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Sunday, March 21, 2010
- PhRMA Statement on Health Care Reform --- WASHINGTON, March 22Posted at 9:09 PMThe Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) issued the following statement today on passage of comprehensive health care reform and accompanying reconciliation legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives: "We continue to believe that comprehensive health care reform will benefit patients and the future of America. That's why we have been involved in this important public policy debate for more than a year and why we support action by the House to approve the Senate-passed bill along with the ... read more
- AirSet Launches Cloud Computing for the Rest of Us at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:05 PMNew AirSet service, www.airset.com, makes it easy for anyone to manage all the important groups in their life by setting up a network of servers in the cloud. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100322/SF73755) Each user gets their own Personal Cloud Computer and can add Group Cloud Computers to their Cloud Network. Each cloud computer has an expandable hard disk, a rich suite of web applications, and acts as a web server publishing content 24/7. The basic service is free, supported by advertising, but at $2.95/month, members can ... read more
- GlideTV Previews New Television Centric User Interface for its Navigator at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMGlideTV, Inc. previewed today a new software application for their Navigator product that makes it a breeze to use a laptop or mini-PC connected to an HDTV for watching Internet video. Many people are connecting a laptop or PC to their HDTV so they can enjoy all the free content available online, in their living room. Finding and watching movies and other content on the web is still difficult though, because browsers were designed to be viewed up close on ... read more
- Democrasoft's Flagship Product, Collaborize(TM) Launches at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMDemocrasoft(TM) (Pink Sheets: BRST) today announced the launch of Collaborize, an online service designed to harness the wisdom of both external audiences and internal teams to address challenges and drive toward actual implementation of collective solutions. The public announcement of Collaborize(TM) was made at the DEMO Spring 2010 Conference. Collaborize arrives on the scene backed by 20 years of technology expertise and Beta partners that include Medtronic, Monitor Group, Robert Cringely, TechSoup Global, Maverick Media, Wine Industry Network, Melamed Communications, One ... read more
- Invested.in Launches the First Fully-Customizable Social Fundraising Platform at DEMO Spring 2010 Conference --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMInvested.in, the world's first fully-customizable social fundraising platform is launching today at DEMO Spring 2010. Invested.in enables its users to leverage their social capital to raise financial capital. For the first time online, anyone, in any country, can raise money for anything by promoting their projects to friends, family and social connections worldwide. Invested.in makes the entire process easy, including the promotion of the project via social media, the collection of money, the disbursement of money, and finally, the goods ... read more
- InfoDome Launches InfoDome 1.0 at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMInfoDome, Inc., a developer of online database software, unveiled InfoDome 1.0 today at the DEMO Spring 2010 conference in Palm Desert, California. Under development for two years, InfoDome 1.0 promises to revolutionize the way databases are created and used, making it easy to collect, manage, analyze and share data. According to Dave Kleinberg, CEO of InfoDome, Inc., "Unlike software databases that are hard to share and other online tools that are either limited in functionality or clunky to use, InfoDome 1.0 ... read more
- Voxofon Launches One-of-a-Kind Software That Makes Smartphones Safe for Children --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMVoxofon, a leading provider of Mobile VoIP applications for smartphones, has introduced Voxofon Ambit at the DEMO Spring 2010 conference in Palm Desert. Ambit is essentially an eco-system that is planted on a smart device and can include any functionality according to the parents' needs and preferences. Ambit is a mobile-based family-oriented communication software that combines a beginner social media program with parental control. It includes an application for the child's phone, a web control panel for parents, and an ... read more
- Value-Centered Solutions, Inc. Unveils InOutCash.com, an Online Money Management Coaching Software at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMValue-Centered Solutions, Inc. today announces the launch of its online money management coaching software, InOutCash.com. In today's turbulent economy, people are looking for ways to hold on to their income and make smarter money management decisions. InOutCash.com delivers a convenient platform for real-time views of all financial accounts in one location and offer financial health score assessments to rate users' progress against tailored financial goals. The personalized coaching features equip users with knowledge to improve their financial ... read more
- MiniMash Introduces the Easiest Way to Make and Share Videos Online --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMAt today's DEMO Spring 2010 conference, MiniMash(TM) will unveil the world's only Web-based platform for the creation of mashups with user-generated video. Available at www.minimash.com, one can create custom-made video mashups simply by dragging and dropping video clips or still images into an easy-to-navigate timeline. Users can then add in transitions, effects and music in order to make their videos truly come to life. For those people who want to create a near "instant" video from their content, MiniMash provides ... read more
- my6sense Unveils Attention API at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMDEMO Spring 2010 -- my6sense, a pioneer in a new technology category dubbed "Digital Intuition," will launch its free Attention API onstage today at DEMO Spring 2010. The new API lets third party developers tap into the magic of my6sense's service to provide their users with highly personalized content streams. my6sense was handpicked to present at DEMO, the world-renowned launch platform for some of the most notable emerging technologies introduced over the past two decades. The event is taking place March ... read more
- Zerista Launches World's First Mobile Community Platform at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMDEMO -- Zerista, a leading mobile social software provider, will break new ground today at DEMO Spring 2010 when it launches the world's first Mobile Community Platform. Zerista's platform is the only hybrid solution that combines best-of-breed elements of custom community platforms, mobile social discovery, and event ticketing and management, allowing anyone -- from soccer teams to realtors to wine clubs -- to quickly create a custom mobile application. Zerista makes it possible for community managers to create and ... read more
- 2009 DEMOgod Winner gwabbit Debuts World's First Automatic Contact Cloud at DEMO Spring 2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMDEMO Spring 2010 -- gwabbit, LLC, the only provider of automated solutions for the contact cloud, today announced gwab-o-sphere(TM), the world's first automatic contact cloud. Acting as a "universal remote control" for all your contacts, the gwab-o-sphere automatically receives contacts from gwabbit contact capture products, and then syncs with key contact repositories and social networks like Salesforce.com®, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. The gwab-o-sphere automatically monitors contacts for changes, maintaining the most current and accurate source of contacts available. ... read more
- gwabbit Teams with FreeConference.com --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMDEMO Spring 2010 -- gwabbit®, LLC, the only provider of automated solutions for the contact cloud, today announced the integration of FreeConference.com® phone numbers to the gwab-o-sphere(TM), the world's first automatic contact cloud (See separate announcement today titled, 2009 DEMOgod Winner Gwabbit Debuts World's First Automatic Contact Cloud at DEMO Spring 2010). The gwab-o-sphere automatically loads contacts from its gwabbit contact capture products for Microsoft Outlook® and BlackBerry®, and syncs contacts with key repositories and social networks like ... read more
- Verizon Advances Collaboration With Microsoft to Unleash the Power of Unified Communications --- BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMBusinesses employing Microsoft unified communications software for voice calling, conferencing, instant messaging and user availability can now combine these capabilities with the advanced voice-calling capabilities and cost-management benefits of Verizon Voice-over-IP for a more powerful total solution. Building on a collaboration established in 2004, Verizon Business has been named a Microsoft SIP Trunking partner, following qualification of Verizon IP Trunking for Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Verizon IP Trunking customers worldwide can immediately employ the advanced telephony features and ... read more
- MoreMagic Solutions and Claro Expand International Recharge of Mobile Phones throughout Central America --- NEWTON, Mass., GUATEMALA CIUDAD, Guatemala and LAS VEGAS, March 22Posted at 9:01 PMInternational CTIA Wireless Show -- MoreMagic Solutions, a leading mobile financial solutions provider, and Claro, a leading mobile network operator, are providing immigrants in the United States, Canada, and worldwide an easy and affordable way to send minutes home to relatives and friends in an expanded set of countries, including Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. All Claro mobile operator networks are now connected to the MoreMagic Solutions International Recharge Hub, the leading platform for international TopUp transactions and ... read more
- Lights, Camera, Collaborate! Verizon Business Helps Organizations Sharpen their Focus With Managed Cisco TelePresence --- BASKING RIDGE, N.J. and ORLANDO, Fla., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMAs organizations worldwide turn to advanced collaboration tools to boost productivity and save time, Verizon Business is teaming with Cisco to deliver a new managed service that makes using immersive video meetings as simple as making a phone call. Whether it's extending access to health care in rural areas, keeping governments and utilities running smoothly during extreme weather or working with global suppliers to close contracts, Verizon Immersive Video Conferencing Service for Cisco TelePresence(TM) enables customers to break down the barriers ... read more
- MEDL Technology Launches at DEMO Unveiling First Portable 13" LED Monitor --- PALM SPRINGS, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMMEDL Technology today announced the prototype of 'The Panel', the world's first fully functional, portable LED monitor, at IDG's DEMO conference in Palm Springs, CA. For updates on The Panel, visit www.medltech.com. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100322/NE74006 ) "The technology wasn't available previously to manufacture an elegant, lightweight and durable, portable display; but with The Panel, anyone can add a second or third monitor to their laptop and easily pack it up and go," said Eric Liao, CEO of MEDL Technology. "Our vision is to ... read more
- Hillcrest Labs Introduces Kylo(TM): The Web Browser for Television --- ROCKVILLE, Md. and PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMToday, at the DEMO Spring 2010 event, Hillcrest Labs launched the Kylo(TM) browser - a new Web browser for TV. Developed for the millions of households that connect their PCs or Macs to the TV, Kylo lets users visit any site on the Web with a browser that was specifically designed to be viewed from a distance in the family room, living room, or dorm room. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100322/SF73841) The Kylo browser is not meant to replace traditional browsers such as Internet ... read more
- DigitalScirocco Unveils New Online Auction-Based Marketplace for Digital Content and Services at DEMOspring2010 --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:01 PMToday at DEMOspring2010 (www.demo.com), Seattle-based DigitalScirocco (www.digitalscirocco.com) will unveil its online auction-based marketplace for digital content and services. Founder and CEO Bruce D'Ambrosio, will demo the DigitalScirocco online system during the DEMOfocus on Social and Media Technologies session beginning at 10:45 a.m. "DigitalScirocco restores the original purpose of the Internet," said D'Ambrosio. "As visitors we go to the Web for entertainment, information, communication, and commerce, but we find ourselves lost in a bewildering sea of undifferentiated, incomplete content and ... read more
- Network Hippo Helps You Manage Your Social Network Contacts, Change the World --- PALM DESERT, Calif., March 22Posted at 9:00 PMNetwork Hippo wants to give purpose to the way individuals and small businesses use their social networks. Today NetworkHippo.com launched their intelligent, searchable contact management system that makes it easy for users to organize, survey, and tap into contact information embedded within your email messages, twitter account, Facebook friends, and LinkedIn contacts. "Social networking has enabled us to develop larger and healthier networks than ever before. And with that comes the ability to reach out and influence and inspire people ... read more