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Rapidsoft Technologies is showing new opportunities in Enterprise Mobility

Gurgaon, India, 03 Sep, 2010: Gurgaon based Rapidsoft Technologies is coming up with Mobile Report Management Solutions for small and medium level enterprises. Being committed to the customized and cutting-edge software services, they are going to introduce fully scalable and dynamic implementation approaches in forward-looking Enterprise Mobility solution.

In today’s competitive corporate world, both reporting managers and mobility workers want to access real time information for the enhancement of smooth workflow process. As the industries are under tremendous competitive force to offer better services, Rapidsoft Technologies is delivering a true Mobility solution in a bold move that will bring them at par with the established industry leaders and will change the game for enterprise mobility.

While commenting on their upcoming Mobile Report Management Solution, Palak Biswas, Senior Manager, Business Development, Rapidsoft Technologies, said, ‘Our Mobile Report Management solution can provide a comprehensive framework that is totally controlled by our Dynamic Server with Pre defined & Customizable web based form templates. Such an optimal time management solution can be applied for different verticals and sales force requirement with option to add/edit/update forms with Individual access based on the business activity.’ He further added, ‘Reporting Managers can take instant decisions while on the go with the help of such a cost effective mobility initiative that draws on our extensive experience and significant expertise.’

About Rapidsoft Technologies

Rapidsoft Technologies Rapidsoft Technologies is an offshore custom development company in India and is a one of the market leaders in custom software services and solutions for mobile and web and enterprise solutions. To know more about Rapidsoft, one can drop an e-mail to info@rapidsoft.co.in. To talk to their sales guys, email sales@rapidsoft.co.in or call +91 999 966 4452.

For more information about the upcoming news from Rapidsoft Technologies, visit www.rapidsofttechnologies.com

Virtosoftware Releases Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 with Extended Integration with Microsoft Exchange

Virtosoftware released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 – a new version of the powerful web part for calendar planning and management in Microsoft SharePoint with extended integration with Microsoft Exchange Calendar and localization to Swedish language.

San Francisco, CA, September 02, 2010 — Virtosoftware released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 – a new version ( http://www.virtosoftware.com/virto-ajax-sharepoint-calendar-microsoft-exchange-edition.aspx” ) of the powerful web part for calendar planning and management in Microsoft SharePoint with extended integration with Microsoft Exchange Calendar and localization to Swedish language.

Virtosoftware has released Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 – a new version of one if its most popular web part for Microsoft SharePoint with additional tools for effective calendar planning and management. Virto Ajax Calendar is designed to provide SharePoint users with extended features and capabilities that are not available in the standard SharePoint calendar, substantially expanding its functionality and effectiveness. Among the most important features of the product of Virtosoftware that are not available as a standard SharePoint features are: combining events from several different data sources (SharePoint lists, SQL Tables, Microsoft Exchange, XML) in single calendar, adjustment optional tooltips, audience targeting support, customizable views and many others.

Integration with Microsoft Exchange is an important feature of Virto Ajax Calendar. In version 3.0, released half a year ago, Virtosoftware allowed using Microsoft Exchange as a source of calendar events for the first time. Since that time SharePoint users can view, edit and manage events from any number of Microsoft Exchange calendars in a single SharePoint calendar with full synchronization of SharePoint and Exchange calendars.

Virto Ajax Calendar 3.6 ( http://www.virtosoftware.com/virto-ajax-sharepoint-calendar-microsoft-exchange-edition.aspx ) is the next step towards deepening the integration between SharePoint and Exchange. With the new version SharePoint users can accept and decline Microsoft Exchange appointments in their SharePoint calendar. Accept and decline options are now available in an appointment tooltip displayed in the SharePoint calendar. If a user assigned to an appointment she can either respond to an invitation e-mail in Microsoft Exchange or just click “Accept” or “Decline” in her SharePoint calendar.

In version 3.6 Virtosoftware also makes a present to some of its Scandinavian clients adding the Swedish localization. Swedish has become the seventh language of Virto Ajax Calendar. In addition to Swedish and English Virto Ajax Calendar is also available in German, French, Russian, Spanish and Chinese. The company continues to work on other localizations of Virto Ajax Calendar and plans to release several more in the nearest future.

The new version of Virto Ajax Calendar and the recent versions of all other SharePoint web parts by Virtosoftware are available at http://www.virtosoftware.com. Visit the web site for more information about other products by Virtosoftware, trials, news, special offers and updates as well as installation and user guides, and do not for get to follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/virtosoftware.

About Virto Software:
VirtoSoftware, a Microsoft Gold-Certified partner, designs and builds innovative web parts for Microsoft® SharePoint® 2007 and 2010. Our comprehensive lineup includes calendar, alerts, collaboration, workflow and administration capabilities for SharePoint users.

More than 1500 users around the world have chosen our products to enhance their SharePoint activities. Virto Software is headquartered in 4 with offices worldwide. For more information or to browse Virto Software’s products, please visit http://www.virtosoftware.com or contact us: sales@virtosoftware.com

Press Contact:
Ms. Olga Kiner
PR Manager
Virtosoftware
San Francisco, CA 94101
+1 323 319 511
o@virtosoftware.com
http://www.virtosoftware.com

eGestalt Launches Industry’s First “Managed Compliance Provider” Channel Program Servicing SMBs Small Businesses Hungry for a Cost-Effective, High-Value IT-GRC Solution

Program enables channel partners to deliver a high margin, recurring revenue based managed compliance service offering with minimal touch using a SaaS delivery model.

Santa Clara, CA, September 02, 2010 — eGestalt Technologies Inc. ( http://www.eGestalt.com ) announced the launch of an innovative, channel friendly, Managed Compliance Provider (MCP) channel program that enables service providers including value-added resellers (VARs), managed services providers (MSPs) and managed security services providers (MSSPs) to deliver an affordable cloud- and SaaS- based, low-touch, high-margin, recurring revenue stream driven managed security and compliance offering.

In June, 2010, eGestalt announced SecureGRC™, a patent-pending cloud- based SaaS solution that addresses all the enterprise needs around information security, compliance and risk management and provides automation and integration of policy controls to manage security and IT-GRC related issues. The combined security monitoring and IT-GRC solution provides automation and integration of policy controls in a ready-to-use framework that includes context-based inference engines, alert processing, logging and monitoring. Of interest to channel partners is that SecureGRC reduces the total cost of ownership by as much as 10x, making it ideal for cost-conscious small and mid-size organizations. Based on SecureGRC™, for the first time the channel can now deliver a low- cost, high- value compliance services to their clients that has unparalleled economics that is unprecedented in the industry.

The Managed Compliance Provider (MCP) program ( http://www.egestalt.com ) is based around an unique and proprietary “cookbook”, that explains in simple steps how to get started with the managed compliance offering, through creation of collateral, training, implementation, and delivery, on-going play-books as the business is up and running, and everything in between.

“Our MCP Program is designed to benefit service providers including MSPs, MSSPs and security Distributors and VARs who wish to offer their clients a high-margin, recurring-revenue based managed compliance service in the lucrative security and IT-GRC space., “This channel partner program is unprecedented in the industry. By delivering a cloud based security and compliance solution through SecureGRC, we are enabling channel partners to offer managed compliance services with minimal touch to their customers at unprecedented cost of ownership that our customers have been asking for,” said Jim Hare, VP of World wide SalesBusiness for eGestalt.

“What’s more, our managed compliance GRC solution is highly competitive since it offers a low-cost, high-value monthly subscription based, pay-as-you-grow alternative, finally making it affordable for small and mid-size organizations that operate in highly regulated industries,” said Hare.

“We use eGestalt ( http://www.egestalt.com ) to automate the collection of information from current patch management, vulnerability scanning, firewalls, IDS, etc. that were previously manual,” said Robert Klotz, VP of Technology at Akibia, based in Westborough, Mass. Akibia offers an AssuredCompliance service and since 1988 has been a leading provider of data center, network and compliance services. “Our AssuredCompliance service ties together all compliance mandates into a single framework which allows the customer to reduce costs, increase efficiency and manage risk.”

SecureGRC comprises the following ready-to-use compliance control kits: PCI-DSS 1.2, ISO 27001/27002, CobiTt, Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (SOX), HIPAA, Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), and other country specific frameworks that are ready to use out-of-the-box. Forthcoming is support for Basel II Accord and FISMA.

eGestalt is looking for qualified channel partners who want to help their clients solve and automate the complexities and high costs associated with maintaining and enforcing security and compliance around PCI, SOX, HIPAA/HITECH, ISO, GLBA and other mandatory government and industry regulations that affect most business operations.

Why Join the SecureGRC Managed Compliance Provider Program?
* Catch the momentum: Join the value-add partner program that is setting the pace in the industry
* Reap rewards: Team with the best to add value for customers and drive growth and profitability with eGestalt
* Position your company to take advantage of more sales opportunities than ever before
* The SecureGRC MCP program is designed to make your partnership with eGestalt as productive-and profitable-as possible
* Ideal launch pad for Managed Service Providers who plan to offer audit, compliance, and security services

For further details please call (408) 689-2586 or email sales@egestalt.com. For further details about the product, please visit http://www.egestalt.com

About eGestalt Technologies Inc.:
eGestalt Technologies Inc. is a world-class, innovation driven, leading provider of cloud- computing based enterprise solutions for Information Security and IT-GRC management. eGestalt is headquartered in Santa Clara, California, and has offices in US, Asia-Pacific and Middle East.

The Consulting and development team in eGestalt Technologies in India was founded in 2007 by former Intel and IBM executives.

For further information about the company, please visit http://www.egestalt.com

All trademarks contained within this press release are the sole property of their respective owners and are hereby acknowledged.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz
MediaPR.net Inc
Santa Clara, CA 95054
(401) 349-3369
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.egestalt.com

LAN Systems Honored in Third-Annual MSPmentor 250 Report

LAN Systems a leading Atlanta Managed Services firm, has landed on Nine Lives Media Inc.’s third-annual MSPmentor 250, a global report that identifies the world’s leading managed services executives, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches and community leaders.

Norcross, GA, September 02, 2010 — Mary Hester, CEO of LAN Systems a leading Atlanta Managed Services firm, has landed on Nine Lives Media Inc.’s third-annual MSPmentor 250, a global report that identifies the world’s leading managed services executives, entrepreneurs, experts, coaches and community leaders.

The complete report is available now at: http://www.MSPmentor.net/top-250-people

“It is an honor to be included with the best-of-the-best in Managed Services firms,” said Mary Hester, CEO, LAN Systems. “This year we are focused on increasing offerings and value to our customers. By helping our customers use their IT systems strategically, they gain a competitive advantage which is essential in this economy.”

“MSPmentor congratulates Mary Hester and all of the experts identified within the MSPmentor 250 report,” said Amy Katz, CEO of Nine Lives Media Inc. “We hope the MSPmentor 250 serves as a global Rolodex that allows MSP industry leaders to quickly network with one another.”

The third-annual MSPmentor 250 report is based on a global survey of MSPmentor readers, conducted from May through July 23, 2010. The resulting report represents MSP experts in North America, Europe, Australia and emerging managed services markets across the globe.

MSPmentor and its readership are uniquely positioned to identify the world’s top managed services experts. Ranked among the world’s top 100,000 Web sites according to Alexa.com, MSPmentor is the world’s leading managed services blog and community – and the ultimate guide to managed services.

About Nine Lives Media Inc.:
Nine Lives Media Inc. ( http://www.ninelivesmediainc.com ) defines emerging IT media markets and disrupts established IT media markets. The company’s first five web sites ( http://www.MSPmentor.net, http://www.MSPtweet.com, http://www.TheVARguy.com, http://www.VARtweet.com and http://www.WorksWithU.com) are the leading blogs and destinations for their respective industries.

For More Information:
Nine Lives Media Inc. and MSPmentor, Joe Panettieri, Editorial Director, joe@ninelivesmediainc.com or 631-423-3536

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in Metro Atlanta and is expert in computer system and network design. Installation, administration and support is delivered by its team of Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers (MCSE) and Cisco Certified Network Associates (CNNA). LAN Systems is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and are authorized partners with Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Novell and Citrix to name a few. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com.

Press Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
Business Development Manager
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

Virtosoftware Presents a Set of New Components for Batch Operations with Files in SharePointSharePoint

Virtosoftware has released three new Microsoft SharePoint web parts for batch file operations – Virto Bulk File Delete, Virto Bulk File Download and Virto Bulk File Copy&Move compatible with both SharePoint 2007 and 2010.

San Francisco, CA, September 01, 2010 — Virtosoftware has released three new Microsoft SharePoint web parts for batch file operations – Virto Bulk File Delete, Virto Bulk File Download and Virto Bulk File Copy&Move compatible with both SharePoint 2007 and 2010.

Virtosoftware continues to expand its SharePoint web-parts line, offering new products for Microsoft SharePoint. This time Virtosoftware presents not just one, but a series of new web parts that provide SharePoint users with additional convenient tools for batch operations with files. With the new Virto Bulk File Delete, Virto Bulk File Download and Virto Bulk File Copy&Move web parts it is much easier to download, to delete, to copy and to move large groups of files in SharePoint file library.

The new web parts are not the first Virtosoftware ( http://www.virtosoftware.com ) products for group operations with files in SharePoint. In April 2010 the company released Virto Multiple File Uploader, a Silverlight-based component mainly designed for batch file uploading which is not available among the standard SharePoint features. Relatively high demand for the component gave Virtosoftware additional incentives to work on other products for effective SharePoint file management, which has resulted in the release of Virto Bulk File Delete, Virto Bulk File Download and Virto Bulk File Copy&Move ( http://www.virtosoftware.com/virto-bulk-file-copy-move-for-sharepoint.aspx ) web parts.

Now, Virtosoftware ( http://www.virtosoftware.com ) offers a whole series of four product for group file management in SharePoint 2007 and 2010. Virto Multiple File Uploader , Virto Bulk File Delete, Virto Bulk File Download and Virto Bulk File Copy&Move, fully compatible with both SharePoint 2007 and 2010, are easy-to-install and easy-to-use components. Once the components are installed, additional upload and download as well as delete and move options will be available in all the list of your SharePoint file library. With these options one can easily perform operations with a large group of files with just a few clicks.

All the components, Virto Multiple File Uploader Virto Bulk File Delete, Virto Bulk File Download and Virto Bulk File Copy&Move, are already available for purchasing at http://www.virtosoftware.com at a price of $150 for each component or at a price of $500 for the whole series of four products. Visit the web site for more information about other Microsoft SharePoint web parts by Virtosoftware, trials, news, special offers and updates as well as installation and user guides, and do not for get to follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/virtosoftware.

About Virto Software:
VirtoSoftware, ( http://www.virtosoftware.com ) a Microsoft Gold-Certified partner, designs and builds innovative web parts for Microsoft® SharePoint® 2007 and 2010. Our comprehensive lineup includes calendar, alerts, collaboration, workflow and administration capabilities for SharePoint users.

More than 1500 users around the world have chosen our products to enhance their SharePoint activities. Virto Software is headquartered in 4 with offices worldwide. For more information or to browse Virto Software’s products, please visit http://www.virtosoftware.com or contact us: sales@virtosoftware.com

Press Contact:
Ms. Olga Kiner
PR Manager
Virtosoftware
San Francisco, CA 94101
+1 323 319 511
o@virtosoftware.com
http://www.virtosoftware.com

LAN Systems Participates in the BIG Expo

LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Computer Consulting company, participated in the Business in Gwinnett (BIG) Expo held at Gwinnett Center in Duluth.

Norcross, Georgia, August 30, 2010 — LAN Systems, a leading Atlanta Computer Consulting company, participated in the Business in Gwinnett (BIG) Expo held at Gwinnett Center in Duluth. The BIG Expo is a one day trade show designed to attract businesses from the Greater Gwinnett area. Held in conjunction with the Expo is the Gwinnett Job Fair. The event is the Gwinnett Chamber’s annual one-day business tradeshow and job fair featuring more than 250 exhibitors and attracting 5,000 attendees.

“The BIG Expo is a great way for us to meet customers in a fun and friendly environment.” said CEO Mary Hester of LAN Systems. “We enjoy picking out the theme and giveaways each year. We all look forward to seeing our old and new friends.”

About the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce:
Gwinnett County remains one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States and has led the state of Georgia in job creation for the past five years. At the center of Gwinnett’s growth and development is the Gwinnett Chamber. As one of the largest and most successful chambers in the Southeastern United States, the Gwinnett Chamber has a finger on the pulse of the community and is able to identify and target issues of importance to businesses in the county. Within the Chamber, businesses of all sizes have a strong voice and powerful impact on important community issues. For more information, visit: http://www.gwinnettchamber.org

About LAN Systems:
LAN Systems ( http://www.lansystems.com ) provides people-focused IT solutions. As technology experts, LAN Systems helps companies make the most of their existing IT investment and choose the right solutions to fuel growth. LAN Systems is a leading provider of IT Solutions for growing businesses in the Metro Atlanta. For more information, visit: http://www.lansystems.com

Press & Media Contact:
Lauren Maxwell
Business Development Manager
LAN Systems
6015-D Atlantic Blvd
Norcross, GA 30071
770 662-0312
lauren@lansystems.com
http://www.lansystems.com

Brainloop Helps Businesses Identify Compliance Risks when Sharing Information

New white paper published by secure document collaboration vendor.

Boston, MA, August 31, 2010 — Brainloop, the leading supplier of software solutions for high-security management of confidential documents ( http://www.brainloop.com ), today issued a white paper titled “Ten Questions to Identify Compliance Risks When Sharing Information.” Authored by Cheryl Klein, CPA, CISA, CITP and founder of GRC Consulting Services, the paper analyzes 10 common business scenarios that expose companies to potential compliance risks when sharing documents with partners, auditors, vendors, or any other individuals outside the corporate network.

Traditional information security controls provide protection behind the firewall for most of a company’s documents, yet fail to address the issue of protecting documents that must be shared outside the enterprise.

“Corporate and regulatory compliance policies require companies to ensure information flows are documented, auditable, and highly secure,” said Klein. “Yet at the same time, companies must share sensitive information outside the firewall in order to conduct business, which introduces serious potential information risk.”

To help businesses address this challenge, the Brainloop ( http://www.brainloop.com ) white paper presents 10 questions that help businesses identify compliance risks and explore mitigation strategies, along with best practices suitable for each scenario.

The questions guide businesses on how to deal with compliance regulations, and how to interact with external auditors as well as regulatory bodies. The white paper also discusses extending centrally-defined policies to the departmental level, implementing appropriate access controls for diverse document types and user roles, managing personal information, and controlling external collaboration as well as other security measures to consider.

“Identifying compliance risk is crucial because even the most conscientious people can breach security policies unintentionally,” added Klein. “People are human, so it’s critical to confirm document access with audit trails and logs to ensure compliance regulations are followed correctly.”

To view the Brainloop white paper, “Ten Questions to Identify Compliance Risks When Sharing Information,” visit: http://www.brainloop.com/Identifying_Compliance_Risks.

About Brainloop:
Brainloop, ( http://www.brainloop.com ) with offices in Boston and Munich, is the leading supplier of software solutions for high-security document collaboration. Brainloop’s secure online workspace is a virtual document safe that enables secure filing, editing and distribution of highly confidential documents within a single company, and beyond. All contents are powerfully protected from unauthorized internal or external attacks, and all actions within the application are documented by a tamper-proof audit trail. Frequent uses include contract negotiations, collecting data and compiling quarterly reports, collaboration with external auditors and counsel, and any other communication that contains confidential information.

Brainloop ( http://www.brainloop.com ) is used internationally by hundreds of renowned companies including BMW, Deutsche Telekom, Eurocopter, Galileo Industries, Premiere and ThyssenKrupp. Leading law firms and investment banks use this solution for the complete life cycle of M&A transactions. Strategic partners of Brainloop are HP, IZB, Microsoft and T-Systems Business Services. http://www.brainloop.com

Copyright © 2010, Brainloop Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks mentioned in this document are the property of their respective owners.

Press & Media Contact:
Victor Cruz, Principal
MediaPR.net, Inc
Boston, MA 02142
(401) 349-3369
vcruz@mediapr.net
http://www.brainloop.com

Indamixx Portable Studio Debuts Indamixx Pro, a High Performance Line of Audio Computers and Music Laptops Built for the Professional Recording and Digital DJ Markets

Indamixx family of mobile DAW’s grows up. New Laptops includes faster processors, storage, memory and pre loaded Linux custom audio OS. Feature rich appliance is an ideal Music Computer and Audio Laptop for recording, broadcasting and music making.

Los Angeles, CA, August 31, 2010 — Trinity Audio Group Inc. announces the availability of it’s newest line of Music Computers, Indamixx Pro and Indamixx Pro SL. New Pro models maintain the Indamixx identity, small form factor mobile recording appliances, while adding performance hardware features ideal for professional audio recording. Pro models include additional music making applications, synthesizers, native plug-ins, and native virtual instruments (VST’s). Indamixx Pro models also include the debut of HDMIDJ’s. HDMIDJ’s utilizes the on board HDMI port as an all-in-one Digital DJ solution.

“Indamixx Pro is the most affordable and complete Music Laptop on the market today,” says Creative Director Ronald Stewart. “Anyone considering purchasing an Apple MacBook Pro for professional audio production should take a serious look at what Indamixx Pro offers. A similar Apple solution with Pro Tools, Logic with all the plug-ins and virtual instruments (VST’s) would cost more than three times as much as our most expensive solution,” says Stewart.

An Apples to Apples comparison is available here or at www.indamixx.com.

Music Laptops all the rage or just en vogue?
“Dr. Dre and HP’s Beats laptop is $400.00 more than our most expensive model and theirs doesn’t ship with any music production software or dedicated digital audio workstation. Public Enemy said it best, Don’t believe the hype,” says Stewart.

When technology meets innovation.
HDMIDJ’s (an Indamixx Pro exclusive) utilizes the HDMI port and a HDMI cable connected to an HDTV to replace the need for a 4 output sound card. “This is ideal for those ‘bedroom DJ’s’ just starting out and have a $9.00 HDMI cable laying around. Why go broke buying expensive and difficult to setup products, when Indamixx Pro solves those problems right out the box. With pre loaded Mixxx Digital DJ software, this setup behaves more like a gaming console and truly is an all-in-one solution,” says Stewart.

Indamixx Pro ships with 330 plug-ins, including 30 native plug-ins and effects, 312 synthesizers, full versions of energy XT, Renoise Super Tracker (a global exclusive), LinuxDSP Live and Native, VST Host, 2 Vocoders and much much more.

Indamixx features Intel CULV Dual Core and Core Duo processors, 800 FSB RAM and 7200 RPM hard drives.

Indamixx Pro $899.00 and Indamixx Pro SL $1199.00 are both available at Guitar Center and Musician’s Friend.

Website: indamixx.com

About Trinity Audio Group Inc.
Trinity Audio Group Inc. is a Washington state corporation specializing in the production and marketing of affordable, innovative field recorders and portable digital audio workstations.

About XT Software AS.
XT Software is a multimedia company delivering true community-based music software. Founded in 2006, the company puts the needs of the user in focus, rather that the needs of the software developers. The company is based in Norway and are selling products worldwide. Find us at http://www.energy-xt.com

The VST mark and logo is a trademark of Steinberg.

Press & Media Contact:
Ronald Stewart
Trinity Audio Group Inc
Los Angeles, CA 90034
310-733-9285
sales@trinityaudiogroup.com
ronaldjstewart@gmail.com
http://www.trinityaudiogroup.com

ENER-G has launched a new ENER-G Sustainable Technologies division – specialising in the design, installation and maintenance of heat pumps

Through its exclusive partnership with four leading manufacturers, the company is providing one of the widest selections of ground source, gas absorption, air source and water loop heat pump technologies in the UK.

The new division expands ENER-G’s existing ground source heat pump operation into a building services focused business that can provide total heat pump solutions for all types of heating and cooling applications utilising heat pumps ranging from 1kW to 1000kW capacity.

ENER-G Sustainable Technologies has relocated its Nottinghamshire base from Ollerton into larger premises in Mansfield, which will accommodate its anticipated year-on-year growth.

Managing Director, Paul Burley said: “Our in-house expertise and resources means we can see the whole job through from initial feasibility through to project handover. We operate our own drilling rigs and offer complete in-house services from specialist design, through to complete project management, installation and maintenance of heat pump technologies. We also have the ability to supply bespoke manufactured heat pumps in a variety of sizes to accommodate complex customer briefs, particularly where space is restricted.”

The introduction of the proposed Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) in April 2011 is expected to stimulate further demand in the sector, providing significant subsidy payments of up to 7.5 pence per kWh for 15 to 23 years that will dramatically reduce the payback period on ground source and air source heat pump technology.

Explains Paul Burley: “This legislation will support a range of heating and cooling systems at all levels, from small businesses and offices, and public sector buildings right up to large factories. A 200kW ground source heat pump operating eight hours a day – typical for a school or moderately sized business premises – would create an annual incentive of approximately £18,000. Similarly, a 200kW air source pump operating in comparable circumstances would lead to a financial gain of around £7,000 per year.

“ENER-G’s expertise in delivering these technologies for all sizes and types of application is unsurpassed. We are currently looking at introducing attractive finance packages which will fund the installation, along with operation and maintenance of the technology at minimal cost to the client”.

Heat pumps supply more energy than they consume by using a refrigeration cycle to absorb heat from the environment and raise it to a suitable level for heating buildings or providing hot water. The process can operate in a reverse cycle to provide cooling for buildings as well. Heat pumps can provide a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to traditional technologies.

When combined heat and power is used to drive heat pumps, further energy savings and CO2 reductions can be achieved. ENER-G is using these two technologies in tandem to power the new Malvern Community Hospital, which will be one of the greenest hospitals in the UK.

ENER-G Sustainable Technologies has won official certification for its expertise in renewable heat pump technology. The Approved Contractor certificate recognises the quality of ENER-G’s design, supply, and installation heat pumps, in line with exacting technical standards set out by the Microgeneration Certification Scheme. The company is also a member of the UK Ground Source Heat Pump Association.

The business is part of the UK-based ENER-G group of companies which employs more than 760 people worldwide, with operating and joint venture companies in 16 countries. It develops, manufactures, delivers and finances energy efficient and renewable solutions, including: combined heat and power, biogas utilisation, geothermal energy, heat pumps, efficient lighting, controls, metering and data solutions, and new generation energy from waste. This is accompanied by a wide range of energy and water consultancy and energy procurement services.

For further information contact ENER-G Sustainable Technologies on 01623 666340,www.energ.co.uk/heatpumps

Read more: http://www.energ.co.uk/?OBH=69&ID=235#ixzz0xeoqoh49

Contact Details: ENER-G Holdings plc
ENER-G House
Daniel Adamson Road
Manchester
M50 1DT
UK
Tel : +44 (0)161 745 7450
info@energ.co.uk

Companies around the world losing thousands of pounds in website downtime

Companies located around the World are being urged to become more aware of the financial costs of web downtime.

Andrew Hilton, Technical Director at QuadroNation, said companies were in danger of losing thousands of pounds in revenue after recent studies showed almost one in four companies have suffered an outage that lasted more than one business day.

Amazon and Twitter are just two of the major brands that have been affected, having both experienced one full hour of outage earlier this week.

In order to combat the problem and after requests from their customer base, Andrew and the team have developed a web monitoring service entitled ‘UporNot’, which alerts businesses the minute they have an issue with their website, email server or any web accessible service for that matter.

Andrew said: “When a company suffers from IT downtime it means that it is having a direct affect on that business. Some firms can lose up to £10,000 an hour or even a staggering £1m a day, which means that the problem needs to be taken more seriously.”

“What we have now created is a tool to stop that from happening. The moment there is something wrong with a website, we are alerted and the problem can be rectified as soon as possible.”

The need for strategic IT support is becoming increasingly important as firms strive to provide high levels of service to retain long-standing customers.

Andrew added: “IT support companies are still as invaluable as ever to any business, however, if a site goes down, it has to be treated in a different way than when there is something wrong with an email system, for example and being aware of the issue is really the first step.”

UporNot, which has now gone live, has already attracted global interest as it provides its services to companies around the world.

www.upornot.com