MADISON, Wis., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FragTimeGames.com, a new online store selling video game consoles, video games, and accessories, today announced the opening of its new online store.
FragTimeGames.com is owned and operated by internet retailer of gaming products, Bird's Eye View LLC. The Company is a small family owned organization committed to providing its consumers with a large variety of affordable gaming products. The new store offers a variety of products for popular household gaming systems including but not limited to: Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360, Sega Genesis, PlayStation 1, 2, and 3, N64, Dreamcast, and GameCube.
Founder and Owner of FragTimeGames.com, David Duross, states, "Frag Time Games is a store for everyone, whether you're a teenager looking to purchase a new gaming system, a parent looking for fun ways to spend more time with the family, or an adult looking to play a childhood game from the past - we have products for all."
In addition to the aforementioned gaming systems, FragTimeGames.com also has a Pre-played and Retro department, where users can purchase games from the past that have not been released in several years.
The Company looks forward to expanding its online community of gamers through social media pages on Facebook and Twitter, which are to be launched in the upcoming months. Users will be able to interact with both the Company and fellow customers/gamers.
FragTimeGames.com is also launching a blog to better inform its customers. The new online platform which will be hosted within the website will share new products, product reviews, online shopping tips, gift giving ideas, how-to articles, and more.
FragTimeGames.com conveniently accepts all major credit cards through PayPal and items purchased can be economically shipped anywhere in the United States via USPS First Class Mail, USPS Priority Mail, USPS Media Mail, UPS Mail Innovations and/or UPS/Fedex Ground. Shipments arrive within just 7-10 business days of the order being placed.
COSTA MESA, Calif., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Emulex Corporation (NYSE: ELX) the leader in network connectivity, monitoring and management, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Endace Limited. Emulex acquired control of Endace, and beneficial ownership of 89 percent of the shares of Endace, on February 26, 2013. Emulex has now completed the acquisition of beneficial ownership of 99.9 percent of the shares of Endace, and the process for the compulsory acquisition of the remaining Endace shares by Emulex pursuant to the New Zealand Takeovers Code has commenced.
"I'm pleased to report progress during the last month in combining Endace into the Emulex organization, and now obtaining complete ownership," said Jim McCluney, chief executive officer (CEO) of Emulex. "The reactions we have received from customers and employees have reinforced our conclusions that Emulex and Endace make a great combination. Together, we are creating a new class of end-to-end network convergence and visibility solutions that will enable optimal delivery of applications for the enterprise, mobile applications and the Cloud."
The receiving agent has reported that 212 acceptances have been received for a total of 15,199,588 shares, which is 99.9 percent of the 15,220,068 shares of Endace outstanding. The receiving agent reported that there are 18 non-acceptors who hold a total of 20,480 shares, which is 0.1 percent of the 15,220,068 shares of Endace outstanding.
The 99.9 percent of shares received by March 28, 2013 have been purchased at the offer price of GBP 5.00 per share, for a total of GBP 75,997,940, which is equal to USD 119,783,303 at the reference exchange rate. The reference exchange rate of 0.6345 GBP per 1 USD is based on the actual rates obtained by Emulex for the currency conversion. The Endace employee stock options were purchased for GBP 4,555,929 which is equal to USD 7,180,777 at the reference exchange rate. The remaining 0.1 percent of the Endace shares will result in an additional payment of GBP 102,400, which is equal to USD 161,397 at the reference exchange rate.
Emulex is issuing a notice to the remaining Endace shareholders that the El Dorado Research Ventures Limited (EDRVL) subsidiary of Emulex in New Zealand has obtained acceptances exceeding 90% of the shares of Endace and therefore, pursuant to Rule 51 of the New Zealand Takeovers Code, that EDRVL has become a dominant owner of voting rights in Endace. Emulex is also issuing a notice to the remaining Endace shareholders that EDRVL is exercising its compulsory acquisition rights under Part 7 of the New Zealand Takeovers Code and pursuant to Rule 52 of the New Zealand Takeovers Code; and accordingly EDRVL has the right to acquire all of the remaining Endace shares and will pay GBP 5.00 per Endace share within seven days after receipt of a transfer form for such shares.
About Emulex
Emulex, the leader in network connectivity, monitoring and management, provides hardware and software solutions for global networks that support enterprise, cloud, government and telecommunications. Emulex's products enable unrivaled end-to-end application visibility, optimization and acceleration. The Company's I/O connectivity offerings, including its line of ultra high-performance Ethernet and Fibre Channel-based connectivity products, have been designed into server and storage solutions from leading OEMs, including Cisco, Dell, EMC, Fujitsu, Hitachi, HP, Huawei, IBM, NetApp and Oracle, and can be found in the data centers of nearly all of the Fortune 1000. Emulex's monitoring and management solutions, including its portfolio of network visibility and recording products, provide organizations with complete network performance management at speeds up to 100Gb Ethernet. Emulex is headquartered in Costa Mesa, Calif., and has offices and research facilities in North America, Asia and Europe. For more information about Emulex (NYSE:ELX) please visit http://www.Emulex.com.
Emulex Safe Harbor Statement
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In addition, intellectual property claims, with or without merit, that could result in costly litigation, cause product shipment delays, require us to indemnify customers, or require us to enter into royalty or licensing agreements, which may or may not be available. Furthermore, we have in the past obtained, and may be required in the future to obtain, licenses of technology owned by other parties. We cannot be certain that the necessary licenses will be available or that they can be obtained on commercially reasonable terms. If we were to fail to obtain such royalty or licensing agreements in a timely manner and on reasonable terms, our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. Ongoing lawsuits, such as the action brought by Broadcom Corporation (Broadcom), present inherent risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or results of operations. Such potential risks include continuing expenses of litigation, risk of loss of patent rights, risk of monetary damages, risk of injunction against the sale of products incorporating the technology in question, counterclaims, attorneys' fees, incremental costs associated with product or component redesigns, and diversion of management's attention from other business matters. With respect to the continuing Broadcom litigation, such potential risks also include the adequacy of any sunset period to make design changes, the ability to implement any design changes, the availability of customer resources to complete any re-qualification or re-testing that may be needed, the ability to maintain favorable working relationships with Emulex suppliers of serializer/deserializer (SerDes) modules, and the ability to obtain a settlement which does not put us at a competitive disadvantage. In addition, the fact that the economy generally, and the technology and storage market segments specifically, have been in a state of uncertainty makes it difficult to determine if past experience is a good guide to the future and makes it impossible to determine if markets will grow or shrink in the short term. Continued weakness in domestic and worldwide macro-economic conditions, related disruptions in world credit and equity markets, and the resulting economic uncertainty for our customers, as well as the storage and converged networking market as a whole, has and could continue to adversely affect our revenues and results of operations. As a result of these uncertainties, we are unable to predict our future results with any accuracy. Other factors affecting these forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the following: faster than anticipated declines in the storage networking market, slower than expected growth of the converged networking market or the failure of our Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers to successfully incorporate our products into their systems; our dependence on a limited number of customers and the effects of the loss of, decrease in or delays of orders by any such customers, or the failure of such customers to make timely payments; the emergence of new or stronger competitors as a result of consolidation movements in the market; the timing and market acceptance of our products or our OEM customers' new or enhanced products; costs associated with entry into new areas of the server and storage technology markets; the variability in the level of our backlog and the variable and seasonal procurement patterns of our customers; any inadequacy of our intellectual property protection and the costs of actual or potential third-party claims of infringement and any related indemnity obligations or adverse judgments; the effect of any actual or potential unsolicited offers to acquire us; proxy contests or the activities of activist investors; impairment charges, including but not limited to goodwill and intangible assets; changes in tax rates or legislation; the effects of acquisitions; the effects of terrorist activities, natural disasters, and any resulting disruption in our supply chain or customer purchasing patterns or any other resulting economic or political instability; the highly competitive nature of the markets for our products as well as pricing pressures that may result from such competitive conditions; the effects of changes in our business model to separately charge for software; the effect of rapid migration of customers towards newer, lower cost product platforms; possible transitions from board or box level to application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) solutions for selected applications; a shift in unit product mix from higher-end to lower-end or mezzanine card products; a faster than anticipated decrease in the average unit selling prices or an increase in the manufactured cost of our products; delays in product development; our reliance on third-party suppliers and subcontractors for components and assembly; our ability to attract and retain key technical personnel; our ability to benefit from our research and development activities; our dependence on international sales and internationally produced products; changes in accounting standards; and any resulting regulatory changes on our business. These and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and are discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our recent filings on Forms 10-K and 10-Q, under the caption "Risk Factors."
inContact Expands Cloud Platform With Powerful New Mobile Capabilities
Solutions to Support "Connected" Consumers on Virtually any Mobile Device
SALT LAKE CITY, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- inContact (NASDAQ: SAAS), the leading provider of cloud contact center software and contact center agent optimization tools, today announced it has expanded its multi-channel platform with powerful, new device-agnostic mobile solutions. These new capabilities are a direct result of inContact's recent acquisition of the assets and employees of Silicon Valley-based Sierra360 LLC.
Founded in early 2012, Sierra360 offers real-time mobile and social customer engagement solutions. Their SaaS offering for Cloud Contact Centers empowers enterprises to deliver a better customer service experience across both web and wireless environments. The company is headquartered in San Francisco with software engineering located in Latin America.
inContact's market leading cloud offering enables customers to connect with consumers in real-time across multiple channels. With the addition of Sierra360's innovative technology, inContact will enable contact centers to support connected consumers on virtually any mobile device.
"Our recent survey with Harris Interactive showed that 70% of consumers felt that mobile service applications are key to customer satisfaction, interaction and loyalty. Expanding our mobile offering with both the product IP and expert personnel gained through this acquisition helps us address this growing segment more quickly and extends our leadership in the cloud customer interaction management space." said Paul Jarman, CEO of inContact.
Highlights of the new mobile solutions include:
-- Mobile Co-browsing: empowers agents to guide customers side-by-side
through complex forms, transactions, account set up or issue resolution
-- Mobility Solutions for Customer Engagement: Seamlessly integrated with a
mobile website or application, the solution enables customer service
agents to real-time chat with customers across mobile devices, tablets
and computers
The inContact Mobile suite will be available to inContact customers beginning in late Q2.
About inContact
inContact (NASDAQ: SAAS) is the cloud contact center software leader, helping organizations around the globe create high quality customer experiences. inContact is 100% focused on the cloud and is the only provider to combine cloud software with an enterprise-class telecommunications network for a complete customer interaction solution. Winner of Frost & Sullivan 2012 North American Cloud Company of the Year in Cloud Contact Center Solutions, inContact has deployed over 1,300 cloud contact center instances. To learn more, visit http://www.inContact.com.
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MegaChips Corporation and Kawasaki Microelectronics, Inc. to Merge
OSAKA, Japan and SAN JOSE, Calif., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MegaChips Corporation and its wholly owned subsidiary, Kawasaki Microelectronics, Inc. announced they are officially merging today and the Kawasaki subsidiary will now operate under the MegaChips Technology America Corporation name.
Highlights
-- Customers benefit by having access to the combined technologies of both
companies and the strength of a unified development team
-- The combined R&D and engineering will enable faster product development
and lower customer cost
-- New products that will result from the merger will include devices
targeted at the Smart Grid for energy management, security, image
processing, networking and communications products
Quotes
"This merger will not only enable us to build a business portfolio with stable and continuous revenue and profits, but will also help us in worldwide expansion in areas such as product application, system planning and solution creation."
Akira Takata, president of MegaChips Corporation
"MegaChips Technology America will be better positioned to provide our customers with faster access to the most advanced products and technology with a stronger and more advanced world-wide development team."
Koichi Akeyama, president of MegaChips Technology America Corporation
Related News Releases
-- Notice of Change of Business Name for Kawasaki Microelectronics America
-- Notice Concerning a Basic Agreement regarding MegaChips' Share Purchase
of Kawasaki Microelectronics
About MegaChips Technology America Corporation
MegaChips, a fabless company, focuses on the development of system LSIs and systems products that incorporate original algorithms and architecture. Customers use MegaChips solutions for their office automation, networking and storage needs in a wide range of areas, including imaging, audio, home networking, power management, security and communications environments. The company is headquartered in San Jose, Calif., with design centers in Osaka, Tokyo and Bangalore. For more information, contact the company at 408-570-0555, or visit http://www.megachips.us.
NewGolfSolutions.com Opens its Online Store Geared Towards Better Serving Beginner Golfers
FORDS, N.J., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new e-commerce website today announced the opening of its new online store at http://www.NewGolfSolutions.com, geared towards better serving beginner golfers.
The website is owned and operated by New Jersey-based internet company Solutions 4 Less LLC. Owner of Solutions 4 Less, John Careccia, has been golfing for nearly 15 years. Careccia states, "Although I began golfing nearly 15 years ago, I remember exactly what it was like to be a beginner. It takes good practice habits, helpful instruction and tips, and quality equipment to become better at golf; our new online store at NewGolfSolutions.com is dedicated to helping beginners practice as much as possible without breaking the bank."
NewGolfSolutions.com offers a variety of affordable training equipment perfect for beginner golfers such as hitting nets, putting mats and chip pockets. The site also offers a vast array of golf products for every skill level including accessories, balls, and clubs. The Company is committed to updating its inventory as new items come in stock, and also hosts a blog which can be accessed through the site. The blog provides golfers with product reviews, best practices, complimentary training tips and more.
NewGolfSolutions.com offers competitive pricing on popular brand name products and accepts all major credit cards for added customer convenience. Products purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States.
4Videosoft Video Converter Platinum -- Top Rank Software to Convert Video to 2D/3D Video
BEIJING, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 4Videosoft, an innovative software provider of Blu-ray/DVD/video converter, iPad/iPhone/iPod transfer software, PDF software and system utilities, is always dedicated to producing the powerful and world-class software for both Windows and Mac users. 4Videosoft Video Converter Platinum is one of the top rank software that can easily and smoothly convert any popular video to 3D movies as well as converting between different 2D video files.
4Videosoft Video Converter Platinum is such an ultimate solution for movie fans to play the marvelous videos unsupported by their players like iPad, iPhone, iPod, Samsung Galaxy S2/S3, Galaxy Note 2, HTC One, etc. by converting these video files to the devices supported formats. Also users can create vivid 3D movies from any popular video including MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, VOB, MPEG, MKV, MTS, TRP, MOD, TOD, etc. you have with the help of 4Videosoft Video Converter Platinum.
This video converter is easy to use with intuitive and graphic interface. Just add the video file, define the output video format and click the "Convert" button, this program will complete the whole video converting process automatically with super-fast speed along with the lossless quality. Plus 4Videosoft Video Converter Platinum has the ability of converting videos in batches. That means you can add several video files at the same time or have the same video loaded multiple times so that you can convert them with just one conversion, which is a great time-saver.
Moreover, if you want the output video have a different effect from the source movies. Just click the "Edit" button to change the video for your need. It allows you to adjust the brightness/contrast/saturation/volume/hue/frame size/aspect ratio/time-length of the video, define the position and transparency of the added watermark, merge several video files together, etc.
4Videosoft Video Converter Platinum is the key product of 4Videosoft Studio. With this high level software, you can fully enrich your digital life with more fun and entertainment. For more detailed info and free trial version, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com/video-converter-platinum.html
OS Supported: Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or more
About 4Videosoft Studio
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.
Ethertronics Unveils Innovative EtherDAS 1.5(TM) and EtherDAS S(TM) Distributed Antenna System (DAS) Solutions for Superior Indoor Wireless Coverage
New -153dBC Low-PIM DAS Solutions Deliver Even More Precise Coverage; Expand Ethertronics' EtherDAS Indoor USA(TM) Product Portfolio
SAN DIEGO, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethertronics, a leading technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF system solutions to deliver the best connected experience, today announced that the company has expanded its EtherDAS Indoor USA(TM) line of Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) with two new products - EtherDAS 1.5(TM) and EtherDAS S(TM).
Like Ethertronics' flagship EtherDAS Indoor(TM) family of antennas, both EtherDAS 1.5 and EtherDAS S are capable of achieving industry-leading passive intermodulation (PIM) performance of -153dBc in all 2G, 3G and 4G bands - from 700MHz through 2.7GHz - delivering on mobile operators' stringent PIM requirements for DAS. A low PIM figure indicates that a DAS system can minimize interference and provide noticeably superior performance and faster throughput on both the uplink and downlink. Ethertronics' EtherDAS Indoor line of DAS products is the first to achieve this low PIM specification.
EtherDAS 1.5 provides a Voltage Standing Wave Ratio (VSWR) spec of <1.5:1 for an optimum impedance match, providing higher transmit power and improved performance.
EtherDAS S employs Ethertronics' innovative, proprietary technique to shape the antenna's radiation pattern. The result is optimal wireless coverage within the building, such as an office or hotel lobby. Keeping the signal strength inside a given building improves connectivity within the office space and minimizes interference with other DAS signals from surrounding buildings, solving a major pain point for wireless operators and their DAS customers.
"With mobile use at an all-time high, mobile operators are increasingly focusing on improving in-building coverage and capacity - particularly for LTE," said Olivier Robin, GM Americas & Europe for Ethertronics. "Given their low-PIM and VSWR specifications, our new EtherDAS 1.5 and EtherDAS S products are ideal solutions for mobile operators as they are a powerful tool for meeting in-building needs while reducing their macro base station CapEx and OpEx numbers and minimizing their need to purchase additional spectrum. Given their proprietary design techniques, EtherDAS 1.5 and EtherDAS S antennas also greatly benefit users by delivering high-performance uplink and downlink speeds and ubiquitous connectivity while inside buildings."
In addition to featuring a compact design and neutral color so they blend in with their surroundings, both products are available in three versions - N connector, DIN connector and 500mm pigtail with N connector, providing installation flexibility. EtherDAS 1.5 and EtherDAS S are assembled in the USA.
The EtherDAS Indoor family of products latest additions underscore Ethertronics' commitment to providing innovative solutions to the DAS market for a superior user experience. EtherDAS is the latest example of Ethertronics' leadership in developing industry-first RF solutions for cellular, Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi and WiMAX. To date, Ethertronics has shipped more than 650 million passive and active RF solutions to leading OEM and ODM customers.
To request a meeting with Ethertronics at the Verizon IBTUF, DAS in Action and DAS & Small Cells Congress events, please contact DAS@ethertronics.com.
About Ethertronics
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Ethertronics is a technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF system solutions to deliver the best connected experience for operators, OEMs, and consumers. The company - via its Antenna, Systems and Chip Divisions - is established in designing and manufacturing high-performance embedded antenna system solutions supporting a wide range of applications. Ethertronics' patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology has a legacy as a strong foundation for passive, as well as active antennas designs. Ethertronics' technology has been selected by major customers with worldwide shipments over 200 million annually. Ethertronics maintains a global network of design centers and manufacturing operations. For more information, visit http://www.ethertronics.com.
Jessica Levy/Tiffany Trias
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1.949.608.0276
ethertronics@globalresultspr.com
Launch of new iPad® App enables mobility, while launch of new, high-productivity Q-Metrics dashboard offers 'executive snapshot' to facility's key operational data
LEXINGTON, Mass., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- PointRight Inc., the leader in data-driven analytics for health care and insurance, announces the combined launch of its new iPad App, which now enables providers to have mobile and flexible access to all of PointRight's data analytics services and reports via their iPad. The iPad app is available for free download via the Apple® iTunes® Store.
In tandem, PointRight also launched its new Q-Metrics dashboard, offering an executive summary of all PointRight's analytic services that impact core operations of a skilled nursing facility. The new dashboard gives immediate insights into key operational areas, including:
-- Reimbursement - Daily Medicare updates; Medicare volume, Medicare
billing days trend by RUG Category; RUG/ADL scores
-- Clinical Performance - Outlier Quality Measure (QM) performance; new QM
triggers; residents triggering more than five QMs;
-- Rehospitalization - OnPoint-30: 30-day case-mix adjusted
rehospitalization rates compared to the national average; for both
Medicare and All Payer assessments;
-- Risk Management - Residents with high-level of impairment, or risk for
rehospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers or death
-- MDS Data Quality/ Compliance - MDS data quality, sectional analysis,
impact of intervention and compliance.
"Clearly, the demand for tablets and smartphones are increasingly coming from clinicians in the healthcare market, and, as analytics experts, we wanted to be on the forefront of this important, growing trend in the long-term care space," said Steven Littlehale, PointRight's Executive Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer. "Providing customers with flexibility in accessing analytic reports will provide physicians, nurses, therapist and administrators with the information they need, when and where they need it, without searching down a desktop. They need to get information that's pertinent to them so they can react faster to changes, risk, care plans, interventions and other key actions required to improve quality of care while doing so at the lowest-possible cost. By making our reports accessible via an app and a high-productivity dashboard that provides a quick overview to pertinent information, it now takes only seconds to start applying the information and knowledge to improve performance."
All of PointRight's instant-access reports use both public and proprietary data and algorithms to translate data into action. Instant-access reports can be securely accessed through the new iPad app and displayed via the new Q-Metrics dashboard.
About PointRight Inc.
PointRight is the industry leader in providing data-driven analytics and Web-based tools that measure risk, quality of care, rehospitalization, compliance and reimbursement accuracy in the healthcare and insurance industries. Using some of the largest and best databases in the industry, our nationally recognized clinical staff, researchers, and technologists expertly translate disparate data into usable information and insight. For more information, visit http://www.pointright.com.
SHENZHEN, China, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huntkey Enterprise Group, a global professional power supply provider, is expanding its line-up of power banks with a new model - PBA7000. Compared with previous models, such as PBA2000 and PBA3500, PBA7000 has a larger capacity. Therefore, it can meet users' charging needs during long journeys with more digital equipment.
The Huntkey PBA7000, with a capacity of 7000mAh, has two 5V1A USB outputs, so it can easily charge two digital products at the same time. Loaded with two polymer lithium ion batteries, the PBA7000 is environmentally friendly and extremely durable. The charging and discharging time can reach up to 1,000 times or more. Four built-in protections (OVP, OCP, OTP & SCP) guarantee maximum safety of the product. There are four LED lights on the power bank, which are monitored by a mini-PC and can intelligently display how much power is left in the power bank. The undersurface is made of aluminum, which gives it a smooth texture and superb heat dissipation. The PBA7000 is equipped with a 1-to-3 charging cable, and is therefore compatible with most mobile phones and digital products.
With the introduction of the PBA7000, Huntkey has expanded its lineup of power banks to seven models, from 2000mAh to 7000mAh, to meet users' needs of different capacities. For more information about Huntkey power banks, please visit http://www.huntkeydiy.com/en/product/product_list-315--1.html.
The Huntkey PBA7000 power bank will be available in PICO, Tran Anh, Hoanlong and Sang Tao in Vietnam, Vatan in Turkey, shop.ww.kz, Logycom shop and Pulser shop in Kazakhstan, DNS shop in Russia, Massmart in South Africa and other leading computer resellers all over the world.
About Huntkey
Huntkey Enterprise Group, founded in 1992, is a professional provider that specializes in the development, design, manufacturing and marketing of power supplies. Huntkey's products include power supplies (1W~250KW), power systems, computer cases, universal notebook adapters, power banks, chargers, power supply converters, power strips, LED lights, and more. The industrial parks of Huntkey in Shenzhen, Heyuan and Hefei, which cover a total area of over 750,000 square meters, are now the largest IT manufacturing base in mainland China. Huntkey, with over 8,000 employees, has set up its branch companies in Hong Kong and Japan. Its clients are found all over the world in more than 50 countries and regions, including Lenovo, Dell, Best Buy, Exper, Vestel, Positivo, Durama, Unicoba, DSG, HCL, Carrefour, FPT, Siragon, Olidata, and others.
MilitaryDisabilityMadeEasy.com Makes the Military Disability System More Accessible to Assist Disabled Veterans
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new website has been developed to help disabled veterans understand the disability systems used by the US Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. http://www.MilitaryDisabilityMadeEasy.com launched in March, 2013.
The website provides simple descriptions of the entire disability process, including definitions of key terms and hints on how to maximize disability ratings.
With over 50 pages and 215 illustrations, this website gives layman descriptions of the laws that rating authorities use to determine the amount of disability a veteran should receive. Veterans can also search for their particular conditions to find out how each is rated and determine if the ratings given for their conditions are accurate.
Recent evidence from the VA's inspector general revealed that the VA makes errors in about 23 percent of all disability cases. By empowering the veterans with the tools and information they need to take control of their disability, http://www.MilitaryDisabilityMadeEasy.com hopes to help veterans understand the disability process and how the VA and DoD are supposed to rate conditions so that they can be proactive in making sure that their cases are rated correctly.
http://www.MilitaryDisabilityMadeEasy.com is the brainchild of a retired Air Force physician, Dr. George Johnson, who served on active duty for 31 years, including tours in DESERT STORM, ENDURING FREEDOM, and IRAQI FREEDOM. In his last tour on active duty, Johnson oversaw preventive medicine in the deployed environment at the Pentagon. Recently, he worked for the Physical Disability Board of Review (PDBR)--a group set up by Congress to review and correct DoD disability cases. He currently works as a VA medical examiner, evaluating disabled veterans for VA compensation.
Johnson stated that he developed http://www.MilitaryDisabilityMadeEasy.com because "there is clearly a need for it. Too many veterans are frustrated and overwhelmed by the disability process. We need to empower these brave Americans with the knowledge they need to ensure that they receive the benefits they deserve after they have been injured defending their country."
If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with Dr. George Johnson, please contact:
Rebecca Johnson
Tel: (719) 238-0643
Email
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European Cinema Consulting to Become Manufacturer's Representative for Europe and Russia for DepthQ 3D
BELLEVUE, Wash., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Lightspeed Design, Inc., manufacturer of the DepthQ(®) 3D Polarization Modulator, has announced that European Cinema Consulting GmbH (ECCO), a company founded by industry veteran Thomas Ruttgers in 2012, will be joining DepthQ(®) as manufacturer's representative and liaison for Europe and Russia.
Chris Ward, President of Lightspeed Design, Inc. said: "Our goal in engaging ECCO is to increase communication with DepthQ(® )dealers, increase outreach to exhibitors, and provide more localized customer service." He added that thanks to the growing network of dealers the DepthQ(®) modulator had been a great technical and business success, now passing 1000 screens worldwide.
Thomas Ruttgers, Managing Director of ECCO stated: "I'm proud that Lightspeed Design has chosen us as their manufacturer's representative as I believe in the product and the philosophy behind it and look forward to increasing its popularity in Europe and Russia."
Within the month ECCO will begin providing support to dealers and have spare parts on hand in Germany for quick response.
About Lightspeed Design, Inc. / DepthQ(®
)Lightspeed Design, Inc. / DepthQ(®), located in Bellevue, WA, USA, has 20 years' experience in 3D film & video production and stereoscopic 3D technology development. Our knowledge and expertise allows us to create immersive, impactful experiences and precise technology solutions for clients such as Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, Disney, IMAX, DreamWorks, NASA, and Intuitive Surgical.
DepthQ(®) is a registered trademark of Lightspeed Design, Inc.
Press contact:
Chris Ward
Lightspeed Design, Inc.
+1-425-637-2818
About Thomas Ruttgers and European Cinema Consulting GmbH (ECCO.):
Thomas Ruttgers has been in the cinema industry for over 25 years. From 1996 till 2011 he was Managing Partner of FTT in Dusseldorf. In 2011, he was appointed Senior Vice President Sales of dcinex group (formerly XDC, FTT and Bewegte Bilder). In 2012 he founded European Cinema Consulting. The company acts as a link between manufacturers, system integrators and exhibitors aiming at building relationships between all major players in the industry.
Press contact:
Angela Bunger
European Cinema Consulting GmbH
+49-211-522875-14
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New Mobile App Feature from defi SOLUTIONS' Loan Origination System Reduces Time, Creates New Opportunities for Lenders
GRAPEVINE, Texas, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- defi SOLUTIONS, the developer of a newly released cloud-based Loan Origination System (LOS), now offers convenient access to its system via mobile application for mobile devices like iPhone. The defi SOLUTIONS mobile application frees lender sales representatives from laptops by providing access to loan approval status and loan specifics. Important details including sales price, interest rate, terms, and loan to value (LTV), and probability of close can now be accessed in real time in this one easy-to-use mobile application.
"With almost two decades of experience developing Loan Origination Systems (LOS) in the auto lending industry, the leaders at defi SOLUTIONS recently launched the state-of-the-art LOS platform to be simpler to manage and deploy than any other system in the industry today," said Stephanie Alsbrooks, CEO, defi SOLUTIONS. "The Defi team leveraged that same industry expertise to develop a mobile app for iPhone specifically created to provide lender field representatives quick and easy access to the Definitive LOS on a real-time basis."
With defi SOLUTIONS clients have the ability to configure and manage the lending process from end-to-end. The out-of-the-box software increases efficiency by minimizing manual processes and maximizing custom fit. Defi is powered by the widely recognized Provenir(TM) platform, used by banking industry leaders including Wells Fargo, Wachovia and HSBC. Defi SOLUTIONS has created a revolutionary LOS system that meets the complex requirements of large institutions but is also quick to deploy, scalable and affordable for the general auto finance lender.
About defi SOLUTIONS
Defi SOLUTIONS provides an industry leading, browser-based loan origination system (LOS) that is completely customizable yet easy to implement. The defi system allows auto lenders the flexibility to manage the application lifecycle from a single, flexible, SAAS platform. The defi LOS is affordable, scalable and easily accessible from mobile devices. http://www.defiSOLUTIONS.com
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Health Care Service Corporation And Community Partners Reach Nearly Three Million Kids Through Promising Health And Wellness Initiatives
New Digital Social Responsibility Report Brings Stories of Community Impact to Life
CHICAGO, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Against a backdrop of rising childhood obesity and other medical concerns, Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) and hundreds of community partners collaborated to improve the health of nearly three million children across Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas last year.
According to the company's new Social Responsibility Report, which can be found online at http://www.hcsc2012srr.com, HCSC and local community partners made significant progress reaching at-risk children by focusing on physical activity, nutrition education, disease prevention and management, and safe environments. These four focus areas comprise the core strategy of the company's Healthy Kids, Healthy Families initiative, which was launched in 2011.
"The goal of the Healthy Kids, Healthy Families initiative is to find, fund and foster innovative, local ideas that can measurably improve the health of the most vulnerable children who live in the four states served by our insurance plans," said David Sandor, vice president of Health Care Service Corporation. "Thanks to the creativity and determination of our many community partners, we are making solid progress but also have much more to do."
The company's report also highlighted progress across other components of its social responsibility, including such areas as diversity and inclusion, sustainability, ethics and compliance.
The 2012 report was produced digitally, reducing environmental impact and enabling a more dynamic presentation of community partnerships through videos and social media integration. Readers can instantly share and comment on a specific page of the report through Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter or email the entire report to friends and colleagues.
Examples of HCSC's collaboration with community organizations include:
-- American Lung Association - Partnering with 6o health centers that serve
high-risk populations to improve asthma care for an estimated 480,000
children.
-- KaBOOM! - Building 11 playgrounds to help bring exercise and safe play
to more than 12,000 kids each year.
-- The CareVan Program - Bringing mobile health care to uninsured kids and
families, including 215,000 free immunizations, blood pressure screening
and other services.
-- LoveisRespect - Helping reduce the growing epidemic of teen dating
violence with local outreach and awareness programs that better equip
our schools, families and communities.
-- Additional highlights of the company's contributions outlined in the
2012 report include:
-- Volunteering more than 31,000 hours to support hundreds of local
organizations.
-- Reducing paper printing by more than 25 percent, saving an estimated 33
Olympic-size swimming pools of water and sparing 2,730 trees.
-- Increasing the diversity of our workforce to more than 35 percent.
-- Receiving our 12th straight Compliance Best Practice Award.
About Health Care Service Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation is the country's largest customer-owned health insurer and fourth largest health insurer overall, with more than 13 million members in its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information, please visit http://www.HCSC.com, visit our Facebook page or follow us at http://www.twitter.com/HCSC.
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CONTACT: Greg Thompson, Senior Director, Media and Public Relations, Health Care Service Corporation, +1-312-653-7581, greg_thompson@hcsc.net
ThinkGeek extrudes the Play-Doh 3D Printer to the world
App and Doh integration like never before
FAIRFAX, Va., April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkGeek (NASDAQ: GKNT) has always scoured the globe for the latest tech toys and gadgets to share with fans. Today ThinkGeek is proud to announce an innovative new toy to fulfill every wee maker's dream: the Play-Doh 3D Printer.
Expensive "at-home" versions of 3D printers have been on the market for years now and for decades children have grown up with Play-Doh's extruder toys to shape colorful clay. The technology to blend those two realities has only recently become available and ThinkGeek is the exclusive retailer for this fantasy turned real.
"We've always bought and sold the coolest stuff," states Chris "Mad-Man" Mindel, the brainchild behind this partnership. "This will allow people to create whatever they can imagine in Play-Doh, which I feel is an underutilized artistic and engineering medium."
Users of the Play-Doh 3D Printer need only insert three cans of their favorite color, load up the free app on their tablet of choice, and get creative. Once a 3D model is rendered in the app, users manipulate the device's dials to create the solid piece.
While not as sturdy as plastic-based 3D printers, Play-Doh 3D Printer creations will harden over time and can be painted like the real thing. This is an excellent opportunity for fostering creativity while teaching valuable CAD skills to the engineers of tomorrow.
ThinkGeek, a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeknet, Inc. (NASDAQ: GKNT), is the premier retailer for the global geek community. Since 1999, ThinkGeek has sought to provide tech, gadget, and toy-obsessed communities with all the things that geeks crave. ThinkGeek was founded to serve the distinct needs and interests of technology professionals and enthusiasts and today has grown to become the first choice for innovative and imaginative products that appeal to the geek in everyone. Want to learn more? Check out thinkgeek.com
CONTACT: Steve Zimmermann, PR Manager, +1-703-259-8423, steve@thinkgeek.com or Jess Darrican, The Max Borges Agency, +1-305-371-9736 ext. 116, JessicaDarrican@maxborgesagency.com
Beyond20 Partners with Bomgar to Offer Secure Remote Support
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Beyond20 announced an agreement to become a partner for Bomgar, a leading provider of secure remote support solutions. Bomgar provides enterprise-grade remote support solutions that enable support technicians to securely access nearly any computer or mobile device, regardless of location, language or operating system. Beyond20 is a leading provider of ITSM consulting, training, and technology to help IT organizations to manage complex infrastructure and deliver high levels of service.
With Bomgar, Beyond20 customers now have access to a secure remote support solution that is integrated with many leading service desk platforms. Bomgar not only eliminates the need for on-site tech support visits, it significantly improves first call resolution, agent productivity and customer satisfaction.
"Bomgar is the market leader in secure remote support software and was the natural choice when we decided to diversify our product portfolio in this arena," said Brian Flora, Principal at Beyond20 "We are excited to offer Bomgar's remote support solutions to our customer base and help them better address the tech support issues that result from increased mobility."
IT service and support has become increasingly complex with the constant introduction of new mobile devices, paired with the persistent threat of security breaches. To keep pace with the demand for efficient and effective technical support, IT organizations need remote support technology that can reach across multiple operating systems and computing devices, including laptops, smartphones and tablets. Bomgar allows IT technicians to remotely support nearly device, anywhere--whether behind or outside the firewall--speeding time-to-resolution and improving service levels. Bomgar also provides the most comprehensive set of security features on the market to protect the integrity and security of your systems and data.
"We are pleased to partner with Beyond20," said Russ Duffey, vice president of strategic alliances at Bomgar Corporation. "Beyond20's IT Service Management expertise and customer base make it an ideal partner for us to expand the benefits of Bomgar's proven remote support software."
About Beyond20
BEYOND20 is an ITSM focused system integration firm with a history of helping clients get results from their ITSM initiatives. As a preferred partner of Cherwell Software, Beyond20 consultants are experienced in the practical implementation of ITIL processes, enabling customers to get the most from this scalable and flexible ITSM platform. Beyond20 ITSM consultants have deep expertise in process improvement, ITSM strategy, and ITIL training. With office locations in Washington DC, Phoenix, and San Diego, Beyond20 customer engagements span 28 countries on 5 continents. and over 25% of Fortune 100 companies work with Beyond20 to support their ITIL and ITSM initiatives.
Learn more about Beyond20 on the web at http://www.beyond20.com or on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Beyond20 Contacts:
Brian Flora
Principal
brian.flora@beyond20.com
866.856-3117
About Bomgar
Bomgar is the leader in secure remote support software for a mobile world. Bomgar provides remote support solutions for easily and securely supporting computing systems and mobile devices. The company's appliance-based products help organizations improve tech support efficiency and performance by enabling them to securely support nearly any device or system, anywhere in the world -- including Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, BlackBerry and more. More than 6,500 organizations across 65 countries have deployed Bomgar to rapidly improve customer satisfaction while dramatically reducing costs. Bomgar is privately held with offices in Jackson, Atlanta, Washington D.C., Paris and London. You can find Bomgar on the web at http://www.bomgar.com, or on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+.
BOMGAR Contacts:
Elizabeth Hamilton
Public Relations Specialist, Bomgar Corporation
ehamilton@bomgar.com
770.407.1812
CHENNAI, NEW YORK and LONDON, April 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- The Actor Opens up About Moving From Movies to Music to Fulfill her Father's Dream
in the April Edition
- NOTCH Fan Base Nears the One Million Mark
NOTCH, India's first digital lifestyle entertainer, launches its seventh edition with
leading lady Priyanka Chopra. In an open and honest interview, the star spoke about why
she hates singing live - "I like to be prepared and I don't think I am so ready right
now"; and how her father's ailing health was a huge cause for concern. "I am only back
from his bedside to honour my professional commitments. I pray he gets better. I do love
him - he is the wind beneath my wings."
Priyanka also shows her protective side with advice for li'l sis Parineeti Chopra. "I
am sure Parineeti, who is a strong-willed girl with her heart in the right place, will
chart her own path in the unforgiving world of Bollywood. My only advice for her as an
older sis would be to be herself and not get overwhelmed by the glitz and glamour - that
way you can protect yourself from getting hurt," she says.
Magazine Highlights
Anupam Kher who's had a sterling year with the Oscar-nominated Silver Linings Playbook
admits it was Robert De Niro who left him star-struck. "The first time I met Robert De
Niro in his trailer, I started to cry, which made him very uncomfortable. It's because I
come from a small town that I am not indifferent about life - that sense of wonderment is
still alive," he confesses to NOTCH.
Ashton Kutcher admits living Steve Jobs' life to get his performance pitch-perfect. "I
worked for months researching every aspect of Jobs' personality, even adopting his
'fruitarian' diet. The fruitarian diet can lead to like severe issues, and I went to the
hospital doubled over in pain. It was really terrifying," he says, talking about the
much-awaited biopic Jobs.
Kareena Kapoor has often gushed about Gstaad, and she shares details of her Alpine
getaways with NOTCH, giving readers a ringside view of the fondue-infused fun times that
she and Saif Ali Khan have. "It's the snow. It keeps my mind off everything else and
brings me a lot of peace," she explains.
NOTCH Exclusives
- Power dressing takes on a whole new dimension when you begin to understand the
refined tastes of the First Lady of politics, Sonia Gandhi. Sanya Dhir of KBSH tells us
how sarees of Soniaji's choice are sourced, woven and sent in 'secret' boxes to No.10
Janpath.
- Peep into the exclusive fund-raising concert where Sting performed at the behest of
Maharaja Gaj Singh of Jodhpur. Also read the fly-on-the-wall account of Steven Spielberg's
masterclass that left many B-town directors tongue-tied.
Pradeep Dadha, Chairman & CEO of Notch Media Pvt. Ltd. said, I know I speak for the
team when I say, "we love it when a plan comes together." The hard work has paid off, both
in terms of the exponential growth of our readership community and the artistic and
journalistic evolution of the product.
About NOTCH Media Pvt. Ltd.:
With a strong focus on entertainment, NOTCH showcases lifestyle through fashion,
design, art, food and travel. Its engaging content is delivered through state-of-the-art
technology platforms such as Kindle, iPad, Android tablets and a downloadable web version
from the NOTCH website.
Established in 2011, NOTCH Media Pvt. Ltd. is the media and entertainment flagship of
the Pradeep Dadha Group of Companies (PDGOC). PDGOC, a global $100M+, multi-vertical
e-commerce privately held corporate, acts as a holding company for a variety of sales,
marketing, media and entertainment companies. Headquartered in Chennai, the group caters
to consumers in more than 150 countries from centers in Malta, the UK, Singapore and the
US. With a multi-vertical portfolio of wholly owned brands of jewelry and fashion, the
PDGOC 'shared success' model encourages innovation and collaboration in the e-commerce
space.
New distributed antenna system helps Westfield Mall shoppers make more calls, download more apps and stay connected
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for shoppers, diners and employees thanks to a new distributed antenna system (DAS) at San Francisco's Westfield Mall. The site improves wireless coverage throughout the mall located on Market Street.
Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $7.8 billion in its California network. Nationally, the company has invested more than $80 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.
The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.
For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
New cell site helps San Francisco, California residents and visitors make more calls, download more apps and stay connected
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers thanks to a new cell site in San Francisco. The site improves wireless coverage and capacity around the surrounding Inner Richmond District, Geary Boulevard, California Street, and Cabrillo Street.
Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $7.8 billion in its California network. Nationally, the company has invested more than $80 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.
The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.
For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
New cell site helps Mountain View, California residents and visitors make more calls, download more apps and stay connected
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers thanks to a new cell site in Mountain View. The site improves wireless coverage and capacity around the Google Campus, Charleston Road, Shoreline Boulevard, and Stierlin Court.
Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $7.8 billion in its California network. Nationally, the company has invested more than $80 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.
The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.
For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
New cell site helps Eureka, California residents and visitors make more calls, download more apps and stay connected
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers thanks to a new cell site in Eureka. The site improves wireless coverage and capacity around Harrison Hospital and the medical facilities at Walford Street, as well as Harrison Avenue, Dolbeer Street, and Harris Street.
Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $7.8 billion in its California network. Nationally, the company has invested more than $80 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.
The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.
For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
New cell site helps Pearl City, Hawaii residents and visitors make more calls, download more apps and stay connected
HONOLULU, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers thanks to a new cell site in Pearl City. The site improves wireless coverage and capacity in the Pearl City Industrial Park.
Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $315 million in its Hawaii network. Nationally, the company has invested more than $80 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.
The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.
For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
New cell site helps Makaha, Hawaii residents and visitors make more calls, download more apps and stay connected
HONOLULU, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers thanks to a new cell site in Makaha. The site improves wireless coverage on Oahu's leeward coast, from Makaha to Yokohama Bay.
Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $315 million in its Hawaii network. Nationally, the company has invested more than $80 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.
The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.
For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
New cell sites help Fresno County, California residents and visitors make more calls, download more apps and stay connected
WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling, downloading apps and surfing the web on the Verizon Wireless network is now easier and faster for residents and travelers thanks to two new cell sites in Fresno. The sites improve wireless coverage and capacity in the in the Fresno County, including:
-- Fresno - Ventura Avenue and Cedar Avenue
-- Squaw Valley - on Bearclover Lane and the rural area of Hwy 180 east
through the Dunlap area
Since being founded in 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $7.8 billion in its California network. Nationally, the company has invested more than $80 billion over that same period to increase the coverage and capacity of its network, and to add new services.
The network upgrade is part of the company's ongoing investment to keep improving and strengthening the nation's largest and most reliable wireless network.
Verizon Wireless on Twitter
To stay up-to-date on Verizon Wireless news in Northern California, Northern Nevada and Hawai'i, follow @VZWheidi on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWheidi.
For the latest network-related news, information and upgrades follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Coverage In Danville, Virginia
LAUREL, Md., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated new fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Danville, Virginia with the addition of a new cell site that provides service along U.S. Highway 29. Verizon Wireless customers in this area will now be able to use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
"4G LTE is changing the way customers interact with the world via next generation apps, devices and solutions," said Mike Maiorana, Regional President. "By investing in mobile broadband, we're investing in local communities and economies where our customers live, work and travel."
Already the largest commercial 4G LTE network in the nation, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is now available in 486 markets and reaches more than 273 million people - nearly 89 percent of the U.S population. In 2013, the Verizon 4G LTE footprint will completely cover the area served today by the company's 3G network.
In addition to offering the nation's largest 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless also ranks highest among all other national wireless providers in network quality in the Mid-Atlantic Region which includes the state of Virginia, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, Volume 13.
Verizon Wireless' ability to maintain this top-ranking in network quality stems from its sustained investment in its wireless network. The company has spent over $80 billion dollars since it was formed in 2000 to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide networks and to add new services. At the regional level, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $3 billion on wireless network upgrades since 2000, including the $301 million it spent in 2012 alone.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
#ACMs Academy Of Country Music & dick clark productions Announce Fan Engagement Leading Up To The 48th Annual Academy Of Country Music® Awards
Viewers Part of LIVE Telecast with Fan Tweets Featured In-Show For 2nd Year, Audience Integrated Into "Light Show" As Part of Brad Paisley's On-Air Performance
ACM Awards App, ACM Social Splash, GetGlue Sweepstakes, Twitter Chats, #ACMs, "Flat Blake" and "Flat Luke" and more!
ENCINO, Calif., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --The Academy of Country Music and dick clark productions are revealing fan engagement initiatives for the 48(th) Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Fans will have multiple ways to interact and participate in the events leading up to and throughout the broadcast of the ACM Awards on Sunday, April 7 (8:00 - 11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network. Music fans are encouraged to check out the following interactive elements to participate in the ACM Awards:
-- Fan Voting for Entertainer of the Year and New Artist of the Year - Fans
have the power to choose the Academy of Country Music's Entertainer of
the Year, powered by the Ram Truck brand, and New Artist of the Year,
presented by Kohl's, by logging on to http://www.VoteACM.com or via text
message using a number that will be announced during the telecast. Fans
are allowed to vote once per day and can cast their vote for New Artist
of the Year through the start of the live broadcast and Entertainer of
the Year into the third hour of the show.
-- Live Tweets During Broadcast: For the second year in a row, the ACM
Awards will curate live tweets from both artists and fans to display
on-screen during special parts of the show LIVE on CBS. To be
considered for inclusion, fans must tweet using the official ACM Awards
hashtag, #ACMs.
-- Brad Paisley To Turn ACM Fan Jam Audience Into A Multi-Colored Light
Show: Brad Paisley is inviting fans to become a part of his light show
at ACM Fan Jam by downloading the Brad Paisley Lightshow app. Using
technology from Wham City Lights, the app uses a phone's hardware to
flash colors in sync across its screen, bathing spectators in a vibrant
and ever-changing glow. Fans attending ACM Fan Jam can activate the app
to become a part of the interactive performance. For more information
and to download the app, fans can visit http://lights.bradpaisley.com/.
-- Check in on GetGlue for a Chance to Win a Trip to the 2014 ACM Awards:
Fans may check-in to the "ACM Awards" now throughout the live telecast
of the ACM Awards on April 7(th) to unlock exclusive stickers at http://getglue.com/tv_shows/acm_awards. By checking in during the ACM
Awards telecast, fans are entered to win a trip to the 2014 ACM Awards!
-- ACM Social Splash: Fans can visit http://www.ACMsocialsplash.com for a fully
interactive social page to get details about all things social media
surrounding the ACM Awards; including downloadable images to use for
social platforms, "Flat Blake" and "Flat Luke," and much more!
-- Flat Blake and Flat Luke: No matter where fans are located, they can
download their own "Flat Blake" and "Flat Luke" via http://www.ACMsocialsplash.com to photograph themselves and tweet their photos.
Flat Blake and Flat Luke can travel with fans on vacation, while grocery
shopping, running errands, to school, wherever. The Academy wants to
see where they show up! Tag photos on Twitter and Instagram with
#FlatBluke and #ACMs. Fans should stay tuned for chances to win with
#FlatBluke.
-- ACM Awards on Facebook, Twitter and More: Fans can follow the ACM on
Twitter and Instagram (@ACMawards) and on Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com/AcademyofCountryMusic) for behind-the-scenes photos
and videos from rehearsals, red carpet arrivals, and all of the events
during The Week Vegas Goes Country ®. The Academy will participate in
Twitter chats on both Monday April 1 (#CMchat) and Thursday April 4
(#ACMstylechat) during The Week Vegas Goes Country. Fans are encouraged
to join the conversation using the official hashtag of the ACM Awards,
#ACMs.
-- ACM Awards App: The official mobile app of the Academy of Country Music
powered by Mobile Roadie is available now for iPhone and Android users.
The free app gives fans everything they need to know about the Academy
of Country Music and the ACM Awards, including a schedule for all events
throughout The Week Vegas Goes Country®, facts about each ACM nominee,
an ACM nominee playlist, exclusive videos, and Dr Pepper photocards.
Frequent users of the app will have the chance to earn Justin badges.
iPhone users can access it via http://bit.ly/GNlAhM and Android users
can access it via http://bit.ly/GSc5AF.
-- ACM Tempo: The Academy's quarterly professional member magazine is also
available for the 200,000 plus ACM A-List members online. A digital
flipbook version of the magazine is shared through a private link
exclusively with fans who sign up for the FREE A-List.
About the Academy of Country Music Awards
The 48th Academy of Country Music Awards is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent in the country music industry. The show is produced for television by dick clark productions and will be broadcast LIVE from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 7, 2013 at 8:00 PM live ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television Network. Allen Shapiro, Orly Adelson and R.A. Clark are executive producers. Barry Adelman is producer, and Bob Bardo is the executive in charge of production. Bob Romeo is executive producer for the Academy of Country Music.
SOURCE Academy of Country Music
Academy of Country Music
CONTACT: Jenelle Scott, Academy of Country Music, 818-815-4218, Jenelle@acmcountry.com
William Shatner and the Alien Gorn Settle 40-Year Feud
The Former Rivals Showdown in Promo for Upcoming Release of STAR TREK ®: THE VIDEO GAME
Rematch of legendary 1967 TV battle between Shatner's Captain Kirk and lizard-like alien puts spotlight on STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME set for April 23 release
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- More than four decades after they first squared off on an isolated desert planet, William Shatner comes face-to-face again with the menacing Gorn species of STAR TREK fame to settle a longstanding feud... but this time the battle begins on a comfy sofa with the two former foes seated in front of a video screen as they fight again in promotion for the April 23 release of STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME.
The original Kirk-Gorn duel was seen in the classic 1967 "Arena" episode of the STAR TREK series. Millions of people have viewed the original on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SK0cUNMnMM.
In the promotional video released exclusively on Yahoo! Movies (http://movies.yahoo.com), Shatner and the Gorn are seen casually playing STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME when an onscreen dispute leads to a friendly fight re-enacting actual choreographed punches from the classic TV brawl blow-for-blow. This time, however, couch pillows replace the space rocks that were thrown the first time around.
"What better way to spotlight the adventure and fun everyone can have actually playing as Capt. Kirk in the new game, than to team up the legendary former captain himself to play one of his old foes," commented LeeAnne Stables, President of Consumer Products at Paramount Pictures, the studio releasing the game. "Mr. Shatner is such a great sport and that Gorn had absolutely no chance of coming out on top this time."
After spending a day on the set with the Gorn to create the video, veteran actor Shatner, who originated the role of Capt. Kirk in Star Trek: The Original Series, added: "It never ceases to amaze me how many people still ask me about that scene. It's 46 years later, and he hasn't aged as well as I have."
The highly anticipated STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME features a vastly updated version of the Gorn as the key foe to legendary duo Kirk and Spock. Players take on the roles of Kirk and Spock, who work together to get to the heart of a mysterious attack by an enemy with unimaginable strength - a re-imagined version of the Gorn. In an entirely original story, written by BAFTA award winner Marianne Krawczyk, the Gorn is a terrifying threat, with an army that could overwhelm Kirk, Spock and the crew of the Enterprise.
The all-new video showdown between the two STAR TREK icons can also be found online at http://www.startrekgame.com starting March 29, and highlights the co-op play that is at the heart of STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME, which will be available for Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. Pre-ordering is available now.
The promotional video was produced in-house at Paramount Pictures under the creative direction of Senior Vice President Brian Miller and shot on location in a ranch-style home in suburban Los Angeles. The original 1967 Kirk-Gorn fight can be viewed at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SK0cUNMnMM courtesy of CBS Television.
STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME is under license by CBS Consumer Products and will be released April 23 in North America and April 26 worldwide by Paramount Pictures and NAMCO Bandai Games.
To learn more about STAR TREK: THE VIDEO GAME, visit http://www.startrekgame.com or follow @star_trek_game on Twitter.
IBM and Telkom Indonesia Join Hands to Provide Smarter Data Center Services
Collaboration to build highly efficient data center designed for optimal operations
JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it has signed an agreement withTelkom Indonesia (through its affiliate telkomsigma) to build a data center together and provide data center operations services in the country. This collaboration is expected to address the needs of organizations across industries in Indonesia for data center solutions, supported by reliable communication networks.
Telkom also worked with IBM to address critical location challenges, such as Indonesia's frequent earthquakes and tropical storms that can potentially bring down key communications networks. The data center, designed to endure natural disasters, is backed-up by power generators and systems that support the main power and electricity to ensure uninterrupted operations.
"We chose IBM as our strategic partner due to its proven capability of designing, building, and operating the most advanced data centers. IBM's comprehensive suite of data center offerings will help companies in the region improve efficiency, scale up easily, and harness new opportunities," said Arief Yahya, President Director, Telkom.
IBM will design and build the data center to the highest standards of energy efficiency, ensuring optimal utilization of resources. As a tier 4 data center, it will be designed to provide maximum uptime, enabling organizations to host their mission critical computer systems. Also, utilizing the power of analytics, the data center will be able to rationalize the IT infrastructure, improve operational efficiency, while reducing operating costs.
"As the world moves to a mobile environment and creates mountains of data, it is critical that data center efficiency increases manifold. This engagement between Telkom and IBM brings together the best of both worlds in IT and communications. With IBM's extensive capabilities in data centre capacity, combined with Telkom's experience and understanding of local business needs, we will be able to provide our clients with a superior experience," said Suryo Suwignjo, President Director, IBM Indonesia.
As a leader in the telecommunication industry, Telkom is completing broadband network across Indonesia, enabling improved data center services for enterprises. The data center will also be supported by the infrastructure experience of telkomsigma. This synergy between IBM, Telkom and telkomsigma offers competitive advantage in becoming the industry leader in data center services and solutions.
IBM has designed and delivered more than 1,000 modular data centers for customers around the globe helping customers save up to 30 percent in energy costs per year compared to traditional data centers.
"IBM's knowledge, experience and unparalleled domain expertise, make it a right fit for our requirements. By providing superior data center solutions, increasing the service level, and providing all the IT components (hardware, software, network, etc.), we will continue to deepen the trust of our customers," said Judi Achmadi, President Director, TelkomSigma.
Telkom Indonesia
Telkom Indonesia has approximately 200 million customers, as of the end of December 2011, up 7.8% from 2010, making the company the nation's largest telecommunication service provider by number of subscribers.
PT Sigma Cipta Caraka or telkomsigma is a leading ICT (Information Communication & Technology) Solutions and Services provider in Indonesia. Since it was established in 1987, telkomsigma has been providing innovative ICT products and services, including cloud computing. Telkomsigma's business portfolio covers 5C: Cloud Computing, Care Managed Services, Custom Software & e-Platforms, Core System for Business Solutions, and Consulting & System Integrator.
IBM Indonesia
IBM is a global leader in information technology and services that help make the world work better. IBM's objective is to help clients become more innovative, efficient and competitive through business insight and information technology solutions.
Through its Smarter Planet strategy, IBM helps companies, governments and cities infuse intelligence into the systems and processes that make the world work -- from power grids, buildings and roadways to agriculture and waterways. IBM's clients span many different kinds of enterprises and represent every major industry and endeavor.
Verizon Wireless Expands 4G LTE Coverage In Fluvanna County, Virginia
LAUREL, Md., March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless has activated new fourth generation (4G) Long Term Evolution (LTE) network coverage in Fluvanna County, Virginia with the addition of two new cell sites that provide service to Palmyra and along U.S. 15 between the towns of Fork Union and Bremo Bluff. Verizon Wireless customers in these communities will now be able to use their 4G LTE-enabled devices to surf the Web, post status updates and photos, share music, and download files at speeds up to 10 times faster than customers on 3G networks.
"4G LTE is changing the way customers interact with the world via next generation apps, devices and solutions," said Mike Maiorana, Regional President. "By investing in mobile broadband, we're investing in local communities and economies where our customers live, work and travel."
Already the largest commercial 4G LTE network in the nation, the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is now available in 486 markets and reaches more than 273 million people - nearly 89 percent of the U.S. population. In 2013, the Verizon 4G LTE footprint will completely cover the area served today by the company's 3G network.
In addition to offering the nation's largest 4G LTE network, Verizon Wireless also ranks highest among all other national wireless providers in network quality in the Mid-Atlantic Region which includes the state of Virginia, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2013 Wireless Network Quality Performance Study, Volume 13.
Verizon Wireless' ability to maintain this top-ranking in network quality stems from its sustained investment in its wireless network. The company has spent over $80 billion since it was formed in 2000 to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide networks and to add new services. At the regional level, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $3 billion on wireless network upgrades since 2000, including the $301 million it spent in 2012 alone.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
EXCLUSIVE: Yankees-Nationals live stream embeddable to any site across the Internet; Game also will be available live from @MLB on Twitter and Facebook.com/MLB
NEW YORK, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MLB.TV, the Internet's longest-running and most prolific live video subscription service, will offer baseball fans a free two-day preview beginning today. The preview will feature a schedule of 16 Spring Training exhibition games, each available across every MLB.TV supported device, beginning with today's New York Yankees and Washington Nationals from Nationals Park at 2:05 p.m. (EDT) and the Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies from Citizens Bank Park at 1:05 p.m. (EDT) on Saturday.
The Yankees-Nationals game this afternoon also will be available in the first-ever MLB.TV embeddable live video player, allowing the live stream to be embedded within any site on the Internet. Embed code will be available at MLB.com/live. A live feed of the game also will be available on Twitter from @MLB and Facebook.com/MLB.
Now in its 11th year, MLB.TV Premium will continue to support more than 350 mobile and connected devices, including through the highest grossing sports app of all-time, MLB.com At Bat, on smartphones and tablets and those platforms listed here. MLB.TV Premium subscribers, again this year, will receive an exclusive offer to get a free subscription to At Bat 13 on iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets.
A complete schedule for the two-day preview may be found on MLB.com. Spring Training games are not subject to blackout restrictions.
SOURCE MLB Advanced Media, L.P.
MLB Advanced Media, L.P.
CONTACT: Matthew Gould, 212-485-8959, cell 908-892-3143, matthew.gould@mlb.com
Updates Available for At Bat & At The Ballpark for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android; Beat The Streak Presented by Dunkin' Donuts for iPhone & iPod touch
MLB.COM AT BAT 13 DEBUTS ON BLACKBERRY Z10
NEW YORK, March 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MLB Advanced Media, the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball and an award-winning mobile app developer, today announced the Opening Day updates to its suite of mobile applications, including the highest grossing sports app of all-time, At Bat, will be available across their respective supported devices. The list of apps includes At Bat, At The Ballpark and Beat The Streak Presented by Dunkin' Donuts. In addition, MLB.com At Bat 13 is making its debut on the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone with features including MLB.TV live video streaming.
MLB.com AT BAT
MLB.TV Premium subscribers again may upgrade to At Bat 13 for free on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices, unlocking all premium features. Fans also may subscribe to MLB.com At Bat 13 for the one-time annual fee of $19.99. iOS users may pay $2.99/month using the recurring billing option available through the App Store.
MLB.com At Bat 13 for the BlackBerry Z10, available only for a one-time annual fee of $19.99, will give fans access to the app's features, developed and optimized for the device's mobile computing system. Those include: the Free MLB.TV Game of the Day; MLB.TV Premium subscriber login to watch every out-of-market game live and on-demand; home and away radio broadcasts; in-progress highlights; Gameday pitch tracking with realistic ballpark renderings; Condensed Games; Classic games library; league and team news, schedules and statistics; standings; and favorite team selection.
AT BAT FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS - OPENING DAY 2013
-- Multi-platform live audio access for At Bat 13 subscribers, offering
account portability to listen to live games on Mac/PC desktops and
laptops
-- Universal iOS and Android support for At Bat 13 subscribers, full
feature accessibility across select supported smartphones and tablets
-- Sortable batting, pitching and fielding statistics
-- Re-designed individual team pages
-- Updated news section interface
-- Expanded video highlight integration
-- Classic games video library archive
-- Re-architected app navigation
-- Additional push notification options
-- Favorite team enhancements
-- Searchable highlight library expansion to include access to complete
video archives
-- Closed captioning for live video
MLB.com AT THE BALLPARK
The ultimate mobile companion when visiting any of the 30 Major League Baseball ballparks. MLBAM has built the app to be customizable for each ballpark from a foundation of interactive features, including mobile check-in, social media integration, offers, rewards and exclusive content.
AT THE BALLPARK FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS - OPENING DAY 2013
-- Re-architected My Journal section
-- Manually input all ballpark visits, dating back to 2005
-- Upload and share personal photos from all ballpark visits, dating back
to 2005
-- View team statistics and watch video highlights from games attended
-- Ballpark and player entrance music
-- Social media clubhouse, including social rewards for select clubs
-- Updated tickets section, featuring special offers by club
-- Seat and experience upgrade functionality (select ballparks only)
-- Passbook integration for digital ticket delivery and storage (select
clubs only)
-- Re-designed user interface
MLB.com BEAT THE STREAK PRESENTED BY DUNKIN' DONUTS
Maybe season #13 will be the lucky one. Entering its teenage years without a grand prize winner, Beat The Streak Presented by Dunkin' Donuts, free-to-play, gives fans the opportunity to achieve fantasy baseball immortality by surpassing the legendary consecutive games hitting streak record of 56 and claiming a $5.6 million grand prize in the process. Tens of millions of streaks started. No grand prize winner. Yet...
BEAT THE STREAK FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS - OPENING DAY 2013
-- Get pick results by push notification as well as improved reminder
notifications
-- New 2013 game rule: A streak won't end if a user forgets to make a pick
-- Easily follow live game scoring for your picks in MLB.com At Bat
For more information on app and feature availability by platform, visit MLB.com.
SOURCE MLB Advanced Media
MLB Advanced Media
CONTACT: Matthew Gould, 212-485-8959, cell 908-892-3143, matthew.gould@mlb.com