http:// 2013-05-14T00:27:00Z 2013-05-14T00:27:00Z true-alliance-partners-with-dgm-to-grow-famous-brands-online-businesses

True Alliance partners with dgm to grow famous brands’ online businesses SYDNEY, 14 MAY 2013: True Alliance, home to some of the world’s most famous must-have brands, has chosen to work with online customer acquisition agency dgm across multiple channels, to develop the brands’ online activity and launch their ecommerce stores into the Australian market. dgm will provide PPC and SEO, launching the brands’ ecommerce sites, adding conversion management, affiliate marketing and lead generation in the coming months. At dgm, head of search Cem Bali said: “To work with such a world class group of brands and bring them to the Australian market is a great vote of confidence for the quality and range of services we offer at dgm. With the various performance channels under one roof, True Alliance has access to a comprehensive customer acquisition strategy at their fingertips. At True Alliance, head of digital Tim Knight said the working partnership with dgm will involve close collaboration to grow True Alliance’s online businesses.“Our brands are the most sought after and accessible brands in the fashion, outdoor, sports & luxury retail categories. Our goal for online is to continue to build the strong relationship with customers that our bricks & mortar retail and wholesale businesses enjoy. We are an omni-channel business and we needed an online partner that understood the requirement to build the online business while at the same time increasing traffic into our offline retail stores. A tough challenge, but one we believe dgm is best equipped with people, skills and tools to undertake for us in the Australian market.”To find out more about True Alliance, visithttp://www.truealliance.com.au/ta/Shop/ FOR MORE INFORMATION: Samantha Tannous, Relativity Communications, 0416 104 033 About dgmdgm works with Australia’s leading advertisers, web site publishers and agencies to devise and deliver online marketing campaigns across the key areas of search engine marketing, affiliate marketing and display advertising. dgm’s clients have access to sophisticated proprietary technology and are guided by experienced account management and consultancy teams, to achieve high-performing online marketing campaigns that fulfil their business objectives such as more leads, more sales and greater brand awareness.Web: www.dgmmarketing.com.auFollow: http://twitter.com/dgmAustralia

2013-05-09T23:49:00Z silver-peak-software-added-to-nec-sdn-application-center

Silver Peak software added to NEC SDN application centerSYDNEY, May 10, 2013 – Silver Peak Systems, the leader in accelerating data over distance, today announced it has joined NEC Corporation of America (NEC) to include its data acceleration software as part of NEC’s new Software-Defined Networking (SDN) Application Center. The NEC SDN Application Center focuses on solutions that address customers’ top-of-mind network concerns. Silver Peak software enables customers to accelerate individual workloads and applications beyond a single data center with point-and-click simplicity.When extending workloads and applications beyond a single data center, customers must overcome wide area network (WAN) distance, quality and capacity challenges. By combining the power of SDN with virtual WAN optimisation software, Silver Peak enables customers to dissolve distance and accelerate individual workloads over the WAN using common virtual infrastructure management platforms like VMware vCenter, Citrix XenCenter, and Microsoft System Center. This brings flexibility and cost savings to customers who want to deploy WAN optimisation without having to install new hardware or reconfiguring switches and routers.“Silver Peak’s leadership in delivering software-based WAN optimisation is the perfect complement to NEC’s market-leading ProgrammableFlow® Network Suite,” said Don Clark, director of business development, IT Platform Technologies, NEC Corporation of America. “Silver Peak virtual products plug into our new SDN Application Center to give customers maximum flexibility and performance for extending business-critical applications across any distance.”Watch Silver Peak’s SDN integration at work: http://www.silver-peak.com/info-center/silver-peak-agility-plug-citrix-xencenter“Silver Peak’s software-defined approach to data acceleration allows any networking, storage, server, or compute administrator to quickly and easily accelerate any application over distance using the tools with which they are the most comfortable,” said David Hughes, founder and CTO of Silver Peak Systems. “By integrating Silver Peak virtual WAN acceleration with NEC’s ProgrammableFlow Network suite, customers can reap the benefits of WAN optimisation with point-and-click simplicity.”Additional Resources Read the WAN Speak blogFollow @SilverPeak on TwitterWatch Silver Peak videos on YouTubeConnect with Silver Peak on LinkedIn About Silver Peak SystemsSilver Peak software accelerates data between data centers, branch offices and the cloud. The company’s software-defined acceleration solves network quality, capacity and distance challenges to provide fast and reliable access to data anywhere in the world. Leveraging its leadership in data center class wide area network (WAN) optimisation, Silver Peak is a key enabler for strategic IT projects like virtualization, disaster recovery and cloud computing. Download Silver Peak software today at marketplace.silver-peak.com. Media ContactsTony ThompsonSilver Peak Systems, Inc. +1-408-935-1846tthompson@silver-peak.comDavid FrostPR Deadlines, for Silver Peak+61.2.4341 5021davidf@prdeadlines.com.au

2013-05-03T22:37:56Z 2103-the-age-of-the-customer

Great work wins business, a great relationship keeps it. Customer centric is the backbone of MacInnis marketing. Being customer centric is centring on the needs and wants of your customer. Focusing on understanding their problems, concerns and wants, not yours! Customer centric marketing is the result of building a solid a relationship built on listening not forcing, manipulating someone to buy.In January 2013, Forrester published 2013 B2B CMO Imperatives – Driving Growth With Customer Insights, Marketing Automation, and Content Marketing by Sheryl Waksman-Pattek. The report states that we are in the “Age of the Customer” in which 60% of B2B buying decisions are made before buyers engage with a vendor’s sales team. Buyers are online, they are using mobile devices at all hours of the day and they want relevant content that helps them select products and services that meet their needs.The report had a couple of key recommendations:“Map the buyer’s journey and embed personas in their 2013 marketing plans. Business buyer personas that encapsulate buyer preferences and attitudes will help marketers move their strategies from a product feature/benefit focus to a customer value focus.”“… think of social and content as one and the same” and “map their content strategies to personas to effectively drive pipeline growth.”The report also states “creating a thriving content marketing program within B2B organizations is a journey that requires the right organization skills, a firm strategy, discipline, and ongoing management and optimization.”MyMarketingDept has a great diagram that illustrates the importance of the right message and medium.It makes sense that we need to focus more on our customers. Yet it seems so difficult for some reason.This customer centric mindset requires a us to change our lens to that of how our customers think. Some businesses are so far removed from this that it is difficult. Others feel that they know what their customers need and think but fail to ask them or test their assumptions. When you get this wrong, it can make a huge impact. When you get it right your prospect should say: ”I feel as if I already know you and want to meet you as soon as possible”. The better your alignment of your marketing and sales strategy to your ideal customers the greater chance of building a brand that your customers and employees will love.It is not surprising that the customer journey is the focus of so many leading companies. According to Gartner:89% were lost to after a negative experience86% said they would pay for a better customer experience.58% said that they would recommend companies who delivered customer experiences that were superior to others.So the customer journey is critical.It delivers:A deeper bond between you and your customersIt can deliver just the right information or insight needed at the right timeIt can provide a continual stream of amazing insights and analytics to your internal teams that  can help them learn and innovate faster than the competitionIf you don’t invest in a customer centric approach:The trust developed between a buyer and a seller can be broken easily with misalignmentInformation can be disjoined creating conflict, irrelevant and out of date informationIt can leave your organisation relying on opinions and guesses Because the touch points of a customers world is always changing, the journey is too. This is not a one off process but a continual process. This approach that I call call customer centric marketing is based on a methodology of Strategic Service Design. It is designing an engagement with your ideal customers and it is a competitive advantage.

2013-05-02T22:35:00Z citrix-unveils-podio-instant-messaging-and-video-chat

For media inquiries:Ellen Sinclair, Howorth02 8281 3228 or ellen@howorth.com.au Citrix Unveils Podio Instant Messaging and Video Chat Enhanced real-time collaboration in Podio keeps teams even more connected and productive from anywhere SYDNEY, AUS. — 3rd May, 2013 —Today, Citrix announced the availability of Podio Chat, including instant messaging (available now), as well as video and audio chat, planned for release this summer. Designed for the increasingly mobile and dispersed, modern team, Podio Chat enables ad hoc conversations with the right people to flourish, whenever discussion needs to happen – so teams can respond quicker and make decisions even faster. With the addition of one-to-one and group instant messaging (IM), as well as one-to-one video and audio chat, Podio now makes it even easier for teams to instantly connect and get the context they need on projects, tasks, business processes and everyday workflow outside of an organised meeting setting. “Any effective team will tell you that the key to success is having open and accessible communications, whether it be in a physical office, face-to-face on a GoToMeeting with HDFaces session, an audio call, through live comments on Podio or via instant messaging,” said Bernardo de Albergaria, VP & GM, SaaS Products and Markets at Citrix. “Podio Chat bridges the gap between ‘real time’ and ‘my time,’ increasing the velocity of communications within Podio and making purposeful collaboration happen faster and more effectively – no more waiting for answers.”Today, Citrix Podio also became the first collaboration service of its kind to provide IM and video chat “in context,” giving more meaning to ad hoc conversations as they happen around projects, tasks and business processes. Unlike standard IM tools, Podio Chat gives teams the ability to see which contacts are online, across the entire company ecosystem, whether it be internal employees or external contractors, suppliers or partners working with a team in a Podio workspace. Teams can now ask questions, share updates or discuss a project in real time and, ultimately, work together more effectively on their tasks. Podio also gives teams the option of using Video Chat for easy, unplanned, and ad hoc 1:1 face-to-face discussions, as well as setting up regular, recurring and more planned team video conferencing using GoToMeeting with HDFaces. “The real value of IM and video chat is when it’s used in the context of the work in progress – the tasks, projects and deliverables in action that require discussion to get done,” said Tommy Ahlers, VP of social collaboration at Citrix. “With Podio Chat, teams can experience seamless, fluid workflow, where questions get answered quickly because the right people are online, available and focused on the same work at the same time. The immediacy of in-context Podio Chat dramatically improves team efficiencies, not only by providing a central hub for communication, but also by retaining the rich history of information exchanged between team members, so nothing gets lost.” “With a geographically dispersed team and many siloed projects, Podio has revolutionised the way we streamline collaboration, making information accessible and actionable, and people accountable across the entire company,” said Paul Hunt, President & Head of Strategy and Development, Graduate Consulting Group. “The new instant messaging capability coupled with the 1:1 video functionality is a great example of how Citrix listens to customer feedback and responds with new and valuable features. We’re looking forward to a much more personalised experience with the ability to create, share and communicate across this truly innovative and sophisticated platform.” Key Benefits: Get quick responses and make decisions faster by connecting your whole company and/or team. Podio chat lets team members see who’s online and available to chat – including displaying time zone information – granting immediate access to people in users’ core teams as well as coworkers across the wider organisation, helping to ease business silos and connecting dispersed teams like never before. Unify communications on Podio by enabling teams to communicate in a variety of different ways to get work done, all without email or third-party communication tools. Users can instant message one-on-one or in a group, use audio-only chat for quick discussions, hold one-to-one ad-hoc video meetings as needed, comment and “like” status messages, tasks and projects. To stop receiving IMs, users can simply close the chat pane and messages will divert to the Podio inbox.Power mobile workstyles and enable dispersed teams to chat from any iOS or Android device, anywhere, anytime, with Podio’s mobile apps for Android, iPhone and iPad. Switch between computers and mobile devices with ease, continue chat sessions on the go and never miss the chance to connect with a teammate. Retain information, discussion history and ideas while easing the pain of having “too many tools” for collaboration. Use Podio Chat instead of email and third-party chat services, save conversations, files, and decisions in one place and make use of message search to surface information you need, whenever you need it. Share files seamlessly and instantly as needed from all Podio-connected file-sharing services, including; Sharefile, Google Drive, Sugarsync, Dropbox, Box, Microsoft SkyDrive, UbuntoOne and YouSendIt. Podio’s social business platform brings collaboration and business processes together through Podio workspaces and Podio apps – more powerful, collaborative and social alternative to spreadsheets, email and software point solutions. Podio apps can be found in the Podio App Market and customised by any team using the simple drag-and-drop Podio App Builder, a unique tool that enables anyone to create custom business apps for their work – whether it’s managing sales, CRM or IT; interfacing with clients or partners; planning a conference; coordinating email marketing or receiving customer feedback. No technical skills or IT support is needed to create a Podio app – anyone can set one up in minutes. Sign up for a Podio demo here. -ENDS- Related Links● Learn more about Podio Chat● Blog: Real Work in Real Time: Podio Chat, Out Now! ● Blog: Let the Live Show Begin with Real-Time Commenting ● Blog: Make the Most of Your Meetings: Upgraded Apps & GoToMeeting Integration!● Analyst Report: Ovum Research; Enterprise 2020: Examining Citrix’s View of the Road Ahead for the Knowledge Worker● Infographic: The Business Value of Face-to-Face Conversation Follow Us Online● www.podio.com,www.citrixonline.com● Twitter:@Podio● Facebook:Podio on Facebook● Workshifting blog:http://workshifting.com About CitrixCitrix (NASDAQ:CTXS) is the cloud company that enables mobile workstyles—empowering people to work and collaborate from anywhere, securely accessing apps and data on any of the latest devices, as easily as they would in their own office. Citrix solutions help IT and service providers build clouds, leveraging virtualisation and networking technologies to deliver high-performance, elastic and cost-effective cloud services. With market-leading solutions for mobility, desktop virtualisation, cloud networking, cloud platforms, collaboration and data sharing, Citrix helps organisations of all sizes achieve the speed and agility necessary to succeed in a mobile and dynamic world. Citrix products are in use at more than 260,000 organisations and by over 100 million users globally. Annual revenue in 2012 was $2.59 billion. Learn more at www.citrix.com.au. For Citrix InvestorsThis release contains forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements in this release do not constitute guarantees of future performance. Those statements involve a number of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including risks associated with the impact of the global economy and uncertainty in the IT spending environment, revenue growth and recognition of revenue, products and services, their development and distribution, product demand and pipeline, economic and competitive factors, the Company’s key strategic relationships, acquisition and related integration risks as well as other risks detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Citrix assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein.The development, release, timing and combination of any features or functionality described for our products remains at our sole discretion and are subject to change without notice or consultation. The information provided is for informational purposes only and is not a commitment, promise or legal obligation to deliver any material, code or functionality and should not be relied upon in making purchasing decisions or incorporated into any contract. # # #Citrix, GoToMeeting, GoToWebinar, GoToTraining, Podio, GoToMyPC, GoToAssist, ShareFile and Citrix Receiver are trademarks of Citrix Systems, Inc. and/or one or more of its subsidiaries, and are or may be registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

2013-04-29T23:49:00Z dgm-grows-into-melbourne-as-retail-client-base-expands

dgm grows into Melbourne as retail client base expands SYDNEY, 29 APRIL 2013: Australia’s largest affiliate network, dgm counts more than 20 retailers who have established affiliate marketing programs in the past six months, leading to the appointment of 3 senior staff and a new Melbourne office.John Matthews, dgm general manager, said the network was now delivering more than $10 million in ecommerce sales each month for its clients, and this figure is continuing to climb.“Large retailers such as Big W, specialist online merchants including Kogan and THE ICONIC, and global giants Microsoft, Sony and Marks & Spencer are among more than 20 new clients to the dgm affiliate network,” Matthews said. “We are seeing the momentum build for affiliate marketing in Australia as local online retailers learn about the unique benefits of the channel while international retailers are looking to grow their incremental sales through our specialist retail publisher base.”dgm, which is celebrating its 10th anniversary this month, has grown its talent in the channel, with three senior appointments. Peter Hammond joins from Shopping.com where he was head of operations and account management, to become dgm’s business development manager.Alexandra Lochhead is joining from the client side, at a leading UK fashion retailer and Kertu Liina-Lehismae joins from Rakuten-Linkshare in the UK.Lehismae will be the company’s first Melbourne employee and has been tasked with supporting the growth in new retailers to the affiliate channel in that market. Despite the strong recent growth, “Australian retailers have some catching up to do compared to their US and European counterparts,” according to Matthews.“In the US and UK, 100% of the country’s top 20 multi-channel retailers are operating an affiliate marketing program. Here in Australia only a handful of those businesses are using the channel at the moment. We are expecting much more growth in the next 12 months as more retailers and merchants embrace the cost per acquisition model that operates in the affiliate space.”Matthews added that the Australian affiliate market, historically dominated by the big finance brands, is experiencing a structural shift. “Growth in online retail spend coupled with greater focus from big brands on how they are using the internet as a sales mechanism means we are seeing big retailers embrace the affiliate channel and we expect to see this growth continue for years to come.” FOR MORE INFORMATION: Samantha Tannous, Relativity Communications, 0416 104 033 EDITOR’S NOTES About dgmdgm works with Australia’s leading advertisers, web site publishers and agencies to devise and deliver online marketing campaigns across the key areas of search engine marketing, affiliate marketing and display advertising. dgm’s clients have access to sophisticated proprietary technology and are guided by experienced account management and consultancy teams, to achieve high-performing online marketing campaigns that fulfil their business objectives such as more leads, more sales and greater brand awareness.Web: www.dgmmarketing.com.auFollow: http://twitter.com/dgmAustralia

2013-04-23T04:25:00Z westcon-group-designated-value-added-distributor-for-cisco-business-video-solutions-in-australia

Australia (SYDNEY, NSW) – April 23, 2013 – Westcon Group, a value-added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data centre and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers, today announced the company has launched a new range of services in Australia to help resellers demonstrate, position and deliver Cisco business video collaboration technologies. The announcement follows Westcon’s designation as a value-added distributor (VAD) for these solutions in the region – opening the door for partners to deliver cutting-edge Cisco collaboration offerings to a broader market segment, particularly to small- and medium-sized businesses. A long-standing Cisco partner, Weston Group was selected to participate in a pilot program with the objective of providing end-to-end service, support and training for business video solutions to engineering, sales and support staff. Coupled with national service and training programs, Westcon is able to reach a larger audience while improving levels of training and support to end-user and corporate customers through its channel. In addition, Cisco partners yet to complete the Authorised Technology Partner (ATP) for TelePresence program now have select access to Cisco endpoints, infrastructure solutions and post-sales services support exclusively through Westcon Group. Products include the Cisco EX and TelePresence Profile series, as well as conferencing solutions such as the Cisco TelePresence MCU series. Partners will also have access to Westcon’s dedicated video demonstration centre, receive support from certified solutions architects – from solution design to demonstration and closing of the sale – and leverage Westcon’s installation services. “This important milestone enables our partners to deliver cutting-edge Cisco video solutions to a broader market segment, particularly in the Australian SMB space,” said Wendy O’Keeffe, Executive Vice President, Westcon Group APAC. “As a value-added distributor for Cisco Business Video Solutions in Australia, we will offer our partners full access to our dedicated video demonstration facilities, without the need for any upfront investment or certification. Additionally, we’ll also provide post-sales services to ensure the video solutions are implemented and maintained correctly.” “Often the biggest barriers-to-entry for small- to medium-sized channel partners when it comes to video is justifying the spend on learning new technology and training for implementation,” said Tiffany Wright, Regional Manager for Commercial and Distribution for Cisco Australia. “We are excited by Westcon’s participation in the pilot and applaud its investment in time and resources to achieve the VAD designation for Cisco Business Video Solutions. Now, Westcon is well-poised to greatly simplify the entry of many of its channel partners into the significant revenue-generating opportunities in video without having to worry about the upfront investment.” For more information on Westcon, please “Like” our Facebook page or track our LinkedIn page. About Westcon Group Westcon Group, Inc. is a value-added distributor of category-leading unified communications, network infrastructure, data centre and security solutions with a global network of specialty resellers. Westcon’s teams create unique programs and provide exceptional support to accelerate the business of its global partners. Strong relationships at every level of the Westcon Group organisation enable partners to receive support tailored to their needs. From global logistics and flexible customised financing solutions to pre-sales, technical and engineering assistance, the company works with partners to respond with agility and speed to changing market conditions so they can achieve the fastest time to revenue. Westcon Group’s portfolio of market-leading vendors includes: Aruba, Avaya, CA Technologies, Check Point, Cisco, Emerson, EMC, F5, Juniper, McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, Polycom, Radware, VCE and VMware. For more information, please visit: www.westcongroup.com.

2013-04-23T01:55:16Z four-death-moves-guaranteed-to-sabotage-your-video-marketing-campaign

Perth, WA, April 23, 2013 - Due to changes in Google’s algorithm, video marketing has become a very important part of most serious Internet marketing campaigns. Videos, if promoted correctly, can not only be seen by thousands, but can also help vault a website to page one of Google for very competitive keywords.  This has led to a virtual flood of videos on sites like YouTube, with mixed results. Sometimes the most professionally produced video fails with a resounding thud, while a teenager’s smartphone video of a friend doing something stupid can go viral and get a million views overnight.  While nobody can guarantee with 100% certainty that a video will or will not be successful, savvy video marketers have noticed a pattern in what does and doesn’t work. In particular, knowing the worst mistakes to avoid can save any company, large or small, a lot of time and effort, and produce much better results. The first common error is often called “set it and forget it.” Many marketers think that they can simply put a video up on YouTube, and it will automatically be seen by thousands of viewers. In reality, very few YouTube videos are ever seen by as many as 1,000 people without a lot of help. The second common error is thinking that one video makes an entire marketing campaign. One video can be seen by thousands of people, but forgotten the next day. Statistics, surveys, and anecdotal data all agree that it takes a series of videos to be successful. The third common error is making a video advertisement instead of a video that provides great information, great entertainment, or both. People go to websites or videos for information or entertainment. They do not go to be bombarded by commercials. If a video looks like a commercial, the viewer will not finish watching it. The fourth error is to not have a plan or strategy. Human development gurus communicate this concept thusly: ”If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Michael Hanson, Owner  and Founder of Video Labs, a video production company in the Gold Coast, has extensive experience in helping businesses not only avoid these strategic errors, but in mitigating the damage done to a business by faulty video marketing strategy. According to Hanson: “These errors are really easy to avoid, because they are merely errors of omission: not errors of commission.” Michael went on to describe his deceptively simple system for maximising the results of a video campaign: “First, you must have a marketing strategy. It does no good to throw a bunch of videos around with no concrete plan. You might as well save the time, money, and effort, and watch videos with your kids instead. Second, your plan must feature repetition and consistency. One video is not enough; you must have serial content to make a serious dent in the market.” He continued, “The last thing you must always remember is that you must make a video that is worth watching. Obviously your agenda is to move your product. Unfortunately, the viewer’s agenda is to obtain great information or be entertained. If you fail to do at least one of these, there is no reason for anyone to watch your video.” Video Labs is a video production and video marketing firm serving Brisbane and the Gold Coast areas. They have produced numerous successful video campaigns, and specialise in results. For more information, call 1300 881 783 or visit their website: http://videolabs.com.au/

2013-04-18T06:14:27Z flexible-double-hemispheric-camera-can-secure-two-rooms-with-a-single-unit

Thursday, 18 April 2013  The Mobotix S14 FlexMount from Madison Technologies, the world’s first flexible double hemispheric camera, is now available.  The compact S14D FlexMount is a universally deployable, easy concealable video system with a highly detailed resolution of up to six megapixels. The fully weatherproof IP camera has two miniature sensor modules, which are each connected to the camera housing with a two-meter cable. Thanks to the hemispheric dual lens, two separate rooms can be secured simultaneously without any blind spots.The camera, which is available in both mono (S14M) and dual (S14D) versions, offers a wide range of application opportunities. For instance, the S14D can be equipped with two hemispheric lens units with integrated microphone that connect to the main housing via cables. This makes it possible to fully secure two rooms located next to, or on top of, one another with just one single S14D unit. The slim design of the module units, which are available in white and black, permit an extremely discreet installation.Both module units and the separate housing with the latest dual camera board are weatherproof in accordance with IP65 and operate in a temperature range of -30°C to +60°C.  The flat housing, including flash memory with up to 64 GB and all external connectors (Ethernet, MiniUSB, MxBus), can be installed discreetly and with optimal protection behind a wall or ceiling panel so that only the lens units in their ultra-compact protective housing are visible. Power is supplied very cost effective via a network cable (PoE). At less than five watt-hours, the energy consumption is extremely low.The camera's technical features and very discreet mounting open up a whole range of application opportunities. In L-shaped rooms, for example, the two sensor modules can be positioned at the corner in correct angles to each other, therefore capturing the entire room without any blind spots. Therefore, the S14 is particularly well-suited for use in hotels, banks and retail stores where the highest levels of security and discretion are required. The S14 can also demonstrate its strengths at security gates and in offices. MOBOTIX also offers the appropriate installation accessories for mounting the sensor module on thicker walls. Using several extension pieces (each approx. 40 mm), longer "tunnel holes" through a wall can also be bridged.For more information, contact Madison Technologies networking team on 1800 72 79 79 or at www.madisontech.com.au/mobotix

2013-04-16T23:32:07Z evideo-announces-new-nsw-manager

Rudi Fenton brings 7 years of unified communications experience into this new role. Heading the sales team he will be responsible for driving new business as well as development of key partner and client relationships. Rudi’s extensive business development and sales management experience will help eVideo build on its success to date and further penetrate the market.

2013-04-15T00:39:00Z next-digital-continues-to-grow-with-three-new-appointments

Media Release15 April 2013 Next Digital continues to grow with three new appointments Next Digital, a full service digital agency, has appointed three new staff members to their business development and Sitecore team. The largest independent digital agency in Australia has appointed Colin te Kempel to the position of Sitecore Product Architect, Nicholas Bye to the position of e-Commerce Business Development and Dan Frost to the position of Business Development Manager- Sport & Leisure. Having worked with Sitecore for five years, Colin te Kempel will bring his wealth of experience to Next Digital to manage the overall technical excellence of their work with Sitecore. “I’m excited to work for Next Digital as they have a strong technical expertise and focus on strategy led development in the digital space. I hope to compliment these qualities with my strong focus on automation and innovation” said te Kempel. Also joining the team is Nicholas Bye who will be responsible for providing significant ROI and e-commerce solutions to help clients prosper in challenging market conditions. “Next Digital is passionate about delivering on their customer’s expectations through their technical and strategic capabilities, which is a quality I admire and will implement in my work with retailers” said Bye. To further strengthen Next Digital’s business development team, Dan Frost will head the Sport and Leisure Department in Sydney and will be responsible for attracting new customers from the Asia Pacific region. “With Next Digital’s unique position as Asia Pacific’s largest independent full service agency I’m looking forward to attracting new customers from this diverse and growing market,” said Frost. Next Digital’s CEO, Andrew Burke said, “Expanding our team is a significant investment which will allow us to deliver even more relevant and effective digital strategies to our clients”. Next Digital is a leader in creating successful digital strategies for clients throughout the Asia Pacific region. They combine exceptional marketing thinking, regional understanding and technical firepower to develop and deliver broad digital programs.-ends-Rebecca ParryCP CommunicationsPhone: 02 9460 9200 About Next DigitalNext Digital is a leader in creating successful digital strategies for clients throughout the Asia Pacific region. They combine exceptional marketing thinking, regional understanding and technical firepower to develop and deliver broad digital programs.Their love for all things digital has been going strong for more than 16 years. That journey has helped them hone their delivery and engagement approach, and has shaped how they innovate and keep in front of a fast changing digital space. Next Digital is a true full service digital agency with over 170 talented digital specialists working throughout offices in Melbourne, Kuala Lumpur, Shanghai, Singapore and Sydney. www.nextdigital.com

2013-04-11T03:54:19Z hisense-k610-series-brings-full-high-definition-3d-smart-tv-s-unmatched-in-style-and-value-for-2013

MELBOURNE, Australia – April 11, 2013 – Hisense today announced the K610 series of Full High Definition 3D Smart TVs, a beautiful line of feature packed TV’s to fit perfectly in any room - home or commercial, available in 39”, 50” and 55” models. Outfitted with built-in WiFi, Full HD 3D at 1080p, the latest Hisense Smart TV User Interface, super thin bezel and narrow frame, the K610 series stands alone with market challenging price points while bringing enormous value. Boasting a built in Web browser, Skype for video chat, online video entertainment and music right on the TV, the mid-range series offers capabilities users come to expect from Hisense’s new K610 range.The K610 brings forth stunning details and crystal-clear, vibrant colors to create a brilliant picture. The 50” and 55” incorporate a smooth 100Hz refresh rate for dramatic motion clarity. With 4 x HDMI inputs, there is no shortage of ports, allowing for all sorts of gaming devices, Blu-ray™ players and more, enough entertainment for the entire family. Additionally, MHL is integrated in all mid and premium TV’s allowing users to mirror their compatible mobile devices straight to the screen. “Our goal is to provide every home with a feature-packed television that is perfect for the whole family to enjoy not only as a traditional television, but as a media hub enabling access to additional content,” said Andre Iannuzzi, head of Marketing, Hisense Australia. “The K610 provides all of the techno-forward features that consumers are looking for while remaining incredibly user friendly.” The K610 series is available at JB H-Fi, The Good Guys, and BSR from mid-April 2013 onwards. For more information about Hisense’s range of innovative products and accessories visit www.hisense.com.au. About Hisense Australia Pty LtdHisense is a global television and refrigeration manufacturer active in more than 130 countries worldwide. More than 40 million people buy and enjoy Hisense products globally every year. Since arriving in Australia in 2006, Hisense has grown to be one of the fastest emerging TV and Home Appliance brands in Australia, distributed through more than 1,000 leading retail stores nationally. Established in 2006, Hisense Australia Pty Ltd is an Australian based subsidiary of Hisense Company Ltd.Hisense televisions and home appliances are available at Australia’s leading national electronics retailers including JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys and BSR.Find Hisense Australia at the following social media sites: Twitter: www.twitter.com/Hisense_AustFacebook: www.facebook.com/HisenseAUInstagram: www.instagram.com/HisenseAUPinterest: www.pinterest.com/HisenseAU

2013-04-10T23:49:00Z aapt-connected-cities-provides-gateway-to-the-world-of-broadcast-media

MEDIA RELEASE AAPT CONNECTED CITIES PROVIDES GATEWAY TO THE WORLD OF BROADCAST MEDIA Sydney April 10 2013 – Telecommunications infrastructure company, AAPT, has just made it easier for production houses, advertising agencies and broadcasters operating globally to share, distribute and receive content with Australia. From Melbourne or Sydney to LA, London and New York, AAPT’s Connected Cities program allows broadcasters, content owners and media agencies from all of the key media hubs to connect, transfer and store content. Built on a strong domestic presence, platform agnostic infrastructure and international connectivity using AAPT’s extreme performance network, AAPT’s Connected Cities program is delivered in partnership with BT Media and Broadcast. AAPT CEO David Yuile said the media industry in Australia was still evolving as technology was driving new consumer behavior and global content became increasingly accessible. “Strong partnerships are essential to complement AAPT’s Media Connect service and to satisfy the requirements of the global industry. BT Media and Broadcast, with its long standing reputation, capabilities and reach provided the ideal partner for us,” he said. VP of Global Sales and Marketing for BT Media and Broadcast, Mark Wilson-Dunn, said he was very excited by the new partnership with AAPT for the provision of media and broadcast network services to the fast-growing Australian market. “Our ground breaking MPLS-based IP media network, purpose designed for the broadcast of live television and large media files, is growing at some pace around the world, particularly in the Asian and U.S markets. “Joining this ecosystem will literally open up a world of opportunities for Australasian media businesses,” Mr Wilson-Dunn said. AAPT’S CONNECTED CITIES PROGRAM: The business of media has undergone massive transformation in the past few years with events now being broadcast in real time, globally, delivered across multiple platforms. Pre-recorded content is distributed and screened simultaneously across continents … there are no broadcast boundaries. Recognising the opportunities to utilise AAPT’s Extreme Performance network as the platform for world-leading connect, transfer and store services into and out of Australia, the company with its alliance partners is providing media organisations with the tools they need to collaborate domestically and internationally. FURTHER INFORMATION:Louise Di FrancescoP: (0418) 617 869E: louise.difrancesco@appt.com.au

2013-04-08T05:02:00Z australian-decline-in-finance-jobs

Australian decline in finance jobs opportunities eFinancialCareers Quarterly Finance Jobs Barometer Media Release SYDNEY, 08 April 2013 - Australia’s financial services job opportunities declined 34% in the first quarter of 2013 compared to the same period in 2012. It was the largest decline experienced across the leading global financial centres according to the quarterly Jobs Barometer from eFinancialCareers, the leading career site for professionals working in investment banking, asset management and the securities industries.Australia was not alone with significant declines in finance opportunities also prevalent across the region with Singapore and Hong Kong registering decreases of 13% and 24% respectively. The UK also experienced a significant reduction (-27%) for the period. eFinancialCareers Managing Director Asia-Pacific, George McFerran, said: “the decline of job opportunities in Australian financial services is reflective of a shift in organisation priorities, there is currently a definite focus on retrenchment. We are also perhaps starting to see the results of the offshoring programmes that many banks have been utilising.However, despite the overall decline the new environment of regulation and capital adequacy requirements are driving strong growth in the areas of compliance and legal, risk management and retail banking.”APAC Top performers - Despite an overall decline for the period recruiting in key areas is occurring. The year-on-year job posting figures (Q1 2013 – Q1 2012) show growth across APAC in:• Compliance/Legal (+54%) – banks have been steadily hiring (and are likely to continue) for compliance positions since the onset of the Global Financial Compliance. New compliance roles have been created on the back of new regulatory requirements including Basel III. “It is anticipated this will remain a solid employment area as it is an essential function, with a need to replace departing staff,” said Mr McFerran.• Risk management (+29%) – as banks expand their Asian presence managing operational, credit and market risk will remain a crucial process, increasing demand for risk talent.• Retail banking (+25%) – unlike investment banking in the region which has been hit by falling deal-flows and fee income, the comparative stability of revenue in retail banking will keep recruitment healthy. This is partially driven by the shifting focus of Australian domestic banks to develop new products and increasingly use their branch network as a sales channel. APAC Bottom Performers - Derivatives (-58%), Trading (-53%) and Equities (-43%) - continued market volatility and budgetary pressures imposed by cost -conscious investment banks are combining to subdue front-office recruiting in Asia, especially in equities, trading, and derivatives. Positions in these fields are typically well paid and banks need to submit a cast-iron business case to head office to get the extra headcount expense approved. Firms prefer to make do with current resources and are keeping trading teams at current levels unless there is a prolonged global economic recovery. 2013 Outlook - “While 2013 is unlikely to be a bumper year for recruitment in Australian financial services, a gentle and sustainable recovery in job opportunities compared with last year is expected,” said Mr McFerran.“We anticipate the job market will be more buoyant in insurance, and retail, corporate and transaction banking, where revenue will be more stable and banks will continue to expand to meet client needs. In investment banks deal flows in M&A and capital markets will need to consistently improve to justify more hiring in the second half of this year.”***ENDS*** The eFinancialCareers Quarterly Job Barometer tracks APAC positions advertised on eFinancialCareers in sectors where there is a minimum level of 150 advertised jobs a month for three consecutive months. Sectors qualifying for the APAC Job Barometer for the three months ended 31 March 2013 were Risk Management, Compliance / Legal, Retail Banking, Information Technology, Accounting & Finance, Private Banking / Wealth Management, Operations, Quantitative Analytics, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, Credit, Investment Banking / M & A, Commodities, Insurance, Information Services, Asset Management, Consultancy, Equities, Sales & Marketing, FX & Money Markets, Trading, Debt / Fixed Income, Derivatives.About eFinancialCareers eFinancialCareers, a Dice Holdings, Inc. service, is the leading global career site network for professionals working in the investment banking, asset management and securities industries. The website provides financial services professionals with job opportunities, job market news and analysis, salary surveys and career advice. Recruiters and employers can post jobs targeting specific sectors within the financial services industry, both buy-side and sell-side, and can search the resume database for highly qualified and specialized professionals. eFinancialCareers has a network of co-branded career sites with industry-leading trade publications and offers local websites in 19 markets and five languages primarily across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and financial centres of the Middle East. Please visit www.eFinancialCareers.com.au for more information.For further information please contact: Cape Public Relations +61 2 8218 2190 Luke Roberts luke@capepublicrelations.com M: 0422 855 930 Sara Crow sara@capepublicrelations.com M: 0413 682 377

2013-04-08T01:27:13Z evideo-offers-new-huawei-enterprise-solution

Gold Coast, Australia, Date: 8 April 2013 eVideo Communications, Australia’s leading videoconferencing and telepresence communications company, offers the innovative range of Huawei products throughout Australia, delivering customers high performance telepresence and HD videoconferencing solutions. Huawei  has announced  the world's first all-in-one HD videoconferencing system, Huawei TE30.  . Huawei TE30 is a breakthrough device with major improvements in usability and user experience. Installation and deployment can be wrapped up within 5 minutes, a short wait for a smooth 1080p HD videoconferencing experience. The new and added support for voice dialing is a further testament to Huawei TE30's ease of use and flexibility, making it the best choice for video communication in small- to medium-sized conference rooms. With a sleek interface and an exquisite rack, Huawei TE30 adopts an All-In-One design with a camera, microphone and codec integrated, eliminating the need for complicated cables to provide a much more tidy and clean setup.  What’s more, Huawei TE30 has the unique Wi-Fi access. You don't have to worry about the complicated cabling as the microphone array and control pad can all connect to the endpoint via Wi-Fi. In real-world applications, a user with Huawei TE30 can transform a regular conference room into an HD video conference room within 5 minutes, without any assistance from professionals.Huawei TE30 will power the new way of enterprise video communication with its ease of use, low bandwidth requirements, and all-around utility.Huawei offers one of the broadest end-to-end product portfolios and has a strong focus on customers’ needs with a comprehensive, customized set of solutions. Huawei’s range of enterprise solutions now offered by eVideo, are driven by customer demand for videoconferencing and telepresence solutions that incorporate HD video, swift installation, are user friendly and convenient to manage.Tom Morgan CEO and Managing Director of eVideo says “ eVideo are pleased to offer this innovative new system from Huawei.”About eVideo Communications eVideo (www.evideo.com.au), Founded in 1998 eVideo is Australia’s premier distributor of Video and Audio conferencing technology providing complete sales, service and support to corporate, education & government throughout Australia.  eVideo’s wide range of high-performance products include HD video communication solutions, audio conference systems, network technology for ISDN and xDSL networks, Crestron boardroom integration technology combined with telepresence solutions, as well as consultancy, network design together with video room hire and video bridging services.  Tel - 1800 111 387.     

2013-04-03T23:17:00Z acquia-open-sources-mobile-app-code-for-posting-content-to-drupal-sites

Acquia Open Sources Mobile App Code for Posting Content to Drupal Sites GitHub Code Release to Jumpstart Native Mobile App Development for Drupal BURLINGTON, MA – April 3, 2013 – Acquia, the enterprise guide to Drupal, today announced the release of the source code for Drupal Create, a mobile application that allows any Drupal content contributor to post content to their websites directly from any iOS device. Acquia has made the full Objective-C source code for Drupal Create available on GitHub, providing developers with a fully functional codebase from which custom mobile apps that communicate with Drupal sites may be built. “Drupal has thousands of community-contributed modules and themes. With this release, Acquia is kick-starting development of mobile content publishing apps for Drupal,” said Dries Buytaert, CTO and co-founder of Acquia. “As mobile quickly becomes a dominant driver of digital experiences, the Drupal community is increasingly focused on content delivery beyond the desktop. By contributing the Drupal Create codebase, we can leverage the rapid innovation of the Drupal community through offering developers powerful, open source code that they can use, tweak and, ultimately, improve.” With the working codebase as a foundation, developers can build Drupal-specific content publishing apps to address the needs of site owners and content contributors. Custom apps can be tailored to make use of an iOS device’s features, including location and social APIs in addition to its integrated camera and speaker. Drupal Create enables content authors to post new site content, including blog posts, articles, photos, and custom content types to any Drupal 7 site. Drupal Create was developed in collaboration with WorkHabit, an Acquia partner that has invested significantly in the development of real time, mobile and social applications for Drupal. Acquia and WorkHabit built Drupal Create on top of the Drupal iOS Software Development Kit, which is also available on GitHub. One example of a content publishing app based on the Drupal Create codebase is the Drupal Gardens iOS app, available from the iTunes App Store. Developers can use the Drupal Create codebase to similarly build a custom app for contributing content directly to their Drupal sites. The Drupal Create codebase can be downloaded from: https://github.com/acquia/drupal-create. About Acquia Acquia provides enterprises with the freedom to create extraordinary web experiences based on Drupal, the open source platform that integrates content, community and commerce. Offering a variety of Cloud solutions specifically designed for Drupal, Acquia gives global organizations the unparalleled ability to rapidly deploy and manage multichannel content across web and mobile devices. Co-founded by Drupal project’s creator in 2007, Acquia has helped more than 2,500 companies including Twitter, Warner Music Group, Humana, Stanford University, Mercedes-Benz and the New York MTA, to grow and scale their digital experiences with confidence. Acquia was recently named the number one software company in the 2012 Inc. 500 and was named one of the 100 most promising companies in America by Forbes Magazine. See who’s using Drupal at http://www.drupalshowcase.com, and for more information visit www.acquia.com or call +1 781 238 8600. About Drupal Drupal is a free, open-source web development platform for online content and user communities. Drupal powers some of the busiest sites on the web, and can be adapted to virtually any visual design. Drupal runs over a million sites, including WhiteHouse.gov, World Economic Forum, Stanford University, GE.com and Examiner.com. # # #All logos, company and product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.