LifeSize expands video collaboration to Regus office spaces in 40 countries

BANGALORE, INDIA: LifeSize, a division of Logitech, is joining forces with Regus, the world’s largest provider of flexible workspaces, to bring LifeSize HD video conferencing to businesses and the public at more than 240 Regus locations worldwide. Regus customers can now easily communicate with colleagues around the world via video or conduct business over HD video while traveling.

LifeSize is leveraging Regus’ network of locations in central business districts and transport hubs to create a public network of easy-to-access, stylish, video-enabled business suites across more than 40 countries. This worldwide network of LifeSize Public Rooms (LPRs) is publicly accessible, giving businesses everywhere convenient access to LifeSize’s HD video conferencing, which is interoperable with existing video systems. That makes it easy for users to call anyone, anywhere on any video platform for the broadest possible collaboration.

LPRs are equipped with LifeSize 220 Series HD video conferencing systems, which feature crystal-clear 1080p HD video and HD data sharing for a video collaboration experience that truly mirrors in-person engagement. Regus customers can use these LifeSize rooms for a wide variety of video collaboration scenarios including:

* Seamless video calling with customers and partners, regardless of their video platform.
* Remote candidate interviews, connecting candidates to interview teams through local Regus offices.
* Data sharing and collaboration with colleagues while traveling.

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Dell Support Services

 Dell Support Services Zero In On PCCare247 As a One-Stop Destination

On a daily basis, one comes across various technologies. And is more often than not left confused as to which technology should be chosen in order to get a proper blend of cost, performance and reliability. But then again this is where it can be safely said, Dell considered to be one of the largest vendors in IT Industry dealing in personal computers globally since 1986 is not only highly innovative but at the same instance strives hard to not only meet the complex industry standards but as well as the stringent requirements of an otherwise highly demanding clientele.

Expansive Services Portfolio For Myriad Dell Products

With Dell products ranging from high quality desktops, laptops and notebooks to tablets, storage devices and a range of computer accessories, the organization lays down a heavy emphasis on the fact that its clients get nothing but avant-garde tech support services at all times. And in this endeavor, it ends up finding itself an able tech support entity in the form of PCCare247. A company renowned for providing expert technical assistance on a round-the-clock basis for resolving all flaws associated with Dell brand of products.

PCCare247 Provides Cutting-Edge Dell Technical Support at All Times

At PCCare247, a team of Microsoft-Certified techies is always on hand to resolve any technical glitches which end up playing havoc with the performance of Dell products. And why wouldn’t it be so for the premier tech support techies of the premier tech support organization are fully aware of the faults which can end up playing spoil sport with all Dell products. In short, it can be said the professionals at PCCare247 are fully aware of what a system needs and what all needs to be done to not only address all technical issues but for that matter a range of computer hassles coming in the way.

What to Expect From PCCare247?

With the tech support team at the premier entity working on a round-the-clock basis, it is not really such a complex task getting in touch with the techies. And once at the end of the day does a client ends up getting in touch with the tech support entity, the expansive portfolio of Dell support services on offer tends to resolve all issues related to:

• Installation, Configuration and repair of an OS related glitches on a Dell PC
• Upgradation of OS patches, versions as well as editions
• Troubleshooting issues such as Blue Screen of Death and other Internet related follies
• Optimization of a system for cutting-edge performance
• Complete and accurate data backup coupled with storage execution
• Installation of an antivirus application as well as configuration of settings for intended to provide high security against virus attacks and malicious software
• Installation as well as updation of drivers for a gamut of Dell products
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues playing havoc with Dell products

Considered as a portfolio of Dell Laptop Support and PC support services which clients would end up receiving via mediums such as remote tech support, email and chat on a 24x7 basis.

PCCare247 as a premier tech support entity has always strived to set the highest standards as when it comes to offering cutting-edge Dell Support Services. And yes with the an eminent and highly professional team of Microsoft-Certified techies willing to support it in this endeavor, the going has never ever been anything short of exceptional.

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Review on China’s Internet of Things industry in 2011

BEIJING, CHINA: As one of China’s key emerging industries of strategic importance, the Internet of things industry consists of the support layer, the perception layer, the transfer layer, the platform layer and the application layer, mainly applied in fields like intelligent industry, intelligent logistics, and intelligent transportation.

In 2011, the output value of China's IoT industry exceeded RMB260 billion, wherein the support layer, the perception layer, the transfer layer, the platform layer and the application layer respectively contributed 2.7 percent, 22 percent, 33.1 percent, 37.5 percent and 4.7 percent. The perception layer and transport layer, involving the largest number of vendors, boasted the most intensive competition in the IoT industry.

In 2011, the major application fields of IoT were intelligent industry, intelligent logistics, intelligent transportation, smart grid, intelligent medical treatment, intelligent agriculture and intelligent environmental protection.

Currently, China's IoT industry has formed four clusters in the Bohai Rim Area, the Yangtze River Delta, the Pearl River Delta and the Midwest Region.

Recently, the following new trends have emerged in China's IoT industry:

First, resources will continue to gather in well-developed areas: the strong will get stronger. The existing clusters in the Yangtze River Delta, Bohai Rim Area and the Pearl River Delta will continue to boast intensively-located enterprises, multiple research and development institutions and a sound industrial atmosphere.

Second, hotspot areas are emerging constantly: the landscape of China’s IoT industry will see an expansion. With a wide coverage and its close combination with applications, China’s IoT industry will enjoy further development in a broader area. Besides key provinces and cities mentioned above, cities like Tianjin, Kunming and Ningbo will also focus on the development of the IoT industry.

Third, regional division of labor will become clearer: vertical and horizontal cooperation will take shape in China’s IoT industry. On the whole, regions with solid industrial foundations will focus on their advantaged areas including the support layer, the perception layer, the transfer layer and platform layer, while tier-2 and tier-3 cities are more likely to focus on the development of the application layer in different areas.

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LCD monitor shipments rebounded from rock bottom in Feb. 2012

TAIWAN: According to the Worldwide LCD Monitor Shipments Report from WitsView, the panel research division of TrendForce, both global top 10 LCD monitor brands and SIs’ shipments rebounded from rock bottom in Feb-12.

Shipments of brand vendors amounted to 11.07 million units with MoM growth of 11.1 percent, contributed by recovered pull-in momentum in China after the Lunar New Year and lower base period in Jan-12; while SI shipments reached 11.35 million units with an increased MoM of 9.9 percent, aided by the employees’ returning to work in Feb-12 that caused the capacity to resume. However, due to fewer working days in Feb. and extra time needed for labor and material to resume after the long holidays, SI shipments presented a slower uptrend.Source: WitsView, Taiwan.

Anita Wang, WitsView’s analyst, indicated that the shipments in 2Q12 is projected to grow by 4~6 percent, benefitting from three factors: lower base period in 1Q12, some brand vendors targeting business markets are launching new-models in 2Q12, and business market orders are mostly projected to gradually begin shipping in 2Q12.

Notwithstanding 2Q12’s projected uptrend in shipments, the overall shipments in 1H12 are expected to be weaker than last year since downstream vendors’ purchase momentum was pushed forth by panel price rebounding from rock bottom in 1Q11, prior to the European debt crisis, the downstream vendors held positive attitude toward the full-year shipments; as a result, the inventory stocking was higher in 1Q11.

However, affected by a full-year lackluster end-market demand, downstream vendors’ attitude toward stock preparations turned conservative, causing the expected shipments in 1H12 to slightly decline by 3~5 percent YoY. Differed from the 50/50 to 1H/2H in previous years, the shipments in 2012 are forecasted to increase over quarters.

According to WitsView, an increased YoY in 2012’s LCD monitor shipments depends on the 2H12 shipments. The shipment performance will be affected by the following factors:
* a recovered macroeconomic environment,
* if the introductions of Ultrabook and Windows 8, Microsoft’s new operating system, are able to push the next NB upgrade cycle and further spur sales of computer peripherals, and
* the rebounded point for panel price.

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Android Fragmentation has never been Explained so Well

Don't believe that Android fragmentation is a real concern? Think again. Today, Temple Run was finally release on Android. Although, instead of being greeted with fanfare, they instead got a lot of users asking whether or not it would run on their device, or complaining that their device couldn't run the game. No wonder developers are fed up with Android!

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iOS Gaining Marketshare Rapidly

iOS is still the top mobile operating system, as the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are incredibly popular. But, when only considering smartphones, Android holds the number one spot. But, its time at the top may be coming to an end. Recently, Nielsen revealed in a survey that the iPhone made up 43% of all smartphones. This is s huge gain in marketshare, as the iPhone only held 32% of the market last year, and even less in years before. Android took 48% of the market this year, and Blackberry took up 5%, The rest is defined as "other" by Nielsen, although its probably primarily made up of Windows Phone 7.

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Google Makes More Money from iOS than Android

Google doesn't make money directly from sales of iOS devices, however they do make money from ad revenue and the use of Google maps in the iOS map app. As it turns out, the revenue they get from ads displayed on iOS devices, their iOS apps and Apples use of Google maps for the map app greatly exceeds the amount of money they make from Android. In fact, for every dollar Android makes them, iOS generates four dollars for Google. In other words, from a financial perspective Google would be smart to stop Android development and instead focus their efforts on improving their iOS applications. If they could increase use of their iOS apps, they'd be able to cover all the money they made off Android..

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