Axeda Welcomes Jack Sweeney as CEO

FOXBORO, Mass., 14 Feb. 2011- Axeda Corporation, a leading cloud platform and applications company for connected products, today announced that Jack Sweeney has joined the company as chief executive officer.  A proven leader of fast-growth technology companies, Sweeney will shape Axeda's strategic business operations to scale and fully capitalize on the rapidly expanding machine-to-machine (M2M) market opportunity.

Sweeney brings over 20 years of experience as a technology entrepreneur and investor. He served as president and CEO of Apparent Networks for 3 years before his promotion to executive chairman. Previously, he held executive roles at EMC and Network Intelligence and has a stellar track record of successfully managing growth companies and capital investments in information technology markets.

"We are thrilled to have someone of Jack's professional caliber and experience joining our company," said Axeda founder, Dale Calder. "Jack is the right person at the right time for Axeda, helping us successfully capture our next phase of growth while continuing to deliver the service and innovation our customers and the M2M market have come to expect."

Calder, Axeda's founder and former CEO, will continue to evolve the vision and strategy for the company and keep Axeda at the forefront of industry thought leadership through speaking engagements, media relations, and his widely read blog: http://www.dalecalder.com. 

"The strength of Axeda's people, technology, blue-chip customer base, and partner ecosystem is impressive," said Sweeney. "It is very exciting to be a part of this incredible technology shift and to work with someone like Dale who has been a pioneer and driving force in the M2M market. Even with all of its success and broad market validation, I believe Axeda has just scratched the surface of its potential, and look forward to helping the company take full advantage of the next wave of opportunity."

About Axeda
Axeda Corporation is connecting the world's products. Its cloud platform and applications enable manufacturers, solution providers, and system integrators to rapidly connect, build, service, and extend powerful machine to machine (M2M) applications that drive new business models and revenue opportunities. More than 150 of the world's leading enterprises, including Agilent, Diebold, and EMC, rely on Axeda's VeriSign® Security certified solutions today.     

Source: Axeda Corporation

Deutsche Telekom and France Telecom-Orange to Collaborate in Key areas Including M2M

• Radio access network sharing in Europe
• Improving WiFi user experience while roaming
• Equipment standardization
• Machine-to-Machine (M2M) standards and quality of service for cross-boarder services
• A set of new growth business development initiatives including technical cooperation on home media servers, development of cross border e-Health services, connected cars technology and in-car infotainment services, content and technical enablers for TV and video services

Today the groups announced the first examples of this joint work by the creation of a machine-to-machine cooperation agreement and a joint project on the improvement of the WiFi user experience while roaming.

The specific cooperation agreement for M2M is aimed at increasing the quality of service and standards for cross-boarder machine-to-machine (M2M) communications. The agreement, which initially covers France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg, aims to include all mobile network operators affiliated to the two groups, and to expand globally through partnerships with other mobile network operators. It will be the foundation for a seamless network that can offer reliable cross-boarder services anywhere in the world and incubate new innovations. M2M communication is an enabling technology that will facilitate the development of e-Energy, e-Health, connected home and connected car services and will bring about the internet of things.

On WiFi, both groups are jointly exploring solutions for improving their customers’ experience and roaming conditions on each others WiFi network. Both groups share the conviction that the international traveller of tomorrow will want to be able to download large amounts of data, for private or business reasons, without having to be burdened with the choice between WiFi access and 3G mobile access.

“Operators are expected to increase quality of service and to eliminate barriers and borders when using services,” said Ed Kozel, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Deutsche Telekom. “We are confident that the cooperation with France Telecom-Orange in dedicated areas will enable both of us to bring sustained benefits to our customers.”

“With this collaboration, our two groups will be able to address new growth opportunities as well as operational efficiency issues in a limited and targeted set of business domains for the benefits of our respective customers, while maintaining our individual strategies,” said Elie Girard, Executive Vice President Strategy and Development of France Telecom-Orange.

With M2M being the new hot opportunity identified by major operators, the stage is set for many twists and turns as the market develops. Given that market fragmentation is one of the key challenges M2M faces, collaboration to pursue its development makes sense, especially in the light of the major initiatives being undertaken by oter players like Vodafone, Telefonica and AT&T.

KPN and Sierra Wireless Collaborate to Bring M2M Aapplications to Market Faster

This rich M2M cloud platform will allow KPN’s customers to significantly simplify the development of M2M applications, allowing them to reduce the time, cost and effort required to bring new M2M applications and services to market.

Bringing New Solutions to Market

KPN and Sierra Wireless will jointly market the AirVantage Platform and KPN’s M2M services. Companies building connected devices and applications can control their entire solution from a single user interface, under a single billing arrangement.

Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy infrastructure and management, is the first customer to take advantage of the new KPN/Sierra Wireless M2M cloud platform. The company is launching a line of connected charging stations to support the new wave of electric vehicles in Europe.

The KPN/Sierra Wireless M2M cloud platform will allow Schneider Electric to manage charging stations in the field as part of a single system. It will also facilitate the rapid development of applications for their use—including power monitoring, billing, charging station reservations or any other capability that could benefit Schneider Electric customers. For example, the AirVantage Platform’s Smart Automation extension simplifies the configuration and connection to the charging stations using a standard industrial protocol. As a result, Schneider Electric can readily integrate cellular communications into its charging station and build new features into its charging station application, without having to develop the underlying M2M communications infrastructure or support tools.

“The combination of AirVantage Platform, Smart Automation and KPN’s network and services gives us a unified operations platform to manage communications, subscriptions and the stations themselves,” says Nicolas Descazeaud, Electric Vehicle Programme Director at Schneider Electric. “Having all of that in a single system, from a single source, translates directly into faster time-to-market for our solution.”

Comprehensive M2M Application Services
Machine-to-machine services represent a rapidly growing market for both network operators and providers of vertical applications. A growing array of connected devices—including power meters, pipelines, wireless point-of-sale terminals, and consumer electronics like e-book readers, photo frames and navigation devices—are leading the way to a new generation of connected applications. By remotely monitoring and communicating with such assets, equipment manufacturers and M2M solution providers can enable new services and efficiencies.

KPN has been a pioneer in the M2M market, helping its customers in developing joint propositions to speed up their business. Now, by collaborating with Sierra Wireless, KPN offers the complete M2M application infrastructure, enabling equipment manufacturers and solution providers to focus on developing innovative connected M2M applications faster.

The new M2M platform integrates KPN’s existing subscription management web services, the KPN Control Center, with AirVantage Operating Portal subscription management, device management and asset management services. With AirVantage, customers can manage and control their wireless communication devices and the attached assets (the connected machine or device from which information is collected), through a single web interface.
“KPN is always looking for the best possibilities in the M2M market to build business together with our customers,” says Kim Bybjerg, Managing Director KPN M2M. “With the integration of the AirVantage Platform into our offering, we can simplify the process of developing, deploying and operating connected-device applications”

“The growing connected-device market represents an enormous opportunity for KPN,” says Emmanuel Walckenaer, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Solutions and Services for Sierra Wireless. “With our combined strengths, we believe we can offer a compelling set of tools for any connected-device service, and help fuel the continued expansion of M2M services in Europe.”

KPN Control Center
The KPN Control Center is part of the KPN M2M offering, which combines KPNs high quality network and extensive network of roaming partners into a pan-European solution built to help customers develop their connected business. The KPN Control Center provides the customer with visibility and control over their connected devices globally—from real-time monitoring of data usage and connectivity to instant deactivation capabilities when devices are retired or stolen. It also offers KPN and their customers the flexibility to build a business model that fits around the customer’s business.

Sierra Wireless AirVantage Platform
The Sierra Wireless AirVantage Platform is a secure cloud platform that enables M2M solution providers, system integrators and network operators to rapidly develop, deploy and operate M2M applications and services. The AirVantage Platform includes comprehensive applications to manage cellular subscriptions, communications devices and their attached assets (such as components in machines, telemetric devices in automobiles and monitoring devices in a home or office); a powerful set of M2M application development tools; and an open web services application programming interface (API). The AirVantage Platform lets wireless network operators extend operational support and

About KPN
KPN is the leading telecommunications and ICT service provider in the Netherlands, offering wireline and wireless telephony, internet and TV to consumers and end-to-end telecom and ICT services to business customers. KPN’s subsidiary Getronics operates a global ICT services company with a market leading position in the Benelux, offering end-to-end solutions in infrastructure and network-related IT. Getronics manages 2.2 million workspaces. In Germany and Belgium, KPN pursues a Challenger strategy in its wireless operations and holds number three market positions through E-Plus and BASE. In Spain and France, KPN offers wireless services as an MVNO through its own brands and through partner brands. KPN provides wholesale network services to third parties and operates an efficient IP-based infrastructure with global scale in international wholesale through iBasis.

At December 31st, 2010, KPN served over 42.2 million customers, of which 33.9 million were in wireless services, 4.4 million in wireline voice, 2.8 million in broadband Internet and 1.2 million in TV. With 19,192 FTEs in the Netherlands (30,599 FTEs for the whole group), KPN reported full-year revenues of EUR 13.4bn and an EBITDA of EUR 5.5bn in 2010. KPN was incorporated in 1989 and is listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

About Sierra Wireless
Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR – TSX: SW) offers industry-leading mobile computing and machine-to-machine (M2M) communications products and solutions that connect people, devices, and applications over cellular networks. Wireless service providers, equipment manufacturers, enterprises and government organizations around the world depend on us for reliable wireless technology. We offer 2G, 3G and 4G wireless modems, routers and gateways as well as a comprehensive suite of software, tools, and services that ensure our customers can successfully bring wireless applications to market.

Source: Sierra Wireless

Thomas Hofstede, Multi-Tech Compliance Engineer, Appointed to Chair CTIA’s M2M Committee

Minneapolis, USA, 26 Jan. 2010 – Thomas Hofstede of Multi-Tech Systems, a leading global manufacturer of device networking products based in Mounds View, MN, was appointed to spearhead a newly-formed M2M (machine-to-machine) communications committee for an international telecommunications association.

As chair of the M2M subgroup for the CTIA (Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association), Hofstede will help determine certification test plan requirements and guidance for devices enabling M2M communications, providing additional clarity for current test requirements when new technologies and applications are developed. The goals of such guidance are to ensure that tests are performed in the same manner on devices no matter which lab completes the testing. The efforts of this subgroup will serve the needs of CTIA certification, carriers and Original Equipment Manufacturers to the extent that it allows them to design, test and certify M2M devices in accordance with a harmonized over-the-air test method.

The CTIA, which represents wireless carriers and manufacturers and offers an equipment testing and a certification program, appointed Hofstede based on is extensive industry expertise. As a Compliance and Application Engineer, Hofstede ensures Multi-Tech’s products meet regulatory requirements and carrier certification, which are important components for enabling streamlined and quick-to-market M2M communications solutions for customers. Based on his 22 year career at Multi-Tech, he has developed a strong background in RF antenna design, device networking products and application support in areas including product safety in information technology, transportation, energy, remote monitoring, retail/financial, hazardous locations and the mobile health.

“Tom is an extremely valuable member of our team,” said Pat Sharma, Multi-Tech’s President and CEO. “He is truly an expert in this arena and will be an excellent leader of the CTIA M2M group.”

About Multi-Tech Systems
Multi-Tech® Systems is a global manufacturer of award-winning device and embedded modems and Unified Communications products that connect data over cellular networks from anywhere in the world. Multi-Tech has 80+ patents, 20+ million devices being used by thousands of customers worldwide and certifications from more than 20 carriers and 80+ countries.

Source: Multi-Tech Systems

MedeFile Triggers International Marketing Initiative With Russian Translation of www.medefile.com

Continuing, Hauser noted, "Through the translation of our web site into multiple languages, we are able to effectively roll out our global marketing strategy, extending our reach to prospective new MedeFile subscribers well beyond current domestic boundaries.  We're very excited by our progress on this important strategic initiative and expect that it will result in enhancing the value and global presence of the MedeFile brand, while measurably contributing to our Company's future growth as we persist in our efforts to penetrate the international market place."

About MedeFile International, Inc.
Headquartered in South Florida, MedeFile has a proprietary system for gathering and digitizing medical records so that individuals can have a comprehensive record of all of their medical visits.  MedeFile's primary product is the MedeFile system, a highly secure system for gathering and maintaining medical records. The MedeFile system is designed to gather all of its members' actual medical records and create a single, comprehensive medical record that is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

SOURCE: MedeFile International, Inc.

STMicroelectronics Debuts the World’s First Single-Chip Positioning Device for Multiple Global Navigation Systems

ST's newest positioning SoCs address a wide range of consumer and automotive applications, including Personal Navigation Devices, GNSS modules, marine equipment, fitness devices, in-car navigation, telematics, eCall and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The Teseo II family comprises automotive-grade product versions, designed to meet the specific and rigorous demands of the automotive market. These are qualified to AEC-Q100, a critical stress-test qualification for automotive integrated circuits, and manufactured using ST's rigorous automotive production flow methodology aimed at zero parts-per-million failure rate.

"Teseo II is the world's first single-chip solution able to acquire and track signals from satellites of multiple global navigation systems, including GPS, GLONASS and QZSS that are operational today, as well as Europe's upcoming GALILEO," said Fabio Marchio, Automotive Product Group Vice-President and General Manager of ST's Automotive Infotainment Division. "The superior positioning accuracy, combined with powerful processing capabilities and open platform approach, makes ST's Teseo II chips an ideal choice for next-generation navigation and telematics applications, where cost-effectiveness meets uncompromised performance."

A stand-alone solution, the Teseo II positioning receiver integrates a powerful ARM9 core for on-chip data processing. Further increasing cost-effectiveness, the unique open-platform approach provides the ARM9 processing capability and a rich set of peripherals for flexible customer application designs. The peripherals include USB 2.0, CAN (Controller Area Network), A/D converter, I(2)C, MSP (Multi-channel Serial Port), UART (Universal Asynchronous Receiver-Transmitter) and general-purpose I/Os.

About STMicroelectronics
STMicroelectronics is a global leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications with innovative semiconductor solutions.  In 2009, the Company's net revenues were $8.51 billion.

SOURCE: STMicroelectronics

Niteo Partners to Showcase SmartPredict Healthcare Solution at Information Technology Healthcare Summit

"Healthcare companies have vast amounts of data from multiple systems including patient data, insurance, vendor, and regulatory/compliance sources," said Frank Bianchi, EVP and Head of Niteo Partners.  "SmartPredict Healthcare identifies and tracks the metrics and key performance indicators so healthcare professionals can identify trends, manage resources, and maximize results.  Niteo incorporates data models, reports and key performance indicators based on the specific needs of hospitals to track this information."
The SmartPredict Healthcare business analytics and performance management solution contains multiple components that can be implemented together or independently, and configured to meet the specific needs of an organization. 

"Niteo's solutions use dashboards to visualise critical data points and trends quickly and securely," said Mr. Bianchi.  "The underlying models are built on trusted data, integrating information from multiple systems and source to ensure accurate decisions can be made.  Finally, the forecasting components incorporate predictive analytics and scenario-based modeling to allow 'what if' analysis and help optimize revenue, expense, and patient care results."

About Niteo Partners:
Niteo Partners, a consulting and systems integration firm, leverages both business and technology expertise to deliver innovative solutions for Global 2000 and mid-market companies. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America.

About NEC Corporation of America
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America is a leading provider of innovative IT, network and communications products and solutions for service carriers, Fortune 1000 and SMB businesses across multiple vertical industries.  NEC Corporation of America is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technology leader with operations in 30 countries and more than $42 billion in revenues.

SOURCE: Niteo Partners

NAVTEQ® Map Data Available in Caliper’s TransCAD® Transportation Planning Software

"The combination of TransCAD and NAVTEQ map data provides a powerful new solution for transportation planning by governments and corporations," said Dr. Howard Slavin, president, Caliper Corporation.  "The enhanced software demonstrates Caliper's dedication to providing customers with cost-efficient and high-quality products."

"TransCAD software provides another example of the applicability and utility of NAVTEQ map data and accurate routing attributes," said Roy Kolstad, vice president, Enterprise Americas, NAVTEQ. "NAVTEQ's extensive ground truth map data verification process makes us the trusted location data source and we are committed to continuously enabling robust transportation solutions for our customers."

About NAVTEQ
NAVTEQ is a leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data (digital location content) enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world.  NAVTEQ supplies comprehensive digital location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions.  The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 5100 employees located in 212 offices in 48 countries.

About Caliper
Caliper is a leading developer of transportation and GIS software including Maptitude, TransCAD, and TransModeler.  Caliper software is used by more than 75,000 users in over 70 countries. 

SOURCE : NAVTEQ

China Unicom and Telefonica Strengthen Their Strategic Alliance and Agree on a New Mutual Investment

The agreement signed today follows the one reached back in 2009, where the two companies invested US$1 billion in the other party's shares and entered into a Strategic Alliance Agreement.

The agreement was signed by the operators' respective chairmen, Mr. Chang Xiaobing and Mr. Cesar Alierta.
After the signing of the agreement, Mr. Chang Xiaobing, Chairman of China Unicom, commented that, "Since the signing of the Strategic Alliance Agreement by China Unicom and Telefonica in September 2009, the strategic cooperation between the two parties has been fruitful and we are satisfied in this regard. On the basis of existing cooperation, both parties have decided to enhance our strategic alliance by further investing in each other's shares and deepening existing cooperation. We believe that the enhancement of strategic alliance will promote the competitive advantages of both parties and maximize shareholders' return."

Telefonica's Chairman Mr. Cesar Alierta emphasized that, "We are very pleased to further strengthen our relationship with China Unicom. With a combined customer base of 590 million accesses, approximately 10% of the world's population, this new step in our strategic alliance reinforces our leadership position and provides us with an exceptional springboard to continue to compete globally in the best conditions ever and jointly lead the new digital world, benefiting both our shareholders and customers."

About Telefonica
Telefonica is one of the world's largest telecommunications companies by market cap. Its activities are centered mainly on the fixed and mobile telephony businesses, while its broadband business is the key growth driver underpinning both.

The company operates in 25 countries and its customer base exceeds 280 million globally. Telefonica's growth strategy is focused on the markets in which it has a strong foothold: Spain, Europe and Latin America.

About China Unicom
China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited ("the Company") was incorporated in Hong Kong in February 2000 and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong on 21 June 2000 and 22 June 2000 respectively. On 1 June 2001, the company was included as a constituent stock of the Hang Seng Index.

At present, China Unicom is engaged in GSM and WCDMA cellular business in 31 provinces, municipalities and autonomous regions in China, the provision of fixed-line voice, broadband and other Internet-related services, information and communications technology services, business and data communications services, and other related telecommunication value-added businesses.

As of 31 December 2010, China Unicom had 167 million mobile subscribers, 96.6 million local access subscribers, and 47 million broadband subscribers.

SOURCE :China Unicom (Hong Kong) Limited

Jinan Yingual Technology Co Signs Virtualization Agreement with China Telecom Shandong Branch

JINAN, China, 21 Jan. 2011 - Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd. (Yinquan), a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Intelligence Information Systems, Inc., today announced that it has signed virtualization agreements with China Telecom Shandong Branch ("the customer").

China Telecom is a large State-owned telecom operator in China.  It mainly provides the integrated information services including the fixed-line telephone, mobile service, Internet connection and applications services.

Yinquan will provide the customer with world-leading comprehensive datacenter solution technologies. This will help the customer reduce investment and operating expenses, lowering the total cost of business ownership. It will also help the customer enhance its datacenter security and reduce the required number of servers, resulting in higher energy-savings, lower emissions and more environmentally-friendly effects.

"We designed the integrated virtualization datacenter solution based on the telecom carrier's current and future needs. We are pleased to see our solution is proving to be profitable and useful in the telecom industry," Mr. Kunwu Li, President and CEO of China Intelligence Information Systems, said, "there are great opportunities for us to market telecom industry, and we believe this industry will bring us tremendous profits in the future."

About China Intelligence Information Systems, Inc.

China Intelligence Information Systems, Inc. (CIISI) offers virtualization technology application and cloud computing products in the People's Republic of China through its wholly owned subsidiary Jinan Yinquan Technology Co., Ltd and Beijing PowerUnique Technologies, Co., Ltd. Through the two subsidiaries, CIIS is well positioned to take full advantage of the tremendous economic growth currently being experienced in China. The Company is currently marketing its integrated virtualization solutions and services in China and at this time is in the testing stages of other Information Technology products.

SOURCE: China Intelligence Information Systems, Inc.