11 Feb 12 EdgeCase Launches Gulfcoastspill.com to Help BP Oil Spill Recovery
(PRWEB) May 16, 2010
Scottish web-developers are playing their part in the clean-up effort around The Gulf of Mexico. A social media powered website for the public to collect and share oil spill data has been developed by EdgeCase: gulfcoastspill.com.
The site?s main function is to collect images, videos and reports from people impacted by the spill and to make them available to the public. People can upload images of oil on beaches, injured wildlife and volunteer activities among other things.
The goal of the project is to speed recovery by crowd sourcing information and making this information readily available to recovery teams. It is expected that Gulfcoastspill.com?s data will be used by emergency response teams, wildlife organisations, educational institutions and volunteer groups.
In addition to gathering and displaying reports, Gulfcoastspill.com will also provide information on the spill and recovery tools such as a business income loss calculator.
Paul Wilson, of EdgeCase Scotland and one of the lead developers on the site explains:
?The potential of social media to aid the oil spill recovery effort by giving the public a platform to share images and the location of damaged wildlife is amazing.
?Ruby on Rails, the technology behind this website, allowed us to build a powerful social media site and get it live very quickly, so people can start using it. I am extremely excited about the potential of this technology to be rapidly deployed in response to emergency relief operations.?
?Over the coming weeks, we will be adding more and more functionality to the website? he continues. ?The site that was launched today is just the first version of what we believe will grow and become a dynamic recovery tool. We hope that people will visit the site frequently to find the latest features and tools.?
Gulfcoastspill.com has been launched by Gulf Coast Spill Coalition, a charity formed in response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Technology and web design experts, educators, legal and business professionals and ordinary individuals have come together to form the Gulf Coast Spill Coalition, with the aim of cultivating innovation in the use of technology for mobility and efficiency during crises.
It was developed by EdgeCase (edgecase.com), a leading Ruby on Rails software development firm, whose team built the website; Intridea (Intridea.com), a technology firm that developed the mobile reporting application; and Engine Yard (engineyard.com), a cloud computing and hosting firm. All companies involved have donated their time and resources to the project for free.
About the Gulf Coast Spill Coalition
The Gulf Coast Spill Coalition, Inc., is a newly created charitable organisation formed in response to the Deepwater Horizon spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Its mission is to help people share spill information by maintaining gulfcoastspill.com. It believes that by better facilitating information sharing, they can help the response efforts and create a historical archive of the spill. Its headquarters are located in Coral Springs, FL.
http://edgecase.com
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28 Jan 12 HostedPBXip.com Launches Online Video Library for Hosted PBX and Hosted VoIP Services Training
San Diego, California (PRWEB) November 04, 2011
HostedPBXip.com, a leading online supplier of phone systems, VoIP Services, business VoIP service, Hosted VoIP PBX, Business PBX, and Call Center Solutions for small businesses in the US has announced an expanded collection of free support videos on its online phone system store. The videos will make it easier for businesses, IT departments and technicians to access expert help with programming, configuration, installation, maintenance and troubleshooting of branded phone systems and equipment that may be difficult to obtain otherwise. The free online videos can be accessed by pointing a web browser to the HostedPBXip.com website and then clicking on the “Video Library” tab on the website. The free videos can be viewed online or downloaded depending on browser settings.
HostedPBXip.com provides the videos as part of the company’s philosophy of providing real support for its customers. The company also offers a Free Technology Advice program, where businesses can call in toll-free to get advice about optimizing their phone system infrastructure to enable them cut costs and grow seamlessly.
The free online videos cover a wide range of practical topics including how to setup branded phone equipment – right down to specific programming and configuration help that would take hours to decipher from an actual manufacturer manual. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete procedures from the most basic of tasks to entire systems configuration and testing are available on the videos. It is important for customers to have this type of assistance because it is quite difficult for the average person to make the best use of detailed manufacturer manuals since the information provided is highly technical and takes an experienced professional and expert to decipher and use correctly.
By providing this service, HostedPBXip.com saves time, transfers skills and improves knowledge for people and businesses trying to make the best use of new or installed phone equipment.
The videos are displayed in a searchable library on the site, and the collection is updated on a regular basis. The videos can be used as a guide or reference, and a practical and visual alternative when installing or troubleshooting a new branded phone system, so IT professionals, technicians and even DIY’ers will find them to be very useful.
“As a service-first phone system supplier, HostedPBXip.com is focused on providing phone system knowledge and expert assistance for our customers, so we don’t just sell them the phones – we want to ensure that they have the right phone systems and equipment for their specific needs and that they are making the best and proper use of those systems. This philosophy of ours manifests in the great support we have packaged for our clients and the free online videos are a product of that philosophy. In our free online videos we provide expert phone system tips, advice and DIY help for branded phone equipment that would be hard or costly to come by any other way, and this is one way that we try to bridge the gap and provide knowledge for our customers to keep them informed and empowered so that they can make optimal use of their phone system equipment, ” says Sarah Butterworth of HostedPBXip.com
The HostedPBXip.com free online videos contain relevant information regarding branded phone systems, their use, maintenance, configuration, programming, cabling, DIY resources and more. Information offered in the free online videos range from basic issues like how to prepare an Ethernet cable to complete phone system training, phone system benefits and real phone system advice from experts. Models covered include Xblue X16, Syspine, Vertical SBX, TalkSwitch, TelcoDepot Phone System, Aastra AastraLink, Konftel Conferencing system, Panasonic, Allworx, Plantronics, Yealink, and more.
For more information, or to use the videos right away, visit http://www.HostedPBXip.com. For other issues call 858-433-8659 or send an email to info(at)HostedPBXip(dot)com
About HostedPBXip.com
HostedPBXip.com is a leading supplier of quality business telephone systems, business VoIP service, VoIP phones, phone headset equipment, video surveillance systems, voice & data cabling solutions, conference phone solutions and Microsoft Response Point Systems. The company?s top priority is to help its clients make informed decisions based on their specific small business phone system needs by providing experience and expertise and guiding them in selecting the best phone systems for their businesses. HostedPBXip.com ensures that their phone systems are fully scalable, affordable priced, and provide the highest value for their clients.
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05 Dec 11 Ecocaller Launches iPhone/Android App Offering Cheap Rates for International Calls; Stable Connections a Priority
(PRWEB UK) 23 November 2011
With the smartphone app market flooded with cheap VoIP calling software, one application stands out from the crowd. Ecocaller guarantees the same low rates for international calls as the market leaders but with great call quality – something that regular VoIP users will thoroughly welcome.
Gone are the days of expensive roaming charges and excessive international calling rates. Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology on smartphones make calls over the internet, bypassing the phone?s network provider, with international calls costing a fraction of what they used to. However, what consumers may gain in savings they sacrifice in call quality, with connections dropping regularly and poor sound a major issue.
Ecocaller recognized this concern and focused on offering the most reliable connection. By using dedicated data channels the Ecocaller app works hard to achieve and maintain the best connection for the duration of the call. No more audio delay.
One of the great things about Ecocaller is that you don’t need to change anything about your current phone set up. The app is free and easy to install and use alongside your smartphone?s existing software. You just open the application when you want to make a call, either key in the number or use your existing contacts list and start talking. The cost of the call per minute is displayed when the call is initiated, offering complete cost transparency.
The company provides their customers with a range of additional services, including an online account which gives them complete control over their payments. Ecocaller account holders find the live customer support a real bonus.
Other features included with the app are a quickdial page for most frequently called contacts, a detailed call history, a call recording function and number re-writing rules. However, the app is designed primarily to give its customers what they want – an easy and reliable way to make cheap international calls.
Ecocaller for the iPhone is available free through iTunes. It is also available for Android on the Android Market. The app is also available for Blackberry, Nokia, Windows Media, Samsung, LG and Android handsets. Check out the supported handsets on the Ecocaller website: https://www.ecocaller.com/handsets.php.
Find out more at http://www.ecocaller.com
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30 Nov 11 WSI Launches Fusion 4.0 with Enhanced Convective and Flight Planning Capabilities
Andover, MA (PRWEB) October 10, 2011
WSI (Weather Services International), the most trusted name in aviation decision support, today announced WSI Fusion 4.0. This newest Fusion version adds comprehensive meteorological content, advanced operational efficiencies and other optional features to the Fusion solution, a proactive, advanced and comprehensive workflow-based aviation decision support tool.
Corporate Flight Management (CFM), with 35 aircraft based in five different states and a central dispatch office located in Tennessee, hailed the solution for flight planning.
?After evaluating several different processes and software packages, Corporate Flight Management has deployed WSI Fusion as its flight tracking and weather planning management tool. Fusion allows us to make well-informed decisions and optimize our flight routing,? said Leon G. Custers, Chief Operating Officer for CFM. ?We selected WSI Fusion because of the constant, end-user-driven enhancements that WSI makes for the product. We believe that WSI Fusion will allow us to provide better service to our customers, while simultaneously reducing operational expenses.?
Learn more about Fusion 4.0 at the WSI?s Booth # C9213 and speak to Leon G. Custers, Chief Operating Officer for CFM, Monday, October 10, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the NBAA 2011 in Las Vegas, October 10-12.
Incorporating user feedback, Fusion 4.0 provides new, easy-to-understand, highly accurate and visually pleasing graphical presentations of weather events and conditions including:
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28 Nov 11 Door to Door Storage(R) Launches New Facebook Page
Kent, WA (PRWEB) November 15, 2011
Door to Door Storage Inc. recently launched its latest online resource with the creation of a new Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/doortodoorstorage. Becoming a fan will enable customers to not only interact with the company, but help them connect with each other and share experiences and advice.
?A growing number of people rely on user reviews to help make their purchasing decisions,? said Tracey Kelly, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Door to Door. ?We believe Facebook is one of the best ways to share this information as it connects individuals directly with people they already know and trust.?
With more than 800 million active users on Facebook (footnote 1), Door to Door is answering the desire of consumers to connect and communicate via social media platforms. It also recognizes the growing reliance on word-of-mouth and the role it plays in the decision-making process. According to a Nielsen survey, 70 percent of Internet consumers trust online user reviews (footnote 2). Door to Door?s Facebook page will help to facilitate these types of authentic interactions and serve as a community resource to provide unique knowledge and insights. Customers can also find moving tips, links to lifestyle topics related to their storage and moving experience in addition to announcements, photos, videos, special promotions and incentives.
The pioneer in the mobile moving and storage industry, Door to Door has helped individuals and families across the country manage life transitions that can include job relocations, staging/selling a home, remodeling, military moving/storage, or going away to school. The company continues to demonstrate its innovative leadership by providing multiple ways to access information through online and mobile sources?the Facebook page launch being the most recent in a series of announcements. Customers can also book moving and storage services, take advantage of Door to Door?s best-in-class customer protection plan (CPP), and make payments online by using either a computer or mobile device.
?Our Facebook page is a valuable resource where individuals can share information, their experiences and help others who may be going through similar life transitions. Moving is never as simple or easy as we would like it to be, and this type of supportive community can help make the process as stress-free as possible,? said Kelly.
1 http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics
2 http://blog.nielsen.com/nielsenwire/consumer/global-advertising-consumers-trust-real-friends-and-virtual-strangers-the-most/
About Door to Door Storage, Inc.
Since 1996, Door to Door Storage, Inc. has helped people across the nation with their moving and storage needs. An industry pioneer, Door to Door was the first portable storage and moving company to provide customers with a convenient, secure and cost-effective alternative to traditional self-storage and household moving. Using an environmentally-friendly container design, Door to Door provides customers with a personalized experience for temporary or long-term moves.
Door to Door operates storage centers in more than 54 U.S. metropolitan markets and offers moving services in 36 states. The corporate headquarters is located in Kent, Washington. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.doortodoor.com.
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18 Nov 11 Top Toronto Realtor Launches New Real Estate Website
Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) September 06, 2011
As part of their continuing efforts to provide a higher level of service, Realtors Vanessa Passarello and Alex Calko recently launched their new Toronto real estate website, http://www.lookforahome.ca. Intended to serve as an easily accessible portal to the real estate market in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), the site has a wide range of features designed to help buyers and sellers find the relevant information that they need.
?Access to information is essential in any decision-making process,? says Toronto Realtor Passarello, ?and when you?re buying or selling a home, you?re going to be making more than a few very important decisions. Through our site, we strive to provide online users with the right resources and the most up-to-date market data so that they are empowered to make the most informed decisions possible.?
Passarello and Calko?s new website offers a comprehensive look at the real estate market in the GTA and most particularly in their areas of expertise, which include downtown Toronto and surrounding areas such as Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa and Courtice. ?We specialize in all kinds of residential real estate throughout the region, from new Toronto waterfront condos to bank sales to estates,? says Calko. Their team is also known for its dedication, strong negotiating skills and effective, cutting-edge marketing, which includes providing home staging assistance and professional photography and videography.
Their new site not only features extensive listings of Toronto luxury homes, condos and other residential properties, it also has a selection of useful articles for buyers and sellers, as well as links to other resources and tools that include a mortgage calculator and a land transfer tax calculator. ?Our aim is to make the site the go-to online resource for anyone who?s considering buying or selling real estate in the Greater Toronto Area,? says Passarello, ?so check back regularly because we?ll be adding even more features and modifications in the days to come.?
Passarello and Calko are affiliated with RE/MAX All-Stars Realty and are among the firm?s top realtors. Passarello has been given the RE/MAX Rouge River Realty Top Producer award for four consecutive years, from 2008 to 2011. She also was named to the RE/MAX International Prestigious 100% Club in 2010.
For more information on Vanessa Passarello and Alex Calko?s services and to find out more about the region?s real estate market, visit http://www.lookforahome.ca.
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12 Nov 11 Las Vegas Based RedRock Software Launches New, Search Engine Optimized Website
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) October 26, 2011
Las Vegas based RedRock Software just launched a freshly redesigned website with the help of The Net Impact the St. Louis web design and web marketing division of Unidev (Unified Development). RedRock Software wanted a content management system to allow their marketing team to quickly and easily update the RedRock website. To accomplish this goal, The Net Impact rebuilt the website in Auctori ? a content management system that facilitates search engine optimization and encourages website updaters to follow best practices that help boost search engine page rankings.
?The Net Impact didn?t just redesign our website, they optimized our website for search, they provided us with an easy way to update that website on our own and gave us a more effective way to communicate important information about the solutions we offer,? said Cherri Miller, VP of Operations at RedRock Software.
RedRock Software is a software-as-a-service (SaaS), enterprise system that offers strategic sourcing, e-procurement, materials management, capital project accounting, and food cost analysis for hotels, casinos, resorts, and restaurants. RedRock?s solution helps hospitality businesses reduce upfront costs, implement more efficient fulfillments and orders, reduce hardware and IT infrastructure costs, and greatly enhance support.
?When we get the chance to make things easier for companies, that?s when we get really excited,? said Mandy Christanell, Creative Director at The Net Impact. ?A fresh looking website is great, but a website that makes your life easier is even better.?
The Net Impact is part of Unidev, a custom software, custom website development and web marketing company that specializes in Java and Microsoft .NET development. Unidev recently opened a regional office in the Las Vegas area.
About The Net Impact
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01 Nov 11 Centric Software Launches Collection Management Module
Campbell, Calif. (PRWEB) November 01, 2011
Centric Software, Inc., is launching its product lifecycle management (PLM) collection management module, creating customer-specific product catalogs and assortments. The module is the first to leverage mobile devices for customer catalog presentation in the apparel and fashion, luxury goods and consumer goods industries.
Centric Collection Management enables marketing and merchandising to create highly targeted, dynamically updated, electronic Collection Catalogs for customer presentation. Using any computer with a browser-based internet connection, customers can log in to a personalized portal and view the individualized Collection Catalog that marketing, merchandising or sales persons created for them using the Centric 8 Collection Management module. Optionally, sales staff can use Centric’s patent-pending Collection Book for Fashion iPad App to show assortment presentations when calling on customers at their offices or visiting with them at industry trade shows and buying events.
The Collection Management module links marketing, merchandising and sales teams?and their business processes and customers?with the Centric 8 PLM system for apparel and consumer goods companies. The web-based Collection Catalogs?or, alternatively, the Collection Book for Fashion iPad App customer presentations?synchronize dynamically with up-to-date product option and availability information in the Centric 8 PLM software for apparel and consumer goods companies so that customers only see up-to-date, accurate product information.
The new capabilities enable merchandising and sales teams to easily create and manage dynamic catalogs and collection presentations while eliminating the need for the paper-based catalogs that much of the industry relies on, according to Chris Groves, CEO of Centric. The Collection Management module allows companies to avoid quickly outdated and
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