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)

Is AppLoop Fading Already?

When AppLoop launched its self-service platform for tracking and advertising on mobile applications last July, we were quite impressed. Leveraging the iPhone 3G’s native GPS capabilities, AppLoop’s geo-aware mobile ad network was able to tell when a consumer was close to a specified business address and serve up ads for that business accordingly. Last October, the startup came out with the App Generator, a nifty tool that turned any online publication with an RSS feed into a separate iPhone application. Now, we’re hearing rumors that the startup is in trouble, and they appear to hold some truth. For one, the company’s website has been down for the past two days. Worse, a quick glance on Twitter suggests that the service’s downtime is also causing iPhone apps using AppLoop libraries to crash. We would hate to see the young company fade away, so we’re hoping this is a ... (more)

Mobility News Weekly

The Mobility News Weekly is an online newsletter made up of the most interesting news and articles related to enterprise mobility that I run across each week.  I am specifically targeting information that reflects market data and trends. Also read Enterprise Mobility Asia News Weekly Also read Field Mobility News Weekly Also read M2M News Weekly Also read Mobile Commerce News Weekly Also read Mobile Marketing News Weekly Also read Mobile Health News Weekly Also read Mobility Charts Weekly Growth in internet traffic over mobile networks is set to explode during the next few years, increasing by 84 percent a year and accounting for 11 percent of all traffic by 2015.  Read Original Content Mobile cloud computing is poised to create a new, lucrative revenue stream for solution providers and mobile suppliers, driving in excess of $5 billion in revenue within the next five years.... (more)

ASC Receives Certification from Aastra, Strengthening Communications Offering for Businesses

September 25, 2012 — Following rigorous testing and intensive validation at several customer sites, ASC in Hoesbach, Germany, has become a certified member of the Aastra Approval Partner Program (A2P2). This certification enables ASC's customers to benefit from having ASC's products integrated with communications solutions from Aastra, a global leader at the forefront of the enterprise communications market. As an Aastra technology partner, ASC is qualified to integrate and support its EVOip active with the MX-ONE and Aastra 700 communication servers from Aastra. The official partnership ensures that customers can be safe in the knowledge they are purchasing a reliable, validated and fully supported system. ASC, a leading global provider of innovative solutions to record, analyze and evaluate multimedia-based communications, collaborated with Aastra for more than ... (more)

AIMS International Welcomes New Standard Specifications for Testing Vectored VDSL2

Finalisation of Broadband Forum's TR-249 creates level playing field and confirms testing platforms for Vectored VDSL2 systems For further information please watch the latest interview with Doug Hay, CEO of AIMS: http://www.proactive-pr.com/videos/aims/malta/ Fife, Scotland, UK - March 17th 2014 - AIMS International, one of the foremost innovators and suppliers of cutting edge software solutions to the Broadband industry, has welcomed the finalisation of the Broadband Forum Technical Report on testing for Vectored VDSL2 systems - TR-249. The company, a Broadband Forum member, has been developing its testing platform in accordance with the proposals in the draft technical report and is ready to launch its TR-249-compliant test platform for vectored VDSL2 systems immediately. Finalised and published at the Broadband Forum's Quarterly meeting in Malta (March 10-15th),... (more)

More 'Moparized' Chrysler, Jeep(R), Dodge Car and Ram Truck Vehicles Headed for SEMA

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Mopar® continues to prep accessorized vehicles for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas next week. In addition to the brand's image vehicles that were announced earlier this month, finishing touches are being made to the company's lineup of "Moparized" Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge Car and Ram Truck vehicles. "Mopar is the place to go if you are looking to further enhance the appearance and performance of your Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge Car or Ram Truck vehicle," said Pietro Gorlier, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mopar Service, Parts and Customer Care, Chrysler Group LLC. "The SEMA show is a great opportunity for us to showcase vehicles with proven, quality-tested parts and accessories, along with our technical and diagnostic capabilities." Following are seven vehicles heading for the SEMA... (more)

CORRECTING and REPLACING PHOTO Rentals.com Launches Android™ Application

Please replace the photo with the accompanying corrected photo. The release reads: RENTALS.COM LAUNCHES ANDROID™ APPLICATION Searching Nationwide for a Rental House or Property is Now Easier Than Ever Rentals.com, a leading resource for single-units, apartments and houses for rent nationwide, today announced that it launched a free Android application available in Android Market (search for “Rentals”). Now users can search Rentals.com listings from devices running Google Android. “We provide consumers with immediate access to relevant, localized information as they search for a place to live, and utilizing mobile technology makes the renting process that much easier,” said Jamie Clymer, president of Rentals.com. “Our mobile apps not only give users another medium for gathering information on single-family houses, apartments and condos for rent, but also provide them ... (more)

Beecham Research Highlights M2M at CTIA

Beecham Research today announced that its founder Robin Duke-Woolley will keynote the M2M Zone Conference: Globalization, Apps & Integration for Machine Communications at 11 a.m. May 9th at the Morial Convention Center in New Orleans and subsequently chair the first panel session. Later that day, Mr. Duke-Woolley will facilitate a roundtable sponsored by Ericsson focused on the future of M2M and Internet of Things. Participants of the roundtable will be senior executives from leading companies in the global machine-to-machine communications (M2M) market. The M2M Zone conference will brief telecom and enterprise executives on current trends revolving around the explosive growth in M2M. Three panel sessions will explore major current issues, including the trend towards truly international deployments, use of M2M in the public sector, and the integration of M2M with b... (more)

NCR shows how to meet guests’ demand for speed, convenience at HITEC 2012

Today’s travelers want more convenience and better customer service throughout their journey. At HITEC 2012, NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the leading global provider of self-service travel solutions, will showcase how technology can help meet these new, higher demands for service, connectivity and convenience before and after guests reach their destination. Taking center stage at NCR's HITEC booth, No. 424, will be NCR Express Key, part of an advanced check-in solution that optimizes the mobile experience by letting guests who have checked in online or via a mobile device collect their room key without waiting at the front desk. (Photo: Business Wire) Taking center stage at HITEC will be NCR Express Key, part of an advanced check-in solution that optimizes the mobile experience by letting guests who have checked in online or via a mobile device collect their room key ... (more)

Calsoft Labs Selected to Join the Elite "Azure Circle" Program

BANGALORE, India, September 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Calsoft Labs, a wholly owned subsidiary of ALTEN, the €1.07 billion European leader in Engineering and Technology consulting, announced today that it has been selected by Microsoft to join the prestigious Windows Azure Circle Program in recognition of its technology expertise in Cloud Computing. The "Azure Circle" is the highest level of Microsoft's Cloud Accelerate Partner program designed to validate the credentials of highly trained and tested partner organizations. This is in recognition of Calsoft Labs' continued focus, achievements and services around the Windows Azure™ Platform. With expertise across all three layers of the cloud stack (IaaS, PaaS and SaaS), Calsoft Labs' Cloud Computing practice focuses on accelerating business transformation and innovation for Enterprises, ISVs and OEMs by offering a com... (more)

Searchlight Capital Partners Acquires Equity Stake in Integra Telecom

PORTLAND, OR --(Marketwire - October 10, 2012) - Integra Telecom Inc., a provider of fiber-based, carrier-grade networking, communications and technology solutions, today announced that investment funds affiliated with Searchlight Capital Partners, L.P. (collectively, "Searchlight") have acquired a significant equity stake in the company.  "Integra's dedicated employees, robust fiber network and diverse products allow it to provide high quality communications services to its customers," said Eric Zinterhofer, co-founder of Searchlight. "We look forward to working with Integra's shareholders, board members and its high caliber management team to continue building on this strong foundation." "We're very pleased that Searchlight has made a strategic investment in Integra Telecom," said Kevin O'Hara, CEO of Integra. "Integra continues to focus on building long-term, hig... (more)