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Hotels.com Brings Music to the Ears of its Twitter Roadies

@hotelsdotcom conducts week-long Twitter sweepstakes based on new TV creative "Travelin' Band"

DALLAS, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotels.com® is getting amped for a Twitter sweepstakes in the U.S. and Canada from Monday, March 25 through Friday March 29, 2013 in celebration of the new Hotels.com TV advertisement featuring animated rock stars.

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The new broadcast creative from Hotels.com, Travelin' Band, follows a fictitious band on the road that looks to Hotels.com to book their hotel stays every step of the way through their overnight success. Smart, the friendly and ever-knowledgeable Hotels.com concierge escorts the band throughout their booking process where we see them book nearby last minute rooms via their Hotels.com mobile booking app.

Hotels.com Twitter followers can enter to win a $50 music gift card and a set of ear buds by simply tweeting to @hotelsdotcom using the hashtag: #TravelinSweeps. One winner from the U.S. and one from Canada will be selected daily during the entry period in a random drawing of all entries received on that day.

"Time is a precious commodity for our consumers, and Hotels.com helps customers find the perfect hotel deal at the perfect place at any time via our mobile apps," said Taylor L. Cole, APR, travel expert for Hotels.com. "Depicting the immediacy of getting a hotel in a fun situation like a band on the go helps bring this notion to life."

Hotels.com designed this ad in partnership with Young & Rubicam Midwest to underscore the growing popularity and usage of mobile devices while traveling and to spotlight the company's ultimate expertise--finding you the perfect place, every step of the way.

With the recent release of the new Windows 8 app, Hotels.com can now offer even more mobile customers access to almost 200,000 hotels worldwide in more than 25,000 destinations, more than 20,000 last-minute deals, more than 7 million user reviews and last-minute hotel rooms close to their location.

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Press contacts:

Mary Apesos - Finn Partners for Hotels.com
Phone: (212) 593-6310
Email: mary.apesos@finnpartners.com
Twitter: @FinnTravel

Taylor L. Cole, APR
Hotels.com North America
Phone: (469) 335-8442
Email: taycole@hotels.com
Twitter: @TravelwithTLC

About Hotels.com(® 
)Hotels.com is a leading online accommodation booking brand. Through the Expedia Inc. global network of websites, Hotels.com, LP connects travelers with almost 200,000 properties around the world, ranging from international chains and all-inclusive resorts to local favorites and bed & breakfasts, together with all the information needed to book the perfect stay. Hotels.com, LP benefits from one of the largest hotel contracting teams in the industry, obtaining the best rates for its customers, and offers frequent sales, special deals and promotions. There are more than 7 million Guest Reviews on the websites from users who have actually stayed in the hotels to ensure customers can make an informed choice when booking. Through Hotels.com, LP's industry-leading loyalty program Welcome Rewards(®), customers can earn a free night for every 10 nights stayed at more than 85,000 hotels. Under its Price Match Guarantee, if a customer can find the same deal for less on a prepaid hotel, Hotels.com, LP will refund the difference. Travelers can book online or by contacting one of the multilingual call centers. Special apps for mobile phones and tablets can also be downloaded at http://www.hotels.com/deals/mobile_app/ enabling customers to book on the go with access to 20,000 last minute deals. Hotels.com publishes an award-winning twice-yearly review of international hotel room price trends called the Hotels.com Hotel Price Index(TM), which is now produced in 31 individual country editions, with North American data available at http://www.hotel-price-index.com. Follow Hotels.com on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Hotels.comUS, on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/hotelsdotcom and on YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/user/hotelsdotcom. Hotels.com. LP is part of Expedia, Inc., the largest online travel company in the world with an extensive portfolio that includes some of the world's best-known brands.

Hotels.com, Finding You The Perfect Place and the Hotels.com logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Hotels.com, LP. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. © 2013 Hotels.com, LP. All rights reserved. CST # 2083949-50

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Nimbus Data Launches HALO 2013, Unveiling Advanced Analytics, Open API, and Mobile Apps

Simplifying Infrastructure Management for Cloud and Enterprise Storage Architects

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nimbus Data Systems, Inc., the leader in Sustainable Storage®, today announced powerful new software targeting the unique needs of public and private cloud architects looking to build all-flash memory infrastructures. HALO 2013, the latest enhancement to Nimbus Data's award-winning storage operating system, provides powerful analytics to gauge the performance and efficiency of Nimbus Data flash memory arrays. A new REST-based API gives administrators full access to all Nimbus features and statistics, facilitating storage management in large multi-vendor data centers. HALO Mobile brings these advanced monitoring features to the palm of your hand, streaming live statistics directly to iOS and Android-based smartphones and tablets.

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Advanced Flash Memory Analytics

Extending Nimbus Data's industry-leading unified storage, data protection, and efficiency features, the new HALO 2013 release adds powerful real-time and historical monitoring and reporting capabilities. Over 200 metrics are tracked, including flash endurance, capacity utilization, latency, power consumption, deduplication rates, and overall system health. Customers can view detailed port, host, and session-level statistics, easily navigating back-in-time to observe trends as well as honing in on specific data points at fine-grain intervals. An intuitive web interface enables users to create customized dashboards highlighting key areas of interest, and built-in benchmarking creates IOps and throughput workloads to validate system performance. All statistics are stored in an industry-standard RRD format, enabling customers to utilize Nimbus tools as well as third-party charting software to view the results.

Open REST-based API

Targeting the needs of cloud infrastructure architects, HALO 2013 incorporates a powerful REST-based API (application programming interface), giving users the tools they need to easily integrate the administration and monitoring of Nimbus flash memory arrays into the rest of their data center infrastructure. Through the API, users can perform every function available, from provisioning iSCSI, Fibre Channel, Infiniband, and NFS datastores, to measuring deduplication and creating snapshots. The API captures all available statistics to feed into existing management software and analytics tools. Nimbus Data's HALO API lets anyone build application-specific plug-ins, even full management software, eliminating costly license fees and proprietary single-vendor software.

"Nimbus Data is a pioneer in all-flash storage systems, and today's announcement extends the first-mover advantage the company has established for itself," says Benjamin Woo, managing director of Neuralytix, an industry analyst firm. "Nimbus Data recognizes the importance of instrumentation and integration, and providing an open API to the full features of its flash arrays will help drive down total cost of ownership."

Storage Management in the Palm of Your Hand

Nimbus Data's storage platforms are also now the first all-flash arrays to feature mobile management, enabling real-time streaming of important system performance, utilization, and health information directly to Apple iOS and Google Android-based devices. Available now for free on the Apple iTunes Store and Google Play store, the HALO Mobile app leverages the API to allow users to monitor system events, view dynamic live charts, and much more, all SSL-encrypted for maximum security. HALO Mobile brings IT administrators closer to their infrastructure, even as data centers become more remote, larger and more complex, to improve service levels and reduce complexity.

"At Nimbus Data, we believe that an open multi-vendor approach is essential to cost-optimizing data centers, both in CapX and OpEx," stated Thomas Isakovich, CEO and founder of Nimbus Data. "HALO 2013 extends Nimbus Data's software leadership in the all-flash space. By providing the most in-depth system analytics and an open framework with which to record this data and administer every aspect of the Nimbus all-flash infrastructure, cloud architects and enterprise customers alike gain greater insight into their infrastructure while keeping administration on their terms, not the vendor's."

Availability
HALO 2013 is free of charge to all existing Nimbus Data customers with active support contracts. To obtain this update, please visit the Nimbus Skyline portal at http://www.nimbusdata.com/skyline. HALO Mobile is available immediately, free of charge, on the iTunes Store and on Google Play.

About Nimbus Data Systems
Nimbus Data develops award-winning Sustainable Storage® systems, the most intelligent, efficient and fault-tolerant solid state storage platform engineered for server and desktop virtualization, databases, HPC, and next-generation cloud infrastructure. Combining low-latency flash memory hardware, comprehensive data management and protection software, and highly-scalable multiprotocol storage features, Nimbus systems deliver dramatically greater performance at a significantly lower operating cost than conventional disk-based primary storage arrays, all at a comparable acquisition cost. For more information, visit http://www.nimbusdata.com. Follow Nimbus on Twitter: twitter.com/nimbusdata.

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CONTACT: Donna Brown, dbrown@nimbusdata.com, (650) 276-4602

Web Site: http://www.nimbusdata.com

M-Edge Debuts Line of Accessories for Android Smartphones

The Baltimore tech accessory company will launch cases for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One in April

ODENTON, Md., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Unveiling their debut line of accessories for Android smartphones, M-Edge announced today they will have cases for the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One hitting stores in April. Ranked #91 on Inc. Magazine's list of 500 Fastest Growing Private Companies in 2012, M-Edge is aggressively expanding their offerings in the wireless category, selling products at medgestore.com and retailers nationwide including AT&T, Best Buy, Target, and Staples.

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Echo Case: This dual layer case consists of a co-molded hard outer shell and a soft interior, which offers twice the protection and absorbs shocks and drops. With patterned accents and bright colors, this case shows off your HTC One or Galaxy S4 to perfection.

Stripped Case:  This "barely there" case utilizes materials never before seen in a phone case.  Catch a glimpse of your device through a clear Eco-Resin(TM) panel with reclaimed elements such as gold flakes, bamboo, and florals encased inside.

ShellShockCase: If you dress your phone to match your sports gear, this case is for you. Shocks around the perimeter of this case are designed to enhance the phone's performance with a unique suspension system that flexes on impact. Using athletic technology, the impact-resistant ShellShock makes a drop a dribble.

M-Edge CEO Patrick Mish says, "Entering the fast-growing Android smartphone market has long been a goal for us - and we wanted to do it in a way that infused the market with edgy materials and design. Each case will solve a specific problem for the customer, and solve it in style."

M-Edge's collection of cases for Android smartphones will range in price from $35 to $50. To sign up to be notified of these upcoming products, visit medgestore.com or follow M-Edge on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

About M-Edge
Launched in 2006 out of a basement in Baltimore, M-Edge rapidly grew to offer a variety of tech accessories for the most popular devices available - Kindle, iPad, iPhone, laptop and Android devices. Using edgy materials and premium features, M-Edge gives the tech-crazed what they want: protection, attitude, and boundary-pushing style.

Ranked #91 on Inc. Magazine's list of Fastest Growing Private Companies 2012, M-Edge products are currently available nationwide at AT&T, Best Buy, Staples, Target, Walmart, Nordstrom, and more.  M-Edge has been featured in publications such as InStyle, Us Weekly, Maxim, Good Housekeeping, The New York Times, TechCrunch, Mashable, and CNET, and The Today Show.

Sarah Windham
Associate Public Relations Manager
410.927.6256
sarahwindham@buymedge.com

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Ubiquiti Networks Leads 802.11ac Wi-Fi Revolution

Fast Growing Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Point Provider Introduces UniFi 3.0 Platform to Deliver First 802.11ac Enterprise APs and Management Software for Large Scale, Roam Anywhere Deployments

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: UBNT), a next-generation communications technology company, today introduced UniFi 3.0--the first Wi-Fi platform to deliver 802.11ac access points (AP) and management software to support the demanding and growing needs of under networked businesses, hotel chains, restaurants, hospitals, schools, and more.

In its "Market Share: Enterprise WLAN Equipment, Worldwide, 4Q12 and 2012" report published last week, Gartner Research listed Ubiquiti as a vendor of coordinated wireless access points with a year-over-year worldwide unit shipment growth rate in 2012 of 205 percent. The company shipped its 10 millionth device (across all product lines) in December and was recently listed as the 70th fastest-growing tech company in Deloitte's Fast 500.

"Wireless networking is at an inflection point where it can completely replace wired networking everywhere but the data center," said Robert J. Pera, CEO at Ubiquiti Networks. "Ubiquiti is the first company to put high performance, scalable coverage, and affordability in range of any organization, and our rapid growth is a testament to that."

802.11ac or Gigabit Wi-Fi is the newest Wi-Fi protocol for the 802.11 wireless networking standard. It can deliver more than three times the data transfer speeds of the current 802.11n protocol in addition to improved network robustness, reliability and RF bandwidth utilization efficiency for demanding applications such as HD video, video conferencing, streaming media, VOIP and more.

Ubiquiti's new UniFi 3.0 software offers unique and innovative "Zero Hand-Off Roaming" technology that enables mobile users to roam anywhere and seamlessly maintain their connection as they switch to the nearest AP. Whereas existing roaming solutions require negotiation with the client device and may cause latency and/or interoperability problems, Ubiquiti's Zero Hand-Off Roaming makes multiple APs appear as a single AP, so it can work with any client and require no interaction from the client device.

"Ubiquiti's Zero Hand-Off Roaming technology is just another example of how we're delivering unique innovations to solve the most important needs of highly mobile wireless users," added Pera. "It's a great example of Ubiquiti's unique combination of technological leadership and price disruption."

UniFi 3.0 builds on previous UniFi releases, which offer comprehensive hotspot management and a flexibly deployed software controller. The controller can run on-premises, in a private cloud or public cloud. New features of the UniFi 3.0 software include:

    --  Multi-site management capabilities, enabling a single controller to
        manage distributed deployments and multi-tenancy for managed service
        providers
    --  Detailed analytics, which can be used for managing large user
        populations and for faster troubleshooting
    --  WLAN Groups for flexible configuration of large deployments
    --  Wireless mesh capabilities so that APs do not require a wired uplink
UniFi 802.11ac access points are priced at $299. Initial customer shipments are expected to begin in April with volume shipments in May. UniFi 3.0 management software can be downloaded for free beginning April 15(th) at http://www.ubnt.com.

To help companies experience the benefits of UniFi 3.0 and 802.11ac, Ubiquiti is also announcing a free upgrade program for Aruba Networks and Ruckus Wireless AP users. Details can be found at http://go.ubnt.com/UpgradeMyWiFi.

About Ubiquiti Networks

Ubiquiti Networks (NASDAQ: UBNT) is closing the digital divide by building network communication platforms for everyone, everywhere. With over 10 million devices deployed in more than 180 countries, Ubiquiti is transforming under-networked businesses and communities. Our leading edge platforms airMAX(TM), UniFi(TM), airFiber(TM), airVision(TM), mFi(TM) and EdgeMAX(TM) combine innovative technology, disruptive price performance and the support of a global user community to eliminate barriers to connectivity. For more information, join our community at http://www.ubnt.com.

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Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements other than statements of historical fact including words such as "look," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "consider" and "plan" and statements in the future tense are forward looking statements. The statements in this press release that could be deemed forward-looking statements include statements regarding release of new products and expected performance, price-performance disruptiveness, growth prospects, market positioning, short and long-term opportunities, and any statements or assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Also, forward-looking statements represent our management's beliefs and assumptions only as of the date made. Ubiquiti Networks undertakes no obligation to update information contained in this press release. You should review our SEC filings carefully, particularly the discussions under the heading "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2012 and other filings filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that identify risks that could cause actual results to differ from those made in such forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: Crisel Ortiz, MSR Communications, +1-415-989-9000, crisel@msrcommunications.com

Web Site: http://www.ubnt.com

Sony DADC New Media Solutions and BBC Worldwide Bring Doctor Who to PlayStation®Home

Longest Running Science Fiction TV Series Gets Virtual and Social Twist

LONDON, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony DADC New Media Solutions' interactive development group, LOOT Entertainment, and BBC Worldwide's Digital Partnerships team have joined forces to bring Doctor Who to life like never before by creating a social gaming and commerce environment inside PlayStation®Home.  Available to more than 31 million PlayStation®Home users across the globe on March 27th, the Doctor Who on PlayStation®Home experience will immerse gamers in the world of Doctor Who by allowing fans to interact with iconic elements, explore and customize environments, and watch content from the popular television series in a social atmosphere.

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Doctor Who fans can enjoy dynamic features based on the show's most popular characters and scenery, such as the Eleventh Doctor and River Song costumes, and a TARDIS- themed private space and clubhouse. Users can also visit the Doctor Who-themed LOOT Space Station Theater for additional video content from BBC Worldwide and shop for Doctor Who items - both virtual and real - via LOOT's Entertainment on Demand system.

"We're really excited to be bringing this much-loved series to social and virtual worlds," said Simon Hutson, senior vice president digital development at BBC Worldwide. "Discovering new ways to engage with our fans is incredibly important to us, especially as we approach Doctor Who's 50(th) year."

"We are committed to preserving the spirit and aesthetic of Doctor Who while introducing this historic franchise to PlayStation®Home," said David Sterling, vice president of business development, LOOT Entertainment. "It's the same Doctor Who millions have loved for almost 50 years--with a virtual, interactive, and social twist."

In celebration of the series' 50(th) Anniversary, additional Doctor Who themed virtual goods, environments and social experiences will be added to Doctor Who on PlayStation®Home throughout 2013.  For a sneak peek into the Doctor Who experience visit: http://youtu.be/kUOK1dY3y0A and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQ9aZf-ihEs

About Sony DADC New Media Solutions

Sony DADC New Media Solutions provides complete digital supply chain solutions to power a new era of media consumption. Major film studios, broadcasters, music labels, game companies, software providers, and other content providers rely on us for innovative technology to keep pace with rapidly evolving consumer demand and emerging multichannel distribution models. Our market insight, proven expertise across both physical and digital media, and strategic partnerships throughout the industry enable us to provide unmatched end-to-end services that deliver the speed, efficiency, and quality required by today's digital media businesses and the audiences they serve. For more information, please visit newmedia.sonydadc.com.

About BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Worldwide Limited is the main commercial arm and a wholly owned subsidiary of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The company exists to exploit the value of the BBC's assets for the benefit of the licence fee payer and invest in public service programming in return for rights. In 2011/12, BBC Worldwide generated headline profits of £155 million on headline sales of £1085 million and returned £216 million to the BBC. For more detailed performance information please see our Annual Review website: http://www.bbcworldwide.com/annualreview

From April 2013, BBC Worldwide is restructuring its business to be based around geographic locations, supported by key global business areas.

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CONTACT: BBC Worldwide:  Chris Hicks, Chris.hicks@bbc.com, +44 (0)20 8433 2980, or Sony DADC:  Melanie Nelson, Melanie.nelson@sonydadc.com, 310.266.3449

Web Site: http://newmedia.sonydadc.com/

iLounge Releases iPad + iPad mini Buyers' Guide

New book helps readers pick Apple tablets, top accessories, and apps

IRVINE, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- After Apple's surprising late 2012 replacement of the iPad with Retina Display, accessory and app makers scrambled to release products for the new fourth-generation iPad and iPad mini. Today, hundreds of new options are available, and leading independent Apple publication iLounge has launched the iPad + iPad mini Buyers' Guide to cover the best of them.

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Released considerably ahead of its normal schedule, the iPad + iPad mini Buyers' Guide offers a comprehensive look at new Lightning, Bluetooth, and iPad mini accessories, plus great apps, and expert tips for buying and selling iPads. The Guide also includes advice on which iPads and accessories are safe to buy during a period of major changes at Apple. Since a substantially redesigned full-sized iPad is expected later this year, iLounge strongly recommends cautious purchasing, while spotlighting many great products guaranteed to work with any iPad readers may own.

"This is definitely a time of transition for Apple," explained Jeremy Horwitz, Editor of iLounge and its Buyers' Guides, "but the iPad mini and latest iPad are impressive products, as are many of the accessories, apps, and games we've selected for the iPad + iPad mini Buyers Guide. iLounge's editors have spent untold hours hunting down and testing new releases from across the globe, and this Guide shows you the best of them -- in a single download."

As the exclusive partner of the Consumer Electronics Association for Apple-related product exhibitions at CES, iLounge uniquely canvasses products from all of the world's leading developers, bringing the best and most interesting items to readers' attention. In addition to currently-available products, the iPad + iPad mini Buyers' Guide now features a Best of Show Awards gallery spotlighting top upcoming accessories from the 2013 CES. Further, thanks to iLounge's independence from Apple, the Guide includes both Apple-authorized and unauthorized accessories, ranging from low-cost batteries and cables to high-end speakers and earphones.

"iLounge doesn't pull punches, and we focus on the needs of our readers," said Dennis Lloyd, iLounge's Publisher. "That's why our multi-million-downloaded Buyers' Guides are renowned for their objectivity and insight. We are proud to offer the iPad + iPad mini Buyers' Guide in the universally-accessible PDF format, readable on everything from computers to tablets, smartphones, and iPod touches, at no cost to iLounge readers."

iLounge's Buyers' Guides and Books are the world's most widely read publications covering Apple's digital media products. Downloaded millions of times, the Guides now include 20 semi-annual magazine- and book-style publications released by iLounge since 2004. All of these publications are available from iLounge.com/library for free, and are published as a service to the Apple community without any editorial involvement from advertisers or Apple itself. The iPad + iPad mini Buyers' Guide can be downloaded directly from iLounge.com/2013ipadbg starting today.

About iLounge

iLounge, Inc. is the world's leading authority on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod ecosystems, and the exclusive partner of the Consumer Electronics Association for the iLounge Pavilion -- the largest dedicated exhibition area at the International Consumer Electronics Show, backed by 450 Apple-centric developers and spanning over 120,000 square feet of space. Fully independent from Apple and vendors of related hardware, software, and services, iLounge has offices in Irvine, California and East Amherst, New York. Founded only days after Apple announced the first iPod in 2001, iLounge has exploded in popularity, today boasting millions of visitors and tens of millions of page views each month. Its editorial content is in no way influenced by advertising, paid placements, or other unsavory practices. Praised for years as "the ultimate in product reviews and tutorials on all things iPod," iLounge and its team have been spotlighted by the Associated Press, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and many other leading publications.

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CONTACT: Dennis Lloyd, dennisl@ilounge.com

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Xilinx Extends Leadership in Avionics with Certifiable, All Programmable Design Solutions and Dedicated Support

DO-254 and DO-178 certifiable solutions, SEU mitigation and support allow avionics system designers to reduce certification burden and increase system reliability

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced its comprehensive solutions and support to address complex avionics certification challenges. Xilinx's DO-254, DO-178, and SEU mitigation solutions build upon its long history of leadership in military avionics and secure solutions to extend support for certification of commercial, military and dual-use avionics systems.  These solutions are now enabling the latest advancements in avionics applications with Xilinx's generation-ahead 28nm devices, including 7 series FPGAs and Zynq(TM)-7000 All Programmable system-on-a-chip (SoCs).

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"We are pleased to be offering unsurpassed support for the commercial avionics market with certifiable solutions that enable use of our latest generation of 28nm FPGAs and All Programmable SoCs for future airborne systems," said Yousef Khalilollahi, senior director, Aerospace and Defense at Xilinx. "These solutions allow our customers to build high performance, all programmable solutions with reduced certification burden and product development cost."

Xilinx has established an industry-leading commercial avionics solutions portfolio over the past several years.  Through key partnerships with LogiCircuit, Inc., certification representatives, and other IP vendors, Xilinx is rolling out a certifiable IP ecosystem.  DO-254 certifiable versions of configurable IP cores include Xilinx's MicroBlaze(TM) soft processor, Great River Technologies' ARINC 818 core, other standard avionics interfaces, and many AXI peripherals.  The first end-system to utilize several of these cores is expected to enter certification in late 2013. These DO-254 and DO-178 certifiable data packages meet rigorous commercial avionics certification standards, thereby reducing design and development time, certification burden, and non-recurring engineering costs. 

"This strategic initiative combining LogiCircuit's certification services capabilities, industry-leading DERs, and key FPGA IP solutions, such as Xilinx® MicroBlaze and Great River Tech ARINC 818, has paved the way for commercial avionics customers to design high-reliability DAL A/B systems with a consistent template of artifact traceability for programmable systems," said Joe Goode, president of LogiCircuit, Inc.  "This is a paradigm shift for avionics customers seeking to take advantage the performance, reliability, and long life-cycle Xilinx FPGAs in safety-critical applications, which greatly streamlines the R&D and certification process."

These DO-254 certifiable IP solutions build upon Xilinx's high reliability generation-ahead 28nm silicon which exhibits the lowest intrinsic SEU FIT rate of any commercial SRAM-based technology and is designed for long life applications.  The Xilinx SEU advantage is further extended with SEU mitigation and analysis solutions including the fully supported soft error mitigation IP (SEM IP), the SEU FIT rate calculator, publicly available data and test methods, and expert design guidance. Xilinx's dedicated focus on silicon reliability and SEU FIT rate makes its devices the clear choice for avionics systems developers that are targeting the highest performance systems with unsurpassed levels of integration in a programmable device. 

Availability
Beta versions of the DO-254 certifiable configurable IP cores and certification data packages are now available. Please contact your local Xilinx representative for further information. To learn more about how Xilinx is solving complex avionics challenges, please visit http://www.xilinx.com/avionics.

About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices are coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP to serve a broad range of customer needs, from programmable logic to programmable systems integration. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.

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Silvia E. Gianelli
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Evernote and Deutsche Telekom to Give Millions of Customers a Better Memory

Deutsche Telekom customers in Germany to receive one year of Evernote Premium

MUNICH, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Deutsche Telekom and Evernote today announced a strategic partnership that will drive new innovations between the two companies. Today, the companies announced the first part of their partnership: providing 1-year Evernote Premium accounts to all Deutsche Telekom customers in Germany.

Starting today, Deutsche Telekom customers can enjoy a more powerful experience with Evernote Premium (retailing at EUR40 per year). The Evernote Premium offer is available to all Deutsche Telekom subscribers including fixed line, broadband and mobile customers for the next 18 months.

Evernote enables Deutsche Telekom customers to take notes, clip webpages, snap articles, create to-do lists and record audio using their mobile phones. Premium accounts give those users a higher upload limit, faster and more robust note search, offline availability of their notes and more note sharing options.

To mark the partnership announcement, Evernote has also added a new Premium feature to its existing Premium feature set. Deutsche Telekom customers will now benefit from Document Search, which allows users to search documents, presentations and spreadsheets attached to their notes in Evernote that were created in Microsoft Office, iWork and OpenOffice.

Of Evernote's existing 50 million users worldwide, 1.33 million are based in Germany, making it Evernote's second largest market in EMEA. In Germany, Deutsche Telekom has 37 million mobile and 22 million broadband and fixed-line customers.

"We are excited to launch this new partnership with Deutsche Telekom, one of the most respected telecoms in the world," said Phil Libin, CEO of Evernote. "With it, we have the opportunity to enrich the memories of nearly 60 million DT subscribers with the ability to capture and recall everything that is important to them wherever they go."

"At Deutsche Telekom, we count on partnerships to pave the way for innovations," said Heikki Makijarvi, SVP Business Development and Venturing. "Our goal is to offer highly innovative and unique services with the easiest access possible. The cooperation with Evernote is an excellent example of two companies combining their strengths for the benefit of our customers."

To take advantage of this special offer, Deutsche Telekom customers must request a service upgrade before 25(th) September 2014 at http://www.telekom.de/evernote. Current Evernote Premium users can also take advantage of this special offer by following the same link and extending their current Evernote Premium subscription for an additional year.

To extend their partnership, Deutsche Telekom and Evernote also agreed to join forces for the Berlin Hackathon from April 5-7. This weekend event will challenge developers and designers to rapidly prototype new products by using APIs from Evernote and Deutsche Telekom's Developer Garden developer ecosystem. It is hosted at Deutsche Telekom's new partnering office space at Winterfeldtstrasse. The Hackathon will help both companies to strengthen their relationships with developers and entrepreneurs.

To download the press kit, please follow this link: http://bit.ly/WLK3y4

Evernote Company Profile

Evernote is helping the world remember everything by building innovative products and services that allow individuals to capture, find and interact with their memories. Evernote apps are available on all major computer, web, mobile, and tablet platforms. For more information, please visit: http://www.evernote.com

In March 2013, Evernote won the "Best Mobile App for Enterprise" award at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

About Deutsche Telekom

Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies with more than 132 million mobile customers, over 32 million fixed-network lines and 17 million broadband lines (as of December 31, 2012).

The Group provides products and services for the fixed network, mobile communications, the Internet and IPTV for consumers, and ICT solutions for business customers and corporate customers. Deutsche Telekom is present in around 50 countries and has 230,000 employees worldwide.

The Group generated revenues of EUR 58.2 billion in the 2012 financial year - more than half of it outside Germany (as of December 31, 2012).

For more information please contact: 

Deutsche Telekom
Corporate Communications
Tel.: 0228 181 - 4949
E-mail: media@telekom.de

Further information for media representatives: http://www.telekom.com/media and http://www.telekom.com/photos

http://twitter.com/deutschetelekom

Evernote
Rosie Walkinton
Evernote
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or

Sophie Moser
Weber Shandwick fur Evernote
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SMoser@webershandwick.com

SOURCE  Evernote; Deutsche Telekom

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US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) allows claims for three additional LeoNovus "Media Action Scripts" Acceleration Patents[1]

Company continues to strengthen its Intellectual Property Portfolio

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LeoNovus Inc. ("LeoNovus" or the "Company") (TSXV: LTV), a leading Internet developer with its high performance browser-based Internet Platform today announced that an additional three patents for inventions and claims of "media action scripts" acceleration have been allowed and will be issued by the USPTO. These patents include acceleration of media action scripts in hardware and software.  Representative media action scripts include Adobe Flash, HTML5, Sun Microsystems designed JavaScript/ JavaFX, Microsoft Silverlight, ECMA Script, Scalable Vector Graphics ("SVG"), Vector Markup Language ("VML"), Precision Graphics Markup Language, ("PGML"), Action Graphics, Ruby, Perl, and Python and other multimedia content. These may be dynamic or static, including without limitation graphics animation (e.g., as a dynamic graphical image changing over time), text, audio, video, pictures, photographs, sprites, and other images for display etc.

"LeoNovus is in a unique position to offer "best in class" accelerated video and multimedia-based applications for the connected display of choice," said Paul Master, Chief Technology Officer of LeoNovus.  "Our intellectual property portfolio has become extremely important as a result of the soaring demand for rich multimedia content across a host of personal connected devices ranging from TVs to smartphones."

According to Cisco, we will have over 25 billion connected devices by 2015, which translates to nearly 3.5 devices per person on the planet.  By 2020, this is expected to grow to over 50 billion devices.  AND, according to multiple sources including Google and REEL SEO, over 4 billion hours of video is watched from YouTube a month across multiple devices including mobile.  The world is also accessing and sharing video via their social sites with an astronomical total of 500 years of YouTube video being watched every day on Facebook, and over 700 YouTube videos are shared on Twitter EACH minute.

In addition to the large amounts of video consumed, these acceleration inventions may also be utilized for other applications, including video games, animation display, display of a graphical user interface ("GUI"), display of an electronic program guide ("EPG"), video on demand, personal video recorders, and telematics, for example.

LeoNovus is committed to developing high quality personalized products to deliver "all the video, all the web, all the games", at any time in a very personalized consumer friendly way. The LeoNovus approach to Internet TV seeks to introduce a unique profitability component that has been missing from current attempts to expand the Web onto the TV.  This includes an integrated content management system that delivers carefully targeted advertising, services, home management and applications that are linked to individual viewer preferences and interests.  In addition, LeoNovus is deploying its dark core(TM) technologies generating Intelligent Home and Community networks to improve performance, lower cost while generating new revenue streams by enabling computing at the edge.

About LeoNovus Inc. (http://www.LeoNovus.com)
LeoNovus is a leading developer of a high performance browser-based Internet platform with a managed system approach that provides HDTVs and other consumer electronic devices with access to all the features, content, and functionality available on the Web without the malware, security and support issues of a PC.  LeoNovus seeks to change the way high-value Internet content is organized, monetized, and delivered on HDTVs, providing a true personalized consumer electronics experience to the largest monitor in the house.

LeoNovus adds its proprietary break-through dark core technologies enabling the ability to leverage idle processors for purposes of building Intelligent Networks and edge computing to reduce costs increase performance and deliver additional revenue streams via distributed networks.

LeoNovus shares have traded on the TSX Venture Exchange since June 10, 2009.  Further information about LeoNovus can be found in its filings with Canadian securities regulators, which filings are available at http://www.sedar.com

Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

Certain information included in this press release is forward-looking and may involve risks and uncertainties.  The results or events predicted in these statements may differ materially from actual results or events. Factors that might cause a difference include, but are not limited to, competitive developments, risks associated with LeoNovus' growth, the state of the financial markets, regulatory risks and other factors.  Forward-looking statements included or incorporated by reference in this press release include statements with respect to proposed terms of, and the intended use of proceeds of, the Offering. There can be no assurance that any statements of forward-looking information contained in this release will prove to be accurate.  Actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements.  These and all subsequent written and oral statements containing forward-looking information are based on the estimates and opinions of management on the dates they are made and expressly qualified in their entirety by this notice. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, LeoNovus disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any statements of forward-looking information that speak only as of the date of this release. More detailed information about potential factors that could affect LeoNovus' financial and business results is included in public documents LeoNovus files from time to time with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and which are available atwww.sedar.com.

All trademarks, registered trademarks and brands mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners.

[1] Original patents were filed under LeoNovus' former corporate name, Personal Web Systems.

SOURCE  LeoNovus Inc.

LeoNovus Inc.

CONTACT: Gordon Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, +1-408-541-9400, +1-408-541-9410 (fax), IR@LeoNovus.com , media@LeoNovus.com

Web Site: http://www.leonovus.com

Knowledge XChanger(TM) 8 Released to Allow Enterprises to Manage their Information and Knowledge as a Strategic Corporate Asset

STOCKHOLM, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Comintelli(R), a leading provider of information access software, today announced the
immediate availability of the new version 8 of its multi-awarded Knowledge XChanger(TM),
an enterprise platform for Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence.

    The rapidly increasing generation of huge amounts of unstructured data, commonly
called Big Data, is creating the need for an efficient tool to manage such data.
Conventional tools built on database logic do not have the capability to manage these
surging volumes of unstructured data.

    Knowledge XChanger(TM) 8, on the other hand, is a search-based application that has
the ability to effectively organize and structure huge amounts of information and helps to
manage Big Data. It tackles the information overload problem by applying structure and
search on top of both internally produced information and externally retrieved content.
This allows users to find relevant information faster and easier.

    "What our enterprise customers love about Knowledge XChanger(TM) is that it makes
information that was once just filed away, now accessible and actually used to make
decisions," said Jesper Martell, CEO of Comintelli(R). "Its automatic and organized nature
allows unprecedented potential for companies to get more value of the business information
they already have."

    The new platform will be demonstrated at the 28th Annual Strategic and Competitive
Intelligence Professionals Conference in Orlando, USA on May 7th, 2013.

    Comintelli(R) will host a free webinar that showcases Knowledge XChanger(TM) 8 on
April 11th. You are welcome to sign up at http://www.comintelli.com/company/webinars

    About Comintelli(R)

    Comintelli(R) is a leading provider of information access software, with solutions for
Knowledge Management and Competitive Intelligence. Comintelli(R)'s mission is to create
order in information chaos by filtering information according to users' specific needs.
Founded in 1999 and with extensive industry experience, Comintelli(R) continues to respond
to customers' needs, developing flexible solutions that save both time and money.

       
        For more information and demos, contact:

        Jesper Martell, CEO
        E-mail: jesper.martell@comintelli.com
        Phone: +46-8-6637-600

    Web: http://www.comintelli.com

Comintelli

Alcatel-Lucent to unveil bold SDN vision for datacenter networking

PARIS, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU) will hold a live webcast press conference to unveil its vision for Software Defined Networking, during which it will announce a breakthrough SDN solution for datacenters, to be offered by the company's new venture, Nuage Networks.

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The press conference - part of the Alcatel-Lucent Cloud and SDN event taking place in Santa Clara, California - will be webcast live on Tuesday,April 2 at 9:15am PDT (12:15pm EDT/6:15pm CEST).

To access the session please use the following information:

REGISTER AND JOIN THE VIDEO WEBCAST:
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/2jtxear6

FOR AUDIO ONLY:
Toll Free dial-in number:      800 299.9630
Toll Dial-in Number:             617 786.2904
Participant Passcode:            22705314

Webcast participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

Journalists with questions following the event should please send them to mark.hudson@alcatel-lucent.com referencing the web press conference. Industry analysts can contact amy.huitt@alcatel-lucent.com and financial analysts should reach out to thomas.bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com.

The press conference will be available for digital replay at the following link:
http://www.media-server.com/m/p/2jtxear6

Follow us on Twitter: @Alcatel_Lucent, @nuagenetworks

    About Alcatel-Lucent (Euronext Paris and NYSE: ALU)

    The long-trusted partner of service providers, enterprises and governments around the world,
     Alcatel-Lucent is a leading innovator in the field of networking and communications technology,
     products and services. The company is home to Bell Labs, one of the world's foremost research
     centers, responsible for breakthroughs that have shaped the networking and communications
     industry.

    Alcatel-Lucent innovations are regularly recognized by international institutions for their
     positive impact on society. In 2012 and for the second year running, Alcatel-Lucent was named one
     of the Thomson Reuters Top 100 Global Innovators, recognition for the company's continued addition
     to its world-class patent portfolio, one of the largest in the telecom industry. Alcatel-Lucent
     has also been recognized for its sustainability performance.  In 2012 the company was ranked
     Technology Supersector Leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Index. Through its innovations,
     Alcatel-Lucent is making communications more sustainable, more affordable and more accessible as
     we pursue our mission of Realizing the Potential of a Connected World.

    With operations throughout the world, Alcatel-Lucent is a local partner with global reach. The
     Company achieved revenues of Euro 14.4 billion in 2012 and is incorporated in France and
     headquartered in Paris.

    For more information, visit Alcatel-Lucent on: http://www.alcatel-lucent.com, read the latest
     posts on the Alcatel-Lucent blog http://www.alcatel-lucent.com/blog and follow the Company on
     Twitter: http://twitter.com/Alcatel_Lucent.

    Alcatel-Lucent Press Contacts

    SARAH MILLER                        sarah.miller@alcatel-lucent.com                      T : +1-
     613-720-9716

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     844-6827

    ALCATEL-LUCENT INVESTOR RELATIONS

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     76 12 11

    TOM BEVILACQUA                   thomas.bevilacqua@alcatel-lucent.com          T : + 1 908-582-7998

    CORALIE SPAETER                 coralie.spaeter@alcatel-lucent.com                T : +33 (0)1 40
     76 49 08

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The Xperia(TM) ZL, the World's Most Compact Smartphone with a 5" Display, Comes to the US

--5" Full HD Reality Display with the highest* phone-to-screen ratio, powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2

--13MP camera with Exmor RS(TM) for Mobile image sensor for HDR photos and videos

--Easy One-touch connections to wirelessly share music, photos, and videos across other NFC-enabled devices

--Sony's media applications deliver rich user experiences and instant access to entertainment services

ATLANTA, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Mobile Communications (USA), Inc. ("Sony Mobile") brings the Xperia(TM) ZL to the US, offering consumers the best of Sony in a premium smartphone. The Xperia ZL is now available online for pre-sale at Sony Store and will soon be available through other select online retailers.

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The Xperia ZL has all of the specifications expected from a premium smartphone and offers even more with best of Sony experiences. It combines a razor sharp 5" full HD (1920x1080p) Reality Display with an elegant and compact design. Intelligent camera features make taking high quality images easier than ever, and One-touch connections via NFC (Near field communication) allow the Xperia ZL to communicate with a wide range of NFC-enabled devices with a single tap.

Compact design

With Sony's expertise in design and craftsmanship, the Xperia ZL comes with subtly rounded edges, a curvature that fits naturally into the palm of your hand, and a compact layout that optimizes the iconic phone design.

The power button also has high functionality, as the average user is likely to touch it an estimated 76 times per day, and exemplifies the premium build and craftsmanship that has gone into the Xperia ZL.

Intelligent Sony Technology

Xperia ZL's Reality Display, powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2, brings Sony's long-standing TV expertise to the smartphone and delivers an immersive viewing experience with optimized colors, contrast, and clarity. Most smartphones available today have screen ratios of between 60 and 68 percent. Xperia ZL has been precision engineered for an exceptional viewing experience while maintaining a compact design, allowing the brilliant display--representing 75 percent of the overall footprint*--to take the spotlight.

Xperia ZL also shares capabilities with Sony digital cameras and features Exmor RS for mobile, the world's first image sensor with HDR** (High Dynamic Range) video for smartphones. HDR technology enhances clear images against strong backlight, enabling users to capture razor sharp pictures and videos, no matter the conditions.

Sony's One-touch functions enable consumers to easily share music, photos, and videos from their smartphone to an array of NFC-enabled Sony devices including speakers, headphones, and TVs. With the latest NFC-capable BRAVIA TV, simply touch the Xperia ZL to the TV remote control to instantly enjoy your photos or view the content of your phone's screen on a large TV screen. With an NFC-enabled headset or speaker, listen to the songs on your Xperia ZL with just a tap.

Xperia ZL also includes Battery STAMINA Mode that significantly improves the battery standby time by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is off and starting them up again when the screen is back on.

Discover, enjoy and share entertainment with Sony's media applications 

Sony media applications offer a consistent entertainment experience across a range of Sony devices. The "WALKMAN", Album, and Movies apps enable discovery of online and offline content through a single access point.  Each application provides new ways to enjoy and share that content. The "WALKMAN" application provides access to all of your downloaded music, a library of 18 million songs to explore from Music Unlimited***, and Facebook social integration. The Movies application gives consumers access to over 100,000 movies and TV series from Video Unlimited***, while the Album application enables easy access to Facebook friends' photos--you can even browse photos by location.

Key features for Xperia ZL

    --  5" 1080 x 1920p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2
    --  13MP Fast Capture camera with Exmor RS for mobile, HDR video (1080p),
        Superior Auto and Noise Reduction to effortlessly capture razor sharp
        pictures and videos in any conditions
    --  Battery STAMINA for improved standby time
    --  NFC-enabled and Infra-red capable
    --  1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB RAM
    --  MSRP $759.99 (unlocked, Model C6506) and $719.99 (unlocked, Model C6502)
    --  Available colors: Black, White, Red
    --  Compatible network bands:
        --  Model C6502 HSPA+: 1,2,4,5,8 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
        --  Model C6506 LTE: 2,4,5,17 & HSPA+: 1,2,4,5,8 and EDGE
            850/900/1800/1900
    --  Xperia ZL will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
For more information, images, and videos please visit: http://www.sonymobile.com/press

About Sony Mobile Communications   
Sony Mobile Communications AB is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia(TM) smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com

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1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market. 3) Icons displayed are for illustrative purposes only. The homescreen may appear different in your product. Some features may not be available in your country or area.

Sony, make.believe, WALKMAN, WALKMAN W logo, Sony Entertainment Network, PlayMemories Online, Exmor RS, Clear phase, BRAVIA, and xLoud are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Xperia, Xperia Z, Xperia ZL PlayNow, SensMe, and TrackID are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB.  PlayStation is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment.  Media Go is a trademark of Sony Electronics. Android, Google Play, Google Chrome, Google Voice, Latitude, YouTube, Google Maps and Google Mail are trademarks of Google Inc. Snapdragon is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Twitter is a trademark or registered trademark of Twitter, Inc. Facebook is a trademark or registered trademark of Facebook, Inc. Microsoft ActiveSync is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft, Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark or registered trademark, and any use of such mark is under license by Sony Mobile.  Neoreader is a trademark or registered trademark of NeoMedia Technologies Inc. microSD is a trademark or registered trademark of SanDisk Corporation. eCompass is a trademark or registered trademark of Genoptix, Inc.  Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. DLNA Certified is a trademark or registered trademark of the Digital Living Network Alliance. SyncML is a trademark or registered trademark of the Open Mobile Alliance. Skype is a trademark or registered trademark of Skype, Ltd. LTE is a trademark or a registered trademark of ETSI.  Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All terms are subject to change without prior notice.

Additional information regarding trademarks may be located on our website at: http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/legal/trademarks-and-copyright/.

*Verified by Strategy Analytics as of February 4, 2013. Compactness measured by display area as percentage of phone area. For more information on Strategy Analytics result go to: http://www.SonyMobile.com/testresults  As of February 4, 2013, the Sony Xperia ZL smartphone offers the highest screen size to phone size ratio (75.84%) of any phone ever announced. This is based on analysis of the specs of 884 smartphones. Screen area is calculated based on display size and aspect ratio; device area is calculated as height multiplied by width.

**Verified by Strategy Analytics as of February 4, 2013. For more information on Strategy Analytics results go to: http://www.sonymobile.com/testresults

***Sony Entertainment Network services, such as Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited, are subject to availability by region. Additional terms, costs and conditions for this service may apply. Please see http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.

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CONTACT: Chelsea Alexander, Burson-Marsteller on behalf of Sony Mobile Communications, 212-614-5041, Chelsea.Alexander@bm.com

Web Site: http://www.sonymobile.com

Fitbit One(TM) Wireless Activity and Sleep Tracker Now on Sale in the Middle East

DUBAI, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Updated iPhone and Android apps and dashboard go live for new product featuring
Bluetooth Smart functionality for instant activity updates on the go

    Fitbit One(TM), the latest wireless activity and sleep tracker from Fitbit, is now on
sale, with a new updated dashboard and iPhone app also going live. The One syncs
automatically with Bluetooth Smart Ready devices, including the iPhone 4S, 5 and iPad 3,
for real-time progress updates.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130325/604999 )

    Fitbit One(TM) makes it easier than ever to count steps taken, distance travelled and
calories burned and also measures stairs climbed and sleep quality. The One's new Silent
Wake alarm gently vibrates when worn on the wrist to wake the person up without disturbing
their husband/wife. This can be scheduled online from a computer or via a mobile
dashboard.

    New apps for iPhone and android devices have also been launched with the One(TM)
working with both Windows and Apple operating systems. Additionally, improved social and
motivational tools, which come as part of the free software from http://www.fitbit.com,
mean people can also connect with friends through Facebook and Twitter and compete on a
leaderboard that refreshes throughout the day.

    The tracker syncs automatically to Fitbit's new improved dashboard either through the
app or wirelessly and automatically via a computer for deeper insight, food management and
more information.

    The small, sleek design fits comfortably in a pocket, bra or on a belt and is
available with two colour options: black and burgundy. Fitbit One(TM) is sweat, rain and
splash proof and has a brighter display for better reading in the day and at night. It
also features a built in clock and displays motivational messages that keep the user on
track to meet their goals.

    The dashboard keeps people motivated to lead a healthier lifestyle by recording and
setting goals for activity, logging food and sharing and competing with friends though a
range of social messaging functions. Fitbit continues to integrate with other popular
apps, like Endomondo and MyFitnessPal.

    Fitbit One(TM) costs AED 545 and is available in major retailers such as Jumbo
Electronics, Go Sports, Virgin Megastores, Beyond the Beach as well as all istyle stores.

    Quotes

    "Fitbit One[TM] is our latest all day tracker that helps people achieve health and
fitness goals. With quality of sleep having such a key impact in our ability to keep fit
and healthy, we've added new functionality, from more detail displayed about your sleep
pattern, to the Silent Wake alarm to help you rise and shine."

    Gareth Jones, VP and European General Manager for Fitbit

    "Of course the Bluetooth Smart compatibility also means that we can offer real time
motivation and updates. The One is designed for anyone not just sports enthusiasts, but
people who might be looking to lose weight, get fitter, or simply be a bit more healthy.
It is also designed to work across many platforms not tied to one particular operating
system."

    Gareth Jones, VP and European General Manager for Fitbit

    About Fitbit

    Founded in 2008 in San Francisco, CA, Fitbit is the market leader for wireless
activity trackers. Fitbit is dedicated to delivering simple, innovative health and fitness
products and services that engage people to lead healthier, more active lives by giving
them the tools to become more aware, more motivated and more fit every day. Fitbit is
funded by the Foundry Group, True Ventures, and SoftTech VC. For more information please
visit http://www.fitbit.com and connect with us on Facebook.com/Fitbitme or Twitter
@fitbitme.

       
        For further information
        Sam Armitage
        +97150-695-7906
        Sam@8pointmedia.net

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MeraCareerGuide.Com Will Provide Career Counseling for Parents to Encourage Their Involvement

NEW DELHI, March 25, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Exams are almost over. Students will be done with their work while the parents would
still have worries regarding the admissions. MeraCareerGuide - India's best career
counseling platform - has launched an exclusive counseling service for parents in order to
help them with the right information and expert advice about their child's career.

    Being a parent is always a tough job. Sometimes children listen to you and most times
they don't. It becomes even more difficult when it comes to their career. Parents tend to
have their own beliefs and so do children, which often leads to poor decision making. This
should not happen. Research suggests that if parents actively engage themselves in their
child's education, it helps in boosting the performance and confidence of the child.

    Career Guidance for Parents has been designed to help parents understand the role they
can play in their child's career. The counselors at MeraCareerGuide will provide all the
information and necessary measures to be taken after exams. Interaction of parents with
the experts from education industry will help them to make informed career decisions.

    "In a country like India, most of the career decisions are taken by parents.
Therefore, it is very important to engage parents in order to guide the students," said
Surabhi Dewra who is the founder and CEO of MeraCareerGuide. "We want parents to
understand their role in helping their child to choose a right career path," she further
adds.

    It's simple. Clicking on the link http://www.meracareerguide.com will take you to
the Parents Counseling page.

    The whole idea of parents' counseling is to bridge the gap between students and their
parents so that collectively they can make smart career choices. It will also help parents
overcome the information barrier about modern career options and how to go about them.
This innovative model of career counseling is going to benefit students to pursue the
field of their interest with great conviction.

    About MeraCareerGuide.com

    MeraCareerGuide is India's leading online career guidance portal. The experts at
MeraCareerGuide address the career concerns of students from all parts of the country and
guide them thoughtfully. The psychometric tests designed by the company have been proven
to be extremely effective in understanding the thought process of the students.

    For more, visit: http://www.meracareerguide.com

    Primary Media Contact: Brijesh Bisht, customercare@meracareerguide.com,
91-11-66487704

MeraCareerGuide.com

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IGXE Announces a Shopping Mall Mode Transition

WILMINGTON, Del., March 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet Game Exchange (IGXE) has revealed its plan to building the largest RMT (Real-money Trade of Virtual Items) shopping mall in 2013, aimed at the global RMT market.

As a reputable and major virtual trading platform through the past 10 years, IGXE a company with a sound infrastructure combined with advanced management concepts and strong comprehensive strength, will soon start its sweeping development plan for this year.

Shopping Mall Mode Debut

When it comes to how a RMT business operates, people who know the industry understand its basic rules. Every gold seller describes his or herself as "Full stock all the time, instant delivery, 24/7 online customer service, 100% secure guaranteed". "Actually the reality is not as good as what they described," said Kevin Fenn, the Chief Executive Officer of IGXE. "We understand the rules and the hidden rules very well, and to solve the problems we are consistently improving the service and supplying our customers' wants and needs."

Like other RMT dealers, IGXE has been supplying in-game goods such as in-game currency, in-game items, game time cards and game role leveling services. Most RMT suppliers have limited resources and commonly have a maximum of 30 games to serve. However, by teaming up with a large scale of suppliers, IGXE is now serving more than 100 games and growing. The huge product base is the cornerstone of the IGXE shopping mall mode transition. The key focus of the shopping mall mode is on the product range and a standardized service line.

"We have full confidence on building IGXE as the largest RMT Shopping Mall," said Mr. Fenn.

One Team Fight for the Dream

IGXE has always worked on the perfection of team building. In the past couple of years, IGXE has undergone structural adjustments a number of times. Team members have an intimate knowledge of the work of each other, helping them remain stable for better team work.

"As the CEO of the IGXE team, I learned how critical it is to make every member of the team feel themselves very important, included, and motivated to be the best team we could possibly be," said Mr. Fenn. "As a young team, it was amazing how we were able to accomplish our goals." 

The current mode is that IGXE has integrated its streamline functional departments into one Production Department; each production department controls the streamline work including new product development, market price control, purchasing coordination, logistics and the most distinct feature of the marketing department has also been integrated. The matrix structure can help communicate between groups. No blame, only support and a lead to unite the thoughts makes a perfect team.

Challenge Must be Accepted

As this transition plan is a milestone of the IGXE business change, there is still a long way to go. It's a challenge and also a big step forward to the US, Europe and Brazil as http://www.igxe.com.br and its partner site http://www.mmoxe.de went online in 2012. This challenge must be accepted and every one at IGXE is eager to see a better future from their hard work.

SOURCE  SoftIsland Co., Ltd.

SoftIsland Co., Ltd.

CONTACT: Luo Yi, +86 186 9660 6116, 1391924990@qq.com

Web Site: http://www.mmoxe.de

Shopping Center Industry Applauds The Adoption Of Marketplace Fairness Amendment In The Senate

Momentum Builds for Passage of Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- TheInternational Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) today applauded the adoption of an amendment to the fiscal year 2014 Senate Budget Resolution. The amendment gives states the authority - if they so choose - to require online sellers to collect sales taxes just like brick-and-mortar retailers already do. It also provides a common-sense, bipartisan solution to a decades-old problem that has impaired free market principles and distorted the marketplace. 

"The shopping center industry would like to thank Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Lamar Alexander (R-TN) and Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND) for their unwavering leadership and for working tirelessly to move long-awaited sales tax fairness legislation," said Michael P. Kercheval, president and CEO of ICSC. "Today's vote clearly shows that there are enough votes in the Senate to pass S. 336, the Marketplace Fairness Act," added Kercheval.

75 Senators from both parties voted for the amendment, laying the groundwork for a vote on S. 336, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013, later this year. The vote also sends a strong signal to Republicans and Democrats in both the House and the Senate that momentum for e-fairness legislation has been building since the end of last Congress.

"Government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers in the marketplace, and our free market system should not be burdened by an outdated, overly complicated and blatantly unfair tax policy," said Betsy Laird, senior vice president of global public policy of ICSC. "This is a matter of basic economic fairness in the marketplace," added Laird.

ICSC has promoted sales tax fairness for over a decade, advocating that a "sale is a sale" regardless of whether the purchase takes place on Main Street, at shopping centers, over the Internet or with a smart phone. For more information about sales tax fairness and how the current sales tax system is unable to support the 21(st) century retail marketplace please visit http://www.21stcenturyretail.org.

About ICSC
Founded in 1957, ICSC is the premier global trade association of the shopping center industry. Its more than 58,000 members in over 90 countries include shopping center owners, retailers, developers, managers, marketing specialists, investors, and brokers as well as academics and public officials. As the global industry trade association, ICSC links with more than 25 national and regional shopping center councils throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.icsc.org.

SOURCE  International Council of Shopping Centers

International Council of Shopping Centers

Web Site: http://www.icsc.org

Angry Birds(TM) Space Encounter Opens at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Comprehensive, Interactive Attraction is the First of its Kind in the United States

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KENNEDY SPACE CENTER - The internationally popular Angry Birds((TM)) have landed at NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for a new mission in space.

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Angry Birds Space Encounter, the first comprehensive, interactive Angry Birds attraction in the United States designed for people of all ages, opened today at the Visitor Complex. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex partnered with Rovio Entertainment, creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise, including Angry Birds Space, to bring the beloved characters to life.

"Rovio is thrilled to partner with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex to bring this unique attraction to the fans of Angry Birds," said Dan Mitchell, Rovio's director of location-based entertainment, during today's grand opening celebration at the Florida destination.

"Angry Birds Space Encounter is both a fun and educational experience," said Bill Moore, chief operating officer of Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex for Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, which operates the popular destination on Florida's Space Coast for NASA.

"Concepts of human space exploration are incorporated into Angry Birds Space Encounter, reflecting Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex's ongoing mission to encourage young people in the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields of study. Kids will love interacting with their favorite Angry Birds Space characters, while parents will appreciate that their children are enjoying the learning experience," Moore said.

The 4,485-square-foot Angry Birds Space Encounter, which is included in regular Visitor Complex admission, brings to life the space adventures of the Angry Birds as they follow their kidnapped eggs into an inter-galactic wormhole, come face-to-face with Space Pigs and gear up with heroic superpowers. Visitors encounter six interactive stations designed to engage and immerse guests in a new dimension of Angry Birds Space:

    --  Create Your Own Angry Bird - Red, green, blue or purple - Guests create
        their own Angry Bird by choosing from an array of body styles and
        accessories. When the bird is complete, guests can print their bird as a
        keepsake.
    --  Eggsteroids Slingshot - Ready, set, squawk! Guests take their best shot
        - slingshot, that is - at King Pig and Corporal Pig, competing with
        fellow players using mini Angry Birds launched in a slingshot to zap the
        Space Pigs.
    --  Cold Cuts Tile Puzzle - Guests line up a universe of planets and Angry
        Birds to solve sliding puzzles, with three levels of difficulty,
        featuring images of Super Red, Ice Bird, The Incredible Terence and
        Space King, Pig in a Bubble.
    --  Danger Zone - Proceed with caution! The Danger Zone features a mirrored
        labyrinth challenge to find the hidden Angry Birds. Guests discover
        surprises along the way.
    --  Red Planet Lazer Challenge - The Angry Birds need help finding their
        prized golden eggs! Guests journey to the surface of the Red Planet to
        search for the mythical eggs but need to watch out for lazer beams that
        create obstacles along the course, making the mission more difficult.
    --  Angry Birds Game Zone - Guests can play the actual Angry Birds Space
        game in a tournament against fellow guests, mastering selected levels
        and discovering little known hints to zap the pigs.
An Angry Birds Space photo opportunity also is available, as is Angry Birds merchandise.

NASA astronaut Donald Pettit, Ph.D., who previously announced from the International Space Station that NASA and Rovio would partner on the creation of the Angry Birds Space game, was also on hand for the grand opening.

"NASA and Rovio have worked together to teach players about physics and space exploration and energize young people regarding future careers in science and technology," Pettit said.

The original idea for Angry Birds Space came in a Twitter message from @NASA to Rovio that said: "Hey @RovioMobile, our computers are a bit better than they were in '69. We might be able to help you launch birds if you find pigs in space."

That tweet was the starting point for conversations that eventually led to NASA's partnership with Rovio and the creation of the Angry Birds Space game and Angry Birds Space Encounter at the Visitor Complex.

Entertainment Design Group Inc. of Austell, Ga., developed, built and installed the Angry Birds Space Encounter at the Visitor Complex under the direction of NASA and Delaware North.

The opening of Angry Birds Space Encounter comes a few months before the Visitor Complex will celebrate the grand opening of the new $100 million home of Space Shuttle Atlantis June 29.

Located only 45 minutes from Orlando, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex features many attractions and year-round interactive programs, including meeting real astronauts. The standard bus tour, included with admission, explores the history of the Apollo moon and space shuttle programs with panoramic views of Kennedy Space Center, the Vehicle Assembly Building's (VAB) exterior and a stop at the Apollo/Saturn V Center, where visitors see an authentic 363-foot Saturn V moon rocket and relive the historic Apollo missions that saw man land on the moon.

Other Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex attractions and activities include Shuttle Launch Experience, an incredible simulated journey of vertically launching into space and orbiting Earth aboard the space shuttle, as well as the Astronaut Training Experience( ®) (ATX(®)), Rocket Garden, two IMAX(®) theaters, Astronaut Encounter, Lunch With an Astronaut, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame(®) and Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted.

Visitors also can share mankind's greatest achievements and future of the space program with the entire family and receive rare access to areas of Kennedy Space Center that have been off limits to the public for decades. The KSC Up-Close Tour Series includes tours of the VAB, Launch Control Center (LCC), and Launch Pad. The VAB tour has been extended through 2013 and the LCC and Launch Pad tours are confirmed through June 30. All Up-Close Tours are $25 per adult and $19 per child (ages 3-11) plus tax, in addition to admission.

For more information on Kennedy Space Center Complex, please visit http://www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.

About Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex opens daily at 9 a.m. Closing times vary by season.  Admission includes the Kennedy Space Center Tour, featuring an actual Saturn V moon rocket, Shuttle Launch Experience, 3D IMAX(®) space films, Astronaut Encounter,Exploration Space: Explorers Wanted and all exhibits. Admission also includes the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame(®), featuring historic spacecraft and the world's largest collection of personal astronaut memorabilia opens daily at noon and closing times vary by season. Admission is $50 + tax for adults and $40 + tax for children ages 3-11. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Commander's Club Annual Pass is $63 + tax for adults and $53 + tax for children ages 3-11.  For more information, call 877-313-2610 or visit http://www.KennedySpaceCenter.com.

About Rovio Entertainment

Rovio Entertainment is an industry-changing entertainment media company and creator of the globally successful Angry Birds franchise. Angry Birds, a casual puzzle game, became an international phenomenon within a few months of its release and is now the number one paid app of all time. Following this success in mobile gaming, Angry Birds has expanded rapidly in entertainment, publishing, and licensing to become a beloved international brand.

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Expert Group, Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Springs Successfully launches its online store http://www.Pleasantsprings.com/shop

TIGER, Ga., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pleasant Springs a Georgian based water bottling company is proud to announce that it successfully launched its online eStore.

EXPU (OTCPink: EXPU) launched the eStore this month, along with e-commerce company Authorized.net.

Authorized.net has a vast experience in online sales and is Fortune 100 and Global 2000 companies.

The eStore will feature Pleasant Springs brand. The two companies will work together to test new marketing concepts and programs to that will be tested through the eStore.

"We are very excited about the store's potential to reach more consumers and create new online experiences and innovations that build our brands online," said Al Culbreth, EXPU's CEO.

"Our short term goals is to exceed $100,000 in online sales for the first 30 days," said Mr. Culbreth

The eStore is an effort to strengthen relationships with consumers and will integrate social media and cross selling capabilities among other new efforts.

"With each new opportunity we develop new marketing, selling and retention concepts. From our eStore, we're looking forward to uncovering new insights and innovations that deliver on the potential of e-commerce as a powerful sales channel for our consumer product," said Al Culbreth, CEO.

As we move forward diligently with our sales goals we kindly ask all our shareholder to support us on our efforts to reach this milestone. We will update the public shortly with our sales  forecast. 

We would like thank you for your continuing support and we look forward to a long prosperous relationship.

Please visit our online store,  http://www.Pleasantsprings.com/shop

Thank you for considering Pleasant Springs as your water of choice .

Business Description

Expert Group, Inc. bottles and distributes pure mountain spring water under the brand Pleasant Springs. Headquartered in Tiger, GA since inception in 1995, the water has been available in 48 states and chosen thru 3 presidential terms as the premium water for the White House. The company offers high altitude, alkaline water in an all-natural glass container and is designated as a premium brand by the Georgia Department of Agriculture.

Contact:
Pleasant Springs®
175 Pleasant Place Rd.
Tiger, GA 30576
http://www.PleasantSprings.com
iperson@pleasantsprings.com

About Expert Group Inc. d/b/a Pleasant Springs Inc.

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THIS NEWS RELEASE HAS BEEN PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPANY WHO TAKES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ITS CONTENTS. NO SECURITIES REGULATORY AUTHORITY HAS APPROVED OR DISAPPROVED OF THE CONTENTS OF THIS NEWS RELEASE. THIS NEWS RELEASE SHALL NOT CONSTITUTE AN OFFER TO SELL OR THE SOLICITATION OF AN OFFER TO BUY NOR SHALL THERE BE ANY SALE OF THESE SECURITIES IN ANY JURISDICTION IN WHICH SUCH OFFER, SOLICITATION OR SALE WOULD BE UNLAWFUL PRIOR TO REGISTRATION OR QUALIFICATION UNDER THE SECURITIES LAWS OF ANY SUCH JURISDICTION.

SOURCE  Expert Group, Inc.

Expert Group, Inc.

Web Site: http://pleasantsprings.com

AT&T Expands Digital Life Launch Markets

Customers in More Places Will Experience the Security, Simplicity and Efficiency of AT&T Digital Life

DALLAS, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers in 15 markets across the U.S. will soon get to experience the newest technology in home security and automation, AT&T Digital Life(SM).  AT&T* today announced expanded initial launch plans for Digital Life from eight to 15 markets beginning this spring. AT&T will continue to launch Digital Life in new markets across the nation, with plans to reach up to 50 markets by the end of 2013.

Smart Security
The core of AT&T Digital Life is a complete security solution.  Through dedicated 24/7 monitoring centers, professionals will alert police and fire authorities of emergencies, along with customers, including details on where the event inside the home occurred. Customers can choose from security features such as window sensors, glass break detectors, carbon monoxide sensors and more.

Simple Automation
With a state-of-the-art, user-friendly application, customers can easily manage and control security and automation devices by setting up programs and alerts.  For instance, you can get a notice when your front porch video camera sees motion or set your system to turn on lights, unlock the door and change the thermostat when the garage door opens.  The all-digital, wireless Digital Life platform allows  extensive flexibility with the sensors and services available to customers which include water leak, CO2, smoke and glass break sensors, thermostats for managing energy, wirelessly-controlled door locks, video cameras, and more.

"We've been building AT&T Digital Life with the intent to establish a strong position in an industry ripe with potential to connect customers to their homes in a game-changing, wireless-centric experience," said Kevin Petersen, senior vice president, AT&T Digital Life. "We did extensive research, listened to our customers and worked hard to build a solution with an unmatched set of assets. We are excited for our customers to begin experiencing Digital Life and all the benefits it offers."

Experience AT&T Digital Life
Digital Life offers a simple purchasing process with several options. Customers may experience the services inside an AT&T store before making a purchase, order through a call center representative, visit att.com/digitallife, or schedule an appointment with an in-home sales consultant.

For the complete array of AT&T offerings, visit http://www.att.com.  To learn more about Digital Life availability, visit http://www.att.com/digitallife.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries.  It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com.  This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. AT&T, the AT&T logo, AT&T DIGITAL LIFE and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

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SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Mark Siegel, +1-404-986-1803, ms8460@att.com

Web Site: http://www.att.com

IBM Taps Big Data to Help Solve Water Challenges Across South Africa

"WaterWatchers," a new mobile app, harnesses the power of crowdsourcing

JOHANNESBURG, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) marks World Water Day with the launch of a crowdsourcing project to help capture, share and analyze information about the water distribution system in South Africa.  The project, called "WaterWatchers," is driven by a new mobile phone application and SMS capability that will enable South African citizens to report water leaks, faulty water pipes and general conditions of water canals. Every update will provide vital data points to an aggregated "WaterWatchers" report to create a single view of the issues challenging South Africa's water distribution system.

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The free app, which is currently available for Android and available for download at http://www.ibmwaterwatchers.co.za, and the SMS capability* together provide an easy way for anyone to collect and report issues on local waterways and pipes to a centralized portal. After taking a photo and answering three simple questions about the particular water canal or pipe, the data is uploaded in real-time to a central database. After 30 days, the data will be analyzed and aggregated into a meaningful "leak hot spot" map for South Africa.

"This project is about analyzing use, predicting demand and managing the future of our country's water," said IBM South Africa Smarter Planet Executive Ahmed Simjee.  It's a unique exercise in crowdsourcing for South Africa and we encourage every person to become a 'citizen scientist'- to engage with the environment and help create a big picture map of our water leaks and issues.  By enabling countless individuals to gather and submit data, WaterWatchers represents a new kind of data aggregation, analytics and visualization for water planners in South Africa - and is exactly the kind of Big Data challenge IBM excels at solving."

IBM began exploring crowdsourcing to address water related issues in the city of San Jose, California, with its CreekWatch mobile app, which is still available and currently being used in more than 25 countries.  WaterWatchers was adapted from the CreekWatch concept to include additional capabilities such as SMS and the ability to share photos on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.

Under spending on water in South Africa has seen the department of water affairs increase spending by 20% to R9 billion ($900M USD) in 2011- 2012. Similarly, spending on water sector management has increased by 28.8% year on year over the same period and spending on water infrastructure management has risen by 13.2% year on year. But the pressure of urban population influx continues to place more strain on ageing water infrastructure. According to the 2011 Census, ninety-three percent of South African households had access to safe water in 2010 but only 45% of those with access to water actually had it in their homes.

A WaterWatchers report will be made available to local municipalities, water control boards and other water system stakeholders once the data is filtered appropriately.  This could help local municipalities vizualise and prioritize improvements to city water infrastructure.

The WaterWatchers platform holds enormous potential for similar applications that can be used to monitor and report on just about any aspect of one's environment: city services (report potholes, late buses), wildlife, noise pollution, air quality, weather and more.

"This project is a natural extension of the work we have done to address non-revenue water in Tshwane with IBM, and as the capital city we will lead the roll out of this program nationally," said Tshwane Executive Mayor, Councillor Kgosientso Ramokgopa.  "We challenge other cities to join the initiative and help manage this precious resource as best as we can."

Interest in IBM's Smarter Planet strategy to transform growing cities and address massive urbanisation in the South Africa has grown rapidly. The City of Johannesburg has strategically addressed its 2030 vision and partnered with IBM to develop a roadmap for Smarter Public Safety. The City of Tshwane has led the way in addressing water challenges, addressing ever increasing water scarcity and the requisite water conservation with a nine point plan developed by IBM Corporate Service Corps in 2011.

For more information about IBM Smarter Water, visit http://www.ibm.com/smarterplanet/water

* SMS 45946 - cost per SMS is R1.50, T's and C's free SMS's do not apply

    Contact:                 Jenny Hunter

                             jennyh@us.ibm.com

                             720-396-9420

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GDC 2013: Megapop Games Announce Trolls vs Vikings, Debut Game from Startup Indie Developer Founded by Former Funcom and Artplant Veterans

OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

           Groundbreaking tower defense game pits peace-loving Trolls against angry

                           Gods and Vikings of Norse mythology

    Look out, here comes yet another stuffy announcement about an indie development studio
formed by gaming veterans! Let me guess... they have groundbreaking new features that will
turn the industry on its head? Well buckle in... here we go again!

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    Megapop, a startup studio founded by former Funcom (Age of Conan, The Longest Journey)
and Artplant (Battlestar Galactica Online) developers, today unveiled Trolls vs Vikings,
their debut game mobile / PC puzzle game, which will be demonstrated at GDC 2013.

    Trolls vs Vikings is a brand new tower defense game for players of all ages and
experience levels, where you're tasked with defending a tribe of grumpy,
misunderstood-but-harmless Trolls from raids by Vikings intent on stealing their gold.
This colorful, engaging and edgy lane defense game is set in a world of rich Norse
mythology, populated by a cast of over-the-top characters. With their background in
creating Triple-A MMO, Adventure and Browser titles, Megapop are setting the bar high for
their debut game.

    Trolls vs Vikings adds a number of never-before-seen features, striving to evolve the
tower defense genre for a whole new audience. It takes a fresh approach to towers, levels,
gameplay, tactics, player interaction and boss fights. In addition, Trolls vs Vikings has
a number of genre enhancements, including multiplayer matches (both live and
asynchronous), full social integration, movable towers, strategic resource gathering, a
dynamic tile system, set-piece challenges, and more. How did they fit all that game into
one little game?!

    About Trolls vs Vikings:

       
        - The Craziest Tower Defense Experience, Period - Play as nature-loving
          trolls, who must defend their magical homeland from fierce Viking invaders.
        - Extensive Story Mode - Span the seasons, each one providing new environments,
          challenges, tactics, bosses and hilarious new enemies to fight.
        - Thrilling Multiplayer Campaign - Social features that mark a first for the
          genre: experience both real-time and turn-based multiplayer matches. Loop in friends
          with the seamless social sharing and comparing system.
        - It's Got It All - Awesome characters, deep strategy, collectable monsters,
          tons of achievements and fun gameplay, both solo and online. Join the wacky and
          wonderful world of the Trolls, and help them fend off the vicious Viking horde!
        - Tower Defense... Evolved - Movable towers, massive set-pieces, strategic
          resource gathering, dynamic in-game tile system, and many other small and large tweaks
          to the gameplay formula.
        - Labor of Love - Perhaps the most important "feature" of all... and it's not
          even a feature! The Megapop team share a deep reverence for the tower defense genre;
          their top priority is to make a game they personally love to play!

    The development team will be showing off Trolls vs Vikings at GDC 2013. Make sure to
check out their booth in the Nordic Pavilion in the main hall. And yes... you can play the
game before any of your friends!

    Check out the Megapop Website [http://megapopgames.com ]

    Learn more with the PDF Fact sheet
[http://www.triplepointpr.com/dl/Megapop/TrollsVsVikings_Megapop_GDC_2013_FactSheet.pdf ]

    Download the GDC 2013 Press Kit
[http://www.triplepointpr.com/dl/Megapop/GDC2013_TrollsVsVikings_PressKit.zip ]

    Connect on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/Megapopgames ] and follow on Twitter
[https://twitter.com/megapopgames ]. Watch them on YouTube
[http://www.youtube.com/thisismegapop ].

    About Megapop Games

    Founded in 2012 by former Funcom (Age of Conan, Anarchy Online, Dreamfall, The Longest
Journey) and Artplant (Battlestar Galactica Online) developers, Megapop is a new casual
gaming startup headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The company is founded by some of Europe's
most recognized game developers and game business managers. More than 100 years of
combined experience has resulted in a range of significant awards and a number of
international hits. As a company, Megapop is focused on adding an engaging social
dimension to beloved videogame staples. With a deep passion for games, their ultimate goal
is to create worthy games, where quality gameplay shines brightest of all!

    Megapop Official Website [http://www.megapopgames.com ]

       
        Media Contact - During GDC 2013
        Jorgen Tharaldsen, CEO
        +47-41-33-41-47
        jtt@megapopgames.com

       
        Media Contact - General
        Rich Jones, TriplePoint for Megapop
        +1-212-730-9744
        rjones@triplepointpr.com

    Photo:
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Free Coupon Application, SmartSource Xpress® for iPhone® Now Available

NEW YORK, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- News America Marketing, the premier publisher of coupons in the U.S. and Canada, producing over 165 billion coupons annually([1]), today announced their popular free coupon application, SmartSource Xpress (SSX), is now available on iPhones.

SmartSource Xpress, launched last year for  iPad(®), delivers approximately $40 in savings at any given time on some of the most popular household names including: Biz Stain Fighter(®), Blue Diamond(®), Pepperidge Farm(®), Pur(®) water purification systems, Sunsweet(®), YoCrunch(®) yogurt, and your favorite Kimberly-Clark(®) products, including Cottonelle(®), Huggies(®), Kleenex(®), Kotex(®), Little Swimmers(®) and Pull-Ups(®).

With a tap of the iPhone's screen, savings are sent directly to consumers' registered shopper cards and automatically redeemed at checkout using Direct2Card(®) (D2C(®)) technology. The D2C retailer network is currently composed of over 3,300 stores across the country and is expected to expand significantly to new retailers and new areas in the coming year.The application is one of the highest rated coupon apps available, with a five-star rating on the App Store(SM). Reviewers laud its simplicity and ease of use.

"SmartSource Xpress for iPhone is a great shopping app for consumers on the go. You can clip, shop and save on your favorite grocery products," said Chris Mixson, President, News America Marketing. "It doesn't get much better than coupons delivered right to the palm of your hand."

The iPhone application has several new functionalities that differentiate it from the iPad version.  Designed with convenience in mind, the app includes a carousel making it easier to view coupons and allows consumers to easily scan shopper cards during the registration process. Social media links also allow sharing of coupons with friends and family. Additionally, SmartSource Xpress for iPhone utilizes the built in GPS coupled with an opt-in feature that reminds them of the SmartSource Xpress coupons they have on their shopper card when they get within close proximity of their selected stores. The magazine-format viewing style, digital enhancements such as promotional and instructional videos, free product samples, recipes and other content remain identical to the iPad version.

While free-standing inserts remain the leading coupon distribution vehicle, representing nearly 90% of coupons distributed in 2012([2]), digital couponing is becoming increasingly mainstream, with the number of retailer storefronts accepting paperless or digital coupons expected to grow 50% or more in 2013([3]).

"In addition to weekly newspaper savings, digital couponing provides additional savings opportunities. We expect SSX to resonate with a new demographic of shoppers, while allowing coupon veterans another way to cash in on even more savings, with the added convenience of having their coupons automatically loaded to their loyalty cards," said Mixson. "We remain committed to providing weekly coupon inserts to our loyal SmartSource shoppers, but we also want to offer a full suite of savings opportunities that includes the free standing insert shoppers know and love, in-store savings with our coupon machines, printable coupons online at our website SmartSource.com, and now Direct2Card coupons through our apps for iPad and iPhone."

As digital couponing becomes more prevalent, iPhone use is also growing, with 319 million iPhones sold between its launch in April, 2007 and its last quarterly reporting in January, 2013([4-6]), further signifying the growing trend toward digital.

"The number of people not just using, but relying on smartphones for everyday activities makes this the perfect time to introduce a digital couponing app for iPhone," said Henri Lellouche, SVP, SmartSource Digital. "Regardless of whether you are new to the digital world, or new to couponing, these are unbeatable savings, and the process could not be simpler. We truly believe this is the future of savings."

Consumers who already have SmartSource Xpress for iPad can effortlessly integrate their existing account with the new iPhone app for easy use, at home or on the go. The application's coupons are refreshed with new offers weekly.

SmartSource Xpress can be downloaded for free from the App Store(SM).

iPhone and iPad(®) are trademarks of Apple, Inc, registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

(1 )Based on NAM's average number of coupons per magazine, per region, per year
(2 )Inmar 2012 Year End Report
(3 )Inmar 2012 Year End Report
(4) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:IPhone_sales_per_quarter_simple.svg
(5) http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2012/10/17/how-many-iphones-did-apple-sell-last-quarter-7/
(6) http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2013/01/23Apple-Reports-Record-Results.html

News America Marketing
News America Marketing is the premier marketing partner of some of the world's most well-known brands. From our iconic Sunday coupon insert, SmartSource Magazine, to our pioneering coupon app, SmartSource Xpress, News America Marketing's SmartSource(®) branded advertising and promotional programs are an integral part of America's shopping routine. We reach millions of consumers each day through our network of 1,700+ publications([1]), 50,300 retail stores([2]), 300 partner sites including our own SmartSource.com([3]) as well as through our rapidly expanding coupon app SmartSource Xpress(®).  Since 1988, we have delivered advertising and promotions that are proven to help brands succeed.

For more information, please visit newsamericamarketing.com or smartsource.com.

(1 )NAM market list effective 1.27.13
(2 )Based on NAM's SSCM as of cycle 1, 2013 for all COT except Domestic COT is based on NAM's Cart programs.
(3 )As of June 2012

SOURCE  News America Marketing

News America Marketing

CONTACT: News America Marketing, Laura Richards, +1-212-782-8145,  lrichards@newsamerica.com, or Rubenstein Associates Public Relations, Emily Vicker, +1-212-843-8078, evicker@rubenstein.com

Web Site: http://newsamericamarketing.com

Cantor Gaming® Releases "Mobile Millions(TM)," The Latest Game From The Cantor Mobile Casino(TM) Application

Cantor Gaming's latest game offers players the chance to become a millionaire

LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantor Gaming® announced today the release of "Mobile Millions(TM)," its newest casino game from its Cantor Mobile Casino(TM) platform, now available to patrons of Colusa Casino Resort ("Colusa") in California.  Colusa patrons can play "Mobile Millions(TM)" on their mobile devices while they are at the casino by downloading the Cantor Mobile Casino(TM) application.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110720/MM38949LOGO )

"Mobile Millions(TM)", a variation on the standard game of roulette with two additional side bets, offers players the chance to become a millionaire. Instead of one roulette wheel, there are five wheels and each wager offers "Mobile Millions(TM)" players five times the likelihood of winning.  Available in $0.25 cent denominations, players have the opportunity to win a progressive jackpot starting at $2.5 million. 

"We are pleased to announce an exclusive new game for casino game enthusiasts from our popular Cantor Mobile Casino(TM) platform," said Lee M. Amaitis, President and CEO of Cantor Gaming®.  He continued: "We believe "Mobile Millions(TM)" is one of our most exciting, innovative releases, offering players five roulette wheels instead of one, and multiple side bet options, offering high rewards and a multi-million dollar progressive jackpot."   

About Cantor Gaming®

At Cantor Gaming®, we have built upon Cantor Fitzgerald's legacy of integrity and excellence and its unmatched financial technology to create an innovative and unique gaming system that is revolutionizing the gaming experience in Las Vegas. Cantor Gaming® is the first company licensed by the Nevada Gaming Commission to manufacture, distribute and operate a mobile gaming system in the state. We operate race and sports books across eight Las Vegas resorts, providing our patrons with an array of over the counter and account-based race and sports wagering at betting carrels, as well as casino-style mobile gaming.  Cantor Gaming® offers casinos the convenience of complete mobile gaming and race and sports book solutions, including proprietary wireless gaming and sports book system, full back-office infrastructure and a portfolio of casino games and wagering products. In addition, sports betting fans can wager on-the-go from anywhere within the state of Nevada with our mobile sports wagering application compatible with Android(TM) and Apple® computer software and peripherals, or by using their personal computing devices, including desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones with our Wi-Fi enabled sports wagering solution. We are passionate about applying technology to transform gaming and we are continuously using innovations in the operation of our race and sports books, and enhancing our products and technology, to offer customers a unique and memorable gaming experience.

Cantor Gaming® is an affiliate of the global financial services firm Cantor Fitzgerald, which has over 65 years experience and unparalleled expertise of highly secure, real-time financial transaction processing, management, and execution. Known globally for superior financial technology and real-time and secure execution of financial transactions, Cantor's clients include the world's leading banks and trading firms. Cantor's technology drives over $500 billion in transactions for the world's capital markets every day.

SOURCE  Cantor Gaming

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Cantor Gaming

CONTACT: Hannah Sloane, +1-212-294-7938, hsloane@cantor.com, or Sarah Laufer, +1-212-915-1008, slaufer@cantor.com, both of Cantor Gaming

BPC's Governors' Council Calls for Passage of Senator Enzi Amendment on Internet Sales Tax

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the Bipartisan Policy Center's (BPC) Governors' Council called upon the Senate to pass the Enzi Amendment to the fiscal 2014 budget resolution. This amendment would enable states to collect sales taxes from out of state e-retailers.

"We would like to commend Senator Enzi and his bipartisan group of co-sponsors:  Senators Alexander, Blunt, Cardin, Durbin, Harken, Heitkamp, Johnson (SD), Reed, Rockefeller and Whitehouse for their action.  As states continue to struggle in this harsh economic climate, this amendment offers a reasonable option to help states obtain taxes legally due them, and to do so in a deficit-neutral manner.

"Currently, states can only require stores that have a physical presence in that state to collect state sales taxes. Importantly, these taxes are already owed by consumers under existing state 'use tax' laws, but they are not being collected by the e-retailer.  With the growth in online purchasing, this has resulted in a significant loss in tax revenue for many states. According to the National Retail Federation, $24 billion in state revenues are lost annually due to purchases made via the Internet.

"In addition to the loss of state tax revenue, online purchases create an unfair advantage for stores that have only an online presence in the state and negatively affect the sales of both small brick and mortar businesses and larger retail stores. The amendment addresses this inequality by allowing states to enforce tax laws that are already in existence."

BPC's Governors' Council consists of seven former governors: Phil Bredesen (D-TN), Jim Douglas (R-VT), Brad Henry (D-OK), Linda Lingle (R-HI), Sonny Perdue (R-GA), Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Ted Strickland (D-OH).

About the Bipartisan Policy Center
Founded in 2007 by former Senate Majority Leaders Howard Baker, Tom Daschle, Bob Dole and George Mitchell, the Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) is a non-profit organization that drives principled solutions through rigorous analysis, reasoned negotiation and respectful dialogue. With projects in multiple issue areas, BPC combines politically balanced policymaking with strong, proactive advocacy and outreach.

SOURCE  Bipartisan Policy Center

Bipartisan Policy Center

Web Site: http://www.bipartisanpolicy.org

PSAM Calls On MetroPCS Board To Address Governance Issues

-- Asks for MetroPCS CEO and Chairman Roger Linquist and Board member Kevin Landry to step down

-- Raises concerns about MetroPCS insider share sales

-- Recommends focus on CEO succession if T-Mobile transaction is voted down

NEW YORK, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP ("PSAM") and its investment advisory clients, which together own shares of MetroPCS Communications, Inc. ("PCS" or the "Company") valued at approximately $100 million at today's prices, sent a letter today to the PCS Board of Directors requesting a focus on the Company's governance structure and policies should the proposed transaction with T-Mobile be voted down at the Special Meeting on April 12, 2013.

In the letter to the PCS Board, PSAM stated that:

    1. PCS Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Roger Linquist and Board
       member Kevin Landry should both step down from the Board of Directors as
       their interests are no longer aligned with PCS shareholders;
    2. Mr. Linquist should also resign as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"), if
       PCS shareholders vote down the proposed T-Mobile transaction, and PCS's
       Board should identify a new CEO to manage the Company on a standalone
       basis;
    3. The PCS Board should delay the 2013 Annual Meeting until late June to
       allow its shareholders to put forth proposals and director nominations in
       the two weeks following the Special Meeting; and
    4. Standalone does not mean standstill - the Company should remain open to
       alliances and relationships that maximize shareholder value.
PSAM continues to encourage PCS shareholders to vote AGAINST the proposed T-Mobile transaction at the April 12, 2013 Special Meeting due to the materially unfair structure of the transaction for PCS shareholders, and the greater value PCS shareholders will receive from the Company remaining as a standalone business.

Full text of the letter sent to the PCS Board of Directors is attached.

****************************************************************************************************

March 22, 2013

Members of the Board of Directors

MetroPCS Communications Inc.

2250 Lakeside Boulevard

Richardson, TX  75082

Dear Board Members:

As the Special Meeting to vote on the T-Mobile transaction approaches, the time has come for the MetroPCS ("PCS" or the "Company") Board (the "Board") and shareholders to turn their attention to the Company's governance going forward when and if the deal is voted down.

We have previously expressed our opinion that it is offensive for Roger Linquist and Kevin Landry (through his fund TA Associates) to be aggressively selling down their positions in PCS stock while simultaneously recommending the T-Mobile transaction to PCS stockholders, based on implied values nearly 70% above their sales prices.  In our opinion, these two directors no longer have their interests properly aligned with shareholders and they should both leave the Board now.

In addition to resigning from the Board, Mr. Linquist should step down as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") after an appropriate transition period, and the Board should be considering the question of CEO succession if PCS remains a standalone company after the Special Meeting.  We believe that PCS has an excellent management team and, with the right leadership, can continue to operate a highly successful business, taking advantage of the Company's strong balance sheet and significant spectrum assets.

PCS's directors should be addressing both of these critical questions -- the composition of the Board and CEO succession -- now so that PCS is properly prepared to move forward as a standalone company.  We would be happy to meet with the PCS Board in the spirit of cooperation to give you our thoughts about how PCS should deal with these very important issues, including providing potential Board member candidates who we think could deliver appropriate value to PCS shareholders.

The PCS Board should also be considering the 2013 Annual Meeting.  The vote on the T-Mobile transaction is also a referendum on the existing PCS Board and its policies. If the deal is voted down, PCS shareholders should have an opportunity to make proposals and nominations at the 2013 Annual Meeting as a matter of good corporate governance.  As a result, we propose that PCS delay the Annual Meeting until late June and provide a two-week period following the Special Meeting in which PCS shareholders can put forth proposals and director nominations.

As we have said before, standalone does not mean standstill.  If PCS remains independent, PCS and the Board should be open to opportunities for new alliances and business relationships to maximize shareholder value for all PCS shareholders, and it needs the right governance to take advantage of these opportunities.

Signed,

The PSAM Team

On March 12, 2013, P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP, P. Schoenfeld Asset Management GP LLC and Peter M. Schoenfeld  (collectively, the "PSAM Group") filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a definitive proxy statement (the "Definitive Proxy Statement") relating to the solicitation of proxies by the PSAM Group from stockholders of MetroPCS Communications, Inc. ("MetroPCS") in connection with the special meeting of stockholders to be held on April 12, 2013 to vote upon matters relating to the proposed combination of MetroPCS with T-Mobile USA, Inc.   STOCKHOLDERS OF METROPCS ARE URGED TO READ THE DEFINITIVE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED WITH THE SEC RELATING TO SUCH SOLICITATION CAREFULLY IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION, INCLUDING INFORMATION RELATING TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN SUCH SOLICITATION. The Definitive Proxy Statement and form of WHITE proxy card will be furnished to some or all of the stockholders of MetroPCS and will, along with other relevant documents filed with the SEC, be available free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, the PSAM Group will provide copies of the Definitive Proxy Statement and accompanying WHITE proxy card without charge upon request.

About PSAM   
P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP (together with its affiliates, "PSAM") was founded by Peter M. Schoenfeld and has been providing investment advisory services since 1997.  PSAM invests on behalf of its clients in both equity and credit securities in global event driven opportunities, including: international consolidations, corporate restructurings, spin-offs, divestitures, and stressed and distressed credits.  PSAM has offices in New York and London, which are registered with the SEC and authorised and regulated by the FSA, respectively.

For Investor Inquiries:
Arthur Crozier/Scott Winter

Innisfree M&A Incorporated

(212) 750-5833

For Media Inquiries:
Steve Bruce/Catherine Jones

ASC Advisors

(203) 992-1230

SOURCE  P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP (PSAM)

P. Schoenfeld Asset Management LP (PSAM)

Streamweaver Releases 2.0 App Update

Social Multi-Perspective Video Adds Location-Based Recording, YouTube Integration, and Follow Features

NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Streamweaver - a mobile video app that allows consumers to create and share split-screen video - today announces a new version of its free iOS app, designed to make it easier than ever for people to create multi-perspective mobile video.

Through Streamweaver, those memorable times in your life - from a wedding or a birthday party, to a flash mob or that skateboard trick - can be recorded from all angles. The app ultimately combines each user's recording into one video that plays all perspectives, uncut and synchronized, at the same time and on the same screen.

Streamweaver 2.0 introduces location-based recording, which simplifies the process of recording with your friends in real time. Now, if you're standing near your friends, up to four simultaneous recordings will be automatically combined into a single, split-screen video, without having to send an invitation to connect first.

The new version of the app also includes YouTube integration and an asynchronous follow-based model that lets users follow anyone they value, from friends and family to celebrities, brands or any other user. Additionally, Streamweaver 2.0 features a new web experience to help users more easily discover, view and share content outside of the mobile app.

Other notable Streamweaver 2.0 features include:

    --  A bottom navigation menu for improved ease-of-use
    --  A global video feed for discovering new content from friends and others
        around the U.S.
    --  Expanded user profiles that highlight bio information, videos,
        interactions and follow connections, editable in the app or on the web
    --  New explore section with user and hashtag search to help people find
        videos or other users relevant to them and their interests
    --  An interactions center to highlight social activity including comments,
        likes and mentions for each user within the app
"We know that every second counts when you're trying to capture the perfect moment. Whether you're at a concert, surprise birthday or doing a funny prank, Streamweaver 2.0's new interface allows you to record with your friends automatically based on proximity, ensuring that your important moment in time is captured quickly," said Jay Hake, chief operating officer at Streamweaver. "We've watched our growing user base closely and built a new version of the app that provides an opportunity to continue to create new and exciting video experiences, wherever they're located. We've given our users a truly social mobile video experience by allowing them to share and create their video memories simultaneously, and from unique and multiple angles."

Streamweaver 2.0 is now available on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices running iOS 6.0 or higher.  Streamweaver can be downloaded for free from the App Store. For more information, visit Streamweaver.com.

About Streamweaver

Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Streamweaver is a software company with a vision to connecting peoples' perspectives through unique video experiences. The company's first product is a multi-angle mobile video app that connects you with your friends to record together, and then see what you made in a split-screen video. To experience what is possible with Streamweaver, visit us at Streamweaver.com.

SOURCE  Streamweaver

Streamweaver

CONTACT: Neely Burks, +1-615-390-3511, neely@streamweaver.com

Web Site: http://Streamweaver.com

Jenn-Air Adds Steam Oven to High Performance Built-In Collection

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenn-Air, the luxury appliance maker behind the industry's best performing wall oven, is adding a sleek and powerful built-in steam and convection model to its high performance collection. Debuting at the 2013 Architectural Digest Home Design Show, the new 24" Jenn-Air® oven is scheduled to be available this fall.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090501/DE06604LOGO-b )

"Our latest ovens are engineered to deliver precise results and offer a range of cooking modes from steam cooking to proofing," notes Juliet Johnson. "Aesthetically, they're designed to seamlessly integrate into a variety of contemporary kitchen layouts." 

In addition to a steam only mode, a steam plus convection setting multitasks to both crisp and maintain moisture in dishes from poultry to pastries. A powerful 1200 watt convection heating element evenly circulates heated air to ensure consistent baking results and speed up cooking times. Another time-saver, the oven's No Preheat option, eliminates the need to wait to begin the cooking process.

When steam is not required a Convection Bake mode provides the drier, even heat that benefits such dishes as cakes, souffles and roasted meats. Additional cooking modes include a Preset Foods setting that makes adjustments based on the selected food category; a Manual mode that enables the selection of a preferred setting; and a Steam Reheat mode that evenly warms foods without drying them out.   

Specialty cooking and preparation modes include a Proofing mode that shortens proofing times for homemade breads and other yeast dough recipes; a Steam Defrost mode that incorporates steam for gentle, consistent defrosting of foods without hotspots; a Sous Vide Reheat mode that provides the steady, low temperatures required to reheat frozen sous-vide food to desired serving temperature; and a Yogurt mode that makes it more convenient to make homemade yogurt by providing the proper temperature for culturing the milk. 

Other convenient features include a Recently-Used option that automatically compiles a list of 10 of the most recently used functions so they can be quickly accessed. For easy maintenance a Steam Cleaning option makes it easy to wipe down the oven's stainless steel interior. All models include a roasting rack, baking/drip tray, steam tray, and a temperature probe to help ensure that recipes are cooked to desired temperatures and doneness. With a 1.3 Cu. Ft. capacity and easily accessible 1.5 liter water container, the oven can accommodate everything from side dishes to entrees.   

Available in Euro-Style stainless with an elegantly curved stainless steel handle, the steam ovens include trim kits for seamless installation with a Jenn-Air® 27" or 30" wall oven.   

About Jenn-Air:

Since the introduction of the first self-ventilated cooktop in 1961 and downdraft ventilated range in 1965, Jenn-Air brand has consistently grown its reputation as a technology and design innovator.  Its selection of style options includes two distinct stainless steel collections and a cutting-edge Floating Glass finish in black or white.  From downdraft cooktops, wall ovens and professional style ranges to dishwashers, refrigerators and such entertaining essentials as warming drawers, built-in ice machines and wine cellars, Jenn-Air brand offers a complete line of major kitchen appliances. To learn more about the Jenn-Air® appliance collection, or speak with a member of the concierge team, please visit jennair.com, twitter.com/jennairusa or facebook.com/jennair.

SOURCE  Jenn-Air

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Jenn-Air

CONTACT: Press - Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Katie Lee Pollack, Digitas, +1-212-350-7949, katharinelee.pollack@digitas.com; or Juliet Johnson, Jenn-Air, +1-269-923-7440, juliet.johnson@jennair.com

Web Site: http://jennair.com

Crackle Video Content Now Integrated Into The PlayStation Store

More than 200 Films and 1,000 Full-Length Unedited, On-Demand, and Free Content Added to the PlayStation Store

FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment International and Sony Computer Entertainment America, today announced that users in the United States can now browse and watch Crackle's full suite of ad-supported full-length movies, television series and original programming through the PlayStation®Store (PS Store) for the PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system.

While Crackle's stand-alone app found in the XMB(TM) (XrossMediaBar) will remain available, integrating the content in PS Store provides users with easier search and discovery of content.

The PlayStation Store, which was recently redesigned, offers a rich user interface with easy search and powerful content discovery. Prior to the Crackle integration, the PS Store already featured a global catalog of more than 20,000 pieces of game-related content, including downloadable games, add-ons and themes, and over 150,000 premium videos and TV shows including the latest Hollywood blockbusters, TV episodes which are commercial free and available the day after they air, and exclusive features only available on the PS Store. 

The latest content added to the Crackle catalog that is now available includes great movies like Gattaca, Kung Fu Hustle, Snatch, and National Security, as well as TV episodes of Rescue Me and Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.

Additional information about Sony Entertainment Network can be found by visiting: blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.facebook.com/sonyentertainment, and http://www.twitter.com/sonyentnet.For additional information about Crackle, Inc. please visit http://www.crackle.com.

    Contacts:

    Robin Schultz         Greg Belloni

    Voce Communications   Sony Network Entertainment

    650-291-7809          650-295-6446

    rschultz@vocecomm.com greg.belloni@am.sony.com
PlayStation and PS3 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Sony Network Entertainment International

Sony Network Entertainment International

Web Site: http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com

TripAdvisor Acquires Tiny Post

NEWTON, Mass., March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TripAdvisor®, Inc., today announced it has acquired Tiny Post (tinypost.co), the highly acclaimed app that lets you write over photos and turn them into stories.  The Tiny Post team will be based in TripAdvisor's Palo Alto office.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO)

"The Tiny Post team have created a wonderful app that shows the possibilities of combining travel photos with social and mobile," said Steve Kaufer, co-founder and CEO TripAdvisor, Inc.  "We think Tiny Post is a great fit with our continued drive to provide engaging and sharable content and I am happy to welcome this strong team to TripAdvisor."

Terms of the acquisition will not be disclosed.

About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site*, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 200 million unique monthly visitors**, and over 100 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to millions of monthly TripAdvisor visitors.

TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 19 other travel media brands: http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.everytrail.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk, http://www.holidaywatchdog.com, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com, http://www.sniqueaway.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.tingo.com, http://www.travel-library.com, http://www.travelpod.com, http://www.virtualtourist.com, http://www.whereivebeen.com, and http://www.kuxun.cn.

*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, worldwide, January 2013

**Source: Google Analytics, worldwide data, January 2013

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Noesis Technologies Announces ComLab(TM) Platform, a New Paradigm Towards Communication Systems Hardware Emulation

PATRAS, Greece, March 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Noesis Technologies announced today the immediate availability of ComLab(TM), a cost
efficient highly integrated development environment (IDE) that enables a system designer
to rapidly build, configure and evaluate in real-time the performance of complex
telecommunication systems. It is comprised of a Xilinx FPGA based board for the real-time
HW emulation, a sophisticated application SW with interactive GUI capabilities for
configuration, control and monitoring purposes as well as a rich portfolio of highly
optimized telecom subsystem silicon IPs. ComLab(TM) platform is ideal for proof-of-concept
rapid prototyping as well as an intuitive educational tool for engineers.

    Applications

    ComLab(TM) platform can be used in a variety of applications, including:

       -    Fast and efficient modeling and development of complex telecom systems.

       -    Proof-of-concept rapid prototyping.

       -    In-circuit emulation.

       -    R&D telecom engineers training.

       -    Educational tool for universities.

       -    Low-volume production.

    For more information please download ComLab(TM) platform product brief at
http://www.noesis-tech.com/files/ntCOMLAB_pb.pdf

    About Noesis Technologies L.P.

    Noesis Technologies, L.P. is a silicon IP provider specialized in hardware
implementation of high computational complexity telecom algorithms. Our hardware
accelerator IP solutions allow telecom system developers to significantly off load
demanding tasks from the CPU and to drastically decrease execution time thus boosting the
overall system performance. Our IP cores present an industry leading combination of high
performance, low power and low die-area, as well as easy customization for adaptability to
a wide range of applications. Noesis offers a complete portfolio of Forward Error
Correction IP core solutions that includes Reed Solomon Codecs, Viterbi Decoders, Turbo
Product and Turbo Convolutional Codecs, BCH codecs, (De)Interleavers, Channel Emulators.
The company additionally offers a range of cores in the areas of security, networking,
audio/voice compression and telecom DSP. Our solutions have been integrated in our
customers' end-products in telecom, aerospace and defense systems. Noesis Technologies is
headquartered at Patras Science Park, GR 26504 Patras, Greece and has offices at San Jose,
CA 95134, USA.

    For more information please visit http://www.noesis-tech.com

Noesis Technologies L.P.

CONTACT: Press Contact: George Krikis, Managing Director, Tel: +30-2610-9115311, Email: gkrikis@noesis-tech.com