GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwired – Apr 30, 2014) – Omnibus research performed by Vision Critical for customer service specialist KANA®, A Verint® Company (NASDAQ: VRNT), today revealed that those in the 65+ age demographic may be better connected and more responsive than their younger counterparts between the ages of 55 to 64. KANA, via the omnibus study, asked a representative sample of UK adults how frequently they checked for communication responses on their mobile devices. Responses showed that for every channel of communication, the 65 and over group checked just as regularly, if not more often, than the 55-64 demographic. On…
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SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 30, 2014) – Blue Coat Systems, Inc., the market leader in business assurance technology, today announced that its SSL Visibility Appliance delivers automatic protection against attacks exploiting the Heartbleed vulnerability. By automatically detecting, blocking and logging attempted Heartbleed attacks, the SSL Visibility Appliance provides enterprises with the security assurance they require. Discovered in early April, the Heartbleed vulnerability affects servers and devices, including laptops, smartphones and tablets, running vulnerable versions of the OpenSSL software. While many leading websites have patched the vulnerability in their servers, others are still exposed. In addition, many networking and security products,…
SANTA BARBARA, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 30, 2014) – Conservationists around the globe celebrated when the International Court of Justice in The Hague ruled last week that Japan’s whaling trips to the Antarctica would be banned. Disguised as a “biological research program,” Japan has captured more than 10,000 whales in the Southern Ocean over the last 25 years. In the judgment summary Peter Tomka of Slovakia, the presiding judge of the United Nation’s highest court, said that thousands of minke whales and other whales had been killed through Japan’s whaling program, but that the “scientific output to date appears limited.” Japan…
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – AOL Inc. announced that DigitasLBi has purchased the exclusive advertising rights to two of the sixteen shows that debuted at the company’s Digital Content NewFront event in Brooklyn this evening. In a first-mover deal, Sprint will be the exclusive, premiere sponsor of “Connected,” AOL’s first long-form documentary series, which will center around the self-filmed lives of five New Yorkers. DigitasLBi also purchased the rights to “My Hero,” in which Zoe Saldana will star and serve as executive producer. The series will feature celebrities paying a surprise tribute to one person who has…
SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Proofpoint, Inc., (NASDAQ: PFPT), a leading security-as-a-service provider, is pleased to announce it was named winner in the Best Email Security Solution category for the 2014 SC Europe Awards. A prestigious judging panel comprised of industry leaders evaluated countless service providers, choosing the Proofpoint enterprise suite from a pool of eight finalists. The announcement was made on April 29, 2014 at the SC Europe Awards ceremony. Proofpoint’s Enterprise Protection™ and Enterprise Privacy™ solutions were also named winners in the February U.S. SC Magazine Awards, which took place in conjunction with the RSA Conference.…
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – The World Economic Forum today released a new report that examines the long-term growth of the digital economy and the viability of the infrastructure that supports it. The report, Delivering Digital Infrastructure: Advancing the Internet Economy, produced in collaboration with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG), focuses on current threats to digital infrastructure — including fixed- and mobile-Internet infrastructure, telecommunications equipment and devices, and cloud infrastructure — in the U.S., Europe, and emerging markets. “The digital economy is growing significantly faster than the economy as a whole and is also having a far-reaching…
REDWOOD CITY, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Sumo Logic, the next generation machine data analytics company, today announced the certified integration of its cloud-based analytics services with ServiceNow®. The integration benefits enterprises looking to streamline end-to-end visibility to detect and remedy known and anomalous events in real time. The exponential increase in security threats, coupled with ongoing responsibility for IT to keep internal and customer-facing systems running, makes rapid incident resolution of paramount importance. Supporting critical business services, managing unexpected events, and meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to improve business efficiency and productivity further adds to this complexity. “The…
MILWAUKEE, WI–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Noise Tech, LLC, a leading developer of automotive maintenance technology, today announced its new iOS/Android App, called ClingClanger, an automotive diagnosis tool that empowers drivers by providing them information about their car’s problems before they seek a mechanic. Noise Tech publishes a library of car noises at www.mycarmakesnoise.com and created the ClingClanger App for Android and iPhone users. By downloading ClingClanger for $1.99, drivers can listen to the car noises library and match it to the noise coming from their car. Once the noise is matched, the driver will have an idea of…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Xero the global leader in online accounting software, and H&R Block, Inc. (NYSE: HRB), the world’s largest consumer tax services provider, formed a strategic alliance to offer Xero as the core small business online accounting platform in H&R Block’s Small Business Program suite of services. H&R Block selected Xero as its preferred online small business accounting partner after an intensive vetting process. H&R Block has 11,000 branded locations nationwide, and will solely promote Xero as the recommended small business online accounting solution in the locations that sell H&R Block’s Small Business Program…
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – SMART Technologies (NASDAQ: SMT) (TSX: SMA) True Collaboration Thought-Leader Panel with social media theorist Clay Shirky, education writer/speaker Angela Maiers, Google Global Education’s Cristin Frodella and moderator Warren Barkley, CTO of SMART Technologies, who was instrumental in establishing the worldwide standard for Wi-Fi After 10 man years of research and development, SMART amp collaborative learning software will be unveiled at this event, unlocking the hidden potential of mobile devices in the classroom Live demonstration of the future of learning, featuring students in New York & California collaborating in real time in a…
UPPER MARLBORO, MD–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – ComRent, the global leader in load bank solutions, announced today that the company has completed the acquisition of its largest licensee, the regional provider ComRent West, which has exclusively serviced California, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, and Hawaii since 2005. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As the largest provider of temporary load banks to industries that can’t afford any interruption of their power systems — including utilities, data centers, government / military applications and healthcare facilities — ComRent is seeking, through this acquisition, to consolidate enterprise assets and service…
TORONTO, ONTARIO–(Marketwired – April 29, 2014) – EFT Canada Inc. (“EFT” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:EFT) announced today the adoption by its Board of Directors of By-law No. 2 of the Company (the “Advance Notice By-law”), a by-law establishing a framework for advance notice of nominations of directors by shareholders. Among other things, the Advance Notice By-law fixes a deadline by which shareholders must submit a notice of director nominations to EFT prior to any annual or special meeting of shareholders where directors are to be elected and sets forth the information that a shareholder must include in the notice…
LOS ANGELES, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – (The Cable Show 2014) — Juniper Networks (NYSE: JNPR), the industry leader in network innovation, today announced the Virtual Converged Cable Access Platform (Virtual CCAP), a groundbreaking solution from its collaboration with Gainspeed, a disruptive innovator focused on redefining how cable networks are built that will enable cable operators to readily address growing consumer demand for data services over cable networks. Through the integration of Gainspeed’s technology with Juniper Networks® MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers and EX Series Switches, the new Virtual CCAP solution will allow cable operators to better automate…
SEATTLE, WA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Global supercomputer leader Cray Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAY) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2014. All figures in this release are based on U.S. GAAP unless otherwise noted. A reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP measures is included in the financial tables in this press release. Given the nature of the business, the Company’s results can fluctuate dramatically quarter-to-quarter. Revenue for the quarter was $55.1 million compared to $79.5 million in the prior year period. The Company reported a net loss for the quarter of $12.9 million, or $0.34 per diluted share, compared to…
FRAMINGHAM, MA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – IDG’s CITEworld — the leading resource providing insight into the intersection of consumer technologies and the enterprise — today announced the winners of the 2014 CITE Awards at the Consumerization of IT in the Enterprise (CITE) conference + expo in San Francisco. The awards program highlights projects such as mobile apps, social collaboration, big data analysis and use of the cloud, and entries demonstrated the many ways that organizations are leveraging new technologies to serve their customers and employees and drive innovation. Consumer technologies are impacting all industries and the awards program attracted…
SAN JOSE, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – MapR Technologies, Inc., provider of the top-ranked distribution for Apache Hadoop, today announced it will present sessions in May about Hadoop, data warehouse design, machine learning and big data initiatives at events such as Data Summit, Informatica World, Cisco Live!, Chief Data Officer Summit, LA Machine Learning Meetup and Boulder/Denver Big Data Meetup. Highlights include: Data Summit NYC When: Monday, May 12, 2014 at 9:00 AMWhere: New York Hilton Midtown, New York CityWhat: MapR Senior Curriculum Developer James Casaletto will present a workshop titled: “Hadoop Fundamentals” that will explore the basics of…
REDWOOD SHORES, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) News SummaryOracle today introduced Oracle Solaris 11.2, a modern cloud platform that melds efficient virtualization, application-driven software-defined networking (SDN) technology and a full OpenStack distribution. This powerful combination of an enterprise-class operating system and other components creates a highly efficient, compliant, secure, open and affordable software platform for cloud computing. With deep integration among Oracle Database, Java and Oracle Applications, businesses can use Oracle Solaris 11.2 to deliver the most reliable, high-performance, efficient and secure IT services and accelerate time-to-market for new deployments. Oracle Solaris is an important component…
STAMFORD, CT–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Protegrity USA, Inc., the leading provider of end-to-end data security solutions, announced today that Bob Forsyth has joined the company as Senior Vice President Global Sales, reporting to Suni Munshani, Protegrity CEO. Forsyth will be responsible for overseeing the company sales strategy and accelerating the already astounding revenue growth domestically and internationally. He brings over 30 years of sales, channel and software experience having led successful national and global teams at Teradata, Startek, TeleTech, Oracle and Dun & Bradstreet Software. “Bob Forsyth is a powerful addition to the Protegrity executive team,” said Suni…
LOS ALTOS, CA–(Marketwired – Apr 29, 2014) – Vorstack, the provider of a new breed of enterprise security products, announced a $5.2 million round of funding today. The financing round, led by Glenn McGonnigle and Tom Noonan of TechOperators, includes participation by security leader EMC Ventures as well as funding from previous Vorstack investor Aligned Partners. Enterprises report that it costs upwards of $3,000,000 to defend against a $1500 attack. Vorstack offers information security professionals dramatic improvements in the time and cost it takes to identify and remediate salient threats. By using secure threat collaboration coupled with sophisticated automatic threat…
CALGARY, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – April 29, 2014) – Quorum Information Technologies Inc. (“Quorum” or the “Company”) (TSX VENTURE:QIS) today released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 results. Quorum delivers its dealership management system (DMS), XSellerator™, and related services to automotive dealerships throughout North America. The Company is both a Dealer Technology Assistance Program (DTAP) strategic partner with General Motors Corporation (GM) and a strategic partner with Microsoft. Quorum’s XSellerator product is broadly promoted to its target dealerships throughout North America by these prominent industry partners. Quorum also supplies its product to Chrysler, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, NAPA and Bumper to Bumper franchised…