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  • Forrester Research Recognizes Teradata Integrated Marketing Cloud as a Leader in Real-Time Interaction Management

    Forrester Research Recognizes Teradata Integrated Marketing Cloud as a Leader in Real-Time Interaction Management

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    A recent study conducted by Forrester Research has recognized Teradata as a leader in Real-Time Interaction Management (RTIM).

    Forrester defines Real-Time Interaction Management as, “Enterprise marketing technology that delivers contextually relevant experiences, value and utility at the appropriate moment in the customer life-cycle via preferred customer touchpoints.”

    In the report, Forrester evaluated eleven RTIM vendors against 35 specifically defined criteria. Teradata received the highest scores among all vendors in the “Capabilities” category, and tied for highest score in the “Solution Strategy” category.

    Specifically, the report notes Teradata “builds on cross-channel campaign management strengths,” and that it “provides an enterprise-class decision engine for digital and offline execution.” The report also states that Teradata “references praise customer profiles and segmentation, analytics, business rules, and recommendation capabilities,” and states that Teradata “made investments to address digital experience delivery across the retail, travel, hospitality, financial services, and telecommunications sectors.”

    Marketers continually seek better ways to deliver more contextually relevant experiences for their customers. And analytics solutions have evolved significantly to where some RTIM solutions, such as Teradata Real-Time Interaction Manager, can leverage data across both digital and offline channels.

    “Telenor Denmark is developing an integrated, enterprise approach to planning, developing and managing customer communication across multiple channels, product lines, and business locations. Teradata Real-Time Interaction Manager is enabling us to leverage data in our network, billing and CRM systems to communicate with customers based on real-time events to deliver real-time personalized next-best offers,” said Petr Taborsky, senior director, Customer and Business Intelligence, Telenor Denmark.

    “Marketers want and need to deliver individualized messages in a meaningful context. And consumers expect informed, real-time dialogue with brands. Our real-time decisioning makes this possible. I believe that this new report recognizes the contributions Teradata is making as a leader in this important category,” said Bob Fair, Teradata Co-President and head of Teradata Marketing Applications.

  • Best Enterprise-Class NAS Drives on the Market

    Best Enterprise-Class NAS Drives on the Market

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    If you are looking for a full-featured enterprise-class network storage solution offering easy setup, high performance, full security and intuitive interface, here are the best Network Attached Storage (NAS) drives available on the market right now.

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    • The only 1U rack with eight hot-swappable 3.5-inch drives doubles your storage capacity in the same footprint
    • A powerful 2.3GHz dual-core Intel processor delivers incredible file transfer performance of up to 200MB/s
    • Included Wuala cloud service and apps for seamless, secure collaboration and anywhere access from your PC, Mac or mobile device
    • Centralized back up for PCs, plus Time Machine support for Mac computers
    • Built-in support for iSCSI enables maximum performance and compatibility for virtualized environments
    • Seagate Business Storage 8-bay Rackmount NAS 24TB includes 8 x 3TB Seagate Enterprise hard drives

    Available on Amazon for $4,299.99 (14% off).

     

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    • 6-bay Network Attached Storage with 5 levels of protection for all your photos, videos, and important files
    • Securely store and share files in ReadyCLOUD (your own private cloud) from your PC, Mac, mobile device, or tablet
    • Automatic backup and sync from multiple Windows PCs
    • Automatic RAID protection against disk failure
    • Peace of mind with proprietary snapshot technology for recovering past versions of a file or folder
    • Built-in anti-virus, encryption, and bitrot protection for unparalleled data integrity
    • High performance 2.1Ghz dual-core processor and 2GB on-board memory for swift data transfers
    • 24TB (6 x 4TB) of storage solution
    • Dual-core Intel 2.1GHz processor and 2GB on-board memory
    • 6-bays for 24TB maximum capacity (expandable to 44TB with optional EDA500 chassis)
    • Consolidate, backup and share files across Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android devices
    • Modern interface for easy cloud-based discovery and file management
    • Embedded and add-on applications for iTunes, DLNA, and streaming of music and movies to local or internet-connected devices, including smartphones and tablets
    • On-box data protection including XRAID automatic volume expansion, unlimited snapshots, encryption and real-time anti-virus
    • VM-ready with iSCSI support and vSphere/Hyper-V certification
    • Enterprise-class hard drive

    Available on Amazon for $4,108.06.

     

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    • 12-Inch Depth Allows for Ultra Dense Installation
    • A Compact Feature-Rich NAS for Business
    • Dual Core CPU with Floating-Point Unit
    • Dual LAN with Failover and Link Aggregation Support
    • cable up to 48TB of Space with Synology RX415
    • Running on Synology Disk Station Manager (DSM)

    Available on Amazon for $1,266.79.

     

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    Buffalo’s TeraStation 3400 is a robust four drive NAS solution ideal for small offices and professional users requiring cost-effective network storage to easily share and safeguard data with the reliability of RAID data protection. With a powerful dual-core ARM processor, TeraStation 3400 provides high performance operation during file transfers and everyday NAS functions. TeraStation 3400 runs many services simultaneously and the dynamic combination of the 1.33 GHz processor and 1 GB DDR3 RAM enables the ability to focus on concurrent tasks with minimal performance degradation. It is packed with business class features such as surveillance video management, Active Directory support, disk quota support, share level replication, server failover support, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, hot-swap hard drives, iSCSI targeting and USB 3.0 accessory support.

    Available on Amazon for $1,178.72 (26% off).

     

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    • High-performance NAS with advanced serving options
    • Four-bay enclosure
    • Dual USB 3.0 expansion ports
    • Dual Gigabit Ethernet
    • 2.0 GHz processor
    • 512 MB of system memory
    • PC/Mac compatible
    • RAID 0, 1, 5, 10; JBOD, spanning
    • Easy drive install and hot swap

    Available on Amazon for $1,125.00 (18% off).

     

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    • Seagate 4-Bay Network Attached Storage NAS 20TB includes 4 x 5TB HDD
    • Centralize your storage to allow, PC, Mac, computers and mobile devices in your business to access, collaborate and share files
    • Backup all your PC and Mac computers to a single, centralized location, including support for Time Machine software
    • Up to 100BM/s file transfer performance; secure, cost-effective alternative to cloud backup services
    • Includes Seagate NAS optimized drives for increased performance and reliability

    Available on Amazon for $1,104.51 (28% off).

     

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    • Comes with 8x4TB NAS Drive
    • Use the TS-853 Pro as a PC with exclusive QvPC Technology
    • Manage, share, and back up business data with Real-time Remote Replication (RTRR)
    • NAS and iSCSI-SAN unified storage solution for server virtualization
    • Supports VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft Hyper-V and advanced virtualization features
    • Enhanced data security with high-performance AES 256-bit encryption and anti-virus
    • Run multiple Windows/Linux-based virtual machines with the Virtualization Station
    • Expand the total raw storage capacity up to 96TB with the economical UX-800P QNAP expansion enclosure

    Available on Amazon for $2,579.00.

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  • Apple Reports Record Q3 2015 Results

    Apple Reports Record Q3 2015 Results

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    Apple has just announced financial results for its fiscal 2015 third quarter (ended June 27, 2015). The company posted quarterly revenue of $49.6 billion and quarterly net profit of $10.7 billion. These results compare to revenue of $37.4 billion and net profit of $7.7 billion in the year-ago quarter.

    In the Q3 2015 Apple sold:

    • iPhone: 47 million units (35 mln in Q3 2014)
    • iPad: 10.9 million units (13 mln in Q3 2014)
    • Mac: 4.7 million units (4.4 mln in Q3 2014)

    Revenue by product:

    • iPhone: $31.3 b
    • iPad: $4.5 b
    • Mac: $6 b
    • Services (iTunes, AppleCare, Apple Pay, licensing and other services): $5 b
    • Other products ( Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats Electronics, iPod and Apple-branded and third-party accessories): 2.6 b

    Gross margin was 39.7 percent compared to 39.4 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 64 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

    According to Apple, “the growth was fueled by record third quarter sales of iPhone and Mac, all-time record revenue from services and the successful launch of Apple Watch.”

    “In the third quarter our year-over-year growth rate accelerated from the first half of fiscal 2015, with revenue up 33 percent and earnings per share up 45 percent,” said Luca Maestri, Apple’s CFO. “We generated very strong operating cash flow of $15 billion, and we returned over $13 billion to shareholders through our capital return program.”

    Apple’s board of directors has declared a cash dividend of $.52 per share of the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 13, 2015, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 10, 2015.

  • Sizzling Summer MediaCore Offer

    Sizzling Summer MediaCore Offer

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    This summer Speedflow is launching a special MediaCore hot offer. It’s golden chance for VoIP providers to develop their telecom business and migrate to a high-class carrier-grade solution.

    Companies purchasing the MediaCore as a complete set can receive a special installment plan of only $1000 per month. The monthly payment is the same for small and average packages, the term depends only on the number of concurrent calls. Clients can choose the most convenient package and get it for the manageable monthly rate.

    Speedflow’s current MediaCore partners are welcome to upgrade their packages taking advantage of this hot offer.

    24/7 technical support and regular free release updates are available for all the partners as standard. Hurry up, this offer is only valid until August 31st.

    For more information, visit the Speedflow’s website.

    Also check out: Speedflow – Company Profile

  • MediaCore – Migration without Borders

    MediaCore – Migration without Borders

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    Reliable infrastructure is a highly important factor in the telecom industry. It provides a solid foundation that allows a VoIP provider to improve its services, develop its business and extend its customer base.

    Speedflow’s MediaCore Solution is a robust and scalable platform that can give a powerful boost to your business.

    Migration to the MediaCore is incredibly easy. Speedflow offers a smooth and hassle-free migration procedure. Their professional team of engineers ensures fast and effective MediaCore implementation and data transfer. Speedflow can provide dedicated hardware servers in reliable data-centers if required. That means you can receive a complete software platform and the necessary hardware from a single provider.

    We’ve included convenient provisioning tools to make the MediaCore easy to understand. Also, our free trainings will help you get to know the Solution inside-out.

    Migrate to the MediaCore Solution and enhance your telecom business in a flash.

    You can find more details here.

  • Guardian – Your Intelligent Tool against Fraudulent VoIP Traffic

    Guardian – Your Intelligent Tool against Fraudulent VoIP Traffic

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    Nowadays, network security is one of the key factors in operating successfully in the telecom industry. Fraudulent schemes are becoming more sophisticated, leading to huge revenue leakages for VoIP providers. That’s why it’s critical to have an automatic system that detects fraud schemes and prevents losses.

    Speedflow’s Guardian Revenue Assurance Mechanism, integrated in the MediaCore Solution, analyzes VoIP traffic to reduce the threat of fraud and revenue loss. It achieves this by using proactive algorithms. It reviews traffic based on a range of factors, including ASR, ACD, PDD, number of attempts, etc. If Guardian detects any suspicious changes, it immediately notifies the technical support team.

    As time is crucial, with Guardian you can react instantly and block the destination or check it manually.

    To make the Revenue Assurance Mechanism easy to use, Speedflow included a helpful Guardian Wizard in the latest MediaCore release. It supports both automatic and semiautomatic modes. This convenient feature helps users set Guardian up in just a few minutes.

    Learn more.

  • Nest Announces Nest Cam, Redesigned Nest Protect and Nest app

    Nest Announces Nest Cam, Redesigned Nest Protect and Nest app

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    Nest has just announced sweeping refreshes and redesigns across the company’s entire product portfolio with the introduction of Nest Cam, the second generation Nest Protect, new features for the Nest Learning Thermostat, and a brand new app.

    Nest Cam – With full high-definition (1080p) video quality, a versatile stand, and improved motion alerts and night vision, the new Nest Cam allows people to keep an eye on what they care about from anywhere. And beginning next month, Nest Cam will be available in Europe.

    Nest Protect – The second generation Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm is the first residential alarm to offer a custom, Split-Spectrum Sensor that uses two wavelengths of light to look for different types of fires. Also, Nest Protect alarms can now be silenced from your phone.

    Nest Learning Thermostat – The best-selling Nest Learning Thermostat is getting even better, now notifying customers when temperatures drop to help avoid frozen pipes and adding new integrations with other Nest products.

    • Nest app 5.0 – The redesigned Nest app 5.0 brings together all three Nest products, across multiple platforms, for the first time, making it easier to access and control Nest products.

    Availability

    • Nest Cam is available for purchase today with a suggested retail price of $199. It will begin shipping this month.

    • Nest Aware with Video History can be purchased as a 10-day or 30-day subscription for $10 or $30 per month, respectively.

    • Nest Protect is available for purchase today for a suggested retail price of $99. It will begin shipping next month.

    • Nest app 5.0 is available now in the Google Play Store and iOS App Store.

    • Nest Learning Thermostat software 4.5 will begin rolling out today and will take up to two weeks to reach all Nest customers.

    Nest Cam and the second generation Nest Protect are available for purchase now at www.nest.com, as well as from a range of retail partners, including Amazon, Best Buy, Google Play, The Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target in the U.S. The Nest Aware with Video History subscription is available exclusively at www.nest.com or through the Nest app.

    Nest Protect, Nest Cam and the Nest Aware with Video History subscription will also be available in Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Netherlands and the U.K. this summer.

    Finally, starting today, customers in markets where Google Fiber is available – Austin, Texas; Kansas City, Kansas; Kansas City, Missouri; and Provo, Utah – who sign up for Fiber can purchase up to three Nest Thermostats for $200 (regularly priced at $249) with installation included.

  • Updated MediaCore Provides New Opportunities for VoIP Carriers

    Updated MediaCore Provides New Opportunities for VoIP Carriers

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    Speedflow has realeased the MediaCore version 4.5.1, their most powerful release yet. It delivers a wide range of superior features and optimizations. It is said to make VoIP wholesale providers more productive, dynamic and efficient.

    The updated carrier-grade MediaCore Solution offers:

    – Jurisdictional Routing, LNP/MNP Dipping

    – Guardian Wizard

    – VAT accounting

    – Automated Call Quality Testing Portal

    – Payment Calendar – accounting tool to monitor clients’ debt

    – Swap Deals

    – Loop Detection Mechanism

    – IP authorization for SMS module

    – TR/RX and TRX modes for SMS sending

    – SMS reports and diagrams

    – Other minor updates and optimizations
    The new Release is available from June 10. As usual, Speedflow provides upgrade for free for all MediaCore customers.

    For more information, visit the company’s website.

    Also check out: Speedflow – Company Profile

  • First Batch of Apple’s HomeKit IoT Accessories now Available

    First Batch of Apple’s HomeKit IoT Accessories now Available

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    True to their word, the first batch of Apple’s HomeKit compatible accessories has been released. Just last month we heard of the possibility of Apple releasing the much awaited HomeKit accessories in June and they have not disappointed.

    For those of you who might be hearing of Apple’s HomeKit for the first time, then you need to know that this tech allows you to control any compatible connected sensors, plugs, thermostats, lights and many more functions using your iPhone or other iOS device.

    Currently, there are 5 home automation accessories that work with HomeKit and we have discussed each of them below.

    Originally appeared on What’s On iPhone. Read the full article.

  • shomi is Coming to All Canadians this Summer

    shomi is Coming to All Canadians this Summer

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    Canada, make room on your couch and time in your schedule – shomi is moving in! Following a successful beta launch in November 2014 to Rogers and Shaw Internet or cable customers, shomi is now coming to all Canadians across the country this summer.

    The comapny is moving in and unpacking “great stuff” to watch – including exclusive series not available on other streaming services, celebrated Canadian content, human-curated collections, plus fun kids and family programming.

    shomi has exclusive content deals for some of the most buzz-worthy TV series being produced today. Canadian exclusives such as Golden Globe-winner Transparent, Mozart in the Jungle, and Catastrophe; exclusive day-and-date releases of hot new series including iZombie and multiple award-winning Jane The Virgin; top-notch Canadian content including Vikings, Rookie Blue, and Mr. D; and past-seasons of some of the most popular shows on television, featuring Modern Family and Sons of Anarchy – these are just a few of the series that are coming this summer with shomi.

    Beyond TV binges, shomi offers hand-picked movie favourites plus great kids-and-family content, including Thomas and Friends, Blue’s Clues, Johnny Test, Scooby Doo, and Boy Meets World.

    shomi is accessible across the variety of platforms – tablet, mobile, online, Xbox 360, Apple TV, Chromecast, as well as set-top boxes for Rogers and Shaw TV subscribers; the service is also on offer to other distributors.