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Integralis Posts Record Revenues for 2012 as It Continues Transition to 'Trusted Advisor' Status

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Integralis Posts Record Revenues for 2012 as It Continues Transition to ‘Trusted Advisor’ Status

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. & ISMANING, Germany–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Integralis AG, a global provider of IT Security and Information Risk Management solutions and the IT security arm of NTT Communications Group, has announced record revenues of €204.9m for 2012, an increase of 15.1 per cent over the previous year, as well as improved EBITDA figures of €6.2m, up from €-7.7m in 2011.

The company’s financial success reflects its ongoing transition to focus more on high-end Managed and Professional Services (MAPS), in line with changing market conditions and global business drivers. The evolution of the Integralis business, initiated in 2011, will continue throughout this financial year and beyond as it positions itself as a ‘Trusted Advisor‘ to organizations looking to be agile but secure in the current economic climate.

Simon Church, CEO, Integralis AG, said: “We are seeing a constantly shifting business landscape with several dominant factors driving it – big data, cloud, mobility and social networking and collaboration. While these are having a profound effect on how businesses grow and retain customers, there is also a continued focus on driving efficiency and increasing visibility across the organization. Plus, there’s the need to attract and retain the right talent and exploit new markets – and all of this against the backdrop of a continually evolving threat environment.

“As a result, we have invested heavily in our Consulting and Professional Services capabilities (currently numbering more than 500 business and technology consultants), supported by investment and resources from our majority shareholder, NTT Communications to meet demand.”

Akira Arima, CEO at NTT Communications, added, “NTT Communications continues to invest in the growth and expansion of Integralis as our dedicated security arm worldwide. We are focusing on building on the company’s Managed and Professional Services expertise to provide seamless information security services and to be a trusted security partner to customers.”

Heiner Luntz, Integralis’ Chief Financial Officer, added: “Traditionally companies have simply bolted on security products and technologies to tackle security threats, but this approach no longer works in our ‘brave new world’. We recognize this, plus the need for a balance between Managed and Professional Services and best of breed security technologies that allow clients to make informed decisions aligned to their overall corporate goals and risk appetite. We’ve made significant changes within the business to reflect this, offering clients strategic and practical advice on information security and risk management, combined with deep technical expertise and industry knowledge.”

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Radisys LTE Solutions Enable Rivada Networks' Technology to Dynamically Allocate Excess Spectrum for

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Radisys LTE Solutions Enable Rivada Networks’ Technology to Dynamically Allocate Excess Spectrum for Public Safety Networks

Radisys’ unique combination of carrier-grade hardware, software and services take Rivada’s Dynamic Spectrum Arbitrage (DSA) innovation from concept to reality

HILLSBORO, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Radisys® Corporation (NAS: RSYS) , a market leader enabling wireless infrastructure solutions, and Rivada Networks, a leading public safety communications company, today announced that Radisys’ complete end-to-end LTE network solutions and Professional Services have enabled Rivada Networks‘ Dynamic Spectrum Arbitrage (DSA) innovation. DSA, developed for the public safety market, is the first solution to enable the allocation of excess spectrum resources to other network providers on a real-time basis. For the standards-based network, Radisys leveraged its award-winning Trillium® TOTALeNodeB™ and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) software, carrier-grade COM Express platform and Professional Services. Radisys is the only company with hardware, software and LTE integration expertise all in-house, enabling the delivery of a pre-integrated solution that reduced Rivada’s integration risk and time to market significantly.

“Rivada Networks has opened a new chapter in the history of public safety communications,” said Declan Ganley, CEO, Rivada Networks. “Dynamic Spectrum Arbitrage unlocks the potential for supply and demand economics to bolster the quality and coverage of wireless broadband services. The technology is a market-changing breakthrough with serious potential to improve cellular communication networks and public safety communications capabilities, and our collaboration with Radisys has enabled us to bring this exciting technology to market.”

The U.S. public safety market is evolving rapidly with the introduction of LTE networks. The industry is transitioning to a combination of private and public networks, all with available spectrum that often goes unused. Rivada’s DSA innovation allows unused spectrum to be easily reallocated across networks to where it’s needed most by combining prioritization of users on the network with a real-time auctioning process. Deployment of DSA will lead to a new approach in how network operators use and charge for their network resources. Operators will be able to apply varying levels of priority to every user on the network and charge users based on demand, opening up the market for innovative business models. Radisys is providing the test network to demonstrate the viability of this industry-first solution.

“We’ve developed a ground-breaking technology that enables operators to loan out their unused spectrum to other overloaded networks, thereby enabling efficient spectrum use for the public safety industry,” said Clint Smith, CTO, Rivada Networks. “We invest …read more
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Sweden's Com Hem Chooses SeaChange's Adrenalin Software Platform for Video-on-Demand

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Sweden’s Com Hem Chooses SeaChange’s Adrenalin Software Platform for Video-on-Demand

ACTON, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SeaChange International (NAS: SEAC) , a leading global multi-screen video software innovator, today announced that Sweden‘s largest cable television operator, Com Hem, has selected the SeaChange AdrenalinTMvideo platform for its new TiVo service. Due for rollout later this year, Com Hem‘s new offering will include broadcast TV channels, VOD (video-on-demand), catch-up TV and start-over for DVB-based (Digital Video Broadcasting) TiVo set-tops, LAN set-tops, smartphones and tablets.

Com Hem is the fastest growing TV distributor in Sweden. About 40 percent, or 1.75 million, of Sweden‘s households are connected to Com Hem‘s network. This gives them access to Sweden‘s widest range of TV channels, HDTV, and TV on Demand, as well as high speed broadband and fixed line services. Com Hem is the latest European operator to choose SeaChange’s next generation Adrenalin as a foundation for its VOD services. Adrenalin is based on an open service-oriented architecture which delivers a television experience that scales to serve millions of assets to any video device across multiple network types, either deployed in a network or in a hosted model. SeaChange’s customers across Europe serve an estimated 36 million subscribers on televisions, PCs, tablets and mobile phones.

Com Hem will use the Adrenalin video platform to integrate and manage a wide range of third-party components. These include TiVo’s client solution and other third-party vendors in the ecosystem. SeaChange will provide its Professional Services to handle integration, customization and deployment.

“Com Hem aims to offer subscribers the latest services in compelling bundles. With SeaChange’s technology and services we can do that. The open Adrenalin architecture means we can integrate our existing equipment and systems effortlessly. And because it’s easy to expand, the back office can grow as quickly as we do,” said Jens Persson, Manager R&D, Com Hem.

“We are delighted to support Com Hem in its rapid growth,” said Andrei Noppe, Senior Vice President and General Manager, EMEA and APAC, SeaChange. “Throughout Europe, customers come to SeaChange for our deep experience and expertise in on-demand service development. Our agreement with Com Hem marks continued expansion of SeaChange’s strong presence in the Nordic and Baltic region, with customers from Denmark to Estonia.”

About Com Hem

Com Hem is the leading supplier of pay television, high-speed broadband and fixed telephony in Sweden. Approximately 40%, 1.75 million, of …read more
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QPharma Launches QStaffing Initiative for Life Sciences

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QPharma Launches QStaffing Initiative for Life Sciences


Enhanced Staffing Model will Enable

MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– QPharma has announced the latest addition to its growing list of quality and compliance consulting solutions with the launch of its QStaffing division. While staffing is not a new model for QPharma, QStaffing represents a more focused, targeted approach to providing low-cost, individually based resources for existing QPharma clients.

QStaffing accommodates an increased need for skilled resources at life sciences clients. “QPharma provides traditional, project-based consulting that employs seasoned subject matter experts and principal consultants, but occasionally our pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech clients simply need individual resources to complement an existing project team,” explained Ed Morris, Senior VP of Professional Services at QPharma. “The QStaffing model enables us to address this need swiftly and efficiently.”

QStaffing serves numerous segments and areas within life sciences, including Information Technology, Regulatory Affairs, Distribution, Pharmacovigilance, Manufacturing, Laboratories, and Clinical Research. Available skilled resources include Software Developers, Technical Writers, Subject Matter Experts, Project Managers, Software Testers, and Validation Engineers.

For more information contact Ken Stelle, at 973-656-0408 or Ken.Stelle@qpharmacorp.com.

About QPharma, Inc.

QPharma provides a suite of services and solutions to the life sciences industry. Services offered by the company’s Professional Services division include complete validation services, project management, auditing, and training. The Commercial Services division provides solutions in such areas as aggregate spend reporting, PDMA compliance, online training, warehousing and fulfillment, and brand marketing and sales support. The company’s engineers, regulatory compliance experts, and brand consultants have been proudly serving the life sciences industry since 1994. To learn more, visit www.qpharmacorp.com.

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Elavon Establishes Global Professional Services Business

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Elavon Establishes Global Professional Services Business



People, Processes and Technology help lower the total cost of accepting payments

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Elavon, a wholly owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp (NYS: USB) and a leading global payment solutions provider, announced that it has formed a division to work with enterprise clients in the pursuit of uncovering opportunities to help them lower costs centered around the “three big things” impacting the costs of accepting payments: rates, fraud, and data security.

Elavon’s global reach and award-winning international processing platform, best-in-class solutions and knowledgeable teams of local experts, combines to result in the delivery of solutions and services that help companies lower the total cost of acceptance payments. To date, its Professional Services team has created savings of more than $50 million to clients worldwide.

“Companies often focus their attention on negotiating rates and fees in an attempt to shave a few basis points off their costs,” said James Ray, senior vice president, Global Accounts at Elavon. “The truth is that every payments-related expense analyzed for efficiency and brought under management drives money straight to the bottom line, providing companies with a tremendous opportunity to unleash savings and redirect spending at initiatives that drive growth. Our Professional Services team is uniquely qualified to consult with companies and uncover cost-saving opportunities.”

Elavon leverages its people, processes and technology on three major areas of payment acceptance:

  • Interchange Advisory & Optimization Solutions that provide a view into how transactions are handled, and advise on remedies to qualify for better rates;
  • Advanced Fraud & Chargeback Management Tools that lower fraud and improve revenue; along with business processing outsource services that optimize the costs associated with managing chargebacks and fraud;
  • End-to-End Security & PCI Compliance Solutions that combine advanced point-to-point encryption and tokenization to protect data and mitigate the cost and complexities of PCI compliance.

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Orange Business Services improves leadership position in network, cloud computing and IT services in

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Orange Business Services improves leadership position in network, cloud computing and IT services in Asia Pacific

IDC MarketScape highlights company’s success in network-related IT Services and penetration in emerging markets, especially China

PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Orange Business Services is positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape Asia Pacific Next Generation Telecom Services Vendor Analysis 2012-2013 (Doc #AP3053306U), which provides an in-depth market assessment of vendors’ current capabilities and long-term strategies.

IDC MarketScape recognizes Orange Business Services‘ acceleration of its growth strategy in APAC with a keener focus on key areas such as network enhancements, cloud computing (IaaS, UCaaS, cloud-based contact center), security, network-related IT services and strategic partnerships. More than 800 enterprise customers in the region are already benefiting from the Group’s international network backbone and related IT infrastructure investments.

Key Orange Business Services strengths identified in the IDC MarketScape analysis include:

  • Success in penetrating emerging markets, especially China. Among its successes, Orange is providing a managed contact center solution to 360buy.com, the leading Chinese online business-to-consumer (B2C) retailer with 5,000 agent positions and 51 million registered users. It is China‘s largest B2C e-commerce Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) call center.
  • Success in capturing in-country deals with vertical solutions and Professional Services led engagements, such as the company’s focus on communication-enabled vertical applications specifically for the healthcare, finance and transport sectors. For example its contract with the Government of Bhutan to provide real-time healthcare services.
  • Strength in service integration, Orange has the capabilities to offer deep integration in a multivendor infrastructure environment, especially in collaboration, cloud computing, networks and devices.
  • Capabilities in enterprise orchestrated cloud, Orange’s cloud strategy is to focus on building, managing, and customizing an orchestrated cloud with end-to-end service delivery and service assurance for its customers, including third-party public cloud providers.

“Orange Business Services has moved up higher in the Leaders quadrant, strengthening its position as one of the Leaders in the Asia Pacific next generation telecom services market,” said Sherlin Pang, …read more
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Agile Adaptation: Firm Administration for Professional Services

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By Elliott Ichimura, AdVoice

For professional services firms doing business today, there is a new normal: expanding into new arenas in response to increasingly demanding clients. This means employing an increasingly diverse talent pool scattered across multiple regulatory jurisdictions and deploying the right talent in a targeted manner across client engagements in multiple markets. And the support systems within a firm—from the CFO’s office to HR to IT—have to find ways to keep pace with these changing needs of the business. …read more
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