Monthly Archives: February 2012

SPIE Celebrates the Problem Solvers: It?s Engineers Week!

Posted by on February 27, 2012 1 comment

SPIE Celebrates the Problem Solvers: It’s Engineers Week!











SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics


Bellingham, Washington (PRWEB) February 23, 2012

Optical engineering is about solving problems, from the very large ― finding potentially hazardous damage in bridges and buildings, and identifying underground aquifers or oil fields ― to the small and even microscopic ― detecting hidden explosives, and targeting individual cancer cells.

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, is joining with other professional societies and organizations around the United States in celebrating National Engineers Week (NEW) 19-25 February, to acknowledge the role engineers play in finding solutions to some of the world’s very challenging problems.

The NEW Foundation and participating organizations are holding events, giving demonstrations, providing mentoring opportunities, and other activities to help raise awareness around the work of engineers. Learn more about the foundation’s website: http://eweek.org.

SPIE members and volunteers including professors and students in optics and photonics programs around the country are active all year in sharing information about the field with their communities, universities, and potential students.

SPIE Student Chapter members, for example, bring optics lessons to community students starting before they reach high school. At the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences, an outreach course sends graduate and undergraduate students out to schools to do optics demonstrations, and the college hosts demonstrations for UA students as well.

Additional ongoing and recent SPIE-supported programs promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education are:

    a national contest in Poland to design optical tools supporting education for partially sighted children
    San Francisco Bay Area ASTRO Project to conduct professional development for 60 teachers
    Photonics Academy of Wales Summer School
    Magic and Power of Optics light show and exhibition for students in Russia
    Optics and Photonics workshop for teachers at Delhi Technological University in India
    Jeux Photoniques competition for grade-11 students and their teachers from 4 schools in Québec City
    Laser Spectacular educational programs at 10 schools in the U.S.
    laser workshops for grade-school students in New Zealand
    workshop materials for Optics Summer Sizzler program for high school students in Rochester, NY
    optics materials for Los Angeles African-American Engineers Science and Technology Awareness Day
    providing the SPIE Digital Library at low or no cost for designated countries, primarily in Africa, South and Central America, and Asia, to facilitate research in developing countries with limited resources for science
    sponsorship of UNESCO Active Learning in Optics and Photonics (ALOP) workshops for physics teachers in developing countries, with one workshop planned for Tunisia this year and two other locations to be announced
    a Visiting Lecturer program, providing speakers who are world-class scientists and engineers in optics and photonics
    sponsorship of the Abdus Salam International Centre of Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Winter College activities, presented under the auspices of the Italian government and two United Nations agencies, to foster advanced studies and research in the physical sciences, especially in developing countries.

SPIE also celebrates engineers through profiles in its annual Women in Optics planner, and provides free educational posters and DVDs for middle- through high-school students.

About SPIE:

SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, was founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies. Serving more than 225,600 constituents from approximately 150 countries, the Society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth. SPIE annually organizes and sponsors approximately 25 major technical forums, exhibitions, and education programs in North America, Europe, Asia, and the South Pacific. SPIE provided over $ 2.5 million in support of education and outreach programs in 2011.

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Blavo & Co Solicitors and Family Law

Posted by on February 24, 2012 1 comment

Blavo & Co Solicitors and Family Law











Blavo & Co Solicitors


London, UK (PRWEB UK) 15 February 2012

Blavo & Co Solicitors would like to congratulate and applaud the upcoming anniversary of 15 years as a fully operational legal practice.

Blavo & Co Solicitors was founded in 1997 as a standalone law firm specialising in defending the rights of the individual. With an ethos and dedication to provide the highest standard of care, and advice, and the best quality resources to the provision of the service. Blavo & Co are very proud of the broad spectrum of services offered to private individuals and businesses, both nationally and internationally, thus resulting in the rapid expansion within the firm the most recent years, to accommodate the growing number of clients represented.

Blavo & Co’s increase in practice size has resulted in a fast expansion into now seven different offices spread over the regions of London, Hertfordshire and Surrey. Undertaking both private and public funding work. In circumstances where clients may have difficulties to come into branch offices, for example due to a disability, arrangements can be made to meet with them to obtain their instructions.

Blavo & Co represent clients through a range of cases across all seven offices. One of the busiest departments is the family department, where Blavo & Co have Solicitors based in London and Guildford offices. Headed by a Partner of the firm, Joanne Day, the family department provides expert advice in a range of areas; Divorce & Separation, Financial Settlements. Cohabitation, Civil Partnership, Children Law (both Public and Private Law) and domestic violence. Blavo & Co’s team understands how daunting it is when a relationship breaks down, especially with the uncertainties that follow. Our Solicitors and Caseworkers can provide expert advice as to what should happen to finances, property and children.

This area covers the laws related to and regarding families. This includes the establishment of family and domestic relationships, the rules for creating a union – be it domestic partnerships, civil unions, or marriage, as well as their termination or dissolution, and the ensuing issues related to this, child support, property division, custody and the like. When one thinks of family court, marriage, divorce, adoption, domestic abuse, child abuse and other related topics generally come to mind. All of these issues and more are addressed in family law.

Joanne Day, Partner and head of the family department sheds some light on the progress and future of the department. “The Family Department of Blavo & Co is dedicated to becoming the national leading provider in all aspects of family law by providing excellent advice, assistance and representation for which the company are renowned. By maintaining strong relationships with professional bodies and third-parties we make sure that the client is offered a full package of services to meet their needs when required. With potential legal aid cuts and the uncertain financial climate, our goal is to continue to provide our invaluable service to all clients by offering competitive rates and utilising methods to minimise the client’s costs but not the care which we provide them. Our plan is to continue to treat each case individually in a professional manner and with the dedication, passion and understanding that our client’s deserve. It is for this reason that the Family Department excels.”

Blavo & Co are committed to resolving disputes in a non-confrontational way wherever possible. Experienced Solicitors practice family law by adopting the resolution code. In the Blavo & Co team, included are have members of resolution (first for family law) and the Law Society’s Family Law and Children Panel and Family Law Advanced Accreditation scheme.

Blavo & Co have developed a reputation for being approachable, friendly and for consistently exceeding client’s expectations whilst maintaining ethical and socially responsible standards. As trusted advisors to our clients, having an excellent track record of providing quality and value for money service. Blavo & Co have a friendly, approachable, sensitive and pragmatic approach to valued client relationships because Blavo & Co believe that the client comes first.

For any Family legal advice, or advice within any other departments, contact Blavo & Co on +44(0)20 7025 2020.

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Free Spirit Publishing Brings Service Learning To the Early Childhood Classroom

Posted by on February 21, 2012 1 comment

Free Spirit Publishing Brings Service Learning To the Early Childhood Classroom











Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom


Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) February 15, 2012

Free Spirit Publishing brings service learning to the primary curriculum with Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom: The What, Why, and How-To Guide for Every Teacher (Free Spirit Publishing, $ 39.99), written by early childhood education experts Vickie E. Lake, Ph.D., and Ithel Jones, Ed.D. What is service learning? Service learning is an instructional approach that combines thoughtfully organized community service with experiential student learning in a way that changes and improves both the student and the community. It can be a powerful tool in reaching, teaching, and inspiring young children, and this book presents the background knowledge and skills needed to effectively use service learning in preK and primary classrooms.

Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom is based on field trials the authors conducted with over 2,000 students and 215 educators, during a three year grant funding Drs. Lake and Jones to infuse service learning into their early childhood teacher education program at Florida State University. During this time, Lake and Jones realized the need for a resource written to help teachers of preK–grade 3, administrators, and early childhood professionals increase their understanding of service learning and its role in the early childhood classroom.

“The idea that a kindergartner can be actively involved in service learning projects—and understand the impact of their actions on others—is one that often surprises people,” says Jones. “But the fact is, young children can make a big difference in their communities.”

Rich in both theory and practice, the book reflects the tenets of the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s (NAEYC) developmentally appropriate practices (DAP), combining community service with differentiated curriculum-based learning to meet the academic and social needs of young children in meaningful ways. The sample lesson plans in the book are based on tried and tested classroom projects and correlated to national service learning, Head Start, and core content standards. An accompanying CD-ROM offers customizable versions of the book’s dozens of forms and templates for lesson planning, assessment, and more. It also includes a PowerPoint presentation for use in preservice and professional development.

Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom provides service learning opportunities that support high academic standards and, at the same time, foster children’s social development by teaching them to be good citizens.

About the authors

Vickie E. Lake, Ph.D., is an assistant professor of early childhood education the Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education at The University of Oklahoma. She holds a master’s degree in education from Vanderbilt University and a Ph.D. in philosophy from The University of Texas at Austin. She has written for the Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education and Childhood Education, among other publications, and presents at professional conferences. A former teacher, staff developer, and early childhood district coordinator, Vickie has a passion for character education and high-quality education for young children. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Ithel Jones, Ed.D., is an associate professor of early childhood education at Florida State University. He earned his M.S. from the University of Wisconsin at Stout and his doctor of education at the University of Georgia. Ithel was a teacher and primary school principal in his native Wales, and he has been a teacher educator at three universities in the United States. He currently teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in early childhood education and has published more than 30 articles and book chapters. He lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

About Free Spirit

Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Free Spirit is the leading publisher of learning tools that support young people’s social-emotional health and their educational needs. Free Spirit’s mission is to help children and teens think for themselves, succeed in life, and make a difference in the world. For more information, visit http://www.freespirit.com.

$ 39.99 / Softcover / 224 pp. / 8½” x 11″ / For teachers of PreK–grade 3, administrators, and early childhood professionals

Service Learning in the PreK–3 Classroom (Book with CD-ROM):

The What, Why, and How-To Guide for Every Teacher

ISBN 978-1-57542-367-8

Advance praise for Service Learning in the PreK-3 Classroom:

“A wonderfully useful guide [that] belongs on the shelf of every preK–3 teacher interested in bringing learning to life through service.”—Joe Follman, founding director, Florida Learn & Serve

“Wonderfully comprehensive . . . incredibly practical . . . rich and innovative . . . includes everything teachers will need to implement projects.”

—Judy Jablon, educational consultant and author of Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their Learning (NAEYC)

“A great resource for educators to embrace their critical role in shaping the mindset of young students.”—Clifton L. Taulbert, K–12 education consultant and author of Eight Habits of the Heart for Educators

“Comprehensive . . . remarkably clear . . . a required resource for anyone who wants to link experiential learning with the development of social responsibility.”—Elizabeth A. Ethridge, Ed.D., associate professor of early childhood education, University of Oklahoma

“A helpful guide for educators who want to ensure that our youngest participants have opportunities to contribute to society.”—Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A., author of The Complete Guide to Service Learning

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Dimensional Optics

Posted by on February 18, 2012 1 comment

Dimensional Optics® Introduces New Website Navigation for Samsung® and Mitsubishi® 3D Customers











Screenshot of Mitsubishi Shopping Experience


San Luis Obispo, CA (PRWEB) February 16, 2012

The average 3D customer is unaware of what they need to know to make an informed decision about buying 3D Glasses.

Dimensional Optics has built their online shopping experience with the customer in mind; making purchasing 3D glasses as easy as possible. All major 3D TV manufacturers are represented on http://www.DimensionalOptics.com and for each brand, a superior shopping experience is presented.

Samsung® and Mitsubishi®, make shopping for 3D glasses and components challenging due to technology changes within each respective 3D TV product assortment. This can lead customers to purchase the wrong items which are not compatible with their 3D TV’s. Dimensional Optics has simplified the buying process for the customer by asking them the year they bought the television and model number, something the customer is likely familiar with. The new Dimensional Optics navigation will direct the customer to the right components needed for their specific 3D TV.

Samsung® has two different types of technology for Active 3D glasses, Infrared (IR) and Radio Frequency (RF/ Blutooth®). The 2010 “C series” 3D TVs use Infrared and the 2011 “D Series” 3D TVs use a Radio Frequency signal. The Samsung® 3D customer is asked which model year 3D TV they own and are taken to the correct product offering. http://www.dimensionaloptics.com/Samsung.aspx

Mitsubishi® shoppers are in a similar situation. The newest 840 & 740 series 3D televisions have a built in IR emitter, whereas the rest of the Mitsubishi® 3D TV product offering requires an external emitter. Dimensional Optics’ new navigation removes the need of educating the customer on all the nuances that do not concern them and simply asks customers what model 3D TV they own. After the selection has been made, the consumer is taken to a product offering that accurately matches what 3D equipment is required. http://www.dimensionaloptics.com/Mitsubishi.aspx

The goal behind the redesign of the shopping experience is to make shopping for a complicated product like 3D glasses as simple and easy as possible while at the same time highlighting the features and benefits that make Dimensional Optics’ products superior to the competition.

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Latest BLS Data Finds Increased Unemployment Rate for Adults Without a Degree; Nearly One Million Americans ?Discouraged? Over Job Prospects

Posted by on February 17, 2012 1 comment

Latest BLS Data Finds Increased Unemployment Rate for Adults Without a Degree; Nearly One Million Americans “Discouraged” Over Job Prospects












Hoboken, NJ (PRWEB) May 16, 2011

New data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) last week reports that the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for American adults with only a high school diploma and no college was 9.7 percent for April 2011, up from 9.5 percent in March. Additionally, the number of discouraged workers increased seven percent from the month prior, to nearly 1 million (989,000). Lack of school or training is one of the main reasons cited for discouragement. Unemployment is consistently lowest among adults with a Bachelor’s degree or higher; in April 2011 the rate was 4.5 percent. For adults wanting to get their degree and become more competitive in the job market, online education is often a popular option due to the flexibility it offers.

“Demand for online programs continues to grow, with the majority of that interest coming from adults who want to increase their marketability in this economy,” said Carol Aslanian, adult education expert and Senior Vice President of Aslanian Market Research. “In fact, the 2011 eLearners Index found that demand is highest for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, such as online MBA and nursing programs. Adults are getting the message loud and clear that if they want to recession-proof their career, they need a degree.”

According to research published last year by the Sloan Consortium, a nonprofit group that tracks the growth of online education, and based on the most recent data available, the online learning sector is growing at a rate significantly higher than the overall higher education student population – 21 percent compared to less than two percent. This is due in large part to more adults seeking higher education online. A 2010 Noel-Levitz study found that 81 percent of online learners are over the age of 25.

“For busy adults who are balancing multiple responsibilities, online classes are attractive because students are able to fit their coursework around their schedule,” continued Aslanian. “The success of our economy depends on more Americans graduating from college, so it is encouraging to see more adults returning to get their degree.”

For more information about online degree programs, visit eLearners.com.

About eLearners.com®

Since 1999, eLearners.com has been successfully connecting students with a variety of accredited online colleges and universities which offer degree and certificate programs, specialized career training and online college courses. eLearners.com provides prospective students with a powerful search engine for finding thousands of online program offerings, as well as educational evaluation tools and financial aid resources. eLearners.com offers colleges and universities a low-cost, performance-based method to gain national exposure and increase enrollments in their programs. Visit eLearners.com to learn more.

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2013 First Ever National Underclassmen Combines Louisiana Top 20 and Arkansas Top 10

Posted by on February 15, 2012 1 comment

2013 First Ever National Underclassmen Combines Louisiana Top 20 and Arkansas Top 10












Mahwah, NJ (PRWEB) February 13, 2012

The list is out and National Underclassmen Combines are proud to announce that for the first time ever Louisiana State Top 20 and Arkansas Top 10 lists. Louisiana is home to 20 top athletes 5 of which are in the NUC Ultimate 100 and 6 in the Southeast Top 60. After ranking the athletes based on skills throughout the NUC Showcase the top 20 for Louisiana and top 10 for Arkansas are added to a list, which makes up the countries best of the best. Ranking are decided by National Underclassmen Combines founder and veteran coach Dave Schuman and National Recruiting Analyst Barry Every.

Standish Dobard, a tight end from Karr, Louisiana led his team to the LHSAA 4A Finals and DeSean Smith another tight end from Barbe, Louisiana was named First Team 5A All-State. National Underclassmen Combines was proud to have both these athletes names represented on their top 20 list. In Arkansas Tight end Hunter Henry from Pulaski Academy, Arkansas caught 62 passes for 1,091 yards and 16 scores. Sophomore, Altee Tenpenny from North Little Rock, AK ran an impressive 1,121 yards and accomplished 15 scores. For the complete list of the Louisiana Top 20 and Arkansas Top 10 visit http://www.nationalunderclassmen.com

“With so many impressive players coming out of Louisiana and Arkansas there will sure to be some good things in these young athletes futures. NUC works hand in hand with the top schools college recruiters and lets them know who the best are all across the country, so to make a Top list for their state is impressive and will be known and seen by all”.

About National Underclassmen Combines

The National Underclassmen Combines showcase for football was founded in 2005 by veteran coach, Dave Schuman. National Underclassmen Combines is the longest running underclassmen event, and respected combine and football camp in the country. Since 2005 more than 50,000 athletes have come through NUC events and more than 3,000 athletes have received Division-1 scholarships, 1aa and DII scholarships offers after attending one of our camps. There are over 1,000 Division-I athletes coming through the National underclassmen Combines door. By bringing the best football coaches and athletes in the country to run the showcases, combines camps are becoming the way for future college athletes to gain the recognition they deserve. Schuman Speed has been providing high school football players with the skills and determination they need to be recruited by the best of the best in college football.

This year the company expanded its program to more than 60 cities and more than 180 events through out the United States. For high school athletes who play for small town schools or elite athletes looking to be noticed by the people on the top, Schuman’s makes it possible and exposes their talented to the appropriate college recruiters. Dave Schuman ranks athletes along with Barry Every. The rankings are based on skills and talents throughout the events. It is the job of the National Underclassmen Combines to get that information out to college football recruiting teams nationwide. Visit http://www.nationalunderclassmen.com to find out more information.

Press Contact:

David Schuman

201-912-2212

dschuman(at)schumanspeed(dot)com

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Volunteers Appreciation on the Festicanto Free Singing Workshop for Children

Posted by on February 12, 2012 1 comment

Volunteers Appreciation on the Festicanto Free Singing Workshop for Children










Chicago, Illinois (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Here is what the workshop organizer Victor Soberanis had to say: “We would like to express our sincerest appreciation for your energy, support and serving as one of our facilitators during the recent Festicanto Free Singing Workshop for Children which were held last weekend in Chicago. We needed many facilitators for the activity to proceed smoothly and successfully and we are fortunate many of you signed up to help. We greatly appreciate the time and effort you shared with us as a volunteer facilitator despite your busy schedule and the various responsibilities. The children who participated in the workshop were all happy and thankful for the activity. They have been inspired by facilitators such as you to strive hard to have a better life. Some are even more interested in singing and wish to become successful singers someday”

Thank you and we hope you will join us again in future activities.

Respectfully,

Jennifer Bustamante

Volunteer Coordinator

If you are interested in volunteering for future singing workshops contact us at volunteersingingworkshop(at)yahoo(dot)com

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Twenty Five Higher Education Institutions Implement Jenzabar ERP Solutions

Posted by on February 9, 2012 1 comment

Twenty Five Higher Education Institutions Implement
Jenzabar ERP Solutions













Boston, MA (Vocus) June 3, 2010

Jenzabar, Inc., a leading provider of software, services and strategies for higher education, announced today that 25 higher education institutions implemented Jenzabar’s enterprise resource planning systems over the last year. With Jenzabar’s ERP systems, the colleges and universities can store student information and business office data in a single database, enabling every office on campus to share real-time information and streamline business processes.

Among the higher education institutions that have implemented Jenzabar ERP systems are the American University of Rome, Caldwell College, Coe College, Dillard University, Dine College, Fort Berthold Community College, Franklin Pierce University, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, Hellenic College, Hood Theological Seminary, ICPR Junior College, Illinois College, Maine Community College System, Manhattan Area Technical College, Mid–America Christian University, Southern Maine Community College, Talladega College, Texas Lutheran University, Tyndale College and Seminary, Union Institute, Universidad Central del Caribe, University of Virginia at Wise, Virginia Theological Seminary, Virginia Union University, and Westminster College. The recent implementations include new customers that have selected Jenzabar’s administrative system as well as long-standing Jenzabar client institutions that chose to migrate from legacy systems.

“It was crucial to have a successful implementation of Jenzabar EX and JICS to manage the growing number of enrollments Virginia Union University has been experiencing,” said Robert Gray, Director of Information Technology at Virginia Union University. “The 2009-2010 academic year contained the largest freshman class the University had seen in the last five years, and Jenzabar helped us provide convenient and trouble-free services to constituents. Not only did Jenzabar deliver on everything that was promised, they exceeding our expectations.”

Jenzabar’s administrative systems allow staff to access, update, store, and report on crucial data through a common database and a complete suite of end-to-end, fully integrated modules. The software delivers key data to offices across the campus, streamlining workflow and enabling institutions to offer prompt, personalized service to prospects, students, alumni, and faculty.

“The number of successful Jenzabar implementations demonstrates the flexibility of Jenzabar’s administrative systems to serve all types of institutions,” said Robert A. Maginn, Jr. Jenzabar Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “These schools will now have the tools they need to work efficiently across campus, while providing an overall high-quality experience to constituents.”

About Jenzabar, Inc.

Jenzabar, Inc. is a leading provider of enterprise software and services developed exclusively for higher education. With more than 35 years of combined experience offering technology solutions to colleges and universities, Jenzabar is the trusted partner of choice to more than 700 campuses worldwide, including private liberal arts, state, and community colleges and business, medical, law and other graduate schools. Jenzabar is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with regional offices located across the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.jenzabar.com.

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New Social Media Web Platform Launches Today Asking the Youth of America to Stand Up. Be Heard. Make a Difference.

Posted by on February 9, 2012 1 comment

New Social Media Web Platform Launches Today Asking the Youth of America to Stand Up. Be Heard. Make a Difference.










Pensacola, FL (PRWEB) February 08, 2012

Stand Up. Be Heard. Make A Difference. These are the calls to action of an innovative new website launched today called CallinUOut.com. The site will take on the issues that affect and impact young people across the USA. Some of the topics covered include the election process, non-partisan politics and the encouragement of those 18+ to vote. CallinUOut.com is the first site to ever bring together young Americans and mentors for the purpose of education, information and inspiration.

The site is a safe, social, open, enlightening destination that encourages and welcomes intelligent discussions on a wide variety of topics. Beside politics, CallinUOut.com will focus on education, anti-bullying solutions, world affairs and current events.

The site will provide resources and direct youths to information, data and mentors who can assist them. CallinUOut.com will have moderated forums that make it safe to have open discussions about virtually any topic whether it is about political candidates, how to recognize and deal with bullying or something as simple as advice on where to go to college.

CallinUOut.com currently includes up-to-the-second counters of the U.S. National Debt, the National Unemployment Rate as well as the number of days until the Democratic National Convention, the Republican National Convention and the Presidential Election.

Users can visit the site without signing up but will be able to access more features of CallinUOut.com when they create a profile and interact with the community.

Born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, CEO and Founder Chad Davis is a decorated veteran of the US Navy. He has participated in multiple rescue and recovery operations from Hurricane Floyd to a detachment in Bahrain as well as Kosovo. Davis is married to Lakisha Lashaun and they have a 13-year-old daughter together.

Mr. Davis said his inspiration for founding the site is to “create a safe online destination where young people can gather for factual, unbiased information on a variety of topics.”

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SIP Forum Announces New SIP Trunking Interoperability Initiative ? SIPconnect Interoperability Testing ? for Support of SIPconnect 1.1 Technical Recommendation

Posted by on February 6, 2012 1 comment

SIP Forum Announces New SIP Trunking Interoperability Initiative – SIPconnect Interoperability Testing – for Support of SIPconnect 1.1 Technical Recommendation











SIP Forum

North Andover, MA (PRWEB) February 01, 2012

The SIP Forum announced today a new technical initiative – SIPconnect-IT – aimed at demonstrating and accelerating vendor and service provider interoperability with the SIPconnect 1.1 Technical Specification, which was ratified by the SIP Forum earlier this year. The initiative will feature a series of testing events designed to provide application developers, equipment vendors and operators from across the telecommunications ecosystem a platform from which to demonstrate and test implementations of this SIP trunking interoperability specification in live, real world scenarios.

CableLabs will host the first SIPconnect-IT testing event, planned for mid-2012 in Louisville, Colorado. To prepare for this testing event, the SIP Forum will hold a SIPconnect-IT Developers Workshop, a planning session for SIP Forum membership and other stakeholders, March 6 and 7, 2012. The workshop will help SIP Forum and CableLabs leadership prepare the test plans and logistical processes required for hosting the first testing event in mid-2012.

For more information about the SIPconnect-IT initiative, please visit the SIP Forum’s SIPconnect-IT webpage at: http://www.sipforum.org/content/view/388/283/.

“The ratification of the SIPconnect 1.1 technical recommendation earlier this year represents a significant step forward for the adoption of a common interoperability specification for seamless, end-to-end interoperability between SIP-enabled IP-PBXs and service provider networks across the globe,” said Marc Robins, SIP Forum President and Managing Director. “SIPconnect-IT represents the next step and is designed to transform these specs into action and to ensure IP applications and infrastructure utilizing the SIPconnect 1.1 guidelines can be implemented in live telecom environments.”

The SIPconnect 1.1 Technical Recommendation, ratified by the SIP Forum Board of Directors in March 2011, provides a framework for direct IP peering between SIP-enabled enterprises and service provider networks, ensuring the interoperability of network elements across the IP environment and providing best-practices guidelines for vendors and service providers as they develop new equipment and IP applications for deployment. It features an array of enhancements from Version 1.0, including more comprehensive guidelines about security and SIP end-point and media endpoint functionality, as well as standards-based support for both static (DNS-based) and registration (SIP REGISTER-based) modes of operation incorporating the newly approved RFC 6140.

SIPconnect 1.1 contributing companies included Acme Packet, AT&T, Avaya, Bandwidth.com, Boeing, Broadsoft, CableLabs, Cablevision, Cbeyond, Cisco, Columbia University, Comcast Cable, Cox Communications, Digium, Encore Software, GENBAND, Global Crossing, Huawei, Ingate Systems, MetaSwitch, Microsoft, NeuStar, Nokia, Nortel, PAETEC, Panasonic, Pbxnsip, Polycom, Radvision, Samsung, Siemens Enterprise Communications, Sonus Networks, Tekelec, Tele2 Nederland, Voxeo, and XO Communications.

For more information about the SIPconnect Technical Recommendation Version 1.1, please visit the SIP Forum’s main SIPconnect webpage at: http://www.sipforum.org/content/view/273/227/

About the SIP Forum

The SIP Forum is an IP communications industry association that engages in numerous activities that promote and advance SIP-based technology, such as the development of industry recommendations, the SIPit interoperability and testing events, special interoperability workshops, educational seminars, and general promotion of SIP in the industry. One of the Forum’s notable technical activities is the development of the SIPconnect Technical Recommendation — a standards-based recommendation that provides detailed guidelines for direct IP peering and interoperability between IP PBXs and VoIP service provider networks. The SIPconnect Compliant Certification Program is an associated program through which eligible companies can gain SIPconnect validation and the right to license the use of the SIP Forum’s ‘SIPconnect Compliant’ certification mark — the official brand of the leading standard for SIP Trunking products and services. Other important Forum initiatives include work in Fax-over-IP interoperability, User Agent Configuration, video interoperability, and SIP and IPv6. For more information, please visit: http://www.sipforum.org.

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