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GoGrid Unveils Next Generation of Cloud Infrastructure Hosting Service

2010-06-29T09:07:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - GoGrid, a leading Cloud Infrastructure and Hybrid Hosting Provider, today announced the release of GoGrid Version 3.0. GoGrid 3.0 is designed to extend the company's leadership position as the most flexible, secure, easy-to-use, and feature-rich Cloud Infrastructure Hosting Solution available. The release includes a number of security and management features designed to enable GoGrid customers to create innovative and compelling infrastructure solutions for their business needs.

"GoGrid has been on the leading edge of the cloud market helping company's like Gomez utilize the power of cloud computing to transform our infrastructure," said Colin Mason, Reality Load Product Manager of Gomez, the Web Performance Division of Compuware (NASDAQ: CPWR). "GoGrid delivers outstanding performance and flexibility as Cloud Infrastructure provider. With GoGrid 3.0's features and new datacenter, we can further integrate the cloud into our business processes."

GoGrid's suite of features and services provide the Cloud Computing marketplace with a unique blend of compelling infrastructure solutions. The launch of 3.0 is an important step in realizing GoGrid's vision of making complex infrastructures easier.

There are many features of GoGrid version 3.0 that will put more flexibility, control, and customizable computing power in the hands of customers. Some of these include:

- a new East Coast datacenter
- new CPU and hard drive allocations
- industry-leading pre-paid and volume licensing pricing plans and,
- physical and virtual hardware firewalls for enhanced security.

For a full list of new features please visit http://www.gogrid.com/software-update

"GoGrid has continually brought to market pioneering services that help businesses of all sizes seize the tremendous opportunity of cloud hosting." said GoGrid CEO & Co-Founder, John Keagy. "Our latest release is a significant step forward in our efforts to make complex infrastructure extremely easy in the GoGrid Cloud. From the new East Coast Datacenter to our unique hybrid hosting solution, GoGrid 3.0 epitomizes GoGrid's mission to handle the infrastructure for clients, so they can focus on their business."

GoGrid will be hosting a webinar for new comers to Cloud Computing and the GoGrid Cloud on June 29th at 11:00am PDT. To sign up for the webinar, please visit: http://go.gogrid.com/event_29_june_2010.

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Data Center Monitoring Expert to Demonstrate Automated Alternative to Nagios

2010-06-29T09:06:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) June 29th, 2010 – As part of LogicMonitor’s World’s Shortest Webinar Series, veteran data center manager and monitoring guru, Steve Francis, will demonstrate LogicMonitor’s automated, configuration-free data center monitoring service. The short online demonstration will show IT managers and system administrators who don’t have the time to configure and maintain open source monitoring tools such as Nagios, how they can have a unified, robust alerting system up and running in minutes.

LogicMonitor's automated data center monitoring service alerts you of any issues that need attentionRegistration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registrants can reserve a 14-day complementary trial of LogicMonitor’s monitoring service (click here to register). On the idea for the World’s Shortest Webinars, LogicMonitor CEO, Steve Francis notes, “This is really about managing IT’s most precious resource: time. If time were limitless, open source monitoring tools such as Nagios would be ideal for everyone. But when your infrastructure reaches a certain size and complexity, these tools take too much time to configure and maintain. They’re just not scalable. The World’s Shortest Webinar will allow IT managers to quickly see that in-depth monitoring of physical and virtual servers, networks, storage, and applications, doesn’t have to be a time-consuming process. They can actually have a world-class monitoring service up and running today.” The monitoring demo is LogicMonitor’s fourth episode in The World’s Shortest Webinar Series, the first three covering NetApp Monitoring, Netscaler monitoring, and MySQL monitoring. The SaaS-based monitoring service provides companies the real-time visibility and alerting needed to avoid costly outages. “We managed datacenters for ASPs and Enterprises for over 15 years. During that time, we were never able to find a monitoring system that delivered what is really needed in the trenches by a web-focused company. So we built it ourselves,” stated Francis. About LogicMonitor: Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, LogicMonitor LLC was founded by a team of datacenter managers and technology experts dedicated to making data center monitoring simple. The company was the recent recipient of the Best of SaaS Showplace (BoSS) Awards for delivering outstanding business value with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.As part of LogicMonitor’s World’s Shortest Webinar Series, veteran data center manager and monitoring guru, Steve Francis, will demonstrate LogicMonitor’s automated, configuration-free data center monitoring service. The short online demonstration will show IT managers and system administrators who don’t have the time to configure and maintain open source monitoring tools such as Nagios, how they can have a unified, robust alerting system up and running in minutes.

Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and registrants can reserve a 14-day complementary trial of LogicMonitor’s monitoring service.

On the idea for the World’s Shortest Webinars, LogicMonitor CEO, Steve Francis notes, “This is really about managing IT’s most precious resource: time. If time were limitless, open source monitoring tools such as Nagios would be ideal for everyone. But when your infrastructure reaches a certain size and complexity, these tools take too much time to configure and maintain. They’re just not scalable. The World’s Shortest Webinar will allow IT managers to quickly see that in-depth monitoring of physical and virtual servers, networks, storage, and applications, doesn’t have to be a time-consuming process. They can actually have a world-class monitoring service up and running today.”

The monitoring demo is LogicMonitor’s fourth episode in The World’s Shortest Webinar Series, the first three covering NetApp Monitoring, Netscaler monitoring, and MySQL monitoring. The SaaS-based monitoring service provides companies the real-time visibility and alerting needed to avoid costly outages.

“We managed datacenters for ASPs and Enterprises for over 15 years. During that time, we were never able to find a monitoring system that delivered what is really needed in the trenches by a web-focused company. So we built it ourselves,” stated Francis.

About LogicMonitor:
Headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, LogicMonitor LLC was founded by a team of datacenter managers and technology experts dedicated to making data center monitoring simple. The company was the recent recipient of the Best of SaaS Showplace (BoSS) Awards for delivering outstanding business value with a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution.

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SearchEngineOptimization.co.uk Comment On Future Of Media Optimisation

2010-06-28T08:54:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - SearchEngineOptimization.co.uk, a leading SEO company based in the North West of England, comment on what they believe the future holds for media optimisation as search engines continue to evolve.

Searchengineoptimization.co.uk understand that search engine Bing have announced a new ‘entertainment’ search function which aims to give users greater access to media content, making it easier for searchers to find sample content for TV shows, video clips, music, computer games, song lyrics, movies and more.

With services like this coming to the fore more prominently with several search engines, including Google, SearchEngineOptimization.co.uk feel that many websites need to better optimise their media content to ensure they can compete in what is already a crowded marketplace and have their web pages appearing in first page search results for their chosen search terms because of the media they contain. Searchengineoptimization.co.uk believe that webmasters can better optimise their images for example by using pictures of an appropriate size and resolution, by using descriptive filenames, and using relevant keywords in alt tags and descriptions so they are better picked up by search engines.

“Although SEO traditionally has an impact mainly on the text content of your site, there is definitely scope for using media such as videos, music, audio clips and images to help you stand out from the competition in addition to your well written, optimized copy," commented a spokesperson for SearchEngineOptimization.co.uk. Getting some of your images on the first page of search engine image results, for instance, is a great way to drive more relevant traffic to your site to see the really useful visual resource that you have created for users. We are really excited about the changes that these major search engines are making to the way that they find and present media content to users because it gives websites another way to shine and offers people new online avenues to explore.”

To discover more about SearchEngineOptimization.co.uk and to view their range of search engine optimization services, visit http://www.searchengineoptimization.co.uk/ or telephone 08459 736 736 during office hours.

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WiseTrend unveils cloud-based Online OCR API for Mobile Developers

2010-06-28T08:53:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - WiseTrend, experts in OCR and document processing technologies and solutions, today announced the release of its newest cloud-based OCR Web API, code-named “OCR Cloud 2.0”. With an ongoing improvement in picture quality of today’s mobile cameras, such as in iPhone 4, Droid X and EVO 4G, now is a great time to use these hand-held resources together with this Web OCR API for new and creative apps. The platform ties together world’s best high-quality OCR technologies, partners with a powerful Web API management through WebServius, and benefits from years of integration and hosted services experience. The API opens access for Developers with any background to most powerful image and picture cleanup tools, optical character recognition (OCR) in over 180 Latin and Cyrillic languages, enhanced control over text extraction, and a wide selection of output formats. The new Web OCR API is free to sign up and use for development, and low cost to operate in production.

What Web OCR API provides:
OCR Cloud 2.0 provides one of the most powerful development platforms for Web-based document processing using POST, and includes the following capabilities:
-   Operating system and language independence: any Web-enabled device now can utilize OCR through any programming language, most popular being .NET, C#, C++, Java.
-   Wide range of supported image formats allows to use the same API for different versatile applications. Standard image formats such as JPEG, JPEG 2000, PNG, TIF, PCX, DCX and even PDF are supported.
-   Powerful image pre-processing and cleanup options improve image clarity and remove noise and background shades. Images look clearer and produce phenomenal OCR text quality.
-   Specialized document analysis and text extraction modes allow developers to fine-tune text results for specific applications, such as business cards, low-quality texts, and text within images.
-   A wide range of popular barcode formats is supported.
-    Over 180 Latin and Cyrillic OCR languages are supported, including language auto-detection from a group, even if languages are mixed.
-   All popular text output formats are supported, such as TXT, RTF, DOC, XLS, PDF, including Unicode and UTF-8/UTF-16 encoding for some formats.

How Web OCR API works:
WiseTrend OCR Cloud 2.0 platform provides access to some of the most powerful OCR capabilities to-date through multiple channels – via API using a POST request, e-mail, FTP or direct media. Developers can sign up for a free development account and start integration into their applications immediately. It takes no more than a few lines of code to start processing images form any Web-enabled computer or mobile device. Full documentation and comprehensive samples are provided. See more information and additional documentation at: www.wisetrend.com/wisetrend_ocr_cloud.shtml.

Applications:
Historically, high quality OCR has been developed for Windows platform, leaving out other popular operating systems such as Mac OS and Linux, and mobile platforms such as iOS and Android, with less superior OCR technologies. WiseTrend OCR Cloud 2.0 erases the boundaries by allowing to run highest quality optical character recognition and accurate text extraction from any Web-enabled platform, making it truly OS-independent. Now every developer can utilize this feature-rich powerful productivity technology for a variety of never-seen-before applications. Several iPhone and Droid applications are now in development for image-based translation and business card processing, with early tests showing excellent results. The mobile phone industry is continually improving its devices in order to meet the demand for improved productivity, convenience, and quality. Now is the time to invest in out-of-this-world technology of WiseTrend OCR Cloud 2.0 and currently available high-resolution mobile cameras to create ground breaking applications.

About WiseTrend
WiseTrend is an expert in OCR, data capture and document recognition technologies and solutions, working with a variety of organizations to successfully utilize most powerful technologies of today and create competitive technologies of tomorrow. The company helps to solve business challenges through state-of-the-art document processing solutions, techniques, efficiency, and innovation. For additional company and product information, please visit www.wisetrend.com.

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Location Aware CRM to be Driven by Public Sector Uptake of Cloud Computing

2010-06-25T09:45:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) – A new white paper from Pitney Bowes Business Insight – the leading global provider of location intelligence, data management and customer communication management solutions – highlights the fact that citizen-centric CRM systems in the public sector are well positioned to exploit the benefits of location aware services and technologies, particularly as part of a Cloud Computing-based solution.

‘Location Aware CRM and Cloud Computing: Considerations for Public Sector Organisations’ examines the confluence between the strong element of geographical information at the heart of many local government services and the increasing popularity of delivering online applications via SaaS (Software as a Service) models. It is available for download at: http://goto.pbinsight.com/locationawareCRM/

Location Aware CRM refers to the integration of location intelligence – from geo-data such as postcodes to visual mapping – with the underlying core disciplines of CRM, such as data quality, data integration, customer communications management and data-as-a-service (DaaS). Location Aware CRM systems can identify where a citizen-centric issue exists, who owns responsibility for that issue, and who in government should respond and react to it. This in turn enables public sector organisations to manage vital resources more efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of their citizens.

Location Aware CRM can also help citizens to navigate through the organisational layers of the public sector to find the person or department who should have responsibility for the request or problem, from identifying parking zones to reporting vandalism. End-to-end management of the citizen request, based on location-specific information, can filter and allocate requests to the most appropriate government official or body to deal with it. By using location-led analysis and trends coupled with a CRM workflow, agencies can allocate and re-allocate resources based on current needs and predict future trends to solve problems proactively.

While the public sector has historically driven the uptake of Location Aware CRM, it has nevertheless been held back by common issues associated with data and hardware-intensive IT environments. These include the need for data centres and high bandwidth connectivity to house and run the applications, plus the staff costs of managing and supporting the applications – all of which has traditionally made it difficult to justify investment in and thus development of Location Aware CRM and associated applications.

Cloud Computing (or SaaS) shows how these issues can be overcome. Infrastructure costs can be significantly reduced – and in some cases eliminated – as can the associated person hours. Cloud applications and databases can be accessed using commodity web browsers, while organisations are able to increase their online storage capacity without investing in or deploying on-premise storage technology – this is particularly key because location-based data is often very ‘heavy’ and requires ‘space’ in which to be manipulated and used.

Running Location Aware CRM systems in the cloud can also assist in creating an environment in which citizen-centricity is empowered, with systems capable of being flexibly geared towards services that users actually require rather than being driven by the limitations of the technology. At the same time, a cloud-based location intelligence model makes it easier for public sector organisations to comply with the requirements of the 2009 INSPIRE regulations, which requires data holders to record specific location-based data in an online register by the end of 2010.

However, while the recent promotion of concepts such as the G-Cloud – a way for central and local government departments to share hosted applications – suggest that the public sector is ultimately committed to Cloud Computing, there are thousands of on-premise systems and applications already in place that aren’t about to be ripped out any time soon. As such, the white paper recommends that public sector organisations partner with technology companies who can credibly bridge the gap between both worlds, demonstrating expertise in both on-premise Location Aware CRM and its cloud-based future. http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/location_aware_crm_to_be_driven_by_public_sector_uptake_of_cloud.html

Search Mojo Releases July Twitter Chat Schedule

2010-06-25T09:42:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Search Mojo, a leading search engine optimization agency headquartered in Charlottesville, Va., announces the search engine optimization (SEO) Twitter chat topics for July 2010. Search Mojo’s #seo411 chat allows those interested in SEO to collaborate online and share current strategies, news and ideas on a weekly basis. July’s topics range from Google’s Caffeine update to common issues that impede SEO and how to avoid them.

“In July, we’re tackling current events along with classic topics that impact those in the search engine optimization field on a daily basis,” said Janet Driscoll Miller, President and CEO of Search Mojo. “The chats are beneficial for everyone involved and enable industry professionals to share their findings and tips with one another. It is our hope that each week participants leave with one more nugget of information they can put to use.”

The Search Mojo Twitter chat is held weekly on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m. ET and uses the hashtag #seo411. No registration is required for the Twitter chats; participants should follow the hashtag #seo411 in Twitter to follow the discussion and should use the same hashtag when responding via Twitter updates to comment.
The upcoming topics on the SEO Twitter chat schedule are:

7/6/2010: Google Caffeine Update
7/13/2010: SEO Technical Roadblocks
7/20/2010: SEO Agency vs. In-house
7/27/2010: SEO Friendly Website Redesign

Who Should Participate
Marketers and website owners of all experience levels are welcome to participate in the Twitter chat. The chat is designed to facilitate discussion between participants, helping all participants learn more about SEO from each other.

To Participate in the Search Mojo Twitter Chat
There are several free Twitter chat tools available online to help participants take part in the chat discussion, including TweetChat, an online client that allows users to follow and participate in a chat discussion by following and tweeting the selected chat hashtag automatically.

To take part in the discussion using TweetChat:
1.   Go to http://www.tweetchat.com.
2.   Enter the hashtag #seo411 and click “Go”.
3.   Click the sign in button to sign into your Twitter account.

TweetChat will show only tweets from the #seo411 discussion and will automatically add the hashtag #seo411 to tweets made by the participant. Participants should look for tweets from the @SearchMojo Twitter handle for discussion questions. For more details about the chat, participants can refer to Search Mojo’s Twitter chat instruction guide.

Search Mojo is also hosting two webinars in July to supplement Twitter chat content. On Thursday, July 8, Janet Driscoll Miller, Kaitlyn Dhanaliwala and Renée Revetta will present a webinar about the Google Caffeine algorithm update. Later in the month, on Thursday, July 29, Avelyn Austin will share the top ten SEO design flaws to avoid in a micro-webinar. Both webinars will be held at 2:00 p.m. EST.

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Robert Swan Spreads Environmental Message at EvoSwitch

2010-06-24T08:23:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - EvoSwitch, a data center emphasizing sustainable hosting, will treat several major clients to a seminar with the English polar adventurer Robert Swan today. EvoSwitch (www.evoswitch.com), the Amsterdam data center with CO2-neutral operations, in collaboration with the Bolster Group management consulting firm wants to inspire its clients to design their data infrastructures as environmentally friendly as possible.

“The energy-efficient environment of EvoSwitch gives clients the freedom to make their own choices with regard to purchasing equipment and designing datacenter solutions,” says Eric Boonstra, managing director of EvoSwitch. “But we like to see clients follow our example of deploying green technologies, because only then will you utilize the full advantage of the cost-effective, energy-efficient framework that we have created. Clients locating their data infrastructure at EvoSwitch are able to take advantage of the most technically advanced, secure, environmentally friendly datacenter in the world.”

EvoSwitch delivers the energy-efficient “green” framework within which clients can design their own green data infrastructures. The data center is approximately 50% more energy-efficient than traditional data centers, uses green power and invests in CO2-compensation projects worldwide in collaboration with the Climate Neutral Group.

The “green” seminar to be held today, June 23, at the Cedars restaurant in Amsterdam with world-famous polar adventurer Robert Swan. The purpose is to educate the public of the importance of sustainability in data hosting. The seminar with Robert Swan is part of the Bolster Group’s Leadership for Antarctica management program, including a road show in May and June 2010, which targeted organizations that are leaders in sustainable business operations.

The promotional tour visiting the organizations by means of a sustainable sailing yacht on a trailer was initiated by the Bolster Group and EvoSwitch. Siemens, BMW and the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs are among the organizations that support the initiative by the Bolster Group and EvoSwitch, and these organizations have been visited by the yacht. Board members of the organizations were invited on board to receive information on concrete ways to realize sustainable business operations.

The seminar with Robert Swan fits within EvoSwitch’s overall program to inspire its clients to strive for an energy-efficient approach. “Additional methods to achieve this include measuring energy use by the rack,” says Stijn Grove, sales manager of EvoSwitch. “We also have a client portal to give them insight into individual energy use and to potentially charge them for what they use to encourage energy conservation. For many companies, this alone is enough of an incentive to take energy-efficiency measures. Many data centers charge fees that include power and therefore do not visualize individual energy use.”

Corporate inspiration for sustainability
Grove notes: “We also talk to clients to encourage them to purchase energy-efficient hardware. We have convinced many of our clients to embrace good energy saving practices. Investments in virtualization or cloud computing can also be worthwhile. Several of our clients have achieved significant savings by virtualizing their environments. In short, we not only want to sell colocation, but also participate in our clients’ strategic decision-making processes with regard to growth objectives, data protection, compliance, connectivity and the sustainable design of data-center racks.”

Polar adventurer Robert Swan (53) is a gifted story-teller with a very inspiring personality. Swan was the first person ever to invite corporate executives to witness the deterioration of Antarctica in 2003. Upon return, he urged them to become “leaders in sustainable business operations.”

Robert Swan, with his organization 2041 (www.2041.com), works to preserve Antarctica and the environment. He named his organization 2041 because the treaty that protects the untamed nature of Antarctica will expire in 2041. In that year, the treaty may be subject to changes that could endanger Antarctica’s natural environment. Swan’s fight has earned him several major awards, including the Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth.

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Rise Named Finalists for the 2010 Microsoft Partner Awards

2010-06-24T08:22:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Rise - part of Fasthosts Internet Ltd. - announced it has been selected as a finalist for the Microsoft Partner Awards in the Hosting Solutions Partner of the Year award category.

Rise (www.rise-partners.co.uk), a new company from Fasthosts launched earlier this year, provides cloud and dedicated infrastructure as well as end-to-end solutions for channel partners. Rise’s partnership with Microsoft and utilisation of its technology, enables it to offer key services including virtual private server, dedicated server, exchange and email hosting and web hosting.

Steve Holford, marketing director Fasthosts and Rise, said: “Rises’ partnership with Microsoft is a fundamental part of our offering to the UK market and key to our future growth. Whilst Rise is supported by a global giant in Fasthosts, we are in many ways still a start-up, so this nomination is important validation of our strategy and offering.”

Holford continues, “To date SMEs in the UK have failed to capitalise on the benefits and cost savings which cloud computing provides. Recent research commissioned by Rise found that 58 per cent of small businesses have not even heard of cloud computing – let alone deployed it. The truth is that SMEs do not actually care about technology – they are interested in the business benefits which technology can deliver. With that in mind, Rise has worked hard to deliver a robust, reliable and cost-competitive platform which allows vendors to sell services to SMEs through the cloud and deliver those business benefits. Our relationship with Microsoft is the backbone of this offering.”

Awards are presented in a number of categories, with winners and finalists chosen from a pool of almost 3,000 entrants worldwide. The Hosting Solutions Partner of the Year Award honors partners who have demonstrated solution innovation and a commitment to engaging with Microsoft. This award recognises Rise for teaming with Microsoft to address their customer needs through identifying new market opportunities and using technology innovation.

“Congratulations to the 2010 Partner Award finalists for delivering such creative and superior Microsoft solutions and services,” said Allison Watson, Corporate Vice President, Worldwide Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. “It’s incredible to see the level of expertise our partners continue to exhibit as they create and deliver innovative solutions and services to grow their businesses, meet customer needs, and drive down costs.”

The Microsoft Partner Awards recognise Microsoft partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year. http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/rise_named_finalists_for_the_2010_microsoft_partner_awards.html

.ORG Deploys Enhanced Domain Security Protocol

2010-06-24T08:20:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - .ORG, The Public Interest Registry (PIR) today announced that it has taken the final step to become the first generic top-level domain (gTLD) to offer full deployment of Domain Name System Security Extensions or DNSSEC.

“We are proud to take this next step in DNSSEC deployment and transform the vision of a safer internet into a reality,” said Alexa Raad, CEO of .ORG, The Public Interest Registry. “The public’s interest is at the core of our mission at .ORG -- especially as Internet usage continues to grow exponentially. DNSSEC serves as tamperproof packaging for DNS by not only preventing identity theft as a result of 'man-in-the-middle attacks,' but also enabling innovation in applications that rely on DNS.”

Raad made the comment during a news conference at an international meeting of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) in Brussels, Belgium.

“The fact that .ORG is the first generic top-level domain to rollout DNSSEC means that we have taken a significant step closer to a more secure Domain Name System,” said Rod Beckstrom, President and CEO of ICANN. “It would be a mistake to think that DNSSEC is going to solve all the problems involved in cybersecurity, but it is no less a mistake to underestimate its importance in moving the Internet towards a more secure environment where online users can receive assurance that they’ve ended up at the web site to which they want to go.”

.ORG is the third largest domain, and its acceptance of second level signed .ORG zones culminates an extensive two-year process in the domain’s rollout of DNSSEC. Registrars can offer added security protection to their customers by enabling .ORG website owners to sign their respective domain name with DNSSEC validation keys.

“Registrants will benefit from the added ability to thwart certain specific types of cyber attacks,” said Steve Crocker, Co-Chair of ICANN's DNSSEC Deployment Initiative. “It will help curb threats like cache poisoning, DNS redirection and domain hijacking -- all of which have been used to distribute malware and commit fraud such as identity theft.”

To see a video and/or audio recording of the .ORG/ICANN news conference in Brussels, go here: http://www.icann.org/en/press/.

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Netbooks a Threat to Notebooks Among Businesses

2010-06-23T08:21:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Chadwick Martin Bailey’s most recent tech pulse, a market research study among over 200 IT decision makers about business device substitution plans, found that IT departments are more open to substituting computing form factors for one another than consumers. Over half of IT buyers are open to some type of substitution of their company’s current notebook fleet during the next buying cycle, most commonly for netbooks (33%). It’s a different story for consumers, only 18% of consumer notebook users will switch to a netbook and 13% to a tablet.

“Netbooks entered the market with a consumer hat on, but now we are seeing more of an opportunity for netbooks to gain market share in the B2B market,” comments Don Ryan, managing director of Chadwick Martin Bailey’s Technology practice. “Tablets like the iPad will cut into the consumer share of netbook sales, but we’re seeing notable interest among IT departments for ongoing B2B netbook purchases,” continues Ryan.

IT departments’ interest in netbooks is driven more by low price points than it is by improved mobility of the form factor vis-à-vis notebooks. For extreme mobility, many mobile employees are already equipped with smartphones and this device form factor has the least likelihood of being replaced with anything else for the most common mobile business applications like email, IM, calendaring, web surfing and—let us not forget—phone calls. The typical mobile employee will likely remain a “smartphone + 1” creature for the immediate future.

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Free Website Design at Wix Includes Work Donated by Emerging Artists

2010-06-23T08:19:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Wix is introducing a new source of free website design to its users. The work of emerging photographers, artists and designers all over the world can be found inside a brand new section of the Wix media center. This new batch of photos arrived inside Wix in response to several calls for action the company placed on the web. Wix emerges as a hub of creative energy, and users are exposed to a ton of fresh, eye-catching media.

If you have yet to experience Wix, it is a free website builder accessed through the internet that enables users to build Flash websites from scratch. An extensive library of free Flash templates is also offered by Wix, which users can customize using the builder, adding their own images, text, media, widgets and more. All of this is achieved through a graphic drag & drop interface,

Now, Wix is taking it a step further, by featuring donated work by designers, artists and photographers right inside the editor. Eye-catching images collected from artistic sources all over the web have found a home at Wix, where they can be dragged and dropped onto user sites. The featured work can be added to Wix websites from a special new "Community" tab inside the media center of the free website builder. Some of the contributors' work was even included inside Wix's latest batch of website templates, released just last week.

Featured photographer Michal Zacharzewski has his work included in the new Classic Cars template at Wix.com (see sidebar).

Artists Community Manager at Wix, Eden Maimen, comments, "Many of our users are themselves professional photographers, designers and artists. In one of our latest searches for fresh content, a brilliant idea came to us. We had an untapped resource of new content right underneath our noses – our users!"

Credit is given to each contributor through links in each work to the artist's own portfolio or professional website.

Photographers and designers are invited to submit portfolios to Wix for the chance to become a Wix "Photo Pro", and have media content featured. Interested artists should send their portfolio URLs to eden[atwix[dotcom.

This is an exciting opportunity for everyone involved; Wix users gain access to a rich variety of content, and the "Photo Pros" gain a huge boost in online traffic to their professional websites and portfolios.

Says Maimen, "It's a total win-win!"

Wix is funded by Benchmark Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Mangrove Capital Partners, and is located in New York with offices in Tel Aviv. View the full offering of Community media inside the web editor by clicking on Media > Pics > Community.

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RefreshWeb Offers Search Optimization Starter Package

2010-06-23T08:18:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Austin-based Search Engine Optimization (SEO) agency, RefreshWeb meets customer requests for professional SEO strategy which they can implement internally. The agency supports companies that want a do-it-yourself SEO program offering training and a keyword dashboard, packaged in a monthly subscription and supported with expert advice.

RefreshWeb has developed an educational search engine optimization program with a difference: expert advice, a custom SEO plan and coaching to success. The four-month program allows for a company to work one-on-one with an SEO expert to develop a customized SEO strategy and to learn how to implement an ongoing process of content optimization.

"Many business owners want to understand and to be hands-on with the SEO on their Web site, but do not have a clue how to begin or plan the process," comments John Rasco, Founder and President. "RefreshWeb helps those clients overcome the first hurdle of strategic planning and then teaches them the principles and processes of optimization, guiding them until they have the confidence to handle the work on their own. We call it the Learn SEO Starter Package."

Specializing in technology-based companies since 1987, and active in Internet marketing since 1992, Rasco has led the RefreshWeb team to successfully serve their national client base and to develop an SEO dashboard that simplifies the analysis of keyword terms important to boosting search rankings.

"We developed software to track keyword terms, current search volume for each term and search engine rankings for overall reach (the percentage of people looking for a client's products and services who will see their site listed in the search engine results pages)," continues Rasco. "The dashboard so simplified the process of tracking the progress of optimizing keywords that we realized that it could empower business owners to master optimization with initial training and email-based support."

The RefreshWeb SEO management dashboard tracks keyword progress and highlights issues which need attention. It is the foundation of RefreshWeb's DIY SEO training program led by an SEO expert until the business owner can create his own results.

For more information on the DIY SEO Training with access to the SEO dashboard, visit refreshweb.com.

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How Facebook's Search is Not Like Google

2010-06-22T08:19:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - A couple months ago, Facebook moved the search box from the far right to the center, hoping to get more traction in search. And certainly that has paid off, since they are now reporting 150 million searches per day. That's 1/4th of what Google reports, even though Google may have about 20 times the revenue. Facebook's search terms are almost exclusively for people's names, as confirmed by internal sources. That makes sense, as Facebook has been a people search engine, whereas Google is an informational search engine.

At the same time, Facebook is gaining 5,000 new fan pages per day--- counting only the ones created by users, as opposed to the auto-generated community pages. Their direct attack on wikipedia has conceived millions of pages. Whether they can now rank on any object-- not just people's names-- is yet to be seen. But if Google's introduction of real-time search, dubbed Caffeine, last week has any indication, the massive amount of fresh content being spun off by social networks will figure more prominently in search results.

What this means for you as a business is that you'll need to adjust your content strategy such that you are showing up in real-time search results. Building Facebook fan pages that incorporate "liking" between your Facebook page and website via the new social widgets released is a great way to do that. You may have noticed the "like" button appearing not just all over Facebook, but on your favorite blogs. Think of these as social links that help you rank better in social search. The data is early, but so far it seems that when you run Facebook advertising , your Facebook search rankings (as well as Google rankings) increase, too-- likely because of Facebook's new Post Quality Score and the social signals being sent to Google.

Article by Dennis Yu, Chief Executive Officer, BlitzLocal

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GigeNETCloud Doubles since CloudServer Release

2010-06-22T08:18:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - GigeNET Announces: GigeNET http:www.gigenetcloud.com [CloudServer, the fastest CloudServer doubles Client base in only 21 days after version 2 is released

GigeNETCloud, an Illinois-based Cloud Server provider, announced today that its GigeNETCloud customer base has more than doubled since the release of the company’s new CloudServer version 2 only 3 weeks ago.

“The new version really puts the performance pressure on the competition, with one of the fastest CloudServers in the world,” said Ameen Pishdadi, GigeNET CTO. “With the 10Gb infrastructure and one of the fastest server deployments in the industry, GigeNETCloud customers are receiving the best option in the industry for the best price.”

With this newest release, GigeNET offers nearly limitless and easily scalable Cloudservers. GigeNETCloud preserves resources and allows for customer modifications 24 hours a day without additional hardware costs.

GigeNETCloud customers have stated they appreciate the simplicity of the control panel, the ease and speed of the setup, and the pay-as-you-go system. Some specific examples of feedback include: “Gigenetcloud.com is great value for the money,” and “The server is perfect, no lag. The network is perfect and it billing panel is very friendly.” With the 10Gb infrastructure and one of the fastest server deployments in the industry, GigeNETCloud customers are receiving the newest cloud server release with great enthusiasm.

Cloud Server clustering and Cloud Server communications supports connectivity between private networks and GigeNET’s dedicated servers, www.gigenet.com. This can easily be accomplished with VLANs and GigeNET private networking.

“The newest version of the GigeNETCloud includes significant upgrades and improvements.
Version 2 literally doubles the speed on cloud servers,” states Pishdadi. “New features, new control panel, upgraded hardware and more features in release 2 places us into the top tier of cloud server providers in the world. Our cloud server performance is already second to none.”

With a high availability and redundant infrastructure, managed 24/7 tech support to every subscriber at every level, and new features being added every 30 to 60 days, GigeNETCloud is quickly

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SaaSGrid Express Cloud Middleware Now Available for Free Download

2010-06-22T08:16:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Apprenda today released SaaSGrid Express, a free, downloadable product based on the full featured SaaSGrid, the company’s leading application server for software-as-a-service (SaaS). Unveiled on June 1, SaaSGrid Express is available for immediate download, and provides a complete foundation on which to deliver Microsoft .NET based applications as mature software-as-a-service offerings with the lowest cost of ongoing operations.

Software companies and Microsoft .NET developers can build, deploy and onboard customers to their applications enabled by SaaSGrid Express, providing them with significant revenue streams without incurring SaaSGrid licensing costs.

Today, software companies spend countless hours and millions of dollars trying to build and maintain their own SaaS architecture and delivery systems. SaaSGrid Express is the definitive step in democratizing these complex requirements for software-as-a-service success in the cloud.

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Why Content Delivery is Important to You

2010-06-21T09:07:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - With most companies conducting business on the Web these days, it is crucial for websites to deliver dynamic content – streaming, VOD, games, etc. – rapidly and with zero impact on the load time of the page or viewing quality. A combination of increased site traffic and heightened customer expectations can quickly overwhelm a business’ website and the business itself. When website traffic exceeds capacity, site performance can suffer and customer satisfaction can often plummet. Optimizing the infrastructure for a website can be costly. However, businesses can reduce origin server bandwidth requirements, capital expenditures, and operating costs by leveraging a Content Delivery Network (CDN). With support for a variety of multimedia formats, including Flash, Windows Media, Real and QuickTime, CDNs have emerged as an efficient, cost-effective vehicle for enhancing website performance and ensuring a successful business.

Websites must withstand dips and spikes in traffic. Traffic can happen unexpected for various reasons and a business needs to be prepared for it. The slightest glitch in page or video availability can send a site visitor packing and even heading to the competition. As our lives become more digitally involved, we rely on websites to deliver content quickly and efficiently and have come to expect a level of speed in the loading of pages and videos.

During HostingCon 2010, join Mirror Image Internet’s Martin Hayward at 9:00 AM on Monday, July 19th 2010 to learn why content delivery networks are important to your hosting business. The presentation will focus a range of issues including:

Supporting your hosted site – be ready for dips and spikes in traffic
Content targeting (targeting content through geoblocking)
Mobile video delivery
Securing online content (audio and video streams)
Content Management (add and replace content on-the-fly)
Analyzing traffic (analyze traffic by subaccount, view object-level details, traffic distribution by country and more)
Providing robust technical support and know-how

About Martin Hayward:

As Director of Marketing for Mirror Image Internet, Martin Hayward is responsible for developing and executing marketing strategy for the company’s content delivery network (CDN) solution. Prior to joining Mirror Image, Hayward was the Director of Marketing for Telelogic, where he managed a marketing department that supported worldwide software products and services for the telecommunications industry. Hayward has over 20 years of marketing experience in key areas including product marketing and management, market strategy, marketing communications and market analysis.

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Network Solutions Announces .CO Domain Landrush

2010-06-21T09:03:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Leading domain name registration provider Network Solutions® announces the beginning of the Landrush period for the new .CO country code top level domain extension (ccTLD). Open to everyone, from businesses to individuals, the Landrush phase begins at 2 p.m. EDT on June 21, 2010, and runs until 2 p.m. EDT on July 13, 2010. The retail price for a Landrush .CO domain name is $270 for the first year.

".CO domain name offers businesses and individuals an immediately recognizable global branding opportunity for their web presence" said Kurt Gastrock, Network Solutions' Senior Vice President of Product Management. "It gives them the ability to register a domain that conveys who they are, what they do or what their business is all about."

The .CO Landrush period is where interested parties can seek to register domains not previously registered through the Grandfathering and Sunrise phases, or otherwise reserved by the Registry or Restricted by Policy. If more than one applicant applies for the same domain, then an auction process will be used to allocate domain names.

Some of the general policies regarding the .CO extension include:

Any person or entity in the world can register .CO domains
There are no domicile or burdensome documentation requirements
Registration period is between one and five years, subject to renewal
Registrants can easily transfer domain names to Network Solutions

For more information on the .CO Landrush period or to apply for a .CO domain name registration, visit: http://www.networksolutions.com/domain-name-registration/co-domain-extension.jsp

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MorePro Marketing Announces SEO Contract with Big Bass Lake Realty

2010-06-21T09:02:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - It’s an exciting day for both MorePro Marketing and Big Bass Realty to be able to get this SEO campaign underway. The Poconos realty company has recently gone under an ownership change which was all but major. New owner Mike Crawley worked as an affiliate with Big Bass Realty as a construction contractor with Ar-Tech and helped build the Poconos vacation homes that have created the vibrant community. With Crawley as the head of home construction and sales, buyers can now purchase, rent, build and insure their Poconos homes for sale under one roof.

Crawley understood the potential that lies within this unique PA home buying experience and has taken forward motion in Search Engine Optimization marketing. With the help of MorePro Marketing, Big Bass Realty hopes to increase its sales through an online presence that will be built up with the unique strategies of the SEO team at MorePro.

“This campaign will be a unique opportunity to strategize a complete marketing campaign from the start now that the company is under new ownership” says Aaron Garcia, MorePro Account Manager. Even from the very first review of the site during the sales process, the SEO team at MorePro could see incredible opportunities to implement strategies for Big Bass Realty and truly dive head first into the competition.

The Big Bass Lake area of Pennsylvania is absolutely gorgeous and convincing those interested in renting or buying homes in the Poconos area is not so hard when you have such beautiful pictures to show. MorePro’s goals are to help drive the traffic to Big Bass Realty’s site with customized SEO strategies and help visitors discover the amazing living opportunities they provide in the Poconos area.

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Registration Opens for Search Marketing Expo

2010-06-21T09:00:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Search engine marketing conference Search Marketing Expo – SMX East will be held October 4-6 in New York City. Registration for the conference is now open. Those who register before July 31 can take advantage of the lowest available, “super early bird” rates.

Search Marketing Expo - SMX East 2010: New York City, October 4-6Register online at http://smxeast.com/ or by phone at (877) 242-5242. The SMX East conference program will run from October 4-6; the expo hall will be open October 4-5.

SMX East is programmed by search authorities Danny Sullivan and Chris Sherman, the editors of Search Engine Land, the leading news blog for internet and search engine marketers. SMX East will feature three jam-packed days with over 50 sessions of cutting-edge content on search engine optimization (SEO), paid search advertising (PPC), social media marketing, local and mobile search marketing, and search-friendly design and development. See an agenda sampler at http://searchmarketingexpo.com/east/2010/agenda.

The agenda for SMX East 2010 will be posted in August. Until then, those who register can take advantage of the super early bird rate, the lowest available. An $1195 All Access pass includes all of the exceptional content, online and off-line networking activities, and the essential conveniences like WiFi in session rooms and hot lunches that SMX events provide. Register online or by calling (877) 242-5242.

Group rates offering discounts of up to 25% are also available. Details are here: http://searchmarketingexpo.com/east/2010/group-registration

About Search Marketing Expo – SMX East and Third Door Media

SMX East features sessions just for you, whether you are just starting out in search or looking for advanced tactics, work on an in-house SEM team, hail from an agency, or own your own business.

Attend SMX East for:

Exceptional content so compelling, you’ll want to implement what you’ve learned before leaving the conference. Super-charged sessions on PPC, SEO, local/mobile/real-time search, search friendly design and social media marketing will help you succeed today, tomorrow and in the future.
Invaluable connections made possible by the ultimate mix of structured networking opportunities and social events. Meet new contacts and reconnect with colleagues. SMX makes it easy to interact and exchange ideas with other industry thought leaders.
Essential conveniences to help you juggle your every-day responsibilities while maximizing your conference time: always-available and free Wi-Fi; hot lunches, snacks and beverages all day; access to all presentations and tools to pre-plan your custom itinerary. SMX has got you covered.

The Search Marketing Expo - SMX conference series is produced by Third Door Media, Inc. Third Door Media's mission is to empower internet and search marketing professionals by providing trusted content and community services they need to be successful. Search Marketing Expo conferences are held around the world and include: SMX West (San Jose, CA), SMX East (New York City), SMX Advanced (Seattle, WA and London, England), SMX Munich, SMX Paris, SMX Sydney and SMX Stockholm.

Third Door Media publishes Search Engine Land, the leading search marketing news and analysis site and operates Sphinn.com, a social news site that allows search and internet marketers to share news stories, participate in subject-specific discussion forums, and build their professional networks. The company also produces Search Marketing Now, a lead-generation marketing solution for suppliers of SEM-related products and services.

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WebmasterRadio.FM's Announces AffiliateBash

2010-06-21T08:59:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Be prepared to be inspired. Affiliate and performance marketers gathering at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver June 21-23 will not only spend time learning the tricks of their trade alongside industry luminaries but then continue networking into the night with these great minds as everyone comes together to solidify the relationships old and new from the daytime programming.

Affiliate Bash, is produced by WebmasterRadio.FM, the largest online radio network for the B2B marketplace. The "Bash" series is exclusive to WebmasterRadio.FM and is well known to marketers across the country who attend at the various conferences where WebmasterRadio.FM is the official radio network. The "Bash" series is proudly in its sixth year and serves as the corner stone evening event for many of the world's most prestigious conferences.

AffCon 2010, which debuts in the Mile High City in part due to the state's large number of affiliate marketers who call it home, brings the heat to Affiliate Bash with the snow-themed Affiliate Whiteout! The event, held at BETA Nightclub, starts at 9pm and runs until everyone feels the same adrenaline from acing their first black diamond run or closing a huge deal.

"Think of it as a celebration of all things winter in honor of a state known for its beautiful mountains, fantastic skiing and other cold-weather activities. We've chosen to ignore that it's June," said Daron Babin, co-founder and CEO of WebmasterRadio.FM and AffCon 2010. "The goal of Affiliate Bash is to give attendees a sense of the host city while providing them a fun way to network with their peers in the industry."

WebmasterRadio.FM is a community destination. Companies who sponsor the "Bash Series" are joining hands in a united front to give conference delegates a life experience in the host city of Denver. This year's sponsors of Affiliate Bash include gold sponsors Empyre Media, Atrinsic Interactive, Brafton Custom News, Blue Global Media and UniqueLeads.

AffCon 2010 Denver provides affiliates the opportunity to attend the conference at no cost, based on the belief that companies benefiting from properly educated performance marketing professionals should foot the bill for affiliates interested in furthering their industry knowledge.

In fact, each conference day is filled with hour-long educational seminars covering topics such as digital marketing, legal trends, Ecommerce solutions and social media strategies from a variety of seasoned professionals and leaders such as platinum sponsor ClickBank, gold sponsor PerfectAddress.com, silver sponsor Atrinsic Interactive, bronze sponsor SaveologyNetwork.com, Media Whiz, The New York Times, Blue Phoenix, UniqueLeads, Optizmo Technologies, and Merchant Metrix.

"Paulson Management Group Inc, is proud to support the affiliate marketing industry in a local capacity during the AffCon 2010 event in Colorado." said Heather Paulson, president of the Paulson Management Group (PMG). "The PMG SUPERSTAR Affiliate Party honors and supports the dedicated affiliates who commit to the marketing efforts for the brands we manage as well as the valuable service they provide to the global online marketing community. The professional management team of PMG is excited to host the Affiliate Superstar party for the proven champions of the affiliate marketing industry, and we look forward to networking with other top-line marketing professionals at this event."

Paulson's company PMG, a dynamic affiliate and SEM management company, hosts the SUPERSTAR Affiliate Party on June 22nd. Attendees will wrap up the last day of the free conference dancing 'til dawn at Church Nightclub.

For those seeking even more training, there is an entire third day available. These intensive paid professional development sessions are offered June 23rd in partnership with Search Engine Strategies (SES), the world's leading global SEM conference and expo series. Participants learn in small class settings which feature instructors David Szetela, President of ClixMarketing.com; Tim Ash, CEO of SiteTuners.com; and Matthew Bailey, SES Advisory Board & President, Site Logic Marketing.

If you don't want to be left out on all the fun, visit www.affcon2010.com for information on registration, sponsorship or exhibitor packages. Get involved in the networking site, My.AffCon2010.com to share information, build your persona network and promote your participation at AffCon 2010 Denver.

Stay connected and up to date with everything that's happening that you should know about by texting AffCon2010 to 468398 and you'll receive event alerts. While on-site, we'll notify you ahead of the Keynotes and Speed Networking to remind you when and where to be, so you won't miss out on this year's amazing line-up & hot networking opportunities.

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TRaC launches new remote testing service

2010-06-21T08:58:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) – Leading testing and compliance consultancy TRaC Telecoms & Radio today announced the completion of a successful 12-month pilot project with one of the world’s major DSL chip manufacturers, heralding the official launch of its new 24/7 remote testing service.

The new service sees TRaC provide a full size telecoms cabinet at its flagship DSL test facility in Hull, UK, complete with dedicated internet connection, power, and software to access and control information from the DSLAMs via a dedicated server. The cabinet, which is populated by the customer’s own equipment, can be accessed remotely from anywhere in the world to test against the DSLAMs and acts as a virtual extension to their laboratory.

Paul Russell, managing director of TRaC Telecoms & Radio, said: “The pilot project was much more successful than we could have expected. We were able to make the finishing touches to the service and we are now confident we can offer a responsive and flexible remote testing service for our customers.

“We have already expanded the service, with 47 DSLAM connections available for remote access covering major US and European operator configurations for ADSL, ADSL2plus and VDSL2, and plan to add others in the next quarter.”

TRaC opened its expanded flagship DSL test facility at its UK headquarters in November last year following a re-location from its Santa Clara operation. The DSL laboratory is now the most advanced and comprehensive independent DSL testing capability anywhere in the world and is the central location for all of TRaC’s remote testing.

For further information about TRaC’s comprehensive telecoms services - supported by a full regulatory solution covering Radio, EMC, Safety and Approvals for global market access – visit the website at www.tracglobal.com. http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/trac_launches_new_remote_testing_service.html

Nextopia Integrates Search and Navigation Apps with NetSuite's Cloud Platform

2010-06-18T08:43:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Nextopia, a pioneer and leader in providing information retrieval technology for businesses and online retailers, today announced the integration of its eCommISearch and eComm|ShopNAV applications with the NetSuite cloud computing platform.

The Nextopia applications use techniques such as fuzzy matching and behavioral analysis to help retail customers find the exact products they are looking for. Built using NetSuite’s SuiteCloud development platform, the combined solution can help NetSuite ecommerce customers increase prospect conversions and boost top line revenue by simplifying and improving their customers’ online shopping experiences.

“NetSuite retailers will find that Nextopia provides the most affordable way to deliver powerful search functionality, suggestive results and extensive filtering capabilities. These are critical to creating a customer-friendly site that converts well,” said Nextopia CEO Sanjay Arora. “Online retailing is a highly competitive industry, so we feel the combination of our advanced search capabilities and NetSuite’s fully integrated, cloud computing business software, will give ecommerce businesses a compelling reason to consider our integrated solution when they want to improve their online presence.”

Behavioral Analysis, Fuzzy Matching
In operation, the Nextopia applications create dynamic site navigation pages based on the retailer’s current product data. The applications use customer-derived metrics, such as behavioral analysis, to determine the optimum placement of products within each category, so the retailer can do "on-the-fly" merchandising and promote products that are most likely to convert. At the same time, the search technology uses fuzzy matching and other techniques to precisely deliver search results to the online shopper.

The combined solution will help NetSuite customers increase conversion rates and customer satisfaction, manage inventory more efficiently, and improve site traffic by using customer analysis to improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO) techniques.

“Adding advanced site search is one of the best ways to increase revenue of an ecommerce store," said Guido Haarmans, Vice President Developer Programs at NetSuite. “If visitors can’t find what they’re looking for right away, they usually leave for the next site. Nextopia helps NetSuite customers improve their site search capabilities and increase conversion rates quickly and cost-effectively.”

For more information on the integrated solution, visit www.suiteapp.com.

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Wix Adds New Templates and Content to Free Editor

2010-06-18T08:41:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Anyone with internet access and a spare five minutes can make a free website from scratch, thanks to Wix.com's revolutionary online site builder. With an intuitive graphic interface, Wix makes it easy for users to add Flash design elements to blank websites, or customize web templates. Today Wix.com released a fresh batch of content offering users an even greater variety of free website design.

Wix Founder & CEO, Avishai Abrahami, comments: “Wix is already a powerful design and promotional tool that users worldwide are using to build successful and marketable websites. But it’s always a pleasure to present our users with even more content to create and promote their websites online.”

The new content includes both brand new free Flash website templates, as well as individual web design elements including new images and animated icons.

Clicking on a template places it inside the website builder where users can drag and drop design elements in a simple customization process. Themes of the new web templates include Restaurant designs, with images, clip art and site structure well-equipped for pizza parlors, sushi bars, old fashioned diners and classic-style bistros. There are also new Lifestyle-themed templates for users to build websites showcasing their collectibles, advertising their yoga expertise or even business coaching services. Beautiful new Jewelry-themed templates are ready for jewelry designers, resellers and collectors to customize and turn into brilliant new websites.

Wix has thrown in a ton of new content to the free website builder itself. There are new free photos with garden and market images and new animated icons. Users with multilingual sites will enjoy new 3D country flag icons. New page arrows were also added, for users to add cleaner navigation buttons to their sites.

This batch of new content reflects the open communication between Wix.com and its international user base. Wix is constantly looking for user-generated ideas for ways to improve the editor. There's a Wish List inside the Wix Forum where users can make suggestions for content and features they'd like to see added to Wix. There is even a new poll where users can vote for template categories they'd most like to see expanded or improved.

Says Abrahami, “As our international Wix community continues to expand, we continue to provide our users with the latest in web design.”

Established in 2006, Wix.com has its headquarters in NY and offices in Tel-Aviv. It is backed by Mangrove Capital Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners and Benchmark Capital. There are currently over 4 million Flash websites on the web that have been created with Wix.

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Corporate Bandwidth Use May Double During World Cup

2010-06-17T08:28:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Ipswitch has released the initial results from its World Cup Network Traffic Calculator, a unique tool that is empowering IT managers to predict and plan for the surge in non-work Internet traffic in the workplace resulting from online streaming of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ soccer tournament, which started last week and runs through July 11th, expected to be the most viewed soccer tournament in sporting history.

Over the past two weeks, WhatsUp Gold has collected more than 1,000 responses related to average bandwidth use and the predicted increase during the 30 days of the tournament in network traffic directly related to the World Cup. Key findings from the site include:

- Bandwidth use is expected to increase by 38.85% in participating World Cup nations, to 86.89% during matches

- In Europe the figure is expected to double, from 40.25% current average bandwidth use, to 78.67% during key match times

- In the UK, despite the culture for some businesses to close during England matches, bandwidth use is still expected to increase by 30.79% to 71.85% of total capacity

- In host nation South Africa, IT managers are bracing themselves for network bandwidth to be completely maxed out to 100%, from a base average of 58% during a typical working day

- Despite not being typically thought of as a soccer-watching nation, the U.S. is somewhat surprisingly expecting bandwidth use to rise to more than 80% during some key matches

“There is a growing feeling that this year’s FIFA World Cup in South Africa could be the most exciting yet, but the impact on businesses could be huge, as shown by the results of our survey,” said Ennio Carboni, president, Ipswitch Inc.’s Network Management Division. “Your business depends on your network for successful operation and users making tapping into video streaming services can put a considerable strain on companies' networks, resulting in bandwidth chokes and even outages, in addition to exposing them to security threats,” Carboni said.

The 2010 World Cup will be the first in the history of the tournament where every game will be streamed online live, as well as being the first World Cup to offer high definition coverage of the tournament. In the U.S., matters are further complicated by the majority of games taking place during normal office working hours. As a result, service providers and employers are bracing themselves for potential network disruption and pressure on Internet connectivity as employees turn to streaming video as a way to keep tabs on the sporting action.

The precedent for online streaming of major sporting events was set with the 2008 Olympic Games. U.S. broadcaster NBC opted to concentrate its live coverage online due to time zone constraints. As a result, NBCOlympics.com served up more than 1.2 billion pages and 72 million video streams during the 2008 Summer Games**, more than doubling the combined traffic to its site during the 2004 Summer Games in Athens and the 2006 Winter Games in Turin. Traffic to NBCOlympics.com peaked each day around noon as office workers checked in during the lunch hour.

While service providers struggle to maintain adequate access for all their customers, organizations face multiple problems during these artificial demand peaks within the LAN such as constrained WAN connectivity and heightened security risks created by users venturing to untrusted and unknown sites in search of video content not available from official broadcast streams.
During the world cup, IT managers are invited to contrast their actual findings to those that were predicted at: http://www.whatsupgold.com/calculators/world-cup-network-traffic.aspx.

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DiscountASP.NET Wins Best ASP.NET Hosting Service

2010-06-17T08:27:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - ASP.NET and SQL hosting leader, DiscountASP.NET proudly announces receiving prestigious recognition from The Code Project, one of the largest online developer communities. DiscountASP.NET was named "Best ASP.NET Hosting Service" in The Code Project's annual member's choice awards for the second consecutive year.

The award winners were announced at a reception proceeding Microsoft's TechEd 2010 conference in New Orleans.

"As before, The Code Project Members Choice Awards reflect the diversity and depth of the tools available to professional developers around the world. This past year has brought even more user interface (UI) tools but also more tools to support all aspects of the development process," said Jeff Hadfield, president of The Code Project (USA), "Congratulations to the winners, and to the development community for encouraging innovation and excellence."

The Code Project members were asked to rate their favorite ASP.NET services, software, and tools in over 32 categories. The award winners were the highest ranked in each product category. Since, The Code Project members decide which companies or products deserve recognition based on their experience, the results reflect the actual perceptions of what the developer community values.

"We are extremely thrilled to receive this award for the second straight year and thank The Code Project member community for all their support." said Takeshi Eto, VP Marketing and Business Development at DiscountASP.NET. "We are committed to continue innovating and providing the community with cutting edge ASP.NET hosting."

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RegistryPro Allocates Two- and Three-Character Names

2010-06-17T08:25:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - RegistryPro, the exclusive operator of the .PRO top-level domain (TLD) on the Internet, has announced the results of the first phase of its historic one- two- and three- character release and allocation campaign. Phase I, Request for Proposal (RFP), is the first in the registry’s comprehensive plan to release ultra-premium, high-demand domain names. The registry also announced two valuable new partnerships, as industry leader eNom, Inc. and AB CONNECT have both signed on as .PRO registrars.

“From the first day we announced the RFP process for these highly valuable names, applicants submitted unique and exciting visions for their one- two- and three- character .PRO names,” said Matt Buckland, director of operations for RegistryPro. “Of these, we identified nine that exceeded our RFP guidelines and stood out as clear choices for allocation. We’re pleased to say each applicant demonstrated a commitment to .PRO in the areas of technical and corporate infrastructure as well as marketing and financial resources, which align perfectly with our vision for .PRO.”

According to RegistryPro’s website, the names allocated during the RFP are:

AED.PRO, allocated to Advanced Electronic Designs, Inc., Bozeman, MT USA
Advanced Electronic Designs is an electronic engineering services provider specializing in hardware and software design for embedded systems.

DOM.PRO, allocated to Nedvizhimost, Moscow, Russia
Nedvizhimost - creating a common database for Russian real estate companies.

E1.PRO, allocated to e-One, Chicago, IL USA
e-One launches community-wide green initiatives to help them create extraordinary, positive environmental impacts.

LOC.PRO, allocated to LocPro Localization Company, Istanbul, Turkey
LocPro provides localization services including desktop publishing and quality control for regional languages such as Turkish, Arabic and Greek.

OVH.PRO, allocated to OVH, Roubaix, France
OVH, Telephony and Web hosting solutions.

SFR.PRO, allocated to SFR, SA, Paris, France
SFR is a leading French and European alternative telecommunications operator.

TIC.PRO, allocated to The Internet Channel, LLC (TIC), La Jolla, CA USA
The Internet Channel is a global entertainment and social network portal managed by an international group of creative professional producers.

TOP.PRO, allocated to Top Greenhouses L.T.D., Rishon LeZion, Israel
Top Greenhouses is a market-oriented company, which designs manufactures and installs greenhouses and other kinds of agricultural structures.

411.PRO, allocated to WBC Media Inc., Mont Fleuri, Seychelles
WBC Media is a local search company that helps businesses and professionals connect with Internet and mobile audience.

“These nine names are being allocated to individuals and companies who uniquely represent the future of .PRO,” said Buckland. “We look forward to enhancing their outstanding professional content with the distinctive .PRO identity.”

RegistryPro has taken advantage of its increased market focus by cultivating several new relationships and increasing its registrar footprint. Industry leader eNom, Inc. along with French registrar AB CONNECT are just two of the newest registrars to be certified in .PRO.

“We’re thrilled to welcome eNom, Inc. and AB CONNECT to the .PRO family of registrars during this exciting time,” said Buckland. "As we continue to expand our brand in the marketplace, new partnerships will be the key to our growth. These relationships open .PRO to millions of potential registrants and greatly increase our presence in the marketplace.”

“eNom takes great pride in the ability to offer our customers a wide variety of options when it comes to TLDs, and we continuously look for new additions by cultivating relationships with industry partners. We are pleased to work with RegistryPro to raise awareness of .PRO and are excited to become a registrar of this distinctive extension,” said Chris Sheridan, vice president of platform for Demand Media.

The next phase of .PRO’s one- two- and three-character release and allocation is Phase II, auction, to be followed by Phase III, first-come, first-served. Details of the next phases will be announced via the company’s social media outlets, Twitter, Facebook and RSS feed. Prospective bidders are encouraged to subscribe to these accounts for information about domain availability, auction providers and official release dates.

http://www.gawkwire.com/domains/registrypro_allocates_two-_and_three-character_names.html

SoftLayer Named Finalist for Red Herring 100 North America Award

2010-06-17T08:23:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - SoftLayer Technologies has been selected as a Finalist for Red Herring's North America 100 award, a prestigious list honoring the year’s most promising private technology ventures from the world North American business region.

The Red Herring editorial team selected the most innovative companies from a pool of hundreds from across North America. The nominees are evaluated on both quantitative and qualitative criteria, such as financial performance, technology innovation, quality of management, execution of strategy, and integration into their respective industries.

This unique assessment of potential is complemented by a review of the actual track record and standing of a company, which allows Red Herring to see past the “buzz” and make the list an invaluable instrument for discovering and advocating the greatest business opportunities in the industry.

“This year was especially difficult,” said Alex Vieux, publisher and CEO of Red Herring. “Despite the global economic situation, there were many great companies producing really innovative and amazing products that we had a difficult time narrowing the pool and selecting the finalists. SoftLayer shows great promise therefore deserves to be among the Finalists. Now we’re faced with the difficult task of selecting the Top 100 winners of Red Herring North America award. We know that this year’s crop will grow into some amazing companies that are sure to go far.”

“We’re excited to be selected as a Finalist for this award,” said Lance Crosby, SoftLayer Chief Executive Officer. “Our commitment to innovation continues to drive the development of our products and services; being recognized for this commitment is truly an honor.”

Finalists for the 2010 edition of the Red Herring 100 North America award are selected based upon their technological innovation, management strength, market size, investor record, customer acquisition, and financial health. During the several months leading up to the announcement, hundreds of companies in the telecommunications, security, Web 2.0, software, hardware, biotech, and clean tech industries sent in their submissions to qualify for the award.

The Finalists are invited to present their winning strategies at the Red Herring North America Conference in San Diego, June 22-24, 2010. The Top 100 winners will be announced at a special awards ceremony on June 24 at the event.

http://www.gawkwire.com/business/softlayer_named_finalist_for_red_herring_100_north_america_award.html

More than 1/3 of Web Pages Are Pornographic

2010-06-16T08:50:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Predominant content on the Internet is pornography, which makes up 37% of the total number of Web pages online, according to a new study published by Optenet, a pioneer and global leader of enabling SaaS offerings and delivering “on-premise” security solutions.

The report, which includes a representative sample of approximately 4 million extracted URLs, shows that adult content on the Internet as well as illegal content such as child pornography and illegal drug purchase has undergone a significant increase of 17% in the first quarter of 2010, as compared to the same period in 2009.

Additionally, Websites related to the online role-playing games (RPGs), such as World of Warcraft; Final Fantasy and Grand Theft Auto 4, have grown by more than 212% in the first three months of 2010. Websites that contain violence have grown by 10.8%, terrorism content by 8.5%, and illegal drugs purchase by 6.8% are continuing to grow.

Ana Luisa Rotta, director of child protection projects at Optenet, commented: “When you consider that more than one third of the Internet’s content is pornographic, combined with the overwhelming increase in young people now curiously visiting Websites with such ease of access, it is becoming increasingly imperative that adults take responsibility for the management of home PC security.”

Rotta added, “Security of minors is a major factor for parents and guardians. There is a growing trend for online role-playing games to encourage negative behaviour, by rewarding violent and brutal activities within the online games. Additionally, some of these games provide a wide number of communication channels that allow multiple forms of interaction among users, such as chat, forums, Voice over IP (VoIP) and exchange of user-generated content. It is possible for those intent on abusing these channels, to employ them to carry out highly damaging and often illegal activities including cyber-bullying and the sexual harassment of minors.”

Other forms of content found most commonly on the internet relate to online shopping (+9%), travel and tourism (+5.7%), computer science and sports (+4.2%), and leisure and entertainment (+3.6%). http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/more_than_1_3_of_web_pages_are_pornographic.html

GoGrid Deploys Cloud Services Powered on New Intel Xeon Processor 5600

2010-06-16T08:49:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Today GoGrid announced they will be deploying cloud services based on the powerful new Intel® Xeon® Processor 5600 series, formerly codenamed "Westmere".

"GoGrid cloud services have always provided superior CPU performance, which means faster response times and improved productivity for our customers," said John Keagy, GoGrid CEO. "With the latest Intel Xeon processor technology, we will be able to deliver an even better experience to our customers at a lower cost."

Last year, Intel and GoGrid formally began collaborating to optimize platform selection, performance and energy efficiency to meet the emerging needs of their customers. "With the Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series, we get far more performance with significantly less power usage," said Paul Lappas, GoGrid VP engineering.

The Intel Xeon 5600 processor series will enable a dramatic power savings resulting in about a 50% reduction in energy consumption as compared to previous configuration. In addition, the higher performance of Xeon 5600 processors within the GoGrid node infrastructure allows supporting more customers and thus a 30% reduction in the cost-of-goods of server hardware.

"I applaud GoGrid’s rapid deployment of this technology, and believe customers will value the enhanced user experience and the energy savings that the Intel Xeon processor 5600 series enables," said Jason Waxman, General Manager of High Density Servers at Intel.

New GoGrid nodes running with the new Intel Xeon Processor 5600 series will be implemented in the third quarter of 2010 and will be available to GoGrid customers shortly thereafter.

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/gogrid_deploys_cloud_services_powered_on_new_intel_xeon_processo.html

Storm Internet becomes one of the first to offer ASP.NET 4.0

2010-06-16T08:47:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Storm Internet today launched ASP.NET 4.0; becoming one of the first hosting companies in the industry to offer ASP.NET 4.0 as part of their Microsoft hosting platforms.

Microsoft’s ASP.NET 4.0 is the latest release of Microsoft’s ASP.NET framework and allows developers to create dynamic feature-rich web applications.

Salim Benadel, Storm Internet CEO explains the importance of offering ASP.NET 4.0:

“At Storm we specialise in Microsoft hosting technologies, with much of our customer base being made up of Microsoft trained web developers. Therefore it is important for us to provide our customers with the most up-to-date MS technologies and ASP.NET 4.0 is the latest in a long line of exciting Microsoft features that we have added to our shared servers.”

With a range of new enhancements, the aim of ASP.NET 4.0 hosting is to enable users to easily and effectively build, release and manage great websites and applications. The new and enhanced features include:

• Web Forms controls now give clean, semantically correct, and CSS friendly HTML markup.
• Built-in URL routing gives clean, search engine friendly, URLs and also increases traffic to your website.
• Client IDs rendered by server controls can now be controlled with ASP.NET 4.0 hosting.
• ASP.NET Dynamic Data support is now more enhanced with ASP.NET 4.0 hosting than with previous version of ASP.NET hosting.
• More controls, including rich charting and data controls, are now built-into ASP.NET 4.0 hosting. This means that application building can now be a much faster process.
• You can now get your projects off the ground faster with a range of new starter project templates on ASP.NET 4.0 hosting.
• The enhancement of SEO features on ASP.NET 4.0 hosting makes it easier to drive traffic to your websites.
• Web.config files are now much more simple and clean on ASP.NET 4.0 hosting

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/storm_internet_becomes_one_of_the_first_to_offer_asp_net_4_0.html

SEO-Peace.com Announces June Special Offers

2010-06-16T08:46:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Well-known for offering best value at least prices, SEO-Peace.com once again combines popular link building methods to set up a new wave of discounted SEO packages for the month of June special SEO offers. The June wave has also brought up another value upgrade with 3 new advanced link building and marketing services added to SEO Peace inventory. The services include web 2.0 linkwheels and blogs, Niche themed contextual blogposts and Yahoo answering.

While the niche contextual blogposts and professionally created web 2.0 linkwheels will generate permanent one way backlinks via 100% unique content, yahoo answering service will help affiliate marketers and ecommerce business site generate more revenue with increased sales prospective and ROI.

SEO-Peace.com team is very confident of its niche themed contextual blogposts service that is claimed to be 10 times better and result-oriented than general blogposts. The Company’s chairperson Sunita Biddu states, “The confidence of bringing results lies on the strong grounds of promotion and backlinks we’re building for these niche blogs itself. No contextual blogposts can help the other sites until and unless it has 100% original content and achieved decent rankings for certain keywords. After a 6 months sound development and promotion, the niche blogs are out for contextual blogposts.”

The team is equally positive for ranking results that advanced web 2.0 linkwheels can bring in for the clients. These web 2.0 properties cover popular portals like Livejournal, Vox, Wetpaint and more which not only gives authority do-follow backlinks but targeted traffic too.

While upgrading the regular services with more advanced features, SEO-Peace.com team doesn’t forget to offer the best link building combinations every month in the form of Current Special SEO Offers. After huge success of March magic of number 7, Month of June has brought 6 similar packages at slashed prices beginning from articles marketing worth $69 to low cost PRweb.com SEO press release distributions perfect fit for a competitive niche or business website launch.

Last but not the least, the team revises the directory submission services with an additional authority directory submissions package and a PR4+ directories package to delight people looking for only high PR submissions. Another inventory upgrade happens at High PR contextual posts where the team is pleased to add more PR3 and PR4 blogs for their prospective clients. SEO Peace team takes pride to maintain and offer as many as 560 blogs each on a unique class C IP.

With this pretty big upgrade and value addition to the inventory, the team is sure to help a larger number of clients to achieve top 10 rankings in major search engines and beat the growing competition with advanced link building methods. The sales team and executives are up and active round the clock to address any questions from clients through emails, instant chat messengers and calls.

http://www.gawkwire.com/seo_sem/seo-peace_com_announces_june_special_offers.html

LogicalSolutions.net Partners with SmarterTools

2010-06-16T08:44:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - LogicalSolutions.net is proud to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Arizona-based SmarterTools Inc. to distribute feature-rich software to customers.

LogicalSolutions.net IT Facility CampusUnder the terms of the agreement, LogicalSolutions.net will distribute a software bundle that includes professional editions of the SmarterMail mail server, SmarterStats web log analytics and SEO software, and SmarterTrack customer service software to qualified customers at no additional cost. The software bundle is valued at $800 (U.S. dollars).

“This partnership is going to allow our customers to receive a higher value for their money,” said Jeffrey Cagwin, Director of Enterprise Hosting at LogicalSolutions.net.

SmarterMail 6.x is a very economical mail server, offering enterprise-level functionality to businesses and web hosting companies. With features like advanced outlook synchronization, detailed reporting, message archiving, event/notifications, intrusion detection and prevention and out-of-the-box antispam and antivirus, LogicalSolutions.net clients will be able to enjoy a hassle-free and user-friendly mail server platform.

SmarterStats 5.x provides businesses, hosting environments, and webmasters with an in-depth understanding of keywords and visitor navigation trends by providing on-demand website statistics, SEO tools, custom reports, data mining, geographic mapping, and more.

SmarterTrack 5.x is a powerful help desk solution that provides tracking, reporting, and managing functions for customer service and communications. Features include a state-of-art ticketing system, live chat, call logs, “WhosOn”, tasks, cost analysis, surveys, data mining, reporting, branding, language support, and a knowledgebase.

Globally, more than 15 million end users rely on these various applications made by SmarterTools to communicate, collaborate, manage customer interactions, and track their online marketing performance. All SmarterTools products are designed to work with popular Web browsers and are thoroughly tested and optimized for Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome, and Opera browsers, allowing end users to access their mission-critical software from anywhere in the world.

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/logicalsolutions_net_partners_with_smartertools.html

SMN Host "Yahoo! & Microsoft Search Alliance – What? How? When?"

2010-06-16T08:41:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - On Thursday, June 24 at 1 PM EDT, Search Marketing Now presents a live webcast, Yahoo! & Microsoft Search Alliance – What? How? When?. This webcast is free and is sponsored by Marin Software.

Featured speakers are Chi-Chao, VP of Search Advertising Product – Yahoo!; Wendi Sturgis, VP Partner Management Group – Yahoo!; and Lewis Lin, Director of Product Management and Marketing – Microsoft Search Advertising.

Registration is open and more information is available at Search Marketing Now.

The Yahoo! and Microsoft Search Alliance is one of the biggest changes in paid search history. How can paid search marketers prepare for the merged platforms?

This webcast features speakers from Yahoo! and Microsoft, who will provide more specifics on the Search Alliance. They'll discuss: what the Yahoo!-Microsoft Search Alliance is all about ; how campaigns, keywords and creatives will be transitioned; when the migration will occur, and more.

About the Speakers:
Chi-Chao is VP of Search Advertising Product, Yahoo!, responsible for product management, research and development, and testing of sponsored search and content match product lines. He has held other senior leadership roles at Yahoo! in display advertising platforms, web search relevance and analytics and he built the first Yahoo! search assistant, the first human peer-reviewed search engine, and the Mail SpamGuard system.

Wendi Sturgis, Vice President of the Partner Management Group at Yahoo!, leads the account management team responsible for Yahoo!'s search and display partner relationships in the US. She also has responsibility for the operations, training and support functions that enable Yahoo!'s partners to maximize their revenue opportunities with Yahoo! Wendi drives the overall strategy for how Yahoo! serves clients; she focuses on enabling clients to leverage Yahoo's technology platforms as quickly and profitably as possible as well as expand revenue opportunities across our search and display marketplaces. Her team is also involved in product strategy to ensure that customer feedback is incorporated into Yahoo!'s product roadmap.

Lewis Lin is the director of product management and marketing for Microsoft search advertising. Lewis and his team sets marketing/field strategy and influences the adCenter product roadmap. Prior to Microsoft search advertising, Lewis worked on Hotmail product planning and marketing for Windows Server. Before Microsoft, Lewis held business development and product management roles at various companies, including Sun Microsystems and Citigroup. He received his MBA from Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management and has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from Stanford University.

This webcast is sponsored by Marin Software. Marin Software provides a browser-based, enterprise-class paid search management application for advertisers and agencies. Designed for those who are spending at least $100,000 monthly on paid search, Marin Search Marketer® addresses the workflow, analysis, and optimization needs for large-scale SEM campaigns, saving time and improving financial performance. Over 150 customers collectively manage in excess of $750 million of annual search spend via Marin’s application. Customers include University of Phoenix, Neo@Ogilvy, Razorfish, Reply!, and ZipRealty. Marin Software was recently selected by AlwaysOn as an OnMedia Top 100 Winner in the Next Generation Search category.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/smn_host_yahoo_microsoft_search_alliance_what_how_when.html

AT&T Plans to Prosecute iPad Hackers

2010-06-14T23:02:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - AT&T recently announced that it plans to prosecute hackers who stole e-mail addresses of more than 100,000 iPad users from its corporate servers.

In a recent e-mail to iPad users affected by the breach, chief privacy officer Dorothy Attwood said AT&T "does not tolerate unauthorized access to its customers' information or company websites."

"We will cooperate with law enforcement in any investigation of unauthorized system access and to prosecute violators to the fullest extent of the law," Attwood said.

Last week, the FBI learned that the breach was admittedly carried out by "researchers" at a French group called Goatse Security.

Goatse members said they were merely attempting to point out security vulnerabilities that could threaten iPad owners.

On the contrary, Attwood, called Goatse's actions malicious. "The hackers deliberately went to great efforts" to obtain iPad owners' e-mail addresses, she said.

The list of iPad users whose data may have been compromised includes high-profile celebrities, politicians, and athletes. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, and producer Harvey Weinstein were reportedly among the victims.

Many belive that this incident will place further strain on the partnership between Apple and AT&T. Many analysts speculate that Apple will soon end its exclusivity deal with AT&T and open up its devices to additional carriers.

http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/at_t_plans_to_prosecute_ipad_hackers.html

Wirefly Launches 'Why Android Can Beat Up Your iPhone' Contest

2010-06-15T09:00:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - The gloves are off in the smartphone wars, and Wirefly is taking sides. Wirefly (www.wirefly.com), the Internet’s leading retailer of cell phones and cell phone plans, in coordination with popular blog AndroidSpin (www.androidspin.com), today announced the ‘Why Android Can Beat Up Your iPhone’ Contest. Android enthusiasts can weigh in for a chance to win any Android device from Wirefly’s vast selection, including the Droid Incredible, the HTC EVO 4G, and more.

“iPhone users have always been boisterous about their affinity for their smartphones. This contest was created to give Android advocates a soapbox to stand on and extol the virtues of the Google platform,” said Andy Zeinfeld, CEO of Simplexity, parent company of Wirefly.com.

According to market research firm NPD Group, Google’s Android mobile operating system (OS) has usurped Apple’s OS in popularity in the U.S., garnering 28 percent of the smartphone market share over iPhone’s 21 percent in the first quarter of 2010.

Zeinfeld added, “With more and more Android devices hitting the market and consumers ’ apparent wide embrace of the relatively new OS, it is clear that Android fans are passionate about these phones. With this contest, we are asking them to tell the world why.”

HOW TO ENTER:

Wirefly.com is asking for consumers with a strong opinion, sharp tongue, and witty sense of humor to submit reasons why they prefer Android over iPhone.

Simply visit www.WireflyContest.com between now and June 28 and enter your reason (up to 175 characters).

HOW TO WIN:

A panel of Wirefly phone experts will select five winners based on wit, intelligence and accuracy of the entries. Special consideration will be given to the fan favorites who receive the most ‘thumbs up’.

Wirefly is promoting a clean fight, so responses should be “G-rated”. Remember, this is a battle between devices and their operating systems, not the carriers.

Winners will be announced on Monday, July 5.

PRIZES:

The five champions will be invited to choose ANY Android-powered phone from Wirefly’s vast selection, including the newly released HTC EVO 4G, the popular Droid Incredible, as well as, the DROID by Motorola, DROID ERIS by HTC, LG Ally, Motorola DEVOUR, MyTouch 3G, HTC Hero and more.

http://www.gawkwire.com/video_tv/wirefly_launches_why_android_can_beat_up_your_iphone_contest.html

Ignis Asset Management to Launch European Expansion Programme

2010-06-15T08:57:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) – SDL has announced that it has added Ignis Asset Management to its string of new business wins following the news that the asset management company has purchased its Web Content Management solution (WCM) and Archive Manager system to help launch its European expansion programme. The selection of SDL Tridion® demonstrates the product’s growing reputation in the financial services sector with many financial institutions already having adopted the Web Content Management solution to create a tailored, individual approach to a customer’s online experience.

With £69 billion of assets under management, Ignis offers competitive propositions for advisers and investors. In July 2009, Ignis announced its intention to reach out to the European markets but faced the challenge of managing multiple sites in multiple languages. The company found that its current Content Management System platform was unsatisfactory – it was unable to support the necessary changes in accordance with the needs of the business and there were ongoing difficulties with maintaining the system.

After a nine month selection process where a number of vendors were evaluated, SDL Web Content Management Solutions division fought off competition from three other vendors at the final stage with the superior functionality provided by SDL Tridion, including the integration of multilingual options for content that will be needed on the European stage. Working with implementation partner, Reading Room, the solution is due to go live later this year.

“Any business undergoing European expansion will find a host of different complexities arising from a content management point of view,” said Tim Norman, Northern European Sales Director at SDL Web Content Management Solutions division. “After an extensive selection process, Ignis chose us because our platform offers not only a multifunctional Web Content Management solution enabling multilingual content across a range of sites, but the ease of use and a high quality of execution that they weren’t receiving beforehand.” http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/ignis_asset_management_to_launch_european_expansion_programme.html

"SEO & Website Hosting: What You Should Know" Webcast at SMN

2010-06-15T08:55:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - On Tuesday, June 22, at 1 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Vanessa Fox will present "SEO & Website Hosting: What You Should Know" at Search Marketing Now. The webcast is free and is sponsored by Codero.

There's more to SEO than keywords, back-links and compelling content: understanding the back-end technical aspects of a website are just as important in order for it to be seen favorably by the search engines and found by searchers.

Vanessa Fox, widely respected industry expert and recent author of the book "Marketing in the Age of Google: Your Online Strategy IS Your Business Strategy," will explore what every serious SEO should know about hosting -- from what to expect from your hosting services, to understanding which databases to use, to diagnosing hosting issues and their impact on SEO.

She'll discuss everything from which server Operating Systems are used to how hosting services handle load balancing and redirects. She'll also cover how speed affects SEO; how hosting services manage parked domains and aggressive bot traffic, and what to look for in a good SEO-focused hosting service.

Vanessa Fox has been called a 'cyberspace visionary' by Seattle Business Monthly. She is a contributing editor for O'Reilly Found, a conference for web developers about SEO, and she is a frequent speaker at industry events. Previously, she created Google's Webmaster Central.

This webcast is sponsored by Codero. Codero delivers dedicated and managed hosting solutions on-demand for small- to medium-sized businesses. Drawing upon 15 years experience, live support is available 24/7/365 as part of a portfolio of hosted IT solutions, including Business Mail, eCommerce, and network, backup, and security services. For more information, visit www.codero.com.

http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/seo_website_hosting_what_you_should_know_webcast_at_smn.html

DemoWolf Launches New Tutorial Delivery System

2010-06-14T11:45:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) – DemoWolf has just released a completely new system for delivering Flash support tutorials to hosting companies, and along with this release, unveiled their new website, community forums, and a new subscription service.

With the new Tutorial Delivery System, DemoWolf clients (which are hosting companies) can brand the tutorials they purchase themselves by uploading their company logo and managing their purchase from a new system that’s taken several months to develop. All tutorial branding is done automatically, so clients no longer have to wait for DemoWolf to brand their tutorials for them.

In addition, all DemoWolf clients now get access to a new Tutorial Viewer that allows them to easily select from a number of configurable viewing options. Clients download their customized Tutorial Viewer, upload it to their website, then their customers can easily search for and view the tutorials their looking for. What’s more, is clients can update their Tutorial Viewer configuration and the way it looks, from the DemoWolf control panel, without having to make changes to their website.

New Subscription Service

In conjunction with the new Tutorial Delivery System, DemoWolf has also launched a brand new tutorial subscription service. With this new service, hosting companies can subscribe to, instead of purchasing tutorials, giving them complete control over which tutorials to display on their website. Since this new service is a hosted service, the tutorials will actually be stored on DemoWolf servers, but called from the same “Tutorial Viewer” that clients can configure, download and integrate seamlessly into their website.

With this new subscription service, DemoWolf clients can now update the logo that displays within their tutorials, make changes to the tutorials they wish to display, change which tutorial series’ to display, and within seconds can add newly updated or newly released tutorials from the DemoWolf control panel, as soon as DemoWolf releases them. Updating tutorials, upgrading tutorials, altering the Tutorial Viewer and updating the branding logo that displays in each tutorial are all 100% free for subscribers, and can all be managed from within the DemoWolf control panel.

“The feedback we’re getting from this new system and the subscription service is tremendous” says Rob Moore, president of DemoWolf. “The amount of control we’ve passed on to our clients is outstanding. As soon as we release a new series of tutorials or update an existing series (for example, when cPanel or Parallels comes out with a newer version of their control panels), our subscribers will be able to login to this new system, deselect the older version tutorials, select the newly released tutorials, change their logo for branding if they wish, click Generate, and the new tutorials will automatically and immediately be available for viewing on their website, within their Tutorial Viewer, by their customers.”

There are several subscription plans available starting from $9.95/month, on up to $49.95/month for access to all 200+ tutorial series, which include over 4,000 tutorials. For clients who do not want the voice narrated versions of tutorials, $29.95/month will get them access to all available tutorial series. Discounts are available for existing DemoWolf clients. For more information on these plans, go to http://www.demowolf.com/buy-subscribe.php

New Website and Forums

DemoWolf has also launched a brand new website, integrated with the popular WHMCS billing system and a new community Forums section. Because of all the new features now available to DemoWolf clients, it is thought that there may be more support requests and interest in sharing their Tutorial Viewer integrations with the rest of the community… and the new Forums will make that much easier.

The WHMCS billing system is tied directly into the new Tutorial Delivery System, so that DemoWolf clients can manage their tutorials, subscriptions, purchases and logos all from within the new Client Area.

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/demowolf_launches_new_tutorial_delivery_system.html

Ventelo Hosting Announces Partnership with R1Soft

2010-06-14T08:34:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) — Ventelo Hosting, a provider of managed hosting services for businesses in Norway and surrounding European markets, announced today it has joined the R1Soft Hosting Partner Program (R1HPP), enabling the company to receive priority technical support, exclusive licensing discounts, and access to a wide-variety of marketing resources and assets.

Utilizing R1Soft’s Continuous Data Protection (CDP) technology, Ventelo Hosting makes R1Soft CDP available to customers in both of its Oslo data center facilities. Customers will be able to take advantage of all of R1Soft CDP’s robust features, including Bare-Metal Restore, support for backing up active MySQL databases, and an integrated customer self-management interface that enables each customer to deploy backups and perform data restoration.

“After thoroughly reviewing the variety of data backup solutions in the market, R1Soft CDP was unquestionably the most affordable and flexible solution in its class. For many of our customers, it is truly a best-of-breed solution,” said Petter M. Tømmeraas, Ventelo Hosting sales manager.

The R1Soft Partner Program provides partners with aggressive volume licensing discounts, including a flat reduction in prices on R1Soft CDP add-ons and progressive discounts on other software. Hosting partners also receive access to a broad assortment of marketing resources, including tools to help increase revenue and hands-on services from R1Soft’s professional hosting partner team.

“We are excited to work with Ventelo Hosting as it begins its company-wide implementation of R1Soft CDP. As a leader in the Norwegian hosting market, Ventelo Hosting is an ideal partner, and its customers will greatly benefit from our scalable, high-performance data protection software,” said David Wartell, vice president of R1Soft, a division of BBS Technologies.

To learn more about Ventelo Hosting, please visit http://www.ventelohosting.no or contact Ventelo Hosting at +47 21 65 00 00.

To learn more about the R1Soft Hosting Partner Program, please visit http://www.r1soft.com/hosting-partners.

About Ventelo Hosting

Ventelo Hosting has been a leader in the Norwegian hosting sector since the mid-1990s and has hosted some of Norway’s largest businesses. It currently provides an array of managed hosting services, including dedicated hosting, security services, data backup, and network connectivity. The company operates in two private data facilities in Oslo, Norway.

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LaptopBatteryExpress.com Wins Web Design Platinum Award

2010-06-14T08:33:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - LaptopBatteryExpress.com announced today that its ecommerce web site store won a first place Platinum Award in the most recent MarCom Awards competition. The business beat entries from all over the world.

“It is a significant accomplishment to be recognized given that there are more than a million ecommerce web sites out there”, said Fred DuBois, President, Laptop Battery Express. 'The site’s appeal is due to its simplicity and the idea that it should be easy to find the correct replacement laptop battery for your laptop.”

The MarCom Awards is an annual international competition that recognizes outstanding creative achievement by marketing and communication professionals. The competition has grown to perhaps the largest of its kind in the world. There were nearly 5,000 entries from throughout the United States and several foreign countries in the latest competition. Winners were selected from more than 200 categories in seven forms of media and communication. The MarCom Awards is administered and judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The international organization consists of several thousand creative professionals.

Laptop Battery Express, www.LaptopBatteryExpress.com, has grown to be a formidable online retailer as a competitively-priced source for computer notebook batteries for all makes and models of laptop computers. The business promises the correct replacement laptop battery in just 2 clicks. Quick delivery of replacement laptop batteries is the company’s foundational promise. The company offers a two day U.S. delivery guarantee.

Laptop Battery Express collaborated with DiPietro Marketing Group LLC in Marlton, NJ, www.DiPietro.biz, on the web design and graphics. The agency also built the ecommerce store based on the company’s mission to supply laptop batteries quickly.

About The Company
LaptopBatteryExpress.com provides quick shipment of replacement laptop batteries and AC power adapters. The correct laptop battery for a specific laptop can be found in just 2 clicks. Two Day U.S. delivery is guaranteed.

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_design/laptopbatteryexpress_com_wins_web_design_platinum_award.html

PowerSteering Positioned as “Visionary” in Magic Quadrant

2010-06-14T08:30:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - PowerSteering Software, the leading Software as a Service provider of enterprise project & portfolio management (PPM) solutions, today announced its placement in the Visionaries quadrant of Gartner’s 2010 Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management.¹

The report, which evaluated over 30 vendors of IT PPM software, also recommends that “Initial implementation of a PPM application should be focused on providing ‘just enough’ PPM process to provide first-line visibility into the most critical demand, supply, and status reporting issues occurring at the project level and plaguing the internal IT department.”

PowerSteering’s “Just Right” configurability supports exactly such an implementation approach, enabling clients to both mirror current processes as well as mature in capability over time.

“We’re pleased by this recognition. We believe our ability to execute and completeness of vision are a reflection of our strong performance and the continued innovation of our Enterprise SaaS PPM software,” remarked Stephen Sharp, PowerSteering's Chief Executive Officer. “The report’s conclusions about the value of just enough process and top-down portfolio management align perfectly with PowerSteering’s differentiated approach for better adoption and ROI.”

PowerSteering’s inherently flexible PPM software easily configures to manage all three PPM scenarios referenced in the Gartner report: IT planning and control (ITPC), application portfolio management (APM), and enterprise PPM (EPPM). This adaptability allows organizations to extend portfolio management value beyond traditional IT projects, and apply it across the organization to Innovation, Product Development, Process Improvement and other enterprise initiatives.

In addition to PowerSteering’s inclusion in the Visionary quadrant of the Gartner report, PowerSteering has received further industry acknowledgment as a Leader in both IT and Business-Driven PPM in the Forrester Wave for Project Portfolio Management, a recipient of Stage-Gate Ready certification by Stage-Gate International, and a winner of a Best of SaaS Showplace award.

About PowerSteering Software
PowerSteering Software is the leader in On-Demand Enterprise PPM software for IT, New Product Development, Six Sigma and other enterprise initiatives. Its easy-to-use software provides executives at Acosta, Department of Navy, Ingersoll Rand, Merck, Office of the Secretary of Defense, United Health Group, and over 140 other customers with executive visibility, strategy alignment, and enhanced team productivity to drive strategy and accelerate results across the enterprise. For additional information, please visit www.powersteeringsoftware.com or call 1-866-390-9088.

http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/powersteering_positioned_as_visionary_in_magic_quadrant.html

Web Hosting Benefits for Businesses

2010-06-11T09:01:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Customers, clients, and a faithful audience of readers and supporters have become the foundation of successful businesses in the online world. If the people who truly understand your product recommend it and your services to those around them, they will stand by your decisions and even help you grow by offering their own opinions and assistance.

Having an online presence for your business is an important part of the success of your company in the contemporary market, so here are some tips for those who have not made the leap into e-business success yet.

Blogging for Customers
Blogging used to be a means for angsty teens for emotional release, but now it’s become possibly the most important part of online businesses today and helps make a great website to boot. From a Search Engine Optimization perspective, blogging means you are putting out daily updated content, and that means you could rank higher for your key search terms in Google and the other engines. But another rarely-seen benefit is that your customers can give their opinions. While sharing insights into your business, you can gain new customers by publishing your opinion, asking for advice on new product launches, or even simply running a contest or sharing new ideas for the future of your company.

The client’s interest to what you have to say and more importantly your dedication to their comments, concerns, and criticisms will benefit your company’s image, allowing the customer to see you’re the best possibility for their needs. The key is really interacting with your audience, which will attract future customers as well by promoting an image that says your business cares. Blogs are also a great place to share special discounts and promotions that your customers can’t find anywhere else.

Open Your Doors 24/7
Maybe you can’t provide live 24/7 support for walk-in clients or customers who have questions at 4am. But you can still prove that your company cares about the convenience of its customers by running a website that operates 24/7. Trust me, this is a big bonus. I’m one of those people who has trouble sleeping occasionally, and if I’m surfing around and have a question about a product, I get incredibly frustrated if I can’t find a website or at least an email address to talk to someone about my concerns. Having an email address actively available 24 hours a day will be perceived as a convenience for customers, and it can also help boost sales by offering a window into your company whenever the consumer is interested. The best part is that it promotes a worldwide, international presence, as customers in China can email you with their inquiries just like people in America or Spain.

Convenience is Everything
I’m looking for a flower delivery service to surprise my mom on Mother’s Day. Since my mom lives in Missouri (true story), I remember that there’s a local florist there she enjoys, so I type in JoeSchmoDeliversFlowers.com…only to find the only information listed is their phone number, and their hours of operation are M-F, 9-5 (and it’s Saturday at 8pm!). Not only do I want more information (and thus Joe Schmo loses a client) but I’m also frustrated that Joe’s website doesn’t include any pictures of various arrangements, pricing for delivery options, or a simple email address.

The convenience of being able to read your company’s biography, history, sales pricing, services or products, and customer reviews will provide potential customers with a friendly, helpful image before they buy. If Joe Schmo’s site had included at the very least some information on their floral arrangements, I may still have purchased. Plus, if you sell a product that can be purchased instantly, you can add a shopping cart to your website and your customers can shop 365 days a year from the convenience of their own homes. Again, this is something that’s a must-have in my opinion. If your potential customers have questions, listing an email address offers them a place to get support instantly. Even if it may take you a day or two to respond, it may still be easier for customers who do not have access to drive to your business or call you from a long-distance area.

What You Need
A website, duh. ;) Plus a domain name, some email accounts, and a shopping cart if you’re willing to go the extra mile. Oftentimes you’ll be able to find a complete ecommerce solution for under $100/year, a small price to pay for the added business you’re sure to receive and the referrals that should start pouring in once people are able to access your website 24/7 and get a distinct picture of what makes your company unique.

Writer's Bio: Tiara Rea works for Lunarpages Web Hosting, where she is the Affiliate Program Manager and writes for the Lunarpages Newsletter and Blog. A geek at heart, Tiara fronts the band Me & Mildred Against the World and is obsessed with Harry Potter, good poetry, and Japanese manga.

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Streamline.net Announces Value Hosting Packages

2010-06-11T09:00:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) — Streamline.net has introduced its new range of packages that once again drive the standard for value-for-money in the hosting market.

The new web hosting range is suitable for both consumer and small business customers alike and features a new entry price equivalent to GBP1.75/month including VAT. In addition to its low pricing the packages also feature sizable web space, inclusive tools to build and promote a website and unlimited website traffic. Streamline.net is also launching a Pay-As-You-Go option for its hosting, which is ideal for individuals wishing to experiment with an idea on the Internet. Furthermore, new customers signing up to eligible packages will receive 1 free .COM domain registration for 1 year. The new range is designed to address the growing UK market for low cost web solutions.

The new Streamline.net hosting range comprises 4 package types. Both the Starter hosting package (500MB web space) and the Personal hosting package (3GB web space) are packed with features and benefit from instant set-up and unlimited website traffic. Both solutions include Streamline.net’s easy-to-use 10 page SiteBuilder tool for creating a professional looking website within minutes. The Plus package (10GB web space) also includes 1 free .UK domain name, 1 MySQL database and 5 anti-virus and spam protected mailboxes.

Streamline.net’s new flagship Multi-site package (20GB web space) provides improved functionality at a highly competitive price. The solution can deliver up to 10 separate websites, unlimited personalised mailboxes and webmail, and provides both raw log files and SSH access. With support for all main scripting languages (ASP, PHP, Perl, Python), the package is suitable for web professionals and growing businesses. Significantly, all Streamline.net hosting packages are available in either Linux or Windows at no additional cost.

Steve Holford, Marketing Director at Streamline.net, said, “Our new packages provide the highest possible specification at very low monthly prices. Streamline.net has always focused on delivering long-term value for money and advanced features without the premium price. We have invested heavily in both product development and customer care to ensure our packages meet all expectations. For users that wish to lower their costs but not their performance, our web hosting is the ideal choice.”

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/streamline_net_announces_value_hosting_packages.html

Flash Website Builder Wix.com Now with HTML

2010-06-11T08:58:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - With the release of its much-anticipated HTML component, Wix offers a way for website builders to get all of the benefits of Flash, along with HTML-based widgets. In case you're not familiar with Wix, let me introduce you: it's a Flash website builder that enables you to design and publish your own high quality websites, for free, without any need to code.

At the heart of Wix is an intuitive drag and drop editor and an impressive range of fully customizable Flash templates, which are also search engine friendly. You can choose from templates or make your own website from scratch. All is done with a simple click, drag and drop. You can publish or embed your site in seconds.

Already offering users an impressive range of features - fully customizable Flash galleries, Twitter and RSS widgets, Google maps, Google Analytics and more - Wix has taken it a step further, and thrown a challenge to all the website builders out there.

With the release of the HTML widget, the visual appeal awarded by Flash design elements is amplified with the functional and practical-based applications presented by HTML. The result is one powerful and dynamic package of web design. Users can now include site counters, polls, registration forms, schedules, live chat, chat rooms, customized searches, Facebook "Like" buttons, Twitter feeds, Google AdSense and more with the new HTML widget. Blogs can also be embedded directly onto Wix websites.

Wix Founder & CEO, Avishai Abrahami, is thrilled with the implications that the new HTML component has for Wix users. "The HTML component is the gateway we give them for bringing the best of the web into their Wix sites."

But don't think this means Wix is sacrificing its love of simplicity. All of these options can be added as easily as anything else in Wix. Just click on the Widgets button inside the free website editor, click the HTML button, and select which widget you'd like to add to your site. A series of simple steps accompany each widget. There is also a "blank HTML" widget, for the more tech savvy users who wish to code a widget from scratch.

Says Abrahami, "The examples of Flash websites with HTML we’ve been seeing since the release are sources of endless inspiration…The HTML component is still in beta but users are already taking it to places beyond our imagination."

Wix.com was established in 2006 and has its headquarters in NY and offices in Tel-Aviv. It is backed by Mangrove Capital Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners and Benchmark Capital. There are currently over 4 million Wix users worldwide. The company expects this number to skyrocket as a result of the added HTML capability.

http://www.gawkwire.com/web_design/flash_website_builder_wix_com_now_with_html.html

gShift Labs Announces New SEO Platform Product Features

2010-06-11T08:57:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Shift Labs, creators of web-based software that enables a consistent and repeatable approach to optimizing the organic search results of a website, announced today at Search Engine Strategies Toronto (Booth 19) that they have added important new features to their SEO platform to help agencies improve SEO results for their clients.

Two of the many highlights of the product enhancements to gShift’s SEO platform, Web Presence OptimizerTM are:

1. Downloadable PDF reports with agency and client logos
2. The ability to add and track Twitter accounts, Facebook pages and Bit.Ly link performance

“We know our client-ready reporting can save agencies 5 to 10 hours per month per client,” said Krista LaRiviere, Co-founder and CEO of gShift Labs. “Instead of wasting valuable time gathering and compiling data to report back to clients, the gShift SEO platform, Web Presence OptimizerTM (WPO), takes away the manual processes surrounding reporting. WPO provides downloadable PDF’s with monthly comparisons of site factors and performance plus At-a-Glance views of site position, keywords, backlinks, analytics and competitor data.”

With social media being an important part of any online strategy today, the enhancement of tracking Twitter accounts, Facebook pages and Bit.ly link performance allows agencies to track Mentions, Shares, Retweets and Page/Post views to determine which accounts and links are driving organic traffic.

gShift’s Web Presence Optimizer™ is truly unique in its ability to track and manage all online activity associated with a website. Previously, marketing agencies stayed away from offering organic search services to clients because of the deep domain expertise required and the manual processes that had to be built to implement SEO. With gShift’s SEO platform, it not only becomes easier to deliver but creates more opportunities to sell other services because you spend less time figuring out SEO and have more time to implement strategies.

“gShift’s vision is to change the way people think of and perform organic search optimization,” said LaRiviere. “We have spent over a decade watching agencies do the heavy lifting of manually implementing SEO for their clients. gShift Labs has developed and patented a new way to automate the SEO process that will dramatically improve the optimization effort and results in one easy-to-use software platform.”

gShift Labs is looking for agencies or marketers that are frustrated with the level of effort required to support their current SEO strategy, want to simplify the process and achieve better organic search results for their web presence.

http://www.gawkwire.com/seo_sem/gshift_labs_announces_new_seo_platform_product_features.html

Opening Day of SES Toronto 2010

2010-06-09T22:18:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - SES Toronto, Canada’s largest search engine marketing conference, opened today at the Hyatt Regency Toronto, and continues through June 11. Marketers participating in SES Toronto 2010 will attend sessions on social media, search and advertising, and mingle with their peers to make contacts and share their latest marketing successes.

At the opening of today’s conference, Incisive Media announced the re-branding of their global conference and training series from “Search Engine Strategies” to “SES” to reflect the broadening of marketing programs to include more expansive offerings for digital marketers.

“For some time, we’ve been aware that the real-time communications brought about through social media communities, as well as new technologies in real time bidding via ad networks and exchanges, is having a game-changing effect on marketing programs,” said Matt McGowan, publisher and head of U.S. for Incisive Media. “Re-branding our popular conference series to SES is a natural evolution reflecting where the industry is today.”

In addition to sessions and panels throughout the conference, each day will begin with a keynote address by a well regarded industry personality. Peter Morville, President of Semantic Studios and co-author of the recently published, Search Patterns: Design for Discovery, a practical guide for building effective search applications, will keynote on Thursday, June 10. Maile Ohye, Senior Developer Programs Engineer at Google, will keynote on Friday, June 11. She will give attendees a rare peek into webmaster resources, Webmaster Central.

To register for SES Toronto, visit http://www.SESToronto.com

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Moneybookers strengthens its relationship with The Bunker

2010-06-10T08:17:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - The Bunker Secure Hosting Ltd, provider of Ultra* Secure Data Centres and Managed Services is pleased to announce an extension of services with its existing client Moneybookers.

Moneybookers, recently recognised by Deloitte as being the fastest growing private-equity backed company in the UK[1] and one of Europe’s largest online payment systems, has been a client of The Bunker for the last eight years. Moneybookers handles over €4.5 billion in transaction volume every year. In 2008, revenue doubled to €34.5 million, making it one of the fastest growing international technology companies and most successful global payment companies. Over 13,000 customers sign up for an account every day.
As an online payment gateway, Moneybookers has a requirement for secure and available data storage and over the past eight years has worked with The Bunker to shape an effective and scalable business solution. As internet usage continues to increase and online businesses see a rise in e-commerce, Moneybookers has seen a sharp increase in online payment transactions passing through its payment system.

As a result of this increased demand, Moneybookers has extended its services with The Bunker, reaffirming its satisfaction with The Bunker as one of Europe’s most secure data centres. This is a relationship that has been further strengthened by The Bunker’s recent ISO 27001 and PCI DSS security accreditations and continued synergies between the company’s stances on data security.

Nikolai Riesenkampff, Co-CEO at Moneybookers, comments “Moneybookers specialises in online payments and money transfers. Our customers demand security, our business demands non-stop availability, and our infrastructure demands capacity and scalability. We find all of these at The Bunker, one of the most secure and robust data centre facilities in Europe.”

Simon Neal, Chief Operating Officer at The Bunker, comments, “Moneybookers became a Bunker client in 2002 and have expanded year on year. The Bunker has always offered secure scalable solutions and continued investment in our facilities has seen us gain both ISO 27001 and PCI DSS accreditation – both international standards in information and online transaction security. The Bunker enjoys working with Moneybookers and strives continually to improve its service, offering peace of mind as Europe’s most secure data centre”. http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/moneybookers_strengthens_its_relationship_with_the_bunker.html

Atmail Releases the Latest Version of ArchiveVault

2010-06-10T08:16:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Atmail, a leading developer of software applications for email messaging, archiving and collaboration software, has released version 1.5 of their email archiving server software. Version 1.5 features improved indexing, service provider features; improved search performance for large data sets, subdomain quota support and added translation support.

“Since its introduction, ArchiveVault has been meeting the needs of a growing number of companies, universities, financial and government customers, but a rapidly growing number of service providers are deploying ArchiveVault as a branded SaaS or Cloud email archiving solution”, said Gary Doan, Atmail’s VP of Business Development. “The market for email archiving is expanding rapidly worldwide, making the ArchiveVault very appealing to service providers and resellers”, added Mr. Doan, who was CEO and a founder of Intradyn, a leader in email archiving appliances, that Mirapoint acquired in 2008.

“With a light, elegant interface and a portable backend, ArchiveVault can be installed with any standard mail server system and installation is both easy and user-friendly”, said Ben Duncan, Atmail’s CEO. “Whether you're an existing Atmail client looking to add advanced email retention and recovery capabilities, or you need archiving technology for another email system, ArchiveVault is the solution.”

http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/atmail_releases_the_latest_version_of_archivevault.html

34SP.com Announces World Cup Promotion

2010-06-10T08:14:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Customer focused website hosting company 34SP.com has embraced the excitement surrounding the upcoming 2010 FIFA World Cup by creating a special promotion which is determined by the outcome of the matches. The FIFA World Cup is the worldwide championship for the sport of football - also known as soccer in the United States. The championship is held every four years, and has been a worldwide institution since the first tournament was held in in 1930. This year's tournament is being held in South Africa beginning on June 11, 2010 and continuing through to the final on July 11, 2010. The World Cup is the most popular single sporting event in the world, with more than 1.5 billion people viewing a single popular match. That's more than 20% of the world's population viewing an event at once.

Being based in Manchester, UK (which is incidentally home to both Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs) the staff at 34SP.com contains numerous football fans. The web hosting company therefore created a special promotional offer for the duration of the World Cup which bases its discounts on the performance of England in the matches. Here is how the promotion works: For every goal that England score, customers receive an additional 10% off any of the following 34SP.com web hosting products - Professional Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Business Hosting, or VPS Hosting. The special offer applies to new accounts only, and is cumulative for the duration of the World Cup tournament.

As an example, if England score 2 goals - customers will receive 20% off their web hosting order. If England score 5 goals - the discount is 50% off. If England accumulate 10 or more goals during the World Cup tournament, the first month of hosting is free (100% off).

Stuart Melling, co-founder of 34SP.com explained the motivation for creating a web hosting promotion around the World Cup, ''England has a longstanding tradition of embracing the World Cup and all the fanfare that surrounds it. While England has only won the World Cup final once, every tournament is another chance to bring home the trophy to the true home of football. We have some great attacking options in this year's squad, so I expect plenty of goals and some fantastic discounts for our our customers!''.

To keep customers apprised of the current scoring totals, discounts, and upcoming matches, 34SP.com has created a special website page that presents the current data for easy viewing. To learn more about the World Cup web hosting promotion at 34SP.com and to view the current discounts please visit: http://www.34sp.com/world-cup-promo.

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Using Hardware to Compensate for Slow Software

2010-06-09T08:21:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Are you a programmer? Want to do something for the environment and even make the world a better place? Then start optimizing your code!

It seems like today the solution to most software performance issues is to throw more hardware at the problem instead of making the software run faster on existing hardware. Doing more with less is a forgotten mantra, and Wirth’s Law continues to ring true:

“Software is getting slower more rapidly than hardware becomes faster.”

Jeff Atwood has an interesting article in his Coding Horror blog (http://www.codinghorror.com/blog/archives/001198.html) regarding the value of code optimization versus just buying more hardware. His argument is that since hardware is cheap compared to programmer salaries, the first step to make software run faster should always be to buy more hardware. We recommend you read the whole thing (it’s an interesting read).

He rounds off the article with this recommended approach:
1. Throw cheap, faster hardware at the performance problem.
2. If the application now meets your performance goals, stop.
3. Benchmark your code to identify specifically where the performance problems are.
4. Analyze and optimize the areas that you identified in the previous step.
5. If the application now meets your performance goals, stop.
6. Go to step 1.

This makes perfect sense if you actually go through all the steps and really do optimize after the initial short-term fix of buying more hardware.

HOWEVER, it is all too common that companies don’t take code optimization seriously enough and never go beyond step 3 above. The solution will more or less always be to throw more hardware at the problem.

In addition to this, a lot of programmers simply assume that it’s ok to demand more powerful hardware for their software to run well and don’t put much effort into doing more with the same resources.
These two things combined give us an environment where increasing amounts of increasingly powerful hardware is being used as a crutch to compensate for the poor performance of our software.

Four BIG problems
Here is why today’s tendency to simply throw more hardware at software performance problems is unhealthy and shortsighted:
1. You do not leverage anywhere close to the full potential of your hardware.
2. You end up with more hardware, which consumes more electricity, which will cost more in the long run (especially if you run a large-scale operation).
3. Using more electricity is not just a cost issue, it’s bad for the environment.
4. More hardware means more components, which in turn is bad for the environment.

Saving costs is often used as an argument for not putting in the time to make code run faster, but there are plenty of costs on top of the purchase price to take into consideration when you add more hardware; increased power consumption, sys-admin resources and future scaling issues should also be taken into account.

The implications of more efficient code
What if we could double overall code efficiency? (Don’t say it isn’t possible.) That would mean a huge reduction in the amount of hardware that companies would need to run their operations, especially on the server side (since office workers would still need a computer each).
Imagine your web servers being able to handle twice the requests they are today. Imagine modern top-of-the-line software running fine on modest, even old, hardware. It’s a nice thought, isn’t it?
Hardware manufacturers might not be all too happy with that development, though… But here is why we shouldn’t care about that:
In 2005, servers consumed as much power in the United States as televisions (http://royal.pingdom.com/2007/03/08/servers-consuming-as-much-power-as-color-tvs/) , and that was four years ago! We don’t know what the full carbon footprint of the world’s servers (and other hardware, it’s all running software!) actually is today, but it is bound to be significant and growing.

Why needing less powerful hardware is a Good Thing
There is another very important benefit that would come from a more efficient code base: The faster our code is overall, less powerful hardware is needed to run common applications, which in turn would make it possible to create more affordable computers. This would be a huge benefit to third-world and developing countries, not to mention less fortunate people in the industrial nations.

Please get that old-school mentality back
Huge gains in performance can be made from effective, competent optimizations of algorithms and code. Even when you think your code is fast, it can usually be made to perform several times faster with the right approach.

To give you some examples, just look at the impressive performance gains between first-generation games for game consoles and those released a couple of years into the life-cycle of that same console, or the things coders were able to make C64 and Amiga computers do back in the day. These are examples where software performance was improved by leaps and bounds without resorting to hardware upgrades.

The Coding Horror article we mentioned above has a quote from Patrick Smacchia (from CodeBetter.com http://codebetter.com/blogs/patricksmacchia/archive/2008/12/01/lessons-learned-from-a-real-world-focus-on-performance.aspx ), where he observes how Amiga programmers were able to increase software performance by an incredible 50 times in the time frame of just a few years by continuously challenging themselves on the same hardware.

Do more with less
If doing more with less was a more valued mindset in software development, we would all reap substantial long-term benefits. We would need less (and less powerful) hardware, we would save money, we would save power, and in doing so, we would help save the environment.

Think about that.

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Canadian Web Hosting Delivers Enhanced SEO Services

2010-06-09T08:20:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Attracta is delivering its search engine optimization (SEO) and submission services to Canadian Web Hosting's customers through a new partnership agreement between the two companies. The services will help Canadian Web Hosting's customers maximize search engine visibility through regular XML Sitemap submissions, as well as eliminate errors that reduce search rankings.

Providing Web hosting solutions to Canadians since 1998Whether it's a shared Web hosting plan, or dedicated server, every new and existing Canadian Web Hosting customer will receive an Attracta Starter account (a $60 annual value) that submits an XML sitemap of up to five pages every month to Google, Yahoo!, Bing and Ask. The new service Integrated into each Web hosting customer's control panel and available through a one click opt-in process. For Web hosting customers with larger sites, or those seeking more frequent submissions and features such as broken link reports, web hosting accounts can easily upgrade their services.

"Providing easy-to-use technology that can give our Web hosting customers a competitive advantage is a key part of our strategy of delivering measurable Search Engine Optimization benefits to every customer, regardless of their SEO expertise," said Tony Chu, CEO of Canadian Web Hosting. "We're always looking for innovative services that can help all of our customers--especially those new to ecommerce--beat their competition."

"We're delighted to welcome our first Canadian reseller, one of the largest providers of ecommerce hosting in Canada," added Attracta Vice President of Business Development Troy McCasland. "Canadian Web Hosting continually improves its hosting plans and technology for its customers. They understand how our SEO technology will really help their customers, and made it simple for them to get."

Helping Canadian Web Hosting Customers
Attracta works by crawling customers websites for content, even discovering dynamic content not normally found by search engine crawlers, and then directly submitting an XML Sitemap to the major search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo and Ask. This technology is delivered through a SEO Dashboard directly accessible within the Search Optimization section of cPanel. The SEO dashboard also helps customers resolve HTML errors, and enables them to easily submit their business profile to hundreds of directories, databases and local search engines.

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Iomart Hosting And 11v11.com Settle World Cup Arguments

2010-06-09T08:18:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - iomart Hosting has been signed up by football statistics website 11v11.com to provide round-the-clock support in preparation for a surge of interest during the World Cup.

11v11.com is the Association of Football Statisticians’ official website and has almost every possible World Cup statistic and fact. It aims to create a real-time online community where fans from all nations can discuss the tournament with a Twitter-based application allowing supporters to recreate the terrace atmosphere during matches.

Phil Worms, marketing director of iomart Hosting, said: “11v11.com is planning to be the number one website for World Cup facts and figures and it is a great resource for solving those trivial pub arguments often had with friends. Once the tournament gets under way, and we get caught up in the excitement, we’ll find ourselves digesting every little piece of footballing trivia that comes to hand. Who has scored the most goals at the finals? Who has lost most often? It’s compulsive and sometimes more entertaining than the matches themselves!

“11v11.com contains an amazing wealth of information which needs to be stored and updated so a stable and reliable hosting platform is absolutely essential. iomart Hosting will ensure that it can be accessed from Australia to Honduras 24/7.”

The 11v11 website contains comprehensive data on all 32 competing nations. Not only does it have a back catalogue of results, lineups and goal scorers from the past 100 years, it also has detailed information on player transfers, disciplinary records, team head-to-heads and an analysis of the top 50 goals scored in the World Cup, as featured recently on Channel 5.

Maintained by a community of football historians and statisticians it has also created an international player ranking system so every player at the World Cup can be judged on attributes such as match performance, appearances and honours. Results will be updated online immediately after each match so whether it is Lionel Messi or Wayne Rooney, supporters can see exactly how each and every player has performed.

Mark Baber, managing director of 11v11.com, said: “Our aim is to establish ourselves internationally as the leading source of historical and statistical football information so we required a web hosting company with similar attributes and ambitions. We decided to use iomart Hosting because they offer fantastic customer service, value for money and, most importantly, have a real willingness and enthusiasm towards football and helping us reach our goals. We currently have 1,000 visitors to our website every day but in the midst of World Cup fever, and with the help of iomart, we’re expecting this to multiply many times.”

iomart Hosting owns and operates its own network of five UK data centres and is part of iomart Group plc which recently announced a 55% increase in revenues and a doubling of its hosting customers in its full-year results.

Based in London, 11v11.com has gained a reputation for being a top independent statistical information website. Plans are in place to implement complete historical and up-to-date statistics for each and every league side in England, in time for the start of the 2010/11 season in August, with Scottish, German, French, Italian and Spanish versions of the sites also in the pipeline.

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Interxion Sponsors European Hosting & Cloud Transformation Summit

2010-06-09T08:14:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Interxion recently announced its gold sponsorship of the European Hosting and Cloud Transformation Summit. the summit will be taking place June 15, 2010 at the Hilton Hotel, Tower Bridge, London. The one-day programme is presented by Tier1 Research and The 451 Group, and provides executives within the hosting, cloud computing, data centre and Internet Infrastructure space with an array of rich content and networking opportunities.

The summit, attended by industry leaders from both sides of the Atlantic, will give participants an overview of the opportunities and challenges facing the hosting and cloud industries, through a secession of panel discussions on topics including financial strategies, colocation and proximity hosting.

As well as sponsoring the event, Interxion’s Group MD Anthony Foy will be taking part in the Colocation and Proximity Hosting Panel, which will be exploring the role of Colocation and Proximity Hosting in delivering low latency in the financial markets.

Kevin Dean, Chief Marketing Officer at Interxion commented: “With cloud computing having a major impact on the hosting and Internet infrastructure, it is great to have an event that brings likeminded people together to learn, network and map out strategies for today’s rapidly changing marketplace. We hope that through our panel discussion we are able to share the experiences we have had in developing a successful financial strategy across our data centre footprint.”

More details on the European Hosting and Cloud Transformation Summit are available at the conference's website and registration is now open. http://www.hostingtransformation.com/eu/2010

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Assistanz Launches Unlimited VPS Management Solutions

2010-06-08T08:21:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Assistanz - One of the leading web hosting support provider comes out with another flamboyant service Unlimited cPanel Virtual Private Server (VPS) Management Solutions with Monitoring.

After receiving an overwhelming response for its cPanel Server management which got accolades from all over the world and to step further ahead into the process, Assistanz proudly announced its new venture “Unlimited cPanel Virtual Private Server (VPS) management and monitoring service for the lowest price ever offered in the industry.”

The Unlimited cPanel VPS Server Management includes all the features as specified in the “cPanel Dedicated Server Management” which has been launched previously except the price which is much more affordable. The cPanel VPS Management costs only $19/month/server. Features like unlimited server management via support tickets, 2 Ports monitoring, 24x7 availability, 30 day money back are also included on cPanel VPS Server Management.

“The VPS Server Management with Monitoring is definitely good news for all VPS Owners” said Mr.Jaffer Ali – CEO of Assistanz Networks. “Although the work involved in Dedicated Server Management and VPS Management is similar, the domain capability, applications are much lesser on VPS than compared to dedicated server. The server audition will be also much easier on VPS. We are directly offering this savings to customers and made it possible for such price” Jaffer added.

To learn more about the $19 cPanel VPS management service, please visit http://www.assistanz.com/vps-server-management.shtml.

To learn more about AssistanZ, please visit http://www.assistanz.com

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Xtern Software Launches Code Barrel

2010-06-08T08:20:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Xtern Software, Inc. has launched their new product, Code Barrel, the first private, hosted code snippet repository that will support any programming language.

Code Barrel was originally built to meet the needs of our own development team. We needed a secure way to privately store and share code snippets among our team that we could not find with other code repositories and didn't want to have to contend with the overkill of a version control system. We've found that Code Barrel is one of the most efficient ways to bring a new developer up to speed.” states Keir Davis, President of Xtern Software.

Code Barrel offers users advanced search, tagging, and simple copy & paste functionality to easily find and reuse code snippets. The product will also track snippet revisions, supports commenting, and will email team members when a snippet has changed. Because it is hosted, all product updates are automatically provided to all users.

A free, Visual Studio plug-in for Code Barrel makes it very easy to incorporate it into a programmer's workflow. An Eclipse plug-in is currently under development and will be available soon.

Product pricing starts at $4.95 per month, with the first 30 days, free. To sign up for the free trial, go http://signup.codebarrel.com.

Xtern Software Inc., based in Greensboro, NC, was founded in 2002 by Keir Davis. In addition to Code Barrel, Xtern Software provides custom development solutions for small businesses to large corporations.

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Magnetic Hosts SharePoint 2010 Launch Event

2010-06-08T08:19:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Magnetic, a web and applications development firm, will host the “SharePoint 2010: The Business Collaboration Platform” launch on June 29th at the University Club. The event will bring together technology professionals from the Tampa Bay area. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, Magnetic is excited to be a part of Microsoft’s SharePoint 2010 launch.

SharePoint 2010 offers innovative capabilities that enhance the collaboration and communication of any enterprise’s systems and teams. Introducing SharePoint 2010 into an enterprise environment provides exceptional functionality enabling increased productivity, efficient teamwork and real-time data analysis. At the launch, Magnetic and partners will cover the best practices for using SharePoint 2010, including its social computing tools, in order to analyze up-to-date information and increase security controls.

“A customized SharePoint 2010 solution provides enormous power to its users. Magnetic is thrilled to have the opportunity to help introduce this technology to the community,” said Jennifer Bakunas, President and CEO at Magnetic. “As consultants and developers, we are able to change the way businesses work by building the tools that create greater ease of collaboration and control over internal systems. Being an integral part of innovating better business practices is our passion.”

The SharePoint 2010 launch will feature guest speakers from Moffitt Cancer Center and the Lockheed Martin Corporation, who will provide insight into SharePoint 2010 from the user perspective with important notes on the planning, development and implementation process. “We had a clear vision for our new system and partnered with Magnetic to upgrade to SharePoint 2010 based on their ability to assess our needs and develop an end solution that matches our vision,” said Tolga Senel, Manager of Web and Interface Development at Moffitt.

At this event, Magnetic will bring together business and technology leaders from around the Tampa Bay area to network and learn how to migrate their infrastructure to SharePoint 2010. This event symbolizes the beginning of a new era in technology in which business collaboration happens across multiple systems and teams in real-time. Magnetic and their partners are offering this event at no charge. All interested parties are welcome to attend until registration is capped. For more details on the event, as well as registration information, please visit http://www.magnetic.com/application-development/sharepoint-2010-launch-event.

The SharePoint 2010 Launch event is being held at the University Club of Tampa at One Tampa City Center, 201 N. Franklin St., 38th Floor, Tampa, FL 33602 on June 29, 2010. Networking will begin at 5:30 p.m. followed by speakers at 6:30 p.m. Join us!

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Broadband Forum Aims to Empower Next Generation Access and Architecture

2010-06-08T08:17:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - The Broadband Forum has announced a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at empowering next generation access solutions in a variety of technologies, including ADSL2plus, VDSL2 and GPON.

Speaking at the FTTx Summit in London, Robin Mersh, COO of the Broadband Forum, highlighted the extension of the Broadband Forum’s testing and conformance efforts, encouraging the evolution of access technologies. This work includes:

• Recent enhancements to the ADSL2plus functionality test plan (TR-105 Corrigendum 2)
• Introduction of the new VDSL2 test suite (TR-114/TR-115 and TR-138)
• Development of a new Vectoring best practices white paper (MD-257)
• Recently added GPON interoperability abstract test development and testing being performed in conjunction with Full Service Access Network (FSAN). This work includes ongoing Plugfest events, open to all FSAN and Broadband Forum equipment and chipset vendors. Click here for a list of upcoming events.
• Additional fiber-related work is also moving forward addressing EPON

Another critical new area of the Broadband Forum's work includes specifications addressing end-to-end architecture evolution requirements. With a focus on establishing the global bar for multi-service architectures, a body of work has been launched to help service providers migrate to a more flexible, IP and MPLS-based mesh network approach aimed at facilitating efficient and cost effective delivery of multimedia services, assuring new levels of excellence in end-user quality of experience. This pending release will be based on TR-144 "Broadband Multi-Service Architecture & Framework Requirements" and anchored by key work in progress, such as WT-145 "Broadband Architecture Requirements" and WT-223 "Requirements for MPLS over Aggregated Interfaces". A new white paper associated with this work is also in development titled “Unified MPLS: Enabling next generation transport and services using MPLS-TP”.

"Our role is to ensure that the industry has all the specifications and tools it needs to optimize networks, advance interoperability, and ultimately to capture the full potential of broadband worldwide,” says Robin Mersh, COO of the Broadband Forum. “These new initiatives and joint efforts will provide those tools needed to expedite the migration to the next generation broadband network.”

For further information about the Broadband Forum visit www.broadband-forum.org. http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/broadband_forum_aims_to_empower_next_generation_access_and_archi.html

SDL Launches Profile-based Marketing and e-Commerce Solution

2010-06-08T08:15:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) – SDL, the leading provider of Global Information Management solutions, today announced the launch of SDL SmartTarget, an integrated workbench for the easy management of dynamic relevancy, predictive targeting and affiliate marketing programs.

SDL SmartTarget enhances the SDL Tridion® Web Content Management platform by adding best-in-class targeting and personalization capabilities to every aspect of the user experience, including content, promotions, navigation and onsite search. SDL SmartTarget is built with technology from SDL’s recent acquisition of Fredhopper, a leading sales and marketing optimization software provider.

With SDL SmartTarget, marketing and eCommerce professionals can now significantly reduce the time and money spent on creating, delivering, and changing targeted offers and content. From a single dashboard, targeted offers and content can be instantly distributed across a single website, a network of affiliate websites, and an unlimited number of external search engines.

In addition, SDL SmartTarget leverages dynamic relevancy and predictive targeting to deliver meaningful and tailored website experiences and offers based on a consumer’s individual profile. As a result, click-through and transaction rates climb, resulting in increased revenue and consumer satisfaction.

“SDL SmartTarget is truly a milestone in the evolution of the SDL Tridion® platform,” said Jan Jaap Kolleman, CEO of SDL Web Content Management Solutions Division. “It reaffirms SDL’s strategy and commitment to deliver best-of-breed solutions that drive online customer engagements for global industry leaders.”

SDL SmartTarget uniquely leverages a wide range of information sources—including Product Information Management Systems, eCommerce platforms, product rating sites and web analytics tools—to instantly deliver the most compelling and personalized content and promotions every time an individual visits a website.

“SDL SmartTarget marks the end of ‘one-site-fits-all’ websites,” added Kolleman. “Now we can actively empower our customers to create, deliver and manage truly personal and valuable Web engagements.”

For more information about SDL SmartTarget, please watch our video and join us for an informational webinar on June 10, 2010 at 16:00 CET. Register today at our website. http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/sdl_launches_profile-based_marketing_and_e-commerce_solution.html

iWeb CEO Eric Chouinard named to Canada’s Top 40 Under 40

2010-06-07T10:41:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) – iWeb.com is pleased to announce that Eric Chouinard has been named a Recipient of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 TM for 2009.

“This is an overwhelming and very humbling experience, I am very grateful and honored to find myself among a very special group of individuals.” says the Montreal-born entrepreneur, who recently graduated from the MIT entrepreneurial program. “I’d like to thank everyone at iWeb, my wife, and my three children, with whom I proudly share this recognition - this wouldn’t have been possible without all of them!”

iWeb is a Canadian provider of IT infrastructure and Internet hosting services, with 22,000 clients in 150 countries.

“This is a well-earned achievement for Eric, who has devoted himself to iWeb's growth for the past 15 years ” adds Martin Leclair, iWeb’s President of Products and Technologies, with whom Eric co-founded the company. “ We congratulate him and are very proud to be working together to help companies find new and better ways to consume computing. ”
Selected from over 1,200 nominees by an independent Advisory Board, comprised of 25 business leaders from across Canada, Eric and his peers were chosen on five key criteria: vision and leadership; innovation and achievement; impact; community involvement and contribution; and strategy for growth.

Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 TM is a prestigious national award program, which annually honours 40 Canadians in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors under the age of 40. The program, now in its 15th year, is managed by founding sponsor, The Caldwell Partners International. In addition to The Caldwell Partners, national sponsors include Deloitte, National Bank Financial, The Globe and Mail, and WestJet.

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10 Reminders for Web Hosting Remotes

2010-06-06T22:38:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - So you want to start working as an independent contractor to a web hosting company, or you just started your first job. Before you switch to working remotely as independent contractor for a web host, here are a few things you should remember:

1. Most independent contractors do not get vacation time. So, if you need to take time off, either forget about it or expect to not be paid for the time you ask off.

2. Make sure you read the contract from head to toe before you sign up to work for any major or small time web hosting company as a contracted worker.

3. Look into getting multiple monitors. Sometimes you will need to keep an eye on or do several different tasks, so like with any job, be sure you show up with the tools you need to succeed.

4. In the contract, make sure they give you a set number of hours per week, and a shift each day. Don’t let them fool you into being “on-call” in any hour of the day.

5. You have to have the patience of Ghandi to work tech support at times. No matter how big of a jerk the customer is, you need to smile and do what is best for the company you are working for, and not yourself.

6. Be sure you feel at home with working by yourself at home. While you might have the occasional phone call from your employer, much of the time you are your only company.

7. Get ready for an overly-complicated tax season. When taxes are due, be sure you get your taxes done by somebody who knows what you independent contractor job is about.

8. You’ll need to educate yourself a times to extend the types of jobs you can cover. Want to help with web design or development? Start putting together web sites in your free time. Experience is the best training out there.

9. Get a comfortable chair for your computer desk. Nothing is worse than being uncomfortable all day long.

10. Treat it like a real job. Since you no longer go to an office, you never have that separation of home time and work time. You have to be able to mix the two together, responsibly.
If you keep these ten tips in mind, I am sure you will be a very successful independent contractor, and any web host around the world would be more than happy to have you.

Writer’s Bio: Self proclaimed “media rockstar” of the hosting world, author and broadcaster, Mitch Keeler works at helping both hosting clients and owners get the most out of the web hosting industry. Mitch is the executive producer and host of the “one and only voice of the web hosting world”, the Web Hosting Show which can be found at WebHostingShow.com

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6fusion Launches Comprehensive Cloud Computing Platform

2010-06-07T08:37:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - 6fusion today announced the launch of UC6 3.0 beta for data center operators and IT service providers. The new release includes a number of important new features, including:

- Building, controlling and maintaining cloud workloads running on 6fusion’s iNode Network or privately within the customer’s own data center
- Integration of the light weight UC6 Profiler agent, released in 2009, into the UC6 Console dashboard, giving service providers the capability to perform deep pre-migration analysis
- Capability for data center operators and customers to launch new 6fusion Infrastructure Nodes anywhere in the world from a centralized NOC
- Instantly ‘unplug’ workloads from the cloud and redirect them elsewhere
- True metered utility powered by 6fusion’s patent-pending Workload Allocation Cube algorithm
- Integrated granular charge back capability for enterprise resource segments
- A rich set of integrationg capabilities to allow external programs to take advantage of the highly modular design of UC6.

UC6 is a software platform that converts virtualized servers, network and storage into a billable utility and makes the utility computing resources accessible to external users. 6fusion federates independent third party data centers, which comprises its iNode Network. The iNode Network is used by IT Service Providers and Independent Software Vendors to deploy cloud based solutions on behalf of their customers, paying only for the compute resources consumed. 6fusion is the only 100% channel-only focused IaaS enabler in the market.

UC6 can also be deployed inside a private enterprise by 6fusion Solution Partners, which 6fusion has been quietly doing for the past several months. “The ability to create a single interface for Enterprise customers to deploy workloads internally or externally onto the iNode Network is in very high demand in the cloud industry,” said 6fusion co-founder and CTO Delano Seymour, the principal architect behind UC6. “Using UC6 3.0, customers can deploy workloads to either their own private data center or one of our multi-tenant data center partners in a matter of minutes,” he added.

UC6 3.0 was also designed to be hypervisor independent, a key feature for the future of IaaS. “There is a lot of debate going on right now over the viability of virtualization vendors offering full cloud management solutions, but our customers don’t want to be locked in to one vendor,” said 6fusion co-founder and CEO John Cowan. “UC6 3.0 architecture will allow the customer to use their choice of hypervisor without compromising the richness and functionality of the cloud or getting locked in,” he said.

The new 6fusion platform also features the UC6 Profiler, which was introduced to the market a year ago. Since launching the free tool, customers and partners have been using it to analyze the potential cost of moving to the cloud before conducting any actual migration. "Profiler allows our partners to gain valuable insight into the cost performance of customer applications they are thinking about migrating to the 6fusion iNode Network," said 6fusion Director of Partner Development Doug Steele. "With our new release, the Profiler agent can be deployed directly from the UC6 Console," he added.

Data residency control and self-service provisioning were considered high on 6fusion's priority list for UC6 3.0. "When we started our company customers gravitated to us because we could assure them control over where their data sits," Steele explained. "Now, customers in one geography can ensure that some data remain local and other data can be processed in a completely different geography, without ever having to leave 6fusion's console to accomplish the task," he added.

UC6 3.0 usage is based on 6fusion’s patent-pending algorithm, called the Workload Allocation Cube (WAC). The WAC algorithm dynamically blends the critical compute resources required to operate practically every x86 based software application, yielding a single unit of measurement. “The Workload Allocation Cube is the most granular unit of measurement for cloud infrastructure on the market,” said Mr. Seymour. “Our customers have been using the WAC for over three years to meter cloud infrastructure because of our unique ability to simplify the cloud consumption experience,” he added.

UC6 3.0 is first being made available for existing partners and customers, followed by a general public release scheduled for later in the year. For more information about 6fusion UC6 3.0 or other 6fusion related technologies, email info(at)6fusion(dot)com or visit http://www.6fusion.com

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Global Server Virtualization Software Market to Reach $5.60 Billion by 2015

2010-06-07T08:35:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Server virtualization has been for long championing the virtualization drive in Enterprise IT. Against the backdrop of growing clamor for energy saving technologies such as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), Green IT and Service-oriented architecture (SOA), server virtualization has become a key strategy within the much bigger virtualization portfolio that enables such emerging technologies. Not surprisingly, the last few years have witnessed an increased momentum towards server virtualization.

Growth in the server virtualization software market has traditionally been driven by the need to tap several cost benefits associated with server consolidation. Thanks to server virtualization, IT departments across the world are now able to consolidate multiple servers as virtual machines into a single physical box, and in the process, ensure more effective utilization of available hardware and reduction in the number of physical servers, which automatically generates substantial cost savings. Growth in the Server Virtualization Software market over the next few years will be driven by the growing attention of the enterprise towards achieving key objectives such as ensuring business continuity, reducing unscheduled IT downtimes and enhancing business agility, and waxing popularity of server virtualization software as a key to achieve them. The increased deployment of Cloud Computing strategies will also transform server virtualization into a “default” technology at an enterprise level over the next few years.

As stated by the new market research report on Server Virtualization Software, by host operating system, the Windows OS Server Virtualization Software market is the largest and the fastest growing segment within the overall server virtualization market, having accounted for a share of about 46.74% in the total revenue generated in 2009, followed by Linux & Other Open Source OS Server Virtualization Software market, which represented a share of about 38.63%.

Key players in the global market include Citrix Systems Inc., Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Development Company, International Business Machines Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Parallels Inc., Proxmox Server Solutions GmbH, Red Hat Inc., and VMWARE Inc., among others.

The report titled “Server Virtualization Software: A Global Market Report” published by Global Industry Analysts, provides a review of industry overview, technology overview, technology introductions, and profiles of major players. The report provides a recapitulation of recent mergers and acquisitions, and high profile corporate developments. The report analyzes market data and provides analytics in value for the global server virtualization software market, by host operating systems including Windows, Linux & Other Open Source and Others.

For more details about this research report, please visit
http://www.strategyr.com/Server_Virtualization_Market_Report.asp

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SEO Consultant Specialist Achieves 4000 Hours on ODesk

2010-06-07T08:33:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - The SEO firm SEO Consultant Specialist, which is owned by Mr. Abdul Hayi Mansoor, has reached a milestone in the professional Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing services. The firm has successfully accepted and completed 4000 hours and 58 projects on ODesk.

Mr. Mansoor joined ODesk in September 2007. Within only two and a half years, he has completed 4000 hours as a freelance SEO/SEM Consultant, Expert and Specialist, while working part time. He has also managed to complete 10 fixed projects that are equivalent to 400 hours in ODesk, in addition to 100s of successful SEO, SMO/SMM and SEM projects elsewhere.

Today, Mr. Mansoor is considered one of the top SEO specialists in the world. He takes his work with pride and is proud of the fact that his website is among the top ones in a search return for the keyword ‘SEO Specialist’ on Google.

This great achievement was possible only through his focus and application of his subject, which was acquired over the years of extensive research and the experience of accepting and handling carious SEO and SEM projects.
He has successfully completed several successful SEO projects for a long list of international, satisfied clients. In fact, one client, Mr. Jamie Xuereb of MediaPoint, Australia, has awarded Mr. Mansoor a 5/5 rating as an SEO consultant.

Mr. Xuereb stated that he had great experiences with Mr. Mansoor, who was competent enough to meet all of their criteria and do everything as they would had requested. He also mentioned that Mr. Mansoor was competent enough at SEO to give a website a ranking it rightly deserves. Moreover, he stated that the reason for their pleasant experiences in ODesk was attributed to providers like this, whom they look forward to working with in the future.

Mr. Mansoor works part time on ODesk, and has a number of satisfied clients outside ODesk, as well. One such clients, Sarah Diggins, the MD of an English/French site, www.web247.net, highly rated Mr. Mansoor for his superb work. She stated that they had managed to get better results than they would have thought as their business was in a crowded marketplace.

Ms. Diggins also stated that they experienced an added advantage with Mr. Mansoor completing the job at a far better and faster rate than they were quoted by larger SEO companies. She said that he was a great professional who always gave them more than what a client would expects.

Mr. Mansoor claims that he is a born SEO expert, which is, no doubt, proven by his great record. He has a better rating than most SEOs on ODesk and receives regular projects, both, in and outside the ODesk at a very good pay rate.

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Owl Technologies Announces Huge Growth in Cybersecurity

2010-06-07T08:31:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - In response to increased client emphasis on cybersecurity, and the need to protect critical cyber assets, Owl Computing Technologies, Inc. is expanding its business in the energy and utility segments based on further development of the technology it has exclusively licensed from Sandia Corporation under U.S. Patent No. 5,703,562.

The Sandia patent, issued in 1997, reflects the pioneering work of Curt Nilsen, relating to methods and systems for transferring data through a unidirectional link which does not allow data transmission in a reverse direction. Mr. Nilsen has applied the concept of unidirectional transfer to remote monitoring implementations, such as nuclear material monitoring systems, using a one way link to transfer sensor data from a source computer to a target computer. Building upon Nilsen's work, Owl Computing has developed its own portfolio of advanced applications in the field of SCADA/sensor data sharing for the energy and utilities industry. Owl applications interface with selected SCADA/sensor devices or intermediate Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) to collect the desired sensor data and transfer it in near real time using Owl proprietary one-way DualDiode® technology.

Dr. Ron Mraz, President and Chief Technical Officer of Owl Computing, said: "In the almost two decades since he began his work, Curt Nilsen's efforts have laid the foundation for one way data transmission; Owl has been licensed under his patent for more than eight years. We believe that deriving new products from the Nilsen work enables Owl to stake out a leading position in the field of SCADA applications for the utility and other sensor monitoring fields."

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Your Kids Can Find a Bad Neighborhood on the Web

2010-06-03T22:48:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Before they graduate high school 50% of teens will have abused illicit drugs and even more will try alcohol. Parents often find themselves trying to occupy their teen’s free time by engaging them in constructive activities like afterschool clubs and sports – many parents find that this kind of structured time keeps their kids off the streets, out of bad neighborhoods and out of trouble. Unfortunately, many parents are now finding out the hard way that restrictive measures are no longer enough, and that bad neighborhoods are infiltrating their homes through the household computer via the world wide web.

“Often times we see parents who thought they were doing a great job monitoring their kids, only to discover that their kids had been using the internet to get drugs, gamble or set up sexual encounters,” said Chris Shumow, co-founder of VISIONS.

To provide some perspective, a recent study found the following:

• 78% of American teens age 12-17 have access to a computer in their home.
• 57% reported discussing sexual behavior online (43% of the boys and 79% of the girls).
• 41% of the adolescents discovered new drugs online
• 41% of the adolescents reported learning about new ways to use drugs online
• 41% reported talking about violence online

One of the chief dangers online is the easy availability of prescription medication from unscrupulous mail order pharmacies. Often times these website purport to be legitimate, and some even offer consultation with a doctor, which can lead a teen to believe that this kind of behavior is safe. However, the reality is that acquiring prescription drugs without a visit to a legitimate doctor can have deadly consequences.

“Allowing kids to have free rein on the internet is just as dangerous as letting them walk through the worst neighborhood in town in the middle of the night. Parents need to ensure that they are monitoring their kids, and that they have the necessary computer skills to do so,” said Shumow.

There are a variety of ways to address this problem, including moving the family computer to a common area, installing a keystroke logging program or an internet content filter, and restricting the time that the computer may be used.

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Savvis to Aquire Fusepoint

2010-06-04T08:45:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Savvis, Inc. has recently entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fusepoint, Inc. Savvis will acquire Fusepoint for $124.5 million in cash under the new agreement, subject to a working capital adjustment. For the first quarter of 2010, Fusepoint's annualized revenue was $47.4 million. Adjusted EBITDA for the first quarter was $3.0 million, or $12.0 million on an annualized basis.

Fusepoint operates three data centers in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, giving the company a national footprint. Fusepoint is well-positioned in the Canadian hosting market, which is still in its early stages of growth. The company has more than 330 marquee customers.

Fusepoint has generated impressive historical growth since 2006, with an overall revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18 percent and adjusted EBITDA growing at a CAGR of 83 percent. The company has been adjusted EBITDA positive since 2005 and has generated net income and free cash flow since 2008. Fusepoint reported $41.7 million in revenue in 2009.

"The acquisition of Fusepoint is a step toward one of our most important goals to expand our geographic presence around the world," said Jim Ousley, Savvis chairman and chief executive officer. "Our largest customers have been asking us to expand into Canada, and the acquisition of Fusepoint allows us to do so in a seamless and efficient manner. Our best-in-class product set and strong vertical market focus meshes well with Fusepoint's fast growth and deep penetration of Canadian enterprises. Fusepoint has a great track record and extends Savvis' reach into the highly promising Canadian hosting market including Toronto, the financial center of Canada."

"We're pleased to become a part of the Savvis family, as we believe our offerings are very complementary and highly synergistic," said George Kerns, Fusepoint chief executive officer. "By folding our footprint into Savvis' global operations, we'll be able to better serve our customers, by providing them with a broader range of services and access to a global footprint with leading-edge technology."

Fusepoint's three data centers have a total of more than 40,000 sellable square feet, with Toronto the largest at 28,000 sellable square feet. Over the past several years the company has made significant investments in its data centers, resulting in a set of high quality facilities.

The acquisition of Fusepoint, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close early this summer. Savvis plans to finance the acquisition from available cash and an upsize in its existing revolver led by Wells Fargo Capital Finance, LLC, part of Wells Fargo & Company. GCA Savvian Advisors, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor and Arnold & Porter LLP served as legal advisor to Savvis. Signal Hill Capital Group LLC served as exclusive financial advisor, Edwards Angell Palmer & Dodge LLP served as legal advisor and Olsler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP served as special Canadian counsel to Fusepoint.

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Ipswitch Launches 2010 FIFA World Cup Network Traffic Calculator

2010-06-04T08:44:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Ipswitch Inc.'s Network Management Division, developer of the WhatsUp Gold suite of innovative IT management solutions, today unveiled its World Cup Network Traffic Calculator. This unique tool allows IT managers to predict and plan for the expected surge in non-work Internet traffic in the workplace brought about by next month's 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ soccer tournament, which runs from June 11th to July 11th, and is expected to be the most viewed soccer tournament in sporting history.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ will be the first event where every game is streamed online live in high definition. As a result, service providers and employers are bracing for potential network disruption and pressure on Internet connectivity as viewers turn to streaming video as a way to keep tabs on the games. According to a recent survey from IDC, the average organization loses between 30 percent and 40 percent of its network bandwidth to non-work related online activities.

Using the World Cup Network Traffic Calculator, IT managers can plot the likely impact on network resources based on number of users, speed of Internet connection, normal bandwidth use and country of origin. In addition, users that agree to share their email addresses will receive anonymous peer comparison results.

"Employees making use of video streaming services can put a considerable strain on companies' networks, resulting in bandwidth chokes and even outages, in addition to exposing them to security threats," said Azmi Jafarey, CIO, Ipswitch Inc. "Highly publicized events such as the 2010 World Cup can cost a significant amount of money," Jafarey said.

The precedent for online streaming of major sporting events was set with the 2008 Olympic Games. NBC opted to concentrate its live coverage online due to time zone constraints. As a result, NBCOlympics.com served up more than 1.2 billion pages and 72 million video streams during the 2008 Summer Games**, more than doubling the combined traffic to its site during the 2004 Summer Games in Athens and the 2006 Winter Games in Turin. Traffic to NBCOlympics.com peaked each day around Noon, as office workers checked in during the lunch hour.

Download the World Cup Network Traffic Calculator at: http://www.whatsupgold.com/calculators/world-cup-network-traffic.aspx

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Webarena Announces Web Design & SEO Package for Small Businesses

2010-06-04T08:42:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Webarena recently announced a new website design and SEO package specifically tailored to small local businesses. The source of demand for web design services has shifted from large international and national corporations to smaller regional and local businesses. Even small local family businesses are building websites and going online to take advantage of an increasing number of consumers using the Internet to source local services. Some web design companies are catering to this demand by offering solutions to suit the needs and budgets of small businesses: relatively inexpensive, easy to use websites and comprehensive support. Whilst these small businesses have smaller budgets, there are a lot of them.

What was once searched in the phone book or the local paper is now being searched in Google. Google’s search results are reflecting this trend with more and more searches now returning Google Places Listings (formerly called Google Local Listings). When Google recently upgraded and renamed their local listings, they stated: “...it’s just the beginning of what’s to come from our efforts to make Google more local.”

The current small business wave is expected to last for some time. And it is not just web design: small business are increasingly diverting their offline marketing budget to online marketing services such as search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine advertising.

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Cybertegic Brings Three More Clients to Top SEO Results

2010-06-04T08:38:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) = It’s not even the end of the second quarter of 2010 and Cybertegic, Inc., an internet consulting company based in Southern California, can already start celebrating the success of its SEO services. Through the company’s tried and tested search engine optimization methods and strategies, Cybertegic, Inc. has found a way to place three more of its clients onto the first page of major search engines on keywords related to each client’s industries.

With search engine optimization efforts only commencing late last year, US Bankcard Services Inc. or USBSI.com, a leading nationwide merchant service provider, can now be found in Google’s top 10 search results for “US Bank Card Services,” “US Bank Services,” “Bankcard Fees,” “Credit Card Machine Referral,” “US Bank Merchant Services,” “icverify PCI Compliance,” “Iso US bank,” “NOVA Bankcard” and “US Bank Card.” Additionally, the company is on Yahoo’s top 10 search results for “US Bank Terminals.”

Chong Hing Jewelers, retailer of high end watches and jewelry, has found its way into Google’s top 10 search results for “Patek Philippe Los Angeles,” “Fine Jewelry Distributors,” Lladro High Porcelain,” “Omega Red Gold,” “Patek 5087,” “Chopard Jewelers” and “Dublins Jewelers California.”

CupDepot.com, leading wholesaler of plastic cups and other restaurant products, ranks in the top 10 Google search results for “Large Straws,” “Solo Coffee Cups,” “Solo PET Cups,” “Plastic Beer Glasses,” “Coffee Cup Supplier,” “Paper and Cups,” “PLA Materials,” “Disposable Coffee Cups and Lids,” “Fat Drinking Straws” and “Coffee Cup Printing.”

Cybertegic, Inc., through its commendable search engine optimization efforts, plans to continuously add clients to its roster of successfully search engine optimized clientele. Their SEO work doesn’t end with these few successful results.

“At Cybertegic, we aim not only to place clients in the top pages of Google and Yahoo, but we continuously work hard to maintain them in their positions. By employing only ethical means of doing search engine optimization, we can ensure that our clients will retain their rankings in search engines,” says James Hsieh, CEO and founder of Cybertegic, Inc.

A company dedicated to generating real results, Cybertegic, Inc. never puts a stop to learning and mastering new search engine optimization techniques. A quick visit to the company blog proves that this company is committed to excellence and actively expanding its knowledge in SEO and internet marketing.

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London Web Introduces SoftXpand Desktop Virtualisation Solution

2010-06-04T08:37:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - London Web has been appointed by Miniframe, supplier of innovative desktop virtualisation software SoftXpand, as the exclusive distributor for supplying its award-winning multi-user solution to the UK and Eire markets.

This announcement comes several days after MiniFrame was awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2010 European Desktop Virtualisation Product Innovation Green Excellence Award. The award is the latest in a series of Green IT Industry awards given to MiniFrame in recognition of the company and its product as leaders in Green IT initiatives across all market sectors.

London Web Managing Director, Jamie Easterman stated, "SoftXpand is a natural choice for any organisation that is serious about its green commitments and is striving to make a significant impact on its carbon footprint and implement cost savings based on reduced power consumption. We have never seen technology like SoftXpand that benefits as many organisations with significant, tangible reductions in IT purchasing and running costs. We have implemented SoftXpand with a variety of public and private sector clients and the total savings in cost and ownership are compelling without sacrificing performance for end users. Verifiable 80% energy savings are easily achievable."

MiniFrame Marketing and Sales VP, Emmanuel Boutboul, commented: "The UK is one of the major markets for MiniFrame and working with the right partner is essential. We are delighted at the new partnership with London Web and look forward to a successful business relationship in the coming years. We strongly believe that, together with London Web, we will significantly increase our activities in the UK."

MiniFrame's innovative SoftXpand Xpress software enables sharing of Windows-based machines. The software converts a single desktop PC into a system capable of supporting up to 8 users simultaneously - each logged on with their own desktop, monitor, keyboard and mouse. Since SoftXpand is not based on thin client technology, it delivers high-performance video options to each user. Video support is provided by installing additional video cards into the PC or by connecting low-cost Plug and Play display adapters via USB.

Implementing MiniFrame's technology offers other benefits such as reducing e-waste generation and disposal costs by more than 80%. Heat output from PCs is reduced significantly - decreasing air-conditioning system consumption. IT departments can significantly cut costs in deploying software and hardware upgrades as well as reducing switch and cable requirements.

SoftXpand Xpress is already being used by over 100,000 organisations across the globe and has immense potential to become a leading desktop virtualisation solution on the market owing to its "green" credentials and cost effectiveness. The solution is ideal for applications in a variety of industries including education, call centres, manufacturing companies, small and medium - sized businesses (SMBs), financial institutions, government organisations, hotels and Internet cafes.

SoftXpand is now available from London Web for immediate 30-day trial and purchase from http://softxpand.londonweb.net

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Dont Let Your Best Employees Leave

2010-06-03T08:53:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - You don't have to pay your employees huge salaries to earn their loyalty. In fact, if you're like most small business owners, you can't. Entrepreneurial Expert Ty Freyvogel lays out some non-monetary ways to create loyal employees who'll stick with you through the ups and downs.

Every entrepreneur knows the hectic lifestyle that comes along with starting and running a company. (Heck, most of us live for the craziness!) But have you ever considered how this work schedule affects your employees? You can bet the fate of your business on the fact that they don't enjoy the long hours or the days (and nights) they must unexpectedly come into the office to handle the latest emergency. If too many such days come and go without any acknowledgement from you, you can bet they'll be handing out their resumes all over town. And since your employees make or break your business, you must keep your best ones around.

"Employees of small businesses are often asked to go way beyond the call of duty," says Freyvogel, founder of MakingSenseOfYourBusiness.com, a new site with a plethora of great business advice for any entrepreneur. "And they usually do it without receiving huge paychecks. But not being able to pay hefty salaries doesn't mean you can't take advantage of a million other ways to create happy, loyal employees."

Small business owners may feel that they are at a disadvantage compared to CEOs of large corporations precisely because of the lack of deep pockets. But Freyvogel says nothing is further from the truth. Because they work so closely with their employees, rather than being separated by layers of bureaucracy, it is easy for them to get to know their employees well.

"Think about it," he says. "You know your employees' points of pain and you know what makes them happy. If you use this information to meet the special needs of your employees and even surprise them with a few extra perks, you will be able to build strong relationships with them—and they, in turn, will be willing to go the extra mile for you."

Here are 12 ways to keep your overworked and (perhaps) underpaid employees loyal to you and your company:

Provide them with much-deserved time off. Time off doesn't have to translate to the business being understaffed for the day. There are all kinds of ways to give your staff a little break without slowing the business down. "Give them Friday afternoons off in the summer," says Freyvogel. "Or give them either the day before or the day after their vacation off to relieve the stress that always accompanies taking off work.

"Another option is to set up a compressed work week for your staff so that they get time off at the end of the week," he adds. "You'll help them ward off burnout, and after a little break, they'll be ready to get to work and do a great job for you."

Give them bonuses at critical times. Presumably, you work closely with your employees and know a lot about their lives outside of the work. Act on this knowledge in ways that benefit them exactly when they need it most. "If one of your employees has a new baby or a sick spouse or child, a bonus will help ease the financial burden during these times," says Freyvogel. "She will appreciate your concern for her and her family's well being."

Be flexible. Your employees are working hard to make your business the best. The least you can do is be flexible when they have to take unexpected time off or need to work a new schedule. If an employee is having a personal problem, help him create a work schedule that allows him to solve his problems without feeling like he is going to be in trouble with the boss.

"If your employees have children or are taking care of their parents, you may even want to consider providing childcare or eldercare assistance to reduce their scheduling burdens," says Freyvogel. "Either would be a huge benefit. And one of the perks of living in the Age of Technology is that location is no longer an issue with a huge number of jobs. Your employees might be interested in telecommuting at least part of the time or working flexible schedules. If your business can operate this way, talk with your employees to see what they prefer."

Be sensitive about their strengths and weaknesses. Carefully evaluate where your employees do their best work, and ask them what jobs they feel the most comfortable doing. For example, if an employee isn't a people person, chances are she won't excel working the front of a store. And you wouldn't want non-people people to be handling your customers anyway! Keep the lines of communication open. If an employee expresses an interest in getting trained for a different job, by all means get her trained! If your employees feel passionate about their jobs, it increases the chances that they'll want to keep working for you.

Help them better themselves (and in turn improve your business!). You can do this by paying for employees to take a class that will help them improve on their job skills or on something that interests them—even something unrelated to their current position. Or take an interest in their health. Provide your employees with health club memberships or enroll in a business-wide wellness program that everyone (including you!) will take part in.

"Your employees will appreciate that you care about their health and your healthy employees will help you save money in health care costs," says Freyvogel. "Like each of these loyalty-building exercises, it's a win-win for everyone."

Feed them! A free meal every now and then is one of the easiest (and most appreciated) perks an employer can provide. It's a great way for any employer to say, "Thank you" after a particularly rough work week or for a job well done. Another great idea for employers is providing a catered meal for any employee who is working late. You'll be surprised how far a full stomach goes in building employee loyalty.

Constantly recognize a job well done. Everyone likes to be told they've done a good job on something, especially your employees. "Typically, people who are interested in working for small businesses are driven more by recognition than by dollars," says Freyvogel. "So whether you implement an Employee of the Month plaque or simply say, 'Thanks for the great job!' never miss an opportunity to give your employees the recognition they deserve. And when a client compliments an employee's work, never steal the credit—indeed, be sure to pass the glowing review along to the rightful owner!"

Make them feel like owners. Whether it comes from having a voice in major decisions, being able to work directly with clients or actually owning stock, a sense of employee ownership will go a long way toward instilling loyalty. Nurturing your employees to love your business as much as you do will strengthen your company's foundation—and your business will be that much more likely to survive setbacks and grow to great heights.
"I like to use what I call A Stock and B Stock," says Freyvogel. "Here's how it works: A Stock is voting stock and B Stock is nonvoting stock. The B Stock is distributed among my employees and myself, while I keep all of the voting stock. While the employees have no final vote in what happens with the company, they still receive all of the benefits of owning stock. This helps me create employees who feel like partial owners of the company, which makes them work harder and take more pride in what they do."

Make sure they have everything they need to do their jobs. Nothing frustrates a high performing employee more than having to struggle to do his job because he doesn't have the right computer program or because he must make do with faulty equipment. "Be the boss that constantly communicates with his employees, and ask them whenever you have the chance if there is something you can do that will make their jobs easier," says Freyvogel. "Sometimes you'll be able to take care of it right away; other times it will take awhile. But the simple act of showing you care will go a long way."

Pamper them! Show your employees that you know working for you and your business can be stressful by providing a free spa treatment every once in awhile—even once a month—if you can afford it. Female employees, especially, will love this perk. If your male employees aren't particularly interested spa treatments, consider other, more "masculine" ways to help them unwind—tickets to a sporting event or gift certificates to the local watering hole.

Help them leave if it isn't the right job for them. Working in a small business isn't for everyone. If you notice that one of your employees is struggling in the environment or simply isn't happy, talk with her about whether or not your business is the right place for her. If you collectively decide that it isn't, help her find a more suitable job. How does helping an employee leave build loyalty? "Well, the exiting employee will spread the word about what a great boss you are," says Freyvogel. "Plus, your other employees will see that you are a caring and understanding employer, even when someone is ready to move on. Seeing how well you treat other employees, even those on their way out,will make others think twice about leaving—believe me, not all employers are so gracious!"

Provide employee attendance incentives. It's likely that your best employees are high performers who come in even when they're feeling a bit under the weather, and don't hesitate to come in on the occasional day off to take care of an emergency. These are the employees who deserve attendance benefits. For example, for every month without an absence, give employees an extra vacation day, a gift certificate, or a bonus of some kind. It's that simple. The reward they received for their perfect attendance will make them happy they worked so hard for you throughout the month.

"All of the perks in the world won't mean anything if you don't show your employees the respect they deserve," says Freyvogel. "As a small business owner, you can't treat your employees like cogs in a machine and expect them to keep coming back to you. Frequently ask them what they think about certain areas of the business. And if at all possible, implement their ideas and suggestions—there is no more powerful way to say 'I value you.'

"Your employees are your greatest asset," continues Freyvogel. "Anything you can do to ensure that they stick with you is worth it. As you can see from the examples, you don't have to break the bank to show them a little extra appreciation. The loyalty these actions build between you, your employees, and your business will be priceless."

About Ty Freyvogel:
Ty Freyvogel is a visionary entrepreneur who has launched and grown numerous successful small businesses over the course of a 35-year career.

Altogether, Ty has founded or transformed more than a dozen small and million-dollar enterprises over the course of his career. Ty Freyvogel is also the author of It's Not Your Smarts, It's Your Schmooze and Seize the Century!, as well as an advice guru on his new website, MakingSenseofYourBusiness.com.

Ty is an avid reader who also enjoys golf, skiing, and off-road bicycling. He and his wife, Katherine, reside in Pennsylvania where they are active in numerous charities. Together they have raised seven children (which Ty likens to running a small business) and they enjoy spending time with their three grandchildren.

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Upsite Granted Endorser Status By The European Code Of Conduct On Data Centers

2010-06-02T22:46:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - The European Commission Institute for Energy has recognized Upsite Technologies’ contributions to increasing the energy efficiency of data centers and awarded Upsite with the title of Endorser of their Code of Conduct. Upsite is the first data center sealing company to receive this designation, bringing recognition to it’s suite of Lok sealing products and services for their significant impact on the energy efficiency of data centers worldwide.

The European Code of Conduct was created in response to increasing energy consumption in data centers and the need to reduce the related environmental, economic and energy supply security impacts. The aim is to inform and stimulate data center operators and owners to reduce energy consumption in a cost-effective manner without hampering the mission critical function of data centers. The Code of Conduct aims to achieve this by improving understanding of energy demand within the data center, raising awareness, and recommending energy efficient best practice and targets.

Endorser status is awarded to companies who have demonstrated a commitment to uphold the general principles and best practices set forth by the Code of Conduct as well as develop products, solutions and programs that significantly contribute to improving energy efficiency in data centers.

Lynley O’Donnell, COO of Upsite Technologies, says “We are honored to be recognized by the European Commission Institute for Energy with Endorser status of the Code of Conduct. Upsite Technologies is committed to upholding the code and continuing to increase visibility of the importance of selecting energy efficient products and services in data centers across the world.”

Upsite Technologies, Inc. innovates and manufactures highly engineered sealing products and diagnostic and remediation service solutions to maximize computer room airflow efficiency. Our award winning, patented product and service lines include KoldLok® grommets, HotLok® blanking panels and Upsite Services. Upsite is an ENERGY STAR Service and Product Provider Partner.

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RegistryPro Renews Registry Operator Agreement

2010-06-03T08:45:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - RegistryPro recently announced that it has finalized a new, five-year registry operator agreement with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) after approval was granted during a special meeting of the Board of Directors on April 22, 2010. Under the terms of the new agreement, RegistryPro will continue providing .PRO names to eligible professionals, businesses and organizations, with its bundled verification services.

.PRO registrars have responded positively to the news of the contract renewal. European registrars EuroDNS and Subreg.cz have both been certified by .PRO in May , and many more are in the final stages of becoming authorized registrars.

“RegistryPro is grateful for the opportunity to continue our relationship with ICANN and our stewardship of the .PRO TLD into 2015,” said Lucas Roh, CEO of RegistryPro. “We appreciate the efforts of ICANN staff, the support from the community and the ongoing commitment of our registrar partners in making this renewal a success.”

The registry also announced that it will serve as an official sponsor of the ICANN International meeting on June 20-25, 2010, in Brussels, Belgium.

These announcements come on the heels of many pivotal accomplishments in recent years. In April 2008, ICANN approved sweeping changes to .PRO eligibility requirements. In June 2009, .PRO received approval to release previously restricted one-, two-, and three-character names.

As part of the simplification of.PRO, the registry is focused on efforts to phase-out the .PRO digital certificate by the end of 2010.

“We’re very proud of the improvements we’ve made to .PRO in recent years,” said Matt Buckland, Director of Operations. “We’ve created a much simpler product with fewer limitations. In keeping our focus on the unique needs of international business and service professionals, we’ve made .PRO a much stronger voice in the industry and a more valuable component of their online branding.”

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SoftLayer Launches Mobile Client App for iPhone OS

2010-06-03T08:43:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - SoftLayer Technologies®, the innovative on-demand data center services provider, today announced the release of its Mobile Client application for the iPhone® OS. The new app brings SoftLayer customers robust server and account management tools for iPhone, iPod touch®, and iPad™.

SoftLayer was early to market with a mobile version of its leading Customer Portal suited for various cellular phone web browsers. The new Mobile Client application goes even farther, leveraging recent advances in smart phone hardware and software paradigms to deliver a native application with capabilities including:

 Tickets: Allows the creation and viewing of tickets for support questions or requests.
 Servers: Provides details about Dedicated Servers, Virtual Servers, and CloudLayer™ Computing Instances, as well as the ability to manage system startup, shutdown, pinging, and reboot.
 Bandwidth: Delivers bandwidth usage information for Dedicated Servers, CloudLayer Computing Instances, and Virtual Racks.

“We’re excited to take the ease of use and control that our Customer Portal has provided and pair it with the convenience of a native mobile application,” said Nathan Day, SoftLayer Chief Technology Officer. “At SoftLayer, we try to put our customers first; this new application allows customers to access the management portal from any location, any time at all.”

SoftLayer Mobile Client for iPhone OS is available for free download through the iTunes® Store. Native Mobile Client applications will be available for additional mobile devices soon.

About SoftLayer Technologies
Headquartered in Plano, Texas, SoftLayer is a best-in-class, infrastructure-as-a-service provider with data centers in Dallas, Seattle, and Washington, DC, and network Points of Presence across the US. SoftLayer integrates and automates all IT elements, allowing customers to create cloud, dedicated, or seamless hybrid computing environments managed through a single interface. Enterprises of any size can have complete control, security, scalability, and ease-of-management in an on-demand IT solution. For more information, please visit www.softlayer.com or call 866.398.7638..

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PowerDNN Opens New UK Data Center

2010-06-02T08:41:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - PowerDNN has announced the opening of a hosting service via a world-class United Kingdom data center facility in Manchester, England on June 1.

The data center, a 1st Easy Limited facility, is part of the CoSentry Global Common Service Solution Platform (CSSP). It significantly diminishes latency and increases performance.

With the launch of service via its UK data center, PowerDNN will also introduce the powerdnn.co.uk Web site. It will leverage U.S. and U.K. services to create a common services platform (CSP) for its worldwide customer base.

Expansion into the U.K. will allow PowerDNN to extend its offerings into Europe and surrounding markets. By delivering a common services platform, PowerDNN can deliver a variety of requirements from geographic diversity of Web resources to content delivery, all backed by the world-class support that has been the foundation of PowerDNN since its inception.

“Our U.S. customers see global availability of their DotNetNuke installations as an important strategic requirement. Our European presence will allow us to provide global solutions to our clients,” said John Grange, co-founder and executive vice president of PowerDNN and its holding company, Perigon Networks. “The same can be said for European companies who are eyeing the U.S. as a strategic point of presence.”

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CloudCrest Email Security 2.0 Now Available

2010-06-02T08:40:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - MX Force, LLC has recently released CloudCrest™ Email Security, the next generation of managed email security.

Offering a series of tangible innovations, MX Force is reshaping the way email is secured in the cloud. Mike Makowski, the company’s CTO, considers the release of CloudCrest the “culmination of what email security in the cloud is supposed to be. You can’t just put email security in the cloud and expect that it will be better than an in-house solution. You have to take advantage of what the cloud has to offer. We’ve done that with CloudCrest.”

The most pronounced innovation is the company's new administration console. Although cloud solutions have their benefits, perhaps the greatest frustration users of cloud services encounter is the web-based interface. In fact, MX Force has shown that up to 67% of an administrator's time is spent clicking links and waiting for pages to load instead of completing the task at hand. MX Force's new console leverages AJAX technology to deliver an interface that looks and performs like a desktop software solution – effectively cutting administration time in half.

Recognizing the importance of integration, virtually everything that can be accomplished with the company’s administration console can now be performed programmatically via a newly available API. “The API allows our partners, especially ISPs and other solution providers, to seamlessly integrate MX Force technology into their own solution,” says Daniel Stevens, CEO at MX Force. Additionally, MX Force now provides a Command Line Interface which allows administrators to write batch and shell scripts to automatically keep domains, users, and settings in sync without having to log into the console.

MX Force has also announced the availability of what the company calls “Quarantine Feeds.” Users no longer have to wait for a quarantine summary report or log in to the console and wade through countless messages. With Quarantine Feeds users can locate and view quarantined messages right in their favorite email client or smart phone.

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OPENapps Releases Web Application Marketplace Beta

2010-06-02T08:37:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - OPENapps is revolutionizing the world of web development for both web developers and website owners alike. Rather than spending countless hours trying to code a custom application for your website or spending thousands of dollars to hire a programmer, OPENapps offers a better way. OPENapps has opened the official beta of its web application marketplace where developers can create and sell new applications and website owners can quickly and easily integrate high quality web applications into their site. Within minutes a website owner can take a web application and easily implement it on their site, while maintaining their own distinct branding and look and feel.

OPENapps app store allows developers to get their application to market.

The OPENapps marketplace was designed to solve challenges seen time and time again by website owners and web application developers. Many website owners want advanced functionality on their website but either lack the technical expertise, resources or time to implement applications properly. Web application developers are often forced to choose a single platform to develop their application which narrows their market. Then they face a challenge of how best to monetize their web creations. OPENapps addresses all of these issues and provides a place for website owners to buy applications and for developers to sell their applications.

Since the pre-beta launch, OPENapps has experienced a flood of interest from both the web and developer community. “I have been overwhelmed by the interest we have received from both website owners and the developers. I think it speaks to the fact that we are addressing some important issues here. There is a general sentiment out there that people are looking for an easier way to deploy applications on a website and developers are looking for better ways to develop and sell their applications to a broader audience” says Adam Sadowski, President of OPENapps.

Are you the next great application developer? OPENapps wants you! OPENapps is looking for companies to turn their applications into OPENapps

OPENapps is collaborating with many application vendors to bring exciting new applications into the OPENapps marketplace. “We at OPENapps are actively inviting new developers to join our beta program. We want to provide you with a new revenue stream for your application and to provide your customers with an innovative solution for integrating your applications into their web sites” says Joseph Puopolo, Director of Marketing and Community for OPENapps. Any developer interested in deploying their application can do so by emailing joseph (at) Openapps.com to join.

Visit www.openapps.com for more information about the company.

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ElasticHosts Launches Scalable Cloud Hosting in the US

2010-06-02T08:35:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - ElasticHosts has launched its cloud server solutions in the United States. The offering, which will be available from San Antonio Texas from June 1, provides ultra-flexible and easy-to-use server capacity for scalable web hosting and on-demand burst computing. Customers will benefit from a user-friendly interface that can be managed from any desktop and allows them to create virtual servers instantly and resize their capacity immediately.

The launch into the US follows ElasticHost’s huge success in Europe, which has seen growth of more than one percent every day since August 2009. With the launch, ElasticHosts becomes the second cloud hosting provider in the world to offer cloud servers from data centers in two continents to serve the needs of its customers. With the exception of Amazon, every other provider operates cloud servers in either Europe or North America, but not both.

Commenting on the company’s entry into the US, Richard Davies, CEO of ElasticHosts, said, “Having facilities in both the US and the UK means we can now serve both markets with local cloud servers, offering fast direct network links and data storage within local jurisdiction and data protection regimes to both European and North American customers. We are really excited to be moving into the US and look forward both to helping our European customers expand and to reaching new US customers.”

ElasticHosts’ cloud servers allow customers the cost-efficiency of buying exactly the capacity they need today, with the peace of mind that they can immediately scale up or down as required. Capacity is billed on-demand by the hour, unlike traditional hosting contracts which tie customers to fixed capacity for up to two years. The servers run any PC operating system, are fully configurable and designed to accommodate all forms of web hosting. ElasticHosts offers a 100 percent SLA with 100x credits for downtime, supporting mission critical hosting needs where business continuity is vital.

Davies, continues: “To date, businesses looking for the cost savings and scalability of cloud hosting have had to tackle complex user interfaces and have been limited to a handful of server sizes offered by different vendors. We have designed ElasticHosts so that it can be used by almost anyone – it allows users to configure their servers specifically to suit their requirements. With our expansion into the US we are aiming to capitalize on this ease of use and offer customers on two continents a competitively priced, familiar experience when they move to the cloud. This reduces the need for training and dramatically speeds up deployment, leaving our customers free to focus on what they do best and drive their revenues.”

To mark its launch into the US, ElasticHosts is offering a free five-day trial to allow businesses to experience the power and simplicity of cloud hosting for themselves. Full details are available at www.elastichosts.com. http://www.gawkwire.com/web_hosting/elastichosts_launches_scalable_cloud_hosting_in_the_us.html

SearchMarketingROI.com Launches Internet Video Marketing

2010-06-02T08:34:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - The growth of internet video sharing websites offers another avenue for web users to interact with one another. Popular internet videos spread like wildfire through word-of-mouth online and can end up with several million views in as little as a day. Businesses are starting to realize that internet video can be used to their advantage. It enables businesses to communicate their ideas, instruct prospects in their industry, and promote their products and services.

Scientific studies show that people are weighted heavily towards one of these major learning modalities: visual, kinesthetic or auditory. Search results returned during a traditional web search by internet users tend to lean towards the written word elements more than the other two.

Internet videos, however, are able to target all these learning modes at once. Neatly packaged into one unit for easy distribution, companies can now deliver their message in the written, auditory, and visual mediums. Regardless of the preferred learning modality of an individual, videos are able to reach out and capture their attention. This is one of the reasons why internet video is so popular today.

An Arizona-based SEO company, SearchMarketingROI.com, uses cutting-edge video production and video marketing techniques. Their professionally-produced videos are said to impact viewers on all fronts and generate buying interest among prospects. Capitalizing on the popular communication medium of video and the encouraging results from tests, Search Marketing ROI announces its official launch of their video marketing service.

"We are constantly developing and testing our video marketing services extensively for maximum effectiveness. With our fine-tuned promotional techniques, video marketing generates a huge ROI for our clients." quipped Mr Anthony Yap, their principal SEO consultant. According to Mr Yap, clients can dominate a third of the search results with video marketing alone. Whether a business is brick-and-mortar based or completely online, a well-defined internet video marketing strategy serves up qualified prospects and results in increased sales from clickthroughs after watching internet videos.

In today's society of instant gratification, video marketing would seem to deliver on that premise for a reasonable investment.

"Not all video marketing, however, is created equal. Some companies simply distribute video content to these video sharing sites and not much else. We distribute these videos and actively promote them using a variety of sophisticated online techniques so the SEO visibility improves. The promotional techniques we use are the very same ones we use ourselves so we have a pretty good idea of what works and what doesn't," explained Mr Yap.

When video marketing is coupled with search engine optimization, social media marketing, pay-per-click marketing, and local business optimization a company creates the impression of being an authority online for their product or service. This results in an improved bottom line for businesses that utilize video marketing as one of their tools in their overall marketing arsenal.

Businesses interested in video marketing services may contact SearchMarketingROI.com at 480-232-1848 to speak with one of their internet marketing strategists or visit their website for more information.

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Interxion Sponsors Datacenter Transformation Summit

2010-06-01T08:46:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Interxion announced it will be the platinum sponsor of this year’s Datacenter Transformation Summit. The event will be taking place on Wednesday 2 June 2010, and hosted by Tier1 Research at the Hyatt Regency in Virginia. The event invites business leaders to come together with leading data centre architects and operators, senior IT executives, industry visionaries and financial professionals to network and discuss the future of the industry.

The Summit will provide unique insight into the data centre decision-making process and offer delegates the opportunity to come together to learn, network and map out strategies in conjunction with Tier1 Research's Datacenter Strategies team. As well as sponsoring the event, Interxion’s Marketing and Communications Director, Ali Moinuddin will participate in the panel discussion regarding the highly topical ‘Build versus Lease’ issue. The panel discussion will look at the issue of building Vs buy and will touch upon such issues as CAPEX Vs OPEX, recruitment, power availability, connectivity, latency and security.

Kevin Dean, Chief Marketing Officer Interxion commented: “The Summit is an important initiative as it raises the issues that matter for businesses today while also encouraging innovation. In these challenging economic times, it’s imperative for companies from all sectors to learn about the opportunities and issues to consider when making decisions around IT infrastructure management.”

More details on the Datacenter Transformation Summit are available at the conference's website and registration is now open. http://www.gawkwire.com/events_html/interxion_sponsors_datacenter_transformation_summit.html

topseos.com Names The Best SEO Consulting Services

2010-06-01T08:45:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - topseos.com has named the best organic SEO company for June 2010.Numerous firms have been reviewed by the independent authority in order to ensure that only the best firms make it on to the list.topseos assigns a research team to analyze each organic SEO company and the practices that they employ.Each firm on the list was selected because of their knowledge and expertise in the field of search engine optimization.

"In order to be recognized as the best, a company consistent be the best. Our evaluation team understand what it takes to be at the top of the industry, and based upon our internally develop evaluation criteria identifies those companies that are worthy of recognition," said Jeev Trika, Managing Partner of topseos.com (http://www.topseos.com).

The top organic SEO company for June 2010 is:

1.   WebiMax
2.   ThinkBIGsites
3.   SEOP
4.   Slingshot SEO, Inc.
5.   ArteWroks SEO
6.   eVisibility, Inc.
7.   Customer Magnetism
8.   SEO Image Inc.
9.   Intrapromote LLC.
10.   Mannix Marketing
11.   WebMetro
12.   Weblinx Limited
13.   SEO Inc.
14.   Bruce Clay Inc.
15.   1st on the List Promotion Inc.
16.   SEO.com
17.   High Position Limited
18.   WebpageFX
19.   Peak Positions, LLC
20.   Sems
21.   First Page SEO
22.   HighPoint Search Marketing
23.   Elite SEO Marketing
24.   Page Traffic
25.   Direct Hit Solutions, Inc.
26.   iProspect
27.   Outrider
28.   Micrositez LTD
29.   White Hat Media
30.   Edit Optimisation Ltd.
31.   LeapFrog Interactive
32.   Spark Inbound Marketing
33.   SEER Interactive
34.   Exclusive Concepts, Inc.
35.   ymarketing
36.   Seologist
37.   Qualified Impressions, LLC
38.   Exa Web Solutions
39.   DDS Agency
40.   7strategy SEO & Agency
41.   Found Search Marketing, LLC
42.   Stickyeyes
43.   First In Search Inc.
44.   Position Research
45.   Red Spot Design, LLC
46.   Leverage Marketing, Inc.
47.   e-Storm International, Inc.
48.   97th Floor
49.   Steak Limited
50.   Eyeflow

Click to view all 50 of the best SEO consulting services for June 2010.

The research team contacted at least three clients of each vendor in order to obtain their perspective on the SEO consulting services provided. The clients are asked questions such as, "What are the most competitive keywords you have been able to rank on the major search engines and how long did it take you to achieve those rankings?", "How comprehensive, specific, and useful are the reports that are offered to you by the organic SEO company?", and " How many of your top industry keywords rank in the top 10 because of the work completed by the SEO consulting services received?"

topseos, the independent authority on search vendors, was launched in 2002 in order to seek out the best internet marketing service providers in the industry.They developed a unique set of criteria for each ranking category that is used to separate the best from the rest. topseos has since expanded to four regions throughout the world including the United Kingdom, Australia, India, and Canada.Over 50,000 visitors come to find the best internet marketing service providers, news, and other information every month.

Firms interested in being reviewed by topseos to potentially be ranked as a top organic SEO company can apply at:

http://www.topseosapplication.com

To view all 50 of the best SEO consulting services visit:

http://www.topseos.com/rankings-of-best-search-engine-optimization-companies

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Infolinks Gives Joomla Users an Extension

2010-06-01T08:44:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com)- Joomla is a free leading content management system known for its easy to implement extensions. Many bloggers have found success on the platform and are looking at taking their websites to the next level. They’re using advertising to do so, specifically In Text advertising. The revenues from In Text Pay Per Click advertising enable online publishers to keep contributing quality content to the web for the enjoyment of everyone while still keeping the content king, after all, that’s what website building is all about.

Recently Infolinks contextual advertising just became much more accessible to Joomla users thanks to the development of the Infolinks Joomla extension. This extension will allow Joomla users to instantly integrate Infolinks In Text ads to their sites and increase their advertising revenues.

Tomer Treves, Chief Marketing Officer at Infolinks states, “Infolinks recently developed successful plugins for both WordPress and Blogger, now it’s time for Joomla users to also benefit from In Text ads. Joomla is well known for its premium content management system which allows online publisher to create wonderful websites rich in quality content. By implementing the new Infolinks plugin the Joomla community can join the In Text game in seconds and make their websites earn for them.”

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Telehouse Opens New Flagship Facility in London’s Docklands

2010-06-01T08:42:00-04:00

(Gawkwire.com) - Telehouse recently celebrated the opening of its new Telehouse West data centre with a prestigious launch event in the heart of the new facility. The evening was hosted by BBC breakfast’s Bill Turnbull, with speeches from: Mr Mitsui, Managing Director, Telehouse Europe; Mr Ishikawa, Vice President, KDDI; Mr. Hiroshi Oka, Minister of the Embassy of Japan in the United Kingdom; and Mike Harris, co-founder, Egg plc.

Following the speeches, the facility was officially opened with a traditional Japanese sake ceremony, which saw the breaking of a wooden cask with mallets and sharing of sake with the event attendees.

Telehouse was delighted to welcome key customers, including Ioka, Daiwa Capital Markets, Hitachi, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Verizon and T-Systems. In addition, senior representatives from data centre operations around the world were in attendance, including the executive team from Teraco Data Environments with whom Telehouse Cape Town and Telehouse Johannesburg have been established.

The launch of Telehouse West marks the latest evolution of the Telehouse brand, which has also seen the organisation expand into emerging markets such as South Africa and Vietnam. As a result, Telehouse’s global data centre footprint has now reached 119,000m². The facility will meet the demands of UK businesses for high-capacity data centres, as well as offering connectivity to over 400 ISPs, carriers, operators and Internet Exchanges. Spread over nine floors, five with a ‘localised data centre environment’, the custom-built 19,000m² state-of-the-art facility brings the total power at the company’s London Docklands site to 40MVA.

Dionne Aiken, Marketing Manager, Telehouse, commented: “Our customers and partners have been anticipating the launch of Telehouse West since our planning announcement in 2008. Today, 20 years after the launch of our first data centre Telehouse North which was the first of its kind in Europe, we find ourselves again at the forefront of the industry. In conjunction with parent company KDDI, our customers have access to a global network infrastructure and a range of end-to-end services including system integration, network services and ICT consultancy.”

Aiken continued: “We hope the launch event successfully articulated our sincere gratitude for the ongoing support from both customers and industry partners - and that it demonstrates how proud we are of our state-of-the-art flagship facility.”

Telehouse West will provide customers with the ability to ensure every aspect of the organisation, however disperse, has access to business critical information. The facility will help power organisations, allowing them to grow and adapt to individual market demands. Rather than being held back by the capacity crunch, Telehouse can help companies launch new ICT services resulting in greater reach around the world.

For more information regarding the new facility or to book a tour please contact: marketing@uk.telehouse.net or visit the Telehouse West online portal. http://www.gawkwire.com/technology/telehouse_opens_new_flagship_facility_in_london_s_docklands.html