Throughout the recent recession, DMC Software, leading Sage Business Partner, have described Customer Relationship Management (CRM) as the essential business tool to survive in a difficult economic climate. As the green shoots of recovery begin to show, CRM comes into its own as businesses head towards strong economic recovery and DMC demonstrate how it can be successfully employed.

Mike Ramsay, managing director of DMC Software said, “CRM for many businesses during the recession has been the difference between success and failure. At DMC we have a strong focus on customer service and without our CRM solution the high level of customer service we provide would be drastically reduced. CRM is what has given our business the strength to grow during the recession, defying the economic trend, because we had the tools in place to acquire and retain clients.

“The economic crash has shaped buying behaviour and many buyers now place customer service higher on their agenda than ever before. CRM solutions are key to providing a high level of customer service providing businesses with a competitive advantage moving forward.”

CRM software, when implemented correctly, provides a single location for all customer centric data to be stored. Sage SalesLogix CRM is the world’s leading CRM solution that enables users to stay competitive while safeguarding customer retention. SalesLogix has been designed to support the entire business in making more profitable business relationships, with three modules for sales, marketing and customer service functions.

Sage SalesLogix is an extremely powerful solution which offers great opportunities for further development to meet individual business requirements. Existing business processes can be streamlined and automated through introducing SalesLogix, allowing resources to be utilised to better effect, freeing time to be spent attending to more important aspects of business.

About DMC

DMC Software offers a host of software solutions to support the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Accounts functions within a business. In addition to this they offer high quality professional services, including development, training and technical support, ensuring businesses are provided with a solution that will increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on any of the products available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

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For more information please contact Jade Dixon-Winters, Marketing Executive.

Email: jadewinters@dmcsoftware.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)1733 362120

DMC Software demystify Microsoft SharePoint technology with series of Seminars DMC Software has completed the first series of planned events that aim to “demystify the enigma that is Microsoft SharePoint”. In association with Microsoft, DMC hosted a number of insightful seminars and webinars that highlighted how Microsoft SharePoint technology can support a business, providing enhanced workflow processes and organisational efficiency.

DMC Software demystify Microsoft SharePoint technology with series of Seminars: Nik Smith, marketing manager of DMC Software said, “The events were a great success, with high uptake for both the physical and web based seminars. The feedback from attendees has been excellent so far and we have already published dates for the next series of events.

“SharePoint is a great business solution that can provide all businesses with a broad range of possibilities. With the support of Microsoft, we are enjoying the chance to show businesses just how they can start to leverage features and functionality from the products they already own. The team from Microsoft who we work alongside have a clear roadmap for development and never before have we been able to answer ‘yes’ so often to questions presented.”

Microsoft SharePoint provides users with a solution to a variety of common business issues. On a basic level SharePoint enables easy management of corporate documentation facilitating data exchange across departmental and geographical boundaries. At a more advanced level SharePoint can be used to unify disparate business systems and produce comprehensive business intelligence.

Moreover, SharePoint technology that comes as part of the Windows Server product. This means that many businesses have SharePoint functionality at their finger tips that is not being utilised. DMC Software employ a number of SharePoint specialists that can help organisations harness the power of SharePoint technology by gradually integrating it with existing business systems and processes.

Anyone who is interested in finding out more about the DMC Microsoft SharePoint seminars and webinars should visit http://www.dmcsoftware.co.uk/Events/

About DMC Software

DMC Software is a company that is experienced inproviding Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Accounts and integrated business solutions for businesses of all sizes, across a broad range of industries including ACT! by Sage, Sage CRM, Sage SalesLogix CRM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM. With advanced development abilities DMC can tailor a solution to meet the exact requirements of a business, providing the tools and supporting services to increase efficiency and profitability.

For more information on the CRM solutions and professional services available from DMC Software visit www.dmcsoftware.co.uk. Alternatively, email info@dmcsoftware.co.uk or call FREEPHONE 0800 6522 423 to speak to a member of the sales staff.

Like a lot of women around the world, and now men too, we are more aware of our aging skin condition, and for some of us as we become older the desire for those youthful vibrant looks increases.

For years women of the world have been using creams, lotions, potions and serums to reduce the signs of aging, not to mention the do it yourself Botox kits you can now buy over the counter.

Now there’s a “new product on the market.” It’s not a cream, potion, lotion or serum, you won’t even have to stick needles in your face to achieve that allusive youthful look.

So what is it I hear you ask? It’s a pillowcase! You heard me, “a pillowcase”, this one’s different though. It’s been invented by a man by the name of Jeffrey S Gabbay.

Jeffrey S Gabbay studied textile engineering and has a background in finance from the New York University. He has thirty years experience in high tech-fibres and textiles, a background which afforded this unique multi-faceted approach needed to develop this technology.

With a team of textile, mechanical engineers he has engineered, designed, built the pilot system and is now mass producing this and other cosmetic and deodorising products and selling them across Central and North America.
“Wake up with younger vibrant looking skin…”
So how does it work? The cosmetic pillow case provides a gentle, non-invasive, and natural solution for dramatic restoration of the skin’s youthful look and glowing appearance.

While you sleep, copper ions woven into the fabric are activated by the moisture released from your body, beautifying the skin’s appearance, making it look smoother, more radiant and younger, while nourishing stressed, aging skin.

It is dermatologist tested and clinically proven to smooth and reduce the appearance of wrinkles, fine lines, crow’s feet and other skin imperfections while you sleep.

“Dramatic restoration of the skin’s youthful look and glowing appearance…”

In a recent Clinical Trial, Fifty-seven individuals, (55 women and two men), completed a 4 week, double blind, parallel, randomised clinical study.

The participants used either copper-oxide containing pillowcases or pillowcases not containing copper-oxide (the “placebo control pillow cases”). Photographs were taken by a professional photographer of each participant at three times: The beginning (baseline) of the Trial, and at 2 and 4 weeks after the commencement of the Trial.

The test results show there was a statistically significant reduction of the appearance of facial wrinkles and crows feet/fine lines and statistically significant improvement in the texture and general (or overall) appearance of facial skin when consistently sleeping for 4 weeks on 0.4% (weight/weight) copper-oxide containing pillowcases versus the placebo control pillowcases.

In most trial participants, this statistically significant effect was already noticeable within 2 weeks of using the copper-oxide containing pillowcases.

Not only does this company product these Copper infused satin pillowcases, but they also produce a range of other anti-aging, youth enhancing products like the:

Copper infused Eye Masks that remove lines and wrinkles Effortlessly!

Sleep soundly as your skin’s beauty revives itself with the help of a copper-oxide infusion, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and crows feet while you sleep.

And the:

Copper infused Gloves, Having younger beautiful hands has Never been simpler!

These gloves improve the appearance of blemishes, fine lines and wrinkles on your skin. Our skin appearance enhancing gloves will reverse the look of wear and tear that your hands feel after a long day at home, at work, or with the kids. Start your hands’ second chance at a new life with these gloves.

What user of the copper infused products Have said…?

“I was given a pillow case as a present. I must admit I thought it was a load of rubbish, BUT IT’S NOT the products really work.  The first thing I noted was my hair is softer, a few days later I found my skin was softer and after three weeks the laughter lines round my eyes are gone (I refuse to call them wrinkles).  The only problem I have is learning to sleep on both sides, so my face is equal and not looking older on one side…

As an added bonus the arthritis pain in my shoulder has reduced by 90% without having to wear a copper bracelet and turning green.  I now have the eye mask and the socks as well and they do what they say, there will no more stinky feet!!!!!! and it’s all without costly cosmetics and chemicals…

All my family and friends will be getting these products for birthdays and Christmas WHAT A WAY TO GO GREEN”… Eve Hayes

“In the last 2 months I have purchased goods.  My first purchase 2 months ago was the Copper Infused pillowcase which I have used regularly.  Since using it I have found that the look and feel of my facial skin has improved, looking more radiant and feeling much softer.  The skin around my eyes has improved and the lines faded…

I also noticed this winter that I didn’t have the usual dry patches on my face which I usually suffer from during the winter months.  I then went on to purchase the Copper lined eye mask which has worked wonders to clear the allergic reactions my eyes have to certain substances and conditions.  Over night my eyes feel cool and fresh…

I have also worn the socks which have helped to reduce pains I suffer in my foot from a previous injury. I would strongly recommend these Copper Infused products to anyone – it’s a fantastic discovery!”… Hazel from CO. Mayo

“What a wonderful surprise when the Copper Infused Pillowcases arrived this morning and to find your lovely gift of the Gloves.  You must be mind readers as I was thinking I might try them next!

My nails are silkier and hands a little softer from wearing the gloves. Changes around the eyes are more subtle but my skin feels and looks better…

Thanks. I’ll continue to use and recommend your products to my friends…” Cecily Kennedy

‘‘Fantastic’’ pillowcase reduce wrinkles

A new bed linen technology that irons out facial wrinkles is a “fantastic discovery”… Silentnight.co.uk

“I can honestly say the copper-infused technology… is truly revolutionary and lives up to its promise of effectively renewing the skin during sleep”… Dr. Yael Halaas, a renowned Board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon based in New York City.

“Can a cushion cover combat crow’s feet?  We put it to the test.

The company claims that it’s all down to the copper oxide embedded in the fibres of the pillowcase.  Apparently, the moisture your skin produces while you sleep activates the copper which stimulates production of collagen.

Codswallop, we hear you say!  We thought so too, but three weeks is all it took to convince us otherwise. By the fourth we’d sworn never to sleep on another pillow again.”

“Talk about beauty sleep…” Vitamindaily.com

All of these proven cutting edge products including the Night Beauty Package, which consists of:

Night Beauty Package:

Two Copper infused Satin Pillowcases, One pair of Copper Infused Gloves and One Copper Infused Eye Mask.

When used consistently are proven to reduce wrinkles fine lines and crows feet. One thing though, the use of fabric softener may decrease the effectiveness of the copper yarn over time, so it’s recommended that you wash without fabric conditioner.

Further information is available from Michael McQuillan who distributes these Copper Infused Products throughout Ireland and the UK. He can be contacted at +353 59 914 2831 to ask for the free information pack about the Night Beauty Pack.

Michael McQuillan also has a dedicated web site featuring these products, to receive your Full Copy of the Clinical Trial Results visit: http://www.nightbeautypack.com

100 eco flats to be built in Luton by the end of 2010 as part of Milieu Architects’ environmentally sustainable project

Luton, UK (26^th June 2009) – The apartments will use solar collectors and wind turbines, and would turn waste materials into energy to keep heating bills down to around £100 per year.  It is all part of Milieu Architects’ ambitious plans for ‘Luton’s first environmentally responsible development’.

Peter Lunter, The Project Architect, said:

“The project has been designed to achieve nearly all Zero Energy Development standards, and hence the block has minimum space heating requirements.  The scheme employs a wide range of sustainable features that contribute to its code 5 for Sustainable Homes rating where the grade 6 is the zero carbon level.  However, the project has a pre designed upgrade path to full Zero Energy status.”

The plan involves developing the derelict, recently crime-ridden site on the northern side of Collingdon Street in Luton, and could spark an ‘urban renaissance’, according to businessman Jan Telensky whose company has proposed building the apartments.

The scheme, formally known as ‘Low Energy Apartments (LEA) project’, is already receiving the support and co-operation of Luton Borough Council as it has been submitted to approach the planning stages, and Milieu Architects, which is made up of former University of Luton students, is confident that it will become a reality by the end of 2010.

The idea of the innovative project is that it will provide environmentally sound housing and social facilities at an affordable cost and make a considerable contribution towards environmental sustainability, while enhancing the sense of community by regenerating the site into an attractive residential area.

The building would be topped with visually attractive green roofs whose structural function is designed to protect the waterproofing layer from extreme temperature and abrasion, produce oxygen and reduce carbon dioxide production.

Other key sustainable features include construction from thermal materials that store heat during warm months and release it during the colder months.

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Core facts – Key sustainable features

• The building is constructed from thermally massive materials that store heat during warm months and release it during the colder months. Further enhancement is achieved through a high performance thermal insulation, good weather-tightness and integration of winter gardens (sun rooms).

• Combined heat and power plant that uses waste wood that would otherwise go to landfill.
• Wind turbines – harvesting the wind to power low energy electrical appliances and low energy lighting.
• Roof is covered in water-powered solar collectors that are assisting with space and water heating.
• Green Roofs – visually attractive green roofs protect the waterproofing layer from extreme temperatures and abrasion. It provides natural habitat and reduces CO2 and produces oxygen.
• South façade features sun rooms that are heated by the sun.

Links to high-resolution images

Low Energy Apartments – Sustainability Features

http://www.flickr.com/photos/milieuarchitects/3632524397/

Low Energy Apartments – Visual

http://www.flickr.com/photos/milieuarchitects/3631479833/

Existing Site – Collingdon Street

http://www.flickr.com/photos/milieuarchitects/3631562253/

Milieu Architects logo

http://www.flickr.com/photos/milieuarchitects/3629762027/

Media contacts

Marko Minka for Milieu Architects

+44 (0)77 3780 3686

marko@milieuarchitects.com

www.twitter.com/MarkoMinka

Sona Jarabicova for Mr. Telensky

+44 (0)78 2580 5690

jarabicovas@ringpowersolutions.co.uk

Peter Lunter BSc BA (Hons) Arch Dipl Arch (ARB) Cpp.D (IPMA) is available for interview.

About Milieu Architects

Milieu is a London-based practice of creative architects, masterplanners and urban designers that is defined by bold conceptual idea, a fresh approach in design of striking buildings, and economical and environmental responsibilities right in the heart of design process.  Whilst continuing to develop its excellent reputation within luxury leisure markets, as part of the company’s dedication to the urban regeneration agenda, Milieu is also currently enjoying increased recognition within the mixed-use and retail sectors.  A truly international operation, Milieu’s design team draws on skills from around the world with schemes being used across the UK, in Germany, Malaysia, Portugal, China, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lebanon, and Slovakia.   http://www.milieuarchitects.com/

About Jan Telensky

Jan Telensky, 60, owner and chief executive of UK Company SkillsTrain and the Aquacity water park in Propad, Slovakia, fled to England from Czechoslovakia when he was 21.  He was a millionaire by the age of 29, with a varied portfolio of business interests.  Mr Telensky has homes in Prague and Slovakia but his family residence is in Hertfordshire.  He is known as an environmental industrialist, who uses the competitive edge that environmental technology can offer to harness natural energy, save costs and make projects more profitable. But he also likes to give back to the community, and believes that ecological is affordable.  http://jantelensky.blogspot.com/

About Code for Sustainable Homes

On the 27 February 2008 the Government confirmed a mandatory rating against the Code that are implemented for new homes from 1 May 2008.  The Code measures the sustainability of a new home against categories of sustainable design, rating the ‘whole home’ as a complete package.  The Code uses a 1 to 6 star rating system to communicate the overall sustainability performance of a new home.    http://www.breeam.org/page.jsp?id=86

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FT interview with Mr Telensky

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/92d94ba6-24e4-11d8-81c6-08209b00dd01,id=080301000200,print=no.html

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA — The NextGen Home Experience® is the culmination of the next generation of ideas, concepts and building products for the North American Home. As the global leader of home control and automation, Crestron was chosen as the premier technology provider for the 5,200 square foot show home. Crestron provides the ultimate modern lifestyle of comfort and convenience, placing home entertainment and technology at your fingertips. Select and control audio and video components, dim lights and adjust thermostats in every room in the house from 11 custom touchpanels, 45 Cameo™ keypads and two handheld remotes.

Crestron delivers the optimal home theater experience, including a 7.1 surround sound processor, video processor and distribution system, lighting and climate control from a TPS-6X Wireless Touchpanel. Two additional TPS-6X touchpanels enable complete control from the master bedroom and VIP suite. Even the bathrooms in the master bed room and VIP suite feature Crestron control via WPR-48 waterproof remotes, so you can select entertainment and adjust lights and temperature while soaking in the bath. Crestron CEN-IDOC docking stations for the iPod® also installed in the master bedroom, VIP suite and family room seamlessly integrate the popular MP3 player as a whole house audio source, which may be accessed from touchpanels in any room.

In the kitchen a TPMC-8X WiFi Touchpanel with a Windows XP Embedded operating system offers home control, Web browsing, email messaging and streaming media from one sleek mobile device. Wall mount touchpanels are conveniently located in the master bathroom, dining room and foyer.

MT-100C MiniTouch Handheld Wireless Touchpanels provide control in bedrooms 2, 3, 4 and the library. In total the home has 10 independent zones of climate control, 10 zones of distributed video with 16 audio zones, and 8 lighting zones consisting of 188 loads. Pre-set scenes are programmed for special occasions, such as “Goodnight,” “Vacation,” “Party” and “Show” modes.

Crestron also integrates the home security system, including CCTV cameras, which may be accessed, controlled and monitored from touchpanels throughout the home. The biometric entry scanners manage access to the home by identifying individuals and their personal security levels as they enter. The same finger swipe that opens the door is also recognized by the control system, displaying the family member’s name on touchpanel displays and automatically initiating personalized settings for lights, temperature and entertainment. An email is automatically sent to the parents when the children return home from school. Emails and pop-up alerts on touchpanels indicate unidentified scan attempts so immediate action, such as viewing live security cameras, can be taken.

The NextGen home truly showcases the latest cutting-edge technologies and trends such as “green” living. In addition to the integrated Crestron systems, including lighting, HVAC and AV, several other environmental systems are also controlled and managed by Crestron. Solar power, water recirculation, and backup power generators are connected to and monitored by the Crestron control solution. Live weather information also feeds directly into the Crestron control system, which automatically adjusts the various environmental settings to optimize energy efficiency.

Throughout 2009, the NextGen Home will be open to attendees of the largest home industry tradeshows in the world, including the International Builders’ Show, the Consumer Electronics Show, the World of Concrete and the International Roofing Expo. To learn more visit www.nextgenhome.com.

For more information about Crestron integrated home solutions go to www.crestron.com or call 800-237-2041.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Crestron hosted the first Eagles Program dedication ceremony at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital today, unveiling the new home theater donated to provide comfort and entertainment for America’s heroes recovering from injuries sustained during combat overseas. The Crestron Eagles Program was conceived by Crestron President George Feldstein to honor the service and sacrifice of our wounded warriors returning home from battle.

“This theater system represents the largest single donation any military hospital has ever received,” explained Pete Baca Jr., USMC Ret., CTS. “They may get a thousand or even five thousand dollars, but they were amazed when I told them what we wanted to do.”

The home theater means so much more than mere entertainment to these men and women who are undergoing long-term physical and occupational therapy. “We treat the person rather than the injury,” said Colonel Terrence McKenrick, Commandant of Walter Reed. “These Warriors in Transition receive physical rehabilitation, occupational therapy and professional education so they are fully prepared to re-enter society.” The emotional aspect of recovery cannot be underestimated. Colonel McKenerick explains that socialization is vital for emotional health and a complete recovery.

“Before the theater was installed, soldiers would stay in their rooms all day with the doors closed – shut off and withdrawn from life,” recalls Col. McKenrick. “This gets them out of seclusion and reconnected with the outside world.”

The ribbon cutting was a simple celebration of valor, commitment and hope. The community room was transformed into a state-of-the-art digital home theater, adorned with banners, flowers and balloons to mark the special occasion. The more than forty “warriors in transition,” including five brave soldiers who had recently received their Purple Hearts and Bronze Stars, were overwhelmed by the technology and the generosity exhibited by Crestron and its partners.

Crestron donated an Adagio® home theater system, CEN-IDOC interface for iPod®, TPMC-8X Isys i/O™ WiFi touchpanel and a 52-inch HD plasma. Chris Wildfoerster, Director of Business Development at Crestron, called upon partner companies to contribute to complete the system. “It took just one phone call to each partner,” said Wildfoerster. “Once I explained what we were doing, everyone wanted to help.” LG Electronics, Velodyne, Triad and Marshall Furniture each contributed to this life changing gift. Jose Rodriguez of Dal-Media and Kevin Busza of ICD Systems donated their time and talents for the system installation and programming.

“We really appreciate the support and kindness that Crestron and their partners have shown us,” said Command Sergeant Major Jeffrey Hartless. “This theater makes a huge difference in the lives of our wounded warriors.”

Everyone who participated in and contributed toward the Crestron Eagle Program donation at Walter Reed was inspired by the troops and humbled by the gratitude they expressed. After Vin Bruno, Director of Marketing at Crestron, presented the Eagles plaque to Colonel McKenrick, Crestron was proud to receive a certificate of appreciation from the Warrior Transition Brigade which read:

“For exceptional support and dedication to our wounded, injured and ill warriors at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Your generosity and caring attitude makes a positive impact on many Warrior’s lives. Thank you for your outstanding support!”

The next hospital scheduled to receive a home theater center is The Wounded Warriors Battalion East at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina. “I believe that every company in the private sector should do whatever they can to support and honor the men and women who have selflessly sacrificed so much to defend our country,” said Mr. Feldstein.

For more information about the Crestron Eagle Program contact Pete Baca at pbaca@crestron.com. For high-resolution photos of the Crestron Eagles Program dedication ceremony at Walter Reed Army Medical Hospital go to www.crestron.com/pressroom and select “Current Press Photos.”

About Walter Reed
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center is the hub of the Walter Reed Health Care System which provides comprehensive health care for more than 150,000 soldiers, other service members, family members and retirees. We provide a wide range of acute and general hospital services to people of all ages.

The Warrior Transition Brigade provides command and control, primary care, and case management for service members receiving treatment for wounds suffered deployed in the war on terror. The unit works to “promote their timely return to the force or transition to civilian life”.

About Crestron
For nearly 40 years Crestron has been the world’s leading manufacturer of advanced control and automation systems, innovating technology to simplify and enhance modern lifestyles and businesses. Offering integrated solutions to control audio, video, computer, and environmental systems, Crestron streamlines technology, improving quality of life in commercial buildings, universities, hotels, hospitals and homes.

In addition to its World Headquarters in Rockleigh, New Jersey, Crestron has sales and support offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Australia.

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ROCKLEIGH, NEW JERSEY – CE Pro and EH Publishing recently announced the 2008 CE Pro High-Impact Product (CHIP) of the Year Awards at EHX Fall in Long Beach, California. The latest Crestron touchpanel, the wireless Isys® TPS-6X, was among the honored products. Winners were chosen by custom residential integrators and readers of CE Pro.

CE Pro Editor-In-Chief, Jason Knott announced the winners at this year’s awards presentation. “The CHIPs are unlike any other awards in the industry,” said Knott. “The winners are exclusively nominated, and then voted on, by integrators. The winners really do represent the best among the rank-and-file of custom installation.”

High-Impact Products were judged on criteria such as helping dealers open a previously “untapped” market segment, boosting integrators’ efficiency by making installations faster and simpler, or increasing custom installers’ profitability by offering a solid margin. Products are recognized in categories that include audio, video, control/automation, power management, digital phone systems and screens.

The TPS-6X is the next generation of touchpanels, designed as a wired Ethernet tabletop and a long-range 2-way RF wireless controller. Offering extreme speed, versatility and reliability, the TPS-6X is sleek, contoured and lightweight. Docked, TPS-6X displays full-motion video in a scalable window, undocked it instantly switches to RF without the hassles of WiFi.

The 2008 CHIP Award for the TPS-6X follows the 2007 “Innovator of the Year” Award Crestron won at EHX Fall last year.

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David Young, VP Infrastructure Services of leading SaaS solutions provider Global MainFrame, announced today the company has successfully tested and launched its proprietary Dynamic Provisioning Engine, which now forms the robust back-end of the Energy Resource Manager platform. “We are continuing to set the pace for the Oil and Gas sector,” Young says. “DPE is a fully integrated and secured service, which complements our Microsoft partnership, to enable the efficient delivery of network resources to activate any requested software.”

The Dynamic Provisioning Engine seamlessly performs the work of several engines commercially available today. With intuitive operational and administrative overlays, it deploys new services in the field very quickly. DPE also provides users a requisite policy-based security component and authentication control for selected business management, communication and CRM solutions. Augmenting existing accounting systems, this technology currently allows users to create and modify accounts, add (and delete) multiple users, change user passwords and check user balances.

“It serves as a centralized gateway, and as a result of the automated provisioning processes,” Young continues, “users will realize the activation of any purchased service in a very short amount of time. The system allows us to push content dynamically. At provisioning time, it can log on to any network device and make the necessary changes to activate a service in real-time and allows for the incredibly efficient distribution of our systems, modules and applications online.”

The engine, which utilizes various Microsoft solutions, is extremely flexible and will scale accordingly to accommodate many thousands of new clients and users. “Our development team has done a tremendous job in responding to the needs of our Oil & Gas clients,” Young concludes. “We’ve definitely come along way since cumbersome assembly languages controlled the market. This software paves the way for our exciting new programs coming down the pipe and straight into the hands of users in the field.”

About Global Mainframe: http://www.globalmainframe.com

Global Mainframe, trading on the NASDAQ Bulletin Board, symbol: GMFCF, delivers asset management SaaS modules online. Now a Certified Microsoft Partner, Global MainFrame has been selected one of Microsoft’s 14 exclusive field-managed partners out of 3,000 in Western Canada. Additional modules will cover operational areas such as dispatching, field ticketing, inventory controls, and employee training. Global Mainframe also offers an extensive mapping engine integrated into its base platform to help clients’ visualize and operate their businesses efficiently and effectively.

Calgary – Global Mainframe’s CEO Steve Turcotte is proud to announce the company has appointed Brian Pike as its President upon successfully acquiring XTYVIA, a company Pike had founded and operated. In this role, effective immediately, Pike will assume the day-to-day operations of the company. Having released V2 in January, within a month XTYVIA developers had integrated GoodLink™ and BlackBerry™ Mobile Service into the ODIS platform, allowing two-way synchronized connection to Microsoft Exchange Server® and ODIS – On Demand Imagery Solutions.

“Our business model requires great leadership,” Global Mainframe President and CEO Steve Turcotte enthused, while addressing his staff and making the announcement at his head office in Calgary. “Brian has proven to me his value. I can’t say enough about his vision and ability to achieve goals. His main task in the short-term will be to properly align our partners and integrate all assets, enabling us to continue providing solutions online, effectively and efficiently.”

Global Mainframe is unveiling a branded series of critical SaaS modules this year for the Oil and Gas industry and GoodLink™, a standards-based wireless messaging and corporate data access system, provides mobile field forces in any resource sector with a two-way connection, offering low total cost of ownership, includes software, service, support, powerful fleet management capabilities and state of the art security, including VeriSign™ and end-to-end encryption of all email, data, and attachments.

Earlier this month Global Mainframe showcased its innovative Energy Resource Manager™ software at the Global Petroleum Show. Commonly referred to as (SaaS) Software-As-A-Service, the ERM platform is managed, upgraded and delivered directly to clients online. “These days, clients do not need to pay for hardware or software,” Pike added, “but rather for using it, simply. Our clients are now obtaining the same benefits of commercially licensed, internally operated software without the associated complexity and high cost. The potential for this product is enormous.”

The Global Mainframe platform and proprietary modules are delivered over the Internet so companies need not build up costly infrastructure and support teams. The servers, applications and data are managed by SaskTel in their secure world-class facility.

About Brian Pike:

Brian started his career working with ConXia, deploying software and hardware technologies to improve efficiencies within international telecommunication companies. He then founded GEOTrac International, a GPS tracking company. There he developed the first mapping technology operating on the ESRI platform to offer clients LSD, BCGS, and NTS search functionality. Brian was on the logistics advisory board for the MacKenzie Delta Pipeline project and was involved with the PCO for Iraq.

Communication and control underpins every successful mine site operation. Demonstrating just how effective their high-tech Mine Management Systems are, Leica Geosystems Mining Systems will be presenting at Tonkin’s Mine Site Communications Conference in 24 June (Perth, Australia) and again on 1 July (Brisbane, Australia).

Representing Leica Geosystems will be their Vice President Mining Systems, Kevin Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood will be speaking over a two-hour period and will be advising on the best ways to deploy mine management technologies.

Assessing the role of GPS and wireless technologies in modern mine site communication, Mr. Greenwood will provide an in-depth presentation which will delve into how integrated fleet monitoring and real-time reporting systems can optimise communications for improved site productivity.

Venues

24 June 2008, Medina Grand, Perth

1 July 2008, Mercure Hotel, Brisbane

Workshop C

2pm – 3pm; monitoring and controlling your fleet systems

3pm – 4pm; implementing real-time operator feedback for optimum productivity

For more information and to register for this event please go to www.tonkincorporation.com

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The Tonkin Story

Tonkin Corporation is a business information provider offering timely conferences, workshops and compact discs.

The company owns one hundred and ten events on a range of topics as diverse as though listed on this website, thus far run in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United States.

The Company is controlled by Kenelm Tonkin, and operates from offices in Sydney and New York.

Leica Geosystems – when it has to be right

With the acquisition of Tritronics and Jigsaw Technologies, comes a world leader in integrated mine production monitoring and GPS guidance solutions: Leica Geosystems Mining Systems.

Delivering advanced mine management systems which are scalable, robust and innovative; Leica Geosystems’ provides mine sites with real-time graphical interfaces and GPS navigation displays so that overall operator performance and site productivity is maximised.

Founded on proven technology and unique distributed database architecture, Leica Geosystems provides mine sites with the next generation in advanced tools for superior control and optimisation of their operations.

Based in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Leica Geosystems is a global company. Leica Geosystems is part of the Hexagon Group, Sweden.

Note to editors:

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Steve Turcotte, CEO and Chairman of Calgary-based software solutions provider Global Mainframe, is proud to announce today the completion of an exciting merger with MapFusion Inc. Under the agreement the companies will begin immediately to share critical knowledge and resources to co-launch and maximize recent respective technology developments and new product releases, such as ERM and MoveWISE.

“It’s taken a few months to get to know each other,” explains Turcotte, “but we’re extremely happy with the result. This provides us many opportunities and we are certainly better positioned to compete effectively and support a broader portfolio of services.”

MoveWISE, a geospatial-enabled reporting solution, was unveiled this past November for relocation professionals at the ERC symposium in Denver. The product augments MapFusion’s current inventory, including CommunityWISE, a popular online application currently used by consumers across North America. “Based on feedback received at the conference,” Turcotte continues, “our teams succeeded over the past few months to refine the product, and this month showcased an advanced version at the NRC show in San Antonio.”

Located in Toronto, over the past year MapFusion’s executives have been working closely with industry leaders and partners, like Royal Lepage Relocation Services (RLRS), Canada’s largest relocator, to evolve the brand line, integrating new and innovative technology with data-driven maps to reduce the clients’ actual cost of relocation, as well as the personal stress involved with moving the employee and family members.

“As a data aggregator this merger is a logical step for us,” concludes Turcotte. “We are aware that MapFusion has been instrumental in developing proprietary and renowned tracking software for the transportation industry and we intend to leverage our complementary competencies and exploit a lucrative opportunity in the Oil and Gas sector right now.”

About Global Mainframe: The company is focused on providing a select group of multinational companies with leading edge technologies and support within the Energy industry.

About MapFusion: The company is focused on delivering mapping solutions that integrate innovative reporting features for clients in Real Estate, Relocation and GPS tracking industries.