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IceWeb (IWEB.OB) Wins Storage Hardware Product of the Year Award in the 2012 Data Center Solutions

Tobin Smith — Thu, 24 May 2012 17:14:50 +0000

Like we said in our research coverage initiation, the IceWeb unified storage solution was for US at NBT the best price-for-storage value we had ever found for our unified unstructured data storage problems.

Well now the prestigious worldwide Data Centre Solutions organization agrees. Winning Best in Show with them is like an Oscar in the movie world.

UNDER the Hood, Mimvi’s M&A Deal with Lone Wolf Inc. IS a VERY Big Deal.

Tobin Smith — Thu, 24 May 2012 15:35:00 +0000

I spent some quality time with the CEO of Lone Wolf, Inc. Eric Rice to try to get a handle on the opportunity and potential his company brings to Mimvi, Inc. (MIMV).

AS I suspected, the press release sent yesterday did not SCRATCH the surface as to the opportunity the Lone Wolf Company brings to the table. Most press releases (except those written by NBT of course!) rarely tell much if any of the REAL story in these deals.

Bitzio (BTZO) Closes Transformation Deal: Let The Fan Apps Mega Blitz Begin!

Tobin Smith — Wed, 23 May 2012 16:15:56 +0000

Bitzio, Inc. (BTZO.OB), a leader in apps, mobile media and behavioral analytics, closed on the acquisition of Motion Pixel Corporation Holdings, Inc. ("MPC"), a high-end media and animation studio with operations in the U.S., Costa Rica, and India. Terms of the deal get disclosed in the upcoming 8-K filing.

Sangamesh Vadagave Says If You're Bullish on the Cloud, Buy Microsoft

Kyle Brown, Curator — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:40:44 +0000

Click here to learn why Sangamesh Vadagave thinks Microsoft is a good buy based on its direction in the cloud space. This is a good analysis of the strategy at Microsoft and its potential impact on the stock price.

CEOs and CIOs Are Increasingly Disconnected Over Cloud Strategy

Kyle Brown, Curator — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:28:57 +0000

Click here to learn more about the disconnect many CIO's and CEO's are having over cloud computing strategy. This article reports on a recent survey published by McKinsey & Company on how companies should be looking at cloud from an investment perspective and the different perspectives held by CIO's and CEO's.

CloudBusting...Rightsizing the Cloud Service Provider

Kyle Brown, Curator — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:21:41 +0000

Click here to learn how to right size the cloud services you need. IBM says there is a new class of managed services that allow for more efficient purchasing and use of cloud services. Learn more here.

IWEB Adds Microsoft Functionality Even the BIG Storage Giants Don’t Have

Tobin Smith — Tue, 22 May 2012 17:03:59 +0000

This is what I love about the insurgent disruptors we love to follow and recommend to emerging growth investors at NBT—they get stuff done FAST.

Our newest emerging growth play IceWeb, Inc. (IWEB) announced a very sought after addition to their IceWeb unified storage systems...one that even NBT was asking for—EASY to manage Microsoft Directory rights management.

By Dumb LUCK I Just Discovered the PERFECT Tech Stock...In My Backyard!

Tobin Smith — Mon, 21 May 2012 14:21:09 +0000

Initiating Coverage: IceWeb, Inc. (IWEB) Target 2013 $2.25

NBT is initiating coverage of unified storage company with our initial target of $2.25 or 10X projected 2013 sales of $45 million in their low cost/high efficiency unified data storage systems.

Bitzio, Inc. (BTZO) Continues Ramp Up of Mobile Gaming Talent with ACT Smartware Acquisition

Tobin Smith — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:54:53 +0000

Bitzio is growing into a leading mobile game app space and added their portfolio with the German mobile gaming and software company, ACT Smartware ("ACT"). The acquisition terms have been agreed upon by both companies and a signed letter of intent setting out the terms has been executed. The acquisition is subject to final due diligence and certain requirements under German law. It is expected that the transaction will close in 1-2 weeks.

5 Questions to Consider Whether Cloud Computing is a Game Changer for You or Not!

Kyle Brown, Curator — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:51:34 +0000

Click here to see what Forbes Contributing Editor Joe McKendrick thinks are the questions you need to ponder when considering a move to the cloud. How big of a "game changer" will it be for you company. He says to ask yourself with respect to your company; 1) How service oriented are we? 2) Are we capable of managing a variety of clouds? 3) Do we have an information strategy?