Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co zoomed to the top of the list of global smartphone makers in the second quarter, blowing past Nokia Corp and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd.
South Korea's Samsung made the biggest jump, from No 4 in the first quarter to No 2 in the second, on the strength of its Galaxy phones, which run Google Inc's Android software.
It sold 17.3 million smartphones in the second quarter, up from 10.8 million in the first, according to research firm IDC.
Apple rose to No 1, taking the spot from Nokia, by selling 20.3 million iPhones, up from 18.7 million in the first quarter.
That relegated Finland's Nokia, the long-time leader, to third place. Apple has yet to top Nokia's high-water mark of 28.1 million phones in a quarter.
"But given Apple's momentum in the smartphone market, it may not be a question of whether Apple will beat that milestone, but when," IDC said.
Remarkably, Apple's sales record comes nearly a year after it released its latest model, the iPhone 4, and it's still selling millions of the even older iPhone 3GS. Competitors such as Samsung put out new models every few months.
Nokia sold 16.7 million smartphones, a sharp drop from 24.2 million in the previous quarter. The company has struggled to come up with an answer to the iPhone.
Nokia is now transitioning to smartphone software from Microsoft Corp, but it's first Windows Phones won't be on sale until late this year, at the earliest.
Canada's RIM fell from third to fourth place, as it saw a decline in BlackBerry sales from the first quarter to the second.
Like Nokia, it has been struggling to update the high end of its line to compete with touchscreen phones such as the iPhone. It unveiled five new models with updated software this week.
HTC Corp of Taiwan remained in fifth place, but it's seeing rapidly growing sales. Like Samsung, it has bet on Google's Android software for its phones.
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Thursday, 4 August 2011
Apple, Samsung outdo Nokia in smartphone sales
Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co zoomed to the top of the list of global smartphone makers in the second quarter, blowing past Nokia Corp and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd.
South Korea's Samsung made the biggest jump, from No 4 in the first quarter to No 2 in the second, on the strength of its Galaxy phones, which run Google Inc's Android software.
It sold 17.3 million smartphones in the second quarter, up from 10.8 million in the first, according to research firm IDC.
Apple rose to No 1, taking the spot from Nokia, by selling 20.3 million iPhones, up from 18.7 million in the first quarter.
That relegated Finland's Nokia, the long-time leader, to third place. Apple has yet to top Nokia's high-water mark of 28.1 million phones in a quarter.
"But given Apple's momentum in the smartphone market, it may not be a question of whether Apple will beat that milestone, but when," IDC said.
Remarkably, Apple's sales record comes nearly a year after it released its latest model, the iPhone 4, and it's still selling millions of the even older iPhone 3GS. Competitors such as Samsung put out new models every few months.
Nokia sold 16.7 million smartphones, a sharp drop from 24.2 million in the previous quarter. The company has struggled to come up with an answer to the iPhone.
Nokia is now transitioning to smartphone software from Microsoft Corp, but it's first Windows Phones won't be on sale until late this year, at the earliest.
Canada's RIM fell from third to fourth place, as it saw a decline in BlackBerry sales from the first quarter to the second.
Like Nokia, it has been struggling to update the high end of its line to compete with touchscreen phones such as the iPhone. It unveiled five new models with updated software this week.
HTC Corp of Taiwan remained in fifth place, but it's seeing rapidly growing sales. Like Samsung, it has bet on Google's Android software for its phones.
South Korea's Samsung made the biggest jump, from No 4 in the first quarter to No 2 in the second, on the strength of its Galaxy phones, which run Google Inc's Android software.
It sold 17.3 million smartphones in the second quarter, up from 10.8 million in the first, according to research firm IDC.
Apple rose to No 1, taking the spot from Nokia, by selling 20.3 million iPhones, up from 18.7 million in the first quarter.
That relegated Finland's Nokia, the long-time leader, to third place. Apple has yet to top Nokia's high-water mark of 28.1 million phones in a quarter.
"But given Apple's momentum in the smartphone market, it may not be a question of whether Apple will beat that milestone, but when," IDC said.
Remarkably, Apple's sales record comes nearly a year after it released its latest model, the iPhone 4, and it's still selling millions of the even older iPhone 3GS. Competitors such as Samsung put out new models every few months.
Nokia sold 16.7 million smartphones, a sharp drop from 24.2 million in the previous quarter. The company has struggled to come up with an answer to the iPhone.
Nokia is now transitioning to smartphone software from Microsoft Corp, but it's first Windows Phones won't be on sale until late this year, at the earliest.
Canada's RIM fell from third to fourth place, as it saw a decline in BlackBerry sales from the first quarter to the second.
Like Nokia, it has been struggling to update the high end of its line to compete with touchscreen phones such as the iPhone. It unveiled five new models with updated software this week.
HTC Corp of Taiwan remained in fifth place, but it's seeing rapidly growing sales. Like Samsung, it has bet on Google's Android software for its phones.
Apple, Samsung outdo Nokia in smartphone sales
Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co zoomed to the top of the list of global smartphone makers in the second quarter, blowing past Nokia Corp and BlackBerry maker Research In Motion Ltd.
South Korea's Samsung made the biggest jump, from No 4 in the first quarter to No 2 in the second, on the strength of its Galaxy phones, which run Google Inc's Android software.
It sold 17.3 million smartphones in the second quarter, up from 10.8 million in the first, according to research firm IDC.
Apple rose to No 1, taking the spot from Nokia, by selling 20.3 million iPhones, up from 18.7 million in the first quarter.
That relegated Finland's Nokia, the long-time leader, to third place. Apple has yet to top Nokia's high-water mark of 28.1 million phones in a quarter.
"But given Apple's momentum in the smartphone market, it may not be a question of whether Apple will beat that milestone, but when," IDC said.
Remarkably, Apple's sales record comes nearly a year after it released its latest model, the iPhone 4, and it's still selling millions of the even older iPhone 3GS. Competitors such as Samsung put out new models every few months.
Nokia sold 16.7 million smartphones, a sharp drop from 24.2 million in the previous quarter. The company has struggled to come up with an answer to the iPhone.
Nokia is now transitioning to smartphone software from Microsoft Corp, but it's first Windows Phones won't be on sale until late this year, at the earliest.
Canada's RIM fell from third to fourth place, as it saw a decline in BlackBerry sales from the first quarter to the second.
Like Nokia, it has been struggling to update the high end of its line to compete with touchscreen phones such as the iPhone. It unveiled five new models with updated software this week.
HTC Corp of Taiwan remained in fifth place, but it's seeing rapidly growing sales. Like Samsung, it has bet on Google's Android software for its phones.
South Korea's Samsung made the biggest jump, from No 4 in the first quarter to No 2 in the second, on the strength of its Galaxy phones, which run Google Inc's Android software.
It sold 17.3 million smartphones in the second quarter, up from 10.8 million in the first, according to research firm IDC.
Apple rose to No 1, taking the spot from Nokia, by selling 20.3 million iPhones, up from 18.7 million in the first quarter.
That relegated Finland's Nokia, the long-time leader, to third place. Apple has yet to top Nokia's high-water mark of 28.1 million phones in a quarter.
"But given Apple's momentum in the smartphone market, it may not be a question of whether Apple will beat that milestone, but when," IDC said.
Remarkably, Apple's sales record comes nearly a year after it released its latest model, the iPhone 4, and it's still selling millions of the even older iPhone 3GS. Competitors such as Samsung put out new models every few months.
Nokia sold 16.7 million smartphones, a sharp drop from 24.2 million in the previous quarter. The company has struggled to come up with an answer to the iPhone.
Nokia is now transitioning to smartphone software from Microsoft Corp, but it's first Windows Phones won't be on sale until late this year, at the earliest.
Canada's RIM fell from third to fourth place, as it saw a decline in BlackBerry sales from the first quarter to the second.
Like Nokia, it has been struggling to update the high end of its line to compete with touchscreen phones such as the iPhone. It unveiled five new models with updated software this week.
HTC Corp of Taiwan remained in fifth place, but it's seeing rapidly growing sales. Like Samsung, it has bet on Google's Android software for its phones.
Wednesday, 3 August 2011
New touchscreen BlackBerrys being launched
The new phones had been expected earlier this year, but were delayed. Though the company is profitable and seeing growing sales, it is increasingly seen as a has-been that missed the chance to parlay the BlackBerry's popularity as a corporate e-mail device into mass-market dominance.
The Canadian company, which is based in Waterloo, Ontario, is updating its high-end Bold models to include touchscreens. It's also launching two Torch models with big screens but no physical keyboards, mimicking the basic design of the iPhone.
RIM launched a keyboard-less touchscreen phone called the Storm in 2008, more than a year after the first iPhone, but the Storm's quirky design and poor software made it a flop.
"The all-touchscreen Torch has been a while coming as a natural successor to the disappointing Storm, particularly when the smartphone market has gone touchscreen mad over the past 18 months," said Malik Saadi, an analyst at Informa.
The phones run a new version of the BlackBerry operating system, which RIM said is much faster, particularly for web browsing.
The Bold models will be the first BlackBerrys to include so-called Near-Field Communications chips, so they can be used in place of credit cards by swiping them across properly equipped payment terminals.
Many companies, including cellphone carriers like AT&T and web companies like Google Inc are promoting the idea of using phones as digital "wallets."
New touchscreen BlackBerrys being launched
The new phones had been expected earlier this year, but were delayed. Though the company is profitable and seeing growing sales, it is increasingly seen as a has-been that missed the chance to parlay the BlackBerry's popularity as a corporate e-mail device into mass-market dominance.
The Canadian company, which is based in Waterloo, Ontario, is updating its high-end Bold models to include touchscreens. It's also launching two Torch models with big screens but no physical keyboards, mimicking the basic design of the iPhone.
RIM launched a keyboard-less touchscreen phone called the Storm in 2008, more than a year after the first iPhone, but the Storm's quirky design and poor software made it a flop.
"The all-touchscreen Torch has been a while coming as a natural successor to the disappointing Storm, particularly when the smartphone market has gone touchscreen mad over the past 18 months," said Malik Saadi, an analyst at Informa.
The phones run a new version of the BlackBerry operating system, which RIM said is much faster, particularly for web browsing.
The Bold models will be the first BlackBerrys to include so-called Near-Field Communications chips, so they can be used in place of credit cards by swiping them across properly equipped payment terminals.
Many companies, including cellphone carriers like AT&T and web companies like Google Inc are promoting the idea of using phones as digital "wallets."
New touchscreen BlackBerrys being launched
The new phones had been expected earlier this year, but were delayed. Though the company is profitable and seeing growing sales, it is increasingly seen as a has-been that missed the chance to parlay the BlackBerry's popularity as a corporate e-mail device into mass-market dominance.
The Canadian company, which is based in Waterloo, Ontario, is updating its high-end Bold models to include touchscreens. It's also launching two Torch models with big screens but no physical keyboards, mimicking the basic design of the iPhone.
RIM launched a keyboard-less touchscreen phone called the Storm in 2008, more than a year after the first iPhone, but the Storm's quirky design and poor software made it a flop.
"The all-touchscreen Torch has been a while coming as a natural successor to the disappointing Storm, particularly when the smartphone market has gone touchscreen mad over the past 18 months," said Malik Saadi, an analyst at Informa.
The phones run a new version of the BlackBerry operating system, which RIM said is much faster, particularly for web browsing.
The Bold models will be the first BlackBerrys to include so-called Near-Field Communications chips, so they can be used in place of credit cards by swiping them across properly equipped payment terminals.
Many companies, including cellphone carriers like AT&T and web companies like Google Inc are promoting the idea of using phones as digital "wallets."
Sunday, 9 January 2011
Malaysia won't ban Blackberry use
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not ban the use of the Blackberry smartphone as of now as it has not caused any problem with regard to security, culture and administration, said Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
However, he said, if there were sections of society with the facts to prove that the Blackberry phones were causing problems, the ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), would investigate the matter under the country's existing laws.
"If there are problems (from Blackberry usage), I want to receive the evidence from Malaysians themselves. Therefore, we should not act hastily on this matter," he said after a meeting with Culture Department directors, here, Monday.
He was referring to reports that the Indonesian government planned to ban the use of the Blackberry phone in the republic if its order for the service provider to implement pornography blockers and to create a server was not adhered to within two weeks.
Dr Rais said the MCMC had already done a study and found that Malaysia also did not face the problems experienced by Saudi Arabia and India involving the use of the smartphone.
Asked whether Malaysia would ask the telecommunications company to create a server in this country, Dr Rais said it was a commercial matter and should be considered in the context of whether the company had breached the law under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"So far, I have not been informed of any breach of the law, so it's not proper at this juncture to say what action can be taken as there have been no reports (of complaints)," he said. - Bernama
However, he said, if there were sections of society with the facts to prove that the Blackberry phones were causing problems, the ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), would investigate the matter under the country's existing laws.
"If there are problems (from Blackberry usage), I want to receive the evidence from Malaysians themselves. Therefore, we should not act hastily on this matter," he said after a meeting with Culture Department directors, here, Monday.
He was referring to reports that the Indonesian government planned to ban the use of the Blackberry phone in the republic if its order for the service provider to implement pornography blockers and to create a server was not adhered to within two weeks.
Dr Rais said the MCMC had already done a study and found that Malaysia also did not face the problems experienced by Saudi Arabia and India involving the use of the smartphone.
Asked whether Malaysia would ask the telecommunications company to create a server in this country, Dr Rais said it was a commercial matter and should be considered in the context of whether the company had breached the law under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"So far, I have not been informed of any breach of the law, so it's not proper at this juncture to say what action can be taken as there have been no reports (of complaints)," he said. - Bernama
Malaysia won't ban Blackberry use
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not ban the use of the Blackberry smartphone as of now as it has not caused any problem with regard to security, culture and administration, said Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
However, he said, if there were sections of society with the facts to prove that the Blackberry phones were causing problems, the ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), would investigate the matter under the country's existing laws.
"If there are problems (from Blackberry usage), I want to receive the evidence from Malaysians themselves. Therefore, we should not act hastily on this matter," he said after a meeting with Culture Department directors, here, Monday.
He was referring to reports that the Indonesian government planned to ban the use of the Blackberry phone in the republic if its order for the service provider to implement pornography blockers and to create a server was not adhered to within two weeks.
Dr Rais said the MCMC had already done a study and found that Malaysia also did not face the problems experienced by Saudi Arabia and India involving the use of the smartphone.
Asked whether Malaysia would ask the telecommunications company to create a server in this country, Dr Rais said it was a commercial matter and should be considered in the context of whether the company had breached the law under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"So far, I have not been informed of any breach of the law, so it's not proper at this juncture to say what action can be taken as there have been no reports (of complaints)," he said. - Bernama
However, he said, if there were sections of society with the facts to prove that the Blackberry phones were causing problems, the ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), would investigate the matter under the country's existing laws.
"If there are problems (from Blackberry usage), I want to receive the evidence from Malaysians themselves. Therefore, we should not act hastily on this matter," he said after a meeting with Culture Department directors, here, Monday.
He was referring to reports that the Indonesian government planned to ban the use of the Blackberry phone in the republic if its order for the service provider to implement pornography blockers and to create a server was not adhered to within two weeks.
Dr Rais said the MCMC had already done a study and found that Malaysia also did not face the problems experienced by Saudi Arabia and India involving the use of the smartphone.
Asked whether Malaysia would ask the telecommunications company to create a server in this country, Dr Rais said it was a commercial matter and should be considered in the context of whether the company had breached the law under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"So far, I have not been informed of any breach of the law, so it's not proper at this juncture to say what action can be taken as there have been no reports (of complaints)," he said. - Bernama
Malaysia won't ban Blackberry use
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will not ban the use of the Blackberry smartphone as of now as it has not caused any problem with regard to security, culture and administration, said Information, Communication and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
However, he said, if there were sections of society with the facts to prove that the Blackberry phones were causing problems, the ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), would investigate the matter under the country's existing laws.
"If there are problems (from Blackberry usage), I want to receive the evidence from Malaysians themselves. Therefore, we should not act hastily on this matter," he said after a meeting with Culture Department directors, here, Monday.
He was referring to reports that the Indonesian government planned to ban the use of the Blackberry phone in the republic if its order for the service provider to implement pornography blockers and to create a server was not adhered to within two weeks.
Dr Rais said the MCMC had already done a study and found that Malaysia also did not face the problems experienced by Saudi Arabia and India involving the use of the smartphone.
Asked whether Malaysia would ask the telecommunications company to create a server in this country, Dr Rais said it was a commercial matter and should be considered in the context of whether the company had breached the law under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"So far, I have not been informed of any breach of the law, so it's not proper at this juncture to say what action can be taken as there have been no reports (of complaints)," he said. - Bernama
However, he said, if there were sections of society with the facts to prove that the Blackberry phones were causing problems, the ministry, through the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), would investigate the matter under the country's existing laws.
"If there are problems (from Blackberry usage), I want to receive the evidence from Malaysians themselves. Therefore, we should not act hastily on this matter," he said after a meeting with Culture Department directors, here, Monday.
He was referring to reports that the Indonesian government planned to ban the use of the Blackberry phone in the republic if its order for the service provider to implement pornography blockers and to create a server was not adhered to within two weeks.
Dr Rais said the MCMC had already done a study and found that Malaysia also did not face the problems experienced by Saudi Arabia and India involving the use of the smartphone.
Asked whether Malaysia would ask the telecommunications company to create a server in this country, Dr Rais said it was a commercial matter and should be considered in the context of whether the company had breached the law under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
"So far, I have not been informed of any breach of the law, so it's not proper at this juncture to say what action can be taken as there have been no reports (of complaints)," he said. - Bernama
Wednesday, 15 December 2010
BlackBerry aims to beat iPhone
BETTER THAN EXPECTED: Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, said its third-quarter earnings jumped 45%, beating analyst expectations. - AP
TORONTO: Research in Motion Ltd (RIM), the maker of the BlackBerry, said its third-quarter earnings jumped 45% as sales keep surging overseas despite tough competition in the smartphone market.
The results beat analyst expectations, and the company provided a forecast for the current quarter that also exceeded Wall Street expectations. Its shares rose in extended trading.
RIM said it shipped 14.2 million BlackBerrys in the quarter, narrowly beating Apple Inc's iPhone sales in its latest quarter, which ended in October.
Most of RIM's growth is now coming from markets outside the United States, Canada and Britain, where the BlackBerry is already the business phone of choice.
In August, RIM launched the BlackBerry Torch, with a touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard for an overall look that's similar to competing devices. It also refreshed the look of the operating system.
RIM has said it will launch its first Tablet computer, the PlayBook, early next year. On the call, Balsillie didn't give a more specific date. He said the initial versions will be WiFi only.
BGC Financial analyst Colin Gillis said the results were "definitely solid" but said there's nothing that alleviates his concern that RIM will lose market share to Apple's iPhone and phones running Google Inc's Android software next year.
"Everyone knew there was a strong quarter coming out of the company and they delivered," Gillis said. "The concern over the future is still intact. There's definitely still demand for the phones in the international markets.
"Let's see what happens next quarter when they report and give guidance. It will be that May quarter where you'll see if they pulled through or you're going to see the cracks." - AP
BlackBerry aims to beat iPhone
BETTER THAN EXPECTED: Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, said its third-quarter earnings jumped 45%, beating analyst expectations. - AP
TORONTO: Research in Motion Ltd (RIM), the maker of the BlackBerry, said its third-quarter earnings jumped 45% as sales keep surging overseas despite tough competition in the smartphone market.
The results beat analyst expectations, and the company provided a forecast for the current quarter that also exceeded Wall Street expectations. Its shares rose in extended trading.
RIM said it shipped 14.2 million BlackBerrys in the quarter, narrowly beating Apple Inc's iPhone sales in its latest quarter, which ended in October.
Most of RIM's growth is now coming from markets outside the United States, Canada and Britain, where the BlackBerry is already the business phone of choice.
In August, RIM launched the BlackBerry Torch, with a touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard for an overall look that's similar to competing devices. It also refreshed the look of the operating system.
RIM has said it will launch its first Tablet computer, the PlayBook, early next year. On the call, Balsillie didn't give a more specific date. He said the initial versions will be WiFi only.
BGC Financial analyst Colin Gillis said the results were "definitely solid" but said there's nothing that alleviates his concern that RIM will lose market share to Apple's iPhone and phones running Google Inc's Android software next year.
"Everyone knew there was a strong quarter coming out of the company and they delivered," Gillis said. "The concern over the future is still intact. There's definitely still demand for the phones in the international markets.
"Let's see what happens next quarter when they report and give guidance. It will be that May quarter where you'll see if they pulled through or you're going to see the cracks." - AP
BlackBerry aims to beat iPhone
BETTER THAN EXPECTED: Research in Motion, the maker of the BlackBerry, said its third-quarter earnings jumped 45%, beating analyst expectations. - AP
TORONTO: Research in Motion Ltd (RIM), the maker of the BlackBerry, said its third-quarter earnings jumped 45% as sales keep surging overseas despite tough competition in the smartphone market.
The results beat analyst expectations, and the company provided a forecast for the current quarter that also exceeded Wall Street expectations. Its shares rose in extended trading.
RIM said it shipped 14.2 million BlackBerrys in the quarter, narrowly beating Apple Inc's iPhone sales in its latest quarter, which ended in October.
Most of RIM's growth is now coming from markets outside the United States, Canada and Britain, where the BlackBerry is already the business phone of choice.
In August, RIM launched the BlackBerry Torch, with a touchscreen and a slide-out keyboard for an overall look that's similar to competing devices. It also refreshed the look of the operating system.
RIM has said it will launch its first Tablet computer, the PlayBook, early next year. On the call, Balsillie didn't give a more specific date. He said the initial versions will be WiFi only.
BGC Financial analyst Colin Gillis said the results were "definitely solid" but said there's nothing that alleviates his concern that RIM will lose market share to Apple's iPhone and phones running Google Inc's Android software next year.
"Everyone knew there was a strong quarter coming out of the company and they delivered," Gillis said. "The concern over the future is still intact. There's definitely still demand for the phones in the international markets.
"Let's see what happens next quarter when they report and give guidance. It will be that May quarter where you'll see if they pulled through or you're going to see the cracks." - AP
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Kaltura Updates Open Source Video Management App
Kaltura has updated its open source online video content management application. Version 3.0 of the Kaltura Video Platform Community Edition adds a new cloud-based deployment and offers transcoding options specifically for mobile devices.
The Community Edition of the software provides the ability for organizations to manage, publish, and syndicate their videos and run analytics and do audience measurement. Colleges and universities can integrate it into their learning management system or a campus video portal through community-built extensions. This version can be hosted by the customer or hosted in a cloud environment. An "On-Prem" edition that has a license fee associated with it provides Kaltura support and maintenance.
With the cloud-based deployment features, publishers can start an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance of the content management platform, according to the company, in less than 15 minutes. Kaltura said it expected to support additional cloud environments soon.
Version 3.0 includes H.264 and 3GP video transcoding flavors optimized for mobile devices, to let users view videos on Nokia, iPhone, Android, and Blackberry handsets.
The new release integrates the open source Sphinx search server to speed up searching and also lets publishers bolster their video metadata with customized fields. A code generator helps developers select specific API services and actions from within the Kaltura Test Console to generate the relevant code for them to copy and paste into their work.
The company claims 6,000 developers for its video application, which is used by Cornell University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Virginia, among others.
With the cloud-based deployment features, publishers can start an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance of the content management platform, according to the company, in less than 15 minutes. Kaltura said it expected to support additional cloud environments soon.
The new release integrates the open source Sphinx search server to speed up searching and also lets publishers bolster their video metadata with customized fields. A code generator helps developers select specific API services and actions from within the Kaltura Test Console to generate the relevant code for them to copy and paste into their work.
The company claims 6,000 developers for its video application, which is used by Cornell University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Virginia, among others.
Kaltura Updates Open Source Video Management App
Kaltura has updated its open source online video content management application. Version 3.0 of the Kaltura Video Platform Community Edition adds a new cloud-based deployment and offers transcoding options specifically for mobile devices.
The Community Edition of the software provides the ability for organizations to manage, publish, and syndicate their videos and run analytics and do audience measurement. Colleges and universities can integrate it into their learning management system or a campus video portal through community-built extensions. This version can be hosted by the customer or hosted in a cloud environment. An "On-Prem" edition that has a license fee associated with it provides Kaltura support and maintenance.
With the cloud-based deployment features, publishers can start an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance of the content management platform, according to the company, in less than 15 minutes. Kaltura said it expected to support additional cloud environments soon.
Version 3.0 includes H.264 and 3GP video transcoding flavors optimized for mobile devices, to let users view videos on Nokia, iPhone, Android, and Blackberry handsets.
The new release integrates the open source Sphinx search server to speed up searching and also lets publishers bolster their video metadata with customized fields. A code generator helps developers select specific API services and actions from within the Kaltura Test Console to generate the relevant code for them to copy and paste into their work.
The company claims 6,000 developers for its video application, which is used by Cornell University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Virginia, among others.
With the cloud-based deployment features, publishers can start an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance of the content management platform, according to the company, in less than 15 minutes. Kaltura said it expected to support additional cloud environments soon.
The new release integrates the open source Sphinx search server to speed up searching and also lets publishers bolster their video metadata with customized fields. A code generator helps developers select specific API services and actions from within the Kaltura Test Console to generate the relevant code for them to copy and paste into their work.
The company claims 6,000 developers for its video application, which is used by Cornell University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Virginia, among others.
Kaltura Updates Open Source Video Management App
Kaltura has updated its open source online video content management application. Version 3.0 of the Kaltura Video Platform Community Edition adds a new cloud-based deployment and offers transcoding options specifically for mobile devices.
The Community Edition of the software provides the ability for organizations to manage, publish, and syndicate their videos and run analytics and do audience measurement. Colleges and universities can integrate it into their learning management system or a campus video portal through community-built extensions. This version can be hosted by the customer or hosted in a cloud environment. An "On-Prem" edition that has a license fee associated with it provides Kaltura support and maintenance.
With the cloud-based deployment features, publishers can start an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance of the content management platform, according to the company, in less than 15 minutes. Kaltura said it expected to support additional cloud environments soon.
Version 3.0 includes H.264 and 3GP video transcoding flavors optimized for mobile devices, to let users view videos on Nokia, iPhone, Android, and Blackberry handsets.
The new release integrates the open source Sphinx search server to speed up searching and also lets publishers bolster their video metadata with customized fields. A code generator helps developers select specific API services and actions from within the Kaltura Test Console to generate the relevant code for them to copy and paste into their work.
The company claims 6,000 developers for its video application, which is used by Cornell University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Virginia, among others.
With the cloud-based deployment features, publishers can start an Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) instance of the content management platform, according to the company, in less than 15 minutes. Kaltura said it expected to support additional cloud environments soon.
The new release integrates the open source Sphinx search server to speed up searching and also lets publishers bolster their video metadata with customized fields. A code generator helps developers select specific API services and actions from within the Kaltura Test Console to generate the relevant code for them to copy and paste into their work.
The company claims 6,000 developers for its video application, which is used by Cornell University, the University of Southern California, and the University of Virginia, among others.
Monday, 4 October 2010
BlackBerry now available through Brightstar
BlackBerry users now have another avenue to get their favourite devices and accessories as Research In Motion (RIM) has appointed Brightstar Distribution Sdn Bhd as its authorised distributor here.
Previously, BlackBerry phones were only available through the three telcos namely, DiGi, Maxis and Celcom.
According to RIM, Brightstar's network of operators and retailers, coupled with its value-added distribution services, will help support the company in increasing its channel reach and penetration in the local market.
"Together we will be able to better serve customers through greater points of presence here," said RIM Asia Pacific director Gregory Wade.
He was speaking to the media after launching the much-awaited BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone.
A new beacon
The Torch 9800 is a slider model that RIM said combines the best of two worlds - touchscreen functionality and a physical Qwerty keyboard - in one device.
More precisely, it looks as if RIM has slapped together two of its high-end models, the Storm and Bold, to produce another the Torch.
Measuring 148 x 62 x 14.6mm and weighing 162g, the Torch's 3.2in capacitive TFT touchscreen slides up to reveal a traditional BlackBerry Qwerty keyboard down below.
RIM's SurePress technology, which provides users with tactile feedback when the touchscreen is pressed , is missing from the Torch but the optical trackpad makes the cut.
The phone comes with 4GB of built-in memory that be expanded by up to 32GB via a microSD slot. A 4GB card comes bundled with the package.
Other notable features include a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, continuous autofocus, 11 scene modes, geotagging as well as VGA video capture with image stabilisation.
As one would expect, there's also WiFi along with Bluetooth connectivity, as well as an A-GPS chip for navigation.
First to get OS 6
The Torch 9800 is also the first BlackBerry device to come the BlackBerry 6 operating system. The OS is billed as a true hybrid system, where users can do almost anything through touch, on the keypad or using the trackpad in between them.
RIM is expected to make the OS available on the Bold 9700 and 9650, the Curve 3G as well as Pearl 3G.
Some of the major enhancements in BlackBerry 6 include a new browser, which uses the same WebKit engine as the Apple iOS and Google Android browsers.
The new OS also offers a myriad of new media features such as a podcast application, enhanced music and video player, WiFi music synching to the PC on home network and synchronisation with Windows Media Player.
Also available is the Web Video Search app, which is a high-level browser for multiple online video sites, including YouTube, Dailymotion, ifilm, MobiTV, MSN and others.
BlackBerry 6 also features the universal search function where users are able to find just about any piece of content on the phone simply by typing in their query into the search field.
No official prices and availability were announched but interested users can start to pre-order the device now from their respective telcos.
BlackBerry now available through Brightstar
BlackBerry users now have another avenue to get their favourite devices and accessories as Research In Motion (RIM) has appointed Brightstar Distribution Sdn Bhd as its authorised distributor here.
Previously, BlackBerry phones were only available through the three telcos namely, DiGi, Maxis and Celcom.
According to RIM, Brightstar's network of operators and retailers, coupled with its value-added distribution services, will help support the company in increasing its channel reach and penetration in the local market.
"Together we will be able to better serve customers through greater points of presence here," said RIM Asia Pacific director Gregory Wade.
He was speaking to the media after launching the much-awaited BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone.
A new beacon
The Torch 9800 is a slider model that RIM said combines the best of two worlds - touchscreen functionality and a physical Qwerty keyboard - in one device.
More precisely, it looks as if RIM has slapped together two of its high-end models, the Storm and Bold, to produce another the Torch.
Measuring 148 x 62 x 14.6mm and weighing 162g, the Torch's 3.2in capacitive TFT touchscreen slides up to reveal a traditional BlackBerry Qwerty keyboard down below.
RIM's SurePress technology, which provides users with tactile feedback when the touchscreen is pressed , is missing from the Torch but the optical trackpad makes the cut.
The phone comes with 4GB of built-in memory that be expanded by up to 32GB via a microSD slot. A 4GB card comes bundled with the package.
Other notable features include a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, continuous autofocus, 11 scene modes, geotagging as well as VGA video capture with image stabilisation.
As one would expect, there's also WiFi along with Bluetooth connectivity, as well as an A-GPS chip for navigation.
First to get OS 6
The Torch 9800 is also the first BlackBerry device to come the BlackBerry 6 operating system. The OS is billed as a true hybrid system, where users can do almost anything through touch, on the keypad or using the trackpad in between them.
RIM is expected to make the OS available on the Bold 9700 and 9650, the Curve 3G as well as Pearl 3G.
Some of the major enhancements in BlackBerry 6 include a new browser, which uses the same WebKit engine as the Apple iOS and Google Android browsers.
The new OS also offers a myriad of new media features such as a podcast application, enhanced music and video player, WiFi music synching to the PC on home network and synchronisation with Windows Media Player.
Also available is the Web Video Search app, which is a high-level browser for multiple online video sites, including YouTube, Dailymotion, ifilm, MobiTV, MSN and others.
BlackBerry 6 also features the universal search function where users are able to find just about any piece of content on the phone simply by typing in their query into the search field.
No official prices and availability were announched but interested users can start to pre-order the device now from their respective telcos.
BlackBerry now available through Brightstar
BlackBerry users now have another avenue to get their favourite devices and accessories as Research In Motion (RIM) has appointed Brightstar Distribution Sdn Bhd as its authorised distributor here.
Previously, BlackBerry phones were only available through the three telcos namely, DiGi, Maxis and Celcom.
According to RIM, Brightstar's network of operators and retailers, coupled with its value-added distribution services, will help support the company in increasing its channel reach and penetration in the local market.
"Together we will be able to better serve customers through greater points of presence here," said RIM Asia Pacific director Gregory Wade.
He was speaking to the media after launching the much-awaited BlackBerry Torch 9800 smartphone.
A new beacon
The Torch 9800 is a slider model that RIM said combines the best of two worlds - touchscreen functionality and a physical Qwerty keyboard - in one device.
More precisely, it looks as if RIM has slapped together two of its high-end models, the Storm and Bold, to produce another the Torch.
Measuring 148 x 62 x 14.6mm and weighing 162g, the Torch's 3.2in capacitive TFT touchscreen slides up to reveal a traditional BlackBerry Qwerty keyboard down below.
RIM's SurePress technology, which provides users with tactile feedback when the touchscreen is pressed , is missing from the Torch but the optical trackpad makes the cut.
The phone comes with 4GB of built-in memory that be expanded by up to 32GB via a microSD slot. A 4GB card comes bundled with the package.
Other notable features include a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, continuous autofocus, 11 scene modes, geotagging as well as VGA video capture with image stabilisation.
As one would expect, there's also WiFi along with Bluetooth connectivity, as well as an A-GPS chip for navigation.
First to get OS 6
The Torch 9800 is also the first BlackBerry device to come the BlackBerry 6 operating system. The OS is billed as a true hybrid system, where users can do almost anything through touch, on the keypad or using the trackpad in between them.
RIM is expected to make the OS available on the Bold 9700 and 9650, the Curve 3G as well as Pearl 3G.
Some of the major enhancements in BlackBerry 6 include a new browser, which uses the same WebKit engine as the Apple iOS and Google Android browsers.
The new OS also offers a myriad of new media features such as a podcast application, enhanced music and video player, WiFi music synching to the PC on home network and synchronisation with Windows Media Player.
Also available is the Web Video Search app, which is a high-level browser for multiple online video sites, including YouTube, Dailymotion, ifilm, MobiTV, MSN and others.
BlackBerry 6 also features the universal search function where users are able to find just about any piece of content on the phone simply by typing in their query into the search field.
No official prices and availability were announched but interested users can start to pre-order the device now from their respective telcos.
Monday, 9 August 2010
BlackBerry Curve gets updated with 3G
RIM has updated its BlackBerry Curve line with a feature-rich yet affordable mobile device called the BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300).The device sports RIM's much-loved full-Qwerty keyboard, an optical trackpad, BlackBerry Messenger, a removable battery, GPS, WiFi, a 320 x 240-pixel LCD display, and a 2-megapixel camera.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G can be upgraded to RIM's newest operating system, BlackBerry 6. The device is set to be released in the United States and Europe this month. As yet no prices have been announced.
BlackBerry Curve gets updated with 3G
RIM has updated its BlackBerry Curve line with a feature-rich yet affordable mobile device called the BlackBerry Curve 3G (9300).The device sports RIM's much-loved full-Qwerty keyboard, an optical trackpad, BlackBerry Messenger, a removable battery, GPS, WiFi, a 320 x 240-pixel LCD display, and a 2-megapixel camera.
The BlackBerry Curve 3G can be upgraded to RIM's newest operating system, BlackBerry 6. The device is set to be released in the United States and Europe this month. As yet no prices have been announced.
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