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)

Sigma Corporation Sponsors Student Magazine Photo Contest, Announces Winner

RONKONKOMA, NY -- (Marketwire) -- 01/20/10 -- Sigma Corporation of America (www.sigmaphoto.com), a leading researcher, developer, manufacturer and service provider of some of the world's most impressive lines of lenses, cameras and flashes, is pleased to announce the winner of the fourth annual, Sigma-sponsored Nature's Best Photography Students photography contest. Sally Bornbusch, an 18-year-old college freshman studying biology and fine arts, is the grand prize winner of the student magazine's most recent photo contest. Her winning image captured the reflections of two sandhill cranes in a body of water at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge in New Mexico. Bornbusch's winning photo and description, and the images submitted by other contest runners-up, can be viewed at www.naturesbeststudents.com. "We received hundreds of outstanding photographs from young ad... (more)

Citrix Accelerates Path to the Cloud at Citrix Synergy Barcelona

Today at Citrix Synergy, the conference where mobile workstyles and cloud services meet, Citrix unveiled the next stage of its strategy to help enterprises and service providers of all sizes deliver business-ready cloud services. With the advent of the mobile-cloud era, companies everywhere are looking for effective strategies to harness the benefits of cloud computing, without disrupting their current business models. Today’s announcements give customers a simple, pragmatic Path to the Cloud, making it easier for them to transform Windows apps and desktops into cloud services, build new clouds with Amazon-style economics and elasticity, bridge to low-cost capacity in third-party clouds, and deliver a wide range of apps, data and video services over any network with the best performance, reliability and security. Taking Windows to the Cloud with Project Avalon The... (more)

PR Newswire's Business Technology Round-up, 22nd October 2012

LONDON, October 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit awarded Boeing contract, Egg-on-Egg launches new range of apps and US Army selects thermal supplier Elbit Systems America, the US subsidiary of global defence electronics firm Elbit Systems, has been awarded a lucrative $17.5million contract by aviation experts Boeing, with a view to upgrading the mission processors of its popular Apache helicopter range. The upgrades are set to make the Apache one of the most advanced military helicopters on the market, with additional processing power, cutting edge graphics and enhanced video capture and analysis equipment to increase the effectiveness of surveillance missions. In addition, the new system will enable Boeing to accommodate future technologies as soon as they become mission ready, with the system's ability to interact with additional electronics, sensors and applicatio... (more)

ANSYS, Inc. Reports Record Third Quarter Results That Highlight Strong Margins And EPS Overperformance

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlights GAAP revenue of $196.9 million and non-GAAP revenue of $199.8 million GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.54 and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share of $0.74 Operating cash flows of $70.4 million GAAP operating profit margin of 37.4% and non-GAAP operating profit margin of 51.0% ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS) today announced third quarter 2012 results with total non-GAAP revenue up 12% as compared to Q3 2011, while non-GAAP net income increased 13% compared to Q3 2011. Year-to-date non-GAAP revenue and net income increased 17% and 16%, respectively, compared to the first nine months of 2011.  Non-GAAP earnings per share increased 12% for the quarter and 15% for the first nine months of 2012, each as compared to the same period in 2011. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110127/MM38091LOGO ) "We continue to ha... (more)

Apache's Drilling Program, New Takeaway Capacity Fuel Record Third-Quarter Production In Permian And Central Regions

HOUSTON, Nov. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Apache Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) said today that higher rig counts and new infrastructure contributed to record production from Permian and Anadarko Basin operations. For the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2012, Apache reported production of 771,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, up approximately 18,300 boepd, or 2.4 percent, from the same period in the prior year. Deferred production impacted third-quarter 2012 volumes by an estimated 25,000 boepd. Apache's third-quarter 2012 earnings totaled $161 million, or 41 cents per diluted common share, reflecting the impact of a $539 million non-cash, after-tax write-down in the carrying value of its properties in Canada resulting from lower natural gas prices. For the same period last year, Apache reported earnings of $983 million, or $2.50 per diluted share. Apache's adj... (more)

The 20 Leading Companies in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) 2013: A Competitive Analysis

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue: The 20 Leading Companies in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) 2013: A Competitive Analysis http://www.reportlinker.com/p01095500/The-20-Leading-Companies-in-Enhanced-Oil-Recovery-EOR-2013-A-Competitive-Analysis.html#utm_source=prnewswire&utm;_medium=pr&utm;_campaign=Oil_and_Gas_energy Report Details Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) technologies are used to increase the amount of oil that can be extracted from an oil field after the primary and secondary production stages. The leading 20 players in the EOR market comprise a broad range of companies, including the six supermajors, large state-owned, or part state-owned, companies, and smaller private energy companies. Some of the leading players have diversified their EOR operations to include thermal, ga... (more)

Borqs Ranks in Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China for Third Consecutive Year

BEIJING, Oct. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Borqs Hong Kong Limited (Borqs), a leading global end-to-end Android and cloud software solutions provider, was recently invited to the 2013 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China Awards Ceremony held this September in Shanghai. After garnering awards in 2011 and 2012, this year marks the third consecutive time that Borqs'  strong business growth and excellent market performance in the Asia-Pacific high-tech market have been recognized by the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China. In response to the award, Borqs' CEO and President Mr. Pat Chan said: "We are honored to be selected for the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 China for the third consecutive year. We would like to thank our partners and clients for their support and also Deloitte China for their recognition of Borqs' performance over the past few years. " Borqs is in good compan... (more)

Indonesia's Expanded Infrastructure Capacity Discussed at Indonesia Investment Forum (IIF) Hong Kong on November 7

Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov 1, 2013 - (ACN Newswire) - As home of the world's 16th largest economy, Indonesia is duly aware of the importance of an expanded infrastructure capacity to ensure a sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The Government of Indonesia has developed and implemented the Masterplan for Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia Economic Development (Masterplan Percepatan dan Perluasan Pembangunan Ekonomi Indonesia or MP3EI), aimed at accelerating the country's infrastructure development. Emma Sri Martini, President Director, PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (SMI) said, "Given the scale of investment required to develop the country's infrastructure, it is crucial to cultivate a high degree of cooperation among the central government, local governments, state owned enterprises and the private sector. As an infrastructure financing company entirely owne... (more)

Barisan Gold Provides Update on Drilling Activities at Upper Tengkereng

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/03/14 -- Barisan Gold Corporation (TSX VENTURE:BG) is pleased to provide investors with an update on drilling activities at its Upper Tengkereng porphyry prospect, located in the Province of Aceh, Indonesia. Barisan Gold commenced drilling of Hole UTD-005 on January 29, 2014. Hole UTD-005 is being drilled with an azimuth of 55 degrees and an inclination of 78 degrees. As of February 28, 2014, drilling had reached 836 metres in length, ahead of the schedule provided in the January 29, 2014 press release. Although no assays have yet to be received on UTD-005, Barisan Gold is extremely satisfied with the results to date. UTD-005 has so far matched our geological model for the eastern part of the Upper Tengkereng prospect, hence increasing our confidence of the geological continuity at Upper Tengkereng. Furthermore, th... (more)

Indonesia's Largest Ever Furniture Exhibition IFEX 2014 Opened Its Doors

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest furniture tradeshow ever to be held in Indonesia, the Indonesia International Furniture Expo, IFEX 2014, opened yesterday at the Jakarta International Expo fairground. The exhibition completely fills all of the permanent halls of the fairground as well as a number of temporary structures that have been built to accommodate the demand to participate from exhibitors. (Photo: http://photos.prnasia.com/prnh/20140312/8521401427 ) (Logo: http://www.prnasia.com/sa/2010/04/19/20100419602891.jpg ) Signifying the importance of the furniture industry and furniture exports to the Indonesian economy, the exhibition was opened by two government ministers; Mr. Muhammad Lutfi, the Minister of Trade, and Mr. Mohamad Suleman Hidayat, the Minister of Industry. Mr. Soenoto, Chairman of the Indonesia Furniture Association, AMK... (more)