HP Canada's Lloyd Bryant Honoured As One of Canada's 2012 Clean16

 

 

HP Canada’s Lloyd Bryant Honoured As One of Canada’s 2012 Clean16

Award recognizes Canadians who have made the greatest contributions to sustainable development and clean capitalism in Canada over the past two years

 

 

 

Mississauga, Ontario, September 19, 2011 – HP Canada today announced that Lloyd Bryant, Vice President and General Manager, Imaging and Printing Group & Environmental Programs, HP Canada, has been named one of the Clean16 for 2012 by Delta Management Group in partnership with Corporate Knights.

Canada’s 2012 Clean50 is a collection of the 50 individuals or small teams, who, in the opinion of Delta Management Group and a team of expert advisors, have made the greatest impact on Canada’s long-term sustainability and contributed the most to clean capitalism in this country over the past few years. The Clean 16 are the leaders in each of the categories.

 

With input from its own group of researchers, in consultation with an extraordinary external advisory team and with advice from Corporate Knights’ Toby Heaps, Delta Management mounted a national search and identified well over 300 people as worthy candidates.

 

“I am honoured to have been selected as one of Canada’s 2012 Clean16,” said Mr. Bryant. “Sustainable development and environmental responsibility are important to me personally and a core part of how we operate at HP, where we believe that our investment in environmental programs and partnerships helps pave the way towards a more sustainable future”

Among Mr. Bryant’s achievements is the co-founding of an industry association, Electronics Products Stewardship Canada (EPSC), which he chairs and which was formed to promote economic and environmental efficiency, as well as high standards in consumer electronics and IT industry end-of-life recycling programs in Canada. EPSC has created a standard to promote high environmental requirements in the recycling industry, which has raised the bar for electronics recycling throughout the country resulting in large investments in environmental technology, lower landfill rates and better environmental outcomes for the hazardous substances found in end-of-life electronics. To date, 140,603 tonnes of end of life electronics have been safely diverted from landfill and recycled through these programs using the EPSC standard and audit check process.

In his role at HP Canada, Mr. Bryant led the team responsible for creating an employee engagement program called Green Advocates that has since been adopted widely by HP. The program, which educates employees about the environment and HP’s commitment, has run for three years with more than 200 members. The training has also been shared with HP Canada’s channel partners, with approximately 6,000 training sessions being taken by partner’s employees to date. Mr. Bryant has also demonstrated his commitment to sustainability education through continued funding and mentoring for co-op students from the University of Waterloo’s environment and business department.

In addition, Mr. Bryant is committed to leveraging and amplifying HP’s many other environmental programs. His understanding of the complex issues around extended producer responsibility make him a leader in this field, and in addition he works hard to maximize partnerships in order to encourage customers and partners to take steps towards more sustainable business operations.

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Symantec Survey Finds Emails Are No Longer the Most Commonly Specified Documents in eDiscovery Requests

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Symantec Survey Finds Emails Are No Longer the Most Commonly

Specified Documents in eDiscovery Requests

 

TORONTO, ON. – Sept. 19, 2011 – Symantec Corp. (Nasdaq: SYMC) today announced the findings of its 2011 Information Retention and eDiscovery Survey which examined how enterprises manage their ever-growing volumes of electronically stored information and prepare for the eventuality of an eDiscovery request. The survey of legal and IT personnel at 2,000 enterprises worldwide found email is not the primary source of records companies must produce, and more importantly, respondents who employ best practices for records and information management are significantly less at risk of court sanctions or fines.  The survey included 250 enterprise respondents in Canada.

 

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·         Blog Post: Email Isn’t eDiscovery Top Dog Any Longer, Recent Survey Finds

 

“The fact that email is no longer the primary source of information for an eDiscovery request is a significant change from what has been the norm over the past several years,” said Dean Gonsowski, eDiscovery Counsel at Symantec. “With the wide variety of sources in play, including loose documents, structured data, SharePoint content and even social media, it is not enough for legal and IT to simply focus upon email alone. It’s critical for the two departments to work together to develop and implement an effective information retention policy.”

 

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Email Does Not Equal eDiscovery

When asked what types of documents are most commonly part of an eDiscovery request, respondents selected files and documents (67 percent), and database or application data (61 percent) ahead of email (58 percent). As evidence of just how many sources companies must be prepared to produce information from, more than half indicated SharePoint files (51 percent), and nearly half cited instant messages and text messages (44 percent) and social media (41 percent).

 

 

Better Practices Drive Dramatically Better Outcomes

The survey found wide variations in information retention practices among enterprises. Companies that employ best practices, such as automating the placement of legal holds and leveraging an archiving tool instead of relying on backups, fare dramatically better when it comes to responding to an eDiscovery request. These top- tier companies are 81 percent more likely to have a formal retention plan in place; 63 percent more likely to automate legal holds; and 50 percent more likely to use a formal archiving tool.

 

Implementing these best practices translates to a 64 percent faster response time with a 2.3 times higher success rate when responding to an eDiscovery request. Consequently, these top-tier companies are significantly less likely to suffer negative consequences than companies that do not have a formal information retention policy in place. Top-tier companies are:

·         78 percent less likely to be sanctioned by the courts

·         47 percent less likely to lead to compromised legal position

·         20 percent less likely to have fines levied

·         45 percent less likely to disclose too much information leading to compromised litigation position

 

Despite Risks, Organizations Still Not Prepared

Despite the risks, the survey found nearly half of respondents do not have an information retention plan in place. Thirty percent are only discussing how to do so, and 14 percent have no plan to do so. When asked why, respondents indicated lack of need (41 percent); too costly (38 percent); nobody has been chartered with that responsibility (27 percent); don’t have time (26 percent); and lack of expertise (21 percent) are top reasons

 

Recommendations

·         Create and implement a records and information management (RIM) program. Get started with a formal plan as soon as possible, and then refine it accordingly to address specific laws and regulations governing the retention and availability of information. Without a formal plan it is difficult to know when – and what – to delete, which drives over-retention and creates additional risk.

·         Periodically delete electronically stored information (ESI) according to your RIM program. Most organizations (79 percent) believe that a proper information retention plan should allow them to delete information. Yet, 20 percent of organizations still retain archived data forever. This means that a large percentage of organizations are not correctly deploying the archive to minimize data through expiry and by implementing document retention policies. Delete according to your information retention plan to reduce storage, litigation exposure and eDiscovery costs.

·         Use backup for recovery, archiving for discovery. The survey found approximately 40 percent of organizations keep data on their backup tapes infinitely and use those backup tapes for their legal hold process. This exposes them to the costly and dangerous proposition of restoration in the event of litigation. Backup is intended for recovery purposes, and 30-60 days is the longest data should be backed up. Files should then be automatically archived or deleted. Using backup only for disaster recovery enables an organization to delete older backup sets within months instead of years.

·         Deploy advanced legal hold processes and solutions to minimize the risk of non-compliance. The preservation step of the litigation process is fraught with risks due to the potential of spoliation sanctions, which are often levied after the loss or inadvertent deletion of ESI. The safest strategy is to deploy next generation legal hold applications to better communicate the importance of a given legal hold notice, track acknowledgement and periodically issue reminders to affected custodians. Leveraging software here is particularly critical since legal holds can encompass thousands of custodians and span many years, both of which stress manual solutions.

·         Conduct litigation readiness exercises to determine exposure areas and formulate a prioritized remediation plan. It is critical for organizations to assess their current state of preparedness to determine how well they can safely and efficiently respond to an eDiscovery request or governmental inquiry. By taking a long term approach and leveraging industry best practices (along the EDRM spectrum), companies are in a much better position to withstand challenges to their internal processes and avoid negative consequences. For example, top-tier companies in the survey were 78percent less likely to be sanctioned by the courts and 47percent less likely to have their legal position unnecessarily compromised.

·         Prepare for eDiscovery and governmental inquires by casting a wider ESI net, including social media, cloud data, instant messaging and structured data systems. eDiscovery is no longer primarily limited to email. Identify where all electronically stored information resides company-wide so that these sources do not go unrecognized. Once these sources of potentially responsive ESI are accounted for, the right eDiscovery tools need to be deployed so that these disparate types of ESI can be defensibly collected and processed for review in a singular auditable environment.

 

Symantec’s 2011 Information Retention and eDiscovery Survey

Applied Research fielded this survey by telephone in June and July of 2011. We spoke to 2,000 Enterprises from 28 countries. The organizations, which included a large range of industries, were enterprises with 1,000 employees or more. Respondents consisted of both a representative from IT management and a representative from Legal. By including both we were able to get a holistic picture of information retention and eDiscovery issues in the organization. Globally, this survey has a reliability of 95 percent confidence with +/- 2.2 percent margin of error.

 

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HP Expands Award-winning Display Portfolio

  HP Expands Award-winning Display Portfolio

 

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 14, 2011 – HP today added powerful and affordable displays for creative professionals and retail businesses to its portfolio, including the company’s first 27-inch diagonal performance display with more than 1 billion colors, the industry’s first sub-$200 display with in-plane switching (IPS) technology and HP’s first 47-inch diagonal multitouch Digital Signage Display.

Among the new products:

  The HP ZR2740w, ZR2440w, ZR2240w and ZR2040w Performance Displays feature LED backlit IPS panels and deliver ultimate performance for professionals that value exceptional image accuracy.

  The HP Compaq LE2202x Essential Display is for businesses that need affordable display technology in a thin profile with a small footprint.

  The HP LD4220tm and HP LD4720tm Digital Signage Displays allow customers to interact with business messages in a simple yet powerful way.

  The HP SignagePlayer mp8200 provides smooth and reliable operation in demanding digital signage applications.

In addition, the popular HP rp5800 Retail System is now offered in a Digital Signage Edition specifically configured for reliable playback of digital signage and interactive media.

“Design, animation and gaming professionals push the limits of display technology every day simply to do their jobs – and HP has met their needs with a wider range of solutions than ever before,” said Jun Kim, vice president and general manager, Display Business Unit, HP. “HP offers customers robust displays and innovative, interactive digital signage products that are the new face of retail and hospitality.”

New ZR-series displays offer IPS performance in a thinner profile

The four new HP ZR-series Performance Displays are aimed at professionals in animation, game development, broadcast, computer-aided design, design and graphic arts, where performance and visual quality are imperative. The HP ZR2740w, ZR2440w, ZR2240w and ZR2040w displays come with light-emitting diode (LED) backlights for a slim industrial design, more robust colors and the elimination of mercury. They represent the broadest LED performance display lineup in the industry.

All of HP’s ZR series displays employ IPS technology for ultrawide viewing angles. They offer up to 10 times higher contrast ratios when viewed from an angle as compared to mainstream monitors that use twisted nematic (TN) technology.(1)

The HP ZR2740w generates more than 1 billion onscreen colors for smooth color transitions that virtually eliminate banding artifacts. The HP ZR2440w, ZR2240w and ZR2040w show up to 16.7 million displayable colors. Customers can choose from a range of sizes – 20-, 21.5-, 24- and 27-inch diagonal screens – and resolutions ranging from 1,600 x 900 to 2,560 x 1,440, with the HP ZR2240w and ZR2440w providing 2-million-to-1 dynamic contrast ratios.(2)

All four displays have sRGB-class color gamuts. The sRGB color space is the industry standard for web browsers, digital cameras and printers and also matches the Rec. 709 color space used for HDTVs and video editing.

To give creative professionals a complete experience, HP Performance Displays undergo extensive testing to ensure compatibility with HP Z Workstations and feature coordinated brushed-aluminum accents. HP Performance Displays easily connect to a variety of devices, with the HP ZR2240w in particular providing a full range of DisplayPort, DVI-D, HDMI and VGA inputs.

The HP ZR2740w also features the HP Direct Drive Architecture that transmits the color value from the workstation graphics card directly to the billion-color panel with no alteration in the display. The HP ZR2440w, ZR2240w and ZR2040w are rated ENERGY STAR® 5.

Additionally, the 21.5-, 24- and 27-inch diagonal models feature an eight-way comfort adjust stand and new HP Quick Release 2, which is mounted flush on the back of the display for easy VESA mounting. All HP Performance Displays come with a three-year standard limited warranty.

Essential display balances sleek design with responsible features

The new HP Compaq LE2202x, with its small footprint, helps customers free up limited space and adds a modern touch to the workplace. Solid-state LED technology allows for enhanced color performance and a thinner profile than previous HP Essential Displays.

The LE2202x provides full HD(3) 1,920 x 1,080 native resolution and fast 5ms response times offer crisp and detailed views.(2) The 21.5-inch diagonal panel is BFR/PVC-,(4) mercury- and arsenic-free,(5) and the display’s flat packaging reduces waste and shipping cost.

Latest HP digital signage solutions
The two new HP Digital Signage Displays – the HP LD4220tm and LD4720tm help retailers meet the needs of shoppers in multichannel retailing environments. The 42- and 47-inch diagonal LCD displays deploy a multitouch screen that uses unique scanning infrared technology, including embedded sensors to provide more accurate touch recognition. This technology also enhances the retail experience by enabling customers to use their fingertips to scroll through screens or perform many common multitouch gestures.

The full 1080p widescreen displays feature enhanced digital connectivity including HDMI or DVI, VGA and DisplayPort. The monitors provide plug-and-play convenience from a simple USB key and can be set in either a horizontal or vertical position for more flexible placement options. The displays are engineered for demanding 24/7 usage and come with a standard three-year limited warranty vs. typical one-year warranties available for TVs.

The HP SignagePlayer mp8200 is optimized to work with the latest digital signage software to provide smooth and reliable operation in demanding retail environments.(6) The mp8200 features Intel® Core™ technology(7) and is preinstalled with the Windows® Embedded Standard 7 operating system.

The new HP rp5800 Retail System, Digital Signage Edition drives two discrete channels of content with a powerful graphics subsystem and comes with retail-hardened features including the ability to operate in a 40 degree C (105 degree F) environment. It features an extra-long manufacturing life cycle to support extended deployment schedules and provide a consistent platform across enterprise digital signage networks.

HP offers professional installation services to help businesses quickly and affordably deploy digital signage solutions. HP Integrated Solution Bundles include project management, site surveys and standard digital signage installation.

Pricing and availability(8)

    The HP ZR2040w, ZR2240w, ZR2440w and ZR2740w start at $189, $289, $425 and $729, respectively. They all can be ordered today on hp.com. The ZR2040w, ZR2240w and ZR2740w are available immediately, and the ZR2440w will be available in October.

   The HP Compaq LE2202x starts at $179 and is planned to be available Sept. 19 on hp.com.

   The HP LD4220tm and HP LD4720tm Digital Signage Displays are planned to be available in early October in all regions.

   The HP rp5800 Retail System, Digital Signage Edition and HP SignagePlayer mp8200 configurations are planned to be available in September.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure at the convergence of the cloud and connectivity, creating seamless, secure, context-aware experiences for a connected world. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

(1)    As compared to mainstream monitors with TN panels when viewed at 60 degrees.

(2)    All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP’s component manufacturers; actual performance may vary either higher or lower.

(3)    HD content required to view HD images.

(4)    Meets the evolving definition of “BFR/PVC-free” as set forth in the “iNEMI Position Statement on the ‘Definition of Low-Halogen’ Electronics (BFR/CFR/PVC-Free).’” Plastic parts contain < 1,000 ppm (0.1%) of bromine [if the Br source is from BFRs] and < 1,000 ppm (0.1%) of chlorine [if the Cl source is from CFRs or PVC or PVC copolymers]. All printed circuit board (PCB) and substrate laminates contain bromine/chlorine total < 1,500 ppm (.15%) with a maximum chlorine of 900 ppm (.09%) and maximum bromine being 900 ppm (.09%). External cables (power, video and USB) are not BFR/PVC-free. Service parts after purchase may not be BFR/PVC-free.

(5)    Arsenic and its compounds were not detected using U.S. EPA test methods 3052/6010b by ICP-AES.

(6)    HP Digital Signage Display sold separately.

(7)    64-bit computing on Intel architecture requires a computer system with a processor, chipset, BIOS, operating system, device drivers and applications enabled for Intel 64 architecture. Processors will not operate (including 32-bit opera­tion) without an Intel 64 architecture-enabled BIOS. Performance will vary depending on hardware and software configurations. See www.intel.com/info/em64t for more information.

(8)    Availability and pricing will vary by region. Estimated U.S. street prices. Actual prices may vary.

 

ENERGY STAR is a registered mark owned by the U.S. government. Intel and Core are registered trademarks or trademarks of Intel Corp. in the United States and other countries. Windows is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

 

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products and services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; the development and transition of new products and services (and the enhancement of existing products and services) to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the achievement of expected operational and financial results; and other risks that are described in HP’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including but not limited to HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

 

© 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.


 

 


 


 

 



 



 


 



 

 




 

 




 

 




 







 







 







 







 

 

More than just a Buzzword: How does Canada’s Largest Software Company Continue to Innovate?

More than just a Buzzword: How does Canada’s Largest Software Company Continue to Innovate?

OpenText VP, Anthony Gallo, to outline how tech companies can make innovation work for them, no matter what their size, at YTA Keynote Luncheon

Markham, ON (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

Can a company with more than 4,400 employees; offices in countries around the world; and revenues of US$1,033.3 million still be a nimble and innovative organization? How does a company this size innovate at a pace that keeps it relevant?

On September 22, Anthony Gallo, VP of OpenText, will outline how OpenText, Canada’s largest software company, has leveraged the velocity of innovation to build its business.

Anthony Gallo, champion of innovation at OpenText, joined the company when his social media company Vizible was recognized as an important innovative addition to the value OpenText could deliver in meeting the emerging needs of its customers. He will share the insights gained by OpenText as they embraced and acquired numerous companies, with each offering a unique success story of innovation that added to real value – for the company and the user.

“Anthony provides a great perspective on the build or buy debate. He has seen the spectrum of innovation as a founder of a tech start-up who then stayed on to champion innovation within the company that acquired it,” said Pat Shaw, YTA Executive Director. He continued, “Anthony’s insight on not just approaching innovation, but mapping its value to the customer will be valuable to tech companies of all sizes.”

The YTA is launching it’s new Learning Labs education series on Sept. 22 as well, leveraging the information shared during Anthony’s luncheon keynote to define practical innovation practices that will help attendees grow their own businesses. For more information on the YTA Learning Labs series, visit yorktech.ca/learninglabs.

Event Details
September 22, 2011
Richmond Hill Golf & Country Club
8905 Bathurst Street
Richmond Hill, ON
View map.

YTA Keynote Luncheon with Anthony Gallo, VP at OpenText
Build or Buy – either way you must innovate for continued growth in your tech business.
11:30 am – 2:00 pm

YTA Learning Lab – practical approaches and tools to drive productive innovation in your business.
2:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Register at http://www.yorktech.ca.

About the YTA
The York Technology Alliance is a hub for knowledge mobilization committed to fostering a collaborative community where technology companies connect and grow. This is achieved through peer networking; practical learning programs such as tech-business focused Learning Labs, Keynote Luncheons and topical peer to peer sessions developed on behalf of member companies. The YTA was established in 1982 and has continuously innovated to meet the learning and growth interests of its technology company members throughout the GTA. Anchored through the involvement of nearly 15,000 hours of senior industry volunteers, the YTA connects with over 3000 participants at events each year. For more information, visit http://www.yorktech.ca.

About OpenText
OpenText, a global ECM leader, helps organizations manage and gain the true value of their business content. OpenText brings two decades of expertise supporting 100 million users in 114 countries. Working with our customers and partners, the company brings together leading Content Experts to help organizations capture and preserve corporate memory, increase brand equity, automate processes, mitigate risk, manage compliance and improve competitiveness. For more information, visit http://www.opentext.com.

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New wireless push all about CTV, Bell says

http://business.financialpost.com/2011/09/14/bell-exec-says-lte-push-all-about-ctv/

A little over a year ago, Bell executives weren’t thinking long term, as in Long-Term Evolution, the new wireless network the company launched today.

In September 2010, the LTE standard was being tested predominantly in labs, it was a pipe dream of sorts at least in Canada, as was its promise of zero-delay video streaming and other intensive bandwidth functions it’s capable of delivering to mobile devices.

Recall, the first iPad was only months on store shelves, while the number of people carrying phones even capable of video was low (and watching video?); There was little need to contemplate building a new network for another couple of years at least, many said then.

Today’s technology however appears capable of shifting paradigms at lightening speed.

On Sept. 10, 2010 an opportunity arose for Bell that has spurred the country’s biggest communications firm to commercially launch the new standard well ahead of schedule (albeit on limited geography initially). On that date, BCE, Bell Mobility’s parent entity bid $1.3-billion for CTV Inc., the country’s largest broadcaster.

“Vertical integration is the biggest thing you see happening” in the fast-converging telecom and media industries, Bell’s chief brand officer Wade Oosterman said Tuesday.

“We looked at what’s happening in the world and said, ‘To capture the fullness of this opportunity we better lead in networks,’” he said of the rationale behind the launch.

Controlling — and monetizing — exclusive video content, from live sports to feature films, on any screen that delivers bits is now a chief goal of integrated carriers like Bell, Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., analysts say.

It is a model long thought about, but only first solidified in late 2009 by Comcast Corp., the largest cable operator in the United States which successfully bid for NBCUniversal.

While current cell networks are acceptable means of delivering video to smartphones and tablets, LTE is the only cell system that can deliver Bell Media (or Rogers Media) content to customers flawlessly — no hiccups, no latency, company officials says.

An LTE launch is “really the reason why the CTV acquisition makes so much sense, it lets us line up all the piece,” Mr. Oosterman said. “Pick a screen and fill it with goodness.”

Ubiquitous HD video access in and out of the home is what’s on deck for customers in Toronto, Kitchener, Hamilton and cities across the country very soon, including Vancouver and Montreal, two more markets Rogers will deploy its own LTE networks in by year end.

In fact, every integrated player — ie, telecom giants that have substantial TV broadcast assets bolted on — is racing to ramp up mobile video quality at present. Earlier this month, Calgary-based Shaw announced it was foregoing a traditional wireless build to instead quickly and cost-effectively erect WiFi “hot spots” throughout the three largest centres in Alberta and British Columbia — Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary.

“WiFi complements our existing strategy,” Brad Shaw, the cable operator’s CEO said at the time, adding the move is a “targeted focus on our core business.”

Shaw of course purchased Canwest’s Global network and specialty channel assets last October and like competitors is moving to develop now new content packages for TV, online and mobile.

“They really are a media, video entertainment and high-speed Internet company,” said Mark Kummer, vice-president of service provider operations of Cisco Canada, Shaw’s vendor for the project. “That’s the core of their business.”

Could the same definition be given for Bell and Rogers these days?

TELUS expands 4G wireless coverage in Atlantic Canada

TELUS expands 4G wireless coverage in Atlantic Canada

Atlantic Canadians can now enjoy some of the best wireless devices on Canada's fastest coast-to-coast 4G network*

HALIFAX, Sept. 15, 2011 /CNW/ - TELUS today announced it has upgraded its wireless network to HSPA+ dual cell in Atlantic Canada and is now offering faster wireless internet speeds in Moncton, New Brunswick; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Halifax, Nova Scotia; St. John's, Newfoundland, and more.

TELUS' HSPA+ dual cell network now online in Atlantic Canada offers manufacturer's rated peak wireless internet download speeds of up to 42 megabits per second with an expected average of 7-14 megabits per second** and is now available to 70 per cent of Canadians coast-to-coast.

This year alone, TELUS is investing approximately $1.8 billion in Canada to further expand and enhance its broadband networks including its 4G wireless services for consumers, businesses and healthcare providers everywhere, including in Atlantic Canada.

"We are investing hundreds of millions of dollars year after year to bring the most advanced network technologies to our customers across Canada," said Brent Johnston, vice-president of mobility solutions at TELUS. "Our investment this year will enable Atlantic Canada consumers and businesses to enjoy TELUS' latest and greatest devices, such as the new Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet, on Canada's fastest coast-to-coast 4G network, with exceptional speeds and reliability."

TELUS is committed to offering a transparent, fair and reliable customer experience by continuing to make friendly changes to services and rate plans. TELUS has launched a series of Clear and Simple initiatives including Clear Choice rate plans with no system access and carrier 911 fees, free SMS data usage notifications, device unlocking services, international roaming rates that have been reduced by up to 60 per cent and are available without a complex travel pass, and redefined device ownership terms that make it easy to upgrade to the latest and greatest smartphones anytime.

For more information about TELUS products and services and 4G coverage in Atlantic Canada, please visit www.telusmobility.com/4G.

*Based on TELUS' tests of data throughput speeds in large Canadian urban centres available from national HSPA+ service providers.

**Speed may vary due to the device being used, network congestion, distance from the cell site, local conditions and other factors.

About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $10.1 billion of annual revenue and 12.4 million customer connections including 7.1 million wireless subscribers, 3.7 million wireline network access lines and 1.2 million Internet subscribers and more than 400,000 TELUS TV customers. Led since 2000 by President and CEO, Darren Entwistle, TELUS provides a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video.

In support of our philosophy to give where we live, TELUS, our team members and retirees will, by year-end 2011, have contributed $245 million to charitable and not-for-profit organizations and volunteered 4.1 million hours of service to local communities since 2000. Ten TELUS Community Boards across Canada lead TELUS' local philanthropic initiatives. TELUS was honoured to be named the most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, becoming the first Canadian company to receive this prestigious international recognition.

For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com.

For further information:

For media inquiries, please contact:

Lara Ryan
(902) 229-1580
lara@lararyanconsulting.ca

AJ Gratton
TELUS Media Relations
(416) 320-0364
aj.gratton@telus.com

NFC-Enabled BlackBerry Smartphones Will 'Open Doors' with HID Global's iCLASS(R) Digital Keys and Readers

Sept. 15, 2011, 8:05 a.m. EDT

NFC-Enabled BlackBerry Smartphones Will 'Open Doors' with HID Global's iCLASS(R) Digital Keys and Readers

New NFC-Enabled BlackBerry Bold and BlackBerry Curve Will Be First Smartphones with iCLASS Functionality for Digital Keys and Identification for Secure Access to Buildings, Offices and Networks

IRVINE, Calif., Sep 15, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- HID Global, trusted leader in solutions for the delivery of secure identity, today announced an industry first with plans to support the company's iCLASS(R) digital keys and mobile secure identity on NFC-enabled BlackBerry(R) smartphones. The new BlackBerry(R) Bold(TM) 9900/9930 and BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 9350/9360 smartphones activated with iCLASS digital credentials will be compatible with the large installed base of iCLASS readers that are used for applications ranging from physical access systems in buildings, to student IDs, to applications that track time and attendance.

HID Global will be previewing iCLASS digital keys and mobile identity credentials using the Near Field Communications (NFC) capabilities of the BlackBerry Bold 9900 smartphone at the ASIS International 2011 security conference, September 19-22, in booth #2400 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. In addition, representatives from HID Global and BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) will be speaking about this new platform at ASIS. Register here to attend.

"This industry first is an important milestone in the deployment of mobile access and identity solutions using NFC technology on smartphones," said Dr. Tam Hulusi, senior vice president of strategic innovation with HID Global. "We will continue to innovate in the delivery of secure identity, as NFC-enabled smartphones represent a complementary new platform that we believe will expand the access control market and our online card services business while improving user security and convenience."

Instead of using keys or smartcards, BlackBerry smartphone users will be able to use iCLASS digital credentials that can be presented for authentication by simply holding their NFC-enabled BlackBerry smartphone in front of a reader, just like they do today with a physical iCLASS smartcard.

"NFC technology will enable many new and exciting capabilities for BlackBerry smartphones and we are very pleased to be working with HID Global to be the first to bring a host of secure identity and mobile access control capabilities to NFC-enabled smartphones," said Andrew Bocking, vice president, Handheld Software Product Management at RIM.

Pilots using BlackBerry smartphones activated with iCLASS digital credentials will be conducted this year. HID Global expects that its embedded iCLASS technology will be generally available for the BlackBerry Bold 9900/9930 and BlackBerry Curve 9350/9360 smartphones in early 2012.

About iCLASS Technology

Introduced in 2002, HID Global's iCLASS smartcard technology for access control applications brings the convenience, affordability and reliability of earlier proximity technology to a more powerful and versatile platform that delivers enhanced security through data encryption and mutual authentication. Optimized to make physical access control more powerful, iCLASS 13.56 MHz read/write contactless smart card technology provides versatile interoperability and supports multiple applications such as biometric authentication, cashless vending and PC log on security. The iCLASS platform, along with HID Global's multi-technology multiCLASS solution, has become the standard for efficient, secure and effective access control, and the company's recently announced iCLASS SE platform is now taking the industry to a new level of security, portability and performance.

About HID Global

HID Global is the trusted source for secure identity solutions for millions of customers around the world. Recognized for robust quality, innovative designs and industry leadership, HID Global is the supplier of choice for OEMs, system integrators, and application developers serving a variety of markets. These markets include physical and logical access control, including strong authentication and credential management; card printing and personalization; highly secure government ID; and identification technologies used in animal ID and industry and logistics applications. The company's primary brands include HID(R), ActivIdentity(R), FARGO(R), and LaserCard(R). Headquartered in Irvine, California, HID Global has over 2,100 employees worldwide and operates international offices that support more than 100 countries. HID Global is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. For more information, visit www.hidglobal.com .

(R) HID and the HID logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HID Global in the U.S. and/or other countries. The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM assumes no obligations or liability and makes no representation, warranty, endorsement or guarantee in relation to any aspect of any third party products or services. All other trademarks, service marks, and product or service names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Gartner Says North America to Account for 64 Percent of SaaS Revenue in 2011

Gartner Says North America to Account for 64 Percent of SaaS Revenue in 2011

Analysts Examine Key Issues Facing SaaS during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2011

STAMFORD, Conn., September 14, 2011—  

      
      Worldwide software as a service (SaaS) revenue is on pace to reach $12.1 billion in 2011, a 20.7 percent increase from 2010 of $10 billion, according to Gartner, Inc. The North American region is forecast to account for 63.6 percent of worldwide SaaS revenue in 2011. By the end of 2015, North America's share will represent 60.8 percent of worldwide SaaS revenue.

"Increasing familiarity with the model, continued oversight on IT budgets, and the growth of platform as a service (PaaS) developer communities and interest in cloud computing are now driving adoption forward," said Sharon Mertz, research director at Gartner. "Usage varies within markets, regions and countries, and the reasons for adopting SaaS vary by region. Total cost of ownership (TCO) is a primary driver in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), while ease and speed of deployment is the key reason for choosing SaaS in Asia/Pacific and North America."

The top issues encountered when deploying SaaS also vary by region. Limited flexibility of customization is a top issue in EMEA, while limited integration to existing systems is the primary reason in North America and Asia/Pacific.

North America, specifically the U.S., represents the largest opportunity for SaaS, and it is the most mature of the regional markets. SaaS revenue in North America is projected to total $7.7 billion in 2011, an 18.7 percent increase from 2010 revenue of $6.5 billion. North American SaaS revenue is forecast to reach $12.9 billion in 2015.

"In North America, ease and speed of deployment are primary reasons for SaaS adoption, followed by lower TCO," Ms. Mertz said. "Limited capital expense is also considered more important in North America than in the other regions. Consistent with the other regions, CRM shows the highest use of SaaS among enterprise applications while use of Web conferencing, e-learning and travel booking is higher in North America than in the other regions."

In Western Europe, SaaS revenue is on pace to reach $2.7 billion, up 23.3 percent from 2010 revenue of $2.2 billion. SaaS revenue is projected to reach $4.8 billion in 2015. In Eastern Europe, SaaS revenue is expected to reach $131.4 million in 2011, a 29.8 percent increase from 2010 revenue of $101.2 million. Eastern Europe SaaS revenue is forecast to total $270.1 million in 2015.

"SaaS penetration and adoption is occurring mostly in Northern Europe, which is composed of the U.K., Ireland, the Netherlands and Nordic countries," Ms. Mertz said. "This is due to a culturally open outlook toward technology adoption, well-established and generally good Internet infrastructure within these countries, and English being the primary business language. This also makes it much easier for North American vendors to branch out into the region and for local vendors in one country to adapt and sell their applications in other Northern European countries with less localization effort."

SaaS revenue in Asia/Pacific is forecast to total $768.3 million in 2011, a 27.7 percent increase from 2010 revenue of $601.8 million. By the end of 2015, SaaS revenue in Asia/Pacific will reach $1.7 billion.

"SaaS adoption is more prominent in the more mature markets in Asia/Pacific, such as Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Korea, because of their established infrastructure, such as more-stable networks, as well as the availability of vendor sales, marketing and support service structures. In many cases, the use of English as a common language in these countries, except in South Korea, makes them an attractive destination for foreign providers investing in the region," Ms. Mertz said.

In Japan, SaaS revenue is projected to reach $379 million in 2011, up 20.2 percent from 2010 revenue of $315.3 million. By the end of 2015, SaaS revenue is expected to reach $629.1 million.

"SaaS demand in Japan will grow for sales force automation solutions to improve reaction to customers, while demand for marketing analysis solutions will also be higher," Ms. Mertz said. "In addition, it is easy to adopt SaaS solutions for B2B call center services because the workflow of this business is standardized and transaction volume is constant in Japan."

SaaS revenue in Latin America is on pace to total $328.4 million in 2011, a 23.5 percent increase from 2010 revenue of $266 million. Gartner analysts said that while in general the SaaS market in Latin America can be considered embryonic, many Latin American CIOs see the strategic importance of SaaS and Gartner expects overall software revenue for SaaS in Latin America to rise to $694.2 million in 2015.

Additional information is available in the Gartner report "Forecast: Software as a Service, All Regions, 2010-2015" at http://www.gartner.com/resId=1782514.

Gartner analysts will examine some of the key issues facing the SaaS industry during Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2011.

About Gartner Symposium/ITxpo
Gartner Symposium/ITxpo is the world's most important gathering of CIOs and senior IT executives. This event delivers independent and objective content with the authority and weight of the world's leading IT research and advisory organization, and provides access to the latest solutions from key technology providers. Gartner's annual Symposium/ITxpo events are key components of attendees' annual planning efforts. IT executives rely on Gartner Symposium/ITxpo to gain insight into how their organizations can use IT to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency.

Additional information for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2011 in Orlando, October 16-20, is available at www.gartner.com/symposium/us. Members of the media can register for the event by contacting Christy Pettey at christy.pettey@gartner.com.

Additional information from the event will be shared on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Gartner_inc and using #GartnerSym.

Upcoming dates and locations for Gartner Symposium/ITxpo 2011 include:

October 3-5, Tokyo, Japan: www.gartner.com/jp/symposium
October 16-20, Orlando, Florida: www.gartner.com/us/symposium
October 25-27, Sao Paulo, Brazil: www.gartner.com/br/symposium
November 7-10, Barcelona, Spain:www.gartner.com/eu/symposium
November 14-17, Gold Coast, Australia:www.gartner.com/au/symposium
November 21-23, Mumbai, India: www.gartner.com/in/symposium

 

Contacts:

Christy Pettey
Gartner
+1 408 468 8312
christy.pettey@gartner.com

Holly Stevens
Gartner
+44 0 1784 267412
holly.stevens@gartner.com


About Gartner:
Gartner, Inc. (NYSE: IT) is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. Gartner delivers the technology-related insight necessary for its clients to make the right decisions, every day. From CIOs and senior IT leaders in corporations and government agencies, to business leaders in high-tech and telecom enterprises and professional services firms, to technology investors, Gartner is a valuable partner to 60,000 clients in 11,500 distinct organizations. Through the resources of Gartner Research, Gartner Executive Programs, Gartner Consulting and Gartner Events, Gartner works with every client to research, analyze and interpret the business of IT within the context of their individual role. Founded in 1979, Gartner is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.A., and has 4,500 associates, including 1,250 research analysts and consultants, and clients in 85 countries. For more information, visit www.gartner.com.

New and Enhanced: Trend Micro's Mobile Security Solution for the Android Platform

   

New and Enhanced: Trend Micro's Mobile Security Solution for the Android Platform

Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition protects Android smart phones and tablets-even if lost

OTTAWA, Sept. 15, 2011 /CNW/ - Trend Micro, Inc. (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cloud security leader today announced the latest addition to Trend Micro's Mobile arsenal: Trend Micro™ Mobile Security Personal Edition, a solution designed to protect both Android smart phones and tablets.  This latest version includes a free app scanner, lost device protection and enhanced security to block threats while surfing the Web, calling or texting.

Trend Micro's threat researchers say new threats targeting Android devices have grown 800% since February 2011. In this version, which follows the recent release of Trend Micro's Enterprise solution, Trend Micro Mobile Security 7, a consumer's mobile devices will be better protected based on the new data that has been discovered over the last six months. New and enhanced features include:

  • New App Scanner: Designed to block infected apps from installing and stealing your personal information
  • New Lost Device Protection: From a personal online portal, you can locate a lost device, trigger an alarm, remotely lock it or even wipe it clean to protect your personal information.
  • Enhanced Surf, Call, and Text Security: Designed to block online threats like banking scams, blocks unwanted calls and text messages and designed to block inappropriate websites to protect your children.

"Mobile users need to be protected against malicious applications. To help protect as many people as possible and stifle criminal attempts to steal personal and financial information we are offering our anti-malware scanner for free," said Carol Carpenter, General Manager, Consumer Business at Trend Micro.

Trend Micro™ Lost Device Protection allows users to easily locate, wipe and lock Android mobile devices. http://www.TrendMicro.com/ilostmyandroid

  • Locate: Find your mobile device anywhere at any time
  • Wipe: Delete all of the data stored on your lost mobile device
  • Lock: Stop anyone from using your lost mobile device
  • Scream: Sound a one-minute alarm by remote control

"With more then 200,000 devices currently protected with prior or Beta versions of this solution, we are confident in our ability to provide a range of ways to enable people to safely and securely live their digital lives," said Ms Carpenter.

Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition is available via the Android Market and major retail stores. While the app scanner is free, the premium services, including Lost Device Protection and Surf, Call, Text Security are available for USD$29.99 for a 1 year license.

Trend Micro Incorporated (TYO: 4704; TSE: 4704) a global cloud security leader creates a world safe for exchanging digital information with its Internet content security and threat management solutions for businesses and consumers.  A pioneer in server security with over 20 years' experience, we deliver top-ranked client, server and cloud-based security that fits our customers' and partners' needs, stops new threats faster, and protects data in physical, virtualized and cloud environments. Powered by the industry-leading Trend Micro™ Smart Protection Network™ cloud computing security infrastructure, our products and services stop threats where they emerge - from the Internet. 1,000+ threat intelligence experts around the globe support them.

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Media contact: Claire M. Tallarico, 416 616 9940 or tallarico623@rogers.com

D-Link Expands Value in Partnership Program with IP Surveillance Technology Specialization



 

D-Link Expands Value in Partnership Program with IP Surveillance Technology Specialization

IP Surveillance Specialization allows partners to differentiate themselves with added proficiency in security products and best practices

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, Sept. 15, 2011 /CNW/ -- D-Link, the end-to-end networking solutions provider for consumers, businesses, and service providers, today announced it is now offering an IP Surveillance Technology Specialization through its Value in Partnership Channel Program. With the new specialization, D-Link provides channel partners with the technical background to develop and implement IP surveillance solutions, as well as resources designed to enrich the D-Link® business experience, making it seamless and rewarding. The IP Surveillance Technology Specialization is now available through D-Link's Value in Partnership Program online partner portal.

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"As a technology solutions vendor, our customers rely on us to be knowledgeable experts, providing feedback and suggestions for implementing new technologies into their business," said Neil Medwed, president and CEO of Preferred Technology Solutions. "The IP surveillance market is growing quickly with technology advancing at a rapid pace, and D-Link's new Technology Specialization will help us stay ahead of the curve for our customers."

Revamped in May 2011, D-Link's Value in Partnership Program provides its channel partners with tools to differentiate themselves against competitors and position their market value as a D-Link partner. Three levels of partnership are available, and higher levels - Silver and Gold -offer additional partner benefits but require specific training to ensure end users are confident that their D-Link® partner is thoroughly trained on D-Link's network infrastructure products and solutions. Through its partner program, D-Link also offers a Volume Incentive Rebate (VIR) Program, Deal Registration margin protection with a unique Bounty program if a deal is lost, a Rewards loyalty program, and Technology Specializations for Storage and IP Surveillance.

Technology Specializations

D-Link's Value in Partnership Program Technology Specializations allow partners to differentiate themselves and demonstrate proficiency within a specific product technology. The newest specialization, IP Surveillance, offers partners the ability to be thoroughly trained and aligned with D-Link on complete surveillance solutions. Benefits include an upfront discount on IP surveillance products, priority access to surveillance sales leads, and D-Link branding as an IP Surveillance Preferred Partner for differentiation in the market.

"The new IP Surveillance Specialization is one of many enhancements D-Link will be offering partners through its Value in Partnership Program," said Steve Ryan, director of North America Channel Programs for D-Link. "D-Link is committed to providing resources for our channel partners to ensure they are able to deliver best-of-breed solutions in IP surveillance and other technologies to meet customer needs."

About D-Link

Celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2011, D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit www.dlink.com, www.dlink.ca or connect with D-Link on Facebook (www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2011.D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

For further information: Denise Keddy, D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-714-885-6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com; or Becki Gervin, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1070, bgervin@walt.com Web Site: http://www.dlink.com