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Techaisle Study Reveals that U.S. SMB File Sharing & Collaboration Adoption Will Grow by 52 Percent in the Next Year

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) September 29, 2014

Techaisle’s study on SMB Collaboration Solutions Adoption Trends shows that for 59 percent of US small businesses and 93 percent of US midmarket businesses, collaboration is among the Top 5 IT priorities for investments. In Asia/Pacific, 63 percent of SMBs are turning towards it as a business growth driver and in Western Europe, 68 percent of SMBs are finding that collaboration drives better teamwork and customer responsiveness.

Overall 38 percent of US SMBs are currently using one or more collaboration solutions and another 20 percent are planning to use one within the next year, a growth of 52 percent. Overwhelmingly, SMB customers view online file sharing as the most important aspect of a collaboration solution as 64 percent of SMBs using collaboration are currently using online file sharing (24 percent of all US SMBs) and another 32 percent are planning to use it within the next one year.

The survey data also shows that the next stage in the SMB collaboration adoption is their need for online interaction, that is, simultaneously share and edits files from PCs and mobile devices, mobile video collaboration, integration with social networks, and richer media escalations, such as using chat, text, voice and video at the same time.

As per the study, key business drivers for SMB collaboration adoption are also changing. While currently there is a strong desire to build robust content repositories, the next wave of SMB collaboration adopters are emphasizing speed of innovation, demands for improved productivity, and imperatives for faster time to market.

In terms of brand solution adoption, the SMB market is quite fragmented with Google, Microsoft, and Cisco leading, but there are many other smaller collaboration solution brands that are being used extensively by SMBs. Further analysis of data also underscores the importance and use of collaborative capabilities within SaaS applications such as CRM, ERP, accounting, project management, HR management, business intelligence and content publishing.

With respect to file sharing, Dropbox has had a very strong impact on the SMB collaboration solutions market. By enabling mobile users to share files freely, they at once underscored the central importance of mobility, enabled individual users to be drivers of corporate collaboration activity, and proved the centricity of file-first rather than person-first collaboration models.

Box (another important vendor in the space), on the other hand has gone on record saying that SMBs are not its target market segment. There is a market opportunity for traditional backup and file-sharing IT companies such as Hightail, Carbonite and Egnyte, as well as those delivering mobile workspaces such as Citrix and managed services platform providers such as Continuum and security IT vendors such as Trend Micro. However, the reach for each of these will be limited to the reach of their respective SMB focused channel partners.

Techaisle believes that there are additional file-centric developments that will further shape the nature of SMB file sharing solutions in the years to come. Today, most files are intrinsically connected to the applications that created them. If cloud and mobility are the key determinants of IT delivery, then there would be a need for the decoupling of data from applications. Application-independent data wrapped in rich metadata would allow new cloud-based applications (potentially based on BI platforms) to combine existing data to meet new business requirements. In addition, freed of originating applications, it is also likely that data could be optimally formatted for a wide range of displays: large screen PCs, smaller screen smartphones and tablets, and new display types ranging from signage to digital paper to wearable heads-up displays.

For more details on the report, click SMB and Midmarket Collaboration Adoption Trends.

About Us:

Techaisle is an SMB IT Market Research and Industry Analyst organization. It was founded on the premise that go-to market strategies require insightful research, flexible data, and deeper analysis. Its analysis is based on a strong data-driven foundation, which is consistent across all geographies. To achieve its objectives, Techaisle conducts surveys with SMBs and channel partners to understand market trends, opportunities, buying behavior, purchase intent, business issues and IT priorities. Its market research studies cover cloud computing, managed services, mobility, collaboration, virtualization, business intelligence, analytics, big data, networking and data centers. The organization offers its clients: Syndicated Research, Custom Primary Research, Consulting Engagement, Competitive Intelligence, Segmentation and Predictive Analytics services.

Techaisle was founded by Anurag Agrawal, a veteran market research executive with more than 25 years in the IT industry. As an analyst, he focuses on the SMB market and channel partner segments. He writes on and advises IT vendors and channel partners on cloud computing, routes to market, emerging technologies, mobility, big data, the state of the SMB market and channel dynamics. Previously, Agrawal headed Gartner’s Worldwide Research Operations. He began his career with IDC and is credited with launching IDC’s quarterly tracker research. He is frequently referred to as SMBGuru.







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Imprivata CEO Omar Hussain Honored as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2013 Award Winner

Lexington, Mass. (PRWEB) July 02, 2013

Imprivata®, a leading global provider of healthcare IT security solutions, today announced that president and CEO Omar Hussain has been named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year® 2013 in the Security and Compliance category for the New England region. The award recognizes outstanding high-growth entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities.

“I am honored to be chosen as a winner of this prestigious award, which I consider to be recognition of all Imprivata’s phenomenal employees who have helped the company grow from a small startup to a long-term strategic partner for healthcare organizations around the world,” said Omar Hussain, president and CEO of Imprivata. “Our employees as well as our investors have been willing to take risks and support our decisions in pursuit of a common goal because they are passionate about what Imprivata stands for. In addition, we have forged strong, trusted relationships with our global customer base, with which we work closely to develop solutions that simplify healthcare IT for the betterment of patient care. The combination of these factors creates a foundation on which a successful company can be built.”

One of the biggest risks Hussain took came in 2009 when he elected to focus primarily on the healthcare market. At that point, Imprivata was successfully selling its products across multiple industries, earning annual revenues of about $ 20 million. Although only about 60 percent of revenue came from healthcare at that time, Hussain recognized that Imprivata’s healthcare clients were using the company’s technology to solve far-reaching, strategic challenges unique to that industry. Hussain felt this was a significant opportunity to reposition the company for long-term success, and since that time, the risk has paid off.

Today, more than 1,000 hospitals and 2 million licensed users in healthcare globally rely on Imprivata every day to simplify healthcare IT for the betterment of patient care. Revenue exceeded $ 50 million in 2012 and Imprivata employs more than 250 people globally. The company’s robust partner ecosystem includes all major electronic health records providers as well as leading technology firms such as Citrix, VMware, Samsung, Dell Wyse, TI and Teradici.

“Omar has been a tremendous leader for Imprivata and a mentor to its employees, fostering a culture of innovation that has grown the company from a budding startup to a global industry leader,” said Dave Barrett, Managing General Partner at Polaris Partners and a member of Imprivata’s Board of Directors. “Being selected as an Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young is remarkable and a well-deserved honor. We congratulate Omar on this award and look forward to continued success at Imprivata for years to come.”

Now in its 27th year, the Ernst &Young Entrepreneur of the Year Program has honored the inspirational leadership of such entrepreneurs as Howard Schultz of Starbucks Coffee Company, Arthur M. Blank of AMB Group, LLC (The Home Depot, Atlanta Falcons), Pierre Omidyar of eBay Inc., Ruth Fertel of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Maxine Clark of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc., Tom Adams of Rosetta Stone, Reid Hoffman and Jeff Weiner of LinkedIn, and 2012 winner Hamdi Ulukaya, founder of Chobani Inc.

These regional award winners now go on to compete at the national level. Award winners in several national categories, as well as the National Entrepreneur of the Year Overall Award winner, will be announced at the annual awards gala in Palm Springs, California, on November 16, 2013. The awards are the culminating event of the Ernst & Young Strategic Growth Forum®, the nation’s most prestigious gathering of high-growth, market-leading companies.

About Imprivata

Imprivata®, the leader in healthcare IT security, enables secure access and collaboration for two million healthcare users worldwide. As the #1 independent provider of single sign-on and access management solutions for healthcare and other regulated industries, Imprivata OneSign® Single Sign-On is exclusively endorsed by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and recognized by Gartner and KLAS. Imprivata Cortext™ is the leading free HIPAA compliant text messaging solution for healthcare. Headquartered in Lexington, Massachusetts, Imprivata serves 1,300 hospitals in partnership with over 200 EMR and technology infrastructure vendors around the world. For more information, please visit http://www.imprivata.com.

All Imprivata products are trademarks of Imprivata, Inc. in the USA and other countries. All other product or company names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.







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France’s Toy of the Year Debuts in the United States

Plano, TX (PRWEB) July 10, 2013

Holograms, three-dimensional images, were once only the stuff of science fiction, starring in movies like Star Wars and Iron Man. Now holograms are not only a reality, they’re the product of HolograFX, named the hottest new toy in France that’s soon to reach the United States.

HolograFX, the latest invention from Plano, Texas-based specialty toy company Goliath Games, allows children to create holographic images – including self-images – with the use of a hologram theater, magician-quality illusions and yes – an app. This toy developer knows that today’s children rely on Smartphones for endless entertainment, and the exclusive downloadable app was the final touch in developing the special effects needed to put on an incredible hologram effects show.

With realistic three-dimensional imagery and ‘now you see it, now you don’t’ tricks, HolograFX uses an illusionary technique known as Pepper’s Ghost to deliver Hollywood-quality special effects. Entertainment magnets like Disney have used this technique for large-scale theme park attractions and movie effects, and now children (and fun-loving adults) can mystify friends and family with these same illusions.

Designed by an up-and-coming magician from Los Angeles, California, HolograFX is already garnering acclaim as the hottest toy of 2013 in the European market. It was recently named the Grand Prix du Jouet (Toy of the Year) in the electronics category as well as the Grand Prix Du Jouet De L’ Annee (Overall Toy of the Year) in France, beating out 13 other category winners for the top spot. With a reputation of predicting some of the hottest-selling toys in the United States, France’s toy spotters – who previously awarded top-sellers like Paper Jamz, V-Smile and Barbie Girl – are putting HolograFX in this elite category.

“We are honored that HolograFX has received the top toy honors in France, and we can’t wait for the US market to experience what we loved when we discovered this toy – a unique blend of leading-edge mobile technology and magician-quality effects,” says David Norman, president of Goliath Games. “Like a lot of adults and children, I remember the Star Wars scene where Princess Leia pleas for help via a holographic message. It seemed so futuristic at the time, yet now we are making imagery like this a fun reality with HolograFX.”

HolograFX is available for preorder for $ 35 per set at Rockethub.com, and will debut at Toys R Us and other major U.S. retailers in the fall, 2013. The complete set includes:

    The hologram theater
    18 amazing illusions
    Downloadable app available at Google Apps Marketplace for Android™ and The App Store for iPhone™ and iPod Touch™

While a good magician never reveals all secrets, additional special effects are viewable here. It’s the stuff Harry Potter and his wand-wielding friends could only dream of – if only they had a Smartphone—and HolograFX.

For more information, contact Sara Furay at sara(at)goliathgames(dot)com or visit http://www.goliathgames.us.

About Goliath Games LLC

According to market researchers The NPD Group, Goliath Games is the fourth largest children’s game manufacturer in America. Fueled by his passion to bring new toys to the market, Adi Golad started Goliath in Holland in 1978. Today, Goliath sells more than 100 products worldwide, including Pop The Pig®, Domino Rally®, CrossX™ and more. Goliath opened its U.S. subsidiary, headed by board game expert David Norman, on July 4, 2008, and has been delivering innovative entertainment to children and adults in the U.S. ever since.







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MTI Named EMC Mid-Market Partner of the Year for Second Year

Godalming, UK (PRWEB UK) 20 March 2014

MTI today announces it has been named EMC Mid-Market Partner of the Year 2013 by EMC’s EMEA Advisory Board. The recognition – awarded at the 2014 EMC EMEA Partner Kick-off Event – reflects significant growth in MTI’s revenues across its EMC portfolio, delivering over 100 net-new named accounts. MTI was the recipient of the same award in 2012.

EMC’s EMEA Partner of the Year awards recognise high-achieving EMC Business Partners who exceed growth expectations and demonstrate a commitment to excellence through innovation and thought leadership that support joint business goals.

Terry Beale, EMC UK Channel Director, said: “The awards recognise that MTI has excelled by delivering value to our mid-market customers and demonstrated the capability to integrate EMC products into one MTI solution, helping customers improve efficiency and increase agility. MTI is able to achieve this through its strong technical capability, which is up-to-date with the latest customer and market trends. The award to MTI of EMC Mid-Market Partner of the Year 2013 is well deserved.”

Keith Clark, CEO of MTI, said: “MTI is proud of its long-standing relationship with EMC, having celebrated our 10-year anniversary last year. This amounts to over a decade of helping a great many organisations transform their businesses with the right application of IT solutions and services. EMC’s technologies play a key role in MTI’s portfolio, and the results which have earned MTI this most recent award are testimony to the impact that this partnership continues to have in the market. It is most encouraging to see that growth has come from a combination of organic growth, as well as a large number of new accounts.”

Payment systems operator Vocalink is an example of MTI’s expertise and long-standing client relationships within the IT industry. John Hewett, Head of Infrastructure Services at VocaLink, said: “VocaLink has been working with MTI and EMC for over seven years. The products and services provided sit right at the heart of our business, making us more efficient and effective. VocaLink provides high availability and resilient payment solutions delivering class-leading payment clearing systems and ATM switching platforms, which underpin the majority of UK electronic payments industry. Data efficiency, security and speed are business critical for VocaLink. MTI provides strategic consultancy, design, service delivery and on-site training to our team allowing us to focus on our core activities.”

Ian Parslow, Senior Vice President of Sales, MTI, said: “This recognition builds on MTI’s success, which includes winning EMC’s Mid-Market Partner of the Year 2012 and EMC’s VSPEX EMEA Partner of the Year 2013. Moving forward, we will further differentiate our message with ‘One MTI’ and we will continue to build out our XaaS portfolio ‘powered by EMC’. 2014 is set to be an even more successful year with EMC, across all our practice areas.”

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Notes to Editors

EMC is a trademark or registered trademark of EMC Corporation in the US and other countries.

About MTI

MTI – Managing Data Securely

MTI is a global solutions and service provider, underpinned with operational excellence and experience gained through thousands of client and partner engagements. With more than 25 years experience working extensively across public, social and private market sectors, MTI has developed proven methodologies and best practices aligned with recognised Industry Standards (ITIL, Prince2).

MTI’s consultants and specialists work collaboratively to provide holistic, tailored solutions and services across its Datacentre, Security & Managed Services Practices, whether in the corporate datacentre (private cloud), in a hosted environment or a hybrid service model. MTI aims to develop a partnership that will become a recognised asset, providing support and guidance through the myriad of choice in the market to ensure the right strategic decisions and investments are made.

More information is available at http://www.mti.com or you can follow us on Twitter @MTI_Technology.