Introduction to Blockchain In his keynote at 18th Cloud Expo, Andrew Keys, Co-Founder of ConsenSys Enterprise, provided an overview of the evolution of the Internet and the Database and the future of their combination - the Blockchain. Speaker Bio Andrew Keys is Co-Founder of ConsenSys Enterprise. He comes to ConsenSys Enterprise with capital markets, technology and entrepreneurial experience. Previously, he worked for UBS investment bank in equities analysis. Later, he was responsible for the creation and distribution of life settlement products to hedge funds and investment banks. After, he co-founded a revenue cycle management company where he learned about Bitcoin and eventually Ethereum. Andrew's role at ConsenSys Enterprise is a multi-faceted approach of strategy and enterprise business development. Andrew graduated from Loyola University in Maryland and Unive... (more)

Cloud Expo 2011 East To Attract 10,000 Delegates and 200 Exhibitors

SYS-CON Events announced today that the 8th International Cloud Expo will take place June 6-9, 2011, in New York City. The International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo series is the world's leading Cloud-focused event and is held three times a year, in New York, Silicon Valley and in Europe. Over 600 corporate sponsors and 10,000 industry professionals have participated in Cloud Computing Expo since its inception, more than all other Cloud-related events put together. Cloud Computing Expo 2011 East Call for Papers Deadline November 30, 2010 - SUBMIT YOUR SPEAKING PROPOSAL TODAY! The four-day event will offer a rich array of sessions led by exceptional speakers about the business and technical value of cloud computing with more than 150 sponsors and exhibitors and over 5,000 estimated delegates from well over 48 different countries. Explore Cloud Expo Sponsorship &... (more)

Cloud Computing, Big Data & Smart Mobile Apps to Drive IT Spending in 2014

Big bucks continue to be spent on hardware and software, with a marked increase in cloud services, according to a new report. Forrester released the data of its annual survey on IT spending worldwide and detected areas with higher spending, including apps and tablets. Forrester Research's annual report on worldwide IT spending split the amount of $2.06 trillion spent this year from businesses and governments between hardware, software and services related to the IT world. CIOs and IT decision-makers plan their biggest software spending increases in mobile applications and middleware, analytics, security, and collaboration software, according to an article on CloudTimes.org. Software registered the largest share of tech spending in 2013 and companies will continue to spend in this segment particularly on smart and cloud computing in 2014. While investment in legacy a... (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)

Gale Goes 'Michigan First' With Technology Career Expo

Gale, part of Cengage Learning, will host a Technology Career Expo on Thursday, April 16, 2009, from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. at its headquarters in Farmington Hills. Gale, a world leader in the publishing of electronic resources, e-books and print reference works for libraries, schools and businesses, is transforming its technology organization and adding experienced Agile development practitioners. read more read more read more read more read more read more read more read more read more read more read more read more ... (more)

A New World for the Mobile Industry

As I described in earlier articles, I believe that there are  Eight Core Industry Disruptors   that are driving key tipping points – The Mobile Seesaw   – that are ultimately redefining the mobile ecosystem.  These tipping points, or key strategic questions, serve as a useful framework for developing scenarios for the potential future of the mobile industry.   The creation of industry scenarios is a valuable means to comprehend and envisage a multitude of uncertain and interconnected factors in a tangible and actionable way.  These scenarios paint a picture of plausible future worlds in five years time. While there are several plausible future scenarios, I believe that there are two key scenarios that are both more likely to transpire, and are the most informative in identifying  key business choices and helping in developing winning strategies for futu... (more)

Tech Trailblazers Awards unveil Amoo Venture Capital Advisory as emerging markets VC mentoring partner

Inaugural awards for enterprise tech startups announce BRICS specialist firm as exclusive VC mentoring partner for Emerging Markets Trailblazers LONDON, UK - August 31 2012 - The inaugural Tech Trailblazers Awards for enterprise tech startups today unveiled Amoo Venture Capital Advisory as the venture capital (VC) mentoring partner for the Emerging Markets Trailblazers category. The boutique advisory firm will work with the winners and runners-up in the emerging markets category. Amoo's founder and MD, Nzube Ufodike, said: "Starting a business can be daunting - but with the right support, tools and planning, tech startups can launch their innovations into commercial success. Initiatives such as the Tech Trailblazers Awards are a key part of that support network. We are pleased to be an industry supporter and look forward to working with emerging markets trailblazers... (more)

IMImobile OPENHOUSE, India’s first cloud based mobile engagement platform launched

IMImobile poised to address the Rs 8,000 crore m-engagement market Hyderabad, October 12, 2012 - IMImobile, a leading global specialist provider of mobile data platform and services to telecom operators and enterprises, today announced the launch of IMImobile OPENHOUSE, a secure, cloud-based mobile engagement (m-Engagement) platform in India. IMImobile OPENHOUSE acts as a value-add bridge between telecom networks on one side and businesses, developers, and service providers on the other side. It unleashes the power of the mobile medium for businesses and opens up new revenue streams for operators. IMImobile OPENHOUSE will now allow businesses to quickly setup and launch multi-channel customer engagement and employee productivity services using its ready-to-use engines. Developers can now use standards-compliant APIs on this unique m-engagement platform to incorporate... (more)

NEXAGE Powers Mobile Rich Media Service for Versaly Entertainment

Nexage (www.Nexage.com), a leading mobile advertising and rich media solutions provider, announced today that it is powering a new mobile destination for Vmbc.tv, a mobile video-on-demand distribution network from Versaly Entertainment. Use your mobile phone’s browser to go to http://m.Vmbc.tv. Vmbc.tv is a unique platform that unifies media buyers, carriers, and content owners, creating a simple, profitable point of entry and expansion for the mobile video business. It will enable consumers worldwide to access one of the largest libraries of mobile video content that is compelling and targeted to the mobile video audience. Nexage’s PhoneCast platform is a highly reliable, carrier-grade solution that is easy to use for both media content providers and end users, and powers services for CBS Sports, DivX and others. It supports full social networking capa... (more)

ROK Mobile International Acquires MeshLinx Wireless, a Wi-Max/Wi-Fi Network Solution Provider

WOLVERHAMPTON, England, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- ROK Mobile Intl, a UK-based telecoms service provider, today announced that it has purchased a 51% interest in MeshLinx Wireless Inc., a US-based global network provider of Wi-Max and Wi-Fi network solutions. The acquisition provides ROK Mobile the ability to expand its reach to all consumers using wireless. MeshLinx brings a new wireless technology based on SDR (Software Defined Radios, or "Software Configurable Radios"), specializing in providing a fully integrated wireless technology to deliver networks of any size, anywhere in the world. Dale Meitzen, EVP of MeshLinx, says, "This highly advanced new technology is based on an Access Point that can deliver over 60Mbps net throughput with seamless mobility. This makes it the best solution for networks that need last mile Internet access, VoIP, public safety communicati... (more)

Repeat: Mormon 'Helping Hands' Annual Service Day Saturday, April 25, 2009 - 8am to 5pm

More than 20,000 volunteers tackle 500 service projects LOS ANGELES, April 25 /PRNewswire/ -- WHAT: For the past 11 years Mormon "Helping Hands" programs have aided disaster relief and community projects around the block and around the world. WHO: This year, more than 20,000 Mormon volunteers from Southern California congregations are expected at 500 sites throughout the region to help with a wide variety of community service projects WHERE: More than 500 sites in five Counties: Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino Los Angeles County: Simi Valley 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Rebuild Samaritan Homeless Shelter 280 Royal Avenue, Simi Valley Volunteers will completely restore this important local service center for the homeless including rewiring and upgrade of electrical system, new flooring, installation of ceiling fans, painting, landscaping exte... (more)