Archive for February 29, 2012

DataCore Software Targets Volume Resellers, System Integrators, SSD Vendors and System Builders

February 29, 2012 admin Uncategorized

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 28, 2012 –
Easy-to-Deploy Software Expands Storage Management and SAN Appliance Opportunities for Dell, IBM and HP Value-add Solution Providers

READING, UK. – February 28, 2012 –Today, DataCore Software, the storage hypervisor leader and premier provider of storage virtualisation software, announced a number of new business development initiatives to expand its base of volume resellers, system integrators, solid state disk (SSD) vendors and appliance system builders selling its solutions. To help its partners quickly take advantage of the lucrative, opportunities in storage, DataCore is providing access to the latest version of SANsymphony–V, – the storage hypervisor – along with the tools, programmes and organisation necessary to rapidly extend and transform existing product offerings into compelling solutions.

Highlights of the fast-start programme include rapid configuration wizards which includes guides to simplify product installation and deployment, accompanied by new interfaces for value-add integrations. New sales playbooks have also been developed to help partners open new accounts and quickly ramp up their business. Additionally, DataCore has put the right people and organisational components in place to make the programme a success. This includes a newly created centralised Business Development Team that helps guide, support, and work with larger system integrators, server and SSD vendors, and system builders looking to incorporate a storage hypervisor into their solution portfolio.

Organisations can realise tremendous value from virtualising storage and achieving maximum use of existing investments, including direct-attached storage (DAS), storage area network (SAN) and SSDs. The new DataCore initiatives makes it simple for partners to use the SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor to add value to and leverage existing infrastructure, including popular server hardware made by Dell, Intel, Super Micro, Fujitsu, IBM, HP, and new SSD and flash memory devices.

DataCore is committed to working with partners to build an ecosystem of appliance-focused, value-add versions of its storage hypervisor that meet their individual customer needs. As a result, integrators and resellers can quickly see market opportunities and increase volume sales by offering complete, pre-configured, out-of-the-box storage management and SAN solutions, powered by SANsymphony-V, which are easily to deploy in leading management platforms such as Microsoft System Center.

“By giving specialised appliance and system resellers the ability to expand their areas of expertise and service into the storage world, DataCore is enabling them to broaden their ongoing revenue streams,” said Chris Ilg, Director of Market Research, Infrastructure Channels and Alliances at IDC. “The ease of which the SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor integrates with top selling hardware – coupled with the support DataCore provides – simplifies the sales process and allows partners to easily introduce customers to the great productivity benefits and cost savings that a storage virtualisation solution can bring to virtual desktops, virtual data centers and private clouds.”

SANsymphony-V provides open application programme interfaces (APIs), supports application to backup facilities such as Microsoft VSS (volume shadow copy service), and Windows PowerShell advanced scripting support for even greater management system integration. Built-in wizards and powerful features include automated storage tiering that allows partners to easily customise solutions or add new technology or capabilities (any storage, SSD, flash cards) into the current mix, while also maximising the price and performance value of current storage assets. With the new tools and SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor, pre-packaged appliance-like solutions can be easily created to meet a wide range of needs or combined to manage an entire storage infrastructure encompassing both virtual and physical assets.

DataCore also announced today a number of enhancements to its Global Partner simplifying the entire sales process from initial contact to closing to ongoing product support and maintenance.

“Our volume resellers have unique challenges to address. With the new Partner Programme enhancements and the tools now available, they can further expand revenue opportunities, while minimising the time and effort required to market, sell, configure, deliver and install appliance-based solutions,” said Carlos M. Carreras, vice president of alliances and business development at DataCore. “We want to support them by making SANsymphony-V as attractive and simple as possible, enabling end-users to clearly see the great benefits that virtualisation technologies and our storage hypervisor hold.”

For more information, please contact the DataCore Business Development team at alliances@datacore.com.

About DataCore Software

DataCore Software develops storage virtualisation software leveraged in virtual and physical IT environments to obtain high availability, fast performance and maximum utilisation from storage.  DataCore’s SANsymphony-V storage hypervisor is a comprehensive, yet hardware-independent solution which fundamentally changes the economics of provisioning, replicating and protecting storage for large enterprises and small to midsize businesses.  For additional information, visit the DataCore website at www.datacore.com or call             44 118 949 7224      .

DataCore, the DataCore logo and SANsymphony are trademarks or registered trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. Other DataCore product or service names or logos referenced herein are trademarks of DataCore Software Corporation. All other products, services and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

Media Contacts:

Sharon Munday

KPR Global

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+44 (0) 7787 566382       and publicrelations@datacore.com

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Salem publishes the first global SEO strategy book for SharePoint for Internet Sites

February 29, 2012 admin Uncategorized

seo1PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 28, 2012 –
For years, SEO has been viewed by many as a secret art. Ian McNeice at Salem Consulting demonstrates via this comprehensive guide how a series of logical steps can be applied to any organisation website to provide highly effective optimization for the main internet search engines.

The new book is the first in the global market revealing the secrets of SEO that can now be applied effectively to SharePoint Internet sites without breaking the bank. SharePoint internet sites are taking the world by storm, increasingly becoming the de facto standard for corporate website publishing in many business verticals.

These websites have to be found by the target audiences, and to achieve this you need to follow the guidance that Ian at Salem sets out in this excellent e-book.

iPad friendly, this critical brand new strategy book is ready for downloading immediately.

Visit http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/step-by-step-seo-searc … for further information.

Article source: http://www.prlog.org/11811334-salem-publishes-the-first-global-seo-strategy-book-for-sharepoint-for-internet-sites.html

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Limelight Appoints Leading Digital Marketing Professional

February 29, 2012 admin Uncategorized

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 29, 2012 –
London: 29 Feb 2012. Limelight Networks is pleased to announce the strengthening of its European team with the appointment of Thom Poole as International Marketing Director.

Mr Poole, a professional, Chartered Marketer, brings more than 25 years’ international and digital marketing experience in the SaaS, Telecom and training sectors to Limelight. He is responsible for all marketing operations in Limelight’s EMEA and Asia Pacific regions, supporting the local teams in association with the head office in Arizona.

This is part of a wider expansion of Limelight Networks’ operations in EMEA and Asia Pacific, evidenced by a significant increase in sales and support staff resources over the last twelve months, and a subsequent move to larger premises in London.

“This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is not only growing in the region, but is really making a difference in the marketplace,” said Mr Poole “The value-added solutions approach is one I have supported throughout my career and I see Limelight Networks has a wealth of powerful solutions value to offer the market that is yet to be exploited in the marketplace. There’s lots to be done, but I’ve joined a dedicated and professional team and I’m looking forward to putting marketing programmes in place that drive the expansion of Limelight Networks in the EMEA and Asia Pacific.”

VP of International Markets – George Fraser said, “Appointing Thom is just part of our overall commitment to our European and Asian business. We have grown the team substantially over the last twelve months, and the focus is on creating world-class marketing to support our sales teams.”

Article source: http://www.prlog.org/11811660-limelight-appoints-leading-digital-marketing-professional.html

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GraphVu Disk Space Analyzer 1.1 Release

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GraphVu Disk Space AnalyzerPRLog (Press Release) – Feb 29, 2012 –
GrpahVu Disk Space Analyzer 1.1 is an application for exploring disk directory structure and finding large space-consuming folders and files.

GrpahVu Disk Space Analyzer offers outstanding graphical representation of disk directory structure which is different from any other similar tool. Directory structures are presented as directed graphs with folders as nodes. The sizes of folder icons in a graph are proportionate to the sizes of folders they represent and users can clearly see which folders consume more disk space.

Nodes are arranged automatically using one of the 3 graph layouts, and users can adjust node positions manually as well. Diagrams can be rotated or flipped horizontally or vertically.

Disk scan is quick. Running disk scan can be paused at any time and users can view partial results, change scan priorities, hide folders if necessary then continue the paused scan.

Users can free space by moving files and folders to the recycle bin or by deleting them permanently.

Version 1.1 features performance and UI improvements and also fixes some minor issues found in version 1.0.

GraphVu Disk Space Analyzer 1.1 is available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions and can be downloaded from http://graphvu.com.

Article source: http://www.prlog.org/11811669-graphvu-disk-space-analyzer-11-release.html

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FTDI Introduces X-Chip Series of Next Generation USB Interface ICs

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PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 29, 2012 –
USB solutions specialist Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) has supplemented its portfolio of USB to serial interface products with the release of its new X-Chip series. Made up of devices in 13 different package options, X-Chip complements the company’s existing FT-R and FT-H offerings. The series supports a broad selection of interface types, such as basic UART, full UART, FIFO and I2C, as well as FTDI’s proprietary FT1248 I/O (including provision for enhanced SPI).

Through X-Chip, engineers are provided with a feature-rich USB 2.0 interface solution that will enhance system performance while simultaneously addressing major board level concerns, such as better space utilisation and reduced power consumption. Devices in the series are capable of data rates of up to 3.4 Mbits/s, while maintaining low power consumption,

With recent amendments being made to the USB specification regarding more rapid charging of portable electronics devices, the X-Chip has built-in functionality to detect a charging port and cause logic to switch from data transfer to charging mode. This feature means that detection does not have to be carried out by the system’s microcontroller/microprocessor, thereby allowing it to focus fully on its core activities. The end result is a simpler detection process and the capability to charge at a higher current level which shortens the time required for battery charging.

Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP Embedded, Windows CE, Mac OS-X, Linux 3.2 (and above), plus Android operating systems are all supported, furnishing engineers with maximum design flexibility. Furthermore, the required USB drivers are free to download from the FTDI website. Since the entire USB protocol is handled by the device, the need for the programming of USB specific firmware can be negated. An internal 2048 byte, multi-time programmable (MTP) memory enables storage and configuration of the necessary device descriptors.

“By specifying the X-Chip into their designs, engineers will reduce their overall bill of materials and optimise PCB real estate,” states Fred Dart, CEO and founder of FTDI. “With its comprehensive feature set, the benefits of lower power, smaller device footprint and enhanced battery charging can all be realised, as well as the robust USB functionality that FTDI has always provided in its connectivity solutions.“

The devices in the X-Chip series are offered in compact SSOP, QFN and DFN packages. Each has an operational temperature range of -40 °C to +85 °C. As all the necessary USB support and bridging intelligence has been integrated into these devices and pre-validated, the expense, time and engineering resource needed to bring Full Speed USB connectivity into system designs is markedly reduced. In addition to the ICs, FTDI has released a wide-selection of development modules, enabling the different functions for each chip type, and thus allowing for easy device evaluation and prototyping development.

Pricing for the X-Chip series starts at US $1.93 (for 10-49 pcs). Complete information including datasheets, application notes, and product support material can be found at: http://www.ftdichip.com/FT-X.htm

About FTDI
Future Technology Devices International (FTDI) specialises in the design and supply of silicon and software solutions for the Universal Serial Bus (USB). FTDI offers a simple route to USB migration by combining easy-to-implement IC devices with proven, ready-to-use, royalty-free USB firmware and driver software. The company’s single and multi-channel USB peripheral devices come with an easy-to-use UART or FIFO interface. These popular devices can be used in legacy USB-to-RS232/RS422 converter applications or to quickly interface an MCU, PLD, or FPGA to USB. A wide range of evaluation kits and modules are available to evaluate FTDI’s silicon prior to design-in. Vinculum is FTDI’s brand name for a range of USB Host/Slave controller ICs that provide easy implementation of USB Host controller functionality within products and use FTDI’s tried and tested firmware to significantly reduce development costs and time to market. FTDI is a fab-less semiconductor company headquartered in Glasgow, UK with RD centres in Glasgow and Singapore and has regional sales offices in Oregon, USA, Shanghai, China and Taipei, Taiwan.
More information is available at http://www.ftdichip.com

Regional sales offices and distributor lists are available http://www.ftdichip.com/FTSalesNetwork.htm

For further information and reader enquiries:
Juliette Lang
Future Technology Devices International Limited
Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Centurion Business Park, Glasgow, G41 1HH, UK
Tel: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 Fax: +44 (0) 141 429 2758
E-mail: marketing@ftdichip.com

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Article source: http://www.prlog.org/11811689-ftdi-introduces-chip-series-of-next-generation-usb-interface-ics.html

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