KUSA Manufactures A Made in USA- Power over Ethernet, High Security Traffic Switch - Exceeds New Federal Security Guidelines for Industrial Networks

Kansas City, Missouri (PRWEB) March 15, 2012

KUSA announces that its new KY-CSV3170EM Managed Traffic Ethernet Switch has been officially released, and is now being manufactured in Kansas City, Missouri. The Made in America All Gigabit Switch, which is field upgradable to Power Over Ethernet (IEEE802.3at 30 Watt), was designed and engineered in Kansas City, Missouri in conjunction with key traffic partners across the United States. The switch is rack or input file mountable and works in NEMA or non-NEMA traffic cabinets. KUSA is the original design team to innovate the Rack / File mountable Ethernet switches. The KY-CSV3170EM is a 10 Port: 8 X 10/100/1000Base (T) X RJ45 & 2 X 100/1000Base(X) Managed / Temperature Hardened Ethernet Switch (OPTIONAL POE) exclusively sold by Traffic Partners. The KY-CSV3170EM exceeds the new Federal Security Guidelines for Industrial Networks. The new switch has several innovative features not found on most switches:

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KUSA Manufactures A Made in USA- Power over Ethernet, High Security Traffic Switch - Exceeds New Federal Security Guidelines for Industrial Networks

Pixel Power Enhances Integrated Playout and Brings New Gallium Automation to NAB 2012

Burbank, CA (PRWEB) March 28, 2012

Pixel Power Inc., (NAB Booth N2034) the leading innovator and supplier of broadcast playout solutions with integrated graphics, has today announced plans for NAB 2012 which include a showcase of its new ChannelMaster integrated playout system. ChannelMaster, as well as all Pixel Power product families, is designed to support social media and second screen display applications. The event will also be the first-ever showing at NAB of Pixel Powers new Gallium integrated, sophisticated and scalable scheduling, asset management and automation system.

Graphics are no longer planned and executed from a single point in the broadcast chain. So Pixel Power graphics now pervade every aspect of the operation, putting functionality where business, creative, distribution and workflow requirements need them, said Pixel Power Inc. CEO Pete Challinger. The combination of our new Gallium automation system with our powerful integrated playout systems like ChannelMaster and other graphics appliances enable the creation of broadcast operations that encourage sharing of resources across channels, reduce workload requirements, and optimize delivery.

Gallium is Pixel Powers new integrated scheduling, asset management and automation system for playout facilities that need automated control of Pixel Power transmission devices, including ChannelMaster, for graphics or complete channel playout. Gallium goes beyond the usual channel in a box automation to provide a true enterprise caliber, scalable, automated transmission solution. Gallium can manage delivery of multi -format content for web, mobile, and IPTV applications- including 601, HD-SDI and file based outputs. The resulting fully automated environment maximizes sharing across multiple channels, reduces workload and resource requirements, and enhances delivery and consistency. This architecture is capable of scaling readily to more than one hundred channels that can all be monitored from a single operator position.

ChannelMaster integrated channel playout systems combine storage, graphics, DVE, audio, subtitling, master control, live feed and long-form video playout all within a single dedicated hardware platform. ChannelMaster changes expectations about what can be done with integrated playout. Bringing the full feature set of a traditional Master Control switcher to the integrated playout environment, ChannelMaster includes an optional hardware panel for operator driven live switching. Inside ChannelMaster is dedicated processing that supports a full range of sophisticated graphics including real time 3D, multichannel clips with alpha and unlimited layers. A single ChannelMaster unit can be configured as one complex channel with preview or two simpler channels.

Cost is ultimately the biggest factor driving broadcasters to consider channel in a box solutions. A Gallium-ChannelMaster bundle costs significantly less than a functionally equivalent system using conventional equipment and automation. In fact, the more sophisticated a channel will be graphically, the greater the savings to be had, said Challinger.

For more information about Pixel Power products and to reach our sales team, visit http://www.pixelpower.com.

About Pixel Power

Pixel Power provides innovative graphics production and delivery systems for broadcasters, OB truck companies, playout facilities, post-production houses, venues and sports complexes. Our award-winning branding and promotions systems, integrated channel playout systems, graphics-enabled master control switchers, and sophisticated HD/SD switchable graphics production systems allow producers to deliver dynamic live and pre-recorded content for any SD, HD, 3D stereoscopic, mobile, online or interactive application.

For more than 20 years Pixel Powers engineering prowess and dedication to customer support have made it the industrys first choice. Our customer base of over 2000 systems includes market leaders like ABC, Astral, CBC, Disney, Discovery, ESPN, HBO, MTV, CNBC and Technicolor.

Headquartered in Cambridge, England, Pixel Power has a subsidiary located in Burbank, California and a Middle East office in Dubai, as well as a global network of carefully selected and trained distributors to support any requirement.

Pixel Power Enhances Integrated Playout and Brings New Gallium Automation to NAB 2012

High-Efficiency Power Protection: Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert NXL 1100 kVA/1100kW to Provide High-Efficiency UPS Protection for Critical Data Centers

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) April 12, 2012

Summary: Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, today introduced the Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS to offer medium to large data centers a level of operating efficiency previously available only in transformer-free systems, but with the safety, fault tolerance, and reliability demonstrated by transformer-based systems. The Liebert NXL UPS is UL and CSA listed and is available globally for 60 Hz applications480, 575 or 600VAC.

Details: The Liebert NXL UPS is the first large transformer-based UPS system to be tested and UL listed and labeled to UL1778 fourth edition specifications. The highest-capacity transformer-based UPS in the industry, Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS provides the industrys best operating efficiency at typical load levels in double conversion mode with up to 98 percent efficiency when operating in Intelligent Eco-Mode.

The Liebert NXL UPS battery ground fault isolation results in normal system operation even under battery ground fault conditions. During these fault conditions, the system does not go to bypass as happens with transformer-free technologies. The Liebert NXL UPS is available in many configurations, including single module, 1+N distributed bypass and N+1 central bypass, to ensure the right level of power redundancy for any critical application and Tier level. The robust design of the Liebert NXL UPS allows operation at 100 percent load under a stack-up of conditions that would require other systems to de-rate their output or compromise system availability.

The Liebert NXL UPS features optional matching battery cabinets that can be equipped with Alber BDSi integrated battery monitoring to proactively monitor battery health. A Liebert NXL System Control Cabinet is available for N+1 parallel configurations, controlling the operation of the system and also containing the system static bypass switch.

Liebert SiteScan Web centralized monitoring software can be used to offer maximum control, monitoring and visibility to Liebert NXL UPS. It also comes with the ability to output data directly to a network for integration with other monitoring systems.

Quotes attributable to Peter Panfil, vice president of global power, Emerson Network Power:

As critical power requirements in todays high-availability data centers continue to increase, IT and facility managers are seeking the greater power capacity and superior reliability and energy efficiency needed to meet growing demand. Until recently this has been fueling a growing interest in using transformer-free UPS modules in three-phase critical power applications.

The transformer-based Liebert NXL 1100 kVA UPS utilizes the latest power protection technology to offer a level of operating efficiency that was previously only available in transformer-free systems.

It also features battery ground fault isolation that ensures normal operation under battery ground fault conditions and isolates personnel working on the DC systems from hazardous AC voltage.

Related links:

Video: Liebert NXL: High-Efficiency UPS Protection for Critical Data Centers

Product Brochure: Liebert NXL 1100kVA/1100kW UPS

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, delivers software, hardware and services that maximize availability, capacity and efficiency for data centers, healthcare and industrial facilities. A trusted industry leader in smart infrastructure technologies, Emerson Network Power provides innovative data center infrastructure management solutions that bridge the gap between IT and facility management and deliver efficiency and uncompromised availability regardless of capacity demands. Our solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at http://www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.

High-Efficiency Power Protection: Emerson Network Power Introduces Liebert NXL 1100 kVA/1100kW to Provide High-Efficiency UPS Protection for Critical Data Centers

New Line of Economically Priced Power Supplies from Balluff

Florence, KY (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

Balluff announces GlobalPower; an expansion of their Global line of products to include 24 VDC power supplies. The Global Line from Balluff is an offering of economically priced general-purpose sensors and accessories for industrial automation.

All industrial automation systems need reliable power power that is clean, spike-free, and controlled to provide the amount of voltage and amperage required by the system. GlobalPower supplies are specifically designed to meet the needs of automation control suites.

The eleven model line includes a wide range of 24 VDC models with single and three phase inputs. With efficiencies up to 92%, and output current ranges from 0.75A (18W) to 40A (960W), there is a GlobalPower supply for most applications.

Features of Balluff GlobalPower supplies:

Built-in advanced overload and overvoltage protection,
Load regulation to +/- 1%,
Ripple/noise less than 50mV,
Adjustable voltage outputs,
All models are din rail mountable,
Mean time between failure for all units is over 210,000 hours/24 years while operating at published specifications.

GlobalPower adds another piece to Balluffs economical Global Line offering of control and sensor products such as: GlobalProx (inductive sensors), Global.CProx (capacitive sensors), GlobalEye (photoelectric sensors) and GlobalCables (common M8 & M12 sensor cables).

For more information on Balluff power supplies, visit: http://www.balluff.com/powersupplies

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About Balluff:

Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of inductive, photoelectric, vision, capacitive and magnetic sensors as well as linear position transducers, RFID systems, and networking products. Balluff products for OEM and factory floor solutions are used to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences for industries including: metalworking, automotive, plastics, material handling, wood processing, aerospace, alternative energy, medical, electrical, and electronics.

New Line of Economically Priced Power Supplies from Balluff

Beyond the Data Center: Emerson Network Power Survey Reveals Top IT Concerns Inside Hospitals in North America

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) November 3, 2010

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, today announced results of its 2010 survey on IT and facility issues inside the hospital. The survey results, which include responses from North America-based professionals in IT management/IT operations, data center management and facilities management, reported budget, power requirements and availability as top concerns.

Other notable results from the survey included:

More than half of respondents upgraded their healthcare facility’s power and cooling infrastructure when implementing new technologies like Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)/network communications and picture archiving and communication systems (PACS), showing a correlation between the importance of power and cooling infrastructure and the reliance on IT systems.
More than one-half of patient rooms are not supported by any uninterruptible power source, and just 28 percent of operating rooms have emergency power receptacles serviced through an uninterruptible power supply (UPS). This lack of protection makes critical patient data vulnerable to downtime as there is no ride-through until the hospital’s emergency generators can assume the critical load.
Thirty-two percent of those surveyed had experienced unplanned downtime of their IT systems while 29 percent responded that their data centers did not deploy redundant power systems or didn’t know what type of distribution strategy was being used. This suggests that, despite an increased reliance on IT, there is a need for increasing awareness of infrastructure technologies and strategies.
Despite the recession, 60 percent indicated they plan to add more server and storage capacity in their hospital data centers in the next 24 months, while more than half are planning to update or expand IT infrastructure within an existing hospital. Twenty-seven percent plan to expand the existing hospital, while 15 percent plan to build a new facility.
Regarding cloud computing in the healthcare setting, web servers and web-based applications have the second highest cloud adoption rate at 49 percent (13 percent is specified as internal cloud), among respondents, and 50 percent of respondents plan to implement disaster recovery/backup-as-a-service on an internal or external cloud. Forty-nine percent of respondents mentioned a concern with security and cloud computing.

Quotes attributable to Jeff Sturgeon, vice president of marketing and solutions, Emerson Network Power’s Liebert products business in North America:

“With shrinking IT budgets and rising demand for computing capacity, it’s not surprising that healthcare IT and facilities professionals cited budget, power requirements and availability as top concerns inside the hospital.”
“Although it is a relief to know that those in the healthcare industry recognize the relationship between power and cooling infrastructure and IT system availability, the lack of hospital-wide power protection in the OR and patient rooms is concerning.”
“Patient records in the data center may remain available and protected during a utility outage, but without extending protection into the hospital, medical personnel will not have access to vital data while hospital-based IT devices are temporarily down.”

Related Links:

E-book: Healthcare e-book

White Paper: Network closets in healthcare setting

Video: Critical care for your healthcare IT infrastructure

Video: Norton Healthcare Case Study

About Emerson Network Power

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson, is the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity from grid to chip for telecommunication networks, data centers, health care and industrial facilities. Emerson Network Power provides innovative solutions and expertise in areas including AC and DC power and precision cooling systems, embedded computing and power, integrated racks and enclosures, power switching and controls, infrastructure management, and connectivity. All solutions are supported globally by local Emerson Network Power service technicians. Learn more about Emerson Network Power products and services at http://www.EmersonNetworkPower.com.

About Emerson

Emerson, based in St. Louis, Missouri (USA), is a global leader in bringing technology and engineering together to provide innovative solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets through its network power, process management, industrial automation, climate technologies, and appliance and tools businesses. Sales in fiscal 2009 were $ 20.9 billion. For more information, visit http://www.Emerson.com.

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Beyond the Data Center: Emerson Network Power Survey Reveals Top IT Concerns Inside Hospitals in North America

Frances Jaguar Network Selects Arbor Networks to Power its Cloud-Based DDoS Mitigation Security Services

CHELMSFORD, MA (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Arbor Networks Inc., a leading provider of security and network management solutions for enterprise and service provider networks, announced today that their Peakflow

Frances Jaguar Network Selects Arbor Networks to Power its Cloud-Based DDoS Mitigation Security Services

Get Smart: Emerson Network Power Introduces Smart Solutions Integrated Infrastructure to Optimize Data Center Efficiency and Capacity

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) February 2, 2011

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity, today introduced Smart Solutions, a family of intelligent, integrated infrastructure systems for the data center. These Smart Solutions bring together best-of-breed technologies and industry best practices to enable cost-effective management of capacity, efficiency and availability through interoperable systems configured to speed implementation, adapt to change and reduce costs.

As part of the family, the company also introduced the SmartRowTM and SmartModTM offerings which, along with the previously released SmartAisleTM offering, exemplify the design principles and value of all Smart Solutions. These offerings are available globally. Timing and availability will differ from region to region.

The SmartRow offering is a unique, standalone data center infrastructure that supports up to 20kW of IT equipment in an enclosed, multi-rack configuration with integrated power, cooling, infrastructure management and fire suppression. By reducing room modifications required to support IT equipment, the configuration can reduce initial capital costs by about 10 percent. It can cut ongoing energy costs by up to 30 percent.

The SmartMod offering is an intelligent, integrated infrastructure included in a rapid-deployment enclosure. It can be used to supplement existing data center capacity or can be deployed as a standalone, remote data center or disaster recovery site. Unlike other containerized systems, the SmartMod enclosure comes in configurations to support a wide range of capacity needs and accommodates the most common data center densities without sacrificing availability.

The SmartAisle infrastructure can increase efficiency and provide flexibility through row-based infrastructure for new and existing data centers. Through a simplified, modular design, SmartAisle configurations enable IT professionals to reduce equipment costs, optimize the use of existing infrastructure, free up stranded capacity and reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent.

Smart Solutions

The Smart Solutions leverages Emerson Network Powers breadth of technologies and depth of data center design expertise. The offerings integrate many of Emersons power, precision cooling, monitoring and management technologies and services, including Liebert, Knurr, ASCO, Avocent, and NetSure branded products to deliver efficiency without compromising availability in the data center.

Emersons data center expertise is reflected in the way these infrastructure solutions enable customers to benefit from industry best practices, such as:

Get Smart: Emerson Network Power Introduces Smart Solutions Integrated Infrastructure to Optimize Data Center Efficiency and Capacity

TURCK 24V-Switching Power Supplies Provide Flexible, Wide-Range Input to Meet Diverse Range of Applications

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) May 07, 2012

TURCK introduces a new family of power supplies to expand the companys existing family of power supplies. Designed to efficiently convert AC to DC, these 24VDC Power Supplies provide safety extra-low voltage (SELV), according to EN 60950, and are suitable for the 24V supply of according equipment and interface modules of the TURCK series IM, IMS and IMC.

Offering wide-range inputbetween 90 and 260 VACthe 24VDC Power Supply can be used in diverse supply networks worldwide. Through the use of an onboard potentiometer, the output voltage can be adjusted from 22.5 up to 28.5 VDC, and styles are available with an output current strength of 2.5, 5, 10 or 20 ampere.

Featuring Class 1, Division 2 certification and rated IP20, the TURCK 24VDC Power Supply was developed specifically to guarantee a dependable DC supply in the industrial environment. This highly-efficient power supply can be run in parallel for applications requiring redundancy and includes overload protection of up to 150 percent.

For enhanced operator control and device status, a power relay guarantees a reliable functional check, monitoring itself for voltage. This eliminates potential wire breakage or system malfunction. The device can also bypass power failures automatically, which allows the AC input to disappear for up to 30ms without any effect on the output.

TURCK is an industry leader providing superior quality sensing, connectivity and network products to help manufacturers improve their automated processes. For other TURCK product or technical information, contact:

1-800-544-7769 http://www.turck.us usa(at)turck(dot)com

TURCK 24V-Switching Power Supplies Provide Flexible, Wide-Range Input to Meet Diverse Range of Applications

Emerson Network Power Releases Trellis Platform to Unify IT and Facilities Management for Improved Data Center Performance and TCO

Huntsville, Alabama (PRWEB) May 15, 2012

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, today announced the global availability of the first four software applications in the Trellis platform. Working with the previously released Avocent Universal Management Gateway, the Trellis software applications deliver real-time infrastructure optimization that enables up to 70 percent improved operational efficiency and 25 percent improved energy efficiency.

These efficiencies can be realized because, for the first time, data center managers have all the management capabilities they need in one solution and one location, eliminating duplicate processes and the need to link together disparate, proprietary systems before a complete picture of IT and facilities devices and performance can be gained.

Emerson Network Power Releases Trellis Platform to Unify IT and Facilities Management for Improved Data Center Performance and TCO

EMCO Software Reports Results of its Latest Enterprise PC Power Management Research

San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) May 31, 2012

EMCO Software, a leading provider of power management software for networks, has announced results of the corporate power management research conducted by the company among its customers. The research participants included organizations and companies using the latest version of EMCO Remote Shutdown for automation of PC power management across local networks. The purpose of this research was to learn more about the approaches to power management used by companies and to access the efficiency of the employed software power management solutions.

According to the research results, 65% of network administrators and IT professionals reported that they use standard power-saving features provided by the operation systems, such as switching computers into the sleep mode after some time of inactivity. However, only 30% of the administrators using those features believe that they can be effectively used in large network environments.

“The reason why standard power-saving technologies, which are quite effective for personal use, don’t work in corporate environments is that those technologies weren’t designed for corporate usage. It’s hard to manage power profiles on multiple PCs, and chances are high that the centrally configured settings will be changed by users. Under a typical scenario, users change the standard Windows power settings to be able to access their PCs remotely after hours. This can be avoided by using PC Power Management solutions that manage all computers from a central location”, Thorarinn Oskarsson, CEO at EMCO Software, says.

EMCO Software has evaluated the savings achieved by its customers using EMCO Remote Shutdown 5. This shutdown and Wake-on-LAN software allows turning on and off network computers remotely on schedule so as to turn off unused PCs and cut power costs. EMCO customers estimate their savings at about 40% of their previous PC power costs. Roughly, it equals to about 400 kWh per PC per year or $ 40 per PC per year according to the current power prices. The actual savings depend on the company size and are usually higher for large companies having a significant number of PCs. Also, the savings depend on the type of computers used by the company. With desktops, the savings are usually about 20% higher than with laptops, because desktop computers and their monitors consume more power than laptops.

“These results correlate well with the industry standards for PC power management tools. Using these results, companies and organizations can estimate their savings when they consider using a power management solution in their offices. PC power management solutions deliver a fast return on investment with no impact on functionality because they simply save energy that is wasted”, Thorarinn Oskarsson, CEO at EMCO Software, says.

EMCO Software customers who participated in the research use the latest version of the EMCO Remote Shutdown software for PC power management. This software can run on the Windows platform starting from Windows XP through the latest Windows x86 and x64 desktop and server platforms. A time-limited evaluation version of EMCO Remote Shutdown can be downloaded without registration at http://emcosoftware.com/remote-shutdown and http://remote-shutdown.net/. The license price depends on the number of PCs to be managed and starts at $ 99 for 25 PCs. A license that allows managing an unlimited number of PCs in one company/organization location costs $ 389.

About EMCO Software

EMCO Software is a provider of integrated software solutions that help organizations to reinvent approaches to their computer networks management. EMCO Software award-winning products enable organizations to manage their IT environments remotely and automate network administration procedures, including network inventory, software deployment, power management, and network and security control. Founded in 2001, EMCO Software is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, with operations around the globe. Today, more than 20,000 organizations in 85 countries, including Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, trust EMCO Software products. For more information, visit http://emcosoftware.com.

EMCO Software Reports Results of its Latest Enterprise PC Power Management Research

Major Autotask Release Extends the Power of its Open Platform

East Greenbush, NY (PRWEB) August 30, 2011

Autotask Corporation, the worlds leading provider of hosted IT business management software, today announced the latest features and functionality that will be available to users around the world later this week. The release includes significant enhancements to Autotasks multi-browser platform, workflow automation engine, client portal usability, service-level agreements, reporting tools, quote and expenses API, and a new Daily Alerts feature to help optimize service delivery and improve customer retention.

Multi-Browser Support

The August release expands Autotasks support of Internet Explorer, Firefox, Chrome and Safari browsers for its Home, CRM, Service Desk, Projects, Contracts, Timesheets and Directory modules, ensuring users can access Autotask from virtually any device connected to the Internet.

As we announced at Autotask Community Live in May, multi-browser support is key to our strategy of creating a robust IT business management platform that is open to the way our customers want to do business, said Mark Cattini, Autotask CEO. Open on the front end to the computers, mobile devices and browsers they use to access Autotask. Open on the backend to give users greater choice in integrating the tools, services and partners they use to deliver products and services to their clients.

Workflow Automation

The workflow engine, which is central to Autotask and allows users to automate and optimize critical business processes, has been extended to the service desk and sales opportunities modules and includes even more granular triggers based on time and/or note type entries, more refined service level agreement targets, a broader range of conditional operators, and offers more flexible action, update and notification options.

Expanded API

Autotasks application programming interface (API), which currently supports integrations with dozens of leading remote monitoring and management (RMM), backup and disaster recovery (BDR), email protection, CRM and other business applications, has been extended to enable deeper workflow integrations with a broader variety of quoting software and accounting packages.

Improved automation, easier integrations and greater flexibility are exactly the things our customers and prospects ask for, and exactly what they need to be successful in a competitive technology marketplace, said Kevin Donovan, senior vice president of global sales and services at Autotask. This new release significantly increases our users ability to shape their businesses in a way that makes sense for their market, for their customers and for their bottom line.

New! Daily Alerts

Autotask Daily Alerts is an entirely new feature that provides automated oversight of a users business and offers a level of service delivery intelligence that was previously unavailable. The Daily Alerts function proactively mines users system data and checks the status of a wide variety of business conditions from pending contract expirations, to device discovery, to inactive resources and client accounts and more. When a suboptimal condition is detected, Daily Alerts automatically notifies users of potential problems and provides links and other information to help quickly resolve open issues.

Client Portal & Taskfire

Major Autotask Release Extends the Power of its Open Platform

Natural Disaster Preparedness Plans for Business Remain Critical Issues Threats of Power Outages and Connectivity Loss Require Immediate Action to Secure Data

North Carolina, USA (PRWEB) September 09, 2011

blue dog NETWORK, one of the fastest- growing IT cloud solutions providers in the world, extended the special fast deployment back- up and disaster recovery initiatives launched recently in response to continued demand and impending natural disasters.

Hurricanes, flooding, wide-spread fires, tornados, even earthquakes: natural disasters are eminent. Preparation is key to ensure information technology remains safe, communication connectivity is maintained, intellectual property is protected, and business continuance is secured.

Impending disasters are a wake-up call to businesses who have hit the snooze alarm once too often about their information technology back-up and network recovery plans.

Natural disasters definitely raise awareness of the importance of IT business preparedness, stated Dana Vizneau, CEO for blue dog NETWORK. Fail to plan and plan to fail is unfortunately true. Thats one reason we implemented our fast deployment action plan, to help business managers address immediate IT issues with confidence. The time to secure is now.

Fast Deployment in Minutes. Immediate peace of mind plus long term ROI benefits

blue dog network responded with focused systems engineering teams standing by 24/7. Every business is supported within minutes of request. Immediate IT back-up solutions and recovery is served and protected with one of the most powerful cloud and redundant secure data center infrastructures in the world.

See how easy IT deployment can be.

Dont be Powerless due to Power Outages

Loss of power is one of the top issues companies address during a natural disaster. Ensuring communications stay connected and data remains secure is mission-critical. Any downtime is too much. blue dog NETWORK provides the highest level of uninterrupted power, back-up recovery and [cloud continuance business support:

Natural Disaster Preparedness Plans for Business Remain Critical Issues Threats of Power Outages and Connectivity Loss Require Immediate Action to Secure Data

Emerson Network Power Increases Capacity of Liebert NX UPS Product Line with introduction of 225 kVA 600 kVA Ratings

Columbus, OH (PRWEB) June 27, 2012

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, has added new, higher-capacity models to the transformer-free Liebert NX family of double conversion UPS systems with todays release of the Liebert NX 225-600 kVA UPS. The UL-listed Liebert NX 225-600 kVA is available for global regions with 480V, 60 Hz applications, including North America, Central and South America, the Philippines, Taiwan and Korea.

Highly Efficient, Scalable UPS with More Real Power

The scalable UPS system offers mid-tolarge-sized data centers a backup power solution that provides the flexibility to grow incrementally without requiring infrastructure renovations. Softscale technology allows the Liebert NX 225-600 kVA to be sized to current power requirements and easily scaled up to a larger capacity with a simple software key, which is a more reliable method than adding hardware to grow the module rating. It offers IT managers an economical expansion path for data center growth without adding to the UPS footprint.

The Liebert NX 225-600 kVA transformer-free UPS operates at extremely high efficiency, resulting in lower utility costs. In normal, double-conversion mode, the Liebert UPS operates at 95 percent or higher efficiency during typical 40 percent – 80 percent loading. During Intelligent Eco-mode operation, the Liebert NX 225-600 kVA UPS operates at efficiencies up to 99 percent. This high efficiency operating mode is standard on each system and enables the unit to run on bypass power during customer-defined conditions. This no-break mode is optimized for the Liebert NX design by maintaining power to the rectifier, and keeping the inverter energized and synchronized with the input for fast, no-break return to full double-conversion mode.

Monitoring Capabilities Keep Data Center Managers Informed and in Control

The Liebert UPS features a real-time, menu-driven touch-screen display panel that monitors a variety of operating parameters, including unit metering and status information. The Liebert NX also can be centrally-monitored and managed through an optional Liebert SiteScan

Emerson Network Power Increases Capacity of Liebert NX UPS Product Line with introduction of 225 kVA 600 kVA Ratings

Flood Waters Recede But Power Outages Remain Widespread in Northeast United States

North Carolina, USA (PRWEB) September 13, 2011

blue dog NETWORK, one of the fastest growing IT cloud solutions providers in the world, reported the fast deployment initiatives during the recent natural disasters across the United States rescued new customers with a life line for immediate back-up, data security and communication connectivity. All current and new customers experienced 100% uptime and no loss of data communications connectivity.

It has been several dramatic weeks for natural disasters, flooding, fires, power outages, and web meltdowns, said Dana Vizneau, CEO of blue dog NETWORK. We are pleased to report our fast deployment initiative supported new customers data in record time. Our information technology solutions are powerful.

Hidden Dangers to Businesses

Flooding can affect power supply lines, especially in large areas where cables are underground and unseen. Loss of power is one of the top issues companies address every day.

But the real hidden danger of power outage is data loss and business downtime. Unfortunately, businesses that do not have a back-up, recovery or business continuance plan can face catastrophic damage to their priceless information and connectivity for all employees, partners and customers. Downtime can cost relationships and revenue.

Look below the surface

Natural disasters definitely raise awareness of the necessity of information technology preparedness necessary before any systems failure occurs. blue dog NETWORK provides the highest level of enterprise-wide uninterrupted power, backup, recovery and business continuance support. Add the value of agnostic operating systems support for every business size and connectivity for all mobile devices, including desktops, email, web communication and collaboration. Cost-effectively protect precious information and communications connectivity that will secure every business stays up and running.

Keep information technology secure with redundant back-up data centers. For optimal protection, blue dog NETWORK customers can opt to span data across multiple servers and data centers

Flood Waters Recede But Power Outages Remain Widespread in Northeast United States

First-ever ANT single chip solution combines cost, power and size efficiencies with ecosystem of proven devices

Cochrane, Alberta (PRWEB) June 28, 2012

ANT Wireless (“ANT” http://www.thisisant.com), a division of Dynastream Innovations Inc., today announces the first-ever ANT SoC (system on a chip); successor to Nordics ANT nRF24AP2 family, the Nordic nRF51422. Designed specifically to optimize ultra low power network solutions such as sport, fitness and health monitoring devices, this new single chip solution is also backward compatible with millions of existing ANT and ANT+ products. The ANT SoC lowers system development costs with further ease of integration and savings in power and BOM costs than the already-proven Nordic ANT products.

The latest part in the ANT family from Nordic will enable the long standing goal of single chip RF sensor devices, which is a huge milestone, stated Rod Morris, Vice President, Dynastream. Theres nothing like it in the market and ANT presents a distinct advantage with proven ANT+ profiles and immediate connection to the great variety of available ANT+ devices.

With the increase in user acceptance in our everyday lives, complex and intertwined applications of wireless sensors and networks are being defined. These use cases often require secure individual and conference modes of communication with sensors, a function easily supported by ANT+ but not by other star-only network technologies. Certain examples include coaching applications, individual medical data sharing to multiple displays, point of purchase, one-to-many broadcast modes, etc.

ANT entered the ULP wireless sector in 2005 and has continually led in lowest power, complex functionality and reliable interoperability through ANT+, becoming the defacto standard for digital wireless sport and fitness PAN networks.

Were proud of our long-standing relationship with ANT and the game-changing products we continually offer the industry, stated Geir Langeland, Director of Sales & Marketing, Nordic Semiconductor. Since partnering with ANT in 2005, weve virtually created the PAN market. Weve focused on the needs of the market and collaborated with ANT and leading brands to provide the right solutions at the right time.

Out of the box, the nrf51422 SoC can offer quick time to market for:

First-ever ANT single chip solution combines cost, power and size efficiencies with ecosystem of proven devices

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Oceanside, CA (PRWEB) September 24, 2011

When a widespread power outage, now known as the Great Blackout of 2011, hit Southern California and most of Arizona on Thursday, September 8, it left nearly seven million people without power. Yet Oceanside-based Advanced Personnel Systems (APS) switched to backup power and kept its data center operational, and kept its global SmartSearch

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AiNET and Global Midrange Technologies Announce Simple, Effective and Affordable DR/COOP Solution for IBM Power Systems

Beltsville, MD and Orlando, FL (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

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AiNET and Global Midrange Technologies Announce Simple, Effective and Affordable DR/COOP Solution for IBM Power Systems

Total Communications Serving Customers Without Interruption Following Massive Power Outages in Connecticut

East Hartford, CT (PRWEB) November 02, 2011

As of 11:11 am on November 1st, 94% of CL&P customers in East Hartford, Connecticut, were still without power following snow storm Alfred. But at corporate headquarters for Total Communications, Incorporated, a New England leader in business communications and IT services, the facility, network, and employees have been running without interruption. Thanks to a 150 KW hard wired electrical generator with a 900 gallon fuel tank, the building is fully powered, so Totals customer service staff, technicians and network engineers are able to respond to customer calls. They are also able to assist in re-setting equipment and restoring network settings from their sophisticated Network Operations/Monitoring center.

For customers who provide essential services, such as medical practices, their ability to continue operating is critical. By remaining in continual operation ourselves, we are able to help our customers maintain their communications, according to Richard Lennon, CEO and President of Total Communications. Our Carrier Services Group can assist with re-pointing existing carrier services to other locations with service, allowing businesses and organizations to resume making and receiving calls, he says.

Since Monday, the volume of calls customer service representatives field has doubled. Joe Gay, Vice President of Operations, says that other than the increase in volume, its business as usual at Total Communications. He does expect a further increase in calls as power is gradually restored throughout Connecticut, but notes that Total Communications is prepared.

Besides the electrical generator, Total is equipped for business continuity with redundant network operating centers and a voice-over-IP communication system that allows workers to be easily relocated from satellite offices without power to the corporate office. Since Total offers Business Continuity / Disaster Recovery Planning as a service to customers, their own disaster recovery plan is built on IT industry best practices. The company offers an innovative backup solution, Total 360, a hybrid onsite/offsite approach that gives customers the ultimate in data security and availability.

We understand 70% of businesses that suffer a serious data loss are out of business within two years, comments Mr. Lennon. We are urging our customers who have not already implemented a business continuity / disaster recovery plan to make this a priority once their power is restored and their business is up and running again, he says.

In the meantime, Total Communications staff is ready to assist customers remotely and on-site, if needed. Total customers who want help re-setting their communication systems can call 800.300.0824 (select Option 1) to be connected with Telephone System/Data Network Group. Customers who need to re-establish telephone service from their carrier can call Totals Carrier Services group at 800.300.0824 (select Option 4). Customers can also request service online at http://www.totalcomm.com/total/service.html or by e-mailing service(at)totalcomm(dot)com.

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Emerson Network Power Enables Science Center to Amplify the Power of Interactive Learning

Huntsville, AL (PRWEB) August 07, 2012

Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson and a global leader in maximizing availability, capacity and efficiency of critical infrastructure, today announced that the Sci-Quest Hands-on Science Center is using the Avocent

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Dramatic September Fire Destroys Data and Highlights Importance of Disk2Disk Backup and Recovery as Well as the Power of Attix5 and Danger of Relying on Tape

Oakville, Ontario (PRWEB) January 24, 2012

A September 2011 fire in a South African municipality destroyed an entire computer room and also the backup tapes containing a copy of the organizational data. Vital data would have been lost if it were not for the fact that the organization was in the proof of concept phase of an Attix5-powered backup and restore project deployment.

Stage2Data is the Master Distributor of Attix5 in North America and their CTO, Jacques Swanepoel suggests that “Even if an entire data centre goes up in flames, it is possible to be back up and running within mere hours when you are using a system which delivers a reliable, automated, remote copy.

The fire and the near loss of vital data is being used by Stage2Data as an example of the importance of planning for disaster and the power of backup and recovery solutions by Attix5.

According to Peter Balt, CEO of Munsoft, which provides software and services to the Local Municipality where the fire took place, “This municipality has foreseen the unexpected and taken appropriate precautions. Had it relied on outdated tape-based protection, it may have had an offsite copy as a best-case scenario. It is likely that such a copy would be outdated, if available at all, and it might take weeks or even months to get back into business.

Swanepoel uses this example to highlight the necessity of protecting data against the unexpected and the weakness of relying on tape. There is no better way to protect yourself from data loss than using a system which delivers a reliable, automated, remote copy.

Stage2Data president Jeff Collier, has seen this type of potential data loss before and says “In every kind of company information system there is a wealth of information that is critical to the operation of the entity. Disasters can leave business vulnerable and often destroyed and they need to be appropriately planned for.”

In the case of the fire, a remote, offsite copy of the municipalitys data was in existence. More than that, this data is kept up to date automatically thanks to the Attix5 technology which powers it. Swanepoel explains how it works: An initial backup is made and taken offsite for storage on a disk subsystem in a data centre. Attix5 Pro is installed on the clients systems; it automatically scans for any changes to the data and synchronizes these changes over the Internet to maintain that offsite copy as an up-to-date version of the clients business.

The Master Distributor for Attix5 in North America is Stage2Data.

About Attix5

Attix5 is an international provider of secure data management, storage and restoration, specializing in virtualization and cloud based solutions. Its world-class data protection software uses FIPS-compliant Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption for security and provides absolute peace of mind to listed Enterprises and SMEs across the world. Attix5 services the key global industry sectors, including Financial Services, Education and Retail. Attix5 is the SIMS partner for Capita Children’s Services in the UK and provides secure data back-up for 65% of UK Primary Schools, Founded in 1999, Attix5 is headquartered in the UK with offices in South Africa.

Founded in 1999, Attix5 is headquartered in the UK with offices in South Africa.

Company Stage2Data

Stage2Data is a privately held company founded by Jeff Collier and Jacques Swanepoel in 2009. The company is dedicated to working with Enterprise and SMB’s to safeguard their data against disaster or loss using cloud based, disk to disk technology. Stage2Data is the Master Distributor for Attix5 in North America and is a recognized leader in backup and recovery. Stage2Data is headquartered in Oakville, Ontario with offices in the USA. For additional information about the company, please visit http://www.stage2data.com.

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Dramatic September Fire Destroys Data and Highlights Importance of Disk2Disk Backup and Recovery as Well as the Power of Attix5 and Danger of Relying on Tape