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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

• Prevent Distracted Driving With SafeCell Enterprise App --- HOUSTON, May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:52 PM
  Distracted driving is becoming a national epidemic. SafeCell Enterprise has designed the most advanced mobile App available to prevent dangerous driving behavior among employees by recording and reporting violations, and in some cases blocking text/SMS, phone and email while driving. The app runs automatically in the background of smart phones, engaging when traveling over 5 mph. The SafeCell Enterprise App is available today as an enterprise platform to all companies with commercial drivers, fleets, and mobile workforces. ... read more
• NASA Announces Global Best In Class Winners For The International Space Apps Challenge --- WASHINGTON, May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:52 PM
  A panel of international judges from NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and other partner organizations has selected five "best in class" solutions as winners of the 2013 International Space Apps Challenge. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20081007/38461LOGO) The challenge, in which participants developed software, hardware, data visualization, and mobile or Web applications that contribute to space exploration missions and help improve life on Earth, took place at 83 locations around the world April 20-21. The winners are: -- Best Use of Data: Sol (Kansas ... read more
• CenturyLink Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend --- MONROE, La., May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:45 PM
  CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) today announced that its Board of Directors voted to declare a quarterly cash dividend of $0.54 per share, payable on June 14, 2013, to shareholders of record on June 3, 2013. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090602/DA26511LOGO) CenturyLink is the third largest telecommunications company in the United States and is recognized as a leader in the network services market by technology industry analyst firms. The company is a global leader in cloud infrastructure and hosted IT solutions for enterprise ... read more
• University of São Paulo Chosen as Winner of 2013 Citrix Innovation Award --- LOS ANGELES
  Posted at 12:40 PM
  

  Today at Citrix Synergy™, University of São Paulo was announced as the winner of the company’s eighth annual Citrix Innovation Award, designed to honor organizations adopting cloud solutions to enable mobile workstyles. Using Citrix technology, the University of São Paulo has ... read more
• Carrefour Strengthens Business Analytics with the Addition of Location Intelligence --- REDLANDS, Calif., May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:37 PM
  Esri announces that Carrefour Group, the second-largest retailer in the world with nearly 10,000 stores around the globe, has implemented an enterprise-wide marketing solution from Esri partner Galigeo. The solution, Geodashboard, incorporates ArcGIS and enhances existing enterprise business intelligence (BI) software to improve decision making. Carrefour staff around the world are guided through different operational workflows including retail site selection and competition analysis. The solution improves their expansion and development strategy, optimizes direct marketing activities, and enhances store performance through ... read more
• Advocate Capital, Inc. is Now Providing QuickBooks® Support for Law Firms --- NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:37 PM
  Advocate Capital, Inc. has expanded the service that it provides to its customers by launching a QuickBooks(®) support program for its law firm clients throughout the US. The program is being led by Lisa Wagner, Senior Vice President, Client Services. Ms. Wagner has been helping law firms with their accounting and financial needs for nearly two decades. She is a CPA and a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor and has been part of the Advocate team since 2004. ... read more
• University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Announces Licensing Agreement with CU Aerospace to Market Unique Refrigeration Engineering Software --- CHAMPAIGN, Ill.
  Posted at 12:34 PM
  The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) and CU Aerospace have entered into a licensing agreement through which CU Aerospace will act as a vendor for Thermosys™ software, developed by Dr. Andrew Alleyne. Thermosys™ is a suite of simulation ... read more
• Prevent Distracted Driving With SafeCell Enterprise App --- HOUSTON, May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:28 PM
  Distracted driving is becoming a national epidemic. SafeCell Enterprise has designed the most advanced mobile App available to prevent dangerous driving behavior among employees by recording and reporting violations, and in some cases blocking text/SMS, phone and email while driving. The app runs automatically in the background of smart phones, engaging when traveling over 5 mph. The SafeCell Enterprise App is available today as an enterprise platform to all companies with commercial drivers, fleets, and mobile workforces. ... read more
• Topaz Labs Releases Topaz Clarity, an Intelligent Contrast Enhancement Software --- DALLAS
  Posted at 12:21 PM
  

  Topaz Labs announces the release of Topaz Clarity, a powerful image processing software that is the first to give photographers the ability to easily adjust various levels of contrast in their photograph without degrading the image quality with halos or artifacts. Traditionally, photographers who wanted to ... read more
• Cloud Identity Summit 2013 Workshops Tackle New Models for Identity Security --- DENVER
  Posted at 12:12 PM
  

  Ping Identity®, The Identity Security Company™, today announced details of the workshops at the Cloud Identity Summit 2013, taking place July 8-12 at the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California. Led by experts in the field from companies including ... read more
• Time Warner Cable Appoints Deborah Picciolo to Senior Vice President, Technical Operations, Residential --- NEW YORK
  Posted at 12:10 PM
  

  Time Warner Cable today announced that Deborah Picciolo has been elevated to the new position of Senior Vice President of Technical Operations, Residential, effective immediately. She will report to John Keib, Executive Vice President, Chief Care and Technical Operations Officer, and is based in the company’s ... read more
• Exploring the Critical Components of Web Content for Your Small Business --- NEW YORK, May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:02 PM
  As a small business owner, you can never underestimate the importance of customer loyalty and retention; both can be considered the backbone for any content marketing strategy. Building customer trust through your business' site can prove difficult if your content isn't conveying the right message and doesn't engage your target audience. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110831/NY59180LOGO ) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130117/NY44355LOGO-a ) Founder of Interact Media and contributing author, Steve Lazuka, believes that without great web content your site will struggle to attract quality traffic, generate ... read more
• VIZIO to Honor Dad with Launch of "Give Dad Your Best" Contest, Rewarding a Deserving Dad with Ultimate Father's Day Gift --- IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:00 PM
  VIZIO, Inc.--America's #1 large size HDTV(1)and Sound Bar company(2), announced today the "Give Dad Your Best" contest, giving sons and daughters the chance to pay tribute to Dad as Father's Day approaches. Beginning May 22(nd), people across the country are encouraged to visit www.vizio.com/dad where they can upload a video or picture celebrating Dad and share a personal story of appreciation. The dad with the winning story will receive a Father's Day VIZIO Home Theater Gift Package. Consumers are ... read more
• Pratt & Whitney Employees to be Inducted into Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering --- HAMDEN, Conn., May 22, 2013
  Posted at 12:00 PM
  Two current Pratt & Whitney employees and one retired Pratt & Whitney employee will be inducted into The Connecticut Academy of Science and Engineering at a ceremony this evening at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Conn. Dr. Alan H. Epstein, vice president, Technology and Environment, Pratt & Whitney; Dr. David U. Furrer, senior fellow discipline lead, Materials and Processes Engineering, Pratt & Whitney; and Allan J. Brockett, former vice president, Engineering-Module Centers, Pratt & Whitney, will join an additional 30 new ... read more
• ASUG and CEO Bridgette Chambers Named 2013 American Business AwardsSM Finalists --- CHICAGO
  Posted at 11:59 AM
  

  Bridgette Chambers, CEO of Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG), the world's largest independent community of SAP professionals, and the ASUG organization have been named finalists in two 2013 American Business Awards (ABA) categories. The ABAs are the nation’s premier ... read more
• Silicon Beach LA’s Inaugural Spring Hiring Blitz Brings Together the Brightest Applicants and Hottest Tech Companies in Los Angeles --- LOS ANGELES
  Posted at 11:58 AM
  

  Silicon Beach LA announced its inaugural Spring Hiring Blitz 2013 which will take place on Saturday, June 15th, 2013 from 10:00am-4:00pm at Loyola Marymount University’s - University Hall (Atrium) - in Los Angeles, CA. The Blitz will feature a ... read more
• S2 Security Advances GSOC Capabilities with Release of S2 Global ® Version 1.1 --- FRAMINGHAM, Mass., May 22, 2013
  Posted at 11:53 AM
  S2 Security today announced the release of version 1.1 of S2 Global®, the only physical security and video management system that offers a completely scalable, distributed solution built on network appliance architecture and delivered via a web browser. Version 1.1 introduces the advanced Global Security Operations Center (GSOC), enabling users to monitor security and video for the entire distributed system from any location, coordinating alarm response between the GSOC and remote sites. S2 Global is a flexible system that easily scales ... read more
• SFI Electronics and Universal Protection Security Systems Obtain Ranking on Security Dealer & Integrator's Prestigious Fast50 List --- SANTA ANA, Calif., May 22, 2013
  Posted at 11:51 AM
  SFI Electronics and Universal Protection Security Systems, divisions of Universal Services of America, are excited to announce that they have earned a spot on the Security Dealer & Integrator (SD&I) magazine Fast50 listing of the fastest-growing companies in the systems solutions contracting marketplace. The SD&I Fast50 Rankings are based on a formula that factors in revenue and percentage growth. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100316/LA71355LOGO) "It is an honor to again be recognized in the Fast50 rankings," said Steve Jones, Co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer of ... read more
• Network-1 Announces Acquisition Of Patent Portfolio From Mirror Worlds --- NEW YORK, May 22, 2013
  Posted at 11:50 AM
  Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc. (OTC BB: NSSI), a company engaged in the acquisition, development, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property, today announced that its newly formed subsidiary, Mirror Worlds Technologies, LLC, has acquired all of the patents previously owned by Mirror Worlds, LLC (the "Patent Portfolio"). The newly acquired Patent Portfolio includes 9 issued United States patents and 5 pending applications covering foundational technologies that enable unified search and indexing, displaying and archiving of documents in a computer system. ... read more
• Electronics, Recycling Associations Seek New Solutions for CRT Glass Recycling, While Acknowledging Options Available Today --- ARLINGTON, Va.
  Posted at 11:45 AM
  

  The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® today announced that while ample markets and downstream vendors appear to exist for recycling cathode ray tube (CRT) glass, about 20 percent of recyclers reported difficulties and are seeking solutions to avoid stockpiling this product, which for many years was the ... read more