Partners Encourage Entanet To Continue Pursuing Progressive Channel Strategy
May 28, 2012 (M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX) -- Key partners of leading wholesale communications provider, Entanet, have given their backing to the companys progressive and open channel strategy, and encouraged it to continue driving closer engagement and involvement between service providers and resellers as new technologies start to change the ground rules for the whole channel.At its recent Partner event, held over two days at the prestigious country location, Fawsley Hall in Northamptonshire, the company invited its resellers to participate in a thought provoking two day round table and hospitality event. The event gave them the opportunity to share their views on the impact of emerging trends such as cloud computing and the shift from capex to opex-oriented purchasing amongst customers, while Entanet shared its own strategic direction.
The feedback received from the event was extremely positive, with reseller partners encouraging Entanet to continue following its present course. Elsa Chen, General Manager of the company, stated: Entanet has a clear focus on helping its wholesale and reseller partners to deliver the consistent, reliable connectivity needed to support the growing number of services that are now being delivered across IP-based wide-area networks. As well as data and voice, were seeing significant increases in video and applications traffic as more organisations start to make use of cloud-based services.
We wanted to find out how our partners really feel about the opportunities and challenges they face in todays markets and give them a chance to share and hear from their peers how they see roles and relationships within the channel changing in the future. Having listened to and discussed their views in real depth, were absolutely confident that we are on the right track.
The recent strategic partnership between Entanet and cloud services provider, Outsourcery, provides a clear illustration of the companys direction, Chen added. The dynamics of the market are changing and its more important than ever for channel partners with different skills and capabilities to work together. As a leading communications provider, we see our role as one of providing a foundation, not only for the delivery of new services, but also for the virtualised and hybrid IT infrastructures that are now evolving within organisations. The channel will be delivering and supporting those solutions our connectivity will provide the solid platform they need in order to do that with total confidence.
Adam Cathcart, Head of Mobile and Partner Management at Outsourcery, which was one of the partners at the meeting, said: Entanet deserves credit for creating the environment to share thoughts and ideas. The sands are shifting constantly in the ICT market and all channel players need to keep their fingers on the pulse and constantly review their position and direction. The discussions at the Entanet Partner event helped us and everyone there to do that they were really useful and constructive and have helped to forge even closer and potentially more productive partnerships for the future.
At the two-day event at the medieval house, partners took hold of opportunities to discuss business within groups and individually, as well as enjoy an evening of entertainment and a day of traditional country pursuits including clay shooting, archery and ferret racing, as well as more modern outdoor team activities, such as laser tagging (AKA painless paint-balling).
To view photographs from the event visit http://stellasix.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dbfa681510d9d5e6e8aa5b6ae&id=2d4e816f6c&e=f10ccc00c7. Alternatively to find out more about Entanet and how to become an Entanet partner visit www.enta.net or call 0333 101 0000.
About Entanet Entanet is a leading wholesale voice and data communications provider and operates via a network of wholesale and resale channel partners. Entanet was founded in 1996 by Taiwanese Comms Business channel entrepreneur of the year winner Jason Tsai as part of Entagroup, a leading IT distribution and IP communications group also comprising Enta Technologies and Entamedia. The company employs over 80 staff across a variety of teams, from sales and marketing, programming, systems and network engineers, technical support and customer service operatives through to accounts and personnel. The company is located within a strikingly impressive and authentic Chinese pagoda in Telford, Shropshire, reflecting the companys Taiwanese heritage.
As a wholesale provider Entanet offers an extensive portfolio of services including wholesale and packaged broadband, leased lines and Ethernet, IP VPNs, hosting and colocation, VoIP and traditional telecoms. It is also a member of ISPA.
The company operates its own fully resilient national next generation network from Glasgow to London, with further connectivity into Amsterdam and Frankfurt and covers all of the key aggregation points that form BTs 21st century network (21CN), providing up to 10Gbps capacity. Entanet maintains over 900 peering relationships throughout Europe and manages three state of the art data centres at its Telford HQ.
Entanets high quality services and channel commitment have been regularly acknowledged with nominations in several leading awards programmes including the ISPAs, ITSPAs, CRN Channel Awards, PCR Awards, Comms Business Awards and Comms National Awards. Most recently, Entanets founder Jason Tsai was chosen as Channel Entrepreneur of the Year in the 2010 Comms Business Awards while the company was awarded the title of Best Internet Telephony in the 2011 ISPA awards. Entanets substantial levels of organic growth have also been regularly recognised by the Sunday Times Tech Track 100, Deloitte Technology Fast 500 EMEA, TechMedia Invest Top 100 and Real Business Hot 100.
For more information contact:
Darren Farnden, Head of Marketing Entanet International Ltd Tel: 0333 101 0000 Email: marketing@enta.net
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Nairobi blast at shopping complex injures dozens - MyFox Dallas
Source: AFP
NAIROBI, Kenya -- A blast ripped through shops in central Nairobi Monday, injuring dozens in what the prime minister called a "terrorist" attack despite initial police reports that it was an accident.Speaking at the charred and wrecked small shopping complex in Nairobi's commercial heart, Raila Odinga contradicted the country's police chief, who had earlier said the explosion was caused by an electrical fault.
"This is terrorism ... this is a heinous act, we are under threat but we will not be cowed," Odinga said.
"The lives and property of Kenyans are precious and must be protected, we condemn the terrorists and tell them that their days are numbered."
At least 28 people were wounded, and four of them were in critical condition, the Kenya Red Cross said.
Kenya has been hit by a wave of grenade attacks the police have repeatedly blamed on Somalia's al Qaeda-linked al Shabaab insurgents or its supporters.
Last month the hardline al Shabaab warned Kenya of revenge attacks for sending tanks and troops into Somalia in October.
The blast ripped the tin roof off a complex of small stores on Nairobi's Moi Avenue and windows were smashed across the street.
Minutes after the early afternoon blast, the pro-al Shabaab Twitter site Al-Kataib reported a "huge explosion in Nairobi" although it did not specifically claim any responsibility.
Wounded individuals were carried from the site of the explosion, many with cuts from broken glass or flying debris.
"I can't explain what I saw, it was just terrible, I saw a woman who was burning and people were trying to get her to hospital, she was bleeding profusely from the head and her lower part of the body," said witness George Mwangi.
Police Commissioner Mathew Iteere had earlier said the explosion was not a grenade or bomb attack, and that "preliminary conclusions" suggested it was an electrical fault.
However state electricity company Kenya Power later said its investigators had found all fuses were intact.
"It is therefore not possible that the explosion was caused by an electricity fault," the company said in a statement.
Copyright 2012 AFP. All rights reserved.
Shopping Strategies for Eating Gluten-Free - The Ledger
Gluten is a series of proteins found in the cereal grains wheat, barley, rye and their related grains. Consuming gluten inflames and damages the intestines of those with celiac disease. Gluten sensitivity is a reaction to gluten that is less severe than celiac disease but produces a variety of symptoms.
A healthy gluten free diet is more than replacing gluten containing processed foods for their gluten free counterparts.
Start with healthy basics
Many foods are naturally gluten free and nutritious, including fruits, vegetables, plain meats, poultry, fish, milk, plain yogurt, cheese, dried beans, peas, legumes, nuts and seeds.
Gluten-free grain alternatives include rice, corn, quinoa, and millet. Fill your cart with these healthy staples.
Specialty products
Gluten-free specialty products (pasta, breads, and baked goods) are now available in most grocery stores. They add variety to your diet but are not always the most nutritious choice.
Gluten-free baked goods are often higher in fat and sugar. Gluten-free flours and grain products are often refined and not required to be enriched like their gluten containing counterparts. These differences lead to a decrease in important nutrients like fiber, iron, folic acid and other B vitamins.
Label Reading
A gluten-free diet requires you to be diligent in reading food labels. Keep the following in mind:
Read the labels of products each time you purchase them, as ingredients can change at any time.
The claim "gluten-free" is not standardized and products with this claim can be vulnerable to cross-contamination and trace amounts of gluten.
"If in doubt, go without" and call the manufacturer to verify the gluten-free status. Ask about their production facilities and testing protocol to ensure the product contains less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
US wholesale prices fell 0.2 percent in April - Yahoo Finance
WASHINGTON (AP) -- U.S. wholesale prices fell in April, reflecting a big decline in gas and energy costs. But outside that drop, inflation was tame.
The Labor Department says the producer price index, which measures price changes before they reach the consumer, dropped 0.2 percent in April. It was the first decline since December and the biggest drop since October.
Excluding volatile food and energy costs, the so-called core index rose 0.2 percent.
For the 12 months that ended in April, wholesale prices have risen just 1.9 percent, the smallest 12-month change since October 2009.
Modest wholesale inflation reduces pressure on manufacturers and retailers to raise prices. That helps keep consumer prices stable.
Gas prices spiked earlier this year. But they have dropped 5 percent since peaking last month.
Anger over new £100 parking fine at Kingston Shopping Centre - Hull Daily Mail
SHOPPERS and business owners are outraged over new parking restrictions introduced on a retail park in east Hull.
Private parking wardens have started slapping £100 fines on cars at Kingston Shopping Centre when people leave the site to visit stores in Holderness Road.
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LOSING CUSTOMERS: David Pacey, owner of Hems Sew Soon, which is opposite Kingston Shopping Centre in Holderness Road. Picture: Jack Harland
UK CPS, which manages the site, says people have started to "take advantage" of free parking and new measures have been put in place to tackle the issue.
Melanie Rimmington, who lives in Victoria Dock, went to visit Hems Sew Soon seamstress across the road from the site and was hit with a fine.
She said: "It is ridiculous. I have never known there to be a problem and I did visit B&M afterwards but still received a fine.
"The seamstress shop is just 50 yards away from the car park and I didn't see the sign until afterwards.
"It is going to affect nearby businesses because there is nowhere else to park."
Melanie, 43, said she wants to warn others who could be stung by the £100 charge, which reduces to £60 if paid within 14 days.
She said: "I don't agree with people parking and walking all the way down Holderness Road but the shops opposite the site shouldn't have to suffer.
"If they are going to change the rules they need to let the public know."
David Pacey, who runs Hems Sew Soon, said he has lost five customers in just two weeks due to the new restrictions.
"People come in and I have to warn them because they don't know," he said.
"They then go to move their car and often don't come back.
"We're just trying to make a living and this is going to kill Holderness Road.
"My son Reece popped across to get some money from me to go to McDonald's and was given a fine which I will have to pay because he's unemployed."
Mr Pacey said although he "appreciates people sometimes take advantage" – local businesses are being penalised.
"The fines are extortionate and it doesn't say on the sign what shops you can visit," he said.
"Trade has already dropped because people can't afford to pay to have their clothes repaired and this will make things worse."
Peter Haswell, manager of UK CPS, based in Leeds, said the restrictions are "clearly signed" in the car park.
He said: "The outlets at Kingston Shopping Centre pay towards parking for visitors and the businesses nearby do not.
"People have been using it as a park and ride to go into the city centre and walk down Holderness Road.
"They have been taking advantage of free parking and visitors can only park in the car park for an hour and a half."
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