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)

Facebook, Google, and the Near-Term Future of the USA

On the day when the Dow Jones Industrial Average topped 12,000 for the first time since June 2008, it was impossible not to correlate the eloquence and optimism of President Obama's "State of the Union" speech on Tuesday night with the restoration of a sense of perspective and hope in the USA about the future. Obama grasped the nettle full-on. "We are poised for progress," he declared, adding: "Two years after the worst recession most of us have ever known, the stock market has come roaring back. Corporate profits are up. The economy is growing." As one blogger expressed it, though - and he is a former Goldman Sachs trader called Tyler Durden, so he ought to know wheref he speaks: "There was a massive pink elephant in the room called reality though." Durden's gripe is with what he deems to be the unreality of Obama's praising Google and Facebook so highly in an Ameri... (more)

10th International Cloud Expo | Cloud Expo New York – Photo Album

10th International Cloud Expo, held on June 11-14, 2012 at the Javits Center in New York City, featured four content-packed days with a rich array of sessions about the business and technical value of cloud computing led by exceptional speakers from every sector of the cloud computing ecosystem. The Cloud Expo series is the fastest-growing Enterprise IT event in the past 10 years, devoted to every aspect of delivering massively scalable enterprise IT as a service. We invite you to enjoy our photo album of the show - we'll be adding new images all week. ... (more)

Where Are RIA Technologies Headed in 2008?

I am always being told off by i-technologists for quoting Picasso as having said that computers are useless. But I still love his reasoning? "Because they can only give you answers." Picasso, like AJAXWorld Magazine, liked questions. So we thought we would share with you what some of the world's leading rich Internet application pioneers are thinking may be the next questions that we need to see answered. From that readers can themselves infer where AJAX is headed. What are the top questions to ask next about AJAX? Eric Miraglia of Yahoo! 1.  (From March'08) How do I calculate the ROI of building my RIA on the iPhone SDK vs using AJAX? 2.  How do I assess the performance of my app and decide what to do next to make it faster?  3.  When it comes to accessibility, how do I know what's required of me for my rich web apps?  Beyond what's required, what makes good business se... (more)

Sarah Palin Punk’d — The Media Giggles Like Crazy at Her

The Canadian Press: Quebec comedy duo talks porn and politics with oblivious Sarah Palin –   OK! I’m Guilty of Taking a Phone Call I listened to this thing and I’m not hearing any real “gushing,” but more of an “are you kidding me” politeness. There is not one media outlet that doesn’t go out of its [...] ... (more)

COMSTAR puts MiriATE to the test

12 November 2009 - Russia's largest broadband Internet provider Comstar-UTS has chosen MiriATE, the industry-leading set-top box testing system from Mirifice, for all its future IPTV service and set-top box deployments. MiriATE is an automated testing system, enabling Comstar to achieve far superior results in the reliability and robustness of both its IPTV services and set-top boxes. This is achieved by enabling an increased volume and depth of testing. Victor Belov, Director of Business Development, Service Platforms and Networks, at Comstar-UTS, says " MiriATE will allow Comstar-UTS to track the state of subscriber set-top boxes in order to update the software on time and ensure that services work correctly. MiriATE in combination with MiriMON, which was introduced by Comstar-UTS in 2008 for real-time monitoring of service quality and customer service levels, wil... (more)

Mobile Commerce News Weekly – Week of February 16, 2014

The Mobile Commerce News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news, articles and links related to mobile commerce and marketing, mobile payments, mobile money, e-wallets, mobile banking, mobile ads and mobile security that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting market size and market trend information. Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly Also read Field Mobility News Weekly Also read Mobile Commerce News Weekly Also read Mobile Cyber Security News Weekly Also read Mobile Health News Weekly Also read Mobility News Weekly Looking for an enterprise mobility solution?  Read the Mobile Solution Directory Here! A revolution is taking place in the way consumers shop online, with overall mobile sales doubling over the last year to a whopping $60 billion in value, and the tablet exploding on the scene as the payment device of choice... (more)

Colo4 Receives 2009 Dallas 100™ Award

Colo4, a leading provider of carrier-neutral colocation & data center services, was named for the third year in a row as a recipient of the Dallas 100™ Award by the Caruth Institute for Entrepreneurship at SMU’s Cox School of Business. The Dallas 100 Awards is an annual event that identifies the 100 fastest growing privately held companies in the Dallas area. The award was presented during a ceremony at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center on November 4. “We’re honored to be recognized among the Dallas 100 again this year,” said Paul VanMeter, president and chief technology officer of Colo4. “Thanks to our tremendous team, we’ve been able to sustain long-term growth, significantly expand our data center, and boost our power capacity and network - all while delivering the day-to-day ‘unrivaled support’ that has distinguished us in the industry.” VanMeter also appl... (more)

Strong Economic Fundamentals Will Boost Latin American Mobile Business Customer Revenues by 9% to $11.6 Billion in 2010 Says ABI Research

Supported by strength in trade and capital inflows as well as healthy financial systems, the positive Latin American economic outlook for 2010 will also benefit the business customer mobile services market. In its most recent quarterly update of the Latin American mobile business customer market, ABI Research expects this region’s mobile business revenues to grow 9% and reach nearly $11.6 billion in 2010. Practice director Dan Shey comments: “Among the emerging markets, Latin America will experience the most growth in mobile business customer services revenues. Economic activity is brisk, business customer mobile services penetration is still low, and competitive price pressures are relatively subdued – all drivers that will contribute to strong revenue growth for the segment over the next five years.” Growth highlights from 2009 through 2014 in the most recent upda... (more)

Securus Technologies, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2009 Operating Results

DALLAS, March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, Inc., a leading provider of inmate communications services and offender and case management software design, today announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2009. Highlights for Full Year 2009: Highest EBITDA and Free Cash Flow in Company History;Exceeded high end of Guidance Range for EBITDA and Free Cash Flow;2009 versus 2008 EBITDA growth of 19.9%; 3 Year CAGR (2009 vs. 2007) of 29.1%2009 versus 2008 Free Cash Flow growth of 36.0%; 3 Year CAGR (2009 vs. 2007) of 96.6%2009 versus 2008 inmate telecom bad debt expense reduction of 10.3%Prepaid revenue mix improvement from 46.4% to 55.5%; increase of 19.6%Reduced revolver balance to zero at EOY 2009Only inmate telecom provider in the industry that has achieved SAS-70 Type II Certification Only inmate telecom provider in the indu... (more)

Ceragon Networks Wins $6 Million Globacom Contract for Wireless Backhaul Deployment in Nigeria

PARAMUS, New Jersey, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Deal includes Ceragon's leading short-haul and long-haul systems as well as site survey, installation, commissioning and project management services Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT), the #1 wireless backhaul specialist, today announced a new $6 million USD contract with Globacom Nigeria (Glo) for Ceragon's high-capacity wireless backhaul solutions and professional services in Nigeria. Ceragon will manage the end-to-end deployment of its field-proven FibeAir IP-10 and Evolution IP Long-Haul systems throughout Nigeria, expanding upon the original network Ceragon developed for Glo in 2010. Glo is the second largest mobile operator in Nigeria serving approximately 25 million subscribers, and is Africa's fastest-growing telecommunications company. As part of the Glo deployment, Ceragon will provide backhaul for Glo's... (more)