Technology Press Release – Newsletter for December 17, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Malta is the EU Leader in e-Government
BLATA-L-BAJDA, Malta, December 16, 2010 – The European Commission has released a summary of the 9th
eGovernment Benchmarking Report which measures public sector performance of
32 countries (27 EU member states plus Croatia, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland
and Turkey). The report measures six core indicators and through a ranking
system, it shows the best performing countries that have implemented … Read more >>.
eBuilder Provides Travel and Expense Management to Saab Automobile via the Cloud
STOCKHOLM, December 16, 2010 – Saab Automobile AB has contracted Logica AB to handle the management of
their business travel. The solution is delivered as a cloud service from
eBuilder AB. The goal is to provide Saab's employees in Sweden with an
appropriate tool for travel and travel-expense administration that is simple
to use and lowers travel-related costs.
PE INTERNATIONAL AG Raises EUR 8M in VC Financing
STUTTGART, Germany, December 16, 2010 – PE INTERNATIONAL AG, a leading provider of sustainability management
software and expert consulting services, announced today that it has secured
EUR 8 million (10.8 million USD) in venture capital from Siemens Venture
Capital (SVC), and the Cleantech team of European investment company Gimv.
Through SVC, PE INTERNATIONAL will join Siemens' global innovation …. Source article on Gaea Times at : PE INTERNATIONAL AG Raises EUR 8M in VC Financing.
Virtacore Among First to Offer Google Apps for Business Along with Hybrid Cloud Services
Customers benefit from a single provider for all cloud services
ASHBURN, Virginia, December 16, 2010 – Virtacore Systems, Inc., a leading provider of hybrid cloud computing
solutions designed to meet the dynamic needs of middle market and emerging
businesses, announced today it will offer Google Apps for Business and ISPs
as part of its growing cloud services, becoming … Original article on : Virtacore Among First to Offer Google Apps for Business Along with Hybrid Cloud Services.
Redknee Drives VAS Revenue at Leading Indian Operator
Indian Operator Experiences Six-Fold Data Traffic Following NGRC Launch
TORONTO, December 16, 2010 – Redknee (TSX:RKN), a leading provider of business-critical billing and
charging software and solutions for communications service providers, is
pleased to announced that its data rating and charging solution is driving
the growth of data value added services (VAS) at a leading operator in India.
The …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Redknee Drives VAS Revenue at Leading Indian Operator.
Third Annual Game Developers Conference(TM) China Concludes With Record Breaking Attendance
SHANGHAI, December 16, 2010 – UBM TechWeb Game Network's third annual Game Developers Conference(TM)
China (GDC China) concluded last week on Tuesday, December 7 at the Shanghai
International Convention Center. GDC China, the only official developer event
supported by the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China,
welcomed a record breaking 3,300 international attendees over three … Original source on Gaea Times at : Third Annual Game Developers Conference(TM) China Concludes With Record Breaking Attendance.
Aviat Networks Launches Next-Generation Carrier Ethernet Switch Module for Eclipse Packet Node
Commences first shipments of its new DAC GE3 Gigabit Ethernet switch to tier-1 European and North American operators
SANTA CLARA, California, December 16, 2010 – Aviat Networks, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVNW), a leading wireless expert in
advanced IP migration solutions, today announced the release of its DAC GE3
module and confirmed delivery of first shipments to multiple leading …. Read the original article : here.
CVC Capital Partners Signs With eFront for Superior Functionality & Enhanced Reporting
LONDON, December 16, 2010 – eFront, the leading European software provider of financial
solutions for alternative assets, is pleased to announce that CVC Capital
Partners ('CVC') has selected the FrontInvest platform to support its global
private equity operations.
Founded in 1981, CVC is a leading global private equity and
investment advisory firm, headquartered in Luxembourg … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : CVC Capital Partners Signs With eFront for Superior Functionality & Enhanced Reporting.
Lusio(R) Solid State Lighting Reshapes Commercial and Industrial Market with Significant Release of 80 Fixtures Backed by 7-Year Warranties
Innovative high bay, low bay, and aisle lighting fixtures deliver solid lumen performance with precise optics, low operating temperatures and superior energy efficiency with LUXEON LEDs
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, December 16, 2010 – Lusio(R) Solid State Lighting, a worldwide brand and division of
LightWild, today announced the release of 80 innovative SSL fixtures for
warehouses, convention centers, …. Original source : Lusio(R) Solid State Lighting Reshapes Commercial and Industrial Market with Significant Release of 80 Fixtures Backed by 7-Year Warranties.
Online Retailers Celebrate as Shopzilla Awards Excellence
LONDON, December 16, 2010 – Shopzilla Europe (www.shopzilla.co.uk/), the shopping search
engine, has unveiled the European winners of its annual Circle of Excellence
Awards (www.shopzillasolutions.co.uk/clients/circle-of-excellence).
The awards recognise the top performing online retailers that provided
outstanding online customer experiences throughout this past year, as rated
by their customers.
The 2010 Shopzilla Circle of Excellence winners are:
… Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Online Retailers Celebrate as Shopzilla Awards Excellence.
Smoothstone Empowers Clients in Europe with Cloud-Based Communications
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, December 16, 2010 – Smoothstone IP Communications, the leading provider of cloud-based
enterprise unified communications applications and services, has announced
that it now delivers its cloud-based applications to clients in Belgium,
Czech Republic, Greece and The Netherlands to support the increasing demand
for its services to these international locations.
Domestic enterprises can now … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Smoothstone Empowers Clients in Europe with Cloud-Based Communications.
Verizon Wireless in Agreement With Bridgewater Systems for Network Products and Services Valued at US$56 Million
OTTAWA, Canada, December 16, 2010 – Bridgewater Systems (TSX: BWC), the mobile personalization company, today
announced a new four-year framework agreement with Verizon Wireless under
which Bridgewater will provide products and services for Verizon Wireless'
network expansion. The value of the agreement between the parties is
approximately US$ 56 million.
"Verizon operates the nation's largest … Read more »».
Teliris Strengthens Executive Team With Appointment of Neil Hobbs as New CEO
NEW YORK, December 16, 2010 – Teliris, the telepresence innovation leader, today announced the
appointment of Neil Hobbs as the company's Chief Executive Officer
responsible for taking the company to the next stage of its growth cycle.
Co-founder Marc Trachtenberg will continue as Chief Technology Officer,
driving Teliris' market-leading innovation and overall vision.
… Original article on : Teliris Strengthens Executive Team With Appointment of Neil Hobbs as New CEO.
Games and Social Media the Most Popular Apps With Facebook Users
LONDON, December 16, 2010 – A recent poll on the Sony Ericsson Facebook (
www.facebook.com/sonyericsson) page has revealed that mobile games and
social media are the most popular form of smartphone application with the
brand's fan base.
The Android application Angry Birds was one of the most popular games
with the Facebook community, as well … Read more »»».
Teliris Telepresence Welcomes HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh, to European Headquarters
LONDON, December 16, 2010 – Teliris (www.teliris.com), the telepresence innovation leader,
yesterday hosted a private demonstration in London for His Royal Highness,
The Duke of Edinburgh, of the latest innovations in telepresence technology.
(Photo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101216/NY18823 )
Throughout the visit The Duke of Edinburgh viewed Teliris' cutting-edge
technologies that deliver a step … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Teliris Telepresence Welcomes HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh, to European Headquarters.
Women in Technology Publishes Leadership Book Featuring T.E.N. President and CEO, Marci McCarthy
ATLANTA, December 16, 2010 – T.E.N., a technology and information security executive networking and
relationship-marketing firm, announced today that Marci McCarthy, President
and CEO, has been featured as a contributor in CLIMB: Leading Women In
Technology Share Their Journeys To Success. The book, a Women in Technology
(WIT) publication, features more than 60 profiles of leaders influencing
Atlanta's business, …. Source article : Women in Technology Publishes Leadership Book Featuring T.E.N. President and CEO, Marci McCarthy.
The Telecom Shop Booms in Recession
LITTLEHAMPTON, England, December 16, 2010 – While fewer firms go bust as the economy slightly recovers, UK businesses
are certainly not out of the woods yet as we can expect the massive looming
public sector cuts will hit the bottom line of many public sector suppliers.
The Telecom Shop (www.thetelecomshop.co.uk/) understands that offices
and businesses across the UK …. Original article on Gaea Times at : The Telecom Shop Booms in Recession.