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Even More Enhancements With Apache Subversion 1.7.5

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:37:10 EDT

WANdisco, a leading provider of Apache Subversion-based software and services for the enterprise, and a major corporate contributor to the Subversion project, has announced that the latest release of Apache Subversion is available for free download from www.wandisco.com/subversion/download, and also through uberSVN, the award-winning platform that recently came out of beta testing.

glendonTodd Capital LLC Acquires Toutatis Inc.

Wed, 16 May 2012 12:36:23 EDT

glendonTodd Capital LLC, a private equity firm that focuses on investments in operating companies and in investments in real estate, announces the acquisition of Toutatis Inc. by glendonTodd Capital LLC and Performa Partners.

Embarcadero Announces Support for Windows 8 Metro Development with Release of Embarcadero Prism XE2.5

Wed, 16 May 2012 11:51:15 EDT

Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for application and database development, today announced the availability of Embarcadero Prism XE2.5, the cross-platform .NET Pascal development tool for rapidly developing .NET, Mono, and ASP.NET applications for Windows®, Linux® and Mac OS X.

Sopheon and Kalypso Partner to Introduce New Front End of Innovation Offering for Consumer Goods Companies

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:28:26 EDT

Sopheon, the international provider of software and services for product lifecycle management (PLM), today announced the introduction of a joint offering with Kalypso, the global innovation consulting firm, designed to help consumer goods manufacturers increase the value of new products by improving their processes for ideation and concept development. Called FEI Optimizer, the solution combines software from Sopheon—via the Accolade^® Idea Lab^TM idea development platform—with innovation services from Kalypso. The offering is being presented by the two companies at this week’s Front End of Innovation Conference (FEI) 2012 in Orlando, Florida.

Enterprise Architecture Solutions: Redefining Enterprise Architecture Management

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:21:14 EDT

Enterprise Architecture Solutions Ltd, sponsors of The Essential Project, have today announced the release of Essential Architecture Manager Version 3, a step-change for the world’s leading, free-of-charge, open source enterprise architecture (EA) toolset. An extended Essential Meta-Model, a completely overhauled Viewer, and an improved platform provide an activity-focused, easy to use toolset that allows all stakeholders to realise the true value of EA.

Source Consulting Group LLC Launches Third Annual Finance Operations Survey for 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:03:15 EDT

Today, Source Consulting Group LLC (“Source”) announced the 2012 launch of the third annual Finance Operations Survey. Opening today and running through June 15^th, the Survey provides legal and professional service firms with crucial information they need to compare their financial, operations and technology plans with peer organizations. The Survey highlights trends regarding use of software applications and custom integration, workflow and process alignment, work to billing and billing/collection cycle times, and staffing levels.

Nolio and ServiceNow Team Up to Automate Enterprise IT Operations With Zero Touch Deployment(TM) for Cloud-Based Services

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:00:37 EDT

today announced a new integration with ServiceNow, a leading provider of cloud-based services to automate enterprise IT operations. The integrated offering helps ServiceNow customers achieve continuous application deployment and reduce application release windows from hours or days down to minutes. Nolio and ServiceNow are working together to mitigate change risk and to minimize application service downtime.

Armtec Announces Farouk M. Ahamed and J. Mark Richardson Have Joined Board of Directors

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:02:00 EDT

- Armtec Infrastructure Inc. ("Armtec") (TSX:ARF)(TSX:ARF.DB) today announced that Farouk M. Ahamed and J. Mark Richardson have joined the Board of Directors.

Olympian, WNBA Legend Lisa Leslie Joins Top ASUG, SAP, and Business Execs to Help SAP Professionals Achieve Goals, Manage Change

Mon, 14 May 2012 14:27:17 EDT

Members of the Americas' SAP Users' Group (ASUG), the world's largest independent community of SAP professionals, will hone their leadership skills with Olympian and WNBA legend Lisa Leslie and top SAP, ASUG and management training executives as part of ASUG Leadership 2.0 activities during the 2012 ASUG Annual Conference this week.

ZT Systems Announces Intel® Xeon® Processor E3-1200 v2 Based Server Solutions for Enhanced Data Center Efficiency

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:00:00 EDT

Secaucus, NJ, May 14, 2012 --(PR.com)-- ZT Systems, a leading provider of complete server and rack-level hardware solutions optimized for large and hyperscale data centers, today announced new server platforms powered by the efficient new Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v2 product family. Based on the latest 22nm manufacturing technology, these processors power custom solutions designed with ZT’s signature engineering, integration and delivery capabilities to be “precision-fit” to the unique technical and business requirements of individual volume data center customers.

“For scale computing customers operating large server fleets, it’s important to dial in the right mix of performance, efficiency and density for each component of a larger compute solution,” said Raymond Miles, ZT Systems VP of Engineering. “Single-socket platforms powered by the Intel® Xeon® processor E3 can be a great fit for certain server and storage workloads where density and energy efficiency considerations are paramount. With the power savings associated with the move to 22nm manufacturing, and TDP as low as 17 watts, these new processors represent an attractive addition to the array of ingredients ZT can access when designing best-fit solutions.”

ZT Systems has worked closely with hyperscale cloud and supercomputing customers designing custom platforms featuring this new generation of processors, which includes the most power efficient Xeon processors ever delivered. Customers can benefit from ZT’s unique experience designing, building and deploying platforms featuring this technology into real-world data center environments. Standard 1U and 2U rackmount server platforms based on the Intel® Xeon® processor E3-1200 v2 product family are available today, and serve as starting points for customization to meet specific customer needs.

ZT solutions begin with close, confidential customer engagement to establish application requirements and data center constraints. Server platforms are designed using industry-standard parts, combined where necessary with custom elements and innovative engineering approaches. To ensure high levels of consistent quality, ZT’s controlled manufacturing process includes shop floor control, change management, BOM control and component level tracking for all systems.

For optimal ease of deployment, servers can be pre-racked and cabled, and full racks can be shipped worldwide with an industry-leading delivery SLA. ZT’s commitment to operational excellence is demonstrated by a strong track record of on-time delivery, and global service, support and RMA capabilities keep server fleets running dependably.

About ZT Systems: Backed by USA-based manufacturing and over 17 years’ experience, ZT Systems serves data center operators from the largest internet infrastructure companies to top research universities and government entities. Learn more at www.ztsystems.com or contact us at 866-888-6669 / datacentersales@ztsystems.com

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Lectra appoints Bruno Mattia as Director, Strategic Accounts Fashion

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:19:29 EDT

Lectra, the world leader in integrated technology solutions dedicated to industries using soft materials-textiles, leather, industrial fabrics, and composite materials-is pleased to announce the appointment of Bruno Mattia as Director, Strategic Accounts Fashion.

OutSystems Brings DevOps to the Masses with Agile Platform 7

Thu, 10 May 2012 12:01:09 EDT

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Revitas Brings a New Level of Service and Support to Customers

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:01:33 EDT

Today, Revitas announced the availability of new packaged services and tiered support offerings designed to optimize the value of clients’ investments in Revitas™ Enterprise Revenue Dynamics (ERD) solutions. Revitas’s expanded service and support offerings span clients’ activities from initial business planning through physical implementation, change management, and post-implementation. This holistic service and support model delivers field-proven best practices and industry expertise to ensure customer success and maximize ROI.

Embarcadero Strengthens Presence in the Benelux Region

Thu, 10 May 2012 07:00:00 EDT

Opens new office in Amsterdam to support partners and customers

Maidenhead, United Kingdom - 10 May, 2012 - Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for application and database development, today announced the opening of its sales and marketing office in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, to establish a physical presence in the Benelux region. The Benelux is Embarcadero's fifth largest market in Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and home of many Fortune 500 companies and some of the most technologically advanced organisations in the world.

"The opening of the Amsterdam office is a strategic business decision," says Ludovic Neveu, Senior Sales Director EMEA at Embarcadero. "IT adoption in The Netherlands is amongst the highest and most sophisticated compared to other regions in the world. A physical presence in Amsterdam will allow us to work directly with customers across the Benelux region to support their technological requirements as they build next generation databases and business applications; and fully leverage our solutions offering to maximise new business opportunities. Embracing a collaborative approach, we will also supplement the efforts of our existing partners in the region to augment customer satisfaction."

Embarcadero offers the most comprehensive set of solutions across application development, database management, database platforms, performance optimisation and software licensing and management. Today, there are three million users worldwide and 90 of the Fortune 100 companies use Embarcadero solutions.

"We are delighted to hear that Embarcadero has opened an office in Amsterdam, we see this as a significant investment that will greatly help the Dutch developer community," comments Marcel Meijer, Chairman of the Board, Software Developer Network. "A local presence will establish a more direct communication between Dutch developers and Embarcadero, not just regarding current tools and solutions, but also as a collaborative process for information and knowledge sharing to address future technology requirements."

Alexander Goes has been appointed Sales Manager for Benelux with responsibility for developing new business opportunities and strategic partnerships, and growing the business. Previously, he has held sales and business development positions at Borland, Compuware and Philips.

In the region, Embarcadero currently has partnerships with Barnsten, a database and developer tools provider; and Logica, a £4 billion Europe-based business and technology service company.

With the partnership with Logica primarily focused on Embarcadero's AppWave, an enterprise app store, Sander van den Born, Marketing and Innovation Director at Logica The Netherlands, says, "We welcome Embarcadero's direct presence in the region. There is a natural synergy in business approach between Embarcadero and Logica and our working together on the ground will be hugely beneficial to both our customer bases."

About Embarcadero Technologies
Embarcadero Technologies, Inc., a software management and delivery company, is a leading provider of database and application development software tools. By using Embarcadero's award-winning products, professionals can design systems right, build them faster and run them better, regardless of their platform or programming language. Three million users worldwide and 90 of the Fortune 100 companies rely on Embarcadero products to increase productivity, reduce costs, simplify change management and compliance, and accelerate innovation. Founded in 1993, Embarcadero is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices located around the world. Embarcadero is online at www.embarcadero.com.

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Veriphyr Donates Patient Privacy Breach Detection Service to Minnesota Hospital

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:39:20 EDT

Veriphyr, a leading provider of identity and access intelligence (IAI), today announced that it has donated its patient privacy breach detection service to Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The Veriphyr service protects patients’ personal health information (PHI) by detecting inappropriate access by hospital employees and other insiders. Veriphyr applies “big data” analytics to identify potential privacy and regulatory compliance violations, as well as data breaches.

Transforming Facility Management from a Cost Centre to a Profit Centre

Wed, 09 May 2012 08:15:30 EDT

From a 24/7 and 365-days viewpoint, a mere 20 per cent of facilities are being used to their full capacity and capability, says Sophia Brown, Global Facilities Manager, Diageo. "By re-thinking how space can be designed and procured, organisations canoperate in such a way that generates revenue and value," she adds.

De expert op het gebied van productmanagement van Europees fondsbeheer Melvin Jayawardana gaat bij Confluence de marktuitbreiding stimuleren

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:02:27 EDT

Confluence, de toonaangevende leverancier van producten voor geautomatiseerd datamanagement voor de bedrijfstak beleggingsbeheer, heeft vandaag aangekondigd dat de oudgediende van die branche Melvin Jayawardana is toegetreden tot het bedrijf als productmanager voor het Europees fondsbeheer. Dhr. Jayawardana vestigt zich in het kantoor van Confluence International in Luxemburg en helpt klanten om strategisch het platform Unity® te gebruiken om het uiterste te halen uit gegevensconsolidatie en automatisering. Hij is ook verantwoordelijk voor het uitbreiden van de wereldwijde marktpenetratie van Confluence door productinnovatie die de beheerders van Europese fondsen superieure rendementen biedt.

European Fund Administration Product Management Expert Melvin Jayawardana Joins Confluence to Drive Market Expansion

Wed, 09 May 2012 06:01:46 EDT

Confluence, the leading provider of automated data management solutions for the investment management industry, today announced that industry veteran Melvin Jayawardana has joined the company as European Fund Administration Product Manager. Based in the Confluence International office in Luxembourg, Mr. Jayawardana will help customers strategically expand their use of the Unity® platform to gain increased benefits from data consolidation and automation. He is also responsible for expanding Confluence’s global market penetration through new product innovation that delivers superior value to European fund administrators.

PeopleCube to Address Corporate Real-Estate Execs at WORKTECH 12 NY on Economic Benefits of Variable Asset Model

Tue, 08 May 2012 16:02:51 EDT

PeopleCube, provider of intelligent workplace, resource, and energy management technology, will be a featured presenter at WORKTECH 12 New York, a two-day conference examining the themes of knowledge management, workplace change, leadership, and people. The conference, taking place May 15-16, 2012, at the Time and Life Building in New York City, will bring together the worlds of real estate, design, architecture, and technology to look at the future of the city, real estate, the workplace, work, and innovation.

How the Bureau of Public Debt is shining in a tough time

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:34:10 EDT

At the 2-3 May 2012 HP Software Government Summit, Joe Gribble of the Department of Treasury Bureau of Public Debt brought up some really amazing success stories of how they are following executive directives and transforming their IT business processes. The Bureau of Public Debt is combining forces with the Department’s Financial Management Services division to provide [...]

Canadian Natural Resources Limited Announces 2012 First Quarter Results

Thu, 03 May 2012 17:00:04 EDT

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (TSX:CNQ) (NYSE:CNQ)

WANdisco's Subversion Access Control Comes to uberSVN

Thu, 03 May 2012 11:14:32 EDT

WANdisco's award winning, free to download and free to use ALM platform for Subversion, that features innovative social coding capabilities and an uberAPPS store for all of your ALM needs.

ManageEngine to Debut Private Social Network Exclusively for IT at Interop

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:15:28 EDT

ManageEngine, the real-time IT management company, today announced the debut of ITPulse, the industry’s first private social network exclusively for IT teams. ITPulse engages and socializes IT teams by establishing a one-stop, cascading wall for real-time display of IT infrastructure health and collaboration in a secure and fun environment. Integrated out-of-the-box with the company’s OpManager and ServiceDesk Plus, ITPulse can also be integrated via an API for third-party tools, such as BMC, CA, HP, IBM and others.

Power Connections, Inc. Announces New Strategic Partnership With First Transitions, Inc.

Thu, 03 May 2012 09:00:12 EDT

Power Connections, Inc. is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with the Chicago-based First Transitions, Inc. with five locations nationwide. The move positions the Southern California-based Power Connections to extend its outplacement and career management services to clients throughout the United States, including hospitals and healthcare organizations in which First Transitions specializes.

IGM Financial Inc. Announces April 2012 Total Assets Under Management

Wed, 02 May 2012 14:18:31 EDT

IGM Financial Inc. (IGM) (TSX:IGM) today reported total assets under management of $122.3-billion at April 30, 2012, compared with $124.1-billion at March 31, 2012 and $134.1-billion at April 30, 2011. Mutual fund assets under management were $103.7-billion as at April 30, 2012, compared with $105.1-billion at March 31, 2012 and $111.6-billion at April 30, 2011. Assets under management are shown in Table 1.

Zumbox to Highlight ROI of Digital Postal Mail With Cobb Energy at CS Week 2012

Wed, 02 May 2012 12:24:04 EDT

ZT Systems Announces “Vanity-Free” Open Compute Server Solution Initiative at Open Compute Summit 2012

Wed, 02 May 2012 11:01:00 EDT

San Antonio, TX, May 02, 2012 --(PR.com)-- ZT Systems, a gold sponsor of the Open Compute Summit and leading provider of complete server and rack-level hardware solutions optimized for hyperscale data centers, today announced an initiative to develop vanity-free, cost-effective servers in conjunction with the Open Compute Project (OCP.) As an Open Compute Solutions Provider, ZT will combine OCP designs with unique customization capabilities to deliver a new range of server solutions that are “precision-fit” to the technical and business requirements of individual large data centers.

“As an active participant in the Open Compute Project working group, ZT Systems contributes significant expertise in low power and efficiency-optimized custom server platform design,” said Casey Cerretani, ZT Systems Chief Technology Officer. “With the explosive growth of cloud computing, we’ve seen a range of innovations around performance and energy efficiency in server and data center design. This new initiative and a strengthening partnership with OCP enable ZT to leverage a powerful new set of tools for providing efficient server solutions to our customers.”

Originally an initiative launched by Facebook, the Open Compute Project has evolved into a collaborative dialogue between large server customers and hardware providers to develop the most efficient computing infrastructure possible. Forthcoming ZT Systems solutions leveraging the latest open compute design concepts can improve server and storage cost effectiveness, ease of maintenance and energy efficiency for volume data center customers.

ZT solutions begin with close customer engagement to establish application requirements and data center constraints. Server platforms are designed using industry-standard parts, combined where necessary with custom elements and innovative engineering approaches. To ensure high levels of consistent quality, ZT’s controlled manufacturing process includes shop floor control, change management, BOM control and component level tracking for all systems.

For optimal ease of deployment, servers can be pre-racked and cabled, and full racks can be shipped worldwide with an industry-leading delivery SLA. ZT’s commitment to operational excellence is demonstrated by a strong track record of on-time delivery, and global service, support and RMA capabilities keep server fleets running dependably.

About ZT Systems: Backed by USA-based manufacturing and over 17 years’ experience, ZT Systems serves data center operators from the largest internet infrastructure companies to top research universities and government entities. Learn more at www.ztsystems.com/OCP or contact us at 866-888-6669 / datacentersales@ztsystems.com

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Contact via Email
www.ztsystems.com

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Catbird Partners With VMware to Provide Secure Virtual Desktop Infrastructure With VMware View(TM) 5.1

Wed, 02 May 2012 10:52:50 EDT

Catbird®, a Gartner Cool Vendor in Infrastructure Protection, today announced that Catbird vSecurity® protection and continuous compliance supports automated security for static and dynamically provisioned virtual desktops. This integration gives Catbird vSecurity customers best-in-class network security at a greatly reduced cost. Catbird vSecurity enforces virtual desktop segmentation, auditing, and control. Catbird vSecurity includes Catbird vCompliance to provide continuous compliance monitoring as required by PCI DSS 2.0, HIPAA, and FISMA.

HCC Releases MISRA-Compliant TCP/IP Stack for TI Hercules™ ARM® Safety MCUs

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:35:32 EDT

HCC-Embedded today announced the release of a MISRA compliant TCP/IP stack for Texas Instruments’ (TI) Hercules™ ARM® Safety Microcontrollers (MCUs).

DB Power Studio XE3 Brings New Power to Database Management

Wed, 02 May 2012 09:09:06 EDT

Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for application and database development, announced the next generation of its award-winning database management and development platform, DB Power Studio XE3. DB Power Studio is designed to bring speed and efficiency to database management with a single, easy-to-use suite of tools, and the XE3 version introduces new enhancements that further improve both performance and availability of databases.

Informative Graphics Corporation Achieves a Microsoft Silver Content Management Competency in the Microsoft Partner Network

Wed, 02 May 2012 08:30:14 EDT

Informative Graphics Corporation (IGC), a leader in viewing, collaboration and redaction technology, today announced it has achieved a Silver Content Management Competency in the Microsoft® Partner Network, demonstrating its ability to meet Microsoft customers' evolving needs in today's dynamic business environment. This is IGC's second Silver Competency, having already achieved the Silver Independent Software Vendor Competency in 2011.

Boeing Takes Off with Xerox Managed Print Services

Tue, 01 May 2012 10:07:06 EDT

Xerox (NYSE: XRX) will deploy a managed print services (MPS) strategy for Boeing (NYSE: BA), helping the aerospace leader and innovator with faster, more efficient ways to manage documents on the ground in Boeing’s U.S. offices.

renewz sustainable solutions Launches e-mobility, Sustainability and Renewable Energy Website

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:34:56 EDT

renewz sustainable solutions inc. announced today the launch of its website, featuring an initial range of integrated solutions in sustainability, renewable energy and electric mobility.

JDA Outlines the Top Four Things Chief Executives Should Expect from the Cloud

Tue, 01 May 2012 09:02:34 EDT

In the information technology world, no topic is receiving more attention than cloud computing. Unlike in the past where cloud computing was perceived as a cost-effective, flexible option for small to mid-sized companies, in 2012 cloud computing will proliferate deeper into the enterprise as more chief executives embrace and move to a cloud services model.

NetApp Positioned in Leaders Quadrant in Major Analyst Firm's Storage Resource Management and SAN Management Software Magic Quadrant

Tue, 01 May 2012 08:00:33 EDT

NetApp (NASDAQ: NTAP) today announced that Gartner, Inc. positioned NetApp in the Leaders quadrant for Storage Resource Management and SAN Management Software.(1) Storage resource management is critical to NetApp's ability to drive innovation that transforms business and to enable customers to gain the agility, efficiency, and flexibility to achieve successful business outcomes, as well as to offer partners the best technologies, solutions, and programs to grow their business.

Vigilent Wins National Center for Employee Ownership 2012 Innovations Award

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:47:19 EDT

Vigilent, the leader in intelligent energy management systems, announced today that it was named as a winner of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO) 2012 Innovations Award. The award, which was presented at the NCEO/Beyster Institute annual conference in Minneapolis on April 26, recognizes companies for innovative practices resulting in an engaged workforce and ideas that tie stock to improved company culture or performance.

Award Winning uberSVN Platform Moves Out of Beta

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:18:32 EDT

WANdisco, the leading provider of Apache Subversion-based software and services for the enterprise, and a major corporate sponsor of the Subversion project, has announced that with the release of uberSVN 12.04, the open ALM platform is now officially out of beta. This week marks another milestone for uberSVN: it has now been twelve months since the Subversion-based platform was first launched.

BYTEGRID(TM) Announces SSAE 16 Type 2 Compliance

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 06:55:01 EDT

BYTEGRID Holdings LLC, an emerging company focused on the nationwide acquisition, development and operation of premier wholesale data center facilities, today announced that its ultra-secure Silver Spring, MD data center is now operated under the Statement on Standards for Attestation Engagements (SSAE) 16 Type 2 audited controls. The new framework reaffirms BYTEGRID's commitment to meet the highest standards for operations, availability and security, while making sure all of the appropriate controls and safeguards are firmly in place to protect its tenants.

Utilising Solar Energy in Facility Management

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 05:38:21 EDT

"Solar power systems provide a future-proof, decentralised and climate-friendly power supply that can benefit all activities in Facility Management (FM)," says Tobias Huschke, Head of Business Development, Parabel AG. Facility Managers can ensure their organisations make money by generating power on the roofs of their buildings, he adds.

Profit Recovery Partners Recruits Two Leaders to Deliver Enhanced Procurement Strategies, Spend Management and Supplier Management to Cost-Conscious CFOs

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:42:17 EDT

DSI Quick Poll: Business Leaders Highlight Vulnerability in Future Planning

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:00:14 EDT

In an era where the average corporation has a life expectancy of only 40 or 50 years, business leaders continue to plan for "more of the same," according to a survey released today by DSI, a leading future-centered consulting firm. Compounding this, the survey revealed that more than three out of four (76 percent) of today's leading business professionals believe their organizations are unprepared for a radically different future. This lapse highlights the need for a drastically different approach to opportunity and risk in order to help organizations increase longevity.

IT Leaders Expect IT Hiring and Spending to Increase in 2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 17:05:18 EDT

More than a third of IT leaders anticipate increases in both permanent (40%) and temporary (37%) IT headcount in 2012, according to TEKsystems’ most recent quarterly IT Executive Outlook survey. TEKsystems, a leading provider of IT staffing solutions, IT talent management expertise and IT services, partnered with the Inavero Institute to conduct the survey of over 1,500 IT leaders during March of 2012.

Lawson Know-How From CIBER Improves Process Flow For Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:00:49 EDT

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A large supplier of irrigation and municipal water in Colorado will soon see dramatic improvements in workflows and decision-making capabilities. The advances will come when CIBER completes an implementation of Lawson ERP software for Human Resources, Financials and Supply Chain Management/Procurement. Slated to go live in October, the new system will replace homegrown applications and manual processes now on tap at Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District (Northern Water, www.northernwater.org), a public agency that delivers water to more than 640,000 acres of irrigated agricultural land and some 850,000 people in Northeastern Colorado.

NTT Communications and Vigilent Win 2012 Green Enterprise IT Award

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:56:18 EDT

NTT America, a global infrastructure services provider and wholly owned subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation, and Vigilent, provider of intelligent energy management systems, announced today that NTT Communications and Vigilent jointly won the prestigious 2012 Green Enterprise IT (GEIT) Award, presented by Uptime Institute.

AppWave Store Transforms the Windows PC Experience with "Smart App Streaming"

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:16:22 EDT

Embarcadero Technologies today announced the launch of the AppWave Store (www.windowsapps.com), a revolutionary new way to discover and run PC applications without all the traditional hassles of PC software. The AppWave Store lets users find and stream Windows applications on-demand using new "Smart App Streaming" technology, running them locally and instantly at full speed utilizing new "Smart App Isolation". The AppWave Store can be used freely by home and business users but the AppWave platform also addresses three of the biggest hassles with Windows software in IT: the wasted time and resources spent obtaining, distributing, installing, and uninstalling PC software, the stability and performance degradation of Windows after installing applications, and the lack of visibility into how software is actually used within organizations.

Survey Shows Over 72% of Workers Find Their Productivity Affected by Having to Search For, Install and Upgrade PC Software

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:03:09 EDT

Embarcadero Technologies released findings from a recent PC software survey showing over 72% of information workers find their productivity reduced by having to search for, install and upgrade software on their PCs. Embarcadero conducted this survey online with 1500 North American Information Technology workers.

'Meaningful Use' Requirements Seen As Compliance Challenge, Despite High Hospital EHR Adoption Rates, Says KPMG Poll

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 09:01:04 EDT

NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- While a majority of business administrators at hospitals and health systems say they are well along in completing electronic health record (EHR) system adoption, many are expressing various levels of doubt about their ability to meet new EHR standards, according to the results of a poll conducted by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory services firm.

CIBER, Lawson's Largest Implementation Partner, Showcases Capabilities and Projects at Inforum Conference

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:00:39 EDT

DENVER, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INFORUM CONFERENCE -- No other company has completed as many successful Lawson implementations, upgrades and integrations across all industry verticals as CIBER, Lawson's largest service partner outside of Infor's own professional services organization. Many of those projects will come under the spotlight at Inforum 2012, when the event's Diamond Sponsor, CIBER, welcomes conference attendees to its headquarters city of Denver, Colo. CIBER's Lawson professionals will showcase M3 and S3 expertise, Lawson Talent Management, managed services and hosting solutions, as well as insights on leveraging Lawson investments for the greatest possible gain. As the result of a recent transaction, Lawson is now combined with Infor, solidifying Infor as the third largest enterprise software company.

Papelian Joins Accounting Management Solutions

Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:30:06 EDT

Accounting Management Solutions, Inc. (AMS), the Northeast's leading provider of outsourced accounting, financial management, and consulting services for private, public, and nonprofit organizations, today announced the addition of Maryellen Papelian to the team as the director of the AMS Business Process Consulting practice.

Verizon Names Vigilent as Winner of 2011 Green and Sustainability Supplier Award

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 16:26:20 EDT

Vigilent, the leader in intelligent energy management systems, announced today that it was selected by Verizon as the winner of its 2011 Supplier Recognition Award in the Green and Sustainability category. Each year, Verizon recognizes its top two green suppliers at a special Earth Day celebration. This year’s award will be presented on April 19 at a ceremony in Basking Ridge, New Jersey.