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Flat Rate International Calling Now Available with SmartVoice-IP™

Birmingham, Alabama, November 8th, 2007 — HeavyLogic®, a national VoIP provider, announces the immediate availability of Flat-Rate International Calling using the SmartVoice-IP™ Internet Phone Service.

“Another barrier broken” says Bill Kervaski, CTO and Founder. “Now our customers can call anywhere, and we mean anywhere, on the planet starting at $10.00 per month.”

“Our customers are already saving 30-40% over traditional phone service and taking advantage of our free long distance calling” adds Bill Kervaski. “Now they can conduct international affairs without worrying about their phone bill breaking the bank.”
SmartVoice-IP™ delivers enterprise features to small and medium businesses using a just add phones model.

Flat-Rate International is available for $10.00 per trunk with certain SmartVoice-IP™ packages.

For more information about SmartVoice-IP™ visit the HeavyLogic® website at heavylogic.com. Building on the company’s Innovation Everywhere™ campaign, HeavyLogic® continues to grow its array of cost effective and low maintenance IP Telephony products.

About HeavyLogic, Inc.
HeavyLogic® is a privately funded technology company focused on IP Telephony, Software Development and Systems Engineering based in Birmingham, Alabama. For more information call us at (866) 995-7277 or visit the company website at heavylogic.com.

New Horizons and TechBirmingham present TechFriday at the Apple Store

BIRMINGHAM, AL, 6 November 2007 – New Horizons Birmingham and TechBirmingham have scheduled the monthly TechFriday meeting to be held at the new Apple Store at the Summit shopping center, on Friday November 9, 7:45-9:00 AM.

On the program, will be a presentation on the new Macintosh operating system, OS X 10.5, “Leopard”. The poplular iPhone will also be demonstrated. The Apple Store will be drawing for two One on One support cards good for one year of personal training sessions each. Free breakfast is provided.

TechFriday is a TechBirmingham event that brings area IT companies together to network and share information on the burgeoning technology industry here. The breakfast meetings are normally held monthly at New Horizons Computer Learning Center on Beacon Parkway. This special meeting at the Apple Store was arranged in response to growing interest in the Macintosh OS X platform.

Technology companies and interested parties are encouraged to register to attend this limited seating event, and may do so by emailing information@newhorizons-bhm.com.

TechMixer 4.0 Tomorrow Night!

It’s time to dust off your mixing skills.  Tomorrow night is the 4th TechMixer event.  This time it will be held at the downtown incubator, the Innovation Depot.  Hope to see you there!!

REGISTER NOW!

  

TechBirmingham Evolves into Volunteer-Led Organization

Curtis Palmer Transitions to New Role

Birmingham, Ala., 29 October 2007 – After five years of leading the charge for economic growth through technology, TechBirmingham’s President and CEO recently informed the board of directors that he will resign his position at the end of this month. “TechBirmingham has reached a stage that will allow it to be led by its volunteer board of directors,” said Curtis Palmer. He will pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in Birmingham and remain on the board of directors.

Since TechBirmingham was created to implement its Strategic Plan developed in 2001, the not-for-profit has been at the center of a growing technology economic sector in the Birmingham region. It has made a widespread positive impact on regional technology business and, as an organization, will continue to work diligently to build on everyone’s successes.

Several members of the board’s Executive Committee have accepted leadership roles under the new structure. Drew Deaton of Cardinal Health’s MedMined will lead the TechMixer efforts. David Gray of DAXKO will organize the Executive Peer Group program. And, as part of the division of labor, Palmer will be responsible for the TechBirmingham Ecycling Day efforts and continue to work with James Childs of Bradley Arant in organizing future Entrepreneur Accelerator Programs. Additional role assignments will be made at the organization’s fall board meeting.

“It is truly an honor to have been entrusted with the responsibility of bringing many of the components of the community’s strategic plan into fruition and to be allowed to make a personal impact,” said Palmer. “It is time for me to re-enter the entrepreneur marketplace in which we have all invested so much time and talent. I remain committed to the success of TechBirmingham and all that it means to the area.”

“On behalf of TechBirmingham, I thank Curtis for his many contributions to the organization and to the community. We are excited about the new structure of TechBirmingham, its volunteer leadership from the tech community, and its focus moving forward,” said David Gray, Chairman of TechBirmingham and CEO of DAXKO. “In order to discuss the leadership’s ideas and field questions, the public is encouraged to come see what all the excitement is about at the November 6th TechMixer event at Innovation Depot.” Registration details for the semi-annual event can be found at http://www.TechMixer.org.

ComFrame Software Opens New Office in Beijing, China

International location established to deliver accelerated software results and technology investment optimization for ComFrame customers

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 19 /PRNewswire/ — ComFrame Software Corporation, the leading provider of elegant enterprise enablement for companies across diverse industries in the southeastern United States, today announced it has opened a new office in Beijing, China. ComFrame’s Beijing team will provide software engineering services for companies in America, China and other locations, drawing upon the advanced project management structure, highly- evolved software development processes, methodologies, best practices and quality enhancement approaches that have been the hallmarks of ComFrame software delivery. The Beijing team will collaborate on software projects with ComFrame’s U.S.-based business and IT professionals, extending the company’s proficiency in a wide variety of processes, applications, tools and technologies.

The Beijing office will be led by Frank Chen, Director of Technology, Overseas Division and Craig McWherter, Vice President and General Manager of the Beijing Division. Both of these men, recently promoted to establish and expand the Beijing software enterprise, have the information technology knowledge and business leadership skills necessary to pursue ComFrame success in the Chinese marketplace.

“The strategic location of the Beijing division, as well as the relocation of two key ComFrame resources with 20-plus years of combined experience in the IT sector, enables us to better serve our client base,” said Marc Guthrie, CEO of ComFrame Software Corporation. “Unlike other companies that are outsourcing software projects overseas, we have chosen to establish a ComFrame presence in Beijing that will be managed by our own people. This gives us a real advantage in controlling the quality of the work and managing project schedules, while maintaining a spirit of innovation in all our projects.”

Frank Chen brings with him more than 8 years of experience in the technology industry. He will be responsible for the company’s technology and its strategic direction for the public sector. Prior to joining ComFrame, Chen graduated from a top-three business school in China, where he majored in foreign trade. After graduating, Chen worked for Jian Enterprise Group as a business analyst. In 1995, Chen traveled to the United States, where he received his M.S. from the University of Alabama in Computer Science and Mathematics, became Broadvision certified and became a Sun-certified Java programmer. Chen joined ComFrame in 2002. “I look forward to coupling my understanding of international business and foreign trade with my architectural experience,” said Chen, “to lead technical teams that span the international dateline to deliver precision results for ComFrame clients.”

Craig McWherter also has more than 15 years of experience in the IT industry. Growing up the son of an Army officer, McWherter spent many years overseas among diverse cultures. He obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Management and Information Systems from the University of Phoenix, graduating at the top of his class. McWherter has worked in C, C++, Visual Basic, Java, and .NET, earning the title of senior architect. “My vision for the Beijing team,” said McWherter, “is to be able to apply my diverse technical experience and business leadership skills to developing innovative approaches for exceeding the expectations of ComFrame clients in helping them overcome their most complex and overwhelming technology challenges.”

“This is an exciting time in the evolution of ComFrame,” said Marc Guthrie, “as we focus on not only growing our domestic operation but also take the leap from being an American company to an international one. We look forward to delivering to our clients what the Beijing division will be able to offer in terms of cost-savings and an expanded technological base.”

ComFrame Software (Beijing) Corporation is located at Building 5, Suiten 235, Zhongguancun Software Park, Beijing 100094, P.R.C., and can be reachedn by phone at + 86-10-82826530.

About ComFrame
  Since 1997, ComFrame Software Corporation has completed more than 300 elegant software projects for clients across the southeastern United States, helping them reduce IT complexity and successfully deploy modern architectures and applications that improve business agility and efficiency. From offices in Birmingham, Alabama, Nashville, Tennessee, and Beijing, China, ComFrame deliver a broad range of custom solutions and packaged business applications. More than 70 architects, software engineers and project managers make up our highly skilled team. Expertise ranges from enterprise application development and integration to consulting, business process management, corporate planning and performance management, business intelligence, project and portfolio management, information integration, collaboration management, IT mentoring and training in new information technologies and service-oriented architectures (SOA). For more information about ComFrame, visit http://www.comframe.com.

Register NOW for TechMixer 4.0 in November ’07

If you weren’t one of the lucky thousands who got a direct email invitation last week to the upcoming TechMixer, then this posting is for you!  You are all invited to attend our fourth TechMixer event on Tuesday, 6 Nov., where Birmingham’s technology and creative class get together to mix it up.  This time there are no booths, just good old fashioned mixing at the Innovation Depot.  The traditional format event will return in February 2008.

In the meantime, we need you to register to attend by clicking on the link below and submitting the form:

REGISTER NOW for TechMixer 4.0

McLeod Software Expands Imaging Capabilities

Birmingham, Ala. – McLeod Software, a leading provider of dispatch, accounting and enterprise management solutions for trucking and brokerage firms, today announced the Automated Forms Recognition ® module, a new capability for motor carriers that utilize its McLeod Document Imaging ® System. The Automated Forms Recognition module is comprised of four different engines that allow users to capture, validate and classify data accurately and easily.

“For all types of motor carriers, the Automated Forms Recognition module transforms labor-intensive office operations into an advanced electronic document management system,” said Tom McLeod, president and founder of McLeod Software. “This new module, which reduces labor costs and saves time by expediting workflow and eliminating bottlenecks and data entry errors, is the latest in a series of product enhancements that our expanding Imaging division has designed to help customers realize the benefits of a truly paperless operation.”

McLeod’s development team designed the Automated Forms Recognition module with the flexibility to quickly capture data on unlimited numbers of forms and index documents. Weeks of paperwork can be processed in a few days without the need for manual coding and input. For example, using customized trip sheets replaces the need for sheet separators when scanning large batches of paperwork. Drivers also have the ability to import paper documents, such as bills of lading, logs and other load related documents, into the imaging system in real time.

The Automated Forms Recognition module consists of four different engines that manage and control document flow as follows:

• Bar Code engine used to extract index information and determine document types
• OMR ( Optical Mark Recognition) engine capable of reading Mark Sense (bubbles) to lift index information
• Data Validation engine that ensures accuracy of index information against the operations database
• orms Recognition engine that utilizes OCR (Optical Character Recognition) and topography technology to classify documents

About McLeod Software
McLeod Software is a leading provider of enterprise management software for trucking, logistics and brokerage firms throughout North America. Specifically developed for the trucking industry, McLeod offers dispatch, accounting, and document imaging products that give transportation-related companies the ability to increase their efficiencies, while reducing costs. McLeod Software’s integrated best-in-class software products include LoadMaster ®, PowerBroker™ and McLeod® Document Imaging. Founded in 1985 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, the company serves over 500 companies. For more information, contact us toll free at 877-362-5363 or visit us at http://www.mcleodsoftware.com.

Slamwire Inc. Announces the Release of Real Estate Social Network

Realtorclix.com Connects Real Estate Professionals with Clients and Each Other

BIRMINGHAM, AL October 10, 2007 – Birmingham web company Slamwire, INC has announced the release of its first major project, a social network for real estate agents called realtorclix.com. The project, in development since mid-2006, gives real estate professionals the ability to create a web presence in a three step process. After joining the site, members can create blogs, network with other agents, and advertise their listings. Currently, the site is free to use.

“Many real estate agents still have little to no presence on the Internet,” said cofounder Jarrod Morgan. “They want to take their business online, but they have no idea where to start or how much it will cost. We set out to create a solution for that problem.”

Much like mainstream social networking sites like facebook or myspace, members of realtorclix.com have the ability to communicate with each other through emails, forums, and chat rooms. But unlike their conventional counterparts, realtorclix focuses solely on becoming a network of real estate professionals.

“That’s the real power of the project. Our members can communicate with each other and help each other compete in a down market,” said cofounder Les Taylor, “Connectivity breeds success in the real estate industry.”

Realtorclix.com is a product of Slamwire, INC and is founded by Birmingham area entrepreneurs Les Taylor and Jarrod Morgan along with Matt Jaeh of Los Angeles, CA.

For more information, please contact Slamwire, INC at info@slamwire.com or visit realtorclix.com.

Systems Alliance Hires Veteran Software Sales Executive Patrick Crawford to Lead New Birmingham Office

BIRMINGHAM — Systems Alliance, Inc., a regional systems integrator providing high-value IT and business consulting services, today announced it has opened a new office in Birmingham, Alabama. The company has hired veteran software sales executive, Patrick Crawford to lead its business development efforts in Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee.

With over 14 years of experience selling enterprise software and services, Crawford joins Systems Alliance after seven years with Computer Associates (CA), where he was consistently ranked among the company’s best-performing regional sales executives. Based in Birmingham, Crawford is a graduate of Athens State College in Athens, Alabama.

Systems Alliance’s entry into the Deep South marketplace follows its expansion last year into Raleigh, North Carolina, and continues the company’s growth strategy of deploying sales and delivery staff across the southeastern United States. Site selection and recruiting activities are underway in multiple markets.

“Robust economic growth in the southeast is evident in every sector of our business: commercial, higher education, healthcare and government,” said Ric Hughes, president and CEO, Systems Alliance. “For Systems Alliance, the region is alive with opportunity, as clients recognize the value of IT as a strategic differentiator in their enterprise and seek solutions for increasing their return on IT investments.”

Hughes added, “As we expand our business across the south, we are delighted to welcome Patrick Crawford to our team. His strong local roots, relationships with many of the region’s IT executives and deep technical knowledge will prove invaluable as Systems Alliance establishes itself as a partner and trusted advisor to the region’s IT decision makers.”

About Systems Alliance, Inc.
Systems Alliance, Inc., founded in 1993, is a Maryland-based company that provides business and technology consulting services to leading corporate and public sector clients, including Condé Nast, Johns Hopkins Institutions, Random House, Inc., Baltimore County Government, Loyola College in Maryland, and the Maryland State Department of Transportation. To learn more, visit http://www.systemsalliance.com.