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Gary Hallgren Takes Helm of Remote Dynamics
Congratulations to Gary Hallgren on being named CEO of Remote Dynamics, Inc., which markets, sells and supports state-of-the-art fleet management solutions. Combining the technologies of the global positioning system and wireless vehicle telematics with supply chain management, Remote Dynamics’ solutions improve mobile worker productivity through real-time position and route reporting as well as exception-based reporting that analyzes mobile workforce inefficiencies for operational optimization. Previously, Gary was a senior executive at Spinitar; President and CEO of WirelessCar North America, a joint venture of Volvo, Ericsson and Brainheart Capital; and VP of Operations for Volvo Technology of America. >>

Cornerstone & Telelogic:  "Software Company of the Year" Finalists
Congratulations to Cornerstone OnDemand, where Adam Miller is CEO, and Telelogic, where Jesper Christensen is EVP, Product Division, Software Assets Management, on being finalists for Technology Council of Southern California’s 2007 Technology Industry Awards -- Cornerstone for Emerging Software Company of the Year and Telelogic for Software Company of the Year. >>  Meanwhile, Cornerstone OnDemand has partnered with Sequent, an HR consulting and outsourcing firm, to provide comprehensive talent management solutions and expertise for organizations of all sizes. >>  Also, Telelogic has released Telelogic System Architect v10.6, with major updates that help organizations gather, analyze and share the knowledge contained in their enterprise architectures to make better decisions about their technology investments and business operations. In addition, Telelogic signed a three-year agreement with a leading Fortune 500 global information and delivery services provider worth $560,000. >>

Memeo Teams with ZyXEL on Digital Media Server
Memeo AutoBackup 2.0 from Memeo Inc., where Hong Bui is CEO, will be bundled with the new NSA-220 from ZyXEL, where Howie Chu is President, a dual-drive network-attached storage and digital media server designed as a centralized storage solution that allows digital content to be shared throughout the home. The integration of these products assures users that their digital life is continuously protected and easily accessible. >>

Mitratech's Partner Program Certifies Dunn Solutions
Mitratech, where Afshin Behnia is CEO, has certified three Dunn Solutions consultants to offer expert services to Mitratech’s client base. This partnership combines Dunn's business intelligence expertise and geographic offices with Mitratech’s TeamConnect matter management system to ensure clients adopt the latest technology using properly trained and certified consultants. >>

Transcepta Provides Distributors eInvoicing Service
Transcepta LLC, where Ray Parsons is CEO and Mitch Baxter is Co-Founder and senior executive, has launched its new electronic invoicing and payment service for distribution companies called Transcepta Distributor Edition. Accessed over the web, the new hosted service enables distribution companies to send invoices via electronic mail, post or fax, and receive payments by ACH or credit card. Transcepta is able to leverage virtually any invoice format and works in conjunction with any accounting system without requiring system integration. >>

Zetera Debuts new NBOD Storage Solution for SMBs
Zetera Corporation, where Steve Waszak is COO and CFO, has unveiled a new line of networked storage solutions targeting the needs of small and medium businesses. The Zetera NBOD™ (“networked bunch of disks") family of networked storage solutions combines the benefits of SAN with the simplicity of direct-attached storage to bridge a gap faced by nearly all businesses during their progression into network storage. >>

TECHNOLOGY TRENDS

Google Points to Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Google is confident its popular video-sharing site YouTube and other web services Google offers have strong legal protections under current copyright law, company attorneys said on Tuesday. Media conglomerate Viacom ended six months of thinly veiled threats of legal action against YouTube earlier on Tuesday with a $1-billion lawsuit that accuses Google and YouTube of “massive intentional copyright infringement." But Google and YouTube lawyers said their actions are squarely within the protections offered by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) of 1998 and they were prepared to defend the company aggressively. The DMCA has served as the legal standard defining U.S. copyright law in the digital age. It limits liability for firms that act quickly to block access to pirated materials once they are notified by copyright holders of specific infringement. (KenRadio's Daily Tech News Clicks, 3/14/07)

Worldwide Internet Use Up 10%; China to Overtake U.S.
Nearly 750 million people ages 15 and older used the Internet worldwide in January 2007, up 10% over January 2006, according to new data from comScore Media Metrix. India, the Russian Federation and China all saw heavy Internet user growth in 2006, growing 33%, 21% and 20%, respectively. China now has the world's second-largest Internet population, with 87 million users ages 15 and older. The U.S. had 153 million users ages 15 or older in January 2007.  Meanwhile, an eMarketer senior analyst estimates that China will have the world's largest Internet market in number of Internet users by the end of the decade. eMarketer's numbers are based on data from the International Telecommunication Union and are not limited to users ages 15 and older. They also are full-year estimates, rather than just one-month snapshots. eMarketer put the total number of Internet users worldwide at 1.1 billion in 2006. (eMarketer Daily, 3/7/07)

Mobile Computing Market Forecast at $88.9 Billion by 2011
The global market for mobile computing will reach more than $88.9 billion by 2011, up from $63.5 billion in 2006, according to a new report from BCC Research. Notebook and laptop computer sales will reach $69.2 billion by the end of 2011, up from $53.7 billion in 2006. These portable computers will account for more than 96% of the mobile computing market in 2011, up from 84% in 2006. Smartphones will have the highest growth rate of any mobile computing sector through 2011 with a 15.7% CAGR, reaching almost $17.8 billion, up from $8.6 billion in 2006. By 2011, office-related, communications and global-positioning software will make up over two-thirds of all applications installed in handheld devices and mobile phones. (eMarketer Daily, 3/9/07)

Fiber-Optic-Delivered Internet to Triple in Volume
The number of U.S. households subscribing to fiber-optic-delivered Internet services will increase from three million in 2007 to 18 million by the end of 2011, according to Parks Associates. The study covered all types of fiber-optic Internet connections, including fiber-to-the-home, -curb and -premises.  (eMarketer Daily, 3/8/07)

IPTV Revenue to Hit $23.5 Billion by 2010
Revenues from pay TV, mobile video, DVD, broadband video and theater/box office receipts will reach $277 billion by 2010, up from less than $200 billion in 2006, according to iSuppli Corporation. Pay-TV services, especially from Internet protocol television, will drive much of the growth. IPTV is the fastest-expanding segment of the pay-TV market, with revenues expected to increase to $23.5 billion in 2010, rising at a CAGR of 103% from $681 million in 2005. (eMarketer Daily, 3/12/07)

Word-of-Mouth Necessary for a Successful Blog
Two-thirds of blog readers discover blogs by links on other blogs, according to a new report by Vizu Answers and Ad Age. Recommendations account for another 23% of blog finds. The fact that blog awareness is effectively spread by word-of-mouth is key for anyone using one in a campaign. Not only can you not build it and expect them to come, you cannot even build it and optimize it for search and expect them to come. Blog launches must be accompanied by links on established blogs, and some good recommendations from established, influential bloggers. (eMarketer Daily, 3/7/07)

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