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RepairLabs announces its Top Tech Gifts for Cyber Week
Wichita, Kansas (PRWEB) December 03, 2012
RepairLabs, who is a online mail-in device repair facility, has made it somewhat a tradition to scrape the web for the best tech gifts, which it feels would excite its target audience for each of the big holidays with Christmas time being the biggest. Many suggested shopping lists are available on the web from a number of sources, but the ones from RepairLabs are all products which they have no affiliation with or interest in promoting.
?This year we are going to be stepping up our game a bit with our awesome tech gift idea. I think we will continue to offer ideas that can satisfy any tech loving person no matter the interest?, said Anna Kraus who is the Community Manager at RepairLabs. Mrs. Kraus went on to say, ?We are more excited then ever about being able to truly bring a non-bias list of ideas to people needing to get that special someone a gift this holiday season that they will truly appreciate.”
?My favorite idea form our list was the towel warmer, because my buns get cold right when I get out of the shower?, joked Taylor Huddleston who is the Senior Repair Technician. ?In all seriousness though, we all kind of got involved in trying to provide the best possible source to find gifts that each of our staff would love to have this holiday season.?
The gift guide has an idea for parents, kids, babies, super geeks, hipsters, divas, gear heads, pet lovers, gamers, sports fanatics, and many others. As online shopping has continued to rise in the market share every year, RepairLabs is trying to provide more guides to simplify the process and will continue to do so.
RepairLabs.com is an industry leading online mail-in device repair center with an innovative, easy to use web site, certified technicians, and world-renown repair techniques. They can fix and restore most electronic products but specialize in tablet repair, cell phone repair, laptop repair, any apple product repair, game console repair and water damage restoration for most electronic products. They are also a great source for news on speculative products, controversial technical differences on devices, and general technology news. You can learn more by visiting http://www.repairlabs.com .
Hotel Amenities are Going High Tech with Sports Simulators
Lafayette, Colorado (PRWEB) October 25, 2012
There is a new trend gaining momentum in guest satisfaction ? many hotels are now choosing more sophisticated technology to entertain their guests. ?In the past six months we have seen a major up tick in the number of hotel owners adding a sports simulator to their hotel? says Jason Trupp, Sales manager at Sports Entertainment Specialists, Inc. ?The simulators are a great way for guests to get their entertainment while staying on the hotel’s property. It?s been a real hit with the business travelers? Trupp adds.
Traditionally, hotels have offered breakfast, basic cable, maybe a workout room and not much more. Top hotels have stepped it up with a pool and even a bar with some semblance of a night life but overall, most hotels have lacked any substantive entertainment. For the benefit of travelers everywhere, there is strong evidence that this is taking a turn for the better as hotel owners are opening their minds to the world of virtual sport simulators.
Many sport simulators are built for commercial use and can run unattended with revenue generating options. One of the the main things making them more appealing in the last 6 months is the faster return on investment due to dropping prices. For a fraction of the cost of adding a workout room, hotel owners can now offer a great amenity that provides active entertainment and a reason for their guests to come back.
Sports simulators offer hours of entertainment for people of all ages. Using real equipment, the player experiences a realistic, interactive virtual arena that draws in people to watch and creates a lot of buzz. Guests can blow off some steam while blasting pucks past a life size goalie, or grab their buddies and play a few holes of golf after dinner. In addition, many sports simulators can double as a giant home theater, so hotels can put on the big game when it is not in use.
While many hotel owners have struggled to differentiate themselves from their competition, there is a growing number that are embracing technology to get an edge. In the sports-crazy and tech-savvy culture that is part of modern day life, it was only a matter of time before these were brought together in the form of virtual sports entertainment.
About us – Sports Entertainment Specialists, Inc.
Sports Entertainment Specialists, Inc. was founded after an exhaustive analysis of the sports simulator market. In the process we became experts in the industry and have made it our mission to provide the essential guidance and service to our customers. We are a provider of virtual golf, hockey, baseball, soccer, football, racing, cycling and hunting simulators for home and business use.
Silicon Beach Fest Gathers Investors, VC’s, Incubators, Startups, Studios, and Entertainment at Inaugural Tech Startup / Entertainment / Advertising Conference in L.A.
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 15, 2012
Silicon Beach Fest announced its speaker lineup today, including top CEOs, founders of leading incubators, startups, entertainment companies. Speakers will discuss how startups, tech and Hollywood are working together to create new companies, and using digital and social media tools and celebrity influence to market content and startups at the conference in Los Angeles on June 21-23.
Speakers and moderators are from companies including: VCs and investors (Rustic Canyon, Rincon, Siemer & Associates), incubators / accelerators (StartEngine, Amplify, Launchpad, MuckerLab), entertainment (Sony Pictures, Live Nation, The GRAMMYs, etc.), advertising (OMD, Ignited, Deutsch, engage:BDR), press (Forbes, Investor Business Daily, LA Business Journal), startups (Viddy, PromoJam, Pose, Honest) and more.
The three-day conference is the first of its kind, created by, organized by, and featuring local companies and startups to celebrate the ecosystem of tech, startups and entertainment that is unique to LA. Panel topics focus on incubators, VCs, startups, entrepreneurship, and small business, as well as art, content, fashion, retail, action sports, and social good. Similar panel topics are co-located at Hubs including: Hollywood, Startup, Social Media, Branding / Advertising, Community, and more.
Additional fest highlights include a demo day, angel pitch day, student pitch competition, hackathon with more than $ 50K in prizes and top CTO judges, startup village booths, workshops, networking events, and more. Most of the events will take place at venues in the beach neighborhoods of Santa Monica and Venice.
Digital LA, the largest digital entertainment networking group based in LA, is spearheading the Silicon Beach Fest, presented by engage:BDR. Partners and speakers represented include: accelerators (StartEngine, Amplify) and local companies including PageWoo, PromoJam, TechZulu, and venue hosts including Google?s new Venice campus, Cross Campus, Coloft, CoWorks, io/LA, Working Village, Hotel Erwin and the Viceroy Hotel.
?We?re headed to the beach ? Silicon Beach ? on the first weekend of summer to celebrate digital innovators in LA,? said Kevin Winston, CEO and founder of Digital LA. ?Several accelerators and startups have popped up in LA over the past several months, and many leverage Hollywood celebrity to stand out. Plus many studios and entertainment companies are using digital and social tools built by startups to promote their movies, music and web content.?
?Silicon Beach? has been popularly used to refer to the growing tech startup community in LA, where activity is predominantly located in the beach neighborhoods of Santa Monica and Venice, and extends to Hollywood, Downtown and Pasadena.
More details on speakers, panels and events are located at http://siliconbeachfest.com
Digital LA is the largest digital entertainment professional group based in LA, organizing panels and mixers that let industry experts share their success stories around the digital creation, development, marketing and social media for movies, web series, TV, music, games, and VFX. Digital LA is spearheading the Silicon Beach Fest. http://digitalla.net @DigitalLA
Amplify is a startup accelerator designed to help members amplify their companies for success. Amplify.LA?s investors, mentors and management include some of the most connected names in media and entertainment. Amplify.la @amplifyla
Coloft is a member based community and work pace for entrepreneurs, startups, and other independents, based in Santa Monica. Coloft hosts many startup community events including Startup Weekends, hackathons, and more. Coloft.com @coloft
Cross Campus is a new collaborative workspace for entrepreneur members to share ideas, including a workspace, a library, a classroom to increase knowledge and skills, and a faculty of passionate mentors and instructors to help guide its members. CrossCamp.us @CrossCampusLA
engage:BDR offers advertisers cutting-edge marketing solutions, advanced technology and custom programming by integrating display, video, and branded entertainment into a single network. engageBDR.com @engageBDR
PageWoo delivers simple solutions to enable the creation of rich mobile content paired with high conversion targeting technology. PageWoo.com @PageWoo
PromoJam is a leading enterprise Social Marketing Platform that provides businesses a full suite of tools to easily build, launch, track, and promote social media promotions across multiple social networks, both online and on the mobile phone. PromoJam is used by many of the biggest brands and artists in the world to reach new and existing customers including: NBC Universal, The North Face, Clear Channel Radio, Blackberry, Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Pearl Jam; PromoJam.com @PromoJam
StartEngine is a rapid accelerator that provides local startups with essential resources, mentors, and counsel needed to become successful businesses. StartEngine is created by Howard Marks, co-founder of Activision, and investor Paul Kessler. StartEngine.com @StartEngineLA
TechZulu is an independent news organization delivering an insightful story of the technology industry by showcasing the very people creating it. A pioneer in live Web television, TechZulu engages millions of viewers through real time reporting at conferences and its weekly news show, TechZulu Live. TechZulu.com @TechZulu
MEDIA CONTACT: Kelley Coughlan, Melrose PR, Kelley(at)melrosepr(dot)com, (310) 450-7960
Technology Students from South Florida Colleges and Universities to Face Off in Live Game Show Competition Called The Tech Factor Challenge
Margate, FL (PRWEB) June 12, 2012
Students from a variety of South Florida colleges and universities will face off on June 19 at 6:00 p.m. to determine which school produces the most knowledgeable IT experts. A live game show dubbed The Tech Factor Challenge will award $ 1,000 in cash to the top college team. The event will take place before an audience at the state-of-the-art technology campus of Saveology at 5259 Coconut Creek Parkway in Margate. A fast growing division of Saveology, MyTechHelp provides live 24/7 tech support for individuals and businesses.
Local colleges and universities who will field teams for the inaugural event include Atlantic Technical Center, ITT Tech, Keiser University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University and Nova Southeastern University. The colleges are encouraged to invite students to support their respective teams and to show school spirit.
The general public and the media are invited to attend the event, which is completely free and will feature a number of door prizes. At least 10 people in attendance will be randomly selected to receive year-long memberships to MyTechHelp, each valued at $ 120.00. Food and drinks will be available at deep discounts from Peroni?s Joint, a casual pizzeria and Italian grill which just opened several doors down in the Saveology Plaza and is owned by the Company.
?MyTechHelp was created to provide our customers with around the clock repair services for every electronic device they may own,? said MyTechHelp and Saveology CEO Benzion Aboud. ?We hope to attract a high-energy audience from the schools themselves, Margate and the surrounding cities and are excited to invite them into our home. Our vision is for the Saveology Plaza to serve as a catalyst for renewed growth, and the opening of Peroni?s Joint is another way that we hope to create some forward momentum and a gathering place for the Margate community.?
During The Tech Factor Challenge, a panel of expert judges will put a series of increasingly difficult questions to the college teams. During the final round, each group will be asked to solve a complex problem, giving them the chance to demonstrate their computer abilities.
?The Tech Factor Challenge is a great opportunity for us to evaluate the technical skills of young people coming out of local schools,? said Meredith Jimenez, who serves as head of corporate development for MyTechHelp and Saveology. ?We expect to hire dozens of MyTechHelp team members in the coming months, and are always on the lookout for talented individuals with deep IT knowledge and experience.?
In recent weeks MyTechHelp and Saveology have each held job fairs that have led to the hiring of dozens of new employees. The two companies expect to add a combined total of 700 new jobs over the next three years.
MyTechHelp?s technology experts help repair and optimize electronic devices ranging from computers (Macs and PCs) to home networks, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, digital cameras, televisions and more. Comfortable working with all types of products, operating systems and software, including Apple?, Microsoft ?, and others, MyTechHelp?s staff resolves an impressive 96 percent of customer problems in just minutes.
About MyTechHelp
MyTechHelp is a national leader in providing technical support across various product brands and technology devices for individuals and small businesses. The rapidly expanding Company is headquartered in the United States and utilizes a team of highly skilled, American tech support agents who are available to provide live assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether customers opt for a low-cost monthly subscription or one-time Instant Support, My Tech Help provides immediate and specialized remote assistance which resolves over 96 % of problems within minutes. The expert support team at MyTechHelp is prepared to repair or optimize any electronic product a person may have in his/her home. Learn more at http://www.mytechhelp.com.
MyTechHelp to Host Live Game Show Competition Called ?The Tech Factor? Testing South Florida Students? IT Knowledge
Margate, FL (PRWEB) May 23, 2012
MyTechHelp, a fast-growing division of Saveology, will bring IT students from local colleges together to compete in a unique game show competition called ?The Tech Factor.? The event, which is being held on June 19 at 6:00 p.m., will feature a number of two-person college teams competing for a $ 1,000 cash prize. The event is being held at the new, state-of-the-art technology campus of Saveology at 5259 Coconut Creek Parkway in Margate.
Atlantic Technical Center, ITT Tech and Keiser University have already confirmed that they will be represented by their top computer whizzes for the event. During the game show, each two-person team will be required to answer questions from a panel of expert judges. These questions, increasing in difficulty, will consist of general computer knowledge as well as digital product functionality. During the final round, known as the Tech Factor Challenge, each team will face a complex problem that will give them the opportunity to actually demonstrate their technical prowess.
?As a local company which relies on having strong technology expertise, we are really looking forward to hosting this event,? said Benzion Aboud, who is CEO of MyTechHelp and Saveology. ?I expect this to be a high-energy event that will be a lot of fun. We want to see what kind of IT talent is coming out of the local schools, and which students rise to the Tech Factor challenge.?
The headquarters of Saveology and MyTechHelp will provide the perfect backdrop to this exciting community event. Modeled after the offices of Silicon Valley technology companies, the futuristic building includes amenities ranging from a putting green, basketball court and gym to a barber shop, koi pond, exotic animals and a limitless supply of drinks and snacks for its employees.
This latest event will come on the heels of a May 21 job fair which drew dozens of applicants seeking to fill 50 currently available positions at MyTechHelp. The business is looking for technology experts who can provide live technical support to the Company?s 100,000-plus monthly subscribers. MyTechHelp?s technology experts help repair and optimize electronic devices ranging from computers (Macs and PCs) to home networks, smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, digital cameras, televisions and more. Comfortable working with all types of products, operating systems and software, including Apple?, Microsoft ?, and others, MyTechHelp?s staff resolves an impressive 96 percent of customer problems in just minutes.
About MyTechHelp
MyTechHelp is a national leader in providing technical support across various product brands and technology devices for individuals and small businesses. The rapidly expanding Company is headquartered in the United States and utilizes a team of highly skilled, American tech support agents who are available to provide live assistance 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether customers opt for a low-cost monthly subscription or one-time Instant Support, My Tech Help provides immediate and specialized remote assistance which resolves over 96 % of problems within minutes. The expert support team at MyTechHelp is prepared to repair or optimize any electronic product a person may have in his/her home. Learn more at http://www.mytechhelp.com.
TechBargains.com Provides Simple Tech Tips To “Save Green By Going Green” In Time For Earth Day
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 18, 2012
TechBargains.com, a leading deal aggregation website for electronic products, breaks down three simple tech-related ways to save on monthly energy bills while being mindful of Mother Nature in time for Earth Day, Sunday, April 22.
Adjust Power Guzzling TV Settings
Televisions, particularly Plasma TVs, consume large amounts of power. Most televisions are set to ?wow? potential buyers in-store with high brightness and contrast levels. Be sure to avoid Dynamic or Vivid modes and turn TVs to Movie, Cinema or Standard mode to use less energy.
Sell, Recycle or Donate Old Gadgets
With the regular release of next generation mobile phones, MP3 players, laptops, and cameras most people accumulate gadgets they no longer need. One option is to sell the gadgets on sites like Craigslist.org or Gazelle.com. Best Buy also has a trade-in program online and in-store where you can hand over old gaming systems, televisions, musical instruments in exchange for a gift card.
Another option is to donate old mobile devices to Cell Phones For Soldiers, a non-profit organization that sells, refurbishes or recycles mobile phones and in turn provides pre-paid calling cards to military men and women overseas.
Install Energy Saving Devices That Pay for Themselves
Smart power strips and intelligent surge protectors can be purchased for under $ 30. These devices reduce the amount of standby energy consumed by televisions, computers and other consumer electronics that are plugged in 24/7. To monitor the amount of power each device consumes, invest in a Kill-a-Watt electricity monitor for under $ 20. The device determines how much power consumer electronics use and some premium models even calculate what an appliance costs to run.
?These simple energy saving tips can not only put money back in your pocket, but they help the environment,? said Yung Trang, President and Editor in Chief of TechBargains.com. ?As consumers devote more of their time and money to electronics, energy consumption becomes more of an issue. By taking a few minutes we can each do our part to painlessly and profitably start our own green initiatives at home.?
Helpful resources for consumers can be found on Techbargains.com?s YouTube channel which focuses on product reviews, product deals, gadget giveaways and seasonal shopping tips.
About TechBargains.com
Founded in 1999, TechBargains.com is a deal aggregation website that combines unbiased expert hand-curation and a real-time price/value discovery algorithm. TechBargains uses this technology to highlight the best laptop deals and coupon-codes on the Internet each day. Over $ 150 million worth of products were sold via TechBargains.com over the last year. As a Bronze Stevie Award recipient in the e-Commerce and Customer Service category, 80% of the people that visit the site are repeat visitors and give TechBargains.com a 98% customer satisfaction rating. TechBargains.com is actively pursued by manufacturers based on the quality of channel and sales achieved. The company is a top partner to Dell, HP and NewEgg. For more information visit http://www.techbargains.com or join the conversation on Twitter @techbargains or Facebook.
Force 3 Named to CRN?s 2012 List of Tech Elite 250
Crofton, Md. (PRWEB) March 01, 2012
Force 3, delivering innovative data center, collaboration and security solutions, announced today it has been named to CRN?s second annual list of the Tech Elite 250 for the second year in a row. Companies on the 2012 Tech Elite 250 list represent an elite group of IT Solution Providers that have invested in the training and education needed to earn the most technical certifications in the IT Channel.
In compiling the list, CRN editors worked with the UBM Channel research group and a team outside experts to define the most customer-beneficial technical certifications in the IT channel. These technical certifications have enabled solution providers to deliver the most premium products, service and support to their North American customers.
Force 3?s focus on being a business-problem-solver for customers has powered them to become a top-notch product reseller in their industry. Force 3?s ?four-legged? sales model puts a presales engineer on the front end of every customer engagement. Their elite data center and infrastructure certifications include Cisco Gold, EMC Velocity Solution Provider, and VMware Premier. Our VMware certification distinguishes us as one of only two companies that are a go-to for federal agencies interested in accelerating their telework initiatives with VDI.
?It is great to see Force 3 on the list for a second year,? said Sudhir Verma, vice president of consulting at Force 3. ?Our engineers pride themselves on investing in gaining new certifications and knowledge. Being placed on the CRN Tech Elite 250 is a reflection of our dedication to providing the solution to the end-user.?
?The 2012 Tech Elite 250 list recognizes an exclusive group of Solution Providers that have shown a dedication to helping customers innovate while reducing costs,? said Kelley Damore, Vice President, Editorial Director at UBM Channel. ?By identifying and adapting to the skills and training needed to best serve today?s customers, members of the Tech Elite 250 have proven their commitment to delivering the products and services that today?s end-users value most.?
A sample of CRN?s 2012 ?Tech Elite 250? list is featured in the February issue of CRN Magazine and online at http://www.crn.com.
About Force 3
Force 3 is the trusted provider of Data Center, Communication and Collaboration, Borderless Networks and Cyber Security services for Federal agencies, Enterprise organizations and their key partners. With headquarters in Crofton, Md. and offices in Herndon, Va. and San Antonio, Texas, Force 3 has a 20-year history of delivering, supporting, and maintaining cost-effective IT products and services. At Force 3, we have a relentless focus on achieving our customers? end goal through innovation, unique solutions and highly trained, passionate people. Our dedication has resulted in being named one of Cisco?s Top 5 Federal Gold Partners in America, as well as Federal Virtualization Partner of the Year in 2011. For more information, please visit http://www.force3.com.
About UBM Channel: (http://www.ubmchannel.com)
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With over 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com.
UBM plc (http://www.ubm.com)
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world’s buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewelry traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries is organized into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com
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Greensboro, NC (PRWEB) December 30, 2011
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MobileDemand Partners with GB Tech: Rugged Tablet PC Now Available on GSA Schedule 70
Hiawatha, IA (PRWEB) August 16, 2011
Hiawatha, Iowa ? Tuesday, August 16, 2011. MobileDemand, a leading provider of rugged Tablet PCs for military, government and public sector agencies, announces a reseller partnership agreement with GB Tech, a leading provider of logistics and IT services to the aerospace, homeland security, energy and healthcare industries. MobileDemand also announces that its rugged Tablet PC systems can now be purchased on a GSA Schedule ? General Services Administration Federal Supply Schedule for General Purpose Commercial Information Technology Equipment, Software, and Services.
The GSA Schedule 70 award allows the federal, state and local governments to purchase MobileDemand products from GB Tech through a streamlined process and pre-negotiated pricing that will save them time, resources and money.
The MobileDemand products now available on the GSA IT Schedule 70 include specific configurations of the xTablet T7000, xTablet T8700 and xTablet C1200 ruggedized Tablet PC, options and accessories. MobileDemand has been providing products to the military and government agencies for several years. The US Army is using xTablets for asset tracking, and mapping in the battlefield. The USDA uses the MobileDemand rugged Tablet PC for field inspections. Other military and government applications include: use in Humvee?s for routing and targeting; use by fire departments for post-fire building inspections and on fire engines for routing and accident reporting; use by the Air Force for depot logistics; and use in robotic minesweepers.
xTablets are built military rugged to withstand the rigors of government field work and military battlefields. They are MIL-STD 810G compliant and have an Ingress (Sealing) Rating of up to IP65, which means they have been tested to survive pressured water, temperature extremes, rain, humidity, salt, sand, dust, shock, vibration and 26 consecutive drops from 5 feet.
With MobileDemand?s product offering now available on the GSA Schedule coupled with GB Tech?s years of experience in providing managed IT, software testing and logistics services for solutions that demand mission-critical precision and scalability, we can better serve the dynamic needs of government, military and public safety agencies.
?The partnership with GB Tech allows us to provide end-to-end mobile computing solutions to military and government agencies,? says MobileDemand President Matt Miller. ?Our xTablet rugged tablet PCs are used for everything from inspections and depot logistics to mapping and targeting in battlefields. These tablets offer multi-functionality, Microsoft