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Sphere 3D Glassware 2.0 Containers for Application Delivery Available Now in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ:ANY), a containerization, virtualization and data management solutions provider, today announced that it has teamed with Microsoft to make its Glassware 2.0™application containerization technology for Windows applications, widely available to Microsoft Azure customers. The product, which has already been provisioned on 70 virtual machines (VMs) in its first week in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, enables users to easily and rapidly migrate their Windows line of business applications to the cloud and use them across a plethora of devices and operating systems. Through this relationship, Sphere 3D's installed base gains simplified access to Azure's elastic cloud infrastructure and Microsoft's massive Azure customer base also garners easy access to Glassware 2.0.
"Practitioners in the Wikibon community are in the midst of a challenging time for managing their application portfolio. The opportunities and difficulties of leveraging cloud and mobile technologies puts a strain on IT. According to Wikibon data, Microsoft is the leader in overall public cloud (across the combination of IaaS, PaaS and SaaS) and has long been critical to any consideration of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)," says Wikibon Sr. Analyst Stu Miniman. "Bringing Glassware 2.0 into the Microsoft Azure Marketplace gives users the performance and flexibility of Sphere 3D's solutions across a broad spectrum of devices and environments and arms users with a powerful tool to deliver their application portfolio."
G-Series Cloud, is the latest Sphere 3D product to utilize Glassware 2.0, and it is available now to be provisioned on the VM of the users' choice. It can be found in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace under the brand "G-Series Cloud." Requiring no code re-writes or translation, Glassware 2.0 eliminates the complex task of designing, implementing, and maintaining application-hosting environments, and provides industry leading application session density and scale. Glassware 2.0 containers are unlike other hypervisor-based approaches as each application's host OS is never installed on the VM. G-Series Cloud provides only the necessary elements of the OS (kernel) needed for applications to run, allowing organizations to quickly migrate both current and legacy applications to the robust elastic infrastructure of Microsoft Azure, free from the fear of end-of-life support and security vulnerabilities.
Sphere 3D's containerization technology delivers applications with their native functionality to most end-user devices including Chromebooks, Windows 10 Devices, iPads, thin clients, tablets, etc. The "Glassware Connect" downloadable client is also available now in the Apple iOS, Google Play and Google Chrome app stores; users can also access their applications from any Java enabled web browser.
"Sphere 3D addresses the diverse needs of users with a range of cloud solutions delivered through Microsoft Azure," said Eric Kelly, CEO of Sphere 3D. "Through our easy-to-use Glassware 2.0 technology, organizations can liberate their applications from their workstations and gain the countless advantages offered by the cloud."
Sphere 3D's G-Series Cloud, based on Glassware 2.0 technology, is pre-configured so that it can be deployed from the Microsoft Azure Marketplace in just minutes. It has a simple user interface to allow for admins to quickly deploy applications, integrate with existing workflows and enable a mobile workforce. Additional details can be found at www.sphere3d.com/glassware-gseries/cloud and instructional videos on how to get started can be found at https://youtu.be/a2oZKYj8C-w and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GebPbnjQrY.
The company will be holding a "GoLive" event on December 17th, at 2:00pm EST to demonstrate the simplicity of provisioning Glassware 2.0 in Azure through a live install with a customer. Users can participate in this live webcast by registering at: https://live.sphere3d.com/.
In addition, Sphere 3D representatives will be live on Microsoft's "Mid-Day Café" February 8th, 2016. The event, "The Fastest Way to Containerize Your Applications, An Interview with Sphere 3D" will be a live broadcast. Details and particulars for registering for the event will be posted at http://wwmtcstudios.com/Events#. Mid-Day Café is a weekly webcast series hosted by Michael Gannotti from the Philadelphia Microsoft Technology Center. Each week Michael discusses the latest innovations from Microsoft and its partners. Details for additional events will also be posted on the Sphere 3D website at www.sphere3d.com as they become available.
About Sphere 3D
Sphere 3D Corp. (NASDAQ:ANY) delivers containerization and virtualization technologies along with data management products that enable workload-optimized solutions. We achieve this through a combination of containerized applications, virtual desktops, virtual storage and physical hyper-converged platforms. Sphere 3D's value proposition is simple and direct—we allow organizations to deploy a combination of public, private or hybrid cloud strategies while backing them up with state of the art storage solutions. Sphere 3D, along with its wholly-owned subsidiaries Overland Storage and Tandberg Data, has a strong portfolio of brands including Glassware 2.0™, SnapCLOUD™, SnapScale®, SnapServer®, V3, RDX® and NEO®. For more information, visit www.sphere3d.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements including statements regarding our expectations with respect to revenue and contract value over the next three years, and timing and extent of deployment of infrastructure. These forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual results and the timing of events could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of risks and uncertainties including, without limitation, the possibility that the contract will not be fully implemented due to changes in IPro requirements or other reasons, unforeseen changes in the course of Sphere 3D's business or the business of its wholly-owned subsidiaries, including, without limitation, Overland Storage and Tandberg Data; any increase in Sphere 3D's cash needs or our inability to obtain additional debt or equity financing; market adoption and performance of our products; the level of success of our collaborations and business partnerships; possible actions by customers, partners, suppliers, competitors or regulatory authorities; and other risks detailed from time to time in Sphere 3D's periodic reports contained in our Annual Information Form and other filings with Canadian securities regulators (www.sedar.com) and in the periodic reports file with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (www.sec.gov). Sphere 3D undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
CONTACT: Investor Relations Contact: Mike Bishop The Blueshirt Group Tel: +1 415-217-4968 mike@blueshirtgroup.com Media Contacts: Eileen Elam Sphere 3D 408-283-4734 media.relations@sphere3d.com Nick Foot BWW Communications +44-1491-636393 Nick.foot@bwwcomms.com
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ScaleArc Becomes Google Cloud Platform Partner, Collaborating to Improve MySQL Database Performance, Scale, Transparency and Control
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScaleArc, the leading provider of database load balancing software, announced today that it is joining the Google for Work Partner Program. The ScaleArc software runs on Google Cloud Platform to support Google Cloud SQL, a fully-managed database service that makes it easy to set up and administer enterprise relational MySQL databases in the cloud.
The collaboration between Google Cloud Platform and ScaleArc will enable enterprises to benefit from simplified access to database services including high availability, automated provisioning, storage growth and backup, and integrated monitoring and alerts.
Google Cloud SQL is designed to deliver higher performance and scale; broader platform integration with Google Compute Engine, Google Application Service, and Google Container Engine; improved security; and enhanced transparency and scale. Companies using Google Cloud Platform gain greater performance insights and flexibility in maintenance scheduling.
ScaleArc augments Google Cloud SQL by supporting app-transparent failover and simplified application migration to the cloud. During database failover, whether within or between Google Cloud Platform regions, ScaleArc will hold inbound database requests until the failover is complete, shielding applications from errors. In addition, the ScaleArc software aggregates multiple smaller database instances to appear to the app as one large database server, easing app migration into the cloud.
"As companies scale, the database often emerges as the weakest link in the infrastructure, creating application downtime," said Justin Barney, president and CEO of ScaleArc. "Using ScaleArc with Google Cloud SQL removes these scalability challenges, letting enterprises focus on strategic application development instead of tedious database tuning, and they can build a zero downtime environment. We are very impressed with Google's vision for Google Cloud SQL and look forward to continuing to innovate on seamless database solutions that support on-prem, cloud, and hybrid deployments."
ScaleArc, which has enjoyed Gartner recognition as a Cool Vendor and as providing key technology in its IT Service Continuity Hype Cycle, is focused on enabling zero downtime for apps in a database environment. The ScaleArc software drops in transparently between apps and database, providing an abstraction layer that shields apps from database failures, simplifies scale out, and increases app performance. The ScaleArc Software also simplifies the process of moving enterprise workloads into the cloud.
About ScaleArc
ScaleArc is the leading provider of database load balancing software that provides continuous availability for all applications. The ScaleArc software enables an agile data tier, enhancing database performance, scalability, and security while providing new levels of real-time visibility for application environments, whether on premise or in the cloud. Learn more about ScaleArc, its customers, and partners at www.ScaleArc.com.
ScaleArc and the ScaleArc logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of ScaleArc in the United States and other countries. All brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders.
The use of the words "partner," "partnership," or "joint" does not imply a legal partnership relationshipCONTACT: Tracey Parry tracey.parry@scalearc.com (408) 306-9712
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Spillman Named one of 2015 "Best Companies to Work for"
SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spillman Technologies has been selected by Utah Business magazine as one of the "2015 Best Companies to Work For," marking the fifth time the company has achieved the recognition. The Salt Lake City-based company is a leading nationwide provider of public safety software solutions.
Nearly one hundred Utah companies were nominated for the honor, and each organization went through a rigorous research process, including extensive employee surveys and benchmarking against similar companies. Spillman was among 50 companies chosen for the award.
Spillman also received this prestigious award from Utah Business magazine in 2006, 2010, 2011, and 2013. In 2010, Spillman was ranked No. 1 of all the companies listed.
Spillman Technologies President and CEO Lance Clark said he is thrilled the company will be accepting this award for the fifth time in the past 10 years. He said Spillman has always been dedicated to providing a work environment where employees can thrive.
"We consider this award to be the top honor we can achieve because it's based on feedback from our employees," Clark said. "We work hard to emphasize the importance of maintaining a balance between work and life."
Clark added that employees also cited creating safer communities with Spillman products and services as a top reason for job satisfaction.
The company has grown from only three employees in 1983 to over 300 employees today, approximately 75 percent of which are dedicated to client- and product-focused tasks such as product development, quality assurance, technical support, and account management.
Spillman has experienced unprecedented growth in the past year, but has retained its focus on employee well-being. Spillman offers competitive salaries as well as superior medical, dental, and vision benefits and a company wellness program. Spillman provides additional benefits such as vacation condos for employees and their families to use at no cost.
Spillman Technologies serves more than 1,500 sheriff's offices, police departments, communication centers, correctional facilities, fire departments, and security organizations nationwide. Spillman specializes in integrated on-premises and cloud-based software solutions, including Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management Systems, Mobile Data & Field Reporting, Mapping & GIS, Jail Management Systems, Fire, Data Sharing, Personnel & Resources, and Analytics & Intelligence-Led Policing. For more information about Spillman, visit www.spillman.com.CONTACT: Ben Hale 800.860.8026 x. 1643 bhale@spillman.com Twitter: @SpillmanTech
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AKG K182 Studio Headphones Review @ Hardware Canucks
Here is a quick one page review of the AKG K182 studio headphones. I say one page because it would be rude to say 6 paragraphs
Oh wait.AKG's K182 headphones are a cut above most competitors. These are studio monitors, meant to satisfy the discerning customer are designed for use by video editors and those who demand near-perfect reference audio.
Personally I am a fan of studio style headphones since they are generally more comfortable than a gaming set and offer better sound quality. It isn’t so much a question of cost either but the curse of “look at me”.
Consider this, companies making gaming headsets feel they need to push the "style" envelope which often adversely impacts comfort. Plus to do "proper" surround sound you need multiple drivers in each earpiece which dictates that smaller speakers and the potential for shoddy sound quality.
Then again, this is all subjective considering that most users don't know what they are missing.
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Nasdaq Welcomes Atlassian (Nasdaq: TEAM) to The Nasdaq Stock Market
NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) announced that trading of Atlassian (Nasdaq:TEAM) commenced on The Nasdaq Stock Market on December 10, 2015.
A photo accompanying this release is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/15361e12-e22d-4df9-b5a9-febdade8bbab
Founded in 2002 in Sydney, Australia, Atlassian is a leading collaboration software company whose mission is to unleash the potential in every team. Its products help teams organize, discuss and complete their work so those teams can deliver superior outcomes for their organizations and serve their customers better. Atlassian’s products include JIRA for team planning and project management, Confluence for team content creation and sharing, HipChat for team messaging and communications, Bitbucket for team code sharing and management and JIRA Service Desk for team services and support applications. Today more than 51,000 large and small organizations worldwide, including more than 75 of the Fortune 100 companies, use Atlassian’s products to advance humanity through the power of software.
“Atlassian takes an innovative approach to software development and collaboration – delivering a transformational impact on organizations’ productivity and performance,” said Nelson Griggs, Executive Vice President, Listing Services, Nasdaq. “We are excited to support Atlassian’s continued success as they help teams of all sizes across all industries realize their visions and deliver extraordinary results.”
By listing with Nasdaq, Atlassian joins many of the world’s largest and most revolutionary companies. Nasdaq has been the exchange of choice for 72 percent of technology companies listed on the U.S. markets. In 2015, 85 percent of international companies that listed in the U.S. chose Nasdaq, including 100 percent of companies based in Australia.
The information contained above is provided for informational and educational purposes only, and nothing contained herein should be construed as investment advice, either on behalf of a particular security or an overall investment strategy. Information about the company is provided by the company or comes from the company’s public filings and is not independently verified by Nasdaq. Neither Nasdaq nor any of its affiliates makes any recommendation to buy or sell any security or any representation about the financial condition of any company. Statements regarding Nasdaq-listed companies are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investors should undertake their own due diligence and carefully evaluate companies before investing. ADVICE FROM A SECURITIES PROFESSIONAL IS STRONGLY ADVISED.
About Nasdaq:
Nasdaq, Inc. (Nasdaq:NDAQ) is a leading provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information and public company services across six continents. Through its diverse portfolio of solutions, Nasdaq enables customers to plan, optimize and execute their business vision with confidence, using proven technologies that provide transparency and insight for navigating today's global capital markets. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 70 marketplaces in 50 countries, and 1 in 10 of the world's securities transactions. Nasdaq is home to more than 3,600 listed companies with a market value of approximately $8.8 trillion and more than 10,000 corporate clients. To learn more, visit: nasdaq.com/ambition or business.nasdaq.com
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CONTACT: Media Relations Contacts:William Briganti(646) 441-5012william.briganti@nasdaq.com Emily Pan(646) 441-5120emily.pan@nasdaq.com
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Computer History Museum Is "Thinking Big" with New Ada Lovelace Exhibit
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Computer History Museum (CHM), the world's leading institution exploring the history of computing and its ongoing impact on society, is honoring computer pioneer Ada Lovelace with a year of celebratory events, beginning with the launch of its newest exhibit, "Thinking Big: Ada, Countess of Lovelace."
Open to the public on December 12, the exhibit celebrates the 200th birthday of English mathematician and visionary Ada Lovelace. Lovelace, often referred to as one of the first computer programmers, is perhaps best known for her close partnership with Charles Babbage and her visionary ideas about computers.
Drawing on the Lovelace papers held at the University of Oxford's Bodleian Libraries, CHM's exhibit showcases high-resolution facsimiles of letters, journals, mathematical notes, and Lovelace's correspondence with some of the era's foremost thinkers, like Charles Babbage and Augustus De Morgan, a leading mathematician. Additionally, the exhibit features rich graphics and a multimedia component where visitors can hear readings of four select letters that spotlight moments in Lovelace's life.
This is the first time the Bodleian has publicly released its collection of Lovelace papers, and the Museum is the only location in the United States where you can explore its extraordinary contents. Many of the papers not only offer new insight into Lovelace's life, but also into the birth of computational thinking. Of special interest is a manuscript that contains the handwriting of both Lovelace and Babbage, evidence of their trusted partnership. This document shows the pair working closely together and exchanging ideas about mathematical problems.
"Ada Lovelace is often recognized for her partnership with Charles Babbage, but she was also a woman of fierce originality and intellectual interests," says Kirsten Tashev, VP of exhibitions and collections. "Lovelace she envisioned the future of computers as symbol manipulators as well as their far reaching creative possibilities. CHM's new exhibit uniquely explores both sides of Lovelace: the mathematician and the visionary."
CHM is kicking off the exhibit opening with a private VIP event featuring Susan Wojcicki, CEO of YouTube – the world's most popular digital video platform used by a billion people across the globe. In the spirit of Ada and "thinking big" Wojcicki will join Museum CEO John Hollar in an intimate, one-on-one conversation about her career, the role of women in technology today, the importance of encouraging young girls to pursue STEM-related careers, the future of computing and her own thoughts about what it means to "think big."
Additional Lovelace-themed events and festivities will take place throughout the exhibit's opening weekend, including Adafest, a special community day where visitors can uncover the sights and styles of Victorian England and further explore Lovelace's life through storytelling, live demonstrations, and tours.
Major Funding for "Thinking Big: Ada, Countess of Lovelace" is provided by ACM and Google.org.
Thinking Big: Ada, Countess of Lovelace
December 12, 2015 – December 11, 2016
Computer History Museum
1401 N. Shoreline Blvd.,
Mountain View, CA 94043 (650) 810-1010 | computerhistory.org
Featured Events
VIP Opening Reception: Thinking Big with YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki & Computer Pioneer Ada Lovelace
December 10, 2015
Community Day:
Adafest: Celebrate Computer Pioneer Ada Lovelace with a Day of Fun and Learning for All Ages
December 13, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Members-Only Reception:
December 13, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. to Noon
Public Lecture:
CHM Presents: Thinking Big—Ada Lovelace: Mathematician and Visionary
January 19, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.
About the Computer History MuseumThe Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California, is a nonprofit organization with a four-decade history as the world's leading institution exploring the history of computing and its ongoing impact on society. The Museum is dedicated to the preservation and celebration of computer history and is home to the largest international collection of computing artifacts in the world, encompassing computer hardware, software, documentation, ephemera, photographs, and moving images.
The Museum brings computer history to life through large-scale exhibits, an acclaimed speaker series, a dynamic website, docent-led tours, and an award-winning education program. The Museum's signature exhibition is "Revolution: The First 2000 Years of Computing," described by USA Today as "the Valley's answer to the Smithsonian." Other current exhibits include "Charles Babbage's Difference Engine No. 2" and "Where To? A History of Autonomous Vehicles." The Museum also provides engaging experiences through its IBM 1401 Demo Lab and PDP-1 Demo Lab, where visitors can see live demonstrations and observe historic computers and programs in action.
For more information and updates, call (650) 810-1059, visit www.computerhistory.org, check us out on Facebook, follow @computerhistory on Twitter, and read the Museum blog @CHM.
A photo accompanying this release is available at: http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=38102
CONTACT: Carina Sweet, csweet@computerhistory.org, (650) 810.1059
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SANS and Bit9 + Carbon Black Announce Speaker Lineup for Industry's First Threat Hunting & Incident Response Summit
BETHESDA, Md. and WALTHAM, Mass., Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SANS Institute, the global leader in information security training, and Bit9® + Carbon Black®, the leader in Next-Generation Endpoint Security, today announced the speaker lineup for the inaugural SANS Threat Hunting & Incident Response (THIR) Summit. Taking place April 12-13, 2016, in New Orleans, the summit will teach IR pros the most advanced techniques for discovering and vanquishing threats. Training courses will also be taught April 14 – 19 in conjunction with the summit.
"Organizations are exhausted by the constant need to respond to attacks. It is for that reason the demand for threat hunting has been created. Threat hunters have a unique skill set, they are able to leverage cyber threat intelligence from previous intrusions and scalable detection to proactively pursue the next intrusion. They have a gift for turning over the right stone at the right time," said Rob Lee, Fellow and DFIR Lead at SANS.
Ben Johnson, chief security strategist for Bit9 + Carbon Black, added: "The THIR Summit brings together, for the first time, industry experts from the world's top organizations who will share their hunting techniques and strategies. I am excited to co-chair this event as we join together to assist organizations with proactive intrusion detection and help them avoid becoming the next headline."
The THIR Summit was created by SANS, in collaboration with advisory partner Bit9 + Carbon Black, to address a gap in the security landscape. SANS and Bit9 Carbon + Black will join forces with other top threat intelligence experts to provide summit attendees with the knowledge necessary to proactively seek and destroy threats before a data breach occurs. THIR Summit speakers will share specific hunting and incident response techniques and capabilities that can be used to identify, contain, and eliminate adversaries targeting networks. Included among the summit speakers are:- Heather Adkins, Information Security Manager, Google
- Jamie Butler, Chief Scientist, Endgame
- Ben Johnson, Chief Security Strategist, Bit9 + Carbon Black
- Rob Lee, Curriculum Lead and Author for Digital Forensic and IR Training for SANS
- David Sharpe, Incident Handler, GE CIRT
- Casey Smith, Threat Intelligence Analyst, FirstBank
For a complete list of speakers and additional details on the summit, including details on presentations and training courses, or to register for the event, please visit: www.sans.org/u/aU0.
About Bit9 + Carbon Black
Bit9 + Carbon Black is the market leader in Next-Generation Endpoint Security. We have sold more licenses, have more experience, and more customers than any other NGES company because our solution is the most effective way to prevent, detect and respond to advanced threats that target users, servers, and fixed-function devices. That's why more than 60 MSSP and IR leaders, including Dell SecureWorks, EY, Optiv and Solutionary, have chosen our technology as a key component of their security offerings, and 25 of the Fortune 100 rely on us as a critical element of their advanced threat defense and compliance strategies. By the end of 2015, we expect to achieve 7 million+ software licenses sold, and almost 2,000 customers worldwide. We were voted Best Endpoint Protection by security professionals in the SANS Institute's Best of 2014 Awards, and a 2015 SANS survey found that 68 percent of IR professionals are using or evaluating Carbon Black. And IDC, in 2015, named Bit9 + Carbon Black the leader in endpoint security, with 37 percent market share.
About SANS Institute
The SANS Institute was established in 1989 as a cooperative research and education organization. SANS is the most trusted and, by far, the largest provider of cyber security training and certification to professionals at governments and commercial institutions world-wide. Renowned SANS instructors teach over 50 different courses at more than 200 live cyber security training events as well as online. GIAC, an affiliate of the SANS Institute, validates employee qualifications via 27 hands-on, technical certifications in information security. The SANS Technology Institute, a regionally accredited independent subsidiary, offers master's degrees in cyber security. SANS offers a myriad of free resources to the InfoSec community including consensus projects, research reports, and newsletters; it also operates the Internet's early warning system--the Internet Storm Center. At the heart of SANS are the many security practitioners, representing varied global organizations from corporations to universities, working together to help the entire information security community. (www.SANS.org)
Bit9 and Carbon Black are registered trademarks of Bit9, Inc. All other company or product names may be the trademarks of their respective owners.CONTACT: SANS Media Contact: Julie Akstin-Dearing JABB Communications for SANS dearing@jabbcomm.com Phone: 713-201-9000 Bit9 + Carbon Black Media Contact: Kevin Flanagan Bit9 + Carbon Black kflanagan@bit9.com Phone: 617-393-7421
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Top Companies and Nonprofits Recognized at 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit Awards Ceremony
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 10, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VolunteerMatch, the Web's largest volunteer engagement network, announced today the winners of the 2015 VolunteerMatch Corporate Volunteer Awards. The winners were recognized at a ceremony during the 2015 VolunteerMatch Summit, held December 1-2, 2015 in Oakland, CA.
MUFG Union Bank took the award for 'Employee Volunteer Program of the Year: Large Business', while Old National Bank was awarded 'Employee Volunteer Program of the Year: Small/ Medium Business'. VolunteerMatch selected these recipients from its community of over 150 corporate clients. The awards are performance-based, determined by four benchmark measures in 2014, which together indicate an outstanding employee volunteer program.
Groupon won 'Breakout Performance of the Year', which recognizes a new VolunteerMatch client that has shown significant success for a recently-launched program. Sabin Blake of General Motors was awarded with 'Champion of the Year' for his outstanding teamwork, leadership, accomplishment, dedication and spirit.
For the first time ever, VolunteerMatch presented the 'Innovation Award', recognizing a nonprofit organization driving change through cutting-edge corporate partnerships. The winner of this award was Traverse Area Recreation and Transportation Trails (TART Trails).
"We are extremely honored to work with these extraordinary companies as they innovate to make their community engagement initiatives more strategic, scalable and impactful." says Greg Baldwin, President, VolunteerMatch. "The awards are well-deserved."
These awards further VolunteerMatch's mission of making it easier for good people and good causes to connect by recognizing excellence in volunteer engagement and highlighting the approaches of today's most innovative corporate programs and nonprofit partnerships.
To learn more about VolunteerMatch Solutions, a platform for corporate volunteer engagement, please visit: solutions.volunteermatch.org
About the VolunteerMatch Summit
The VolunteerMatch Summit is a place for like-minded professionals in the fields of employee engagement and corporate responsibility to share best practices and learn from industry experts. The 14th Annual VolunteerMatch Summit was expanded this year to include all companies committed to corporate social responsibility, as well as local and national nonprofits. Details about the 2016 VolunteerMatch Summit to be released in the coming months.
About VolunteerMatch
VolunteerMatch believes everyone should have the chance to make a difference. As the Web's largest volunteer engagement network, serving 100,000 participating nonprofits, 150 network partners and 13 million annual visitors, VolunteerMatch offers unique, award-winning solutions for individuals, nonprofits and companies to make this vision a reality. Since its launch in 1998, VolunteerMatch has helped the social sector attract more than $6.8 billion worth of volunteer services. To learn more, visit www.volunteermatch.org.CONTACT: Bree von Faith news@volunteermatch.org +1 (415) 321-3655
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MSI GTX 980 Ti SEA HAWK Overclocked 4K Review @ [H]
4K seems to be what everyone wants to see and while the hardware is there to support the technology I don't see many gamers benefiting from making the switch. Of course that doesn't mean it hasn't happened and HardOCP is making sure we know.
Our second installment with the MSI GTX 980 Ti SEA HAWK focuses in on gameplay at 4K and how viable it is with the fastest overclocked GTX 980 Ti we have seen yet. We will be using a reference GeForce GTX 980 Ti to show the full spectrum of the 980 Ti’s performance capabilities and emphasize the MSI GTX 980 Ti SEA HAWK’s value.
This would indicate that they have "another" review featuring the watercooled monster so, be sure to look up that review too.
On a related note. In this review [H] is pushing this card up to 1441Mhz (boost) which is just shy of the stable OC I attained on the EVGA GTX 980 Ti Classified and also the typical limit of the GTX 980 Ti, at least in reference form.
Bottom line, you don't need watercooling to run 1400Mhz.
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Asylum Review Block: Corsair Carbide 600Q
The interesting thing about running a hardware review site is not testing fancy new hardware or checking out the latest and greatest "whatever" but, watching a new product launch that you knew nothing about.
Don't get me wrong, what I do is great and I'd like to think the relationships I have made over the years are strong but I sometimes wonder if a new product launch that only goes to a handful of sites is really all that effective.
Of course as I say that I will admit I have gotten my fare share of "exclusives" such as the MSI X99A Godlike, and the HBT+ cases the Turbine and Shield. Exclusive launches are awesome traffic magnets (assuming the links get shared) but a "handful" isn't that.
I dub thee review block "The case that launched and nobody cares"
Web Reviews
- Corsair Carbide 600Q Review @ Vortez
- Corsair Carbide 600C Inverse ATX PC Case Review @ Legit Reviews
- Corsair Carbide Series 600Q Case Review @ ThinkComputersHonestly I think it's pretty effin ugly too, but that is just my opinion, unbiased and honest.
