Siemens to Help Energy Firm with Smart Meter Initiative; Andrew Buxton Comments
Siemens will help a energy company based in the U.K. implement and maintain smart meters as the utility aims to help customers know how much energy they use and reduce consumption. First Utility chose Siemens’ metering, communications and services division to help manage distribution of the devices throughout the country, First Utility said Thursday. “We are [...]
Zorlu Group has recently extended its contract with IBM to manage its IT infrastructure. The seven-year agreement, which follows a previous five-year contract between the two firms, calls on IBM to manage Zorlu’s server infrastructure, networks and manufacturing software. The agreement will also enable IBM to manage Zorlu’s IT services for its 50 companies across 50 [...]
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In-Q-Tel and Genia Photonic Inc. have recently entered a partnership and technology development agreement. The partnership will promote Genia’s fiber-based laser technology development to a higher level and provide new opportunities for Genia’s product applications. “Our partnership with Genia Photonics will build on the company’s success in the commercial market,” said Simon Davidson, partner [...]
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Microsoft and Quanta Computer Inc. Sign Patent Agreement for Android, Chrome Platforms
October 14, 2011 No CommentMicrosoft and Quanta Computer Inc. recently signed an agreement that will provide broad coverage under Microsoft’s patent portfolio for Quanta’s tablets, smartphones, and other consumer devices running Android or Chrome Platforms. Both firms indicated that Microsoft will receive royalties from Quanta under the agreement. “We are pleased to have reached this agreement with Quanta, and [...]
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CenturyLink Company Savvis to Bring Virgin Media Business into the Cloud
September 28, 2011 No CommentCenturyLink Company Savvis today announced its cloud partnership agreement with Virgin Media Business. The terms of the agreement state Virgin Media Business will use Savvis Symphony Virtual Private Data Center, an enterprise-class cloud computing solution. “We are truly delighted that Virgin Media Business choose Savvis’ enterprise-class solutions for its client base,” said Neil Cresswell, EMEA [...]
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