SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Group, a vendor- and technology-neutral consortium focused on open standards and global interoperability within and between enterprises, today announced the formation of The Open Group Cloud Work Group. Based on the work that The Open Group and its members have done over the last year related to end-user requirements for cloud computing and the vendor lock-in issue, the Group is being established to ensure the effective and secure use of cloud computing within enterprise architectures, based on open standards. The Open Group Cloud Work Group prioritizes collaboration on standard models and frameworks, aimed at enterprises looking to benefit from cloud products and services. The Open Group Cloud Work Group was created to develop a common understanding between buyers and suppliers of how enterprises, regardless of si... (more)

Redpine Signals and Exosite to Showcase a Wi-Fi Enabled Cloud-Computing Platform at the Arrow Electronics M2M Seminar

Redpine Signals, Inc., a leading developer of ultra-low-power, high-performance multi-standard wireless chipsets and modules, and Exosite, a provider of cloud-connectivity solutions for embedded applications, today announced a cloud-connected solution enabled on Renesas RX62N and RX63N microcontrollers. Showcased exclusively at the Arrow Electronics M2M Seminar Series, the partnership solution demonstrates Wi-Fi enabled, cloud-based M2M applications on several Renesas development kits. The Exosite platform provides remote device monitoring and management, data storage and interaction with remote devices while maintaining open-source device software product developers may re-use to accelerate time-to-market when designing their own cloud-connected products. “Redpine’s 802.11n wireless technology drives the power of cloud-connectivity for low-power systems across mul... (more)

VXL kündigt für 2013 vollständig neue Serie von Thin Clients und Cloud-Verbindungsgeräten an

VXL, globaler Hersteller von Thin Clients und Cloud-Verbindungsgeräten, gibt die Einführung einer vollständig neuen Serie von Thin Clients bekannt. Zum 37. Jahrestag der Herstellung von Thin-Client-Endgeräten meldet VXL die Einführung von zwei neuen System on Chip (SoC) Modellen, K54 und V200, die für den VDI-Markt konzipiert sind, und von zwei Referenz Dual Core Geräten der Md und der Md+ Serie (mit PCIe Slot). K54 SoC Einstiegs-Desktop Der K54 verfügt über den neuesten ARM Cortex SoC Prozessor für exzellente Leistungswerte via Remoteprotokoll, wie beispielsweise RDP, ICA und PCoIP®. Der ultraschlanke K54, zu einem Preis von unter 200 US-Dollar erhältlich, ist das bislang kostengünstigste Desktop-Gerät des Unternehmens. Mit einem äußerst geringen Energieverbrauch von weniger als 5 Watt erfüllt der K54 die Anforderungen an den CO2-Fußabdruck der meisten Unternehmen, ... (more)

GlobalWise Comments on Recent Balance Sheet Improvements, Channel Partners and Market Opportunities

COLUMBUS, OH -- (Marketwire) -- 01/23/13 -- GlobalWise Investments, Inc. (OTCBB: GWIV) (OTCQB: GWIV) (www.GlobalWiseInvestments.com) and its wholly owned subsidiary Intellinetics, Inc., a leading-edge technology company focused on the design, implementation and management of cloud-based Enterprise Content Management ("ECM") systems in both the public and private sectors, commented today on the Company's recent debt to equity conversions, channel partnerships and market opportunities. On December 31, 2012, GlobalWise converted a total of $945,729 of debt issued by the Company and its operating subsidiary, Intellinetics, Inc., into 3,152,432 restricted shares of the Company's common stock at a price of $0.30 per share (based on the closing price of GlobalWise common stock on December 28, 2012, the immediately preceding business day). "The conversion of debt to equity ... (more)

ZFx86 Industrial Control MicroSystem-on-Chip in Production

PALO ALTO, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 02/20/13 -- David Feldman, CEO of ZF Micro Solutions, issues the following statement: "We are pleased to announce that the ZFx86 FailSafe® MicroSystem-on-Chip for industrial embedded control is again in production after ZF's bankruptcy, caused by a battle with out-of-state Venture Capital firms we believe were using California Courts illegally attempting to misappropriate our technology and assets, was dismissed. "Demand for our unique processor is building rapidly and orders are being accepted on a first come first served basis with initial availability expected in May. "The under 1-watt FailSafe ZFx86 is an alternative for applications where 16 or 32-bit microcontrollers are used but it has the advantage that it includes a 100MHz 486DX4 core with FPU and patented fail-safe system recovery mechanism that can restore operation even ... (more)

IPsmarx PINless Recharge Portal Eases Addition of Prepaid Offerings

RESTON, VA -- (Marketwired) -- 04/09/13 -- IPsmarx, a leading softswitch, billing, and prepaid solutions provider, today announced the release of the PINless Recharge Portal that will enable wireless, retail stores and prepaid phone service providers to easily integrate and offer rechargeable international calling services. The PINless Recharge Portal includes PINless Recharge and Reseller Management, Mobile Top Up, and Rechargeable Calling Card solution in one easy to use interface with access for administrators, resellers, and end users. "Prepaid wireless vendors are already losing business to international phone card and pinless providers. By offering their own brand of phone cards and PINless calling service, they can make money on international VoIP calls in addition to domestic wireless," said Arash Vahidnia, president and CEO of IPsmarx. "Retail stores using... (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 Expo, Inc. Announces Cloud Expo 2011 New York Venue

Click Here to Save $800 at Cloud Expo New York ! Cloud Expo, Inc. announced on Thursday that Cloud Expo 2011 New York, the 8th International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo, will take place June 6-9, 2011, at the Javits Center in New York City. Cloud Expo - International Cloud Computing Conference & Expo series is the world’s leading Cloud-focused event and is held in New York, Silicon Valley, Prague, Tokyo, and Hong-Kong. Over 900 corporate sponsors and more than 65,000 industry professionals have participated in Cloud Expo since its inception, tenfold more than all other Cloud-related events put together. Click Here to Save $800 at Cloud Expo New York ! "Cloud Expo was announced on February 24, 2007, the day the term ‘cloud computing' was coined," said Fuat Kircaali, Chairman and Founder of Cloud Expo, Inc. "Cloud has become synonymous with ‘computing' and ‘soft... (more)

Cloud People: A Who's Who of Cloud Computing

Behind every cloud service or cloud-based solution, there are real people... A robust ecosystem of solutions providers has emerged around cloud computing. But who are the CEOs & CTOs behind those providers, who are the internal and external entrepreneurs driving companies involved in the Cloud, who are the leading engineers, developers, analysts, researchers, marketing professionals, authors...who, in short, are the people behind the cloud? This list will be updated weekly between now and November 4-7, 2013, when 13th Cloud Expo | Cloud Expo Silicon Valley opens its doors in the Santa Clara Convention Center, in the heart of California's Silicon Valley. Here are some highly prominent "Cloud People" to kick off with... RANDY BIAS | @randybias "Randy Bias is visionary. He sees things others don't." [Emphasis added.] That is how Mårten Mickos puts it, as succinctly as ever.... (more)

OneLogin Raises $13M to Power Expansion

OneLogin, the innovator in enterprise identity management, today announced it has secured a $13 million round of Series B venture capital from lead investor The Social+Capital Partnership alongside returning investor Charles River Ventures. OneLogin will use the funds to continue its expansion in the United States, Europe and Asia-Pacific and to accelerate talent acquisition in these markets. OneLogin provides a modern identity and access management (IAM) solution, which enables enterprises to easily manage employee and external user identities and control their access to applications in the cloud and behind the firewall. OneLogin’s comprehensive turnkey solution includes strong authentication, single sign-on, federation, directory integration, user provisioning and reporting. OneLogin has seen rapid adoption among companies, ranging from fast-growing start-ups li... (more)

Red Hat Named "Platinum Sponsor" of Virtualization Conference & Expo

Red Hat is a  trusted open source provider.  Red Hat offers enterprise customers a long-term plan for building infrastructures on the quality and innovation of open source. Combining open source operating system platform, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, together with applications, management, and Services Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions, including the JBoss Enterprise Middleware Suite. Red Hat also offers support, training, and consulting services worldwide to help enterprises take full advantage of the value of open source technology. For more information, please visit www.redhat.com/                   Red Hat CTO Delivers Virtualization Keynote Brian Stevens, the Chief Technology Officer and Vice President of Engineering of Red Hat, delivered his Virtualization Keynote entitled "The Future of the Virtual Enterprise" at SYS-CON's  Virtualization Conferenc... (more)