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PHOENIX, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ — Group Mobile, a provider of rugged, mobile and field-use computing products (), announced today that they made the Inc. 5000 list of fast growth companies in the U.S. for the second year in a row. With a three-year sales growth of 202.3%, Group Mobile also ranked #44 in the top 100 computers and electronics companies’ category. The Inc. 5000 list is a comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy — America’s independent-minded entrepreneurs. Taken as a whole, companies that make this list represent the backbone of the U.S. economy. The 2008 Inc. 5000 list measures revenue growth from 2004 through 2007.
“We are honored to be a part of the 2008 Inc. 5000 list of fast growth companies for a second year and we are taking several measures to ensure our future growth,” said Director of Marketing Sejal Solanki. “With concerns of a recession we have had to work harder at setting our company apart from the competition. On August 4th of this year we launched a new website with a new Web 2.0 look and feel as well as improved navigation and live chat. We have also put an increased focus on customer service and as a result much of our sales come from repeat customers.”
According to Richard Lawson, President of Group Mobile, “Rugged mobile computing is one of the fastest growing segments in the computer industry. Organizations are recognizing the tremendous productivity gains that can be achieved by automating their field work force. The advent of high-speed mobile broadband wireless communication has accelerated this growth since field or vehicle-based workers can now access their home office system, access the Internet, send and receive emails, be dispatched for the next job, provide instant work orders, price quotes, invoices, etc. from almost anywhere. And organizations have realized that commercial mainstream plastic computers, designed for the indoor worker, are not the right tool for the job.”
Magnesium-cased ruggedized computers, such as those offered at Group Mobile, operate problem-free for years and in less-than-ideal environmental conditions. Many will even handle a drop from 3-4 feet onto concrete. They are also designed to handle the constant vibrations associated with using a computer in a vehicle. “Fortunately for us, most IT departments and CFO’s have learned that paying a little more up front for a rugged, durable computer saves thousands of dollars over the life of that computer. Not to mention the significant reduction in headaches and improved worker morale that ensues from being provided with high quality and dependable work tools,” says Lawson.
About Group Mobile
Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, Group Mobile serves customers all over North America. We supply customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies and the U.S. Military, to local police/fire/ambulance, to small and mid-size businesses, to the frequent traveler that needs something more durable than a commercial, plastic computer. Group Mobile carries all the leading brands such as Panasonic Toughbooks, GD-Itronix GoBooks, Xplore Technologies, Getac Inc. and more. To learn more about rugged computers and how they differ from commercial, plastic computers, check out the Rugged computer Guide () or visit us online at .
About Inc.com
Inc.com, the daily resource for entrepreneurs, delivers how-to guides, advice, tools, breaking news, and rich multi-media to help business owners and CEOs start, run, and grow their businesses. Inc.com offers dynamic marketing solutions to help advertisers effectively reach Inc.com’s audience of business leaders. Visit .
Group Mobile

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — intel DEVELOPER FORUM — Dot Hill Systems Corp. , a world-class provider of entry-level and midrange storage innovations for OEMs and system integrators (SIs), today announced plans to develop future storage solutions based on the Intel(R) EP80579 Integrated Processor family, formerly known as Tolapai.
The highly integrated System on Chip (SoC) architecture, based on the same blueprint as Intel’s existing processors, will offer new levels of performance and energy efficiency versus traditional SoCs, combine multiple functions, and will be customized to target the company’s traditional computing businesses as well as several growth areas. The combination of the intel EP80579, Dot Hill’s proprietary RAID controller architecture, and patented PCI interconnect (operating at PCI Express speeds) allows Dot Hill to leapfrog the competition with its next-generation controllers in terms of host-attach performance, drive-attach versatility, end-user ease-of-use, and data management services.
One application expected to employ the new architecture is the Hermes Spacecraft (), a private space shuttle project built on the premise that anyone who wants to take a trip into space should have the means to do so. The spacecraft, which features a development version of the Dot Hill next generation RAID controller using the intel EP80579, is on display today here at intel Developer Forum.
“The intel EP80579 Integrated Processor is highly synergistic with Dot Hill’s Rapid Evolution Storage Architecture(TM),” said Dana Kammersgard, Dot Hill’s president and chief executive officer. “Our next-generation storage offerings will be able to put the cost, power and size advantages of the intel SoC design to good use, as we work to maintain the competitive advantage that we provide our customers and partners. As we move to deploy the EP80579 in future general purpose Dot Hill RAID products, our experience in developing ruggedized storage for the defense and transportation industries makes our products particularly well-suited for use in the emerging market of commercial space flight.”
About Dot Hill
Delivering innovative technology and global support, Dot Hill empowers the OEM community to bring unique storage solutions to market, quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Offering high performance and industry-leading uptime, Dot Hill’s RAID technology is the foundation for best-in-class storage solutions offering enterprise-class security, availability and data protection. The company’s products are in use today by the world’s leading service and equipment providers, common carriers, advanced technology and telecommunications companies as well as government agencies. Dot Hill solutions are certified to meet rigorous industry standards and military specifications, as well as RoHS and WEEE international environmental standards. Headquartered in Carlsbad, Calif., Dot Hill has offices and/or representatives in China, Germany, Japan, United Kingdom and the United States. For more information, visit us at .
Statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such statements include statements regarding: the timing and future availability of products based on the intel EP80579 Integrated Processor, the performance or offered features of such products, any increase in revenues or financial results due to the availability of such products, and Dot Hill’s future ability to compete in terms of product offerings or otherwise. The risks that contribute to the uncertain nature of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: the fact that Dot Hill may never make products based on the intel EP 8079 Integrated Processors generally available; that customers do not wish to purchase such products in the future; that the products, once released, do not perform as expected; unforeseen technological, intellectual property, personnel or engineering issues; and the additional risks set forth in the form 10-K and subsequent reports most recently filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by Dot Hill. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date on which they were made. Dot Hill undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
Dot Hill Systems Corp.

CHINA, Mich., Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Less than 20,000 individuals worldwide currently hold the CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert) certification, which places them among the elite computer networking experts anywhere. This distinction also demands a six-figure annual salary in America, according to recent national surveys.
To become CCIE-certified, an engineer must pass a grueling 8-hour-long hands-on “lab” exam conducted by Cisco (), the global leader in computer network solutions. IPexpert () is a primary training organization, focused solely on preparing seasoned computer network engineers for the coveted CCIE certification exams, through various learning solutions.
A typical preparation plan for a successful candidate includes working through self-study training products, which can take three to six months to complete. Then, prior to attempting the CCIE exam, many candidates choose to attend intense live classroom training, lasting one or two weeks, up to 14 hours per day. Although IPexpert’s industry-leading products are used by CCIE candidates around the world, its popular live courses are generally offered only in the United States and limited key locations abroad. With growing demand for these courses in various emerging markets, such as India and Saudi Arabia, IPexpert has aligned with Netmetric Solutions to expand its reach.
Netmetric Solutions () is a training organization headquartered in Hyderabad, India. The company is established as a leading provider of CCIE training in its geographic region, creating an ideal opportunity for resource sharing and cooperative marketing efforts with IPexpert. The partnership allows both entities to leverage the other’s physical presence and brand recognition in their regions.
President of Netmetric Solutions Khawar Butt is a veteran in the IT (Information Technology) industry, with over 30 years of experience and many career certifications to his credit, including four of the available five CCIE certification specialties. “We are very excited to be working with IPexpert in this partnership that will help bring CCIE-level training to students throughout the world. Having worked with IPexpert in the past and understanding how the company works will be a big plus in this partnership.” He adds, “We previously partnered in 2004 to bring to market one of the first offerings in the world for the CCIE Security specialization. I look forward to bringing similar types of groundbreaking products to the market in the future.”
About IPexpert, Inc.
Founded in 2001, IPexpert, Inc. is the leading training company for computer-networking engineers pursuing the highest-level career certification offered by Cisco Systems. The company has quickly become the global leader serving its niche market, boasting the largest offering of self-study products, live instructor-led training courses and inventory of Cisco hardware available for online rental. IPexpert currently appears, for the second consecutive year, in Inc. Magazine’s annual list of the fastest growing privately owned companies in America. ()
Contact:
Matt Brooks, Vice President
IPexpert, Inc.
Tel: 810-326-1444 ext. 101
Fax: 810-454-0130

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IPexpert, Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, August 20 /PRNewswire/ —

intel Developer Forum, CMD Booth # 832 — California Micro Devices
(Nasdaq: CAMD) announced that it is developing display controllers based upon
the Mobile Industry Processor Interface (MIPI(TM)) alliance standard for high
speed serial display interfaces. These display controllers will be used in
next generation Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs) and are being
showcased in the MID Ecosystem Community at the intel Developer Forum in
San Francisco, California, from August 19 through 21, 2008.

CMD plans to provide innovative serial interface display controllers that
enable the design of low cost MIPI(TM) based display modules featuring a
reduced number of interface signals, lower power consumption and reduced
electromagnetic interference (EMI) when compared to legacy display
interfaces. California Micro Devices’ collaboration with intel reflects the
company’s focus on working with industry leaders to develop leading-edge
technology and deliver innovative products.

“California Micro Devices is pleased to be working with intel on
innovative technology solutions that provide people with an improved mobile
internet device experience,” commented Kyle Baker, CMD’s vice president of
marketing. “Active participation in events such as the intel Developer Forum
allows us to showcase our capabilities and interact with the broader
ecosystem of solution providers and customers.”
“MIDs represent an emerging and exciting growth market segment that
enables people to enjoy the best mobile Internet device experience,” said
Pankaj Kedia, director of Global Ecosystem Programs for intel Corporation’s
Ultra Mobility Group. “Intel’s innovation in low power technologies, combined
with CMD’s experience and capabilities in serial interface display controller
design, should enable device makers to bring MIDs in sleeker and smaller form
factors.”
About California Micro Devices

California Micro Devices Corporation is a leading supplier of application
specific analog and mixed signal semiconductor products for the mobile
handset, digital consumer electronics and personal computer markets. Key
products include protection devices for mobile handsets, digital consumer
electronics products such as digital TVs and personal computers as well as
analog and mixed signal ICs for mobile handset displays. Detailed corporate
and product information may be accessed at http://www.cmd.com.

All statements contained in this press release that are not historical
facts are forward-looking statements which are made pursuant to the safe
harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
They are not guarantees of future performance or events. Rather, they are
based on current expectations, estimates, beliefs, assumptions, and goals and
objectives and are subject to uncertainties that are difficult to predict. As
a result, our actual results may differ materially from the statements made.
Often such statements can be identified by their use of words such as will,
intends, expects, plans, believes, anticipates, and estimates.
Forward-looking statements made in this release include that CMD will be
successful in developing display controllers based upon the Mobile Industry
Processor Interface (MIPI(TM)) alliance standard for high speed serial
display interfaces; that such controllers will be used in next generation
Intel-based Mobile Internet Devices (MIDs); that such controllers will enable
the design of low cost MIPI based display modules featuring a reduced number
of interface signals, lower power consumption and reduced electromagnetic
interference (EMI) when compared to legacy display interfaces; and that these
controllers and modules will enable device makers to bring MIDs in sleeker
and smaller form factors. These forward-looking statements are based upon our
assumptions about and assessment of the future, which may or may not prove
true, and involve a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not
limited to whether CMD encounters technical difficulties in designing,
developing or having a third party manufacture such a controller; whether the
actual controller will have the designed features and will enable smaller
MIDs; whether manufacturers will choose to release Intel-based MIDs; and
whether such controllers and modules will be of interest to manufacturers of
MIDs as well as the risk factors detailed in the company’s Form 8K, 10K, and
10Q filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Due to these and
other risks, future events and the company’s future actual results could
differ materially from those discussed above. These forward-looking
statements speak only as to the date of this release, and, except as required
by law, we undertake no obligation to publicly release updates or revisions
to these statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or
otherwise.

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California Micro Devices

PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 20 /PRNewswire/ — Socialtext, the leading provider of enterprise wiki and social software solutions, today announced its collaboration with intel and SpikeSource and its participation in the Intel(R) Certified Solutions Program. The intel Certified Solutions Program, provided by SpikeSource, allows Socialtext to certify its solution for specific intel technologies. The certification provides significant business value for Socialtext, as the company continues to be an innovator and leader in the business social software space.
“Socialtext customers using our business social software platform and collaborating with Socialtext wikis can be assured that our on-demand service is secure and reliable,” said VP Business Development, Socialtext, Inc., Paul Wescott. “Certifying our product via the Intel(R) Certified Software Program and SpikeSource Solutions Factory provides us with a single source for validating and improving Socialtext’s performance and security. We now deliver our on-demand service to every one of our customers using Intel(R) multi-core technology.”
Based on a wiki foundation, Socialtext enables companies to capture and share information, locate subject matter experts, improve business processes, and form more intimate relationships amongst colleagues, customers and partners. The Socialtext platform extends beyond typical wiki functionality, adding Socialtext Dashboard which integrates information from multiple sources, Socialtext People which provides contact information and connections to business colleagues, and SocialCalc which is a multi-user wiki-based spreadsheet program.
“The Intel(R) Certified Solutions Program delivers immediate business value,” says J. Scott Harrison, director Partner Programs Organization for Intel. “Program members can quickly take advantage of advanced intel technologies and create more secure solutions without committing additional development resources, helping them improve competitive advantage in the marketplace.”
With the intel and SpikeSource partnership, Socialtext continues to significantly expand their market opportunities by offering higher quality and more secure software products, reduced deployment costs, reduced support costs and increased customer trust and confidence to assure the customers that a solution has met rigorous standards for quality, security and performance.
About Socialtext
As the first wiki company, Socialtext leads the industry in applying next generation Web 2.0 technologies to the critical challenges facing businesses. Web 2.0 holds the promise of dramatically increasing business productivity, stimulating greater innovation, and creating tighter connections between employees, and with partners, suppliers and customers. With the most flexible deployment options in the industry including appliances, hosted services, software and open source — Socialtext wiki centric social software solutions are designed for any organization that wants to accelerate team communications, better enable knowledge sharing, foster collaboration, and build online communities. Today, over 4,000 organizations use Socialtext, including BASF, CondeNet, Epitaph Records, Humana, IKEA, Intel, MicroStrategy, MWW Group, Nokia, Ogilvy PR, SAP, Symantec, USA Today, Washington Post, among others. More information on Socialtext can be found at .
Socialtext

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — intel DEVELOPER FORUM — Super Micro Computer, Inc. , a leader in application-optimized, high performance server solutions, is exhibiting its energy efficiency leadership with live SuperBlade(R) and QPI (Quick Path Interconnect) SuperServer demos at the intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2008, Moscone Center West, San Francisco, August 19-21 in Gold Sponsor booth #301. In addition, Supermicro CEO and president, Charles Liang, will give a 50-minute presentation entitled “Green Design Innovations that Maximize Server Efficiency” in Room 2000 beginning at 5:00pm today.
“Supermicro’s application-optimized server solutions empower our customers with the best green technology advantages available, such as 93%* peak power supply efficiency, more efficient thermal and cooling subsystems, more efficient board-level designs, and superior performance-per-watt (290 GFLOPS/kW*),” said Charles Liang, president and CEO of Supermicro. “We also offer customers the widest selection of optimized server solutions to choose from, including the industry’s most efficient 1U SuperServers featuring our new 560-watt power supply, our award-winning 1U Twin(TM) SuperServers with two nodes in a 1U, and our innovative Universal I/O (UIO) servers that support up to three high-performance add-on cards in a standard 1U platform. Our 1U SuperServers based on the intel 5100 (San Clemente) chipset typically save customers $200-$500* in electricity costs over 3 years with excellent performance.”
For the ultimate in power savings and performance-per-watt (290 GLOPS/kW), nothing beats Supermicro’s DatacenterBlade(TM) with up to 14 dual-processor (DP) blade modules based on the Intel(R) 5100 chipset in a 7U enclosure. Supermicro is providing a live demonstration of this data center-optimized solution at IDF.
Also optimized for 2.5″ hard disk drives, the high-density SC113MTQ-560CB, the cost-effective SC111T-560 series and the high-performance SC113TQ-560 series chassis all feature Supermicro’s new 560-watt multi-output power supply that delivers 85% power efficiency when the system operates at or above 20% loading and peak efficiency 90% at 50% loading, making them the greenest standard 1U rack server solutions available. Featuring Supermicro’s X7DCL-3 serverboard, the short-depth SuperServer 1025C-M3B and the cost-optimized SuperServer 1025C-3B combine onboard SAS with support for 8 and 4 hot-swap 2.5″ drive bays, respectively. Based on the low-power intel 5100 chipset, these servers maximize energy and cost savings with native DDR2 memory support and offer the benefit of a long (7-year) product lifecycle.
Optimized for HPC environments, the quad-processor (4P) SuperServer 8015C-TB packs up to 24 processing cores into a 1U form factor when loaded with the upcoming 6-Core Dunnington processors, which intel plans to launch in mid-September. Supermicro will be showing QPI implemented serverboards and platforms in booth #301, too.
Another live SuperBlade(R), which is a certified Intel(R) Cluster Ready (ICR) platform, is being demonstrated in booth #217 of the intel SPG Zone. With ten DP blade modules based on the intel 5400 chipset, this high-performance 7U blade solution supports up to 60 hot-swap 2.5″ hard drives with an onboard LSI 1078 SAS controller and RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 support.
“Supermicro’s participation in the Intel(R) Cluster Ready program enables resellers worldwide to quickly deploy optimized turnkey high performance computing solutions,” said Mark Spargo, intel Corporation’s director of Global High Performance Computing Sales. “Certified intel Cluster Ready, Supermicro’s OfficeBlade(TM) takes advantage of a full range of Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors to help it provide a low-power, low-noise cluster ideally suited for office environments, while its DatacenterBlade(TM) uses Intel(R) processors to help provide a high-density cluster solution to meet enterprises’ high-performance computing needs.”
Supermicro Server Building Block Solutions(R) offer exceptional flexibility and superior feature advantages. For more information on Supermicro’s complete line of server and workstation solutions go to .
About Super Micro Computer, Inc.
Supermicro emphasizes superior product design and uncompromising quality control to produce industry-leading serverboards, chassis and server systems. These Server Building Block Solutions provide benefits across many environments, including data center deployment, high-performance computing, high-end workstations, storage networks and standalone server installations. For more information on Supermicro’s complete line of advanced motherboards, SuperServers, and optimized chassis, visit http://www.Supermicro.com, email or call the San Jose, CA headquarters at 1 408-503-8000.
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Supermicro and Server Building Block Solutions are registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
* Peak performance, power efficiency and savings figures are based on internal testing results.
Michael Kalodrich

Tel: 408 503-8063

Super Micro Computer, Inc.

MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — LSI Corporation today announced that it will demonstrate the power-saving benefits of utilizing hardware-based XML accelerators in conjunction with multi-core processors at the intel Developer Forum, August 19-21 at the Moscone Center West in San Francisco, Calif. XML is the dominant transactional data format used in enterprise applications, SOA and Web Services. The use of XML acceleration points the way to significant reductions in data center power consumption, which is forecasted to double in the next five years.
“A recent report* shows that one watt of extra power consumption can result in almost three watts of additional cooling and power supply overhead, so every watt we save has a multiplying effect,” said Randy Smerik, senior vice president, Network Components Group, LSI. “LSI XML solutions reduce power consumption and increase performance, yet are easy to design in.”
Tests conducted by LSI show that processing a gigabyte of XML data on a general-purpose processor can increase quiescent power consumption by as much as 90 watts. When the same XML data is processed using an LSI(TM) Tarari(R) XML Content Processor, the average incremental power consumption is less than 20 watts. Hardware-based XML processing also dramatically improves application latency. Using a Watts Up Pro(TM) power meter, LSI will demonstrate the power-saving benefits of the LSI Tarari XML Content Processor when coupled with a Quad-Core Intel(R) Xeon(R) processor based platform.
LSI Tarari content processors increase network performance, reduce cost and lower power consumption by offloading security, quality of service, content-based billing, bandwidth management and XML processing functions from standard multi-core processors. Tarari solutions are scalable, feature a common application programming interface and can be supplied on standard PCIe 8-lane boards.
LSI Corporation is an affiliate member of the intel Embedded and Communications Alliance, a community of embedded and communications developers and solution providers. For more information, please visit .
* U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Report to Congress on Server and
Data Center Energy Efficiency - Public Law 109-431,” (August 2, 2007).

About LSI

LSI Corporation is a leading provider of innovative silicon, systems and software technologies that enable products which seamlessly bring people, information and digital content together. The company offers a broad portfolio of capabilities and services including custom and standard product ICs, adapters, systems and software that are trusted by the world’s best known brands to power leading solutions in the Storage and Networking markets. More information is available at .
Editor’s Notes:
1. All LSI news releases (financial, acquisitions, manufacturing, products, technology, etc.) are issued exclusively by PR Newswire and are immediately thereafter posted on the company’s external website, .
2. LSI, Tarari, and the LSI logo design are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation or its subsidiaries.
3. intel and the intel logo are trademarks of intel Corporation in the United States and other countries
4. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
LSI Corporation

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ — To help meet customer demands for a workstation in a rackmount form factor, Rave computer developed the new Rave/Sun Ultra(TM) 24 Hybrid server. This redesigned 3U variation of the Sun Ultra 24 debuts today at the 2008 LandWarNet Conference in Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.
“Based on customer feedback, Rave developed the Hybrid Ultra 24 to support Sun customers who required full height/length PCI cards in a rackmount format,” said Doris Block-Tomlinson, Vice President of Business Development. “We modified the Sun Ultra 24 and developed a lightweight, high capacity rackmount workstation with features that are not available in Sun’s currently x86 product offerings.”
At 23.9 pounds and a depth of 21.625 inches, this Rave/Sun Ultra 24 Hybrid base model retains the functionality of the Sun Ultra 24. The system also has four accessible high-capacity hot-swappable drives with full RAID capabilities, and is 400 Hz capable.
For a complete list of product specifications, download the product data sheet at:
Product features includes:
— Superior performance with Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo, Intel(R) Core(TM)2
Quad or Intel Core(TM) 2 Extreme Quad-Core processors
— Supports full height/length PCI cards
— Ultra-quiet, short-depth, hybrid server
— Environment friendly, high-efficiency single or redundant power supply
— Up to 4TB of hot-swappable drives with front accessibility
— Visualize very large data sets — capable of supporting up to eight
displays simultaneously
— Easy to clean front removable filters reduces environmental
containments
— Remote power on/off and reboot capability using Intel ASF
functionality

The new Sun/Rave Ultra 24 is backed by Rave Computer’s industry-leading customer support and warranty program. Rave computer offers best-in-class hardware and software maintenance on all products purchased through Rave. Our extensively trained technicians provide live, personal, first-class support.
About Rave computer Association, Inc.
Rave computer Association, Inc. is a leading supplier, integrator, and developer of servers, workstations, and mobile computers to the U.S. military, prime contractors, independent software vendors, and original equipment manufacturers. The company provides standard-, custom-, COTS-, and ruggedized-, computer solutions. Platforms include AMD(R), Intel(R) and SPARC(R), and utilize Microsoft(R), Solaris(R), and Red Hat(R) software suites. Rave computer is a privately held company and headquartered in Sterling Heights, Mich. For more information, visit the company’s Web site at , or call (800) 966-7283.
Rave computer Association, Inc.

NEEDHAM, Mass., Aug. 18 /PRNewswire/ — HiWired Inc., a leader in remote technical support and computer repair, announces a 20% senior citizen discount beginning on September 7th and extending through October 31, 2008, in honor of Grandparent’s Day.
More seniors today than even two years ago surf the Web and use email to stay in touch with family and friends and to share digital photography. However, while many seniors are computer savvy, many are novices, and may not have the resources or skills for complicated computer set up, repairs and troubleshooting.
HiWired’s team of technical experts are available 24/7, 365 days a year to provide online computer repair and technical support. In addition, they are ready to help seniors enjoy the full benefits of their computers and digital cameras by providing instructional guidance on usage and features. HiWired services are done remotely and therefore do not require seniors to open their homes to a computer technician whom they may not know for on site computer repair, or to disconnect and transport their PC to their local computer service repair shop.
With most services costing $40-$179, HiWired is an affordable and convenient means to ensure one’s computer is running efficiently, data is protected and backed up, and the highest level of security is established for peace of mind.
Seniors can conduct a free computer health evaluation through HiWired’s “PC Check & Connect” — a performance and vulnerability assessment that diagnoses overall PC health, and includes constant updates about security and performance, and spyware and anti virus protection.
From September 7th through October 31, 2008, seniors age 55 can receive a 20% savings on all HiWired’s services (reference smartcode: grandparent08.) To order HiWired services call 888-MY-HIWIRED or contact online at .
About HiWired, Inc. Founded in 2004 by IBM services veterans Singu Srinivas and Michael Wexler, HiWired provides technology support services to retail, ISP, and other partners across North America. The company also provides technology support services directly to consumers and small businesses via . Through its remote technology management services HiWired makes it simple for customers to utilize, enjoy and integrate their technology. HiWired offers incident-based and ongoing remote technical support for customers struggling with technology tasks ranging from setup of new computers and digital devices to problem solving with more complicated technology and networking configurations. For more information visit .
CONTACTS:
Lauren Curley Susana Soltero
CM Communications for HiWired CM Communications for HiWired
781 383 6406 617-536-3400

HiWired Inc.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 15 /PRNewswire/ — Interop(R), the leading business technology event, produced by TechWeb, today announced a keynote speaker for its Energy Camp unconference at Interop New York 2008. IBM’s Gennaro (Jerry) Cuomo will launch this one-day, all-day program. The positive response from attendees at Interop Las Vegas 2008 led to bringing Energy Camp to the 2008 New York event. Energy Camp at Interop takes place at the Javits Convention Center in New York, September 16, 2008.
Cuomo is an ibm Fellow, VP and CTO for the WebSphere brand of products. He is one of the founding fathers of WebSphere and has spent 20 years at ibm in between the ibm Research and Software Groups. As a breakthrough innovator of solutions in the areas of high performance transactional systems, middleware appliances, enterprise application virtualization and web 2.0 technologies, Cuomo will kick-off Energy Camp — a collaborative “unconference” dedicated to the reduction of IT’s global carbon footprint. Audiences are invited to join this forum where industry stakeholders will gather together to discuss the growing impact of today’s energy costs on IT’s bottom line, and the overarching importance of energy conservation and utilizing greener IT solutions and methods.
“With information technology representing such a large and growing chunk of any company’s budget, energy efficiency across the entire IT infrastructure isn’t just an imperative for a sustainable Earth, it’s an imperative for every company’s bottom line,” said David Berlind, Interop’s Executive Conference Director and TechWeb blogger. “We’re excited that ibm is participating in Energy Camp at Interop and look forward to a robust discussion with them about what IT companies can do to positively impact profits.”
Following IBM’s keynote address, the program will be led by James Governor. Governor is co-founder and principal analyst of RedMonk and author of the Greenmonk.net blog, a community dedicated to the use of open source and social software to improve the environment and encourage good behaviors. Sample discussions at the previous Energy Camp included ‘Best Practices For Equating “Green IT” to Cost Savings,’ ‘Are Companies Ready to Consider Some ‘Crazy’ Ideas to Improve Data Center Energy Efficiency?,’ ‘Best Practices for Recycling and Refurbing Electronics,’ and more. For more information visit: . To publish your thoughts and join in the discussion visit: .
About Interop(R)
Interop(R) drives the adoption of technology, providing knowledge and insight to help IT and corporate decision-makers achieve business success. Part of TechWeb’s family of global brands, Interop is the leading business technology event series. Through in-depth educational programs, workshops, real-world demonstrations and live technology implementations in its unique InteropNet and InteropLabs programs, Interop provides the forum for the most powerful innovations and solutions the industry has to offer. As the meeting place for the global business technology community, upcoming Interop events include Interop Sao Paulo, August 12-14, 2008, Transamerica Expo Center, and Interop New York, September 15-19, 2008 Javits Convention Center, New York City. For more information visit: .
About TechWeb (formerly CMP)
TechWeb, the global leader in business technology media, is an innovative business focused on serving the needs of technology decision-makers and marketers worldwide. TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed media brands in the business technology market. Today, more than 13.3* million business technology professionals actively engage in our communities created around our global face-to-face events Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and VoiceCon; online resources such as the TechWeb Network, Light Reading, Intelligent Enterprise, InformationWeek.com, bMighty.com, and The Financial Technology Network; and the market leading, award-winning InformationWeek, TechNet Magazine, MSDN Magazine, Wall Street & Technology magazines. TechWeb also provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation performance marketing, integrated media, research, and analyst services. TechWeb is a division of United Business Media, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.
*13.3 million business decision-makers: based on # of monthly connections
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