Technology Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for September 13-20, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Portaltech Launches L.K.Bennett Commerce App for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad
LONDON, September 13, 2010 – Fashion lovers rejoice, as luxury British fashion house L.K.Bennett has
expanded it's retail channels to include an innovative mobile commerce app,
developed by Portaltech, the award winning eCommerce and mCommerce
consultancy.
The mobile app, built on Portaltech's QuickLive mCommerce platform, will
showcase L.K.Bennett's current collection of shoes, womenswear & accessories,
using [...]
iPod Comes Out on Top as Most Prized Possession
Only 1% of People Regard Wedding Ring as Their Most Valued Asset
LONDON, September 12, 2010 – After new versions of the iPod were recently launched, the portable media
playing devices have been voted 'most prized possession' amongst Facebook
users, coming out just on top ahead of the Blackberry and closely followed by
iPhones and laptops.
[...]
IBC 2010: Al Jazeera Builds the Most Progressive Training Centre in the Middle East
Qvest Media takes responsibility for complete technical realisation of the new training centre (AJTC)
AMSTERDAM and DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, September 12, 2010 – For the setup of the training centre for media and TV technologies (AJTC
- Al Jazeera Training Centre) the Arabic broadcasting network Al Jazeera has
engaged the services of Qvest Media FZ LLC [...]
ICE Link Launches Enhanced Credit Derivative Novation Process; First to Support C=C Initiative
LONDON, September 12, 2010 – IntercontinentalExchange (NYSE: ICE), a leading operator of regulated
global futures exchanges, clearing houses and over-the-counter (OTC) markets,
announced the launch of Novation Consent = Confirmation (C=C) for the credit
default swap (CDS) markets on its ICE Link Platform in advance of the
commitment date by the 14 leading CDS market participants to regulators.
[...]
Super Mario: 25 Years as Part of the Family
LONDON, September 13, 2010 – It's time to celebrate 25 years of Super Mario, one of gaming's most
loved series' of all time.
In the quarter of a century since legendary game designer Shigeru
Miyamoto's team put the finishing touches to his first major adventure, Super
Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), [...]
Hublot and WISeKey Digital Brand Protection Solution Showcased at the Annual Meeting of New Champions 2010 Tianjin, People’s Republic of China
TIANJIN, China, September 13, 2010 – Hublot, a leading Swiss watch manufacturer and WISeKey, a 2010
World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Growth Company, announced the successful
deployment of their unique breakthrough anti-counterfeiting solution,
demonstrating the highly proactive collaboration amongst Global Growth
Companies to develop concrete solutions to important issues facing society.
Since 2010, all Hublot [...]
WISeKey Nominated by the World Economic Forum (WEF) as One of the Global Growth Companies
GENEVA, September 13, 2010 – WISeKey, the leading eSecurity and Digital Trust company, has
been nominated by the World Economic Forum as a Global Growth Company. The
World Economic Forum's Global Growth Companies (GGC), founded in 2007,
nominates leading enterprises from around the world that have the potential
to become tomorrow's industry leaders and a driving force of [...]
Oracle to Demonstrate Innovation and Commitment to Communications, Media and Entertainment Industries at Oracle OpenWorld
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? September 10, 2010
News Facts
Communications, media and entertainment industry executives from around the world will gather at the upcoming Oracle OpenWorld (www.oracle.com/us/openworld/index.htm) conference, September 19 ??? 23, 2010 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, to share new ways to leverage Oracle’s hardware and software solutions to boost revenues, [...]
Oracle CRM On Demand Partner Pavilion to be Showcased at Oracle OpenWorld 2010
Oracle CRM On Demand Partners Continue To Deliver Best-In-Class Solutions, Customer Successes
Redwood Shores, CA ??? September 13, 2010
News Facts
Back by popular demand, Oracle will host the Oracle?? CRM On Demand Partner Pavilion at Oracle OpenWorld (www.oracle.com/us/openworld/index.htm) 2010. The Pavilion will showcase a select group of independent software vendor partners (ISVs) and system [...]
Skandinavisk Data Center Greatly Reduces Costs by Migrating Core Banking Systems to Microsoft Platform
Scandinavian IT center expects to save US$20 million annually by replacing its mainframe technology with Windows platform.
REDMOND, Washington, September 13, 2010 – Microsoft Corp. today announced that Skandinavisk Data Center (SDC) is
expected to save US$20 million annually by moving its core banking system
from its mainframe platform to Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Windows Server
2008. [...]
Nokia N8: Coming Soon!
WATFORD, England, September 13, 2010 – It's been a long while coming, but the Nokia N8 (
www.mobiles.co.uk/nokia-n8.html) is due imminently and it would seem
that Nokia have extremely high hopes and a large marketing budget in place
for the N8. The latest marketing tactics employed for the launch of the
latest Nokia Mobile Phone (www.mobiles.co.uk/nokia-mobile-phones.html)
have seen them [...]
How Can Post-Click Capture More Conversions? DMG Co-CEO Tsafrir Peles Proves That New Post-Click Optimization Technology Adds Up. And Up.
Speaking at DMEXCO Cologne and Ad-tech, London, Peles Demonstrates How the Guesswork can be Taken Out of the Value Chain
RA'ANANA, Israel, September 13, 2010 – Result-based Interactive advertising is adding a new dimension of
measurability and accountability for advertisers on both online and mobile
platforms.
Now this is being taken a major step [...]
MyCapeTownInfo.com Offers Multimedia First for Local Travel Businesses
CAPE TOWN, September 13, 2010 – MyCapeTownInfo.com will now offer a range of new multimedia features to
its visitors and clients. These have been designed to create an interactive
and enjoyable browsing experience, while showcasing companies and tourism
establishments in a manner largely unheard of in the region.
At the core of the new [...]
Email Marketing Company Pure360 in Charity Banger Race Across Europe!
This September Look Out for Pure360's Top Email Marketing Tips Bought to You From the Peaks of the Swiss Alps, Lake Como and Other Breathtaking Locations Across Europe!
LONDON, September 14, 2010 – Email marketing solutions (www.pure360emailmarketing.co.uk/)
company Pure360 is set to hit the highways and byways of Europe as part of
the 2010 Scally Rally, a [...]
Big Match Striker Kicks Off
Free Online PC Football Game Opens its Gates to Players Worldwide at https://www.bigmatchonline.com
LONDON, September 14, 2010 – Supermassive Games today announced that Big Match Striker, the
unique new free-to-play PC football game is live and now available to
download from www.bigmatchonline.com.
Big Match Striker challenges real football fans to battle head
to head in [...]
Gateway Services Ltd, Cotecna’s Subsidiary in Ghana, Signs New Five Year Destination Inspection Contract
GENEVA, September 14, 2010 – On 30 August, Gateway Services Ltd, Cotecna's subsidiary in Ghana, signed
a five (5) year contract with the Government of Ghana to continue to provide
Destination Inspection services (DI) under the Ministry of Trade and Industry
(MOTI). The contract became effective September 1, 2010.
Cotecna operates in Ghana under [...]
Virtify Simplifies PIM Labeling With New Software Release
New Virtify PIM Enterprise Enables Regulatory Affairs Professionals to Comply with the EMA's Labeling Requirements – in 24 Languages and Standard XML Format
PRAGUE, September 14, 2010 – Virtify, Inc. (www.virtify.com) today announced the upcoming
release of its new software product Virtify PIM Enterprise, part of the
Virtify Enterprise Content Compliance (ECC) Software Suite. Virtify PIM is
designed [...]
Sparkworkz(TM) Teams up With Lionsgate(R) and Their New 3-D Animated Feature Alpha and Omega!
Sparkworkz to Adapt Alpha and Omega for the Nintendo DS(TM) System!
NEWPORT BEACH, California, September 14, 2010 – Sparkworkz is working with Lionsgate and Crest Animation Studios Ltd. on
the video game adaptation based on their new animated family feature, Alpha
and Omega 3-D. The film is scheduled to hit the big screen on September 17,
2010, which [...]
Equipos Appoints Senior Team to Ramp up North American Operations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, September 14, 2010 – Equipos Limited has announced two senior appointments and opened a new
Boston-based office, reflecting the company's strategic commitment to the
North American market. These new hires follow a number of major North
American wins in client reporting for asset management.
Mike Hendy is appointed Regional Manager North America. [...]
Mediaspectrum Launches Revolutionary iPad Platform for Publishers
SILICON VALLEY, California, September 14, 2010 – Mediaspectrum, Inc.(R) today introduced Adrenalin, the first complete
solution for publishers seeking to create a customized news-reading
application for Apple's iPad and other tablet devices. Adrenalin powers the
three pillars of every digital news organization-dynamic content, integrated
advertising, and subscription management-and offers publishers a low-risk,
low-cost opportunity to establish a powerful presence [...]
Orange and Nokia to Extend Ovi Across the United Kingdom and France
LONDON, September 14, 2010 – Orange and Nokia today announced a new integrated Ovi service that widens
the developer ecosystem and gives Orange customers using Nokia handsets
easier access to more content. Orange is integrating Ovi content with the
best of its apps from the Orange Application Shop to give customers simpler,
more secure access to a wider [...]
IPC Collaborates with Interxion to Accelerate European Expansion of Its Global Financial Connectivity Infrastructure
Interxion to host IPC Electronic Connectivity Services infrastructure in London and Vienna to continue to position IPC customers at the heart of European financial markets
LONDON and JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, September 14, 2010 – Interxion, a leading European provider of carrier-neutral colocation data
centre services, and IPC, a leading provider of indispensable trading
communications solutions to [...]
iLobby.eu: A Practical Guide About EU Lobbying, Covering the Role of Social Media for the First Time
Watch first, read later? Check out the video at: https://www.youtube.com/lobbyplanet
BRUSSELS, September 15, 2010 – Europe suffers from a negative image, because of its inherent complexity
and the perception of backroom deals. Caroline De Cock, a Brussels lobbyist,
demystifies these prejudices in her book iLobby.eu: Survival Guide to EU
Lobbying, Including the Use of Social Media, which is [...]
TripAdvisor Reveals World’s Worst Pickpocket Destinations
Beware in Barcelona and Look Out in London
LONDON, September 15, 2010 – TripAdvisor(R), the world's largest travel site*, today reveals the
world's worst tourist destinations for pickpocketing. For the second year
running Barcelona tops the TripAdvisor Pickpocket Index and London enters the
top ten for the first time.
The 2010 Pickpocket Index is based [...]
NetDespatch Powers Collect+ at PayPoint Stores
MARLOW, England, September 15, 2010 – Web services from NetDespatch have been used to integrate PayPoint
terminals in local convenience stores with parcel carrier tracking
systems to power Collect+, the new parcel returns and collections service.
The seamlessly integrated system is already being used every day by thousands
of customers of the UK's leading online and home shopping [...]
Quintiq Named as a Visionary in 2010 Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain Planning
'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, The Netherlands, September 15, 2010 – Quintiq, a leading supplier of advanced planning, scheduling and supply
chain planning solutions (
www.quintiq.com/solutions/supply-chain-planning.aspx), announced today
Gartner placed Quintiq as a Visionary in its Magic Quadrant for Supply Chain
Planning (SCP) for Process Automation, 2010* report. Quintiq was one of 14
vendors evaluated in the report.
To download [...]
GoldenSource to Discuss Minimizing Risk and Meeting Regulatory Change With Data Management at the Eighth European Financial Information Summit
LONDON, September 15, 2010 – GoldenSource, a leading provider of Enterprise Data Management (EDM)
solutions, will exhibit at the European Financial Information Summit on
September 21st at London's Victoria Park Plaza. The conference, including a
panel featuring GoldenSource's Gert Raeves, will discuss and debate the
latest solutions and strategies to stay ahead of the business, competitive,
regulatory and technology [...]
Kuoni Launches Brand New Facebook Page
DORKING, England, September 15, 2010 – Kuoni has announced the launch if its own Facebook page. The new page
offers an interactive opportunity for Kuoni to communicate with its customers
and encourages people to engage and interact with the Kuoni brand in a new
way.
One of the highlights of the new Kuoni Facebook
(www.facebook.com/kuonitraveluk) [...]
HTC Unveils HTC Desire HD(TM) and HTC Desire Z(TM) With New HTC Sense(TM) and HTCSense.com
HTC Sense integrates a variety of multimedia and location-based enhancements and introduces HTCSense.com, a series of new connected HTC services
LONDON, September 15, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today unveiled a new
HTC Sense experience with the new HTC Desire HD(TM) and HTC Desire Z(TM)
Android-based smartphones. The new HTC Sense experience continues [...]
Registration Now Open for the 2010 Game Developers Conference China
3rd Annual GDC China Takes Place December 5-7, Shanghai International Convention Center
SAN FRANCISCO, September 15, 2010 – UBM TechWeb Game Network, organizers of the industry-leading Game
Developers Conference(R), has opened up registration for the 2010 Game
Developers Conference(TM) China (GDC China). Now in its 3rd year, GDC China
offers valuable and timely insight into the world of [...]
Anthony Foley Appointed to Board of Directors of DBSophic
Service Point CEO and Former Quest Software Senior VP Joins Board of Software Start-up
JERUSALEM, September 15, 2010 – DBSophic, an innovative provider of performance management products for
database-centric applications, announced today that Anthony (Tony) Foley has
been appointed to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Foley is CEO of Service Point Solutions, S.A (ticker: [...]
Qnective AG : Global Mobile Communication Without Security Risks
ZURICH, Switzerland, September 15, 2010 – Secure, encrypted mobile communication is becoming more and
more important for business. This year, innovative company Qnective AG,
Zurich is set to launch a practical solution called Qtalk secure, which will
enable encrypted and therefore highly secure communication for telephone
calls, chats, data transfers and SMS.
Lawyers, enterprises in [...]
BitSpeed(TM) Velocity – Version 1.5 now Available: Fastest Bandwidth Optimizer for File Transfers
Full line-speed file transfers – regardless of distance or latency
MANHATTAN BEACH, California, September 15, 2010 – Today BitSpeed LLC announced the worldwide availability of version 1.5 of
BitSpeed(TM) Velocity, the software that allows users of land- and
satellite-based Wide Area Networks (WANs) to accelerate the transfer of files
up to 70 times faster than standard transfer protocols [...]
SQS Software Quality Systems to Test Software for Deutsche Bank
Contract for Managed Testing Services, Valid Until the End of 2013
COLOGNE, Germany, September 16, 2010 – SQS (www.sqs-group.com/) Software Quality Systems AG (AIM: SQS.L,
Open Market: ISIN DE0005493514) will, in the future, carry out software and
system integration tests for Deutsche Bank.
A contract for this activity has been signed, for a term [...]
Cats and Sofas, it Really Can Work
LONDON, September 16, 2010 – If you are anything like me, you love your home. And if there are two
things that represent that calm and safe feeling more than anything in the
world for me, they are my cat and my sofa (www.sofasofa.co.uk/). But
for many pet lovers around the world, designing a living room which
incorporates [...]
Mega Queues as Over 800 Shoppers Grab a Bargain at the Currys Megastore Grand Opening Leicester Fosse
Over 800 Shoppers From the Region Fill the Retail Park
LONDON, September 16, 2010 – Currys, the UK's leading electrical retailer, threw open it's doors
at 6am last Friday to a massive queue of over 800 eager shoppers ready to
grab a bargain at the official launch of its brand new Megastore in Fosse
Shopping Park, Leicester. The [...]
B!Digital UK Managing Director to Deliver Keynote Speech
"Your Brand in Their Pocket: Now What?" at Upcoming ad:tech in London
LONDON, September 16, 2010 – Stefano Diemmi, UK Managing Director of B!Digital – the
leading independent full-service mobile marketing agency in Europe – will
speak at ad:tech, one of the most inspiring digital marketing forum to be
held in London, on Wednesday 22nd September.
[...]
Redknee Supports Bintel Group’s Growth Strategy in Africa
Redknee Delivers Multimillion Dollar System to New Bintel Group Property
TORONTO, September 16, 2010 – Redknee (TSX:RKN), a leading provider of business-critical
billing and charging software and solutions for communications service
providers, today announced it has secured a multimillion dollar contract with
Azur Congo Brazzaville, a subsidiary of group operator Bintel Ltd, to deploy
Redknee's Turnkey Converged Billing (TCB) [...]
Offshore E-Commerce is the Future for International Retail Businesses
With e-commerce Growing at a Faster Rate Than Retail, More and More Organizations are Looking for Their Profits Online; Offshore Companies and Banking can be the Vehicle to Maximize it
LIMASSOL, Cyprus, September 16, 2010 – In the last few months, we have seen some major international retailers
take their offerings online: Zara launched their online [...]
World-Check Sponsors the 6th Annual Meeting of the Compliance Leadership Forum 30 Sept – 1 Oct, 2010
Forum Pledges Cooperation to Secure a Business Environment Free From Corruption
LONDON, September 16, 2010 – World-Check will again sponsor this year's annual World Compliance
Leadership Forum. The Forum, now in its 6th successful year, will take place
at Brocket Hall from the 30th September to the 1st October and is the
foremost global gathering of leading compliance [...]
The World’s First Directly Solar-Powered Air Conditioning Unit Unveiled in Dezhou, China
DEZHOU, China, September 16, 2010 – On September 16th, 2010, the 2010 World Solar-Powered Air Conditioning
Development Forum was held in Dezhou, a municipality of China's Shandong
Province. He Zuoxiu, member of the Chinese Academy of Sciences; Zhang
Yaoming, member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering; Qin Hong, deputy
director of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development's [...]
Allvoices Demonstrates the Success of Its New Media News Model
17.5 million Unique visitors in August viewed nearly 32 million pages; fastest growing new media news site in the world
SAN FRANCISCO, September 16, 2010 – Allvoices.com, the largest citizen media news site, today announced
record growth in August, with 7.5 million unique visitors and more than 31
million page views. News consumers are drawn by the [...]
APMG-International Launches Obashi Certification: For Those Who Want to Understand the Relevance of IT in Business
HIGH WYCOMBE, England, September 17, 2010 – This October, APMG-International, a global examination institute and
accreditation body, is launching a certification for the OBASHI methodology -
a new way to document and model IT business value (
www.apmg-international.com/home/News_Events/16Sept2010OBASHICertificationLaunch.asp)
and how people, processes and technology interact to make a
business work. OBASHI simplifies business complexity by highlighting business
assets, analyzing their [...]
With Technology Comes Responsibility
By Dr Pieter Streicher, MD of BulkSMS.com
CAPE TOWN, South Africa, September 17, 2010 – The spread of mass panic through SMS is unnecessary and people need to
learn to look at information with a more critical eye.
People in general are too quick to pass on information without checking
if it originates from [...]