Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Ducont, subsidiary of Zylog Systems Ltd(ZSL), to present about Next Frontier Mobile Banking at 16th Annual SHAAM Expo in Damascus, Syria.



Tipusultan Abdulkhader, CTO Ducont -- a Zylog subsidiary delivering innovative mobile computing solutions and services to a number of industries including banking, financial services and government -- will speak about the next frontier of mobile banking at this year’s SHAAM Expo, taking place from March 25 – 29 in Damascus.  
 

Banks are increasingly reaching out to their customers via new means and channels.  Mobile is a channel which every bank or enterprise cannot ignore because of its’ ubiquity and absolute reach.  To assist banking and financial services organizations in effectively utilizing the mobile channel to provide innovative services to their customers, several fundamental questions will be addressed during Mr. Abdulkhader’s presentation including:

.How to develop a strategy to support your mobile banking initiatives and goals?  
.What are the issues and challenges that need to be addressed by financial institutions and banks in the mobile space as they strive for innovation? 
.What back-end requirements will need to be addressed by banks to launch mobile banking? 
.What impact will payments have on the mobile banking adoption and usage?
.How to monetize the mobile payments initiative?
.Which will take hold first: P2P payments, nFc or other POS payments? 
.Which has the most potential?  

    Join Zylog/Ducont for this thought-provoking session, or stop by and speak with us directly at our partner eMedia-Technologie’s exhibition stand during the event. 

    For additional details regarding the 2011 SHAAM Expo, or to register to attend click here


    EVENT DETAILS:
    SHAAM Expo – The International Exhibition for Information & Communication Technologies
    March 25 – 29, 2011 
    Damascus, Syria (Damascus Fairgrounds)
    Visit: http://www.shaamexpo.org/shaam11/en/

    ZSL Unveils Business & Mobile Power Suite for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 on Windows Azure


    Edison, NJ, March 15, 2011: ZSL, the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner & Leading ISV, unveils its business power and mobile power add-on suite for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 with extended availability on mobile and Tablet devices powered by Windows Azure.

    Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 delivers users a familiar, intelligent and connected experiences through a next-generation native Microsoft Outlook client, Role Tailored design, inline business intelligence, contextual Microsoft SharePoint capabilities and the most up-to-date information through real-time dashboards.

    ZSL as the leading Microsoft partner has made available its innovative value-added solutions & services for both on-premises and cloud versions of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011. The suite includes business power and mobile power add-ons, customization, migration, cloud enablement, application integration, support and maintenance.

    ZSL’s Business Power add-on suite empowers the functionality of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 facilitating the business users to interact and manage customer information efficiently and effectively through automation of day-to-day sales related processes, single-click instant preview of customer information in Microsoft Outlook client, integrated maps for easy navigability to customer location and QuickBooks-Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 integral platform with a greater level of interoperability. This integral platform optimizes the resource utilization by providing the end users the privilege of accomplishing both customer relations and accounting operations from one application.

    “Based on our deep understanding of the domain and market demands, we designed our add-ons to help the enterprises overcome the business challenges and realize their revenue goals faster with reduced TCO and increased customer satisfaction,” says Shiv Kumar, executive vice president, ZSL. “With our strong technical skills and steadfast innovations, we help smooth and easy adoption of emerging technologies such as Mobile, Social Media and Cloud for enterprises to enable business growth and run IT operations in much efficient and eco-friendly manner,” added Mr. Kumar.

    ZSL’s Mobile Power suite is complete and comprehensive in extending the availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 features and functionalities at a full scale to various smart phone devices such as Windows Mobile, iPhone, Blackberry, iPads, Google Android phones and Tablets.

    “We see a limitless set of opportunities for partners to add value to Microsoft Dynamics business applications using Windows Azure,” said Brad Wilson, general manager, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Product Management Group. “Microsoft Dynamics CRM seamlessly works with Windows Azure to offer the flexibility and extensibility enabling our partners to develop specialized solutions to meet the specific needs of our customers.”

    ZSL has made available its Business & Mobile Power suite in Windows Azure and its Windows Azure deployment capabilities in Private and Public cloud ensures customers have an affordable, scalable and secure business application on demand with minimal configuration and application management.

    To learn more about ZSL and its solution offerings, please visit www.zsl.com

    Wednesday, March 9, 2011

    ThePartnerChannel.Com - Convergence Tip of the Week Festival - Tips from Manick Vel of ZSL Inc




    Best Practices for Convergence Exhibitors

    Exhibiting at MS Convergence provides good lead generation, markets your brand name and focusing on a targeted audience. It’s a great place to launch new products, provide education about your business, meet and talk to your client base and, check out the competition.

    It enables you to keep abreast with latest developments and strengthens existing relationships with clients & MS community. You are likely to speak to more people in one day than you would see in a week or more using other marketing strategies. Everyone you speak to could easily be a potential client.

    Here is the list of measurable out comes for the conference which can be set for every day.

    1.  Set target for  deal closures at the conference and measure
    2.  Set target for product demos and measure
    3.  Set target for daily booth Traffic and measure
    4.  Set target for collecting new contacts business cards other than booth visitors
    5.  Set target for partnerships with Other MS Partners/ISV’s.

    Read the Tips at : http://thepartnerchannel.com/convergence-tip-of-the-week-festival/

    ZSL Launches Manage IT Services for IBM Virtual Desktop



    Edison, NJ, March 2, 2011: ZSL, an Advanced IBM Partner & Global Systems Integrator based out of Edison, NJ, today announces its immediate availability of Manage IT services for IBM Virtual Desktop for Smart Business in US, Canada & India. IBM Virtual Desktop for Smart Business, powered by VERDE of Virtual Bridges, is an end-to-end virtual desktop management solution that provides anytime, anywhere access to personal desktops from mobile devices including tablets, netbooks, laptops and thin clients.

    ZSL is offering a suite of managed services for IBM Virtual Desktop for Smart Business at a competitive cost that reclaims the enterprises from the practical silos of managing and running the virtual desktops in adherence to data security compliance. Its managed services include regular upgrades, patch updates, disaster recovery, security & vulnerability management, help desks and customer support.

    IBM Virtual Desktop for Smart Business provides virtual desktops running on Windows or Linux, Windows (XP, 7) or Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, Novell) desktops running on a server, which delivers integrated offline & branch VDI to remote users. Its integrated autonomy features govern back-up recovery, configuration, management, protection and healing. The solution can help cut through the costs incurred in hardware acquisition, desktop management and system administration staffs.

    “Our innovative client computing services for IBM Virtual Desktops will address the growing complexities and business risks haunting the IT department in managing PCs and delivering always available secured work environment at a lowered TCO,” says Shiv Kumar, executive vice president, ZSL. “As a trusted technology partner, we continue to stand by our commitment to provide value added business solutions and managed IT services to our clients by packaging the emerging desktop virtualization and private cloud technologies,” added Mr. Kumar.

    Enterprises can gauge their business agility and performance with ZSL’s extensible value added services that encompasses POCs, pilot implementation, ROI analysis and readiness assessment. ZSL offers flexible deployment options such as on-premise, private or public Cloud built and managed by ZSL.

    "Midsize businesses are looking to IBM business partners like ZSL for technology expertise and innovative solutions that deliver value and real business outcomes in the global marketplace," said  Salvatore Patalano, vice president of worldwide sales for IBM Smart Business."Working together with our business partner community we're helping smaller companies harness the power of technology to improve performance, work smarter and grow."  

    “Organizations are looking for ways to reduce both CAPEX and OPEX budgets, while improving the reliability, security and overall desktop experience,” said Jim Curtin, CEO of Virtual Bridges. “By working with innovative companies like ZSL we’re able extend the benefits of VDI Gen 2 to even more organizations. With our combined experience, we can offer customers the most effective solution to meet their desktop and configuration needs.”

    To learn more about ZSL and its solution offerings, please visit http://www.zsl.com/.

    ZSL Inc presents: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Launch Event

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    Experience Business Growth with Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 Powered by ZSL’s Business & Mobile Power Suite on Windows Azure

    Come learn how your organization can reach unparalleled levels of effectiveness with New Release of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

    ZSL, the Microsoft Gold Certified partner and a leading ISV, will present its latest offerings on Dynamics CRM 2011 and how its clients and partners can enable Business Growth from ...the CRM 2011 and its Add-ons deployment.

    Learn and experience the Business Power and Mobile Power Suite for CRM 2011 powered by the Windows Azure with the extended deployment on various mobile devices including Windows Mobile, iPhone, Blackberry, Android and iPad. The Azure deployment capabilities help the businesses to get the enterprise affordable, scalable, high performance and secured business applications on demand to reach the market faster and cost effectively with minimal configuration and management.

    Listen to a client's success story in their automation goals and achieving greater Productivity with the help of the user friendly functions and features of Dynamics CRM powered by Business Power suite.

    Event Agenda

    8.30 AM - Registration & Breakfast

    9.15 AM - Welcome Note

    9.20 AM - 9.50 AM Kick-off & Introduction to CRM 2011
    Erik Sevenants, Partner Account Manager, Microsoft Dynamics

    9.50 AM - 10.15 AM Business Growth Imperatives : Innovation - Agility - Transformation powered by Cloud, Mobility and Social Media
    Shiv Kumar, EVP, ZSL

    10.15 AM - 10.45 AM Business Power and Mobile Power Suite Demo
    Yuva Raj, Head – IDEA Lab (R&D Division), ZSL

    10.45 AM - 11.00 AM Q/A Panel

    11.00 AM - Prize Draw

    For Registration, Please visit : http://www.zslinc.com/enquiryform/register.aspx

    Invitation Available at :  http://www.zslinc.com/email-campaign/CRM/ZSL-Led-Microsoft-CRM-2011-Launch.html

    ZSL Campaigns for Smarter Planet Campaign

    ZSL to Present at NOA Cloud Computing Event


    Zylog to present on Public, Private and Hybrid Cloud Computing models, adoption trends and development/deployment best practices at the NOA’s 2011 Cloud Computing Forum in London, UK

    London, UK January 24, 2011

    Join Zylog Systems Limited -- a National Outsourcing Association Premier Member and co-sponsor of the NOA’s 2011 Cloud Computing Forum -- as we discuss current Cloud Computing models, investment and adoption trends, and development and deployment best practices at the NOA’s upcoming Cloud Computing Forum in London.  During the event on February 15th, Zylog will share examples of how we have assisted clients’ in building and deploying Hybrid Cloud environments, which provide delivery model choice, without added complexity. 

    CIOs and IT Managers require a technology partner who has experience in identifying which service delivery models would be suitable for their business, and how best to source, build, deliver and manage them cost-effectively.  ZSL’s SmartPrise Cloud Solutions and Services offerings allow enterprises around the world to leverage the various Cloud Computing models in a manner which provides the greatest benefit, efficiency and competitive advantage for their respective organizations.   This could include providing assistance or advice to enterprises looking to build and deploy their own private or hybrid clouds (or consume public cloud services), as well as IT services support for organizations who are looking to develop and deploy applications and infrastructure within private or public cloud environments.   

    During the February 15th event, Zylog will share a practical approach and some best practices which IT Executives and other service providers should consider to succeed in their Cloud journey.

    For additional details regarding the NOA’s Cloud Computing Forum, or to register to attend, visit http://www.noa.co.uk/index.php/site/event/498/

    EVENT DETAILS:
    National Outsourcing Association, 2011 Cloud Computing Forum
    February 15, 2011

    ZSL Supports the Voices for Innovation Technology Policy Agenda


    Edison, NJ,January 24, 2011: 2011 should be a year of tremendous innovation and technology enabled business growth. We, the undersigned U.S. members of Voices for Innovation, recognize that information technology (IT) plays a critical role in growing our nation’s economy and improving both public and private sector operations. IT is also essential in how millions of consumers in the U.S. communicate, learn, access information and services, and engage in commercial transactions.

    With this understanding of the importance of technology to the future of the United States, ZSL supports the following policy priorities for federal and state legislative sessions.

    PRIORITY ONE: Driving Economic and Employment Growth in IT

    Federal and state governments should support IT business and employment growth by:
    • Establishing and maintaining balanced pro-innovation fiscal policies that support IT small businesses and entrepreneurs;
    • Defending fair competition domestically and globally;
    • Promoting the lawful use of licensed software;
    • Creating a legal and regulatory framework that promotes responsible cloud computing.
      PRIORITY TWO: Maximizing the Use of IT to Address Societal Challenges
      Information technology has an important role to play in helping our world address numerous challenges. Federal and state policies should promote the use of IT for:
      • Enhancing education at all levels of learning, including worker retraining;
      • Increasing the efficiency of energy production and use;
      • Improving healthcare delivery and cost containment.
        PRIORITY THREE: Promoting a Healthy Online Environment
        Federal and state policies should support innovation and growth of the Internet-based economy and cloud computing by:
        • Modernizing data privacy laws to reflect the current and emerging Internet environment;
        • Promoting strengthened security at all points of the Internet;
        • Ensuring technology choice for consumers, businesses, and government agencies;
        • Promoting transparency, interoperability, and accessibility in IT.
          “Being a leader in bringing Business aligned Information Technology Innovation to market, ZSL extends its support to Voices for Innovation Technology Policy Agenda which lays out key policy priorities that foster growth and innovation in our industry to address the economical and societal challenges, including healthcare, energy, and education” said Shiva Kandaswamy, Executive Vice President at ZSL.

          About ZSL
          Zylog Systems Ltd (ZSL) is a Global Systems Integrator & Business Solutions Provider based in Edison, NJ with more than 4000 employees worldwide focused in developing and delivering enterprise IT solutions and services using the emerging technology platforms to keep the TCO low and ROI high. ZSL is a pioneer in providing business aligned technology solutions to enable the growth and make the enterprises responsive and agile. ZSL's Technology Leadership and value added R&D helped the enterprises globally to achieve their business goals cost effectively. To learn more about ZSL and its solution offerings, please visit http://www.zsl.com/.

          About Voices for Innovation
          Voices for Innovation (VFI) is a community of IT professionals, including Microsoft partners, engaged at the intersecting points where government, citizens, and IT businesses share concerns. We stay informed—and voice our ideas and concerns—about governmental issues that affect our businesses and the technology sector as a whole. Partners participating in Voices for Innovation communicate with elected officials on a range of IT and general business issues from the cost of software piracy to healthcare reform to economic development.

          New Year's Predictions From The VAR500

          ZSL Logic


          "The Channel ecosystem will go through its transition in 2011, due to the increased interest of enterprises exploring public and private cloud options part of their data center optimization and green IT effort.
          Application Modernization and Consolidation will get major attention in the market, considering the continued focus in technology driven by Innovation and Growth Enablement.
          Midsize enterprises and solution providers should start planning to embrace the real-time business analytics and data warehousing, enterprise mobile apps development and desktop virtualization technologies in 2011. Our focus will be empowering the business through value creation and innovation in 2011."

          -- Shiv Kumar, executive vice president

          Predictions at : http://www.crn.com/slide-shows/channel-programs/228800828/new-years-predictions-from-the-var500.htm;jsessionid=HFseYF66ovckXNDRJjCQlA**.ecappj02?pgno=11

          ZSL's Enterprise 2.0 SocNet won NJTC’s Mid-Atlantic Innovation Award in the IT category

          ZSL Won NJTC’s Mid-Atlantic Innovation Award for its Knowledge Management & Collaboration Solution

          Edison, New Jersey, November 12, 2010 – ZSL, a Global System Integrator & Business Technology Solutions provider, headquartered at Edison, NJ won the New Jersey Technology Council (NJTC)’s Mid-Atlantic Innovation Competition Award in the IT category for its Enterprise 2.0 SocNet, the next generation Knowledge Management & Collaboration solution.

          Innovation is the hallmark of the world’s most successful companies, whether exhibited through unusual products or groundbreaking services. New Jersey Technology Council invites the most innovative products or solutions from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. NJTC held the Mid-Atlantic Innovation Competition for the companies in the following four industry networks:  Communications/Media; Electronics, Advanced Materials and Manufacturing; Information Technology or Life Sciences 

          ZSL’s Enterprise 2.0 SocNet was awarded for its innovative ways to solve the enterprise collaboration and ability to succeed in the market. SocNet was demonstrated at NJTC’s 5th Annual Top Technology Trends session at NYI’s Data Center in Bridgewater, NJ.

           ZSL’s Enterprise 2.0 SocNet is the next generation Knowledge Management and Collaboration solution powered by social media & Web 2.0 technologies. SocNet helps the enterprises to harness and leverage their human capital assets through enterprise social media based collaboration among the employees, partners and customers internally & externally to drive the innovation. SocNet’s security and integration capabilities can help the businesses to achieve their Social Commerce and Social CRM goals cost effectively.

          SocNet’s extensions are getting customized for various vertical industries such as Banking, Media and Market Research with the flexible Cloud, SaaS and On-premise deployment models.

          “We are excited to honor ZSL along with three other companies for their submissions and exciting new products which will continue to showcase the region as one of technology expertise.  NJTC will continue to expose new products and services which show our region of the country to be one of the cornerstones of technology excellence and development,” said Paul Frank, VP of Membership, New Jersey Technology Council.

          “We are honored to receive this recognition from NJTC for our Enterprise 2.0 SocNet which is transforming the way that the professional workforce is collaborating for years. The award encourages our R&D effort of aligning the consumer driven technology innovations to the business scenarios successfully”, said Shiv Kumar, Executive Vice President of ZSL.“SocNet’s open architecture, secured integration and cloud deployment features will make the Social Media  as the integral part of the future multi-generational workforce environment” said Mr. Kumar. 

          To view the list of winners and finalists from Mid Atlantic Innovation Competition, please visit the URL: www.njtc.org/files/innovation10.doc

          About ZSL

          Zylog Systems Ltd (ZSL) is a Global Systems Integrator & Business Solutions Provider based in Edison, NJ with more than 4000 employees worldwide focused in developing and delivering enterprise IT solutions and services using the emerging technology platforms to keep the TCO low and ROI high. ZSL is a pioneer in providing business aligned technology solutions to enable the growth and make the enterprises responsive and agile. ZSL’s Technology Leadership and value added R&D helped the enterprises globally to achieve their business goals cost effectively. To learn more about ZSL and its solution offerings, please visit http://www.zsl.com/.

          About NJTC (http://www.njtc.org/)

          The New Jersey Technology Council provides business support, networking opportunities, information, advocacy and recognition of technology companies and their leaders. Founded in 1996, NJTC's more than 1,200 member companies work together to support their own enterprises while advancing New Jersey's status as a leading technology center in the United States.

          ZSL Presents at NJTC’s Top Twelve Technology Trends Session


          Bridgewater, NJ, November 9, 2010

          ZSL’s Enterprise 2.0 SocNet – Knowledge Management & Collaboration Solution won NJTC's Mid Atlantic Innovation Competition for New Products and Services.  In addition, Enterprise 2.0 SocNet was awarded one of four first place awards for its uniqueness and ability to succeed.

          The solution will be presented on November 9th at NJTC's Top Twelve Technology Trends and Innovation Competition Awards gala followed by which ZSL will receive the plaque from the Mayor of Bridgewater, NJ.

          To learn more about the Enterprise 2.0 SocNet, please visit http://www.zsl.com/it-services-consulting/enterprise-20-socnet

          For more info about the conference, visit: http://bit.ly/9dHm5J

          ZSL's Enterprise 2.0 SocNet won NJTC's Top 12 Technology Trends and Innovation Award


          ZSL’s Enterprise 2.0 SocNet – Knowledge Management & Collaboration Solution won  NJTC's Mid Atlantic Innovation Competition for New Products and Services.  In addition, Enterprise 2.0 SocNet was awarded one of four first place awards for its uniqueness and ability to succeed.

          The solution will be presented on November 9th at NJTC's Top Twelve Technology Trends and Innovation Competition Awards gala followed by which ZSL will receive the plaque from the Mayor of Bridgewater, NJ.

          To learn more about the Enterprise 2.0 SocNet, please visit http://www.zsl.com/it-services-consulting/enterprise-20-socnet

          For more info about the conference, visit http://bit.ly/9dHm5J