Technology Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for August 16-23, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
blinkx Partners With Internet Video Archive to Offer More Premium Entertainment Content to Users
Over 500,000 unique media assets, including previews, trailers and interviews, now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced a partnership with Internet Video Archive, the entertainment
industry's leading aggregator of movie and TV trailers, game previews and
music videos. Under the terms of the [...]
Brazil Leads on Spectrum Re-Farming for the Deployment of Next-Generation Mobile Broadband Services
LONDON, August 17, 2010 – The GSMA today congratulated ANATEL, the Brazilian telecommunications
regulator, for taking a leadership position on spectrum re-farming. ANATEL's
decision to re-allocate spectrum in the technology neutral 2.6 GHz band to
support the nationwide deployment of next-generation Mobile Broadband
services will provide mobile operators in Brazil with a clear future
investment path for the country's [...]
Customised Services and Innovative Solutions Give Security Integrators a Competitive Edge in the Retail Market, Says Frost & Sullivan
LONDON, August 17, 2010 – The retail sector continues to face many volatile risks that jeopardize
its bottom line. Although always vital, security is now being increasingly
prioritized as an integral element of business operations. Many security
solution integrators utilize their technical, risk-management knowledge and
offer customised, advanced solutions to gain a competitive edge in the retail
sector.
[...]
Larrytech Switches to DediPower Managed Hosting for Faster Performance & More Responsive Service
READING, England, August 17, 2010 – Independent internet services provider and design agency, Larrytech has
moved its hosting from the USA to UK-based DediPower in order to obtain a
more competitive and personal service and to boost its data handling and
processing speeds.
Offering full web hosting and IT consultancy for a broad range [...]
Ybrant Buys Lycos for $36 Million
Lycos Inc., the Leading Brand of Search-Based Internet Properties and Services.
HYDERABAD, India, August 17, 2010 – Ybrant Digital, the end-to-end provider of digital marketing solutions,
today announced the signing of the stock purchase agreement to acquire Lycos
Inc., the leading brand of search based internet properties and services from
Daum Communications. Ybrant's well known brands include Oridian, [...]
Wordnik.com Launches Smarter Online Thesaurus
New Way of Viewing Words in Context Helps Students, Writers
SAN MATEO, California, August 16, 2010 – Wordnik, the online dictionary and language resource, today launched a
new, smarter online thesaurus that shows related words in context to help
writers find the right word quickly and accurately.
Traditional online thesauruses show related words, but [...]
blinkx SVP Federico Grosso to Speak at Digital Age 2.0
SAN FRANCISCO, August 16, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced that Senior Vice President of Business Development Federico Grosso
will be presenting at Digital Age 2.0 at 5:45 p.m. BRST on August 18 at the
Sheraton WTC Hotel in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
For four years, this [...]
Game Developers Conference Europe 2010, Europe’s Most Important Game Development Event, Opens in Cologne, Germany
GDC Europe 2010 Opens Its Doors for Developers of Online Social Games, Big Budget Titles, PC, Mobile and Console Games throughout Europe and the World
BERLIN, August 16, 2010 – Game Developers Conference Europe(R) 2010 (GDC Europe) has opened its
doors at the Cologne Congress Center East in Cologne, Germany. Produced by
UBM TechWeb Game Network, organizers [...]
Cybage Featured in 2010 Global Services 100 List
PUNE, India, August 16, 2010 – Cybage has been featured as a 2010 Global Services 100 provider for the
second consecutive year. The 2010 GS100 list represents companies that serve
mature global customers through advanced global delivery models, have broad
portfolio of service offerings or niche leadership, and have demonstrated
business excellence.
Conducted by Global [...]
Europeana in Education: Re-use our Digital Cultural Heritage for the eLearning Awards
BRUSSELS, August 16, 2010 – Europeana and European Schoolnet are pleased to invite teachers to build
learning resources based on Europe's digital heritage, as part of this year's
eLearning Awards (elearningawards.eun.org).
Europeana.eu is Europe's online museum, library and archive. It brings
together digitised content from Europe's cultural and scientific heritage
organisations, and makes that content [...]
Hoeft & Wessel Group Targeting the South America Market
Almex and Metric at Fair TranspoQuip Latin America 2010
HANNOVER, Germany and SWINDON, England, August 16, 2010 – The Hoeft & Wessel Group strengthens its activities for the South America
market, especially Brazil and Argentina. The IT and engineering Group's Almex
and Metric business divisions will present their solutions at TranspoQuip
Latin America 2010 in the Expo Center [...]
Savvis Chairman and CEO to Present at Major Investor Conference in September
ST. LOUIS, August 16, 2010 – Savvis, Inc. (Nasdaq: SVVS), a global leader in cloud infrastructure and
hosted IT solutions for enterprises, today announced that Jim Ousley,
chairman and chief executive officer at Savvis, will be presenting at the
Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2010 Media, Communications & Entertainment
Conference on Sept. 15. He will present at 7 [...]
IT Pros are not Making the Most of Their Holidays
Survey From The IT Job Board Highlights That British and German IT Workers are Failing to use Their Holiday Entitlement
LONDON, August 16, 2010 – With holiday season in full swing, The IT Job Board,
www.theitjobboard.co.uk, has conducted its latest survey[1] across the
UK and Germany, looking into trends relating to work and holidays.
[...]
InstantAction Debuts Instant Jam
First-ever console-quality, online music-rhythm game can be played with your music collection and is embeddable anywhere on the Web
LAS VEGAS and COLOGNE, Germany, August 16, 2010 – Browser-based gaming innovator InstantAction(R), an operating business of
IAC (Nasdaq: IACI), today unveiled Instant Jam(TM), the world's first
console-quality, online music-rhythm game that is free to play, embeddable
anywhere online, [...]
Free Linux-Based 2X CloudClient OS Achieves VMware Ready(TM) Certification
New 2X CloudClient OS Converts Any Netbook, Laptop or PC Into a Cloud Client That Instantly Delivers Applications and Desktops
DALLAS, Texas, August 16, 2010 – 2X Software, a VMware Select TAP Partner, today announced that VMware has
awarded the 2X CloudClient OS (CCOS) the VMware Ready(TM) designation,
recognizing the product as passing VMware's detailed evaluation and [...]
eegoes Social Network Launches New Features and Secures Further Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, August 16, 2010 – eegoes, a new social network currently still in private beta is pleased
to announce the launch of its latest new features, Groups and Tags. The
network also continues to attract further funding and investors through its
interesting novel concept and engaging functionality as well as strengthening
the team.
The [...]
Continuity Software Launches RecoverGuard Version 5.2 – Enabling Customers to Ensure Disaster Recovery (DR) and Application Availability in the Private Cloud
Industry's Only Enterprise-Class Disaster Recovery (DR) and High Availability (HA) Testing and Monitoring Solution: RecoverGuard v5.2 Enhancements Include Private Cloud Advisor and HP XP Storage Support
NEW YORK and TEL AVIV, Israel, August 16, 2010 – Continuity Software(TM), the leading provider of disaster recovery (DR)
and high availability (HA) management solutions, today announced the general
availability of [...]
New Alcatel-Lucent Book “The Shift” Maps the Future of Web 2.0 and the Role of Service Providers in it
Market Research Highlights How New Global Business Models are Key to Success; $100 Billion in Potential New Revenue in the U.S. Market Alone
CABLELABS SUMMER CONFERENCE 2010, KEYSTONE, Colorado, August 16, 2010 – Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) today announced
the book launch of The Shift: The Evolving Market, Players and Business
Models in a 2.0 [...]
Developer Lounge – Bigpoint’s Developer Interface Relaunches With Sophisticated New Design
Interface Makes Uploading Self-developed Games Even Simpler
HAMBURG, August 16, 2010 – The 135 million registered Bigpoint users from more than 120 countries
provide a perfect distribution platform for any browser game developers
wishing to professionally release their games. For that reason Bigpoint will
exclusively unveil its redesigned DevLounge (devlounge.bigpoint.com)
on August 16th to coincide with the GDC Europe [...]
CommuniGator Helps Sofitel Increase Email Marketing ROI
Following CommuniGator's Successful Pitch in March 2010, and the Subsequent Implementation Plan, Email Marketing Results Have Improved Dramatically for Sofitel London St James
GUILDFORD, England, August 16, 2010 – CommuniGator's (www.communigator.co.uk) email marketing
campaign software, GatorMail, has been adopted by Sofitel London St James as
the preferred solution to deliver HTML newsletters and promote social media
activities on [...]
blinkx Partners With Internet Video Archive to Offer More Premium Entertainment Content to Users
Over 500,000 unique media assets, including previews, trailers and interviews, now available at www.blinkx.com
SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2010 – blinkx, the world's largest and most advanced video search engine, today
announced a partnership with Internet Video Archive, the entertainment
industry's leading aggregator of movie and TV trailers, game previews and
music videos. Under the terms of the [...]
Hercules Selects Gigle Networks’ GGL301 Chip for New 200Mbps Solutions in its ePlug(TM) Powerline Range
Gigle Networks' Unique Xtendnet(TM)Technology Gives Hercules ePlug(TM) Line Superior Network Coverage
REDWOOD CITY, California, BARCELONA, Spain and EDINBURGH, Scotland, August 17, 2010 – Gigle Networks (giglenetworks.com), a leading developer of
intelligent multi-PHY switching devices for both wired and wireless
entertainment grade home networking, today announced that Guillemot
Corporation, under the brand name Hercules, has selected the company's GGL301
200Mbps [...]
Next plc to Benefit From Critical Network With Cable&Wireless Worldwide
LONDON, August 17, 2010 – Cable&Wireless Worldwide continues to lead high street communications
with a five year contract to connect 32 distribution sites and offices in the
UK, and Hong Kong for leading retailer, Next plc.
C&W Worldwide's single, secure and high-speed next-generation network
will underpin all of Next's critical communications including taking orders
and [...]
Autonomy Named a Leader in Online Testing by Independent Research Firm
Report Shows Autonomy Ranked Number One in Current Offering, Product Strategy, Corporate Strategy, and Market Presence
CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, August 17, 2010 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Autonomy has
been named a Leader in the August 2010 report, titled "The [...]
Trivnet Powers MFS for Cellcom Israel
NETANYA, Israel, August 17, 2010 – Trivnet, provider of the most powerful transaction management platform
for delivering secured Mobile Financial Services (MFS), announced today that
it has deployed its TRIV Platform(TM) at Cellcom Israel, Israel's largest
cellular services provider, to enable Cellcom Israel's innovative Mobile
Wallet Service announced last month. As part of the service, Trivnet's
platform will power [...]
NetQin Mobile Inc.: The Biggest Mobile Security Player in the Biggest Mobile Market
BEIJING, August 17, 2010 – A recent study by Frost & Sullivan, a research company, showed that
NetQin Mobile Inc. currently holds the biggest market share in the Mobile
Security industry in China, which is currently the world's largest mobile
market with over 600 million mobile users. NetQin's mobile security software
currently holds the biggest market share at [...]
IG Index Dealing App now Available for iPhone
LONDON, August 17, 2010 – IG Index, the UK's leading financial spread betting (
www.igindex.co.uk/) firm, is now offering its new iPhone dealing app
for download. Available free of charge from the AppStore, the application
will offer clients all the functionality of the traditional dealing platform,
as well as such industry firsts for the iPhone as a real-time [...]
Gamescom: Gaming Industry Trends Create Opportunities in German Market
BERLIN and COLOGNE, Germany, August 17, 2010 – Germany's gaming industry remains stable in 2010, looking to
nearly match 2009 revenues after a record year in 2008. With over 21 million
gamers in Germany and 62 million internet users, the German market remains
Europe's largest and most attractive. Developments in the online gaming
segment, especially the growing popularity [...]
Larrytech Switches to DediPower Managed Hosting for Faster Performance & More Responsive Service
READING, England, August 17, 2010 – Independent internet services provider and design agency, Larrytech has
moved its hosting from the USA to UK-based DediPower in order to obtain a
more competitive and personal service and to boost its data handling and
processing speeds.
Offering full web hosting and IT consultancy for a broad range [...]
Ybrant Buys Lycos for $36 Million
Lycos Inc., the Leading Brand of Search-Based Internet Properties and Services.
HYDERABAD, India, August 17, 2010 – Ybrant Digital, the end-to-end provider of digital marketing solutions,
today announced the signing of the stock purchase agreement to acquire Lycos
Inc., the leading brand of search based internet properties and services from
Daum Communications. Ybrant's well known brands include Oridian, [...]
Vimeo Releases Universal Player to Support Embedded Videos on Mobile Devices; Video Sharing Site also Launches New ‘Watch Later’ Feature
NEW YORK, August 17, 2010 – Online video sharing site Vimeo(R), an operating business of IAC (Nasdaq:
IACI), will release later today a Universal Player that allows people to
watch embedded Vimeo videos on mobile devices such as iPhone or iPad using
HTML5. The site has also added a new Watch Later feature into all versions of
its [...]
Melexis Receives “Supplier of the Year 2009″ Award From Flexpower
YPRES, Belgium, August 17, 2010 – Melexis, a leading supplier in mixed signal semiconductors and sensors,
today announces it was honored by the Dr. Bob Roohparvar, CEO of Flexpower, a
subsidiary of Flextronics and leading manufacturer of battery chargers for
handheld devices, with the award of "Supplier of the Year 2009". For both
companies this is the result [...]
Rackspace Hosting Announces General Availability of Cloud Servers for Windows
LONDON, August 17, 2010 – Rackspace Hosting has announced the general availability of Cloud Servers
for Windows, expanding capabilities with full Windows support and offering
brand new features.
Rackspace Hosting (NYSE: RAX), the world's leading specialist in hosting
and cloud computing, has announced the general availability of its Cloud
Servers for Windows offering. The new [...]
Bigpoint Blockbuster Poisonville now in Open Beta
HAMBURG, August 18, 2010 -
– After Two Years of Production, the Fight for Domination in the Virtual
City of Poisonville Begins
– Bigpoint's Most Expensive Game to Date: Development Costs to the Tune
of Almost EUR2 Million
[...]
Frost & Sullivan: Google Storms Unified Communications and Collaboration Market
LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Google, a California-based search and advertising services giant, has
been known to employ aggressive acquisitive strategies towards the domination
of new markets. A recent surge of takeovers such as Android, 2Web
Technologies, Marratech, GrandCentral, Gizmo5, and other innovative
communications and collaboration firms, as well as recently developed and
launched products, show that the Unified [...]
The Global Wildlife Conservation Community is Going Online
18 prominent zoos and aquariums are leading the way
EAGAN, Minnesota, August 18, 2010 – Leading zoos and aquariums – from Copenhagen to Calgary – announce their
participation in a global conservation movement. In an unprecedented effort,
these leading institutions are moving their animal management knowledgebase
online through the Zoological Information Management System (ZIMS) – and
working with organizations [...]
Really Simple Systems Releases Public CRM API
API Allows Customers and Third Party Application Vendors to Integrate Into Web-based CRM System
LONDON, August 18, 2010 – Really Simple Systems – www.reallysimplesystems.com – the largest
UK vendor of cloud CRM systems today announces the availability of the Really
Simple Systems CRM API (www.reallysimplesystems.com/crm_api.asp )
(Application Programme Interface). The API's functionality allows CRM users,
web developers and software [...]
PalTel Announces Financial Results for H1-2010 and Appointment of new General Managers for Fixed and Data Operations
RAMALLAH, Palestine, August 18, 2010 -
– 8.54% Growth in Net Revenues to reach US$ 231.48m
– 8.03% Growth in EBITDA to reach US$ 99.27m
– 11.71% Growth in Operating Income (EBIT) to reach US$ 78.21m
– Net Income reached US$ 57.60m [...]
LightSquared Delivers Notice to Inmarsat Triggering Re-banding of L-Band Radio Spectrum in North America
RESTON, Virginia, August 18, 2010 – LightSquared, the nation's first wholesale-only integrated wireless
broadband and satellite network, today announced it has delivered notice to
Inmarsat triggering Phase 1 of a Cooperation Agreement between Inmarsat and
LightSquared.
Under the Cooperation Agreement originally signed in December 2007,
Inmarsat and SkyTerra (now LightSquared), designed a phased plan aimed [...]
Saxo Bank Joins SunGard as Co-Title Sponsor in 2011
LONDON, August 18, 2010 – It has been announced that Saxo Bank, the trading and investment
specialist, is to become a co-title sponsor with SunGard, one of the world's
leading software and technology services companies.
Following the announcement during the Tour de France that SunGard had
agreed to become co-title sponsor for the next [...]
Aditi Technologies and Quest Software to Help Enterprises Move to SharePoint 2010 and SharePoint Online
Aditi Launches "SharePoint 2010 Migration" Offering for Global Enterprises Leveraging Quest Migration Management Tools
BANGALORE, India and SEATTLE, Washington, August 18, 2010 – Aditi Technologies, a leading provider of software product and
application development services, today announced an agreement with Quest
Software, Inc. (Nasdaq: QSFT), a leading enterprise systems management
vendor, to migrate and upgrade customers to SharePoint [...]
Victron Energy B.V. Introduces the New Quattro 10000 48V
ALMERE, The Netherlands, August 19, 2010 – The Victron Quattro series has reached a peak: the powerful Quattro
10kVA. This is the first 10kVA unit produced by Victron Energy B.V.
(www.victronenergy.com/). Using a Quattro makes a separate transfer
switch superfluous. The result: less wiring, easier to install and less
costs. The new Quattro 10kVA makes it possible to [...]
fabric Selects Ticket ABC’s White Label Ticketing and Venue Management Solution
LONDON and DUBLIN, August 19, 2010 – fabric, London's premier nightclub, has selected Ticket Text's white
label ticketing and venue management solution, Ticket ABC, to power its
online ticketing function.
Customers buying tickets for FABRICLIVE, fabric's eponymous Saturday
night showcase and WETYOURSELF can now do so through the club's branded
online ticketing and venue management [...]