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1. 3 Reasons IP Cameras Are Better Than Analog
   5/20/2013

   Analog physical security solutions continue to be replaced by more advanced IP solutions.  The benefits are clear, and if security dealers arm themselves with the key features of IP solutions, they will be well on their way to migrating their customers over to these productivity-enhancing solutions, while serving as trusted advisors to their customers.

2. Balancing Service Delivery & Delivering Sales
   5/17/2013

   Resellers are constantly trying to find the right balance of driving higher quality delivery of services and increasing sales. It's a slippery slope and it’s hard to justify investing more time in the selling effort perhaps at the expense of customer service. It’s not that Solution Providers don’t value the role of sales in the overall business process, it’s just not the average resellers sweet spot. Rather, resellers are more typically aligned with the product and technology function and see it being way more constructive to invest their time in development and integration – plus, its just more fun. So, in effect, key partners are looking to reduce the amount to time spent selling and need more time in the day for service delivery.

3. Seagate Unveils Complete SSD Product Line
   5/17/2013

   Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ:STX), a worldwide leader in storage solutions, today announced its new portfolio of flash-memory solutions. The company took the wraps off its first client solid state drive (SSD) and its next-generation enterprise SSDs. Featuring the Seagate^® 600 SSD, Seagate^® 600 Pro SSD, and the Seagate^® 1200 SSD, the new line of drives are engineered to deliver ultra-fast speed and high data integrity. Rounding out the portfolio, Seagate also announced the new Seagate^® X8 Accelerator, a storage class memory PCIe card powered by Virident enabling the company to offer all key interfaces including SATA and SAS solutions.

4. Eaton Joins NetApp Alliance Partner Program, Simplifies Storage Protection
   5/17/2013

   Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton, an industry leader in power management solutions for virtual environments, today announced membership in the NetApp Alliance Partner Program and a new version of its Intelligent Power Manager^™ software with the ability to monitor, manage and protect NetApp^® unified storage. Through the collaboration with NetApp, and the release of its latest software features, Eaton will provide lab-verified solutions to increase data protection and business continuity for customers.

5. Catalyst Telecom Now Offering EMC Storage Solutions
   5/17/2013

   Catalyst Telecom, a sales unit of ScanSource, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCSC), and value-added distributor of voice, video and data convergence solutions, is now, through an OEM relationship, offering industry-leading storage solutions from EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC), a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver information technology as a service.  Through this OEM relationship, Catalyst is providing unified communications and data solutions that incorporate EMC VNX® and VNXe® unified storage solutions with Avaya IP Office, Avaya’s industry-leading unified communications solution, specially designed to meet the communications challenges facing small and medium enterprises.

6. PCI Security Standards Council Announces New Board Of Advisors
   5/16/2013

   WAKEFIELD, Mass., 16 May 2013 — Today the PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), an open, global forum for the development of payment card security standards, announced election results for the 2013-2015 PCI SSC Board of Advisors. The Board will represent the PCI community by providing counsel to SSC leadership.

7. MICROS mTablet And mStation Revolutionizes The Hospitality And Retail Experience
   5/16/2013

   MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, announced the release of its new mTablet mobile device and mStation stand. These stylish and durable devices provide first of their kind capabilities with full mobility and peripheral connectivity.

8. Cedar Fair Entertainment Company Expands Implementation Of MICROS Simphony For Amusement Park Enterprise
   5/16/2013

   MICROS Systems, Inc. , a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its partnership with world-renowned amusement-resort operator, Cedar Fair Entertainment Company.

9. IP Surveillance and VoIP: Is History Repeating Itself?
   5/15/2013

   As IP-based surveillance systems continue to gain ground, we can’t help but be reminded of the challenges IP telephony – or VoIP – faced 10 years ago.

10. Bloomberry Resorts And Hotels Selects MICROS Technology For Its Solaire Manila Resort & Casino
    5/15/2013

    MICROS Systems, Inc., a leading provider of information technology solutions for the hospitality and retail industries, is pleased to announce Bloomberry Resorts and Hotels Inc. the first integrated resort in Entertainment City, Manila, has selected MICROS OPERA Property Management, MICROS OPERA Materials Control, and MICROS Point-of-Sale for its newly developed flagship project, Solaire Manila Resort and Casino.