Helping to raise awareness for treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS around the world, AKG donated nearly 100 wireless microphone systems and handheld microphones in support of the 2010 Life Ball, held in Vienna, Austria. The event, which is one of the largest charity events in the world, is held annually to help raise money and awareness in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with the proceeds from ticket sales and donations going to various non-profit organizations for people suffering from HIV or AIDS. more

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Enterprise data virtualization solves a perpetual problem: the increasing number of online applications that do not share a consistent and common data set. Uniquely, Queplix presents a persistent metadata server, accessible to all applications to enable a common source of data information and truth. This benefits application areas like customer relationship management (CRM), where cloud-based solutions such as SalesForce.com® (CRM — NYSE) require integration and ongoing data harmonization with on-premise applications — PeopleSoft® (ORCL — NASDAQ), Siebel® (ORCL — NASDAQ), SAP® Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (SAP — NYSE ADR), Supply Chain Management (SCM) and many others to provide a consistent view of customers. Consistent data enhances customer service, reduces operating costs and increases operational effectiveness in many areas. Consistent data is also an important part of compliance for chief financial officers that must certify the accuracy of reporting. more

MONTCLAIR, NJ (September 28, 2010) – Pipeline Communications, www.pipecomm.com, a premier public relations firm serving the video technology market, has added four new accounts to its roster in the past six months. Its new clients include: Advanced Systems Group (ASG), Broadway Systems, Hitachi Kokusai Electric America, Ltd., and Woods Hole Imaging Systems. more

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Although Jay-Z’s and Eminem’s joint Home and Home Tour only played four dates in their respective hometowns of New York City and Detroit, programming the extensive lighting for both rappers and the video content for Eminem before the sold-out shows arrived on site was essential. Patrick Dierson, lighting designer for the tour, and Daniel Boland, show designer for Eminem, called upon bicoastal Prelite Studios to get a head start and maximize their creative time in an offline environment. more