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Data Center on Wheels
Xi3, which has been producing pint-sized, high-performance computers for years, is taking their low-power consumption, compact devices to the data center. At CES 2013, Xi3 launched their portable data center that incorporates their modular computers into a self-contained, motorized rack. This unit is useful for disaster recovery or temporary data center needs.
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Sparc Lights a Spark
Providing a spark to the technology community of Charleston, South Carolina is exactly what Sparc is doing. This three-year old privately held company is more than technology, however, as it is introducing a whole new culture to business and other institutions. With a mix of software products and services for government and business, Sparc helps…
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The Operator App Store
“It’s a competitive issue. They [Operators] want to be offering these solutions on their platforms so that their customers don’t go somewhere else,” said David Adams VP Corporate Development for Accedo. Adams was referring to the idea that operators are beginning to offer app stores to stay relevant in a world where over-the-top is causing…
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More Confusion or More Simplicity?
More confusion or more simplicity, that is the question asked by Paul Woidke of Nagra OpenTV in the above interview. He was referring to the idea that what started as touch-screen simplicity could end up with customer confusion as the number of apps on a particular device multiplies. Similarly, he discusses the opportunities and challenges…
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A Win-Win Demand Response Program
Congratulations to Vince Groff for his promotion to general manager for the Cox Home Security business. This promotion complements Cox’s move to commercialize its home automation and security services. Groff is a fixture at the Parks Associates’ Smart Energy Summit and represents a leading voice as to how communications service providers fit into the home automation…
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More Efficient and Better Customer Support
Does automation mean a reduction in jobs? Not necessarily, as proven by the this innovative independent telecommunications’ cooperative that built on the productivity gains offered by its Fiber to the Home network to improve the quality of service. In this exclusive video interview, Kari Nishek, IS Applications Manager, explains how DRN retrained their work force…
