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How many IT professionals does it take to fix an issue? The answer is five, working a combined average of 100 hours a week to fix unexpected IT issues, proving why IT continues to focus on IT efficiency. One IT professional averages 20 unexpected issues per week, putting out fires such as dealing with network slowdowns/outages, poor performing applications, unanticipated change requests, or equipment failures according to a survey by independent market research firm Kelton Research commissioned by TeamQuest Corporation. ... read more

Today, Appcore, a global provider of the industry's only complete cloud computing automation platform, announced the closing of a $6 million Series B funding round. This Series B funding included private investors as well as existing investor Telephone Acquisition Company, with DH Capital acting as the exclusive advisor to Appcore. To date, Appcore has raised $11 million in total financing. The company will use the proceeds of this funding to continue global expansion of its local cloud deployments, as well ... read more

2013 has been a big year for Intoxalock®, which provides innovative technology through its line of alcohol monitoring devices. In addition to celebrating its 20th anniversary in January, the company also announced that they have begun directly servicing customers and clients in Washington State. The Intoxalock device was previously only available through a distributor. This direct service partnership helps provide a smoother transition with various consumer processes for Intoxalock users. In addition to a rapidly expanding service network, Intoxalock also offers ... read more

Winegard today launched a brand new amplified version of its high tech FlatWave® over-the-air indoor HDTV antenna called the FlatWave Amped. The multi-directional amplified antenna draws in dual band (VHF/UHF) HDTV broadcast signals up to 50 miles away. The FlatWave Amped is the most technologically advanced and highest performing HD antenna of its kind on the market today. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130228/CG68779-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130228/CG68779-b) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130228/CG68779LOGO-c) "This newest member of our patented FlatWave HDTV antenna family is the best one yet," said ... read more

Icon Labs (http://www.iconlabs.com/), a leading provider of embedded networking and security technology, announces availability of the Floodgate Defender firewall appliance. Floodgate Defender™ provides a critical layer of security for the devices that comprise ‘The Internet of Things’ including SCADA networks, ... read more

Organizations that score high on the capacity management maturity model deal with half as many unexpected IT issues each week as those who score lower. In fact, the higher scores reflect a penchant for IT efficiency. "We find that organizations who score higher and journey through the maturity model experience fewer cloud and virtual machine outages, understand how to use their resources wisely, and have improved efficiency in their departments so that IT and business performance are tied together," said TeamQuest ... read more

CIVCO Medical Solutions, the leading provider of radiation oncology motion management solutions, announced today the release of trUpoint ARCH(TM), a new stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) and stereotactic fractionated radiation (SRT) solution for head and brain tumors. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130227/CG68032) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110419/AQ85801LOGO) Stereotactic radiosurgery involves delivering very high doses of radiation quickly, using precisely shaped beams that focus on the tumor and minimize exposure of surrounding healthy tissues and organs. trUpoint ARCH is a frameless solution designed to effectively stabilize a ... read more

Floodgate Defender provides protection from cyber-attacks for industrial, military, and critical infrastructure equipment Des Moines, Iowa – February 26, 2013 – Icon Labs (www.iconlabs.com), a leading provider of embedded networking and security technology, announces availability of the Floodgate Defender firewall appliance. Floodgate Defender provides a critical layer of security for the devices that comprise ‘The Internet of Things’ including SCADA networks, military equipment, critical infrastructure controllers and medical devices. “Many legacy devices that make up the ‘Internet of Things’ were ... read more

Rockwell Collins announced today that it has been selected by Airbus to provide the rudder/brake pedal assembly for the A350 XWB family of aircraft. “This win tops off a comprehensive suite of offerings for the A350 XWB, which represents ... read more

NewLink Genetics Corporation (Nasdaq:NLNK) today announced that its Fourth Quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2012 financial results will be released before the market opens on Thursday, February 28, 2013. The NewLink management team will host a conference call discussing the company's financial results and recent corporate developments on Thursday, February 28, 2013, at 10:00am EST. The call can be accessed by dialing 1-(877) 363-5052 (domestic) or 1-(914) 495-8600 (international) five minutes prior to the start of ... read more

Troop withdrawals from the Middle East and lower starting pay for security-cleared talent who are new to their employer are the top reasons compensation for security-cleared professionals dropped three percent year/year to $88,447 in 2012, according to a comprehensive study with more than 16,300 professionals responding from ClearanceJobs.com, the leading online career network for professionals with an active federal security clearance. These results mark the first time both average earnings and average salaries ($75,208, down 1% year/year) fell in ... read more

Sauer-Danfoss Inc. (NYSE: SHS) today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012. Fourth Quarter Review Net sales for the quarter declined 7 percent to $413.0 million, compared to net sales of $446.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2011. Excluding the impact of changes in currency translation rates, sales in the fourth quarter declined 6 percent over the same quarter last year. Sales for the fourth quarter increased 1 percent in the Americas and 2 ... read more

AT&T* invested more than $150 million in its Iowa wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.** (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO) AT&T has made nearly 300 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in Iowa during 2012, including activating new cell sites, adding capacity, upgrading cell sites to provide fast 4G mobile Internet speeds, deploying high-capacity Ethernet connections to cell sites, and adding or upgrading Distributed Antenna ... read more

Torsion Mobile, creator of Mojaba®, today announced integration with the Dwolla payment network. The resulting integration allows Mojaba customers to offer Dwolla's revolutionary "free or 25 cent flat-fee" pricing model, all within a convenient and easy-to-use mobile optimized environment that smartphone users will appreciate. Both companies are headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, and have been part of the city's rise to notoriety as a home for technology startups. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130220/PH62573LOGO-a) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130220/PH62573LOGO-b) "Consumers are using their smartphones as the first screen ... read more

As the friend of someone getting divorced, you know you're likely in for a long, bumpy ride. Lacey Noel, a licensed attorney and contributor to Support in a Split.com offers several practical options you have to encourage your friend to stay calm, think rationally and move forward. With your encouragement, everyone can save time, money and sanity. Read the full story: http://www.supportinasplit.com/ (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130219/CG60806) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130122/CG45741LOGO-b) About Support In A SplitWhen a friend or family member is going through a ... read more

The State of Iowa, acting through its semi-autonomous agency, the Iowa Telecommunications and Technology Commission (ITTC), is seeking offers for the purchase or lease of the assets and business of the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) under the terms and conditions set forth in a Request for Proposals (RFP) #13-006 dated February 6, 2013. The Iowa General Assembly approved legislation enabling the sale or lease of the ICN (2011 Iowa Acts, Chapter 122, Section 8 as amended by 2011 Iowa Acts, ... read more

KemPharm, Inc., a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of new, safer therapies to treat pain, offered its support for the recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommendations to curtail the potential abuse of opioid-based therapeutics. In two separate actions, on January 25, 2013, the FDA's Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee (DSaRM) voted in favor of reclassifying hydrocodone combination products from Schedule III to Schedule II under the Controlled Substances Act, and on ... read more

You expect your friend who's going through a divorce to experience a range of emotions, but how can you tell if the sadness of loss has become a more serious depression? Nancy Schornack, a licensed mental health counselor, offers several signs of what depression looks like in real life and practical tips friends, family and co-workers can use to help. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130212/CG57014) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130122/CG45741LOGO-b) Read the full story: http://www.supportinasplit.com/how-to-help-when-more-than-your-help-is-needed-2/ About Support In A SplitWhen a friend or family member is going ... read more

Appcore®, global provider of the industry's only complete cloud computing automation platform, today announced the addition of Michael Keen to its executive team as the new Chief Technology Officer. Keen will be responsible for establishing the company's technical vision and executing all aspects of Appcore's product and software goals to deploy world class cloud technology. "We find ourselves in a period of rapid evolution toward more agile, scalable and user-centric computing. Appcore is ideally positioned in this transformation with core strengths ... read more

If the prospect of Valentine's Day has you looking for love online, you're not alone. According to Match.com(®), the dating site typically sees a 25 to 30 percent increase in new member registrations between December 26 and February 14.(1) While more members means increased possibilities for finding the one you love, it also means you need to be more wary of potential scams. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130122/CG45741LOGO-b) "For many, the rules of playing it safe online are common sense," says Ann Cosimano, General ... read more