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  • Physical Identity and Access Management Market Worth $546.2 Million by 2019

    Physical Identity and Access Management Market Worth $546.2 Million by 2019

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    The global PIAM market is estimated to grow from $272.2 million in 2014 to $546.2 million by 2019, according to a new market research report by MarketsandMarkets.

    Physical identity & access management (PIAM) is a solution that allows organizations to centrally manage the lifecycle of identities, such as permanent and temporary employees, contractors, service providers, and vendors.

    Physical identification, authentication, and access management are the major processes of PIAM solutions.

    PIAM’s major offerings are corporate badge management, airport badging, and visitor management. It also integrates with logical security systems to safeguard synchronized and policy-based on/off-boarding of identities and its physical access across multiple and disparate physical security systems.

    PIAM solutions are mostly used in verticals such as BFSI (banking, financial services & insurance, airport, IT & telecom, government & public sector, defence & security, utilities, transportation & logistics, chemical/pharma, education, and others (others include retail, manufacturing, and so on).

    The BFSI segment leads the global PIAM market, mainly owing to the sensitive nature of the assets and data maintained for clients, where security is considered to be of prime importance. However, airport is considered to be one of the promising markets in the global PIAM market as it provides unique solutions for airports. These include badges for airport authorities, automated badging processes for on boarding, change of access, and termination.

    The global physical identity & access management market is segmented on the basis of geography into major regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Asia-Pacific and Middle East are considered to be the emerging markets for PIAM solutions. The PIAM market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.0% while Middle East is expected to register a CAGR of 22.9% during the forecast period.

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    Physical Identity & Access Management Market by Software, Services, Vertical (BFSI, Airport, IT & Telecom, Utilities, Education, Defense & Security, Chemical/Pharma), & Geography – Global Forecast to 2020

  • 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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  • Amazon Launches Cloud Drive SDK For Developers

    Amazon Launches Cloud Drive SDK For Developers

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    Amazon has recently made a few changes to its cloud service, giving it more robust capability.

    Earlier this year Amazon announced a Cloud Drive option that allowed users unlimited cloud storage and recently the company released an SDK for their cloud storage service that gives developers a chance to build Cloud Drive storage options into their applications.

    With this new update app developers can now easily integrate the storage service to their apps.

    The SDK is already available for both iOS and Android, so developers can get down to working on their apps without worrying about compatibility.

    This update is also beneficial to end-users as they can now easily use Amazon Cloud Drive through their favorite apps.

    Amazon says that developers can utilize the new SDK on existing apps, apps they’re developing or even add the integration to new apps.

    There are already a handful of Android apps that are already using the SDK and these include Presentations HD Basic, PlanMaker HD Basic, TextMaker HD Basic and A+ Gallery. These are just a few that were highlighted by Amazon but as we speak, more developers could already have integrated this service on their apps.

  • 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

  • Kenwood’s first aftermarket Android Auto units now shipping

    Kenwood’s first aftermarket Android Auto units now shipping

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    Kenwood’s first Android Auto aftermarket units were first unveiled at CES 2015 in January and the company has now released prices for its 2 models that are already shipping off to the dealers. The DDX9902S and the DDX9702S are to retail at $950 and $900 respectively, but you can get them at Amazon now for $750.

    The 2 double-DIN DDX units are designed to be the center of a vehicles information and entertainment system. A 6.95-inch resistive touch display puts a wealth of audio/video entertainment, back-up camera, and navigation at the driver’s fingertips.

    Each of these gadgets is equipped with playback of streaming media from a Bluetooth enabled media/phone as well as Bluetooth technology for handsfree phone conversations.

    You also get support for Sirius satellite radio, built-in HD radio, HDMI input, and DVD playback.

    This is of course not the first aftermarket unit to hit the market. Earlier this year, Pioneer also launched their Android Auto units that hit the market in March.

    Get Kenwood eXcelon DDX9902S Multimedia Receiver with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from Amazon.

  • 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.

  • OnePlus to Launch OnePlus 2 via Virtual Reality

    OnePlus to Launch OnePlus 2 via Virtual Reality

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    OnePlus recently announced their intentions of launching their new OnePlus 2 smartphone via virtual reality. This of course comes as shock to many as it has never been done before. It is said that using virtual reality will be a cheaper alternative for the company, but more importantly, it is a new venture that breaks away from the traditional keynotes and audience-tech announcements.

    Of course this is not the first time that OnePlus are doing something unexpected. In fact, they are quite well-known among peers as loud and disruptive when it comes to marketing, and this recent venture proves all that.

    Carl Pei, the cofounder of OnePlus, says: “In our industry, product launches tend to be the same. An auditorium, a keynote, and a seated audience. For the OnePlus 2 launch, we didn’t want that barrier between us and you; we want to invite you into our world, because you’re a major part of it. That is why we will be unveiling the OnePlus 2 to the world completely in VR.”

    He also said that the VR launch will allow fans and the audience at large to stand next to OnePlus team as they unveil the new handset. You will also have a 360 degrees view.

    On top of all that, OnePlus said they are working on their very own Google Cardboard viewer and giving them away for free. The company wants to make the launch viewing experience to be as simple, smooth, and straightforward as possible and they are developing a Cardboard viewer specifically for OnePlus One users.

    The launch will kick off on July 27 at 7:00pm PT and all are invited to attend. The new Cardboard viewer be available soon.

  • Box and IBM Join Hands to Boost Analytics and Cloud Storage  

    Box and IBM Join Hands to Boost Analytics and Cloud Storage  

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    Box and IBM have combined their cloud products as a way of boosting their appeal and scope. The partnership will bring together IBM security technologies and tools with Box’s cloud storage services, enabling the two companies to have a global reach offered by the IBM cloud.

    Aaron Levie, Box’s CEO said in a blog post that the partnership will help them target more public sector and enterprise customers, which he insists they cannot do alone. He further said: “We’re taking the best of Box’s technology and combining it with IBM’s impressive portfolio of leading security, analytics, content management and social capabilities to jointly create all-new offerings and outcomes for customers.”

    In this new partnership Box will have at their disposal IBM security technologies and enterprise-grade content management tools. The agreement also allows Box users to store data on the IBM Cloud.

    Meanwhile, IBM will be able to increase their Watson Analytics service scope by analyzing data and content stored in the Box platform.

    Both companies will provide consultancy to enterprises looking at using Box with their existing data and systems. They will also work together to create content management apps and integrate Box features into IBM’s MobileFirst for iOS apps.

    This is of course not the first time we are seeing Box entering into such partnerships as they already have a working relationship with Microsoft, a major IBM competitor in the cloud business.