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DALLAS, Aug. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Amid the proliferation of real time data from sources such as mobile devices, web, social media, sensors, log files and transactional applications, Big Data has found a host of vertical market applications, ranging from fraud detection to R&D.; Photo - http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140821/138541 "Big Data Market: 2014 – 2020 – Opportunities, Challenges, Strategies, Industry Verticals & Forecasts" Key Findings: In 2014 Big Data vendors will pocket nearly $30 Billion from hardware, software and professional services revenues Big Data investments are further expected to grow at a CAGR of nearly 17% over the next 6 years, eventually accounting for $76 Billion by the end of 2020 The market is ripe for acquisitions of pure-play Big Data startups, as competition heats up between IT incumbents Nearly every large scale IT ven... (more)

Watch live sessions from Strata Hadoop World NYC: Keep up with the enterprise technology you should be tracking

By Bob Gourley If you couldn’t make it to Strata Hadoop World this year you can still watch much of the most exciting content, live! Keynote presentations taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday will be streamed live and recorded. You can watch the live presentations here.   If you miss anything at the conference, the Complete Video Compilation, with recordings of all tutorials, keynotes and sessions (subject to speaker consent), will be available 2-3 weeks after the conference. If you would like to be notified when the Complete Strata + Hadoop World Video Compilation becomes available for purchase, fill out this simple form.   Tuesday, October 29th Keynotes 8:45am – 8:55am Tuesday Keynote Welcome Edd Dumbill @edd (Silicon Valley Data Science), Alistair Croll @acroll (Solve For Interesting) 8:55am – 9:10am Hadoop’s Impact on the Future of Data Management Mike Olso... (more)

Motorola Announces Intent to Develop Java ME Stack Under Apache License Version 2.0

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- In an effort to further reinforce its commitment to the open source community and to reduce Java fragmentation, Motorola today announced an invitation to the broader Java ME(TM) ecosystem to establish a complete Java Micro Edition (Java ME) software stack for the mobile industry, under the Apache License Version 2.0. Motorola will work to align its future Java ME-based developments with Apache's model of licensing and open governance in order to help promote a unified mobile Java platform. This unified platform leads to lower overall development and testing costs, a reduction in time-to-market, and the creation of a larger market opportunity for developers, by helping drive the promise of 'Write Once, Run Everywhere' applications. "We're very excited Motorola has decided to adopt the Apache model as part of the ... (more)

IBM Collaborates With Venture Capital Firms to Accelerate Innovation in Brazil

SAO PAULO, Aug. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- At the IBM (NYSE: IBM) Venture Capital Forum in Sao Paulo, IBM today announced new initiatives to help boost innovation with venture capitalists in Brazil in support of demand for digital infrastructure projects in telecommunications, healthcare and energy industries. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090416/IBMLOGO ) As part of the forum, IBM and FINEP -- the Brazilian Innovation Finance Agency -- are collaborating to fuel new ecosystems by helping to establish new relationships between IBM business partners and venture capital firms. IBM partners will be given the opportunity to present live demonstrations of business plans and technology concepts, and hear from venture capital experts on key technology trends and investment opportunities they are exploring. The Brazilian Private Equity and Venture Capi... (more)

DataViz veröffentlicht Documents To Go Premium Edition 2.0 für BlackBerry Smartphones und Desktop-Dateisynchronisation

DataViz®, Inc., ein führender Anbieter mobiler Office-Kompatibilitätslösungen, gab heute die Verfügbarkeit seiner neuen Documents To Go® Premium Edition in der Version 2.0 für BlackBerry® Smartphones bekannt. In diese neueste Version wurden eine bequeme Desktop-Anwendung, die bidirektionale Dateisynchronisation ermöglicht, ein robustes Update auf PDF To Go®, die Unterstützung passwortgeschützter Microsoft® Office 2007 Dateien und ein neuer Datei-Browser für den Zugriff auf Dokumente und die Verwaltung von Dateien integriert. Aktuelle Version 2.0 mit neuem Funktionsumfang Desktop-Anwendung mit bidirektionaler Datei-Synchronisation Die neue Version 2.0 umfasst eine Desktop-Anwendung, die Windows Anwender in die Lage versetzt, via USB-Kabel bequem Dateien von ihrem Computer auf ihr BlackBerry Smartphone zu übertrage. Mithilfe dieser Anwendung können die Nutzer einzeln... (more)

Extreme Engineering Solutions, Inc. (X-ES) Announces XPort1004 and XPort1021: Multi-Protocol Serial PMC and CompactPCI Modules

MIDDLETON, WI -- (Marketwire) -- 02/11/10 -- Extreme Engineering Solutions is excited to announce XPort1004, a multi-protocol four port serial PMC module, and XPort1021, a multi-protocol eight port CompactPCI module, both featuring the Freescale MPC8270 PowerQUICC™ II processor. XPort1004 and XPort1021 are intelligent communications controllers targeting high-performance and low-cost applications. XPort1004: -- Freescale MPC8270 PowerQUICC II processor -- Four SCCs support RS-232 or RS-422/RS-485 XPort1021: -- Two Freescale MPC8270 PowerQUICC II processors -- Eight SCCs supporting a broad range of serial protocols -- Two front panel serial ports Both I/O modules come with guaranteed 4-hour technical response to all hardware and software questions as well as in-house operating system support for Linux BSP and Wind River VxWorks BSP. Pricing and Availability: XPor... (more)

SPB Software unterstützt Anstrengungen von Palm web0S durch die Veröffentlichung einer annehmbaren TV-Anwendung

SANKT PETERSBURG, Russland, April 5, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.spb.com/press/pressreleases/2010/apr05.html - Bild der Pressemitteilung: http://www.spb.com/about/pressreleases/images/spb_tv_palm.png - Produktseite für SPB TV für webOS: http://www.spb.com/webos-software/tv/ - SPB TV für webOS Screenshots: http://www.spb.com/webos-software/tv/screenshots.html SPB Software, ein führender Entwickler von Anwendungen für Mobilgeräte und von Spielen, gab die Veröffentlichung von SPB TV für webOS bekannt. Dies ist die allererste Anwendung von SPBSoftware für dieses Linux-basierte Handybetriebssystem, das eine wahre Augenweide ist. SPB TV ist ein mobiler IPTV-Viewer, der ähnlich wie ein Fernseher verwendet werden kann, da er so gestaltet ist, dass alle frei verfügbaren, digitalen TV-Sender aus der ganzen Welt angesehen werden können. SPB TV zeichnet sich durch exklusive... (more)

Joel Bomgar Wins CDHC Solutions’ Annual CEO Leadership Award

Bomgar, the worldwide leader in secure, enterprise remote support solutions today announced that its founder and CEO, Joel Bomgar, is the recipient of CDHC Solutions’ annual CEO Leadership Award. Each year the publication, the official magazine for The Institute for HealthCare Consumerism, names industry “superstars” that exude outstanding health and benefits management solutions, including the CEO Leadership Award. Joel was selected for this year’s honor due to his commitment to providing innovative healthcare options and making employee benefits a top priority, even in the midst of a struggling economy. Joel and his fellow winners, nominated by the field at large, are recognized by CDHC Solutions for improving their business by committing to the health and wellness of their employees. Others profiled in this year’s “Superstars” issue include Whole Foods’ John Mac... (more)

BTI Systems Senior Executives to Present at the Ethernet Technology Summit

OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 02/16/12 -- BTI Systems, redefining the service delivery infrastructure for network operators around the world, today announced that Dr. Robert Keys, Chief Architect, Optical and Chandra Pandey, Vice President Platform Solutions, will present at the Ethernet Technology Summit being held February 21-23 at the Doubletree by Hilton in San Jose, CA. Schedules include: Wednesday, February 22 8:30-9:40 a.m. PST Keys will participate in an open discussion on Carrier Issues, presenting his paper titled, "Simplifying the Path to Profitable Ethernet." Thursday, February 23 8:30-10:50 a.m. PST Pandey will lead the tutorial titled, "High Performance Cloud Connect and DCI Solution at Optimum Cost," and participate on a panel to discuss "Connecting the Next Big Wave of Cloud Computing Infrastructure" as part of the Ethernet and Cloud Computing ... (more)

Demartek Publishes VeloBit SSD Caching Software Evaluation

ARVADA, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/11/12 -- Demartek announces its evaluation of the VeloBit HyperCache SSD caching software. This evaluation included measurements of SSD caching with PCIe SSD cards and disk drive form factor SSDs. "VeloBit HyperCache 1.1 performed very well in our lab tests, especially when it was caching both reads and writes," said Dennis Martin, Demartek President. "The performance of VeloBit HyperCache, especially in the read-intensive tests in the native Linux environment, is the highest that we have seen for host-based SSD caching." The full report is available at http://www.demartek.com/Demartek_VeloBit_SSD_Caching_Evaluation_2012-07.html on the Demartek website. This report is part of a series of reports that are available in the Demartek SSD Zone (www.demartek.com/SSD) on the Demartek website. About Demartek Demartek provides real-world,... (more)

CSR Sets New Price/Performance Benchmark with SiRFatlasVI™ Automotive Infotainment Platform

CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) today introduced the SiRFatlasVI™ infotainment SoC, the latest generation of the company’s value-leading navigation, multimedia and connectivity solution for creating high-performance, mainstream in-vehicle infotainment systems and mobile Internet and portable navigation devices. The SiRFatlasVI SoC enables manufacturers to rapidly develop and bring to market exciting new OEM and aftermarket products that are able to run multiple functions at the same time for an exceptional user experience. “Thanks to the significant performance improvements we’ve made in the SiRFatlasVI platform, it’s now possible for a driver to utilise 3D navigation or make a hands-free phone call while passengers watch a movie, listen to music and surf the web from their laptops via Wi-Fi®, and we believe we are the first to deliver this capability to this pric... (more)

IoT & Smart Cities Stories
The deluge of IoT sensor data collected from connected devices and the powerful AI required to make that data actionable are giving rise to a hybrid ecosystem in which cloud, on-prem and edge processes become interweaved. Attendees will learn how emerging composable infrastructure solutions deliver the adaptive architecture needed to manage this new data reality. Machine learning algorithms can better anticipate data storms and automate resources to support surges, including fully scalable GPU-c...
If a machine can invent, does this mean the end of the patent system as we know it? The patent system, both in the US and Europe, allows companies to protect their inventions and helps foster innovation. However, Artificial Intelligence (AI) could be set to disrupt the patent system as we know it. This talk will examine how AI may change the patent landscape in the years to come. Furthermore, ways in which companies can best protect their AI related inventions will be examined from both a US and...
Cloud-enabled transformation has evolved from cost saving measure to business innovation strategy -- one that combines the cloud with cognitive capabilities to drive market disruption. Learn how you can achieve the insight and agility you need to gain a competitive advantage. Industry-acclaimed CTO and cloud expert, Shankar Kalyana presents. Only the most exceptional IBMers are appointed with the rare distinction of IBM Fellow, the highest technical honor in the company. Shankar has also receive...
Bill Schmarzo, author of "Big Data: Understanding How Data Powers Big Business" and "Big Data MBA: Driving Business Strategies with Data Science," is responsible for setting the strategy and defining the Big Data service offerings and capabilities for EMC Global Services Big Data Practice. As the CTO for the Big Data Practice, he is responsible for working with organizations to help them identify where and how to start their big data journeys. He's written several white papers, is an avid blogge...
Chris Matthieu is the President & CEO of Computes, inc. He brings 30 years of experience in development and launches of disruptive technologies to create new market opportunities as well as enhance enterprise product portfolios with emerging technologies. His most recent venture was Octoblu, a cross-protocol Internet of Things (IoT) mesh network platform, acquired by Citrix. Prior to co-founding Octoblu, Chris was founder of Nodester, an open-source Node.JS PaaS which was acquired by AppFog and ...
Enterprises have taken advantage of IoT to achieve important revenue and cost advantages. What is less apparent is how incumbent enterprises operating at scale have, following success with IoT, built analytic, operations management and software development capabilities - ranging from autonomous vehicles to manageable robotics installations. They have embraced these capabilities as if they were Silicon Valley startups.
The standardization of container runtimes and images has sparked the creation of an almost overwhelming number of new open source projects that build on and otherwise work with these specifications. Of course, there's Kubernetes, which orchestrates and manages collections of containers. It was one of the first and best-known examples of projects that make containers truly useful for production use. However, more recently, the container ecosystem has truly exploded. A service mesh like Istio addr...
Business professionals no longer wonder if they'll migrate to the cloud; it's now a matter of when. The cloud environment has proved to be a major force in transitioning to an agile business model that enables quick decisions and fast implementation that solidify customer relationships. And when the cloud is combined with the power of cognitive computing, it drives innovation and transformation that achieves astounding competitive advantage.
Whenever a new technology hits the high points of hype, everyone starts talking about it like it will solve all their business problems. Blockchain is one of those technologies. According to Gartner's latest report on the hype cycle of emerging technologies, blockchain has just passed the peak of their hype cycle curve. If you read the news articles about it, one would think it has taken over the technology world. No disruptive technology is without its challenges and potential impediments t...
To Really Work for Enterprises, MultiCloud Adoption Requires Far Better and Inclusive Cloud Monitoring and Cost Management … But How? Overwhelmingly, even as enterprises have adopted cloud computing and are expanding to multi-cloud computing, IT leaders remain concerned about how to monitor, manage and control costs across hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. It’s clear that traditional IT monitoring and management approaches, designed after all for on-premises data centers, are falling short in ...