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NoviFlow Inc. emerged from stealth mode today and announced the availability of the NoviKit® 100, the industry’s first switch that fully supports the OpenFlow 1.1 standard and is capable of achieving speeds of 100 gigabytes per second (Gbps). The move positions the company as an early leader in software defined networking (SDN), the network optimization technology that brings the benefits of network virtualization and programmability to large data centers, network operators, cloud and financial service providers.

“OpenFlow has proven itself in real-world SDN deployments by leading companies such as Google. Now, we’re giving OpenFlow a high-performance boost,” said Dominique Jodoin, President and CEO of NoviFlow Inc. “General purpose CPUs are great for many applications, but today’s major data center operators demand switching solutions with genuine wire-speed performance. At NoviFlow, we combine the benefits of virtualization and programmability with processors that can handle complex network flows to make it possible for data centers to keep up with today’s exponentially growing networking demand.”

"The Open Networking Foundation (ONF) was founded to fundamentally rethink how we approach networking, and we are inspired by the rapid adoption of OpenFlow in the marketplace by major operators and vendors," said Dan Pitt, executive director, Open Networking Foundation. "We are pleased to see the continuous efforts by our member companies to innovate and accelerate the creation and adoption of these standards, which bring the benefits of SDN solutions directly to users."

Inside the NoviKit® 100

The NoviKit 100 was specifically designed to provide early adopters of SDN with an OpenFlow switching solution that runs at high performance speeds of 100 Gbps. NoviFlow is the first and only company that currently supplies high performance switches running the full OpenFlow 1.1 protocol at 100 Gbps.

The NoviKit 100 is built on the NP-4 Network Processor platform from EZchip Semiconductor which makes the product easily upgradable to support newer versions of the OpenFlow standard as they are gradually released.

Key features of the NoviKit 100 include:
    A high performance system that features the NoviWare® 100 OpenFlow 1.1 switching software – with demonstrated performance rates of 100 gigabytes per second    OpenFlow-based SDN, including full support and implementation for the OpenFlow 1.1 specification    Additional statistics not defined in the OpenFlow standard e.g. summary counters and ability to display error logs, ideal for testing and troubleshooting    Integration with the market leading NP-4 network processor from EZchip Semiconductor    Easy installation - Designed for quick set up in any data center, lab or office environment in a compact 1.5U box, stand-alone or rack-mounted, with modular 1 and 10 Gbps port expansion options.    Command Line Interface (CLI) configuration    Dynamic configuration loading and reporting via XML    Proven performance - Lab tested by a tier one Systems Integrator

The NoviKit® 100 switching solution is available immediately. For more information please see: http://www.noviflow.com/content.asp?node=4&lang=en.

About NoviFlow Inc.

NoviFlow Inc. provides high-performance OpenFlow-based switching solutions to data center operators seeking greater control and flexibility over their networks. The company was incorporated in early 2012, after spending more than two years in stealth mode working on its high performance software defined networking switching solution through a collaborative effort with researchers at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). Today these OpenFlow experts form the core engineering team of the company. NoviFlow is also the first Canadian company to join the Open Networking Foundation (ONF). For more information, please visit http://www.noviflow.com.

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WeVideo on Tuesday unveiled an all-new mode for its video editing Web app geared toward the casual video shooter with little editing experience who needs to do quick and simple edits and share them on social media sites.

We first looked at WeVideo's freemium Web app when it launched last year. That app is still around in mostly the same form, only now it's known as "Timeline Mode." It lets users edit video and audio clips with stills, titles, and effects like one might expect from a free video editor.

The new interface is known as "Storyboard Mode," and it lets users simply drag and drop their video clips in sequential order, pick a soundtrack, apply a pre-designed theme, add titles and effects, and link the finished product to social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and Instagram, or to cloud-based storage like Dropbox and Google Drive.

And because it's totally web-based, it's also tied directly into YouTube or loaded into your Chrome/Chromebook start page and your Google Drive.

The Chromebook and its audience of casual (and non-tech savvy) users definitely stands to reap the most benefits from this update.

WeVideo is still a freemium application, meaning exported videos are only available in 480p unless users pay a fee for 720p or 1080p output.

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Userlike is a live chat SaaS software for websites and iOS apps that allows any business to chat with its online visitors, on-site through an integrated chat box.

It is an easy and on-the-spot communication channel through which support can be offered right at the moment that web visitors need it.

According to GetApp, the things that make Userlike stand out from the rest of the live chat solutions are its affordable cost, its professional look, and the smooth design of the chat box, which appears as a natural part of the web page.

GetApp found the backend easy to use for service employees, praising the system’s flexible and efficient processes through which customer requests are quickly guided to the right person.

Other outstanding features include the integration with Zendesk and a long list of CRM tools, and the fact that chats can be answered from any smart phone with a mobile IM client.

Userlike received the following ratings:

Overall: 9/10
Ease of use 5/5
Features 4/5
Value 5/5
Ease of deployment 5/5

“Userlike is an easy to use live chat app for both the customer and the chat operator,” said the GetApp reviewer.

To read the full review on GetApp visit:
http://www.getapp.com/blog/userlike-review/

To test drive and deploy Userlike for free, please visit:
http://www.getapp.com/userlike-live-chat-application

About Userlike

[Userlike is the leading German provider of live chat in a software-as-a-service form. Its mission is to provide SME’s with the tools to offer an outstanding online customer service.Userlike does this by offering live chat software that is affordable, easy to use, with a professional look and interface. Userlike is located in Cologne, Germany, and is privately owned by Devcores UG (haftungsbeschränkt).

About GetApp

GetApp is the largest independent online marketplace that helps small to mid-sized businesses and startups discover, evaluate and manage the perfect cloud business apps for their needs. Its mission is to support millions of users in their "best app" research with comprehensive directories, interactive search tools, side-by-side comparison tables, user reviews and app evaluation resources.

In addition, GetApp serves as a global online marketing channel for thousands of cloud business application developers. GetApp operates primarily in North America and the U.K. It is privately owned and backed by Nauta Capital

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The Crate Engines company has announced the launch of its new website at http://www.crateengines.co. This new website is an extension of its offline business to help provide crate engines for sale online. A complete line of Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge and Jeep crate engines are now offered for online and offline purchase from this engine retailer.

A crate engine is one of the alternatives that engine buyers have to replace a motor in a car, truck or SUV. The concept of these engines is to provide a newly rebuilt engine that is packaged in a crate for shipment. These engines can be installed much faster compared to those that require special handling or configurations for vehicle start up.

The new website launch of this company is one way that it has expanded its business operations in the past year. As an offline company, the Crate Engines company has successfully distributed its line of engines inside of the U.S. and Canada. By launching the new website online, all 50 U.S. states are expected to receive engines faster.

One way that this retailer has expanded its customer assurance levels is by adding new warranties to the engines that are now offered. A traditional warranty from a used engine retailer could be less than one month in length. Buyers that purchase engines for installation in third party vehicles often require more assurance for the engine installation.

The CrateEngines.co company is now providing warranties that extend for a period of 36 months. This new time period is designed to help engine buyers receive full warranty coverage if an issue with the labor or OEM parts is found to be from the build or natural wear and tear.

The Crate Engines company has added an experienced freight team to handle all requests for engines. This talented team now has the capability to ship engines that are ordered online and offline on the same day that customers request shipment. This new freight policy is expected to eliminate delays that can be common when engines are sent from one state to another.

Engine buyers that purchase crate engines for sale offline could benefit from the launch of the CrateEngines.co website. The complete inventory lineup is now available online for immediate
purchase at http://www.crateengines.co/blog.

About Crate Engines Company

The Crate Engines Company has built its reputation selling some of the best built engines that are used for a new vehicle, used vehicle and project vehicle replacements. The lower than standard pricing and the generous warranties that are offered by this company help buyers to be reassured when purchasing replacement motors. The Crate Engines Company launched its website online in 2012 and has made its entire line of engines available for immediate sale. Top engines from Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Jeep and other manufacturers are represented in the company inventory.

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