IT & Networking News

» NECAPAC Update 3/10/17
Congratulations to the San Francisco Chapter on reaching its 2017 NECAPAC goal! Special thanks to San Francisco Chapter’s Jim Young of Young Electric for renewing his PLC membership! Personal...

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» CenturyLink and Level 3 shareholders approve merger

MONROE, La. and BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CenturyLink, Inc. (NYSE: CTL) and Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today announce that shareholders of both companies overwhelmingly approved all proposals related to the companies' merger. At a special...

» Huawei und Software AG planen Komplettlösungen für Internet der Dinge

HANNOVER, Deutschland, 23. März 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, ein führender Anbieter von Lösungen im Bereich Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologie (IKT), hat einen neue Partnerschaft mit Software AG angekündigt, die zum Ziel hat, der steigenden Nachfrage von Unternehmen nach...

» Huawei enthüllt All-Cloud-Netzwerkarchitektur

Unterstützt digitalen Wandel und bietet Unternehmenskunden ein vollkommen digitales Erlebnis HANNOVER, Deutschland, 23. März 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei hat auf der CeBIT 2017 seine All-Cloud-Netzwerkarchitektur für Unternehmen präsentiert. Mit der All-Cloud-Netzwerkarchitektur können...

» Verizon to offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition and new 9.7-inch iPad on March 24

NEW YORK, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon today announced it will offer iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus (PRODUCT)RED Special Edition in a vibrant red aluminum finish. The introduction of this special edition iPhone celebrates Apple's 10 year partnership with (RED) and gives customers a...

» ProsperWorks Adds Cloud Communications Functionality To Its Google-Based CRM

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- ProsperWorks (www.prosperworks.com), the #1 recommended CRM solution for Google, today launched in-app cloud communications functionality through its integration with RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE:RNG), a leading provider of enterprise cloud...

» House Votes to Limit OSHA's Continuing Obligation Requirement
The House of Representatives recently voted to overturn a rule by Occupational Safety and Health Administration that could have opened the door to endless citations of employers by the agency.

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» IXP Corporation Announces Independent Audit Certifying Its System And Security Controls Meet AICPA Standards

PRINCETON, N.J., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- IXP Corporation, a prominent national public safety and emergency dispatch provider, announced that an independent audit certified that its system and design of controls meet standards set by the American Institute of Certified Public...

» Construction Employers Group Hails Specialty Trades' Role in Job Growth
With the February jobs report that came out earlier this month showing more encouraging signs of growth, the Construction Employers of America highlighted the strength in the performance of the...

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» TDS Nominates Kim Dixon for Election to Its Board of Directors

CHICAGO, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) today announced that Kim D. Dixon, 54, has been nominated for election to the board of directors. Dixon will stand for election as an independent director at the company's annual meeting of...

» The Countdown 3/10/17
Funding for the Federal Government runs out in 49 days. Federal Aviation policy expires in 203 days. 

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» Contractor Connection Contact Center Certified by J.D. Power

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Contractor Connection® (a division of Crawford & Company) has been recognized for contact center operation customer satisfaction excellence in the live phone channel under the J.D. Power Certified Contact Center Program.SM The...

» XMedius Announces 2016 Partner of the Year Award Winners

XMedius recognizes this year's top global partners MONTREAL, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - XMedius, a leading global provider of secure file exchange solutions, announced the winners of its 2016 Partner of the Year awards. The awards celebrate XMedius' top partners in North America...

» D-Link Announces New E-Rate Program for Schools

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today announced a new Schools and Libraries E-Rate program that will allow schools to build a better infrastructure for their budget. As part of the new program, D-Link will help schools and libraries simplify the E-Rate...

» Um pacote eficaz da 2Ring para o Cisco Finesse adicionado ao Programa SolutionsPlus da Cisco

SACRAMENTO, Califórnia, 22 de março de 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- A 2Ring anuncia com orgulho que se tornou membro oficial do Programa SolutionsPlus da Cisco. Isso significa que todas as empresas que operam serviços de atendimento ao cliente em uma das plataformas do Centro de Contatos da Cisco...

» Fleet Complete acquires BigRoad

Fleet Complete will lead the hours-of-service and electronic logging device compliance market with the acquisition of BigRoad TORONTO, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire/ - Fleet Complete®, a leading global IoT provider of fleet telematics and mobile workforce technology, continues its growth...

» Clean Energy Net Capacity Gains Outpacing Coal and Natural Gas
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» BlueParrott Inaugural Survey Reveals Top Driving Distractions

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueParrott® (a brand of VXi Corporation), a leading provider of Bluetooth®  headsets for high-noise environments and the #1 headset manufacturer for the professional trucker market, today announced results of its first-ever BlueParrott Drive...

» NECA Adds Transportation and Infrastructure Category to Project Excellence Award Program
NECA will now consider twelve categories based on the type of project and its dollar value -- submit your project for the awards program today!

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» Smartphone Satisfaction Higher as Customer Homes Become More Connected, J.D. Power Finds

COSTA MESA, Calif., March 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Customer satisfaction is much higher among smartphone owners who use their device to operate other connected home services such as smart thermostats and smart appliances, according to the J.D. Power 2017 Full-Service Smartphone...