr.com.
For further information about Parrot Zikmu 'in Color' by Starck wireless speakers, visit http://www.parrot.com/zikmu / http://www.starck.com.
ABOUT PARROT
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications.
In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas.
http://www.parrot.com
Euronext Paris - Eurolist C: FR0004038263 - PARROT
®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot S.A. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
(TM) NXT is a trademark of New Transducers Limited
© 2008 Apple Inc. iPod®, iTouch® and Mac® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone(TM) is a trademark of Apple Inc. « Made for iPod »means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Technical specifications
Specifications Wi-Fi
100W RMS Wi-Fi b/g with SES/WPS
3-channel (Class D) digital
amplifier
Frequency range: 50 Hz - 20
kHz Bluetooth
Compatible audio formats:
MP3, LPCM Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
PC and Mac settings: volume,
balance R/L, equalizer with Profiles supported: A2DP (Advanced
presets Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control
RF remote control Profile)
RCA line-in input for all
audio analogue sources Maximum range: 15 meters
Power supply: 70W (per
speaker) Pairing: by PIN code (0000)
Updates via Bluetooth
Dimensions (per speaker)
Height: 750 mm Packaging 100% recyclable
Dimensions -bottom: 320 x
290 mm
Dimensions - top: 130 x 35 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg
Wireless technologies
Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Wi-Fi is a wireless computer
network technology that lets you The Bluetooth wireless technology
operate an indoor broadband enables voice and data to be sent
network. It can be used to connect via a short-distance radio link.
communicating devices together and It connects a wide range of
exchange data. Thanks to Wi-Fi, it electronic equipment without
is possible to create local requiring additional cables.
networks and to connect so any type Furthermore, it extends the
of peripheral with a connection communication possibilities for
high flow on a scope of several mobile phones and a large number of
tens of meters. devices.
The Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) profile
uses the same radio frequencies and
can be used to send music tracks
from one device to another.
NXT Phone and device compatibility
NXT is an innovative technology in
acoustic design. It uses a very
flat membrane, the panel NXT, which
vibrates and gets an excellent Parrot products are 100% Bluetooth
dispersal of the sound. So the NXT compatible and are therefore
technology gives an incredible compatible with almost every
flexibility of location in the Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) mobile
room. phone.
Visit http://www.parrot.com to find out
whether your phone is compatible.
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Source: Parrot
CONTACT: PARROT: Kelly Zachos, kelly.zachos@parrot.com, +1-248-495-9119;
Local agency contact details: Angela Leon, Airfoil Public Relations,
leon@airfoilpr.com, +1-248-304-1445; Starck: press@starcknetwork.com
Web Site: http://www.parrot.com/
Famous wireless speakers now available in 4 stylish colors and reinvent the magic of Zikmu sound
DETROIT, July 19 -- Parrot, global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, announces a new colored range of its stereo speakers Zikmu by Philippe Starck - White Arctic, Grey Pearl and Lime Sorbet - in addition to a new Web interface and software update.
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The state-of-the-art technology and the pure sound of the Zikmu take another dimension with the new, color collection: the elegance of Black, the purity of White, the sobriety of Grey and the fancy of Yellow, magnified by the smart and aerial design from Philippe Starck.
"With Zikmu, we created a beautiful and a unique object for listening to music with today's digital devices," explains Henri Seydoux, founder of Parrot. "With the Zikmu 'in Color' collection, we pursue the idea of a high-tech product which is part of everyday life, similar to a piece of furniture or a decorative object. You choose it because you like it, because you will live well with it."
In addition to new colors, Parrot's software update includes a new Web interface with browsing mode to select music in the iPod. Also, an equalizer offers pre-settings according to the chosen music themes. With every Parrot product, including Zikmu, the company offers free software updates at http://www.parrot.com to improve customer experience.
Parrot Zikmu by Starck offers a 360 degree immersive sound and crystal clear sound image, thanks to the NXT technology and control of all electrodynamic elements via a system of DSP processing and amplifiers.
With Parrot Zikmu, listeners can enjoy music from today's digital devices:
-- iPod®/iPhone(TM) via a dedicated docking station
-- PC, with audio streaming via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
-- Mac computers and Bluetooth mobile phones, with audio streaming via
Bluetooth® Stereo (A2DP)
Furthermore, an RCA line-in enables Parrot Zikmu to be connected to a television for home theater entertainment.
Zikmu 'in Color' is available at select Design Within Reach retail locations across the United States and online at http://www.dwr.com.
For further information about Parrot Zikmu 'in Color' by Starck wireless speakers, visit http://www.parrot.com/zikmu / http://www.starck.com.
ABOUT PARROT
Parrot, a global leader in wireless devices for mobile phones, stands on the cutting edge of innovation. The company was founded in 1994 by Henri Seydoux as part of his determination to drive the inevitable breakthrough of mobile phones into everyday life by creating high-quality, user-friendly wireless devices for easy living. Parrot has developed the most extensive range of hands-free systems on the market for cars, motorbikes and scooters, including wireless multimedia products geared towards audiovisual applications.
In 2008, Parrot launched a new prestige line of high-end products bearing the hallmark of renowned artists. Parrot, headquartered in Paris, currently employs 450 people worldwide and generates 85% of its sales overseas.
http://www.parrot.com
Euronext Paris - Eurolist C: FR0004038263 - PARROT
®The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Parrot S.A. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
(TM) NXT is a trademark of New Transducers Limited
© 2008 Apple Inc. iPod®, iTouch® and Mac® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPhone(TM) is a trademark of Apple Inc. « Made for iPod »means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Technical specifications
Specifications Wi-Fi
100W RMS Wi-Fi b/g with SES/WPS
3-channel (Class D) digital
amplifier
Frequency range: 50 Hz - 20
kHz Bluetooth
Compatible audio formats:
MP3, LPCM Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR
PC and Mac settings: volume,
balance R/L, equalizer with Profiles supported: A2DP (Advanced
presets Audio Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control
RF remote control Profile)
RCA line-in input for all
audio analogue sources Maximum range: 15 meters
Power supply: 70W (per
speaker) Pairing: by PIN code (0000)
Updates via Bluetooth
Dimensions (per speaker)
Height: 750 mm Packaging 100% recyclable
Dimensions -bottom: 320 x
290 mm
Dimensions - top: 130 x 35 mm
Weight: 3.5 kg
Wireless technologies
Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Wi-Fi is a wireless computer
network technology that lets you The Bluetooth wireless technology
operate an indoor broadband enables voice and data to be sent
network. It can be used to connect via a short-distance radio link.
communicating devices together and It connects a wide range of
exchange data. Thanks to Wi-Fi, it electronic equipment without
is possible to create local requiring additional cables.
networks and to connect so any type Furthermore, it extends the
of peripheral with a connection communication possibilities for
high flow on a scope of several mobile phones and a large number of
tens of meters. devices.
The Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) profile
uses the same radio frequencies and
can be used to send music tracks
from one device to another.
NXT Phone and device compatibility
NXT is an innovative technology in
acoustic design. It uses a very
flat membrane, the panel NXT, which
vibrates and gets an excellent Parrot products are 100% Bluetooth
dispersal of the sound. So the NXT compatible and are therefore
technology gives an incredible compatible with almost every
flexibility of location in the Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) mobile
room. phone.
Visit http://www.parrot.com to find out
whether your phone is compatible.
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100719/DE34351
Source: Parrot
CONTACT: PARROT: Kelly Zachos, kelly.zachos@parrot.com, +1-248-495-9119;
Local agency contact details: Angela Leon, Airfoil Public Relations,
leon@airfoilpr.com, +1-248-304-1445; Starck: press@starcknetwork.com
Web Site: http://www.parrot.com/
SuperShuttle Introduces the NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 10:07:01 AM
SuperShuttle Introduces the NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC
Improves customer service experience for passengers
PHOENIX, July 19 -- SuperShuttle International, Inc., the nation's largest shared ride airport shuttle company, along with NEXCOM has begun rolling out the Mobile Tablet PC to all its franchise drivers. The Mobile Tablet PC enhances the SuperShuttle customer service experience by providing:
-- Prompt pickup service and efficient routing: Sends a reservation
directly from the dispatch to the driver's NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC,
where the driver will see the exact pickup location on a map, with
software that optimizes the route automatically with the Geospatial
Navigation toolkit provided by Telogis Geobase.
-- Facilitate on-board promotion: Built in barcode scanner for prepaid
tickets, vouchers and promotional discounts all scanned into the
system saving customers and drivers time, and efficient book keeping
for the drivers and the customers.
-- Convenient billing solutions: The Mobile Tablet PC connects via
Bluetooth to a mobile printer and credit card swipe supplied by Zebra
Technologies allowing drivers to easily swipe credit cards and print
credit card receipts and signature slips immediately for the customer.
-- Incredible large screen navigation: The large sunlight readable touch
screen is perfect for displaying maps and detailed information
regarding reservations and will cut down on driver distraction
allowing the driver to focus on the road and the customer experience
they can provide.
"We think the NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC is a real game changer for our customers and our drivers creating a seamless customer service experience for our franchise drivers and the customers alike," said Mike Hogan, Chief Information Officer for SuperShuttle International and Veolia Transportation On Demand.
For screenshots of the SuperShuttle Mobile Tablet PC or other SuperShuttle visuals, please go to http://www.supershuttle.com/en/PressRoom.aspx?Location=PressRoom
SuperShuttle International, based in Phoenix, AZ is a division of Veolia Transportation On Demand and a subsidiary of Veolia Environnement (Euronext: VIE, NYSE: VE). SuperShuttle serves 33 airports, carrying more than eight million passengers a year. Airports served by SuperShuttle include some of the largest in the country including Los Angeles, New York, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Washington, D.C. and Miami. Please go to http://www.supershuttle.com for more information.
About Veolia Transportation
Based in Chicago, Veolia Transportation is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. Veolia Transportation is committed to setting the standard in safe and sustainable mobility solutions through partnerships with cities, transit authorities, airports and other clients.
The company is part of the Veolia Environnement companies in North America, with 30,000 North American employees, providing sustainable environmental solutions in water management, waste services, energy management and passenger transportation.
Veolia Environnement (NYSE:VE)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:Paris)(NYSE:Euronext:)(NYSE:VIE) operates in 72 countries, with annual revenues of $50 billion in 2008. Veolia Environnement is in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index (DJSI STOXX).
Visit the company's Web sites at http://www.veoliatransportation.com and http://www.veolia-transport.com/en/
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: SuperShuttle International, Inc.
CONTACT: Ken Testani of SuperShuttle International, Inc.,
+1-480-609-3000, ktestani@supershuttle.net; or Margaret Nathan of Strategic
Communication, Inc., +1-801-209-5485,
margaret.Nathan@strategiccommunication.com, for SuperShuttle International,
Inc.
Web Site: http://www.supershuttle.com/
Improves customer service experience for passengers
PHOENIX, July 19 -- SuperShuttle International, Inc., the nation's largest shared ride airport shuttle company, along with NEXCOM has begun rolling out the Mobile Tablet PC to all its franchise drivers. The Mobile Tablet PC enhances the SuperShuttle customer service experience by providing:
-- Prompt pickup service and efficient routing: Sends a reservation
directly from the dispatch to the driver's NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC,
where the driver will see the exact pickup location on a map, with
software that optimizes the route automatically with the Geospatial
Navigation toolkit provided by Telogis Geobase.
-- Facilitate on-board promotion: Built in barcode scanner for prepaid
tickets, vouchers and promotional discounts all scanned into the
system saving customers and drivers time, and efficient book keeping
for the drivers and the customers.
-- Convenient billing solutions: The Mobile Tablet PC connects via
Bluetooth to a mobile printer and credit card swipe supplied by Zebra
Technologies allowing drivers to easily swipe credit cards and print
credit card receipts and signature slips immediately for the customer.
-- Incredible large screen navigation: The large sunlight readable touch
screen is perfect for displaying maps and detailed information
regarding reservations and will cut down on driver distraction
allowing the driver to focus on the road and the customer experience
they can provide.
"We think the NEXCOM Mobile Tablet PC is a real game changer for our customers and our drivers creating a seamless customer service experience for our franchise drivers and the customers alike," said Mike Hogan, Chief Information Officer for SuperShuttle International and Veolia Transportation On Demand.
For screenshots of the SuperShuttle Mobile Tablet PC or other SuperShuttle visuals, please go to http://www.supershuttle.com/en/PressRoom.aspx?Location=PressRoom
SuperShuttle International, based in Phoenix, AZ is a division of Veolia Transportation On Demand and a subsidiary of Veolia Environnement (Euronext: VIE, NYSE: VE). SuperShuttle serves 33 airports, carrying more than eight million passengers a year. Airports served by SuperShuttle include some of the largest in the country including Los Angeles, New York, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Washington, D.C. and Miami. Please go to http://www.supershuttle.com for more information.
About Veolia Transportation
Based in Chicago, Veolia Transportation is the largest private-sector operator of multiple modes of transit in North America, including bus, rail, paratransit, shuttle, sedan and taxi services. Veolia Transportation is committed to setting the standard in safe and sustainable mobility solutions through partnerships with cities, transit authorities, airports and other clients.
The company is part of the Veolia Environnement companies in North America, with 30,000 North American employees, providing sustainable environmental solutions in water management, waste services, energy management and passenger transportation.
Veolia Environnement (NYSE:VE)(NYSE:and)(NYSE:Paris)(NYSE:Euronext:)(NYSE:VIE) operates in 72 countries, with annual revenues of $50 billion in 2008. Veolia Environnement is in the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) and Dow Jones STOXX Sustainability Index (DJSI STOXX).
Visit the company's Web sites at http://www.veoliatransportation.com and http://www.veolia-transport.com/en/
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20071030/LATU031LOGO)
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Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20071030/LATU031LOGO
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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20071030/LATU031LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: SuperShuttle International, Inc.
CONTACT: Ken Testani of SuperShuttle International, Inc.,
+1-480-609-3000, ktestani@supershuttle.net; or Margaret Nathan of Strategic
Communication, Inc., +1-801-209-5485,
margaret.Nathan@strategiccommunication.com, for SuperShuttle International,
Inc.
Web Site: http://www.supershuttle.com/
Verbatim Titan XS 320GB Portable Hard Drive
Poster: Logan King
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 9:21:16 AM
Portable hard drives have come a long way in the last few years. Increases in efficiency and design advancements have allowed them to be viable alternatives to USB flash drives. Verbatim has several portable hard drives on the market. Today, ASE Labs has the Verbatim Titan XS 320GB up for review.Next Page »
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Raritan Introduces Most Secure Digital KVM Switch with Industry's Highest Remote Video Resolution
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 9:21:01 AM
Raritan Introduces Most Secure Digital KVM Switch with Industry's Highest Remote Video Resolution
- Dominion KX II helps diverse IT infrastructures improve productivity by providing remote and at-the-rack secure server access; supports more users and more servers at one time -
SOMERSET, N.J., July 19 -- Raritan today announced the new release of the Dominion® KX II that delivers improved usability and advanced management features designed to increase data center productivity. Release 2.3 of the KVM-over-IP switch provides new security features, the industry's highest video resolution and new flexible configurations.
With high-definition, remote video resolution of 1920 x1080 pixels and multi-monitor support, the Dominion KX II makes managing servers easier. It offers full- and wide-screen options, and users can set the default settings to open KVM sessions in full-screen mode on a secondary monitor. "It's a huge productivity boost for IT administrators who need to multitask to survive," said Raritan Senior Product Manager Richard Dominach. "Multiple monitors mean that IT administrators can simultaneously and productively work more issues, and HD video resolution means they can take full advantage of today's larger LCD monitors."
Designed for customers requiring secure server access from anywhere, Dominion KX II switches enable multiple IT administrators -- remote and local users -- to access multiple servers. The KX II provides BIOS-level access, so that all servers, including blades, are always accessible -- even if a server's operating system is not working. The KX II also enables remote installation of software, file transfers, data backup and diagnostics with its Universal Virtual Media feature, and can control power to servers with optional remote power strips.
"Our enterprise-class Dominion KX II switches are designed to be flexible and support virtually any customer situation," said Peter Suriani, Raritan Director of Product Management. "The Dominion KX family offers the largest number of configurations. We are the only company that offers 64-port digital KVM switches. We also offer 1-, 8-, 16- and 32-port switches. Flexible configurations are supported by our new Cascading feature and our Extended Local Port feature."
Other new features in Dominion KX II 2.3 include:
Tiering/Cascading -- Directly connect one (base) KX II switch to others (tiered switches), and access the tiered switches through the base switch. This feature is useful for local port consolidation, and also enables small and medium-sized businesses to consolidate remote access to multiple KX II switches.
Dual Computer Interface Module (CIM) -- Connect one target server to two KX II switches with this CIM to increase redundancy and reliability, and to double the IP access to the target server. If one switch has used up all its IP user channels, for example, the target server can be accessed using the other switch.
Security Enhancements -- New security features include: Customizable security banner when logging in, and configurable TCP/IP ports to frustrate hackers. Dominion KX II's advanced security features include: 256-bit and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) of keyboard, video, mouse and virtual media data, strong password support, password aging, per-port authorization and built-in authentication capabilities. Dominion KX II integrates with industry-standard directory servers -- such as Microsoft® Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols -- which enables the use of pre-existing username/password databases for security.
The Dominion KX II is also the first digital KVM switch with an embedded Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 certified encryption module, making it the most secure KVM-over-IP switch in the industry. Designed to protect sensitive information in data centers, the FIPS 140-2 Cryptographic Module in the Dominion KX II encrypts KVM session traffic consisting of video, keyboard, mouse, virtual media and smart card data.
For additional security or compliance measures, Raritan offers smart card-authentication security with the Dominion KX II Smart Card Reader Solution.
About the Award-Winning Dominion KX II
Raritan's extensive Dominion KX II portfolio, ranging from one port to 64 ports, helps IT teams manage more -- servers, locations, technology platforms, applications -- with fewer resources. The KVM-over-IP switch's easy-to-use, browser-based interface provides a consistent user experience for both remote and at-the-rack server management. The self-contained Dominion KX II comes with all key features, including authentication and Web-access, built into the appliance.
The Dominion KX II's advanced productivity features include a number of industry firsts. Its unique Absolute Mouse Synchronization feature eliminates time-consuming extra steps to adjust mouse settings for each target server. For high availability, all models come with dual power supplies with automatic failover -- the only KVM-over-IP switch family with this feature standard.
The Extended Local Port feature, which is available on the KX2-864 and KX2-832 switches, helps increase productivity by extending the local port to another system or spot in the data center, or to a Raritan Paragon® II switch for consolidated access. The feature, for example, can provide extended access in a control room or NOC, or extend access to an area adjacent to a data center.
All Dominion KX II models are CommandCenter® Secure Gateway Certified, so that multiple Dominion switches and connected servers can be managed from one IP address.
Visit http://www.Raritan.com/KVM for more information on the Dominion Series.
About Raritan (Raritan.com)
Raritan is a proven innovator of power management, infrastructure management, KVM and serial solutions for data centers of all sizes. In more than 50,000 locations worldwide, Raritan's award-winning hardware and software solutions -- including intelligent PDUs, energy management software, KVM-over-IP and Serial-over-IP access products -- provide IT and facility directors, managers and administrators with the control they need to increase power management efficiency, improve data center productivity and enhance branch office operations. Based in Somerset, N.J., Raritan has offices worldwide serving 76 countries. For more information, visit Raritan.com.
All marks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: Raritan
CONTACT: Media, The Harbor Group, +1-978-526-1601,
Raritan@theHarborGroup.com
Web Site: http://www.raritan.com/
- Dominion KX II helps diverse IT infrastructures improve productivity by providing remote and at-the-rack secure server access; supports more users and more servers at one time -
SOMERSET, N.J., July 19 -- Raritan today announced the new release of the Dominion® KX II that delivers improved usability and advanced management features designed to increase data center productivity. Release 2.3 of the KVM-over-IP switch provides new security features, the industry's highest video resolution and new flexible configurations.
With high-definition, remote video resolution of 1920 x1080 pixels and multi-monitor support, the Dominion KX II makes managing servers easier. It offers full- and wide-screen options, and users can set the default settings to open KVM sessions in full-screen mode on a secondary monitor. "It's a huge productivity boost for IT administrators who need to multitask to survive," said Raritan Senior Product Manager Richard Dominach. "Multiple monitors mean that IT administrators can simultaneously and productively work more issues, and HD video resolution means they can take full advantage of today's larger LCD monitors."
Designed for customers requiring secure server access from anywhere, Dominion KX II switches enable multiple IT administrators -- remote and local users -- to access multiple servers. The KX II provides BIOS-level access, so that all servers, including blades, are always accessible -- even if a server's operating system is not working. The KX II also enables remote installation of software, file transfers, data backup and diagnostics with its Universal Virtual Media feature, and can control power to servers with optional remote power strips.
"Our enterprise-class Dominion KX II switches are designed to be flexible and support virtually any customer situation," said Peter Suriani, Raritan Director of Product Management. "The Dominion KX family offers the largest number of configurations. We are the only company that offers 64-port digital KVM switches. We also offer 1-, 8-, 16- and 32-port switches. Flexible configurations are supported by our new Cascading feature and our Extended Local Port feature."
Other new features in Dominion KX II 2.3 include:
Tiering/Cascading -- Directly connect one (base) KX II switch to others (tiered switches), and access the tiered switches through the base switch. This feature is useful for local port consolidation, and also enables small and medium-sized businesses to consolidate remote access to multiple KX II switches.
Dual Computer Interface Module (CIM) -- Connect one target server to two KX II switches with this CIM to increase redundancy and reliability, and to double the IP access to the target server. If one switch has used up all its IP user channels, for example, the target server can be accessed using the other switch.
Security Enhancements -- New security features include: Customizable security banner when logging in, and configurable TCP/IP ports to frustrate hackers. Dominion KX II's advanced security features include: 256-bit and 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) of keyboard, video, mouse and virtual media data, strong password support, password aging, per-port authorization and built-in authentication capabilities. Dominion KX II integrates with industry-standard directory servers -- such as Microsoft® Active Directory, using either the LDAP or RADIUS protocols -- which enables the use of pre-existing username/password databases for security.
The Dominion KX II is also the first digital KVM switch with an embedded Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 certified encryption module, making it the most secure KVM-over-IP switch in the industry. Designed to protect sensitive information in data centers, the FIPS 140-2 Cryptographic Module in the Dominion KX II encrypts KVM session traffic consisting of video, keyboard, mouse, virtual media and smart card data.
For additional security or compliance measures, Raritan offers smart card-authentication security with the Dominion KX II Smart Card Reader Solution.
About the Award-Winning Dominion KX II
Raritan's extensive Dominion KX II portfolio, ranging from one port to 64 ports, helps IT teams manage more -- servers, locations, technology platforms, applications -- with fewer resources. The KVM-over-IP switch's easy-to-use, browser-based interface provides a consistent user experience for both remote and at-the-rack server management. The self-contained Dominion KX II comes with all key features, including authentication and Web-access, built into the appliance.
The Dominion KX II's advanced productivity features include a number of industry firsts. Its unique Absolute Mouse Synchronization feature eliminates time-consuming extra steps to adjust mouse settings for each target server. For high availability, all models come with dual power supplies with automatic failover -- the only KVM-over-IP switch family with this feature standard.
The Extended Local Port feature, which is available on the KX2-864 and KX2-832 switches, helps increase productivity by extending the local port to another system or spot in the data center, or to a Raritan Paragon® II switch for consolidated access. The feature, for example, can provide extended access in a control room or NOC, or extend access to an area adjacent to a data center.
All Dominion KX II models are CommandCenter® Secure Gateway Certified, so that multiple Dominion switches and connected servers can be managed from one IP address.
Visit http://www.Raritan.com/KVM for more information on the Dominion Series.
About Raritan (Raritan.com)
Raritan is a proven innovator of power management, infrastructure management, KVM and serial solutions for data centers of all sizes. In more than 50,000 locations worldwide, Raritan's award-winning hardware and software solutions -- including intelligent PDUs, energy management software, KVM-over-IP and Serial-over-IP access products -- provide IT and facility directors, managers and administrators with the control they need to increase power management efficiency, improve data center productivity and enhance branch office operations. Based in Somerset, N.J., Raritan has offices worldwide serving 76 countries. For more information, visit Raritan.com.
All marks are the property of their respective owners.
Source: Raritan
CONTACT: Media, The Harbor Group, +1-978-526-1601,
Raritan@theHarborGroup.com
Web Site: http://www.raritan.com/
New! ACKweather.com Gives Real Time Forecasts for Nantucket Island
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
New! ACKweather.com Gives Real Time Forecasts for Nantucket Island
As Hurricane Season gets Underway on the Atlantic Coast ACKweather.com adds Webcam Feeds from Great Point and Brant Point
NANTUCKET ISLAND, Mass., July 19 -- The Egan Maritime Institute and the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum recently launched ACKweather.com, a new website that provides detailed weather, wind, surf and tide information for Nantucket Island and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In addition to consolidating geo-specific data from various trusted and reliable online outlets, such as NOAA, ACKweather.com recently added live webcam feeds that broadcast directly from Great Point Lighthouse and from Brant Point. ACKweather.com also partnered with Indian Summer Surf Shop and Bill Fisher Tackle to post real time tweets with surf and fishing reports.
ACKweather.com features radar maps and modules reporting weather forecasts, buoy data, tidal current conditions, wind observations, and wave height and direction, in addition to a Sagamore Bridge traffic cam and seasonal Nantucket ferry and flight schedules. Twitter and Facebook feeds give on-the-water updates in real time, supplied by boaters, surfers and islanders, while other sections track storms and educate site visitors about the dangers of rip tides.
"We live on a weather-obsessed island," explains year-round Nantucket resident and Museum Trustee Eric Holch. "Traveling on and off island can often be a major production requiring strategies involving fog, wind, surf and storms." According to Holch, he envisions ACKweather.com becoming a one-stop, easy-to-use source for information on weather and sea conditions critical to those who live, work and travel to Cape Cod and the Islands.
ACKweather.com was created by the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum to encourage safety at sea for all area boaters and beachgoers. ACK is the abbreviation used to identify Nantucket Airport by the FAA.
About Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
An affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute, the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum shares the fascinating stories of yesterday's maritime heroes through permanent and changing exhibits and special events for all ages. Located at 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town, the museum is easily reached by car, NRTA shuttle or bike. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children ages 5 - 18, free for children under. For more information call 508- 228-1885, or visit http://www.nantucketshipwreck.org or http://www.eganmaritime.org.
Contact: Susana Soltero Liebow
(617) 536-3400
CM Communications
ssoltero@cmcommunications.com
Source: Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
CONTACT: Susana Soltero Liebow, +1-617-536-3400, CM Communications,
ssoltero@cmcommunications.com
Web Site: http://ackweather.com/
http://www.nantucketshipwreck.org/
As Hurricane Season gets Underway on the Atlantic Coast ACKweather.com adds Webcam Feeds from Great Point and Brant Point
NANTUCKET ISLAND, Mass., July 19 -- The Egan Maritime Institute and the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum recently launched ACKweather.com, a new website that provides detailed weather, wind, surf and tide information for Nantucket Island and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. In addition to consolidating geo-specific data from various trusted and reliable online outlets, such as NOAA, ACKweather.com recently added live webcam feeds that broadcast directly from Great Point Lighthouse and from Brant Point. ACKweather.com also partnered with Indian Summer Surf Shop and Bill Fisher Tackle to post real time tweets with surf and fishing reports.
ACKweather.com features radar maps and modules reporting weather forecasts, buoy data, tidal current conditions, wind observations, and wave height and direction, in addition to a Sagamore Bridge traffic cam and seasonal Nantucket ferry and flight schedules. Twitter and Facebook feeds give on-the-water updates in real time, supplied by boaters, surfers and islanders, while other sections track storms and educate site visitors about the dangers of rip tides.
"We live on a weather-obsessed island," explains year-round Nantucket resident and Museum Trustee Eric Holch. "Traveling on and off island can often be a major production requiring strategies involving fog, wind, surf and storms." According to Holch, he envisions ACKweather.com becoming a one-stop, easy-to-use source for information on weather and sea conditions critical to those who live, work and travel to Cape Cod and the Islands.
ACKweather.com was created by the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum to encourage safety at sea for all area boaters and beachgoers. ACK is the abbreviation used to identify Nantucket Airport by the FAA.
About Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
An affiliate of the Egan Maritime Institute, the Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum shares the fascinating stories of yesterday's maritime heroes through permanent and changing exhibits and special events for all ages. Located at 158 Polpis Road, just 3.5 miles from Nantucket Town, the museum is easily reached by car, NRTA shuttle or bike. Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily. Admission: $5 adults, $3 children ages 5 - 18, free for children under. For more information call 508- 228-1885, or visit http://www.nantucketshipwreck.org or http://www.eganmaritime.org.
Contact: Susana Soltero Liebow
(617) 536-3400
CM Communications
ssoltero@cmcommunications.com
Source: Nantucket Shipwreck & Lifesaving Museum
CONTACT: Susana Soltero Liebow, +1-617-536-3400, CM Communications,
ssoltero@cmcommunications.com
Web Site: http://ackweather.com/
http://www.nantucketshipwreck.org/
Phoenix NAP and Giglinx Partner to Deliver Technology and Hosting Solutions
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
Phoenix NAP and Giglinx Partner to Deliver Technology and Hosting Solutions
PHOENIX, July 19 -- Phoenix NAP®, a next generation datacenter and network access point, and Giglinx, a leading technology solutions provider, announced today a strategic partnership to help address the increasing data and network connectivity demands of Southern California businesses.
"There is no question many companies in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas are seeking additional datacenter space to meet their needs. While it can be difficult to procure suitable colocation space in those markets, we feel our facility is well positioned to address the demands, and we are happy to be working with a quality organization like Giglinx to bring solutions to Southern California businesses," said Ian McClarty, president of Phoenix NAP.
Giglinx offers its clients a range of technology solutions including colocation space in the Phoenix NAP and high-quality bandwidth and transport from several Tier 1 and Tier 2 carriers. Additionally, the location and concurrently maintainable operating principles of Phoenix NAP make it an ideal site for disaster recovery services.
"Giglinx is very pleased about our growing partnership with Phoenix NAP, which allows us to service our nationwide and Southern California client base with an alternative redundant site that is ideal for disaster recovery applications. Also, Giglinx represents almost a dozen carriers within the Phoenix NAP. This superb carrier density rivals carrier hotels in larger markets and that is very attractive for our clients that have traffic across the globe," said Marcus Mamolen, president of Giglinx, Inc.
Those attending HostingCon in Austin, TX July 19 - 21 can visit the Phoenix NAP booth to learn more about the solutions Phoenix NAP and Giglinx offer, and to speak with staff from both companies. Phoenix NAP is a PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) validated services provider and a SAS 70 Type I certified facility. Type II certification is expected to follow within six months.
About Phoenix NAP
Phoenix NAP, LLC (http://www.phoenixnap.com) is a privately held organization of operational, networking and management professionals that have worked in the datacenter and IT fields since the early 1990s. The company employs a unique approach to providing flexible datacenter solutions that are tailored to meet the differing needs of small businesses and large enterprises. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.phoenixnap.com.
About Giglinx
Giglinx, Inc. (http://www.giglinx.com) is committed to providing high quality Tier 1 IP transit, transport, and colocation services to customers at wholesale discounts. Because of our strategic partnerships and volume discounts we are able to consistently give our clients quality services at the most competitive prices. From more information visit the company Web site at http://www.giglinx.com
Press Contact
Scott Reiland
Communications|Public Relations
Phoenix NAP
877.749.2656 option 5
scottr@phoenixnap.com
Source: Phoenix NAP, LLC
CONTACT: Scott Reiland, Communications|Public Relations of Phoenix NAP,
1-877-749-2656, option 5, scottr@phoenixnap.com
Web Site: http://www.phoenixnap.com/
http://www.giglinx.com/
PHOENIX, July 19 -- Phoenix NAP®, a next generation datacenter and network access point, and Giglinx, a leading technology solutions provider, announced today a strategic partnership to help address the increasing data and network connectivity demands of Southern California businesses.
"There is no question many companies in the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas are seeking additional datacenter space to meet their needs. While it can be difficult to procure suitable colocation space in those markets, we feel our facility is well positioned to address the demands, and we are happy to be working with a quality organization like Giglinx to bring solutions to Southern California businesses," said Ian McClarty, president of Phoenix NAP.
Giglinx offers its clients a range of technology solutions including colocation space in the Phoenix NAP and high-quality bandwidth and transport from several Tier 1 and Tier 2 carriers. Additionally, the location and concurrently maintainable operating principles of Phoenix NAP make it an ideal site for disaster recovery services.
"Giglinx is very pleased about our growing partnership with Phoenix NAP, which allows us to service our nationwide and Southern California client base with an alternative redundant site that is ideal for disaster recovery applications. Also, Giglinx represents almost a dozen carriers within the Phoenix NAP. This superb carrier density rivals carrier hotels in larger markets and that is very attractive for our clients that have traffic across the globe," said Marcus Mamolen, president of Giglinx, Inc.
Those attending HostingCon in Austin, TX July 19 - 21 can visit the Phoenix NAP booth to learn more about the solutions Phoenix NAP and Giglinx offer, and to speak with staff from both companies. Phoenix NAP is a PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) validated services provider and a SAS 70 Type I certified facility. Type II certification is expected to follow within six months.
About Phoenix NAP
Phoenix NAP, LLC (http://www.phoenixnap.com) is a privately held organization of operational, networking and management professionals that have worked in the datacenter and IT fields since the early 1990s. The company employs a unique approach to providing flexible datacenter solutions that are tailored to meet the differing needs of small businesses and large enterprises. For more information, visit the company's Web site at http://www.phoenixnap.com.
About Giglinx
Giglinx, Inc. (http://www.giglinx.com) is committed to providing high quality Tier 1 IP transit, transport, and colocation services to customers at wholesale discounts. Because of our strategic partnerships and volume discounts we are able to consistently give our clients quality services at the most competitive prices. From more information visit the company Web site at http://www.giglinx.com
Press Contact
Scott Reiland
Communications|Public Relations
Phoenix NAP
877.749.2656 option 5
scottr@phoenixnap.com
Source: Phoenix NAP, LLC
CONTACT: Scott Reiland, Communications|Public Relations of Phoenix NAP,
1-877-749-2656, option 5, scottr@phoenixnap.com
Web Site: http://www.phoenixnap.com/
http://www.giglinx.com/
National Instruments Expands Embedded Vision System Offerings with Camera Link and Windows 7 Options
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 9:07:01 AM
National Instruments Expands Embedded Vision System Offerings with Camera Link and Windows 7 Options
NI Embedded Vision Systems Provide a High-Performance and Reliable Solution for Machine Vision
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2010 -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced the addition of Windows OS support and Camera Link connectivity for NI Embedded Vision Systems, providing manufacturing engineers and system integrators three new options to develop high-performance machine vision solutions. Two of the new options featuring Windows support, the NI EVS-1463 and EVS-1464 systems, offer 80 GB storage and are suitable for image and data logging. They are based on the Windows 7 OS, making it possible to develop directly on the deployment system while eliminating the need for a separate PC for the operator interface. The EVS-1463 and NI EVS-1463RT introduce a Camera Link connectivity option for high-bandwidth, low-latency and line-scan imaging applications. These new systems expand the NI Embedded Vision System family, which also includes the NI EVS-1464RT with GigE Vision and IEEE 1394b camera connectivity.
The EVS-1463 and EVS-1464 are particularly well-suited for the following applications:
-- Multicamera industrial inspection
-- Line-scan camera systems for inspecting continuous webs and discrete
parts for defects
-- Image logging and streaming for product traceability and event capture
for root cause failure analysis
All NI Embedded Vision Systems have a fanless design and are intended for industrial environments with rugged housing and a 0 degrees to 45 degrees Celsius operating temperature range. In addition, all NI Embedded Vision Systems come with a powerful multicore processor and 2 GB RAM, which is capable of handling large images and user interfaces. The EVS-1463 and EVS-1463RT can acquire and process images from Camera Link and multiple GigE Vision cameras, and the EVS-1464 and EVS-1464RT can acquire and process images from multiple IEEE 1394 and GigE Vision cameras.
The systems also feature a wide range of digital I/O and industrial communications options, including TTL and optically isolated I/O, EtherNet/IP, Modbus and RS232 serial connectivity, for integration with other automation devices. The EVS-1463RT and EVS-1464RT now also serve as EtherCAT master devices, offering a simple way to integrate single-point I/O, including motion drives and I/O expansion devices. In addition, MXI-Express connectivity on all NI Embedded Vision Systems provides deterministic integration for high-speed measurements and supports a variety of I/O in high-channel-count systems.
All NI Embedded Vision Systems can be configured with NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI), an interactive software environment for prototyping, benchmarking and deploying machine vision applications. For applications that require a programmatic solution, customers can choose the NI Vision Development Module to implement vision solutions in NI LabVIEW software. For systems based on Windows, customers also can use NI LabWindows(TM)/CVI or Microsoft Visual Studio .NET software.
To learn more about NI Embedded Vision Systems, visit http://www.ni.com/vision/evs. To take a guided video tour, visit http://zone.ni.com/wv/app/doc/p/id/wv-1351.
About National Instruments
National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.
Pricing and Contact Information
11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
NI EVS-1463 78759-3504
Priced* from $4,299; euro 4,149; Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
538,000 yen 683-9300
NI EVS-1464 E-mail: info@ni.com
Priced* from $4,299; euro 4,149;
538,000 yen
NI EVS-1463RT
Priced* from $4,499; euro 4,349;
563,000 yen
NI EVS-1464RT
Priced* from $4,499; euro 4,349;
563,000 yen
Web: http://www.ni.com/vision/evs
*All prices are subject to change
without notice.
CVI, LabVIEW, MXI, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
Editor Contact: Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937
Reader Contact: Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080723/LAW030LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080723/LAW030LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: National Instruments
CONTACT: Editors, Hilary Marchbanks, +1-512-683-5937, or Readers, Ernest
Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments
Web Site: http://www.ni.com/
NI Embedded Vision Systems Provide a High-Performance and Reliable Solution for Machine Vision
AUSTIN, Texas, July 19, 2010 -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today announced the addition of Windows OS support and Camera Link connectivity for NI Embedded Vision Systems, providing manufacturing engineers and system integrators three new options to develop high-performance machine vision solutions. Two of the new options featuring Windows support, the NI EVS-1463 and EVS-1464 systems, offer 80 GB storage and are suitable for image and data logging. They are based on the Windows 7 OS, making it possible to develop directly on the deployment system while eliminating the need for a separate PC for the operator interface. The EVS-1463 and NI EVS-1463RT introduce a Camera Link connectivity option for high-bandwidth, low-latency and line-scan imaging applications. These new systems expand the NI Embedded Vision System family, which also includes the NI EVS-1464RT with GigE Vision and IEEE 1394b camera connectivity.
The EVS-1463 and EVS-1464 are particularly well-suited for the following applications:
-- Multicamera industrial inspection
-- Line-scan camera systems for inspecting continuous webs and discrete
parts for defects
-- Image logging and streaming for product traceability and event capture
for root cause failure analysis
All NI Embedded Vision Systems have a fanless design and are intended for industrial environments with rugged housing and a 0 degrees to 45 degrees Celsius operating temperature range. In addition, all NI Embedded Vision Systems come with a powerful multicore processor and 2 GB RAM, which is capable of handling large images and user interfaces. The EVS-1463 and EVS-1463RT can acquire and process images from Camera Link and multiple GigE Vision cameras, and the EVS-1464 and EVS-1464RT can acquire and process images from multiple IEEE 1394 and GigE Vision cameras.
The systems also feature a wide range of digital I/O and industrial communications options, including TTL and optically isolated I/O, EtherNet/IP, Modbus and RS232 serial connectivity, for integration with other automation devices. The EVS-1463RT and EVS-1464RT now also serve as EtherCAT master devices, offering a simple way to integrate single-point I/O, including motion drives and I/O expansion devices. In addition, MXI-Express connectivity on all NI Embedded Vision Systems provides deterministic integration for high-speed measurements and supports a variety of I/O in high-channel-count systems.
All NI Embedded Vision Systems can be configured with NI Vision Builder for Automated Inspection (AI), an interactive software environment for prototyping, benchmarking and deploying machine vision applications. For applications that require a programmatic solution, customers can choose the NI Vision Development Module to implement vision solutions in NI LabVIEW software. For systems based on Windows, customers also can use NI LabWindows(TM)/CVI or Microsoft Visual Studio .NET software.
To learn more about NI Embedded Vision Systems, visit http://www.ni.com/vision/evs. To take a guided video tour, visit http://zone.ni.com/wv/app/doc/p/id/wv-1351.
About National Instruments
National Instruments (http://www.ni.com) is transforming the way engineers and scientists design, prototype and deploy systems for measurement, automation and embedded applications. NI empowers customers with off-the-shelf software such as NI LabVIEW and modular cost-effective hardware, and sells to a broad base of more than 30,000 different companies worldwide, with no one customer representing more than 3 percent of revenue and no one industry representing more than 15 percent of revenue. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, NI has more than 5,000 employees and direct operations in more than 40 countries. For the past 11 years, FORTUNE magazine has named NI one of the 100 best companies to work for in America. Readers can obtain investment information from the company's investor relations department by calling (512) 683-5090, e-mailing nati@ni.com or visiting http://www.ni.com/nati.
Pricing and Contact Information
11500 N Mopac Expwy, Austin, Texas
NI EVS-1463 78759-3504
Priced* from $4,299; euro 4,149; Tel: (800) 258-7022, Fax: (512)
538,000 yen 683-9300
NI EVS-1464 E-mail: info@ni.com
Priced* from $4,299; euro 4,149;
538,000 yen
NI EVS-1463RT
Priced* from $4,499; euro 4,349;
563,000 yen
NI EVS-1464RT
Priced* from $4,499; euro 4,349;
563,000 yen
Web: http://www.ni.com/vision/evs
*All prices are subject to change
without notice.
CVI, LabVIEW, MXI, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. The mark LabWindows is used under a license from Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other product and company names listed are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
Editor Contact: Hilary Marchbanks, (512) 683-5937
Reader Contact: Ernest Martinez, (800) 258-7022
Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080723/LAW030LOGO
AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080723/LAW030LOGO
PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: National Instruments
CONTACT: Editors, Hilary Marchbanks, +1-512-683-5937, or Readers, Ernest
Martinez, 1-800-258-7022, both of National Instruments
Web Site: http://www.ni.com/
Reach Messaging Launches First Premium Mobile Application: Reston (Virginia) Town Center
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 8:21:01 AM
Reach Messaging Launches First Premium Mobile Application: Reston (Virginia) Town Center
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and RESTON, Va., July 19 -- Reach Messaging Holdings Inc. (http://reachmessaging.com/) (BULLETIN BOARD: RCMH) , a leader in social media technology and media distribution, today announced development and distribution of its first premium mobile application. It is named Reston Town Center and features all the tools needed to make a visit to this popular Virginia lifestyle center outside Washington, D.C. a success.
The new mobile application will allow users to learn about shopping, dining and entertainment at the Reston Town Center, including making a restaurant reservation or checking out times for local movie theatres. It can be accessed by going to the iTunes app store and typing keywords 'rtc' or 'reston' or by clicking on this link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reston-town-center/id381006982?mt=8.
Reston is an internationally known planned community, the first U.S. modern post-World War II planned community. It is famous for its lovely parks, wide swaths of wooded areas, beautiful streams and meadows, multiple golf courses and swimming pools, bike paths, lakes and extensive foot paths. It is the home to a community of more than 60,000 people, and also home to two major Fortune 500 companies and other corporate development.
"This is our first mobile application, done about our home town, and we believe customers will be very pleased by the quality and quantity of information," said Shane Gau, CEO of Reach Messaging Holdings Inc. "We will be announcing many more new mobile applications soon."
About Reach Messaging
Reach Messaging Holdings Inc. helps companies extend their brands through customized mobile applications and Bots used on instant messaging (IM) platforms. Since 2007, Reach Messaging has been in the Bot development business for America Online (AOL), which operates on the AOL Instant Messenger (AOLIM). The Company is transitioning to the mobile applications market and is currently developing a variety of apps for social media platforms including Facebook and all of the major mobile devices such as the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Digital Signage. For more information, please visit http://www.reachmessaging.com.
Contact: Paul Knopick
E & E Communications
949.707.5365
pknopick@eandecommunications.com
Source: Reach Messaging Holdings Inc.
CONTACT: Paul Knopick of E & E Communications, +1-949-707-5365,
pknopick@eandecommunications.com, for Reach Messaging
Web Site: http://www.reachmessaging.com/
SANTA MONICA, Calif. and RESTON, Va., July 19 -- Reach Messaging Holdings Inc. (http://reachmessaging.com/) (BULLETIN BOARD: RCMH) , a leader in social media technology and media distribution, today announced development and distribution of its first premium mobile application. It is named Reston Town Center and features all the tools needed to make a visit to this popular Virginia lifestyle center outside Washington, D.C. a success.
The new mobile application will allow users to learn about shopping, dining and entertainment at the Reston Town Center, including making a restaurant reservation or checking out times for local movie theatres. It can be accessed by going to the iTunes app store and typing keywords 'rtc' or 'reston' or by clicking on this link:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/reston-town-center/id381006982?mt=8.
Reston is an internationally known planned community, the first U.S. modern post-World War II planned community. It is famous for its lovely parks, wide swaths of wooded areas, beautiful streams and meadows, multiple golf courses and swimming pools, bike paths, lakes and extensive foot paths. It is the home to a community of more than 60,000 people, and also home to two major Fortune 500 companies and other corporate development.
"This is our first mobile application, done about our home town, and we believe customers will be very pleased by the quality and quantity of information," said Shane Gau, CEO of Reach Messaging Holdings Inc. "We will be announcing many more new mobile applications soon."
About Reach Messaging
Reach Messaging Holdings Inc. helps companies extend their brands through customized mobile applications and Bots used on instant messaging (IM) platforms. Since 2007, Reach Messaging has been in the Bot development business for America Online (AOL), which operates on the AOL Instant Messenger (AOLIM). The Company is transitioning to the mobile applications market and is currently developing a variety of apps for social media platforms including Facebook and all of the major mobile devices such as the iPhone, BlackBerry, Android and Digital Signage. For more information, please visit http://www.reachmessaging.com.
Contact: Paul Knopick
E & E Communications
949.707.5365
pknopick@eandecommunications.com
Source: Reach Messaging Holdings Inc.
CONTACT: Paul Knopick of E & E Communications, +1-949-707-5365,
pknopick@eandecommunications.com, for Reach Messaging
Web Site: http://www.reachmessaging.com/
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
PopCap Preps Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for Xbox LIVE® Arcade
Next Installment in Blockbuster Franchise Coming to the Console Market, Delivering Seven Game Modes, 21 Mini-Games and Exclusive Multiplayer Action
SEATTLE, July 19 -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced plans to release Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for Xbox LIVE® Arcade (XBLA) this fall. With an anticipated launch in early September, Plants vs. Zombies on XBLA will deliver more game content than any previous iteration of the franchise, boasting seven game modes, including two all-new multiplayer modes, 12 unique achievements and 21 mini-games. Upon its release, Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points (US$15.00).
"With a ton of new features and content exclusive to the XBLA version, we've pulled out all the stops to both expand and optimize this adaptation for a hard core gaming audience," said Ed Allard, head of worldwide studios at PopCap. "The two new multiplayer modes allow gamers to work cooperatively to defeat hordes of invading zombies, or go head-to-head in a true 'plants vs. zombies' challenge. We're also featuring a customized 'house' for tracking and sharing progress as well as a total of 21 mini-games and 12 achievements, all designed to enthrall Plants vs. Zombies players once again."
Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA showcases many standout features, including:
-- A total of seven game modes, including two new multiplayer modes:
Co-Op and Vs. Mode
-- 12 achievements and 21 mini-games -- more than any other adaptation,
and including the exclusive Heavy Weapon(TM)-inspired mini-game
-- A goofy new way to track and share progress online, where players
create their own custom house and cruise down the street to see their
friends' cribs!
-- The highest resolution of any Plants vs. Zombies adaptation to date at
1920 x 1080
-- All 50 levels of the original Adventure mode along with Puzzle,
Survival, and Zen Garden
Later this year, PopCap will also release a retail boxed edition of Plants vs. Zombies (including Zuma and Peggle as well) for the Xbox 360, and a new "Game of The Year" boxed edition of the PC/Mac original, a limited number of which will include a zombie figurine. Both are expected to arrive on retail shelves later this fall and carry a suggested retail price of US$19.99 each.
About PopCap
PopCap Games (http://www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 275 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap has been one of the most innovative companies in the video game industry since its inception a decade ago. Pioneering new game mechanics, sales models, and platforms ranging from mobile devices to online and location-based games of chance, PopCap is the only video game provider in the world with leading market share across the entire spectrum.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
Source: PopCap Games
CONTACT: Laurie Thornton, +1-650-654-2660, laurie@radiatepr.com,
http://www.twitter.com/lauriethornton, for PopCap Games; or Garth Chouteau,
+1-415-602-8147, garth@popcap.com, or International, Cathy Orr, +353 1 646
8107, corr@popcap.com, both of PopCap Games
Web Site: http://www.popcap.com/
Next Installment in Blockbuster Franchise Coming to the Console Market, Delivering Seven Game Modes, 21 Mini-Games and Exclusive Multiplayer Action
SEATTLE, July 19 -- PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual video games, today announced plans to release Plants vs. Zombies(TM) for Xbox LIVE® Arcade (XBLA) this fall. With an anticipated launch in early September, Plants vs. Zombies on XBLA will deliver more game content than any previous iteration of the franchise, boasting seven game modes, including two all-new multiplayer modes, 12 unique achievements and 21 mini-games. Upon its release, Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA will be available for 1200 Microsoft Points (US$15.00).
"With a ton of new features and content exclusive to the XBLA version, we've pulled out all the stops to both expand and optimize this adaptation for a hard core gaming audience," said Ed Allard, head of worldwide studios at PopCap. "The two new multiplayer modes allow gamers to work cooperatively to defeat hordes of invading zombies, or go head-to-head in a true 'plants vs. zombies' challenge. We're also featuring a customized 'house' for tracking and sharing progress as well as a total of 21 mini-games and 12 achievements, all designed to enthrall Plants vs. Zombies players once again."
Plants vs. Zombies for XBLA showcases many standout features, including:
-- A total of seven game modes, including two new multiplayer modes:
Co-Op and Vs. Mode
-- 12 achievements and 21 mini-games -- more than any other adaptation,
and including the exclusive Heavy Weapon(TM)-inspired mini-game
-- A goofy new way to track and share progress online, where players
create their own custom house and cruise down the street to see their
friends' cribs!
-- The highest resolution of any Plants vs. Zombies adaptation to date at
1920 x 1080
-- All 50 levels of the original Adventure mode along with Puzzle,
Survival, and Zen Garden
Later this year, PopCap will also release a retail boxed edition of Plants vs. Zombies (including Zuma and Peggle as well) for the Xbox 360, and a new "Game of The Year" boxed edition of the PC/Mac original, a limited number of which will include a zombie figurine. Both are expected to arrive on retail shelves later this fall and carry a suggested retail price of US$19.99 each.
About PopCap
PopCap Games (http://www.popcap.com) is the leading multi-platform provider of casual video games: fun, easy-to-learn, captivating games that appeal to everyone from age 6 to 106 and are available anytime, anywhere. Based in Seattle, Washington, PopCap was founded in 2000 and has a worldwide staff of more than 275 people in Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Vancouver, B.C., Dublin, Seoul, and Shanghai. Its games have been downloaded over 1.5 billion times by consumers worldwide, and its flagship title, Bejeweled®, has sold more than 50 million units across all platforms. Constantly acclaimed by consumers and critics, PopCap's games are played on the Web, social platforms, desktop computers, myriad mobile devices (cell phones, smartphones, PDAs, Pocket PCs, iPod, iPhone, iPad and more), popular game consoles (such as Xbox and DS), and in-flight entertainment systems. PopCap has been one of the most innovative companies in the video game industry since its inception a decade ago. Pioneering new game mechanics, sales models, and platforms ranging from mobile devices to online and location-based games of chance, PopCap is the only video game provider in the world with leading market share across the entire spectrum.
The PopCap logo and all other trademarks used herein that are listed at http://www.popcap.com/trademarks are owned by PopCap Games, Inc. or its licensors and may be registered in some countries. Other company and product names used herein may be trademarks of their respective owners and are used for the benefit of those owners.
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CONTACT: Laurie Thornton, +1-650-654-2660, laurie@radiatepr.com,
http://www.twitter.com/lauriethornton, for PopCap Games; or Garth Chouteau,
+1-415-602-8147, garth@popcap.com, or International, Cathy Orr, +353 1 646
8107, corr@popcap.com, both of PopCap Games
Web Site: http://www.popcap.com/
CA Technologies Attacks 'VM Stall' with Innovative CA Virtual Portfolio
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 8:14:01 AM
CA Technologies Attacks 'VM Stall' with Innovative CA Virtual Portfolio
Delivers Comprehensive Virtualization Management Capabilities and Further Expands CA Virtual with Security Solution and Foundation Suite
ISLANDIA, N.Y., July 19 -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced the general availability of five products in the powerful CA Virtual portfolio, which offer comprehensive management capabilities designed to help increase business agility by providing a better way to provision, control, assure, secure and optimize virtual environments. The five products announced today are CA Virtual Assurance, CA Virtual Automation, CA Virtual Configuration, CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers, and CA Virtual Privilege Manager. The company also introduced the CA Virtual Foundation Suite, which combines select virtualization management products at a compelling price point.
"The CA Technologies virtualization management portfolio is the ideal fit for customers looking to improve the efficiency, quality, and agility of their virtualized and private cloud environments," said Roger Pilc, general manager of the Virtualization and Automation customer solutions unit at CA Technologies. "Our portfolio is designed from the ground up to deliver new levels of speed and flexibility; anytime, anywhere application development and delivery in a variety of environments; exceptional manageability, service assurance, and security; all of which can help to significantly lower cost and provide a compelling ROI."
Today's offerings from CA Technologies are designed to help eliminate the VM stall faced by many organizations today. After virtualizing the "low-hanging fruit," which typically means the conversion of no more than 20 to 30 percent of physical servers to virtual machines, a variety of factors can conspire to stall progress, including: complex application and infrastructure performance issues, security and compliance concerns, concerns regarding uncontrolled VM sprawl, capacity management complexity, staffing and skill levels.
Many organizations in virtualization stall never manage to virtualize their tier 2, tier 1, and mission-critical systems. Stuck at the first stage on the virtualization maturity curve, these organizations are unable to leverage the entry-level benefits of server consolidation into infrastructure optimization, automation and orchestration, and the promise of a dynamic data center and private cloud. This in turn means that they fail to realize the full scope of benefits from virtualization: not just cost reduction, but also business and IT agility, management efficiency, market responsiveness, service improvements, and staffing benefits.
General Availability of CA Virtual Products
First unveiled at CA World on May 17, 2010, the CA virtualization management portfolio is designed to help emerging and large enterprises overcome virtual stall by providing a better way to provision, control, assure, secure and optimize complex virtualized environments. The CA Virtual portfolio features several solutions specifically designed to deliver robust virtualization management capabilities for virtualization-focused administrators. The portfolio also offers more advanced capabilities for integrating specialized virtualization management into the end-to-end management of hybrid physical and virtual systems, networks, storage and applications, as well as connecting IT infrastructure with business policies and priorities.
New Security Capabilities Expand CA Virtual
CA Technologies today broadened its CA Virtual portfolio by adding a new security solution - CA Virtual Privilege Manager.
The use of virtual environments in data centers has grown rapidly and organizations have begun to use virtualization to help streamline their operations and reduce their operating costs. However, regardless of whether it is a physical or virtual environment, the need for security remains.
"According to Gartner, 'through 2012, 60 percent of virtualized servers will be less secure than the physical servers they replace, dropping to 30 percent by the end of 2015'*," added Pilc. "CA Technologies believes as virtual server use continues to grow, organizations run the risk of losing control of their environments and the potential for malicious activity or user error increases dramatically."
Leveraging CA Technologies position as a leader in both virtual systems management and security management, CA Virtual Privilege Manager is designed to control privileged access to virtual environments by securing console access to the hypervisor and managing privileged access to all of the virtual images running on the virtualization server as well as the service console. Key capabilities of the solution include privileged user password management for the virtual machines and service console, fine-grained administrative access controls to the hypervisor service console, service console hardening, and original user activity monitoring in virtual environments.
Compelling New Suite Offering
CA Virtual Foundation Suite is a combined offering of CA Virtual Assurance, CA Virtual Automation, and CA Virtual Configuration. The suite, which offers a discount on the individual products, is aimed at the significant proportion of organizations that have embarked on virtualization projects without an enterprise-class management foundation, and as a result, are facing a potential firestorm of poor performance, resourcing gaps, and damaged business confidence. CA Virtual Foundation Suite changes the game by offering the virtualization management foundation that can ease adoption and broaden expansion, as well as help drive both immediate and long-term business results.
For more information about the CA virtualization management portfolio, visit http://www.ca.com/us/virtual.aspx.
* Source: Gartner, Inc., "Addressing the Most Common Security Risks in Data Center Virtualization Projects", Neil MacDonald, 25 January 2010.
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About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
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Copyright © 2010 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contacts
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CA Technologies
Phone: (508) 628-8426
david.resnic@ca.com
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Delivers Comprehensive Virtualization Management Capabilities and Further Expands CA Virtual with Security Solution and Foundation Suite
ISLANDIA, N.Y., July 19 -- CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) today announced the general availability of five products in the powerful CA Virtual portfolio, which offer comprehensive management capabilities designed to help increase business agility by providing a better way to provision, control, assure, secure and optimize virtual environments. The five products announced today are CA Virtual Assurance, CA Virtual Automation, CA Virtual Configuration, CA Virtual Assurance for Infrastructure Managers, and CA Virtual Privilege Manager. The company also introduced the CA Virtual Foundation Suite, which combines select virtualization management products at a compelling price point.
"The CA Technologies virtualization management portfolio is the ideal fit for customers looking to improve the efficiency, quality, and agility of their virtualized and private cloud environments," said Roger Pilc, general manager of the Virtualization and Automation customer solutions unit at CA Technologies. "Our portfolio is designed from the ground up to deliver new levels of speed and flexibility; anytime, anywhere application development and delivery in a variety of environments; exceptional manageability, service assurance, and security; all of which can help to significantly lower cost and provide a compelling ROI."
Today's offerings from CA Technologies are designed to help eliminate the VM stall faced by many organizations today. After virtualizing the "low-hanging fruit," which typically means the conversion of no more than 20 to 30 percent of physical servers to virtual machines, a variety of factors can conspire to stall progress, including: complex application and infrastructure performance issues, security and compliance concerns, concerns regarding uncontrolled VM sprawl, capacity management complexity, staffing and skill levels.
Many organizations in virtualization stall never manage to virtualize their tier 2, tier 1, and mission-critical systems. Stuck at the first stage on the virtualization maturity curve, these organizations are unable to leverage the entry-level benefits of server consolidation into infrastructure optimization, automation and orchestration, and the promise of a dynamic data center and private cloud. This in turn means that they fail to realize the full scope of benefits from virtualization: not just cost reduction, but also business and IT agility, management efficiency, market responsiveness, service improvements, and staffing benefits.
General Availability of CA Virtual Products
First unveiled at CA World on May 17, 2010, the CA virtualization management portfolio is designed to help emerging and large enterprises overcome virtual stall by providing a better way to provision, control, assure, secure and optimize complex virtualized environments. The CA Virtual portfolio features several solutions specifically designed to deliver robust virtualization management capabilities for virtualization-focused administrators. The portfolio also offers more advanced capabilities for integrating specialized virtualization management into the end-to-end management of hybrid physical and virtual systems, networks, storage and applications, as well as connecting IT infrastructure with business policies and priorities.
New Security Capabilities Expand CA Virtual
CA Technologies today broadened its CA Virtual portfolio by adding a new security solution - CA Virtual Privilege Manager.
The use of virtual environments in data centers has grown rapidly and organizations have begun to use virtualization to help streamline their operations and reduce their operating costs. However, regardless of whether it is a physical or virtual environment, the need for security remains.
"According to Gartner, 'through 2012, 60 percent of virtualized servers will be less secure than the physical servers they replace, dropping to 30 percent by the end of 2015'*," added Pilc. "CA Technologies believes as virtual server use continues to grow, organizations run the risk of losing control of their environments and the potential for malicious activity or user error increases dramatically."
Leveraging CA Technologies position as a leader in both virtual systems management and security management, CA Virtual Privilege Manager is designed to control privileged access to virtual environments by securing console access to the hypervisor and managing privileged access to all of the virtual images running on the virtualization server as well as the service console. Key capabilities of the solution include privileged user password management for the virtual machines and service console, fine-grained administrative access controls to the hypervisor service console, service console hardening, and original user activity monitoring in virtual environments.
Compelling New Suite Offering
CA Virtual Foundation Suite is a combined offering of CA Virtual Assurance, CA Virtual Automation, and CA Virtual Configuration. The suite, which offers a discount on the individual products, is aimed at the significant proportion of organizations that have embarked on virtualization projects without an enterprise-class management foundation, and as a result, are facing a potential firestorm of poor performance, resourcing gaps, and damaged business confidence. CA Virtual Foundation Suite changes the game by offering the virtualization management foundation that can ease adoption and broaden expansion, as well as help drive both immediate and long-term business results.
For more information about the CA virtualization management portfolio, visit http://www.ca.com/us/virtual.aspx.
* Source: Gartner, Inc., "Addressing the Most Common Security Risks in Data Center Virtualization Projects", Neil MacDonald, 25 January 2010.
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About CA Technologies
CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services provide the insight and control essential for IT organizations to power business agility. The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.
Follow CA Technologies
-- Social Media Page
-- Press Releases
-- Podcasts
Legal Notices
Copyright © 2010 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies.
Press Contacts
David Resnic
CA Technologies
Phone: (508) 628-8426
david.resnic@ca.com
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iPad Available in Nine More Countries This Friday
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on July 19, 2010 at 7:42:01 AM
iPad Available in Nine More Countries This Friday
CUPERTINO, Calif., July 19 -- Apple® today announced that iPad(TM) will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds--thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook--and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Pricing & Availability
All iPad models will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23.
iPad is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for 16GB, $599 (US) for 32GB, and $699 (US) for 64GB for iPad Wi-Fi models and $629 (US) for 16GB, $729 (US) for 32GB and $829 (US) for 64GB for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models. iPad will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPad and Multi-Touch are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Apple
CONTACT: Natalie Harrison, harri@apple.com, +1-408-862-0565, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple
Web Site: http://www.apple.com/
CUPERTINO, Calif., July 19 -- Apple® today announced that iPad(TM) will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23. iPad allows users to connect with their apps and content in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before. Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad's revolutionary Multi-Touch(TM) user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds--thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook--and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*
Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase all models of iPad through Apple's retail stores and Apple Authorized Resellers.
Pricing & Availability
All iPad models will be available in Austria, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand and Singapore this Friday, July 23.
iPad is currently available in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Spain, Switzerland, the UK and the US for a suggested retail price of $499 (US) for 16GB, $599 (US) for 32GB, and $699 (US) for 64GB for iPad Wi-Fi models and $629 (US) for 16GB, $729 (US) for 32GB and $829 (US) for 64GB for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G models. iPad will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
© 2010 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, Mac, Mac OS, Macintosh, iPad and Multi-Touch are trademarks of Apple. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Source: Apple
CONTACT: Natalie Harrison, harri@apple.com, +1-408-862-0565, or Natalie
Kerris, +1-408-974-6877, nat@apple.com, both of Apple
Web Site: http://www.apple.com/