Announces New Qualification Program for Solid State Storage System Vendors along with Support for FCIA’s Gen 6 Fibre ChannelLONDON, February 12, 2014 – Brocade (NASDAQ: BRCD) today announced continued innovation and leadership in storage networking to support solid state storage system vendors who have adopted Fibre Channel as the protocol of choice to optimize application performance in enterprise storage area networking (SAN) environments. In addition to a new solid state storage system qualification program, the company also announced support for today’s launch of Gen 6 Fibre Channel by the Fibre Channel Industry Association (FCIA).Solid state storage vendors continue to choose…
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Leading retail intelligence technology group Cogenta (www.cogenta.com) has launched the first global multi-currency pricing intelligence tool for retailers, manufacturers, brand managers and researchers. The latest addition to the acclaimed Retail Insight range can convert retail pricing analyses from any number of currencies back into one currency for easy comparison. By this means international brands and retail outlets gain real-time competitive advantage by using one global centralised system that analyses international retail prices and therein sets price points in individual countries. This ensures that users can move with regional price fluctuations rapidly therein making time critical price calculations based on the…
Big Data is big box office – with the potential to generate up to $3 trillion in economic value globally[1] 12 February 2014 – To reflect the growing enthusiasm for data, DQM Group a leading independent data governance specialist, is expanding its DataIQ operation. The company launched its DataIQ programme of publications, events, research and on-line in 2011 to meet the need for help, advice and insight on all matters data, technology, analytics and governance. Now with over 3,500 members DQM Group has developed DataIQ into a trading business integrating the research, events and content business with its established data…
Jena, Germany, February 12, 2014 – Netherland’s premium department store chain, de Bijenkorf, has implemented Intershop’s e-commerce platform to power its web shop, deBijenkorf.nl. The Intershop 7 solution replaces an existing e-commerce engine and was selected for its scalability, robustness and future-proof architecture.The de Bijenkorf web shop is designed to be an online flagship. Since its initial launch in 2009, the website has become increasingly popular. During the department store’s annual three-day ‘Crazy Days’ sales event in October, nearly a quarter of sales are made online, with a large number of customers already waiting with filled shopping carts on the…
Purple WiFi, the cloud-based Social WiFi software company, has added Presence Analytics and Location Based Services to its Guest WiFi product.Presence Analytics bridges the gap between Google Analytics and the real world, offering real time data and reporting using WiFi technology, similar to how cookies track user browsing online.This arms the venue with an unprecedented level of insight into consumer behaviour and opportunities to engage customers directly. Purple WiFi already serves demographic and engagement information from users to the venue through its Purple Portal, which allows the business to understand who is visiting and using the hotspot, how long they…
Companies will collaborate to help leading multinational organizations leverage cloud technologies and transform their HR and talent strategiesSANTA MONICA, Calif, February 11, 2014 – Deloitte and Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD) today announced the companies have formed a strategic global relationship, under which they will collaborate globally on large, complex engagements. Under the arrangement, Deloitte will provide Transformation services to clients deploying Cornerstone’s integrated, cloud-based talent management software solutions. Deloitte’s Transformation services help organizations move beyond HR cost savings and process and organizational improvements to making HR a key driver of a business’ strategic objectives for performance and growth. This includes…
New Shavlik Patch for Microsoft System Center features Configuration Manager add-in for third-party patching at a clickAccording to the Center for Strategic and International Studies, 75 percent of cyber-attacks target vulnerabilities in commercial software. These targeted vulnerabilities, the report concludes, can be cured with the simple administration of patches. While the patching of operating systems is a common practice a significant number of vulnerabilities are emerging from applications that are not part of the operating system. Despite the structure that is put in place to patch software, the fact remains that many organizations have not solved the problems of patch…
11th February 2014, London: The Hot Topics team has today announced two new sponsors and an all-star speaker line-up ahead of its 4th Barcelona event on Monday 24th February. EY and Aimia have joined existing partners; Barclays, Qualcomm Ventures and Telefonica Digital.Hot Topics, which hosts showpiece events in Barcelona, Stockholm, New York, Silicon Valley and London, in addition to creating a monthly publication, has become recognised as the platform through which global technology leaders, innovators & influencers connect, understand and shape the industry.Featuring leaders and innovators from across the mobile eco-system, the following panel has been announced:Tomer Kagan, QuixeyLynda Smith,…
London, 11 February 2014: Digital communication and marketing network, SYZYGY Group has raised its shareholding in Warsaw-based agency Ars Thanea from 26 to 70 per cent. With a current revenue of £2.5 million, Ars Thanea is internationally recognised for its high quality work in the field of digital illustration, animation and interactive design. SYZYGY Group expects its revenues to increase by 20 per cent to £35 million in 2014 with Ars Thanea forming a core part of the company’s growth strategy. Ars Thanea’s 50 skilled employees will add to SYZYGY’s existing team to create a combined talent pool of 450…
Fully-featured WebRTC-enabled platform provides a solution for themes like Social Enterprise and Real Time CommunicationMilan, February 11, 2014 – Italtel, a leading telecommunication company in Next Generation Networks, Value Added Services and global IP-IP communication, today announced the release of its Embrace Solution, a software-only and cloud-ready Web Application Package. The solution can be used to enable WebRTC services both in telecommunication networks and within an enterprise ICT infrastructure, as a standalone WebRTC solution. WebRTC is expected to be a turning point for communications. By the end of 2014, there will be 1.7 billion WebRTC-supporting devices of which almost 500…
Avere FXT Series Edge Filers Dramatically Reduce Client Latency to Drive FBS Customer Satisfaction PITTSBURGH – February 11, 2014 – Avere Systems, a leading provider of enterprise storage for cloud enabled data centers, today announced that FBS Data Systems has deployed Avere’s FXT Series Edge Filers to significantly improve the experience of the company’s online real estate listing service. With Avere, FBS provides quick delivery of property photos, which real estate companies and buyers leverage for real estate listings from over 120 multiple listing service (MLS) organizations around the world. “In the highly competitive and data-heavy world of online real…
Company to distribute AdminStudio, Workflow Manager, App Portal, InstallShield and InstallAnywhere within Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and IcelandMaidenhead, UK – February 11, 2014 – Flexera Software, the leading provider of Application Usage Management solutions for application producers and enterprises, today announced that Swedish-based Mindgrape AB has been selected as distributor for the company’s Application Readiness and Installation solutions within the Nordic region, which includes Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark and Iceland.Mindgrape has been a value added supplier of software, services and training within the area of IT-infrastructure since 2006. Their ability to define and realize a comprehensive strategy for Application Delivery…
Multi-tenanted Cloud-based offering for highest flexibilityAnalytics of Big Data for Enterprise-Wide and Targeted Decisions Hall 2, Booth A15; LiveCallCenter, TeleTalk Demoforum and Guided Tours Hoesbach/Germany, February 11, 2014 – ASC, a leading global provider of innovative solutions to record, analyze and evaluate multimedia-based communications, today announced it will demonstrate its neo Workforce Optimization (WFO) suite at CCW in Berlin, Germany, on February 18-20, 2014, Hall 2, Booth #A15.CCW, Europe’s leading trade fair for customer service, communications and call centers, will host 250 national and international exhibitors in five halls for more than 7,500 specialists and industry colleagues. ASC will demonstrate…
Plantation, FL – February 11, 2014 – Thales, leader in information systems and communications security, announces the publication of its latest 2013 Global Encryption Trends Study. The report, based on independent research by the Ponemon Institute and sponsored by Thales, reveals that use of encryption continues to grow in response to consumer concerns, privacy compliance regulations and on-going cyber-attacks and yet there are still major challenges in executing data encryption policy.More than 4,800 business and IT managers were surveyed in the US, UK, Germany, France, Australia, Japan, Brazil and for the first time this year Russia, examining global encryption trends…
Manchester, UK – VXL Instruments announce the launch of the new Vtona V240, quad display, zero client supporting the latest Teradici PCoIP® technology for both its North American and Western European markets. The perfect solution for VMware Horizon View™ users, the new VMware-certified Vtona V240 PCoIP Zero Client delivers a superior performance for all Cloud, Virtualisation and Remote Workstation environments. Ensuring a rich multi-media performance including 3D graphics, CAD / CAM, video and more, the latest V240 also supports up to four displays (1920 x 1200) or dual high-resolution displays (2560 x 1600). “As pioneers in the thin client space,…
Aruba Networks is today launching a prize draw to give IT professionals the recognition they deserve. Through its ‘Mobile Heroes’ prize draw, it is searching for professionals across Europe who are driving the new generation of workforce – named #GenMobile by Aruba.With random prize draws, taking place bi-weekly from February 21st, Mobile Heroes will reward IT professionals who have taken steps to bring mobility into the workplace by:Building a flexible, wireless work environment;Implementing a strategy for BYOD;Or, embracing mobile applications to improve business processes.The winners will receive €2,000 worth of prizes, plus a chance to win a VIP trip to…
Experiential learning tool incorporates gaming for essential dementia care communication skills trainingPleasanton, CA and London, UK – Tuesday 11th February 2014, Norfolk and Suffolk Dementia Alliance and Toolwire today announced that they have won the Gold Award for “External Learning Solution of the Year” at The Learning Awards sponsored by the Learning and Performance Institute, a global institute for learning and development professionals. The tool is accessible for free through The Learning Location website, which is open to individual carers, families, professional staff and organisations looking for relevant information, guides, and training support.This online learning experience immerses users in the…
Agrantec, the British agri-food supply chain management service company, today announced the launch of a version of its animal management system, Farmango, for sheep. Farmango offers a full range of animal management functions. This covers everything from recording the full genetic history through multiple generations to recording sales information when the sheep are eventually sold on. The service offers two specific new functions designed for the management of sheep.One is the system capability to manage groups of animals. Groups can be defined using a scanning “wand” to collect a list of individuals. Data can be directly connected as the wand…
New K-BOW system to optimise data traffic being launched at Mobile World CongressRosenheim, Germany, 11th February 2014 – Kathrein has announced an innovative solution to meet the growing demand for mobile data traffic in buildings and across campus-wide environments. The German-based antenna and electronics manufacturer has developed a new Micro C-RAN system called K-BOW that will be launched at this month’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona (Hall 06, Stand J36). Kathrein’s K-BOW system bridges the gap between established network architectures and those required to deliver future wireless service provision indoors and over mixed indoor/outdoor sites. K-BOW supports multi-operator, multi-band and…
First in-depth analysis of Facebook social TV data across multiple countries80% of TV-related chatter on Facebook is generated from mobile devicesMost TV-related Facebook activity happens within the show airingNew findings produced by SecondSync – the UK’s leading social TV analytics provider – in partnership with Facebook today provides a unique picture of how socially connected consumers in the US, UK and Australia watch TV programmes and engage in social chatter. With peoples’ online activity increasingly switching between devices and Facebook interaction moving to mobile, the report findings will help improve decision-making for brands and marketers around when and how to…