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Leading learning platform for Google Apps for Education recognized for closing the skills gap for middle schoolers through better classroom management. Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) May 30, 2013 Hapara Teacher Dashboard, the platform that empowers teachers to effectively use Google Apps in their classrooms, was awarded first place in the Administration/Engagement App category of the NYC Schools Gap App Challenge. Chosen from a pool of close to 200 applicants, Hapara was selected based on the...

Implements WebRTC in packaged app for seamless teleconferencing experience SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- UberConference today announced it will showcase its packaged app in the Google I/O Developer Sandbox on May 16 & 17. Google I/O is an annual developer conference featuring highly technical, in-depth sessions, and showcasing the latest from Google's product teams and partners. The UberConference team has been invited to demonstrate its implementation of WebRTC in...

Enid Burns for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online A company known for its online services such as search, video, documents and advertising is going offline with its new offering. Google is offering Packaged Apps in its Chrome Web Store, many with offline capabilities. The first apps available with offline capabilities include ones written in HTML, CSS and JavaScript. Most of the apps are Chrome extensions, reports GigaOm. While online, the apps have just enough code to run in a...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Last week belonged to Google Glass. 9to5Google began the news week strong with a report from “extremely reliable sources” claiming that Google would begin opening up their own chain of retail stores. These stores would be primarily focused on getting their glasses on as many faces as possible. The Verge closed out the week with a note of finality, scoring an exclusive hands-on with Glass, featuring a svelte-looking Joshua...

Ericom® AccessToGo for Chrome - first free NaCl-based RDP client with multi-platform support for Google Chrome OS, Windows, Mac OS X and Linux devices running Chrome CLOSTER, N.J., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericom Software, a global leader in application access and desktop virtualization solutions, today announced the release of AccessToGo for Chrome, the fastest RDP client for the Google Chrome platform. Available for free from the Google Chrome Web Store, AccessToGo provides...

BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cumulus Global today announced revenue growth exceeding 300% for 2012 as the company's cloud solutions business continues to expand. Sales for 2012 surpassed $3.3 million dollars compared to $972,000 in 2011. Net income before taxes jumped over 400%, to more than $200,000 for 2012. This growth reflects increasing demand from Cumulus Global's core small and mid-size business markets, as well as the company's expansion into new market segments....

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Google yesterday announced their latest line of Chromebooks which run on their operating system, Chrome. Called “Pixel,” this laptop clearly has set its sights on Apple. Starting at $1,300, it’s similarly priced and similarly equipped as an entry level MacBook Air or Pro, but it’s what’s different which sets this laptop apart from the competitors, for better or worse. Unlike any Apple laptop, the Pixel integrates a...

DALLAS, Feb. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- By providing an overview of the mobile device market in K-12 schools, the report provides insights about the current state of mobile technology in schools, along with potential pitfalls school districts may wish to avoid. It offers concrete recommendations schools can take to improve their chances of success. With the proliferation of mobile devices throughout the general population, it is natural for teachers, students, administrators...

BOSTON, Feb. 12, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Schools looking to engage students and deploy one-to-one technology programs face many challenges, including limited budgets, annual budget cycles, and the need to select technologies and services that integrate with curriculum goals and objectives. To overcome these challenges, schools are turning to creative funding solutions like those offered by Cumulus Global through its strategic partnership with First American Education Finance. By...

Michael Harper for redOrbit.com – Your Universe Online Google is looking for someone to hack their Chrome OS, and are willing to pay big bucks if anyone is able to do so. According to a company blog post, Google will be hosting their third annual “Pwnium” hacking competition in Vancouver, B.C. in March. Here, hackers will be asked to locate and demonstrate any critical security vulnerabilities in their software. Armed with a Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook, those hackers who...