InfinityQS Reports Record Growth in 2008

InfinityQS Reports Record Growth in 2008

Revenue Increased 35%, Workforce Increased 15% for the Year

Chantilly, VA (PRWEB) January 30, 2009 -- InfinityQS International, the leading provider of real-time Statistical Process Control (SPC) software, today announced record year-over-year revenue growth of 35% during 2008. The record growth continues a trend as 2007 had previously been the second best revenue year in the company's 20-year history. InfinityQS' long term growth projections spurred a workforce increase of 15% during 2008.

InfinityQS' growth is fueled by the February 2008 release of ProFicient 3. The release added fully automated data collection, real-time analysis and event generation services to the industry leading SPC software (http://www.infinityqs.com/proficient.html). The planned spring 2009 release of ProFicient 4 will be highlighted by new enhancements for fully automated real-time data collection and analysis, expanded SSOP and HACCP support as well as process state monitoring, compliance and OEE reporting.

InfinityQS also saw significant growth in the supply chain quality management market with eSPC, a Web-based, fully hosted SPC solution that collects and analyzes shop floor quality data while serving as a real-time quality hub for process data throughout the supply chain.

"In this challenging market environment, manufacturers' priorities are shifting from growth initiatives to cost reduction initiatives," said Michael A. Lyle, president and CEO of InfinityQS. "Best-in-class companies are recognizing that implementing InfinityQS quality control solutions increases yield and profitability while lowering scrap, waste, and rework. The ability to deliver true ROI in a short period of time positions InfinityQS as an effective solution for manufacturers looking to reduce operating costs and improve product quality."

About InfinityQS International, Inc.:

InfinityQS is the leading provider of SPC software and services to a broad array of companies, from multi-national giants to smaller, more specialized manufacturers. InfinityQS develops software solutions to help manufacturers to monitor, control and improve the quality of their manufacturing operations across a site, an enterprise or an entire supply chain, continuing to provide significant returns on their initial investment. The company's goal is always to improve clients' internal quality standards and ensure their continued success in the global marketplace. For more information about InfinityQS, visit www.infinityqs.com.

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Contact Information Elizabeth Goldman

InfinityQS International

http://www.infinityqs.com

703-961-0200

TalentDrive Pleased to Announce New Member of Team

TalentDrive Pleased to Announce New Member of Team

Jerry McElroy Joins TalentDrive from TalentHook

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 30, 2009 -- TalentDrive is pleased to announce that Jerry McElroy, Account Executive, has recently joined its growing team. Jerry joins TalentDrive after working three years with TalentHook. Jerry will be operating out of Las Vegas, NV, expanding TalentDrive's national presence and accessibility to clients.

Jerry joins TalentDrive with an impressive background in resume sourcing and human capital recruiting software. He worked with operations ranging from independent contractors and small boutique recruiters to large Fortune 1000 companies. He not only built, but also maintained positive business relationships with many clients.

"There are many reasons I decided to take on a new role within the TalentDrive organization, but the motivating factor was their innovative thinking and their client driven attitude. The functionality and capabilities of TalentDrive's sourcing and matching technology, TalentFilter, far surpasses anything on the market today. I appreciate a company that is cutting-edge and continually evolves to offer its clients a superior product," Jerry McElroy, Account Executive, TalentDrive.

About TalentDrive:

TalentDrive has released TalentFilterSM, the industry's most innovative SaaS internet recruiting solution. Over 55 Global Companies have developed one of the most easy-to-use, on-demand, talent sourcing and recruitment tools on the market. For subscribers, the recruitment technology sweeps and unifies thousands of paid and free resume databases in one location. TalentFilter then matches and hierarchies the results, and provides contact through auto scheduling for candidate interviews, specifically chosen by the company. In addition, through powerful analytics, companies are able to manage ROI for online recruiting. One search, one location, one technology. Thousands of sources. For more information, visit www.talentdrive.com.

Media Contact:

Alissa Gothard

312-676-4204

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Contact Information Alissa Gothard

TalentDrive

http://www.talentdrive.com

312-676-4204

Onset Announces 2009 Indoor Monitoring Product Catalog

Onset Announces 2009 Indoor Monitoring Product Catalog

Onset Computer Corporation (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the HOBO® data logger company, today announced the availability of its 2009 Indoor Monitoring Product Catalog.

Bourne, MA (Vocus) January 29, 2009 —- Onset Computer Corporation (http://www.onsetcomp.com), the HOBO® data logger company, today announced the availability of its 2009 Indoor Monitoring Product Catalog.

The catalog offers product descriptions, specifications and prices for the company’s full line of PC and Mac-compatible HOBO data loggers (http://www.onsetcomp.com/data-logger) for energy, HVAC/R, and renewable energy systems performance monitoring.

A number of new products are highlighted, including the company’s web-based HOBO U30 Remote Monitoring System, which provides a simple and cost-effective means of measuring the performance of solar power systems, wind turbines, green roofs, and geothermal heating systems.

The catalog can be downloaded at http://www.onsetcomp.com/resources/catalogs.

ABOUT ONSET

Onset Computer Corporation has been producing small, inexpensive, battery-powered “HOBO”data loggers since 1981, and has sold over 1,000,000 loggers that are used throughout the world by over 50,000 customers. The company manufactures a broad range of data logger and weather station products that are used to measure temperature, humidity, light intensity, voltage, and a broad range of other parameters. Onset data loggers are used in a wide range of research, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy applications.

MEDIA CONTACT

Evan Lubofsky, Onset

Direct Tel. 508-743-3181

evan(at)onsetcomp.com

READER CONTACT

Onset Computer Corporation

http://www.onsetcomp.com

1-800-564-4377 / 508-759-9500

sales(at)onsetcomp.com

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Contact Information Evan Lubofsky

Onset Computer Corporation

http://www.onsetcomp.com

508-743-3181

Deacom Welcomes ERP Users to 2009 Software Conference

Deacom Welcomes ERP Users to 2009 Software Conference

Deacom, Inc. invites users of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System to attend the 2009 Deacom User Conference on May 6 and 7 at the Top of the Tower in Philadelphia, Pa.

Wayne, PA (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- Users of the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software System are invited to attend the 2009 Deacom User Conference, presented by Deacom, Inc. The annual event, set for May 6 and 7 at the Top of the Tower in Philadelphia, Pa., will provide networking opportunities, one-on-one access to Deacom staff, and breakout training sessions in order to help manufacturers enhance their use of the DEACOM ERP System.

The DEACOM System is a fully-integrated ERP system designed to simplify the business processes of building component and process manufacturers by incorporating every aspect of their business -- from inventory control to accounting -- in a single software solution.

"The user conference is a great way for our customers to enhance their skills in the latest version of the DEACOM System, while also sharing ideas and strategies with industry colleagues," says Deacom President Jay Deakins.

Throughout the two-day event, attendees will have the opportunity to share best practices with other users, as well as discuss any issues, future development plans, or system suggestions with Deacom's technical and development staff.

Deacom staff also will lead in-depth discussions on specific DEACOM functionality during the conference's breakout sessions. Topics will include lot control, hand-held scanners for inventory, labeling and document management, regulatory reporting, EDI, and trigger management.

DEACOM users may register for the 2009 Deacom User Conference at deacom.net (http://www.deacom.net/home/client-support/user-conference/user-conference-registration.aspx).

To learn more about the DEACOM Integrated Accounting and ERP Software System or to schedule an online demonstration, call 610-971-2278 ext. 15 or visit www.deacom.net.

About Deacom, Inc.:

Headquartered in Wayne, PA, Deacom, Inc. is the producer of DEACOM, a complete accounting and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for building component and process manufacturers with difficult-to-handle requirements. The DEACOM System seamlessly links all departments within a manufacturing company, providing a comprehensive view of the entire operation. By making complex issues simple, Deacom helps streamline manufacturing business processes to maximize productivity and profitability.

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Contact Information Erin Lawley

Deacom, Inc.

http://www.deacom.net/home/erp-software-functions.aspx

610-971-2278

etouches� Closes 2008 with Record Annual Revenue Increase for Event Management Software

etouches® Closes 2008 with Record Annual Revenue Increase for Event Management Software

etouches® announces a great close out to 2008 for its award winning suite of meeting and event management software. In December, 2008 nine new organizations signed on as etouches® customers and will be fully supported by etouches software and management team.

Ridgefield, CT (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- etouches® announces a great close out to 2008 for its award winning suite of meeting and event management software (http://www.etouches.com). In December, 2008 nine new organizations signed on as etouches® customers and will be fully supported by etouches software and management team.

The newest etouches® clients include:

-Ambassador Institute

-American Coal Council

-Emulex Corporation

-Harris Research Inc

-Infact Global Partners

-NJCASA

-Northside M.O.M.s

-Ray Kriegbaum

-Wheeler Machinery

Despite the increasing global concerns of the economy, etouches' accrual of new business remains steady and revenue totals increased by 300% in 2008. Offering a pay as you go SaaS tool, clients can choose event management modules they require without the burden and worry of high and hidden costs. Previously, event planners spent hours on spreadsheets to log and track attendee information. With etouches, new customers will take advantage of the systems' full flow through properties, save hundreds of hours and thus transfer that time to pure revenue.

About etouches®:

etouches® is a SaaS based suite of integrated event and meeting tools backed by expert event professionals to support every aspect of event planning and execution. Developed in collaboration with customers, this innovative technology is affordable, easy-to-use, collaborative, and fully customizable. It streamlines all phases of the event lifecycle, from planning through to post-event analysis, delivering concrete savings. Read more at http://www.etouches.com.

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Contact Information Erin Brody

etouches

http://www.etouches.com

203.403.9012

BuildMyBudget.com goes Live - A Simple Approach to Forecasting Where Your Budget is Taking You

BuildMyBudget.com goes Live - A Simple Approach to Forecasting Where Your Budget is Taking You

Stress Free Plan, LLC just launched BuildMyBudget.com, an online resource that provides a simple spreadsheet-style budgeting solution, tips, forums and blogs for those who want a safe, simple and affordable way to create a budget. Focusing on users who want to know where they are headed financially, BuildMyBudget.com strives to help users build a strong financial foundation.

Altamonte Springs, FL (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- In a market saturated with budgeting software programs that can be overwhelming, expensive, confusing and time-consuming, BuildMyBudget.com (http://www.buildmybudget.com/) uses a dollar-for-dollar approach to help users forecast where they are headed financially so they can make better financial decisions and reach financial goals.

Once a user has created a budget (http://www.buildmybudget.com/?q=start-building), a 12-month forecast shows paycheck-by-paycheck where they are headed financially. A user can easily see if they are in a downward financial spiral and when they have extra cash to save or invest. And because budgets can be stored on a phone, pc, flash drive or SD card, users have instant access to their financial forecast, making it easy to see projected account balances throughout the 12-month period.

For less than $15, BuildMyBudget.com provides an inexpensive budgeting solution for users looking to avoid spending time and money on unnecessary personal finance software. And unlike other software programs, BuildMyBudget.com does not ask for any personal account information.

Building a budget takes less than fifteen minutes and produces a forecast which illuminates any additional savings opportunities or potential cash-flow problems. A key benefit is the flexibility of the system, which enables users to update their budget quickly and easily without having to spend hours entering and categorizing transactions.

BuildMyBudget.com long-time user, Iliana, says, "I have been using the BMB solution for the last 3 years. When it was first introduced to us, my husband and I were in massive debt… This tool has allowed us to not only pay off huge amounts of debt but helped us to see where we could save money... Plus, if we want to plan a vacation or buy something big we can actually budget it out correctly rather than just charging it to a credit card."

BuildMyBudget.com also offers free budgeting tips (http://www.buildmybudget.com/?q=budgeting), financial calculators, community forums and other resources to help users build a strong financial foundation and make better financial decisions.

About Stress Free Plan, LLC:

Stress Free Plan, LLC is managed by Chris Fitzgerald, founder and creator of BuildMyBudget.com. Chris holds a BS degree in Finance from Florida State University and is currently attending the Rollins Crummer Graduate School of business for his Masters in Business Administration. Chris blogs regularly on the website about financial lessons (http://www.buildmybudget.com/?q=blog) he has learned, why he created BuildMyBudget.com and other budgeting related topics.

For additional information about BuildMyBudget.com, visit www.buildmybudget.com.

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Contact Information Chris Fitzgerald

Stress Free Plan, LLC

http://www.buildmybudget.com

407-446-2682

Fastrax and SiGe Semiconductor Cooperate for World's Best Performing Software GPS Solution

Fastrax and SiGe Semiconductor Cooperate for World's Best Performing Software GPS Solution

Fastrax Selected SiGe Semiconductors SE4120 radio front-end to boost its Software GPS to a sensitivity of -163 dBm

Helsinki, Finland; Andover, Massachusetts; and Ottawa, Canada (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- Fastrax (www.fastraxgps.com), a pioneering supplier of high performance GPS receivers, GPS software solutions and tracking systems for location-aware devices, and SiGe Semiconductor, a leading global supplier of products that are enabling wireless multimedia in a wide variety of computing, entertainment and mobile systems, announced today that Fastrax has selected SiGe's SE4120 to power its Software GPS solution.

As a result of the collaboration, the Fastrax Software GPS and SiGe Semiconductor's SE4120 radio front-end makes available a high performance GPS solution, complimented with a reference design to enable easy integration by third parties. The reference design is also available as a turnkey solution in the Fastrax iT900 RF module. This combined offering converts the GPS radio frequency (RF) signal into a digital intermediate frequency (IF) signal that is processed by Fastrax Software GPS solution. By deploying SiGe's IC, Fastrax Software GPS solution will provide the best user experience in a range of applications with a navigation sensitivity as high as -163 dBm.

The software-based approach is expected to increase the speed of adoption of GPS functionalities beyond the high-end cell phones. Target platforms include personal navigation devices (PNDs), mobile internet devices (MIDs), ultra-mobile PCs (UMPCs), personal media players (PMPs), smartphones, digital cameras and laptops.

While traditional GPS solutions require the integration of a GPS specific baseband, making the design more complex and adding to the cost, a software-based solution allows faster time-to-market with less costs and more adjustable features. With Fastrax Software GPS the GPS functionality can easily be managed and customized to be fully optimized for each specific device and application.

"We are always looking for ways to improve our offering and want to drive the GPS technology development. When combining Fastrax software GPS with SiGe's SE4120 we can deliver exceptionally high tracking sensitivity of -163 dBm, which exceeds all known solutions available in the market. We are now raising the bar on system sensitivity," explains Kim Kaisti, co-founder and VP of Business Development at Fastrax (www.fastraxgps.com). "SiGe's field proven leadership in GPS RF IC's, system knowledge and support was a significant driver to select them as one of our technology partners."

"Both SiGe and Fastrax (www.fastraxgps.com) focus on high-quality, low-power and high-sensitivity devices for reliable performance and stable GPS services. With Fastrax deploying our GPS solutions we have helped to build a platform that offers improved performance and opens up a whole new world of location-aware applications. The new solution will initially use our SE4120L or SE4120S devices and will support all known operating systems including all Microsoft ® Windows platforms, Embedded Linux and Nucleus, which will provide wider opportunities for device manufacturers," commented Stefan Fulga, Director Strategic Marketing of SiGe.

Fastrax Software GPS focuses on the optimization of signal acquisition and correlation, the functions typically requiring the most CPU power and memory in GPS solutions. It obtains the best performance on every platform, depending on available processing power and memory. Fastrax Software GPS flexibility enables portability to a range of CPUs, specific application processors and operating systems as it is based on the Fastrax iSuite architecture, which was originally designed for embedded environments.

The SE4120 is a highly integrated GPS/GNSS radio front-end IC, offering high performance and low power operation in a wide range of low-cost applications. It supports GPS and dual-mode L1-band GPS/GNSS products. The SE4120 features a conditioned interface for software implementations of GNSS baseband signal processing.

The SE4120 includes an on-chip LNA, a low intermediate frequency (IF) receiver with a linear AGC and an advanced multi-bit I/Q analog to digital converter (ADC) with serialized data output. The receiver incorporates a fully integrated image reject mixer, obviating the need for a SAW filter in many applications. The SE4120's on-chip IF filter may be adjusted from 2.2 MHz BW (for GPS only) to 4.4MHz BW (for simultaneous reception of GPS and GNNS signals). The digitized I/Q output, centered near-zero IF, is available in a serialized data stream to facilitate software signal processing.

The highly integrated PLL synthesizer of the SE4120 requires only two passive components to implement an off-chip loop filter. The SE4120 is optimized for the lowest possible power consumption consistent with a very low external component count.

For more information:

    

Fastrax Contact:        

Kim Kaisti

+358 424 7331

kim.kaisti (at) fastraxgps.com

Fastrax agency contact:

Netprofile Tech PR

Hanna Manninen

Tel. +358 9 6812 080

hanna (at) netprofile.fi

Sige Contact:

Press/Americas and Europe:     

Bev Hemish,

+1 613 288 2709

beh(at) sige.com

Press/Asia:     

Techworks Asia

Claire Walker

+852 2525 3980

claire (at)techworksasia.com

About Fastrax Ltd

Fastrax (www.fastraxgps.com) is a leading provider of high performance GPS receivers, GPS software solutions and tracking systems for device manufacturers and device designers. Fastrax enables the utilization of GPS and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in virtually any device, from industrial applications to battery-operated consumer products. Based on a decade of intensive research and development, Fastrax products feature a unique combination of state-of-the-art performance, extremely low power consumption, flexible software and miniature, easy-to-deploy designs. The product portfolio consists of multiple GPS receivers and GPS antenna modules, novel pure software based GPS solutions offering fast time-to-market with minimal costs and easily adjustable features, along with easy-to-deploy Track & Trace platforms with integrated communications capabilities. Fastrax Extended Support Services provide expert advice and consulting in GPS application design. Fastrax is headquartered in Finland and founded in 1999. For further information, please visit www.fastraxgps.com.

About SiGe Semiconductor

SiGe Semiconductor is a leading global supplier of the products that are enabling wireless multimedia in a wide variety of computing, entertainment and mobile systems. Our innovative radio frequency integrated circuits and multi-chip modules simplify the addition of mobile broadband access and location-based capabilities to consumer electronics. SiGe products are designed specifically for these applications, providing the un-equaled performance that is necessary for high-quality, user-focused applications on the go. Offering exceptional performance, our products comply with Wi-Fi®, WiMAX™, and GPS technology standards. We deliver solutions designed for the end system application, enabling ease of integration and reduced time to market. SiGe operates worldwide, servicing leading consumer electronics OEMs and ODMs from five key sites as well as through an extensive global distribution network.

About SiGe Semiconductor's Lead-Free Initiative

The use of lead in the design and manufacture of electronic products is an increasing environmental concern. In support of industry-wide initiatives to protect the environment, all SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. products we ship today are lead-free and RoHS compliant.

Forward Looking Statements

This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the date the statements are made, and SiGe Semiconductor, Inc. does not undertake an obligation to update forward-looking statements should conditions or management's estimates or opinions change.

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Contact Information Hanna Manninen

Netprofile Tech PR for Fastrax

http://www.fastraxgps.com

358 9 6812 080

Columbia Doctors, the Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University Select MxSecure, Inc., as Their Medical Transcription Vendor of Choice

Columbia Doctors, the Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University Select MxSecure, Inc., as Their Medical Transcription Vendor of Choice

Columbia Doctors, the Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University select MxSecure, Inc., the nation's leading provider of medical transcription services to medical practices and healthcare clinics, as their transcription vendor of choice for the integration rollout of their electronic medical record.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- MxSecure, Inc., (http://www.mxsecure.com) the nation's leading provider of medical transcription services to medical practices and healthcare clinics, today announced that Columbia Doctors, The Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University has selected MxSecure as their transcription vendor of choice for the integration rollout of their electronic medical record. Columbia Doctors is represented by 1,100 medical practitioners.

"We are honored and proud to be selected by such an esteemed medical center as their outsourced medical transcription provider," said Colin Christie, Chief Executive Officer, MxSecure, Inc. "We look forward to supporting Columbia's world-class leadership in scientific research, education and patient care with superior transcription and document management technologies and dedicated support services."

In addition to medical transcription services, MxSecure will also implement a customized integration (http://www.mxsecure.com/solutions/integration.htm) into Columbia's Allscripts web-based Electronic Health Records software as it is rolled out during the coming months. This automated system will seamlessly move transcribed reports by MxSecure's medical language specialists into the Allscripts EHR software.

About MxSecure, Inc.

MxSecure, Inc. (http://www.mxsecure.com/about/index.htm) is the nation's leading provider of medical transcription services to medical practices - serving thousands of health care providers in over 600 medical facilities nationwide in family medicine and all major specialties. MxSecure clients include physician and group practices, community health centers and multi-state, multi-specialty clinics. The company's digital medical transcription and electronic document management system - MxTranscribe EHR™ (http://www.mxsecure.com/solutions/mxtranscribe_ehr.htm) - includes Internet-based access to files 24/7; online review and editing; single and dual electronic signature; key word search capabilities; distribution options of routing to network printers, faxing or secure e-mail; and detailed management reporting tools. MxTranscribe EHR™ is fully scalable to multiple clinic locations with no capital outlay required. For more information see www.MxSecure.com

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Contact Information HEATHER DONCH

MxSecure, Inc.

http://www.MxSecure.com

888.580.1010

Alumwire and TalentDrive Announce Partnership

Alumwire and TalentDrive Announce Partnership

Offering Most Effective Specialty Talent Sourcing Solution - Finally a Way to Find the "Purple Squirrel"

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- TalentDrive, the producer of the innovative SaaS recruitment technology, TalentFilterSM, and Alumwire, the leading platform that bridges the gap between alumni networks and recruiters through resume collections, job postings, and their unique chat booth technology, have announced a strategic partnership that offers clients the most targeted search capabilities to fill their hiring needs.

This partnership combines the powerful sourcing ability of TalentFilterSM with the expansive resources and connections available through Alumwire. By combining forces, Alumwire clients will be able to first reach highly qualified and interested resumes through Alumwire's professional database and then utilize TalentFilterSM's advanced search to sweep the open web, accumulating like-kind resumes to fill their pipeline. This partnership offers the most effective solution to finding the "needle in the haystack"--a challenge many firms are facing during this difficult economic situation. Alumwire possess one of the most specialized databases in the industry, while TalentFilterSM offers the ability to continuously generate equally qualified talent, allowing clients to maintain a strong and competitive pipeline.

The Alumwire Professional Network™ provides an open, internet-based Professional Media platform for individuals, schools, and corporations to interact. Features include: job search, recruiting, career enhancement, and other business pursuits. Alumwire serves alumni, schools and corporations through virtual career fairs, resume databases, job postings, online chat, video posts and offline events. Some of the alumni networks available through AlumWire include Pepperdine University, Berkeley Alum, Columbia University, Andersen Alum, Consumer Packaged Goods Alum, Texes Exes, Rensselaer Alumni Association, UC Davis Alumni Association, and the UCSC Alumni Association. Alumwire makes a direct connection between the qualified talent and the open positions, fulfilling supply for their clients' hiring demands. TalentDrive's advanced sourcing tool TalentFilterSM allows clients to continue gathering highly qualified resumes of the same caliber as found in Alumwire's database, by searching over 11,000 free and paid job boards and social networks and then generating results in one, easy-to-use location. In combination, these two technologies bring needed improvements to the recruitment process by offering a solution that makes finding specific talent for unique hiring needs possible.

"Essentially, we are teaming with one of the most focused suppliers of specialty talent databases to assist in augmenting the growth and vibrancy of Alumwire Talent Networks. This partnership is game changing in the specialty-hire arena. We feel strongly this product combination offers clients the most effective way to find specific talent and are pleased to offer a solution at an opportune time," Sean Bisceglia, CEO TalentDrive.

About TalentDrive:

TalentDrive has released TalentFilterSM, the industry's most innovative SaaS internet recruiting solution. Over 55 Global Companies have developed one of the most easy-to-use, on-demand, talent sourcing and recruitment tools on the market. For subscribers, the recruitment technology sweeps and unifies thousands of paid and free resume databases in one location. TalentFilter then matches and hierarchies the results, and provides contact through auto scheduling for candidate interviews, specifically chosen by the company. In addition, through powerful analytics, companies are able to manage ROI for online recruiting. One search, one location, one technology. Thousands of sources.

For more information, visit www.talentdrive.com.

About Alumwire:

Alumwire is an interactive network for students and alumni to find jobs, internships and other employment opportunities through the patent-pending, virtual, on-line recruiting fairs. Alumwire provides job seekers with professional networks, communications tools, forums, events and other services in assisting job seekers locate desired positions. This new service is expanding rapidly and represents a 21st century approach to job search and hiring. Colleges and universities are using Alumwire to enhance their career placement services for recent graduates as well as their alumni and corporate alumni organizations, like The Digital Alumni, offer these services to their members when they are seeking new positions. Corporations are rapidly joining Alumwire as a ready access to talent in a more cost effective way from college, university and general talent markets.

For more information, visit www.alumwire.com.

Media Contact:

Alissa Gothard

TalentDrive

312.676.4204

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Contact Information Alissa Gothard

TalentDrive

http://www.talentdrive.com

312-676-4204

OneVue Announces the Release of VuePoint 2.0, a Cross Channel Retail Software Suite

OneVue Announces the Release of VuePoint 2.0, a Cross Channel Retail Software Suite

VuePoint 2.0 features more intuitive navigation for both OneVue clients as well as the end customers. The simplified navigation and reduced learning curve has immediate, positive impact on all levels of a retailer's business.

Chagrin Falls, OH (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- OneVue (onevue.com (http://www.onevue.com/)), the leader in Cross-Channel Retail software solutions in North America, has announced the recent release of its flagship software suite, VuePoint 2.0.

VuePoint 2.0 enables cross-channel retailers to reduce overhead cost and increase revenue. One force behind the cost-saving benefit is the enhanced and automated customer communication feature. A real-time customer account feature is easily accessible and allows end customers to check order status, shopping cart, discounts applied, and more. Combined with e-mail, the interaction keeps end customers informed through every step of the order process and fulfillment. This information drastically reduces inbound calls to a retailer's call center, allowing a retailer to operate with less staff.

The new version features more intuitive navigation for both OneVue clients as well as the end customers. The simplified navigation and reduced learning curve has immediate, positive impact on all levels of a retailer's business. Rod Anderson, CEO of OneVue, stated, "One of our national retail accounts was able to train its call center staff in less than one day. Even better, it trained its warehouse and shipping staff in about 20 minutes. This nearly eliminated the interruption to business usually associated with a change in software."

VuePoint 2.0 is built on a .NET implementation and deployment. It utilizes standards-based data formats to ensure a low-intensive conversion process. "OneVue respects each customer's unique way of doing business. We'll never dictate changes to their operations, but rather let each customer's needs dictate how we tailor VuePoint. It's designed to adapt to what the customer wants to accomplish so they can achieve their business goals," stated Rod Anderson.

One retailer already using VuePoint responded positively. It previously utilized 90 staff to ship about 7,000 packages per day. After implementing OneVue's solution, that same company ships over 10,000 packages per day with only 22 staff.

The 2.0 release of VuePoint offers proven revenue boosters as well. VuePoint 2.0 boasts an integrated, enterprise-wide promotions module, whether for web or catalog sales. Current promotions are continuously updated on all areas of the site, and can even change based on what is inside the customer's shopping cart. Additionally, a fraud prevention module flags certain types of transactions long before an order is processed.

Anderson concluded, "We're confident retailers will see the value of this new version. With our quick implementation, any retailer can see an immediate impact to their bottom line."

About OneVue, LLC

OneVue, a leader in Cross Channel Retail Solutions featuring VuePoint, serves retail chains nationwide as well as international organizations. The VuePoint software suite delivers a robust, scalable, and flexible Cross-Channel Management System designed to deliver comprehensive information across the entire retail enterprise. It includes store systems, catalog systems, and eCommerce. For more information, visit www.onevue.com.

Contact Information:

John Centofanti

OneVue

46 Shopping Plaza 218

Chagrin Falls, OH 44022

info (at) onevue (dot) com

www.onevue.com

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Contact Information John Centofanti

OneVue, LLC

http://www.onevue.com/

866-767-9281

Business Foundation Selects MCF Technologies to Build Next Generation Periodic Table of Business Database

Business Foundation Selects MCF Technologies to Build Next Generation Periodic Table of Business Database

Business Foundation, the only dedicated global Enterprise Performance Management Advisory Service, announced today that it has selected MCF Technologies to design and build it's next generation Periodic Table of Business® metrics database. With headquarters in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Business Foundation is focused on helping Executives in organizations identify and align on key drivers that support and execute on their strategic initiatives and goals.

San Jose, CA (Vocus) January 29, 2009 -- Business Foundation, the only dedicated global Enterprise Performance Management Advisory Service, announced today that it has selected MCF Technologies to design and build it's next generation Periodic Table of Business® (http://www.business-foundation.com/periodictableofb.html) metrics database. With headquarters in San Jose, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley, Business Foundation is focused on helping Executives in organizations identify and align on key drivers that support and execute on their strategic initiatives and goals.

    

The Periodic Table of Business® on-line database is the engine that drives the unique Broadsheet methodology that Business Foundation uses with its clients. "Since we first developed the database some 3 years ago, it has grown and become richer than ever. It has been become the heart and soul of what we do and the investment to take it to a robust web 2.0 platform is essential." said Simon Tucker, Business Foundation President & CEO. 'We selected MCF Technologies to transfer the hundreds of metrics and their associated attributes to a new platform because of their outstanding track record with marque companies'.

About MCF Technologies:

MCF Technologies (http://www.mcftech.com/) design, build and maintain webware applications. These custom applications are tailored directly towards each business. Accessible anytime, anywhere, online.

Their solution design staff understands the role of technology in business, having worked in management and executive roles in sales, information technology, operations, supply chain and sourcing, while their technical expertise is focused on today's leading development platforms.

About Business Foundation Corporation

The Business Foundation is an Enterprise Performance Management and technology advisory company with extensive industry knowledge.

Since the genesis of Enterprise Performance Management, its' team of experts have blended seasoned business and technology disciplines to create unique and valuable experiences for clients.

The company's unique value starts with the world's most extensive on-line Periodic Table of Business® (http://www.business-foundation.com/periodictableofb.html) database of measures and metrics by industry, business function and role. It executes using a Proven Performance Management methodology (http://www.business-foundation.com/discovery.html).

Business Foundation helps Executives execute on the strategic promises they make to stakeholders using the right people, processes and technologies. The companies they have worked with include some of the largest global firms across industry sectors.

Business Foundation bridges the gap between strategy and actually executing on a strategy.

Contact Information

Media Contact:

Valerie Bridges

800-557-4945

valerie (at) business-foundation.com

Ron Dimon

SVP Consulting, Business Foundation Corporation., Washington DC.,

Tel: 1 703-899-0036

rondimon (at) business-foundation.com

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Contact Information Valerie Bridges

Business Foundation Corporation

http://www.business-foundation.com

1-800-557-4945

Ron Dimon

Business Foundation Corporation

http://www.business-foundation.com

703-899-0036

SVN Site Releases Issue Tracker & Subversion Hosting

SVN Site Releases Issue Tracker & Subversion Hosting

Recursivity limited is proud to announce the availability of a new version of SVN site (http://www.svnsite.com). SVN site is a Subversion hosting service that allows software developers and teams to subscribe to their own private Subversion repository, issue/bug tracker and optionally Apache Continuum continuous integration server in a hosted environment.

London, United Kingdom (PRWEB), January 29, 2009 -- Recursivity limited is proud to announce the availability of a new version of SVN site.

SVN site is a Subversion hosting service (http://www.svnsite.com) that allows software developers and teams to subscribe to their own private Subversion repository, issue/bug tracker and optionally Apache Continuum continuous integration server in a hosted environment.

The major addition in this release is that a JTrac issue tracker instance is now provided with each account in addition to the Subversion hosting.

The long term vision is to provide a full suite of hosted tools and infrastructure for developer collaboration, thus saving development teams the time and resources required to set up and manage their own servers and infrastructure, with this release we are a big step closer to that vision.

The service not only leverages market leading configuration management software like Subversion, and issue tracking software like JTrac - it is also built on Amazons Cloud Computing infrastructure. Building on top of so called Cloud computing infrastructure allows us to gain an invaluable advantage in terms of scalability, reliability and cost that is reflected in the price of our Subversion hosting plans (http://www.svnsite.com/plans).

Recursivity limited is aiming to make this the market leading service for Subversion hosting and collaborative developer tools, and has already gained some market traction as well as praise from existing customers, such as Christian Longberg of Adtraction:

"There are no reasons for small companies or startups not to use services like SVN site instead of wasting precious time configuring their own infrastructure and server environment."

SVN site is an Issue Tracker & Subversion hosting service from Recursivity limited, a privately held UK registered and based company that has been trading profitably since 2005.

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Contact Information Wille Faler

Recursivity limited

http://www.svnsite.com

+44 790 373 6809

OpenTech Systems' DR/Xpert for DB2 Backs Up DB2 User Data and System Objects

OpenTech Systems' DR/Xpert for DB2 Backs Up DB2 User Data and System Objects

OpenTech Systems, Inc., announces a new release of DR/Xpert for DB2, an automated backup and recovery solution for DB2 systems and user data.

Dallas, TX (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- OpenTech Systems, Inc., a leading provider of z/OS Disaster Recovery and Storage Management solutions to automate IT processes and ensure Business Continuity for IBM z/OS centric data centers, today announced a new release of DR/Xpert for DB2 which automates the backup and recovery for DB2 system objects including the directory and catalog as well as user data.

To automatically ensure recoverability, DR/Xpert for DB2 audits the DB2 catalog and builds the jobs to drive DB2 utilities from IBM , BMC or CA to backup and recover DB2 user data and system objects. There is no need to manually create and maintain backup and recovery JCL. To ensure an efficient recovery, DR/Xpert for DB2 also performs intelligent grouping of DB2 objects and determines the most efficient object image copy and recovery. In addition, DR/Xpert for DB2 supports User-defined Recovery Groups so DB2 objects can be grouped together and assigned a recovery priority which can significantly improve recovery time and recovery point objectives.

"Our clients wanted a DB2 recovery product that would automate the backup and recovery of DB2 system objects as well as user data so we added the system backup capability to DR/Xpert for DB2. DR/Xpert for DB2 complements our family of DR products which audit and automate the DR process. Like our other DR products, DBS and DR/Xpert, DR/Xpert for DB2 performs a recoverability audit to ensure the DB2 system objects and user data can be recovered," said Bruce Fisher, OpenTech Systems Marketing Director. "DR/Xpert for DB2 is another example of our unwavering commitment to meeting our customer's needs and ensuring successful recoveries through automation. Automating DR processes is the focus of all our DR products and the value we deliver to our customers."

About DR/Xpert for DB2

DR/Xpert for DB2 automates the audit, backup and recovery of DB2 user data and system objects, to ensure that all user data and system objects are backed up and recoverable. Automating the backup and recovery process reduces user intervention, human error, and DR costs. DR/Xpert for DB2 can shorten backup and recovery windows, lower media and storage costs, and provide audit and tracking information to fulfill compliance requirements.

About OpenTech Systems, Inc.

OpenTech Systems Inc. was founded in 1994 to design, develop and market industry leading software solutions for IBM mainframe centric data centers and is dedicated to excellence in products, service and support. Specializing in Disaster Recovery Assurance and Storage Management solutions for z/OS, OpenTech Systems is the vendor of choice for Fortune 1000 companies focused on aligning IT processes with Business processes to ensure business continuity and operating efficiency. OpenTech's partners include leading storage vendors and IT outsourcers as well as premier resellers around the world.

OpenTech Systems and DR/Xpert for DB2 are trademarks of OpenTech Systems, Inc. All other trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. For more information regarding OpenTech's software solutions for z/OS, please visit www.opentechsystems.com or contact:

                

                

Bruce Fisher

Director, Marketing

OpenTech Systems, Inc.

1-800-460-3011

+1-469-635-1500

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Opentech Systems Inc.

http://www.opentechsystems.com

469-435-1500

Louisiana School Network Manager Encourages Hundreds to Get Secure with AVG Anti-Virus and Walling Data

Louisiana School Network Manager Encourages Hundreds to Get Secure with AVG Anti-Virus and Walling Data

Todd Meche's seven year experience with the popular AVG security product have made him a dedicated champion.

Hickory, NC (PRWEB) January 29, 2009 -- Todd Meche, network manager for St. Martin Parish School Board in St. Martinville, Louisiana, is happy to be a brand champion for AVG Anti-Virus. The Enterprise version of the software, AVG Network Edition, has made his job easier over the years, keeping the schools in his domain secure against viruses and other computer security threats. Meche estimates that, over the last seven years, he has encouraged hundreds of people to switch to the popular security product.

The story of how he came to be such a fan began in 2001, when he first joined the St. Martin Parish School Board.

"The school system was already using AVG Network Edition to protect more than 3,000 workstations across fourteen schools in the district," said Meche. "Everything was running smoothly, and no-one ever seemed to have any problems. In fact, I didn't know how good we had it until I was in a meeting at an administration conference and heard horror stories about other programs. Other network managers were telling me that the big name brands like McAfee and Norton were causing them major problems."

"Not only were they complaining about the amount of system resources these programs were hogging, slowing entire networks down, but they were also concerned by the sheer time it took to maintain them on a day-to-day basis."

"Many people were surprised that I wasn't joining in the chorus of complaints, so they all wanted to know what we were using. I was happy to tell them just how great AVG Network Edition has been."

In fact, as Meche reflected on the years he has trusted his networks' security to AVG Network Edition, he estimated that he's recommended to over two hundred people that they switch to the product.

More than 1,000 teachers and faculty work for St. Martin Parish and over the years, many have asked him what anti-virus products he recommends for their home computers. "Every time someone asks what to use to protect their home computers, I always recommend AVG Free Edition."

"AVG Does Its Job So I Can Do Mine"

Since 2001, Meche has kept his AVG Network Edition installations upgraded to the latest versions to ensure the protection kept pace with the growing threats, and he's always been pleased with the results.

"We started out with AVG 6.0 and we kept upgrading whenever a new version became available," said Meche. "Now we're using the 8.0 edition. AVG just gets better and better with the release of each version."

He went on to explain that "AVG saves me time, because I don't ever have to go back and change anything with it. It manages itself. It doesn't have a lot of fancy options that no-one uses, and that's just fine with me. AVG does what matters - it does its job effectively so I can focus on mine."

A Great Product and a Great Supplier

Meche acknowledged that another reason he is a fan of AVG is because of Walling Data, the distributor from whom he purchases his AVG licenses.

Walling Data is the longest-standing and highest-volume distributor of AVG Technologies solutions in North America. Walling Data is also the only distributor to offer all its customers - resellers and end-users - free, unlimited, U.S.-based pre- and post-sales support.

Meche was impressed with that Free support offer, especially when it was coupled with generous educational discounts Walling Data offered on the purchase of the software.

"AVG is so easy to manage that I've have rarely needed tech support," said Meche. "But with thousands of workstations and more than a dozen sites, we've encountered a few issues here and there. All I had to do was pick up the phone and call Walling Data's tech support team. They're always polite, friendly, and easy to work with."

"When it comes time to renew our licenses, we always shop around, but we've never come across a supplier who'll give us a better deal than Walling Data."

Today, Meche is still eager to share his enthusiasm for AVG Anti-Virus and Walling Data, adding: "We have the best of both worlds. AVG is the most efficient and powerful security product out there, and Walling Data gives us great pricing and free support. What's not to like?"

For more information about how to purchase AVG Anti-Virus, with Walling Data's Unlimited US based support included at no cost, please visit http://www.avgantivirus.com

About Walling Data

Founded in 1994, N.C.-based Walling Data is a value-added technology distributor of technology products for resellers, small businesses, and education and government institutions. Walling Data was the nation's first distributor of AVG security products and today is the highest-volume distributor for the product in North America, with more than 50,000 satisfied customers. Walling is also the only value-added distributor for Cymphonix Network Composer, an award-winning device that helps companies control and monitor users compliance with internet usage policies. Additionally, the company has recently become a distributor of CyberPatrol's parental control and business-grade web filtering solutions. Walling Data provides free, unlimited, U.S.-based phone and "we-do-it-for-you" remote support for all of its customers. For more information, visit www.wallingdata.com and www.avgantivirus.com

About AVG Technologies

AVG is a global security solutions leader protecting more than 80 million consumers and small business computer users in 167 countries from the ever-growing incidence of web threats, viruses, spam, cyber-scams and hackers on the Internet. Headquartered in Amsterdam, AVG has nearly two decades of experience in combating cyber crime and one of the most advanced laboratories for detecting, pre-empting and combating Web-borne threats from around the world. Its free online, downloadable software model allows entry-level users to gain basic anti-virus protection and then to easily and inexpensively upgrade to greater levels of safety and defense in both single and multi-user environments. More information is available at www.avg.com.

Media Contact:

Ashlie Lanning, alanning (at) wallingdata (dot) com, 919-459-8158

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Contact Information LUKE WALLING

Walling Data

http://avgantivirus.com

866-833-5727

Ashlie Lanning

919 Marketing

http://www.wallingdata.com

919-557-7890

Kozio Moves to New Office Space, Positioning Company for Continued Growth

Kozio Moves to New Office Space, Positioning Company for Continued Growth

New corporate headquarters at 1801 Sunset Place in Longmont, Colorado provides additional space for Kozio's continued growth.

Longmont, CO (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- Kozio, Inc. (www.kozio.com), the leading provider of software for at-speed automated functional circuit board test, has relocated to expanded office space in Longmont, positioning the company for continued growth and long-term success.

"Last year brought us double-digit growth for our standard products and we added new customers throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe," said Joe Skazinski, CEO of Kozio. "This new location will provide the perfect launch pad as we reach new markets around the world."

Kozio headquarters are now located at 1801 Sunset Place Ste A, Longmont CO 80501. The Sunset Place facility provides enough space for development offices, technical support offices, and a fully functional multi-target test lab. The new location is in Boulder County, in the southwest corner of Longmont, Colorado, 45 minutes north of Denver along the Front Range.

Previously located at 2400 Trade Centre Ave in the Longmont, Colorado, Kozio's growth and success over the last 6 years necessitated a move to the larger space.

About Kozio:

Founded in 2003, Kozio Inc. is the technology leader for real-time embedded test applications and fully integrated test management software for design validation, test and debug of embedded systems. Kozio's hardware validation is used and trusted by companies such as Cisco, General Electric, Harris, Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Raytheon, Thomson and many others. Kozio products are used globally in most industries developing and/or manufacturing electronic products. Our royalty-free kDiagnostics and kPOST applications offer a complete solution that addresses the need for better test coverage at a significantly reduced cost. Our SequenceRunner, SequenceReporter, and ValidationAssistant applications offer one-button testing, report generation, and interactive troubleshooting for volume circuit board testing. See www.kozio.com for more information.

Sales Contact: Kozio, Inc., 1801 Sunset Pl Ste A, Longmont, CO 80501, Tel: +1 303-776-1356 Ext 1, Fax: 303-776-1357, Web site: www.kozio.com

Kozio, the Kozio logo, kDiagnostics, kPOST, ValidationAssistant, SequenceRunner, and SequenceReporter are trademarks or registered trademarks of Kozio, Inc. All other trademarks and products are the property of their respective owners.

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Contact Information Joe Skazinski

Kozio, Inc.

http://www.kozio.com

303.776.1356

AspireHR Expands European Operations

AspireHR Expands European Operations

AspireHR, Inc., one of the largest global Human Capital Management HCM software, consulting, and SaaS companies, has announced the expansion of its European operation with the addition of Andy Hodges as a partner in the company’s London office.

Plano, TX (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- AspireHR, Inc., one of the largest global Human Capital Management HCM software, consulting, and SaaS companies, has announced the expansion of its European operation with the addition of Andy Hodges as a partner in the company’s London office.

“The addition of a professional of Andy’s caliber and experience to our London office is a noteworthy development for our organization,” said Joseph Hillesheim, AspireHR’s president and founding partner in making the announcement.

Hodges will be heading up AspireHR’s London office, managing the company’s UK operations, and supervising the company’s business development and project management ventures in Europe.

“I have been competing against AspireHR for the past ten years, and finally thought it was best just to join the organization that was leading the way in SAP HCM,” said Hodges. “It has always been impressive to see how AspireHR has led the market by developing entirely new ways of approaching the business and technical challenges that all of our clients face. That, combined with an impressive array of SAP enhancement solutions, made my decision to join the company both easy and compelling at the same time.”

The addition of Hodges and the expansion of the London office will enable AspireHR to provide the best possible customer service to its clients in the UK and other parts of Europe. AspireHR already has a significant presence with clients in France, Germany, and Norway.

“The expansion of our European operations is a significant milestone in our corporate development,” said Hillesheim. “We value the opportunity to partner with our clients in Europe, and we are looking forward to sharing our expertise and experience with even more companies.”

The AspireHR corporate headquarters is located in Plano, Texas, and the company also has offices in Dubai and Melbourne.

For Additional Information, Contact:

Susan Kern, Director of Marketing

skern (at) aspirehr.com

214-880-0099, Ext. 168

About AspireHR:

Aspire HR is a global provider of Human Capital Management (HCM) Software, Consulting, and Outsourcing support. We deliver HCM business solutions to the world’s largest employers.

Our services include cutting edge talent management solutions like E-Recruiting, E-Learning, ESS (Employee Self Service), MSS (Manager Self Service), and SAP upgrades, as well as traditional HR implementation services such as organizational management, benefits, time management, and full payroll.

For more information, please visit www.aspirehr.com or call 214-880-0099.

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Contact Information Susan Kern

AspireHR

http://www.aspirehr.com

214-880-0099

Fairview Baptist Home Selects PatientPlacement.com to Automate Referrals and Increase Patient and Resident Admissions

Fairview Baptist Home Selects PatientPlacement.com to Automate Referrals and Increase Patient and Resident Admissions

Web-based Referral Management System software deployed at long-term care facility to quicken admissions process and improve business intelligence

Atlanta, Ga (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- Patient Placement Systems announced today that long-term healthcare provider Fairview Baptist Home of Downers Grove, Ill., has signed on to use the Web-based Referral Management System to manage inbound patient and resident referrals.

The PatientPlacement.com Referral Management System is an innovative, yet simple, low-cost solution designed for sub-acute nursing homes (www.patientplacement.com)and other long-term care providers to automate and accelerate every step of the admissions process. Paper and faxes are easily replaced with a fast, efficient and secure software service. Health care facilities can review, track, approve and archive referral documents and electronic medical records online, generating simplified operational efficiency to referral and admission processes.

"We are to excited partner with a company that truly understands the long-term care admissions process." said Fairview Baptist Home's administrator, Gerrianne Hartman. "Referral Management System makes our daily operations more efficient and increases our staff's productivity, which helps us focus less on administrative tasks and more on our mission of quality care."

Hartman says Fairview Baptist sees the benefits of responding instantly to inbound referrals. Alerts and automatic notifications of new inquiries speed response times and strengthens relationships with referral sources, leading to faster placements and stronger census numbers (http://www.patientplacement.com/rmstrial). Reports on referral activity, which are generated with a few mouse clicks, and online management of marketing efforts help guide better business decisions. The instant Insurance Verification feature helps cut approval workflows to mere seconds.

"We are committed to helping long-term care providers improve efficiency and responsiveness in the admissions process through real-time tracking of patient referrals," said Eric Christ, president of Patient Placement Systems. "Referral Management System noticeably improves our customers' competitiveness, and we are pleased to team with an organization that embraces innovative solutions."

About Patient Placement Systems: Patient Placement Systems helps continuing care providers admit more patients, generate more revenue, compete better and respond faster (http://www.patientplacement.com/healthcare-software/referral-management-system-demo.aspx)with simple, efficient Web-based healthcare software that automates and accelerates admissions and referral management. Patient Placement Systems is a proud Jackson Healthcare company, sharing a common dedication to providing the world's best healthcare software, technology and services. For more information, visit www.PatientPlacement.com or call 877-748-6656.

About Fairview Baptist Home: Fairview Baptist Home of Downers Grove, Ill., is one of three distinguished senior living communities operated by VibrantLiving Communities. VibrantLiving's rich heritage of serving seniors extends back more than 100 years. VibrantLiving has expanded its services in the senior living field beyond Fairview to include the communities of Capitol Place in Seattle, Wash., and Crimson Pointe in Rockford, Ill.

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Contact Information Doug Walker

Patient Placement Systems

http://www.patientplacement.com

770.643.5692

GL Releases Ethernet Tester

GL Releases Ethernet Tester

GL Communications Inc., announced today the release of their newest product PacketCheckTM – A Software Ethernet Tester.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA (Vocus) January 26, 2009 -- GL Communications Inc., announced today the release of their newest product PacketCheckTM – A Software Ethernet Tester. Announcing the news to the press, Mr. Vijay Kulkarni, CEO of the company said, "GL's newest product, PacketCheck™ (http://www.gl.com/packetcheck.html) is a PC based Ethernet test tool that is designed to check frame transport ability and throughput parameters of Ethernet and IP networks. It can be used as a general purpose Ethernet performance analysis tool for 10Mbps, 100Mbps and 1Gbps Ethernet local area networks". He Added, "The application makes use of the network interface card (NIC) in the PC to transmit and receive Ethernet packets over the network. Throughput up to 500Mbps can be easily tested".

Mr. Kulkarni further added, "PacketCheck™ (http://www.gl.com/packetcheck.html) allows generating full duplex (transmit and receive) IP, UDP, or Ethernet frame traffic with on-demand bandwidth (up to 500Mbps) control. Also included is BER testing capability with provision for user defined test patterns. Users can control the duration of traffic, and specify the format length, type, source IP and MAC address, and destination IP and MAC address. The software allows monitoring end to end performance statistics such as total packets, packet loss, out of sequence packets, error packets, correct pattern frames, pattern sync status, and protocol statistics (Broadcast / Unicast frames, IP/Non IP frames etc). It can operate on any of the three layers - Layer 2 (Data Link), Layer 3 (Network), and Layer 4 (Transport) of the OSI reference model."

Important features:

•Test Ethernet traffic of up to 500Mbps bandwidth

•Generates full duplex IP, UDP, or Ethernet frame traffic to transmit and/or receive traffic on any of the three layers (Data Link / Network layer / Transport) with on-demand bandwidth

•Bit-error-rate testing (BERT) on layer 2, layer 3, and layer 4 with detailed runtime statistics for both Tx and Rx

•Customizable 2 bytes test patterns

•Customizable protocol headers like MAC Source/Destination address, Length/Type field, IP Source/destination addresses, and UDP Source/Destination Port

•64 bytes to 1518 byte frame lengths supported

•Supports end-to-end (Tx and Rx) performance statistics monitoring

•Capacity to control the traffic duration with Tx and/or Rx run-time settings in seconds

•Ethernet Level BERT, Tx and Rx frame statistics

•IP level BERT, Tx and Rx packet statistics

•UDP level BERT, Tx and Rx packet statistics

•Generates test report summary in a log file

•Provides NIC performance details, such as, Received OK frames, Buffer overflow frames, and Received error frames

About GL Communications Inc.

Founded in 1986, GL Communications Inc. is a leading supplier of test, monitoring, and analysis equipment for TDM, Wireless, IP and VoIP networks. Unlike conventional test equipment, GL's test platforms provide visualization, capture, storage, and convenient features like portability, remotability, and scripting.

GL's TDM Analysis & Emulation line of products includes T1, E1, T3, E3, OC-3, STM-1, analog four-wire, and analog two-wire interface cards, external portable pods, and complete system solutions. Capabilities include voiceband traffic analysis and emulation across all traffic types (voice, digits, tones, fax, modem), all protocols (ISDN, SS7, GR-303, Frame Relay, HDLC, V5.X, ATM, GSM, GPRS, etc.), and with capacities up to thousands of channels.

GL's VoIP products generate / analyze thousands of calls simultaneously with traffic types such as voice files, digits, video, tones, noise, and fax using G.711, G.729, AMR, EVRC, GSM and a range of other codecs. Additional features include visual analysis, real-time listening, and recording. The product line also includes a Software Ethernet Testing capability that checks frame transport and throughput parameters of Ethernet and IP networks.

GL's Voice Quality Testing (VQT) product line complements all of GL's products. Using ITU-standard algorithms (PAMS, PSQM, and PESQ), GL's VQT provides a widely excepted solution across the telecom industry. Voice Quality Testing across multiple networks (T1/E1/T3/E3/OC-3, VoIP, Wireless, Landline, etc.) are all available.

GL's Wireless Products perform protocol analysis and voice quality assessment on GSM, CDMA and UMTS networks. Connections can be made to any wireless phone with automated call control, GPS mapping and real-time signal measurements.

GL's Echo Canceller testing solutions provide the broadest range of simulation and analysis, including compliance testing per G.168 and G.160 across TDM, IP, VoIP and Wireless networks. GL's wirelss VQT solutions help assessing impairments to voice quality such as poor mobile phone quality, voice compression and decompression algorithms, delay, loss and gain in speech levels, noise, acoustic and landline echo, and other distortions are easily assessed and accurately measured.

GL's Handheld data testers can test a wide variety of communications facilities and equipment including T1, fractional T1, E1, fractional E1, T3 and E3 modems, multiplexers, CSU/DSUs, T1 CSUs, DTUs, NTUs and TIUs and more. The testers provide convenience, economy, and portability for almost any interface, including RS232, RS422 / RS530, X.21, T1, E1, T3, E3, and many others.

GL's Network Surveillance and Monitoring products include Probes for TDM, IP, VoIP, ATM, and Wireless networks. An open standards based approach provides a scalable, feature rich, real-time access to network intelligence. Centralized or distributed access, efficient transport and database loading allow compatibility with 3rd party and standards based monitoring systems.

For more information about GL's complete line of products,

Contact:

Shelley Sharma

Phone: 301-670-4784 ext. 114

E-mail: info (at) gl (dot) com

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Contact Information Mr.Shelley Sharma

GL Communications Inc

http://www.gl.com

301-670-4784

Gururaj S D

GL Communications Inc

http://www.gl.com

91 80 40488429

SHL Warns Against Reckless Redundancy Strategy

SHL Warns Against Reckless Redundancy Strategy

Some Organizations Getting It Very Wrong When Tackling Redundancies and Redeployment, Says SHL

Princeton, N.J. (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- SHL (www.shl.com), the global leader in talent assessment solutions, today issued a word of warning to HR professionals that redundancy strategies – such as “last in, first out” – can be highly irresponsible. SHL recommends that companies determine who should be retained in as clear, objective and efficient a way as possible to reduce risk and ensure more effective talent management.

“Companies have become well versed at using assessment tools and techniques for recruitment, but it is essential that similar rigor is applied when looking at redundancies and redeployment,” stated Dr. Hennie Kriek, president, Americas, SHL (http://www.shl.com/SHL/americas/News_Events/Media_Center/News_Releases/News_List/new-president-shl-americas.htm). “Too often, it is easiest to look to historic data about an individual’s performance, or even to adopt the highly inappropriate ‘last in, first out’ approach. The first option is not based on future potential, so it could mean that the company fails to have the right people in the right roles for future growth – while the latter option could easily land a company in court as they risk flouting equality laws.”

Dr. Kriek added, “An objective and more scientific approach involves the use of psychometric assessment and other techniques, especially given that as well as downsizing, many companies are facing restructuring. Therefore, past performance alone would not be a fair measure of ability to undertake tasks in a new role, in a new structure.”

SHL advocates that companies avoid criteria that could be deemed discriminatory and suggests companies should be clear about the future organizational agenda, identifying the competencies required by creating a forward-thinking job profile for each key role.

To minimize the risk of damage to the company’s employer brand, assessing these requirements against existing staff competencies and utilizing a fair, transparent and consistent assessment process is vital. This assessment also will help ensure retention of key people who will be integral to the company’s performance and perhaps survival.

"It is an extremely unsettling time for staff when their company faces downsizing, so to be able to demonstrate objective reasons for letting some people go and redeploying others is critical. It’s not just a matter of ticking the legal boxes, it’s about being a responsible employer and ensuring that staff who exit the company go with dignity, a clear understanding of why they do not suit the new structure, and the knowledge of where their strengths lie, which will be invaluable when meeting with potential employers," concluded Dr. Kriek.

More About SHL

SHL Group, the global leader in talent assessment solutions in the workplace, supports organizations in the selection and development of people at all levels and across all sectors.

Operating in more than 50 countries and in more than 30 languages, SHL offers the world’s largest portfolio of assessment tools and delivers innovative approaches to help organizations increase productivity, identify future leaders and gain a competitive advantage through improved people performance. In the last 12 months, SHL has delivered over two million objective assessments.

SHL works with thousands of organizations worldwide, including 80% of the FTSE 100 and 60% of the Fortune 500. For more information, please visit www.shl.com.

Note to Editors: Trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein remain the property of their respective owners.

Media Contact

Alana Fares

SHL

609-919-3964

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SHL Group

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609-919-3964

CODY Systems Public Safety Software Placed on State of Indiana's Quantity Purchase Agreement Listing

CODY Systems Public Safety Software Placed on State of Indiana's Quantity Purchase Agreement Listing

Deal Means That Any Entity within the State Can Purchase Public Safety Data Solutions For a Pre-negotiated Price without the Need for an RFP

Pottstown, PA - CODY Systems (http://codysystems.com/), the industry leader in the real-time collection, analysis and sharing of critical data for public safety (http://codysystems.com/), law enforcement and intelligence agencies, today announced that it has entered into an agreement with the State of Indiana to be listed on the state's Quantity Purchase Agreement Listing (QPA). The deal, which went into effect on Aug. 21, 2008, means that any state, county, or municipal entity purchasing from the state's QPA list can purchase CODY Systems products and services at a pre-negotiated, discounted rate, without the need to release an RFP or otherwise engage in the traditional procurement process.

Currently, the Indiana State Excise Police Department, Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration are under contract with CODY Systems. A number of other state agencies, including the state's Gaming Division are also expected to be implementing CODY Systems' products in their departments soon.

Included among CODY's products and services listed on the QPA are CODY's Records Management System, Mobile Data & Field-reporting System, and the C.O.B.R.A. data sharing system which allows law enforcement (http://codysystems.com/) and public safety agencies on disparate RMS systems (beyond CODY RMS systems) to share data within seconds of it being entered at the local level.

The initial contract between CODY Systems and the State of Indiana runs through 2012.

This agreement allows any local, county or city entity to be able to use the same products and services that the state may be using. As well, it simplifies the procurement process for those entities as it means that CODY products and services are available for an already agreed-upon state-negotiated significantly discounted price. Perhaps even more importantly, this agreement means that any local, county, or city can purchase any of CODY's listed products and services without the need to go out to RFP or otherwise engage in traditional procurement processes.

"This really simplifies the purchasing process for any and all county, municipal and state entities within Indiana," said Denny Fischer, National Sales Director for CODY Systems. "And it allows the small towns and municipalities the opportunity to take advantage of the pre-negotiated pricing between the State of Indiana and CODY Systems. This means there is no bidding, no RFP process, just one price that is listed on the QPA. This offers the chance for all towns, counties and the state to be linked through technology and services, making critical communications easier as well, and creating the foundation for a real-time state-wide data sharing network."

About CODY Systems

CODY Systems is an industry leader in the collection, analysis, and sharing of critical data for public safety, law enforcement, and intelligence (http://codysystems.com/) agencies for over 30 years. A wholly owned and privately held American company with all operations in the United States, CODY Systems specializes in integrated data management solutions and interoperable cross-platform information-sharing for First Preventers. CODY Systems provides state, local and federal agencies the power of its CodyLinksTM relational linking technology and proven technology for real-time data fusion across disparate systems. CODY's industry-leading products include: The CODY Public Safety Suite (Records, Dispatch, Investigations & Intelligence analysis, Mobile Field Reporting and Dispatch Link, etc.), C.O.B.R.A.TM vendor-independent real-time data-sharing and analysis system, ExpressBridge Real-time Data Fusion Framework, and more.

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Testbeds to Breed Next-generation Systems

Testbeds to Breed Next-generation Systems

When a friend's face pops up on your cellphone, or a climatologist in France taps data from Antarctica, it doesn't happen by accident. Every new device or service needs extensive simulation and testing to interface smoothly with other systems. A European research initiative promises to speed up that vital process.

Brussels, Belgium (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- The systems that let you zap a photo to a friend, or an astronomer to control a telescope continents away, require intensive simulation and testing. European research has now made those key steps far easier.

Two years ago, the European research programme UNITE (http://www.ist-unite.org) took on the challenge of creating a virtual testbed that IT developers across Europe could use easily and effectively to fine-tune new devices and services, and make sure that they will interact smoothly with existing systems.

Without an improved testing and simulation infrastructure, it will be extremely difficult to achieve the "network of wireless networks" that communications researchers envision and hope to create.

The goal the UNITE researchers set for themselves was to build an online platform that would let groups across Europe share existing test equipment and protocols, easily add new capabilities, and use the platform to optimise new communications products and store and share results.

"Until now, when a research group wanted to test something, they often had to 're-invent the wheel,'" says Georgios Kormentzas, UNITE's technical manager. That might mean modifying an existing simulator or writing a new one, running extensive tests, and then laboriously searching the literature for comparable results.

Making matters worse, researchers often kept their results, and the simulation and testing tools they developed, to themselves.

"One research team might develop a new simulator," says Kormentzas, "but this more or less remained hidden from the rest of the community".

Inspired by the spirit of open-source software, the UNITE team wanted to accelerate progress within and across technologies, such as cellular, wireless, and digital video broadcasting, by encouraging researchers and developers to share and add to one another's work.

"This is the most important thing," says Kormentzas. "If you give your testing tool to the research community, you gain access to the tools of the other teams."

Finding the common thread

When the EU-funded (http://cordis.europa.eu/ictresults/index.cfm?section=home&tpl=eu-funded) UNITE project took a close look at the testing and simulation tools already being used by their ten academic and industrial partners, they were struck by their diversity.

"There were software tools, hardware tools, single-layer simulators, system simulation tools, traffic generators - a heterogeneity of tools," says Kormentzas.

The team had to identify the common features that would allow all these tools to interface. And, says Kormentzas, they had to look to the future so they could easily incorporate new tools in the UNITE platform.

Building the testbed

The UNITE platform, which was featured at the 4th IEEE/IFIP International Week on Management of Networks and Services, in Samos, Greece, consists of three main components.

The first is the visual display terminal (VDT), or graphical user interface, through which users communicate with the virtual testbed. "It lets them have access to the entire functionality of the system," says Kormentzas.

The VDT links users to the UNITE controllers, which offer access to all of the testing and simulation tools that are connected to and supported by the system.

The controllers also define and designate UNITE time slots for specific actions, such as testing a specified communications protocol.

"For a simulator, for example, one time slot may have an actual duration of one hour, while for a hardware device that might mean just milliseconds," says Kormentzas. "But it's all synchronised according to the UNITE time slots."

The UNITE controllers also maintain a database of prior simulations that can be accessed through the VDT. The team recognised the importance of easy access to the database and intuitive ways to view results.

"We had to find a way to navigate through thousands of results from hundreds of algorithms and be able to illustrate those results in a friendly way," says Kormentzas.

The controllers also manage the stand-alone simulators that perform the actual tests and simulations. Right now, UNITE links researchers to seven different simulators scattered across Europe. Its generic design ensures that new tools can readily be added to the system.

"The tools are distributed all around Europe," Kormentzas says, "but in terms of your access to the virtual testbed, you feel that you have everything in your own lab."

Up and running

With UNITE up and running, Kormentzas now hopes to get more communications companies and researchers to link to the platform.

"We have to convince the research community that it is to their advantage to share their tools and findings," says Kormentzas. "The more UNITE is recognised, accepted and used, the more tools and results it will offer and the more effective it will be."

UNITE received funding from the ICT strand of the Sixth Framework Programme (http://cordis.europa.eu/fp6/dc/index.cfm?fuseaction=UserSite.FP6HomePage) for research, and hopes to expand the platform's capabilities and reach more users under a subsequent European grant.

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Source: Georgios Kormentzas, University of the Aegean, Samos, Greece.

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