I am sure that most of you have heard about or have had a chance to use Google Maps. It's a great service and I was really impressed by the responsiveness of the application and the ease with which users could drag and zoom maps from a Web browser. It has in many ways heralded the arrival of AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML), which I am sure will revitalize Web development in the days to come. What makes the service even better is the availability of the Google Maps API (Application Programming Interface) as a free Beta service. The API allows developers to embed Google Maps in their custom applications. It also allows them to overlay information on the map and customize the map to their needs. As I write this article there are quite a few sites that utilize Google Maps, and more and more of them are appearing by the day. The API by itself is pretty straightfor... (more)

Applied Architecture Patterns on the Microsoft Platform Book Review

This is a book that would be good for anyone that wants to get a snapshot of the current Microsoft technology stack. It gives decent primers on Window Communication Foundation (WCF) 4.0 and Windows Workflow (WF) 4.0, Windows Server AppFabric, BizTalk, SQL Server, and Windows Azure. The primers are thorough enough to give you a decent understanding of each technology. The book then covers common scenarios found in most enterprise level applications. The scenarios include, Simple Workflow, Content-based Routing, Publish-Subscribe, Repair/Resubmit with Human Workflow, Remote Message Broadcasting, Debatching Bulk Data, Complex Event Processing, Cross-Organizational Supply Chain, Multiple Master Synchronization, Rapid Flexible Scalability, Low-Latency Request-Reply, Handling Large Session and Reference Data, and Website Load Burst and Failover. Each topic has a complete ch... (more)

Iraq Deploys A MENOS Virtual TV Network

Iraq rebuilds media infrastructure with a Virtual Broadcast Network using award-winning MENOS-ASBU exchange service BAGHDAD, Iraq, and SINT-NIKLAAS, Belgium, 21 February 2012 - Iraq has deployed several Multimedia Exchange Network over Satellite (MENOS™) TV interactive terminals from leading satellite communications company Newtec. The terminals will operate within the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) exchange network. By deploying the technology, broadcasters within Iraq will now have access to their own IP-based and fully automated secure Virtual Network (VN) for contribution and exchange of TV content. Using a VN provides the same services and benefits as owning a dedicated physical network, but one where it is provided as 'hosted service' without having to deploy and operate the complete system. Through the VN, MENOS service providers can partition their cap... (more)

UAE-IX supports first Middle East Peering Forum in Dubai

DE-CIX promotes Internet infrastructure development in the Middle East Frankfurt/Main and Dubai, 05 February 2013 - The first Middle East Peering Forum (MPF) will take place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on 7 March 2013. UAE-IX, the carrier-neutral Internet exchange point (IXP) in the Middle East managed by DE-CIX Management GmbH in Frankfurt, is one of MPF's main supporters. The event is aimed at peering coordinators around the world but has a special focus on peering experts from the Middle East. Public peering is the exchange of IP-based data traffic between Internet service providers through Internet exchange points like DE-CIX in Frankfurt or UAE-IX in Dubai. "In October 2012, we put the UAE-IX Internet exchange in operation", says Harald Summa, CEO of DE-CIX, "because we are convinced that, in the Middle East - a bridge between Europe and Asia - an effic... (more)

In 2014 Big Data Investments Will Account for Nearly $30 Billion - Eventually Accounting for $76 Billion by 2020 End

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)

Sify Technologies Posts Revenues $121.62 Million for 08-09

CHENNAI, India, April 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Sify Technologies Limited (Nasdaq National Markets: SIFY), a leader in Enterprise and Consumer Internet Services in India with global delivery capabilities, announced today its consolidated unaudited results under the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for the fiscal year ended 31st March 2009. Performance Highlights FY 2008-09 (Unaudited) - Sify reported revenues of $ 121.62 million for the year ended 31st March 2009, 3 % higher than the previous year's revenue of $ 117.88 million. - The Enterprise business registered growth of 13% over the previous year, while the consumer business' revenues were 26 % lower than the previous year. The international business ended the year with an increase of 29 % over the previous year. - Net Loss for the year was $ 16.85 million as against a Net Profit of $ 0.50 million in ... (more)

SST Reports Second Quarter 2009 Financial Results

SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SST (Silicon Storage Technology, Inc.) (Nasdaq: SSTI), a leader in flash memory technology, today announced results for the second quarter, ended June 30, 2009. Net revenues for the second quarter were $58.1 million compared with $50.1 million in the first quarter of 2009 and with $83.7 million in the second quarter of 2008. Product revenues for the second quarter of 2009 were $51.8 million, compared with $38.8 million in the first quarter of 2009 and with $71.1 million in the second quarter of 2008. Revenues from technology licensing for the second quarter were $6.3 million, compared with $11.3 million in the first quarter of 2009 and with $12.6 million in the second quarter of 2008. Loss from operations for the second quarter was $7.5 million compared with a loss from operations of $6.3 million in the first ... (more)

NEC Deploys One of Japan's Largest Thin Client Systems for Tokio Marine

Tokyo, Sept 29, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - NEC Corporation today announced the beginning of construction of one of Japan's largest virtual PC thin client systems as part of strengthening information security and reducing total cost of ownership (TCO) for Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. (Tokio Marine; President: Shuzo Sumi). Trial deployment of the system will begin in 2009 and installation of approximately 30,000 units is scheduled to start in 2010. The system will utilize NEC's uniquely advanced virtual PC thin client system, the "Virtual PC Center." Tokio Marine has implemented comprehensive internal security controls in order to constantly monitor and comply with each of the wide reaching management regulations that apply to information security. Within this framework, business and staff workload related to the storage of important information, and t... (more)

New Samantha Fox Record - "TOMORROW" by Marc Mysterio Feat. Samantha Fox - Cracks Its First Top 10 in Europe, and Sam's First in Almost 20 Years

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (Marketwire) -- 09/30/09 -- Last week, global media reported that Samantha Fox is back as 'Dance-Floor-Diva'! This week, the confirmation that her comeback -- behind Superstar Dance Maestro Marc Mysterio -- has some legs is here: "Tomorrow" has just cracked its First TOP 10 in Europe checking in this week at #7 in the National Radio Top 20 Chart for Cyprus -- her first new top 10 in almost 20 years! Along-side Superstar DJ/Producer, Marc Mysterio, Samantha is the featured singer on the new song "Tomorrow" by Marc Mysterio ft. Samantha Fox (available now exclusively on the world's #1 digital store for dance music, Beatport @ Beatport.com). "I'm extremely thankful to Marc Mysterio, the best damn producer and dj in dance music today, as well as his team at World Class Records and Amerada Music for giving me the opportunity to be on his record, ... (more)

Expedia, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results

BELLEVUE, Wash., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Expedia, Inc. (Nasdaq: EXPE) today announced financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2009. "Quarter in and quarter out, Expedia is consistently proving its leadership and multiple business models for travel are unsurpassed," said Barry Diller, Expedia, Inc.'s Chairman and Senior Executive. "Travelers are clearly responding to our improving value proposition, as we broaden our fee cuts and increase the depth and breadth of our global supply," said Dara Khosrowshahi, Expedia, Inc.'s CEO and President. "While we're pleased with our financial and operating results in the third quarter, we are busy planning for a 2010 that will prove every bit as competitive and challenging as 2009." Financial Summary & Operating Metrics (figures in $MMs, except per share amounts) Three Months Three Months E... (more)

Berger & Montague, P.C. Files a Class Action against Revlon, Inc. and Certain of its Officers and Directors

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Berger & Montague, P.C. has filed a class action in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware that would include all shareholders who tendered their Class A Common Stock for conversion to Series A preferred stock pursuant to Revlon's exchange offer ("Exchange Offer") of September 24, 2009, effectuated October 8, 2009 (the "Class"). Investors who held Revlon ("Revlon" or the "Company") (NYSE: REV) and converted their shares to Series A preferred stock pursuant to Revlon's offer materials of September 24, 2009 ("Offer Materials") may move the Court to appoint them as lead plaintiff no later than March 1, 2010. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. Investors in Revlon who wish to discuss this action or the lead plaintiff selecti... (more)