Archive for February 26, 2014

Rogers Opens Flagship Data Centre In Calgary

Posted in Commentary with tags on February 26, 2014 by itnerd

Rogers Data Centres announced the opening of a new data centre in Calgary that gives Canadian and international businesses a highly reliable and certified data  centre presence in Western Canada. The facility, called ‘Calgary_DC3’, is the first Tier III certified data centre in Alberta. It is Rogers Data Centre’s second Tier III centre in Canada and will provide businesses of all sizes with access to secure, world class data centre services.

This data centre is in close enough proximity to Calgary city limits to be used as a primary corporate data centre for that market, and far enough out to be used as disaster recovery site. This 85,000 square foot facility provides access to both raised floor and business resumption space, with capacity for over 900 cabinets, state-of-the-art and highly efficient cooling systems, world-class security measures and 24/7 customer support. The new site also gives customers the ability to implement a fully redundant in-province technology hosting solution to be used in tandem with Rogers Data Centres’ Edmonton-based facility.

Rogers Data Centres Calgary_DC3 has also received Uptime Institute’s Tier III certification for design and will be certified for construction. This third party validation assures customers that the site meets the highest industry standards for data centre design and construction. The facility is additionally SSAE 16, PCI, and HIPAA compliant to respond to internal and external auditing requirements. This compliance allows business customers to leverage Roger’s certification in their own auditing process. They will be assured through third party verification that the site is operated within the best practices in the industry, saving financial and human resources typically put towards auditing of data centres.

If you want to find out more about this and other Rogers Data Centres, visit www.datacentres.rogers.com.

 

Belkin Announces Cases, Armbands and Charger For The Samsung Galaxy S5

Posted in Commentary with tags on February 26, 2014 by itnerd

Accessories maker Belkin has unveiled a line of accessories designed for the new Samsung Galaxy S5 that was announced this week. Belkin’s new accessory collection includes stylish folios, everyday protection cases, athletic armbands and charging solutions for at home and on the go and they are designed to complement the new features of the Samsung Galaxy S5.

Here’s what Belkin has on offer:

2-in-1 Wallet Folio Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M924) – $39.99

  • Three-way versatility: protection, storage and viewing
  • Removable Xpose™ frame slides up for instant photos or as a separate protective case
  • Three inner card slots
  • Additional vertical storage pocket
  • Stand function for viewing videos and photos
  • Tab closure with magnetic snap
  • Available in four colours: Black/Gravel, Azalea/Fiesta, Ink/Lavender and Lagoon/Ink 

Classic Folio (F8M921) and Stripe Folio (F8M923) for Samsung Galaxy S5 – $29.99

  • Cover converts into a stand for easy hands-free viewing
  • Hard-shell frame with microfiber-lined outer cover for full-coverage scratch protection
  • One inner card slot
  • Tab closure with magnetic strap
  • Slim, form-fitting design
  • Classic Folio comes in five vibrant jewel-toned colors: Blacktop, Mask, Azalea, Lagoon and Orchid
  • Stripe Folio comes in five colours with a bold, contrasting stripe: Blacktop/Charcoal, Azalea/Red Violet, Mask/Lacquered, Lagoon/Peacock Green and Fiesta/Fuchsia

Air Protect™ Grip Extreme Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M911) – $34.99

  • Dual-layer protection with glass-fiber fortified inner ShocWave™ skeleton and flexible, shock-absorbent outer shell
  • Reinforced edge protects against drops
  • Soft-touch outer shell wraps around edges for enhanced scratch protection
  • Slim, form-fitting design for bulk-free damage defense
  • Available in five colours: Slate, Paparazzi Pink/Citrus, Pale Blue/Lavender, Topaz/Limelight and Lavender/Topaz

Air Protect™ Grip Max Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M912) – $34.99

  • Reinforced corners protect against drops
  • Dual-layer protection with rigid inner frame and flexible outer shell
  • Flared design keeps phone raised off surfaces to prevent scratches
  • Slim, form-fitting design for bulk-free damage defense
  • Available in five colours: Blacktop/Slate, Gravel/Topaz, Fuchsia/Mint, Lacquer/Hazard and  Topaz/Limelight

Air Protect™ Grip Bumper Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M913) –$29.99

  • Reinforced corners protect against drops
  • Dual-layer protection with rigid inner frame and flexible outer shell
  • Slim, form-fitting design for bulk-free damage defense
  • Soft-touch outer shell wraps around edges for enhanced scratch protection
  • Available in seven colours: Blacktop/Slate, Gravel/Topaz, Fuchsia/Mint, Lacquer/Hazard, Topaz/Limelight, Red Violet/Lagoon and Mask/Civic Blue

Air Protect™ Grip Vue Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M915) – $29.99

  • Dual-layer protection with rigid inner frame and transparent, shock-absorbent outer shell
  • Wraparound edges for enhanced scratch protection
  • Slim, form-fitting design for bulk-free damage defense
  • Available in three colour combinations: Stone, Lavender/Fuchsia, and Lagoon/Topaz

Air Protect™ Grip Candy SE Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M910) – $29.99

  • Textured edges for added grip
  • Flexible, shock-absorbent, soft-touch shell that wraps around edges for enhanced scratch protection
  • Slim, form-fitting design for bulk-free damage defense
  • Available in five colours: Gravel/Stone, Lacquer/Stone, Topaz/Gravel, Fuchsia/Orchid and Purple/Jade

Air Protect™ Grip Candy Case for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M909) – $24.99

  • Flexible, shock-absorbent, soft-touch shell that wraps around edges for enhanced scratch protection
  • Slim, form-fitting design for bulk-free damage defense
  • Available in seven colours: Clear/Gravel, Pale Blue/Blacktop, Orange/Gravel, Civic Blue/Mix It Blue, Orchid/Bubblegum, Fuchsia/Topaz and Topaz/Azalea

Slim-Fit Armband for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M919) – $29.99

  • Lightweight, breathable, hand-washable neoprene material
  • Slimmer, adjustable strap with integrated cord storage
  • Comfortable, easy-to-adjust loop design
  • Clear screen protection
  • Available in Blacktop and Fuchsia

Sport-Fit Plus Armband for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M702) – $29.99

  • Lightweight, breathable, hand-washable neoprene material
  • Pouch for key or cash
  • Adjustable strap
  • Clear screen protection
  • Available in Blacktop

Sport-Fit Armband for Samsung Galaxy S5 (F8M918) – $24.99

  • Lightweight, breathable, hand-washable neoprene material
  • Adjustable strap
  • Clear screen protection
  • Available in Blacktop

Belkin’s folios, cases, armbands and charging solutions for the Samsung Galaxy S5 are planned to be available starting in late March at belkin.com and select retailers across Canada.

 

Infographic: Apple And Samsung Lead Brand Retention

Posted in Commentary on February 26, 2014 by itnerd

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