We’ve gone nuts with our Smartphones


Since the inception of iPhone, we have been increasingly tapping into the advanced features of our smartphones, according to a new report released by Compete as part of its Quarterly Smartphone Intelligence Survey.

I think part of the reason behind such phenomena is a result of the improvement of the wireless network platforms that carry the data and voice connections, particularly the evolution of 3G  and now 4G technology that promises to increase both the speed at which data can be transferred and the amount of information that can be handled per cell site.

This is also fueled in part by a new generation of powerful and popular smart phones which are loosely defined as mobile devices offering more advanced computing ability and connectivity than a basic feature phone.

The survey further shows: Read more of this post

Job Openings around Washington, D.C. – July 16, 2010


Sr. Web & Platform Design Architect – Rockville, MD

We are looking for a polished senior applications developer and architect to spearhead our internal product development efforts. This exciting and challenging position will provide Dataprise with the next generation of new tools and technologies to carry out our evolving mission. The successful candidate will lead all efforts in designing, creating, and implementing our level of proprietary client management systems as well as working with stakeholders to ensure product acceptance For consideration, candidates must at a minimum possess: 10 years developing Microsoft-based web technologies including Visual Studio, VSS, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, significant experience developing AJAX enabled web sites, fluency in XML/XHTML/HTML, JavaScript, CSS, demonstrated experience designing mission critical data driven n-tier systems including life-cycle methodologies, excellent knowledge of SQL and Microsoft SQL Server including live system deployment, significant experience in legacy Microsoft VBA technologies especially Microsoft Access development, outstanding oral and written communication skills, BS Degree in Computer Science or related discipline. The ideal candidate should also possess: deep knowledge of Microsoft platform technologies including Windows Server and IIS Administration, experience in SQL query performance tuning techniques and strategies, some experience in light graphic design including knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, MS Degree in Computer Science or related discipline. Send resumes to mwithers@dataprise.com Read more of this post

MAVA Names Later-Stage Presenters for Capital Connection


by Elias Shams

Today, the Mid-Atlantic Venture Association MAVA (Mid-Atlantic Venture Association) added 11 later-stage companies to its lineup of presenters at next week’s Capital Connection conference.

The companies will join 40 early stage firms already announced to showcase their technologies and operations at the event, scheduled for May 19-20 in Baltimore.

The participating companies are: Read more of this post

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