Researchers suggest haptics and audio for discreet password input

from Engadget: 

>>Researchers Andrea Bianchi, Ian Oakley and Dong-Soo Kwon have some ideas for overcoming that little problem though, and recently put together a video demonstrating a few of the possibilities they've come up with. All of those rely on haptic input systems -- either on their own or in conjunction with some audio output (through headphones for privacy).

Rumour: ViviTouch to Demo Wii U Haptics Tech at E3

from www.nintendolife.com:

>> According to an E3 floor plan (via NeoGAF), haptics specialist ViviTouch will show a Wii U peripheral at the upcoming trade show.
ViviTouch's haptic tech is a more advanced form of physical feedback than current rumble systems: a video at the bottom explains more.

Carpathia, Equinix to Discuss New IBX Vault

from www.pingzine.com:

>>Equinix, Inc., a provider of global data center services, and Carpathia Hosting, a provider of complex, compliant managed hosting services for government agencies and enterprises, will host a joint event on Thurs., April 12 promoting the new IBX Vault data center currently under construction in Dulles, Va.

 The IBX Vault will be a highly secure, 64,000 square foot Tier III facility with a full range of managed, cloud and compliant services to support healthcare, commercial and government compliance standards.

Electronics Innovation Will Protect Motorists - and Save Lives

from Fobes . HT jedi767 on the IV MB:

>>One company on the cutting edge of improving motorist safety is Visteon Corporation, an innovative auto supplier based near Detroit. I had the privilege of visiting Visteon last Friday, where I was thrilled to see the company’s incredible innovations in haptics, design, dashboards, and climate systems that improve functionality and utility and promise to transform the driving experience. This $8 billion, Fortune 500 company (NYSE: VC) is providing cutting-edge safety, design and entertainment options for major carmakers.

My guess is that the innovations coming out of Visteon will save more lives than any government ban on technology.

The 20 Coolest Cloud Storage & Data Center Vendors

Equinix

Boasting data centers in 38 markets across 13 countries, Equinix is a cloud company’s cloud company. Aimed at service providers, Equinix lets cloud service providers target their own customers with rapid deployment of reliable cloud computing services built on top of its massive global footprint.

Atmel Unveils XSense

No idea if haptics can be incorporated, but interesting concept.

CBOE Moving Flagship Exchange Platform to New Jersey

from www.tradersmagazine.com:

>>The Chicago Board Options Exchange, for competitive reasons and member demands, will move its primary options trading platform from Chicago to New Jersey in the fourth quarter.

The move of the matching engine to the Equinix NY4 IBX data center in Secaucus, N.J., will make the exchange the last major stock or options exchange to locate in a data center in the New York metropolitan area. CBOE already houses its all-electronic C2 options exchange and its stock exchange at the facility in Secaucus. The move later this year will also include CBOE's futures exchange and its OneChicago single stock futures exchange.

C&K – New component concept for complex automotive human machine interfaces

>The energy-free electromechanical device provides consistent, self-guided motion with uniform haptic feedback for automotive touch-sensing HMI applications. Automotive HMIs that feature capacitive controls, such as touchpads or touchscreens, can integrate the CLK Series inside their architecture to make them ‘clickable’, says the company.

http://www.electropages.com/2012/04/ck-component-concept-complex-automotive-human-machine-interfaces/

Controller Support: An Android Advantage

from www.anandtech.com:

>>Although many casual Android/iOS games do just fine with touch, some are certainly better suited for some sort of a controller. While controller support in Android in its infancy at best, it's more than iOS currently offers. I know of an internal Apple project to bring a physical controller to market, but whether or not it will ever see the light of day remains to be seen. As smartphones and tablets come close to equalling the performance of current game consoles, I feel like the controller problem must be addressed.

What It’ll Take For Tablets to Replace PCs

from http://gizmodo.com

>>The first is haptic feedback, and it's not a new concept. We've seen crude versions in the past, mostly in the form of phones that respond to user inputs with slight vibrations. But that only scratches the surface of what could and should be done with technology that's been largely brushed aside as a parlor trick. Imagine, for instance, playing Angry Birds and actually feeling the tension in the slingshot, or drawing with a stylus in Paper and forgetting that you're not handling a real pen or marking up real paper. Haptic feedback could even recreate the sensation of typing on a physical keyboard, and as any writer will tell you, that's critical to a decent word-processing experience. In short, it could add another dimension to tablets, one that's necessary to suspend users' disbelief and convince them that their synthetic experiences are as real and rewarding as their real-life counterparts.

HeartSplat Demo Video

Financial Cloud Demystified at New Webinar

“FX in the Cloud,” Webinar will show Foreign Exchange (FX) trading firms how to capitalize on the benefits of cloud computing to optimize high-volume, latency-sensitive trading operations. Time: 10 AM New York, 3 PM London, Thursday, April 12. Registration: http://traderspeak.com/eforexwebinars/

New York, NY, March 30, 2012 --(PR.com)-- “FX in the Cloud,” an upcoming Webinar for financial professionals will show Foreign Exchange (FX) trading firms how to capitalize on the benefits of cloud computing to optimize their high-volume, latency-sensitive trading operations.

Hosted by Equinix, e-Forex, Aite Group and FCM-360, the Webinar is free and open to the financial community.

Time: 10 AM New York, 3 PM London, Thursday, April 12.

IDC: nearly 1 billion 'smart connected devices' shipped last year

from Engadget:

>>Know that gadget you're currently using to read this article? It may be one of 916 million "smart connected devices" that shipped in 2011, with global revenue totaling some $489 billion last year. But the IDC expects that figure to jump to 1.1 billion for 2012, with a total of 1.84 billion new web-connected gadgets hitting the market in 2016.

Brennan IT chooses Equinix as strategic data centre partner for Sydney and the United States

Deal will support Brennan IT’s growing cloud services business, new infrastructure investments, and ability to support Australian customers globally

29 March, 2012, Sydney, Australia: As it continues to grow its cloud and managed services business, Brennan IT today announced that it has selected Equinix, a provider of global data centre services, as part of an ongoing expansion of its cloud infrastructure and services platform.

The relationship will see Brennan IT transition many of its NSW-based cloud services to Equinix’s Sydney data centre, while also providing Brennan IT with the opportunity to take advantage of Equinix’s global platform of state-of-the-art facilities, especially in the United States.

The move is aimed at increasing Brennan IT’s cloud capacity and capabilities – ensuring that the company can continue to deliver cost effective and flexible services to new and existing Infrastructure-as-a-Service customers. Brennan IT will maintain a permanent, private suite at Equinix’s Sydney site.

Brennan IT’s managing director Dave Stevens said that, with Brennan IT’s cloud investments doubling every nine months, the relationship with Equinix would form an important part of the company’s overall cloud strategy.

“As our cloud offerings and customer base continue to expand, so do our requirements,” Mr Stevens said. “By partnering with Equinix we are guaranteeing access to the capacities, quality facilities and services we need to cost-effectively expand as the popularity of our cloud services continues to rise.”

Demand for Brennan IT’s cloud and Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms continues to be strong. For the FY 10/11, Brennan IT’s infrastructure revenue grew by 101 per cent and the company is on track to deliver similar levels of growth this FY. Mr Stevens added that Q2 2012 was the company’s strongest sales quarter on record, up 15 per cent on the previous best quarter.

“For this vital service we wanted an A-grade provider with first-class facilities with the highest uptimes, stability, redundancy and performance. As one of the largest facilities in Sydney, Equinix emerged as the obvious choice,” Mr Stevens said.

In addition to delivering cloud services from Equinix’s local facility, Mr Stevens explained that Brennan IT would also take advantage of Equinix’s status as a global provider to provision services internationally, initially in the United States but also potentially in Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. “An increasing number of our Australian customers are expanding into global markets and our partnership with Equinix will allow us to support them in their ventures,” Mr Stevens said.

“Brennan IT is a fantastic example of a local service provider who understands how to drive growth in the competitive cloud market with the right service offering. Equinix’s global platform of International Business Exchanges provides an ideal launching pad for their domestic and international success. Brennan can not only take advantage of our unrivalled breadth and scope of data centre facilities around the world, but also leverage the full benefits our ecosystem has to offers,” said Tony Simonsen, managing director, Equinix Australia.

Samsung ships five million Galaxy Notes in just five months

from Engadget:

>>Five is an important number for Samsung's Galaxy Note. It has a 5.3-inch screen and now, just five months since it debuted Samsung has announced it's shipped five million units (the one million mark was crossed right around the end of December).

New Cadillacs to have collision alert systems

from www.detroitnews.com:

>>General Motors Co. will make available new safety technologies such as a vibrating seat to alert drivers to potential collisions on 2013 models of the Cadillac XTS, ATS and SRX, the automaker announced Tuesday.

Gramercy Capital Corporation: An Edward De Bono Stock

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>Gramercy Capital Corporation (GKK) is an interesting stock that should offer investors a limited downside, due to its strong cash position, while potentially representing, on the upside, a kind of an "option" on the turnaround of commercial real estate property in the USA.Some lateral thinking, however, rather than a more classical investing approach, may be necessary/useful to understand why the company, in spite of its recent near-death experience, can belong to the "value investing" category, although some risks that could derail the happy ending still exist. Patience may also be required, as the story doesn't really seem close to get a catalyst.

There are several interesting articles about this stock on the Internet that we suggest you should read, including Plan Maestro's analysis, available also here on Seeking Alpha (I, II), as well as a recent post by Laminar Capital Management - we'll try to add to this commentary our view and an update to the most recent Q4 2011 results.

Jamba Juice Expanding Into Schools, Hiring: CEO

from CNBC:

>>The juice and smoothie chain is "making a major push in the schools," he said, expecting to put its JambaGo kiosks in 400 to 500 schools by the end of the year. The company has already opened 30 kiosks in a pilot program.

Canaccord Genuity Starts Equinix at Buy

from www.streetinsider.com:

>>Canaccord Genuity initiates coverage on Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) with a Buy. PT $150.00.

Jamba Juice plans more outlets

from http://businessmirror.com.ph:

>>Jamba Juice launched its first flagship store in Bonifacio High Street Central in November. A second store was this month in Alabang Town Center.

Jamba Juice Philippines Managing Director Sharon Fuentebella said the local affiliate of is going to open more stores in the country in prime locations such as Makati, Greenhills, Quezon City and other prime locations.

...

She said Jamba Juice Philippines plans to open a store every quarter.

Jamba Juice Senior Vice President for international operations Thibault Chatellus said the group is also planning to get the Philippines as one of its chief sources of mango. It has already formed a partnership with a Guimaras-based mango planter’s organization to plant 50,000 seeds as an initial project. “Aside from bananas, we will be buying Philippine mango for our requirements very soon,” he said.

Mobile Andrio

A jump-and-run game in the style of Super Mario, Giana Sisters and similar games. It has 18 levels of increasing difficulty.

Highscores get uploaded to the social gaming network Scoreloop, and you can compare your highscore with those of players all around the world. Furthermore you can start challenge games against other players to determine the better player in a 1:1 situation.

The game can be controlled using keyboard (preferred), touchscreen, orientation sensor or trackball. Use 'Edit Settings' to customize. Integrated with Immersion MOTIV Haptic Effects.

Installs:

10,000,000 - 50,000,000

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.joergjahnke.mario.android.free

Equinix downgraded to Neutral from Buy at Dougherty

from Yahoo:

>>Dougherty downgraded Equinix based on valuation. Price target is $140.

Tactile Display With Directional Force Feedback

from www.diginfo.tv:

>>This new touch panel concept imparts a directional tactile feedback force to the user, by moving the panel surface. Developed by a research group with members from NEC and the Tokyo Institute of Technology, the system uses wires to pull the four corners of the panel. The tensile force to be applied to each wire can be adjusted, so the strength of the force, as well as the direction, can be controlled.

JPMorgan raised its price target for Equinix

from http://wallstcheatsheet.com:

>JPMorgan raised its price target for Equinix after meeting with management and keeps an Overweight rating on the stock.

Five Ways Cloud Hubbing Can Change Your Business

from Forbes:

>>But what does cloud hubbing mean to you? Does it apply to your business? Can you safely forget about it? To figure this out we talked with Chris Sharp, Equinix’s general manager of content and cloud, one of the leading companies in putting cloud hubbing to work for its customers.

Nirvanix Offers Direct Connections to Cloud Storage within Equinix Data Centers Worldwide

Direct Connections Provide Customers with Improved Throughput, Performance and Cost Savings

SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nirvanix, the leader in enterprise-class cloud storage services, today announced the availability of direct connections to its Cloud Storage Network™ in Equinix (Nasdaq: EQIX - News) International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers. By offering this direct connection to Nirvanix offerings, new and existing Equinix customers are able to establish a private network connection between their owned or managed IT infrastructure and the Nirvanix Cloud Storage Network in the same data center—providing immediate access to the Nirvanix Cloud File System™, designed to support millions of users, billions of objects and exabytes of data. The service is currently available in Equinix data centers in New Jersey; Frankfurt, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan and enables customers to bypass Internet service providers to improve throughput, gain consistent network performance, reduce costs and add cloud storage capabilities to their existing IT foundation.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090113/LA58239LOGO)

"Making cloud storage a virtual extension of an organization's IT infrastructure is quickly replacing conventional approaches for applications such as backup and archival," said Scott Genereux, President and CEO of Nirvanix. "By offering direct connections to our Cloud Storage Network, Equinix customers running a cloud computing environment or a SAN storage infrastructure can now establish an immediate and direct connection into our public cloud for on-demand storage capacity, availability and bandwidth. This provides them with continuous data access achieved by multiple live replicas spread across a global grid, enabling work-flow sharing and content collaboration across multiple diverse locations while maintaining data consistency."

"Given the degree of variability and uncertainty around bandwidth, speed and latency that comes with relying on the public internet for core application connectivity, many customers are looking to connect their IT infrastructure directly to their cloud service providers, a solution that improves performance and security, reduces cost and enables new business capabilities," said Chris Sharp, General Manager, Cloud and Content for Equinix. "This partnership provides customers with a high bandwidth and low latency connection to Nirvanix's leading enterprise-class cloud storage services and is a welcome addition to the Platform Equinix ecosystem of more than 300 cloud service providers and the destination of more than 4,000 companies."

For Equinix customers, this service provides new business-enabling capabilities, including:

• High volume data transfer: high bandwidth connectivity enables customers to more efficiently, cost-effectively and securely upload or download large amounts of data from the Nirvanix Cloud Storage Network.
• Enhanced performance: high bandwidth, low latency connectivity enables customers to treat Nirvanix cloud storage as part of the data center for more frequent migration/replication of data, allowing for more homogeneous business continuity/disaster recovery policies, and retention strategies.
• Hybrid cloud storage: With a Nirvanix Hybrid Cloud Storage node deployed within an Equinix data center and a direct connection, customers can maintain cloud storage capacity on premises for frequently accessed data plus have the ability to access the public cloud for on-demand capacity and bandwidth, supporting cloudbursting during peak business hours.
• Concurrent access to public and private resources: Nirvanix direct connections can be partitioned into multiple logical connections, enabling customers to use the same connection to access public and private resources.

DENSO to Acquire I-Net Corporation's 3D Business Unit

from www.aftermarketnews.com:

>>The 3D Business Unit has developed 3D image-based simulation technologies, as well as software for haptic devices. (Haptic devices commercialized by DENSO include remote touch controllers used in Lexus GS, RX and other Lexus models.) These technologies and expertise will be used in DENSO’s developments of various products, including human machine interface area.

Remember That iPad Tease about "See" and "Touch"? It Was an Advanced Haptics Head Fake

from Forbes:

>>Jack Purcher of Patently Apple exclaims, “Advanced haptics will freak us out at the realism it could bring to science books, artwork, photography and yes, games. Advanced Haptics could very well end up being a game changer for the senses, to be sure.”

Expansion detailed - Jamba (Philippines)

from www.bworldonline.com:

>>We want to add three stores by the end of the year, possibly in the Makati [City] area, Quezon City, and Ortigas [Center],” Sharon T. Fuentebella, managing director of local Jamba Juice franchise holder Fresh Healthy Juice Boosters, Inc. which is part of the Max’s Group of Companies, told reporters. At present, Jamba Juice operates branches in Bonifacio Global City, Alabang Town Center, and in SM Mall of Asia, after it was first introduced in the country last September.

Apple's haptic touch feedback concept uses actuators, senses force on iPhone, iPad

from www.appleinsider.com:

>>In an effort to make touchscreens less static, Apple has proposed that future iPhones and iPads could feature actuators that would provide haptic feedback to users, and also include sensors that would measure the force at which a user touches the screen.

Apple’s New Touchscreen Unlike Anything You’ve Ever Seen

from http://wallstcheatsheet.com:

>>Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) touchscreens could soon come with the ability to let users feel the controls on the screen. The company has filed a patent application with the Patent and Trademark Office for a haptic technology that would provide feedback to the user and include sensors that measure the force at which a user touches the screen, an AppleInsider report said.

The application, titled “Touch-Based User Interface with Haptic Feedback,” says the use of piezoelectric actuators would allow the user to feel a virtual button on the fingertip. In addition, if the device can measure how much force a user is applying to the screen, it could respond with differing reactions.

Dougherty & Co Downgrades Equinix (EQIX) to Neutral; Valuation Call

from www.streetinsider.com:

>>Analyst, Mark, Kelleher, said, "Since we initiated coverage in October 2010 the stock has appreciated 97%, and just since the beginning of 2012 the stock has appreciated 46%. The company now carries an enterprise value of 8.5X our 2013 EBITDA estimate, and has surpassed our 12 month price target of $140.

Making Cloud Computing Work

Equinix CEO Stephen Smith weighs in on the state of business.

http://video.foxbusiness.com/v/1520970863001/making-cloud-computing-work

Jefferies Starts Equinix (EQIX) at Buy, $165 Price Target

from www.streetinsider.com:

>>Jefferies initiates coverage on Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) with a Buy. PT $165.00.

Barclays raises Equinix price target

from www.cnbc.com:

>>Barclays raises Equinix price target to $155 from $116, rating overweight

Mobile Device Input: 2 Intriguing New Technologies

from www.informationweek.com:

>>But these demonstrations--from the cowbell, to shaking maracas, to circling the rim of a wine glass--were really there to showcase the capabilities of Immersion's technology. The idea is that device manufacturers will license the technology--Immersion counts LG, Nokia and Samsung among its licensees, and Pantech is actually using HD haptics now--and developers will use it in applications.

Outside of the fun little tricks, Immersion showed some practical examples. For instance, imagine scrolling through your Facebook photos that people have commented on and finding, via "feel," the ones that have received the highest number of comments. It actually felt heavier in those spots. The same can be done with email. Immersion showed how you can configure e-mail so that your boss' e-mail gives you a bit of a taser-like buzz when you're scrolling through your inbox. Immersion calls this "ambient awareness" and is attempting to create ways to communicate clues in the background. Their theory is that developers will be able to simplify user interfaces so that not as much information clutters up the app screen.

ABN AMRO Clearing Helps Customers in Asia-Pacific Drive Performance Improvements and Reduce Operational Costs

Customers trading multiple asset classes across regional venues and territories will benefit from faster on-boarding and regional market entry

SINGAPORE — March 21, 2012 — Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), a provider of global data center services, today announced that ABN AMRO Clearing (AAC), a leading global securities services provider which covers 85 exchanges worldwide and clears more than 16 million trades per day, has extended its data center network in Hong Kong, Sydney, Tokyo and Singapore to support its trading customers across Asia-Pacific. This will provide AAC’s customers with faster on-boarding and regional market entry, with multi-asset class and multi-venue connectivity.

With Platform Equinix™, AACs customers will experience the direct benefits of access to an established, network- dense and highly secure financial services’ ecosystem, powered by high-connectivity and low latency. This enables AAC customers to leverage AAC’s exchange memberships, global network and infrastructure, as well as drive performance improvements among their counterparties through reference data and network services while reducing total costs of operation ― all of which are essential to a successful regional or global trading strategy.

“At ABN AMRO Clearing, our customers are our first priority, and we need service providers who can offer the ability to seamlessly enter and expand in multiple territories, and add value to our client base,” said Chris Lee, global head of market access, ABN AMRO Clearing. “Equinix is the perfect choice for us with its extensive reach in Asia-Pacific, and its track record of providing the highest quality services consistently through its global platform. We currently offer trading access, hosting and proximity across the globe covering multiple asset classes. This is delivered via our 26 global data center locations utilizing FIX[i] and our vendor partners. Equinix is an integral part of that.”

“We are pleased to have ABN AMRO Clearing as the newest addition to our established financial ecosystem across Platform Equinix. With our high quality of security, service and high-speed connectivity across multiple markets, we will help AAC acquire new customers across the region by easing clearance processes that drive effective trading and clearing,” said David Wilkinson, senior director, business development for Equinix in Asia-Pacific.

“As trading volumes in Asia continue to grow, customers with aggressive regional expansion plans continue to execute increasingly complex trading strategies that span multiple asset classes, venues and territories. In addition to market access, counterparty and service provider access is key to staying ahead of the curve. Such access will typically include real-time market, reference and sentiment data for trade decisions, ISV[ii] access for operational services and support and network access for offsite order flow,” said Wilkinson. “The Equinix Marketplace, which enables buyers to find and connect with more than 4,000 Equinix partners and customers, is well equipped to help AAC’s customers increase visibility and choice when selecting a best-in-class provider for timely market information that could enable effective clearance and trades.”

Equinix has 11 data centers across five key markets in Asia-Pacific, in Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Sydney and Shanghai. The company services more than 900 customers in the region, including financial customers such as Chi-East, Activ Financial, IPC, Chi-X and Hong Kong Mercantile Exchange. Download the case study to learn how Equinix delivers a consistent global experience.

Equinix: :A 'tantalizing' tech

from www.thestockadvisors.com:

>>The 25 analysts now following Equinix foresee earnings rising from $1.72 per share last year to $2.52 this year, $3.51 in 2013 and $4.92 in 2014, according to First Call.

The high estimates run about 50% above those mean estimates—suggesting the possibility of $7 to $8 per share two or three years from now.

Cloud Plus Carrier Ethernet Equals Success for Equinix

from www.carrierethernetnews.com:

>>Operating a Carrier Ethernet exchange out of the same data centers where it also hosts cloud providers has created some unique synergies and opportunities for Equinix. Carrier Ethernet News checked in last week with Jim Poole, Equinix general manager of Global Networks and Mobility, to discuss those opportunities.

“Many cloud companies went to market with an over-the-top delivery model over the Internet,” noted Poole. But, he added, “the reality of the corporate market is that it sits on a private, wide-area network—and increasingly that network is Ethernet-based.”

Research: Tactile User Interfaces

TouchEngine is a new haptic actuator that we created for designing and implementing a wide range of tactile user interfaces. It is particularly suited for implementing tactile feedback in handheld, mobile electronic devices. Indeed, currently TouchEngine is the only haptic actuator that has all of the following highly desired qualities:

• small, miniature size;
• lightweight;
• low voltage and power consuption ;
• extremely low latency, accelerations up to 5G can produced;
• can produce a wide variety of tactile patterns with different frequency and amplitude;
• can be easily customized and retrofitted to devices of various sizes and forms;
• relatively inexpensive in mass production.

http://ivanpoupyrev.com/projects/tactile.php

Certain Mobile Electronic Devices Incorporating Haptics; Receipt of Amended Complaint; Solicitation of Comments Relating to the Public Interest

Notice is hereby given that the U.S. International Trade Commission has received an amended complaint entitled Certain Mobile Electronic Devices Incorporating Haptics, DN 2875; the Commission is soliciting comments on any public interest issues raised by the complaint or complainant's filing under section 210.8(b) of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure (19 CFR 210.8(b)).

https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2012/03/15/2012-6242/certain-mobile-electronic-devices-incorporating-haptics-receipt-of-amended-complaint-solicitation-of#p-3

Samsung's WiFi-laced DV300F camera now available, priced at $260

from Engadget:

>As the latest addition to the DualView line, this 16 megapixel shooter features a 25mm wide angle lens with 5x optical zoom, and boasts a three-inch main LCD, along with that 1.5-inch front-facing display.

FIX Flyer leverages Platform Equinix to create high performance, large-volume Managed FIX trading application for a major investment bank.

Equinix is FIX Flyer’s hosting provider of
choice because of its flexibility, hassle-free
support, and global reach. It is very easy to
configure a complete, scalable and robust
Managed FIX service on Equinix

http://www.fixflyer.com/CS-EN_FIXFLY_1F1.pdf

Immersion Haptic SDK @ MWC 2012

Equinix target raised to $165 from $140 at Benchmark Co.

from www.theflyonthewall.com:

>Benchmark Co. increased its target on Equinix.

Starbucks Goes Healthy, Opens First Juice Store - Will It Succeed?

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>Starbucks (SBUX) will open today its first Evolution Fresh juice store in the city of Bellevue, Wash., east of Seattle, just months after buying Evolution Fresh and hiring key personnel in an attempt to go after the $50 billion health and wellness market.

The Coffee and Snack Shops industry is expected to resume its long-term growth trend starting from 2012, according to research firm IBISWorld. Consumers, however, have become increasingly health-conscious, and the general trend toward healthy eating has taken market share from other unhealthier segments like donut and ice-cream shops. A perfect timing for Starbucks to get into this new, faster growing segment.

BSO Network Solutions and Equinix are developing a global sales partnership for hosting facilities

from www.cloudcomputing-365.info:

>>In response to the continuing, growing demand for hosting, the saturation of the Datacenters and the new requirements for environmental protection, BSO Network Solutions recently added to its list of Paris area partners the Equinix sites at Pantin and Saint-Denis and has as of today has commenced marketing 1200 kW of operating power.

"This partnership today basically applies to Paris with PA3 and PA4, but will naturally tend to expand to other sites to support our clients' growth abroad," states Charles-Antoine Beyney, Chairman and co-founder of BSO Network Solutions. "It was natural for us to work on this partnership with Equinix, since we share similar approaches to the hosting world and related services: client service, security, availability and an eco-responsible ethos".

Nokia is looking into haptic tattoos to help you feel who’s calling

from www.unwiredview.com:

>>Patents. There are strange ones, very vague ones, obvious ones… and then there are those which can be labeled as borderline creepy. This is one of those cases.

Super-Secret Google Builds Servers in the Dark

from www.wired.com:

>>About two years ago, Chris Sharp says, Google unscrewed all the light bulbs inside the hardware cages it occupied at that Equinix data center. “They had us turn off all overhead lights too, and their guys put on those helmets with lights you see miners wear,” he tells Wired. “Presumably, they were bringing up custom-built gear they didn’t want anyone else to see.”

Samsung considering Android-based digital camera

from Engadget:

>>Sadly this is merely educated speculation at this point, pending a product announcement from Samsung, though we wouldn't be surprised to come to fruition -- perhaps even before the next CES.

IDC: Android tablets will overtake iPad by 2015, despite everything

from Engadget:

>>They're not center-stage right now, but Android tablets are still predicted to overtake the iPad within the next three years, according to IDC.

Legacy infrastructure will fail to meet regulatory compliance objectives, say over 70% of Banking & Insurance professionals

from www.bobsguide.com:

>>INTERXION HOLDING NV (NYSE: INXN), a leading European provider of carrier-neutral colocation data centre services, today announced the results of an independent study and whitepaper by financial industry think-tank, JWG. The research is focused on the impact of anticipated regulation of the financial services industry on the ICT infrastructure requirements of banking and insurance firms across Europe.

The research - based on interviews with select industry practitioners, a pan-European industry survey of IT decision makers within banking and insurance firms and a review of more than 4,000 pages of regulation stipulated by the G20 in the aftermath of the financial crisis. These include the implementation of new capital requirements, as defined by Basel III and Solvency II, and reforms such as MiFID II and the European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR) that will significantly affect firms’ systems, controls, reporting and record keeping ability. These regulations require major upgrades starting in 2012 and rippling across industry sectors for the rest of the decade.

The study found that a massive 71% of respondents did not believe that legacy system upgrades required to meet compliance objectives would be complete by the required implementation date in 2015, while an overwhelming 90% stated that penalties for non-compliance by the end of this year will run into the tens of millions of dollars.

dinCloud Expands Hosted Virtual Desktop Services

LOS ANGELES, CA, Mar 14, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- dinCloud, a leading cloud services provider of hosted virtual desktops, has expanded dinHVD, the company's Hosted Virtual Desktop service to accommodate self-managed customer initiatives and a range of budgetary parameters.

"A virtual desktop behaves like a traditional computer but the operating system, applications and data reside in the data center, not on the hard-drive of each device," explains Saad Shahzad, chief strategy officer of dinCloud. "With the introduction of varied service levels and customization, dinCloud is able to put the streamlined benefits of virtual desktops in the hands of business at a predictable monthly rate of as little as $1 per desktop, per day."

Based on dinStack, a coalition of leading technology companies focused on delivering a high performance desktop virtualization, dinHVD gives control, security and productivity within a subscription based model. dinHVD provides users with anytime access to their entire digital world from multiple devices such as the Apple iPad, Android devices, Apple Macs, and Microsoft Windows computers. In addition, dinCloud's one of a kind team of experienced licensing specialists ensure software roll-outs comply with the complex requirements of cloud-based software deployments.

dinHVD gives companies:

                 --  Control - centralized data, management of their infrastructure         --  Security - data no longer on end points, multiple layers of security         --  Agility - flex up and down on the subscription         --  Productivity - uninterrupted work from multiple devices, more agile IT             department, latest technology         --  Peace of mind - less time consumed in managing IT, avoidance of             capital expenditure  

"We've been operating our entire enterprise within the dinCloud infrastructure since Mid-2011 and have been extremely pleased. Through the services provided by dinCloud, we're able to more effectively manage the pains of IT operations, reduce our overall cost basis, all while enhancing our end user productivity. The dinCloud solution provides true convenient, yet secure, remote access, which allows our users to run their virtual desktops from any computer connected to the internet any time. dinCloud has simplified desktop and system management, while enabling more productivity from our employee-base," said an executive at a Southern California customer.

Among the dinStack technologies utilized by dinHVD, Platform Equinix provides an important building block. "For cloud services such as dinCloud's hosted virtual desktops, it's essential to deliver the performance necessary for a quality end-user experience. As part of our robust ecosystem of cloud and IT service providers, dinCloud relies on Platform Equinix to provide the security, reliability, low latency connectivity, and high quality of service its customers require," said Vince DiMemmo, general manager, global Cloud and IT Services at Equinix. "In addition, the Equinix Marketplace provides dinCloud a unique opportunity to market its services directly to a wide range of prospective customers and partners within and around Equinix's global network of data centers."

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/dincloud-expands-hosted-virtual-desktop-services-2012-03-14

Deltix and CitiFX Launch Automated FX Trading Solution at Equinix with Alacrity FX as first client

New York, NY - 14 March 2012

Deltix, Inc., a leading provider of software for the development and deployment of advanced alpha generation and execution strategies, and CitiFX Pro, the margin FX trading division of Citi, today announced an agreement to offer the Deltix Product Suite via CitiFX Pro. The first mutual client, Alacrity FX, a trading name of Merchant Capital Ltd, as a result of this collaboration has begun trading activity. Alacrity FX uses the Deltix Product Suite integrated with streaming market data and trade execution provided by CitiFX Pro, with the software and servers hosted at the Equinix New York campus.

“We are seeing a significant uptick in the number of money managers implementing automated FX trading strategies”, said Ilya Gorelik, CEO and Founder of Deltix. “The Equinix hosted deployment of the Deltix Product Suite with CitiFX Pro executable market data shortens the time to market of developing and deploying new FX strategies in a secure low latency environment. Trading models defined and refined in QuantOffice are deployed “as is” in UHF Trading Server for live trading.”

“CitiFX Pro is pleased to collaborate with Deltix, a leading provider of electronic alpha generation and execution strategy solutions. We are confident this high quality solution will be useful to clients seeking a sophisticated solution to their automated trading needs” said Sanjay Madgavkar, Global Head of CitiFX Pro. “CitiFX Pro provides clients competitive electronic liquidity sourced from multiple providers.”

“We need to know that our mission critical systems are always available and secure so we are pleased in having our Deltix software hosted by Equinix, which provides best-in-class infrastructure as well as connectivity to market participants” said Stephane Coquillaud of Alacrity FX. “Having used Deltix in my previous firm, we know that their software supports our extremely demanding back-testing and automated trading. Back-testing on market data sourced from the live market data feed and deploying the same strategy code in production as used in back-testing is extremely important for us.”

"Equinix is pleased to enable companies like Deltix and Citi to quickly connect directly to their customers and partners as well as support their high performance trading infrastructure. Their combined solution enhances the growing trading ecosystem in our New York campus, adding further value for the installed base of multi-national trading firms," said John Knuff, general manager, global financial services for Equinix.

NASDAQ OMX Global Index Group

The NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc. announced today the results of the annual evaluation of the NASDAQ OMX Global Technology Index , which will become effective prior to market open on Monday, March 19, 2012.

The following eight securities will be added to the Index: ASM Pacific Technology Limited (522 HK), Akamai Technologies, Inc. (AKAM US), Equinix, Inc. (EQIX US), Informatica Corporation (INFA US), Shin Corporation PCL (INTUCH TB), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI US), Research In Motion Limited (RIM CN) and Seagate Technology PLC (STX US).

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/annual-changes-to-the-nasdaq-omx-global-technology-index-2012-03-12

Anchor sets up new PoP in Los Angeles

from www.arnnet.com.au:

>>Local web hosting outfit, Anchor, has “gone Hollywood” and set up a point of presence (PoP) in Los Angeles.

The PoP is aimed at providing Australian technology and e-retail companies with an affordable and high performance hosting service that will enable them to reach new customers in the U.S.

..

Los Angeles was chosen for the Equinix data centre that is located there, which is one of 98 data centres in 38 markets that the biggest data centre facility builder and supplier operates around the world

“Being based on the West Coast means we can have staff cover the other U.S. time zones relatively easily while still being close enough to Sydney that we can spend much of the workday in the office at the same time, which helps with managing our people,” Holloway said.

Apple's new iPad: 2 missing features

from www.pcworld.idg.com.au:

>>Haptic display

When it came to the iPad, the biggest talk over the past month was its haptic display. Haptic touch responds to you as you touch the display. Does your smartphone vibrate when you tap a key? Then you’ve already experienced haptic technology.

Virtually every device manufacturer has at least one haptic device under its belt except for Apple. Up until now and, obviously, the foreseeable future, Apple users will be limited to smooth touchscreens that provide no feedback.

The tech blog Pocket Lint believed Apple was working with the haptic technology company Senseg to update the new iPad. It didn’t help that Apple’s invite said “We have something for you to see. And touch.”

Without the haptic technology, it’s hard not to view the new iPad as a minor upgrade from last year’s model.

Why Apple’s New iPad Won’t Win Over the Xbox Gamer

from http://kotaku.com:

>>But in an industry where touching is everything, touchscreens can't be the only thing. As subtle as it can be sometimes, haptic feedback is an integral component to most interactive experiences. The tiny click you hear when you push a button. The vibration of your controller. The slight resistance as you pull your triggers to a game's rhythm, shooting soldiers and aliens along with the pulse of your screen. To console gamers, Apple's tablet can't come close to mirroring that feeling, no matter how powerful its guts are.

Will iPad 3 offer a more immersive touch experience?

from http://tabtimes.com (thanks for the mention):

>>See me, feel me, touch me

The reference to “touch" is more problematic.

But it could well mean Apple has implemented new haptic technology in the iPad. Haptics is tactile feedback technology that lets users feel sensations like vibration and force feedback -- e.g. a kind of mini-shockwave feeling in a game controller, or a grainy or “heavy” feeling when certain onscreen objects are touched to differentiate them.

“It’s an intriguing idea that Apple could use haptics to offer more feedback in a user’s gestures,” says IHS iSuppli analyst Rhoda Alexander.

Immersion Corporation: Will Its Haptic Technology Become Part Of Most Smartphones?

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>Last week Immersion Corporation (IMMR) reported Q4 2011 and full year results.

A quick look at some of the highlights:

• Revenue was $7.7 million, a 20% increase compared with $6.4 million in Q4 2010, and higher than consensus ($ 7.09 million);
• Royalty and license revenue totaled $6.8 million in Q4 2011, an increase of 26% as compared with $5.4 million for the same period of the previous year;
• Net loss for Q4 2011 was $(270,000), or $(0.01) per share, slightly better than consensus of $(0.02);

One day, all data centres will be made this way

from www.cloudpro.co.uk:

>>A couple of weeks ago, I joined a number of journalists on a visit to two Equinix data centres in Paris (one complete, one under construction), on the invitation of one of their prime tenants, BSO Network Solutions. Now that the air conditioning noise has stopped ringing in my ears, what did I learn?

Data Center Related Stocks Are Beating The Market

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>The US market is off to a very good start in 2012, with the NASDAQ up 5.4% in February alone and nearly 14% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 and the DOW gained 4.1% and 2.5% respectively, in February and 8.6% and 6% in the first two months.

In spite of such a strong benchmark, data center related stocks performed, on average, much better than the market, delivering mostly double-digit gains in February alone, and several outstanding results since the start of the year.

Most Data Center Related Stocks Positive After Q4 2011 Earnings

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>Most data center related stocks delivered solid numbers in Q4 2011 and met analyst expectations for more growth in 2012, confirming the strength of the sector.

Here is a complete look at how the companies under our radar screen performed on their report date last quarter:

Immersion's Haptics Technology in Sega's Sonic CD

Watch David Zemke of Sega talk about the implementation of Immersion's haptics technology in the popular Sonic CD game on an Android tablet at Mobile World Congress, exclusively here!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=240436449383423&set=o.229659447127790&type=2&theater

Immersion asserting its patent portfolio, says Craig-Hallum

from theflyonthewall:

>>Craig-Hallum said Immersion (IMMR) is aggressively asserting its IP with the recent ITC action and lawsuit against Motorola Mobility (MSI). The firm believes this is the right move and hope to see more defendants added to the complaint soon. The analyst believes Immersion's technology is very relevent and that the patent portfolio is significant, and that share could see substantial upside if it settles with Motorola. Shares are Buy rated with a $9 price target.

NEC Medias ES N-05D

some additional info about the NEC phones including IMMR haptics:

>>It's arrived at the Medias ES N-05D, which measures in at a ridiculous 6.7mm, and making the Droid Razr choke on its salad in the process.

>>NEC MEDIAS ES N-05D is a Japan only handset with killer specs

>>Casio announced at the NEC is partnering "SiS Distribution (Thailand) PCL" of Thailand and a leading IT equipment sales, to start selling MEDIAS terminal series for the Thai market from April.

Tablets That Have a Certain Feel to Them

from Engadget:

>>The two technologies are also at different stages. Senseg is just now looking to sign its first customers, while Immersion says its newer technology is already in a tablet from Pantech and will come soon to other tablets. Phones should also get the new touch tech, once the piezo modules are reduced a bit in size.

Equinix (EQIX) initiated with a Buy at Capstone

from Yahoo.

Software Tool Adds HD Haptics To Mobile Devices

Interesting video from www.engineeringtv.com:

The Next Big Thing: Touchscreens That Touch You Back

from www.thestreet.com:

Avoid PIIGS Sovereign Bonds

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>We live interesting times, here in old Europe.

The recent decision by the ECB to convert the Greek bonds it owns into new securities, issued in 2012 and so excluded from the debt swap offer, created an interesting new category: 'The More Equal Than Others bondholder'.

Immersion's haptic technology gets your smartphone buzzing

from http://asia.cnet.com:

>>BARCELONA, Spain--I popped by Pepcom's MobileFocus event that was happening during Mobile World Congress and stumbled upon the Immersion booth. The company was showing off its new haptic technology that can be integrated into Android smartphones.

Shown a picture of a maracas (pictured above) on what looks to be a Nexus S, I was told to hold it up to my ear and shake the smartphone. Imagine my surprise when the phone vibrated exactly the way real maracas would, with matching sounds and just the right amount of vibration to simulate beans bouncing around inside the handset.

Interactive Data 7ticks Further Expands Global Connectivity Capabilities

Direct or cross-connect access to a wide range of global exchanges is also available through Interactive Data's significantly expanded Points of Presence (POPs) with leading global providers of data centers and technology services, including Equinix, Inc. , Interxion, Telex and KVH.

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Interactive-Data-7ticks-iw-1123737842.html?x=0

Immersion initiated with a Neutral at Brigantine

from www.theflyonthewall.com:

HD Integrator

The HD Integrator build-time OEM software tool harnesses the capabilities of Immersion’s TouchSense 5000 and high fidelity actuators to deliver new haptic interactions based on the dynamic content and UIs of next-gen handsets. The resulting experience uses thoughtfully designed and fast response HD haptic effects to: 1.) Communicate new and relevant information via haptics and 2.) Transform mobile UIs and content such as mobile games and video into multi-modal experiences that fully engage the senses.

HD Integrator is only available to OEMs using high fidelity actuators along with Immersion TouchSense 5000 software. The solution hinges upon the ability for the embedded haptic solution to deliver fast response times and effects across a broader frequency range, which is only available through high fidelity actuators.

http://www.immersion.com/products/integrator/hd.html

Hands On With Immersion's HD Integrator

from www.pcmag.com:

>>We listened to a clip of Jennifer Lopez's On the Floor with HD reverb effects enabled. While the song itself remains a matter of taste, there's no denying the additional punch haptic feedback has while listening, causing your phone to pulse along with the beat of the song. While you may not want to listen to music like this all the time, it's a good example of how these effects can be applied to sounds in videos or games.

Another demo introduced "layered haptics," which allows developers to deliver simultaneous distinguishable effects. A video of a rollercoaster ride, for instance, allows you to feel the movement of the coaster, the rush of the air, and even the passengers screaming from behind you. It's only a fifteen-second clip, but it's incredibly immersive. Check out a shot from the video in the slideshow above.

Hands-on with Immersion HD Integrator hi-fi haptics

from Engadget:

>>Other demonstrations of the technology were more frivolous, but nonetheless impressive in their effect -- one app simulated a rubber or metal ball rolling around in a box, and we could actually feel the difference between the two types of balls based upon the feedback alone. After our short time using the sample apps, it seems like the potential for such tactile indicators to be used in new and creative ways is almost limitless. However, Immersion's only showing off what its platform can do, it'll be up to the OEMs to find new uses for the technology to maximize its potential.

Samsung says sales of Galaxy S II phones top 20 mln

from Yahoo:

>>Samsung Electronics, which emerged as the world's top smartphone maker last year, said on Thursday that sales of its flagship Galaxy S II topped 20 million handsets since its launch in April last year.

Jamba Juice Expands Product Offering With Talbott Teas

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>Last week Jamba Juice (JMBA) announced the acquisition of Talbott Teas, a Chicago-based premium tea company, recently profiled on ABC-TV's Shark Tank.

Few details of the transaction are available at the moment, but the obvious ratio behind the acquisition seems to be the desire to complete Jamba Juice's product offering through the introduction of a premium tea category that is aligned with Jamba's focus to quality, 100% natural ingredients with no artificial flavors or preservatives. Given the fact that Jamba's major product (smoothies) has a strong summer consumption, the addition of an article with opposite seasonality may also be considered a positive.

Pantech Element review

Enzo's pinball inside the new Pantec tablet:

>> It's not that we don't expect to see crapware like Enzo's Pinball, Bug Village and AT&T's bevy of apps (Code Scanner, Navigator, etc.) shoveled onto Android devices at this stage in the game, but we'd like to see the practice executed with a measure of restraint.

from Engadget.

Analyzing Equinix's Solid Q4 Report

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>Equinix (EQIX) reported Q4 2011 results last Wednesday, after the market close. At the same time, the company announced its intention to expand its Washington, D.C. data center campus through the build out of a new facility, targeted to open in early 2013, and the start of phase two of its DC10 data center for Business Suites, expected to be completed in Q4 2012.

The first phase of the new DC11 data center is expected to cost around $88 million in expansion capital, and will add 1,200 cabinets with capacity for 1,800 cabinets in future phases. Phase two of DC10 is expected to cost $21 million in expansion CapEx. As a reminder, phase one of DC10, which adds about 15,500 square feet of co-location space, is scheduled to open next month.

A quick look at some of the quarter's highlights:

IBX Vault, a Platform Equinix facility

The 64,000 square foot facility will be built on the current Carpathia Vault campus in Dulles, VA and will support industry-specific compliant solutions for federal agencies, healthcare companies and commercial industries. The IBX Vault will be the most secure compliant data center in the industry, providing the maximum security available to both federal and commercial customers.

http://carpathia.com/IBXvault/

Fujitsu to launch mobile devices in EU market

from Yahoo:

>>LONDON (Reuters) - Japan's largest IT services vendor Fujitsu plans to launch a wide range of smartphone and tablet devices for the first time in Europe, the Financial Times reported on Monday.

Fujitsu is already a large handset and tablet maker in Japan with about a fifth of the market, but is looking to challenge the dominance of European market leaders such as Apple and Samsung, the FT said.

The newspaper did not say when Fujitsu would launch the products in Europe's fast-growing and high-margin mobile device market, but said the company is targeting a "double-digit" market share in the next three to five years.

Pantech Burst (AT&T)

from www.pcmag.com:

>>The onscreen QWERTY keyboard felt fine and the four haptic feedback-enabled touch keys beneath the display are responsive.

Hyundai introduces Blue Link® telematics system

from http://johndayautomotivelectronics.com:

>>Hyundai said its Intelligent Haptic System, inspired by Apple’s iPod, is applied to major controllers to help control vehicle functions with tactual feedback and LED-based visual feedback. The next-generation intelligent control system is said to improve a driver’s concentration, to enhance safety.

The Intelligent Haptic System consists of 1) the Lumino Haptic Console Switch, a driver seat’s main controller with haptic and lumino functions, 2) the Haptic Steering Wheel Switch, a haptic function switch on the steering wheel, and 3) the Haptic Touch Screen, an LCD touch screen with dashboard switches.

The Lumino Haptic Console Switch is the vehicle’s main controller and allows the driver to concentrate on driving while controlling all the major functions with tactual feedback for the entire hand. LEDs around the switch provide visual feedback (lumino function) with various menu tree-based colors.

With the Haptic Steering Wheel Switch, the user can use his/her thumb to control air conditioning, phone, media and other functions just like they do with the iPod.

The Haptic Touch Screen is a resistive touch screen, which uses pressure by a finger on the LCD screen and provides icons for dashboard switches.

Equinix Shares Given New $150.00 Price Target by Analyst at Collins Stewart

from www.webinquirer.co.uk:

>>Analysts at Collins Stewart boosted their price target on shares of to $150.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday.

Separately, analysts at Citigroup (NYSE: C) raised their price target on shares of Equinix to $154.00 in a research note to investors on Friday.

Evercore Partners Reiterates Overweight, $140 Target on Equinix

Read more: http://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/12/02/2351212/evercore-partners-reiterates-overweight-140-target-on-eq#ixzz1maJRUdVb

Evercore Partners maintains its Overweight rating and $140 target price on Equinix on the heels of a solid fourth quarter and conservative guidance.

Evercore Partners notes, "EQIX reported another quarter of strong results – with revs and EBITDA 1% and 4% ahead of estimates. EQIX maintained prior revs and EBITDA guidance for 2012 – but indicated that the updated outlook incorporated a revs and EBITDA currency headwind of $15MM and $7MM, respectively. With less than seven weeks complete in 2012, we view mgmt's outlook as appropriately conservative. Finally, the company reiterated its on-going due diligence for REIT conversion. Net/net, with strong execution and highly achievable guidance – we continue to favor investment into EQIX."

Samsung tablet sales

http://www.isuppli.com/Display-Materials-and-Systems/News/Pages/Apples-Toughest-Competition-in-the-Fourth-Quarter-Tablet-Market-Was-Apple.aspx

Equinix Share Price Target Increased to $165.00 by Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus

from www.webinquirer.co.uk:

>>Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of Equinix from $130.00 to $165.00 in a research note issued on Thursday. They currently have a “buy” rating on the company’s shares.

Hyundai Blue2 Concept

from http://life.nationalpost.com:

>>The infotainment system is operated by a haptic wheel and motion sensor that respond to the driver’s touch and hand movements, respectively, giving drivers a new way to control their environment.

Cellphone market growth to slow in 2012: Gartner

from Yahoo/Reuters:

>>Gartner said it saw growth in the overall cellphone sales volume slowing to 7 percent from 11 percent growth seen last year, while smartphone market growth would slow to 39 percent from 58 percent.

Top smartpone producers, summary

from www.circleid.com:

TABLE-Fourth-quarter 2011 mobile handset sales by vendor

from Reuters

>>The quarterly numbers are in millions of handsets.               

Equinix Share Price Target Increased to $140.00 by Analysts at Evercore Partners

From www.webinquirer.co.uk:

>>nvestment analysts at Evercore Partners boosted their price target on shares of Equinix (NASDAQ: EQIX) from $130.00 to $140.00 in a note issued to investors on Monday. They currently have an “overweight” rating on the company’s shares.

TeleCity Group delivers a strong year

Read the whole article at Telecom Ramblings:

>>Telecity Group (LON:TCY, news, filings), one of Europe’s leading network-neutral data center providers, today announced its results for 2011 and issued a positive outlook for 2012. Some highlights:

• Total revenues in 2011 were £ 239.8 million (approximately $ 378 million), a 22% increase on the previous year (£ 196.4 million);
• Adjusted EBITDA reached £ 106.2 million (approximately $ 167.5 million), up 27% from 2010 (£83.4 million);
• Adjusted EBITDA margins reached 44.3%, compared to 42.5% in 2010;
• Adjusted profit, before tax, reached £ 67 million (approximately $ 105.6 million), an increase of 26% compared to last year’s £ 53 million adjusted profit.

Payments processor upgrades fibre link

from www.itnews.com.au:

>>Payments processor Transaction Network Services has upgraded the fibre link between its Sydney and Brisbane offices in order to meet employee requirements.

The company, which also uses Equinix's International Business Exchange in Sydney for local payment processing, handles EFTPOS and e-commerce transaction and payment security for several Australian clients including Westfield, Target and Tabcorp.

Immersion Corporation Vs. Motorola: Some Additional Data

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>As we wrote in our previous article, Immersion Corporation (IMMR) recently filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") against Motorola Mobility (MMI), and a patent infringement lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Thanks to a Scribd contributor, the patent infringement complaint is now available at this link, allowing investors to shed some additional light into Immersion's request for damages, and into the background of this legal action.

Immersion Chasing After Motorola To Protect Its Intellectual Property

Read the whole article at Seeking Alpha:

>>Today, Immersion Corporation (IMMR) filed a lawsuit against one of the major handset producers utilizing haptic technology in its smart phone range - and the target is Motorola Mobility (MMI):

Immersion Corporation, a leading developer and licensor of touch feedback technology, today announced that it has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission ("ITC") against Motorola Mobility. The complaint alleges that certain Motorola Mobility Android-based smart phones infringe six Immersion patents that cover various uses of haptic effects in connection with touchscreens. Immersion has also filed a patent infringement complaint against Motorola Mobility in the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware.

Equinix price target raised to $150 from $124 at Citigroup

from Yahoo:

>>Citigroup sees further upside in Equinix shares from the company's opportunities to consider a REIT conversion for its colocation segment. The firm raised its price target for shares and said it remains a buyer of Equinix.

HTC's 2011 Q4: good summer, bad winter

from Engadget:

>> Now the accountants have confirmed HTC's initial statement: fourth quarter revenues were down 2.49 percent (year on year).