http:// 2013-05-22T07:50:35Z 2013-05-22T07:50:35Z gimrs-launches-exclusive-premium-corporate-advertising-promotion

MAY 22, 2013 GIMRS launches exclusive corporate promotion to win one month's premium advertising worth $4,000 (AUD). This promotion presents an excellent opportunity to expand market visibility by show casing corporate brands and services to over 350 publicly listed companies and their key decision makers. Entries commence from the 16 May 2013 and close the 2 June 2013. In order to enter please email GIMRS your contact details and outline the reason why our executive members would benefit from your brand or service and what places your brand or service in front of market competitors. Prize details can be located here. The winning entry will be drawn Monday 3 June 2013 and the winner will be notified by email. Entries can be submitted via this link.      

2013-05-22T06:50:32Z htc-one-4g-lte-64gb-1-7ghz-quad-core-phone-with-4-7-inch-full-hd-display-amp-state-of-the-art-4mp-ultrapixel-camera

HTC One 4G LTE 64GB is the latest high-spec flagship smartphone from HTC. It is now available for purchase from MobiCity, Australia's favorite online mobile phone store. The phone takes inspiration from previous HTC One-series handsets employing a similar make and higher specs. The rectangular bar-form phone features a 4.7-inch Full HD display with a screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a pixel density of 468ppi, ensuring super clear visuals. A new HTC Sense UI is provided along with HTC BlinkFeed that updates the widgets on homescreen. HTC One 4G LTE 64GB is powered by Android OS v4.1 (Jelly Bean) and operates on a powerful Quad-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600 processor along with a massive DDR2 RAM of 2GB. Users can download apps and games from Google Play and store them on the provided 64GB internal memory. The phone also offers stereo speakers with HTC BoomSound and Beats Audio integration for a stunning studio-quality sound experience. The device sports an all-new 4.0 Megapixel UltraPixel camera with a 1/3-inch BSI image sensor and dedicated HTC ImageChip 2 technology for crisp and clear photography. It also records HDR 1080p movies. Other camera functions include 28mm lens with F2.0 maximum aperture, Optical Image Stabilization, smart flash with distance adjustment, slow motion video recording and HTC Zoe for a live album using a mix of photos and a 3-second video. Other key specs of the phone are 4G & Wi-Fi connectivity, NFC, Bluetooth v4.0, DLNA, GPS, microUSB v2.0/MHL and HDMI support, Sense Voice, interactive TV guide, 2.1MP front cam with HDR capability and a 2300mAh battery. HTC One 4G LTE 64GB comes with a 12-month local warranty. It can be purchased now from MobiCity.

2013-05-22T03:54:11Z atlassian-asked-for-it-so-we-delivered

Press Release Atlassian asked for it so we delivered it! ConnectTalent launches next week with the aim of connecting high quality recruiters with a market generally under serviced but vital to the Australian economy being the small and medium enterprise market. ConnectTalent brings the digital marketplace to the Australian recruitment industry. CEO and Founder said “We know at times the recruitment industry has had a bad rap but I truly believe that a great recruiter of which they are many in Australia is invaluable to a business and thats why we are trying to work with the industry rather than against it” ConnectTalent has tried to ally the common fears of business by allowing them to stipulate their own budget for which they are willing to pay for a professional recruiter to help them find their next employee. They have also embraced the feedback system after Joris Luijke Global Talent Chief at the “itI8” conference mentioned “A rating system would sort the good recruiters from the bad” Asked why he decided to take the recruitment industry for his startup “I believe now is actually a really time to bring this model to the industry. Unemployment is still very low and the SME market really struggles to attract talent to their organisations but continues to shun the professional recruitment industry even though research suggests candidates still prefer to engage a recruiter to help them look for their next position” “I also believe the recruitment industry is ready to service the SME market I think we have all seen some contraction in the enterprise external recruitment sector with a lot of the larger companies bringing recruitment in house.” ‘So a digital platform able to reach all vertices in all geographies targeting the SME recruitment market makes sense.” ConnectTalent officially launches on June 3rd but is currently taking applications from recruiters looking to join the network.

2013-05-22T03:14:14Z a10-networks-and-brocade-reach-settlement-of-legal-disputes

  A10 Networks and Brocade reach settlement of legal disputesSAN JOSE, CA, May 21, 2013 - A10 Networks™, the technology leader in Application Networking, today announced that it and Brocade Communications Systems, Inc. (“Brocade”) have reached full and complete agreement on all pending legal disputes that have been ongoing for the past several years. All legal disputes between A10 and Brocade are resolved, allowing A10 to move forward, focus on growing the business and continue its commitment to providing customers with the highest quality products and services. The terms of the settlement are not disclosed.“We are pleased with this outcome for A10 and Brocade to settle our disputes with an amicable agreement,” said Lee Chen, Founder and CEO for A10 Networks. “This allows A10 to continue to put customers first with a sharp focus on providing the industry’s most versatile, scalable and efficient platforms for intelligent Cloud services.” “A10 has an enormous market opportunity with the rapid growth of cloud applications and online devices and our technology platforms are poised to be the global leader,” said Greg Straughn, CFO of A10 Networks. “This settlement allows us to move forward with great clarity to meet and exceed our customers’ requirements and drive accelerated growth.” About A10 NetworksA10 Networks was founded in Q4 2004 with a mission to provide innovative networking and security solutions. A10 Networks makes high-performance products that help organizations accelerate, optimize and secure their applications. A10 Networks is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, France, The Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. For more information, visit http://www.a10networks.comA10 Networks, A10 Thunder, vThunder, ACOS, aCloud, aFleX, aXAPI, aVCS, Virtual Chassis, SoftAX, and aFlow are trademarks or registered trademarks of A10 Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries.# # #Contacts:Kelly LeBlancA10 Networks Phone: +1 408 325 8696 kleblanc@a10networks.com  William P Hayes 
Managing Director ANZ, 
A10 NetworksPhone:  +61.3.8530 7079Email:    
whayes@a10networks.comwww.a10networks.com

2013-05-22T02:38:00Z dimension-data-scoops-four-awards-at-emc-global-partner-summit

EMC opens 10 solution centres across EMEA and plans for additional centres in Turkey and Russia For further informationSharmin Jassal Kenny McGilvary Corporate Communications Manager Acumen Republic Dimension Data Tel: +61 2 8908 5206 Tel: +61 2 8249 5415 Email: kmcgilvary@acumenrepublic.comMobile: +61 422 065 611Email: sharmin.jassal@dimensiondata.com DIMENSION DATA SCOOPS FOUR AWARDS AT EMC GLOBAL PARTNER SUMMIT Sydney, Australia, 22 May 2013 – Dimension Data, the USD5.8 billion ICT solutions and services provider said today that it has scooped four awards at EMC’s annual Global Partner Summit, held at EMC World in Las Vegas earlier this month. The company took Best Partner of the Year 2013 in EMEA North and South Africa, respectively. EMC’S Best Partner Pre-Sales Capability award went to Dimension data in Australia, while the APJ Services Partner of the Year Award went to Dimension Data in Asia. EMC’s Partner of the Year awards recognise high-achieving EMC business resellers who exceeded growth expectations and demonstrated a commitment to excellence through the innovation and thought leadership that supported its business goals. Philippe Fosse, Vice President, EMEA Channels at EMC Corporation said, “Award winners were selected based on their relationship and commitment to EMC, as well as their ability to extend EMC’s reach into the marketplace and add value to its information infrastructure solution offerings. Dimension Data’s four awards illustrate the Group’s deep capabilities that span solutions integration, technology, and service delivery across four regions. The channel has never been as vital as it is now, and we truly recognise the contribution our resellers make to EMC’s business.”Steve Joubert, Dimension Data’s Group Executive, Solutions said, “Apart from being a great endorsement of our data centre and cloud value propositions and capabilities, these awards underscore Dimension Data’s commitment to our relationship with both EMC and our clients across the globe. EMC is a leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. It made sense for us to be a reseller for a vendor that has such a broad portfolio of technologies that help our clients.” Dimension Data has been an EMC global partner for five years. In addition, the company is a global partner of Virtual Computing Environment (VCE). -ENDS- About Dimension DataFounded in 1983, Dimension Data plc is an ICT services and solutions provider that uses its technology expertise, global service delivery capability, and entrepreneurial spirit to accelerate the business ambitions of its clients. Dimension Data is a member of the NTT Group. www.dimensiondata.com About EMC EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing . Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset — information — in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at www.EMC.com.

2013-05-22T02:36:00Z australian-government-agencies-turning-to-mobility-to-boost-efficiency-and-improve-processes

More than 80 per cent of Australian government agencies believe mobility can improve their efficiency, yet almost half have no idea what it will cost, according to new research. The 2013 Government Mobility Survey, based on interviews with senior managers across federal, state and local governments, found strong enthusiasm for the potential of mobile devices and services. Of those questioned, 81.8 per cent said they would "improve processes and deliver efficiencies". However 47 per cent of respondents admitted they didn't know how much budget to allocate for mobility projects. A further 31 per cent said they had "a pretty good idea" while 15 per cent felt they had "formulated an estimate". Only 7 per cent of respondents were confident they knew precisely how much money they would need to spend on their project. The survey, conducted by Tech Research Asia on behalf of BlinkMobile Interactive, offers fresh insight into the way mobility is being used within the public sector and how this usage is likely to expand during the next two years. Darren Besgrove, Director and COO, BlinkMobile Interactive, said, “It is interesting to see how quickly demand for mobility solutions is growing within all levels of government. There is clearly a broad understanding of the benefits it can deliver. "Yet the research shows there remains work to be done in the formulation of strategies, the choice of technology and accurate budgets. This challenge is likely to stem from agencies recently appreciating the need to take an agency wide approach to mobility over the traditional ‘point solution’ or project-by-project approach." The survey found most agencies intend to steer away from the prospect of developing mobility solutions in-house with only 25 per cent of respondents nominating this path in their future strategies. The remainder plan to either use existing vendor mobility solutions (38 per cent) or engage a specialist organisation to design and implement a solution (37 per cent). The study also revealed that senior business managers are more likely to be the driver of mobility strategies rather than the IT department itself. "This shows the majority of government agencies recognise they don't have all the required skills in-house to undertake a successful mobility project," said Besgrove. "With more devices and more capabilities within those devices, plus open web services evolving so quickly, they see merit in making use of the experience and knowledge of an external provider to get the very best result for their users, be they citizens or internal staff. ” Asked to nominate their key priorities for agency-wide mobility projects, 70 per cent of respondents identified integration with existing systems and services as being either "extremely" or "very" important. This was followed by support for future technologies (59 per cent) and the ability to support most or all of a department's needs (55 per cent). When it comes to the specific functions within their agency that would benefit most from mobility, more than half of respondents (51 per cent) nominated field data collection and inspections / reporting as being either "extremely" or "very" important. Email was placed in the same category by 50 per cent, followed by work orders and asset management (36 per cent). "These priorities align with those of many private-sector organisations," said Besgrove. "The key benefit of mobility is that it can provide access to centrally held applications and data. This is particularly powerful for field workforces who need fast, reliable access regardless of where they happen to be.” Asset management, however, is a key candidate for mobility and many organisations have not yet fully realised the advantages it can bring in terms of time savings, efficiency and actual asset and lifecycle management. On the device front, the survey found Apple's iPad was the most supported device within government agencies (nominated by 73.13 per cent of respondents). This was followed by the iPhone (67.16 per cent), Android devices (40.30 per cent) and BlackBerry handsets (33.58 per cent). Tim Dillon, Director of Tech Research Asia, said, “The data clearly highlights the desire of government agencies to incorporate mobility into their business operations to provide better services to both employees and constituents. It’s pleasing to see the mobility discussion change focus from a preoccupation with ‘which device are you using?’ to actual outcomes around productivity and engagement.” "IT managers within government agencies are dealing with a diverse range of client devices," added Besgrove. "For an agency-wide mobility project to succeed, applications must be able to run across them all. Careful selection of a robust application management and deployment structure is therefore vital as is the requirement to deliver users activity-based applications specific to their job roles and daily tasks. This ensures mobility projects have the highest possible success with greater user adoption and less training and support costs.” The complete 20 page report by Tech Research Asia into Australian Government Mobility Trends and Issues can be downloaded from the BlinkMobile website: http://www.blinkmobile.com.au About BlinkMobile Interactive BlinkMobile Interactive is an Australian-headquartered Mobile Enterprise Application Platform (MEAP) provider whose robust global deployment capabilities combined with a highly innovative architecture enables enterprise and government organisations to rapidly and reliably build, deploy and manage many types of mobile applications across the widest range of devices and operating systems. The BlinkMobile Platform is a hosted, cost-effective, single development and management environment that speeds development time by offering advanced features as pre-built modules, while simplifying the integration of both internal and customer-facing services to deliver highly customised, powerful and intuitive, activity-based apps for any number of users. BlinkMobile provides enterprise mobility solutions to local, state and federal government department as well as to airport, construction, logistics, education, healthcare and finance organisations. These customers are supported through a range of partners large and small who bring their own industry knowledge and skills to our mobility platform.

2013-05-22T01:02:40Z retaining-your-it-talent-from-the-clutches-of-overseas-companies

It is not uncommon for American IT companies to source their developers from Australia. In late 2012, a notable American IT company poached some valuable IT talent from software developers to chief technology officers. With Australia already suffering from a lack of skilled IT resources, what can your organisation do to ensure that your prized IT developers are not enticed by offers from overseas organisations? According to Kareem Tawansi, CEO of software development provider, Solentive Software, a company that was ranked 8th in the Talent Magnets list by BRW, it is important to maintain a healthy relationship with your employees. This involves: Keeping them informed; Recognising their efforts and good work; Paying them well; Respecting the things that happen in their personal life; and Supporting them in achieving their own personal successes alongside those of the company. “Equity is another great way to retain key employees for the long-term and to align their interests with those of the company. This is especially true when restrictions are in place to limit the benefits obtained by an employee who chooses an early exit from an employee share scheme. Although there have been recent changes to tax laws regarding employee share schemes in Australia which have had a negative impact in this area, particularly for start-ups, the giving of equity is still a great tool in maintaining great staff,” offered Tawansi. “It is extremely important to give employees what they need to enable them to be the best they can be. It doesn’t matter if it’s just a new pen, a new computer or a new office; if employees are constantly frustrated by poor quality tools or unreliable infrastructure, they are eventually going to question their ability to be successful if they continue on in the company,” continued Tawansi. “Company culture is also a major factor in determining an employee’s culture. A great company culture is one that is hard to attain, maintain and change, but not impossible if you place importance on hiring the right employees with the right attitude. It requires work to ensure a healthy social dynamic between your employees, but with the right culture, your employees will feel energised about working with their colleagues. This is not something that is easily found in many companies and not something that employees will easily give up,” advised Tawansi. “Other fundamental rules include keeping the company fresh – whether that be continually improving business processes, employee benefits or office infrastructure; staying responsive to market conditions and keeping communication lines open between management and employees. These are some fundamental rules in retaining your best employees – in any industry. “As soon as employees start to sense that a company is stagnating, or losing its way in a competitive market, it will be no surprise that they will start to consider other options to preserve their own career progression,” concluded Tawansi.

2013-05-22T00:55:47Z the-link-between-technology-operational-efficiency-and-safe-rates

Sydney, May 2013 - Truck drivers are the backbone of Australia. Without them there is no food on our supermarket shelves, no construction materials available to builders, and no petrol at the pumps. But recent research by the National Transport Commission (NTC) shows low rates of pay can lead to risky work practices by drivers to make ends meet. Factors contributing to the risk include financial pressures pushing transport operators to exceed allowable speed limits, driving hours, mass and dimensional limits, and unrealistic expectations or customers pressurising drivers to continue to drive when fatigued, or to speed. A 2010 NTC survey showed that the truck driving sector had more fatal injuries than other industries, and the cost of accidents involving heavy vehicles that resulted in deaths or serious injuries topped $2.7 billion.Last year the Federal Government passed the Road Safety Remuneration Bill 2012, dubbed 'Safe Rates' (Safe Rates Laws). The laws come equipped with a new industrial relations and safety tribunal with the power to inquire into all aspects of the road  transport industry, and to issue binding orders applicable across the industry, applicable to employees and contractor owner-drivers. And these laws are intended to address those underlying economic factors that the Government believes encourage unsafe road practices in the transport industry, such as speeding, excessive working hours, and unpaid queuing time.The Safe Rates legislation has introduced a ‘chain of responsibility’ requiring everyone in the supply chain, not just the driver, to prevent driver fatigue and ensure drivers are able to comply and operate safely and within the new laws. This includes those responsible for sending and receiving goods, the loaders, agents, schedulers, and operators, as well as the drivers. Many distribution and logistics firms deploy technology to improve efficiency, but another benefit is that this technology supports compliance with safety rates by managing the complex relationships between all of the factors listed above.One example is logistics giant LINFOX with its Vision Zero strategy for “zero fatalities, zero injuries, zero motor vehicle incidents, zero net environmental emissions and zero tolerance of unsafe behaviours.”ORTEC is seeing more of its software customers investing in on-board computer (OBC) technology that is then integrated with its transport management system (TMS) technology. There has been some push back by the transport sector on the cost of investment in OBC technology and associated training of drivers, but ORTEC has found that this investment is outweighed by a rapid return on investment (ROI) and by benefits such as reduced fuel consumption, reduce route times, lower maintenance costs, better engine diagnostics, better compliance with Safe Rates, and more.A 2011 international study by the US Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), which included Australia, confirmed that companies that have invested in technology to obtain operational efficiently are more profitable and have better safety and compliance standards.The financial, safety and technology benefits all now seem to be aligned for Australia’s logistics and transport sector.ENDSSourceshttp://www.linfox.com/Safety.aspxhttp://www.saferates.com.au/http://books.google.com.au/books?id=vs9o7fgnU6UC&pg=PA24&lpg=PA24&dq=Onboard+computers+benefits&source=bl&ots=Ro6CzqL8ji&sig=dRSjhr47ad90ynw8BYy2dnrNXvI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=unyRUavZNonHswbxzoDIAw&ved=0CGUQ6AEwBTgKhttp://www.ntc.gov.au/filemedia/Reports/NatTelematicsStratJuly2011.pdfAbout ORTECORTEC is one of the largest providers of advanced planning and optimisation software solutions and consulting services. ORTEC systems optimise fleet routing and despatch, vehicle and pallet loading, workforce scheduling, delivery forecasting and network planning. ORTEC has over 1,650 customers worldwide and employs over 650 employees and offices in Europe, North America, Australia and Asia. For more information, visit www.ortec.com. Media contact:Alan Smith, +61 404 432 700. Issued on behalf of ORTEC Australia & New Zealand.

2013-05-22T00:32:25Z social-media-for-business-twitter

Getting started on Twitter can be tricky business. There are a lot of new terms to learn, it’s very fast paced and if you’re new to social media it can take a bit of getting used to. To accelerate you along that learning curve we’ve put together a handy guide on getting a Twitter account started for your business.Setting up your accountSigning up for Twitter is as simple as going to Twitter.com and entering your details – all you need is a name, email and password. Too easy.You’ll be asked to choose a username next. Obviously, your company name will make the perfect username. For example, our account is @OrionCreative. Now there are a lot of people on Twitter and it’s possible the name you’re after is already taken. Try other options like adding an underscore (eg. @Orion_Creative) or a location (eg. @OrionCreativeSydney) if this is the case. You can change your username later on if your desired name becomes available or you think of something better!Branding your accountFor any online business account, branding is very important. When people land on your Twitter profile, you don’t want there to be any confusion whether they are in the right place or not.You have a number of options to personalise your Twitter page, including background image, profile picture (also referred to as an avatar), cover photo and your bio. You can click the cog icon at the top-right of Twitter to access your Settings. Here you can use the Profile and Design tabs to customize your profile. Have a look at the Adobe Twitter page to get an idea of what you can do. Keep it professional and classy – if you need help coming up with a design, we’re happy to help!Make sure you go to the Profile tab and add a Bio right away. You only have 160 characters to use, so make it short, snappy and informative – who you are, what you do and where you do it! Don’t forget to include a URL in the Website section to link people back to your main site.Examples of nicely branded Twitter accountsHere are some nice examples of Twitter accounts branded correctly, including Adobe, President Obama and Spotify – even ours isn’t looking too bad these days!Who should I follow?The best way to get started on Twitter is just to get following! Twitter will recommend some accounts for you to follow, but the best bet is to follow thought leaders and big brands within your industry. For example, if you’re in the soft drink industry, following Coca-Cola and Pepsi will keep you up-to-date with the latest happenings, and also give you a lot of content around your industry you can pass on to your followers. It’s also helpful to see how these big companies use social media so you can understand what works for your own account.It’s also a good idea to follow companies you do business with to foster a sense of community and add another line of communication. They’ll likely follow you back, giving your own follower count a boost!Utilizing third-party programsYou can utilize third-party programs like Tweetdeck and Hootsuite to manage your Twitter accounts. These can be very helpful if you run multiple accounts, and provide statistics and analytics on your accounts. Some of these additional services are paid extras however. Hootsuite in particular allows you to run your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn accounts all from the one place.Some Free Advice1. Twitter is about conversations – don’t just continuously post content about yourself, but interact with other users. Ask questions, respond to your followers and those you follow to create a discussion about your brand and establish yourself as an industry leader. Nobody likes being in a room with somebody who incessantly talks about themselves, and nobody wants to follow a Twitter account that does the same!2. Don’t make your Twitter profile private – if people can’t see your Tweets, your profile might as well not exist.3. Don’t create boring, inane content – no one cares what you had for breakfast, where you’ve checked in on Facebook, or what you did on the weekend – create content that your subscribers care about and want to read. They’ll be more inclined to trust you as an industry leader and share that content with their own followers.Terms to know@:The @ sign is used to call out usernames in Tweets, like this: “Hello @OrionCreative!” When a username is preceded by the @ sign, it becomes a link to that Twitter profile and that user will see that they have been mentioned.Follow/Follower:To follow someone is to subscribe to their Tweets. Someone who subscribes to your Tweets is a Follower.Retweet:A retweet is a re-posting of someone else’s Tweet. Twitter’s retweet feature helps you and others quickly share that Tweet with all of your followers.Hashtag:People use the hashtag symbol # before a relevant keyword or phrase in their Tweet to categorize those Tweets and help them show more easily in Twitter Search. Clicking on a hashtagged word in any message shows you all other Tweets marked with that keyword. For example you could include a hashtag of #WebDesign in your Tweet so anyone searching for that term would see your Tweet. Don’t go overboard with these.Trending Topic:A subject algorithmically determined to be one of the most popular on Twitter at the moment. You can view the Trending Topics at the bottom of the sidebar, or on the Discover tab on your mobile device.Favorite:Favoriting a Tweet can let the original poster know that you liked their Tweet, and will also save that Tweet to your Favorite’s list – allowing you to go back and view it later. Good for marking interesting Tweets you don’t want to forgot about!DM:Stands for Direct Message – you can send a direct message to someone who follows you without anyone else being able to see it.Verified User:A Verified User has been confirmed by Twitter to be the actual person they are claiming to be. May seem a bit odd, but if you did a search for Lady Gaga you would find a lot of people claiming to be her. Her actual account (@LadyGaga) is marked with a blue tick to note that this is her actual account. You’ll also find this on big brands, politicians and other celebrities.Questions?If you have any questions about setting up or running your Twitter account, contact us for some advice – or better yet – send us a Tweet!* Glossary terms taken from support.twitter.com and business.twitter.com

2013-05-22T00:18:00Z untitled-releaseorange-business-services-expands-reach-of-flexible-computing-enterprise-cloud-infrastructure-services-for-australian-amp-global-customers

press releaseSydney, May 22, 2013 Orange Business Services expands reach of Flexible Computing enterprise cloud infrastructure services for Australian & Global customers. Orange Business Services today announced the expansion of Flexible Computing, an Infrastructure as a Service offer. With 500 customers already operating from its European platform, Flexible Computing is now available from cloud-ready data centers in North America, Asia and Australasia. Flexible Computing meets the growing demand from multinational corporations (MNCs) for networked cloud infrastructure services from a single communications and IT services provider in Australia and Globally. “The international expansion of Flexible Computing, coupled with Orange’s seamless cloud-ready network, offers the reach, flexibility and unmatched coverage that our Australian customers are looking for,” said Gordon Makryllos, Managing Director, Orange Business Services Australia. “The on-demand IT resources and infrastructure enables them to seize new markets and opportunities, as well as accelerate time-to-market for new products and services.” Orange Business Services integrates Flexible Computing with its global network to deliver a secure end-to-end service for moving business applications to the cloud. Working with a single provider removes complexity and guarantees performance and availability through stringent business-centric SLAs. Additional benefits include: rapid scalability and flexibility: Flexible Computing offers a scalable and modular service for fast and easy provisioning of resources that can scale up and down to meet fluctuating demand and dynamic business growth. self-managed or fully-managed service: MNCs can choose either self-managed Infrastructure-as-a-Service accessed through a secure easy-to-use self-service portal, or a fully-managed service, allowing MNCs to further optimize internal IT resources to focus on strategic projects and application delivery. usage-based pricing: Through usage-based invoicing, customers can predict and monitor both their IT resources and service consumption. Paying only for the resources and services they use helps companies better align IT costs with business activities. An early international customer of the Flexible Computing service is China’s Tiens Group, a multinational corporation in capital management across a number of industries, including biotechnology, health, hotels and e-commerce. Orange Business Services is supplying virtual computing resources for Tiens business units around the world. With Flexible Computing, Tiens can rapidly scale up or scale down according to demand. This is driving down costs and helping Tiens establish itself more quickly in new markets. “Orange Business Services created a global IT infrastructure in the cloud to match our international business on the ground,” said Bai Ping, President of Tiens Group. “We have become a more agile organization as we continue to grow globally, and that is all due to the depth and scope of the Flexible Computing service provided.” Cloud computing is one of the strategic pillars of the Orange Business Services “Conquests 2015” plan, targeting 500 million euros in cloud computing revenues in 2015. After a 33 percent increase in 2012 cloud computing revenue, Orange Business Services is on track to meet its objective. About Orange Business ServicesOrange Business Services, the France Telecom-Orange branch dedicated to B2B services, is a leading global integrator of communications solutions for multinational corporations. With the world's largest, seamless network for voice and data, Orange Business Services reaches 220 countries and territories with local support in 166. Offering a comprehensive package of communication services covering cloud computing, enterprise mobility, M2M, security, unified communications, videoconferencing, and broadband, Orange Business Services delivers a best-in-class customer experience across a global landscape. Thousands of enterprise customers and 1.4 million mobile data users rely on an Orange Business Services international platform for communicating and conducting business. Orange Business Services was awarded three of the telecom industry’s highest accolades at the annual World Communication Awards 2012 – Best Global Operator, Best Cloud Service and the User’s Choice Award. Orange Business Services is a five-time winner of Best Global Operator. Learn more at www.orange-business.com France Telecom-Orange is one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators with annual sales of 43.5 billion euros and has 170,000 employees worldwide at March 31, 2013. Orange is the Group's single brand for Internet, television and mobile services in the majority of countries where the company operates. France Telecom (NYSE:FTE) is listed on Euronext Paris (compartment A) and on the New York Stock Exchange. Orange and any other Orange product or service names included in this material are trademarks of Orange Brand Services Limited, Orange France or France Telecom. Press Contacts: Elaine Banoub for Orange Business Services Australia, ebanoub@primary-pr.com, +61 2 9212 3888Kirsten Low for Orange Business Services Australia, klow@primary-pr.com, +61 2 9212 3888

2013-05-22T00:18:00Z pr-deadlines-scores-two-more-ict-clients

PR Deadlines scores two more ICT accounts SYDNEY, May 22. Two months after reporting three substantial client wins, PR Deadlines has announced two more: Digital Data Corporation (DDC) and HID Global. DDC is an innovative mobile solution provider offering German technology backed by services that enable small to medium businesses to achieve their objectives, and also target consumers. The company is expanding into industrial networking. HID Global offers products, services, solutions and know-how related to the creation, use and management of secure identities for millions of customers around the world. PR Deadlines CEO David Frost said: “In March we welcomed A10 Networks, Gigamon and Extreme Networks to our portfolio and we are delighted to have signed two more substantial clients. Client feedback suggests there are two reasons for our success: my international experience as a journalist, and a mutually rewarding relationship with our Silicon Valley-based PR partner, The Hoffman Agency (www.hoffman.com ), which spans 12 years. For more informationDavid Frostdavidf@prdeadlines.com.au +61.2.4341 5021www.prdeadlines.com.au

2013-05-22T00:13:00Z hitachi-data-systems-unveils-industry-s-first-integrated-file-sync-and-share-for-the-enterprise

SYDNEY — May 21, 2013 — Hitachi Data Systems Corporation (HDS), a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today unveiled new solutions that allow enterprises to adopt cloud computing more readily, enable their mobile workforce more securely and reliably, and provide a better IT experience to their end users. The Hitachi Data Systems family of cloud services and solutions offer new options to help manage the multiple demands of IT. These demands include explosive growth of unstructured data, user expectations to access information from anywhere, and the requirement to ensure security, simplicity and protection of all data wherever it lives. With today’s new HDS offerings, customers can achieve the cost and flexibility benefits of the cloud by reducing capex and opex: Hitachi Content Platform Anywhere: The industry’s first integrated file sync and share solution that is built, sold and supported for the enterprise entirely by a single vendor. It brings secure mobility to the enterprise – it lets users access data and collaborate on any device, from any location at any time and easily share files. And IT keeps the data within its control, security and compliance practices, unlike consumer-grade file sharing services which have struggled to gain the confidence of enterprise IT groups. HCP Anywhere is built expressly for the enterprise and jumps ahead of industry alternatives in ease of implementation and control of important, but rarely discussed issues of encryption, key ownership and terms of service. New version of Hitachi Content Platform (HCP): One seamless cloud storage platform for data protection, enterprise mobility and content cloud, it features the most advanced metadata management in the market and sets a foundation for big data and analytics. “Though consumer file sync and share options have been available for some time, options for the enterprise are still emerging,” said Terri McClure, senior analyst, ESG. “With this new cloud package, HDS is leveraging its enterprise solution provider strengths at the core and has done a nice job providing a consumer-like experience at the edge. Its new HCP Anywhere application and platform should be particularly appealing to security-conscious end users who need to lock down access to business data and leverage additional cloud capabilities and support to satisfy end user requirements for data access across multiple devices. HDS already has a reputation of trust with this customer base and the economics for its file sync and share are very compelling. With all the back-end integration, self-service and controls HDS offers today and plans to add, HDS appears to be bringing a serious enterprise sync and share solution to market.” “Our unique approach to cloud allows our customers to choose the best possible solutions to address their needs, at their own pace, and in a way that makes sense for their business,” said Adrian De Luca, Chief Technology Officer, Australia and New Zealand at Hitachi Data Systems. “Our cloud portfolio does more than just solve the challenges customers face today – it sets them up for what is coming next. Trends like big data, bring your own device, next-generation file services, secure clouds, distributed IT, and metadata-driven automation, management and analytics are quickly becoming pervasive. The products and services we are announcing today allow enterprise organisations to use cloud and file sharing in ways that were never before possible. It is with these new offerings that customers can further innovate with information as the IT industry continues to evolve.” HDS delivers secure, flexible, scalable and easy-to-manage private, hybrid and public cloud infrastructures that enable businesses to lower total cost of ownership, meet service level agreements, and improve operational efficiency. At the heart of HDS cloud solutions are a set of proven, cloud-enabled platforms that support the unified, virtualised and distributed environments common in organisations today. Together, HDS cloud solutions based on HCP enable organizations to experience some of these benefits: ‐ Reduce TCO by 60%.‐ Reduce space needed for backups by 30%.‐ Create a 2 year deferral on new storage purchases.‐ Enable 5 times more terabytes managed per administrator. Customer and Partner Supporting QuotesGarvan Institute of Medical Research: “At the Garvan Institute we focus on understanding the role of genes as well as molecular and cellular processes in health and disease. Secure collaboration on large data sets is critical for developing future cures. We’re excited to explore the productivity and innovation benefits that HCP Anywhere can bring to our researchers by extending our information infrastructure directly to mobile devices such as laptops, tablets and even smart phones to deliver pioneering research into some of the most widespread diseases affecting our society today.” - Dr Warren Kaplan, Bioinformatics specialist, Centre for Clinical GenomicsASG: “In the next five years there will be two types of CIOs – those who have embraced content management solutions and implemented them today and those who are looking for a new job. The sound of a successful content management solution with Hitachi Content Platform is silence. The sound of not using HCP or another content management solution is that of a backup tape breaking. HCP Anywhere will drive the adoption of archive solutions as it is the cumulative effect of users’ habits that drive data management. HCP will be the logical storage solution for the influx of human-created data.” – Dustin Smith, regional CTOKremsmüller Industrieanlagenbau KG: “HCP has always been extremely reliable, with first class backup, replication, performance and availability. The new metadata capabilities in HCP will help us better manage file data overall, give us some built in query capabilities for day-to-day use, and prepare us for more advanced analytics down the road.” – Erich Zeindlhofer, IT manager

2013-05-21T23:59:00Z sourcefire-delivers-unprecedented-visibility-and-tracking-of-malware

Sourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq: FIRE), a leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, today introduced innovative malware trajectory capabilities across its Advanced Malware Protection portfolio, giving customers detailed visibility into malware attack activity and enabling them to detect, remediate and control malware outbreaks. With these additions, Sourcefire Advanced Malware Protection solutions are the only offerings that add a continuous capability to its malware blocking, going beyond point-in-time detection to confirm an infection, trace its path, analyse its behavior, remediate its targets and report on its impact regardless of when a file is determined to be malware. 'Even organisations which are diligent in their security measures realise that breaches are entirely too likely in the face of modern threats and they need solutions that help them deal with malware before, during and after an attack,' said Martin Roesch, Sourcefire founder and CTO. 'The enhanced trajectory features in our Advanced Malware Protection portfolio provide customers with decisive insight when a breach occurs and extend Sourcefire's innovative Retrospective Security with the ability to immediately locate and eradicate malicious files everywhere they surface.' With Sourcefire's new Network File Trajectory and Device Trajectory capabilities, customers can quickly determine the scope of an outbreak and track malware or suspicious files across the network and at the system level. These new features enable security personnel to quickly locate malware point-of-entry, propagation and behavior. This is an innovative component of Sourcefire¹s revolutionary Retrospective Security, which allows organisations to quickly identify, scope, track, investigate and remediate malware, even when malicious files are originally deemed 'safe' or 'unknown.' Network File Trajectory delivers the ability to track malware across the network, providing detailed information on point of entry, propagation, protocols used, and which users or endpoints are involved. This is available as part of Sourcefire's Advanced Malware Protection for FirePOWER software license, a subscription that can be added to a Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention Systems (NGIPS) or Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), or as a dedicated appliance, both of which provide advanced malware protection for networks. Device Trajectory builds upon existing endpoint File Trajectory capabilities to deliver critical analysis of system level activities, file origination and file relationships for root cause and forensic analysis to track and pinpoint behaviors indicating a compromise has happened and a breach has most likely occurred. Device Trajectory is available as part of the FireAMP host-based protection available for endpoints and virtual networks. Sourcefire is further enhancing FireAMP with new Indicators of Compromise and Device Flow Correlation capabilities, which enable users to correlate seemingly benign and unrelated events, while also monitoring device activity and communications to uncover potential malware. Indicators of Compromise (IoC) ­ Correlates malware intelligence and even seemingly benign events to determine whether a system may have been compromised ­ providing users with a prioritised list of potentially compromised devices. Device Flow Correlation ­ Correlation of activities on an endpoint with traffic on the network, providing integrated intelligence and automation across the advanced malware protection security infrastructure. This provides distinct advantages in controlling malware proliferation on endpoints outside the protections of a corporate network, like remote or mobile workers. In addition, the trajectory and IoC features leverage the captured network activity to accelerate investigation and compromise prioritisation. Visit the Advanced Malware Protection section on Sourcefire.com for more information. About SourcefireSourcefire, Inc. (Nasdaq:FIRE), a world leader in intelligent cybersecurity solutions, is transforming the way global large- to mid-size organisations and government agencies manage and minimise security risks to their dynamic networks, endpoints, mobile devices and virtual environments. With solutions from a next-generation network security platform to advanced malware protection, Sourcefire's threat-centric approach provides customers with Agile Security® that delivers protection before, during and after an attack. Trusted for more than 10 years, Sourcefire has earned a reputation for innovation, consistent security effectiveness and world-class research all focused on detecting, understanding and stopping threats. For more information about Sourcefire, please visit www.sourcefire.com. Sourcefire, the Sourcefire logo, Snort, the Snort and Pig logo, Agile Security and the Agile Security logo, ClamAV, FireAMP, FirePOWER, FireSIGHT and certain other trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sourcefire, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

2013-05-21T23:49:00Z australian-and-global-youtube-stars-gather-for-australia-s-first-online-video-conference

Sydney, Australia, 22 May, 2013 – VIDinc, Australia’s first-ever online video community event has been launched to help shape the future of the online video content marketplace in Australia by bringing together global stars and industry leaders at a two-day event in Sydney. Businesses and aspiring online video stars will converge at the Sydney Convention Centre on 17 and 18 August 2013 for the inaugural conference. The event will educate attendees on how they can create online video content for social platforms like YouTube to find fame and followers, enabling them to build their brands and be a part of a growing social video content movement that is building viewership faster than traditional television audiences. This event will include VIDinc PRO, a comprehensive workshop for businesses who want to understand how they can improve brand visibility using online video, featuring insights from video production to audience engagement experts. The workshops will focus on topics such as social media engagement and online marketing, as well as how to leverage Google’s functionality effectively, using SEO to analytics to drive ultimate audience traffic and stickiness. Ritchie Perera, Co-founder of VIDinc believes the recent shift from television screens to online content particularly via mobile and tablets demonstrates that Australians are hungry for more personalised, engaging online video content. Perera said, “We’re really excited to be hosting such incredible talent in Australia for VIDinc’s premier. This event will give Australian companies the opportunity to interact with global brands and to learn how they have used online video successfully to connect with their customers. VIDinc provides a forum for discussion to addresses the growing desire among those in the media, entertainment and production industries to create compelling and engaging content that will draw people to their brands.” The attending experts and celebrities have challenged the influence of traditional television broadcasters by wielding a collective audience of over 11 million subscribers to their channels with almost 2.5 billion total video views. Attendees at the event include industry experts, comedians Kassem G and Lisa Nova of successful YouTube video network Maker Studios as well as Australian comedian JehanR and Perth-based DJ Pogo, with more speakers to be announced over the coming weeks. Sarah Penna, Co-founder of Big Frame said, “VIDinc excites me because it is showcasing people who are successful without the support of a traditional talent/programming/broadcasting model. Individuals and brands now have the power to create conversations and be broadcasters on their own terms and that is changing how we create and consume media in a big way.” Australians are now watching on average almost six hours of online video per month and this is quickly outstripping traditional television content, which is continuing to see viewership decrease[1]. With nearly one in two internet users visiting online video sites like YouTube and Vimeo and the rise of online video superstars/content creators, some drawing six figure salaries annually through advertising revenue, online video as a medium is forcing brands to pay significant attention to how this should be integrated within the marketing mix. Program details and ticketing information are available at www.vidinc.com.au. [1] Source: Nielsen Australian Multi-screen Report, Q4 2012 – ENDS – About VIDinc VIDinc is Australia’s first and only online video community event that brings global experts and YouTube stars together. Founded by Ritchie Perera, Desh Amila and Eric Woo, VIDinc helps and inspires individuals and brands to understand what they need to do to create compelling online video content and engage with their audiences. Media Contact Note to Editor: Espresso Communications is VIDinc's official communications partner. For interview opportunities with VIDinc or artists featured, please contact Anthia Crosby or Adam Knight. Anthia Crosby / Adam Knight Espresso Communications Ph: +61 8016 2200 M: +61 422 072 717 / +61 418 181 883 E: anthia@espressocomms.com.au / adam@espressocomms.com.au

2013-05-21T23:44:00Z all-eyes-on-australia-as-vidinc-connects-the-local-and-international-online-video-community

Sydney, Australia, 22 May, 2013 – VIDinc, Australia’s first-ever online video community event has been launched, bringing together global and local YouTube megastars in Australia for the first time. About 15,000 aspiring video stars, pop culture addicts and devoted YouTube channel fans are expected at the Sydney Convention Centre on 17 and 18 August 2013 in an Australian first, shining a light on an emerging cultural phenomenon that has launched the careers of musicians, comedians and artists from all over the world using online video. YouTube has captivated Australian users who are watching an average of almost six hours of online video per month[1] and attracting approximately 11 million unique Australian users per month[2]. VIDinc will offer an interactive platform where consumers and businesses can learn how they can build their personal and corporate brands through insights from industry experts and some of the world’s most celebrated YouTube celebrities. Some of the key celebrity highlights confirmed to date include: Keenan Cahill, one of YouTube’s biggest music superstars from America who has collaborated with guest artists for his videos including 50 Cent, Maroon 5, LMFAO, David Guetta and Justin Bieber. Perth-based Nick Bertke, better known as DJ Pogo, an electronic music producer, remix artist and film maker who has produced viral videos for several major studios around the world including Disney/Pixar. JehanR, who rose to fame from his YouTube channel, “Sri Lankan Sketch Comedy Curry!”, and is now a YouTube employee based in Los Angeles working on a feature film development with FilmVictoria Kassem G, a YouTube celebrity comedian with over three million subscribers, entrepreneur and a co-founder of Maker Studios, one of the world’s largest online media companies. Lisa Nova, an actress based in Los Angeles who successfully used YouTube to transition into mainstream television when she was cast in MADtv in 2006. She is a co-founder of Maker Studios and spends her time mentoring aspiring YouTube stars with global ambitions. Peter Chao, also known as the “Chinese Guy” behind Chao Nation, exploded on YouTube with his controversial, forthright comedy and hilarious portrayals of Asian stereotypes. Together, these celebrities have challenged the influence of traditional television broadcasters by wielding a collective audience of over 11 million subscribers to their channels with almost 2.5 billion total video views. Event delegates will get the chance to participate in the VIDinc Main Event, featuring a meet and greet, Q&A session and performances from Australian and international YouTube personalities. Ritchie Perera, Co-founder of VIDinc believes the recent shift from television screens to online content particularly through mobile devices and tablets demonstrates that Australians are hungry for more personalised and engaging online video content. Perera said, “We’re really excited to be hosting such incredible talent in Australia for VIDinc’s premier. The potential for online video is staggering. Australia’s top rated television program in 2012 was the Final of The Voice which was viewed by 3.3 million Australians. YouTube boasts over one billion unique viewers every month and 11 million of these monthly viewers come from Australia. There is an enormous audience that Australian content creators can access and are able to build their own video presence through a fully empowering medium.” A new generation of media stars have been born thanks to online videos and a global vehicle for distributing videos, allowing anyone with internet access and a video camera to create interesting and unique content for a massive global audience. Australian YouTube personality Jehanr said, “VIDinc is a fantastic event for Australia's online video community. In Australia's highly concentrated media landscape, VIDinc provides a great environment to show how content creators can use non-traditional means to reach their audience. I would love VIDinc to inspire more Australians to share their talent and creativity with the world.” Program details and ticketing information are available at www.vidinc.com.au. [1] Source: Nielsen Australian Multi-screen Report, Q4 2012 [2] Source: Social media Statistics Australia – February 2013, Social Media News – ENDS – About VIDinc VIDinc is Australia’s first and only online video community event that brings global experts and YouTube stars together. Founded by Ritchie Perera, Desh Amila and Eric Woo, VIDinc helps and inspires individuals and brands to understand what they need to do to create compelling online video content and engage with their audiences. Media Contact Note to Editor: Espresso Communications is VIDinc's official communications partner. For interview opportunities with VIDinc or artists featured, please contact Anthia Crosby or Adam Knight. Anthia Crosby / Adam Knight Espresso Communications Ph: +61 8016 2200 M: +61 422 072 717 / +61 418 181 883 E: anthia@espressocomms.com.au / adam@espressocomms.com.au