Communication

Emergency help on the way faster - Daily Item

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:51:00 GMT

LEWISBURG -- Union County dispatchers are fielding up to 300 calls a day with the latest emergency communication technology, thanks to a $1.5 million investment by the county commissioners and more than $1 million in federal and state 911 wireless ...

Kedah treated like a stepchild? Govt not being fair, claim PAS ... - star.com.my

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 03:32:00 GMT

SEVERAL PAS elected representatives cried foul at the Kedah state assembly claiming that the Federal Government was treating the Pakatan Rakyat state government as a ?stepchild?. State executive councillor Amiruddin Hamzah (PAS-Anak Bukit) said ...

Loudspeaker device takes aim at pirates - HamptonRoads.com

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:49:00 GMT

The war on piracy opened another front Friday morning in the parking lot of the Virginia Beach Convention Center, where a small group gathered to behold some of the latest in high-seas, bad-guy-deterring technology. "It's not a weapon. It's a speaker ...

Former Collegeville school aide arrested

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 21:33:17 GMT

Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Vetri Ferman and Collegeville Police Chief Barton K. Bucher announce the arrest of Vito Granieri for Indecent Assault, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, Corruption of ...

S4 Inc. Bolsters its Strategic Communication Capability with New Hire

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:00:00 GMT

- Communications veteran Vic Beck has joined S4 Inc. as the Director of Communication Planning and Strategy. An award winning communicator, Mr. Beck will provide strategic communication consulting, insight and strategy to S4 clients in the commercial and government sectors. Mr. Beck is a Captain in the US Navy Reserve and recently returned from a year-long recall to active duty. During his mobilization he was the Chief of Media Operations for the Multi-National Force-Iraq based in Baghdad and the Director of an International Media Engagement Team based in Dubai for US Central Command. Previously he was a vice president at a public relations agency in the Boston area. Mr. Beck's commercial and government communication experience, coupled with his results-oriented approach, make him a perfect addition to the S4 team of strategic communicators. His blend of experiences makes him uniquely qualified to help S4 clients in the diverse application of information to reach critical audiences. His communication career includes stints as the head of corporate communications for two publicly-traded companies, various roles of increasing responsibility at five public relations agencies and several assignments as a US Navy Reserve Public Affairs Officer. About S4 Inc. S4 Inc. is a Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) specializing in Information Domain-based Solutions and Services. We provide expertise in: Enterprise Information Technology Support Information Effects Operations Network and Information Security Advanced Technical Applications We deliver mission critical support to such agencies as the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), US Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), US Air Force, US Army, and US Navy. S4 is headquartered in Burlington, MA, with locations nationwide, including Arlington, VA; Norfolk, VA; Dayton, OH; O'Fallon, IL; Omaha, NE; San Antonio, TX; Salt Lake City, UT; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Ft. Walton Beach, FL; and Rome, NY. S4 holds an ISO 9001:2000 certification and is a Microsoft Certified GOLD partner. For more information about S4, please visit http://www.s4inc.com. CONTACT: Ms. Kathy Devereaux 781.273.1600 ### Media Contact: S4 Inc. Kathy Devereaux 781-273-1600 Trackback URL: XMtRW1wdC1Mb3ZlLVNpbmctWmVybw==

ICT pilot programme launched

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:55:51 GMT

CHENNAI: A pilot programme on Information and Communication Technology entrepreneurship was announced jointly by Cisco Systems Inc, an internet networking company, the Small Industries Development Bank of India ...

Five Steps to Successful CRM Software Implementation

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:32:26 GMT

Customer relationship management solutions can deliver significant value to the organization, but in order to extract that value, the company must be able to properly implement the solution.

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:53:52 GMT

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Nectar's Converged Management Platform Now Avaya Compliant

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:26:29 GMT

Nectar Services Corp ., an IP communications services provider and wholly owned subsidiary of Juma Technology Corp ., has announced that its Converged Management Platform is compliant with key Internet Protocol ...

NSW calls Conroy on Euro filter fudge - ZDNet Australia

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:35:00 GMT

An analysis of ISP filtering schemes in Europe has shown that none have adopted mandatory filtering ? a claim Senator Conroy has used to justify such a scheme in Australia. "With the limited exceptions of Germany and Italy, mandatory ISP level ...

Capacity Building for e-Governance - Express Computer India

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:45:00 GMT

Many e-Government projects are a fairly complex process of creating and harnessing the right environment that consists of ?People? who are committed to the cause and who have the right skill sets; ?Processes? that are re-engineered and ...

UN appeals for funds to bridge - digital divide' in the Asia-Pacific region

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:19:59 GMT

The United Nations today called for support in bridging the persistent 'digital divide' in the Asia-Pacific region, where access to the Internet varies widely between rich and poor countries.

Military satellite networks get boost

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:17:13 GMT

Agencies that rely on satellite communications - such as the Homeland Security and Defense departments and the intelligence community - can take advantage of new technology to improve application performance.

MRDD school gets $40,000 grant for 'talkers' from Sisters of Charity - Alliance Review

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:48:00 GMT

Photo By Kevin Graff/The Review Andy Chlebeck, left, of Louisville, and Michael Cabassa, of Alliance, are instructed on their DynaVox, or ?talker? devices, by Jennifer Cline, speech language pathologist at MRDD?s Southgate School. Photo By ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:53:52 GMT

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UK is 12th most 'wired' nation Nov 21, 2003

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:44:27 GMT

The UK has been ranked twelfth 'wired' nation in the world, according to a new study by the International Telecommunication Union, which has published its first global index rating Information and Communication ...

CRL Sweden Releases Powerful Network Management for Large Scale Mesh Networks

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:26:09 GMT

Kalmar, Sweden, November 21, 2008 -- -- Specialist of OEM Mesh Software Technology for Wireless Networks CRL Sweden - is releasing a centralized Network Management System with a set of sophisticated tools for ...

The Best Regions for Job-Seeking Engineers

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:16:48 GMT

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Internet-based sign language service trialled - Big Pond News

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:08:00 GMT

It is hoped a new multimedia communication service launched in Sydney today will potentially bridge the communication gap between deaf and hearing people. The service uses internet-based video technology to relay conversations between hearing and ...

Market end up 5.5 per cent on short covering, +ve global market

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:47:47 GMT

It was a relief rally in the Indian markets, after fall in last seven consecutive sessions.

Aspyra Appoints Rodney Schutt as Chief Executive Officer

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:34:31 GMT

Aspyra, Inc. , a leading provider of clinical and diagnostic information solutions for the healthcare industry, today announced that Rodney Schutt has joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, effective ...

Nigeria: Oil, Major Developmental Constraint - World Bank

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:03:24 GMT

The Nigerian economy has not been very competitive in the global scene despite its huge natural resources, an economist from the World Bank has said.

Test sees e-mail difficulties

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:44:59 GMT

The Office of Emergency Preparedness tested the University's emergency notifications systems yesterday afternoon from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Though most of the notifications functioned properly during that ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:53:52 GMT

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Calypso Wireless, Inc. Announces Patent Issuance in 26th and 27th...

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:39:41 GMT

HOUSTON, TX, November 21 / MARKET WIRE/ -- Calypso Wireless today announced that it has been granted its Patent in two additional European Countries.

Nortel Offers Bandwidth Ethernet for Hyperconnectivity Environments

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:33:32 GMT

Nortel is changing the availability to the latest voice and multimedia applications with its Carrier VoIP solution.

Webcam, video phone to help deaf people - ninemsn

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 01:10:00 GMT

Sign language interpreters will be beamed into the homes and offices of deaf Australians via new technology that will enable messages to be relayed to hearing people. The new technology, Multi-Media Response Service, requires deaf people to sign into ...

East Bay funder awards $15,000

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:19:50 GMT

East Bay Community Foundation, Oakland, Calif., awarded $15,000 to Super Stars Literacy to help provide after-school literacy instruction in East Bay area.

Photographers award $85,000

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 21:19:41 GMT

American Society of Media Photographers awarded $85,000 to Picture Licensing Universal System Coalition for work to simplify image-rights management.

Metro Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest 'Elite Winners' Announced Today

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:47:13 GMT

During the annual awards luncheon honoring all of Metropolitan Detroit's 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, the Michigan Business & Professional Association paid tribute to the 101 companies and ...

Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:35:22 GMT

At 104: Making a mark in history As the Polytechnic University of the Philippines enters its 104th year of service to the Filipino youth, it continues to be a part of contemporary history a ' both to attain the ...

Aspyra Enters into Reseller Agreement with IMIX Americas

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:02:57 GMT

Aspyra, Inc. today entered into a non-exclusive reseller agreement with IMIX Americas, Inc., allowing Aspyra to resell and promote IMIX's Digital Radiography technology product line nationally to new and ...

RM566.7m for rural projects in Sarawak - star.com.my

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:29:00 GMT

KUCHING: Sarawak will receive RM566.7mil from the Rural and Regional Development Ministry next year for various development projects in rural areas. Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Alfred Jabu said that RM420.1mil would be allocated for rural ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:53:52 GMT

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SSFR awarded for decentralised services - Rwanda New Times

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:12:00 GMT

The Social Security Fund of Rwanda (SSFR) Tuesday received a special certificate for its decentralised services. The award by the International Social Security Association was announced at the on going Regional Social Security Forum for Africa in ...

EDPRS: Land, natural resources reforms to trigger development - Rwanda New Times

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:12:00 GMT

It is true that Rwanda is predominantly a rural-based society that relies on agriculture to sustain its economy and consequently vulnerable to the effects of environmental stress. The major problem in the area of environmental protection in Rwanda is ...

Primavera Project Coordinator Global Cosultancy - 3-6 mth contract - Itwire.com

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 01:04:00 GMT

A leading provider of mission critical systems, products and services to defence, security and civil markets worldwide their business capabilities span from air traffic management, security systems and services, and communication technology ...

NASA UAV Test Pilot; Distinguished Astronaut; Two Technology Investors ... - PR Inside

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:36:00 GMT

Astrobotic Technology Inc., which will pioneer the lunar frontier with commercial robotic services, today announced that four leading space and management experts have been elected to its Board of Directors. "Together, these new board members span an ...

Crashed NIGCOMSAT-1 insurance costs 112m euros ? Rufai - Businessday Online

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:44:00 GMT

Ahmed Rufai, managing director of Nigeria Communication Satellite Limited (NigComSat), yesterday, told the House Committee on Science and Technology that the crashed satellite was insured for 120 million euros by a Chinese firm. Rufai gave the hint ...

Obama seeks immediate action to curb emissions - San Francisco Gate

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:10:00 GMT

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Many observers had expected Obama to avoid tackling such a complex, contentious issue early in his administration. But in videotaped comments to the Governors' Global Climate Summit in Beverly Hills on Tuesday, he called ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:53:52 GMT

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Wipro-NewLogic delivers WLAN and Bluetooth RF IPs in TSMC 90nm - Financial Express

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:42:00 GMT

Wipro-NewLogic delivers WLAN and Bluetooth RF IPs ... TERI University hosts its second convocation Palador ties up with Musicworld, Landmark and Cros... Fidelity launches innovative volatility tool Wipro-NewLogic, the number one provider of Bluetooth ...

IT policy can spur economic growth, industry says - Zd Net Asia.com

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:20:00 GMT

Congress may be looking for some quick ways to prop up a stumbling economy as it heads into a lame-duck session this week, but members of the information technology sector are urging lawmakers to keep the bigger picture in mind as they craft economic ...

Stillwater Mining to lay off 21 pct of work force - MSN MoneyCentral

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:40:00 GMT

BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) - Stillwater Mining Co. expects to lay off 370 workers, or about 21 percent of its work force, as part of a restructuring plan designed to cut costs amid worsening market conditions. The Columbus, Mont.-based mining company plans ...

Prime Minister lays out his vision for Dominica - Caribbean Net News

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:30:00 GMT

ROSEAU, Dominica: Dominica?s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit has laid out his vision for Dominica as the government seeks to build a modern economy in the face of mounting challenges in the international arena. In his address on November 3, 2008 ...

Can Barack Obama live without his BlackBerry? - Guardian Unlimited

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:04:00 GMT

At least one source of domestic strife is to be banished from the Obama White House: Barack Obama is under pressure to give up his beloved BlackBerry. Aides worry his email could get hacked and, no less serious, all presidential correspondence is ...

GSM group: Phones need NFC for mobile payments - Computerworld Australia

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:21:00 GMT

Phone manufacturers must build NFC (Near Field Communications) functionality into mobile handsets in order to speed adoption of mobile payment systems, the GSM Association said Tuesday. NFC should be available in phones on the market by the middle of ...

Taking ICT to the grassroots - Kuensel Online

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:50:00 GMT

17 November, 2008 - Every year, Tshewang Tobgay, a farmer in Kanglung, calls up his relative in Samdrup Jongkhar to find out the prices for his potato business. At times, after confirming the prices, he reaches the auction yard only to find out that ...

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Sat, 22 Nov 2008 01:53:52 GMT

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Garmin? Announces New Marine Charts: More Details at a Lower Price - Earthtimes

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:08:00 GMT

OLATHE, Kan. - (Business Wire) Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN), the global leader in satellite navigation, announced today the next generation of its BlueChart? g2 and BlueChart g2 Vision? technology ? giving ...