A Revolution for Business Meetings Launched at DEMOFall 2010
meeting-eXpert Completes Business Function Automation
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- From manufacturing and accounting to sales management and document sharing, software developers have automated virtually every business process over the last 30 years - with one glaring exception: the meeting. With Meeting Sciences' launch of meeting-eXpert(TM) at DEMOFall 2010, the killer app for one of the world's most ubiquitous workplace functions has finally arrived.
"Studies show professionals spend 30 to 70 percent of their time in meetings. It's where information is conveyed, ideas are generated, decisions are made, action items assigned and reviewed--it's where things are supposed to get done. Unfortunately, antiquated processes have resulted in the vast majority of meetings being inefficient and ineffective," said Robert Anastasi, CEO of Boulder, Colo.-based Meeting Sciences.
This need drove the development of meeting-eXpert, which takes meetings - the building blocks and veritable conveyor belt of modern business - and makes them more efficient, productive, connected and measurable. The ROI for meeting-eXpert can be measured in hours, not months.
Tested and Proven Processes and Methodologies
With more than 15 years' experience facilitating meetings for Fortune 1000 clients, Meeting Sciences' co-founders are recognized leaders in designing and running effective meetings of any type and size. Their consultancy practice focused exclusively around highly effective meetings, which achieved a noteworthy reputation for its track record of consistently delivering bottom-line results.
In thousands of meetings across 28 countries, the Meeting Sciences founders developed and real-world tested a unique set of processes and methodologies that maximize individual contribution, optimize interaction between participants and ensure focus is maintained on key objectives. This resulted in the consistent achievement of desired result for clients including Oracle, ING, American Express, Leo Burnett, Polo Ralph Lauren, HP and many other respected organizations.
In October 2008, Meeting Sciences was formed to productize and market meeting-eXpert, a comprehensive software solution that enables anyone to "get more done" in any face-to-face or virtual meeting. In addition to reinforcing proper execution of these proven processes real-time, meeting-eXpert provides a suite of unparalleled meeting-specific productivity tools guaranteeing more gets done both during and after meetings.
"We're very excited to introduce meeting-eXpert at DEMO as we prepare to launch our beta release with key clients around the world later this year," said Anastasi. "As spreadsheets changed how we manage our finances and Six Sigma changed how we manufacture, meeting-eXpert will transform the way things get done through more productive meetings. Inefficient and ineffective meetings impact every department and level of hierarchy in an organization resulting in trillions of dollars being wasted every year. As a result, no other business-productivity tool can have as dramatic an impact on a company's bottom-line."
With the introduction of the Software-as-a-Service-based meeting-eXpert, Meeting Sciences is bringing to market the first tool to automate the entire meeting process--from improved communications and better decisions during a meeting to more effective management of information and deliverables after and between meetings.
A.R.T./New York & TheaterMania.com Collaborate to Launch New York Theatre Network (nytn.org), a New Social Media Platform
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- On September 28th, 2010, A.R.T./New York and TheaterMania.com will officially launch their new social media platform, New York Theatre Network (http://www.nytn.org). NYTN will be a social resource developed to cultivate new and existing audiences for the vibrant community of not-for-profit theatre organizations in New York City. The network, a multi-prong theatre hub, can be used as an information source, an event site, and a home for social networking, dedicated to deepening the engagement between artists and audiences in the theatre capital of the world.
A.R.T./New York Executive Director, Virginia Louloudes, was inspired to create NYTN after reading a paper titled "Recreating Fine Arts Institutions" written by former Andrew W. Mellon Program Officer, Diane Ragsdale, about attracting new audiences to the theatre in a new economy.
With the support of New York City & the Theater Subdistrict Council of New York, A.R.T./New York took the idea to TheaterMania.com CEO, Gretchen Shugart, to make the dream a reality. "New York Theatre Network is a natural extension of what we do," says Shugart. "Our mission is to provide tools and technology that support theatre and build audiences, and with that purpose we have worked closely with A.R.T./New York and its member theaters for over a decade."
NYTN is unique in that it puts both the larger theatre with a sizable advertising budget and the smallest theatre with no advertising budget on a level playing field. As the "MenuPages" of the theatre world, NYTN allows users to browse in multiple ways--satisfying every appetite. NYTN also allows fans and member theatres to deepen their relationship by interacting through open discussion boards that can be created by the theatre company or the fans. NYTN's social networking function allows users to see what their friends are sharing and liking and then makes recommendations to users based on their own preferences as well as their friends'. Additionally, users can view videos associated with the shows and purchase tickets to shows through the site.
Of the new platform, A.R.T./New York Executive Director Virginia Louloudes says, "Ultimately, our goal is to bring live theatre back into popular culture by using popular communication tools that demystify our work and demonstrate that theatres are affordable and accessible to everyone."
For press inquiries please contact Ashley Lutzker at AMP3 Public Relations via 646.827.9594 or NYTN@amp3pr.com.
Touchring Launches the Premier Open Social Voice Platform at DEMO 2010 Fall
The global launch of Touchring revolutionizes voice on the Web
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2007, J.B. Hyun and Steve Jung, two telecom industry veterans met at Naravision and saw everything from finance to dating all happening on the web. However, they both noticed a void in VOIP services. They aspired to sync the Web's open innovation, personalized services and ease of interaction to provide unprecedented communications services. Hyun and Jung envisioned "Touchring," a global web communications company that brings portability, customization and fluid use to voice on the web.
Fast forward to today, Touchring is launching a global "social VOIP" platform at the DEMO 2010 Fall Conference in Santa Clara, California. Touchring makes calling on the web social, personal and easy. With a "Ring Me" URL, users receive and make calls with just a click on a link. One's contact list is compiled hassle-free as numbers from various social networking sites seamlessly import to the user's account. The Touchring phone widget features include: decking out the skin, embedding images and videos in the widget, plus sharing the widget on top social networking platforms. As Hyun, CEO of Touchring would say "We style your social voice."
Touchring has created groundbreaking social VOIP services to provide users, businesses and developers with innovative and effortless ways for connecting and networking online with portability and style. Touchring web and desktop services are available immediately for free calls among Touchring members. Placing calls to phone and mobile is offered through competitive rates. In December, Touchring mobile application arrives.
About Touchring:
Touchring is the premier open "social VOIP" platform service utilizing social, web and unrivaled VOIP technology. In 2007, two IT veterans, J.B. Hyun (CEO) and Steve Jung (CTO) founded Touchring in Seoul, South Korea. Touchring provides portable, customizable and hassle-free services to consumers and businesses. The company flaunts a track record of partners which include Coca Cola Korea and Korea Telecom. Touchring empathizes with users and realizes society's rapid and ever-changing environment. With this in mind, Touchring continues to develop unparalleled services for today's demanding and informed consumers.
ActionFlow Launches First Business Process Marketplace at DEMO Fall 2010
A place on the web where you can find an extensive set of pre-defined business processes that are immediately actionable
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 14 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionFlow will launch at the DEMO Fall 2010 conference, being held September 13-15, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Santa Clara, its new Web 2.0 service ActionFlow.com, the first global business process marketplace. Small to Medium Size companies will find on ActionFlow.com an extensive set of pre-defined business processes that are immediately actionable. By leveraging proven best practices, making it possible to translate these best practices into concrete tasks and tracking the execution of each task, ActionFlow.com helps reduce the stress associated with running fast growing companies and increases the odds of these businesses being successful. ActionFlow.com also saves time and cost when compared with the alternatives of defining and implementing these same processes from scratch.
At launch time there will be more than 50 different business processes available for purchase on ActionFlow.com, including processes related to Strategy, Marketing, Sales, Customer Service, Human Resources, Social Media Marketing and other areas of business activity. Once purchased, it's possible to customize the process, by adding, deleting or changing the order of tasks. Each task includes comprehensive instructions, responsibilities, due dates, checklists, attachments, links and comments. It's also possible to specify pre-requisites for initiating tasks and define when and to whom alerts and notifications can be sent. All task attributes can easily be adjusted to the specific needs of each company. With ActionFlow.com it's also possible to create new processes and sell these processes by adding them to the ActionFlow Catalog, making them available for reviewing and purchasing by other ActionFlow users.
"ActionFlow is creating a new market for pre-defined business processes. This company not only provides an extensive set of best practice-based process templates and the platform to execute these processes, but they also make it possible for users to monetize their own business processes," said Matt Marshall, Executive Producer of DEMO.
Key product features include:
Buy Flow: Easily find process templates and buy them using your credit card.
Make Flow: Create new processes templates or edit existing process templates. You can also sell the processes that you created, by adding them to the ActionFlow Catalog.
Start Flow: Initiate your process by giving it a name and assigning people to the different roles required by the process.
Inbox: Find about your tasks and its details. You can also be notified about a new task by email, SMS or Twitter.
Dashboard: Find about everyone's tasks. Check which tasks are late or were cancelled. Create lists with information about the tasks done by users, task type, task status and time period.
About DEMOProduced by the IDG Enterprise events group, the worldwide DEMO conferences focus on emerging technologies and new products innovations, which are hand selected from across the spectrum of the technology marketplace. The DEMO conferences have earned their reputation for consistently identifying cutting-edge technologies and helping entrepreneurs secure venture funding and establish critical business. For more information on the DEMO conferences, visit http://www.demo.com/.
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Ubiquity's Patents Take Social Media to the Next Level on the Apple iPad and iPhone
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Sept. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- After over 10 years of expansive development and testing, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation has licensed a portion of its patent arsenal to Sponsor Me Inc. for implementation on its new action sports website, http://www.sponsorme.com. Sponsorme.com has poised itself to be the first social media website to give users full access and functionality on their iPhone and iPads.
Sponsor Me Inc. is primarily interested in Ubiquity's new methods and technological applications in immersive advertising and in lifestyle-based web and internet services. They have licensed these patents in order to protect the assets and functionality of its groundbreaking website. Sponsorme.com features a higher standard of image and video quality using Ubiquity's patented technology. The website features a cutting edge social networking platform, giving ease of use to the end user, and the ability to stream live HD broadcasts across multiple screens and platforms.
Ubiquity Broadcasting's Vice President of Intellectual Property, Connie Jordan said, "The 'Immersive Advertising' and 'Lifestyle Portal' patents are the result of years of research and design developed by some of the top engineers, scientists, and physicists in the world. Ubiquity is in the driver's seat, as we continue to find cutting-edge marketplace applications for real-world solutions."
Ubiquity's Immersive Advertising patent "Systems and Methods for Immersive Advertising" was awarded to the company in December 2008. The patent is oriented toward creating customizable presentations imbedded within the body of web content or in Sponsor Me's, case within its website. In short, immersive advertising allows for greater eyeballs with a greater concentration of the advertisers target demographic.
Steve Jacobs, President of Business Development of Ubiquity said, "The immersive advertising model has been applied to the web-based activities of 'Sponsor Me', and is the next generation of web and social networking platforms." Sponsor Me is the premiere action sports endeavor that partners up-and-coming athletes with sponsorship opportunities through internationally staged competitions.
The Lifestyle Portal patent, "System and Method for providing Lifestyle-specific information services over a global computer network such as the Internet" was awarded to Ubiquity in September 2009. The patent aims to configure internet-based information tailored to individuals' lifestyles where relevant information is available through a single web-site that meets the specifics of each user's lifestyle. The Lifestyle Portal Patent is the backbone to social media and networks alike.
"Current web applications don't fully exploit lifestyle profiles in providing the most effective user experience, be it for information, entertainment or commerce," explains Jordan. "Users are required to go outside of their social networking sites to explore any number of web resources." She adds that the Lifestyle-based web solution offers "benefits to both users and service providers."
Ubiquity Board Member, Dr. Jeff Cole believes that internet and mobile usage over the past 10 years has been truly transformational. In Ubiquity, he sees, "the connection between technology and people. What Ubiquity has done and is doing is creating that power on the web to really, completely create and maintain control over our environment. I really do believe technology can change people's lives."
Ubiquity is now licensing its patents to Sponsor Me to change the social media scene. Dr. Cole goes on to say, "I became convinced in the mid- to late-90s that interactive digital technology - first the web and now mobile - was going to be far more powerful than the traditional media of television and print. Ubiquity has the power to change social media and digital technology forever."
Steve Jacobs said, "Ubiquity has been in start-up mode, but is now ready to release the parking brake and push down the accelerator."
Co-founder and chairman of Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation, Chris Carmichael said, "Ubiquity has licensed a portion of its patents to Sponsor Me for the development and release of its highly anticipated social media site, sponsorme.com. Sponsor Me will be able to empower users while giving them full access on their mobile media devices such as the iPad and iPhone."
"Ubiquity's patents will forever change the way people view social media," adds Connie Jordan.
Ubiquity's licensed patents and technology afford Sponsor Me the ability to offer full functionality on all mobile media devices. Sponsorme.com's soft launch allowed thousands of students from prestigious colleges and high schools across the country to populate the site. Access to the current beta test is by VIP invitation only.
About:
Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
Redefining content creation and distribution for the digital age, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation is a next-generation company, creating the world's first ubiquitous network, where content distribution is platform and screen independent. With more than 60 worldwide patents and patents-pending, Ubiquity is accelerating the ultimate convergence of media: mobile, internet and television. UBC redefines broadcasting for the digital age, placing the UBC network at the forefront of a fully global, mobile society. In addition to its technology developments, Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation also produces and distributes video coverage for the upcoming "Sponsor Me" series of Action Sports events. The company is privately held, based in San Juan Capistrano CA.
For more information on Ubiquity's technology, applications and innovations, please visit http://www.ubiquitybc.com
Sponsor Me
Sponsor Me is a digital Multi Media Company with its roots in action sports. Sponsor Me is creating contest opportunities for rising athletes in action sports like surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding, motocross and others. The contests are supported by live webcasts via the Sponsor Me site and delivered to mobile media devices. Sponsor Me competitions will be held regionally, judged by the pros, and the winners will go on to compete on a national level where fans will have the opportunity to vote online and via SMS. For more information please visit http://www.sponsorme.com
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc., together with subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and markets personal computers, mobile communication devices, and portable digital music and video players, as well as sells various related software, services, peripherals, and networking solutions. The company sells its products worldwide through its online stores, retail stores, direct sales force, third-party wholesalers, resellers, and value-added resellers. In addition, it sells various third-party Macintosh, iPhone, iPAD, and iPod compatible products, including application software, printers, storage devices, speakers, headphones, and various other accessories and peripherals through its online and retail stores, and digital content and applications through the iTunes Store.
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+1-212-245-6353, for Ubiquity Broadcasting Corporation
GlideTV Launches Visual Guide to Online Entertainment
Free online service and made-for-TV browser extend the easiest way to watch Internet TV from the couch
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 -- GlideTV, the company recognized for its elegant handheld wireless touchpad - the Navigator, announced today at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in the WiDi Zone that it has released the beta version of its What's On visual guide to online entertainment and a big screen web browser specially made for the living room. The free online service and downloadable software allows users to see what shows and entertainment are available across the entire web in a single glance and browse them by category and genre.
The new What's On service and big screen browser are immediately available for free download at GlideTV.com. The software works best with the GlideTV Navigator, available separately for $69.99 at Amazon.com or from the GlideTV website. The products are designed for people who want to connect their PC or Mac to their HDTV so they can enjoy all the free content available online, in their living room.
"Some companies want you to buy a specific box or sign up for an ongoing subscription service to access the web entertainment you want," said Scott Vouri, CEO at GlideTV. "Who needs another limited device, when you can connect your PC or Mac to your HDTV, in some cases even wirelessly, and enjoy everything the web has to offer."
"Laptops are providing new ways to entertain and connect people with family and friends. A laptop with Intel Wireless Display makes it easy to share your favorite PC or Internet experience on a big screen TV," Kerry Forell, Intel Wireless Display product manager said. "GlideTV's solution is a great compliment to Intel WiDi technology for people looking to relax and enjoy Internet video from the comfort of their couch."
About What's On
GlideTV's new What's On web service is a visual guide to online entertainment. Users can browse a video wall of TV shows, movies, news and sports that are available across the entire web. This video wall, organized by category and genre, is much more natural for living room use than going from web site to web site scrolling through lists of available videos.
About the GlideTV Big Screen Browser
Optimized for the television viewing experience, GlideTV's browser removes all user elements from the screen to maximize the video viewing area, but quickly snaps into place when needed. Users can watch a show and search for news about their favorite celebrity at the same time, or hop from YouTube to Hulu to Facebook, all while streaming Pandora in the background. A 3D tabs view lets users see all their open sites at once and quickly switch between them. The browser is designed in an intuitive, TV-friendly format, incorporating large simplified controls, a zoom function, and one-click access to the best online video sites. An on screen keyboard is also provided for searching specific shows and for entering logons, text and passwords. It features powerful, context sensitive search and auto-complete features that dramatically reduce the amount of typing needed.
About GlideTV
Founded in February of 2008 by digital home product veterans from Sony and SageTV, the company develops elegant, easy to use products to enhance the internet video experience in the living room. With the release of the GlideTV Navigator and its unique big screen software, the company is reshaping the way consumers see Internet TV. GlideTV is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. For more information, please visit http://www.glidetv.com.
NAPA, Calif., Sept. 13 -- WineBid.com, the premier Internet auction of fine and rare wines, has just released a redesigned website. WineBid.com has improved and enhanced the site making it even easier to buy and sell wine on the Internet. Here are just a few of the enhancements:
-- Improved searching and browsing - the search box now offers names of
wines you may be looking for as you type
-- Favorite search notifications - users can receive email notification
to tell them when their favorite wines are in auction
-- More customer information access - users can now view a summary of
previously purchased wines, past auction invoices, and information
about their wine shipments
-- Shipping cost estimator - a new feature allows buyers to get instant
estimates of what their shipments will cost
"We are pleased that these new features will make it even easier for customers to buy and sell in the global market for fine and rare wines," said Jerome Zech, WineBid.com CEO. "All of our technology has been developed by our own talented IT staff, who built on over fourteen years of experience as the leading Internet wine auction site."
Established in 1996, WineBid.com is the largest online auction for fine and rare wines with more than 60,000 registered bidders worldwide. At WineBid.com each bottle of wine is appraised, inspected and stored in our climate controlled warehouse in Napa, California.
For more information about bidding or consigning, visit our website at http://www.winebid.com or call (888) 638-8968.
Contact: Brooke Hilton, pr@winebid.com, or (888) 638-8968 x213
Rack 42U com a melhor configuração e cabeamento eficaz facilitando o acesso traseiro e otimização térmica
SAN JOSE, Califórnia, 13 de setembro -- A Super Micro Computer, Inc. (http://www.supermicro.com/index.cfm) (NASDAQ:SMCI), líder global em inovação de tecnologia de servidores e computação verde, anunciou hoje o lançamento de sua nova solução SuperRack(TM) (http://www.supermicro.com/products/rack/superRack.cfm) no Fórum de Desenvolvedores da Intel (IDF - the Intel Developer Forum) em San Francisco. Além de fornecer um roteamento de cabo excepcionalmente ordenado maximizando o fluxo de ar e facilitando o acesso a componentes do sistema na parte traseira, o SuperRack(TM) também oferece uma configurabilidade sem precedentes com mais de 100 componentes modulares opcionais a escolher.
"Com o lançamento de nossa solução SuperRack, a Supermicro agora oferece às empresas uma solução mais completa e otimizada para satisfazer as necessidades de suas centrais de dados e TI", declarou Charles Liang, CEO e presidente da Supermicro. "Nosso SuperRack está equipado visando uma personalização fácil e de boa relação custo-benefício, a fim de cumprir praticamente todos os requisitos de rack do cliente. De fato, carregar um SuperRack com nossos servidores 2U Twin2 (Squared) (http://www.supermicro.com/products/nfo/2UTwin2.cfm) ou sistemas Double-Sided Storage(TM) (http://www.supermicro.com/storage/) proporciona configurações imbatíveis com acesso extremamente fácil e conveniente aos nós de computação com capacidade de hot-swap, discos rígidos e fontes de energia, facilitando a manutenção de maneira inigualável.
Clientes de parque de servidores, computação de alto desempenho (HPC) e centrais de dados, agora podem usar a Supermicro como loja única para todas as suas necessidades de hardware de TI. O SuperRack oferece fácil instalação e acesso traseiro sem obstruções para dispositivos com capacidade de hot-swap, cabeamento de fácil utilização e identificação de cabos, além de integração simples com as soluções da família Twin de dupla densidade da Supermicro.
Além disso, o SuperRack oferece uma ampla gama de opções de acessórios flexíveis, incluindo unidades de expansão frontal, traseira e lateral que fornece soluções modulares para praticamente qualquer configuração de sistema. Com um índice de carga estática de 2.268 kg (5.000 libras) proporcionadas por uma construção robusta e totalmente soldada usando hardware EIA 310D padrão, essa solução está bem equipada para prestar suporte a servidores, sistemas de armazenamento e de lâminas.
A Supermicro está demonstrando essa solução no estande de Gold Sponsor da IDF em Moscone Center West em San Francisco, de 13-15 de setembro.
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A Supermicro, líder mundial em inovação e tecnologia de serviços de computação verde, oferece aos seus clientes ao redor do mundo servidores de aplicativos otimizados, estações de trabalho, sistemas de lâminas, armazenamento e GPU. Baseados na sua avançada Server Building Block Solutions, a Supermicro oferece a seleção mais otimizada para implementações de TI, datacenter e HPC. As inovações da empresa incluem a arquitetura do sistema do servidor Twin, Double-Sided Storage(TM) e famílias de produtos SuperBlade(R). Oferecendo a mais abrangente linha de produtos na indústria, a Supermicro oferece às empresas de todos os tamanhos uma maior eficiência energética e soluções ecologicamente corretas que fornecem desempenho incomparável e valor. Fundada em 1993, a Supermicro está sediada no Vale do Silício com operações em todo o mundo e centros de produção na Europa e Ásia. Para maiores informações, acesse http://www.supermicro.com.
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Supermicro, Server Building Block Solution e SuperBlade são marcas comerciais registradas, e SuperRack, TwinBlade e Double-Sided Storage são marcas registradas da Super Micro Computer, Inc. Todas as outras marcas registradas são de propriedade de seus respectivos donos.
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iYapaway.com Offers Free Calls and Video Group Chats
ATLANTA, Sept. 13 -- 3Fi Limited, a VoIP communication solutions provider, announces the launch of the first global web based live video social network platform, iYapaway.com. The iYapaway.com innovative web based solution eliminates the problems associated with conventional software downloading while meeting the human compelling desire to see one another when we talk to each other.
Whether communicating one to one or one to many, multiple user live video conferencing, video chat, video messaging and live event broadcasting is achieved by the iYapaway.com one click, no software download technology and is provided at no charge. The technology allows a new level of enjoyment associated with the online real time video communication experience.
Founder Mr. Merrifield, a seasoned entrepreneur, describes iYapaway.com as, "an unbeatable offering combining unheard of technology with unmatched features that totally explode the user experience." iYapaway.com provides individuals with the power to connect, broadcast, and share through an open voice and video network for free. Merrifield believes iYapaway.com is a major advancement in the emerging social network industry.
About iYapaway.com
iYapaway.com is a social network site that makes it possible to broadcast live events, video group chat, and make free calls. The basic notion behind iYapaway.com is to provide a simple means in which people can connect, share, and broadcast special moments of their lives. Friends and family can stream live video chat, share a morning smile or simple make a free phone call. iYapaway.com delivers a simple user experience; with just one click and no software downloads users have instant access to free global communication. iYapaway.com connect, share, and "just Yapaway".
Supermicro Introduces Complete IT Hardware Solutions for Data Center, HPC and Server Farms at IDF
New 10GbE Switches Unveiled in Live 42U SuperRack with TwinBlade, Double-Sided Storage Systems and More
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13 -- INTEL DEVELOPER FORUM -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, is showcasing its capability to deliver all the IT hardware needs of data center, high-performance computing (HPC) and server farm customers at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2010, Moscone Center West, San Francisco, September 13-15. Located in Gold Sponsor booth #301, Supermicro is demonstrating two new 10G Ethernet switches along with its latest SuperServers, SuperWorkstations, Double-Sided Storage(TM) systems, TwinBlade(TM) and new 42U SuperRack(TM).
"While Supermicro continues to introduce new application-optimized 2U Twin2 servers, our new resource-optimized server solutions not only provide the best green technology advantages, such as Platinum Level power supplies that surpass 94% peak efficiency, advanced thermal cooling solutions and more efficient board-level designs to deliver the highest performance-per-watt, but also offer the most advanced features," said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. "These features include dual-port onboard 10GbE, 6Gb/s SAS2, up to 18 DIMM slots, and Universal I/O (UIO) interface to support up to three add-on cards in a 1U server to empower our customers to get the most out of their servers without dedicating extra resources."
Supermicro's new 10GbE switches designed from the ground up deliver enterprise-class performance with advanced switching capabilities. One is available in a 1U form factor for either standalone or top-of-rack deployments. The other is for integration into a SuperBlade® system deployment, including systems using the new Supermicro TwinBlade(TM).
Supermicro Layer 3 switches allow connectivity to 10GbE routers, servers, backbones, and data centers. A comprehensive routing and protocol software suite ensures exceptional performance in even the most demanding enterprise-class networking environments, making them ideal for organizations with growing and consolidated data centers. Supermicro customers will further appreciate the common set of features and a management interface that matches those of existing Supermicro 1/10G Layer 2/3 Ethernet switches and the companion Layer 2/3 switch for the SuperBlade®.
Regarding future technology, Supermicro is displaying several solutions optimized for Intel's next-generation uni-processor (UP) Xeon platform codenamed Bromolow. The company will also be the world's first to unveil another future platform at its Gold Sponsor session.
In addition to these products in Gold Sponsor booth #301, Supermicro is demonstrating several new solutions optimized for the embedded and industrial PC (IPC) markets in booth 284 of the Embedded Community at IDF.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)
Supermicro, the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, provides customers around the world with application-optimized server, workstation, blade, storage and GPU systems. Based on its advanced Server Building Block Solutions, Supermicro offers the most optimized selection for IT, datacenter and HPC deployments. The company's system architecture innovations include the Twin server, Double-Sided Storage(TM) and SuperBlade® product families. Offering the most comprehensive product lines in the industry, Supermicro provides businesses of all sizes with energy-efficient, earth-friendly solutions that deliver unmatched performance and value. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.supermicro.com.
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PSP Has Launched An Upgraded Hosting Service and Their New Website DreamersI.com
Local Hosting. Global Reach.
BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 13 -- Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. (PSP) -- As part of PSP's commitment to improving and bettering our services for our customers, we are proud to announce the release of our brand new DreamersI.com website as a part of its new and upgraded web service launch with PHP 5 support.
DreamersI.com delivers local hosting solutions for companies big and small, offering a team unmatched in experience and reputation. While we are masters at delivering hosting, email, and storage solutions, we never forget that our real business is supporting customers. As a local web-hosting company based in Seattle, Washington, we know our reputation is only as good as our last call and the quality service we deliver.
A new and improved DreamersI.com web service provides new features and new Apache 2.2 platform home. Upgraded applications are available for DreamersI.com; some new features such as shared SSL Support and WebdePhoto have been added to the administrator panel for the customers as web tools for customers.
New platform home supports Web environments including:
PHP 5.3.2
MySQL 5.1.48
Perl 5.8.8
Ruby 1.8.5
Python 2.4.3
"We continue to develop all our own products and software in house to meet the needs of businesses," said Mayumi Nakamura, President and CEO of PSP. "We focus on our customer service all provided with our local staff. This will enable our clients to focus on their businesses, and we will continue to grow our business with our customers' growth."
PSP plans to release other features such as new Web Mail and New Spam Filter this year also.
Founded in 1987, PSP, Inc. is a Web Development and Hosting Company that does a whole lot more and is located in Bellevue, WA, providing services to over 37,000 corporations. PSP, Inc. has continued to grow into a successful company doing business in both the U.S. and Japanese markets. Visit http://www.pspinc.com to learn more.
Delve Into the World of Premium Chocolate With the Introduction of the 'Lindt Chocolate Unwrapped' Blog
Lindt USA Kicks Off International Chocolate Day with Launch of Industry's First Online Journal
STRATHAM, N.H., Sept. 13 -- Premium chocolate manufacturer Lindt USA today announces the introduction of their blog, "Lindt Chocolate Unwrapped." The launch of the new online platform coincides with International Chocolate Day, and offers consumers an inside look at what's going on behind-the-scenes at Lindt and insights into the premium chocolate industry. The blog is an industry first, as Lindt is the only major premium chocolate manufacturer to launch this type of online outlet.
To further educate and engage chocolate lovers, "Lindt Chocolate Unwrapped" provides insight into the inner workings of Lindt, and covers a wide range of topics, including: product research and development, how best to enjoy premium chocolate, recipes, company news and history, consumer promotions, and industry commentary. The blog will also offer advice from the Lindt Master Chocolatiers, experts in all things chocolate, and showcase a variety of Lindt authors to provide readers additional perspectives and knowledge from within the company.
"As the world's leading producer of premium chocolate, we saw the need for a new source of information and platform for discussion on all things in the world of fine chocolate - from cocoa bean to final exquisite chocolate creation, and everything in between," said Thomas Linemayr, chief executive officer and president of Lindt USA. "We are excited to share this 'inside look' and hope it interests and educates, as well as fosters more two-way conversations with consumers."
The blog, which is hosted on Lindt.com, is an extension of Lindt's current social media properties including the Lindt Facebook page (Facebook.com/LindtChocolate) and Twitter handle (@Lindt_Chocolate). To read the inaugural post from Linemayr, visit http://blog.lindtusa.com/. Once there, visitors can also sign-up to receive e-mail notifications for all future blog posts.
For more than 165 years, Lindt has been producing premium chocolate made with the finest ingredients. Lindt offers a wide variety of premium chocolate, including: smooth melting Lindor Truffles, gourmet bars in the Excellence collection, and delicious seasonal and boxed chocolate assortments. For more information, visit http://www.Lindt.com.
About Lindt & Sprungli
Founded in 1845, Lindt & Sprungli is a global leader in the premium chocolate category, offering high-quality products in more than 100 countries. Lindt & Sprungli operates eight production facilities in Europe and the United States and employs 7,400 worldwide. Lindt USA operates more than 40 retail stores in the U.S. and maintains wide distribution through extensive retail and wholesale channels. For more information on Lindt, visit http://www.lindt.com.
Source: Lindt & Sprungli
CONTACT: Jessica Lappen for Lindt & Sprungli, +1-617-939-8313,
jlappen@coneinc.com
AT&T Enhances Mobile Broadband Coverage in Scottsdale and North Phoenix
Growing Distributed Antenna System Provides Additional Capacity to Help Enhance Wireless Experience for Scottsdale and North Phoenix Customers
PHOENIX, Sept. 13 -- As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new antenna system in the Scottsdale and North Phoenix area that will help to enhance wireless service.
Known as a Distributed Antenna System, or DAS, the installation consists of several strategically placed antennas that distribute AT&T's wireless network coverage throughout Scottsdale and North Phoenix, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily trafficked areas. The additional capacity will help to improve call reliability, increase download speeds and enable more consistent network access to help customers make the most of their AT&T devices.
The activation of 100 new nodes, which act as small cell sites, brings the total DAS system up to 156 nodes currently enhancing signal coverage throughout Scottsdale and North Phoenix. The improved coverage is focused in the communities of Scottsdale, McDowell Mountain Ranch, Grayhawk, Troon, DC Ranch and Legend Trail in the following geographies:
-- Along North McDowell Mountain Road between Fountain Hills and Rio
Verde and extending east and west into parts of McDowell Mountain
Regional Park and Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
-- Between the intersection of East Thunderbird and North Scottsdale Road
to the northwest; East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard to the north;
North 137th to the northeast; the intersection of East Shea Boulevard
and East Palisades Boulevard to the southeast; East Bella Vista Drive
to the south, including along the northern Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community border; and the intersection of North 70th Street and
East Mountain View Road to the southwest.
-- McDowell Mountain Ranch between East Bell Road to the north, North
155th Way to the east, East Ludlow Drive to the south, and Loop 101 to
the west.
-- DC Ranch between East Pinnacle Peak Road to the north, North 102nd
Place to the east, East Bell Road to the south, and North Pima Road to
the west.
-- Grayhawk between East Deer Valley Road to the north, North Pima Road
to the east, East Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard to the south, and North
Scottsdale Road to the west.
-- Troon between East Red Bird Road to the north, North 120th Place to
the east, East Mariposa Grande to the south, and North 116th Street to
the west.
-- Along North Pima Road between North Las Piedras Drive and East Asher
Hills Drive and extending west to North Black Cross Road.
-- Along North Scottsdale Road between East Crimson Trail and East Asher
Hills and extending west to 66th Street and southeast to East Lone
Mountain Road.
-- Legend Trail between East Whitewing Drive to the north, North 99th Way
to the east, North Legend Trail Parkway to the south, and North 81st
Street to the west.
"Our goal is pretty simple: we want you to have an extraordinary experience when you make a call, check e-mail, download a song or video, or surf the Internet on your AT&T device," said Jerry Fuentes, president of AT&T Arizona-New Mexico. "As part of the greater Phoenix community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way to accomplish this."
Wireless data traffic on the AT&T network has grown more than 5,000 percent over the past three years, largely attributed to the increasing popularity of advanced smartphones and the performance of AT&T's 3G network, the nation's and Phoenix's fastest.
"Arizona benefits from policies that encourage infrastructure investments," said State House Commerce Chairwoman Michele Reagan. "As legislators, we try to make decisions that enhance the lives of everyday individuals and keep our businesses competitive."
AT&T recently completed a software upgrade at 3G cell sites nationwide that prepares the nation's fastest 3G network for even faster speeds. The deployment of High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 7.2 technology is the first of multiple initiatives in AT&T's network enhancement strategy designed to provide customers with an enhanced mobile broadband experience, both today and in the future. Faster 3G speeds will become available this year and in 2011 on a market by market basis as AT&T combines the new technology with high-speed backhaul connections to cell sites, primarily with fiber-optic technology.
AT&T's 3G mobile broadband network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the best international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, delivering voice service in over 220 countries and data service in more than 190 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on 130 major cruise ships, as well as 3G services in 115 countries.
For more information about AT&T's 3G coverage in Phoenix or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit http://www.wireless.att.com/coverageviewer. The online tool can measure the quality of coverage based on a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
Source: AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Erika Ulring, +1-619-237-7712, eulring@attnews.us, for AT&T
Inc.
Northern Virginia Technology Council Assessment Team to Begin Pro-Bono Work at Arlington National Cemetery
16 NVTC Members to Assess Business Processes and Technology to Address Burial Record Keeping Needs
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 13 -- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) announced today that, after several productive meetings with staff at Arlington National Cemetery, it is moving forward immediately to conduct a pro-bono assessment of the Cemetery's processes and technology. Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC and The MITRE Corporation are collaborating with thirteen other members of NVTC to conduct the assessment, which is expected to be complete within 60 days. The purpose of this initiative is to identify and develop solutions to restore America's confidence in the integrity of Arlington National Cemetery. At the conclusion of this assessment, NVTC will provide a written report to Arlington National Cemetery Executive Director Kathryn Condon and the Secretary of the Army with the findings and recommendations.
The sixteen members of the NVTC Arlington National Cemetery Task Force are: Booz Allen Hamilton, MITRE, SAIC, Blue Canopy, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA), CGI Federal, Corporation for National Research Initiatives (CNRI), CSC, The George Washington University, HP, Lee Technologies, Salient Federal Solutions, SoltecOne, Synaptitude, Unanet and Vistronix.
"The sixteen members on NVTC's assessment team bring unparalleled expertise and resources to this project," said NVTC President and CEO, Bobbie Kilberg. "We appreciate Director Condon's responsiveness and look forward to working with her and her staff in order to quickly and efficiently assess their processes and technology."
In August, the Department of the Army accepted NVTC's pro-bono offer of assistance in the assessment of Arlington's technology requirements. NVTC's offer followed a request from Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), who sought a remedy to the massive record keeping problems at the Cemetery.
"It is gratifying to see this process moving forward with specific, common sense steps," said U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner. "I appreciate the willingness of Army and Arlington National Cemetery officials to continue working in close partnership with these NVTC member companies. Fixing the problems at Arlington has to be everyone's priority, and I am pleased to see this strong partnership move forward."
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. As the largest technology council in the nation, NVTC serves about 1,000 companies from all sectors of the technology industry, as well as service providers, universities, foreign embassies, non-profit organizations and governmental agencies. Through its member companies, NVTC represents about 200,000 employees in the region. NVTC is recognized as the nation's leader in providing its technology community with networking and educational events; specialized services and benefits; public policy advocacy; branding of its region as a major global technology center; initiatives in targeted business sectors and in the international, entrepreneurship, workforce and education arenas; the Equal Footing Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that serves local area youth; and The Entrepreneur Center @NVTC which mentors new technology entrepreneurs. Visit NVTC at http://www.nvtc.org.
User Group launch coincides with launch of RelevantID 3.1
WESTPORT, Conn., Sept. 13 -- Imperium, a leading technology development firm that specializes in data quality solutions for the market research industry, announces the founding of the Imperium User Group. All Imperium clients are invited to participate in this online forum to share data quality best practices, and explore industry-focused data quality topics and to suggest product enhancements. Imperium's services are used by the majority of online panel companies and many market research firms.
"Imperium is a third-party data quality provider that helps companies stay abreast of the latest technologies and industry-wide best practices, without incurring the expense of developing and maintaining proprietary in-house systems," says Marshall Harrison, Founder and CEO. "Data quality solutions continue to evolve, and we enhance our offerings based on market trends and most importantly, client feedback."
The User Group will help define the roadmap for future enhancements to Imperium's suite of data quality products. Below are a few examples of recent customer-driven initiatives and product improvements:
-- ICE(TM) is broad-based category exclusion service that works hand in
hand with RelevantID to identify past survey participation for
category exclusion. This service also enables clients to identify
over-engaged respondents across multiple panels. ICE arose from an
industry-wide initiative consisting of major panel companies
including: Authentic Response, e-Rewards/Research Now, Global Market
Insite, Inc. (GMI), Survey Sampling International, Toluna and uSamp.
-- RelevantID Release 3.1 provides clients with a number of key new
features including Fraud Profile Score(TM), cross platform deployment
functionality and respondent-level domain name reporting.
-- Fraud Profile Score is an algorithm that uses data points, such as
the existence of an open proxy server, machine time, browser
language and others attributes that can indicate the potential for
survey fraud. This data is used to predict the potential for
fraudulent respondent behavior and individuals are assigned a
Fraud Profile Score of 0 - 100. Clients can use this score to
make more informed decisions about survey respondent quality and
truthfulness.
-- Verity® is a data validation service that validates survey respondent
self-reported data with a variety of third party sources to confirm
the accuracy of a person's name, address and other demographics
resulting in a validation score.
-- Address Correction(TM) is a service that validates and normalizes
addresses in the US, UK and Canada to post office standards.
The Imperium User Group forum will begin at the end of September, and clients will receive login credentials within the next few weeks.
"We look forward to participating in the Imperium User Group," says Laurent Sabouret, Online Community and Panel Director, Toluna, "Imperium provides third-party perspective to the discussion, and enables competing firms to come together to brainstorm new ideas that will better our industry. It's in all of our best interest to put an end to the data quality debate by creating smart solutions to delivering quality survey data."
To learn more about taking part in this forum or to become and Imperium client contact us at 203.221.1500.
About Imperium
Imperium is a leading technology development firm specializing in the design, development, implementation and support of database systems for business intelligence and integrated e-business solutions. Imperium provides innovative products and services in the areas of market research, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, marketing, advertising and web design.
Brands include RelevantID® - the leading industry digital fingerprinting technology for fraud prevention, Verity® - the data validation service that confirms the accuracy of a person's name, address and other demographics, and RelevantView® - technology that captures user's online experience on websites and web applications. Imperium is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.
Source: Imperium
CONTACT: Marshall C. Harrison, +1-203-221-1500, Ext. 110,
mch@imperium.com
Cross Country Automotive Services Introduces Automatic Location Spotting
New service offers pinpoint location for emergency towing and roadside services
MEDFORD, Mass., Sept. 13 -- Cross Country Automotive Services (Cross Country), a leading provider of driver and vehicle assistance services in North America, announced today it has implemented Automated Location Spotting(TM), which provides precise location data of stranded customers requesting roadside assistance - enabling Cross Country to provide motorists with needed help faster and more reliably.
Cross Country has partnered with TechnoCom Corporation(TM) (TechnoCom), a leading provider of turnkey enterprise location solutions, to enable this valuable service.
Utilizing real-time caller location data obtained automatically from either landline telephones or mobile telephones through the TechnoCom Location Platform(TM), Automated Location Spotting allows Cross Country to precisely locate the address of a disabled vehicle and immediately convey the location information to the responding emergency service provider, such as a tow truck or other responder.
"Location is the most critical data in a roadside assistance call," explained Charlie Cavolina, Cross Country senior vice president of Service Delivery. "With Automatic Location Spotting, we have made a significant investment in our proprietary systems to obtain precise location information through one of the most accurate methods available in the marketplace. The new service highlights our commitment to and continuous focus on improving the services we offer our clients and their customers through advanced technology."
"Cross Country's innovative leadership in roadside assistance services exemplifies how consumers can be better served by the intelligent delivery of our advanced location services, full privacy controls and extensive platform capabilities," said TechnoCom President Masoud Motamedi.
About Cross Country
For nearly 40 years, Cross Country Automotive Services has been a pioneer and thought leader in creating and delivering technology enabled service solutions for the auto and insurance industries.
Cross Country's innovative, privately labeled customer relationship management programs connect, inform and assist drivers while building brand loyalty. Cross Country leverages emerging technologies, data and application integration, and multi-modal experiences to deepen customer relationships at critical customer touch points. Its customized solutions include accident scene and vehicle release management programs, comprehensive roadside assistance plans and connected vehicle solutions (telematics) through its ATX Group division.
Foreign and domestic automakers with greater than 90% of U.S. domestic sales, as well as more than 30 of the largest automobile insurance carriers utilize Cross Country's expertise to engage with more than 76 million of their customers. Cross Country Automotive Services is a member of the Cross Country Group, one of the largest privately held providers of customer service programs in North America. For more information, visit http://www.crosscountry-auto.com.
About TechnoCom
TechnoCom Corporation is a leading provider of products and services that enable enterprises to efficiently deliver location services. TechnoCom location solutions reduce operating and capital costs, deliver superior levels of service, increase productivity and rapidly enable new revenue streams. The company's TechnoCom Location Platform and LocationAssurance Manager® allow efficient implementation of wireless location solutions and empower customers with continuous, automated oversight into location service performance.
Founded in 1995 and privately held, TechnoCom has been selected by Deloitte as one of the 50 fastest growing technology companies in Los Angeles for four consecutive years. TechnoCom's customers include AT&T, Cricket, Cross Country, Openwave, Sprint Nextel, TELUS, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, Bell and Telus. For more information about TechnoCom, please visit http://www.technocom-wireless.com.
LocationAssurance Manager is a registered trademarks and the TechnoCom logo, TechnoCom Corporation and TechnoCom Location Platform are trademarks of TechnoCom Corporation.
Source: Cross Country Automotive Services
CONTACT: Gary Wallace of Cross Country Automotive Services-ATX Group,
Toll-free, 1-800-511-5891, or Amy Hawkins of TechnoCom Corporation,
+1-760-438-5115 ext. 176, ahawkins@technocom-wireless.com
Microsoft Lync: A New Name for a New Generation of Unified Communications Solutions
More than 30 partners announce beta versions for Microsoft Lync-compatible hardware, software and service products.
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 13 -- Microsoft Corp. today announced the release candidate of Microsoft Lync, the next generation of Microsoft's unified communications software that enables people to connect in new ways, anytime, anywhere. Lync is the new family brand for the products formerly known as Communications Server, Communications Online and Communicator, and it also now includes Lync Web App, and Lync Online. The release candidates of Lync 2010 and Lync Server 2010 are now available for businesses of all sizes to try for free. They can be downloaded at http://technet.microsoft.com/evalcenter/ff808407.aspx. This broad release candidate is the last step toward release to manufacturing and general availability scheduled for later this year.
"Over the past five years we have been on a journey to transform communications with the power of software," said Gurdeep Singh Pall, corporate vice president of Unified Communications at Microsoft. "Lync delivers on this vision by unifying enterprise voice, instant messaging and web-, audio- and videoconferencing into a new, connected communications experience."
Microsoft Lync can make every engagement a virtual face-to-face meeting, because any interaction can include video and audio conferencing, application and desktop sharing, instant messaging, and telephony. Lync has been designed from the ground up to work with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Exchange, which helps reduce end-user adoption hurdles and increase return on investment. People can also stay connected to others on a wide range of devices while away from the office and manage their communications and calls in new ways, such as easily moving a call from a PC to a mobile device while leaving the office without disrupting the conversation.
More than 120 enterprise customers and partners are enrolled in the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program (TAP) for Lync, testing early releases and providing feedback, and over 400 unified communications partners are involved in readiness activities, preparing for general availability of the software later this year.
In addition, today more than 30 partners announced beta versions of their Lync-compatible hardware, software and service products. Hardware products include a variety of Internet protocol phones and USB endpoints optimized for Lync. Software solutions include contact centers, call recording, accounting and new applications that incorporate communications right within business processes. Routing services work with Lync to allow companies to meet United States E-911 requirements for all U.S.-based workers, regardless of location.
Product Availability
Microsoft Lync is on schedule to become generally available in 2010. In addition, Microsoft will share more about Lync Online, which will give customers the added option of a hosted solution, in the coming months.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
New Orleans Saints' Drew Brees and Visa Collaborate to Unveil Financial Football - Free, Educational Video Game
Brees Helped Create New Game and is Featured on Cover
NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 13 -- As part of an ongoing global financial literacy effort, Visa Inc. has joined with New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees to launch Financial Football 2.0, an NFL-themed educational video game. This free game has been developed with help from Brees himself, who created a variety of personal finance questions and appears on the cover.
Visa's Financial Football is a game that combines the structure and rules of the NFL with financial education questions of varying difficulty to create an innovative approach for helping children and adults learn about money management.
"It would have been great to learn more about personal finance when I was in school," said Brees, the Super Bowl XLIV MVP. "I've enjoyed working with Visa to help create and launch Financial Football, providing today's students with the opportunity to learn about the financial world in ways that were never available to me when I was younger."
The new release is available in English or Spanish and can be played online or ordered at no cost at http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/football. Visa also released the game as a free iPhone app on iTunes, along with an optimized HD iPad version.
This engaging, fast-paced game also includes companion classroom lesson modules for teachers who want to expand and reinforce greater financial learning for students. The four modules, each designed for a standard class period, cover skills and information that are vital to students' futures.
"We share Drew Brees' deep commitment to promoting financial literacy, and we are pleased to be working with him to reinvent the Financial Football video game," said Jason Alderman, Sr. Director of Financial Education, Visa Inc. "It is critical, especially in today's challenging economic environment, that everyone have access to the tools and resources they need to make informed financial decisions."
Financial Football is the latest version of the popular financial literacy video game created by Visa and the NFL in 2005. Since then, Visa has partnered with 26 state governments to distribute free copies of Financial Football to every high school in those states.
Financial Football challenges players to answer multiple-choice money management questions correctly to advance down the field for a chance to score a touchdown. Financial Football offers single player and head-to-head game play options. This game features three difficulty levels - Rookie (ages 11-14), Pro (ages 14-18) or Hall of Fame (ages 18+). Players can select from 42 offensive plays, including running and passing options. There are also defensive opportunities so players can stop their opponents from advancing by answering a defensive question correctly.
Financial Football is part of Practical Money Skills for Life (http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com) a free, award-winning financial education program that reaches millions of people around the world each year. Launched in 1995, Practical Money Skills for Life gives educators, parents and students access to free educational resources including personal finance articles, games, lesson plans, and more.
Financial Football comes on the heels of Financial Soccer (http://www.financialsoccer.com), which was rolled out in 10 different languages in 30 countries worldwide in conjunction with the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Visa also runs What's My Score (http://www.whatsmyscore.org), a leading higher education consumer awareness program. The website guides college students through the ABCs of a FICO credit score, from factors that can lower a score to ways on improving it, at no charge.
About Visa Inc.
Visa is a global payments technology company that connects consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments in more than 200 countries and territories to fast, secure and reliable digital currency. Underpinning digital currency is one of the world's most advanced processing networks--VisaNet--that is capable of handling more than 10,000 transactions a second, with fraud protection for consumers and guaranteed payment for merchants. Visa is not a bank, and does not issue cards, extend credit or set rates and fees for consumers. Visa's innovations, however, enable its financial institution customers to offer consumers more choices: Pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. For more information, visit http://www.corporate.visa.com.
Source: Visa Inc.
CONTACT: Steve Burke, +1-703-683-5004, ext. 108,
sburke@crcpublicrelations.com, for Visa Inc.
Microsoft Unveils New LifeCam With Stunning 1080p HD Sensor: Closest Thing to Being There in Person
LifeCam Studio is the perfect HD video calling companion for Windows Live Messenger 2011.
REDMOND, Wash., Sept. 13 -- Microsoft Corp. today sets a new standard in webcams with LifeCam Studio, featuring sharp high-definition (HD) video with a true 1080p sensor(1) Microsoft's newest LifeCam is the perfect complement to Windows Live Messenger 2011, which will offer HD video calling in a 16:9 widescreen format so everyone can easily be seen in the video call with amazing detail(2). When people can't attend an important life moment in person, LifeCam Studio delivers the closest thing to being there.
As Microsoft's first webcam with a 1080p sensor, LifeCam Studio delivers superior sharpness and image quality in video calls. The native 1080p sensor is more than twice as large as the 720p HD sensors on the market and lets more light in so people experience great video in virtually any lighting condition. Whether the sun is streaming in the window or the user is lit only by the light from the computer monitor, LifeCam Studio brings friends and family closer than ever before.
Better Together With Windows Live Messenger 2011
The launch of Microsoft's latest HD LifeCam comes at an exciting time for webcam users with the recent announcement that Windows Live Messenger 2011 will support HD video calling this fall.
"With Windows Live Messenger, customers can now have richer, more meaningful conversations by sharing photos, playing games and, of course, instant messaging all while video chatting in HD," said Michael Chang, group product manager, Windows Live Messenger. "We are thrilled to deliver HD widescreen video calls with Windows Live Messenger 2011, giving LifeCam users a more vivid and clear image for their video calls."
More Than Just Good Looks
In addition to a high-quality video picture, LifeCam Studio features a stunning industrial design. But it's not just about great design; every piece of this webcam serves a purpose. The new webcam is Microsoft's first to feature a tripod thread, perfect for recording long video captures from different angles -- not only in front of the monitor. LifeCam Studio also includes these features:
-- A 360-degree view range, which means that users can easily point the
camera at themselves or around the room -- no need to pick up an
entire laptop and turn it around.
-- An elongated hood modeled after a high-end camera to help protect the
lens from stray light to avoid washed-out colors.
First-Class Technology
LifeCam Studio features premium optics, with improved Auto Focus to keep objects in focus no matter how far the distance from the LifeCam(3), and a high-precision glass element lens for superior clarity. It also includes two technologies to ensure video remains true to life in almost any environment:
-- TrueColor Technology automatically delivers bright and colorful video
in virtually any lighting condition and helps keep the most important
part of the video call -- the face -- properly exposed.
-- ClearFrame Technology helps keep video smooth and detailed even in low
light.
Pricing and Availability
LifeCam Studio will be available exclusively at Best Buy stores later this month for the estimated retail price of $99.95(4) and is available on BestBuy.com starting today. Microsoft backs this product with a worldwide three-year limited hardware warranty. More information about these and other Microsoft Hardware products can be found at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware.
About Microsoft Hardware
For more than 28 years, the Hardware Group has employed innovative engineering, cutting-edge industrial design and extensive usability testing to create products of exceptional quality and durability that enhance the software experience and strengthen the connection between consumers and their PC. Microsoft Hardware leads the industry in ergonomic engineering, industrial design and hardware/software compatibility, offering consumers an easier, more convenient and more enjoyable computing experience. More information about Microsoft Hardware is available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware and http://www.microsofthardwareblog.com/.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
(1) Popular video call services support 720p resolution or lower -- not 1080p. 1080p HD recording requires commercial video software (not included), Intel Quad Core 3.0 GHz (or higher) or compatible, and 4 GB RAM. Enclosed software supports 720p HD video recording. HD display recommended.
(2) For 720p resolution video chat, both users must have Windows Live Messenger 2011 installed, Intel Quad Core 3.0 GHz (or higher) or compatible processor, compatible HD webcams, a microphone, speakers or a headset, and high-speed Internet access.
(3) Focus range from 4" to infinity.
(4) Estimated retail price. Actual retail prices may vary.
New CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 Multimedia Center Combines Storage, Streaming, Playing and Recording in One Sleek, Compact Device
Store and Play Media in 1080p, Stream from Wired or Wireless Networks, Share Peer-to-Peer Files with Built-in BitTorrent Client, Pause Live TV - All on One Affordable Device
SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Cirago International, a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions, announced the launch and immediate availability of its new CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 today. The CMC3000 is the latest edition of Cirago's line of compact, affordable multimedia players designed to consolidate storage, playback and recording of home entertainment media in a single easy-to-use device. Equipped with full 1080p playback capabilities, the CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 features timeshift technology that allows users to pause, record and playback live TV programming.
Featuring a 500 GB or 1 TB capacity hard drive, the CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 includes built-in network-attached storage capability, which enables users to access and copy files to and from the device and/or computers and other devices over any local network. The CMC3000 is compatible with both PC and Mac computers. An optional wireless USB adapter provides wireless access for file transfer or streaming media files. The built-in Universal Plug-n-Play (UPnP) feature enables viewing of all UPnP-enabled devices on the local network directly on a TV through the device.
"The CMC3000 is designed to provide a comprehensive and affordable full-featured digital multimedia entertainment center that is ideal for home use," said Patrick Lo, President of Cirago International. "The system comes with everything you need to get it hooked up and running fast and easily to start enjoying your media on your TV."
A built-in BitTorrent client enables users to download peer-to-peer movie and music files directly onto the device quietly in the background, without having to leave the PC turned on.
"This device allows users to finally enjoy their downloaded movies as they were intended: on the TV in high-definition 1080p, instead of in the confines of a laptop or PC monitor," Lo said. "Plus, with the free built-in internet radio feature, you can choose from thousands of internet radio stations and listen to your favorite music live through your home theater sound system."
The integrated card reader is compatible with a wide variety of media formats including MemoryStick/MemoryStick Pro, SD/SDHC/MMC, and two available USB ports provide expanded storage options. The device is compatible with most common audio, video and image formats.
In addition to handling the latest high-end media, the CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 is also ideal for digitizing old VHS and Hi8 videos and home movies: just connect your tape player to the CiragoTV Platinum, hit play/record and quickly create a digital backup of analog tapes for free.
The CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 can also be used in commercial applications for in-store retail advertising, looping slideshows, and even in educational settings for playing various media in the classroom. The device is also multi-lingual, with menus available in seven different languages.
The 1 TB CiragoTV Platinum lists for $249.99 MSRP and the 500 GB model lists for $229.99 MSRP. They are available at major electronics retailers including NewEgg.com, MicroCenter, Amazon.com, Fry's Electronics and TigerDirect.com.
For more information about the CiragoTV Platinum CMC3000 multimedia center, visit http://www.cirago.com.
About Cirago International
Cirago International, headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif., is a leading manufacturer of multimedia centers, storage and wireless solutions. Incorporated in 1996, Cirago consistently provides user-friendly, affordable products with state-of-the-art technology, outstanding functionality and sleek, contemporary design. With manufacturing capabilities in the United States and China, Cirago offers products with the quality, service and value that consumers demand. For more information, visit http://www.cirago.com.
Source: Cirago International
CONTACT: Heather Kelly of SS|PR, +1-719-634-8274, heather@sspr.com, for
Cirago International
Combined effort ignites new and innovative solutions for broadcasters and media centers with a powerful hardware and software platform.
AMSTERDAM, Sept. 13 -- At the IBC 2010 Conference, Building4Media(TM), a Primestream Company, and Omneon, Inc. announced an alliance to expand offerings to existing customers, as well as develop a new customer base with advanced solutions.
Omneon and Building4Media will work together to optimize the integration of new and existing products and the companies will continue to develop mutually beneficial and innovative broadcast automation solutions. Building4Media's FORK(TM) Production, FORK Playout and Mobile2Air deliver an end-to-end production platform that includes digital acquisition of live and file-based content, media asset management, editing, archiving, streaming and pushing content to multiple screens and devices driven by an advanced file based metadata workflow.
Warren Arenstein, vice president of Business Development, Primestream, said, "Omneon is one of the most reliable platforms in the world for mission critical applications in broadcasting. We are excited to expand our existing relationships with our customers and our resellers with new opportunities and to make further available our combined offerings."
"Building4Media and their FORK Suite of applications is among the most innovative playout automation systems for television stations and other production environments," said Dave Fredrick, senior director of Product Solutions and Marketing, Omneon. "Building4Media's focus on creating added value for broadcaster media data centers has produced a state of the art software application. On the Omneon platform, FORK provides complete control over their media assets. This, combined with their studio production and playout automation workflow solutions, creates a tightly integrated and streamlined solution."
Workflows that both companies support include playout, studio production, news, sports highlights, and collaborative shared editing, all of which require ultimate reliability, control, and media awareness.
About Omneon, Inc.
Omneon, Inc., is a leading provider of scalable media server and active storage systems that optimize workflow productivity and on-air reliability for the production, distribution, and management of digital media. Omneon is a pioneer in the use of advanced IT technologies and open systems for broadcast applications, producing a modular and expandable video server architecture in the Omneon Spectrum media server and highly scalable production storage with the MediaGrid active storage system. The company has an extensive global presence with customers in more than 85 countries on six continents. Omneon is on the Web at http://www.Omneon.com.
About Building4Media:
Building4Media, a Primestream company, is a leader in the design and implementation of broadcast automation solutions that feature the FORK suite of software products. FORK Production, FORK Playout and Mobile2Air deliver an end-to-end production platform that includes digital acquisition of live and file-based content, media asset management, editing, archiving, streaming, and pushing content to multiple screens and devices. The Primestream platform is currently providing news, sports, entertainment, educational and emergency broadcast services to clients across 37 countries and over 300 on-air channels, including media giants such as CBS Sports, CNN, NYSE, NASCAR, NFL, CNBC, Liverpool Soccer Club, Reuters, L.A. Dodgers, Star News India, SunTV, RTL and MountainWest Sports Network. For more information about Primestream and Building4Media solutions and services, visit us at http://www.b4m.com, or http://www.primestream.com.
Apple, Final Cut Pro, iPhone, iTunes Store and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Source: Building4Media
CONTACT: Robert Lisman, Director of Marketing, +1-305-467-4222,
rl@primestream.com, or Margaret Gifford, +1-646-245-4959,
margaret@primestream.com
i3 America Gets Approval From City of Quincy, IL For Innovative Fiber-to-the-Home Pilot Project
Marks First US Installation by this Fiber Optic Infrastructure Solution Provider; Pilot Demonstrates Low-Cost, Minimally Disruptive Deployment of Ultra High-Speed Connectivity
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 13 -- i3 America, the US division of i3 Group, announced today that the City of Quincy, Illinois has approved a pilot project to demonstrate the Company's internationally patented technologies and methodologies. i3 Group is a pioneer in building dark fiber optic networks using ready-made ducts, including the sewer system, to enable super fast connectivity, The Company is working to lower the costs of delivering fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) for the residents, businesses and community of Quincy. The pilot project in Quincy, IL will be the first for i3 America in the U.S. market.
"US homes and companies need access to high-speed broadband and i3 America's mission is to bring affordable fiber networks to cities and regions across the country," said Elfed Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of i3 Group. "The City of Quincy consistently has shown an innovative and forward-thinking approach to providing services to its residents and businesses and we are pleased by the support of Mayor Spring, the City Council and city officials, in allowing us to demonstrate the value of our fiber-to-the-home solution."
The Company has developed a unique fiber optic infrastructure delivery system, through waste water networks that can be deployed faster and for a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. The Company's Fibrecity(TM) Network is an open-access platform that provides cost effective FTTH connectivity for broadband service up to current speeds of 100 mbps, allowing users to work and play using next generation services now. Fibrecity networks currently are being rolled out in England and Scotland, with a pilot also running in Australia.
"Quincy will benefit from installing a fiber-to-the-home network and we are very interested in seeing how i3 America may be able to work with us to achieve this goal," said Mayor John A. Spring. "The pilot project, with no financial obligation for the City, will allow us to test i3 America's technology and construction methods as well as gauge the compatibility of our sewer system for a possible roll-out to the entire community."
The pilot project timeline envisions four days for deployment followed by a 30-day evaluation period.
About i3 Group
Together i3 Group companies make building a fiber optic infrastructure achievable and affordable: delivering unprecedented, unlimited bandwidth to connect consumers, businesses and governments with the next generation of Internet services.
i3 America is currently serving as a Platinum Sponsor of the 2010 FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) Conference and Expo taking place September 12-16 at the Venetian Hotel-Resort-Casino in Las Vegas.
Source: i3 Group
CONTACT: Richard Tauberman, +1-201-739-2563, rtauberman@mww.com
coresystems Presents the coresuite mobile client With Full Cloud Functionality
coresystems presents its coresuite mobile client with full cloud functionality. Whether on an iPhone or a laptop computer - the coresuite mobile app makes your SAP processes mobile at a monthly price of USD 14.90*.
WINDISCH, Switzerland Sept. 13 -- coresystems ag, the world's leading provider of added-value apps in the SAP environment, presents the laptop computer version of coresuite mobile. This solution is particularly well-suited to small and mid-sized companies that use SAP Business One in business areas such as sales, purchasing, financial accounting as well as in their production processes. With the coresuite mobile client, users can structure company processes much more efficiently - no matter when or where they choose to work.
The coresuite mobile client enables users to access master data and information from SAP Business One, monitor service queries, record work times and activities and display the geolocation feature on service maps at any time using their laptop computers. The integrated dashboards graphically display the company's current key figures and round off the range of functions of the coresuite mobile client as a mobile ERP system.
The solution is particularly suited to business managers as well as field and service employees that already carry a laptop computer and are looking for the most comfortable and convenient way to view and input the necessary data. The iPhone version features exactly the same range of functions.
"As the CEO and sales manager, I spend around 60 percent of my time in the field or travelling. Because of this, coresuite mobile is the ideal tool for me. It allows me to get a quick and comprehensive overview of our business processes. Like with most apps, using the coresuite mobile, I can get the results I need in just a few clicks and I am always up-to-date," says Manuel Ostner, enthusiastic iPhone user and CEO of PG Trade & Sales GmbH, manufacturer and distributor of unique, trendy bicycle solutions.
Even when users are working abroad, they can keep additional connection costs low because their data from SAP Business One is saved locally on the mobile device, allowing them to access the necessary information offline.
coresuite mobile is currently available for laptop computers (well suited to both Windows and Macintosh thanks to the use of Microsoft Silverlight) and iPhones. *The price for the comprehensive basic package, complete with full cloud functionality, comes to a total of USD 14.90 / month (statutory VAT not included).
The solution can be expanded to include the coresuite mobile time/expenses extension and/or the coresuite mobile sales extension. For details and prices, see http://www.coresuite.com.
coresuite mobile will soon be available for additional mobile devices (e.g. iPad, Blackberry and Google Android) and platforms.
About coresystems ag
coresystems ag, with headquarters in Windisch, Switzerland, was founded in 2002. Today, with over 4,500 customers and more than 35,000 users, it is the world's leading provider of standardised add-ons for SAP Business One. The company is a certified GLOBAL SAP GOLD Partner (SSP).
The coresystems customer base includes small and medium-sized companies as well as major corporations in a variety of industries.
The innovative coresuite solutions offer customers optimum and continuous support for their business processes. To do this, the standard apps access local information from the SAP environment, merging it in the cloud into value-added applications that can then also be used on-the-go (on the iPhone, for example).
coresystems currently employs over 50 employees. The company has additional locations in London, Copenhagen, Shanghai and New York City, as well as a support centre in Galway.
The coresuite solutions are also sold by more 350 qualified SAP partners around the world.
Eurotech Launches Cloud-Based Services for Secure and Reliable Device Data Management
Deploy and Access Eurotech Hardware at the Edge of the Network over the Device Cloud from Isidorey with Greater Speed and Flexibility
COLUMBIA, Md., Sept. 13 -- Eurotech, a leading supplier of embedded technologies, products, and systems, today announces the availability of cloud computing services to manage Eurotech devices and deliver data, regardless of where devices are deployed. The cloud-based offering, coupling the Isidorey device cloud with the Eurotech Everyware Software Framework (ESF), allows organizations to access Eurotech devices as well as cloud computing connectivity services, for fast and simple device deployment through Eurotech, a single, trusted point of contact.
With the Isidorey device cloud and ESF enabled hardware from Eurotech, businesses can concentrate on their application development to meet their market requirements while Eurotech provides the embedded hardware platforms and devices, the intelligent software framework and communications capabilities. By leveraging this cloud-based solution, customers can remain focused on their core competencies, not on building, operating and maintaining a device data infrastructure delaying time-to-market and increasing overall project costs.
Benefits that Eurotech customers achieve with cloud-based device data management service are:
-- Scalability - Ability to increase number of supported devices quickly,
in volume or incrementally
-- Security - Relationships with industry leaders for world-class data
security
-- On-demand capacity and access - No upfront investment required, with
monthly subscription based on number of devices
-- Integrated Systems - Interfaces with enterprise applications, like
Salesforce.com, SAS, Oracle, and Google, to enable decision-making
based on real information
-- Access to Real-time Data - Dashboard of threshold crossings and
trending for real-time data display and action
-- Proactive Device Management - Management reports of device health and
status for long-term trend analysis
-- Reduced Operating Costs - Remote configuration of devices from central
operations center to reduce operational expenses
-- Seamless integration to Eurotech's ESF for simplicity in adding new
devices to the IT environment
"Before cloud-based services, companies had to take on the expense and risk of developing extensive IT networks to manage and access remotely located devices. Those costs add up quickly, from initial capital equipment purchase and installation prices to ongoing maintenance, labor, facility space, and operational expenses, and the process could literally take months, even years," explains Arlen Nipper, CTO of Eurotech in North America. "Eurotech delivers network connectivity, data security, and system reliability through the Isidorey device cloud offering, simplifying the connectivity equation for our customers."
"By combining Eurotech's hardware platforms and software framework with Isidorey's device cloud, we can deliver an integrated cloud-based solution for data management," says Kyle Roche, CEO of Isidorey. "This solution gives customers a new, quick to market option for device data management that they cannot find anywhere else."
The Isidorey device cloud service simplifies access, control and management of devices in an enterprise environment, whether they are deployed in a distributed campus environment, spread across a country on utility poles, or dispersed to locations around the world. The Isidorey device cloud offering is based on proven public cloud services for data storage and connectivity, which Eurotech manages for each customer engagement.
ABOUT EUROTECH
Eurotech is a listed global company (ETH.MI) that integrates hardware, software, services, and expertise to deliver embedded computing platforms and sub-systems to leading OEMs, system integrators and enterprise customers for successful and efficient deployment of their products and services. Drawing on concepts of minimalist computing, Eurotech lowers power draw, minimizes physical size and reduces coding complexity to bring sensors, embedded platforms, sub-systems, ready-to-use devices and high performance computers to market, specializing in healthcare, security, defense, transportation, industrial and energy segments. By combining domain expertise in wireless connectivity as well as communications protocols, Eurotech architects integrated solutions that simplify data capture, processing and transfer over unified communications networks. Our customers rely on us to simplify their access to state-of-art embedded technologies so they can focus on their core competencies. Learn more about Eurotech at http://www.eurotech.com.
ABOUT ISIDOREY
Isidorey, an associate company of the Eurotech Group, is a leader in device to cloud applications. The Isidorey device cloud enables instant access to device data through a scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based platform. With a real 'pay as you go' cloud-based offering, the Isidorey device cloud is the only true cloud platform for M2M applications. Isidorey partners with Amazon Web Services, Google, and the Apache Foundation. Isidorey has offices in Denver and San Francisco. Learn more at http://www.isidorey.com.
National Instruments Introduces High-Density Switching Solutions to Streamline Automated Test
New NI SwitchBlock and NI Switch Executive Software Deliver Expandable PXI Solution for High-Density Matrix Switching
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 13, 2010 -- National Instruments (NASDAQ:NATI) today introduced the NI SwitchBlock for PXI, a high-density switching solution featuring an innovative architecture that simplifies connectivity through internal column expansion. Designed specifically for demanding automated test systems with large numbers of channels, the NI SwitchBlock integrates with NI Switch Executive switch management software to provide a streamlined, intuitive option for switch configuration, routing, programming and maintenance.
The NI SwitchBlock comprises an expandable carrier that occupies four PXI slots and accommodates up to six relay cards. Engineers can use the carrier's integrated high-voltage analog bus to internally expand the relay cards into large matrices, with more than 2,000 crosspoints in a single carrier. They can further expand these matrices with an NI SwitchBlock expansion bridge, which extends a carrier's analog bus to additional carriers. Engineers can combine up to four NI SwitchBlock carriers to create internally routed matrices with as many as 8,832 crosspoints in a single PXI chassis. Because of this innovative hardware architecture, the NI SwitchBlock can integrate with other PXI instruments and I/O for use as the core of large-scale automated test systems.
With NI Switch Executive software, engineers can graphically configure their switch systems one relay at a time for total control, or automatically route signals across multiple relay cards simply by specifying endpoints. This high level of abstraction helps engineers to quickly and efficiently begin developing their application. By combining NI Switch Executive with NI LabVIEW graphical system development software, engineers can abstract numerous route groups to easily configure, program and maintain large matrix configurations. The NI SwitchBlock also includes the new NI Switch Health Center software, which increases long-term system reliability by automatically running onboard diagnostics that verify relay continuity and display relay count information.
Additionally, engineers can combine the NI SwitchBlock with mass interconnect solutions from MAC Panel and Virginia Panel, which provide a single rugged connection point between multiple NI SwitchBlock connectors and a test fixture. This further simplifies wiring for large matrix configurations and helps engineers streamline hardware integration and reduce test setup time.
The NI SwitchBlock offers multiple relay card options, including a growing selection of topologies and relay types to address a variety of large-matrix test needs. Engineers can custom configure the NI SwitchBlock with different relay cards in a single carrier to create a configuration that best meets their requirements. To help engineers find the most efficient NI SwitchBlock configuration for their specific application, NI has created an online advisor tool that guides them through the relay card selection process and adds the correct number of carriers and expansion bridges to meet their application requirements.
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.
LabVIEW, National Instruments, NI and ni.com are trademarks of National Instruments. Other product and company names are trademarks or trade names of their respective companies.
IPNETZONE Launches the First Global MPLS Exchange Platform (MEP)
NEW YORK, Sept. 13 -- IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS today announced the launch of the world's first global MPLS Exchange Platform (MEP), a series of interconnection points allowing for the construction of Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) networks across multiple carriers, thus enabling seamless and immediate connectivity to global markets and facilities.
"Amid today's economic recovery, enterprise IT departments are leaner and making more strategic investments in Information Technology and Communications (ITC) services. They are demanding more from their telecommunications carriers for less; they want the carrier to service all their needs, not just the physical locations that are 'on-net.' This need forces service providers to expand their network coverage in ways that can oftentimes pose significant financial or market risks," stated Joon Shin, President and CEO of IPNETZONE. "In addition, the ever-pressing growth of mission critical applications causes carriers to expand and/or upgrade their networks merely to stay competitive. Responding to these network demands proves extremely costly and is still perceived as inadequate often resulting in carriers losing both capital as well as market share."
In an effort to limit technical and financial obstacles caused by carriers' most ubiquitous problem, lack of coverage, IPNETZONE has introduced the MEP and an option to implement Extended Virtual Wide Area Network (evWAN), for carrier customers who prefer fully transparent Layer 2 Ethernet services, where both services are offered over a single IPNETZONE Enhanced Ethernet Network to Network Interface (eeNNI). Service providers can now have access to multiple MPLS networks globally and experience MPLS the way it was originally intended - as a carrier to carrier service. By leveraging the carrier facilities on the MEP, carriers and service providers of all types can dramatically increase revenue opportunity and productivity while vastly reducing interconnection costs, operating expenses and time to market.
IPNETZONE carrier customers can connect to the MEP within any metro, regional or global point of presence. Once on the MEP, carriers can choose to purchase a number of different Last Mile access methods including native Ethernet, Ethernet over Copper, TDM, EoTDM, EoSonet and speeds ranging from 1Mb to 10Gb.
In addition to IPNETZONE's plans to make interconnections, even through some of the major Carrier Ethernet Exchanges, their approach offers carrier and service provider customers, of all sizes, the ability to quickly implement robust, end-to-end MPLS and Layer 2 interconnectivity solutions at-scale with minimum up-front investment and the ability to monetize the emerging MPLS interconnect model, thereby increasing profitability and reducing financial and operational risks.
ABOUT IPNETZONE COMMUNICATIONS INC.
IPNETZONE is a rapidly growing, privately held global network provider based in New York and provides international data, Internet, MPLS, and managed network and monitoring solutions to enterprise and carrier clients internationally. Founded in 2007, IPNETZONE has provided data circuits ranging from business class cable to 10Gb metro Ethernet circuits globally as well as a full suite of converged IP communications products and network management solutions. Companies have looked to IPNETZONE for complete end-to-end solutions to manage their communications infrastructure and shift the burden of maintaining complex networks to a seasoned technology partner. As a leader in enhanced communications technology, IPNETZONE strives to develop and deploy reliable, next generation solutions to ensure our clients' competitive advantage in their respective industries. For more information please visit: http://www.ipnetzone.com, email: sales@ipnetzone.com or call an IPNETZONE Sales Representative today at: +1 (646) 254-6800 or +1 (877) 500-4IPZ(4479).
Forward-Looking Statement
This release includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements.
Motorola Enables RST Communication's Delivery of Fiber-Based Ultra-Fast Broadband and Advanced Video Services
Communications and energy service provider RST Communications selects Motorola for its proven, flexible GPON fiber-to-the-home solutions portfolio
HORSHAM, Pa., Sept. 13 -- Motorola Inc. (NYSE:MOT) today announced that RST Communications has selected Motorola's gigabit passive optical network (GPON) solution to deliver new and advanced video and broadband services throughout its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) network. RST will use Motorola's GPON solution to drive broadband IP voice, video and data delivery as well as energy management applications throughout its customer base in North and South Carolina.
As a leading provider of FTTH technologies in North America, Motorola's GPON solution is designed to provide new competitive local exchange carriers (CLEC) like RST, with powerful new broadband services for its residential and business subscribers, and enable smart energy services such as remote meter reading. On the video front, RST can rely on Motorola's systems expertise in all forms of IP video service delivery and comprehensive portfolio of outdoor and advanced line of integrated indoor optical network terminals (ONT) to support just about any combination of video and broadband services residential and business customers demand.
"We knew Motorola's expertise and innovation in ultra broadband technologies could quickly help move our business forward. We trust the Motorola team to deliver the highest quality GPON technology and to apply their experience from their worldwide fiber deployments to create a robust network foundation for our voice, video and Internet service offerings," said Randy Revels of RST Communications. "Not only do we believe we are making the right investment for our needs today; we know that Motorola can support us as market demands and FTTH technology evolves in the future."
"Competitive local exchange carriers are turning to GPON-based FTTH solutions to provide communities with the advanced video and ultra-fast bandwidth services that differentiate their offerings from others in the marketplace," said Joe Cozzolino, senior vice president and general manager, Motorola Inc. "RST is at the forefront of the transition to next-generation IP voice, video and broadband service delivery, and we are pleased they chose Motorola's proven GPON solution to enable the delivery of new and advanced residential and business services.
Motorola's GPON portfolio includes the Motorola AXS2000 optical line terminal (OLT), the Motorola ONT1400GT2 single-family optical network terminal (ONT), ONT1400GTI indoor single-family ONT and ONT1500 designed specifically for small office applications. Motorola's FTTP solutions inherently support the latest in IPTV services and capabilities and easily integrate with Motorola's full line of IP set-tops. For more information on Motorola's GPON products, click here.
Click here to learn about how Motorola is proving one Gbps symmetrical broadband service delivery over its GPON platform.
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to mobile and wireline digital communication devices that provide compelling experiences, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE:MOT) had sales of US $22 billion in 2009. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
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RICHMOND, VA., Sept. 13 -- The Third Circuit Court of Appeals' inability to make a clear-cut decision in a privacy case involving the location data of telecommunications customers points to the murkiness of the emerging privacy, liability and national-security concerns linked to geo-location devices and applications, said LeClairRyan's Kevin D. Pomfret, an attorney whose practice focuses on the rapidly developing fields of spatial law and technology.
"Forward-looking businesses are placing their bets on the long-term growth and evolution of location-based technologies, as 3M Co.'s $230 million acquisition of a people-tracking firm earlier this month amply illustrates," noted Pomfret, a Richmond-based partner in LeClairRyan and executive director of the Centre for Spatial Law and Policy. "In the United States, however, we are only beginning to discuss what a reasonable expectation of privacy actually means from a spatial technology standpoint. And that means companies that invest in and make use of this technology will, for the time being, be forced to operate in an environment that is rife with uncertainty."
Unfortunately, in its Sept. 8 ruling, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals missed an important opportunity to bring some clarification on these matters, the attorney noted. "The court ruled that a judge may, but is not required to, ask law enforcement to show probable cause for a warrant before asking a telecommunications company to turn over historical location data on its customers," he explained. "This was a non-decision that, in effect, punted on a very important geo-location privacy case. It provided little help to lower-court judges, law enforcement or the growing number of companies that are collecting this information on a regular basis."
Indeed, companies continue to bet on the long-term growth of spatial technology. Most people associate the name 3M, for example, with prosaic fixtures of the office environment like Post It notes or Scotch Tape. But with its Sept. 1 announcement that it was acquiring the Israeli firm Attenti Holdings SA--which makes people-tracking ankle bracelets and other devices--3M became yet another major investor in spatial technology, Pomfret noted.
Ultimately, the attorney said, this trend will encompass much more than GPS-enabled social-networking tools like Facebook Places or FourSquare, or visualization and navigation-related services such as Google Earth or MapQuest. And yet, even relatively early entries like these have already been dogged by questions. "Within hours of its launch, Facebook Places drew loud criticism for its alleged failure to deal with privacy concerns," Pomfret noted, "and Google's geo-location tools also have also drawn plenty of criticism."
Residents of Long Island, N.Y., accused government agencies of acting like "Big Brother" by using Google Earth to find illegally constructed swimming pools in people's backyards, and officials in Germany are now considering a crackdown on Google Street View, which allows users of Google Maps to, as Google puts it, zoom "all the way in [until] you find yourself virtually standing on the street."
These examples illustrate how societies across the globe are now grappling with the impact of location-based technologies, said Pomfret, who writes about these issues on his blog, Spatial Law and Policy (http://www.spatiallaw.blogspot.com/). "As these technologies become more ubiquitous, the complexity of the questions associated with them is only going to increase," he noted. "Software is already on the drawing board that will allow people to predict where you are likely to go in the future based upon where you have been in the past. In terms of both privacy law and liability this is uncharted territory."
And in a world where, in minutes, an iPhone user can capture a video, broadcast it on YouTube, notify friends about the video on Facebook and Twitter--and even post a link to a GPS-enabled digital map of the site where the video was shot--the national security implications are obvious, Pomfret said. "You can bet that intelligence agencies across the globe are closely looking at these issues," he said.
While the aforementioned "punt" by the Third Circuit was of little help, it is clear that legislatures and courts will have much to say on spatial technology, Pomfret said. In July, U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush introduced the first broad-based privacy-protection bill that would regulate the collection, use and distribution of consumers' location-based data. This does not mean the geo-location trend will be shaped by the law alone. "Craigslist's recent decision to pull its adults-only section reveals the central role that public opinion can and will play," Pomfret said. "That decision does not appear to have been prompted by any direct legal action. Rather, it came after increased media reports on the use of this sub-section for prostitution and human trafficking."
Spatial technology firms and users will continue to face similar pressure, he added. "In response to the public outrage, the building department of Riverhead, N.Y., pledged to stop using Google Earth to hunt for illegal swimming pools, though it had the legal right to continue to do so," Pomfret said. "It certainly behooves companies to consider not just what state and federal courts have said or are likely to say, but also how these issues might play out in the court of public opinion."
About LeClairRyan
Founded in 1988, LeClairRyan provides business counsel and client representation in corporate law and high-stakes litigation. With offices in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C., the firm's nearly 300 attorneys represent a wide variety of clients throughout the nation. For more information about LeClairRyan, visit http://www.leclairryan.com.
Most Configurable 42U Rack with Efficient Cabling for Easy Rear Access and Thermal Optimization
SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 13 -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI), the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, today announced the launch of its new SuperRack(TM) solution at the Intel Developer Forum (IDF) in San Francisco. In addition to providing exceptionally clean cable routing for maximum airflow and easy access to rear side system components, the SuperRack(TM) also offers unprecedented configurability with over 100 optional modular components to choose from.
"With the launch of our SuperRack solution, Supermicro now offers enterprises a more complete and optimized solution to meet their IT and data center needs," said Charles Liang, CEO and president of Supermicro. "Our SuperRack is equipped for easy and cost-effective customization to fulfill almost any customer rack requirements. In fact, loading a SuperRack with our 2U Twin2 (Squared) servers or Double-Sided Storage(TM) systems provides unbeatable configurations with extremely convenient and easy access to the rear side hot-swappable compute nodes, hard drives and power supplies for unmatched ease of maintenance."
Data center, high-performance computing (HPC) and server farm customers can now use Supermicro as a one-stop shop for all of their IT hardware needs. The SuperRack offers easy installation and rear access with no obstructions for hot-swap devices, user-friendly cabling and cable identification, and effortless integration of Supermicro double-density Twin family solutions.
In addition, the SuperRack offers a wide range of flexible accessory options including front, rear and side expansion units to provide modular solutions for nearly any system configuration. With a static load rating of 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) provided by a sturdy, fully welded construction using EIA standard 310D hardware, this solution is well equipped to support very high-density server, storage and blade systems.
Supermicro is demonstrating this solution at IDF gold sponsor booth #301 in the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, September 13-15.
About Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ:SMCI)
Supermicro, the global leader in server technology innovation and green computing, provides customers around the world with application-optimized server, workstation, blade, storage and GPU systems. Based on its advanced Server Building Block Solutions, Supermicro offers the most optimized selection for IT, datacenter and HPC deployments. The company's system architecture innovations include the Twin server, Double-Sided Storage(TM) and SuperBlade® product families. Offering the most comprehensive product lines in the industry, Supermicro provides businesses of all sizes with energy-efficient, earth-friendly solutions that deliver unmatched performance and value. Founded in 1993, Supermicro is headquartered in Silicon Valley with worldwide operations and manufacturing centers in Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.supermicro.com.
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Casio Releases Stylish New EXILIM Digital Cameras With Single Frame SR Zoom
Unique Dynamic Photo Function Makes It More Fun to Create & Share Photos
DOVER, N.J., Sept. 13 -- Casio America, Inc. and its parent company, Casio Computer Co., Ltd., announce two, new stylish EXILIM® cameras, the Card EX-S200 and Zoom EX-Z800, marking the latest additions to the EXILIM family of digital cameras. Both cameras sport advanced features in a slim, compact and stylish body, including a Single Frame SR Zoom that extends the zoom range. The S200 retails for $179.99 and the Z800 for $149.99. More details at http://www.exilim.casio.com/.
Both cameras boast the EXILIM Engine 5.0 and super resolution technology to take photos with exceptional clarity and resolution, while the Single Frame SR Zoom maintains image quality through 1.5 times the range of the optical zoom. The Premium Auto function automatically produces beautiful photos with just a press of the shutter button.
"We are very proud of the continuous advancements that are made in our EXILIM digital camera line, said Toshi Iguchi, Senior General Manager, Digital Imaging Division, Casio America, Inc. "Their slim and stylish features are a wonderful complement to the beautiful photos they produce."
The EX-S200 is a high-quality, card-sized camera that is only .6-inches at its thinnest part, while the EX-Z800 is compact enough to fit in the palm of the hand. Both have a 4X optical zoom lens that starts at a 27mm wide-angle view (35 mm film camera equivalent) and is capable of taking images with an effective resolution of 14.1 megapixels.
The EX-S200 uses a flat lens barrel and lens ring to achieve a thin and stylish card-sized body that smoothly combines contrasting geometric shapes and comes in five different colors: silver, orange, blue, black and pink. The Quick Mode function powers on the camera with a press of the shutter button, previews a photo after shooting, and automatically powers down.
The lens, LCD monitor and buttons of the EX-Z800 comprise its compact body that fits in the palm of the hand. It comes in six different colors: black, silver, pink, red, yellow and blue. Shoot, View and Delete buttons provide access to each of the basic operations of a digital camera, so that even beginners will find it easy to use.