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VNIIGAZ Selects ANSYS Multiphysics Software to Drive Innovation in Oil and Gas Pipeline Technology

Published July 31, 2009 Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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ANSYS, Inc. (NASDAQ: ANSS), a global innovator of simulation software and technologies designed to optimize product development processes, today announced that VNIIGAZ  — the Scientific-Research Institute of Natural Gases and Gas Technologies LLC — has selected software from ANSYS for its research and development programs. VNIIGAZ is one of Russia’s largest research centers and a division of Moscow-based JSC Gazprom, a gas exploration and production company with huge reserves. VNIIGAZ is using multiphysics simulation software from ANSYS to improve reliability and drive technological innovation in the pipeline equipment used to transfer oil and gas. The company also is applying Simulation Driven Product Development™ to simulate emergency scenarios in an industry that is especially hazardous.

In its research and development efforts, VNIIGAZ uses ANSYS® structural mechanics, fluid dynamics and explicit dynamics analysis tools to perform studies on erosion and combustion, stress–strain analysis, strength and fatigue analysis, and studies of internal and external loads in gas pipelines. One specific application involves modeling the physics of equipment damage, thereby facilitating the development of new damage prevention strategies and technologies.

Extensive risk-assessment simulations are planned to explore scenarios such as gas explosions and the spread of fire to help maintain and improve operational safety at Gazprom.

“ANSYS provides the breadth of simulation tools we need at VNIIGAZ to ensure we can accurately account for the entire range of physics. By placing ANSYS technology at the foundation of our research and development program, we can reduce the number of full-scale experiments and lead time required to develop innovative technologies designed for extraction, transportation and gas processing facilities accident prevention,” said Sergei Kovalyov, director of laboratory simulation of emergency processes at VNIIGAZ. In making its decision, VNIIGAZ considered how effective ANSYS technology has been at other oil and gas companies domestically and internationally.

“VNIIGAZ has not just managed to survive in our changing world, but its scientific input has allowed Gazprom to considerably enhance field projects and develop new technology. By selecting ANSYS software, VNIIGAZ recognizes the value of Simulation Driven Product Development in reducing costs and development timelines while delivering better products and processes — whether that applies to extended production, transportation improvement, higher reliability or safer operations,” said Ahmad Haidari, director, industry marketing at ANSYS, Inc.

ANSYS channel partner ZAO EMT R was instrumental in the implementation of ANSYS technology at VNIIGAZ and will provide high-level technical support and maintenance to the research division.

For downloadable images, visit http://www.ansys.com/newsimages.

IKEA Launches 2010 Catalog, Debuting New Products and Lower Prices

Published July 30, 2009 General Leave a Comment
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IKEA, the world’s leading furnishings retailer, today announces the launch of the IKEA 2010 catalog in the United States. This year’s version of the annual catalog is filled with new offerings from IKEA as well as new, lower prices on many of the quality items consumers have loved in their homes for years.

The IKEA business idea is to offer a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible will be able to afford them. And still have money leftover. While the IKEA 2010 catalog debuts brand new items to make everyday life better at home, it also showcases the brand’s deliberate thinking to offer lower prices on favorite products. For example, in 1985, the KLIPPAN sofa sold for $395. In 2010, KLIPPAN is only $249. By designing smarter, using materials more efficiently and reducing transportation costs, IKEA continues to ensure customers get more for less money. The new lower prices on many items will roll out throughout the year.

“We’re celebrating our 20th year in Pittsburgh and this is a great way to re-launch our brand and store in the Pittsburgh market” according to Chris Patterson, IKEA Pittsburgh Marketing. “For us, lower prices, style and quality are in our DNA. From our earliest days, we’ve worked hard to keep our prices low so that we can realize our vision of bringing well-designed, quality home furnishings to the many. We constantly challenge ourselves to find smart solutions to pass along savings to our customers. For those customers that haven’t been to our store in a few years, we want them to come back to see how our product range has grown from country to contemporary to traditional.”

Shoppers can find wallet-friendly inspiration and new products for every room in the 2010 catalog, including:

• Living Room – To celebrate its 30th birthday, a limited edition of KLIPPAN sofas -dressed in its very first cover, BLADHULT – will be released. Also debuting are new improvements to the Scandinavian classic POANG chair, including a wider selection of frames, fabrics and leather to suit different styles, and a rocking chair to add to relaxation.

• Kitchen – IKEA can furnish an entire kitchen with its brand new appliance line, including: 1) French-door refrigerators, 2) energy-efficient dishwashers, 3) 24 or 30-inch thermal or convection ovens, 4) gas or electric stove ranges, and 5) range hoods with built-in halogen lighting. Plus, all items come with a five-year limited warranty. The popular IKEA 365+ line is also growing with the addition of GNISTRA, a line of sturdy kitchen knives with a 15-year warranty.

• Adult Bedroom – Look no further than the bedroom to spot two home décor trends for 2010. Grey, the achromatic hue of the year, is elegantly brought to life by designers T. Christensen and K. Legaard with EDLAN collection, and the retro chic wood tone, walnut, makes a comeback with designer Henrik Preutz’s ENGAN collection.

• Child’s Room – Give your child a new place to rest their head with the VYSSA mattress for children, designed to be firm, dry and safe using only child-friendly materials. Also new is the LEN STJÄRNA quilt, made of a renewable cellulose-based material friendly to the environment.

Please  www.IKEACatalog2010.com for a multi-media release.

Business Icon Steve Forbes to Headline Three Rivers Venture Fair

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Business Icon Steve Forbes to Headline The Three Rivers Venture Fair
Prominent Gathering of Investment & Technology Pioneers Attracts Growth Capital
(Pittsburgh, PA – July 22) Business and publishing icon Steve Forbes will serve as the keynote speaker for the 3 Rivers Venture Fair (3RVF) in Pittsburgh, September 15-16, 2009, at the Lexus Club in PNC Park.
The 3RVF is among the nation’s most prominent technology investment showcases.  Every 18 months, more than 500 venture capitalists, private investors, investment bankers and business leaders from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest convene in Pittsburgh to discover the latest breakthrough technology innovations.   The event will feature 30 of the most promising, capital-seeking companies, selected after an extensive search and selection process.  Past participants have leveraged the high-profile exposure gained at the 3RVF to raise more than $292 million in growth capital.
Forbes is chairman and chief executive officer of Forbes Media and editor-in-chief of Forbes, the nation’s leading business magazine, with circulation of more than 900,000.  Under Forbes’ leadership, Forbes Media has launched a variety of new publications and businesses, including ForbesLife, ForbesWoman, ForbesAsia and in 1996, Forbes.com.  In 1996 and 2000, Forbes campaigned to become the Republican nominee for president of the United States.  He is the author of the Flat Tax Revolution: Using a Postcard to Abolish the IRA; A New Birth of Freedom and his newest, Power Ambition Glory: The Stunning Parallels Between Great Leaders of the Ancient World and Today…and Lessons You Can Learn.
This will be Forbes’ second appearance as 3RVF keynote speaker; he previously headlined the event in 2003.
“I welcome the opportunity to return to Pittsburgh and to discuss the future of the U.S. economy and the impact that the technology sector will play in it,” explains Forbes.  “I’m proud to be part of an event where leading companies from the region vigorously support the commercialization of technologies that have the potential to advance the frontiers of life sciences, information technology, robotics and energy.”
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In addition to Forbes’ address, attendees will hear 30 technology pioneers pitch their prospects for growth, experience an expansive exhibit showcase, and attend the event’s newest feature, the On Deck Circle, a poster reception featuring the most promising emerging innovations currently being developed at leading universities and research institutions.
Kelly Szejko, executive director of the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association and lead organizer of the event, is excited about Forbes’ participation, the growing impact of the 3RVF and the pivotal role that the region is playing in advancing innovation and new job creation.
“With participation from the highest-caliber business and investment leaders, and the remarkable support of our sponsors, this region will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to bring high-potential technologies to the marketplace.”
For information and registration, visit www.3RVF.com, or contact Kelly Szejko at Kelly@thepvca.org or 412-220-9193.

Business and publishing icon Steve Forbes will serve as the keynote speaker for the 3 Rivers Venture Fair (3RVF) in Pittsburgh, September 15-16, 2009, at the Lexus Club in PNC Park.

The 3RVF is among the nation’s most prominent technology investment showcases.  Every 18 months, more than 500 venture capitalists, private investors, investment bankers and business leaders from the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest convene in Pittsburgh to discover the latest breakthrough technology innovations.   The event will feature 30 of the most promising, capital-seeking companies, selected after an extensive search and selection process.  Past participants have leveraged the high-profile exposure gained at the 3RVF to raise more than $292 million in growth capital.

Forbes is chairman and chief executive officer of Forbes Media and editor-in-chief of Forbes, the nation’s leading business magazine, with circulation of more than 900,000.  Under Forbes’ leadership, Forbes Media has launched a variety of new publications and businesses, including ForbesLife, ForbesWoman, ForbesAsia and in 1996, Forbes.com.  In 1996 and 2000, Forbes campaigned to become the Republican nominee for president of the United States.  He is the author of the Flat Tax Revolution: Using a Postcard to Abolish the IRA; A New Birth of Freedom and his newest, Power Ambition Glory: The Stunning Parallels Between Great Leaders of the Ancient World and Today…and Lessons You Can Learn.

This will be Forbes’ second appearance as 3RVF keynote speaker; he previously headlined the event in 2003.

“I welcome the opportunity to return to Pittsburgh and to discuss the future of the U.S. economy and the impact that the technology sector will play in it,” explains Forbes.  “I’m proud to be part of an event where leading companies from the region vigorously support the commercialization of technologies that have the potential to advance the frontiers of life sciences, information technology, robotics and energy.”

In addition to Forbes’ address, attendees will hear 30 technology pioneers pitch their prospects for growth, experience an expansive exhibit showcase, and attend the event’s newest feature, the On Deck Circle, a poster reception featuring the most promising emerging innovations currently being developed at leading universities and research institutions.

Kelly Szejko, executive director of the Pittsburgh Venture Capital Association and lead organizer of the event, is excited about Forbes’ participation, the growing impact of the 3RVF and the pivotal role that the region is playing in advancing innovation and new job creation.

“With participation from the highest-caliber business and investment leaders, and the remarkable support of our sponsors, this region will continue to be at the forefront of efforts to bring high-potential technologies to the marketplace.”

For information and registration, visit www.3RVF.com, or contact Kelly Szejko at Kelly@thepvca.org or 412-220-9193.

Pioneering One-to-One Laptop District Selects Carnegie Learning Math Curricula

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Pioneering One-to-One Laptop District Selects Carnegie Learning Math Curricula
The full suite of Carnegie Learning® Math Curricula Solutions has been adopted by Greene County North Carolina Schools for the District’s middle school and two high schools beginning in August. The 1800-student implementation includes Carnegie Learning® Blended Math Curricula Solutions which integrate interactive software, textbooks, and collaborative classroom activity supported by ongoing formative assessments and professional development services.
Located in rural Snow Hill in eastern North Carolina, Greene County Schools is an innovative leader in integrating technology in the classroom. In 2003, the District instituted iTech, an initiative giving every middle school and high school student a laptop as part of the District’s mission to offer students challenging curricula to prepare them for the 21st century. iTECH has impacted End Of Course scores which rose from 67%-78% during the first year of implementation, and the college-going rate among Greene Central High School students has increased to 94% in the most recent school year, from 26% when the program was introduced.
“Technology is much more than equipment,” said Dr. Pat MacNeill, Assistant Superintendent of Greene County Schools. “We are committed to using our laptops and infrastructure to deliver engaging, effective curriculum that is rigorous and relevant to all students. Carnegie Learning® Math Curricula Solutions met these objectives, and we look forward to delivering individualized, self-paced programs that get our students excited about math.”
Students in Greene County will be using Cognitive Tutor® Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II programs. The Cognitive Tutor® Software is based upon an artificial intelligence model that incorporates ongoing formative and summative assessments that individualize and differentiate instruction based upon students’ prior knowledge and needs. Carnegie Learning® Textbooks engage students in solving problems that encourage collaboration that strengthens both declarative and procedural knowledge of mathematics. Carnegie Learning® Textbooks will replace McGraw-Hill’s Glencoe math textbooks in the middle school and Pearson’s Prentice Hall math textbooks in the high schools.
Professional development services include implementation training and in-classroom support and coaching, as well as a leadership seminar for district administrators and principals providing an overview of data tools and strategies to support mathematics teachers using Carnegie Learning® instructional materials.
About Carnegie Learning (www.carnegielearning.com)

It’ll be back to school soon for kids everywhere. Some are going to be getting a richer experience in North Carolina because of some technology developed here in Pittsburgh.

The full suite of Carnegie Learning® Math Curricula Solutions has been adopted by Greene County North Carolina Schools for the District’s middle school and two high schools beginning in August. The 1800-student implementation includes Carnegie Learning® Blended Math Curricula Solutions which integrate interactive software, textbooks, and collaborative classroom activity supported by ongoing formative assessments and professional development services.

Located in rural Snow Hill in eastern North Carolina, Greene County Schools is an innovative leader in integrating technology in the classroom. In 2003, the District instituted iTech, an initiative giving every middle school and high school student a laptop as part of the District’s mission to offer students challenging curricula to prepare them for the 21st century. iTECH has impacted End Of Course scores which rose from 67%-78% during the first year of implementation, and the college-going rate among Greene Central High School students has increased to 94% in the most recent school year, from 26% when the program was introduced.

Students in Greene County will be using Cognitive Tutor® Bridge to Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II programs. The Cognitive Tutor® Software is based upon an artificial intelligence model that incorporates ongoing formative and summative assessments that individualize and differentiate instruction based upon students’ prior knowledge and needs. Carnegie Learning® Textbooks engage students in solving problems that encourage collaboration that strengthens both declarative and procedural knowledge of mathematics. Carnegie Learning® Textbooks will replace McGraw-Hill’s Glencoe math textbooks in the middle school and Pearson’s Prentice Hall math textbooks in the high schools.

Professional development services include implementation training and in-classroom support and coaching, as well as a leadership seminar for district administrators and principals providing an overview of data tools and strategies to support mathematics teachers using Carnegie Learning® instructional materials.

Breaking News: Pittsburgh Technology Council to Bring Google CEO to Town Sept. 23

Published July 28, 2009 General , News Leave a Comment
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It is with great excitement that the Council announces a pre-G20 forum to be held at Heinz Field on the morning of September 23rd with featured guest Eric Schmidt, CEO of Google.

During his presentation, Mr. Schmidt will discuss his perspectives on Pittsburgh’s core technology-related competencies and will describe how, in the year 2005, those factors influenced Google to establish a permanent presence in the Pittsburgh region.
Capitalizing on the strong international media attention associated with the G20, Mr. Schmidt will discuss the specific role that the technology sector can play in helping to reinvigorate the world economy, while also outlining the key strategies that world leaders can deploy to help fuel a broad-based, global economic resurgence.
Finally, Mr. Schmidt will discuss Google’s continued reliance on innovation to develop new solutions that will fuel the growth of his company.
In anticipation of strong participation in this event, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to confirm your participation in the program.Just when you t

Just when you thought there couldn’t be any more excitement around the G-20 Economic Summit coming to Pittsburgh, the Pittsburgh Technology Council just announced that it is bringing Google CEO Eric Schmidt to town for an exclusive members-only, pre G-20 forum on September 23 at Heinz Field.

During his presentation, Schmidt will discuss his perspectives on Pittsburgh’s core technology-related competencies and will describe how, in the year 2005, those factors influenced Google to establish a permanent presence in the Pittsburgh region.

Capitalizing on the strong international media attention associated with the G-20, Mr. Schmidt will discuss the specific role that the technology sector can play in helping to reinvigorate the world economy, while also outlining the key strategies that world leaders can deploy to help fuel a broad-based, global economic resurgence. Finally, Mr. Schmidt will discuss Google’s continued reliance on innovation to develop new solutions that will fuel the growth of his company.

In anticipation of strong participation in this event, we encourage you to register as soon as possible to confirm your participation in the program.

Tune in to TechVibe Radio 1360 AM

Published July 27, 2009 News , PTC Member Leave a Comment
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Be sure to tune in to TechVibe Radio on Pittsburgh Business Radio 1360 AM WMNY this Tuesday (7/28) from 3-6 p.m.

The Pittsburgh Technology Council’s Jonathan Kersting and Audrey Russo will be behind mic interviewing some of Pittsburgh’s coolest technology industry personalities. Check out who’s on the show this week:

All of the cool kids are listening. You should be too! Don’t have access to the AM dial? No worries. Stream it here.

Cardiorobotics Closes on $11.6M Funding Round

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Cardiorobotics, Inc., a medical device company developing snake robot technologies for use in a wide range of surgical and interventional applications has closed on an $11.6 Million
private equity Series A round of financing. The round was led by Eagle Ventures and its co-investors, The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse and The Slater Technology Fund and affiliated investors.
Funds raised in this round will support the advancement of the clinical product, a clinical feasibility trial on humans, and completion of
commercial product for regulatory approval in the United States and the European Union.
“This investment will be used to advance our core product, the cardioARMT, toward commercialization,” said Dr. Samuel Straface, Cardiorobotics, Inc.,
president and Chief Executive Officer.  ”We’re pleased to have Eagle Ventures, The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse, and The Slater Technology Fund and affiliated investors share our vision in providing single-port, off-pump treatments for patients with heart arrhythmias.”
“I am impressed by the combination of the breakthrough technology platform, experienced entrepreneurial leadership, and high commercialization potential
of the cardioARMT,” said Mel Pirchesky, president and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Ventures.
Cardiorobotics’ is the global leader in snake robotics for minimally-invasive cardiac interventions, allowing minimally invasive
treatments for patients suffering with heart arrhythmias.

It’s Monday and Techburgher is still recovering from Whuff-aoke on Saturday night. The voice is back and we’re starting off the week with some exciting news from Cardiorobotics, a medical device company developing snake robot technologies for use in a wide range of surgical and interventional applications.

Cardiorobotics has closed on an $11.6 Million private equity Series A round of financing. The round was led by Eagle Ventures and its co-investors, The Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse and The Slater Technology Fund and affiliated investors.

Funds raised in this round will support the advancement of the clinical product, a clinical feasibility trial on humans, and completion of commercial product for regulatory approval in the United States and the European Union.

The  investment will be used to advance  the cardioARMT toward commercialization,  said Dr. Samuel Straface, Cardiorobotics, Inc., president and Chief Executive Officer.

“I am impressed by the combination of the breakthrough technology platform, experienced entrepreneurial leadership, and high commercialization potential of the cardioARMT,” said Mel Pirchesky, president and Chief Executive Officer of Eagle Ventures.

Cardiorobotics’ is al leader in snake robotics for minimally-invasive cardiac interventions, allowing minimally invasive treatments for patients suffering with heart arrhythmias.

Technology News Roundup

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Techburgher has been slacking the past few weeks, straying from its usual Friday technology news roundup. Never fear, we’ve got a few savory headlines for your end-of-the-week enjoyment. Take a few extra napkins. These are juicy:

Carnegie Learning cognitive scientists and research assistants took top honors at EDM ‘09, the Second International Conference on Education Data Mining in Cordoba, Spain, earlier this month. Based upon analysis of data gathered from the company’s Cognitive Tutor® mathematics software the paper, “Reducing the Knowledge Tracing Space”, demonstrated one way to more efficiently model student learning of cognitive skills.
GatesmanMarmionDrake, Inc., one of Pittsburgh’s premier marketing and communications agencies, promoted senior staffer Shannon Baker to director of the agency’s public relations practice today.
Baker is an experienced and award-winning PR professional whose expertise in media relations has garnered valuable relationships with top national media where she has a proven track record of successfully placing clients with news outlets like Fox News Channel, Good Morning America, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Confluence/USBFS Complete 1st XBRL filing
Confluence, the global investment management industry’s leading provider of automated data management solutions and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (USBFS) completed their first successful Schedule of Investments filing as part of the SEC’s XBRL Voluntary Filing Program today.
“In order to meet our clients’ expectations for industry-leading technology, we partnered with Confluence to enhance its Unity™ Holdings product by adding the ability to create XBRL filings for Schedules of Investments,” said Eric Falkeis, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President Technology, USBFS. “With the heightened focus in the industry on mitigation of risk, we are committed to providing our clients with innovative tools to report data with a high level of integrity and accuracy.”
Landslide Technologies, Inc. (www.landslide.com) announced that Metro Fire, provider of comprehensive fire protection equipment, has selected Landslide’s Sales P3 (LSP3) System as its corporate sales system.
An experienced provider of fire and safety equipment, Metro Fire has grown as a result of its focus on providing high quality products and prompt service. The need to standardize successful and proven selling practices became important as the size of the sales team grew. The Landslide Sales P3 System’s ability to provide salespeople step by step best-practice process for closing deals not only provided the standardization Metro Fire was looking for, it also provided far greater visibility into the pipeline than traditional CRM solutions.

Carnegie Learning Nabs Top Honors

Carnegie Learning cognitive scientists and research assistants took top honors at EDM ‘09, the Second International Conference on Education Data Mining in Cordoba, Spain, earlier this month. Based upon analysis of data gathered from the company’s Cognitive Tutor® mathematics software the paper, “Reducing the Knowledge Tracing Space”, demonstrated one way to more efficiently model student learning of cognitive skills.

Gatesman Promotes Shannon Baker

GatesmanMarmionDrake, Inc., one of Pittsburgh’s premier marketing and communications agencies, promoted senior staffer Shannon Baker to director of the agency’s public relations practice today. Baker is an experienced and award-winning PR professional whose expertise in media relations has garnered valuable relationships with top national media where she has a proven track record of successfully placing clients with news outlets like Fox News Channel, Good Morning America, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times and The Washington Post.

Confluence/USBFS Complete 1st XBRL filing

Confluence, the global investment management industry’s leading provider of automated data management solutions and U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (USBFS) completed their first successful Schedule of Investments filing as part of the SEC’s XBRL Voluntary Filing Program.  ”In order to meet our clients’ expectations for industry-leading technology, we partnered with Confluence to enhance its Unity™ Holdings product by adding the ability to create XBRL filings for Schedules of Investments,” said Eric Falkeis, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President Technology, USBFS. “With the heightened focus in the industry on mitigation of risk, we are committed to providing our clients with innovative tools to report data with a high level of integrity and accuracy.”

Landslide Makes Another Key Sale

Landslide Technologies, Inc. announced that Metro Fire, provider of comprehensive fire protection equipment, has selected Landslide’s Sales P3 (LSP3) System as its corporate sales system. An experienced provider of fire and safety equipment, Metro Fire has grown as a result of its focus on providing high quality products and prompt service. The need to standardize successful and proven selling practices became important as the size of the sales team grew. The Landslide Sales P3 System’s ability to provide salespeople step by step best-practice process for closing deals not only provided the standardization Metro Fire was looking for, it also provided far greater visibility into the pipeline than traditional CRM solutions.

Registration Now Open for PodCamp Pittsburgh 4

Published July 23, 2009 Events , General , News , Uncategorized Leave a Comment
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Twitterers, bloggers, and podcasters, rejoice. On October 10th and 11th, the Art Institute of Pittsburgh will welcome hundreds of social media users, from the beginner, to the carpal-tunnel stricken experts.

PodCamp Pittsburgh started out as an UnConference for a very specialized group of techies – podcasters – but has grown over the past four years to include sessions aimed at helping all sorts of groups–teachers, nonprofits, corporations, job hunters– harness the power of social media.

“We have seen a surge of interest in social media this year — not just blogs and podcasts but Twitter, Facebook, and other forms,” said Cynthia Closkey, one of the main organizers of the event. “We’re making sure that PodCamp reflects this growing interest and the social media needs of the Pittsburgh community.”

The event itself is part of an international movement, with PodCamps being held everywhere from Ohio to South Africa. There are a lose set of rules that govern Podcamps, and all Podcamps depend on volunteers to organize, fund, and execute each UnConference.

“In each of the previous PodCamps we’ve seen people return, talking about what they learned last time and how they’ve used it,” noted Closkey. “They become part of Pittsburgh’s vibrant social media scene. It’s amazing to watch PodCamp grow every year, and we expect this to be our biggest year yet.”

What:   PodCamp Pittsburgh 4
When:   Saturday October 10th and Sunday October 11th, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Where:  Art Institute of Pittsburgh
How: Register online at www.podcamppittsburgh.com

In true social media style, follow us on Twitter, @PCPGH, and become a fan on Facebook by friending http://www.facebook.com/pages/PodCamp-Pittsburgh/96249835923?ref=nf.

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Bethany Ruhe
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GENCO Acquires Dell’s North American Remanufacturing Operations

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GENCO Supply Chain Solutions, North America’s second largest and a Global Top 50 third-party logistics provider, today announced the acquisition of Dell’s North American remanufacturing operations.  The contract coupled with GENCO’s existing reverse logistics service offerings provides Dell with a complete North American margin recovery solution.
The acquisition includes Dell’s receipt and remanufacturing operations include test, remanufacture, repair and refurbishment of desktop, notebook, server and storage systems, which Dell then sells as refurbished product.  GENCO will extend similar service offerings to other manufacturers of electronic devices in the 298,000 square foot facility located in Lebanon, TN.  GENCO has partnered with Ft. Worth, TX-based InteliSol to provide critical parts harvesting, management and end-of-life recovery services in the same facility.
GENCO Supply Chain Solutions is North America’s second largest and a Global Top 50 third-party logistics provider and the recognized leader in Reverse Logistics.  The company manages over 130 operations and 37 million square feet of warehouse space throughout North America for a diverse range of retail, manufacturing and government customers. The company provides initial and ongoing value through a complete range of solutions, including contract logistics, transportation logistics, parcel negotiation and audits, reverse logistics, damage research, product liquidation, pharmaceutical services, government solutions and technology solutions.  For more information, visit www.genco.com.GENCO is on a news-making spree this week.

Looks like GENCO is on a news-making spree this week. This announcement actually made it into the Post-Gazette! Get a quick synopsis right here.

GENCO Supply Chain Solutions, North America’s second largest and a Global Top 50 third-party logistics provider, today announced the acquisition of Dell’s North American remanufacturing operations.  The contract coupled with GENCO’s existing reverse logistics service offerings provides Dell with a complete North American margin recovery solution.

The acquisition includes Dell’s receipt and remanufacturing operations include test, remanufacture, repair and refurbishment of desktop, notebook, server and storage systems, which Dell then sells as refurbished product.  GENCO will extend similar service offerings to other manufacturers of electronic devices in the 298,000 square foot facility located in Lebanon, TN.  GENCO has partnered with Ft. Worth, TX-based InteliSol to provide critical parts harvesting, management and end-of-life recovery services in the same facility.

GENCO Supply Chain Solutions is North America’s second largest and a Global Top 50 third-party logistics provider and the recognized leader in Reverse Logistics.  The company manages over 130 operations and 37 million square feet of warehouse space throughout North America for a diverse range of retail, manufacturing and government customers. The company provides initial and ongoing value through a complete range of solutions, including contract logistics, transportation logistics, parcel negotiation and audits, reverse logistics, damage research, product liquidation, pharmaceutical services, government solutions and technology solutions.  For more information, visit www.genco.com.

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