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Take the uncertainty out of buying a new computer cluster: free simulation test on a high performance computer cluster

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MINNEAPOLIS, Mar-02-2017 — /EPR COMPUTER NEWS/ — Nor-Tech, the top provider of powerful, user-friendly computers, just announced a free simulation test on a high performance computer cluster for CAE, CFD, FEA software. This is an excellent way for organizations to see the benefits of moving from a workstation to a high performance computer cluster.

The test is a free opportunity for organizations to try simulation software on the newest Nor-Tech high performance computer clusters with the newest high-demand software installed. Also, organizations can integrate their own software into the test computer cluster.

Nor-Tech President and CEO David Bollig said, “Our clients trust us to take the uncertainty out of buying a new computer cluster or upgrading the computer cluster they currently own. They need to know the software they are currently using or want to use in the future will run better on a computer cluster and reduce time-to-results. The test cluster provides that assurance.”

Nor-Tech guarantees that their high performance computer clusters are easy to set up and use; and clients will not have to wait on the phone for service and support.

“Our test cluster is designed for organizations that need better technology than a workstation,” Bollig said. “Clients who buy a high performance computer cluster typically see a significant improvement in efficiency; better resolution; better use of their engineers; and faster results.”

To test software on the high performance computer cluster, organizations should first contact Nor-Tech for a quick discussion. Then Nor-Tech will add the organization to the schedule. Nor-Tech will then configure the hardware and software for the organization and provide remote access to the test computer cluster. The organization will then run the software and ultimately see the results. Where there is sensitive information involved, Nor-Tech will typically sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Simulations run on the latest Intel Xeon CPU and NVIDIA GPUs.

Nor-Tech, winner of many technology awards, is famous in the science, university, research, and business markets for powerful, easy to use high performance computer clusters and fast, no wait support. Major recent projects include Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Transportation System; the LIGO Gravitational Project at Cal State Fullerton; and the University of Wisconsin’s IceCube Neutrino Project at the South Pole.

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USA Computer Stores Gains Top Position for Computer Repair Fort Lauderdale

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When it comes to laptop and computer repair, USA Computer Store is the best for its top quality and best service. Over the past decade USA Computer Store has been best in computer maintainers, new sales of computer and laptop, securing computer systems (data recovery) and networks all across South Florida. USA Computer Store has built a strong reputation for not just being affordable but by having an emphasis on quality.

Computers have become part of life either in school, colleges, home or office. With the increasing demand of computers need, technology of the computers too is changing very fast. Each year new improved and reliable version of technology comes into market which replaces the old one which leads to bringing more knowledgeable and reliable technicians to tackle highly complex repair and service problems. USA Computer Store has very strong and knowledgeable resources with good number of years of experience.

Expert Team at USA Computer Stores gives free pc optimisation tips – CC-Cleaner and power registry uses, how to avoid over heating of laptops, how to avoid internet viruses and lot more thousands of tips to make your asset more efficient to provide 100% output.

USA Computer Stores repairs all type of brands of computers and laptops. Also get free computer check-up and diagnostics, no overcharges, no hidden fees and is well know for computer repair Fort Lauderdale and computer repair Broward.

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New High-Tech OCZ Solid State Drives Now Available At dabs.com

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Computer technology retailer dabs.com has recently unveiled new stock of OCZ’s latest solid state drive (SSD), which is set to be the hottest SSD on the computing market this year.

Anyone who wants to increase the power and performance of their computer without having to complete a full upgrade should take a look at OCZ Technology’s new Synapse Cache Solid State Drives.

These SSDs use new Dataplex software that makes them totally unique – unlike most SSDs on the market right now they are designed to be used in conjunction with standard hard drives (HDD). This new Dataplex software increases the speed at which data can be cached, as well as overhauling the way that it is done.

In the past, using an SSD and an HDD at the same time could have actually slowed down the entire running of your home PC, unless you were willing to upgrade to a SATA HDD and use an external enclosure to make data transfer speeds faster. Many people still want to be able to take advantage of the large capacity of their HDD while also benefiting from fast processing with a SSD, and with the Synapse Cache SSD this is now possible.

Duncan Rutherford, Product Manager of dabs.com said: “We understand that customers don’t always have the time or money to perform a full upgrade of their PC just to be able to make use of their new solid state drive, so buying a new motherboard just isn’t possible.

“With the help of OCZ’s amazing new SSD, our customers can get exactly what they want out of their PC without having to spend anything extra.”

The Synapse Cache SSD works so well because it caches ‘hot’ data that is used often on the easy-to-access SSD, while ‘cold’ data is stored on the HDD. By the third time that you run your system with this SSD, all of the data will have been sorted, so you can begin reaping the rewards of the fast Dataplex technology.

dabs.com currently stocks the OCZ Synapse Cache Solid State Drives in 64GB (32GB cache capacity) and 128GB (64GB cache capacity), and both can be bought from the online shop now.

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Leading website helps people to save on latest laptops, printers and more

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Consumers thinking about refreshing their home computing setup or getting hold of a new laptop can save through the latest deals for PC World and Comet available on DiscountVouchers.co.uk. The deals are on show on the voucher codes specialist among the offers for more than 800 top name retailers.

The DiscountVouchers.co.uk site offers shoppers the chance to save money at all the big name stores, and right now is offering money off tech kit at Comet. Consumers are able to log on right now and save on Comet laptops and more – other deals to be had include 15% off selected printers and 20% off all printer ink and toners.

PC World is another store available on a budget on the DiscountVouchers.co.uk this week, with a new choice of PC World discount code on show. Consumers can log on right now and get their hands on new deals such as save up to £300 on laptops and free delivery on all orders.

Doug Scott, managing director at DiscountVouchers.co.uk, comments, “It is our mission at DiscountVouchers.co.uk to always help people save money on top brands from all the nation’s leading stores. These new Comet and PC World deals help consumers get great value IT and computing kit right now.”

DiscountVouchers.co.uk offers consumers money saving deals at major high street brands and specialist retailers, including stores like Tesco, Marks & Spencer, Sainsbury’s, Travelodge, First Choice, lastminute.com and Boden.

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Attack on Japanese Defence Contractor

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The recent publication of the security breach suffered by the Japanese Defence Contractor, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is just the latest in a long series of similar breaches around the world.

Once again, the discovery of multiple instances of the installation of malware or viruses on servers and desktops is symptomatic of what could be a very sophisticated attack – frequently referred to as Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) type attack.

It is reported that the breach started with what is known as spear phishing attacks – when attackers use very targeted emails; specially crafted/customised to targeted individuals, to maximise the chances of them being opened and any links within them being clicked on and followed.

Martin Finch, Managing Director of commissum, a specialist Information Security Consultancy, said that “the organisation targeted here is a typical victim of such an attack by what could be industrial espionage or state sponsored hacking to access either national security information, or intellectual property. Previous victims have for example included, Lockheed Martin, the world’s largest aerospace company”.

Chris Williams, senior consultant at Information Security company, commissum said that “the usual modus operandi is for attackers to establish a foothold through initial breaches, and then use this to both escalate the level of the breach and establish further access points. This frequently continues over what is often a very protracted time-scale. The victim will, if one or more breaches are discovered, be uncertain as to how many other breaches have been established and where these are”.

China, Russia and Korea have been mentioned as possible sources of this type of attack in the past; China in particular in this case has vigorously and indignantly denied any involvement. That is one of the problems with a sophisticated attack of this type; it can be almost impossible to establish for certain where the attack originated. It is clear though that China is just one of the countries suspected of past involvement in such attacks by US and Western European government agencies.

In addition, as is often the case, the victim is downplaying the impact and the level of penetration achieved. It is reported that the Japanese government were not immediately informed of the breach, as is required in the Defence sector; allegedly it was discovered in August but was exposed by the press this week. It is unlikely that the public will ever know for sure if the breach involved a serious leak of information.

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Launch of Sonos Play 3 Is Music To The Ears Of dabs.com Customers

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There’s exciting news for those who love a home filled with music, as the Sonos Play 3 wireless music system goes on sale at dabs.com.

Three by name and triple by nature, the device has a trio of powerful digital amplifiers, serving speakers engineered to diffuse crystal clear sound throughout any room in your living space.

Sonos is all about connecting sound in your home; and the Play 3 fully embodies this ethos, with the ability to link wirelessly and play music stored on your PC, Mac, iPod or phone, among other devices – up to 16 at once. Users can also access music from a wide range of services such as Last.fm, Pandora and Spotify.

The Sonos Play 3 is available from technology retailer dabs.com in two colours – bright white and sleek black – and is easy to position in your home thanks to its minimalist design.

Its technical credentials include a bass radiator for low notes, two mid-range drivers and a high-frequency tweeter to complete the sound. Its class D amplifiers are energy efficient and the whole package is desirably lightweight, with rubber feet to avoid marking surfaces.

dabs.com Marketing Manager, Michelle Helme said: “The Sonos Play 3 is a stunning system which plays music in your home to a standard of which recording artists would highly approve. The sound performance can be optimised with zone-specific controls for bass, treble and balance.”

“As a useful added bonus, the Play 3 can also be used to supply internet connectivity to other devices in your home network, such as your set-top box, PC, games console or hard drive.”

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New HP TouchPad Tablet Now Available at dabs.com

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The new HP TouchPad Tablet, now on sale at dabs.com, aims to revolutionise computing practices by combining a beautifully light design with a focus on effective multitasking.

Weighing only 740g, the HP TouchPad is easily portable yet still boasts a large screen (9.7 inch diagonal), helping users to carry out several tasks at once. Unlike many other tablet devices the HP TouchPad has multi-tasking at its core.

The device’s operating system, HP webOS, allows it to quickly and simply move between messages, calendars, photograph collections and more by controlling and swiping “cards”, stacking similar tasks together according to the user’s preference.

The HP TouchPad Tablet also offers an extensive range of applications from a catalogue of thousands – including social networking facilities such as Facebook and popular games such as Angry Birds – along with wireless printing; a strong download capability for viewing movies and TV shows; and music courtesy of Beats Audio.

Dabs.com Computing product manager, Michelle Wood said: “The new HP TouchPad Tablet has a stunning backlit screen and IPS wide viewing-angle technology – but it doesn’t just look good, it also has an extremely impressive level of functionality, with an intuitive webOS which aims to reflect human nature in carrying out multiple simultaneous activities”.

The tablet has a fast processor and is geared towards communication and entertainment, with an integrated webcam and microphone for video calling and similar multimedia options.

Its rechargeable battery allows up to eight hours of web browsing and it can be charged either using the sleek HP Touchstone Charging Dock; or in its case, using an AC charger. The HP TouchPad Case itself is innovative, acting both to protect the device and as a stand for display uses.

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dabs.com Begins Selling AMD’s A-Series APU Range Promising Triple-A Performance on One Chip

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Processor and graphics chip become one with the latest release of the AMD APU – capable of DirectX 11 graphics and quad-core processing power, with two processors available now at dabs.com.

With on-board graphics chips in the past many PC owners and builders have had to buy additional Graphics cards in order to be able to handle the latest PC games and HD videos. This all changes with the introduction of AMD’s revolutionary A8 APU (Accelerated Processing Unit), the combination of a high-performance CPU with bespoke graphics capabilities to rival the latest standalone graphics cards.

AMD, well known for their Processors, acquired graphics specialist ATi Technologies in 2006 and many computing journalists speculated on the day that AMD would incorporate ATi’s Radeon graphics chipsets in to an all-encompassing and economical chip.

The APU is the product of this union and UK computing and consumer electronics specialist dabs.com now has two models – the AMD A8-3850 and the AMD A6-3650 – available at great prices.

Duncan at dabs.com said: “With up to 3x more graphics capabilities compared to competing systems the AMD APU achieves incredible performance in all situations where a powerhouse PC is required.

“From streaming HD content to playing the latest highly-detailed PC games, the APU with AMD’s Turbo CORE Technology and DirectX 11 support ensures that users get incredible power from one component.”

Duncan added: “For added performance and capability the AMD APU works seamlessly with many of the latest Radeon HD 6000 graphics cards to boost the graphics processing power by a staggering 75 per cent.”

As well as the visual features, the A8 and A6 APU chips also offer many other features that are becoming essential in the home and the home office, such as multi-monitor support and the Advanced 32nm CPU that is both powerful and low on power-usage.

The Socket FM1 processor is now available at dabs.com priced at £109.99 for the 2.9GHz A8-3850 and £89.98 for the 2.6 GHz A6-3650.

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Atos Extends Contract with the IPC

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Atos, an international IT services company, has announced an extension to its current partnership with the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to include the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Under the agreement between Atos and the IPC, Atos will further contribute to the development of the Paralympic Movement by designing, building and running its new website, www.paralympic.org, which aims to become the worldwide information source for the Paralympic Movement. Atos will also continue to collaborate with the IPC and engage in joint activities to support the International Paralympic Foundation.

Atos confirmed that, with just over one year to go to the start of the London 2012 Games, the technology it is delivering on behalf of London 2012 and together with the other technology partners is on-track and on-schedule.

“We are delighted to announce that a year ahead of the London Games, we have signed a new contract with the IPC to help them better promote the Paralympic sports and athletes,” said Patrick Adiba, CEO Atos for Iberia, Olympics and Major Events. “We are absolutely committed to continuing our long-standing collaboration with the IPC and are delighted to have this new opportunity to further support the International Paralympic Foundation.”

Atos has been a key technology provider for the Paralympic Movement since 2002 and became the official Worldwide Information Technology Partner for the IPC in 2008. The contract extension announced today with the IPC extends the longstanding relationship between the two organisations.

“Our website is now our most important communication channel to promote Paralympic sports, athletes and news to a global audience,” said Sir Philip Craven, IPC President. “We are delighted that we can count on Atos, which has the technology expertise as well as the knowledge of the Paralympic Movement, to help us redesign and update our website to meet and exceed the needs of sports fans in 2012.

“Our aim is to make www.paralympic.org, which will incorporate www.paralympicsport.tv, the global hub of all news, video and information relating to Paralympic Sport. We are very pleased with Atos’ engagement in future joint fundraising activities, which aims at supporting the IPC development initiatives and help to further advance the whole Paralympic Movement.”

Atos will design, build and run the new website - www.paralympic.org – which is due to go live in autumn 2011. The new website will use the latest technologies to engage visitors and provide them with the latest information on Paralympic games.

Since 2005 when London was announced host city for the 2012 Games, Atos has been working with the London 2012 technology team and the other technology partners to design, build and test the immense IT infrastructure that will make the Games happen. With just over one year to go, the majority of the technology has been delivered. Key accomplishments include a volunteer portal, a fully operational technology Lab, an equipment Deployment Centre, myInfo+ and a Commentator Information System.

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What Are the Issues Around Cloud Computing?

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commissum explain all the issues of cloud computing, and explain all about the benefits it can bring small companies.

When we mention cloud computing to our SME clients as a possible solution for the cost effective management of their services, we often get asked “but what are the risk of trusting our information to someone else?” At commissum we believe that many of the issues relating to cloud computing are not new and should be considered for all relationships with service providers, although there are a few specific considerations to be made.

Using cloud computing, organisations can contract service providers to provide infrastructure, platforms and, presently more commonly software. These services enable convenient, on-demand network access to a shared pool of configurable resources such as networks, servers, storage, applications and other services, provided and released with minimal management effort or interaction of the service provider. The advantages of scalability, reduced lower overhead costs and flexibility are clear and allow organisations to focus on core competencies instead of devoting resources on IT operations.

Most companies have policies and processes in place to deal with commercial relationships with IT service providers. Although these policies and processes will equally work well with cloud services many still do not sufficiently cover the risk related to the security of information.

Applications which are to be provided by a cloud service require the same risk assessment considerations as those provided by a traditional service provider.
What if the solution is:-
· failing to deliver the required business value;
· not performing to the levels agreed;
· not integrated with the existing in-house services;
· unavailable and causes delays and reputational damage;
· suffered from breaches in integrity and confidentiality of information.

But commissum’s Principal Assurance Consultant André Coner suggests that the following considerations specific to cloud computing should
he added:
· Maturity of the cloud service provider and service provider on-going concern issues;
· Complexity of compliance with laws and regulations;
· Legal issues around liability and ownership relating to different hosting countries;
· Storage of personally identifiable information in other countries;
· Consider the much greater dependency on third parties and reliance on external interfaces;
· Greater reliance on Internet connectivity;
· Security issues of public, community and hybrid cloud environments;

With 20 years of experience, commissum is adept at offering practical advice and recommending cost-effective solutions, to deliver a joined-up, coherent approach to protecting an organisation’s information assets.

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Magic Micro: One Stop Shop to Making Custom PCs

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Magic Micro makes it possible for you to get the custom pc that you have always wanted, the easiest way possible. Magic Micro shifted selling to computers and computer parts that are of high quality. This makes it a whole lot easier for the buyer as they would not have a hard time in choosing because the customer is assured that whichever he or she chooses, he or she will get the best brands there are in the market.

Since Magic Micro has improved on their products, it is now easier for the buyer to get their very own custom computer that they have always wanted. With their easily navigable website, you can purchase your pc in no time. Magic Micro now sells Barebones PC‘s, Laptops and Notebooks, Desktop Computer Systems, Computer Parts, and Softwares. All of which are of very high quality. All these you can get in the easy to use Magi Micro website.

Magic Micro also sells pre-made computer packages that are of very reasonable price. These pre-made packages are made from the top quality computer parts. However, if you decide to purchase these, you can put additional customizations to that you can be able to get the custom pc that you have always wanted.

For each computer part there are different leading brands sold. First off, for the CPU case, you can choose from among the following brands: Antec, Apevia, Cooler Master, Super Talent, and Thermaltake. All of which are state of the art and have a design that is unique from each other.

For the Central Processing Unit, Magic Micro sells only the best there is. If you try to search the internet for the best processors, it would take you to the websites of AMD and Intel. What’s so good is that, only these brands are being sold in Magic Micro, to get your ultimate custom pc. When it comes to processors, you will never go wrong in Magic Micro.

Next stop is the motherboard. To get you ultimate custom pc, you are gonna want to get the best brands there are, and they could be found in Magic Micro. Again, the AMD and Intel own this arena. Whichever of the two that you choose, you are assured of the best performance in all of the motherboards in the market today.

Magic Micro also sells Video/TV cards that are also of great value. Of course, if you want to get an extreme custom pc, you’re gonna want to get a high-performance Video/TV card. In Magic Micro, you can find the Radeon and the GeForce. Ask any person who is an enthusiast in computers, and they’ll say that these video/tv cards are two of the best card there are in the market today.

Other brands for other computer parts include the following: Creative for Sound devices, Logitech for input devices and many, many more.

As what one could see, Magic Micro has filled itself with the best there are in the market today. This is making sure that you can never go wrong in your decisions because you are assured of the best. With very reasonable prices too, you can maximize the power of your dollar. Magic Micro is the best place to go when you decide to make your custom pc.

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Broad Range of This Year’s must have Tablet PCs now Available at dabs.com’s ‘Dabs Tablet Store’

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With this year’s must have gadget being the Tablet PC many people will be unsure of which model is right for them with so many choices available on the market. UK Computing specialists dabs.com have launched a dedicated Tablet PC store to help consumers find the right Tablet PC for them.

With Tablet PCs now available from computing brands such as Asus, HP, , Acer and many others, the ability to pick out the right tablet PC has proven difficult for many consumers which is what dabs.com aims to clear up with the introduction of the Dabs Tablet Store.

Visitors can easily see the wide range of Tablets available and get all important info on which model, operating system and features they want to look for when they are buying a tablet PC.

Whether shoppers are looking for tablets running Windows 7 or Android’s new 3.0‘Honeycomb’ OS there’s a tablet for everyone in the store. have been specifically designed for tablet PCs and their touch screen interface in mind visitors can easily find a Tablet PC that suits their needs from the new Acer Iconia to the popular Asus Transformer.

Product Manager at dabs.com, Michelle Wood said “With so many impressive tablet PCs available now and their practicality in the home many people are looking for the right model for their needs, which is why we have launched the Dabs Tablet Store.

“Being able to choose from all of the brands we have at dabs.com at a glance helps customers get to the tablet PC they want, quickly and with many popular models now on sale it is easier than ever to find the best tablet PC and buy from us at dabs.com”.

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Janicom.com Offers Custom Built PC – Perfect Way To Purchase A Computer

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Janicom.com is an online store specializing in barebone PCs – an online store where you can choose from plenty of custom built PC systems and components, picking the ones that will match your requirements and the sum of money you have at your disposal best. Being a considerably cheaper alternative to readymade systems, barebone PCs give you the opportunity to assemble a quality computer for yourself without overpaying for the brand, under which this or that system is assembled.

The Catalog section at Janicom.com is split into three main groups, namely: Barebones, Desktop Computer Systems and Components. Barebone computers prevail here even though the choice of pre-built desktop computer systems is rather wide as well. The good thing is that Janicom.com doesn’t charge too much for the assembled systems, so if you are not sure you can choose all the right components for your custom built PC, you can always resort to readymade solutions.

Alternatively, if you want to build a computer system yourself, you can always visit the Barebones section where you are offered to choose a barebone computer matching your preferences best – and to equip is with components of your choice. Everything you have to do is specify the chosen components and the techies in Janicom.com will assemble your PC, back it up with a 1-year full warranty and ship it to you wherever you are.

The convenient navigation system used at Janicom.com allows you to sort the offered products by price or by the name of the manufacturer. By registering at the site, you get the opportunity to tag products as well as to add them into your wish list.

The barebone PCs as well as pre-built computer systems offered by Janicom.com are grouped into subcategories depending on the manufacturer of the components (Intel or AMD) as well as depending on the type of processor/RAM. Separate components are grouped by type and, often, manufacturer. The grouping makes the process of navigating the site considerably easier for the customers.

Janicom.com also offers you a lot of useful information delivered in articles in Company section. Those articles are very likely to help you in the process of choosing components for your own custom built PC as they contain valuable advice on how to build a custom system depending on your needs, should it be office work, Internet surfing or gaming. Besides, the Company section contains the contact information that you can use to get through to the company’s support service.

The special offers that Janicom.com makes to its customers from time to time are listed in the Promotions section as well as right on the site’s index page. This online store also offers its customers to shop for its gift certificates of practically any amount between $50 and $1,500. A gift certificate can also include particular free products that you can specify when purchasing it. A gift certificate can be sent to the recipient by email or by regular postal service.

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dabs.com Unveils New Range Of Samsung Hard Drives

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Online electronics retailer dabs.com has announced that it is now stocking Samsung’s latest range of solid state hard drives, capable of transforming home and business PCs.

The Samsung 470 series Solid State Drives (SSDs) are capable of speeding up a huge range of computing tasks, from booting up to running applications and accessing data. Unlike older hard drives, SSDs do not have any moving parts which offers a number of benefits over traditional hard disc drives (HDD).

Raw speed is at the heart of these devices. Variants in the 470 series have sequential reading speeds of 250MB per second and sequential writing speeds of 220MB per second.

For users who multi-task on their computer, the SSDs are capable of providing uninterrupted access to data, allowing users to view images, listen to music and access large files all at the same time without experiencing a drop in performance. The 470 series drives allow users to work and play faster and smarter.

And anyone with a Samsung SSD won’t have to worry about making too much noise if they are working on the train or in a public space either. The devices emit virtually no noise or heat compared to traditional internal hard drives.

Duncan Rutherford, Product Manager at dabs.com said: “We are really excited to have begun stocking the Samsung 470 SSDs. It is a product that stands apart from the competition and is capable of delivering sustained performance and reliability.

“For individuals it adds a new dimension to their computing capability in terms of speed and performance, while business users will appreciate the long battery life and impressive reliability.”

From gamers and home users to office workers and students, Samsung’s range of solid state drives offer everyone the chance to give their PC a new lease of life.

The 64GB, 128GB and 256GB varieties are all available through dabs.com.

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The new PCI DSS version 2 is effective. What now?

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The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) is a global, open industry standards body providing management of the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), PIN Transaction Security (PTS) requirements and the Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS). The PCI SCC has released the new version 2 of its PCI Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) which has become effective on 1st January 2011.

The new standard begins the three year lifecycle that allows for validation against the previous version of the standard (1.2.1) until 31st December 2011. This provides stakeholders time to understand and implement the new version of the standard as well as provide feedback. The PCI SCC encourages organizations to transition to the updated version as soon as possible.

The changes in version 2.0 introduce no new major requirements. The majority of changes are modifications to the language to clarify the meaning of the requirements and make understanding and adoption easier. Many of the revisions reinforce the need for a thorough scoping exercise prior to assessment in order to: understand where cardholder data resides; reduce the infrastructure and applications subject to the standard; allow organizations to adopt a risk-based approach when assessing; prioritizing vulnerabilities based on specific business circumstances;

commissum’s Principal Assurance Consultant André Coner commented that many organisations fail to adequately segment the cardholder data environment from the remainder of it’s network and therefore are significantly increasing the complexity and cost of their PCI DSS compliance. Because, without adequate network segmentation the entire network is in scope of the PCI DSS assessment. Segmentation is therefore strongly recommended as it will reduce the scope and cost of the PCI DSS assessment. It also reduces the cost and difficulty of implementing and maintaining the PCI DSS controls.

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Information Security Experts commissum Welcomes the Cyber Crime Classification But Warns Businesses May Not Be Able to Improve

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The National Security Council has released its security strategy that classifies cyber crime as one of the four highest priority risks.

Titled ‘A strong Britain in an age of uncertainty’, the 39-page document looks at and evaluates all levels of national defences. It claims that the four highest priority risks for the next five years include: ‘international terrorism, cyber attack by other states and by organised crime and terrorists, international military crises and major accidents or natural hazards’.

commissum’s Managing Director Martin Finch made the following comment:

“Attacks to the national infrastructure are now becoming more sophisticated. These are not being just initiated by teenagers looking for a challenge but by groups of state sponsored professionals in a number of countries that are using the complex connectivity of modern systems to access information or systems for economic advantage or hostile aims.

“Therefore more needs to be done to protect us from the increasing cyber attacks but the current economic climate, or even the perception of this may make it difficult for many organisations to increase or even maintain expenditure for information and IT security.”

This has also been recognised by the Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) which is providing organisations and companies with protective security advice to reduce risks. Their top ten security guidelines provide protective security points which have not changed for some time, but are still valid and are becoming much more important with the increasing sophistication of attacks.

The CPNI have established a unique partnership program with expert security consultancy companies such as commissum to work with businesses to help find innovative and holistic ways to address vulnerabilities and increase security with minimum investment or, in some cases, decreasing operational costs.

The commissum information security advisory services which include risk assessments, audits and security health checks, will help organisations to prioritise the selection and deployment of defensive measures in the context of the risk attitude and culture of the organisation.

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Compumod Appointed Sole MSC.Software Partner For Australia & New Zealand

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Compumod is proud to announce that it has been appointed sole partner for MSC.Software for Australia and New Zealand.

Warwick Marx, Managing Director of Compumod said “Compumod was first established in 1982 and quickly became the name to trust for the supply and support of advanced computer aided engineering simulation tools. We are proud to be partnered with MSC.Software, whose products have been helping engineers around the world for almost 50 years. MSC.Software is well recognised as leaders in their field. In fact, today they are being used by 900 of the top 1000 manufacturers in the world. Their software enables engineers to reliably predict how products will behave in the real world which in turn helps engineers design better, more innovative products – quickly and cost effectively.”

Compumod will supply a full range of engineering simulation software, professional services and training throughout Australia and New Zealand . This will enable Compumod’s clients to eliminate slow and costly physical testing by creating and testing “virtual prototypes” that can be quickly evaluated for performance in any environment or conditions to achieve lasting competitive advantage.”

In regard to this announcement Marx has commented, “With MSC.Software’s move back to a partner model in this region, I am proud that Compumod has been approached to be their sole partner. After having been involved in Australia ‘s first supercomputer based vehicle crash simulation in 1992 I am amazed the technological changes that have taken place in the last 18 years. Simulations once the domain of Supercomputers can now be performed on laptop computers. It is exciting to be leading a company partnered with MSC that is committed to helping organisations use state of the art simulation tools which gives them a competitive advantage and sustainable return on investment”

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Remote Data Backups & A & C Direct IT Consulting Partner to Protect Clients’ Data

A & C Direct IT Consulting Owner James Readnower today announced it has partnered with Remote Data Backups, Inc. to provide its customers with the the most cost effective, convenient and secure way to automatically back up their data offsite.

“This is a mission-critical service every business needs,” Readnower said. “We are excited to be able to integrate Remote Data Backups into our core offerings. They have an impressive list of clients who praise their reliability — the most important aspect in data protection — and ease of use.”

One in 4 PC users suffer from data loss each year, according to a Gartner Group study. Seven of 10 small firms experiencing a major data loss go out of business within a year (DTI/PriceWaterhouse Coopers).

“We know how frequent and damaging data loss can be, and this is the best way to prevent it,” Readnower added. “Backups need to be automatic, secure and offsite. With RDB, you can rest assured your data is safe.”

Clients are encouraged to take a free 30-day trial at http://ancdirect.databu.com. Setup is simple and takes just a few minutes.

After the initial backup, nightly automatic backups compress and securely transfer only new files and block-level changes, for fast, efficient backups with minimal bandwidth usage and transfer time. With one click, you can also run backups on-demand any time, on Windows exit, or on network connection (great for laptops) backups.

Users can retrieve files via the desktop agent or securely online through the Remote File Access feature. Easy System Restore provides a full system backup to protect the operating system, program files and registry settings.

About A & C Direct IT Consulting
Since 1996, A & C Direct has been providing quality IT support, network and computer repair, and recently managed flat rate monitoring and reapir, secure asset disposal and recycling. A & C Direct IT Consulting supports business customers in Wadsworth, Ohio and the surrounding cities including Norton, Barberton, Akron, Cleveland, and more.

Call 888-564-5334 if your business would like to find out more information on the many services including equipment recycling and very affordable rates they offer.

Free reports are available at  on what every business owner should know about. Free Tools and utilities can also be found there.

About Remote Data Backups
Since 1999, Remote Data Backups, Inc. has been the leader in the online backup business. Remote Data Backups’ unbeatable combination of easy, reliable software, rock-solid infrastructure and free, friendly, responsive 24/7 customer service translates into thousands of ecstatic clients.

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CIO Assessment Program Launched by Click Consulting

Click Consulting has created a new service helping small businesses understand the way that technology fits inside of their business, the CIO Assessment. After looking at the way technology was treated inside of their own client’s businesses, Click Consulting decided that they had to develop a system of connecting business goals and IT so that technology was no longer overhead but rather a driver of business.

“In today’s climate of tighter spending and shrinking margins, IT can become a true driver of business growth if the appropriate technologies are in place,” said Jeff Lenning, president, Click Consulting. “Our CIO Assessment program helps companies analyze their current situations and makes recommendations based on each company’s unique requirements. We keep up with the latest technologies so that our clients can focus on running their businesses.”

Most small businesses spend their time thinking about their business, not the technology that runs it. At the same time, most managed services companies just maintain the IT infrastructure without thinking about the business it exists within. Few IT service firms ever work with small businesses from a business perspective; instead everything becomes a maintenance issue so growth never occurs as a result of IT spending. Click Consulting decided that this downward spiral needed to stop.

The CIO Assessment process starts with in-depth interviews of major stakeholders and decision makers at the company to understand the business choices that are being made. Then, after a deep inspection of the technology currently used at the company, Click Consulting delivers a report complete with suggestions about how to better align technology and the business. The assessment becomes a roadmap, helping guide the growth and profits of the company over time.

About Click Consulting
Click Consulting is a full service IT and Web Development company based in Irvine, Calif. Focusing on small and growing companies, Click provides remote IT support, on-site tech support, self-managed websites, and fully custom web projects. Trusted by industry leading companies to manage their business critical networks and applications, Click Consulting specializes in Tech Support, Web Development and Computer Consulting. For more information, please visit http://www.clickconsulting.com/technicalsupport/cio-assessment.

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Gartner, Inc. Has Named Stratavia A “Cool Vendor”, In 2009, In The “Cool Vendors In IT Operations, 2009” Report

Stratavia (www.stratavia.com), the leading independent provider of intelligent data center automation software solutions, announced today that top analyst firm Gartner, Inc. has named Stratavia a “Cool Vendor”, in 2009, in the “Cool Vendors in IT Operations, 2009” report by David Williams, et al.

This announcement follows the close of Stratavia’s most successful year to date, continuing the company’s pattern of robust growth and increasing recognition as the industry’s leading independent provider of data center automation solutions. The company also recently announced expansion into Europe, with the opening of an office in the United Kingdom.

“Stratavia is honored to be included by Gartner as a ‘Cool Vendor’ in IT operations,” said Thor Culverhouse, Stratavia’s president and chief executive officer. “We’ve seen first-hand that the entire IT market is looking to RBA to drive greater operational efficiencies, specifically as an enabling technology for strategic projects. We’ve developed and released dozens of Solution Packs for this purpose and are helping organizations to build cloud computing infrastructures, manage releases, automate expensive application and database maintenance operations, etc.”

While the velocity of operations IT infrastructure has increased, IT organizations continue to struggle with the complexities of maintaining their data center assets. Stratavia provides a comprehensive automation platform, Data Palette, which allows organizations to automate the manually intensive, repetitive administrative tasks (patches, refreshes, cloning, upgrades, provisioning, etc.) that dominate the data center agenda today. Leveraging our institutional expertise in managing complex, heterogeneous environments, Stratavia also offers Solution Pack applications, which are purpose-built automation solutions for specific platforms and projects.

To access a complimentary copy of the report, please visit http://www.stratavia.com/coolvendors.php

About Gartner’s Cool Vendors Selection Process
Gartner defines a cool vendor as a company that offers technologies or solutions that are: innovative, enable users to do things they couldn’t do before; impactful, have, or will have, business impact (not just technology for the sake of technology); intriguing, have caught Gartner’s interest or curiosity in approximately the past six months.

Gartner’s listing does not constitute an exhaustive list of vendors in any given technology area, but rather is designed to highlight interesting, new and innovative vendors, products and services. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness of a particular purpose.

For more information about Gartner or the Cool Vendor report, visit http://www.gartner.com.

About Stratavia
Stratavia is a leading provider of Data Center Automation solutions. Stratavia’s flagship solution, Data Palette, is based upon an intelligent Run Book Automation platform, which automates complex, error-prone, manually intensive yet repetitive IT administration tasks. Fortune 1000 companies rely on Data Palette to define, build and execute standard operating procedures, and report on mission-critical applications and IT operations. Founded in 2001, Stratavia is headquartered in Denver, Colorado and is privately held and venture funded by Adams Street Partners, Asset Management Company and Vista Ventures. For more information go to www.stratavia.com.

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