LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM and SAN BRUNO, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 23, 2014) – Devicescape today announced that David Nowicki, CMO at Devicescape, will lead the discussion on curated amenity Wi-Fi at the Wi-Fi Offload Summit in Frankfurt, 22 – 23 January 2014. During the Operators Keynote session at 10.10am CET on Thursday, January 23, entitled ‘Beyond Offload: How a Massive Curated Wi-Fi Footprint Complements 4G,’ Nowicki will address a range of issues including how operators can manage the smartphone experience for subscribers, stimulate overall usage and deliver a better user experience. In addition, Nowicki will participate in the panel debate ‘How…
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MILPITAS, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – JDSU (NASDAQ: JDSU) iPhone 5s users are ‘hungriest’ data consumers finds study of more than 150 devices in developed and developing markets iPhone 5s users consume seven times as much data as benchmark iPhone 3G users in developed markets, and 20 times as much data as benchmark iPhone 3G users in developing markets 4G users are 10 times more data hungry than 3G users: Just 0.1% of 4G users consume more than HALF of all 4G downlink data measured For the fourth consecutive year, scientists at JDSU’s (NASDAQ: JDSU) Location Intelligence Business Unit…
SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – Enlighted Inc. today announced that it has added two new wireless sensor products — a ruggedized sensor and a compact sensor — to its sensor and data collection platform, designed for optimizing energy efficiency and workplace productivity. “Despite the opportunities provided by high bandwidth data networks, low cost sensors and Big Data software, environmental-related building systems remain mostly dependent on 30-year-old technologies,” said Rich Green, senior vice president of products and technology. “Enlighted’s systems better inform building environmental systems and their managers with more granular information so that workplaces can be tailored to…
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – Today, CreditCardChaser.com, a leading website on credit cards, announced the best cash back credit cards of 2014. With a cash back credit card, cardholders get cash back on everyday purchases. There are many cash back programs available for consumers, but some offer more rewards than others. Certain cash back credit cards even offer introductory specials and bonus promotions for new cardholders. To create their ranking of the best cash back credit cards, Credit Card Chaser experts considered many factors, including rewards programs, introductory offers, interest rates, customer reviews, and expert opinions. According…
NEW YORK, NY and CAMBRIDGE, MA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – Maxwell Health (Maxwell), the operating system for employee benefits, has now incorporated onboarding, employee document hosting, and HR resources into what is an already comprehensive and streamlined platform. These features, which enable an employee to access and fill out HR forms online, are now available as a part of Maxwell’s platform. Along with their concierge and wellness features, Maxwell is further cementing themselves as the solution to management and benefits. “With all the challenges that arise from onboarding new employees, we weren’t content with just solving benefits,” said Veer…
CLEVELAND, OH–(Marketwired – January 22, 2014) – MCPc is pleased to announce the addition of Brian Kinne to its leadership group. Kinne will hold the post of chief technology officer – visual collaboration and vice president of the digital media group. Kinne comes to MCPc at the peak of an exciting career, during which he was the driving force of the telepresence movement, holding both management and go-to-market roles. Kinne will be instrumental to the development of the visual collaboration business unit, and reinforces that video/visual collaboration is at the forefront of MCPc’s 2014 plan. The newly created Visual Collaboration…
SUNNYVALE, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – eGain (NASDAQ: EGAN), the leading provider of cloud-based customer engagement solutions, will announce its fiscal 2014 second quarter financial results after the close of regular market trading on Wednesday, February 5, 2014. A press release will be transmitted to the news media immediately following the close of the market on February 5th. The Company will also hold a conference call to discuss the results at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. ET). When: Wednesday, February 5th at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. ET) Webcast: A live and archived webcast of the conference call…
CEDAR RAPIDS, IA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – TaxACT®, the critically acclaimed leader of affordable tax solutions, has launched a new smartphone app for taxpayers with straightforward situations to prepare, print and e-file tax returns. TaxACT Express™, available for Android and iOS, includes everything consumers need to securely file federal returns easy, fast and free from a smartphone. “TaxACT Express expands consumer access to free federal tax filing, empowering you to start and finish on a smartphone, tablet or computer,” said TaxACT President JoAnn Kintzel. “TaxACT Express has a unique set of features and services that give you the freedom…
COSTA MESA, CA and VIENNA, VA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – Tickets.com, provider of state-of-the-art technology solutions to over 1000 sports and entertainment clients around the world, and Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, have extended their ticketing and marketing services partnership to include an upgrade of the Foundation’s ticketing solution to the ProVenue® platform. The independent, nonprofit Wolf Trap Foundation, which operates three performance venues: the Filene Center and Children’s Theatre-in-the-Woods within Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts, and The Barns at Wolf Trap, selected ProVenue after an exhaustive RFP process. “Given the broad range of…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – Lattice Technology, Inc., an industry leader of technical communication and digital mock up software for the manufacturing industry, today announced XVL Studio version 12.1. This latest release contains features that improve productivity and collaboration capabilities. Lattice Technology delivers solutions that build on top of existing 3D design data, allowing companies to seamlessly increase the use of 3D data beyond engineering to all segments of the product lifecycle — including to customers. Organizations use the company’s XVL technology as the backbone for sharing 3D model data across the extended enterprise because it is…
BOULDER, CO–(Marketwired – January 22, 2014) – RevGuard, LLC, the creator of A/B and multivariate customer lifetime value (“CLV”) optimization on a SaaS platform, announced today that it has crossed the threshold of 350 customer brands live on its system. “Optimization of customer lifetime value through A/B testing for established customer relationships has really caught on. Our customers are seeing 60-120% improvements in their company-wide profitability,” said Blair William McNea, CEO of RevGuard. “By partnering with several cloud platforms, including Rackspace, SendGrid and others, we’ve created a virtual, automated customer interaction platform integrated with leading Customer Relationship Management (“CRM”) platforms…
SILICON SLOPES, UT–(Marketwired – January 22, 2014) – Today Domo announced that it is extending its successful 20/20 Tour into 2014 with events in Boston, Houston, Miami, New Orleans and Chicago. This intimate series of seminars and networking events, designed for CEOs and other leaders, reveals how Domo’s cloud-based executive management platform transforms the way business is managed and helps drive more value from business data. Participants will receive a brief introduction to Domo, including an interactive demo under NDA, topped off with executive-level networking. Upcoming events are being held at Houston’s Toyota Center, Miami’s American Airlines Arena and the…
EDMONTON, ALBERTA–(Marketwired – Jan. 22, 2014) – Visionstate Inc., a division of CSM Systems Corp (TSX VENTURE:CKX), and CBL & Associates Properties Inc. (NYSE:CBL) have agreed to implement a network of interactive kiosks throughout retail centres across the United States. An estimated 90 kiosks, at 30 CBL properties, will be installed within the next twelve months beginning with two locations in Madison, Wisconsin. East Towne Mall and West Towne Mall have been chosen to be the first locations to receive the ViCCi (Virtual Customer Care Interface) that is designed to greatly improve the shopping experience and provide an outlet for…
RENO, NV–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – PPJ Enterprise (OTC Pink: PPJE) (http://www.ppjenterprise.com/) today issued a news update on its progress with its collection lawsuit and other items due to numerous inquiries by shareholders and others on these matters. “We are very pleased to share this current update with our Company followers,” said Chandana Basu, PPJE’s President. “As you can easily imagine, we are looking forward eagerly to the trial on our lawsuit to collect damages. Just this week we have obtained access to more of the Defendant’s bank records, 16,500 documents, and while we may need more time for our expert…
SAN FRANCISCO, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – Since switching to a purely sponsored model back in October 2012, Marin Software’s data finds advertiser adoption and user response to Google Product Listing Ads (PLAs) has skyrocketed. According to a report by Marin Software (NYSE: MRIN), provider of a leading Revenue Acquisition Management platform for advertisers and agencies, advertisers increased spend on PLAs nearly 300% in 2013 and one out of every five paid shopping clicks last year was on a PLA. Marin projects by the end of 2014 retailers will allocate 33% of their entire paid search budget toward PLAs.…
CAMPBELL, CA–(Marketwired – January 22, 2014) – ClickAway has earned the service industry’s coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting an exemplary year of service provided to members of the consumer review service in 2013. This is the 5th time ClickAway has won the award. “ClickAway has earned many customer service awards but The Angie’s List Super Service award is the one we are most proud of because all members and reviews are verified by Angie. The principles that Angie’s List requires are directly in line with our mission, vision and values that have set ClickAway apart and landed us…
TORRANCE, CA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – TRENDnet, a best-in-class wired and wireless networking hardware brand, adds to an extensive PoE product portfolio with the launch of the 16-Port 10/100 Mbps PoE+ Switch, model TPE-T160H, and 8-Port 10/100 Mbps PoE+ Switch, model TPE-T80H. The addition of the two new unmanaged PoE+ switches, brings TRENDnet’s PoE product offering to 39 unique solutions and PoE+ switch sub-category to 10 products. The TPE-T160H and TPE-T80H provide consumers with greater port density and PoE power selection to meet their exacting project needs. TPE-T160H 16-Port 10/100 Mbps PoE+ Switch Key Features: Unmanaged PoE+ switch 16…
NEW YORK, NY–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – TechMedia Network, Inc., one of the largest and most respected tech and science media companies, today announced the acquisition of BuyerZone, the leading online marketplace for buyers and sellers of SMB products and services. With this acquisition, TechMedia Network continues to expand its ability to both drive and simplify complex purchase decisions for end-users through an industry-unique combination of Content, Community, and Commerce. “BuyerZone’s unique platform is a critical tool for small and medium-sized businesses,” said Doug Llewellyn, COO, TechMedia Network. “In SMB, every business purchase is an important one. BuyerZone helps…
BOSTON, MA–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – Today, millions of people in New York City and Boston can have beer, wine and liquor delivered to their doorstep, thanks to Drizly, the new iPhone app from Drizly, Inc. The app will reach many more consumers and U.S. cities in the next six months as the company announces today a round of $2.25 million in seed funding to fuel its growth. Conceived by three classmates from Boston College in 2011, Drizly is unlike any existing or rival system for delivering beer, wine and liquor. Drizly gives consumers the ultimate convenience of swiping their way…
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM–(Marketwired – Jan 22, 2014) – SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) announced today the appointment of Brett Williams as U.K. Managing Director, SEI Wealth Platform(SM). Brett is responsible for leading the U.K. Private Banks team and will oversee the operation and continued growth of the SEI Wealth Platform in the U.K. market. Brett has worked in financial services for 30 years and joins SEI from LW2 Private Equity Partnership, where he was Partner. He has held various senior roles in the industry including CEO of Cofunds, CEO of Selestia, and CEO of Skandia U.K., following Old Mutual’s acquisition of the…