Oracle Certified Partner TriCore Solutions LLC has Won the Prestigious 2010 Oracle North America Titan Award in the Category of Database, Grid and RAC Solutions

Norwell, MA (Vocus) November 2, 2010

TriCore Solutions accepted the honor at Oracle OpenWorld 2010 on Sept. 19. The Massachusetts company provides Remote Database Management Services, Professional Services, Implementation Services, Product Sales and Strategic Staffing. The Titan Award reflects the company’s leadership in performance and sales for Oracle database solutions in high-growth markets including Manufacturing , Retail, Semi-conductors and Financial Services.

Among other accomplishments, TriCore Solutions had delivered $ 3.6 million in savings for MKS Instruments through the deployment of a database upgrade.

TriCore Solutions President and CEO Robert W. Forman said he is extremely proud of his company, which also earned the designation of 2010 Oracle Database Partner of the Year.

I am extremely proud of our relationship with Oracle and their consistent recognition of TriCore Solutions as a world class solution provider. We have won many awards- including multiple Oracle Partner of the Year awards and now our third prestigious Titan- this recognition and these awards validate our companys efforts and success in the Oracle economy.

A panel of 76 judges that include IDC analysts, journalists, and Oracle Corporation executives chose the winning companies based on their performance in the 2010 fiscal year. They had received 171 nominations for 22 awards.

“Our partners continue to raise the bar in developing and delivering new and innovative solutions that drive business results for our joint customers,” said Ted Bereswill, senior vice president, North America Alliances and Channels, Oracle. “This year’s winners exemplify the dedication and inventiveness our partners continue to achieve, showcasing the power of combining the deep expertise of our partners with leading technology from Oracle.”

TriCore Solutions offers a number of Oracle-based solutions including Oracle E-Business Suite Sales, Oracle Technology sales, Implementations and Managed Hosting, data warehousing solutions, and data management solutions for remote backup, disaster recovery and business continuity.

The company also won two Oracle Titan Award in 2006 and was recognized as the Oracle Partner of the Year a number of times over the past decade.

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Oracle Certified Partner TriCore Solutions LLC has Won the Prestigious 2010 Oracle North America Titan Award in the Category of Database, Grid and RAC Solutions

New Dolly Drive Release Offers Bigger, Faster Online Backups of Apples Time Machine with Upgraded Dolly Grid Infrastructure & up to 2 TB Storage with Seeding

(PRWEB) May 17, 2011

Cloud services provider Cirrus Thinking announces the launch of version 1.2 of Dolly Drive, the first ever cloud storage for Apples back-up software Time Machine. The version 1.2 upgrades give users faster upload speeds, increased stability, incremental cloning and up to 2 terabytes of storage with a seeding program.

Dolly Drive is an online storage service designed for the Apple community. In addition to seamless Time Machine integration, the application allows users to duplicate their entire computer on an external hard drive for lighting speed recovery in the event of a hard drive failure or disaster. Launched in January, Dolly Drive was named MacLife magazines Best of Show and Best Software at MacWorld 2011.

Our immediate goal after the launch was to have the upload experience match the ease of the product and in a very short time, weve done it! said Anthony Palermo, Chief Product Officer and CEO. Our new data center infrastructure and multi-site grid network significantly upgrades Dolly Drives upload speeds, stability, and storage size capability, and our seeding program overcomes one of the great challenges of online backup – the lengthy initial upload.

Dolly Drive subscriptions can be purchased at http://www.dollydrive.com in packages from 50GBs to 2 TBs for $ 5 to $ 55 per month which includes online storage, backup through Apples Time Machine, and software to create bootable clones on a local external hard drive.

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New Dolly Drive Release Offers Bigger, Faster Online Backups of Apples Time Machine with Upgraded Dolly Grid Infrastructure & up to 2 TB Storage with Seeding

OnRamps Colocation Services Guarantee 100% Uptime for Companies Threatened by Anticipated Disruptions to the Texas Power Grid

Austin, TX (PRWEB) June 27, 2012

OnRamp Access, an Austin-based data center operations company, provides colocation services to businesses in the Texas region that cannot afford the potential loss of power projected by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) as energy use in the state continues to reach new heights. A recent study released by ERCOT, the grid operator for most of Texas, anticipates potential electricity shortages within the coming decade as a result of the insufficiencies in power output and increased demand expected for the region in the next few years. In 2011, ERCOT narrowly avoided power grid failure by rotating outages in the winter and issuing six conservation alerts when summer heat reached record highs.

The Capacity, Demands and Reserves (CDR) Report, released by ERCOT in late May 2012, predicts a decreased electric generation capacity and higher peak demand of energy usage by as early as 2014. This creates a lower target planning reserve margin than required by 2010s standards for contingencies, which includes positive economic status and high summer temperatures as catalysts for increased energy consumption. The cause for concern is the related brownouts and potential blackouts associated with a power grid under such stresses. To heighten the severity of this situation, ERCOT believes this problem will worsen in the following year and continue in a trend of increasingly negative reserve margins foreseeably until 2022. As in the case of the outages experienced last year, server downtime translates to missed revenue opportunity for businesses running e-commerce websites and major concerns for healthcare providers in need of accessing critical patient data in an emergency. OnRamps state-of-the-art data center was designed with redundancy, reliability and security in mind, enabling it to withstand extensive power outages. These considerations allow OnRamp to offer colocation customers a 100% uptime guarantee.

Without an adequate supply of power, it is hard to guarantee the reliability of systems and accessibility of data maintained through an in-house data storage operation, said OnRamps Founder Chad Kissinger. OnRamp boasts several advantages in the maintenance and delivery of power required for its clients racks, which provides assurance for its customers considering the future straining of the power grid expected from the region.

The individual components which support the data centers operation allow the company to mitigate risks of power fluctuations, such as brownouts, for its clients. All distortions to utility power are removed by sending them through one of OnRamps Uninterruptable Power Sources (UPSs) to undergo a double conversion process. This ensures that electrical output power from the UPS is completely clean, computer grade power. In addition, OnRamp uses Power Distribution Units (PDUs) to act as step down transformers and circuit breakers to provide basic shock protection to these systems.

While other data centers and many in-house data storage facilities account only for enough backup power to ensure their servers remain up and running, OnRamp maintains its complete environment with enough backup power supply to keep the entire data center functioning in the event of temporary power loss. This means, with record breaking summertime temperatures, OnRamp is prepared to keep its clients systems completely stable by meeting both power infrastructure and cooling needs.

OnRamp is fed from a high priority power substation dedicated to serving the AMD Semiconductor factory, the VA Hospital, and the new Austin Energy control center. In addition to this advantage, the company operates at an (n+1) level of redundancy, meaning it provides a minimum of one additional critical mechanical component for each of its power, A/C, internet connectivity, network connections and various other systems. This enables the company to remove a single component for service and repairs while continuously running its operation at full capacity 24/7/365.

About OnRamp

OnRamp was founded in 1994 in Austin, Texas. As one of Texas first Internet operations companies, OnRamps history is rooted in providing reliable and secure connectivity that enables distributed computing. Today, OnRamp is a data center operations company that delivers colocation, managed hosting, cloud and disaster recovery services backed by Full7Layer Support.

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Bilbaos Udal Sareak pioneers the adoption of Smart Water Grid technology in Spain

Bilbao, Spain (PRWEB) October 02, 2012

Udal Sareak, the Bilbao Bizkaia Water Consortium subsidiary responsible for managing the water distribution network of 60 municipalities and localities in the Bilbao area, has announced today that it selected TaKaDus water network monitoring solution for remotely monitoring its 2,300 Km long network.

The launching of the TaKaDu service marks the first rollout of remote water network monitoring technology in Spain, and is a significant landmark in the global adoption of smart water network solutions. The service, which went live today following a two-week setup process, will allow Udal Sareak to utilize its install-base of over 1000 existing flow and pressure meters for real-time, automated monitoring of the network for inefficiencies, faults, leaks and bursts.

We have a network of approximately 2,300 KMs of mains, that serves a population of 300,000 people.

To allow optimal management of flow control, we divided the 60 localities into 300 hydraulic sectors to allow more localized analysis, said Mr. Koldo Urkullu, General Manager of Udal Sareak, but this amount of data becomes unmanageable because of the large volume of data, and attending to our day-to-day operation means that analysis of data may be postponed. It is at this point that a system like that proposed by TaKaDu allows the analysis to be performed automatically, 24 hours a day – generating meaningful events that allow us to manage the network more efficiently, Mr. Urkullu added.

TaKaDus web-based interface will allow every employee of Udal Sareak to have instant access to real-time events detected by TaKaDus advanced algorithmic engine. Udal Sareak is a true pioneer, said Mr. Amir Peleg, CEO of TaKaDu, and added: Being the first utility in Spain to recognize the need to adopt advanced technology to increase efficiency, and to roll out the solution in such a short time, puts Udal Sareak in line with the most advanced water utilities in the world. The TaKaDu service was rolled out by TaKaDus partner in Spain, Envoirodata. Mr. Luis Lombana, General Manager of Envirodata, said: The Spanish water industry has high awareness to efficiency and loss-reduction, and Im sure that Udal Sareaks move will inspire additional utilities to take another step forward towards a smart water network.

In addition to its expected benefits in reducing water loss and increasing staff efficiency, TaKaDu will be used for identifying data gaps and helping the utility optimize its investment in data acquisition. According to Mr. Urkullu, we realize that a system of this kind will require us to push forward, helping us to better implement our network strategy and force us to maintain the instrumentation and telecommunication systems more thoroughly, so we could provide reliable and current information. Mr. Urkullu concluded: we are very excited about this system which will allow us to categorize events and support the prioritization of repairs, improving our decision-making process.

We believe the return on investment is clear, and we expect to see the impact on the performance of our network soon.”

About Udal Sareak

Udal Sareak, S.A. is a public utility formed by Consorcio de Aguas Bilbao Bizkaia to provide water supply services to a number of municipalities in the Basque Country.

Udal Sareak was incorporated in year 2000 and currently serves 61 municipalities.

About TaKaDu

TaKaDu is the global leader in Water Network Monitoring, providing a comprehensive platform for water utilities looking to reduce costs and increase efficiency. TaKaDu’s web-based solution detects, classifies, alerts and provides real-time insight on network inefficiencies, leaks, bursts, supply breaches, faults and other network events. The solution is based on complex algorithms which analyze online data from existing meters within the network (GIS, flow, pressure, etc.) in conjunction with external data.

TaKaDus patented technology is easy to deploy, requiring no network changes, no additional devices and no capital expenditure. TaKaDu is saving time, money, water and energy in water utilities around the globe, served through a global network of partners and resellers.

The TaKaDu team boasts top-notch scientists with vast data analytics experience. TaKaDu is a founding member of the Smart Water Networks (SWAN) Forum, and the winner of many industry awards, including the prestigious Technology Pioneer award from the World Economic Forum.

About Envirodata

Envirodata S.L. is a company specialized in providing cloud services for water utilities and environmental control applications. It is based in Madrid and covers all Spanish territory.

Envirodata is committed to providing new technologies to solve current problems in its areas of expertise. The company offers best value of knowledge and experience in water monitoring and environmental control.

Bilbaos Udal Sareak pioneers the adoption of Smart Water Grid technology in Spain

Unison Networks Limited Selects Telvent for Integrated Smart Grid Solutions

(PRWEB) October 22, 2012

Telvent GIT, S.A., a leading real-time IT solutions and information provider for a sustainable world, announced today that it will provide New Zealands Unison Networks Limited with its first-class advanced distribution management system (advanced DMS) to support the utilitys increasing investment in smart infrastructure.

Unison will use Telvent technology to replace many of its existing systems, combining energy management into a single integrated platform. This advanced system will include SCADA, distribution management and outage management functionalities, and will provide the core technology for Unison to modernize its electric grid now and in the future.

With Telvents solutions, Unison will have the ability to optimize its smart grid capabilities through the analysis of real-time data and self-healing automation. The integrated system and unified data analytics will provide valuable time and cost savings, negating inefficiencies of having to perform operations on multiple platforms. Additionally, with just one system to maintain and monitor instead of four, Unison can provide greater network reliability to its customers.

According to Telvent’s Chairman and CEO, Ignacio Gonzalez, We are pleased to embark on smart grid development in New Zealand. Telvent continues to be a leader in systems integration and preparing the electric industry for a modern distribution grid.

Telvents advanced DMS technology recently received a strong positive rating, the highest possible, from Gartner Inc., the worlds leading information technology research and advisory company, in its March 2012 report MarketScope for Advanced Distribution Management Systems. The Telvent solution is deployed in more than 26 countries around the world and serves 68 million utility customers.

About Telvent

Telvent is a global IT solutions and business information services provider dedicated to helping improve efficiency, safety and security for the worlds leading companies. Telvent serves markets that are critical to the sustainability of the planet, including the energy, transportation, agricultural and environmental sectors. (http://www.telvent.com)

About Schneider Electric

As a global specialist in energy management with operations in more than 100 countries, Schneider Electric offers integrated solutions across multiple market segments, including leadership positions in Utilities & Infrastructures, Industries & Machine Manufacturers, Non-residential Buildings, Data Centres & Networks and in Residential. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Groups 130,000 plus employees achieved sales of 22.4 billion euros in 2011, through an active commitment to help individuals and organizations make the most of their energy.

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About Unison

Unison Networks Limited owns, designs, manages and operates the electricity network that serves the Hawkes Bay, Taupo and Rotorua regions in New Zealand. The network spans over 9,000km and supplies over 108,000 connected customers, making Unison one of the larger electricity distribution businesses in New Zealand.

Unison has been serving the community and providing a service in this industry sector for over 80 years, and is recognised in New Zealand as leading the industry with its Smart Grid strategy. (http://www.unison.co.nz).

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Fourth-Annual IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Conference to Take Place Feb. 24-27 in WashASHINGTON

PISCATAWAY, N.J. (PRWEB) December 04, 2012

4 December 2012 IEEE, the world’s largest professional organization advancing technology for humanity, today announced its fourth-annual Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) 2013 conference, to be held Feb. 24-27, 2013, at the Washington (D.C.) Marriott Wardman Park. Hosted by the IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES), the conference attracts smart-grid practitioners from around the world, including industry professionals, executives, researchers, policymakers and knowledge experts to discuss groundbreaking innovations in the smart grids technologies and many advancing applications.

Keynote addresses include Patricia Hoffman, assistant secretary for the Office of Electricity and Energy Reliability, U.S. Department of Energy; Mark Wyatt, vice president of smart grid and energy systems, Duke Energy; and Juan N. de Bedout, chief technology officer, GE Energy Management. Early-bird registration for ISGT 2013 ends Jan. 15, 2013.

Now in its fourth year, the ISGT conference has assembled some of the industrys top minds and professionals to further advance smart-grid innovation, said Saifur Rahman, ISGT 2013 conference chair.

According to a recently released survey commissioned by IEEE and conducted by Zpryme Research & Consulting, Europe and North America are the leaders in adopting and utilizing distributed generation, microgrids, and storage technology. The survey report, Power Systems of the Future: The Case for Energy Storage, Distributed Generation, and Microgrids, states that these regions stand to take the lead when it comes to developing and deploying next-generation distributed energy systems.

Rahman continued: The development and deployment of smart-grid technologies continues to be at the forefront of many conversations in the world of energy. Many of these pivotal discussions take place at ISGT, helping lead the industry to next-generation distributed energy systems solutions and adoption.

Conference attendees will hear and see paper and panel presentations and can participate in discussions on the following topics:

impact of smart grid on distributed energy resources (electric cars, demand response, distributed generation and storage);
smart sensors and advanced metering infrastructure;
cyber-security systems (intelligent monitoring and outage management);
wide-area protection, communication and control in energy systems;
power and energy system applications (generation, transmission, distribution, markets, operations and planning), and
energy management systems (with applications to building and home automation) and smart-grid standards.

ISGT conference co-sponsoring societies include IEEE-USA, IEEE Dielectrics and Electrical Insulation Society, IEEE Industry Applications Society, IEEE Industrial Electronics Society, IEEE Power Electronics Society, IEEE Systems Council and IEEE Signal Processing Society.

For more details on the ISGT 2013 conference including the list of speakers, sessions and registration information, visit http://ieee-isgt.org.

About IEEE Power & Energy Society

The IEEE Power & Energy Society (PES) is the leading provider of scientific and engineering information on electric power & energy for the betterment of society and a trusted resource dedicated to the technical, informational, networking and professional development needs of its members. With over 29,000 members around the globe representing every facet of the electric power and energy industry, PES is at the forefront of the rapidly changing technological advancements that impact everyones future. PES celebrated its 125th year of service in 2009. Additional information on IEEE PES can be found at: http://www.ieee-pes.org.

About IEEE

IEEE, a large, global technical professional organization, is dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice on a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power and consumer electronics. Learn more at http://www.ieee.org.

Fourth-Annual IEEE Power & Energy Society Innovative Smart Grid Technologies (ISGT) Conference to Take Place Feb. 24-27 in WashASHINGTON