Robotics Industry Veteran, Cathy Parker, Joins RE2, Inc. as Senior Manager of Business Development
RE2, Inc. recently announced that seasoned robotics industry expert and respected member of the EOD/IED community, Cathy Parker, recently joined the Company as a Senior Manager, Business Development. In this role, Parker will identify, qualify, and capture new business while managing existing business relationships.
“Ms. Parker is a highly respected member of the robotics industry with more than fifteen years of experience developing and fostering new business. She has extensive connections with government agencies, domestic bomb squads, and industry experts, which has enabled her to hit the ground running,” stated Reeg Allen, Director of Business Development for RE2, Inc. “We are extremely fortunate to have a professional of her caliber join our team.”
Prior to joining RE2, Parker held senior positions with several high profile technology based companies such as Allen-Vanguard, iRobot Corporation, and Applied Research Associates.
“RE2 continues to grow despite the current economic conditions,” stated Jorgen Pedersen, president and CEO of RE2. “By bringing on Ms. Parker to develop new business, I expect that RE2 will remain on a growth path and solidify its position as a robotics industry leader.”
RE2 is a leading developer of Intelligent Modular Manipulation Systems. RE2’s mission is to advance the state of the art of mobile manipulation. RE2’s development efforts are focused on creating plug-n-play manipulation systems and end-effectors that are interoperable with existing and next-generation robotic platforms. RE2’s products include the RE2 Family of Manipulators, RE2 Family of Quick Releases, ForeRunner UGV, and Robotics Engineering Services. For more information, please visit www.resquared.com or call 412.681.6382.
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Tips to simplify your tech life
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(ARA) – Technology is wonderful – when it is simple and works. Anyone who’s ever had to run both a PC and a Mac in order to be able to use the applications they need understands that the technology we depend upon to make our lives easier can sometimes complicate things.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways – some low-tech, others leading-edge – to simplify your tech life.
* More than half of us use both a Mac and PC, either at home or work, according to a recent survey by Lab42. If given their choice, 53 percent of us would prefer to use a Mac that also runs Windows PC applications without rebooting for work, the survey revealed. Getting Windows applications to work on a Mac used to be a complicated, technically arduous process. Many users got around the issue by running a PC and Mac side by side. Today products like Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac simplify the task. The software enables users to run Windows and Mac applications side-by-side on their Macs without rebooting, thereby eliminating the need for two computers. Parallels will even move your entire PC onto your Mac so you can keep your software investments and enjoy everything you need on one computer. A free trial of Parallels Desktop for Mac is available for download at www.parallels.com/desktop.
* For many of us, functioning without our smartphones and mobile apps would be impossible. Apps that stream up-to-date news and weather information can be handy, but the rock stars of today’s apps are ones that make our communications, shopping and financial transactions even easier. You can download apps that let you block unwanted calls, connect to Facebook and Twitter, shop at Amazon, and access your bank or brokerage to view balances, deposit checks or trade stocks.
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How to guard against flash drive data loss
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Flash drives have been particularly popular for users with load-it-up and carry-it-along storage needs and have come a long way from just being old-school portable stiffy-disk replacements. Consumers can buy expensive high-capacity flash drives, as well as secured flash drives with password protection and encryption and flash drives come in all shapes and sizes.
Flash drives do, however, present a significant security challenge for individuals and corporations alike. Secured or not, and whether loaded with storage or just one important file, flash drives are vulnerable to the elements, can easily be left behind, misplaced and stolen, with neither the individual nor the corporation being aware of an information loss or data breach before it’s too late.
When flash drive users experience a “flashing incident” (having private data exposed to the world), the end result often ranges from embarrassment to profit-loss to reputation-rebuilding, for individuals and business alike. While it is no laughing matter, the consumer advisory website, Flashing Hurts, takes a humorous look at dealing with the loss of USB flash drives. If you have experienced flashing your data to the planet, there are solutions.
So how do you guard against flash-drive data loss? It’s a cliche, but like most solutions in life, prevention is easier than curing. Move your sensitive files and data to a reputable online storage provider. It’s safer, more secure and can be just as portable as a USB flash drive with online file access instead.
The list of online storage providers is long and they all serve different needs. If you’re a high-gigabyte storage user still using a flash drive for mass file and general computer back-up purposes, you probably want a computer back-up service provided by companies like www.carbonite.com. If you’re a small-to-moderate gigabyte storage user with a need to securely store private personal or business documents, you may find that boutique storage providers like My Vault, which provide remote access for select document storage, can be ideal for flash drive replacement and are often cheaper. Either way, unless you can afford to lose a flash drive or don’t care about what was on it, you probably should consider less loss-prone digital storage options.
If you must carry a flash drive, make sure it doesn’t contain digital assets that, if lost, will cause you significant anxiety. Any digital asset viewed by you as private or confidential is best left off a flash drive. This includes any documents containing personal information: insurance policies, personal, family, and medical documents, electronic copies of tax returns, W2 forms, 401(k) statements, bank accounts and more. If your Social Security number is on a digital file, that file should not be on a flash drive. Don’t forget about confidential corporate documents – if your family photos and your merger-and-acquisition documents are on the same drive, it’s not good news. Also, consider revealing personal photos or videos – think the toga party pictures from your weekend in Vegas aren’t a big deal? Think again when you leave that USB flash drive in a conference room with a PowerPoint presentation on it.
So, is there still a need for USB flash drives? According to Cornelis de Jong, COO at My Vault: “Unsecure flash drives are ideal for storing unimportant digital junk and are best avoided to prevent that ‘Where is it? I’m freaking out!’ feeling.”
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Experts expect smartphones to overtake personal computers in 2012
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(ARA) – Smartphones are steadily becoming commonplace devices for everyone from professionals to busy moms. Users of these devices now instinctively turn to their phones for tasks that previously they would only have accomplished on a computer, over the phone or in person. These tasks include surfing the Web, obtaining driving directions, connecting via social media, and even shopping.
In the United States, 87.4 million people own smartphones. And, in 2012, smartphone sales are expected to top sales of personal computers. As smartphones allow people to connect with businesses in new and exciting ways, businesses in turn need to become savvier about going mobile.
For example, a small home health care provider recently utilized smartphones to expand to 400 patients across four major counties in Utah. Its employees previously struggled to keep up with all the paperwork and regulatory requirements, so the company decided to go completely mobile, equipping its entire staff with Microsoft Windows Phones. This allowed the staff to visit patients and instantly update their condition and treatments.
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Xi3 – CES 2012
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Tired of having your computer take up valuable space? Xi3 makes a computer small enough to mount on the back of your monitor, out of sight.
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Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX Available Today at Verizon Retailers.
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Motorola’s newest 4G Smart Phone, The Droid RAZR MAXX is available starting today from Verizon Wireless retailers Nation Wide. The Droid RAZR MAXX comes with a 3300 mAh battery that Motorola says is good for over 21 hours of talk time. Powered by a 1.2 GHz processor and pre installed with Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) and is upgradeable to Android 4.0 ( Ice Cream Sandwich). The RAZR MAXX is $299.99 with a new 2 year agreement.