Technology Press Release – Weekly Newsletter for February 21-28, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
KPMG to Provide Broader Global Outsourcing Advisory Services Through Acquisition of EquaTerra
Acquisition Reflects KPMG Growth Strategy to Identify Service Opportunities for High Demand Market Sectors
NEW YORK and LONDON, February 22, 2011 – KPMG LLP (US), KPMG Holdings Limited (UK) and KPMG International today
announced the closing of an agreement to acquire the business of advisory
firm EquaTerra. The acquisition creates one of the broadest global sourcing
and shared … Original source on Gaea Times at : KPMG to Provide Broader Global Outsourcing Advisory Services Through Acquisition of EquaTerra.
Users of Android Phones Warned of Hong Tou Tou
BEIJING, February 22, 2011 – A new virus on Android devices has been spotted in China by NetQin, a
global leading mobile security service provider. Dubbed "Hong Tou Tou", the
virus targets Chinese users and is distributed by hiding itself in legitimate
apps such as the well known game RoboDefense.
(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100215/CNM002LOGO)
… Read more : Users of Android Phones Warned of Hong Tou Tou.
Zynga Launches CityVille in Indonesian and Turkish as Next Language Options for its Newest Game Phenomenon
First of Zynga's Games to be Offered in Indonesian and Turkish Languages
SAN FRANCISCO, February 22, 2011 – Zynga today announced its newest game phenomenon, CityVille, is now
available in Indonesian and Turkish bringing the number of offered languages
for the game to eight.
Indonesian and Turkish are more language 'firsts' for Zynga and …. Source : Zynga Launches CityVille in Indonesian and Turkish as Next Language Options for its Newest Game Phenomenon.
Oracle Announces Oracle?? Health Sciences Information Manager
Solution Improves Data Management and Privacy for Health Information Exchange and Analysis
HIMSS, ORLANDO, Fla. ??? February 21, 2011
News Facts
Oracle today introduced the Oracle?? Health Sciences Information Manager (www.oracle.com/us/industries/healthcare/health-sciences-information-manager-321653.html) , an open standards-based solution that improves data management and strengthens data privacy and security to facilitate secure access, analysis and exchange of Protected Health …. Original source : Oracle Announces Oracle?? Health Sciences Information Manager.
Wolf Medical Systems Enhances Caregiver Mobility with Oracle’s Sun Ray Clients
Oracle’s Desktop Virtualization Optimizes Physicians’ Time with Patients and Streamlines IT Management
HIMSS, ORLANDO, Fla. ??? February 21, 2011
News Facts
To support its mission of making the practice of medicine more efficient, effective and enjoyable, Wolf Medical Systems (www.wolfmedical.com/) has increased caregiver mobility by implementing Oracle’s desktop virtualization (www.oracle.com/us/technologies/virtualization/index.htm) solution, specifically Oracle’s Sun … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Wolf Medical Systems Enhances Caregiver Mobility with Oracle’s Sun Ray Clients.
Oracle Unveils Enhanced Health Information Exchange Solution
Comprehensive Solution Simplifies Deployment, Strengthens Security and Accelerates Time-to-Value
HIMSS, ORLANDO, Fla. ??? February 21, 2011
News Facts
Oracle today announced interoperability and security enhancements to Oracle?? Health Information Exchange (www.oracle.com/us/industries/healthcare/oracle-health-info-exchange-212586.html) , an open standards-based solution that enables healthcare organizations and government agencies to securely manage and share health data across networks to improve patient care, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Oracle Unveils Enhanced Health Information Exchange Solution.
KT Selects MediationZone(R) From DigitalRoute
STOCKHOLM, February 21, 2011 – DigitalRoute today announced that KT, South Korea's largest landline
operator and mobile service provider, has selected DigitalRoute's
MediationZone(R) as part of its ongoing IT transformation project also known
as the BIT (Business & Information System Transformation) project.
KT announced in November 2010 that it is carrying out the BIT … Original source on Gaea Times at : KT Selects MediationZone(R) From DigitalRoute.
New White Paper From 2bm Highlights the Increasing Importance of Data Centre Power Monitoring
New White Paper Provides Businesses With Step-by-step Guide to Achieving Intelligent, Reliable and Accurate Server Power Monitoring
NOTTINGHAM, England, February 21, 2011 – 2bm, an innovator in data centre power monitoring, www.2bm.co.uk
has launched a new White Paper to aid IT Managers wrestling with the problem
of how to implement a server power monitoring
(www.2bm.co.uk/products/Server_Power_Monitoring) solution with minimal
or …. Source : New White Paper From 2bm Highlights the Increasing Importance of Data Centre Power Monitoring.
Northern Rock Adds Online Options to its Growing Cash ISA Portfolio
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, England, February 21, 2011 – Northern Rock is launching a range of brand new online ISAs to complement
its competitive portfolio of branch, postal and online savings accounts.
The new e-ISA account offers those who prefer to operate their accounts
via the internet, an online option for their tax-free* savings. … Read more : Northern Rock Adds Online Options to its Growing Cash ISA Portfolio.
UK Businesses are Struggling to Communicate With one Voice – new Research From Unified Communications Expo 2011
The Increase of Communication Channels Such as Instant Messaging and Social Media is Making it Harder for UK Businesses to Unify Their Communications
LONDON, February 21, 2011 – A survey by Unified Communications Expo 2011 – the UK's leading business
communication event bringing together the key technologies and key people of
this rapidly evolving world – has …. Source : UK Businesses are Struggling to Communicate With one Voice – new Research From Unified Communications Expo 2011.
Analyst’s Comment: GSMA Announces World’s Leading Mobile Operators Will Introduce NFC Services
MONMOUTH, Wales, February 21, 2011 – The world's leading mobile network operators have announced today that
they are committed to introducing near field communication (NFC) services in
a number of countries around the world from 2012.
Sarah Clark, author of 'NFC Business Models' (
www.sjb.co.uk/nfc-business-models/) explains what the announcement
means and why the operators have … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Analyst's Comment: GSMA Announces World's Leading Mobile Operators Will Introduce NFC Services.
Designer Johan Lindeberg Launches New Contemporary Luxury Brand ‘BLK DNM’ Online Only
BLK DNM Opens with Innovative Online Flagship Store BLKDNM.com
NEW YORK, February 22, 2011 – Coming on the heels of NY Fashion Week, designer and fashion industry
veteran, Johan Lindeberg, has announced his latest venture with the launch of
his new label BLK DNM. The launch of BLKDNM.com was celebrated with an
exclusive premiere of Film 1 directed … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Designer Johan Lindeberg Launches New Contemporary Luxury Brand 'BLK DNM' Online Only.
Style369.com : Now and Then
LONDON, February 22, 2011 – Spring may not have officially sprung, but that doesn't mean that we
can't rock the new season curvy must-have looks.
Here is Style369's (
www.style369.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/TopCategoriesDisplay?storeId=13054&catalogId=33555)
pick of 3 key plus size spring trends and how to wear them now…and later.
Powerful Flowers
Florals … Read more : Style369.com : Now and Then.
Standard Life Makes ISA Investment Easy
LONDON, February 22, 2011 – Standard Life, the long term savings and investment company, has launched
a new online Stocks and Shares ISA, available via its website, aimed at
simplifying investment options for people who want to manage their ISA
investments online but are not sure what funds to choose.
The new online Stocks …. Original article on Gaea Times at : Standard Life Makes ISA Investment Easy.
Spread Betting on the Move – The Mobile Trading App From City Index
LONDON, February 22, 2011 – City Index (www.cityindex.co.uk/), a global leader in spread
betting and contracts for difference, launched its first live spread betting
and CFD trading app for iPhone(TM) in 2009. Since then, consumer reaction and
a huge rise in mobile trading suggest that the City Trading application has
been well-received.
In order to … Read more >>>.
Savvis Executives to Present at Major Investor Conferences in March
ST. LOUIS, February 22, 2011 – 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; Greg Freiberg, chief financial officer;
and Bryan Doerr, chief technology officer, will be presenting at the
following investor conferences in March.
(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090803/PH55929LOGO …. Source : Savvis Executives to Present at Major Investor Conferences in March.
IntraLinks Deal Flow Indicator(TM) Shows 2010 Global M&A Deal Activity Has Increased 33 Percent Over 2009
Emerging markets experience the biggest increases in M&A deal activity in 2010
NEW YORK, February 22, 2011 – The end of year and Q4 2010 IntraLinks Deal Flow Indicator(TM) (DFI) was
released today and reports a 33 percent increase in global M&A deal activity
in 2010 from 2009. In Q4 2010, global deal activity was up 20 … Read more >>>.
Echoworx Partners with Spamina
SPAMINA ADDS EMAIL ENCRYPTION TO THEIR CUSTOMER OFFERING
TORONTO, February 22, 2011 – Echoworx Corporation, (www.echoworx.com) the leading provider of
managed encryption services for complete enterprise email and data
protection, today announced its partnership with Spamina,
(www.spamina.com) a fast-growing player in the global email security
market whose products feature in 10 million mailboxes across the globe.
… Read this article on Gaea Times at : Echoworx Partners with Spamina.
Transport Simulator “Cities in Motion” Released Today
100 Years of Transportation History Across Four of Europe's Great Cities and it's Yours to Play With!
NEW YORK, February 22, 2011 – Four of Europe's most exiting cities with unique transportation
challenges are now your play things. Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order
Ltd are proud to announce that Cities in Motion, a mass public transportation
simulator, has … Original source on Gaea Times at : Transport Simulator "Cities in Motion" Released Today.
Swisscom and NEC Join Forces to Provide Cloud Based Communications at citizenM Hotel Group
Swisscom and NEC Deliver Fully Hosted Virtualized Communications Infrastructure at New citizenM Hotel in Glasgow
BERN, Switzerland and TOKYO, February 22, 2011 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and Swisscom AG. (Swisscom)
have announced the successful implementation of a cloud-based communications
service for citizenM – the award winning Hotel Group (Headquarters:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Chairman: Rattan Chadha). Swisscom …. Original source : Swisscom and NEC Join Forces to Provide Cloud Based Communications at citizenM Hotel Group.
Hectic Year for DOCDATA N.V. Closed With Positive Outcome
Milestone Reached: Revenue Grown to EUR 104 Million in 2010
WAALWIJK, The Netherlands, February 24, 2011 – DOCDATA N.V. reached an important milestone in 2010, as the revenue has
exceeded EUR 100 million, primarily driven by strong growth in Germany. The
year 2010 was a hectic year, especially due to the acquisition and
integration of the activities of …. Source article : Hectic Year for DOCDATA N.V. Closed With Positive Outcome.
Spyware Compromises 150,000+ Symbian Devices
BEIJING, February 24, 2011 – A new variant of spyware "Spy.Felxispy" on Symbian devices causing
privacy leakage has recently been captured by the National Computer Virus
Emergency Response Centre of China. According to NetQin Mobile Inc., a global
leader in mobile security service, there are more than a dozen variants of
the spyware since the first was spotted, …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Spyware Compromises 150,000+ Symbian Devices.
Corvil Enables Nomura to Achieve Nanosecond Latency Monitoring for Clients
Nomura and Corvil Measure Latency of NXT Direct DMA Performance with Billionth of a Second Precision
LONDON and NEW YORK, February 24, 2011 – Corvil, a provider of latency management systems for high performance
trading and market data, today announced that Nomura, the global investment
bank, is using Corvil's Latency Management System to achieve nanosecond
latency reporting for … Read : Corvil Enables Nomura to Achieve Nanosecond Latency Monitoring for Clients.
Ingenico and Cybertill Launch Revolutionary Point-of-Sale Solution for Independent Retailers in the UK
WebPOS Solution Will Help the Independent Retailer Cut Costs Significantly and Improve Business Efficiencies
KNOWSLEY, England, February 23, 2011 – Ingenico, the world's leading provider of payment solutions in
partnership with Cybertill, the UK's leading EPoS and e-commerce provider,
have today launched WebPOS – a revolutionary point of sale solution for
single store independent retailers, which could spell …. Original article : Ingenico and Cybertill Launch Revolutionary Point-of-Sale Solution for Independent Retailers in the UK.
Ebizmarts Set to Tackle Key Challenges Faced by e-Commerce Merchants Sage Pay Partner Launches the Latest in Payment Technology on Magento Platform
LONDON, February 23, 2011 – Development company and Sage Pay partner Ebizmarts have today launched a
new extension for Magento's open source ecommerce platform, supporting Sage
Pay's Form, Server and Direct protocols. The payment module includes Server
InFrame technology, functionality for Sage Pay's newly launched Token System
and elements of the new Reporting and Admin API.
WebTView’s Forecast for 2011: OverCast With an Excellent Chance of New TV Entertainment
TEL-AVIV, Israel, February 23, 2011 – OverCast – Innovative Mobile Application – Transforms TV Navigation
into a Personal and Engaging Experience
WebTView, a leader in over-the-top video content delivery to connected
devices, today announced its new mobile-based disruptive innovation called
OverCast, an extension to the WebTView Video Platform.
Today, viewers' content …. Source : Gaea News Network.
New Car Buyers Could Misspend Up to GBP11billion on the ‘11′ Registration Plate
LONDON, February 23, 2011 – Up to GBP11billion could be misspent on the new '11' registration plate
due out next week, as a study shows around one in three buyers choose the
'wrong' car.
The shocking findings are the result of a survey by CarBuyer.co.uk, which
provides independent expert reviews to help ensure people [..] Read the original article: here.
CA Technologies Partners Upbeat About Economy and IT Spending in 2011
MORGES, Switzerland, February 23, 2011 – CA Technologies partners are expecting a bright year ahead, with 65%
predicting an improved economy, according to the 2011 CA Technologies Channel
Index. 54% of partners expect a boost in customers' IT spending, in contrast
to the preceding year when budgets were predominantly flat.
Photo: ( www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20101014/412869 )
… Read this article on Gaea Times at : CA Technologies Partners Upbeat About Economy and IT Spending in 2011.
House of Fraser Launches Jimmy Choo Fragrance
LONDON, February 23, 2011 – House of Fraser, the UK's premium department store, has launched the
first fragrance from luxury accessories label Jimmy Choo.
Jimmy Choo was one of the first labels to realise the selling power of
the red carpet and has been offering celebrities, and especially Oscar
nominees, customised Jimmy Choo heels [..] Read the original article: here.
Total Immersion Introduces First Augmented Reality M-Commerce Application for iPhone 4
iPhone4 AR App Uses Face Tracking – Enables Consumers to 'Try on' Glasses, Find the Right Look and Buy… on the Spot
PARIS, February 23, 2011 – Using an iPhone 4 or iPod Touch with a front facing camera, the app
identifies user faces and applies virtual glasses to their video image. Users
are able to adjust … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Total Immersion Introduces First Augmented Reality M-Commerce Application for iPhone 4.
Tesco Sales Indicate Afternoon Tea is Back on the Social Map
CHESHUNT, England, February 23, 2011 – Tesco reveals that while the recession may have managed to see off many
of life's little luxuries it has actually helped to revive the quaint English
tradition of afternoon tea.
In the last year a new generation of Brits have taken the therapeutic
custom of gassing over a …. Source : Tesco Sales Indicate Afternoon Tea is Back on the Social Map.
DediPower Launches Mobile Apps for Instant Access to Hosting Tools & Reports
Establishes New Levels of Convenience for Cloud and Managed Hosting Customers
READING, England, February 23, 2011 – DediPower, the UK's fastest growing private hosting company*, is
launching brand new iPhone and Android mobile apps to provide access,
flexibility and greater convenience to Cloud and Managed Hosting customers.
The only enterprise hosting provider in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at : DediPower Launches Mobile Apps for Instant Access to Hosting Tools & Reports.
PopCap Launches Bejeweled(R) Blitz LIVE for Xbox LIVE Arcade
The Most Competitive Adaptation Yet: Popular Gaming Phenomenon Comes to Xbox LIVE Featuring 16-Player Party Mode, Battle Mode and More
DUBLIN, Ireland, February 23, 2011 – PopCap Games, the worldwide leader in casual games, today announced the
global release of Bejeweled(R) Blitz LIVE on Xbox LIVE(R) Arcade for the Xbox
360(R) video game and entertainment system from … Read : PopCap Launches Bejeweled(R) Blitz LIVE for Xbox LIVE Arcade.
Network Security Problems Threaten Communications Network Integrity
March 9th Webinar Exposes Communications Network Threats and Explores Security Practices with Bell Canada, Nokia Siemens, Nakina Systems, and Technology Research Institute
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, February 23, 2011 – Securing telecommunications networks is becoming increasingly difficult.
Outsourcing, migrating critical business functions to the cloud, and the
increasing role mobile devices play for businesses open new vulnerabilities
that can …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Woolworths.co.uk Announces Addition of Craft Range to its Site
LONDON, February 23, 2011 – Woolworths.co.uk is delighted to announce that it is now the major online
destination for craft supplies.
Woolworths.co.uk has recognised that there is a growing, nostalgic trend
for making personalised gifts and cards and to meet this, the brand has
created an extensive arts and crafts (
www.woolworths.co.uk/gifts-crafts/arts-crafts/e/b/100698.end)
department within its online … Original source on Gaea Times at : Woolworths.co.uk Announces Addition of Craft Range to its Site.
Nokia E7 Protected by NetQin Mobile Manager
BEIJING, February 25, 2011 – Targeting business people, the recently launched Nokia E-series flagship
smartphone features a 4" AMOLED touch screen and QWERTY, real-time work and
personal emails, maps with free GPS navigation, an 8 MP camera and HD video.
In addition to being preloaded with Microsoft's Mail for Exchange and
Communicator Mobile to enable business people to …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Nokia E7 Protected by NetQin Mobile Manager.
National Television Uses ISL Groop TV Live Videoconference in a new TV Talk Show
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia, February 24, 2011 – ISL Online successfully launched its videoconferencing technology ISL
Groop TV (bit.ly/hGDBWA) in a new TV talk show broadcasted in prime
time, on the Slovenian national television. The TV show introduces
interaction with TV audience through a web videoconference, giving the TV
media the higher dimension that Internet opens.
ISL …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Tempest Photography Selects NetDespatch Powered Royal Mail Tracked Service
MARLOW, England, February 24, 2011 – School and Graduation photo specialist Tempest Photography has selected
NetDespatch powered Royal Mail Tracked services to boost service levels for
its online and mail order business. The web shipping and tracking system is
supporting the company's surging growth in direct order business and speeding
collection and delivery of photographs and gifts to …. Read the original article : Tempest Photography Selects NetDespatch Powered Royal Mail Tracked Service.
Financial Spread Betting on Your iPhone
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – Only a few years ago, the financial spread bettor was chained to his
computer to make his trades. The moment he stepped away, access to the spread
betting providers such as City Index (www.cityindex.co.uk/) was
completely lost. If any sudden changes happened in the markets, the spread
bettor was powerless to react, possibly …. Source : Gaea News Network.
Acentic Brings Targeted Advertising to Hoteliers in Conjunction with MasterCard
New multimedia digital platform gives hotels new incremental revenue streams
COLOGNE, Germany, February 24, 2011 – Acentic, a leading supplier of broadband systems and digital interactive
TV (iTV) for the hotel industry has launched Acentic Media, a new multimedia
digital platform. Acentic Media went live in November in the hospitality
marketplace with MasterCard as a lead sponsor and …. Original article : Acentic Brings Targeted Advertising to Hoteliers in Conjunction with MasterCard.
Live Nation International Unveils Major Upgrade to Ticketing and eCommerce Website Serving 17 Countries
Provides Fans With Faster, Clearer and More Comprehensive Access to Artists, Shows and Venues
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:LYV), the world's
leading live entertainment and eCommerce company, today unveiled its
newly-designed website, which offers enhanced access to artists, events and
venues spanning 17 countries.
With technological upgrades and an overall … Original article on : Live Nation International Unveils Major Upgrade to Ticketing and eCommerce Website Serving 17 Countries.
Invitation to Presentation of V-Track Technology – Experience the Optical Mouse Revolution
The V-Track Mouse From A4Tech Will be Celebrating its World Premiere at the Cebit (1st March, 5 p.m.) – Impeccable Function, Even on Fur
TAIPEI, Taiwan, February 24, 2011 – A4Tech is pensioning off the mouse pad. The new V-Track mouse
works on surfaces such as glass, carpet or even fur and can be controlled
precision.
…. Source article on Gaea Times at : Invitation to Presentation of V-Track Technology – Experience the Optical Mouse Revolution.
comScore Releases ‘The 2010 Europe Digital Year in Review’
Report Showcases 2010 Digital Landscape in Europe and Highlights Trends for 2011
LONDON, February 24, 2011 – comScore, Inc. (Nasdaq: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world,
today released The comScore 2010 Europe Digital Year in Review. This
inaugural report provides a comprehensive overview of key trends in the
European digital media landscape, including market-level data on …. Source article on Gaea Times at : comScore Releases 'The 2010 Europe Digital Year in Review'.
Salamander Cookshop Celebrates Launch of New Website With a Week of Free Delivery
WIMBORNE, England, February 24, 2011 – Leading kitchenware retailer, Salamander Cookshop, announces the launch
of its newly designed website today, and to mark the occasion is offering all
new and returning customers a week of free delivery on all orders commencing
on March 1st.
The new site has been streamlined to improve the customer … Read more : Salamander Cookshop Celebrates Launch of New Website With a Week of Free Delivery.
Annual Computer Crime and Security Survey Key Offering from CSI
Cyber Attacks and Security Breaches are Constant Threats to Corporations and Governments
NEW YORK, February 24, 2011 – The comprehensive findings of a year-long survey of security program
managers from enterprising companies are now available from the Computer
Security Institute (CSI). In its 15th year, this far-reaching study is the
only independent report to provide unbiased information and … Original article on : Annual Computer Crime and Security Survey Key Offering from CSI.
70% of B2B Organisations Feel Telemarketing is Either ‘Critical’ or ‘Very Important’ to Their Organisation’s Success This Year
BRIGHTON, England, February 25, 2011 – During the last few years much of the UK marketing press has predicted a
bleak future for telemarketing (www.ttmc.co.uk/) , suggesting that
digital channels provide much cheaper and simpler solutions. However a survey
conducted by B2B Marketing and sponsored by The Telemarketing Company has
found that 70% of organisations feel telemarketing is …. Original article : 70% of B2B Organisations Feel Telemarketing is Either 'Critical' or 'Very Important' to Their Organisation's Success This Year.
Security Alert: New Spyware on Android Devices Identified
BEIJING, February 25, 2011 – On the heels of Hong Tou Tou, another two spyware programs on Android
devices have been captured by NetQin Mobile Inc., a global leader in mobile
security services. Named "SW.SecurePhone" and "SW.Qieting", the spyware may
cause serious privacy leakage.
(Logo: photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100215/CNM002LOGO)
Once installed, SW.SecurePhone will run …. Source article on Gaea Times at : Security Alert: New Spyware on Android Devices Identified.
Travelmatch Announce North American Highlights for March
Travelmatch.co.uk, the Online Travel Specialists, Have Announced Their Best North American Destinations for the Month of March: the Riu Cancun and the El Dorado Seaside Suites, by Karisma
LONDON, February 25, 2011 – Online travel specialists Travelmatch have announced their top holiday
locations in North America for the month of March. Basing their findings upon
customer feedback … Original article on : Travelmatch Announce North American Highlights for March.
CorDEX Instruments Recognised With National Innovation Award
SCARBOROUGH, England, February 25, 2011 – CorDEX Instruments, manufacturer of explosion proof equipment, has won a
national technical innovation award for a new handheld distance measuring
tool that can be used safely offshore.
The LaserMETER 3000XP received the Technical Innovation of the Year prize
in the annual HazardEx awards in Harrogate, Yorkshire.
… Read : CorDEX Instruments Recognised With National Innovation Award.