New interconnect provides seamless Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) options for US Signal customers.
Grand Rapids MI, October 28, 2010 -- US Signal, a leading provider of MPLS data networks and dedicated Internet access in the Midwest, today announced its selection of Broadvox as their first preferred SIP provider. US Signal and Broadvox have established a dedicated connection providing US Signal Internet customer’s seamless access to the Broadvox VoIP/SIP services.
Utilizing VoIP on the US Signal network, customers have experienced unmatched voice service while reducing monthly phone bills. Now with the US Signal and Broadvox peering relationship, US Signal Internet customers can enjoy same QoS provided excellence previously unavailable when using VoIP over the Internet. US Signal customers adding SIP trunking services from Broadvox can access the Public Switched Telephone network (PSTN) without expensive local PSTN gateways and costly ISDN Primary Rate Interfaces (PRIs).
“US Signal is excited to launch our “Preferred SIP Provider Program” and we targeted Broadvox as our first preferred SIP provider because of their robust product offering and history of excellence. We are very happy about our peering connection and the simplicity it brings to meeting our customers VoIP and SIP trunking needs” said Steve Vander Pol, product manager for US Signal. “Using the US Signal network with QoS to access Broadvox SIP services provides the customer with a dedicated connection backed by a strong Service Level Agreement to ensure a high level of voice quality.”
“Broadvox is very pleased to offer its services to customers of US Signal. US Signal has a well-deserved reputation for delivering quality broadband and service,” said David Byrd, vice president of Marketing and Sales. “US Signal has an experienced and growing channel to sell and support its markets. This peering relationship will enable Broadvox to provide SIP Trunks to expand those revenue opportunities and an industry leading SLA.”
About US Signal
The US Signal debt-free, fiber optic network is one of the largest, fully deployed networks in the Midwest, covering Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Missouri and Wisconsin. With more than 7,000 miles of long-haul fiber and over 900 miles of fiber optic metro rings in strategic tier-one, tier-two and tier-three markets, the US Signal optical backbone features Cisco Systems Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) technology and is designed with a SONET, redundant architecture. All of US Signal’s services are delivered over this protected network to ensure resiliency, flexibility and scalability.
About Broadvox
Founded in 2001, Broadvox is a worldwide leader in providing integrated managed VoIP services to SMBs, enterprises and carriers. It has deployed one of the largest, full-featured global VoIP networks and is trusted by more than 250 telecommunications carriers, CLECs, ISPs and several thousand enterprises to terminate and originate over ten billion minutes annually. The Broadvox network operations center provides the reliability, security and quality of service required by the world’s most discriminating customers. Broadvox offers SIP Trunking, SIP origination and termination services and hosted communications solutions. Broadvox is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Please visit www.Broadvox.com for additional information.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
ASG Software Solutions Wins EMA's Best BSM Platform Integration
Earns "Strong Value" Rating throughout Report; Scores High in Overall Product Strength.
Naples, FL, USA, Wednesday, October 28, 2010 -- ASG Software Solutions, a worldwide leader in business solutions for global enterprises, today announced that its Application-Aware Network Performance Management solution has been recognized as the recipient of Enterprise Management Associates (EMA's) Best BSM Platform Integration as part of EMA's Radar Report™ for Application-Aware Network Performance Management (ANPM) Q3 2010.
Additionally, ASG earned a "strong value" rating throughout the report.
ASG's ANPM solution is a highly-customizable and integrated platform that includes ASG's BSP Network and User Service Alignment, ASG-TeVISTA Expert, ASG-Sentry, ASG's metaCMDB and ASG-TMON for Web-Based Applications.
This Radar Report™ evaluated 18 vendors and compared their ability to deliver basic and advanced application awareness across a wide range of network and application technologies. Vendors were evaluated on various criteria including: architecture, integration, functionality, deployment, administration, cost, and vendor strength.
Quotes
Jim Frey, Research Director, Enterprise Management Associates
"A significant strategic objective in a growing number of IT organizations is the implementation and achievement of effective Business Service Management (BSM). While this strategy almost always originates outside of and reaches far beyond the networking team, ASG has recognized that ANPM data can be extremely useful in bringing business service, process, and user experience performance intelligence to BSM."
Report Excerpts
"ASG has been in the business of delivering IT management solutions for nearly 25 years, making them one of the longest standing independent providers in the market. Along the way, ASG has developed a crystal clear vision of integrated business service management and the role that ANPM plays."
"Integration is where the ASG solutions shines perhaps most brightly. The solution is designed to work closely with the ASGmetaCMDB but also supports CMDB/CMS products from all of the big four management software vendors."
"As one of the strongest BSM solution providers in this study, ASG's BSP (Business Service Portfolio) solution spans all IT domains with elegance. As part of a broader solution, ASG has assembled a remarkably strong lineup of ANPM tools and capabilities, particularly in the areas of Web application discovery, recognition, and analysis."
"The ASG solution is one of the few in this study that fully supports all four ANPM data source types, and finished well up the rankings in terms of overall product strength."
Report Highlights: ASG's Business Service Management Solution
Solution sheets:
Full report: EMA Radar Report™ for Application-Aware Network Performance Management Q3 2010
About the EMA Radar Report
The EMA Radar Report delivers an in-depth analysis of industry-leading vendors and vendor products, including their overall market position in comparison with other vendors. This information is laid out in an easy-to-decipher, detailed Radar Chart - which includes the composite score for each vendor – making it simple to see how vendors measure up in the market, as well as against other vendors. The EMA Radar report also provides a detailed discussion of methodology and criteria, a high-level market segment overview, a comprehensive analyst write-up on each vendor, as well as an evaluation of software products based on five key dimensions: Ease of Deployment and Administration, Cost Advantage, Architecture and Integration, Functionality, and Vendor Strength.
About EMA
Founded in 1996, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) is a leading industry analyst firm that specializes in going "beyond the surface" to provide deep insight across the full spectrum of IT and data management technologies. EMA analysts leverage a unique combination of practical experience, insight into industry best practices, and in-depth knowledge of current and planned vendor solutions to help its clients achieve their goals. Learn more about EMA research, analysis, and consulting services for enterprise line of business users, IT professionals and IT vendors at www.enterprisemanagement.com or follow EMA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ema_research.
About ASG | www.asg.com
ASG provides a full range of practical software solutions that help IT organizations lower costs, save time, and make proactive decisions that drive business success. Best known for its broad portfolio of best-value, results-driven technologies, ASG partners with 85 percent of the world's largest companies to optimize IT service delivery in both mainframe and distributed environments. Founded in 1986, ASG is a privately held global company based in Naples, Fla., with more than 70 offices worldwide.
Naples, FL, USA, Wednesday, October 28, 2010 -- ASG Software Solutions, a worldwide leader in business solutions for global enterprises, today announced that its Application-Aware Network Performance Management solution has been recognized as the recipient of Enterprise Management Associates (EMA's) Best BSM Platform Integration as part of EMA's Radar Report™ for Application-Aware Network Performance Management (ANPM) Q3 2010.
Additionally, ASG earned a "strong value" rating throughout the report.
ASG's ANPM solution is a highly-customizable and integrated platform that includes ASG's BSP Network and User Service Alignment, ASG-TeVISTA Expert, ASG-Sentry, ASG's metaCMDB and ASG-TMON for Web-Based Applications.
This Radar Report™ evaluated 18 vendors and compared their ability to deliver basic and advanced application awareness across a wide range of network and application technologies. Vendors were evaluated on various criteria including: architecture, integration, functionality, deployment, administration, cost, and vendor strength.
Quotes
Jim Frey, Research Director, Enterprise Management Associates
"A significant strategic objective in a growing number of IT organizations is the implementation and achievement of effective Business Service Management (BSM). While this strategy almost always originates outside of and reaches far beyond the networking team, ASG has recognized that ANPM data can be extremely useful in bringing business service, process, and user experience performance intelligence to BSM."
Report Excerpts
"ASG has been in the business of delivering IT management solutions for nearly 25 years, making them one of the longest standing independent providers in the market. Along the way, ASG has developed a crystal clear vision of integrated business service management and the role that ANPM plays."
"Integration is where the ASG solutions shines perhaps most brightly. The solution is designed to work closely with the ASGmetaCMDB but also supports CMDB/CMS products from all of the big four management software vendors."
"As one of the strongest BSM solution providers in this study, ASG's BSP (Business Service Portfolio) solution spans all IT domains with elegance. As part of a broader solution, ASG has assembled a remarkably strong lineup of ANPM tools and capabilities, particularly in the areas of Web application discovery, recognition, and analysis."
"The ASG solution is one of the few in this study that fully supports all four ANPM data source types, and finished well up the rankings in terms of overall product strength."
Report Highlights: ASG's Business Service Management Solution
- ASG compared favorably to a field of participants, ranking at or above average in most measures of ANPM functionality, and showed particular relative strength in the areas of alerting/alarming, active controls, and visualization/reporting.
- ASG offers a true cross-domain BSM solution and promotes the perspective that ANPM, along with other domain viewpoints, should be aligned with business services as a starting design point.
- ASG is one of the few vendors that tightly integrates Web application and analysis into an ANPM solution.
Solution sheets:
| ASG's metaCMDB | ASG-TMON for Web-Based Applications | |
| ASG-TeVISTA Expert | ASG-Sentry |
About the EMA Radar Report
The EMA Radar Report delivers an in-depth analysis of industry-leading vendors and vendor products, including their overall market position in comparison with other vendors. This information is laid out in an easy-to-decipher, detailed Radar Chart - which includes the composite score for each vendor – making it simple to see how vendors measure up in the market, as well as against other vendors. The EMA Radar report also provides a detailed discussion of methodology and criteria, a high-level market segment overview, a comprehensive analyst write-up on each vendor, as well as an evaluation of software products based on five key dimensions: Ease of Deployment and Administration, Cost Advantage, Architecture and Integration, Functionality, and Vendor Strength.
About EMA
Founded in 1996, Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) is a leading industry analyst firm that specializes in going "beyond the surface" to provide deep insight across the full spectrum of IT and data management technologies. EMA analysts leverage a unique combination of practical experience, insight into industry best practices, and in-depth knowledge of current and planned vendor solutions to help its clients achieve their goals. Learn more about EMA research, analysis, and consulting services for enterprise line of business users, IT professionals and IT vendors at www.enterprisemanagement.com or follow EMA on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ema_research.
About ASG | www.asg.com
ASG provides a full range of practical software solutions that help IT organizations lower costs, save time, and make proactive decisions that drive business success. Best known for its broad portfolio of best-value, results-driven technologies, ASG partners with 85 percent of the world's largest companies to optimize IT service delivery in both mainframe and distributed environments. Founded in 1986, ASG is a privately held global company based in Naples, Fla., with more than 70 offices worldwide.
XShot LLC Launches Innovative iPhone 4 Case with Detachable Tripod Adapter for Taking Great Pictures and Making HD Films
XShot LLC is once again extending the capabilities of the iPhone with its new all-in-one sleek hard case providing full protection, with an innovative detachable tripod adapter that works in both landscape and portrait modes.
SANTA BARBARA, CA, October 28, 2010 -- XShot, the creator of the popular XShot Camera Extenders is pleased to announce the new innovative XShot iPhone 4 Case with detachable tripod adapter, exclusively designed for the new iPhone 4. Now users can mount their iPhone 4 to tripods, camera extenders, and other stabilizing devices with ease and versatility.
“We wanted to leverage iPhone 4’s improved camera capabilities and provide users with a simple way to take great pictures and make videos on the go with a solid case that integrates the ability to mount it to any tripod and use it in both landscape and portrait modes. To accomplish this objective, we listened to our customers and designed the new case around three core concepts: full protection, versatility and functionality. The new case allows users to simply attach the XShot tripod adapter unlike other tripod adapters that require users to remove their iPhone case." said Michael Daoud, co-founder of XShot.
The multipurpose XShot iPhone 4 Case has it all:
• Protection: Sleek hard case with full enclosure to fully protect the iPhone 4 and also acts as a bumper for good reception.
• Innovation: The XShot iPhone 4 case features an innovative and slim design for the attachment of a universal tripod adapter that can be used in both landscape and portrait modes.
• Versatility: Two-piece slim case that is easy to snap on and remove to use with docking devices and speakers.
• Functionality: Ideal for use with the new FaceTime feature and dual cameras. Excellent for iPhone 4 camera stabilization especially when taking photos and making HD films.
• BONUS! Comes with a mini flex tripod perfect to view or record great content.
"We designed the XShot iPhone 4 case to provide full protection and versatility for iPhone 4 camera users,” said John Stump, co-founder and engineer of the XShot. “The new front facing camera inspired us to push the envelope on design since it’s a perfect match for the XShot camera extenders. The two and a half feet of reach the Pocket XShot camera extender provides allows users to take great pictures or videos rather than a mug shot at arm's length. Being able to attach a tripod or a monopod is also great for photo and film enthusiasts."
The XShot iPhone 4 Case retails for $24.95 and will be available end of November, 2010 at www.xshot.com. Pre-sale orders begin on October 26, 2010. The Pocket XShot camera extender and the iPhone 4 case can also be purchased together as a bundle for a special price of $39.90. Exclusive preorder offer: enter sneakpeekIP4 at checkout to receive an additional $5 off your purchase until 11/12/10.
More information about the iPhone 4 Case at http://xshotpix.com/iphone4case.php.
About XShot LLC
XShot LLC is a leading innovator in the camera accessory market. XShot LLC produces the popular XShot telescopic camera extenders that attach to any compact digital camera or hand-held video camera (including the Flip) so that the photographer can be part of the picture too. Depending on the camera extender model, the XShot telescopic extenders can increase a person’s reach by up to 3 feet and close to a mere 6.5 inches. Everyday photographers no longer have to try and stretch their arms as far as possible to get a picture, let alone capture the full background. The XShot camera extenders are precision-engineered devices that are durable and compact. This digital camera accessory has become popular with travelers, social media users, bloggers, honeymooners, outdoor lovers, families, and digital scrapbook fans.
For more information about the XShot and the other products including the XShot Kayak Mount, please visit www.xshot.com.
SANTA BARBARA, CA, October 28, 2010 -- XShot, the creator of the popular XShot Camera Extenders is pleased to announce the new innovative XShot iPhone 4 Case with detachable tripod adapter, exclusively designed for the new iPhone 4. Now users can mount their iPhone 4 to tripods, camera extenders, and other stabilizing devices with ease and versatility.
“We wanted to leverage iPhone 4’s improved camera capabilities and provide users with a simple way to take great pictures and make videos on the go with a solid case that integrates the ability to mount it to any tripod and use it in both landscape and portrait modes. To accomplish this objective, we listened to our customers and designed the new case around three core concepts: full protection, versatility and functionality. The new case allows users to simply attach the XShot tripod adapter unlike other tripod adapters that require users to remove their iPhone case." said Michael Daoud, co-founder of XShot.
The multipurpose XShot iPhone 4 Case has it all:
• Protection: Sleek hard case with full enclosure to fully protect the iPhone 4 and also acts as a bumper for good reception.
• Innovation: The XShot iPhone 4 case features an innovative and slim design for the attachment of a universal tripod adapter that can be used in both landscape and portrait modes.
• Versatility: Two-piece slim case that is easy to snap on and remove to use with docking devices and speakers.
• Functionality: Ideal for use with the new FaceTime feature and dual cameras. Excellent for iPhone 4 camera stabilization especially when taking photos and making HD films.
• BONUS! Comes with a mini flex tripod perfect to view or record great content.
"We designed the XShot iPhone 4 case to provide full protection and versatility for iPhone 4 camera users,” said John Stump, co-founder and engineer of the XShot. “The new front facing camera inspired us to push the envelope on design since it’s a perfect match for the XShot camera extenders. The two and a half feet of reach the Pocket XShot camera extender provides allows users to take great pictures or videos rather than a mug shot at arm's length. Being able to attach a tripod or a monopod is also great for photo and film enthusiasts."
The XShot iPhone 4 Case retails for $24.95 and will be available end of November, 2010 at www.xshot.com. Pre-sale orders begin on October 26, 2010. The Pocket XShot camera extender and the iPhone 4 case can also be purchased together as a bundle for a special price of $39.90. Exclusive preorder offer: enter sneakpeekIP4 at checkout to receive an additional $5 off your purchase until 11/12/10.
More information about the iPhone 4 Case at http://xshotpix.com/iphone4case.php.
About XShot LLC
XShot LLC is a leading innovator in the camera accessory market. XShot LLC produces the popular XShot telescopic camera extenders that attach to any compact digital camera or hand-held video camera (including the Flip) so that the photographer can be part of the picture too. Depending on the camera extender model, the XShot telescopic extenders can increase a person’s reach by up to 3 feet and close to a mere 6.5 inches. Everyday photographers no longer have to try and stretch their arms as far as possible to get a picture, let alone capture the full background. The XShot camera extenders are precision-engineered devices that are durable and compact. This digital camera accessory has become popular with travelers, social media users, bloggers, honeymooners, outdoor lovers, families, and digital scrapbook fans.
For more information about the XShot and the other products including the XShot Kayak Mount, please visit www.xshot.com.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Global Knowledge Supports National Cyber Security Awareness Month with Discounted Cyber Security Training
Global Knowledge, worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, today announced it is supporting National Cyber Security Awareness Month by offering a $300 discount on featured cyber security courses during October.
Cary, NC, October 06, 2010 -- Global Knowledge, worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, today announced it is supporting National Cyber Security Awareness Month by offering a $300 discount on featured cyber security courses during October.
"With our broad-based security curriculum that includes the latest in cyber security training, IT professionals learn best practices and techniques to protect their networks from cyber attacks, hackers, and data theft," explained Jayson Ferron, Networking/Security Practice Leader at Global Knowledge. "We are thrilled to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month by offering savings on our cyber security courses."
National Cyber Security Awareness Month was established in October 2004 by the Department of Homeland Security, the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to bring awareness to the growth of Internet-based crime, highlight the need to protect and defend cyberspace, and encourage the public to protect their computers and the national cyber infrastructure.
Learn more about discounted cyber security training from Global Knowledge during October or about the company's comprehensive security training curriculum at www.globalknowledge.com.
About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, with more than 1,200 courses that span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, Avaya, VMware, Red Hat, business process improvement, and leadership development. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.
Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.
Press Contact:
Nancy Enloe
Director, Marketing Communications
Global Knowledge
nancy.enloe@globalknowledge.com
(919) 460-3267
http://www.globalknowledge.com
Cary, NC, October 06, 2010 -- Global Knowledge, worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, today announced it is supporting National Cyber Security Awareness Month by offering a $300 discount on featured cyber security courses during October.
"With our broad-based security curriculum that includes the latest in cyber security training, IT professionals learn best practices and techniques to protect their networks from cyber attacks, hackers, and data theft," explained Jayson Ferron, Networking/Security Practice Leader at Global Knowledge. "We are thrilled to support National Cyber Security Awareness Month by offering savings on our cyber security courses."
National Cyber Security Awareness Month was established in October 2004 by the Department of Homeland Security, the National Cyber Security Alliance, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center to bring awareness to the growth of Internet-based crime, highlight the need to protect and defend cyberspace, and encourage the public to protect their computers and the national cyber infrastructure.
Learn more about discounted cyber security training from Global Knowledge during October or about the company's comprehensive security training curriculum at www.globalknowledge.com.
About Global Knowledge
Global Knowledge is the worldwide leader in IT and business skills training, with more than 1,200 courses that span foundational and specialized training and certifications. Our core training is focused on Cisco, Microsoft, Avaya, VMware, Red Hat, business process improvement, and leadership development. We deliver via training centers, private facilities, and the Internet, enabling our customers to choose when, where, and how they want to receive training programs and learning services.
Founded in 1995, Global Knowledge employs more than 1,300 people worldwide and is headquartered in Cary, N.C. The company is owned by New York-based investment firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson, and Stowe. Learn more at www.globalknowledge.com.
Press Contact:
Nancy Enloe
Director, Marketing Communications
Global Knowledge
nancy.enloe@globalknowledge.com
(919) 460-3267
http://www.globalknowledge.com
Whole World Into a Five-Inch Screen
Introducing the Dell Streak. The perfectly-sized, go-anywhere entertainment, social connection and navigation device. Features include:
Source : Dell- Widescreen display optimally designed for mobile Web, video and movies
- Integrated social networking widgets and apps, plus tons of apps through the Android™ Marketplace
- Crystal-clear, scratch-resistant Gorilla® glass screen
- Google Maps™ with navigation and text-to-voice, turn-by-turn directions with Street View
- Multitasking Google Android OS that gives you the freedom to do what you want
The perfectly sized, go-anywhere device
Watch, listen, play and connect with a 5" high-quality screen that fits perfectly in your hands.
Get face time, any time.
Facebook® , Twitter™ , Gmail, a phone call — however you like to stay connected6, the Streak keeps the lines of communication open. The Streak is a full-function 3G phone with IM and SMS/text capabilities, plus you can take photos for sharing using the rear-facing camera with dual-LED flash. Integrated real-time Facebook and Flickr® upload abilities put your photo or video online in no time.
Thursday, September 30, 2010
SUSE Appliance Toolkit from Novell Makes it Easy to Build and Deliver Applications to the Cloud
SUSE Appliance Toolkit 1.1 adds support for Amazon EC2, KVM and OVF virtualization formats, and new data center capabilities.
SUSE® Appliance Toolkit, a WorkloadIQ™ product, is a comprehensive collection of tools that help independent software vendors (ISVs) and enterprise IT departments reduce the complexity of software deployment, maintenance and support costs across physical, virtual and cloud environments. ISVs and enterprises can accelerate the delivery of applications to the cloud through SUSE Appliance Toolkit's guided appliance building and integrated “test-drive” feature that enables rapid testing and iteration.
“As the industry’s first open source video stack, our customers use our technology to enhance their websites with video and interactive rich-media functionalities,” said Ron Yekutiel, chairman and CEO at Kaltura. “With SUSE Studio and the SUSE Appliance Toolkit, we can quickly expand our value-added service offerings with the creation of virtual appliances, providing our customers with customized versions of our integrated video capabilities that can be quickly installed in their physical, virtual and cloud computing infrastructures.”
New to SUSE Appliance Toolkit 1.1
Novell has enhanced the many tools available in SUSE Appliance Toolkit – SUSE Studio Onsite, WebYaST, SUSE Lifecycle Management Server and support for KIWI -- by adding features including:
* Build Amazon EC2 images -- announced in August 2010 as part of the SUSE Cloud Program, Amazon Web Services will soon offer on-demand instances of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with hourly pricing; now ISVs and enterprises alike can build SUSE Linux Enterprise-based application images for Amazon EC2 using SUSE Appliance Toolkit.
* Support for KVM and OVF virtual machine formats -- expands the breadth of virtual environments for which ISVs and enterprises can quickly package their applications, enabling greater flexibility and, with OVF, greater portability.
* Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 -- delivers the industry’s broadest virtualization capabilities, powerful advances in performance, reliability and security, and more flexible maintenance and support options, thus enabling enterprises to reduce cost and risk whether they are consuming ISV appliances or building their own cloud-enabled application images.
* Advanced capabilities for enterprises -- expands the scope of supported applications and use cases. New enhancements including network booting via PXE, reassembly of larger physical disks into logical disks using LVM, and importing of existing KIWI and AutoYaST scripts. ISVs can also use these features to meet the needs of their large data center customers.
“Cloud computing offers the promise of agility and speed to market, but organizations often lack the tools to quickly and efficiently deploy their applications to cloud environments,” said Markus Rex, senior vice president and general manager of Open Platform Solutions at Novell. “The software appliance form factor – a pre-configured combination of operating system, middleware and application – provides the ideal bridge to the cloud. With SUSE Appliance Toolkit, enterprises and technology providers can create, test and enhance applications for cloud infrastructures, all in a few minutes.”
About the SUSE Appliance Toolkit
SUSE Appliance Toolkit is part of the SUSE Appliance Program, a comprehensive business and technology program that helps ISVs simplify appliance creation, reduce development and support costs, and extend applications to the cloud. A key component of SUSE Appliance Toolkit is SUSE Studio, the industry’s most successful web-based appliance creation tool with more than 85,000 registered users worldwide.
SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS (Just enough Operating System), a minimal configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise included with SUSE Appliance Toolkit, offers a highly compact starting point for building optimized application images, thus minimizing resource requirements and maximizing security. SUSE Studio, a component of SUSE Appliance Toolkit, allows users to build application images for physical, virtual and cloud environments, all in a matter of minutes.
Leading ISVs and technology providers have shown widespread support for the SUSE Appliance Program, including Adaris Technologies, Black Diamond Software, Codice Software, Commvault, Extis GMBH, GroundWork Open Source, HP, IBM, Infobright, Ingres, Kaltura, Lymeware, Messaging Architects, Mindtouch, PurposefulClouds, REDE, ROC Software, SAP AG, SEP, Sonoa Systems, VMware and Zmanda.
Availability
SUSE Appliance Toolkit is available now. For more information about the product, visit www.novell.com/toolkit. For more information about the SUSE Appliance Program, visit www.novell.com/appliances.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL), a leader in Intelligent Workload Management, helps organizations securely deliver and manage computing services across physical, virtual and cloud computing environments. We help customers reduce the cost, complexity, and risk associated with their IT systems through our solutions for identity and security, systems management, collaboration and Linux based operating platforms. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit Novell.com.
Copyright 2010 Novell, Inc. All rights reserved. Novell, the Novell logo, the N logo, openSUSE and SUSE are registered trademarks and SUSE Studio is a trademark of Novell Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Waltham, MA, September 30, 2010 -- Novell today announced significant advances to its SUSE® Appliance Toolkit, which features the award-winning solution SUSE Studio™
and a comprehensive suite of tools designed to make Linux-powered applications portable and cloud-enabled. This latest version of the toolkit supports the creation of Amazon EC2 images, new virtualization formats and advanced data center capabilities. As a result, independent software vendors (ISVs) and enterprises can build optimized application images in minutes rather than days for deployment in private and public clouds.SUSE® Appliance Toolkit, a WorkloadIQ™ product, is a comprehensive collection of tools that help independent software vendors (ISVs) and enterprise IT departments reduce the complexity of software deployment, maintenance and support costs across physical, virtual and cloud environments. ISVs and enterprises can accelerate the delivery of applications to the cloud through SUSE Appliance Toolkit's guided appliance building and integrated “test-drive” feature that enables rapid testing and iteration.
“As the industry’s first open source video stack, our customers use our technology to enhance their websites with video and interactive rich-media functionalities,” said Ron Yekutiel, chairman and CEO at Kaltura. “With SUSE Studio and the SUSE Appliance Toolkit, we can quickly expand our value-added service offerings with the creation of virtual appliances, providing our customers with customized versions of our integrated video capabilities that can be quickly installed in their physical, virtual and cloud computing infrastructures.”
New to SUSE Appliance Toolkit 1.1
Novell has enhanced the many tools available in SUSE Appliance Toolkit – SUSE Studio Onsite, WebYaST, SUSE Lifecycle Management Server and support for KIWI -- by adding features including:
* Build Amazon EC2 images -- announced in August 2010 as part of the SUSE Cloud Program, Amazon Web Services will soon offer on-demand instances of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with hourly pricing; now ISVs and enterprises alike can build SUSE Linux Enterprise-based application images for Amazon EC2 using SUSE Appliance Toolkit.
* Support for KVM and OVF virtual machine formats -- expands the breadth of virtual environments for which ISVs and enterprises can quickly package their applications, enabling greater flexibility and, with OVF, greater portability.
* Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP1 -- delivers the industry’s broadest virtualization capabilities, powerful advances in performance, reliability and security, and more flexible maintenance and support options, thus enabling enterprises to reduce cost and risk whether they are consuming ISV appliances or building their own cloud-enabled application images.
* Advanced capabilities for enterprises -- expands the scope of supported applications and use cases. New enhancements including network booting via PXE, reassembly of larger physical disks into logical disks using LVM, and importing of existing KIWI and AutoYaST scripts. ISVs can also use these features to meet the needs of their large data center customers.
“Cloud computing offers the promise of agility and speed to market, but organizations often lack the tools to quickly and efficiently deploy their applications to cloud environments,” said Markus Rex, senior vice president and general manager of Open Platform Solutions at Novell. “The software appliance form factor – a pre-configured combination of operating system, middleware and application – provides the ideal bridge to the cloud. With SUSE Appliance Toolkit, enterprises and technology providers can create, test and enhance applications for cloud infrastructures, all in a few minutes.”
About the SUSE Appliance Toolkit
SUSE Appliance Toolkit is part of the SUSE Appliance Program, a comprehensive business and technology program that helps ISVs simplify appliance creation, reduce development and support costs, and extend applications to the cloud. A key component of SUSE Appliance Toolkit is SUSE Studio, the industry’s most successful web-based appliance creation tool with more than 85,000 registered users worldwide.
SUSE Linux Enterprise JeOS (Just enough Operating System), a minimal configuration of SUSE Linux Enterprise included with SUSE Appliance Toolkit, offers a highly compact starting point for building optimized application images, thus minimizing resource requirements and maximizing security. SUSE Studio, a component of SUSE Appliance Toolkit, allows users to build application images for physical, virtual and cloud environments, all in a matter of minutes.
Leading ISVs and technology providers have shown widespread support for the SUSE Appliance Program, including Adaris Technologies, Black Diamond Software, Codice Software, Commvault, Extis GMBH, GroundWork Open Source, HP, IBM, Infobright, Ingres, Kaltura, Lymeware, Messaging Architects, Mindtouch, PurposefulClouds, REDE, ROC Software, SAP AG, SEP, Sonoa Systems, VMware and Zmanda.
Availability
SUSE Appliance Toolkit is available now. For more information about the product, visit www.novell.com/toolkit. For more information about the SUSE Appliance Program, visit www.novell.com/appliances.
About Novell
Novell, Inc. (Nasdaq: NOVL), a leader in Intelligent Workload Management, helps organizations securely deliver and manage computing services across physical, virtual and cloud computing environments. We help customers reduce the cost, complexity, and risk associated with their IT systems through our solutions for identity and security, systems management, collaboration and Linux based operating platforms. With our infrastructure software and ecosystem of partnerships, Novell integrates mixed IT environments, allowing people and technology to work as one. For more information, visit Novell.com.
Copyright 2010 Novell, Inc. All rights reserved. Novell, the Novell logo, the N logo, openSUSE and SUSE are registered trademarks and SUSE Studio is a trademark of Novell Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. *All third-party trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Wavelink Releases Web-based Version of Remote Control Helpdesk Software for Mobile Devices
Wavelink Remote Control 4.0 for Avalanche allows helpdesk staff to remotely troubleshoot and remedy mobile devices from a web browser.
MIDVALE, UT, September 30, 2010 -- Wavelink Corporation (www.wavelink.com) today announced a new release of its Avalanche Remote Control™ product. Wavelink Remote Control 4.0 for Avalanche features a new web-based interface with the ability to remotely connect to any device over the WLAN or WWAN from any standard web browser to troubleshoot and remedy device and application problems and provide end-user support and training.
Remote Control 4.0 seamlessly integrates with Wavelink Avalanche, the industry’s leading software for mobile device management and wireless infrastructure management. With Wavelink Remote Control, administrators and helpdesk staff can remotely take total control of a mobile device to diagnose and fix both application and device problems. The product delivers the ability to start and stop processes, compare and edit registry settings in real time and update software files and applications. Administrators can remotely train end users to use the device and applications and any new features as they become available. This reduces training time, drastically reduces mobile device down-time and increases end-user productivity.
“As with Avalanche 5, this version of Remote Control takes the most feature-rich application on the market and delivers it through an intuitive web interface,” said Peter Cannon, senior product manager for Wavelink. “Allowing an administrator to simply use a web browser to see what the user sees and make changes directly to the device takes the guesswork out of resolving problems, saving considerable time and money.”
With this release of Wavelink Remote Control, an administrator can respond to a help desk request using their smartphone, such as an iPhone*, Android* or Windows Mobile* device. For example, a text or e-mail alert could be sent to a remote administrator who uses their smartphone to connect directly to the mobile device that needs attention. At this point, the administrator can perform tasks such as viewing and verifying a registry and starting or stopping a process.
Wavelink Remote Control works inside and outside the four walls, over wireless wide area networks and local area networks. It supports both Windows* and Linux* environments and is now available through Wavelink and its partners. For more information please visit http://www.wavelink.com/products/avrc.aspx.
About Wavelink
With more than 5 million licenses sold, Wavelink is the leading provider of multi-vendor mobile device management, wireless infrastructure management, terminal emulation, voice, and mobile application development software. Wavelink technology solves the unique challenges involved in deploying, managing and controlling today’s enterprise mobility systems, and facilitates peak performance from frontline staff. More than 10,000 companies in the retail, manufacturing, government and logistics industries rely on Wavelink to accelerate application delivery, reduce device management and support costs, and tighten network security.
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* Wavelink and Wavelink Avalanche are registered trademarks and Avalanche Remote Control is a trademark of Wavelink Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
MIDVALE, UT, September 30, 2010 -- Wavelink Corporation (www.wavelink.com) today announced a new release of its Avalanche Remote Control™ product. Wavelink Remote Control 4.0 for Avalanche features a new web-based interface with the ability to remotely connect to any device over the WLAN or WWAN from any standard web browser to troubleshoot and remedy device and application problems and provide end-user support and training.
Remote Control 4.0 seamlessly integrates with Wavelink Avalanche, the industry’s leading software for mobile device management and wireless infrastructure management. With Wavelink Remote Control, administrators and helpdesk staff can remotely take total control of a mobile device to diagnose and fix both application and device problems. The product delivers the ability to start and stop processes, compare and edit registry settings in real time and update software files and applications. Administrators can remotely train end users to use the device and applications and any new features as they become available. This reduces training time, drastically reduces mobile device down-time and increases end-user productivity.
“As with Avalanche 5, this version of Remote Control takes the most feature-rich application on the market and delivers it through an intuitive web interface,” said Peter Cannon, senior product manager for Wavelink. “Allowing an administrator to simply use a web browser to see what the user sees and make changes directly to the device takes the guesswork out of resolving problems, saving considerable time and money.”
With this release of Wavelink Remote Control, an administrator can respond to a help desk request using their smartphone, such as an iPhone*, Android* or Windows Mobile* device. For example, a text or e-mail alert could be sent to a remote administrator who uses their smartphone to connect directly to the mobile device that needs attention. At this point, the administrator can perform tasks such as viewing and verifying a registry and starting or stopping a process.
Wavelink Remote Control works inside and outside the four walls, over wireless wide area networks and local area networks. It supports both Windows* and Linux* environments and is now available through Wavelink and its partners. For more information please visit http://www.wavelink.com/products/avrc.aspx.
About Wavelink
With more than 5 million licenses sold, Wavelink is the leading provider of multi-vendor mobile device management, wireless infrastructure management, terminal emulation, voice, and mobile application development software. Wavelink technology solves the unique challenges involved in deploying, managing and controlling today’s enterprise mobility systems, and facilitates peak performance from frontline staff. More than 10,000 companies in the retail, manufacturing, government and logistics industries rely on Wavelink to accelerate application delivery, reduce device management and support costs, and tighten network security.
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* Wavelink and Wavelink Avalanche are registered trademarks and Avalanche Remote Control is a trademark of Wavelink Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
eSoft Receives Investment to Expand Marketing and Channel Programs
Company Appoints Mike Donnell CEO
Broomfield, CO, September 30, 2010 – eSoft today announced it has received an investment of an undisclosed amount to reach a broader market with its award-winning Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances. The company will use the investment for channel programs, marketing and promotions, and product development and engineering. eSoft has also appointed Mike Donnell as its chief executive officer.
“eSoft is receiving this investment, due to its credibility and track record, so that it may expand its reach, offer more diverse channel, marketing and promotion programs, and focus on further development,” said Donnell. “I’m thrilled to be joining such a talented team. The UTM products have been well received by the channel and customers, and reviews have been glowing. It’s exciting to think of the possibilities going forward.”
eSoft has also spun off the wholesale SiteFilter business, which provides OEM licensing partnerships, to zvelo, Inc. Donnell replaces Jeff Finn, who is now CEO of zvelo, Inc. eSoft is headquartered at the original Broomfield, Colorado location, with no changes to the eSoft UTM employees.
With 20 years of experience leading public and private companies to record growth and profitability, Donnell’s successes include sustaining more than 50% revenue growth at three of the companies he led, and leading two companies that had been unprofitable for more than 10 years to profitability within three months. He has held president and CEO positions with Sutus, New Global Telecom, Zi Corporation, and Cellular One (CMT Partners). Donnell led Cellular One, as CEO, to industry record levels of combined growth and profitability.
Channel Partners:
For channel opportunity information, visit http://www.esoft.com/partner/channel.cfm or call (888) 903-7638.
About eSoft Inc.
eSoft is a leading network security company that provides comprehensive protection against dynamic, Internet-based email and web threats. eSoft's industry-leading SiteFilter® technology provides the most comprehensive secure web filtering solution available, providing real-time categorization and exploit detection of new websites and protection from Web 2.0 threats, phishing attacks, and malicious or infected websites. eSoft solutions protect millions of users in over 80 countries from the latest and most dangerous Internet threats.
For more information, contact eSoft at
295 Interlocken Blvd., #500,
Broomfield, Colo., 80021, USA,
Phone + 1 303-444-1600
Fax + 1 303-444-1640
www.esoft.com or pr@esoft.com
Broomfield, CO, September 30, 2010 – eSoft today announced it has received an investment of an undisclosed amount to reach a broader market with its award-winning Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances. The company will use the investment for channel programs, marketing and promotions, and product development and engineering. eSoft has also appointed Mike Donnell as its chief executive officer.
“eSoft is receiving this investment, due to its credibility and track record, so that it may expand its reach, offer more diverse channel, marketing and promotion programs, and focus on further development,” said Donnell. “I’m thrilled to be joining such a talented team. The UTM products have been well received by the channel and customers, and reviews have been glowing. It’s exciting to think of the possibilities going forward.”
eSoft has also spun off the wholesale SiteFilter business, which provides OEM licensing partnerships, to zvelo, Inc. Donnell replaces Jeff Finn, who is now CEO of zvelo, Inc. eSoft is headquartered at the original Broomfield, Colorado location, with no changes to the eSoft UTM employees.
With 20 years of experience leading public and private companies to record growth and profitability, Donnell’s successes include sustaining more than 50% revenue growth at three of the companies he led, and leading two companies that had been unprofitable for more than 10 years to profitability within three months. He has held president and CEO positions with Sutus, New Global Telecom, Zi Corporation, and Cellular One (CMT Partners). Donnell led Cellular One, as CEO, to industry record levels of combined growth and profitability.
Channel Partners:
For channel opportunity information, visit http://www.esoft.com/partner/channel.cfm or call (888) 903-7638.
About eSoft Inc.
eSoft is a leading network security company that provides comprehensive protection against dynamic, Internet-based email and web threats. eSoft's industry-leading SiteFilter® technology provides the most comprehensive secure web filtering solution available, providing real-time categorization and exploit detection of new websites and protection from Web 2.0 threats, phishing attacks, and malicious or infected websites. eSoft solutions protect millions of users in over 80 countries from the latest and most dangerous Internet threats.
For more information, contact eSoft at
295 Interlocken Blvd., #500,
Broomfield, Colo., 80021, USA,
Phone + 1 303-444-1600
Fax + 1 303-444-1640
www.esoft.com or pr@esoft.com
Monday, September 27, 2010
Motorola Launches Milestone in India
September 27, 2010 -- This Android 2.1 powered phone has the ability to use numerous applications at once. It is one of the thinnest QWERTY sliders in the world. This milestone phone has pinch, zoom and hi-resolution display. Google mobile applications like Google maps, YouTube, Google search and Gmail are integrated in this device. Users can also access thousands of widgets and apps from Android market.
The users can freely access the maps of 401 cities that are in India. These maps are voice guided and street level navigable. It offers routing and voice guided navigation in the cities and also across the major state and national highways. With the help of this phone Indian consumers can drive to 6 villages and 400,000 towns and explore their points of interest like premium/budget hotels, eating joints, petrol pumps, hospitals, ATMs and also the religious and tourist spots. The only thing the consumer has to do is to launch ‘India’ maps from MOTONAV application and enjoy the navigation experience. Since the maps are completely loaded in the milestone the GPS navigation service can be used without inserting the SIM. The GPS service is free without any data or navigation charges and is independent of mobile networks.
The features of Milestone are double tap zoom, pinch and zoom, 8GB memory card, 3.5mm headset jack, for a superior talk quality it has Crystal talk plus, stereo Bluetooth, hogh speed USB 2.0, 5 megapixel camera with AutoFocus, Dual-LED Flash and image stabilization, cortex A8 processor of high speed, 9.39cm display, Motorola media link and phone portal.The additional apps and functionalities are GPS navigation, Email Support, IM support, Calendar, Unified Microsoft office, Google and Facebook contacts and a suite of Google applications. You can get a Milestone in India for an MRP of Rs.32, 990.
Nokia C5 Review
Nokia C5 is one of the C-series mobiles of Nokia. Nokia C5 also runs on the Symbian S60 3rd edition operating system. The C5 looks attractive and decent. The C5 has 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GPS, good battery, Social networking support, multimedia player, FM Radio, superb keyboard and etc. It lacks Wi-Fi support. Read out the full review to find out more about the impressive C5.
Design
The Nokia C5 has simple, attractive design and looks decent. We are impressed with the build quality and look of the C5. The body is made from large number of metal parts. It measures 112mm tall, 46mm wide and 12.3mm thick. It weighs around 89grams and weight is perfectly balanced.
The C5 sports 2.2inch QVGA display, which has the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and supports 16 million colors. The image quality is average and sun legibility is very poor. We don’t have any gripes with it, taking price as consideration.
The buttons are really nice. The buttons are large, well made and offer proper travel and well feed back. The typing is very easy on this alphanumeric keyboard. The qwerty keyboard could have been still great. The navigation array include 5 way Navigational toggle, two soft keys, a Call, end, clear and application keys.
The 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB ports and charger are on the top side of the device. The battery cover is made from metal and easy to remove. A volume rocker and a microSD card slot are present on the right spine.
Interface
The Nokia C5 runs on the Symbian S60 3rd edition. It is almost same as other Symbian Nokia phones like Nokia 5630 XpressMusic. The phonebook is interface with social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. Any updates from your friends in Facebook will notify directly on the home screen along with the particular contacts. You can customize your favorite contacts and then you access them directly on the home screen with one press of a button.
Connectivity & Internet
You can transfer the data through Bluetooth with A2DP or USB. You can stream audio to Bluetooth headset wirelessly. You can surf the internet through GPRS. There is no GPRS and Wi-Fi. The data transfer speed is enhanced with the EDGE support.
It also features Nokia Messaging support that handles multiple email accounts with ease. You can quickly switch between the email accounts directly within the application. It supports popular email accounts like Gmail, Ovi Mail, Hotmail, Yahoo mail, Windows Live and other email accounts. The C5 is nicely integrated with various social networking sites like Facebook, Hi5, Youtube, MySpace and Twitter. It also supports Instant Messaging for Google Talk, Yahoo! Messenger, and “Windows Live Messenger”. The C5’s web browser supports full HTML and Flash lite v3.1.
Camera
Like Nokia 5630 XpressMusic, the Nokia C5 is also equipped with 3.2 megapixel camera with flash and Full focus. In Full focus, the technology ensures the objects will remain in focus. The interface include 4x zoom, panorama mode, color tones, manual exposure settings, scene modes, Photo editor, simple video editor, light sensitivity modes, Red Eye Removal, and White Balance. It can shoot 640×480 pixel videos at 15fps.
The image is quite good. The images look bright, crisp and colorful with good detail. The video quality is average with less bright. The Flash is not strong enough to take good pictures in dark conditions.
It has 50MB of internal memory and you can add microSD card up to 16GB.
Multimedia
The music player’s interface is simple and convenient to operate. The music player supports all popular audio and video formats. The built-in equalizer boosts the sound effect. You can also download and listen the songs from Nokia Music. You can filter the songs with Genre, artist, and name. You all get FM Radio with RDS feature. The sound quality in headphones and as well in loudspeaker is clear and louder. There is a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting headphones.
GPS
The Nokia C5 scores more over other rivals as it supports A-GPS and has free life time navigation subscription for Ovi Maps. . It will locate your current position on the Map within matter of few seconds, thanks to A-GPS feature. You will also get details about the restaurants, landmarks, and other POIs. It also includes the extra features like Michelin and Lonely Planet that offer tips on sightseeing spots.
Other Applications
The other essential features of the Nokia C5 include Mobile Search, a timer, Calendar, To-do list, Note pad, unit & currency Converter, voice recorder, a world clock, vibrate mode, Calculator, a 1000 entry phonebook, Voice commands, Flight mode, text, audio & multimedia messaging, message reader and speaker phone.
You will also get Quick Office suite to create, manage your documents. On the other hand it will also feature Adobe PDF reader.
You can customize the mobile with wallpapers, themes, ringtones, widgets, message alerts, and screen savers. You can download all these from the Ovi Store. You will also get access to Ovi Files, Ovi Suite, and Ovi Share. You can also back up your contacts with the help of Ovi Contacts. It has two built-in games namely Brain Challenge and Bounce Tales.
Performance and Conclusion:
The Nokia C5 is powered by snappy 600MHz processor and 128MB and this is more than sufficient for the Smartphone to carry out its functionality without any lag. The call quality is good and callers on other end also doesn’t have problem though there was some minor issues with sharpness in the sound.
The Nokia C5 is powered by 1050mAh Lithium Ion battery. It has the rated battery life of 12hours of talk time (2G), 4.9 hours talktime (3G), 630 hours of standby time (2G) and 670 hours (3G). The battery life is excellent in this category.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone features a comfortable full-QWERTY keyboard for fast, accurate typing, optical trackpad for fluid navigation, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as dedicated media keys, so music lovers can easily access their tunes while on the go. The new smartphone also features a camera that can record video and a microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage. Support for 3G networks makes browsing faster, streaming music smoother, and gives users the ability to talk on the phone while they browse the web or instant message with BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger)
New addition to the globally popular BlackBerry Curve series is fast, easy-to-use, richly-featured and BlackBerry 6 ready
Singapore - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G, an exciting addition to the popular BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones. Designed to provide the growing mass of smartphone purchasers with a distinctly powerful, approachable and affordable choice, the BlackBerry Curve 3G supports high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world and gives users the exceptional communications features they need to accomplish more than ever, when they’re at home, at work and everywhere in-between.
“The BlackBerry Curve 3G is both an accessible and feature-rich smartphone, which will be popular with customers in Singapore who highly value communications and productivity tools that help them get ahead of their day. With the ability to connect to 3G and Wi-Fi networks, users can access information and communicate quickly with the people that matter most, as well as take advantage of useful features like built-in GPS to share their location on BBM and social networking sites,” said Gregory Wade, Managing Director, South East Asia, RIM.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone features a comfortable full-QWERTY keyboard for fast, accurate typing, optical trackpad for fluid navigation, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as dedicated media keys, so music lovers can easily access their tunes while on the go. The new smartphone also features a camera that can record video and a microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage. Support for 3G networks makes browsing faster, streaming music smoother, and gives users the ability to talk on the phone while they browse the web or instant message with BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger).
The BlackBerry Curve 3G ships with BlackBerry® 5 and is BlackBerry® 6 ready. BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones. It retains the trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 is expected to be available for the BlackBerry Curve 3G, subject to carrier certifications, in the coming months.
The new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone (model 9300) is expected to be available in Singapore in the coming weeks.
For more information about the new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone visit www.blackberry.com/curve3G. For more information about BlackBerry 6, visit www.blackberry.com/6.
About Research In Motion (RIM)
Research In Motion is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of innovative wireless solutions for the worldwide mobile communications market. Through the development of integrated hardware, software and services that support multiple wireless network standards, RIM provides platforms and solutions for seamless access to time-sensitive information including email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications. RIM technology also enables a broad array of third party developers and manufacturers to enhance their products and services with wireless connectivity to data. RIM’s portfolio of award-winning products, services and embedded technologies are used by thousands of organizations around the world and include the BlackBerry® wireless platform, the RIM Wireless Handheld™ product line, software development tools, radio-modems and software/hardware licensing agreements. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
Forward-looking statements in this news release are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws. When used herein, words such as "expect", "anticipate", "estimate", "may", "will", "should", "intend," "believe", and similar expressions, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Many factors could cause RIM's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including those described in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Microsoft Helps Demi and Ashton (DNA) Foundation Fight Online Child Exploitation
High-profile couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher today announced they have enlisted Microsoft and other large technology companies to join a task force to find innovative new ways to combat child exploitation on the Internet.
Redmond, WA, September 27, 2010 -- The Demi and Ashton (DNA) Foundation today announced they have enlisted Microsoft to help combat child sex trafficking online, the actors announced Thursday at the Clinton Global Initiative Annual Meeting in New York City.
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High-profile celebrity couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher at a press conference asked technology companies, including Microsoft, to form a task force to find creative solutions for addressing online child exploitation.
Samantha Doerr, communications manager for Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit, said the company is looking forward to working with the task force. “Given our history in combating child exploitation with PhotoDNA, Child Exploitation Tracking System (CETS), National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) and more, we view this partnership as another valuable opportunity to help raise awareness of this issue,” she said.
Late last year, Microsoft donated its PhotoDNA technology to NCMEC to help find and remove some of the worst known images of child sexual exploitation from the Internet. The technology was created by Microsoft Research, and helps calculate the distinct characteristics of a digital image to match it to other copies of that same image.
Microsoft, Canadian police, and international law enforcement officers also developed the Child Exploitation Tracking System (CETS), a unique software tool that helps law enforcement officials collaborate and share information with other police services. CETS was created to increase the effectiveness of investigators and teams by providing them with software to store, search, share and analyze large volumes of evidence and match cases across police agencies.
Doerr said Moore and Kutcher’s DNA Foundation task force is likely to call upon these Microsoft technologies as it grows into its goal of reducing child exploitation.
The task force has had several initial meetings already, including one meeting hosted by Microsoft at its Silicon Valley office, Doerr said. The invite list included a substantial group of top tech companies, “almost all of whom are competing against each other in various forums.” Given that, and the number of participants, Doerr said she wasn’t sure what success the task force would see.
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“I’ve been pleasantly surprised at this experience, and the savvy, participation, and smart, engaged questions from Demi and Ashton,” Doerr said. “This is something they’re really serious about.”
At the Clinton Global Initiative meeting, Moore and Kutcher also announced a new “Real Men” ad campaign in which male celebrities will bring attention to the issue of child trafficking and exploitation. For today’s announcements, Moore and Kutcher were joined on stage by Pamela Passman, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of Global Corporate Affairs, and other key participants.
“Because of the nature of the problem, the victims themselves are often faceless. It hasn’t really been talked about widely because frankly, it makes people uncomfortable,” Doerr said. “For Microsoft, it was natural to want to talk about the work we’ve already been doing in related areas. It’s great to see them doing this, and having the opportunity to apply what Microsoft has learned in related efforts to stop complex child trafficking problems.”
Doerr said the task force is still in its early days, but the group will continue meeting and is committed to finding ways to confront the exploitation of children online.
The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) was founded in 2005 as a non-partisan initiative of the William J. Clinton Foundation. The CGI aims to address major global problems, ranging from education issues to the environment, by “moving beyond discussion” and fostering shared responsibility.
The CGI annual meeting in New York City attracts a wide cross-section of who’s who attendees, including presidents, former heads of state, CEOs, leaders of nonprofits, celebrities, academics and more.
CGI has involved Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation as well as Microsoft. Microsoft is a sponsor of the event in addition to participating in forums that align with the company’s key community outreach areas including education and environmental sustainability.
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“For us, it was a natural fit to become not only a sponsor but an active participant in making commitments,” said Alison Thompson, marketing communications director for Microsoft Citizenship. “It’s been an incredible opportunity to collaborate with public, private and non-profit organizations on any number of societal issues and see how we can work together to solve them.”
Microsoft is a key stakeholder in Global Give Back Circle (GGBC), a program spotlighted at last year’s CGI meeting, Thompson said. The program helps disadvantaged girls in Kenya further their education and receive job skills so they can improve their lives and give back to their communities. Microsoft collaborated with GGBC to install computer labs in Kenya and to support IT skills training for the girls. Some of the women working for Microsoft West, East and Central Africa (WECA) also serve as mentors.
“They’re an amazing group of girls, and it’s very humbling to sit down and learn someone’s story, where they’ve come from, and how their drive and desire is leading them to do something great with their lives,” said Thompson, who met some of the girls in the program at last year’s meeting.
One of the students from the Global Give Back Circle is attending this year’s meeting, and participated in a panel discussion with Passman. After her experience with the Global Give Back Circle, she earned a full-ride scholarship to Carthage College in Wisconsin. She plans to study medicine and return to Kenya after school to help her community.
“I’m very proud, and very moved to see how our citizenship efforts and partnerships are really making a difference,” Thompson said.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
International Space Station Expedition 24 Crew Lands Safely
Washington, USA, September 25, 2010 -- Expedition 24 Commander Alexander Skvortsov and Flight Engineers Tracy Caldwell Dyson and Mikhail Kornienko landed their Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft in Kazakhstan on Saturday, Sept. 25, wrapping up a six-month stay aboard the International Space Station.
Skvortsov, the Soyuz commander, was at the controls of the spacecraft as it undocked at 10:02 p.m. EDT Friday from the Poisk module's docking port on the station's Zvezda module. The undocking and landing occurred a day later than planned because of a hatch sensor problem Thursday night. That problem prevented hooks on the Poisk side of the docking mechanism from opening. Station crew members installed a series of jumper cables, bypassing the sensor, and the Poisk module hooks retracted.
Following undocking and a normal descent, the crew landed at 1:23 a.m. near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan.
Russian recovery teams were on hand to help the crew exit the Soyuz vehicle and adjust to gravity after 176 days in space. Skvortsov and Kornienko will return Saturday to the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, outside of Moscow.
The trio launched aboard the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in April. As members of the Expedition 23 and 24 crews, they spent 174 days on the station. Caldwell Dyson and Expedition 25 Commander Doug Wheelock conducted three spacewalks to replace a faulty cooling pump module on the station's backbone, known as the truss. Kornienko conducted one spacewalk to prepare the recently delivered Russian Rassvet Module for future automated dockings by Russian spacecraft.
The station is occupied by Wheelock, who assumed command of the station Wednesday, NASA Flight Engineer Shannon Walker, and Russian Flight Engineer Fyodor Yurchikhin, who arrived in mid-June.
A new trio of Expedition 25 crew members - NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonauts Alexander Kaleri and Oleg Skripochka - will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Oct. 7 (Oct. 8 in Kazakhstan) and arrive on the station about 48 hours later.
For more information about the space station, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station
To follow Twitter updates from Expedition 24/25 crew member Wheelock and Exp. 26 Commander Kelly, visit: http://twitter.com/Astro_Wheels
Contact:
John Yembrick
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
john.yembrick-1@nasa.gov
Kelly Humphries
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
kelly.o.humphries@nasa.gov
Skvortsov, the Soyuz commander, was at the controls of the spacecraft as it undocked at 10:02 p.m. EDT Friday from the Poisk module's docking port on the station's Zvezda module. The undocking and landing occurred a day later than planned because of a hatch sensor problem Thursday night. That problem prevented hooks on the Poisk side of the docking mechanism from opening. Station crew members installed a series of jumper cables, bypassing the sensor, and the Poisk module hooks retracted.
Following undocking and a normal descent, the crew landed at 1:23 a.m. near Arkalyk, Kazakhstan.
Russian recovery teams were on hand to help the crew exit the Soyuz vehicle and adjust to gravity after 176 days in space. Skvortsov and Kornienko will return Saturday to the Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center in Star City, outside of Moscow.
The trio launched aboard the Soyuz TMA-18 spacecraft from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan in April. As members of the Expedition 23 and 24 crews, they spent 174 days on the station. Caldwell Dyson and Expedition 25 Commander Doug Wheelock conducted three spacewalks to replace a faulty cooling pump module on the station's backbone, known as the truss. Kornienko conducted one spacewalk to prepare the recently delivered Russian Rassvet Module for future automated dockings by Russian spacecraft.
The station is occupied by Wheelock, who assumed command of the station Wednesday, NASA Flight Engineer Shannon Walker, and Russian Flight Engineer Fyodor Yurchikhin, who arrived in mid-June.
A new trio of Expedition 25 crew members - NASA astronaut Scott Kelly and Russian cosmonauts Alexander Kaleri and Oleg Skripochka - will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome on Oct. 7 (Oct. 8 in Kazakhstan) and arrive on the station about 48 hours later.
For more information about the space station, visit: http://www.nasa.gov/station
To follow Twitter updates from Expedition 24/25 crew member Wheelock and Exp. 26 Commander Kelly, visit: http://twitter.com/Astro_Wheels
Contact:
John Yembrick
Headquarters, Washington
202-358-1100
john.yembrick-1@nasa.gov
Kelly Humphries
Johnson Space Center, Houston
281-483-5111
kelly.o.humphries@nasa.gov
Download Internet Explorer 9 Themepack for Windows 7
Few days have passed since the release of Internet explorer 9 and it has already crossed 2 million downloads. Keeping this craze in mind IntoWindows has released Internet Explorer 9 themepack for windows 7. This theme consists of 3 high resolution (1920 x 1200) IE 9 wallpapers by MyMicrosoftLife.
This theme can be applied directly by double clicking on the downloaded file. If you liked the new IE this theme will suite you better.
This theme can be applied directly by double clicking on the downloaded file. If you liked the new IE this theme will suite you better.
Download Internet Explorer 9 Themepack for Windows 7 (754.18KB)
Download Microsoft’s Official Horses Theme for Windows 7
September 25 2010 -- Microsoft has updated it’s personalization gallery with windows 7 horse theme. This theme consists of 10 beautiful high quality wallpapers of resolution 1920 x 1200. It gives you a good view of the enthusiasm of horses.
This is a Microsoft official theme hence it can be applied directly by downloading and double clicking on it.
This is a Microsoft official theme hence it can be applied directly by downloading and double clicking on it.
Download Microsoft’s Official Horses Theme for Windows 7 (10.90MB)
Nokia Dual Sim Mobiles C1-00 and C2 Launched in India
With other players offering Multiple SIM functionality, Nokia did it late but they have finally launched the much awaited Nokia Dual SIM Mobile phones in Indian Market. Nokia C1 (C1-00) and Nokia C2 (C2-00) are GSM+GSM Dual SIM Phones unveiled today and will be available at very affordable prices.
At the launch event, Mary McDowell, Executive Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia said, “As per our deep consumer insights, entry level consumers need dual SIMs for various reasons including economizing time and costs, improving efficiency and for increased convenience. To address these consumer requirements,Nokia has launched these two devices that offer multiple SIM capabilities with a balanced feature set and ‘relevant innovations’ at affordable price points.”
“By simply holding down a key, people are able to switch between SIM cards. This enables them to take advantage of reduced call rates, flexibility when traveling from one country to another, or helps with sharing a phone within a family and still use their own SIM,” said Alex Lambeek, vice president atNokia. “This is a great added convenience feature considering the low price of the phone.”
• 1.8 color screen with 65K colors
• VGA camera
• Expandable memory up to 32GB
• Media player
• S40 platform
• Bluetooth, USB 2.0
• 3.5 mm Jack
• EDGE/GPRS
• Internet and Email
• Apps and games
• Four nice colors and shades
The Nokia C2 also makes listening to music simple with the FM radio and music player and a massive amount of music storage with the phone supporting micro-SD cards of up to 32GB. The price expected to be forNokia C2 is around Rs. 3200
At the launch event, Mary McDowell, Executive Vice President, Mobile Phones, Nokia said, “As per our deep consumer insights, entry level consumers need dual SIMs for various reasons including economizing time and costs, improving efficiency and for increased convenience. To address these consumer requirements,Nokia has launched these two devices that offer multiple SIM capabilities with a balanced feature set and ‘relevant innovations’ at affordable price points.”
Nokia C1 Features, Price in India
Out of these two, C1 is a basic, entry level Mobile device which will be available at Price of Rs. 1,999 in Indian Markets.To call out it’s features- Impressive thing is it’s Battery Talktime which is said to 6 weeks, the longest ever for a Nokia mobile phone, especially useful in those parts of the country where access to electricity is sometimes limited. Another feature is Call Divert with which you can Divert a call of one SIM to another in case of No-Connectivity, Coverage Problems etc.- Flash Light
- Radio
- Vivid Color Screen
- Headphone Jack
“By simply holding down a key, people are able to switch between SIM cards. This enables them to take advantage of reduced call rates, flexibility when traveling from one country to another, or helps with sharing a phone within a family and still use their own SIM,” said Alex Lambeek, vice president atNokia. “This is a great added convenience feature considering the low price of the phone.”
Nokia C2 Features, Price in India
While Nokia C2-00 is a Multimedia phone with standard features:• 1.8 color screen with 65K colors
• VGA camera
• Expandable memory up to 32GB
• Media player
• S40 platform
• Bluetooth, USB 2.0
• 3.5 mm Jack
• EDGE/GPRS
• Internet and Email
• Apps and games
• Four nice colors and shades
The Nokia C2 also makes listening to music simple with the FM radio and music player and a massive amount of music storage with the phone supporting micro-SD cards of up to 32GB. The price expected to be forNokia C2 is around Rs. 3200
Nokia Rolls out Dual SIM Mobile Phones: C1-00 C1-01 C1-02 and C2
With the World going Dual SIM, means you can have two connections on same handset, Nokia too introduces a range of Dual SIM Mobile phones in the market. They are all of C series, although C series is not at all new for us because we have already seen Nokia C3 and Nokia C5. All these 4 phones are entry level handsets with satisfying basic need at affordable cost.
So, Nokia understands our needs. I think they may have taken this step to cover up emerging market of Dual SIM Mobiles in country like India. Although, Nokia doesn’t stands anywhere when we talk about smartphones where HTC and Apple are leading this segment. No matter, there is still a potential market to grab up of low-end configuration mobiles.
These new Phones are namely C1-00 (1750 INR) C1-01 (Rs. 2200) C1-02 (Rs 2500) and C2 (Rs. 2850) Don’t expect any lavish features in these mobiles as they are made to offer basic functionality like FM Radio, Color Screen, Flash Light and Send Messages.
So, Nokia understands our needs. I think they may have taken this step to cover up emerging market of Dual SIM Mobiles in country like India. Although, Nokia doesn’t stands anywhere when we talk about smartphones where HTC and Apple are leading this segment. No matter, there is still a potential market to grab up of low-end configuration mobiles.
These new Phones are namely C1-00 (1750 INR) C1-01 (Rs. 2200) C1-02 (Rs 2500) and C2 (Rs. 2850) Don’t expect any lavish features in these mobiles as they are made to offer basic functionality like FM Radio, Color Screen, Flash Light and Send Messages.
Nokia C1-00 overview
A simple phone to make calls and send text messages, flashlight, FM radio and a super battery up to 6 weeks of use. Estimated price of Rs. 1750Nokia C1-01 and C1-02 overview
The C1-01 C1-02 are very similar phones, the C1-01 includes FM radio, microSD card slot and a VGA resolution camera. C1-02 well, with FM radio, microSD card slot and VGA camera, but also has Bluetooth, Ovi Mail and Chat.Nokia C2 overview
It’s the most expensive in this range leaving about Rs. 2850, double SIM, with the tools of Life Tools Ovi, Ovi Ovi Mail and Chat, FM radio, microSD card slot, VGA camera, Bluetooth and a battery that Nokia says lasts up to 16.5 days of use.Friday, September 24, 2010
IT Industry Begins Hiring Back People, Information Technology Crossing finds 43,000 Jobs
The IT industry showed job growth in three of the four tech sectors according to data gathered by the TechAmerica Foundation. Employment in the tech manufacturing sector went up by 9,100 jobs.
California, USA, September 24, 2010 -- Pasadena, CA, September 24, 2010 – The IT industry, which has shed around 215,000 employees since January 2009, has hired 30,200 people since January this year. The hiring represents an increase in the IT industry’s workforce by 0.5 percent.
The total number of people employed in the tech industry in June 2010 stood at 5.78 million. The data has been gathered by TechAmerica Foundation, an industry group which keeps track of the IT workforce. Another IT research firm, Computer Economics says that the workers being hired could be doing non-IT jobs in those firms such as sales and distribution. A survey of 600 IT hiring managers conducted by the IT job search site Dice revealed that 71 percent of them are planning to hire more employees in the second half of the year.
The IT industry showed job growth in three of the four tech sectors according to data gathered by the TechAmerica Foundation. Employment in the tech manufacturing sector went up by 9,100 jobs, an increase of 0.7 percent. The software services sector added 14,200 jobs and 29,700 jobs were added to the tech services sector.
Asked about the employment situation in the tech industry, A. Harrison Barnes, CEO of InformationTechnologyCrossing, says “In spite of the media stories over IT outsourcing and H1B visa holders taking over American jobs, there are still high paying jobs in the field.” InformationTechnologyCrossing is a job aggregator site that focuses on jobs in the information technology sector. The site has been able to find over 43,000 jobs for the sector.
California, USA, September 24, 2010 -- Pasadena, CA, September 24, 2010 – The IT industry, which has shed around 215,000 employees since January 2009, has hired 30,200 people since January this year. The hiring represents an increase in the IT industry’s workforce by 0.5 percent.
The total number of people employed in the tech industry in June 2010 stood at 5.78 million. The data has been gathered by TechAmerica Foundation, an industry group which keeps track of the IT workforce. Another IT research firm, Computer Economics says that the workers being hired could be doing non-IT jobs in those firms such as sales and distribution. A survey of 600 IT hiring managers conducted by the IT job search site Dice revealed that 71 percent of them are planning to hire more employees in the second half of the year.
The IT industry showed job growth in three of the four tech sectors according to data gathered by the TechAmerica Foundation. Employment in the tech manufacturing sector went up by 9,100 jobs, an increase of 0.7 percent. The software services sector added 14,200 jobs and 29,700 jobs were added to the tech services sector.
Asked about the employment situation in the tech industry, A. Harrison Barnes, CEO of InformationTechnologyCrossing, says “In spite of the media stories over IT outsourcing and H1B visa holders taking over American jobs, there are still high paying jobs in the field.” InformationTechnologyCrossing is a job aggregator site that focuses on jobs in the information technology sector. The site has been able to find over 43,000 jobs for the sector.
Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect Preparation Free Course Launched
EPractize Labs Software, an emerging global provider for Java Certification Preparation launched free certification course for Oracle Certified Master, Java EE 5 Enterprise Architect Certification (OCM for Java EE 5.0 Enterprise Architect) today.
September 24, 2010 -- Good news to all Java Certification aspirants, EPractize Labs offers FREE course for OCM for Java EE 5.0 Enterprise Architect. The course is absolutely FREE and anybody can download from our website.Download your FREE copy today and empower your preparation.
Oracle offers many certifications starting from programmer level to architect level. Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master certification is designed for enterprise architects responsible for building high scale enterprise applications or who wish to be prospective architects. The certification exam tests candidate’s architectural knowledge in and out.
A Software Architect is the technical boss of software systems and he should act like a software doctor to resolve the issues. A basic difference between a developer and an architect is the way they design the application. Developer may not think about the scalability, maintainability, performance, etc for long run. But architect always foresees the application’
What are the qualifications required to become a Java EE Architect?
I would say he/she should be a Oracle Certified Java EE Architect. Because it comprises of all the necessary qualification required for a Technical Architect required for Java EE assignment. I love the way the SCEA Part 2 and Part 3 designed.
The following are the interesting topics that Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam covers:
Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam Step 1
* Application Design Concepts and Principles – Tests your OO design language skills
* Common architectures – Tests the skills in evaluation of enterprise application tiers
* Integration and Messaging – Tests the architectural solution knowledge to connect Java EE with any legacy systems and architectural solution knowledge in synchronous and asynchronous message architecture
* Business Tier Technologies – Tests the design and basic API knowledge in EJB and JPA
* Web Tier Technologies – Tests the design and basic knowledge in WAF,JSP,Servlet,JSF and JSTL
* Applicability of Java EE – Tests the design decision knowledge about Java EE technologies
* Patterns – Tests the knowledge in design patterns
* Security – Tests various kinds of enterprise security including firewalls and DMZ
Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam Step 2
A business problem will be given to you in the form of use case diagrams, business domain model, and statement format. The requirements will encompass both Functional and Non-Functional requirements. You are requested to come up with an architecture for the given business problem to meet both the functional and non-functional requirements.
It is a very challenging experience to get to know about Java EE Architecture best practices. Once you have completed your assignment, you need to upload your assignment into Sun and it will be manually evaluated by technical authors.
Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam Step 3
This is another stimulating test to verify your architectural knowledge about design decisions. Architecture can be implemented in many ways with different design decisions. The questions will be on why you have chosen this way and why not the other way. You need to answer with brief explanation. If you have completed Part 1 and Part 2, Part 3 will be straightforward and very easy to crack.
The Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam does not require any pre-certifications from Oracle. So, if you decide to take Sun Java EE Architect certification, you can very well start without any prerequisite.
You can get sample exam question for each topic in this free course.
Download OCP Java SE 5.0 course at http://www.epractizelabs.com/
Oracle offers many certifications starting from programmer level to architect level. Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master certification is designed for enterprise architects responsible for building high scale enterprise applications or who wish to be prospective architects. The certification exam tests candidate’s architectural knowledge in and out.
A Software Architect is the technical boss of software systems and he should act like a software doctor to resolve the issues. A basic difference between a developer and an architect is the way they design the application. Developer may not think about the scalability, maintainability, performance, etc for long run. But architect always foresees the application’
What are the qualifications required to become a Java EE Architect?
I would say he/she should be a Oracle Certified Java EE Architect. Because it comprises of all the necessary qualification required for a Technical Architect required for Java EE assignment. I love the way the SCEA Part 2 and Part 3 designed.
The following are the interesting topics that Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam covers:
Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam Step 1
* Application Design Concepts and Principles – Tests your OO design language skills
* Common architectures – Tests the skills in evaluation of enterprise application tiers
* Integration and Messaging – Tests the architectural solution knowledge to connect Java EE with any legacy systems and architectural solution knowledge in synchronous and asynchronous message architecture
* Business Tier Technologies – Tests the design and basic API knowledge in EJB and JPA
* Web Tier Technologies – Tests the design and basic knowledge in WAF,JSP,Servlet,JSF and JSTL
* Applicability of Java EE – Tests the design decision knowledge about Java EE technologies
* Patterns – Tests the knowledge in design patterns
* Security – Tests various kinds of enterprise security including firewalls and DMZ
Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam Step 2
A business problem will be given to you in the form of use case diagrams, business domain model, and statement format. The requirements will encompass both Functional and Non-Functional requirements. You are requested to come up with an architecture for the given business problem to meet both the functional and non-functional requirements.
It is a very challenging experience to get to know about Java EE Architecture best practices. Once you have completed your assignment, you need to upload your assignment into Sun and it will be manually evaluated by technical authors.
Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam Step 3
This is another stimulating test to verify your architectural knowledge about design decisions. Architecture can be implemented in many ways with different design decisions. The questions will be on why you have chosen this way and why not the other way. You need to answer with brief explanation. If you have completed Part 1 and Part 2, Part 3 will be straightforward and very easy to crack.
The Java Enterprise Edition 5 Enterprise Architect Certified Master Exam does not require any pre-certifications from Oracle. So, if you decide to take Sun Java EE Architect certification, you can very well start without any prerequisite.
You can get sample exam question for each topic in this free course.
Download OCP Java SE 5.0 course at http://www.epractizelabs.com/
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