May 16, 2012

COLLABNET OUTLINES FIVE PRINCIPLES OF ENTERPRISE CLOUD DEVELOPMENT IN ANIMATED VIDEO SCRIBE

CollabNet outlines a five-step blueprint for embracing Enterprise Cloud Development as the next evolution in software development and deployment

BRISBANE, Calif., May 16, 2012 – CollabNet® (www.collab.net), a global leader for Enterprise Cloud Development and Agile ALM products and services, has created an animated video scribe that succinctly outlines five principles IT organizations can use to adopt and scale cloud development practices. CollabNet worked collectively with its internal experts, cloud platform partners and enterprise customers to develop a practical roadmap for Enterprise Cloud Development that addresses the cultural, technical and process aspects of cloud development and how it extends the value of Agile and DevOps in the enterprise.

Animated video scribes are fun, highly engaging presentations that highlight and simplify often complex concepts through the use of visual and audio learning queues. Through a blend of audio storytelling and professional animation, video scribes help magnify and reinforce key learning points for enterprise and industry organizations. To view CollabNet’s video scribe, Five Steps to Software Development and DevOps in the Hybrid Cloud please visit: (http://tinyurl.com/bwmwqm5).

“The rate or change and the accompanying complexity within the IT industry can be overwhelming, especially within the software development and cloud computing industries,” said Jim Ensell, chief marketing and strategy officer for CollabNet. “We challenged ourselves to outline the core principles of Enterprise Cloud Development in five practical steps and to detail them within a fun and engaging video scribe that runs just more than three minutes.”

Based on its years of experience and patterns of customer success, CollabNet has outlined a blueprint containing five practical steps to guide organizations on their path to Enterprise Cloud Development as they adopt hybrid cloud IT into the application development and deployment lifecycle. The steps include: 1) embrace the cloud for centralizing access and visibility to tools and processes; 2) create a robust coding community to encourage reuse; 3) codify development processes by standardizing tools, workflows and processes; 4) automate DevOps practices; and 5) take a hybrid approach by leveraging public and on-premise private cloud resources in a secure, compliant and optimal way.

In addition to the video scribe, CollabNet has developed additional videos and a white paper that outlines in more detail the principles of Enterprise Cloud Development. All of the content is available free by visiting (www.collab.net/ecd).

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About CollabNet CollabNet is a leading provider of Enterprise Cloud Development and Agile ALM products and services for software-driven organizations. With more than 10,000 global customers, the company provides a suite of platforms and services to address three major trends disrupting the software industry: Agile, DevOps and hybrid cloud development. Its CloudForge™ development-Platform-as-a-Service (dPaaS) enables cloud development through a flexible platform that is team friendly, enterprise ready and integrated to support leading third party tools. The CollabNet TeamForge® ALM, ScrumWorks® Pro project management and Subversion Edge source code management platforms can be deployed separately or together, in the cloud or on-premise. CollabNet complements its technical offerings with industry leading consulting and training services for Agile and cloud development transformations. Many CollabNet customers improve productivity by as much as 70 percent, while reducing costs by 80 percent. For more information, please visit (www.collab.net).

CollabNet, TeamForge, and ScrumWorks are registered trademarks of CollabNet, Inc. CloudForge is a trademark of CollabNet, Inc. Subversion is a registered trademark of the Apache Software Foundation. Other names may be trademarks of their respective holders.

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May 15, 2012

Engineering TV was on hand to cover SparkFun’s inaugural Soldering Competition

Engineering TV was on hand to cover SparkFun’s inaugural Soldering Competition at Oskar Blues Homemade Liquids & Solids in Longmont, CO. The brain-child of SparkFun’s production department, the event was set up as a bracket-style tournament with the fastest competitors moving on through successive heats. There were a trove of prizes awarded, kits for first-time solderers, and plenty of delicious beer flowing from Oskar Blues’ taps!

Videography by: Curtis Ellzey Edited by: Curtis Ellzey

Nate Seidle, founder and CEO of SparkFun Electronics, talks about their open source hardware model and how it encourages innovation in their in-house designs.

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Hosted by: Bill Wong Videography by: Curtis Ellzey Edited by: Curtis Ellzey

SPARKFUN GETS BACK TO DIY ROOTS AT BAY AREA MAKER FAIRE

Boulder-based Electronics Company Attends Bay Area Maker Faire for Seventh Consecutive Year

BOULDER, Colo. May 15, 2012 — SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, is proud to announce its seventh year of participation in Maker Faire Bay Area 2012 (http://makerfaire.com/bayarea/2012/). The event takes place May 19 and 20 at the San Mateo County Event Center. Unlike previous years, SparkFun won’t be hosting workshops at this year’s Maker Faire, but will take an opportunity to return to its roots – as a maker. The company will have a 10×10-foot booth (#66) and will demo some of the cool and interesting projects folks within SparkFun have been working on during the past year. These projects include an electronic guitar made from SparkFun’s ProtoSnap Pro Mini, an eight-legged robot, and the “Quad-Buddy Ball-Balancer” – a four-person game combining electronics and teamwork. SparkFun will also be attending in order to network with like-minded electronics enthusiasts, crafters, and innovators.

Maker Faire is a two-day, family-friendly festival of invention and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the maker movement. The Faire invites “makers” from all backgrounds to come together for a symposium of collaboration and creativity. With projects ranging from pneumatic drums and gigantic Tesla coils, to quilts made from recycled bottles and Arduino-controlled singing fish, this truly is an event with something for everyone.

“Maker Faire has been, and continues to be, one of our favorite events,” said SparkFun’s Director of Marketing AnnDrea Boe. “It is so much fun to be able to meet some of our customers, introduce new people to electronics, and keep a finger on the pulse of the DIY community. Each year this event grows, and we are excited to again play a role.”

Maker Faire has expanded every year, and attracts around 100,000 spectators and participants to the Bay Area.

To learn more about Maker Faire, visit (www.makerfaire.com). To learn more about SparkFun’s presence at the Faire, visit (www.sparkfun.com/news/855).

About SparkFun Electronics

Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.

SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 140 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.

Find SparkFun on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and Google+.

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WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO SHOWCASE LATEST OIL, GAS AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS AT ENTELEC 2012

Event co-sponsor continues to revolutionize wireless data communication solutions for critical energy infrastructure by providing the most reliable and versatile solutions on the market today

ENTELEC 2012, HOUSTON, TX (booth #121) May 15, 2012 — FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, will showcase its latest portfolio of wireless communication solutions for the oil, gas and energy industries and provide hands-on demos of its latest technology during the annual ENTELEC conference from May 15-17 in Houston, Texas (http://www.entelecshow.org/). With the array of wireless solutions that FreeWave offers today, energy and utility professionals can seamlessly integrate serial, Ethernet or wireless I/O into existing systems that offer the flexibility to meet both today’s demands and those in the future.

“ENTELEC is a leading event for professionals in several key markets such as oil, gas, utilities and energy,” said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer at FreeWave Technologies. “As the leading provider of wireless data communication solutions, we regard ENTELEC as a great opportunity to get a pulse on the industries involved and to show our customers the commitment we have to continuously enhance our products.”

At the event, FreeWave will highlight its award-winning FGR2 data radio solutions (http://www.freewave.com/products/allproducts/fgr2.aspx), along with the HT-Plus industrial grade high speed Ethernet radio (http://www.freewave.com/products/allproducts/htplus.aspx). Furthermore, FreeWave plans to showcase the game-changing I/O Expansion Module that offers a scalable solution to meet the demanding automation requirements of today (http://www.freewave.com/products/allproducts/ioexpansion.aspx). FreeWave also has developed brand new solutions to showcase at the ENTELEC event and if attendees wish to get a sneak peek of the latest advancements in wireless communications, please visit FreeWave’s booth (#121) during the show.

“We are excited to join everyone in Houston this year and are looking forward to reconnecting with our customers and partners,” continued Sharma. “We realize how rapidly technology and the landscape of these industries are changing. While we make the highest quality solutions on the market today, it’s our dedication, experience and drive to exceed expectations that set FreeWave apart.”

As a silver sponsor for the event, FreeWave is working with event organizers to provide registration and the classroom session materials during ENTELEC. To learn more about FreeWave’s solutions, please visit booth #121 at ENTELEC or go to (http://www.freewave.com/Products.aspx). For the latest updates from FreeWave Technologies, follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.

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About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success – where failure and down-time are not an option – trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.

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