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     <title>Rippol Launches with Intelligent Video Discovery Engine</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:41:55 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Rippol Launches with Intelligent Video Discovery Engine -   -  Rippol Helps Users Discover, Watch and Share Online Video Using Real-Time Social Network Interaction, Social Impact and Intelligent Learning ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Rippol Launches with Intelligent Video Discovery Engine</p><p>Rippol Helps Users Discover, Watch and Share Online Video Using Real-Time Social Network Interaction, Social Impact and Intelligent Learning Technology </p><p>San Francisco, Calif., Nov. 20, 2009 &#8212; Rippol&#8482; today announced its company launch with an Intelligent Video Discovery Engine,&#8482; leveraging the power of social impact and intelligent machine learning to enhance video discovery. Rippol was designed to help people discover, watch and share online video content in real-time, so that it&#39;s always easy to quickly find something good to watch.</p><p>Rippol enables users to stream video from sources all over the web including Revision3, Hulu, CNN, Fox, Amazon, MSNBC, Netflix, Joost, YouTube, Justin.TV, Last.Fm, MTV and other content providers. Users can filter, search or have tailored content suggestions selected for them by Rippol&#39;s Intelligent Discovery Engine. </p><p>Integration with other social networks including Facebook and Twitter enable users to chat, share links and suggest content to their extended social networks in real-time. A detachable HD video player enables users to pop the video window out of Rippol&#39;s site and position anywhere on their computer screen, with the ability to create video playlists, push content recommendations out to social networks and educate the system based on likes and dislikes.</p><p>The Problem &#8211; An Ocean of Content, What Should I watch?<br />Between the explosion of user-generated clips on YouTube, the major studios and networks making their content available online and the huge amount of professional content being developed specifically for the web, there is an endless amount of video to be consumed online. The problem is sifting through it all to find videos that you actually want to watch. <br />Currently, most online video content lies behind the walled gardens of each specific media company or content provider&#39;s site, requiring the web video viewer to visit several different web properties to find a certain show or genre of programming.<br />Google and Bing Video serve as good key word search tools if you know what you&#39;re looking for, but you won&#39;t find clever links to all content you personally want to watch. There are content providers out there like Netflix and Hulu that aggregate a massive amount of content. However it can be a major time sink for a person to find videos to watch if they don&#39;t know exactly what they&#39;d like to see. <br />The current techniques used for sorting video based on parameters like &#39;most viewed&#39; or &#39;recently added&#39; provides a lack of consideration for individual tastes and preferences. </p><p>The Butterfly Effect Network&#8482; &#8211; Social Discovery through Intelligent Learning<br />To address this problem, we&#39;ve engineered Rippol as a tool that provides the crucial missing piece in the current online video landscape: an intelligent engine capable of providing a unique discovery experience for each individual viewer, rather than a homogeneous experience for all visitors to the site.<br />We observed that when people do watch a new TV show, movie or video clip, it&#39;s usually because a friend, family member or colleague either spoke about it, emailed it, tweeted about or posted a link or update on Facebook.  We recognized that this power of social influence was one of the primary factors in driving people to step outside of the comfort zone of what they&#39;re familiar with and discover new content to watch. <br /> &#39;Rippol shifts the discovery experience so that instead of people seeking out content, now content finds the right people,&#39; said Aaron Crayford, founder and CEO of Rippol. &#39;The Internet has enabled a new medium of interactive viewing, The Intervision, where it&#39;s all about the individual and what they personally want to watch. Rippol&#39;s Intelligent Discovery Engine analyzes the end user&#39;s social depth, the 3rd dimension that is found in The Intervision, to push content out to people based on what they like or would most likely want to be aware of.&#39;<br />Rippol is unique in the content discovery space in that it uses advanced machine learning technology to process a huge amount of information about each specific end user in real-time. This system of proprietary real-time ranking algorithms is called The Butterfly Effect Network&#8482;.<br />Every video a user watches, rates and reviews affects The Butterfly Effect Network, which changes the order they and others connected to them see content in real-time. The Butterfly Effect Network cross references videos similar to what the user likes and has watched with the habits and opinions of their friends and demographics. Given that information, the network thinks about what the user might like best in that exact moment and then presents them with content ranked relative to their anticipated interests.<br />The Butterfly Effect Network helps users discover new content they might not otherwise know about and become more aware of the content that is being watched or discussed within their social circles.  As users interact and educate the algorithm based on likes and dislikes, the system is able to continually improve the quality and relevance of suggested content.<br />About Rippol<br />Rippol is an intelligent video discovery engine to help people discovery video they&#39;d like to watch among the ocean of video online. Rippol is a private company, founded in April, 2009 which can be found online at <a href="http://www.rippol.com" target="_blank">www.rippol.com</a><br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108217 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENT">Entertainment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=FLM">Film and Motion Picture</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TVN">Television</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/olJTuGMKbrw" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Analyst Reports Cite SAP as Leading Light in Utilities Sector</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:21:03 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[SAP NEWSBYTE - In a recently published report, market research firm IDC identified SAP as a leading vendor of customer information systems (CIS) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems for ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>SAP NEWSBYTE - In a recently published report, market research firm IDC identified SAP as a leading vendor of customer information systems (CIS) and customer relationship management (CRM) systems for the utilities industry. The IDC study, published by IDC Energy Insights, is conducted on an annual basis. The report evaluated the seven most relevant vendors of utility-specific CIS / CRM systems in the light of the challenges of the new energy economy. All vendors were benchmarked in a number of categories classified in two dimensions: ability to address market needs and ownership confidence. SAP received the highest ratings in the category &#39;ownership confidence&#39; and the second highest ratings in the category &#39;ability to address market needs.&#39;</p><p>The report emphasized the hard work that SAP has put into building new functionality into its CIS solution as well as the clear road map for releases going forward. In particular, the IDC Energy Insights study points out that SAP plans to offer enhanced functionality in a number of areas relevant to the new energy economy, which is characterized by the integration of smart metering, complex billing, and new business models for utility providers.</p><p>SAP also received high marks from customer references in deregulated markets. One customer has been able to bill 27 different products using the SAP application. The report also cites SAP&#39;s leadership as owing to a large extent to the close cooperation with customers and partners in the company&#39;s industry value network.</p><p>More than 500 utilities worldwide use CIS software from SAP. In addition to IDC Energy Insights, other large analyst firms have also ranked SAP as a leading provider of CIS solutions. Market research firm Gartner recently identified SAP for the third year in a row as the leading CIS vendor for the utilities industry. Utilipoint ranked SAP in the same position for the fourth consecutive year.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108196 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ADV">Advertising / Marketing</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=NET">Computer Networks</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=STW">Computer Software</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/kj1AujqvTPE" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>SGI® Altix® ICE Powers NASA Pleiades Supercomputer, the Number One Open System On Top500 List Based On Intel</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:16:30 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[NASA&#39;s Supercomputer Relies on Altix ICE for Climate Modeling, Top Performance and Leading Energy Efficiency -   -  Fremont, CA, and Portland, OR, Supercomputing 2009, Booth #1721 - SGI (NASDAQ: SGI), a g...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NASA&#39;s Supercomputer Relies on Altix ICE for Climate Modeling, Top Performance and Leading Energy Efficiency</p><p>Fremont, CA, and Portland, OR, Supercomputing 2009, Booth #1721 - SGI (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=SGI" target="_blank">NASDAQ: SGI</a>), a global leader in HPC and data center solutions, today announced that, for the second year in a row, NASA&#39;s Pleiades Supercomputer at the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) facility at Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif., was certified by the TOP500 list as one of the fastest supercomputers in the world as measured by the LINPACK Benchmark.</p><p>The fastest supercomputer on the November 2009 list based on an open systems approach (commodity processor, operating system and interconnect), the Pleiades supercomputer ranked sixth overall. It is powered by Altix&#174; ICE 8200EX, which helps the world&#39;s most sophisticated HPC installations solve their most complex scientific computing problems. Recently, the system was enhanced with 2,304 additional Intel&#174; Xeon&#174; X5570 processors (9,216 cores) to drive advanced earth science research.</p><p>&#34;NASA scientists are leading the way in climate, weather and oceanic modeling,&#34; said Mark J. Barrenechea, president and CEO of SGI. &#34;This is important work that affects current and future generations. SGI is proud to partner with NASA to provide the necessary infrastructure to enable its research.&#34;</p><p>One of the most powerful, general-purpose supercomputers ever built, the Altix ICE installation at NASA employs 14,080 quad-core Intel&#174; Xeon&#174; processors for a total of 56,320 cores in 110 racks, reaching a peak performance of 673 TFLOPS. Pleiades features the world&#39;s largest open system using Linux OS, Intel processors and InfiniBand cluster. At 544.3 TFLOPS on 56,320 cores, it is one of the industry&#39;s most efficient systems in the Top 10, with 9.7 GFLOPS per core as measured by the LINPACK Benchmark, the industry standard for measuring a system&#39;s floating point computing power. Pleiades also includes four petabytes of storage via SGI&#174; InfiniteStorage 15000, a high performance SAS-based storage system utilizing high capacity SATA drives.</p><p>&#34;We were very pleased with the performance of Pleiades before this enhancement,&#34; said William Thigpen, Pleiades project manager at the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) Division at Ames. &#34;With SGI&#39;s integration of the new Nehalem processors, we are seeing a 2.4x increase in the science that can be done on the system.&#34;</p><p>&#34;Platforms based on Intel Xeon series processors, like SGI Altix ICE, have brought essential new capabilities to the supercomputing industry,&#34; said Richard Dracott, general manager of Intel&#39;s High Performance Computing Group. &#34;We are thrilled to have worked so closely with SGI to develop powerful, fast and energy-efficient systems that excel in the world&#39;s most demanding HPC application environments.&#34;</p><p>The TOP500 list is compiled by Hans Meuer of the University of Mannheim, Germany; Erich Strohmaier and Horst Simon of NERSC/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; and Jack Dongarra of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.</p><p>About SGI<br />SGI is a global leader in large-scale clustered computing, high performance storage, HPC and data center enablement and services. SGI is focused on helping customers solve their most demanding business and technology challenges. Visit <a href="http://www.sgi.com" target="_blank">www.sgi.com</a> for more information.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108192 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HRD">Computer Hardware</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=NET">Computer Networks</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ECP">Electronic Components</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CPR">Electronics</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/xtFQkcDR4bY" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Broadband Grew 14 Percent in Colombia During the First Half of 2009</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:02:40 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Country Reaches 4.65 Percent Penetration as Regions Outside Bogota Gain Broadband Market Share -   -  BOGOTA, Colombia,  Cisco announced today the results of the Cisco Broadband Barometer, which reported ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Country Reaches 4.65 Percent Penetration as Regions Outside Bogota Gain Broadband Market Share</p><p>BOGOTA, Colombia,  Cisco announced today the results of the Cisco Broadband Barometer, which reported a 14 percent growth in broadband connections in Colombia from January to June 2009.</p><p>According to the study, 254,000 broadband connections were added during the first half of the year, when the country had reached 2,066,742 connections and a 4.65 percent penetration.</p><p>As shown by the barometer, growth was reported outside the metropolitan areas. The participation of the regions went from 16.6 percent to 29.9 percent of the total broadband market.</p><p>The first edition of Cisco&#39;s Broadband Barometer established a country goal of 3.5 million connections by 2010. Colombia will need to gain nearly 1.5 million additional connections by December 2010 to reach this goal. <br />Key Results:</p><p>    * More than half (59.3 percent) of broadband connections are between speeds of 512 kilobits per second and 1 megabit per second. Connections with speeds of 1 Mbps or higher represent 29 percent of the market and will continue to increase. This trend was also shown in the Cisco Visual Networking Index study, which predicts that Internet traffic will increase between 2007 and 2012, due mainly to video.<br />    * The market analysis by segment conducted during the first half of 2009 shows that home connectivity represents 80 percent of total broadband connections, followed by the enterprise segment with nearly 20 percent.<br />    * The home segment grew 14.8 percent. The strategy of service providers to take advantage of TV subscriber contracts generated the increase. <br />    * The enterprise segment grew 10.6 percent during the first half of 2009.<br />    * Small and medium-sized businesses account for 19,5 percent of broadband connections in the country.<br />    * Three-quarters (75 percent) of broadband connections are concentrated in metropolitan areas, and only 25 percent are in the rest of the country.<br />    * Bogota continues to have the greatest broadband penetration in the country (12.30 percent).<br />    * Antioquia (6.41 percent), Boyaca (5.87 percent) and Eje Cafetero (4.05 percent) were the regions that led in broadband penetration during the first half of this year.<br />    * The regions with the lowest broadband penetration were Cundinamarca (3.31 percent) and Valle-Choco-Nariño (2.18 percent).<br />    * ADSL-type connections and fixed wireless connections had a 12.9 percent growth. Cable modem connections grew 16.5 percent, and Internet dedicated lines (dedicated IP) decreased by 1 percent.<br />    * The mobile broadband market in Colombia grew 185 percent during the first half of this year. The country reached 704,000 mobile broadband connections.  <br />    * Mobile broadband distribution by segments reveals that the home segment leads with 88 percent of all connections. The enterprise segment represented 12 percent of the market.<br />    * According to World Bank, high-speed broadband networks will enable the creation of new companies that could produce software, applications and information technology services. The information technology services industry can address key development challenges by creating jobs, increasing productivity and exports, and promoting social inclusion.</p><p>Supporting Quotes:</p><p>    * Simbad Ceballos, general manager, Cisco Colombia</p><p>      &#34;Broadband connections offer a unique and profitable opportunity to increase productivity and competitiveness, in addition to providing a way to surpass physical and geographic restrictions and offer services to citizens.  According to studies done by the World Bank, a 10 point percentage increase in broadband Internet connections corresponds to a 1.3 point percentage increase in economic growth.&#34;</p><p>      &#34;Accelerating broadband penetration is a country goal that must have support by both public and private sectors. Colombia has had a constant growth in terms of numbers of connections. Nonetheless, it is critical to increase efforts to provide broadband to the masses and reach penetration percentages that are competitive on a global level. Also, improving the quality of connections and providing access to rural areas of the country are necessary to improve the connectivity conditions in Colombia.&#34;<br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108180 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TLS">Telecommunications</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/aTPKsxjs_7s" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Tracesmart able to help reunite Australian child migrants with UK families </title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:56:00 EST</pubDate>
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     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The stories headlined in the media over recent days have highlighted the plight of British child migrants that were sent to Australia during the early to mid period of the last century. The reported commentary mirrors, in some ways, the type of stories encountered by Tracesmart over recent years, of people living abroad wanting to trace their relatives.</p><p>In the case of the &#34;Forgotten Australians&#34;, thousands of British children, some as young as three, were separated from their families or taken from care homes and sent across the world. Once in Australia the boys and girls were reported to be used as cheap labour. Many were sent during the blitz in World War II, some were told they were orphans when in fact their families were still alive. Today, 7,000 child migrants from Britain are still understood to be living in Australia.</p><p>Similar to the stories that Tracesmart has come across, it&#39;s reported that many of the 7,000 people are now eager to find relatives in the UK that they have lost contact with, in the hope of being reunited with family members long forgotten or even long thought dead.</p><p>Tracesmart&#39;s primary service to the consumer is the provision of an intuitive online people search facility to help find relatives and friends. Their powerful name and address search tools employ a variety of datasets, including the uk electoral roll, and since its launch, <a href="http://www.tracesmart.co.uk" target="_blank">www.tracesmart.co.uk</a> has grown to become one of the UK&#39;s leading web based people tracing portals.</p><p>Owen Roberts, Tracesmart&#39;s Communications Manager commented, &#34;Tracesmart&#39;s online facility provides a comprehensive, up-to-date and easy-to-use resource for people such as the &#39;child migrants&#39;, that can help them trace long lost family using current UK data. I&#39;m sure the facility we offer can provide the key to many successful Australian/UK family reunions and I hope we can help. We would love to hear from anyone who has used our system to find their missing UK family&#34;.</p><p>About Tracesmart:</p><p><br />Owen Roberts has worked in the creative, advertising and communications industries for over 25 years and is the voice of Tracesmart. Heading up the communications team, he raises the public awareness of the company through various media driven PR campaigns.</p><p>Tracesmart Ltd - Since the launch of its website in 2004 Tracesmart Limited has established itself as one of the UK&#39;s leading providers of online people tracing tools. <a href="http://www.tracesmart.co.uk" target="_blank">www.tracesmart.co.uk</a> combines state of the art search technology with an extensive collection of consumer data, providing one of the most powerful and successful systems to trace people.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108176 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CAL">Class Actions / Lawsuits</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=GOV">Government</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=REA">Retail</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/MhHGYkujmCc" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>PLYmedia Teams Up with Leading Online Video Delivery Companies to Deliver Live Online Video Captioning in Multiple Languages</title>
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     <pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:00:00 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Social media integration and the ability to reach international audiences further establishes a new standard for video streaming -   -  SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. &#8211; November 20, 2009 &#8211; Leading enhanced video s...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Social media integration and the ability to reach international audiences further establishes a new standard for video streaming</p><p>SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. &#8211; November 20, 2009 &#8211; Leading enhanced video solutions provider, PLYmedia (<a href="http://www.plymedia.com" target="_blank">www.plymedia.com</a>), is launching today its live video captioning product as a new offering within PLYmedia&#39;s suite of SubPLY services, utilizing Ustream&#39;s platform to provide live captions for TechCrunch&#39;s RealTime CrunchUp event in San Francisco.</p><p>To view the live webcast of the event, go to: <a href="http://www.ustream.tv/channel/crunchup" target="_blank">http://www.ustream.tv/channel/crunchup</a>.</p><p>PLYmedia also announced that they have partnered with leading Internet broadcast and online video platforms, including Ustream, Livestream (who are also launching the service today), Ooyala, Brightcove, Kaltura, KIT digital and Kyte to offer live captioning services for their customers&#39; videos.</p><p>In addition to live captioning the event, PLYmedia will also be demoing several services that complement their new product, including:<br /> <br />&#8226;	Automatic translation into multiple languages<br />&#8226;	Transcript generation &#8211; to increase natural search rankings for when the video content is archived<br />&#8226;	Social media integration with Twitter or any other social network for fast content distribution and real time search<br />&#8226;	Automatic real time keyword tag generation to facilitate video browsing</p><p>Live streaming has seen a huge uptake over the past year with verticals such as news, sports, education, enterprises and government adding captions and subtitles to:</p><p>&#8226;	Increase the number of users who watch video at work, but are unable to utilize audio;<br />&#8226;	Reach the 36 million Americans that suffer from some form of hearing loss;<br />&#8226;	Help the 30+ million Americans for whom English is a second language.</p><p>&#39;We&#39;re thrilled to now be offering live video captioning service in multiple languages to our customers. Not only will it make their live stream events more accessible and searchable &#8211; but the real innovation is to allow Twitter and Facebook users to follow the conversation through the text updates and dip in and out of the stream based on their interests in the current conversation,&#39; said Max Haot, CEO of Livestream. </p><p>&#39;We&#39;re very excited to be partnering with each of these companies, especially insofar as we are able to help them reach new audiences and increase the video viewing times of those audiences,&#39; said Yoni Silberberg, Co-founder and Head of Business Development at PLYmedia. &#39;Our goal is always to benefit both viewers and our partners by increasing accessibility and engagement in online video and I believe we are continuing to accomplish these ends in all of our recent partnerships.&#39;</p><p>To learn more about TechCrunch&#39;s RealTime CrunchUp, please visit: <a href="http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/05/the-realtime-agenda-for-the-realtime-crunchup/" target="_blank">http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/11/05/the-realtime-agenda-for-the-realtime-crunchup/</a>.</p><p>For more information about these services, visit <a href="http://www.subply.com" target="_blank">www.subply.com</a>.</p><p>About PLYmedia</p><p>Through its suite of SubPLY services, PLYmedia is the leading provider of subtitling and captioning solutions for online video. <br />Its Web services cater to live and archived online video, providing turnkey solutions that include subtitle creation, delivery and reporting. Subtitles and captions increase accessibility, viewer interest and the overall size of a viewing audience, while also ensuring a longer time of engagement.</p><p>PLYmedia provides solutions and services to anyone with online video content including major Fortune 500 companies.</p><p>The company, founded in 2006, is funded by Greylock partners, with offices in Palo Alto, CA and a R&#38;D facility in Israel.<br /></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108152 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ENT">Entertainment</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TVN">Television</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/kpk5mpHhN4o" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Teradata Customer Education Builds Global Competency</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:27:22 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Students learn to utilize Teradata&#39;s power and potential to increase return on investment and out-maneuver the competition -   -  SAN DIEGO &#8212; Teradata Corporation (NYSE: TDC), the world&#39;s largest company ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Students learn to utilize Teradata&#39;s power and potential to increase return on investment and out-maneuver the competition</p><p>SAN DIEGO &#8212; Teradata Corporation (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=TDC" target="_blank">NYSE: TDC</a>), the world&#39;s largest company solely focused on data warehousing and enterprise analytics, today announced that its Teradata Customer Education program has expanded and it now offers more that 200 courses for business and technical users.</p><p>Teradata customers worldwide can customize an education program and provide their employees with on-site training or select the cost-effective web-based training &#8211; for either a single class or a subscription for many classes. Classes, catalogs, and training are delivered globally by Teradata instructors in person and over the web - a reach not matched by other data warehouse providers.</p><p>&#39;We designed a learning environment that is both flexible and affordable,&#39; said Debi Hoefer, consulting partner, Teradata Customer Education Americas. &#39;The Teradata Database is the easiest database to use. As the data warehouse grows and becomes mission critical with additional users, applications and data volumes, it is important that users understand its power and potential. The Teradata Customer Education program enables businesses to leverage the performance and capability of the database, which helps them to out-maneuver their competitors.&#39;</p><p>Based on the customer&#39;s experience level &#8211; from foundational knowledge to mastery, Teradata Customer Education training consultants provide personal assistance in developing the right training plan. Customers can create individual learning plans based on job roles and Teradata certification levels, resulting in a self-managed education plan which benefits individuals and their companies. Users may select live, online classes, or prerecorded web-cast classes. Customers who want to shorten their &#39;learning curve&#39; can access Teradata classes when they are ready, anytime, anywhere using the web-based tools. In addition, instructors are available for in-classroom learning.</p><p>The Teradata Customer Education programs can serve as preparation for the Teradata Certified Professional Program, which trains and certifies individuals. Those who achieve this status have a robust knowledge of data warehousing technology.<br />About Teradata</p><p>Teradata Corporation (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=TDC" target="_blank">NYSE: TDC</a>) is the world&#39;s largest company solely focused on raising intelligence through data warehousing, data warehouse appliances, consulting services and enterprise analytics. Teradata is in more than 60 countries and on the web at <a href="http://www.teradata.com" target="_blank">www.teradata.com</a></p><p>Teradata is a trademark or registered trademark of Teradata Corporation in the United States and other countries.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108141 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=NET">Computer Networks</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=EDU">Education</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HTS">High Tech Security</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HED">Higher Education</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/d9s3hgryd3Q" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Orchestra Conducts International Auditions via Cisco TelePresence</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:47:54 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Cisco Collaboration Platform Enables Musicians Across the Globe to Try Out for Southbank Sinfonia. -   -  LONDON, - Southbank Sinfonia, Britain&#39;s best-known orchestra of young professional musicians and t...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cisco Collaboration Platform Enables Musicians Across the Globe to Try Out for Southbank Sinfonia.</p><p>LONDON, - Southbank Sinfonia, Britain&#39;s best-known orchestra of young professional musicians and the country&#39;s leading orchestral academy, has for the second consecutive year hosted international auditions for its ensemble using Cisco TelePresenceTM, a technology allowing for life-size, high-definition video collaboration. The auditions were held last week in the Cisco London office.</p><p>Over 300 musicians from across the world applied to take part in the auditions, from countries as diverse as Taiwan, Sweden and Canada. Traditionally, musicians would have had to fly to London for the chance to undertake the 15-minute audition at significant cost and time. However, this year, two young musicians in Australia have for the first time auditioned using Cisco TelePresence suites in their own country.</p><p>The two Australian musicians performed live, while being assessed in real time by the select panel of judges back in London. This was made possible by the quality of the wideband spatial audio and the clarity of very high-definition video delivered by the Cisco TelePresence technology.  As well as reducing the travel costs incurred and time commitment required by the candidates, Cisco TelePresence technology lowered the process&#39;s environmental impact.<br />Facts/Highlights:</p><p>    * The judging panel consisted of Simon Over (co-founder and music director of Southbank Sinfonia), Michael Berman (chairman of Southbank Sinfonia) and Jennifer Nickson (Royal Opera House).<br />    * This year&#39;s Cisco TelePresence auditions took place in Sydney, Australia. Last year Cisco TelePresence auditions were held in Scotland, Spain, New Zealand and the United States.  <br />    * Cisco is committed to a high level of environmental responsibility in its business operations, culture, products and customer solutions. Cisco&#39;s vision is for the power of technology to transform how the world manages its environmental and energy challenges.<br />    * Cisco now has more than 300 TelePresence customers, with some global customer deployments extending beyond 100 units.<br />    * Internally, Cisco has deployed over 650 TelePresence units in more than 200 cities across 45 countries, which has allowed it to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from business travel by an estimated 186,786 metric tons.</p><p>Supporting Quotes:</p><p>    * Simon Over, music director of Southbank Sinfonia</p><p>      &#34;Southbank Sinfonia is committed to ensuring that the world&#39;s most talented and promising players, destined to be the future caretakers of orchestra, are not lost from the profession in the difficult period immediately following their time at music college. Last year Cisco enabled us to bring together performers who might not have been able to audition previously, and its technology has opened up an exciting range of new possibilities. We&#39;re delighted to be working with Cisco again this year to help us establish Southbank Sinfonia as an important contributor to musical life in Britain and beyond.&#34;</p><p>    * Phil Smith, Cisco vice president and chief executive for UK and Ireland</p><p>      &#34;Cisco believes that technology has the power to transform how the world collaborates and manages its environmental challenges. Businesses across the world are adopting TelePresence technology to do just that, but there are benefits for organisations of all types. Last year Cisco TelePresence opened the opportunity of auditions to young musicians, and this year we are building on that success. Cisco is thrilled to continue its work with Southbank Sinfonia and allow them to overcome the barriers of time, distance and cost whilst minimising its impact on the environment.&#34;</p><p></p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108134 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=NET">Computer Networks</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MUS">Music</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/g32HnrIxth4" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>New whitepaper: 'The Benefits of Microblogging in the Enterprise'</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:14:40 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[NewsGator explores the business case for microblogging, the applicability of Twitter, and a framework for evaluating microblogging products -   -  DENVER - The explosive growth of Twitter has many organiz...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>NewsGator explores the business case for microblogging, the applicability of Twitter, and a framework for evaluating microblogging products</p><p>DENVER - The explosive growth of Twitter has many organizations wondering how enterprise microblogging might improve business performance. NewsGator tackles the question head on in a new whitepaper, &#39;The Benefits of Microblogging in the Enterprise.&#39;</p><p>Click here to download: <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ykej6gx" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/ykej6gx</a></p><p>In practice, enterprise microblogging &#8211; the posting of short, ad hoc messages that colleagues can follow like a stock ticker &#8211; has produced surprising business benefits, including quicker information exchange, richer problem solving and deeper customer satisfaction.</p><p>The new whitepaper explores these benefits and gives readers a framework for evaluating microblogging tools, including Twitter, for the enterprise. Twitter use is up nearly 1,400 percent this year, according to the Nielsen Company, and Gartner predicts 80 percent of social software platforms will include enterprise microblogging as a standard feature by 2011.</p><p>Microblogging is one of a full range of powerful capabilities in NewsGator Social Sites 3.0, the company&#39;s enterprise social computing application.</p><p>About NewsGator Technologies, Inc.<br />NewsGator Technologies helps enterprises and media companies leverage social computing solutions to deliver real business value. The company&#39;s enterprise social networking and widget services are in use by hundreds of the world&#39;s most recognized brands, including Biogen Idec, CBS, CNN, Discovery, National Geographic, Procter &#38; Gamble and USA Today. NewsGator Social Sites and Enterprise Server give enterprises better ways to collaborate, share content, expand employee knowledge and improve productivity. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.newsgator.com" target="_blank">www.newsgator.com</a>.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108115 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ADV">Advertising / Marketing</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/92LEx_4PSmI" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Symantec Announces Winning School in Norton Cyber Safe Challenge</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:03:19 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[National Contest Gets Parents and Kids Talking About Online Safety -   -  MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) announced today the winners of its Norton Cyber Safe Challenge, a national c...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>National Contest Gets Parents and Kids Talking About Online Safety</p><p>MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Symantec Corp. (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=SYMC" target="_blank">Nasdaq: SYMC</a>) announced today the winners of its Norton Cyber Safe Challenge, a national contest spotlighting online safety. The $20,000 Grand Prize was awarded to Signal Hill Elementary in Voorhees, N.J. for securing the highest number of parents who agreed to take the Challenge and registered for Norton&#39;s free online safety service, OnlineFamily.Norton.</p><p>More than 500 schools across the country competed in the Norton Cyber Safe Challenge, which began on October 1, to coincide with National Cyber Security Awareness Month, and ended on November 15. The Challenge encouraged parents to protect their kids from Internet dangers by signing up for OnlineFamily.Norton, a unique online family safety solution that fosters dialogue between parents and kids about their activities on the Internet.</p><p>Second and third place prizes of $10,000 and $5,000 were presented to the Academy for Science and Design in Merrimack, N.H. and the Academy Elementary in Westminster, Colo. for registering the highest percentage of parents relative to school size.</p><p>With everything from games to virtual worlds to homework assignments all online, kids are spending more time navigating the Internet and many parents are struggling to keep up. In fact, according to the 2009 Norton Online Living Report, almost half of online parents in the U.S. (47%) have reprimanded their child for doing something online they don&#39;t approve of.</p><p>&#39;Parents need to take the necessary steps to protect their children from online threats,&#39; said Marian Merritt, Norton&#39;s Internet Safety Advocate. &#39;We are proud of the parents at Signal Hill Elementary for making the effort to protect their kids online and help their school at the same time. We hope these schools are an inspiration to other parents.&#39;</p><p>&#39;All of this started with my efforts to protect my daughter form Internet dangers. I found OnlineFamily.Norton was exactly what I needed so I started telling other parents. Now, most of the children at our school are protected as well,&#39; said Kim Stroemel, president of the Signal Hill Elementary Parent Faculty Association. &#39;As if that isn&#39;t enough, we&#39;ll now be able to give our children a new playground with the prize money. The kids will benefit both online and offline.&#39;</p><p>OnlineFamily.Norton is a free product that parents can sign up for at <a href="http://onlinefamily.norton.com" target="_blank">http://onlinefamily.norton.com</a>. Parents can also learn more about how to protect their kids online and get valuable tips by visiting the Norton Family Resource Center at <a href="http://www.norton.com/familyresource" target="_blank">www.norton.com/familyresource</a>.</p><p>About Norton from Symantec</p><p>Symantec&#39;s Norton products protect consumers from cybercrime with antivirus, anti-spyware and phishing protection, as well as bots, drive-by downloads and identity theft-- while also being light on system resources. The company also provides services such as online backup and PC tuneup, and is a trusted source for family online safety. Friend us on Facebook at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/norton" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/norton</a> and follow @NortonOnline on Twitter.</p><p>About Symantec</p><p>Symantec is a global leader in providing security, storage and systems management solutions to help consumers and organizations secure and manage their information-driven world. Our software and services protect against more risks at more points, more completely and efficiently, enabling confidence wherever information is used or stored. More information is available at <a href="http://www.symantec.com" target="_blank">www.symantec.com</a>.</p><p>Note to Editors: If you would like additional information on Symantec Corporation and its products, please visit the Symantec News Room at <a href="http://www.symantec.com/news" target="_blank">http://www.symantec.com/news</a>. All prices noted are in U.S. dollars and are valid only in the United States.</p><p>Symantec and the Symantec Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. 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     <title>Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, Ski Enthusiasts And Residents Benefit From Verizon Wireless 3G Network Expansion </title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:37:26 EST</pubDate>
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     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New Cell Sites Added to Keep Residents Connected to Text, E-mail, Music and Mobile Web.</p><p>SCRANTON, PA.<br />    * Improves coverage and capacity at Snö Mountain Ski Resort, as well as the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain<br />    * Provides access to high-speed wireless broadband service<br />    * Part of $100+ million network investment in Philadelphia Tri-State Region in 2009 </p><p>Wireless calling, text messaging and surfing the Mobile Web on the Verizon Wireless high-speed 3G network will be easier and faster for Scranton skiers and Old Forge residents this winter, thanks to the activation of two new cell sites in Lackawanna County.</p><p>The first new site increases coverage and capacity at Snö Mountain Ski Resort including in the resort&#39;s lodge and along Montage Mountain Road, as well as at the Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain.</p><p>The second site enhances coverage and capacity throughout the boroughs of Old Forge, Moosic and Duryea, as well as along Route 11 from Avoca to the intersection of Interstate 81, Main Street, South Main Street and McAlpine Street.</p><p>With the improved network coverage, customers can use their wireless devices to send and receive e-mail and text, picture and video messages; view high-quality videos; and access VZ Navigator(SM)&#39;s turn-by-turn directions, while enjoying clearer reception and fewer dropped calls. The Verizon Wireless network also is built for reliability during emergencies, such as power outages and extreme weather conditions, with redundancy capabilities in place to maintain service for customers when they need it the most.</p><p>These network enhancements are part of Verizon Wireless&#39; aggressive multi-billion dollar network investment each year to stay ahead of the growing demand for the company&#39;s voice and data services. Verizon Wireless has invested more than $145 million to enhance services and coverage across central, northeastern and southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware so far in 2009, bringing the network investment in the region to more than $1.3 billion since 2001.</p><p>Verizon Wireless has the largest and most reliable 3G network coverage area in the United States. It&#39;s 3G data network provides its customers in more locations than any other wireless carrier the ability to browse the Web faster with quicker page loading times, quickly download and play music, watch streaming video, send e-mails with attachments, download and play 3D games, video conference with contacts and rapidly share files. View a map of Verizon Wireless&#39; 3G coverage, compared with competitors&#39; 3G coverage at <a href="http://vzwmap.verizonwireless.com/dotcom/coveragelocator/images/maps/3Gcomparison.pdf" target="_blank">http://vzwmap.verizonwireless.com/dotcom/coveragelocator/images/maps/3Gcomparison.pdf</a>.</p><p>&#34;We&#39;ve always believed even the most advanced cell phone is only as good as the network it runs on,&#34; said Mario Turco, president of Verizon Wireless&#39; Philadelphia Tri-State Region.&#34;Our 3G high-speed Mobile Broadband network is the largest and most reliable in the United States, and field tests are underway that will enable us to become the first wireless company to offer commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution)-based 4G service in the U.S., starting in 2010.&#34;</p><p>Demand for Verizon Wireless services continued during the third quarter of 2009 when the company reported a total of 89 million customers. For the sixth consecutive year, the company led the industry in customer satisfaction in the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey.</p><p>During the third quarter, Verizon Wireless customers sent or received an average of 1.7 billion text messages each day, totaling more than 153 billion text messages, 7.2 billion more than last quarter. Customers also sent 2.8 billion picture/video messages and completed 38 million music and video downloads during the quarter.</p><p>Nationally, Verizon Wireless&#39; real-life test men and test women drive more than 90 specially-equipped vehicles nearly one million miles each year on the country&#39;s most frequently traveled roadways to confirm that voice calls and data connections are successful on the first attempt and stay connected. Vehicles are equipped with computers that automatically make more than three million voice call attempts and more than 16 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless&#39; network and the networks of other carriers.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108080 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MEN">Mobile Communications</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TLS">Telecommunications</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/1HxHpmM4KGs" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Social Media Made Simple With Social Beat On Verizon Wireless Phones </title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:16:33 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Free App Powered by iSkoot Delivers Social Media, Real-Time News and RSS Feeds. -   -  BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and SAN FRANCISCO, CA  &#8212; Verizon Wireless and iSkoot, a leading provider of mobile Web services, t...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Free App Powered by iSkoot Delivers Social Media, Real-Time News and RSS Feeds.</p><p>BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and SAN FRANCISCO, CA  &#8212; Verizon Wireless and iSkoot, a leading provider of mobile Web services, today announced the availability of Social Beat, the free social media application that allows Verizon Wireless customers nationwide to simplify their mobile social networking with a single app.</p><p>Running on the nation&#39;s largest and most reliable wireless voice and 3G network, Social Beat makes it easy for Verizon Wireless customers to stay fully connected to popular social media sites, including Facebook&#174;, MySpace&#8482; and Twitter&#174;. Social Beat also displays more than 50 customer-selected feeds from the hottest names in news, sports and entertainment sources, which can be viewed in one central location. Customers can easily view and manage their social networks through live feeds and real-time notifications.</p><p>&#39;Social Beat fits well with what Verizon Wireless customers crave &#8211; easy access to all of their social media network sites in a single app,&#39; said Jennifer Byrne, director of business development for Verizon Wireless. &#39;iSkoot&#39;s app is available on many of our feature phones and offers an intuitive, easy on-ramp for our customers as they bring their social networking communities into their handsets.&#39;</p><p>When customers sign in to Social Beat, they can easily view friends&#39; activity, news feeds, status updates and new photos. Customers can even post new status messages and tweets, send comments and messages, and receive updates from their personalized news section through a single stream on their mobile phone in real time.</p><p>&#39;Social networking is the fastest growing sector in mobile, and together with Verizon Wireless, we are able to offer a simple but powerful app that allows consumers to easily stay connected to their social media network even while they are on the go,&#39; said Mark Jacobstein, chief executive officer of iSkoot. &#39;Because our solutions do the heavy lifting in the cloud and deliver communications to a single platform, service providers can bring social networking and news feeds to almost any mobile device they offer regardless of the technology.&#39;</p><p>Social Beat is available now to Verizon Wireless customers as a free download on more than 20 feature phones, including the LG enV&#8482;, enV2&#8482;, enV3&#8482;, the LG Chocolate&#8482;, and Chocolate&#8482; 3, as well as many other popular Verizon Wireless handsets. Customers can download Social Beat from their wireless phones by selecting Get Going in the Media Center/Get It Now&#174;, by texting SOCIAL to APPS (2777) or by visiting the online media store at <a href="http://www.mediastore.verizonwireless.com" target="_blank">http://www.mediastore.verizonwireless.com</a> or <a href="http://bit.ly/socialbeat" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/socialbeat</a>.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108076 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MEN">Mobile Communications</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TLS">Telecommunications</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/0B9VvEK7fpw" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Druvaa Offers Special Year End Promotions for InSync Customers</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:49:55 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Before the business users leave for Christmas vacations, administrators can help them protect the critical business data on their laptops. Druvaa, a global provider for enterprise laptop backup soluti...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Before the business users leave for Christmas vacations, administrators can help them protect the critical business data on their laptops. Druvaa, a global provider for enterprise laptop backup solutions especially designed for mobile workforce, is offering significant discounts on bulk purchase of InSync laptop backup solution.</p><p>Enterprises can avail up to 20% discount while ordering the InSync v3.1 software directly from the website. The offer is valid through Dec 15th 2009 via the Druvaa website at &#8211; <a href="http://www.druvaa.com/insync/buy" target="_blank">http://www.druvaa.com/insync/buy</a> .</p><p>Druvaa inSync is a fully automated laptop backup software which protects corporate data for office and remote users. It features simple backup, point-in-time restores, and patent-pending data deduplication technology to make backups up to 10 times faster. The new upgrade brings some exciting features &#8211;<br />1.	Managed Client Updates<br />2.	Dynamic  Bandwidth and CPU Scheduling<br />3.	2X Performance Improvements for Full PC Backup<br />4.	Synchronize on Log-off and Shutdown</p><p>More details about new features can be obtained from - <a href="http://www.druvaa.com/insync/version-3-1" target="_blank">http://www.druvaa.com/insync/version-3-1</a></p><p>About Druvaa<br />Founded in 2007, Druvaa Software is a leading provider of Continuous Data Protection and Disaster Recovery solutions. Since inception Druvaa has released two award winning products - Druvaa inSync and Druvaa Phoenix. Druvaa is privately held and backed by Indian Angel Network (IAN) and Accord International (HK).</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108037 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=STW">Computer Software</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/zTZOwi9JDm0" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>New Medical Alert System Uses GPS and Cellular Technology to Help Seniors</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:46:43 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[BOCA RATON, FL -- Over the past thirty years, traditional medical alert systems have enabled seniors and other individuals to live independently, with the ability to notify emergency personnel of prob...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>BOCA RATON, FL -- Over the past thirty years, traditional medical alert systems have enabled seniors and other individuals to live independently, with the ability to notify emergency personnel of problems with a pendant, watch or other electronic device. The limiting factor to this technology, however, has been the requirement of users to remain within close proximity to a receiver or base unit, inhibiting the ability to travel outside of a few hundred feet from their home.  </p><p>As a solution, a Florida-based healthcare technology company has announced the launch of a new patent-pending, cellular and GPS-enabled mobile personal emergency response system (M-PERS) for seniors and those with special medical needs.</p><p>Headquartered in Boca Raton, Medical Mobile Monitoring has launched MobileHelp&#8482;, offering 24/7 medical and emergency monitoring services with real-time notification capabilities through the use of a GPS and cellular-enabled help button.  </p><p>When subscribers need help, they simply press their help button and are connected via two-way voice to a central monitoring station that is live 24/7/365. By year&#39;s end, the new technology will also allow family members to see the location of their loved ones over the Web and be notified via mobile phone and email.</p><p>&#39;MobileHelp addresses many of the limitations that exist with traditional medical alert systems currently on the market, namely the problem of the current technology only working in the home,&#39; said Elias Janetis, founder and CEO of Medical Mobile Monitoring. &#39;Statistics show that 40% of fall-related injuries happen outside the home and only MobileHelp will have someone covered in these instances.&#39;  </p><p>&#39;With our system, individuals are no longer confined to their homes and will have help when and where they need it with our anywhere help button,&#39; he added.</p><p>The patent-pending technology has taken nearly four years to develop and gives peace-of-mind to family members and caregivers. The product is beneficial for those who desire to live independently and need access to emergency assistance at the touch of a button, no matter their location.</p><p>Medical Mobile Monitoring offers its product through a subscription-based service that requires a small monthly monitoring fee. Cost for the service and unit are comparable to the older products that are currently on the market.</p><p>&#39;We are able to deliver significantly more features for about the same cost or less as the older in-home technology,&#39; said Janetis. &#39;MobileHelp is a cost-effective way to significantly improve the quality of life of individuals and their families.&#39; </p><p>In addition to its GPS medical alert system, Medical Mobile Monitoring also offers ClassicHelp, a traditional in-home medical alert system. </p><p>The company is currently offering free activation and a free month of service to anyone upgrading from a traditional alert system through year&#39;s end.</p><p>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.mobilehelpsys.com" target="_blank">http://www.mobilehelpsys.com</a> or call 1-877-827-6207.</p><p># # #</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108034 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HEA">Health Care / Hospitals</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MTC">Medical / Pharmaceuticals</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MEN">Mobile Communications</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TLS">Telecommunications</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/rmLb1KBNPzQ" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Polycom HDX Series Completes Cisco Interoperability Testing and Joins Cisco Developer Network Program</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:28:53 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[PLEASANTON, Calif. - Polycom, Inc. (Nasdaq: PLCM), announced that it has joined the Cisco Developer Network Program as part of the program&#39;s Unified Communications technology category. In addition Pol...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PLEASANTON, Calif. - Polycom, Inc. (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=PLCM" target="_blank">Nasdaq: PLCM</a>), announced that it has joined the Cisco Developer Network Program as part of the program&#39;s Unified Communications technology category. In addition Polycom&#39;s HDX 4000&#8482;, HDX 6000&#8482;, HDX 7000&#8482;, HDX 8000&#8482; and HDX 9000&#8482; systems have successfully completed interoperability testing with Cisco&#39;s Unified Communications Manager versions 6.0 and 7.0.</p><p>For more information about these products please go to: <a href="http://www.polycom.com/cisco" target="_blank">http://www.polycom.com/cisco</a></p><p>The Cisco Developer Network (<a href="http://www.cisco.com/go/cdn" target="_blank">www.cisco.com/go/cdn</a>) unites Cisco with third-party developers of hardware and software to deliver tested interoperable solutions to joint customers.  Members of the program share Cisco&#39;s strong commitment to customer service and satisfaction and are required to undergo interoperability testing based on criteria set forth by Cisco.  With offerings such as Polycom&#39;s HDX series telepresence systems, customers can more quickly deploy a broad range of Cisco Compatible business applications, devices, or services that can enhance the capabilities, performance, and management of their Cisco network.</p><p>About Polycom<br />Polycom, Inc. (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=PLCM" target="_blank">Nasdaq: PLCM</a>) is a global leader in telepresence, video, and voice solutions and a visionary in communications that empower people to connect and collaborate everywhere. Visit <a href="http://www.polycom.com" target="_blank">www.polycom.com</a> for more information and follow us on Twitter @AllAboutPolycom.</p><p>* Interoperability testing is designed to simulate typical customer configurations, and does not replace the need for on-site testing in conjunction with actual implementation.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108068 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HRD">Computer Hardware</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=NET">Computer Networks</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CPR">Electronics</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=HTS">High Tech Security</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/b791Lpkn4m8" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Microsoft Announces New Dynamics ERP Online Services</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:26:50 EST</pubDate>
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     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Customers can now combine online services with on-premise ERP or on-demand ERP to quickly increase business capabilities.</p><p>REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft Corp. today announced a collection of online services that can be attached to its Microsoft Dynamics enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, including a new Sites Service built on the Windows Azure platform, a new Commerce Service, and an expansion of its Payment Service. In addition, the company revealed that its Microsoft Dynamics ERP hosting business has more than doubled in the past year, demonstrating strong uptake by partners to deliver Microsoft Dynamics ERP via on-demand and subscription-based hosting models as well as complementary services.</p><p>&#39;Our customers increasingly appreciate the option of moving certain applications and services into the cloud while maintaining an on-premise option for their ERP solution,&#39; said Crispin Read, general manager of Microsoft Dynamics ERP. &#39;Providing this choice and flexibility is a competitive advantage for us and our partners around the world.&#39;</p><p>The Sites Service allows customers to seamlessly create and manage Web sites within the Microsoft Dynamics ERP application. For example, people can easily create landing pages for marketing campaigns, dedicated request for quote sites to get quotes from business partners, sites for product registration information and customer feedback, human resources sites for job recruiting, and sites on anything that the customers would want to reach out to their community on. Sites Service capabilities will include embedded intelligence and optimization models, which provide analytics to help customers make the most of their marketing efforts all within the context of their Microsoft Dynamics ERP application.</p><p>Another new service, Commerce, extends multichannel commerce scenarios by providing a link between the ERP products and different e-commerce opportunities such as business-to-consumer e-commerce marketplaces, dedicated e-commerce storefronts or built-in shopping cart functionality. This enables customers to list products and accept orders from a multitude of places, all from one easy-to-use interface.</p><p>Lastly, Payment enables customers to process payment transactions from the Microsoft Dynamics ERP interface across multiple channels, including e-commerce, point of sale and call center transactions. The Payment Service currently works with leading payment processing services, including First Data Merchant Services Corporation, for all major credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express and PayPal. As part of today&#39;s announcement, Microsoft shared that the company has recently signed agreements with CyberSource Corp. and Pensio to provide these services to its ERP customers in the U.S. and Europe, with more agreements forthcoming.</p><p>&#39;We are excited to be working closely with Microsoft as it extends its ERP offerings to allow for online capabilities such as payment processing and e-commerce,&#39; said Michael Bolton, partner at Keyora Inc. &#39;More customers are demanding speed to market. This move by Microsoft can help increase its competitiveness.&#39;</p><p>There are now more than 150 partners delivering subscription-based Microsoft Dynamics ERP solutions in geographies around the world, with strong momentum for new partners joining the program.</p><p>&#39;The ability to provide Microsoft Dynamics ERP cloud solutions to Microsoft partners worldwide is central to our business strategy,&#39; said Herb Prooy, CEO of SaaSplaza, a Microsoft hosting partner. &#39;Our partners appreciate the ability to move certain of the customers&#39; applications into the cloud while maintaining an on-premise option or any mix of these. This option protects their current investment while getting them ready for the future, something that other vendors do not provide today. It&#39;s been a real competitive advantage for us at SaaSplaza, our partners and their customers as well.&#39;</p><p>As further evidence of customers&#39; desire for choice in deployment, Saugatuck Technology Inc., a Westport, Conn.-based research firm focused on emerging and disruptive technologies, revealed that software as a service (SaaS)-based solutions are being increasingly linked with on-premise data, applications and processes through Web services-based integration APIs, such as those contained in Microsoft Dynamics ERP, and that although most SaaS vendors with on-premise and cloud-based offerings will not have interoperating versions, or seamless data compatibility through 2011, Microsoft Dynamics ERP will be among the handful of first-wave &#39;hybrid&#39; exceptions.*</p><p>The new Microsoft Dynamics ERP Sites and Commerce Services are expected to be available in the first half of 2010, with the additional payment service providers available in the first quarter of 2010. More information about the details of Microsoft&#39;s online ERP strategy, or the new online services being announced today, can be found at <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/en/us/erp-software-plus-services.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/en/us/erp-software-plus-services.aspx</a>.</p><p>About Microsoft Dynamics</p><p>Microsoft Dynamics is a line of easy-to-use, integrated and adaptable ERP and CRM applications that enable business decision-makers to quickly respond to market shifts, take advantage of new trends, increase their competitive edge and drive business success. Microsoft Dynamics solutions are delivered through a world-class network of partners who provide specialized services and additional innovation to help customers excel in their industry.</p><p>About Microsoft</p><p>Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq &#39;MSFT&#39;) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.</p><p>*Saugatuck Technology Report: Key Trends in SaaS/Cloud: Clearing the Air; Oct. 20, 2009</p><p>Note to editors: If you are interested in viewing additional information on Microsoft, please visit the Microsoft Web page at <a href="http://www.microsoft.com/presspass" target="_blank">http://www.microsoft.com/presspass</a> on Microsoft&#39;s corporate information pages. Web links, telephone numbers and titles were correct at time of publication, but may since have changed. 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     <title>SEO Warrior--New from O'Reilly: Essential Techniques for Increasing Web Visibility</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:24:19 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Sebastopol, CA - How can you make it easier for people to find your website? And how can you convert casual visitors into active users? SEO Warrior (O&#39;Reilly, US $44.99), by John I. Jerkovic shows you...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sebastopol, CA - How can you make it easier for people to find your website? And how can you convert casual visitors into active users? SEO Warrior (O&#39;Reilly, US $44.99), by John I. Jerkovic shows you how it&#39;s done through a collection of tried and true techniques, hacks, and best practices. Learn the nuts and bolts of SEO theory, the importance of keyword strategy, and how to avoid and remedy search engine traps.</p><p>You&#39;ll also learn about search engine marketing (SEM) practices, such as Google AdWords, and how you can use social networking to increase your visibility. Ideal for web developers, savvy marketers, webmasters, and anyone else interested in SEO, this book serves not only as an SEO tutorial, but also as a reference guide for implementing effective SEO techniques.</p><p>&#34;With the growing number of sites on the net--it takes knowledge and experience to stay on top,&#34; says Jerkovic. &#34;Getting to the top of search engine results often requires multiple factors to work in your favor. SEO is not a one-time thing. If you are thinking of crreating a new site, read this book before making your move. If you already have a site, you may want to do the same or just skip to your particular area of interest. Accordingly, you can read SEO Warrior from cover to cover or use it as a reference. I recommend going with the first approach and then coming back to the book as you see fit.&#34;</p><p>With this book in hand, you will learn how to:</p><p>    * Create compelling sites with SEO that can stand the test of time<br />    * Optimize your site for Google, Yahoo!, Microsoft&#39;s Bing, as well as search engines used in different parts of the world<br />    * Conduct keyword research to find the best terms to reach your audience--and the related terms they&#39;ll respond to<br />    * Learn what makes search engines tick by utilizing custom scripts<br />    * Analyze your site to see how it measures up to the competition</p><p>Advance Praise<br />&#34;This is a smart book for those who want to put the science into the art and the science of search engine optimization.&#34;<br />--Soren Ryherd, President, Working Planet Marketing Group</p><p>For a review copy or more information please email <a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:kathrynb&#64;oreilly.com">kathrynb&#64;oreilly.com</a> Please include your delivery address and contact information.</p><p>John I. Jerkovic currently manages a group of IT professionals at a wealth management company. His team works closely with the marketing (e-Business) team in managing close to 100 internal and external sites. John maintains an SEO blog at <a href="http://www.seowarrior.net" target="_blank">http://www.seowarrior.net</a>.</p><p>Additional Resources:<br />For more information about the book, including table of contents, index, author bios, and cover graphic, see: <a href="http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596157074" target="_blank">http://www.oreilly.com/catalog/9780596157074</a></p><p>SEO Warrior<br />John I. Jerkovic<br />ISBN: 9780596157074, 494 pages,<br />Book Price: $44.99 USD, &#163;34.50 GBP<br />Ebook Price: $35.99 USD<br /><a href="&#109;&#97;&#105;&#108;&#116;&#111;:order&#64;oreilly.com">order&#64;oreilly.com</a><br />1-800-998-9938<br />1-707-827-7000</p><p>About O&#39;Reilly</p><p>O&#39;Reilly Media spreads the knowledge of innovators through its books, online services, magazines, and conferences. Since 1978, O&#39;Reilly Media has been a chronicler and catalyst of cutting-edge development, homing in on the technology trends that really matter and spurring their adoption by amplifying &#34;faint signals&#34; from the alpha geeks who are creating the future. An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism.</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108064 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ADV">Advertising / Marketing</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BKS">Books</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=PUB">Publishing / Information Services</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/vN-Z2E9b9AU" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Deutsche Telekom takes over Strato</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:21:36 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Deutsche Telekom will take over the webhosting provider Strato from the telecommunications company Freenet. A contract will be signed today in Berlin with Freenet AG on the acquisition of 100 percent ...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Deutsche Telekom will take over the webhosting provider Strato from the telecommunications company Freenet. A contract will be signed today in Berlin with Freenet AG on the acquisition of 100 percent of its shares in Strato AG and Strato Rechenzentrum AG. The companies&#39; supervisory boards approved the plan. The transaction is yet to be approved by the competition authorities.<br /> </p><p>&#34;This step boosts our position on the highly interesting market for hosting solutions,&#34; said Niek Jan van Damme, Member of the Board of Management of Deutsche Telekom for fixed-network and mobile business in Germany. &#34;Strato complements our activities in the hosting area perfectly and will make a positive contribution to net profit and free cash flow from the very first day of consolidation,&#34; said van Damme.<br /> </p><p>The transaction will make Deutsche Telekom number two for webhosting products in Germany. Strato&#39;s products, which include e-mail, websites, blogs, and online shops as well as data storage services on physical and virtual servers, are primarily aimed at consumers and small business customers. The Berlin-based company operates around 4 million hosted domains and employs 502 staff.</p><p> </p><p>This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the current views of Deutsche Telekom management with respect to future events. These also include statements on market potential, statements on finance guidance, as well as on the dividend outlook. They are generally identified by the terms &#34;expect,&#34; &#34;anticipate,&#34; &#34;believe,&#34; &#34;intend,&#34; &#34;estimate,&#34; &#34;aim for,&#34; &#34;goal,&#34; &#34;plan,&#34; &#34;will,&#34; &#34;strive for,&#34; &#34;outlook&#34; or similar expressions and often include information that relates to net revenue expectations or targets for adjusted EBITDA, profit or loss, earnings performance, and other indicators, as well as personnel-related measures and workforce adjustments. Forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections. They should therefore be considered with caution. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond Deutsche Telekom&#39;s control, including those described in the sections &#34;Forward-Looking Statements&#34; and &#34;Risk Factors&#34; of the Company&#39;s Form 20-F annual report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Among the relevant factors are the progress of Deutsche Telekom&#39;s workforce reduction initiative, the restructuring of operating activities in Germany, and the impact of other significant strategic or business initiatives, including acquisitions, dispositions, business combinations, and cost reduction measures. In addition, regulatory decisions, stronger than expected competition, technological change, litigation and regulatory developments, among other factors, may have a material adverse effect on costs and revenue development. Furthermore, changes in the economic and business environments &#8211; for example, the current economic slump &#8211; in markets where we, our subsidiaries and affiliates operate, the enduring instability and volatility on the global financial markets, as well as exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations can also adversely affect our business development and the availability of capital at favorable terms. If these or other risks and uncertainties materialize, or if the assumptions underlying any of these statements prove incorrect, Deutsche Telekom&#39;s actual results may be materially different from those expressed or implied by such statements. Deutsche Telekom can offer no assurance that its expectations or targets will be met. Deutsche Telekom does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements to take new information or future events into account or otherwise. Deutsche Telekom does not reconcile its adjusted EBITDA guidance to a GAAP measure because it would require unreasonable effort to do so. As a rule, Deutsche Telekom does not predict the net effect of future special factors due to their uncertainty. Special factors and interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (including impairment losses) can have a significant effect on Deutsche Telekom&#39;s results.</p><p>In addition to figures prepared in accordance with IFRS, Deutsche Telekom presents non-GAAP financial performance measures, including EBITDA, EBITDA margin, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted EBT, adjusted net profit, free cash flow, gross debt and net debt. These non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, the information prepared in accordance with IFRS. Non-GAAP financial performance measures are not subject to IFRS or any other generally accepted accounting principles. Other companies may define these terms in different ways. For further information relevant to the interpretation of these terms, please refer to the chapter &#34;Reconciliation of pro forma figures&#34; posted on Deutsche Telekom&#39;s website (<a href="http://www.telekom.com" target="_blank">www.telekom.com</a>) under the link &#34;Investor Relations.&#34;</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108061 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=BUA">Business Announcements</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=COS">Commercial Services</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MFD">Financial Markets</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=TLS">Telecommunications</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/BvTIGXRuRbk" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Google to Offer Live Webcast of Google Chrome OS Update</title>
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     <pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:17:40 EST</pubDate>
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     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Who: Google Inc.</p><p>What: Live webcast of Google&#39;s update on Google Chrome OS, held at its Mountain View, Calif. headquarters.</p><p>When: Thursday, November 19th, 10:00am &#8211; 11:00pm PST</p><p>Where: <a href="http://investor.shareholder.com/googpr/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=75092" target="_blank">http://investor.shareholder.com/googpr/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=75092</a></p><p>Why: Google to offer an update on Google Chrome OS and provide at the work that has been done thus far, an overview of the technology, and launch plans for next year. Speakers will include Sundar Pichai, Vice President of Product Management and Matthew Papakipos, Engineering Director for Google Chrome OS. </p><p>About Google Inc. <br />Google&#39;s innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google&#39;s targeted advertising program, which is the largest and fastest growing in the industry, provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.google.com" target="_blank">www.google.com</a>.</p><p># # #</p><p>Google is a trademark of Google Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners</p><p>&mdash; WebWireID108059 &mdash;</p><div class="related" style="float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><ul><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=CSE">Consumer Electronics</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=ITE">Internet Technology</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MAV">Media Advisory</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MEN">Mobile Communications</a></li><li><a href="http://www.webwire.com/industry-news.asp?indu=MLM">Multimedia / Online / Internet</a></li></ul></div><div class="terms" style="clear:both; float:left; margin-right:10px; margin-bottom:10px;"><a href="http://www.webwire.com">WebWire&reg;</a> Copyright &#169; 2009 Warmtone Corp. | Use of this content is subject to our <a href="http://www.webwire.com/ServTerms.asp">Terms of Service</a> | <a href="http://www.webwire.com/webwire-industries-rss-feeds.asp">More Feeds</a></div><br /><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/WebWire-News-Internet-Technology/~4/9ozXumlL56g" height="1" width="1"/>]]></content:encoded>
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     <title>Citrix Netscaler Pay-As-You-Grow Pricing Gives Customers Unprecedented Licensing Flexibility</title>
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     <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:01:58 EST</pubDate>
     <description><![CDATA[Simple, On-Demand Pricing Model Provides Investment Protection and Avoids Costly Hardware Upgrades -   -  NEW YORK - Today at Interop New York, Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTXS) announced the groundbrea...]]></description>
     <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Simple, On-Demand Pricing Model Provides Investment Protection and Avoids Costly Hardware Upgrades</p><p>NEW YORK - Today at Interop New York, Citrix Systems, Inc. (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=CTXS" target="_blank">NASDAQ: CTXS</a>) announced the groundbreaking new &#39;Pay-as-You-Grow&#39; pricing for its Citrix&#174; NetScaler&#174; line of application acceleration, load balancing and web security appliances. Most networking systems require expensive hardware replacements to expand capacity and functionality, which often forces customers to over provision and pay for more than they need at any given time. The new Pay-as-You-Grow pricing from Citrix breaks this dependency, enabling customers to buy only what they need today, knowing they can easily scale up their network as demand grows with a simple software license upgrade. The flexible pricing applies to both high-performance NetScaler&#174; MPX&#8482; hardware appliances as well as the new software-based NetScaler&#174; VPX&#8482; virtual appliances. Instead of making purchase decisions based on unreliable traffic growth projections, NetScaler customers can now purchase a networking solution that meets near-term performance and capacity requirements, with the confidence that they can easily and quickly scale in the future without costly hardware replacements. The new licensing flexibility makes NetScaler an ideal complement to server virtualization, enabling customers to scale overall datacenter capacity in the most efficient way possible.</p><p>This same reliability upon scaling infrastructure applies in the enterprise, where traffic demands fluctuate continuously.</p><p>&#39;Forecasting datacenter capacity requirements is a tricky proposition for any large company, especially as enterprise networking needs become more dynamic,&#39; said Zeeshan Sabir, director of information technology at Qualcomm Incorporated. &#39;Citrix NetScaler Pay-as-You-Grow pricing offers some compelling new cost efficiencies that can help simplify the hardware provisioning process.&#39;</p><p>&#39;With IT budget growth remaining constrained in the face of macroeconomic uncertainty, any development that will provide greater investment protection is welcomed by customers,&#39; said Cindy Borovick, IDC. &#39;Unlocking networking performance with a license upgrade takes a benefit once reserved for software products, and applies it to a strategic portion of the networking market.&#39;</p><p>In addition to providing investment protection for enterprise customers, NetScaler Pay-as-You-Grow pricing is particularly well suited to cloud computing environments. It enables cloud providers to quickly and affordably expand their infrastructure as performance and capacity requirements dictate, without incurring the heavy fixed costs and service interruptions of hardware upgrades. The unique combination of high-performance Citrix NetScaler MPX hardware appliances and software-based NetScaler VPX virtual appliances enables cloud providers to build a highly flexible infrastructure that can meet the application delivery needs of a single cloud tenant while maximizing the performance and scalability of the entire infrastructure.  </p><p>&#39;Enterprise cloud deployments require solutions that align to both the financial and technology priorities of the CIO. As a result, we have engineered infrastructure management and hosting services that align with these economics and is a strategic reason why many enterprises and government agencies have chosen Carpathia Hosting,&#39; said Jon Greaves, chief technology officer at Carpathia Hosting.  &#39;With Citrix NetScaler Pay-as-You-Grow, our customers can take advantage of Citrix investment protection as we offer elastic scaling of our complex application and network managed services with an on-demand, simple license upgrade. It is one of the key reasons why we chose Citrix NetScaler over other vendors.&#39;</p><p>&#39;The benefits of the NetScaler Pay-as-You-Grow pricing model are especially resonant in today&#39;s challenging economic environment where investment protection is essential in managing tight IT budgets,&#39; said Klaus Oestermann, group vice president and general manager of the NetScaler Product Group at Citrix. &#39;The flexibility and seamless scalability with this adaptable licensing fundamentally changes how companies plan for network capacity and purchase application networking solutions.&#39;</p><p>Pricing and Availability<br />The Pay-as-You-Grow pricing is available today for all NetScaler VPX virtual appliances, as well as for the NetScaler MPX 7500, MPX 9500, MPX 10500 and MPX 12500 hardware appliances.  Customers can purchase upgrade licenses through any authorized Citrix Solution Advisor.</p><p>About Citrix Systems, Inc.<br />Citrix Systems, Inc. (<a href="http://finance.google.com/finance?q=CTXS" target="_blank">NASDAQ:CTXS</a>) is a leading provider of virtualization, networking and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies for more than 230,000 organizations worldwide. Its Citrix Delivery Center, Citrix Cloud Center (C3) and Citrix Online Services product families radically simplify computing for millions of users, delivering applications as an on-demand service to any user, in any location on any device. Citrix customers include the world&#39;s largest Internet companies, 99 percent of Fortune Global 500 enterprises, and hundreds of thousands of small businesses and prosumers worldwide. Citrix partners with over 10,000 companies worldwide in more than 100 countries. Founded in 1989, annual revenue in 2008 was $1.6 billion.</p><p>For Citrix Investors<br />This release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with products, their development, integration and distribution, product demand and pipeline, customer acceptance of new products, economic and competitive factors, Citrix&#39;s key strategic relationships, acquisition and related integration risks as well as other risks detailed in Citrix&#39;s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. 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