We're Taking a Break! GreenQloud Hires New CMO Paula Gould
GreenQloud, the first TrulyGreen® public compute cloud and data storage service, today announced several organizational changes including the appointment of Bala Kamallakharan to Chief Executive Officer, replacing Founder and former CEO, Eirikur Hrafnsson, who will transition into the role of Chief Global Strategist. Gisli Kristjansson will assume the role of Chief Financial Operating Officer. GreenQloud also announced a new hire, Paula Gould, who will serve as Chief Marketing Officer.
GreenQloud is tackling the growing “dirty data” problem in IT and data storage globally by offering carbon neutral cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) solutions powered exclusively by renewable energy sources. GreenQloud, with their primary data center facility at Verne Global, is capitalizing on Iceland’s key geographic position, unique infrastructure of abundant renewable power and naturally cool climate to provide clean cloud solutions with world class customer support at competitive price points. For example, GreenQloud is compatible with the Amazon EC2 and S3 Web Services.
“I chose Bala for the CEO position and Paula for the CMO position because I truly believe that their respective backgrounds in diverse markets worldwide and demonstrated success in guiding startups will be instrumental in GreenQloud’s ability to reach its potential on a global scale,” said GreenQloud Founder and CGS, Eirikur Hrafnsson.
The new executive hires and restructure position GreenQloud for greater growth within the Iceland IT industry as well as the global IT market. “Experienced in investments, global business and with a depth of history in technology and management consulting, Bala Kamallakharan brings to GreenQloud the leadership necessary to meet our objectives as we enter the next stage in the company’s development,” said Chairman of the Board, Gudmundur Ingi Jonsson.
“As more data is stored and processed online, the Information Technology industry is quickly contributing to global carbon emissions, which McKinsey & Company recently estimated will increase to 4% by 2020. GreenQloud is augmenting cloud-based service efficiency with sustainability. GreenQloud believes that world class cloud-based, easy-to-use services can be delivered at competitive prices while simultaneously reducing a company’s overall carbon footprint. I believe the solutions and team we have assembled for GreenQloud is well positioned to disrupt the cloud-based services business, and I am really excited to be part of this journey,” says GreenQloud CEO, Bala Kamallakharan.
In addition to providing energy and cost effective cloud solutions to SMBs, GreenQloud provides customers with live energy metrics and carbon savings reports to incorporate into their own sustainability programs.
By working with academic, scientific communities and university networks, GreenQloud is developing means to deliver less expensive and deeply integrated high performance computing (HPC) cloud services.
About GreenQloud
GreenQloud offers carbon neutral TrulyGreen® cloud computing virtual servers and data storage (IaaS) that companies or individuals can lease at highly competitive prices. GreenQloud services such as ComputeQloud™ and StorageQloud™ feature an easy-to-use, self-service web console and advanced API controls for full automation of IT services.
GreenQloud was founded in 2010 and is privately funded by Icelandic investors. The company has won several Icelandic government grants such as the technology grant from Rannis (The Icelandic Centre for Research). Verne Global is the primary data center facility for GreenQloud. In 2011, Gartner chose GreenQloud as a Cool Vendor in Green IT and Sustainability. For more information, please visit GreenQloud.com.
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Global Startup Community Converges at First Ever Startup Iceland Conference
Startup Iceland Brings Together Entrepreneurs, Investors and Dignitaries
From Around the World To Foster Creation of Sustainable Startup Ecosystems
Reykjavik, Iceland (Monday, May 14, 2012)-- The first ever Startup Iceland Conference will launch May 30, 2012 at the Andrews Theater in the Ásbrú Enterprise Park (Keflavik), Iceland. The international event will bring together entrepreneurs, investors and dignitaries from some of the world’s hottest startup communities. Iceland has a vibrant startup culture positioned to become an influential contender in the global business market. The Startup Iceland conference endeavors to strengthen Iceland’s global influence and create a confluence of global entrepreneurship and business innovation to foster sustainable start-up ecosystems worldwide.
Participants in Startup Iceland will represent startup communities from Iceland, the US, Canada, Europe, the UK, Asia, Scandinavia, South Africa just to name a few. His Excellency, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, The President of Iceland, will open the conference with a keynote address. Topics to be discussed at the one-day event include Iceland’s entrepreneurial successes and challenges, how to create localized dealmakers to activate successful regional entrepreneurism, the significance of seed funding and determining the best financial opportunities, Boulder Colorado’s transition from college town to Startup Tech hub, New York’s claim on Silicon Valley’s entrepreneurial reign, innovations in energy efficiency and utilizing renewable resources, the new ‘Entrepreneurial Renaissance’ and leveraging social entrepreneurs to propel brands.
“Iceland is a fantastic place to launch a startup let alone a conference to bring the global startup community together. It has excellent infrastructure, a history of innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as a young, well-educated workforce. Iceland is small, which allows for faster pivots and enables validation of Minimum Viable Products— unique traits that we intend to use as a case study for other communities during our first ever Startup Iceland Conference,” said Founder of Startup Iceland and Investor, Bala Kamallakharan.
In addition to the events on May 30th, Startup Iceland participants will have an opportunity to partake in a Hackathon competition on May 29th hosted at Reykjavik University, a caravan symposium with leading startup influencers, team-building adventure excursions and networking receptions.
Startup Iceland speakers include:
Brad Burnham, Founder, Union Square Ventures
Brad Feld, Managing Partner, Foundry Group
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, His Excellency, The President of Iceland
Gunnar Hólmsteinn, CEO, CLARA
Eirikur Hrafnsson, CEO, GreenQloud
Rebeca Hwang, CEO, younoodle.com
Hilmar B. Janusson, EVP of R&D, Ossur
Hilmir Ingi Jonsson, CEO, Remake Electric
Rebecca Kantar, Founder & CEO, BrightCo.
Isaac Kato, CFO, Verne Global
Alison MacNeil, CEO, GogoYoko
Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO, CCP
Sarah Prevette, Founder & CEO, Sprouter.com and BetaKit
Rakel Sölvadóttir, Founder, Skema
Helga Valfells, MD, NSA, the New Venture Fund of Iceland
Matt Wilson, Co-founder, Under30CEO
Ted Zoller, Kauffman Foundation Senior Fellow
Startup Iceland is made possible in part by our sponsors Arion Banki, Auromatrix, Auro Investment Partners, Ásbrú Enterprise Park, Icelandair, Innovit, Kosmos and Kaos, GRE, US Embassy in Reykjavik, NSA, Reykjavik University and more.
About Startup Iceland
The Startup Iceland conference is an annual conference in Iceland where leaders in the global startup community converge to foster solutions for sustainable start-up ecosystems worldwide. Investor Bala Kamallakharan founded Startup Iceland in 2012 to showcase the vibrant entrepreneurial community in Iceland and encourage the development of an influential global startup network. For more information, please visit StartupIceland.com.
WITI Announces Keynote Speakers From Comcast Cable, Intel, SpaceX and NewME Accelerator for Women Powering Technology Summit at the Marriott Santa Clara, June 3-5, 2012
Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) May 09, 2012-- WITI (Women in Technology International), the leading global trade association for professional, tech-savvy women announced today the keynote speakers and schedule of events for next month’s Annual Women Powering Technology Summit. The Summit takes place at the Marriott in Santa Clara, California, June 3-5, 2012, during National Women in Science and Technology Month.
The Summit will feature keynote presentations from WITI’s Founder and Chairwoman Carolyn Leighton, as well as Dr. Genevieve Bell, Intel Fellow, Intel Labs Director for Intel Corporation; Angela Benton, Founder of NewME Accelerator and Black Web 2.0; and Gwynne Shotwell, President of SpaceX. The Comcast Cable Keynote presentation will feature executives Lysa Dahlin, SVP of Human Resources, John Schanz, EVP and CNO, and Grace Killelea, SVP of Talent for Comcast Cable.
The 3-day Women Powering Technology Summit will present educational, technical and developmental workshops, informative panel discussions as well as thought-provoking speaking engagements with some of today’s most influential and revered leaders in technology and business. Amanda Coolong, host and COO of TechZulu, will return as Master of Ceremonies.
The WITI Summit will span topics such as Social Business, Global Strategy, Data Security, Emerging Markets, Venture Capital and Workforce Diversity. WITI workshops will provide valuable how-to’s and best practices for application and mobile development, social business strategy development, Cloud-focused IT transformation, strategic planning, leadership and career development, funding opportunities for entrepreneurs, self-publishing for authors and more.
“WITI members are key leaders and contributors to technology and business innovation. Every year, our global community of smart, professional, tech savvy women gather at our annual Summit to explore new possibilities, and develop strategies around advancing the business of technology through partnership and collaboration,” said WITI Founder and Chairwoman, Carolyn Leighton. “WITI’s membership, corporate partners, sponsors and Summit attendees represent a powerful network of business advocates and advisors dedicated to the development of women leaders worldwide.”
The Women Powering Technology Summit features revered VIP events such as the Executive Auction fundraising event, Taste of Technology Reception, Founder’s Reception and the prestigious Women in Technology Foundation Hall of Fame Awards, which honors women who have accomplished remarkable feats in their respective fields, in science and technology, while maintaining a dedication to encouraging the advancement of women. Educational and career development events will include the NextGen Micro-Conference on June 4, dedicated to inspiring girls to take an interest in STEM; and the WITI Career Fair presented by JobTarget on June 5, to help jobseekers meet companies dedicated to hiring top women talent.
Keynote Presentations:
Dr. Genevieve Bell, Intel Fellow; Director, User Interaction & Experience, Intel Labs, Intel
Angela Benton, Founder, NewME Accelerator, Founder/Publisher, Black Web 2.0
Gwynne Shotwell, President, SpaceX
Comcast Cable Keynote Presentation:
Lysa Dahlin, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Comcast Cable
Grace Killelea, Senior Vice President of Talent, Comcast Cable
John Schanz, Executive Vice President and Chief Network Officer, Comcast Cable
WITI Summit Workshop Leaders, Speakers, and Panelists:
Maya Baratz, Senior Product Manager, ABC News
Sloane Berrent, Vice President of Digital Marketing, Lippe Taylor
Tara Tiger Brown, Co-founder, Teach Me Stuff
Nancy Cam-Winget, Distinguished Engineer, Cisco
Sandy Carter, Vice President Social Business Evangelism and Sales, IBM
Sophia Chung, Software Engineer, Facebook
JJ DiGeronimo, Author, The Working Woman's GPS
Laura Anne Edwards, Founder, SheCanHackIT.org and Alura Entertainment, LLC
Nicole Enright, VP, Strategic Operations, Avnet
Patricia Florissi, Vice President, Americas & EMEA CTO, Distinguished Engineer, EMC
Jen Friel, Owner/Lifecaster, Talk Nerdy To Me Lover
Cindy Gallop, Founder & CEO, IfWeRanTheWorld
Heather Healy, Vice President and EMC Products Division CIO, EMC Corporation
Joan Hestenes, Platforms IT Leader, Life Technologies
Bess Ho, Founding Partner and Mobile Architect, Archimedes Labs
Jessica Hunt, Senior Vice President and General Manager, HighTable
Brigette Jackson, VP GM Michigan/Indiana, T-Mobile
Michelle Koblas, Director, Information Security, Guardian Analytics
Betty LaMarr, Executive Coach, Nadisa Associates
Cameron Lester, General Partner, Azure Capital Partners
Marina Levinson, Founder and CEO, CIO Advisory Group, LLC
Sonita Lontoh, Head of Corporate Marketing, Trilliant
Amanda McConnell, Head of Product, Rent.com
Kathryn Minshew, Founder & CEO, the Daily Muse
Joanne Moretti, Vice President Sales Excellence & Dean of HP Sales University, Global Sales, Hewlett-Packard
Patricia Nakache, General Partner, Trinity Ventures
Maria Ogneva, Head of Community, Yammer
Stephanie Palmeri, Senior Associate, SoftTech VC
Nicole Perlroth, Reporter, The New York Times
Melanie Polkosky, PhD, Human Factors Psychologist, IBM
Sue Robins, Owner, Ascend Training Solutions
Sheryl Root, President and CEO, Root Analysis; Associate Professor, Carnegie Mellon - SV and Stanford University
Rinki Sethi, Security Engineer, eBay
Rachel Sheinbein, Partner, Energy and Materials, CMEA Capital
Lauren States, Vice President and CTO Cloud Computing and Growth Initiatives, IBM Corporate Strategy
Rakel Sölvadóttir, Founder and CEO, Skema
Candice Tal, CEO, Infortal
Pemo Theodore, Media Producer & Startup Coach, EZebis
Patty Toland, Partner, Filament Group, Inc.
Alexia Tsotsis, Senior Editor, TechCrunch
Vivek Wadhwa, Vice President of Academics and Innovation, Singularity University
Ekaterina Walter, Senior Social Media Strategist, Intel
Sharon Wienbar, Managing Director, Scale Venture Partners
WITI will make updates to the schedule of events leading up to the Summit. For the latest information, please visit: http://witi.com/summit.
Event hashtag is #WITISummit.
WITI Summit sponsors include: Amazon, Avnet, Caesars Entertainment, Comcast Cable, FedEX, FICO, GEICO, IBM, JobTarget, LinkedIn, Robert Half Technology, T-Mobile, Thomson Reuters and TiVO.
About WITI
WITI is the world's leading trade association for professional, tech-savvy women committed to using technology, resources and connections to advance women worldwide. With a global network of exceptionally successful women leaders, WITI has established powerful strategic alliances and programs to provide resources, and opportunities within a supportive environment of women committed to helping each other succeed. WITI's mission is to empower women worldwide to achieve unimagined possibilities and transformations through technology, leadership and economic prosperity. For more information, please visit http://witi.com. Follow @WITI on Twitter. Like WomenInTech on Facebook. Add WITI on G+. Active WITI members can also join the WITI LinkedIn Group.
XTR3D Returns to GDC to Meet with Developers and Preview the New 3D Motion Capture Developers Kit Featuring a Remote Touch-Free Software Interface to Create Motion Games
XTR3D Software for Developers Enriches Games / Applications and Augments Smart Devices with Motion to Create a Next Generation Gesture Control User Experience
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) March 6, 2012-- XTR3D, an Israel-based 3D Motion Capture company, will meet with developers this week at GDC (Booth #308) to preview its 3D Motion Capture & Gesture Control Developers Kit. Developers will be given an opportunity to try XTR3D onsite and leave with a preview version of the Android and Windows Developers Kit to test with their own games and applications.
"XTR3D believes a software solution for motion capture and gesture control will replace today's hardware implementation, which is why we've begun working with game and application developers directly to provide our 3D Motion Capture & Gesture Control Developers tool kit," said XTR3D CEO, Elad Dubzinski.
XTR3D is a software-based interface which liaises between XTR3D-enabled games / applications and camera-equipped consumer electronic devices to enrich games and applications with motion for a robust, natural, next generation gesture control user experience.
XTR3D software is unique in its ability to render 3D skeleton motion capture, using high resolution 3D body movement analysis in real time, augmenting Android and Windows-powered Smart TVs, camera-enabled PCs and consumer electronics into touch-free gesture control devices with a control range of up to 17 feet.
“In addition to the XTR3D 3D Motion Capture & Gesture Control Developers Kit we will have available for developers who come to booth 308 for a demo at GDC, we will also be launching a developer community with XTR3D support to better enable the use of motion capture and gesture control in applications and games,” said XTR3D Founder & CTO, Dor Givon.
XTR3D’s ease of use and multi-platform implementation provides application and game developers SDKs to integrate gesture control directly into their applications and games, while also enabling the game and application creators to easily design a distinct set of gestures.
- XTR3D patented 3D Motion Capture software interacts with standard 2D cameras commonly found on today’s Android and Windows Smart TVs, PCs, Laptops and Tablets (no separate equipment purchases required).
- XTR3D provides application and game developers simple-to-use SDKs to enhance the user / gamer experience.
- XTR3D enables consumer electronics OEM and Chipset providers an optimized and integrated remote touch-free software interface to differentiate their offering.
XTR3D’s 3D Motion Capture & Gesture Control Developers Kit, complete with XTR3D support, provides developers with a software-based preview version of the XTR3D tool kit to create gesture control functionality in games and applications. Because XTR3D is a software interface, no additional equipment is required. XTR3D simply interacts with the built-in camera on Android and Windows Smart devices.
Visit us at the Game Developers Conference 2012, MOSCONE Center, North Hall booth # 308.
For Developer and Partner meetings:
Gil Davidman: Director Business Partners +972 54 6660999 gil[at]xtr3d[dot]com
For onsite media coordination:
Natalie Solon: Marketing coordinator, +972 54 5870850, natalie[dot]solon[at]xtr3d[dot]com