Tech News
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PSI Appraised at CMMI-DEV Level 3 & CMMI-SVC Level 3
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 04, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Planned Systems International, Inc. (PSI) — a leading provider of Health IT solutions to the federal government — today announced that two of its programs have been appraised at Level 3 of the CMMI Institute’s Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)® for Development and Services. This multi-model appraisal was performed by SysDevCo and resulted in PSI’s Theater Medical Information Program-Joint (TMIP-J) obtaining a Level 3 rating in CMMI for Development and PSI’s Internal IT Services Division obtaining a Level 3 rating in CMMI for Services.
CMMI is a capability improvement approach that provides organizations with the essential elements of effective processes that ultimately improve their performance. An appraisal at maturity level 3 indicates the organization is performing at a “defined” level. At this level, processes are well characterized and understood, and are described in standards, procedures, tools, and methods. The organization’s set of standard processes, which is the basis for maturity level 3, is established and improved over time.
"Earning our CMMI® for Development and Services signifies another major milestone that demonstrates PSI's commitment to providing our customers with the highest quality standards," said CEO Terry Lin. "This investment in our systems, infrastructure and processes will pay big dividends to our customers as we continue to provide them with the highest quality deliverables and services.”
PSI holds the distinction of being one of only 15 companies in the United States to have successfully completed a staged representation multi-model appraisal for CMMI for Development and CMMI for Services (at the time of this press release).
About Planned Systems International, Inc.
Founded in 1988, PSI is a CMMI-DEV Level 3, CMMI-SVC Level 3, ISO® 9001:2008, ISO®/IEC 20000-1:2005, ISO® 27001:2005, and ISO® 14001:2004-certified enterprise IT solutions and management consulting services provider specializing in Health IT and Data Integration & Analyses. PSI has a stellar record of past performance and award-winning experience, and core capabilities in the following areas: Requirements Gathering & Design; Enterprise Architecture & Design; Software Development & Maintenance; Systems Integration; Testing Services; Web & SharePoint Development; Cloud Computing; E-Learning - Instructional Design & Delivery; Service Delivery & Customer Care; Medical Modeling & Simulation; Big Data Analytics & Business Intelligence; Mobility Systems; Theatre Systems Support, and Advisory & Assistance Services.
The company has earned a solid reputation for applying state-of-the-art technologies and the industry's most successful methodologies to support business solutions for the Department of Defense (DoD), Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), Corporation for National and Community Services (CNCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other Government clients.
Visit PSI on the web at www.plan-sys.com.
CONTACT: Contact: Christina Colbertccolbert@plan-sys.comPlanned Systems International, Inc.410.964.8000
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Konica Minolta Announces Comprehensive Suite of Services to Enhance the Business Mobile Experience
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Jan. 4, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. (Konica Minolta) a leader in information management focused on enterprise content, technology optimization and cloud services, today introduces two new services that bolster mobile printing capabilities and control over the devices accessing company data, effectively addressing challenges related to "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) trends affecting all business environments.
EveryonePrint
EveryonePrint today makes its debut to the Canadian market. This secure printing solution allows users to easily print to any desired printer on a business's network. It can be installed as an on-premise or private cloud solution, and there's no need for a mobile device to be added to a domain or to download print drivers. Whether in a small business or a global enterprise corporation, EveryonePrint provides a host of benefits, including:- Authentication via Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) or Active Directory (to ensure only authorized users can print)
- End-to-end encryption of print jobs
- Secure release of print jobs
- IT administration full customization via a simple user interface
- Integration with any printing infrastructure, from printers and mobile devices to third-party print accounting solutions
EveryonePrint is available in four versions:
- Standalone – A per printer license that offers printing from an unlimited number of mobile devices to a single printer.
- Connect – Available as a per-server license. It offers the same functionality as the Standalone version, plus the ability to integrate with a variety of print accounting solutions such as PaperCut, Equitrac, etc. This version is ideal for small to medium educational institutions and customers with simple networks.
- Professional – Also available as a per-server license with the same general functionality as Connect, but includes Wide Area printing, which allows users to use AirPrint across complex networks. Bundled with an Microsoft Office conversion engine for printing Microsoft Office documents without the need to install Microsoft Office on the EveryonePrint server. This version is recommended for a wide pool of customers, including small- to mid-sized businesses and corporate enterprise environments, as well as government, education, healthcare and financial verticals.
- Enterprise – Available as a site license with an unlimited amount of server and printer licenses. This version offers the same functionality as the professional version and is recommended for all large enterprise and/or global accounts.
All versions provide users with five ways to print:
- Web – Users can upload documents via a web portal for printing.
- Email – Users send documents to print from any email enabled device.
- Google Cloud – Users can print using the native printing capabilities of an Android device.
- AirPrint - Users can print using the native printing capabilities of an iOS device.
- Driver – Users print directly from programs and applications installed on laptops and notebooks to any printer available in EveryonePrint. This is done via a generic print driver.
"It's very exhilarating for us to be the first manufacturer to introduce EveryonePrint to the Canadian market today. Konica Minolta continues to enhance the mobile user experience, and with the continually growing 'Bring Your Own Device' to work trend, the way information technology is managed significantly changes the way we work," said Norm Bussolaro, director, product marketing, Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd.
About Konica MinoltaKonica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. is one of the world's leaders in information management focused on enterprise content, technology optimization and cloud services. Our portfolio of offerings deliver solutions to improve our customers' speed to market, manage technology costs, and facilitate the sharing of information to increase productivity. Konica Minolta has won numerous awards and recognition, including placement in the Leaders Quadrant of the 2014 Magic Quadrant for Managed Print Services (MPS) and Managed Content Services (MCS). Konica Minolta has been recognized as the #1 Brand for Customer Loyalty in the MFP Office Copier Market by Brand Keys for eight consecutive years. Konica Minolta has also been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for four years in a row. For more information, please visit: www.KonicaMinolta.ca and follow Konica Minolta LinkedIn, Twitter @KonicaMinoltaCA, and YouTube.
CONTACT: Rebekah Fougere, Director, Marketing & Sales Support Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. +1 905.890.6600 rebekah.fougere@bt.konicaminolta.ca
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12 technologies that died in 2015 @ PCWorld
With the dawn of the New Year it isn't uncommon to look back over the past 12 months and wonder what the heck happened and question the progress we have made.
PCWorld has posted an interesting article that says goodbye to some technologies that died in 2015. I argue that Radio Shack isn't really a technology but I am sad to see it go, mostly because there is no viable replacement (eg Frys) near me.
Some tech died quickly...some just faded away.
For every tech triumph in 2015, there was also a failure. A technology that fell to better competition (or bad luck). A company whose best products were behind it. A business model that simply didn't make sense anymore. Before we say hello to what 2016 might bring, let’s pause to remember notable products and services that died in 2015. (We define “dead” as a technology that ceased being produced or otherwise reached end of life. Rebrandings and “evolutions”—a la Google Glass—don’t count.)The one thing on the list that annoys me is the death of replaceable batteries. It's called forced obsolescence and a reaction to hardware getting so good that you don't have to replace it. Well, now you have a reason to.
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Covisint to Present Success Factors in Powering Ride Sharing and Multimodal Transportation at the 2016 Consumer Telematics Show (CTS)
DETROIT, Dec. 30, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Covisint Corporation (Nasdaq:COVS), the leading Cloud Platform for building Identity and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, today announced Tim Evavold, director of connected car and dealer ecosystems, will speak on key success factors in enabling ridesharing and multimodal transportation in an increasingly connected world at CTS, taking place January 5, 2016, at the Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada.
During the session, Evavold will address fundamental connected vehicle considerations when enabling a ride sharing model, such as interoperability, data governance, security and privacy.
“We’re on the cusp of an evolution in the sustainable transportation model – particularly in urban areas,” said Evavold. “Where vehicle ownership was once a consumer rite of passage, vehicle sharing through ride sharing models and use of multimodal transportation has become less a novelty and more the norm – and connected vehicles will factor heavily in that evolution.”
Speaking Session:
- Topic: Key Success Factors in Powering Ride Sharing and Multimodal Transportation in Connected Environments
- Who: Tim Evavold, director of connected car and dealer ecosystems
- When: Tuesday, January 5, 2015, 12:10-12:35 p.m. PT
- Where: Consumer Telematics Show (CTS), Rio Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada
Additionally, Covisint will reveal the latest iteration of its Connected Vehicle Experience Station at CTS booth #8. Visitors are invited to view the experience, which will illustrate:
- Building deeper consumer and dealership engagement through connected devices and systems
- Adjusting settings in the head unit by individual driver through managing driver identities
- Setting boundaries (such as geofence) and prompting vehicle or “thing” action when approaching or exceeding such boundaries
- Controlling vehicle action with a mobile device through IoT services enabled by a cloud platform
You can stay up to date on our CES and CTS activity by following us on Twitter at @covisint. Learn more about how the Covisint Cloud Platform enables the Connected Vehicle experience.
Press and Analysts
If you are a member of the press or an analyst and would like to meet with our executives or view the Connected Vehicle Demonstration, please contact Sherbeam Wright at Sherbeam.Wright@covisint.com.
Customers and Sales Interests
If you are a customer or would otherwise like to speak to a Covisint representative, please contact Brian Drury at Brian.Drury@covisint.com.
About Covisint Corporation
Covisint is the leading Cloud Platform for building Identity and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and enables the identification, authorization and connection of complex networks of people, processes, systems and things.
Covisint's open, developer-friendly, enterprise-class Cloud Platform facilitates the rapid development and deployment of the Internet of Things (IoT), Identity Management (IdM) and Connected Supply Chain solutions - enabling customers to securely identify, authenticate and connect users, devices, applications and information. Covisint has been successfully operating globally at enterprise scale for more than 12 years. Today, the Covisint Platform enables more than 3,000 organizations to connect with more than 212,000 business partners and customers, and supports more than $4 billion in ecommerce transactions annually. Learn more at www.covisint.com.
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CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact866.319.7659 investors@covisint.comMedia ContactSherbeam WrightAnalyst and Media Relations, Covisint415.780.0208sherbeam.wright@covisint.comFor Sales and Marketing InformationCovisint Corporation, 26533 Evergreen Road, Suite 500, Southfield, MI 48076, 800-229-4125http://www.covisint.com
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Making a Better Casemod @ Modders-Inc
I have been doing casemods for a really long time and done just about everything you can imagine from custom windows, paint, panel replacements, lights and even a LED lighted fan controller. My most recent project was a custom painting job on a Thermaltake Core V51 and I think it turned out pretty nice. The project was highlighted in the following podcast episode if you would like some more details.
Modders-Inc posted a quick article talking about how you can build a better casemod and it reminded me that today's reddit generation doesn't know much about casemodding and what they do glean from the Internet or from shoddy Youtube videos isn't always accurate or viable for a beginner.
You have been bitten by the modding bug and you have finished your first case mod from either a Plain-Jane or pre-modded case. You added a LED lighted fan, mastered the spray can one color case change, but it is just not what you wanted or you think you can do better. You know you want to take your next case mod that you do to the next level but you are unsure on the correct ways to do this. Well you are in luck as we will be taking a look at a couple key areas and how to achieve the refined look you are striving for.
If you're interested I'd suggest checking out the article. They cover just about everything, and a few things I forgot about.
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Young firm selected among top 50 of nation's tech providers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 28, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A local company that builds websites for schools across the country continues to make a name for itself as it gains national recognition for its work.
Columbus-Ohio based eSchoolView was recently selected by CIOReview as one of the nation's 50 most Promising Education Technology Solution Providers. The company, which got it start in 2008, recently doubled its downtown office space to 5,000 square feet and opened an office in Charlotte last year.
CIOReview reports on blooming enterprises and looks for companies that will enhance the business goals of entrepreneurs. It identifies high-level executives who are capable of providing insight to positively impact the technology and business leaders of the future.
eSchoolView was selected for the recognition for its ability to manage the entire technical process — from design and development to data migration to hosting — for their clients so the administrators they serve can focus completely on developing educational environments for their students and staffs.
"Our business model has always been dependent upon providing services that increase efficiency and save resources for schools, districts and educational organizations across the country," eSchoolView's Executive Director Rob O'Leary said. "We believe our role to be critical in providing a reliable and trustworthy service."
eSchoolView sets itself apart from other companies with its Content Management System (CMS), a flexible, easy-to-use software that builds custom websites for schools and educational organizations. Featuring nearly 20 cloud-based components, the CMS provides the opportunity to publish blogs, podcasts, surveys, streaming video and photo galleries with responsive mobile sites to engage school communities.
eSchoolView is also the developer of OneView, a tool created to enhance data integration. It combines Parent Portal features, athletic forms, online enrollment for new students and forms for current students in one complete package.
"School districts can use OneView to read and push data back into various student information systems (SIS), helping them increase internal efficiency and parent engagement through a single login," O'Leary said. "Our clients tell us we stand out because we offer a product that is easy-to-use and then provide the support and training they need to become proficient users."
eSchoolView's revenue growth lands it near the top third (at 1907) of Inc. Magazine's 5000 list of fastest growing privately held companies in the U.S. for the second consecutive year. With an additional office Arizona, the company serves more than 1,500 schools and school districts from California to Georgia to New York.CONTACT: Michelle Vroom PR Strategist mvroom@eschoolview.com 888.932.6460
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Paladin Data Systems announces that Will County, Illinois is the newest SMARTGov customer
POULSBO, Wash., Dec. 23, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Paladin Data Systems is pleased to announce that Will County, Ill. is its newest SMARTGov customer. SMARTGov, Paladin's community development software solution, manages the full lifecycle of permits, inspections, licenses, and code enforcement activities for jurisdictions. Will County will also deploy SMARTGov's online Public Portal, which gives citizens visibility into the permitting and code enforcement processes of the city. SMARTGov will replace the city's home grown permitting system.
"Will County is looking forward to working with Paladin Data Systems to vastly improve our permitting process through the implementation of SMARTGov software," said Mike Shay, the County's ICT Director. "We appreciate Paladin's responsiveness and flexibility throughout the procurement process and look forward to our ongoing partnership. Paladin's SMARTGov software will give us improved capability as well as some new and expanded services for the public."
Will County will be one of the first SMARTGov customers to deploy the SMARTGov mobile app, which will launch in January 2016. Designed specifically for smartphones and tablet devices, the SMARTGov mobile app makes inspection data fully portable in the field; inspectors can use all inspector features of the system while out conducting on-site inspections using an Apple or Android device. In addition, users can receive real-time updates while connected through cellular access or work offline with data caching on their mobile device, thus keeping workflow going even when out of a cell carrier's range.
As noted above, Will County will deploy SMARTGov's online Public Portal, which is a significant addition to the city's ability to serve the public, acting as a full-featured extension of its front counter services. Using the portal, the public can research local building trends, apply for a permit, view maps, pay fees, submit digital architectural drawings, request inspections, and even review public notice postings in a 24/7, self-help environment.
"We're excited that Will County has selected SMARTGov to meet its permitting needs," said Jeff Pavey, Paladin business development executive. "Mike's IT team and the county are innovative thinkers and SMARTGov's cloud delivery model will minimize their IT requirements, while supporting robust features designed to reduce processing time and support public engagement. It's a win for the county and its citizens."
Will County is located in the northern part of the state of Illinois and is one of the five collar counties of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metropolitan Statistical Area. With a population of 677,560 it is the fourth-most populous county in Illinois and encompasses an area of 1,236 square miles.
About SMARTGov
SMARTGov is a Web-based software application developed by Paladin Data Systems to support community development functions including permitting, planning, inspections, code enforcement, licenses, fees, parcels, contractors and many others. SMARTGov is configurable, flexible and interactive. It allows community development users the ability to prioritize projects, manage workflow, communicate with other departments, and work more efficiently.
About Paladin Data Systems Corporation
Winner of numerous prestigious awards that include Top DoD Program Award, Paladin Data Systems has developed a suite of cloud-based software products serving a wide-range of government agencies across all 50 states and 6 territories. Paladin's national presence spans a diverse customer base including U.S. federal, state, and local governments, state departments, regional transportation agencies, defense contractors, and police departments. Paladin also provides software services such as interface development, implementation, database administration, and project management for numerous industries in both the public and private sectors. For more information about Paladin Data Systems and the full suite of products available, please visit http://www.PaladinData.com.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=38272
CONTACT: Chris Andersen Marketing Manager Paladin Data Systems 19362 Powder Hill Place NE Poulsbo, WA 98370 (360) 394-3233 marketing@paladindata.com
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HyperX Predator PCIe M.2 SSD Bootable RAID 0 Performance @ Legit Reviews
I have to admit this is pretty cool especially considering how difficult it can be to get a M.2 drive to run on certain motherboards.
According to the article there was a dual set of firmware updates released to enable RAID support both on the motherboard and in the drive. Before that your only option was a software style RAID.
When the Intel Z170 chipset was released, one of the features we were looking forward to was the option to enable a bootable RAID utilizing M.2 drives. Kingston provided us a couple of their HyperX Predator M.2 PCIe 240GB drives to test this feature. Since the release of the Z170 chipset, Kingston has been working on updating the firmware again to enable the bootable RAID capabilities of the Intel Z170 chipset. Without any major announcements, Kingston quietly released the OC34L5TP firmware update to enable bootable RAID on the HyperX Predator PCIe M.2 drives when used in conjunction with an Intel Z170 chipset powered motherboard.
OMG Mega Buzz/Key words in that quote.
Be sure to check out our review of the HyperX M.2 PCI Express SSD used in their review. Its a pretty darn awesome drive.
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Corsair Carbide Series 600Q EATX Case Review @ [H]
*shudder*
I do like their quote though.
"Minimalist style" and "minimalist noise," is how Corsair describes its new Carbide Series 600Q computer chassis. While some might prefer a case that looks like it was designed by Voltron, Corsair goes the opposite direction with the 600Q and is looking to check all the boxes that make a chassis desirable; easy to use, quiet, and cool.
I'm not sure EATX and Minimalist go well together but "Big Black Box" seems fitting.
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Sound Blaster Roar 2 @ LanOC Reviews
Sound Blaster, now that is a name I haven't heard in a long time. Well, truth is the name is quite common in the motherboard world. Seems everyone wants to add that Creative logo for the illusion of better sales, it's just software people.
.When it comes to a true Sound Blaster audio device I'm like whoa!
Over the past few years it seems like everyone has been jumping into the portable bluetooth speaker market. You have trendy brands like beats pushing it heavily and even smaller companies bringing them out to slip into the market as well. Well Creative Labs got in fairly early with the original Sound Blaster Roar but I never took a look at it. Frankly portable audio isn’t exactly something that fits in my life very much, I’m typically in my car if outside of the house and in the house I have more than enough to output sound including the Sound Blaster X7 that I recently reviewed. That said a while back Creative Labs asked if I would be interested in checking out the Roar 2 and I figured it was about time I took a look. I’ve been using it around the house and whatnot for a while and now I can finally sit down and dive into its features and talk a little about my experience. So hang on, let’s take a close look at the Sound Blaster Roar 2.
So, it is like a boombox?. When they finally cross over to build a digital alarm clock sign me up!
