Paper Has Won the ‘Go Paperless’ Battle Says New Company ChartaCloud

February 12, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Company Announces Deployments at Apex Healthcare Services and The Generator Connection.

Exeter, NH, USA (February 11, 2015) — ChartaCloud Technologies, LLC (“ChartaCloud”) today announced the launch of its new cloud-based ecosystem dedicated to business forms processing and automation. This ecosystem is designed to enable businesses to adopt end-to-end solutions that accelerate the collection of business-critical information from remote workers and customers, eliminating the need for manual data entry from forms and to transition to ‘paper lite’ business operations. ChartaCloud’s mission is to “bring the best of paper to the digital age” using an integrated suite of technologies designed to let companies use paper when and where they want or need it and have instant access to digital versions of paper documents when they want to save time and money.

ChartaCloud enables businesses to leverage existing investments in their ‘tried and true’ paper forms and paper-driven processes. The ChartaCloud platform delivers: ‘smart’ paper-based forms that interact with digital pens, handwritten data extraction, tablet and mobile forms processing, task and dispatch management, customizable workflow systems, document collaboration systems, and integration with popular line of business software applications such as QuickBooks, Sage, SalesForce.com and many others. The Company’s solutions enhance operational speed and performance, improve cash collection, ensure adherence to proscribed business processes, and reduce expenses while increasing accuracy and competiveness in a mobile, digital and collaborative age.

“ChartaCloud is about leveraging the best attributes of paper, digital technologies, and advances in cloud computing to create a significantly more productive cohabitation of paper and digital technologies. It is no longer just about eliminating paper. With ChartaCloud, companies avoid the business impact of IT development, deployment, and the re-training costs required to chase the idea of going ‘totally paperless’. The more productive path is for businesses to advance the effective use of existing paper forms and documents into the digital age, and yes, eliminate the waste that surrounds the unnecessary or poorly managed use of paper,” said Lauryn Schimmel, managing director, ChartaCloud. “Our customers have the ability to use, capture, process, manage, and access paper forms electronically and to move forms securely through their proven business processes. Companies want to share form documents and the data they contain easily, instantly, and perform completion and compliance auditing. We provide companies with the ability to extract the data that is now hidden as ‘dark content’ on paper forms for business analytics and send that data into existing business applications automatically – without manual data entry or scanning. Companies can now turn to paper only when and where it is needed. With ChartaCloud, businesses can build upon what works for them and not radically replace it,” Schimmel added.

The Company noted that the landscape is full of siloed, piecemeal technologies and that many business owners do not have the time, skills and expertise to sort through it all, put it together, and work themselves through to a successful cost-effective implementation.

“Companies today are also grappling with growing regulations and documentation compliance concerns. They are aware of the business efficiencies to be gained through mobile technologies and ‘anytime, anywhere’ operations. Our company was designed to bring ‘best of breed’ technology solutions that enable companies in many different verticals ranging from healthcare to field services to optimize their use of technology to attain their goals in short order,” continued Lauryn Schimmel.

“APEX Healthcare has always been about providing the very best in home health care services. The use of advanced technology has played a significant role in our ability to do so. ChartaCloud has been more than instrumental as a solution provider and partner that enabled us to move to the next level of care and service for our clients while sustaining HIPPA regulatory compliance,” said Cheryl Rumley, CEO, of APEX Healthcare Services, Inc.

“The Generator Connection had been searching for a solution to our forms processing vision, one that we felt would best meet our needs and budget. When we began working with ChartaCloud, we not only rapidly created what we were seeking but we found a supportive partner deeply committed to be engaged with us every step of the way and that was refreshing. Within a matter of just a couple of weeks after implementing the services of ChartaCloud, we have been able to streamline a number of our processes and techniques,” said Ryan Noyes, Service Manager at The Generator Connection.

ChartaCloud delivers a full service approach to help each client attain maximum efficiencies and cost reduction surrounding their current form-driven business processes. ChartaCloud consults with each of its customers to understand their forms, business model and day-to-day operations in order to determine the ideal solution that will not only serve their present needs but provide a foundation for continued growth, innovation and success in the future.

“With ChartaCloud, our customers need only define the ‘what’. We do the ‘how’. These are the drivers that gave rise to ChartaCloud,” Schimmel concluded.

About ChartaCloud
ChartaCloud Technologies, LLC is located in Exeter, NH. Our mission is to be the ‘bridge between the paper and digital worlds’. With more than 25 years of experience in forms automation and processing as a services company, we specialize in providing end-to-end, full service solutions that bring the ‘best of paper to the digital era’. Our modForm and Formulation Design platforms enable our customers to define the ‘What’. We do the ‘How’. To learn more about ChartaCloud see http://www.chartacloud.com or call 603-580-1088.

About Apex Healthcare Services, Inc.
Apex Healthcare Services, Inc. is a Springfield-based home care agency focused on services that meet the legal-technical definition of non-medical, including home care services such as personal care, light housekeeping, prescription pick pick-up, grocery shopping, and hospital-to-home transitioning. Apex is an award winning business having won the Governor’s Commission Exemplary Employer Award, the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission Vendor of the Year Award, and the Springfield Chamber of Commerce Super 60 Award.

About The Generator Connection
The Generator Connection, Inc. is headquartered in Barrington, NH. The Generator Connection provides complete generator solutions including sizing the generator, delivery, complete installation by licensed electricians, obtaining necessary permits, preventative maintenance, 24/7 emergency repair service, replacement parts and accessories.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Lauryn Schimmel at 603-580-1088 or email at info@chartacloud.com.

Media Contact:
Lauryn Schimmel
Managing Director
ChartaCloud Technologies
Tel: 603-580-1088
Cell: 512-571-4418
info@chartacloud.com
http://www.chartacloud.com

Business, Marketing

You’re never too old to fall in love: Seniors around the country set a new trend

February 11, 2015 straightlinepr Leave a comment

Residents at retirement communities around the country find love in their golden years

Lake Oswego, OR, February 10, 2015 — As Valentine’s Day approaches, seniors across the country who have lost their sweethearts are finding love again—but this time, it is with fellow residents in senior living communities. When introduced into a community of similarly aged seniors – many of whom have already raised families or had long-lasting marriages – these individuals are falling in love. Many are even getting married well into their 80s and 90s. Their heartwarming senior romance stories are an emerging trend and will give you one more reason to believe in love this February.

“After moving into Lakeview Park within just a few weeks of one another, I kept seeing Phil at many of the activities the community offers,” explains Nina, 85, Lakeview Park resident and now a blushing bride-to-be. “We would chat afterwards and started hanging out on our own, and our friendship just grew from there into love. We are quite excited for our wedding in May!”

Seniors today are not sitting idly by; they are engaging with friends, enjoying their favorite hobbies, staying active in their communities, and even finding love. Here are just a few stories of senior romances that have recently bloomed between Holiday Retirement residents:

1. Sparks fly and love blooms in time for the May 2015 wedding at Lakeview Park in Fenton, Missouri
When Nina, 85, decided her home required too much upkeep, she moved into a local senior living community. She never expected that just a few weeks later she would meet her beau Phil, 81. What started as a friendship quickly bloomed into love, and the two will be married among fellow Lakeview Park residents and staff this May.

2. Glee club sparks senior romance at Village Gate of Farmington in Farmington, Connecticut
Cheryl, 58, has called Village Gate her home for five years and is active in the retirement community’s glee club. When Jim, 69, moved in and joined the glee club, he only had eyes for Cheryl, and friendship quickly turned to romance. This senior couple will tie the knot this Valentine’s Day at the senior living community.

3. A city boy and a farm girl find love at Edgewood Downs in Beaverton, Oregon
John, a 90-year-old city boy from San Francisco, met Fran, an 82-year-old farm girl from Iowa, when she bluntly asked what his name was while waiting for the elevator. This moment was the start of a beautiful senior romance; the two began dining together and have been inseparable ever since.

4. Cupid strikes when you least expect it at Edgewood Downs
Neither 72-year-old Judy nor 80-year-old Asher expected to find their sweethearts when they each decided to move to the local independent senior living community. However, Cupid had other plans. After sharing their first dance at Edgewood Downs’ Valentine’s Day Celebration in 2014, these two lovebirds will celebrate their one-year date-anniversary on Saturday.

5. True love strikes at Madrona Hills in Salem, Oregon
Jim, 73, moved into Madrona Hills and was depressed after losing his wife; then Jim met Dina, a spry 79-year-old fellow resident, on a bus trip and his spirits were lifted. The two say they have found true love and enjoy spending time together dancing, shopping, and going to the Elks Club.

While being “young and in love” is something many people yearn for, there is something to be said for the growing number of seniors who are finding love years after they originally thought it was no longer in their life plan. As lifespans lengthen and seniors stay active longer, senior romances continue to have more opportunity to bloom in senior living communities across the U.S.

Learn more about our Valentine’s Day couples at holidaytouch.com/love.

“When many of our residents decide to move into a senior living community, it’s often after the loss of a spouse, and many believe they’ll never find love again,” said Jamison Gosselin, vice president of marketing, communications, and resident enrichment for Holiday Retirement, a provider of more than 300 senior living communities. “In our communities, seniors today are much more active than they have been in the past. We find that after spending mealtimes together, socializing with neighbors, and participating in a whirlwind of daily activities, our residents are quick to make new friends, and some even find romance.”

Looking for a little advice on love and relationships this Valentine’s Day from those who have seen it all? Seniors – centenarians, specifically – shared their advice on love, relationships, and marriage in a recent report, “100 Years of Wisdom: The Perspective of Centenarians.” Request a copy today at 100yearsofwisdom.com.

Media Contact:
Brian K. Fawkes
Holiday Retirement
(971) 245-8337
brian.fawkes@holidaytouch.com

About Holiday Retirement
Since 1971, Holiday Retirement has endeavored to provide its signature “Holiday Touch” to residents and their families. Today, Holiday is a trusted name in senior living and provides security, comfort, and value to independent seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle. Holiday operates more than 300 retirement communities, making it the second largest senior housing operator in the United States. For more information about Holiday Retirement, please call 800-322-0999 or visit www.holidaytouch.com.

Contact:
Molly Koch
Communications Strategy Group
3225 East 2nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
720-726-5435
mkoch@csg-pr.com
http://www.holidaytouch.com

Entertainment

Watch the Journey of Five Individuals as Coaching Techniques Improve their Lives in “Coaching” Movie

February 10, 2015 straightlinepr Leave a comment

World’s First “Coaching” Movie On a Mission to Inspire the Lives of One Million.

Hollywood, CA, February 10, 2015 — The “Coaching” Movie, slated to be produced and directed in mid-2015, by the team of Body Language Experts Patryk & Kasia Wezowski, as well as award-winning producer Betsy Chasse, will showcase the inner journeys of five individuals coached by masters of various coaching schools while documenting the best coaching techniques for success.

The audience will share in their life-changing journeys, as the client confronts and taps into their deepest emotions, overcomes their challenges, and gains life-changing insights. Each individual’s story will unfold in it’s own unique way based on the personal history of each client and methodology of the coach.

The film will feature some of the most accomplished and well-known experts in their field including Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray, Mark Thompson, Dr. John Demartini and Marci Shimoff.

Patryk Wezowski commented, “It’s not a movie. It’s a movement with the mission to inspire one million lives to transform people’s dreams into reality through coaching. We wanted to create a film that would be an expression of the passion we have for coaching. It comes from our hearts. We are focusing on supporting clients to give them the inspiration to solve their challenges through coaching. In addition, we are doing this to support the coaching community as a whole. Our dream for the future, is to have a foundation to assist low-income individuals with coaching assistance, and that would be started at a later date with potential profits from the ‘Coaching’ Movie.”

The Wezowski Team has built their success on creating the Center for Body Language, the world’s #1 training center for business people in 15 countries. With the tremendous success they’ve had transforming the lives of clients with personal challenges, they wanted to create something from their hearts driven by their passion for what they do, coaching!

Wezowski says, “You can measure your potential for success or failure through body language, and that’s why it’s so powerful. But the change has to come from within, from the inside out. That’s why we not only focus on non-verbal communication recognition, but we pinpoint how to change lives from the inside out. This is why we are making the ‘Coaching’ Movie.”

The film will be funded by investors in the personal development world. In addition, the producers of the “Coaching” Movie will launch an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign in early 2015 in order to provide fans of coaching an opportunity to be a part of this worldwide movement.

Contributors to their crowdfunding campaign can be part of the movie itself including a speaking role, background actor, all the way up to producer or executive producer. In addition, those who contribute can participate as someone who needs coaching in their own life, becoming part of the documentary.

1. Coach Option: You will be filmed while coaching one of our clients and/or deliver an interview.
2. Coaching Client Option: You will experience a transformation by being coached during our USA road trip.
3. Contributor Option: You have a deeply emotional story or a fascinating view on coaching that is worth sharing in an interview.

Help the “Coaching” Movie carry their mission forward, transforming client’s lives to help them achieve their greatest dreams!

About Coaching Movie:
The purpose of this movie is to define what professional coaching is and identify the coaches that are best qualified to help individuals with inner transformation. The term ‘coaching’ has become popularized, with many people claiming to be ‘coaches’ even though they’ve had little formal training. How can you find truly qualified coaches? Will coaching help you in transforming your life or will it cost you a fortune and leave you even more lost than before?

Coaching– a process via which an individual is supported while achieving a specific personal or professional competence result or goal

The documentary is intended to inspire people to make changes to better their lives that haven’t had the courage or means to do so before. The creation of this movie is also a quest in search of the best and most effective coaches and coaching techniques. Various coaches and coaching techniques – together with public opinions and experiences – will be published on the movie’s website. The ultimate goal is to create an online community and comprehensive database of techniques and coaches with the power to transform lives.

For more information, visit http://coachingmovie.com/

Follow Coaching Movie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachingMovie
and Twitter: https://twitter.com/coachingmovie

Learn more about investment opportunities at http://coachingmovie.com/funding

Contact:
Scott Kelly
Black Dog Promotions, LLC
9920 S. Rural Rd.,Ste 108
Tempe AZ, 85284 – USA
480-206-3435
http://www.blackdogpromotions.com

Software, Technology

Graphic Inspector 2 Is Released: Image and Vector Graphics Checkup Tool

February 10, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Zevrix Solutions announces Graphic Inspector 2, a major upgrade to its quality control solution for images and vector graphic files. Graphic Inspector checks multiple files for potential problems according to user’s workflow requirements. The software provides graphic professionals of any trade with the compete info on images and vector graphics, saving the time and hassle of checking them manually. Version 2 introduces revamped user interface, improved previews, faster processing and more.

Toronto (ON), Canada (February 9, 2015) — Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of Graphic Inspector 2, a major upgrade to its quality control solution for images and vector graphic files. Graphic Inspector can check entire folders of files for potential problems according to user’s workflow requirements. The software provides graphic professionals with the most exhaustive info on multiple images, saving the time and hassle of checking each of them manually.

With the new version, the file processing engine was rewritten from ground up to improve the app’s performance and stability, and ensure compatibility with future operating system upgrades. In addition, the version 2 introduces revamped user interface, Quick Look based resizable image previews, direct access to the list of file’s fonts and spot colors, variable size icon previews, enhanced data storage facilities and other new features and improvements.

“I’m surprised no one else thought of it before: to display every bit of useful information about vector or raster graphic files and flag the ones that match rules you define,” writes Jay Nelson in Layers magazine. “With its combination of price, utility, and thoughtful design, Graphic Inspector is a rare gem.”

Graphic Inspector is designed to help users of any trade, whether it’s print, web design, digital photography or publishing on mobile devices. The software lets users create preflight settings tailored to their workflow requirements and quickly locate files with specific attributes. For example, users can detect files whose color mode is RGB, format – JPEG, resolution is below 300 dpi, ICC profile isn’t “US Web Coated” and so on.

In addition to such general file info as kind, color mode, resolution and EXIF metadata, Graphic Inspector also reports ICC profile, spot colors, fonts in Illustrator files, and EPS and TIFF compression, which makes it an indispensable tool for prepress professionals.

Pricing and Availability:
Graphic Inspector can be purchased from the Zevrix web site for US$39.95, as well as from authorized resellers. The upgrade is $20 for licensed users of version 1 (free if purchased after September 1, 2014). Graphic Inspector is free with purchase of PDF Checkpoint or InPreflight Pro for Adobe InDesign. Trial is also available for download. Graphic Inspector requires Mac OS X 10.7-10.10.

About Zevrix Solutions

Located in Toronto, Canada, Zevrix Solutions provides productivity solutions for Adobe Creative Suite software, PDF and graphic file diagnostics, file delivery, and Microsoft Office on Mac OS. Zevrix is dedicated to help professionals increase their profits through automating everyday tasks, producing error-free documents, saving disk space and cutting production costs. For more information, visit http://www.zevrix.com.

Contact:
Leo Revzin
Owner
Zevrix Solutions
105 McCAUL St, Suite 301
Toronto Ontario M5T 2X4 Canada
858-206-0607
media@zevrix.com

Solutions for Adobe InDesign & the Graphics Industry

Business

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Ballrooms and Meeting Space Underwent a $6 Million Renovations Last Year and has a New Theme

February 10, 2015 straightlinepr Leave a comment

“LAND, EDGE, SEA” “… the greatest meeting of land and sea …” Robinson Jeffers

Monterey, CA, February 10, 2015 — The Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa offers extensive meeting facilities that are much more than a space to work. It’s a place where your meeting attendees will enjoy world-class amenities, while you relax in the knowledge our expert staff is on hand to assist with every detail. The meeting space offers a “campus-like setting” with no distractions. Attendees can easily move from indoor to outdoor between meetings which offers a more productive and inspiring environment.

Throughout 2013 and 2014, the ballrooms and meeting spaces underwent a $6 million major renovation. The new theme “LAND, EDGE, SEA.” The Monterey coast has been described in literature as “the greatest meeting of land and sea”. It is a place of sublime beauty and fertile land, with a coastline that is unequaled in its sense of power and drama.

Centered on this coastline, Monterey captures an atmosphere of intense energy and inspiration and has become a favored destination for anyone seeking rejuvenation of mind and spirit and a gathering place for poets, writers, artists and musicians.

The new design for the Monterey Ballroom and the Monterey Conference Center at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa are inspired by this “great meeting” and reflect the unique characteristics and drama of a location that fosters such creativity.

* The meeting suites offer inviting seating arrangements. Guests experience an almost a living room like-feel.

The theme of LAND, EDGE, SEA, allows guests to experience:

* The Land of The Monterey Ballroom theme is based around the agricultural land and coastline and will provide a calm, fertile ground concept aimed at nurturing life and creativity. Warm earthy colors, repetitive patterns and contrasting textures will complete this concept. The carpet design was inspired by the rhythmic pattern of farm land furrows against the dynamic texture of rugged coast line. The main feature wall expresses undulating pattern inspired by the rolling agricultural hills.

* The Edge and Sea come together in the Monterey Conference Center with waves, coastal bluffs and whales. This area will add verticality, contour, drama and intersection of the land and sea! The main facade to the ballrooms features organic-shape “fins”, whose design was evolved from the pectoral fin of migrating Blue Whale in the Monterey Bay.Dynamic play of cleft coastal bluff and surging waves was gracefully expressed in carpet design. There is a layering ceiling pattern inspired by the encroaching marine fog.

* The Sea is about deep ocean and shimmering water. The life force of intensity, power and raw energy. These themed areas will be bold, powerful, organic and free flowing. The carpet design was inspired by the continuously evolving, shimmering school of fish against deep ocean blue.

Other enhancements made during the renovation include:

* State of the art digital signage

* An expanded the pre-function space

* 10’ x 10’ glass projector screen that displays promotional messages, program of events, messages and more.

Background on the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa Meeting Facilities:
They Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa meeting facilities are the largest from the San Francisco Bay area to LA. Our team provides everything needed to host a productive and memorable event.

* Over 40,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including indoor and outdoor facilities

* On-site audio-visual experts

* New designed 24 hour business center and Wi-Fi Internet access throughout the hotel

* Enticing catering including creative menus

* Extensive on-site activities including Marilyn Monroe Spa, Monterey Bay Racquet Club and Pebble Beach Company’s Del Monte Golf Course

* Delicious on-site dining, including indoor and outdoor venues

* Programs for corporate tournaments, games and families, from team building to offsite excursions

* 550 spacious guestrooms Individual controls for climate, sound, music, telephones, multiple electrical / microphone outlets, audiovisual equipment, and 100V single-phase and 220V single-phase electricity.

About Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa on Del Monte Golf Course
Nestled in 22 acres of soaring Monterey Pines, the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on Del Monte Golf Course is a destination resort providing the discerning traveler the quintessential Monterey experience. Its location offers guests close proximity to downtown Monterey and Monterey Airport and easy access to some of the Peninsula’s most well-known attractions. With its warm, contemporary ambiance, elegant furnishings and convenient amenities, the hotel offers both leisure and business travelers a Northern California respite of unmatched serenity and comfort. Features include 550 guestrooms including 32 suites, and the President’s House, TusCA Ristorante, Knuckles Sports Bar, Fireplace Lounge featuring live entertainment, personalized concierge service at the Regency Club, a 2,000 square foot fitness facility, Monterey Bay Racquet Club, McIntyre Tasting Studio, two pools and whirlpools, and 12,000 square foot full service luxury spa.

The hotel is located at 1 Old Golf Course Road in Monterey, California. For information call (831) 372-1234 or visit www.hyattregencymonterey.com

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Chatterbox Public Relations
Monterey, CA 93940
831-747-7455
marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.hyattregencymonterey.com

Technology

KMS Technology Participates in $2.5MM Series A Funding Round for QASymphony

February 10, 2015 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

KMS Technology announced today their continued investment in QASymphony, a software testing solution for mid and large enterprise companies.

Atlanta, GA (USA), February 07th, 2015 — KMS Technology ( http://www.kms-technology.com ), a leading provider of offshore product development services, announced today their continued investment in QASymphony, a software testing solution for mid and large enterprise companies. Along with Buckhead Investment Partners (BIP Capital) and Poplar Ventures, this $2.5MM Series A investment allows QASymphony to continue their rapid growth in the testing solution market.

In 2011, the KMS Technology team realized that there was a growing need for a testing solution that fits today’s fast-paced agile development teams. KMS created QASymphony to build and deliver an innovative agile testing platform to meet that need. “While our product can be used in any type of software development process, it is most efficient with agile software development, the most accepted process for building software,” explained co-founder Josh Lieberman. The company’s cloud based test case management tool, qTest ( http://www.qasymphony.com/platform.html ), tightly integrates with JIRA ( http://www.qasymphony.com/platform/jira-integration.html ), the most popular ALM for agile teams.

“We are excited to continue supporting QASymphony financially, and to see their rapid growth over the years. With 24 million software developers worldwide, and half of them using agile methods, QASymphony is poised to become the #1 tool for testers,” said KMS Technology CEO Vu Lam. “We look forward to celebrating continued growth and success at QASymphony.”

About KMS Technology, Inc:
Founded in 2009, KMS Technology provides IT services across the software development lifecycle through partnerships with clients ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. KMS was founded by a team of information technology veterans in the United States and Vietnam with a vision of building an agile, innovative and efficient organization that increases our client’s shareholder value. KMS services include research and development, product innovation and management, application management, testing, support, professional services, and staff augmentation. KMS is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. For more information, please visit http://www.kms-technology.com or email info@kms-technology.com.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Essex, MA – USA
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vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.kms-technology.com

Business

Monterey Bay Brewing Company Produces Fine Ales and Craft Beer

February 9, 2015 straightlinepr Leave a comment

The New Monterey County Operation Launches Flagship Brew Mad Otter Ale

Monterey, CA, February 09, 2015 – Demand for quality craft beer has never been greater, especially in California, where the micro-brew concept was born in the 1960s.

To keep up with that demand, small-batch beer production in the state increased by more than half a million barrels in 2013 — and 108 new craft breweries opened their doors and their kegs.

Embracing this surge of suds is Monterey Bay Brewing Co., a new operation in Monterey County that produces fine ales and craft beers. Mad Otter Ale is the company’s flagship brew, made in small batches by its founders, former accountant Mark Fitch and former real estate agent Scott Coming.

The two friends always shared a love of beer. After attending the Mammoth Mountain Blues and Brews Festival a few years ago, Mark camped out at the two-day event and experienced how everyone was going “mad” over craft beer. The friends attended together the next year and knew they wanted to bring that kind of energy and excitement for craft beer to southern Monterey Bay, an area where they sensed a void of quality craft beer.

They started to homebrew out of their kitchens, and one early evening on a golf course the name Mad Otter Ale popped into Mark’s head. From that light-bulb moment the two have expanded the business, putting their beer into kegs and cans and building community relationships with bar and restaurant owners.

“From that point on we knew we had something special,” Mark said. “Our passion is to provide high quality ales to this area while having fun doing it.”

The first year of brewing proved so successful that they have nearly tapped out their current production capacity. Mark and Scott hope to double the amount of beer they produce in 2015, and are also laying the groundwork for establishing their own facility.

“We currently are focusing on the quality of our flagship pale ale, but are always toying around with what we would like to produce next,” Mark said. “Our loyal customers have lots of ideas of what that should be and we are always happy to get their input.”

Monterey Bay Brewing Co. became the first local craft brewery to can its beer, which is a growing trend in the industry. More than 500 craft breweries across the country now can their beer, accounting for 20 percent of the 2,500 small-batch breweries in the U.S. The canning boom took place in remarkable fashion, from just a few dozen to 500 in just two years, thanks in large part to the ease of packaging and a lower cost than bottles.

Mad Otter Ale has already made numerous appearances at local events, most recently the Big Sur Foragers Festival. Look for the brew at the following local establishments: Tarpy’s Roadhouse, A Taste of Monterey, The Wharf Marketplace and LaLa Grill in Monterey; Poppy Hills Golf Course in Pebble Beach; Barmel in Carmel; and Big Sur Taphouse in Big Sur. Kegs can be purchased at Lopez Liquors in Carmel. Find out more about Monterey Brewing Co. and Mad Otter Ale at www.madotterale.com.

Company Overview
Monterey Bay Brewing Co., is a new independent brewery owned by two local friends, former professional men who wanted to change careers and change the landscape of American-style micro-brew.

Mark Fitch (on the left) and Scott Coming (on the right) brewed their first batch of Mad Otter Ale in 2012, and today the hoppy yet refreshing ale is pleasing palates all over Monterey County and beyond. Tapping into a growing craft beer trend, Fitch and Coming began canning Mad Otter Ale in 2013, and full kegs are also available.

Find out more about Monterey Brewing Co., and Mad Otter Ale at www.madotterale.com

Tasting Notes
At its heart, Mad Otter Ale is a classic American-style pale ale packed with notes of tangerine and grapefruit that last from first aroma to the final sip. Showcasing American hops, Mad Otter Ale is brewed with a considerable amount of pale and caramel malts, creating a steady malt profile to balance the bitterness of the hops. A true crowd pleaser, Mad Otter Ale is not overly bitter but is packed with hop flavor.

This handcrafted beer is refreshing enough to cut through the heaviest of dishes while the firm malt notes help to accentuate the caramelized flavor of grilled foods. The citrus notes make it a natural choice for Latin or spicier cuisines; the hops temper the spiciness and accentuate the lime and citrus flavors while cutting through creamy cheese toppings. It is also a great choice to pair with grilled meats and juicy burgers. Because Mad Otter Ale pairs so well with a wide array of foods, it’s a great beer to keep on hand for everyday consumption.

Contact:
Marci Bracco Cain
Monterey Bay Brewing Company
Monterey, CA 93940
831-747-7455
Marci@chatterboxpublicrelations.com
http://www.madotterale.com

Technology

Cyberoam Extends its Layer-8 Technology Innovation; Brings User Threat Quotient to Spot Risky Network Users at a Glance

February 8, 2015 flashnewsrelease Leave a comment

Cyberoam has introduced a unique capability – User Threat Quotient (UTQ) – to help IT security managers identify users posing security risks with ease.

Edison, NJ (USA), February 07th, 2015 — Cyberoam, a leading global provider of network security appliances has introduced a unique capability – User Threat Quotient (UTQ) – to help IT security managers identify users posing security risks with ease. With UTQ, Cyberoam extends its own innovation of Layer-8 technology and turns over a new leaf in user-identity focused security. Available on Cyberoam’s Next-Generation Firewall and UTM appliances, UTQ harnesses information derived out of user’s web traffic to determine risky users that pose security and / or legal risks.

Studies have proved that users are the weakest link in the security chain and patterns of human behavior can be used to predict and prevent attacks. Said Mr. Abhilash Sonwane, SVP, Products and Technology, Cyberoam, “Enterprise networks generate lots of data with ample clues into user-triggered events, but the information remains incomprehensible and correlating data from various logs and reports takes time and special skills, and is subject to the risk of human oversight.”

Given this scenario, a security manager wishing for a science fiction-like capability to preempt and mitigate threats shouldn’t come as a surprise. The ongoing paradigm shift towards pre-emptive security shares some signs of such capabilities. Many organizations and security managers are leveraging big data analytics tools to capture early signs of specific user actions or network event patterns that may hint at a possible ongoing attack or anomaly.

Commenting further, Mr. Sonwane added, “Most security teams struggle with timely detection of risk-prone user behaviour since they remain devoid of required actionable security data. User Threat Quotient (UTQ) from Cyberoam effortlessly profiles suspicious web behavior of network users, helping security teams with actionable inputs and relieving them from having to go through a labyrinth of massive logs.”

The User Threat Quotient (UTQ) studies the web behavior of users by analyzing massive data of allowed and denied web traffic for web categories like IP Address, P2P, Phishing and Fraud, Porn, Spam URL, Spyware, URL Translation Sites and more that pose security and legal risks.

The User Threat Quotient helps CSOs / IT security managers by:

1. Spotting risky users based on their web behavior at a glance without manual efforts
2. Removing complexity in analyzing terabytes of logs to identify suspicious or risk-prone user behavior
3. Eliminating the need for SMBs to invest in separate SIEM tools to spot risky users
4. Enabling investigation into the spread of risk within the network
5. Facilitating corrective actions to fine-tune user policies

Winds of change in IT and network security clearly indicate a growing need to focus on internal threats or risks from users. As a result, many CXOs now identify analytics and actionable security as a key investment area besides cloud, virtualization and mobility, to leverage security analysis that enable faster decision making. Extending its own innovation of Layer-8 identity-security with UTQ, Cyberoam continues to bridge the gaps where many security paradigms fall short in combating insider threats and user-triggered risks.

About Cyberoam Technologies Limited:
Cyberoam Technologies, a Sophos Company, is a global Network Security appliances provider, offering future-ready security solutions to physical and virtual networks in organizations with its Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFWs) and Unified Threat Management (UTM) appliances. The virtual and hardware Cyberoam Central Console appliances offer Centralized Security Management options to organizations, while Cyberoam iView allows intelligent logging and reporting with one-of-their-kind, in-depth reports. Cyberoam is accredited with prestigious global standards and certifications like EAL4+, CheckMark UTM Level 5 Certification, ICSA Labs, IPv6 Gold logo, and is a member of the Virtual Private Network Consortium. For more information, please visit www.cyberoam.com

Press & Media Contact:
Jitendra Bulani
Cyberoam Technologies Limited
505 Thornall Street, Suite # 304
Edison, NJ – 08837 (USA)
+1 847-235-4684
jitendra.bulani@cyberoam.com
http://www.cyberoam.com

Entertainment

“10 Stacks To Success” Top Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Motivational Book Now FREE on Kindle, Feb 6 & 7

February 6, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

The bestselling book 10 Stacks To Success: How to Achieve Success One Goal At A Time is FREE on Kindle Feb. 6 & 7, 2015.

Belleville, NJ, USA (February 5, 2014) — The bestselling book 10 Stacks To Success: How to Achieve Success One Goal At A Time is FREE on Kindle Feb. 6 & 7, 2015.

The book was downloaded 16,182 times by Kindle readers December 7-10, 2014 and racked up numerous accolades in many categories including:

#1 Non-Fiction
#1 Self-Help
#1 Motivational
#1 Sales & Selling
#1 Marketing & Sales
#1 Business &Money
#8 Kindle Store
#8 Kindle Ebook

Kirkus Reviews calls 10 Stacks to Success “A passionate affirmation of the inherent possibilities of life and of the irrefutable power of the entrepreneurial spirit… a well-written… self-help guide that offers many humorous personal anecdotes.” Get the Kindle version FREE on Amazon at: http://j.mp/1rWFUbf.

For MMA Fighter and author Jay Islip, it was a long journey from alcoholism and contemplating suicide to this year when he decided to reorder his life discovering the person he really is, achieving his life goals.

The steps taken in that journey, and a road map for others to follow, is laid out in Isip’s first book, 10 Stacks To Success: How to Achieve Success One Goal At A Time (ISBN-13: 978-1502960269, Hasmark Publishing, 2014, 146 pages, $9.97, available in paperback and Kindle at: http://j.mp/1rWFUbf.

As a young man Isip fell into a deep Black Hole when he repeated his senior year of high school, failed in business, went deep in debt, fell into alcoholism, and thought of committing suicide. After climbing out of his personal Black Hole Isip opened a barber salon, taught barbering classes, owns a fitness gym, operates an investment relations company, and became an app developer. He also was a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter for 12 years, squaring off against some of the greatest fighters of all time.

After a brief reflection on his past in his book, Isip launches into the 10 Stacks to Success by explaining that success is not simply a goal but a lifestyle and then revealing how to achieve success one goal at a time though proven tactics by:

• building a strong mental and physical foundation
• producing a positive and productive mindset
• defeating our mental fears
• unlocking our creativity
• changing our habits so our behavior will change, and
• changing our surroundings in order to select the forces that will influence our lives

“10 Stacks To Success is this generation’s guide to understanding that there are no limits,” explains Isip. “Unleashing the power of your own creativity can be a challenge. But there is nothing more rewarding that rediscovering all of the potential you have had inside of you the whole time. More confidence, more understanding and more freedom than ever are yours for the taking. My book is the starting point for the lifestyle of your dreams.”

Isip says his book is especially important for people who are stuck in neutral and need inspiration and direction to discover their unique purpose in life.

Amazon Top 50 Reviewer Grady Harp says of 10 Stacks To Success that “He challenges us in a very positive but stern manner, inserts enough bawdy humor to keeps us turning the pages, and in the end makes us realize that Jay Isip really cares that we become what our potential suggests.”

Top 500 Amazon reviewer Cyrus Webb says Jay Isip delivers practical, powerful steps in his book 10 STACKS TO SUCCESS. Get the Kindle version FREE on Amazon or buy the paperback at: http://j.mp/1rWFUbf.

About Jay Isip
A native of Belleville, NJ, and Filipino by birth, Jay Isip was a professional Mixed Martial Arts fighter for 12 years, teaches a barbering class and operates a men’s salon, owns a fitness facility, investment relations firm, and is an app developer. The last goal he achieved as a measure of success was to write a book, 10 Stacks To Success, which was released in November 2014. For more information and to view the book trailer visit the author’s website: http://www.10StacksToSuccess.com. For a short time the book is free on Kindle at this link: http://www.amazon.com/10-Stacks-To-Success-Achieve-ebook/dp/B00OX9V6BG.

Media Contact: For a review copy of 10 Stacks To Success or to arrange an interview with Jay Isip contact Scott Lorenz of Westwind Communications Book Marketing at scottlorenz[at]westwindcos.com or by phone at 734-667-2090 or by cell at: 248-705-2214.

Software, Technology

Output Factory Server for Adobe InDesign Improves Email Notifications

February 5, 2015 staronepr Leave a comment

Zevrix Solutions announces Output Factory Server 1.1, a feature update to its output workflow automation solution for Adobe InDesign. Output Factory Server automates printing and exporting from InDesign by processing files from hot folders. The software offloads output tasks to a central system leaving operator workstations free from the output process. The new version introduces a new email notification engine with support for SSL connection security and improved performance on OS X Yosemite.

Toronto (ON), Canada (February 4, 2014) — Zevrix Solutions today announces the release of Output Factory Server 1.1, a feature update to its solution to automate printing, exporting and post-processing from Adobe InDesign. Developed originally for a major magazine publisher in the United States to free up their operator computers from outputting InDesign files, the software automates InDesign workflow by processing files from watched hot folders.

The new version introduces a new email notification engine which adds support for SSL and TLS connection security, transfer progress and other advanced features. The new engine also solves some email transmission issues on Mac OS X Yosemite.

“Output Factory Server is an extremely useful utility for a busy production facility or advertising agency”, writes David Creamer in Layers magazine, “It can save lots of time – which equates to money.”

Under the Output Factory Server workflow, production artists, prepress operators and designers simply copy InDesign jobs to hot folders that reside on a network. Users can create hot folders for different output types such as hi-res PDF, large format printing, EPUB files and so on. The software offers the following key features:

–Print and export InDesign files automatically from watched hot folders
-Supports print, PDF, PostScript, EPS, JPEG, Flash, EPUB and other formats
–Export InDesign files as single pages
–Layer versioning: export layer combinations as single files
-Variable output file names
-Preflight files before output
-Automatic e-mail notifications on processing stages and errors
-Serves unlimited users on a network

Pricing and Availability:
Output Factory Server can be purchased from Zevrix web site for US$699.95, as well as from authorized resellers. Trial is also available for download. BatchOutput Server users can upgrade for $350. Output Factory Server runs on Mac OS X 10.6-10.10 and works with Adobe InDesign CS3-CC 2014.