Availability of record-breaking analytic database in the CloudStore ensures simplified & agile access to business intelligence 

London, UK – November 8, 2012: Actian Corporation and its reseller partner, FlyingBinary today announced the availability of the record-breaking analytic database, Actian Vectorwise in the UK Government G-cloud initiative, known as the CloudStore.  FlyingBinary will integrate Actian Vectorwise with Tableau’s data visualization capabilities in a cutting-edge, comprehensive business analytic solution that will enable national and local government to take advantage of a best-in-class analytics platform without going through a lengthy procurement process. 

The G-Cloud initiative has been adopted by the UK government to streamline public sector procurement of IT products and services.  The aim is to provide access to systems that are flexible and responsive to demand, deliver faster business benefits and reduce cost.  FlyingBinary is one the small and medium enterprise (SME) providers awarded a framework agreement for the extension of existing G-Cloud services.

“The recent technological advancement in storing and analysing data represents a unique opportunity for government agencies and departments to draw insight from the wealth of information at their disposal,” commented Jacqui Taylor, CEO of FlyingBinary.  “Analysis from this information can be used to increase efficiencies and avoid duplication of efforts.  The provision of a powerful analytic solution combining the fast Vectorwise analytic database along with Tableau's data visualization capabilities in the CloudStore will enable government departments all across the country to take advantage of cloud-based, cost-effective and high performance business intelligence, analytics and reporting.”

“Actian Vectorwise is increasingly the analytic database of choice for savvy data-centric organizations,” said Steve Shine, CEO of Actian. “Government departments have their hands full ensuring the nation is running smoothing without getting caught up in lengthy procurement cycles. Actian Vectorwise’s availability in the CloudStore eliminates onerous procurement procedures; it ensures that public sector organizations have easy access to quick business analytics leaving the government free to get on with its core job keeping nation ticking.”

To learn more visit:
http://www.actian.com 
http://gcloud.civilservice.gov.uk/cloudstore/

Six Degrees Group User Conference, The Tate Modern, Tuesday 20th November

Keynote: Joe Baguley, chief cloud architect, VMware

London, 8 November 2012 – Six Degrees Group (6DG) today announced that it will bring together leading lights from across the IT industry at an event for senior IT professionals examining the challenges facing IT departments in 2013 and how technology can be seen as a weapon, rather than viewed as a cost drain.

Registration for this event is open to any mid to enterprise sized organisation looking for ideas and information on strategic IT initiatives for 2013 and beyond.

Alistair Mills, CEO, Six Degrees Group, comments, “In today’s difficult economic climate, it can be easy to view investment in technology as a drain on a business.  However, case studies show that those businesses demonstrating growth are actually using technology as a weapon of differentiation, business change and building sustainable competitive advantage.

He continues, “The seminar, ‘Technology is a Weapon, Not a Cost Centre’, will look at the key trends that are emerging in convergence, with the virtualisation of datacentres, networks, storage, computer and communications all leading to new methods of working and managing technologies.”

Speakers include:

Keynote Presentation – Joe Baguley, chief cloud architect, VMware
Joe is one of the best-known visionaries in the IT sector, working for the innovative firm that pioneered the virtualisation movement. Virtualisation started with servers but now impacts storage, networks, datacentres and desktops, with its influence felt across the whole ICT sphere. Joe is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, addressing audiences worldwide on technology trends. His keynote will focus on how to sync IT and business, including how using the cloud can become a strategic weapon in a business’ armoury, and how the Software Defined Data Centre is at the heart of everything.

Market Trends Presentation – Campbell Williams, group strategy & marketing director, 6DG
Campbell has presented at global technology events for many years, including two United Nations events, and has addressed audiences from 90 countries on a variety of topics. In this seminar, he will be exploring diverse areas including:

• Why are there more Internet connected devices than people on the planet?
• Why will some Marketing Directors have larger technology budgets than IT Directors?
• Does the speed of light matter to your business?
• Who is hosting what, where are they hosting it, and why?
• Everybody is looking at virtualisation and cloud, doing IP telephony and WAN optimisation, yet very few are combining these initiatives?
• How is the social landscape going to affect the business landscape?
• What’s a “multi-service port” and should I want one?
• What does the 2012 to 2020 technology timeline look like?

Converged Communications - Nigel Moulton, Avaya, director CTO Office EMEA
Nigel Moulton has over 20 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Internet industries.  His presentation will add unified communications into the mix, examining why comms is often the missing link.  Moulton will question the fact that IT and telecoms are still handled differently, and look at what virtualisation means in a UC environment. It will explore mobility, the challenges of real-time communications, how multimedia will inevitably change how we interact, and why the next generation will expect video to be imbedded into working practices.

Closing Thoughts: How Do We Get There – Alastair Mills, CEO, Six Degrees Group
Alastair is an award-winning entrepreneur, business leader, and the CEO of Six Degrees Group. In this closing presentation, he’ll summarise proceedings, look at the steps that are necessary to get there, assess what “the supplier of the future” may look like, and provide some brief information about Six Degrees Group, before we finish with lunch.

For more information on this event and to book a place, visit http://www.6dg.co.uk/event/customer-seminar

About Six Degrees Group
Six Degrees Group is a privately owned managed data services provider serving UK mid-market customers. The Group has converged services portfolio – including data centre, connectivity, voice and cloud offerings – designed to help companies meet the challenges of a connected, always-on world.

Contact
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Touchdown PR
01252 717040
sixdegrees@touchdownpr.com

Asia’s premier industry event for the ICT and Enterprise sectors highlights growth opportunities in this fast-integrating ecosystem

Singapore, 8 November 2012 – Next year will see CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT, Asia’s leading ICT industry event, bring together hundreds of companies as demand for greater connectivity increases, new technologies continue to be deployed and more players come into play. Both shows – held from 18 to 21 June 2013, will be housed at the Marina Bay Sands and have already witnessed strong exhibition space bookings by returning and new exhibitors, seven months ahead of the event.

Satellite connectivity still reigns in today’s telecoms landscape
CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT together, is Asia’s most unique industry event, highlighting current debate and live demonstrations across the latest technology breakthroughs and applications, ranging from cloud, mobile, broadband, security, satellite, M2M and vertical solutions.

2013 promises to parallel this year’s success with a host of satellite communications and technologies exhibitors already signed up, including Asia Broadcast Satellite, Asia Satellite, Advantech Wireless, APT Satellite, China Satellite Communications, Cobham, Comtech Telecommunications, iDirect, Inmarsat, Intelsat, Newtec, Measat Satellite Systems, Novelsat, Russian Satellite Communications Company, SES, Singapore Technologies Electronics, SkyPerfect JSAT, Thaicom Public Company and Work Microwave.

These companies will form part of SatComm2013, which is incorporated with CommunicAsia2013 and EnterpriseIT2013. SatComm2013 is the choice business platform in Asia for the satellite communications industry, and exhibitors are leveraging this to provide turnkey solutions that address critical issues surrounding Asia’s telecoms ecosystem, whilst heightening their presence in the region’s robust marketplace.

Many satellite exhibitors are also returning in 2013 to increase their presence at the show and have invested in expanding their exhibition booth space. Intelsat, which has exhibited at the event for the past ten years, will again be supporting 2013’s event, with Mr. Terry Bleakley, Intelsat’s RVP, Asia Pacific Sales, commenting: “CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT are truly international shows in Asia where business professionals across a range of industries come together in one place. For the past decade, the events have been a focal point of our business and they will continue to play a key role in our operations to support our outreach both in the region and beyond.”

Satellite communications specialist, Newtec has been involved with CommunicAsia for more than a decade, playing a major role in the company’s expansion. Mr. Serge Van Herck, CEO, Newtec, says: “CommunicAsia represents a good investment for us as it explores the future of satellite communications while providing fantastic networking opportunities and enabling us to showcase our latest innovations to further support our customers.”

Attendees hailing from a myriad range of industry verticals, including Maritime, Oil & Gas, Defense and Government will get to see Asia’s largest congregation of international satellite companies, such as Cobham, iDirect, Inmarsat, Newtec, Singapore Technologies and SpeedCast. These companies in particular offer a flexible range of satellite communications solutions and applications that meet the diverse requirements of these verticals.

“The evolving focus for 2013’s events will echo current changes taking place and give show participants invaluable insight into current and new industry trends, while providing them the opportunity to connect with peers and potential customers,” comments Mr. Victor Wong, Project Director of Communications Events from show organiser, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES).”

“The task of ensuring CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT constant evolve to stay relevant and match the pace of the fast changing business and technology landscapes remains top priority,” Mr. Wong enthuses.

Conference will address key business concerns surrounding satellite networks
The CommunicAsia2013 Summit will ride the next wave with the ICT community, providing a dedicated platform for industry leaders and professionals to share and discuss key issues, trends and challenges in the industry. The SatComm Evolution track, a part of CommunicAsia2013 Summit, will bring together Asian and global satellite operators as well as suppliers of satellite technology to discuss vital business issues that are driving the industry today, and transforming the business for tomorrow. This track already boasts several confirmed speaking companies, such as Erez Antebi, CEO, Gilat Satellite Networks; Ramesh Ramaswarmy, Vice President of Sales, Hughes; and Pierre-Jean Beylier, CEO, Speedcast; amongst many others.

Key areas that will be addressed include the future of satellite businesses; determining which business models will be most suitable to monetise new technologies; and solutions to meet the demands of the vertical markets.

In addition to SatComm, the Conference will also feature focused forums and workshops that will bring to light the most thought provoking issues as well as offer experts' insights on future business landscapes in relation to broadband evolution, M2M, SatComm Telecom CEM, Cloud Computing, enterprise mobility, and mobile marketing services and commerce.

Three largest industry events of its kind in Asia at one venue
BroadcastAsia2013, Asia’s largest integrated event for the pro-audio, film and TV industries, will showcase a global array of the newest, ground-breaking technologies for these industry verticals. In addition, the exhibition will also cast a spotlight on the myriad of applications, equipment and solutions developed for Multi Streaming, Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV), Playout Services, Over The Top (OTT), Cloud Broadcasting and Digital Radio.

A host of industry luminaries already signed up to the BroadcastAsia2013 International Conference will address key issues surrounding OTT, the adoption of DVB-T2 and T2 lite, bandwidth restrictions within Asia, transmission quality, and how technology is converging in gaming and learning through Smart TV adoption.

For the first time ever, BroadcastAsia will join CommunicAsia and EnterpriseIT at the Marina Bay Sands in 2013. Visitors attending BroadcastAsia, such as international broadcasters, will be further exposed to the world’s top satellite players such as MEASAT, which provide end-to-end solutions from content acquisition, uplink to content distribution, as well as their latest communication technologies at one single event.

Version management with Perforce is an essential factor for optimal process and project management in software development and beyond

Wokingham (UK), 8 November 2012: Perforce Software today announced that it now has a new sales and solution partner in Germany and Austria: the Vienna, Austria based company CELIX Hard & Software VertriebsgmbH.  The company specialises in process and project management for the software development area. Celix decided on the partnership based on the benefits of the Perforce Versioning Engine, which includes the best aspects of a shared versioning service and distributed version control.

“We have seen that development teams often experience problems when they use open source or older source control products to manage their vital intellectual property,” explains Christoph Leithner, founder and CEO of Celix. “Without high performance, easy to use branch and merge support, tight IDE integration and flexible deployment architectures, development processes become complex and hard to maintain. Perforce has been built from the ground up to manage any type of file or document, not only source code files. Perforce is focussed on version management and recent innovations such as Git Fusion and Commons show they have a vision and capability to support collaboration across the modern business. And the quality of Perforce support is legendary in the market.”

For more than fifteen years, Celix has been working on optimising processes and projects within development departments across multiple industries. The company believes that version management products should not only support individual developers, but also the team and management as a whole – without impacting the work of each individual or increasing their workload. This is particularly important in industries that develop several different variations of a product or launch new products at short intervals – scenarios typical of banks and insurance companies as well as of developers of embedded systems at automotive suppliers. In both cases, management and quality assurance staff need a clear overview of multiple development paths and teams. A consistent view across all of the teams and resources involved is critical for effective collaboration. The version management solution from Perforce fulfils these requirements.

“Effective software development requires both high quality tools and good processes,” says Dave Robertson, Vice President, International, Perforce Software. “When organisations look at the problem from this perspective, they see their existing solutions in a different light and are only too happy to seek the advice of experts such as those at Celix. Our partnership will offer compelling software development solutions for these organisations.”

Hoesbach/Germany, November 8th, 2012 – Deutsche Telekom’s customer service (DTKS) in Germany is based on a decentralized call center structure with 33 locations and more than 10,000 employees. It supports a dynamic market, posing major challenges for personnel and processes. With the introduction of an electronic Business Performance Management (eBPM) system, the company meets these challenges by recording and processing customer contacts.

This method improves the coaching process, strengthens customer relationships, optimizes business processes and improves the quality of customer service. In order to implement this system, DTKS selected ASC’s quality management solution, INSPIRATIONpro. The solution was also chosen based on data security, the general legal situation, costs, time frame for implementation, IT infrastructure and company partners.

“Quality is the most critical issue in Deutsche Telekom's inbound call centers. ASC’s solution meets our specific requirements and helps to improve our customer service, thus increasing customer satisfaction considerably”, comments Stefan Sporken, Quality Management Design, Telekom Deutschland GmbH.

Please read the entire case study at:http://www.asctelecom.com/brochures/en/CS_DTKS_english.pdf

Thursday 8th November 2012: Latest data from leading IT recruitment specialist, CWJobs.co.uk, shows that the current trajectory of Agile will soon make it one of the most requested skills by recruiters. With Agile continuing to be recognised by businesses as the most efficient and effective development methodology, it is set to overtake HTML as a CV prerequisite by the end of the year.

Although the new development methodology is making its mark in the industry, no other skill has yet made an impact. The top five most requested skills, SQL, C, C#, .NET and Java have held strong at the top of the table for the past five years, despite the emergence of dozens of new languages and techniques.

CWJobs, Website Director, Richard Nott, says, “In such a fast moving industry it’s surprising to see such sustainability from skill sets. These skills however, are no longer showing the rapid growth demonstrated by Agile, so I’d expect to see some movement over the next few years.”

While growth rate by skill has some variation, job postings overall have grown by a third in the last three years following the slump of the recession. Despite the Government’s recent pledge to make the recovery nation-wide, vacancies in the North of England continue to decline while London and the South East lead the growth.

Notes to Editors
The CWJobs.co.uk/ JobAdsWatch.co.uk data is based on key information taken from all the jobs advertised in the UK’s leading IT and multi-sector recruitment websites, together with jobs advertised in IT business magazines, as well as national and selected regional press. The data does not include vacancies for sales or overseas-based positions.

CWJobs.co.uk is the leading specialist IT recruitment website serving contract and permanent IT jobseekers throughout the UK and Ireland. The site draws over 430,000 unique users each month, attracted by the opportunity to search an average of more than 10,000 IT job opportunities at any one time.

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lscott@lexisagency.com
0207 908 6507

Revenues of top 250 UK ICT resellers and solution providers grew by more than 10% over the last year to £46.6 billion (€58.5 billion)

London, UK – 8 November 2012 The UK’s largest resellers and solution providers have rebounded well after a torrid period of decline over the previous two years. Revenues of the top 250 resellers have grown by an average of 10.73% since 2011 to £46.64 billion (€58.55 billion). Productivity has also increased, with the growth in revenue being achieved with 242,818 employees (down -4.4% on the number for 2011). As a result average revenue per head has leapt an impressive 15.86%, from £165,778 to £192,067 in the last year.

Although some of the growth has been the result of consolidation within the industry, a total of 22 fast growing new entrants to the top 250 have also helped to contribute to the revenue rise. Behind the figures, there are a number of complex trends at work. Sharp declines in areas such as PC and Server sales have though been more than offset by growth in others from mobility solutions to managed services. The proportion of companies now providing cloud/managed services has now increased to 68% (up from 56% in 2011).

“This extremely strong performance by the UK’s leading resellers and systems integrators is testimony to the strength and resilience of the channel,” says IT Europa's Managing Director, Alan Norman. “Far from being killed off by the rise of cloud and on-line delivery of products and services, many channel organisations seem to be embracing new supply models to help increase efficiency and drive growth.”

Market and economic conditions remain challenging however, with no fewer than 113 of the top 250 seeking to generate additional growth from overseas markets (up 4% from 109 in 2011). Of those seeking business overseas, Europe remains the preferred geography for 65% (up 3% on 2011) while those seeking to generate revenues in the US has decreased to 9% (from 7%) reflecting the impact of adverse exchange rates.

These are some of the conclusions that can be drawn from the new Premier 250 – Top UK ICT Resellers & Solution Providers database report, which is published today by IT Europa, the leading European channel intelligence organisation. The report provides detailed profiles of the top 250 resellers of information and communication technologies in the UK, ranked by revenue.

The Premier 250 – Top UK ICT Resellers & Solution Providers database report has been researched over the last three months based on detailed interviews with the organisations involved. The report provides detailed profiles of the top 250 UK ICT resellers (including sales breakdowns, key contacts, customer segments, partners etc.) and is available now from IT Europa (www.iteuropa.com) at £1495.

SugarCRM, the market-leading customer relationship management (CRM) company that enables effective customer engagement enterprise-wide, today announced that the company continued its growth in Q3 2012, securing 650 new customers around the world and gaining growing momentum in the enterprise market. The company achieved annual recurring revenue growth of more than 45 percent year-over-year and had its 12th consecutive quarter of year-over-year billings growth, with a 23 percent year-over-year increase in the third quarter of 2012. 

“Our mid-market business continues to grow apace around the world, and we’re also making great strides in the enterprise space,” said Larry Augustin, CEO of SugarCRM. “As global demand increases for enterprise-wide CRM systems that equip all customer-facing professionals with the insight they need to drive deeper, more relevant customer engagement, SugarCRM is well positioned to carry on its global expansion.”

SugarCRM Q3 2012 Business Highlights

• New Customers Worldwide. The company grew its customer base by 22 percent over Q3 2011. New global customers include Natural Balance Pet Foods, Farber Financial Group and ImageWare Systems, Inc. in the U.S., CFAO TECHNOLOGIES in France, Institute of Technical Education in Singapore, and Taica in Japan.
• Enterprise Business Growth. During Q2 2012, SugarCRM announced a $33 million  funding round to facilitate the company’s expansion into the enterprise business segment. In Q3, a major multinational technology and consulting corporation went live with its first 7,000 seats in a 69,000-seat implementation. In addition, SugarCRM closed a multi-million dollar deal with a healthcare sector customer in the UK. 
• Strong Performance in Asia Pacific (APAC). SugarCRM’s business in the APAC region experienced strong performance in Q3 with a 75 percent increase in year-over-year growth. The growth is attributable to significant regional customer wins including one of Australia’s leading higher education institutions.
• Prominence Among Analysts. SugarCRM was positioned as a leader in The Forrester Wave™: CRM Suites for Midsize Organizations, Q3 2012 report by Forrester Research published by Forrester Research, Inc. on July 10, 2012. In addition, the company saw the greatest upward traction over any other CRM vendor with its position in the 2012 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Force Automation.  
• Global Partner Momentum. SugarCRM continued to onboard key channel partners to its thriving global partner program including Secure Technology Hawaii Inc. in the U.S., Necando in Canada, Atlantis Media in Germany, SugarMountain and NewServ in Switzerland, Conscious Solutions in the UK, ASI Informatique in France, Triscal in Brazil, ADOC Ldta in Colombia, and SYSTEM in MOTION in China. SugarCRM also brought on a new OEM partner in the U.S., ProTracker Software, Inc., that targets the financial services vertical.
• New Technology Integrations. SugarCRM ISV partner, Bunchball, announced in Q3 that they are planning to develop a new technology integration with SugarCRM that will enable out-of-the-box gamification of the SugarCRM suite. The integration is intended to help enterprises increase adoption of CRM across the organization by motivating employees to make SugarCRM a part of their daily workflow. Other ISVs that listed new integrations on SugarExchange, the SugarCRM marketplace, include Act-On Software, Alteva, Userlike, and Entrinsik.  
• SugarCon 2013. The company announced that for the first time, SugarCRM’s user conference, SugarCon will be headed to New York City next year. The 8th annual event will be held at the Waldorf Astoria, April 8-11, 2013, and the theme is “CRM for Everyone.” Attendees will learn how to equip every professional across the enterprise with the relevant information they need to effectively collaborate and engage with customers. To register for the conference, click here.
• Open Social Foundation. SugarCRM extended its leadership position in the development of open and social business standards with Clint Oram, SugarCRM co-founder and CTO, being appointed to the Board of Directors of the Open Social Foundation. In addition, SugarCRM’s Community Manager John Mertic was appointed its Secretary.
• CRM Acceleration Tour. Drawing crowds that included hundreds of global businesses looking for next-generation CRM, the company’s CRM Acceleration events were held in Europe in Frankfurt, London and Paris as well as others markets. In Q4, the CRM Acceleration events are taking place in the Asia Pacific region. SugarCRM will also be participating at various industry events around the world. For the full list, click here.
• Extensive Industry Recognition. SugarCRM won a long list of industry awards in Q3 2013. The company was named an AlwaysOn Global 250 Winner. SugarCRM products were widely recognized as well, receiving four of CRM magazine’s 11th Annual CRM Market Leaders Awards, an InfoWorld Bossie Award, and a TMC’s 2011 Communications Solutions Product of the Year Award. Company executives were included in CRN’s Women in Channel Awards. For a full list of the company’s awards, please visit SugarCRM’s awards page.

About SugarCRM
SugarCRM democratizes customer engagement, empowering every professional who interacts with the customer to excel at their job. SugarCRM’s market leading open Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform delivers the agility, flexibility, and security required to equip each customer facing professional with the relevant information and tools they need to effectively collaborate and engage with their customer, both within and beyond the enterprise. SugarCRM applications have been downloaded more than 11 million times and currently help over 1,000,000 end users across disciplines effectively engage their customers. More than 6,000 paid subscription customers have chosen SugarCRM's On-Site and Cloud Computing services over proprietary alternatives.

SugarCRM has been recognized for its customer success and product innovation by CRM Magazine, InfoWorld and Customer Interaction Solutions.For more information, call (408) 454-6900 or 1 87 SUGARCRM toll-free in the US, email contact@sugarcrm.com, or visit www.sugarcrm.com. You can also connect with SugarCRM on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Media contact:
Elena Annuzzi
SugarCRM
(408) 792-6952
eannuzzi@sugarcrm.com 

Hemel Hempstead, 8 November 2012 – Météo-France – the French weather forecasting agency – has chosen bullx B700 DLC supercomputers from Bull for their new-generation processing requirements.

The supercomputers will be installed at Météo-France’s site in Toulouse from the first quarter of 2013 onwards, and then at the Espace Clément Ader [1] in Autumn 2013. Equipped with an innovative, high-performance cooling system and the latest generation of Intel® Xeon® processors, the bullx supercomputers will initially deliver processing power of around 1 Petaflops [2] (in 2013-2014), with a total performance of over 5 Petaflops due to be available by 2016. 

This boost to Météo-France’s processing power is reflected in a major technological evolution: the move from vector to scalar technology, based on industry standards and capable of delivering much higher levels of parallel processing power for minimal total cost of ownership.

Météo-France’s decision confirms Bull’s expertise in parallelisation of application codes used in meteorology and climate science. Greater parallelisation is vital to ensure optimum utilisation of the machines involved. It involves essential changes to computer code – a major challenge in itself – which all meteorological institutes worldwide will have to undertake.

High-performance cooling system to optimise electricity consumption
Météo-France wanted to restrict its electricity consumption and the cooling systems for its supercomputers, while also increasing its available useable computing power by a factor of nearly 50. Data Center electricity consumption – running to several MegaWatts for the largest cases – has become one of the most important limiting factors for increased processing power.

In the perfect Data Center, energy would only be used by the servers; reflected in a PUE [3] of 1. In practice, other equipment in the Data Center also uses energy, especially cooling/air conditioning systems, which can raise the PUE up to around 1.8. By choosing the bullx B700 DLC (Direct Liquid Cooling) supercomputer, Météo-France has opted for Extreme Computing solutions that feature a cooling system which will eventually enable processing power to be increased by a factor of 50 times compared with today, while achieving greater control over the floor space and electricity consumption of the systems involved.

The direct liquid cooling technology developed by Bull – the subject of several patents – is revolutionary. Cooling takes place inside the blade itself, through direct contact between the heat-producing components (processors, memory…) and a cold plate with coolant circulating within it. This enables water at ambient temperature to be used for cooling, boosting energy performance by around 40% compared to traditional Data Centers, despite being just as easy to maintain as standard, air-cooled servers.

“Bull is extremely proud that Météo-France has chosen our very latest, most powerful bullx supercomputers,” commented Philippe Vannier, Chairman and CEO of Bull. “This decision reaffirms Bull’s ability to help major organisations modernise their computing infrastructures to support weather forecasting and climate research; areas that are vital for society and strategic for nation States.”

About Bull
Bull is a leader in secure mission-critical digital systems. The Group is dedicated to developing and implementing solutions where computing power and security serve to optimise its customers’ information systems, to support their business.

Bull operates in high added-value markets including computer simulation, Cloud computing and ‘computing power plants’, outsourcing and security.

Currently Bull employs around 9,000 people across more than 50 countries, with over 700 staff totally focused on R&D. In 2011, Bull recorded revenues of €1.3 billion.

Press contact
Tom Webb
Tel 01252 727313
tomw@whiteoaks.co.uk

[1] A collective project bringing together the Institut Clément Ader (ICA), CRITT Mécanique & Composites, the materials micro-characterisation platform and the High-Performance Computing platform which most notably hosts the supercomputers for Météo-France and the University of Toulouse Research and Higher Education Center.

[2] Petaflops is the unit of measurement for supercomputer power. A Petaflops denotes one million billion operations a second.

[3] Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) measures Data Center energy efficiency. PUE was introduced by The Green Grid, a global association of IT companies. PUE is defined as the ratio between the total energy consumption of a Data Center (for all IT hardware and infrastructure equipment) and the electricity consumption of the IT hardware alone.

Compario is the first connected commerce software vendor to offer its e-commerce customers a solution based on Windows Azure from Microsoft.  Online retailers will benefit from easier and more flexible resources and IT infrastructure management, allowing marketing operations and seasonal peaks to be handled more effectively.

Paris, 8 November 2012 – Compario, the connected commerce software provider, announces that its solution is now available on Windows Azure.

The new version of Windows Azure allows websites to benefit from the flexibility of the Cloud, making the management and use of IT infrastructure and resources (servers, storage, networks, virtualization) agile and easily adapted according to requirements.  Now completely compatible with the IaaS (Infrastructure-as-a-Service) version of Windows Azure, Compario’s technology automates the detection of additional resource requirements and speeds up their allocation where tasks previously required manual intervention.

Marketing departments will enjoy a very high level of responsiveness in their activities, such as advertising campaigns, launches of new product ranges, flash offers, sales, etc, with guaranteed system availability, even during sudden peaks in traffic.   

Microsoft Windows Azure offers numerous benefits to Compario and its customers:

• Improved speed of server deployment:  Compario can now carry out a customer implementation on Windows Azure in less than an hour.
• Responsiveness:  Compario can react quickly to peaks in traffic.
• Enhanced security:  safety mechanisms are in place within the Windows Azure Cloud environment.
• Performance:  Windows Azure provides a Cloud infrastructure which can handle very large volumes of users and significant increases in load.
• Deployment:  Windows Azure allows for completely straightforward international deployment.
• Scalability: Compario can adapt to the needs of growing e-commerce companies and support the development of their businesses even more effectively. 

“The latest version of Windows Azure marks a significant milestone with the addition of the IaaS service to the platform, complementing the existing PaaS[1] offering and providing websites with new capabilities,” comments Romuald Poirot, VP of Software Engineering at Compario.  “Windows Azure allows us to take the Compario platform to a new level in terms of performance as well as ease of use, thanks to the much wider use of the power of the Cloud. Our customers will benefit from these new capabilities and from an even higher level of reliability, to power the performance of their retail site and  their connected commerce activities. Ultimately, the Compario platform will make it possible to streamline resources management so that they can be controlled and allocated by the users themselves. In this way, our customers will use Compario as a private Cloud, in which they can automatically activate the resources they need, according to the level of development of their e-commerce site and of their marketing operations.”

“At Microsoft, our core aim is to create an environment and platforms which allow our partners to grow and to accelerate their development. We are delighted that Compario is using our Windows Azure IaaS service to offer an even more high-performance service to its clients in the world of e-commerce,” emphasizes Jean Ferré, director of the Developers, Platform and Ecosystem division at Microsoft France. 

Paris and Reading 8 November 2012: Eptica, a leading provider of Multi channel Customer Interaction software, today announced the acquisition of multilingual semantic search engine and sentiment analysis software developer Lingway. Lingway’s advanced technology will strengthen Eptica’s multichannel customer service suite, enabling organisations to improve the customer experience and benefit from increased consumer insight.

Eptica enables organisations to create the best customer experience by delivering the answers customers want on the channel of their choice (phone, email, web, chat, social media, and mobile).  Through its powerful technology, Eptica’s software ensures every request is handled efficiently whether managed through a self-service channel or the contact centre.  As Eptica records the complete multichannel history of every customer contact, whether through Facebook, email, chat or Tweets , companies benefit from improved customer management, reporting and insight.

Core to Eptica’s multichannel suite is a dynamic, self learning knowledgebase and enterprise class workflow engine. The suite, which can be deployed on-premise or as Software as a Service (SaaS) is a centralised platform that can be rolled out across any customer service channel with ease.  More than 400 organisations worldwide are using Eptica to improve service levels, increase efficiency and maximise sales. 

The addition of Lingway’s natural language search and sentiment analysis technology will benefit organisations and their customers by providing an improved multichannel search experience through the centralised Eptica platform.  Lingway’s technology also allows advanced content analysis, extraction and automated classification of data from any document source enabling Eptica customers to broaden the scope of their knowledgebase and extend its use to support enterprise applications such as HR.

Lingway’s advanced Sentiment Analysis will also be integrated with Eptica’s Social Media Interaction suite, enabling customer service and marketing departments to track and analyse the tone of social media discussions in real time, giving a deeper insight into customer behaviour across networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Businesses such as AirAsia and Verbaudet rely on Eptica’s Social Media Interaction software to monitor and respond to social media customer posts and questions in real-time.

Lingway currently has 100 customers using its search and knowledge management technology in specialised business applications such as HR and reputation management.  These customers will continue to be supported under the Eptica-Lingway brand. The acquisition also benefits Eptica’s development resources by adding a team of experienced linguistic engineers.  The terms of the all cash transaction were not disclosed.

Driven by greater competition and ever-rising consumer expectations, the market for customer service software is growing rapidly around the world. Industry analysts expect the web self-service sector alone to be worth $1 billion in 2012, growing at $100m per year[1].

“Today customers want to receive fast, tailored service, whatever channel they use. At Eptica we believe this can only be delivered efficiently through a multichannel platform with centralised, accessible knowledge and powerful search technology at its core,” said Olivier Njamfa, CEO and President, Eptica. “The acquisition of Lingway’s advanced technology brings us best in class multilingual search, strengthens our multichannel platform and enables Eptica and Lingway customers worldwide to improve customer experience, increase efficiency, and consequently grow revenues.”

“Our acquisition by Eptica is positive news for everyone involved. The integration of our complementary technologies will deliver powerful benefits for all of our customers and provide Lingway users with the security of working with a larger, global organisation,” said Bernard Normier, CEO, Lingway. “The agreement will enable our team to further develop our world leading multilingual semantic search technology, ensuring we continue to meet changing customer needs.”

8 November, 2012 - i:FAO, the developer of cytric, Europe's most widely used software for planning, booking, expense reporting and managing business travel, has announced a new partnership with SilverRail Technologies to provide multi-country rail booking and ticketing to its corporate customers around the globe.

Using SilverRail technology, i:FAO, will be able to offer fully integrated rail pricing, availability and ticketing to its 3,200 corporate customers and 50 distribution partners, through its corporate online booking tool, cytric. This partnership with SilverRail extends cytric’s coverage of global rail markets to include Amtrak (United States), Via Rail (Canada), Renfe (Spain), and SJ (Sweden), with additional rail providers to follow during the course of 2013.

A global explosion in high-speed rail, awareness of the environmental impact of travel, hassles associated with air travel, and industry deregulation have made passenger rail the travel industry’s most dynamic and fastest-growing sector. i:FAO is meeting the demands of travel managers to have a fully integrated solution that can provide booking efficiencies, integrated data for traveller tracking and marketing intelligence, all combined with full expense management. “Travellers are choosing rail travel as the preferred mode of transport for short-haul travel in order to enjoy the comfort, increased productivity, convenience, and environmental benefits on offer,” said Cameron Jones, VP Commercial of SilverRail.

i:FAO was attracted to SilverRail for the ability to perform a single technology integration into SilverCore, SilverRail’s global rail platform, to access to multiple rail carriers, without the need for multiple integrations and managing multiple technology relationships.

“SilverRail has provided us with a great opportunity to add incremental rail markets quickly and efficiently into cytric.  Rail is a continued focus for our customers, and we continue to add rail content in order to meet their demands,” said Louis Arnitz, CEO of i:FAO.

“We’re thrilled to be working with i:FAO, a leader and innovator in products for business travel,” said Cameron Jones. “At SilverRail, we are simplifying the complex process of rail ticketing, allowing i:FAO to expand their business into more markets at far less cost. Our global partnership with i:FAO highlights that business travel managers can meet the needs of their business travellers by using market-leading technology.”

Herndon, VA, USA. November 8, 2012 - Active Risk announced today that it has signed a Value Added Distributor (VAD) agreement with GrupoKine to distribute and implement Active Risk’s award-winning software Active Risk Manager(ARM) for project and enterprise risk management in Latin America.

Loren Padelford, Executive Vice President and General Manager at Active Risk said, "Our strategic partnership with GrupoKine recognizes the increasing demand for project and enterprise risk management we see in Latin America and reinforces our positive vision for growth in the territory. GrupoKine has a great reputation and a wealth of consulting experience in Latin America, so they were the obvious choice to help show our ongoing commitment to the region.”

The partnership agreement enables Active Risk and GrupoKine to collaborate and provide local capabilities to customers throughout Latin America. Together with Active Risk, GrupoKine will offer a range of value-adding services such as training programs, seminars, pre-sales advice, implementation and post-sales support related to the Active Risk Manager solution.

Atilio Gonzalez, Partner, GrupoKine said, “There is growing need for simple-to-use risk management tools which will provide the information needed to drive business performance. This demand is from organizations throughout the region. Active Risk is the obvious choice to be our partner in this field. GrupoKine has built its reputation on implementing solutions which add measurable value for its customers, and we see that ARM has great potential for both public and private organizations in Latin America.”

Aharles Longridge, Global Partner Manager for Active Risk said, "This partnership with GrupoKine helps Active Risk deliver our world leading ARM risk management system to customers in Latin America, at a time when there is growing demand for project and enterprise risk management. I am very excited by the opportunities which this partnership opens up."

About GrupoKine
GrupoKine is composed of Kine Consulting and Kine Systems. KineConsulting is a boutique consultancy oriented to business, founded in 2004 as Kalkin Group Consulting. KineSytems is a consultancy focused on IT and systems, founded in 1994 as New World Systems.

Kine Consulting is affiliated with Nexia International, the leading global network of independent consulting and audit firms, which has a turnover of over US$ 2.3 billion and 620 offices in 97 countries.

For further information and a detailed view of GrupoKine and Kine Consulting’s services visit www.kineconsulting.com.

About Active Risk
Active Risk is the first Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) solution provider to drive business performance by allowing organizations to manage risk more effectively. With Active Risk, executives have a truly comprehensive view of their organization’s risk and opportunities, enabling them to make better-informed decisions and create a compettive advantage.

Active Risk is the Enterprise Risk Management solution provider of choice for the world’s leading companies in aerospace and defense, engineering and construction, energy and mining, government, and other industries. Customers include Al Habtoor Group, Bechtel, ENEC, NASA, RTA, Rio Tinto and Saudi Aramco among others.

Active Risk has offices in the UK, USA and Australia, servicing customers worldwide directly and through a growing network of partners. Active Risk is listed on the FTSE AIM Index (Stock Symbol: ARI).

Further information and a detailed view of Active Risk's products and services visit www.activerisk.com or call +44 (0)1628 582500 (EMEA/Asia Pacific), +1 703 673 9580 (Americas) or +61 2 9037 0150 (Australia).

To discuss partnership opportunities with Active Risk contact Charles Longridge, Global Partner Manager charles.longridge@activerisk.com.

November 8, 2012 – Guildford, UK Kewill, the leading provider of innovative software for global trade and logistics, has released the latest version of its freight forwarding solution, which now incorporates hub and gateway functionality, offering increased efficiency for global freight processing and better financial visibility throughout the supply chain. 

A key advantage of hub and gateway is the increased visibility it offers users throughout the entire process, ensuring that each entity involved in the transaction is informed about the upcoming shipment details from when the booking is first made, to allow for up-front planning. The new hub and gateway functionality supplies the documentation required for each stage of the shipping process, which helps to ensure that all necessary declarations are made, on time, and that all paperwork is completed to ensure the smooth running of the entire transaction. 

Users can now view exactly which shipments are arriving and when, meaning that they can plan space requirements accordingly based on the chosen transportation method. This is especially helpful in relation to air freight, which has a fast turnaround time and thus relies on key information at an early stage. Full visibility also aids with financial planning, as users can now view the weight and value of shipments up front, meaning that they can manage their finances accordingly; along with other calculations, such as assessing profit margin. Whilst this makes life easier for all involved, the system allows for privacy levels to be adjusted at a user/role level, controlling who is able to gain access to the information without compromising security.

Ritu Rooney, Global Product Manager for Kewill Forwarding, comments: “Freight forwarders are highly commercially focused. They don’t want to expose commercially sensitive information, but the individuals responsible for managing the systems can apply very specific access criteria for information such as revenues or profit share. With Hub and Gateway, it is possible to configure privileges and permissions according to the precise needs and hierarchy of your operation and it is not difficult to administer.”In addition to the core services, there is a new ‘Value Added Services’ module to assist with more specific ad-hoc requests that do not involve traditional air, sea or road shipping; for example, moving a container from one location to another. Even if this entire process has as little as five steps, it can be streamlined by utilising the usual work flow, meaning that operators can now attach electronic documents, have a service plan and view track-and-trace.

Rooney concludes: “Hub and Gateway enables an electronic supply chain and ultimately, less complex operations. The more automated the process is, the more likely users are to follow it. Even though this release is the most functionally rich yet, the user interface is the most intuitive and configurable.”  

About Kewill Kewill is a leading provider of software solutions that enable enterprises and logistics providers to manage the movement of goods and information across the globe. We deliver innovative software for business-critical global supply chain requirements through our three product suites: Logistics, to support freight forwarding, transport, warehousing and customs compliance; Transportation and Shipping, to enable parcel, LTL, TL and desktop shipping and export trade compliance, and; Business to Business Integration, to drive B2B eCommerce, order management and supply chain integrationOur customers rely on our deep domain knowledge to improve their business processes, exchange information and provide visibility to simplify the management of their supply chains. 

Established in 1972, Kewill has over 7,000 customers around the world including Bayer, Black & Decker, DHL, Hankyu Hanshin, Hitachi, Ingersoll Rand, Mothercare, UPS, Scott’s & Co. and TNT.

www.kewill.com

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8th November 2012: NewVoiceMedia has today announced that it has won the Best Technology Partnership with SHL, the global leader in talent measurement, in this year’s Customer Contact Association (CCA) Excellence Awards. The entry showcased their unique global technology partnership, which has resulted in measurable improvements to SHL’s global customer experience.

The CCA Excellence Awards are designed to recognise individuals’ and organisations’ commitment to delivering outstanding service. The winners were announced last night at the CCA Gala Dinner and Excellence Awards Ceremony, held at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel.

Supported by NewVoiceMedia, SHL has delivered a transformation programme, deploying new working practices and true cloud technology, resulting in a significantly improved customer experience. The strong partnership has triumphed over the high standards of the other finalists for the Best Technology Partnership category. Its competitors included British Gas metering operations with Aspect, the NHS business services authority with Eptica and the John Lewis Partnership and Transversal.

The CCA judging panel were particularly impressed with the global scale and benefits that the partnership has brought to SHL’s customers. The project involved a global customer service provision being deployed in four locations (Stockholm, UK, USA and South Africa), having consolidated more than 20 outsourced locations. The service is available in 11 languages, with customers able to select the agent most appropriate to them depending on geography and language.  One comment from the judges summarised the success perfectly: “the cost savings and continually improved customer satisfaction is true testament to the project”. 

Answering 90% of all calls within 20 seconds (irrespective of where they are in the World), SHL now delivers a truly global service through NewVoiceMedia’s multi-tenant cloud contact centre solution, ContactWorld for Salesforce.

Jonathan Gale, CEO of NewVoiceMedia, said: "We’ve worked tirelessly with SHL to completely re-design its customer experience. It is a mutually beneficial partnership that relies heavily on trust and a deep understanding of each other’s objectives. We’re incredibly proud to have won this prestigious award. Our work with SHL demonstrates our commitment to working closely with our customers and we are agile and flexible enough to provide them with a solution that’s specifically tailored to their needs."

New York, November 8, 2012 – Introducing technology that eliminates Carrier Ethernet operational pain points and the need for multiple pieces of equipment, and doing it in a finger-sized and extraordinarily flexible form factor, RAD Data Communications has changed the rules of the Ethernet service game.

RAD's new Micro Network Interface Device (MiNID), introduced this week at Ethernet Expo Americas, is a fully functional and hugely intelligent SFP form-factor solution that plugs into the SFP cage of any manufacturer’s host unit. When an SFP device is inserted into the patent-pending sleeve, it is transformed into a Carrier Ethernet demarcation and SLA verification device for remote service monitoring and fault isolation.

Its compact size makes the MiNID an ideal solution for small cell backhaul applications, as well as virtual private networks and carrier-wholesale provider network termination.

Three key features of the MiNID make it stand out above any other manufacturer's SFP offering and truly make it a groundbreaking solution that will contribute to increased profitability of Carrier Ethernet services, says Amir Karo, Vice President of Marketing at RAD Data Communications.

"First, because it offers Ethernet demarcation in addition to performance monitoring, it enables service providers, wholesale carriers, and mobile operators to maintain service demarcation and service validation right from the MiNID. It also lets them receive real time network and performance reports with per-Class of Service SLA definition. No other manufacturer offers both capabilities in a similar SFP device," Karo says.

"Second, it works with any SFP unit, made by any manufacturer. The same MiNID can be used with various fiber types – single mode, multi-mode, and also electrical SFPs – and up to distances of 10/40/80 kilometers, depending on the SFP. Plus, the MiNID fits SFPs already installed in existing equipment, a tremendous saving and benefit," Karo adds.

“Finally, the MiNID is built entirely from in-house RAD technology, so RAD can enhance MiNID and add functionality in the future far more easily than other manufacturers, who may rely on third-party off-the-shelf technology,” Karo points out.

RAD's MiNID can handle up to 1 Gbps of Ethernet traffic and features per-port and per-flow monitoring capabilities, including Ethernet OAM and loopbacks. Requiring no rack space or external power, it can be remotely managed independently from its hosting device or can be integrated with its hosting device so that they act together and appear as a single unit.

As Ron Kline, Principal Analyst for Network Infrastructure at Ovum observed, “Today, service providers and enterprises demand strict adherence to performance guarantees for Ethernet services. Plug and play performance monitoring and service management capabilities without ripping and replacing equipment will certainly get network operators’ attention.”

Michael Howard, Principal Analyst and co-founder of Infonetics Research noted that “We anticipate a high degree of interest among service providers in a solution such as the MiNID. There is a strong business case to be made for this approach, particularly in applications such as small cells, virtual private networks, and the combination of service provider and wholesale provider network termination units.”

About RAD
RAD Data Communications’ access and backhaul solutions lower the total cost of ownership for carriers, service providers, and mobile operators, as well as for utilities, transportation and enterprise network communications operations. RAD’s technology focuses on Carrier Ethernet, service assurance, timing and synchronization over packet, and pseudowire solutions for cross generation migration to Next Generation networks. The company's installed base exceeds 12,000,000 units and encompasses more than 150 carriers and operators around the world, including Bharti Airtel, British Telecom, CenturyLink, China Mobile, China Telecom, Deutsche Telekom, Embratel, France Telecom/Orange, Hutchison, KDDI, KPN, SingTel, SoftBank, Sprint, Telefónica, Telekom Austria, TeliaSonera, Telstra, Telus, T-Mobile, Verizon International, and Vodafone. RAD is active in industry standardization bodies such as the IETF, Broadband Forum, ITU, and MEF. RAD is a member of the $1.2 billion RAD Group of companies, a world leader in networking and internetworking product solutions. RAD Data Communications site: http://www.rad.com      Twitter: http://twitter.com/RADdatacomms

Press Contact
Bob Eliaz
Media Relations Manager
RAD Data Communications
Tel: +972-3-6458134
Fax: +972-3-6498250
E-mail: bob@rad.com 

Costa Mesa, Calif, November 8, 2012 – Emulex Corporation (NYSE:ELX) today announced that it is delivering its network convergence technology for use in the new HP Integrity BL860c i4, BL870c i4 and BL890c i4 Server Blades. The integrated HP NC553i 10Gb FlexFabric adapter provided by Emulex delivers I/O flexibility, efficiency and simplicity for both Local Area Network (LAN) and Storage Area Network (SAN) connectivity.

"Emulex's industry-leading converged LAN on Motherboard (LOM) technology delivers the ultimate in I/O flexibility for today's demanding converged and virtualised LAN and SAN infrastructures," said Shaun Walsh, senior vice president of marketing and corporate development, Emulex. "Integrating 10Gb Ethernet (10GbE)-based convergence capabilities on the server itself, allows for even more efficient consolidation of data network and storage traffic, resulting in significant power, cooling and capital savings."

The integrated HP NC553i 10Gb FlexFabric adapter delivers the following features and capabilities:

• Configurable LAN and SAN connections: With the HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric adapter, you have the flexibility to connect up to three FlexNICs and one FlexHBA per physical FlexFabric port providing outstanding connectivity for Ethernet and Fibre Channel.
• Adjustable bandwidth to meet workload requirements: Each of the FlexNICs and FlexHBAs can be adjusted to the needed bandwidth for the workload, resulting in reduced over- and under-provisioning and improving overall server efficiency.
• Simplifies your connectivity needs: HP Virtual Connect FlexFabric simplifies your I/O connectivity needs by providing the bandwidth needed for today’s demanding converged and virtualised LAN and SAN infrastructures.

“Organisations require highly available, resilient mission-critical applications to address changing business needs,” said Kate O’Neil, director of marketing, Business Critical Systems, HP. "The unique combination of HP Integrity servers and Emulex converged I/O connectivity solutions deliver maximum application uptime and performance.”

For added I/O connectivity capacity, additional HP FlexFabric Adapters leveraging Emulex’s 10GbE-based convergence technology are also available for HP Integrity BL860c i4, BL870c i4 and BL890c i4 Server Blades. HP FlexFabric Adapters converge network and storage traffic for 10GbE and Fibre Channel over Ethernet (FCoE), helping clients reduce networking complexity, lower technology costs and promote a green data centre. HP FlexFabric Adapters allow 10Gb ports to be divided into multiple NIC and storage functions to optimise bandwidth allocation for virtualised server workloads. The HP NC553m 10Gb 2-port FlexFabric Adapter (P/N: 613431-B21) provided by Emulex supports 10GbE and FCoE traffic with Flex-10 functionality. HP NC553m consumes 20 per cent lower power than older FlexFabric Adapters while providing future-ready single root I/O virtualisation (SR-IOV).

To learn more about Emulex I/O connectivity solutions for HP, please visit: http://www.emulex.com/hp

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devolo's dLAN Powerline products now work with Windows 8: All current adapters of the dLAN 200 and 500 product ranges can be used with the latest version of the Microsoft operating system.

8 November 2012– devolo has announced it is providing its customers with a seamless upgrade to the new Microsoft operating system, as well as offering comprehensive support for Windows 8. Many dLAN adapters currently offered in stores are also ready to use with the most recent version, however devolo is recommending all existing customers ensure their adapters are equipped with the latest firmware before updating to Windows 8.

dLAN Cockpit is compatible with Windows 8
The dLAN Cockpit, which provides users with a direct overview of the network status and connection quality, is also compatible. The software shows the data transmission speeds and offers comprehensive security settings for the home network. The current version of the free cockpit is ready to download from the devolo website.

Heiko Harbers, CEO of devolo AG said: "We have carried out comprehensive tests to ensure that our customers can upgrade to Windows 8 easily and efficiently when it is released. We have particularly focused also on our existing customers, for whom we are offering free updates to full Windows 8 compatibility as needed."

The dLAN Cockpit software and the up-to-date firmware for adapters are available at www.devolo.co.uk as a free download.

This text can also be downloaded from the media section of the devolo website at www.devolo.com. Your power line can do more – watch informative videos about dLAN on YouTube at www.youtube.com/devolo.

Henley-in-Arden, UK, Lanner, a provider of simulation software proven to maximise performance and optimise resources, today announced a partnership agreement with Casewise, the leading software and consultancy solutions provider at its Optimize 2012 Global Summit.

As part of the partnership agreement, Casewise will integrate Lanner’s L-SIM Server, the leading BPMN 2.0 compliant simulation engine, within its forthcoming business process analytics products. The partnership will allow Casewise to extend a reliable, extensive and future proof simulation capability to its customers. L-SIM server enables quick, easy simulation of BPMN models, and fast, accurate statistical results - crucially without the need for extensive integration.  L-SIM Server is also compliant with the WfMC Process Analysis Framework (PAF), which extends the interchange to support all data needed to run simulations and return results.

Established in 1989, Casewise provides Business Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Architecture and Application Portfolio Management software and consulting solutions to over 3,000 major global organizations. 

Alexandre Wentzo, CEO, Casewise, commented: “Simulation has a strategic role to play in our forward thinking initiatives and offers our customers real added value by prototyping in a safe environment before real world execution.  The seamless integration of Casewise’s extensive Product Suite and L-SIM’s high performance BPMN 2.0 simulation models means we can continue to equip our clients with technology that allows them to innovate through anticipating the impact of change within a virtual environment.”

David Jones, CEO, Lanner said: “Available on a desktop, cloud or private cloud, L-SIM Server means that comprehensive BPMN simulation can now be performed through the exchange of standardised serialised XML files.  This will enable Casewise to provide a flexible, powerful simulation capability which is easy to install and scalable, keeping them at the forefront of BPM development.”

About Casewise
Established in 1989, Casewise provides Business Process Analysis, Business Process Management, Business Architecture and Application Portfolio Management software and consulting solutions to over 3,000 major global organizations. These solutions enable organizations to visualize, audit, report, improve and continually maximize complex operating processes and technology infrastructures.

With a team of passionate experts at offices in the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, South Africa and Spain – and a network of global resellers – Casewise provides thought leadership and solutions enabling clients to achieve stronger strategic planning, better decision making and improved business efficiencies.

For more information please visit www.casewise.com.

About Lanner
Any business can use the proven simulation software and services delivered by Lanner to maximise its performance and optimise the use of resources.

Lanner is an international company with headquarters in the UK. Its simulation software has delivered answers for commercial businesses and government organisations since 1979, helping them move toward operational perfection.

Lanner’s customers include some of the largest and most successful organisations in the world and its technology is embedded within leading software vendors’ products.

For more information, visit www.lanner.com or follow Lanner on twitter @Lanner

Hemel Hempstead, 9 November 2012: Underlining its commitment to driving the rapid growth of its high-performance computing (HPC) business, Bull Information Systems has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a premier partnership with the University of the Warwick. Under the terms of the agreement, Bull and Warwick will collaborate on a non-exclusive basis on a range of HPC research and education initiatives.

“This agreement highlights Bull’s commitment to exploring new ways of working, partnering and investing to grow HPC opportunities and to continue the development of Bull itself as a high-performance organisation,” says Andrew Carr, CEO Bull UK & Ireland.  

“We see it as an opportunity to develop a strong partnership with a Russell Group University and its academic network and leverage this for business development,” he adds. “Critically, also, it will allow us to start to have input into next generation HPC thinking and strategy.

“At the same time, the partnership will enable us to shape our own future as a high-performance organisation by tapping into much-needed HPC benchmarking capability and resources and identifying and potentially recruiting our future HPC professionals.”

Bull will initially support two university programmes, both run through the Department of Computer Science. The first involves sponsoring two PhD studentships in the department, each over a three-year period. The second is focused around Bull providing support and sponsorship for a one-year Master of Engineering degree course in Computer Science.  Initially, this will involve Bull running a regular technology-based project for students, and a seminar series on emerging technologies in HPC.

Warwick is committed to working with Bull on these programmes and will also look to determine other potential areas for future collaboration.

University of Warwick Professor of Computer Science, Stephen Jarvis said: “High-performance computing has the potential to speed up decision-making processes, driving time to insight and supporting innovation and faster time to market for new products and solutions.

“Bull is a leading high-performance computing vendor and Warwick is engaged in internationally leading academic research in the field, so the partnership is an obvious match.”

Professor Jarvis added: “This kind of collaboration between universities and commercial organisations will be key, not just in delivering business development, but also in providing a strong platform for HPC as a driver of future UK economic growth.”

University of Warwick Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Nigel Thrift said: “High-performance computing is one of the vital infrastructure components of an advanced economy. Through this kind of forward-thinking partnership, the University of Warwick is consolidating its position as a hub of expertise in the area.”

About the University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is one of the UK’s leading universities with an acknowledged reputation for excellence in research and teaching, for innovation, and for links with business and industry. Founded in 1965 with an initial intake of 450 undergraduates, Warwick now has in excess of 22,000 students and is ranked comfortably in the top 10 of all UK university league tables. Warwick is the second most targeted university, by graduate employers, for graduate recruitment programmes. Warwick is renowned for excellence and innovation within research. For more information, visit http://www2.warwick.ac.uk

About Bull, Architect of an Open World
Bull is an Information Technology company, dedicated to helping Corporations and Public Sector organisations optimise the architecture, operations and the financial return of their Information Systems and their mission-critical related businesses. Bull focuses on open and secure systems, and as such is the only European-based company offering expertise in all the key elements of the IT value chain. For more information visit: http://www.bull.co.uk or follow on Twitter @Bull_UK

For further information please contact:
Tom Webb
The Whiteoaks Consultancy
Phone: +44 (0) 1252 727313
Email: tomw@whiteoaks.co.uk