http:// 2013-05-21T06:29:34Z 2013-05-21T06:29:34Z clamp-the-cable-clutter-with-4cabling

Sydney, May 20, 2013 - IT hardware company 4Cabling has provided the ultimate solution for pesky desk cable clutter with their range of Cable Clamps. The adjustable Cable Clamps allow for easily bundling of cables, making installations tidier, neater and more organised. Featuring a self adhesive strip at the back, the Cable Clamps can not only be stuck on or under a desk but used on other surfaces like walls, floors and ceilings too. 4Cabling Group Managing Director, Nicole Kersh, said cable clamps were an important risk reduction apparatus. “Slip and trip accidents are one of the most commonly identified occupational health and safety risks for Australian businesses. “Smart solutions like 4Cabling’s Cable Clamps are not only a fantastic way to keep your workplace or home office tidy, but an effective way to reduce workplace injuries.” Priced at $21.00 (GST inclusive) and supplied in bags of 100, the reusable nylon Cable Clamps are a bargain must-have for any home or office. The adjustable Cable Clamps also come in a smaller size, priced at $16.45 (GST inclusive) for the bag of 100. Customers can earn points when purchasing the Cable Clamps with 4Cabling’s recently launched Loyalty Program partnered with Westfield.  The Cable Clamps are available to order now from 4Cabling's website,http://www.4cabling.com.au or at the 4Cabling Sydney warehouse at 17/31 Maddox Street, Alexandria, NSW, 2015. 

2013-05-21T05:50:58Z bugherd-named-cool-vendor-by-leading-analyst-firm-gartner

Most project managers or development teams have faced the issue at one time or another of needing to allow clients and or users to give feedback on a website. However, traditional tools in this space are designed with software engineers in mind and are often of little use for anyone else due to complicated feature sets and cumbersome interfaces. Conversely, BugHerd is designed to source feedback from non-technical people, such as clients, managers or end users. It's all done within the context of the web page, allowing users to give feedback via a simple point and click interface.  Ray Valdes, VP Web Services at Gartner Inc, thinks that Bugherd's appeal due to its interface. "The BugHerd interface is highly visual and compelling, and therefore has greater appeal to designers than other issue-tracking software, a category of software traditionally oriented to engineers" He goes on to conclude that "BugHerd is useful for quality control purposes as well as for enterprise teams working with outside design firms. BugHerd allows a site reviewer to annotate a page and identify issues by filling out a bug report in context. The bug or issue report can be associated with a specific spot on the page. The issue can be assigned to team members, and cleared when the bug has been fixed… Even if you do not choose to use this service, it is worth viewing the demo, to see an instance of a simple but impactful UX design." The recognition is part of a number of awards BugHerd has picked up recently including .net magazine's "Best Web Development Tool 2012", being included as a finalist in .net magazine's " Game Changer of the Year 2012" and the People’s Choice Award at the leading Australian technology awards, Tech23  "This is great recognition of our belief in creating software that is at once simple, usable & powerful. BugHerd began as a tool for web designers and freelance developers to easily manage feedback from non-technical clients, " said Alan Downie, CEO of Bugherd "However today we find more and more of our customers are larger enterprise teams and communications agencies using our product primarily as a collaboration tool. We have concentrated on making BugHerd do certain things very well rather than adding feature after feature. While it may not be for everyone the feedback we get is extremely positive because, as a result of its simplicity, people just get it"Disclaimer: Gartner does not endorse any vendor, product or service depicted in our research publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings. Gartner research publications consist of the opinions of Gartner's research organisation and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

2013-05-21T05:17:56Z seagate-delivers-industry-s-first-purpose-built-4tb-video-hard-disk-drive

SYDNEY, Aust. — May 21, 2013 — Seagate Technology (NASDAQ:STX) today announced the new Seagate® Video 3.5 HDD — the industry’s first 4TB, 3.5-inch hard disk drive (HDD) engineered specifically for use in video applications such as digital video recorders (DVRs), set-top boxes (STBs), and surveillance systems. Purpose-built for video solutions, the Video 3.5 HDD can store up to 480 hours of high-definition (HD) content making it the industry’s highest-capacity drive designed specifically for video. Engineered to deliver superior performance and operation in three key areas of importance to manufacturers– high capacity and streaming capability, reliability and acoustics— the Video 3.5 HDD is ideal for satellite and cable providers and surveillance system builders. Featuring capacities up to 4TB, the drive supports up to 16 simultaneous HD streams or 20 standard-definition streams as well as 24x7 operation capabilities making it ideal for video content applications.   “Leveraging Seagate’s 10 years of experience understanding the requirements of the video market, we’ve combined our knowledge on heat, acoustics and power to deliver what we believe to be the most reliable DVR drive in the world,” said Scott Horn, Seagate vice president of marketing. “Our commitment to deliver a drive with unrivaled reliability ensures the safekeeping of consumers’ content as well as keeping DVRs, STBs, and surveillance systems in the field longer.”   Featuring industry-leading reliability, the Video 3.5 HDD has a 0.55 percent annual failure rate enabling product to be kept in the field longer while reducing the cost of field deployment and maintaining customer retention— making it ideal for manufacturers who need reliable product with long lifespans. The drive is engineered for low power consumption and heat emissions allowing solution providers greater design flexibility.   “We congratulate Seagate on its newest innovation,” said Mark Jackson, president of EchoStar Technologies, one of the top DVR manufacturers for the satellite market in North America. “Seagate is a leader in the dedicated video HDD space, delivering top-of-the-line products that help us bring customers the most advanced and reliable DVRs in the industry.”   The living-room environment requires superior acoustic management to limit audible distractions during operation of DVRs and STBs and the Video 3.5 HDD enables designers to build the quietest home entertainment systems possible. Boasting near silent acoustics, the drive operates below the range of audible sound for the human ear at just 2.3 decibels providing optimized acoustics for home entertainment components — crucial for consumer electronics and video applications.The Seagate® Video 3.5 HDD is available now in Australia and New Zealand.  Pricing is to be confirmed. Photography is available For more information on the Seagate Video 3.5 HDD please visit www.seagate.com/www/video3.5hdd.About Seagate Seagate is a world leader in hard disk drives and storage solutions. Learn more at www.seagate.com.   Copyright 2013. Seagate Technology LLC. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Seagate, Seagate Technology and the Wave logo are registered trademarks of Seagate Technology LLC in the United States and/or other countries. When referring to drive capacity, one terabyte, or TB, equals one thousand billion bytes. Your computer’s operating system may use a different standard of measurement and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions and will not be available for data storage.  Quantitative usage examples for various applications are for illustrative purposes. Actual quantities will vary based on various factors, including file size, file format, features, and application software.Media contact: Pru Quinlan or Louise Roberts Einsteinz Communications +61 2 8905 0995pru@einsteinz.com.au louise@einsteinz.com.au   

2013-05-21T04:32:03Z level-up-with-never-settle-reloaded

AMD is adding bonus games to the Never Settle Reloaded program as a limited-time offer called “LEVEL UP with NEVER SETTLE RELOADED.” The attached press deck walks you through the program in detail, but here’s the lightning summary:• The promotion adds Tomb Raider™ to the AMD Radeon™ HD 7970 GHz Edition, HD 7970, HD 7950 and HD 7790 Graphics Cards and Crysis® 3 to the AMD Radeon™ HD 7870 Graphics Card.• AMD is adding these bonus games in response to the two biggest pieces of feedback they received: “can you add more games?” and “why do I have to choose between Tomb Raider or Crysis 3?” Referring to the way Never Settle Reloaded currently splits these games between the AMD Radeon™ HD 7900 Series and the AMD Radeon™ HD 7800 Series.• Starting 27th May for Australia and New Zealand, this limited-time promotion will run, while supplies last, at participating retailers. We expect those retailers to come online next week as they update their checkout systems to support the new promo.• The list of participating retailers and the details of the bundle will be available and updated regularly at www.amd.com/levelup• Australia and New Zealand participating retailers are : Austin (Australia) Cnet (Australia) Computer Alliance (Australia) CPL (Australia) GameDude (Australia) IJK (Australia) MSY (Australia) Mwave (Australia) Netplus (Australia) PCCG (Australia) Playtech (New Zealand) PLE (Australia) Scorptech (Australia) Tervan (Australia) Umart (Australia) 

2013-05-21T02:58:16Z shed-vendor-warns-perth-residents-don-t-get-complacent-about-tropical-storms

Perth, WA, May 21, 2013 - Cyclone season 2012-13 came and went without much effect on the Perth area. Port Hedland, to the north, and Queensland would bear the brunt of this season's most severe weather. Perth would be threatened a couple of times, but for the most part, the Perth area would emerge unscathed by tropical storms.During the 2012-13 season, four tropical cyclones had a chance of affecting Perth. Ironically enough, none would affect Perth as much as the 7th-8th May storm that wasn't even included in tropical storm ratings.Mitchell was first, forming on 27th December. Mitchell would produce winds as high as 75 km/h, but stayed to the west of WA, and didn't affect the mainland at all. Narelle, though, would be a different story, entering TCWC Perth's domain on 9th January.Narelle was predicted by some models to make landfall in WA, but never did. It would, however, bring belts of wind and rain into the wheatbelt. Exmouth had 76 mm of rainfall, and Karlgarin would see wind gusts as high as 90 km/h. This would tear the roofs off of eight buildings. A suspected tornado hit Capel and cut through a 400 m wide swath of trees. Perth would only receive a bit of rain and their warmest January in more than two decades.Port Hedland and much of Western Pilbara would see two tropical cyclones in a little over a month. Tropical Cyclone Peta made landfall near Point Samson, causing shipping to be closed in Port Hedland on 22nd January. 261.6 mm of rain fell in Hooley Station, adding 28 billion litres of water, or 40% of its capacity, to the Harding Dam.Severe Tropical Storm Rusty was next, making landfall a mere 100 km to the east of Port Hedland. Port Hedland saw 39 straight hours of winds recorded at gale force, with gusts as high as 199 km/h. Pardoo Station would subsequently report 482.5 mm of rain, with other stations reporting as much as 300 mm of rainfall.Though Perth was not affected by tropical storms, it did see a very heavy system or rain and high winds on 7th-8th May. 53.4 mm of rain fell in Perth, while some suburbs saw up to 100 mm of rain. Some areas saw winds as high as 100 km/h.Max Italiano, owner of Action Sheds Australia, was happy to see a relatively calm year, but sounded a note of caution: “I am happy that we had such a quiet cyclone season, but I don't think for an instant that it means we aren't at risk for a direct hit in the future. We have been very fortunate in Perth. For the most part, it looks like we are almost sheltered from tropical cyclones due to where they usually form and how they usually move. But there is no guarantee that we won't get hammered like Port Hedland did this year.”Italiano continued, “Most houses are built to withstand cyclonic winds, but your sheds also must be able to withstand severe weather. ShedSafe certification guarantees that we have the know-how to provide you with the right shed for the right area, but why not go one step further with cyclonic sheds?”Italiano concluded, “Don't let your shed or its contents become projectiles in severe weather.”Action Sheds Australia provides cyclonic sheds to Perth and surrounding areas, for both residential and commercial use. For more information, please call 1300 778 628 or visit their website: http://www.actionsheds.com.au/

2013-05-21T02:28:37Z green-planet-grass-landscape-systems-save-time-and-money

Perth,WA, May 21, 2013 - Green Planet Grass manufactures and installs artificial grass in Perth. They pride themselves in building a system that is more than just an “artificial lawn.” Green Planet Grass is an environmentally responsible company. Their products can be recycled at the end of their lifespan, and they go to great lengths to reduce their carbon footprint during the manufacturing process.Synthetic grass has become popular in Perth and many other areas because it has such low maintenance costs. Since an artificial lawn doesn't have to be watered, many residents who install Green Planet Grass save up to 70% on their water bills. In addition, synthetic turf doesn't require regular fertilisers or weed-killers, saving even more maintenance money.It also takes a lot of time to maintain a natural grass lawn, and Green Planet Grass takes almost no time to maintain. This saves an average of two hours a week, or 104 hours a year, which translates into a lot of money when multiplied by whatever the average homeowner makes per hour.Green Planet Grass Landscape Systems are designed to be complete solutions, and include such innovations as custom infills for various uses, U-shaped fibres to make the grass stand straight and tall, and a shock pad that absorbs impact for uses such as play or sports.Green Planet Grass also includes a proprietary drainage system, an antimicrobial coating to prevent bacterial contamination, and an extra barrier that prevents weeds from poking up through the artificial lawn.Green Planet Grass currently has five different landscape lawns. Saturn contains soft, monofilament yarn in heights that vary up to 35mm. It looks and feels very natural. Mars has the GPG U-shaped fibres, which are 36mm in height. It creates a very lush surface.Earth is the most versatile grass in the GPG line. It is 40mm high, and made of green coloured tape and defibrillated straw, with support yarn made of brown and green polypropylene.The thickest and heaviest lawn in the GPG line is called Jupiter. It is made of a green monofilament pile and nylon thatch. The lawn fibres are dark green in colour and 42mm tall. It is the softest synthetic lawn on the market and is recommended for family use.The Neptune lawn is recommended for commercial use and high-traffic areas, due to its 42mm U-shaped fibres.Justin Everley, Owner of Green Planet Grass, is proud of his Landscape System and choice of complimentary lawns, and currently has over 4,000 satisfied customers: “We put in a lot of research and development into building our Green Planet Grass Landscape System. We started with a mission to be environmentally responsible, and to provide the best artificial lawn on the market today. We know that the word best is subjective, but we like to think that we have succeeded in our original goal.”Everley continued, “We leave nothing to chance with our artificial lawns. We manufacture everything right here in Australia. We use recycled materials when possible, and everything we use is recyclable or biodegradable. We also have tried our best to ensure that we install a beautiful, soft lawn that looks better than the best of natural grass lawns.”Everley added, “GPG lawns are always green and well-manicured, 365 days a year. They require almost no maintenance, and you save a lot on the water bill. And we have over 4,000 satisfied customers to prove it.”Green Planet Grass manufactures and installs synthetic grass in Perth and suburbs. For more information, call 08 9209 2669 or visit their website: http://www.greenplanetgrass.com.au/.

2013-05-21T02:26:00Z ajilon-wins-west-australian-dotag-contract

MEDIA RELEASE Ajilon Wins WA Government Contract Secures five year contract worth up to $33m 21 May 2013: Ajilon has been the awarded the contract to provide Applications Systems Support and Project Services to the Western Australian Department of the Attorney General (DotAG). This five year contract builds on Ajilon’s growing presence in the law enforcement and justice services arena. Ajilon has a strong history with DotAG, deriving from its success in securing the previous five year contract to support DotAG’s Application Systems and its Project Services contracts. This is strongly complemented by a similar arrangement Ajilon has with DotAG’s partner agency, WA Police. Murray Rosa, General Manager of the Government & Utilities practice at Ajilon, welcomed the win as the company begins to extend its Law Enforcement and Justice Practice across Australia. "We have enjoyed a strong and successful partnership with the Department of the Attorney General here in WA over the last five years; working with them to deliver projects that have delivered substantial benefits. It was pleasing that Ajilon’s tender submission was successful again. We look forward to delivering even more over the next five years.” About Ajilon:Ajilon is one of Australia’s largest resourcing, business and technology consulting firms with over 1300 consultants nationally. Ajilon recently introduced Law Enforcement & Justice as a specialised offering, leveraging ongoing work in the sector and its extensive specialised workforce. This solution offering aims to assist agencies save cost and time and achieve greater integration with partner agencies. For more information on the Law enforcement and Justice Supply chain offering, please visit www.ajilon.com.au. -ENDS- Note to editor: Murray Rosa, General Manager, Government & Utilities and Charandeep Chhabra, National Director Law Enforcement & Justice, Ajilon is available for comment. Media Enquiries: Louise Nealon/Sue Martin, CallidusPR: (02) 9283 4114/ 0403 569 177, louise@calliduspr.com/sue@calliduspr.com.

2013-05-20T23:38:00Z avg-technologies-launches-its-latest-range-of-performance-applications-for-android

AVG Technologies Launches its Latest Range of Performance Applications for Android™Mobile users to save on time, space and data with AVG Image Shrinker and AVG Cleaner SYDNEY – 21 May, 2013 – AVG Technologies N.V. (NYSE: AVG), the provider of Internet and mobile security, privacy and optimization to 150 million active users, has today announced two brand new applications in its mobile portfolio. AVG Cleaner and AVG Image Shrinker are now available for free for Android™ smartphones and tablets. AVG Cleaner Designed to enhance Android™ smartphone and tablet performance, AVG Cleaner allows users to monitor storage availability on their device and clean cache and unnecessary browser history files to free up memory and make more space. The application includes tools to automatically monitor device memory and storage, remove files, and schedule regular clean ups to keep the device running smoothly. AVG Image ShrinkerDeveloped to help users save on data use and share their images more easily, AVG Image Shrinker is a free application which reduces image sizes and enables direct uploads to photo sharing sites, MMS or email directly from the application. Images can be uploaded straight to Facebook®, Pinterest™, Instagram™, Picasa™ and many other popular social network sites. By reducing the size of photos and images, users not only save on mobile data usage and the resulting costs, but also the time it takes to send or upload their photos. “Nowadays we rely upon smartphones and tablets more than ever before, cramming our devices full to the brim with everything we need to maintain our busy digital lives. What people might not realise however is that all of the files related to apps, pictures, calls, texts, and Internet usage can take up excess space and consume large amounts of mobile data,” said Michael McKinnon, Security Advisor at AVG Technologies AU. “Just as you would clear out your wardrobe to make space for new clothes or clean your PC disk from junk files, freeing up valuable memory on your smartphone by deleting redundant files is important to keep your device running smoothly and give you the freedom to use it as you wish – whether that means adding the apps you really want or taking and sharing a barrage of holiday snaps. Hassle-free performance products such as AVG Cleaner and AVG Image Shrinker enable users to easily and efficiently get the most out of the devices they rely upon every day.” Today’s announcement follows the company’s recent release of AVG TuneUp ™, which was made available for free for Android smartphones and tablets in April 2013. Built to help users get improved performance from their devices, the application combines several performance tools including a task killer, battery saver and storage space manager, and also allows users to monitor their data usage.For more information about either AVG Cleaner or AVG Image Shrinker and to download both applications directly please visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.avg.cleaner# # # About AVG — www.avg.com.auAVG Technologies’ mission is to simplify, optimise and secure the Internet experience, providing peace of mind to a connected world. AVG’s powerful yet easy-to-use software and online services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG’s software and services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to 146 million active users as of 30 December 2012 and offers a product portfolio that targets the consumer and small business markets and includes Internet security, PC performance optimisation, online backup, mobile security and identity protection. AVG Media Contacts:Michael McKinnon AVG 03 9581 0845 mmckinnon@avg.com.au Cathryn van der Walt BoydPR 02 9418 8100 shuna@boydpr.com.au Keep in touch with AVG For breaking news, follow AVG on Twitter at twitter.com/avgaunz Join our Facebook community at www.facebook.com/avgaunz For security trends, analysis, follow the AVG blog at resources.avg.com.au Media resources, including logos, box shots, screen shots etc., are available online at: http://www.avg.com.au/media/ Join the AVG Technologies’ Community for information, video content and pictures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/officialavg/sets/

2013-05-20T23:31:00Z accountant-business-advisory-services-enriched-with-all-new-myob-companydocs

Accountant business advisory services enriched with all-new MYOB CompanyDocsMYOB launches new small business services online portal; announces exclusive launch offer Australia’s largest provider of accounting software MYOB announced a new online portal for small business services that will enhance their client relationships. MYOB CompanyDocs enables accountants to easily set-up a new corporate structure online anywhere, any time. This starts with proprietary limited company registrations, helping accountants and their clients meet ASIC and Corporations Act requirements. In coming months, the service will cover superannuation funds. General Manager, Accountants Division, Adam Ferguson says, “CompanyDocs will strengthen our accountant partners’ reputation as trusted small business advisors. They can register a new company for their client and check domain name availability all within CompanyDocs, with a step-by-step guide and tips provided along the way. “When the new company is registered with ASIC, MYOB will upload the ACN and Certificate of Incorporation and a full set of documentation into the CompanyDocs portal. It’s that simple. “We’re really pleased to partner with Sparke Helmore Lawyers to offer our accountants an approach to new business services that makes it easier for them to be a credible, connected advisor. We know this is a competitive market, so it’s important for CompanyDocs to provide effective data capture, quality documentation and end product, prompt delivery and competitive pricing. We’ve 100% delivered on this.” The easy-to-use online portal is also a ‘one stop shop’ of resources for trusted business management solutions such as the MYOB Live product suite and EXO Business. In further detail, key features of MYOB CompanyDocs include:High quality legal documentation provided by top 20 Australian legal firm Sparke Helmore Lawyers. With experts in legislation and company incorporations, trusts and self-managed superannuation funds, Sparke Helmore has provided all the legal documents for CompanyDocs. These are fully compliant with current-day practices and legislation.Online registrations through a simple to use and easy to navigate website containing helpful hints and tips.Fast turnaround time to process registrations via electronic lodgement direct with ASIC. Quick download of new company documents in an easy-to-read format.Document history via a dashboard that shows a summary of transactions and the status of applications.Client support via Live Chat. Before 1 July 2013, accountants can receive a $100 discount per new company registration in CompanyDocs.MYOB Connected Accounting Practices receive a free 3-month MYOB LiveAccounts subscription for each client registering a new company. Pricing: $465 for each proprietary company registration in CompanyDocs until 1 July 2013 (normally $565).**Incl GST and ASIC fee Visit http://companydocs.myob.com.au/- ENDS - For further comment or other information please contact:Angely Grecia, MYOB Public Relations ConsultantP: 02 9089 9071 / M: 0449 169 997/ E: angely.grecia@myob.com About MYOBEstablished in 1991, MYOB is now Australia’s largest business management solutions provider. It simplifies accounting, payroll, tax, CRM, websites, job costing, inventory management and much more for businesses of all ages, types and sizes. Over one million businesses in Australia and New Zealand have used one or more of MYOB’s 50+ products and services. Today, its solutions extend online, delivering innovation through cloud computing. This enables its clients to be more productive and make smarter connections with their staff, business partners, business advisors and customers. With a network of 20,000+ accountants, book keepers, certified consultants and other professional partners, MYOB provides support and tools that help make business life easier. Visit http://myob.com.au/smarterconnections

2013-05-20T23:07:07Z mitre-10-nz-adopts-secured-signing-for-digitally-signing-documents

Secured Signing, the trusted digital signature SaaS solution, allows Mitre 10, New Zealand’s largest home improvement and garden retailer with more than 150 stores nationwide, to streamline the signing of suppliers’ contracts, Company policies, Human Resources documents, and senior management’s requests for approval with a detailed signature tracking record.         “We needed an inclusive and compliant Mitre 10 branded solution that met our entire business signing needs, and were able to implement the Secured Signing system easily and rapidly,” said Blair McNeill, Mitre 10’s General Manager. “Our team was able to customise, track and manage the signing process, which enabled a prompt trade and shortened paperwork turnaround that was instantly realised by our customers, staff, and managers.”  To accommodate the specific requirements, Secured Signing’s Smart Tag product was integrated with a mail-merge feature, which creates the required document with a signature placeholder and sends bulk invitations to any number of invitees for online signing. This exceptional effective solution encourages a quick response from a large number of designated signatories and enables the company’s head office to monitor and manage the signing process in real time.  “We’re excited to see Mitre 10 choose Secured Signing for a comprehensive, secure, and rapid way to electronically process and sign documents,” said Mike Eyal, Managing Director at Secured Signing. “The successful collaboration provides another testimony to the qualities and capabilities of our versatile service and skillful team that supplies users with the last mile of a truly paperless process.”    About Mitre 10 New Zealand LimitedMitre 10 has been a part of New Zealand’s DIY culture since 1974. Wholly New Zealand owned and operated with stores from Invercargill to Kaitaia, Mitre 10 is an amazing Kiwi success story.  With a national network of close to 150 rural, provincial and metropolitan centre stores ranging from community based stores to large format Mitre 10 MEGA stores as well as local Hammer Hardware convenience outlets.  It is Mitre 10’s goal to be the best home improvement retailer in every town and trade partner of choice providing quality products at  low prices as well as great customer service.For more information please visit: www.mitre10.co.nz About Secured Signing Secured Signing offers an extensive and secure cloud-based, digital signature service that delivers a full range of filling-in and signing abilities, combining advanced User-Based PKI technology with an easy-to-use, simple to deploy, legally binding solution. Secured Signing enables its users to capture their graphical signature, fill-in, sign, seal, and verify documents from anywhere, anytime, either on their desktop, or by using a mobile tablet device.For more information please visit: www.securedsigning.co.nz

2013-05-20T04:28:00Z sanity-in-tune-with-oki-for-retail-printing

OKI Data Australia, a global manufacturer of business range printers and multi-function devices, today announced that it has been selected to deploy its productive, high performance mono printers at 120 Sanity retail locations nationwide. Sanity is one of Australia’s largest entertainment retailers specialising in music and movies. It selected the OKI B431dn networked mono printers based on the solution’s quality and productivity, three-year warranty, and nationwide technical services support. Also critical was OKI’s 30-minute average printer break fix time enabling Sanity to maintain its strong brand promise for customer service excellence. The OKI B431dn printers feature 1200 x 1200dpi resolution which delivers fine, crisp detail. This is supported by a powerful 330MHz processor and 64MB of memory (expandable to 320MB), and a paper supply that can be increased to 880 sheets to mirror productivity demands. The printer is also shipped with a 100-sheet multi-purpose tray, supporting a range of paper sizes, to meet everyday office printing requirements. Built for speed and maximum efficiency, the B431 produces the first printed page in less than 4.5 seconds and the rest at an impressive 38 pages per minute. The compact design of the B431 means it can be placed on any desktop within the retail environment. Other essential features include ultra-reliable digital LED technology with fewer moving parts for exceptional durability, automatic two-sided printing and a ‘Power Save’ mode that reduces energy consumption to just 8W. As the toner cartridge and drum are all separate, store managers only ever have to replace what needs replacing at the moment of need. “We are delighted that Sanity, one of Australia’s leading entertainment retailers has selected OKI to help improve productivity and deliver a superior customer experience,” says Antonio Leone, ANZ Marketing Manager, OKI Data Australia. “These easy to use desktop printers give Sanity advanced productivity features in a robust and compact design that’s perfect for the store environment. At the same time, Sanity will be able to reduce costs by tracking and controlling printer usage and generating detailed reports for assigning costs to individuals and store locations.” About Oki Data Australia Oki Data Australia is a global manufacturer of business range printers and MFP’s. The company commenced operations in Australia in 2009 following the acquisition from long-time master agent and distributor, IPL. Over 30 years ago OKI pioneered LED printing technology, an advanced form of printing using fewer parts compared with the more widely known laser printing. This in turn provides many benefits to users including longer product life, fewer operational issues, increased reliability and better image quality over the entire life of the print engine. All OKI printer products are supported by Australian-based technicians and a three-year warranty.

2013-05-20T02:37:41Z rock-aid-charity-event-attracts-aussie-rock-legend

Australian rock legend, the Honourable Peter Garrett AM MP, will join the charity music event Rock Aid, on Saturday June 15 at the Randwick Labor Club in Sydney, to show his support for Australian communities in need.  Rock Aid was created by two local Sydney rock bands - The Hips and The Hummers - as part of a new telecommunications industry philanthropic movement. All proceeds from Rock Aid will go to the Telco Together Foundation – the telco sector charity that supports Indigenous communities, the homeless, young people with mental health issues and refugee communities. “Peter Garrett is Aussie rock royalty and has been a consistent champion of the need to help disadvantaged Australian communities. We are delighted that Peter has agreed to be part of Rock Aid,” said John Stanton, CEO of Communications Alliance and guitarist with the Hummers. “Rock Aid has been created with support from across the telco sector and is an opportunity for music lovers of all ages to strap on their dancing shoes and enjoy a great night out, while supporting some very worthwhile causes.“ Peter Garrett commented: “It is a great pleasure to support a charity event like Rock Aid right here in the Kingsford Smith electorate and I applaud The Hips and The Hummers for their initiative.”Patrons can expect a night of first-class entertainment, with the The Hips boasting former members of retro-rock favourites Ol’55 in their line-up. The Hummers will showcase rock classics from the 1970s through to today, from artists as diverse as Stevie Wright, Queen, Crowded House, The Church, The Cars and the Rolling Stones. The Hips will play covers from the Beatles, Status Quo and other rock gems from across five decades.A range of additional fun activities is planned, with great prizes including the latest in smart-phone technology. Rock-Aid is a family-friendly event, kicking off at 7pm on June 15. Family tickets are on sale for $45, and singles for $20. All proceeds will go to the Telco Together Foundation.Tickets are available online at http://rockaid.telcotogether.org, or can be purchased at the door. The Randwick Labor Club is located at 135 Alison Road, Randwick.

2013-05-20T01:06:25Z with-music-education-at-risk-musicians-and-teachers-take-action

Perth, WA, May 20, 2013 - Peter Luff, the conductor of the Queensland Symphony Orchestra, doesn’t believe that the children are being exposed enough to music in elementary school. Furthermore, he feels that music should be a right and that adults, educational and music professionals most notably, have the obligation to impart some kind of musical knowledge and appreciation to them.The Queensland Symphony Orchestra has been performing during an annual concert series to elementary schools specifically in an effort to fight against the decline in well-supported music and arts programs.From the Queensland Conservatory of Music, Dr Ralph Hultgren makes the claim that musical education is much more creative than math and other subjects, and that it is music that enhances a person, separating them from everyone else. Music education also correlates with increased performances in math and other academic subjects, making it the perfect supporter of those other fields. It can also lead to increased social skills, including the greater capacity for teamwork.In fact, a good number of music and non-music academics agree that music education is very important to a well-rounded, holistic education, and is much more than just learning how to play an instrument, although that is a facet of it. That is not to say that math and other tested subjects are not as important, or even less, but that musical instruction is just as important as instruction and development in those areas.This being said however, Hultgren also makes mention of the point that music teachers should be trained professional in a way, thus making the quality of the education that much better. An average music fan could not effectively teach a music class without proper training and a specialist of sorts is required for the best possible music instruction.Other school principals and administrators are nervous about increased cuts to music program, especially in light of the new government NAPLAN teaching reform. Teachers and principals agree that music and instrument playing tuition is very important to a better education and development as a person overall. The QSO and other musical organisations continue to push for better music programs in primary schools nationwide.Monster Music, an online network of music teachers in Australia, and its owner, musician and teacher Danny Achurch, fully support the growth of music programs in primary schools and are against the cuts made to schools for any reason.“Music programs are so vitally important for our children,” Achurch, a personally major proponent of musical education states. “If a school cuts its music program, I feel that it’s letting down its children and students and short-changing them from what could be the best possible education for them.” Being a teacher himself, Achurch knows the value that teaching children of any age about music holds. “It doesn’t just make them a better student, but it makes them a better overall person to be able to appreciate music and express themselves creatively.” He claims on the subject. “Monster Music’s mission is to spread music education to those who need it and we do it because that’s what’s best for our young people.” Monster Music provides piano, violin, singing, and guitar lessons in Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Sydney, and many other cities across the whole country. For more information about them, please visit http://www.monstermusic.com.au/ or call 08 9335 8881 now.

2013-05-19T23:15:00Z intuitive-customer-experience-company-24-7-acquires-social-commerce-firm-shopalize

[24]7, the intuitive customer experience company, has announced its acquisition of Shopalize, a comprehensive social commerce platform specialising in social sharing and social referral solutions. With its Predictive Experience Platform, [24]7 leverages big data and predictive analytics to better understand customers and improve customer service and sales results for top global enterprises in multiple industries. With the acquisition of Shopalize, [24]7 will offer rich, intuitive social experiences to online consumers while they interact with online businesses. Shopalize enables e-commerce retailers to promote their brand and increase sales through social sharing, then measure the ROI of social marketing initiatives through comprehensive analytics. Using Shopalize social plugins, consumers can share their purchases or promotions after order checkout and optionally earn rewards for referring friends to e-commerce retailers. Consumers can also use the plugin to discover, in real time, which products other consumers are buying from the retailer. Shoppers considering a purchase can also solicit friends’ input by asking them to vote on a set of short-listed products while sharing their opinion. Implementing the Omnichannel Vision The Shopalize acquisition is the latest step in realising [24]7 CEO PV Kannan’s omnichannel vision to power multi-channel, multi-modal and multi-device engagement to make customer service and sales simple. The newly acquired technology and products, along with [24]7’s recently announced solutions, such as [24]7 Assist, will improve prediction and real-time decisioning, while driving improved e-commerce service and sales outcomes across online and mobile channels. “This is an excellent opportunity for [24]7 to combine rich content from users and cutting-edge social engagement and amplification tools with our Predictive Experience Platform, to offer an unparalleled customer experience and accelerated sales for e-commerce companies,” stated [24]7 founder and CEO PV Kannan. “With our omnichannel vision, we are enabling customer interactions across all channels and applying our predictive analytics to give customers a smarter, simpler experience. We’re transforming the customer experience step by step and improving service and sales across industries.” Shopalize’s technology and product will be integrated with [24]7’s existing products and will also be offered as a stand-alone solution to enterprise clients. About [24]7 [24]7 makes customer service and sales simple. Our platform and applications use big data and predictive analytics to understand customers and drive better service and sales results for large enterprises. We do this over 2.5 B times a year for the world’s leading companies. [24]7’s platform enables an omnichannel interaction experience. We connect customer interactions across an enterprise’s web, mobile, chat, social, and phone channels. It’s all in real-time and in the cloud. Our solutions drive immediate business results. We increase revenues, reduce service and sales costs, and create more satisfied customers. [24]7 serves the Global 100 market leaders in the Financial Services, Retail, Telecommunications, Technology, and Travel Industries. [24]7 is noted by Forbes as one of America’s Most Promising Companies. [24]7 is a trademark of 24/7 Customer, Inc. [24]7 is based in Campbell, California. For more information, visit: www.247-inc.com <http://www.247-inc.com>

2013-05-17T06:50:39Z samsung-galaxy-s4-i9500-16gb-samsung-s-latest-flagship-phone-with-exynos-5-octa-chipset

Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 16GB is the Octa-core version of Samsung's latest flagship smartphone Galaxy S4. It is now available for purchase from MobiCity, Australia's most trusted online mobile phone store. The handset builds on the innovative features offered on Samsung's previous handset, the Galaxy S3. In terms of dimensions, the Galaxy S4 i9500 is much slimmer and showcases a bigger screen. At only 7.9-inch thin, the unibody handset comes with a Full HD 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a staggering pixel density of 441ppi for stunning clarity. Samsung Galaxy S4 i9500 16GB is powered by the most recent Android OS v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean). It features an Exynos 5 Octa chipset which is a combination of two Quad-core processors (one 1.6GHz Cortex A15 processor and the other 1.2GHz Cortex A7 processor). This essentially forms eight cores for super-fast operation and performance that's further bolstered by a hefty 2GB RAM. 16GB of internal storage is provided with the possibility of memory extension up to 64GB via microSD memory card. Described as a Life Companion by Samsung, the phone is big on unique features that are not available in other smartphones. These include Smart Pause for pausing video when you look away from the screen and resuming automatically when you face the screen again, Dual camera for recording from both front and rear cameras simultaneously, Adapt Display for auto adjustment of screen brightness based on environment's light, Air View for S-Pen-like touch-free navigation and S Translator for text to speech translation and vice versa. The device boasts a powerful 13MP rear camera with AF and Full HD 1080p movie recording capability. It can shoot 100 pics in 4 seconds in Drama Shot mode and comes with pre-loaded camera apps including Photo Eraser for removing unnecessary objects from the background.  Other key features of the handset include Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth v4.0, IR LED Remote, Group Play to stream and intensify same music on up to 8 Galaxy S4 phones, Smart Scroll, Home Sync, S Voice Drive, Knox security for business, 2MP front cam and a 2600mAh Li-Ion battery. A Quad-core version of the Galaxy S4 (Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 4G LTE 16GB) is also available and features Qualcomm's Snapdragon 600 chipset. Both phones come with a 12-month local warranty and can be purchased now from MobiCity.