The leading storage solution provider QNAP Systems, Inc. today announced the new 5-bay TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS, the new generation all-in-one NAS server for SMB and enterprises. Powered by Intel Celeron 1.6GHz CPU, 1GB DDRII memory, the TS-509 Pro delivers superior performance for multiple business applications and intensive concurrent data access. The Linux OS and applications of the NAS are embedded in the flash DOM that higher stability is guaranteed. Moreover, the dual Gigabit LAN ports can be configured as Failover, Load balancing, or serving two different subnets which enables more deployment options in a business network environment. With versatile server features, best-in-class RAID data protection, and rock-solid hot swappable hard drive design, the TS-509 Pro brings business nowadays a truly new experience of instant data access and sharing, a protected mass storage, value-plus server features at the lowest maintenance cost.

¡§The TS-509 Pro Turbo NAS is designed for business users that require a NAS server of performance, capacity, features, and manageability. QNAP¡¦s powerful RAID protection feature helps modern business protect their valuable information assets and enhance secure data sharing over the network. We are confident that the TS-509 Pro is an ideal solution for them¡¨, said Mr. Kent Tsai, R&D Manager from QNAP. Moreover, a handy LCD panel is provided for ¡§Touch-N-Go¡¨ PC-less RAID installation, displaying system information, and basic server configuration. The schedule power on/off and Wake on LAN features are available for IT administrators to flexibly manage the NAS server's up time and wake up the NAS in the local network remotely. Hard Disk Drive S.M.A.R.T (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) and comprehensive log system are offered to let server managers monitor the system closely.

The promotion by CircusCasino.com, which is a sister company of Genting Stanley, the UK's biggest casino operator, will run for the duration of the Olympic tournament - and will involve great bonuses and giveaways across its casino games and poker.

The giveaway will launch on Friday 8 August with a 10% deposit bonus, up to a maximum of 100, and there will be a daily event-related 'Olympic Bonus' on specific games.

For example, to mark the final of the Judo, the Olympic Bonus will be on the 'Ultimate Fighter' slot machine - with double comp points on this slot all day.

Other Olympic sports involved in the promotion include Fencing (21 Duel Blackjack), Archery (Jackpot Darts Progressive Game), Weightlifting (Progressive Genie's HiLo Jackpot), Cycling (Let Them Ride Poker bonus), Synchronized Swimming (Ocean Princess slot machine) and Ladies Football (Penalty Shootout Arcade Game).

In addition, during the Games, CircusCasino.com players can enter twice-weekly 'Everyone's a winner' Olympic poker tournament, which are $5 to enter, but everyone is guaranteed to win at least $5 - a great no-risk introduction to tournament Poker.

There will also be numerous poker bonuses and incentives on offer including free Olympic Medal Drops - random cash deposits into player's accounts - as well as free $5 cash bonus when you play three, $10 or more sit and go tournaments.

For more information, visit www.circuscasino.com

In this period of economic slowdown, where OEMs are looking for solutions which could speed up their product design, e-con Systems, an embedded product design services specialist, has come up with a host of add-on modules on top of its PXA270 reference design, SIRIUS. The company feels that these add on modules could save valuable time for the OEM, who otherwise would be spending considerable time in developing and testing the design and also validating the software. The modules have been chosen carefully so that they help the customer achieve a very competitive bill of material at the same time faster time-to-market. For example, if the mechanicals have been finalized, e-con estimates that for a prototype handheld battery-powered point-of-sale terminal that would have the PXA270 processor with 128 MB SDRAM, 32MB NOR flash, 512MB NAND flash and with peripherals such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, thermal printer, bar code reader, GPRS/GSM, audio, GPS, finger print, LCD and touch screen running Windows CE 6.0/Linux would not take more than 12 weeks of design effort.

E-con has come up with the following add-on- modules with device drivers for Windows CE and Linux

• Thermal Printer Module
• Biometric Finger print Scanner module
• 1D/2D Barcode reader
• NFC Reader - Contactless Smart Card
• 802.11b Wi-Fi Module
• Bluetooth Module
• GSM/GPRS/GPS module
• 2 Megapixel autofocus camera module
• Quad UART module


With this solution, the company targets customers who would make mobile point of sale terminals, handheld terminals, industrial data loggers, Microfinance terminals, cash registers and vehicle tracking systems. Such customers can approach e-con for a custom design or can choose to buy the Sirius board and the modules. For details on the specification of each of the modules described above please contact e-con Systems.

Business development is a critical priority for virtually every company in the world. Experienced business development professionals with proven success are often the most expensive employees on the payroll. DNA Vertical was founded to provide companies with professional business development representation at a fraction of the traditional cost.

The cornerstones DNA Vertical's services revolve around sales, marketing, customer relationship management (CRM), analysis and internet related solutions. Within these cornerstones, DNA Vertical's expertise also includes assessment of marketing opportunities and target markets, intelligence gathering on customers and competitors, press release creation, whitepaper development, case study production, lead generation, sales activity, sales funnel discipline, CRM implementation and training, formal proposal writing and business plan creation.

Small to medium-sized companies often do not establish procedures for business development, instead relying on their existing contacts. The ramifications of such thinking can be significant in the event they are unable to leverage those relationships, which very often are personal or weak. Then they will have no new business in the pipeline.

DNA Vertical believes that selling is not rocket science. However, they also believe that you will not be successful without well-trained, experienced, and relentless business development representation.

3D viewing is nothing new. In fact it is as old as the human race. Artists have long appreciated man's ability to see in three dimensions. The cave paintings in France and Spain, for example, shown that even 15,000 years ago, artists were trying to express perspective.

In some of the paintings, those artists used the natural contours of the walls to show the bulk of the animals. Still, the prehistoric cave painters and artists that followed them were basically working on a two- dimensional display. But finally things are about to change, as Absolute 3D Visions comes up with India's first ever glasses free 3D screens, that don't require special glasses to view the 3D effect.

Now, Absolute 3D Visions is aiming to free the medium from the confines of special glasses with the country's first ever 3D screens that do not require special glasses to view the 3D effect.

VS Veerasami, CEO, Absolute 3D Visions, said, "Absolute 3D Visions has developed glasses free 3D screens and aims to sell the application to the OOH advertising and point-of-sale fraternity across the world. Our technology immediately grabs the attention of the visitor and gives them an extraordinary and entertaining 3D experience. Apart from that, we have also created an end-to-end solution, including 3D content creation software tools and 3D displays that enable you to show animated content video. What's more, our screens can still show 2D video content in high definition."

McCusker & Company LLC a leading provider of extended warranty service contracts and OEM warranty programs announced that an agreement has been signed with Mack Camera and Video Service Inc., to offer service contracts to their customers & dealers on a wide range of Camera and Video Products and other consumer products, starting June 15th 2008.

Mack Camera and Video Service Inc., is a leading reseller and provider of service contract solutions for consumer products. Based in New Jersey and founded in 1938, Mack Camera has staked out a leadership position in the market for service solutions for cameras, video systems, computers and electronics. Mack Camera works through an established network of worldwide dealers and customers. The agreement calls for Mack Camera to market McCusker & Company designed extended warranties exclusively to their worldwide dealer network on all camera, video and consumer electronic purchases during the term of the contract.

"The agreement between Mack Camera and McCusker & Company is really a win - win for both companies," said Will L. McCusker, President & CEO of McCusker & Company LLC. "Mack Camera and Video Service is one of the premier service contract programs worldwide". Their growth and loyal customer base make the addition of a highly rated warranty program a sound business decision that benefits both companies. With McCusker & Company resources and underwriters managing the service contracts and backing Mack Camera's worldwide program, the company can increase their profitability and market share while providing their customers and dealers with a higher level of security knowing the program is fully insured by the largest commercial bank in the United States and managed by worldwide recognized leading warranty experts."

Boston Interactive, an award-winning web design and interactive marketing firm, is pleased to announce the redesigned website for Father Bills & MainSpring (www.fatherbillsmainspring.com). Father Bill's & MainSpring is an organization dedicated to ending homelessness in southeastern Massachusetts by providing a holistic approach, beyond simple shelters.

Father Bill's & MainSpring sought to grow its audience by redesigning their website with a welcoming tone thus emphasizing their unique perspective on ending homelessness through supportive services. Father Bill's & MainSpring wanted to convey their capable and trusted image that represents its distinctive approach to shelter. In addition to educating the site visitors about their mission, the new website also features an eNewsletter and secure online donation form in order to help direct the visitors to become involved in ending local homelessness.

"The main goals for the new website are to introduce visitors to the true mission and vision of Father Bill's & Mainspring, to get them involved and hopefully drive them to action" said Chuck Murphy, CEO of Boston Interactive. "By creating this warm, welcoming online atmosphere we intend to generate more involvement from the site visitors, whether that involvement comes in the form of making a donation, volunteering, or staying involved in the shelter's many fundraisers to support their mission of preventing and ending homelessness."

SlipStream Video announces that it will act as the exclusive online advertising agency for lead generation and e-commerce technology solutions for Stearn Ridge Advisors, a global leader in financial services. SlipStream Video's SSV Affiliates will work to promote Stearn Ridge's market research reports through various e-commerce sites.

Robert S. Chin, President of Stearn Ridge, commented, "We have been working with SlipStream Video on a test basis for 6 months and are delighted with their proven delivery metrics. SlipStream demonstrated their ability to reach our target consumers worldwide using their innovative online video technology applications. We are delighted to make SSV Affiliates our Agency of Record through 2009."

John Kyle, President of SlipStream Video, commented, "Stearn Ridge Advisors is the type of company that we thrive to align with. They are forward thinking, progressive, and understand the opportunities in new media technologies to reach consumers efficiently and effectively."

SSV has built various landing page sites and videos which are distributed to over 100 network platforms globally. To see an example, please visit http://www.megatrendspreciousmetals.com/.

Relevance, Inc., a leading Ruby on Rails software development practice specializing in application product development, training and consulting, today announced the completion of its development project with Real Digital Media (RDM), a provider of next generation digital signage products for establishing point-of-purchase marketing, advertising and corporate communication networks.

The NEOCAST® Media Server is a web-based, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) offering that enables RDM customers to centrally manage large scale digital signage networks. Looking to deliver enhanced functionality, RDM was seeking to migrate to a more agile platform that could meet current user demands as well as streamline future development efforts. RDM chose to work with Relevance based on the firm’s proven track record as a Ruby on Rails development partner skilled in achieving high quality results against aggressive timelines.

The flexible nature of the Ruby on Rails-based platform built by Relevance allowed RDM to create a sustainable foundation for future development, innovation and integration with new technologies. This includes extending the platform through an API, allowing RDM to extend data, and potentially development, to its partners in the digital signage community.

Richardson Electronics (NASDAQ: RELL) today announced the release of the Image Systems high bright color LCD series for medical imaging. The FP2202CHBP (2MP) and FP2080CHBP (3MP) offer exceptionally high brightness and contrast ratios, making them ideal for diagnostic imaging and clinical applications requiring a fusion of grayscale and color imaging, such as PET, 3D, Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine.

Both displays emit a peak brightness of 600 cd/m2, which equates to a sustainable calibrated brightness of 450 - 500 cd/m2. The 21.3" FP2202CHBP provides a contrast ratio of 500:1 and 1200 x 1600 standard resolution. The 3MP FP2080CHBP offers a 20.8" screen with a 600:1 contrast ratio and standard resolution of 2048 x 1536.