Friday 03 September 2010
With the Mid-Atlantic Region of the United States enduring record breaking snowfall over the past week, many localized areas have also had to endure extended power outages. In many cases, businesses in those areas have faced various challenges in supporting normal operations in addition to difficulties in communicating with their clients and employees. However, Cetrom Information Technology Inc. (Cetrom) reports that their customers in these outage areas have been able to maintain their regular business activities by working remotely from these locations, with full access to the same IT services they normally use everyday.
Cetrom President and CEO Chris Stark stated “Unfortunately, it sometimes takes a significant event like this to truly demonstrate the liability and exposure to downtime events that a business can realize with their own computer network. If a business faces absolute performance guidelines with regard to client deliverables and other deadlines, disaster recovery planning takes on a much higher precedent. These businesses would do well to evaluate and embrace the level of business continuity and scalable performance that is readily available in the “Cloud”.
Cetrom Information Technology, Inc. (www.cetrom.net) is an industry leading Application Services Provider (ASP), delivering a full spectrum of “Cloud Computing” solutions with their hosted technology services platform for small and medium businesses. Cetrom offers Hosted Applications, otherwise known as “Software as a Service” (SaaS), for Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Office, as well as many other software programs. In addition, they deliver scalable Managed Services options such as Network Monitoring, Disaster Recovery and Remote Data Back-Up. As a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, they have been recognized for their depth of industry knowledge, technical expertise and superior customer service ranking. Cetrom stands behind all their services with 24×7x365 Help Desk Support, 99.9% uptime guarantee.
PEER 1 Network Enterprises, Inc., the global online business hosting provider, today announced its selection of EMC® Atmos™®, as the foundation for its new cloud storage service. PEER 1 will offer customers a network accessible, data storage service in the first half of 2010. This enhances PEER 1’s existing cloud offerings, which today include; SaaSGrid, its software-as-a-service enabler and the CloudXcelerator Program for cloud innovators.
PEER 1 selected EMC Atmos as its foundation because the technology uniquely provides a policy driven infrastructure that is capable of managing and distributing petabytes of information globally. In addition, it offers standard web service APIs and provides simple migration across all Atmos-based clouds.
PEER 1 is initially deploying EMC Atmos technology in its Atlanta and San Antonio data centers. Its cloud infrastructure will enable instant access to information across distributed geographies and efficiently deliver content and information services over the Web. PEER 1 will incorporate EMC Atmos within its 10GB SuperNetworkTM in 2010 to increase overall storage capacity and geographic footprint for customers. In addition to PEER 1’s managed hosting customers, the service will also be available to dedicated hosting customers of ServerBeach.
Tim Varma, Director of Product Management at PEER 1 said: “EMC Atmos is designed specifically to support service providers hosting large data sets that require worldwide content distribution. PEER 1 can now offer high performance cloud storage capabilities for our customers, which further complement our other cloud service offerings. PEER 1’s strategy is to build our infrastructure on best-of-breed technology to exceed our customer’s expectations.”
Jon Martin, Director of Product Management and Marketing, EMC Cloud Infrastructure Group said: “Hosting providers, such as PEER 1, are increasingly leveraging EMC Atmos as a key enabler to their cloud services portfolio, creating a competitive advantage for themselves and benefiting from the operational efficiency, simplified management and cost advantages that are inherent to cloud. EMC is pleased to work with PEER 1 and broaden their portfolio of cloud offerings to customers worldwide to offer a best-in-class storage service.”
About PEER 1
PEER 1 believes in the limitless opportunity of the Internet, and the business growth potential it provides for its more than 10,000 customers. As a global online business hosting provider, PEER 1 offers a reliable high performance Internet network supporting scalable Managed Hosting, Dedicated Hosting through the ServerBeach brand, and Colocation solutions.
Backed by its 100 percent uptime guarantee and 24×7x365 FirstCall Support™, PEER 1 ensures customers’ online presence is always fast, always available. Since 1999, PEER 1 has grown to include 16 state-of-the-art data centers and points-of-presence throughout North America and Europe. The company’s headquarters are in Vancouver, Canada, with European operations headquartered in Southampton, UK. PEER 1 shares are traded on the TSX under the symbol PIX. For more information visit: www.PEER1.com or www.PEER1hosting.co.uk.
For North American media inquiries please contact Marcela Peake at PEER 1, +1-604-909-6428, mpeake(at)PEER1(dot)com
OpSource, Inc., the leader in Cloud operations, today announced that OpSource CEO Treb Ryan and CTO John Rowell will speak at SIIA OnDemand 2009, which will take place October 28-30, 2009, at the San Jose Marriott in San Jose, California. SIIA OnDemand is produced by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA), the nation’s leading independent authority on Software as a Service. The conference is focusing this year on identifying new ways for SaaS companies to drive revenue, including by playing in the emerging Cloud marketplace.
OpSource executives will focus not only on the promise of Cloud computing for the Enterprise, but its practical implementation. Ryan will speak on “Cloud Platforms and Solutions: Business Models and Architectures for Value Creation in Enterprise” on Tuesday, October 29th from 9:15-10 a.m. From 3:45-4:25 that afternoon, Rowell will discuss “Which Cloud is Right for You?”
Ryan and Rowell will draw on their experience bringing OpSource Cloud™, the first Cloud to bring together the availability, flexibility and community of the public Cloud with the security, performance and control the enterprise requires, to the marketplace. OpSource Cloud is now in public Beta and available for on-line purchase by the hour from www.opsourcecloud.net.
“The promise of Cloud computing has captured the enterprise’s imagination,” said Treb Ryan, CEO, OpSource. “Now, the real work begins. The conversations at SIIA OnDemand will be great catalysts for finding ways to bring the collaborative power of the Cloud to the enterprise without sacrificing security or control. John and I look forward to being a part of this critical dialogue.”
Journalists and analysts who would like to meet with OpSource executives at SIIA OnDemand should contact Eileen Conway at econway@opsource.net.
About OpSource Cloud
OpSource Cloud offers companies the true Cloud, combining the availability, flexibility and community of the public Cloud with the security, performance and control that the enterprise demands. Its features include:
Best of the Public Cloud
– Easy online sign-up with infrastructure provisioning in minutes
– Pay by the hour and only for what you use, with no commitment (unless
so desired)
– Community resources for sharing and collaboration, third party add-ins
and configurations
– Web interface plus complete set of APIs
Enterprise Security & Compliance
– Virtual Private Clouds with user-specified public Internet
connectivity
– Unique customizable security for firewalls
– User-level login/password and access control
– SAS 70 Audited Cloud
– One hundred percent uptime SLA
Enterprise Performance
– Multiple private networks on demand for multi-tier architecture
– Guaranteed sub-millisecond latency between systems
– Industry standard technology including VMware, Cisco, EMC, Microsoft
and Red Hat
– User selectable server configurations
Enterprise Controls
– Centralized control and billing
– Master and departmental management and controls
– Sub-account permissions and budgeting
– Complete reporting
– 24X7 phone support plus online community support and ticketing/status
tracking
About OpSource
OpSource™ provides complete Cloud operations, infrastructure and services for companies of all sizes, from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ISVs to the enterprise, with hundreds of applications, millions of users and billions of transactions supported daily.
OpSource Cloud™ is the first Cloud to bring together the flexibility, availability and community of the public Cloud with the security, performance and control the enterprise demands. Emphasizing security, OpSource Cloud provides enterprise users with a Virtual Private Cloud within the public Cloud, allowing them to determine their own degree of Internet connectivity. For more information, visit www.opsourcecloud.net.
OpSource On-Demand™ empowers SaaS ISVs to bring the Cloud to the enterprise by quickly and securely delivering their applications and services over the Web. Going far beyond full-featured managed hosting, the comprehensive, award-winning Cloud operations solution includes the application management, compliance and business services that are necessary for on-demand business success.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., OpSource has Cloud and Web application delivery centers in Virginia, London and Bangalore. For more information about OpSource, visit www.opsource.net.
OpSource, OpSource Cloud, OpSource On-Demand, and the OpSource logo are trademarks of OpSource, Inc. All other trademarks and company names mentioned are protected by their respective owners.
For additional information, please contact:
Eileen Conway
OpSource, Inc.
650-245-9015
econway@opsource.net
OpSource, Inc., the leader in Cloud operations, today announced a strategic partnership with Bplats, a leading Japanese technology consulting company, to bring OpSource Cloud(TM), the first Cloud to bring together the flexibility, availability and community of the public Cloud with the security, performance and control the enterprise requires, to the Japanese marketplace. The Japanese launch of OpSource Cloud is scheduled for November 4, 2009.
“Currently there are no Cloud solutions available in Japan,” said Huzita Kenzi, president, Bplats. “To introduce the highly acclaimed OpSource Cloud to the Japanese market so quickly after its public availability in the Unites States is a major milestone for our marketplace. OpSource Cloud will not only meet enterprises’ growing demand for Cloud computing but will bring Japanese companies the most powerful solution available today.”
Bplats will offer a unique, localized transaction system that will enable Japanese companies to make all financial transactions locally, including bank transfers, payments and invoices. In addition, Japanese customers will be able to get in-person, native language support by working with locally based Bplats. Bplats is also offering a specialized and localized website that will offer a deep level of information and service about OpSource Cloud, building a Japanese community around this key Cloud offering. For more information please visit http://www.bplats.co.jp/cloud/.
OpSource Cloud is designed to allow IT departments to manage their security as they would within their internal IT infrastructure. Upon sign-up, each customer receives a Virtual Private Network and sets the degree of public Internet connectivity they wish to grant, from totally private to fully available. OpSource Cloud also provides user customizable security with a compliant, high-performance multi-tier Cloud architecture and full user control over firewall settings. In addition, other enterprise quality controls include user level login and passwords, operational permissions and departmental and sub-department reporting, all backed by a 100% SLA. OpSource Cloud is built on the same standard technology already being employed by enterprise IT. This ensures out-of-the-box trust, compatibility and productivity. With virtualization playing such a key role in Cloud computing, OpSource has selected VMware for virtualization and application portability between the Cloud and Enterprise.
For users weaned on the public Cloud experience, OpSource Cloud offers online sign-up, pay by the hour usage, and rich online communities. And immediate availability and flexibility ensure that developers and enterprise IT alike have access to enterprise quality computing capability when they need it, paying for it only when it is being used. This is the promise of Cloud computing and OpSource Cloud delivers it.
“Whereas Cloud business in the United States is mainly direct, system integrators are essential to the Cloud’s success in Japan,” said Treb Ryan, CEO, OpSource. “We are pleased to team with Bplats, the leading technology consultants in Japan, to bring OpSource Cloud to this crucial marketplace. We look forward to helping leading Japanese enterprises experience the collaborative, community-based power of the Cloud.”
About OpSource Cloud
OpSource Cloud offers companies the true Cloud, combining the availability, flexibility and community of the public Cloud with the security, performance and control that the enterprise demands. Its features include:
Best of the Public Cloud
– Easy online sign-up with infrastructure provisioning in minutes
– Pay by the hour and only for what you use, with no commitment (unless
so desired)
– Community resources for sharing and collaboration, third party add-ins
and configurations
– Web interface plus complete set of APIs
Enterprise Security & Compliance
– Virtual Private Clouds with user-specified public Internet
connectivity
– Unique customizable security for firewalls
– User-level login/password and access control
– SAS 70 Audited Cloud
– One hundred percent uptime SLA
Enterprise Performance
– Multiple private networks on demand for multi-tier architecture
– Guaranteed sub-millisecond latency between systems
– Industry standard technology including VMware, Cisco, EMC, Microsoft
and Red Hat
– User selectable server configurations
Enterprise Controls
– Centralized control and billing
– Master and departmental management and controls
– Sub-account permissions and budgeting
– Complete reporting
– 24X7 phone support plus online community support and ticketing/status
tracking
About OpSource
OpSource(TM) provides complete Cloud operations, infrastructure and services for companies of all sizes, from Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) ISVs to the enterprise, with hundreds of applications, millions of users and billions of transactions supported daily.
OpSource Cloud(TM) is the first Cloud to bring together the flexibility, availability and community of the public Cloud with the security, performance and control the enterprise demands. Emphasizing security, OpSource Cloud provides enterprise users with a Virtual Private Cloud within the public Cloud, allowing them to determine their own degree of Internet connectivity. For more information, visit www.opsourcecloud.net.
OpSource On-Demand(TM) empowers SaaS ISVs to bring the Cloud to the enterprise by quickly and securely delivering their applications and services over the Web. Going far beyond full-featured managed hosting, the comprehensive, award-winning Cloud operations solution includes the application management, compliance and business services that are necessary for on-demand business success.
Headquartered in Santa Clara, Calif., OpSource has Cloud and Web application delivery centers in Virginia, London and Bangalore. For more information about OpSource, visit www.opsource.net.
OpSource, OpSource Cloud, OpSource On-Demand, and the OpSource logo are trademarks of OpSource, Inc. All other trademarks and company names mentioned are protected by their respective owners.
For additional information, please contact:
Eileen Conway
OpSource, Inc.
650-245-9015
econway@opsource.net
Sage CRM Solutions, part of The Sage Group plc which provides business management software and services to more than 5.8 million small and midsize businesses worldwide, today announced it is piloting a cloud computing edition of the Sage SalesLogix CRM suite for commercial availability in early 2010. Sage is also demonstrating Sage SalesLogix in the cloud this week at the Gartner CRM Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona.
“While first generation Software-as-a-Service generated a lot of interest, people will look back on this era as a period of big-iron, centralized operations that restrict the ability to customize the solutions,” explained Joe Bergera, executive vice president and general manager, Sage CRM Solutions. “The next wave of Cloud Computing will benefit customers by providing a highly distributed and flexible deployment model that shifts control of the service to their favor, rather than SaaS vendors, so they can better tailor their CRM experience in a way that optimally suits their business.”
A full-featured, single-tenant cloud edition of Sage SalesLogix using Amazon’s EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) will offer businesses:
– Data Ownership: Businesses retain ownership of all their data and
processes — with full reuse and compatibility on-premises — a benefit not
provided by most current multi-tenant SaaS CRM alternatives.
– Upgrade Control: Businesses can choose when to trigger an upgrade to
the latest cloud computing edition of Sage SalesLogix, rather than have an
alternative SaaS vendor’s upgrade schedule and any unwanted features forced
upon them.
– Deployment Flexibility: Businesses receive the benefits of a hosted,
on-demand solution with the flexibility to migrate to an on-premise
deployment should their needs change. Likewise, on-premises Sage SalesLogix
customers can transition to the cloud edition.
– Customization Flexibility: Businesses can adapt CRM to their own
unique sales, marketing and support processes, without the common
customization restrictions of multi-tenant SaaS offerings; or use industry-
specific versions built by Sage business partners.
– Buying Flexibility: Businesses can select a subscription purchasing
option, in addition to the existing perpetual license option for Sage
SalesLogix, and benefit from the flexibility to purchase CRM in the manner
that best suits their business model and financial goals.
Gartner estimates the current market for cloud services at $46.4 billion, and forecasts $150.1 billion by 2013, representing a 26.5% compound annual growth rate. (Gartner, “Forecast: Sizing the Cloud; Understanding the Opportunities in Cloud Services” March 2009)
“The flexibility of Sage SalesLogix in the cloud will greatly benefit organizations seeking an on-demand CRM solution,” said Yacov Wrocherinsky, Founder & CEO, Infinity Info Systems. “The marriage of best-of-breed application and platform deployment options creates unique benefits that to-date have simply not been available in the on-demand CRM market.”
Infinity Info Systems, a leading global Sage CRM Solutions partner for over 12 years, and the Sage Business Partner of the Year for CRM the past 6 years, is demonstrating its Investor Relationship Management system, powered by a cloud computing version of Sage SalesLogix, at Sage’s booth #4 during the Gartner CRM Summit this week.
Sage CRM Solutions is a portfolio of market-leading applications consisting of ACT! by Sage, Sage CRM, and Sage SalesLogix. Over 63,500 organizations and 3.1 million users worldwide rely on Sage CRM Solutions to develop profitable, long-term business relationships. Sage CRM Solutions are part of a broad portfolio of Sage business management applications and services, including accounting, enterprise resource planning, customer relationship management, human resource management, and specialized solutions for construction and real estate, healthcare, distribution, manufacturing, and nonprofit organizations. For more information visit www.sagecrmsolutions.com or http://community.sagesaleslogix.com.
About Sage North America
Sage North America is part of The Sage Group plc, a leading global supplier of business management software and services. Sage North America employs more than 4,100 people and supports nearly 2.9 million small and medium-size business customers. The Sage Group plc, formed in 1981, was floated on the London Stock Exchange in 1989 and now employs 14,500 people and supports 5.8 million customers worldwide. For more information, please visit the Web site at www.sagenorthamerica.com.
Revel Consulting, a leading business and IT consulting firm, today announced the launch of its Cloud Computing Practice, providing business solutions for both software companies transitioning to web-delivered services, as well as businesses incorporating web-based technologies into their day-to-day operations. Cloud computing, which encompasses software-as-a-service (SaaS), is any business or end-user service that is scalable, elastic, and provided to customers via the Internet. An early pioneer in this space, Revel has been providing cloud consulting services since the industry’s inception. This experience allows the firm to service an industry which according to Gartner, Inc. will see revenues reach $150 billion by 2013.
“Cloud computing is more than a short-term trend. There are legitimate benefits to companies adopting cloud services into their business such as reduced expenses and efficient scaling,” said Vikas Kamran, CEO and Co-Founder of Revel. “Our deep experience in the cloud, coupled with our agile business model provides clients an unmatched path to the cloud, moving them ahead of the competition.”
For cloud service providers, Revel’s services help companies transform their infrastructure, operations, and sales and marketing processes to align with the cloud’s flexibility. This transition allows providers to achieve predictable and recurring revenue streams and ultimately develop a sustainable competitive advantage in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
For companies interested in utilizing cloud computing, Revel’s services range from helping assess the cost and benefits of migrating to the cloud, to helping companies integrate SaaS applications such as customer relationship management (CRM) or financial management into their business and existing IT environment.
“Our Cloud Computing Practice is uniquely positioned to help both companies that offer cloud services as well as companies who will be the cloud’s end-users,” said Michael Tan, Senior Associate and Cloud Computing Practice lead for Revel. “These two sides of the industry have distinct business challenges and require specific solutions – we have a proven track record across the spectrum.”
Revel’s Cloud Computing Practice will address the booming market demand of cloud computing by drawing on the firm’s past success working in IT, software, insurance, retail, telecom/wireless and engineering. Additionally, clients will benefit from Revel’s “Pure Consulting” model, which reduces layers of bureaucracy typical of large firms to provide clients with on-site senior industry experts to drive projects and achieve results.
About Revel Consulting
Revel Consulting is a leading business and IT consulting firm founded on the belief that client success is achieved through Pure Consulting – reduced barriers between great minds and great opportunities. Revel’s consultants are given the tools, authority, responsibility, and ownership to solve complex challenges with smart, efficient and proven processes. Based in Kirkland, Washington, Revel was founded by Joseph Sedmak, who soon added industry veterans Vikas Kamran and Brett Alston as co-founders. This innovative trio saw the market opportunity created by the fracturing of the large consulting firms and the need for nimble, mid-sized firms able to meet the needs of clients. Revel now provides business solutions across industries such as software, healthcare, insurance, retail, public sector and telecom/wireless. In 2009, Revel was recognized by Seattle Business Monthly as one of Washington State’s 100 Best Companies To Work For. In 2008, Revel was named the fastest growing private company in Washington State and the 48th fastest nationally on Inc. magazine’s Top 5000 list. For additional information on Revel and to view case studies, visit: www.revelconsulting.com.
OpSource, the leader in Cloud operations
ATEL Ventures, a provider of secured financing to emerging growth companies, today announced that it has provided a $4 million capital equipment financing for OpSource, the leader in Cloud operations, to help the company grow its existing business and develop new markets, including the enterprise Cloud space.
“OpSource is a respected company in Silicon Valley and beyond, noted for its exceptional solutions for and leadership position in the Software-as-a-Service arena,” said Steven Rea, Executive Vice President, ATEL Ventures. “We’re thrilled to provide OpSource with financing to help them manage and capitalize on their next stage of growth into the lucrative Cloud marketplace.”
OpSource delivers a comprehensive, award-winning Cloud operations solution known as OpSource On-Demand™ which enables Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Web companies to deliver their applications and services quickly and securely over the Web to consumers and businesses alike. Going far beyond full-featured managed hosting, OpSource On-Demand includes the application management, compliance, and business services that are necessary for on-demand business success.
“The SaaS marketplace has continued to thrive, even in this downturn, and we are pleased to play a key role in our industry’s success,” said Bryant Tolles, Vice President, Finance, OpSource. “This strategic funding from ATEL Ventures will help us continue our momentum in our established space while we bring new innovations to Cloud computing.”
About OpSource
OpSource™ delivers Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Web applications for on-demand companies, with hundreds of applications, millions of users and billions of transactions supported daily. OpSource On-Demand™, the leading Web operations solution, is defining how Web-based software is delivered. For more information about OpSource, visit www.opsource.net.
About ATEL Ventures
ATEL Capital Group formed ATEL Ventures, Inc. to provide working capital and equipment financing term loans to emerging growth companies in information technology, life sciences, specialty retail and alternative energy. Since its founding in 1977, San Francisco-based ATEL Capital Group has become the largest private and closely held independent leasing company in the United States, with approximately $2 billion in asset-secured transactions under management. For more information contact Steven Rea 415-616-3436, srea@atel.com or visit the website at www.atel.com/venture.
Nomadesk 3.0
Nomadesk, the easiest and most secure on-demand file sharing software, today announced its entrance into the U.S. market. Nomadesk 3.0 brings the power of cloud computing to small and medium-sized businesses, while alleviating the hassles and minimizing the high costs of managing, sharing, backing up, securing and synchronizing confidential project files. Whether you are online or offline, working at the office or on the road, Nomadesk allows business teams to secure, sync and share data with no limits or change in behavior. Each virtual file server acts just like a hard drive, storing important documents in one place with local and remote access from a PC, Mac or iPhone. Users simply drag and drop their docs into the Nomadesk virtual file server, and files are immediately encrypted, backed up and available for file sharing.
For a flat rate of $15 per month per file server, an unlimited number of team members can access, share and edit files saved to the Nomadesk drive anytime from anywhere. For individuals who want to synchronize files on multiple devices, the cost is a flat rate of $50 per year. Users interested in test driving Nomadesk can sign up for a free 30-day trial at www.nomadesk.com.
“Every day, millions of businesses create growing amounts of unprotected data on multiple devices which are easy to lose, hard to sync and require access from anywhere,” said Filip Tack, Nomadesk CEO. “In addition to developing the easiest and most secure way people can share data, we felt it was unfair to charge a small business every time they want to grant access to a new individual. At Nomadesk, we offer file sharing with unlimited storage for an unlimited number of team members - all for $15 per month. Our secure encryption and TheftGuard technology protects digital nomads, mobile users and remote workforces from theft or loss of data due to misplacing a mobile device. Nomadesk is a smarter, more efficient way to collaborate, increase productivity, secure data and expand server/storage capacity and it’s drag, drop, simple!”
Key Product Features
– Easy access online and offline, from any digital platform
Nomadesk virtual file servers store important documents in one place
for on demand access from any PC, laptop, Mac or iPhone. And unlike
pure web storage and application solutions, which require 100% Internet
connection availability, Nomadesk documents are available anywhere,
anytime. Each virtual file server acts just like a hard drive. Once
software is installed, users can create as many file servers as needed,
each for a $15 per month flat rate. Documents are saved on the file
server by simply dragging and dropping. Nomadesk replicates changes on
both its central server and the local PC, so users have immediate
access to the latest files online or offline.
– Unlimited* storage and users for a fixed cost…$15 / month per file server
Nomadesk sets up virtual file servers right on the desktop, appearing
in Windows or Mac OS as a separate drive that allows users to securely
organize, save, share and backup important documents. We eliminate the
high costs associated with traditional “pay-per-user” models by
offering our customers the benefits of flat rate pricing. Nomadesk also
provides data retention to help small businesses meet compliance
requirements.
– Data is always secure and available
Files are locked behind 256-bit, military-grade encryption, keeping
them safe and confidential, while data is automatically backed up on
the central server as well as the desktop of team members. If a laptop
is ever lost or stolen, TheftGuard(TM) offers added protection by deleting
the fileserver remotely. In addition, Nomadesk protects users from
catastrophic data loss by making data redundant and diversified. Users
receive disaster recovery benefits that some companies pay a high price
tag to achieve. Dedicated customer service is available through the
phone or live chat for customers who need to retrieve old files or
report a stolen computer.
– Automatic, real-time synchronization and file sharing
Users no longer have to rely on email, which has security and capacity
limitations. With Nomadesk, users can save, share, access and modify
files remotely. Nomadesk automatically synchronizes changes on both the
file server and each team member’s computer, unlike other pure
synchronization tools which lack essential user management and security
capabilities for file sharing. And since only the changes are captured
and saved, Nomadesk maximizes network bandwidth and saves additional
resources and costs, resulting in a smarter, more efficient, and more
productive way to work.
– Quick & easy installation
Users can be up and running in minutes, with no training required. All
fileservers seamlessly integrate with the Windows Explorer and Mac
Finder interface.
– Great Value
Providing telecommuting and mobile workers with the benefits of a VPN,
FTP and back-up system without the infrastructure investment, Nomadesk
eliminates the cost of expensive servers, complex software or need for
IT expertise. For only $50/year for the personal service (1 file
server), or $15/month per file server for the team service, users have
access to unlimited* storage, file servers and team members. A free 30-
day trial is offered at www.nomadesk.com.
“Nomadesk leverages the SaaS delivery model to bring the full power of cloud computing to small businesses, giving users all the features and benefits of an enterprise-class file sharing and collaboration solution with greater ease of use for a low monthly subscription fee,” said Chris Shipley, Chairman & CEO of Guidewire Group, Inc. “In addition to increased efficiency, data backup, unlimited storage and secure file sharing, Nomadesk helps small businesses eliminate IT infrastructure costs and high online storage usage fees. We expect Nomadesk to become a brand name in the global market for virtual document sharing and storage.”
About Nomadesk
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Nomadesk is a leading provider of file sharing software that enables geographically dispersed professionals to access, share and safeguard files from any location, whether online or offline. Founded in Ghent, Belgium, Nomadesk is the easiest and most secure way to collaborate and backup critical files. With Nomadesk, users can create virtual file servers to manage and share important documents with as many team members as needed. As a software-as-a-service, thin client/server solution, Nomadesk alleviates the hassles and minimizes the high costs of traditional, on-premises document management solutions, as well as, online storage pay-per-user models. For only $15 per month per file server, an unlimited number of team members can access, share and save docs with unlimited* storage capacity. Nomadesk software can be downloaded on www.nomadesk.com and easily installed with a 30-day free trial. The company received $4.25M Series A funding led by Gimv Venture Capital (www.gimv.com). To learn more about Nomadesk, visit www.nomadesk.com , become a Nomadesk fan or watch this 2-min video.
Revel Consulting
Revel Consulting, a business and IT consulting firm, announced the launch of its Cloud Computing Practice, providing business solutions for both software companies transitioning to web-delivered services, as well as businesses incorporating web-based technologies into their operations.
Cloud computing, which encompasses software-as-a-service (SaaS), is any business or end-user service provided to customers via the Internet. Revel has been providing cloud consulting services since the industry’s inception. This experience allows the firm to service an industry which, according to Gartner, will see revenues reach $150 billion by 2013.
“Cloud computing is more than a short-term trend. There are legitimate benefits to companies adopting cloud services into their business such as reduced expenses and efficient scaling,” said Vikas Kamran, CEO and Co-Founder of Revel. “Our deep experience in the cloud, coupled with our agile business model provides clients an unmatched path to the cloud, moving them ahead of the competition.” Revel noted its services range from helping assess the cost and benefits of migrating to the cloud, to helping companies integrate SaaS applications such as customer relationship management (CRM) or financial management into their business and existing IT environment.
“Our Cloud Computing Practice is uniquely positioned to help both companies that offer cloud services as well as companies who will be the cloud’s end-users,” said Michael Tan, Senior Associate and Cloud Computing Practice lead for Revel. “These two sides of the industry have distinct business challenges and require specific solutions - we have a proven track record across the spectrum.” Revel Consulting is a business and IT consulting firm.
What may be less obvious is the extent to which internal “private” clouds are in the open source camp. At a session at O’Reilly Open Source Conference (OSCON) this week titled “Private Clouds — Why They Matter,” there was a robust discussion regarding internal cloud computing plans. While few of the attendees had large-scale internal clouds in production, several had some operating cloud infrastructure running in-house, and many claimed to be actively evaluating the technology. To be fair, some of the session attendees were from companies such as SaaS providers or software developers — though their comments were clearly directed toward use of cloud technologies for internal applications (rather than their public Web sites). However, there were several traditional end users there as well.
It quickly became clear that many of these internal private clouds were not just using open source (Linux, MySQL, etc.); they were built on open source. Eucalyptus was most often cited as the base platform for building private clouds, and this was true even when VMware was an organization’s primary virtualization environment.
