BNY Mellon Announces On-Line Global Payments Disclosure Solution
Solution assists clients in meeting Dodd Frank 1073 remittance transfer disclosure requirements
Provides prepayment, receipt and combined disclosure options to financial institutions clients in support of their remittance programs
NEW YORK, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BNY Mellon, the global leader in investment management and investment services, today announced that its Treasury Services business is introducing an innovative online solution that assists financial institution clients in meeting disclosure requirements as outlined in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's recent revisions to Regulation E under Section 1073 of Dodd Frank.
The revisions mandate disclosure of all related fees, including FX conversion fees, to U.S. consumers whenever they originate a cross-border remittance payment. Remittance transfer providers must also comply with requirements for resolving inquiries from consumers related to remittance transactions. BNY Mellon's Web-based Global Payments Disclosure Solution produces a fully formatted disclosure with prepayment, receipt and combined disclosure options that can be given directly to consumers. It does not dictate how clients handle the foreign exchange portion of the cross-border payment, does not limit their selection of correspondent banks, and allows clients to transmit remittance transactions to BNY Mellon using a variety of front-end platforms.
"The debut of our Global Payments Disclosure Solution well in advance of the compliance deadline marks the successful completion of an extensive collaboration with many others in the banking community," said Susan Skerritt, executive vice president and global head of business strategy and market solutions for BNY Mellon's Treasury Services group. "This solution is a great example of how we're leveraging our strengths in payment processing, information reporting and compliance assistance to help our client succeed in strategically important markets."
As with all BNY Mellon treasury services offerings, this solution is supported by a 24/7 client support team. Clients will be provided with all the information needed to implement the solution, including sample agreements, training materials, and access to the solution toolkit.
With locations on six continents and an extensive global network of correspondent financial institutions, BNY Mellon's Treasury Services group delivers high-quality performance in global payments, trade services, and cash management. It helps clients optimize cash flow, manage liquidity and make payments more efficiently around the world in more than 100 countries. The company is a top-five participant in both the CHIPS and overall funds transfer markets, and is a recognized leader in the delivery of private-label treasury services solutions for banks and other large institutional clients.
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment management and investment services in 36 countries and more than 100 markets. As of December 31, 2012, BNY Mellon had $26.2 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $1.4 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on http://www.bnymellon.com, or follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon.
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EE, the UK's most advanced digital communications company, today announced it will be
the only UK network to launch the new Samsung Galaxy S4
[https://explore.ee.co.uk/register-interest ] smartphone with superfast 4G.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available for consumers and business customers on EE's
superfast 4G service, providing speeds approximately five times faster than 3G and
unlimited calls and texts on all plans. Customers will be able to purchase the handset via
the EE online shop, EE telesales and EE retail stores, and, with a 4GEE plan, they can
watch live TV on the move without buffering, play live multiplayer games on the go and
download large email attachments quicker than ever.
Paul Jevons, Director of Products and Devices, EE, said: "The interest we've received
from consumers and businesses has almost reached fever-pitch levels, so we're delighted to
be the only UK operator to offer the Samsung Galaxy S4 enabled with 4G from launch.
"When paired with our unique superfast 4G network, customers really will be able to
make the most from the powerhouse performance the Samsung Galaxy S4 provides - utilising
its capabilities to the maximum."
- EE Film - the only service in the UK which combines 2 for 1 cinema
ticketing, listings, trailers and film downloads or streaming in one place
- A discount of GBP5 per month on EE superfast Fibre Broadband - so they can get
blistering speeds at home and on the move
- Fast track customer service by dialing '33' from their handset
- Clone Phone Lite - giving people 500MB free storage to back up the content
that matters most
- Choose an add-on - customers who take a 4GEE phone plan from GBP41 per month
can also choose from a music, games or TV add-on to enjoy
4G from EE, the first and only 4G network in the UK, covers the homes and businesses
of more than 45% of the UK population. Further to the 37 towns and citieS4GEE is already
live in now, EE has also committed to switching on 35 more by June, bringing the total to
72 towns and cities by the summer.
The Samsung Galaxy S4 will also be available on the UK's largest 3G network through
Orange and T-Mobile.
EE will be offering an exclusive incentive to new and existing customers who pre-order
the handset on EE, Orange or T-Mobile before launch, with further details to be announced
in due course. The handset will be available online, through telesales, and in EE stores
from 26th April.
For further information on the Samsung Galaxy S4, including full details of EE's price
plans when available, please register at https://explore.ee.co.uk/register-interest
About EE
EE is the most advanced digital communications company in Britain, providing mobile
and fixed-line services to 27 million customers, and is the UK's fastest and first 4G
mobile phone [http://shop.ee.co.uk/mobile-phones/pay-monthly ] service provider alongside
fixed-line fibre.
EE is the company that runs the Orange, T-Mobile and EE brands in the UK.
ItS4G service covers a third of the population, and EE continues to improve the speed
and reach of the UK's first 4G network. Its fibre service already covers 50% of the
population. EE's mobile service currently provides coverage to 99% of the population with
2G and 98% of the population with 3G.
Spendology(TM) Web App Uses Analytics and Psychology to Calculate Personal Budgets
WASHINGTON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Spendology LLC develops web apps that make personal budgeting super easy. Spendology(TM) currently has over 1500 customers. The new and enhanced Budgetizer 2.0 uses patent-pending technology to enable customers to create a budget in less than 10 minutes. The new app features a user interface that leverages anchoring and adjustment, a psychological heuristic, to make data entry easier. The Spendology(TM) visual anchoring method eliminates the need to use receipts or past transactions to make a budget.
The Budgetizer 2.0 enables Spendology(TM) customers to create a personal budget using:
-- SMART algorithms and market research
-- LOCAL estimates of cost of living factors including sales tax and gas
prices
-- PERSONAL spending habits
Spendology(TM) is beta testing a new web app, Spendcast(TM), short for Spending Forecast. Spendcast(TM) will combine event planning and budgeting to enable customers to plan and prioritize monthly expenses.
About the Company
Spendology LLC is a software company based in Washington, DC that develops web apps that make personal budgeting super easy. Spendology(TM) was founded by Keith Alexander Ashe. Mr. Ashe is a graduate of Columbia University and Florida A&M University. He previously worked as a management consultant at Booz Allen Hamilton and the Corporate Executive Board.
Level 3 Expands Its Data Center Infrastructure in Colombia to Satisfy Customer Demand
BOGOTA, Colombia, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) today announced the construction of its newest data center in Bogota, Colombia, as a result of increased demand for IT services among its customers.
This new, 500 square-meter Premier Elite data center, designed to support managed services, will provide onsite technical staff, high levels of availability, enhanced security and high power density cabinets and suites. The new facility is expected to be operational by the second quarter of 2013.
"The Colombian market shows a growing demand for colocation, housing, hosting and value-added services," said Luis Carlos Guerrero, senior vice president for Level 3's Andean region. "The trend to outsource these services to a trusted business partner - one that will support the customer in its expansion strategy - is crucial for companies today so they can focus on their core business."
The new facility comes as part of Level 3's strategy to meet the burgeoning worldwide demand for data services by bringing additional capacity to its 14 existing data centers in Latin America and to its more than 350 data centers worldwide. All Level 3 data centers are located directly on Level 3's global backbone, reducing latency and costly metro access, providing on-net access to more than 55 countries, and offering the freedom to connect to alternative service providers.
The new Colombian data center offers a holistic solution so customers' businesses can continue to grow with the right amount of space and power and the services to meet their needs. The facility enables the hosting and managing of business critical enterprise information and technology platforms, helping customers to reduce operations, administration and maintenance expenses.
For more information about Level 3's data center services, please visit:
About Level 3 Communications
Level 3 Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LVLT) provides local, national and global communications services to enterprise, government and carrier customers. Level 3's comprehensive portfolio of secure, managed solutions includes fiber and infrastructure solutions; IP-based voice and data communications; wide-area Ethernet services; video and content distribution; data center and cloud-based solutions. Level 3 serves customers in more than 450 markets in 55 countries over a global services platform anchored by owned fiber networks on three continents and connected by extensive undersea facilities. Level 3 services are provided by subsidiaries of Level 3 Communications, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.level3.com.
Website Access to Company Information
Level 3 maintains a corporate website at http://www.level3.com, and you can find additional information about the company through the Investors pages on that website at http://lvlt.client.shareholder.com/. Level 3 uses its website as a channel of distribution of important information about the company. Level 3 routinely posts financial and other important information regarding the company and its business, financial condition and operations on the Investor Relations web pages.
Visitors to the Investors Relations web pages can view and print copies of Level 3's SEC filings, including periodic and current reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, as soon as reasonably practicable after those filings are made with the SEC.
Copies of the charters for each of the Audit, Compensation and Nominating and Governance committees of Level 3's Board of Directors, its Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Ethics, press releases and analysts and investor conference presentations are all available through the Investor Relations web pages.
Please note that the information contained on any of Level 3's web sites is not incorporated by reference in, or considered to be a part of, any document unless expressly incorporated by reference in that document.
Forward-Looking Statement
Some statements made in this press release are forward-looking in nature and are based on management's current expectations or beliefs. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside Level 3's control, which could cause actual events to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the statements. Important factors that could prevent Level 3 from achieving its stated goals include, but are not limited to, the company's ability to: successfully integrate the Global Crossing acquisition or otherwise realize the anticipated benefits thereof; manage risks associated with continued uncertainty in the global economy; maintain and increase traffic on its network; develop and maintain effective business support systems; manage system and network failures or disruptions; avert the breach of its network and computer system security measures; develop new services that meet customer demands and generate acceptable margins; defend intellectual property and proprietary rights; manage the future expansion or adaptation of its network to remain competitive; manage continued or accelerated decreases in market pricing for communications services; obtain capacity for its network from other providers and interconnect its network with other networks on favorable terms; attract and retain qualified management and other personnel; successfully integrate future acquisitions; effectively manage political, legal, regulatory, foreign currency and other risks it is exposed to due to its substantial international operations; mitigate its exposure to contingent liabilities; and meet all of the terms and conditions of its debt obligations. Additional information concerning these and other important factors can be found within Level 3's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Statements in this press release should be evaluated in light of these important factors. Level 3 is under no obligation to, and expressly disclaims any such obligation to, update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Contact Information:
Media: Investors:
Richard Larris Mark Stoutenberg
North America + 1 720-888-2518
+1 973-937-0153 Mark.Stoutenberg@Level3.com
Richard.Larris@Level3.com
Paula Vivo
Latin America
+55 11-3957-2424
Paula.Vivo@level3.com
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GDS International's MeetTheBoss TV Welcomes Partnership with T-Systems for Unique Broadcast Series Discussing IT Transformation
BRISTOL, England, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Leading IPTV business channel MeetTheBoss TV [http://www.meettheboss.tv ], a business
unit of GDS International [http://www.gdsinternational.com ], and Germany's largest IT
Services company T-Systems [http://www.t-systems.com ] are to undertake a unique broadcast
series focused on IT Transformation on March 21st, 2013.
A virtual business TV channel with a global membership base exceeding 107,000
senior-level executives across a spectrum of mature industries and job functions - from
CEOs, CIOs, CFOs, CMOs, and COOs to SVPs, VPs, Directors and Business Unit Heads -
MeetTheBoss TV provides a unique value proposition, allowing its members to become part of
the conversation through a combination of public-facing broadcasts and private,
knowledge-sharing virtual roundtables.
T-Systems will be leveraging this platform to offer its thought-leading solutions on
IT Transformation; debuting their experience with MeetTheBoss TV as an initial broadcast
on its CIO Channel, focused on IT Transformation Strategy.
Post-broadcast, the German IT Services giant will work with MeetTheBoss TV to identify
10 of the channel's most applicable CIO members looking to build their own Transformation
Plan, and formally invite them to sit in on two, ninety-minute roundtables led by
T-Systems and moderated by MeetTheBoss TV's Editor-In-Chief, Adam Burns, to enable a
balanced conversation and encourage knowledge-sharing on a range of pre-defined topics.
T-Systems manage multi-sourcing contracts for Deutsche Telekom's corporate customers
such as Shell, Daimler and Old Mutual, and hold responsibility for overseeing voice and
data communication infrastructures as part of a wider transformation strategy.
Richard Stirk, VP of Content at MeetTheBoss TV, said: "We are extremely excited to be
afforded the opportunity of partnering with T-Systems on MeetTheBoss TV. A leader in the
IT services arena, T-Systems are pushing the boundaries and cementing themselves in an
exponentially accelerated world - and we believe we can help deliver their message to the
most senior-level executives on a global scale; creating targeted and engaging content to
generate the conversations that matter and provide clear ROI."
About MeetTheBoss TV
MeetTheBoss TV, a business unit of GDS International, is an IPTV channel for senior
executives looking to source innovative solution providers, develop management skills and
meet peers online through virtual roundtable discussions. It serves over 107,000 members
from Fortune 2000 companies across Europe, North America and Asia.
About GDS International
GDS International creates engagement opportunities for business, onsite and online.
We bring senior executives together, face-to-face, at exclusive summits, conferences,
and on virtual private roundtables to advance their business with brilliant results. We
create tangible business opportunities: networking platforms that help to establish
thought leaders, stay in touch with existing partners, and stay abreast of crucial market,
technology and regulatory developments.
We're almost 20 years old. Our headquarters are based in Bristol, UK, with
subsidiaries offices in Sao Paulo, New York, Miami and Sydney.
Deutsche Telekom is one of the world's leading integrated telecommunications companies
with more than 131 million mobile customers, 33 million fixed-network lines and over 17
million broadband lines (as of September 30, 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 over 230,000 employees worldwide. The
Group generated revenues of EUR 58.7 billion in the 2011 financial year - more than half
of it outside Germany (as of December 31, 2011).
About T-Systems
Drawing on a global infrastructure of data centers and networks, T-Systems operates
information and communication technology (ICT) systems for multinational corporations and
public sector institutions. T-Systems provides integrated solutions for the networked
future of business and society. The company's some 48,200 employees combine industry
expertise and ICT innovations to add significant value to customers' core business all
over the world.
T-Systems generated revenue of around EUR 9.2 billion in the 2011 financial year.
Contact: Nick Pryke
Tel: +44(0)117-921-2770
Email: nick.pryke@meettheboss.tv
Plancal nova Software for MEP Contractors and Engineers Integrates with Trimble Construction Layout and Fabrication Solutions
New Functionality Integrates Native File Support for Trimble Field Link for MEP, Trimble SketchUp and Vulcan Fabrication Solutions
SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) announced the release of its Plancal nova software for CAD and calculation application for engineers and installers. Version 9 includes new features such as a cooling load calculation module (implementing the European DIN 6007-1 Standard), wastewater pipe detailing capability and improved freshwater engineering calculation module. To provide more detailed information from the office to field applications, nova v9 also incorporates native file support for Trimble® SketchUp as well as Trimble's Field Link for MEP construction layout and Vulcan fabrication solutions. The new functionality supports Trimble's effort to promote the exchange of Building Information Model (BIM) data across mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP) project-based workflows from estimating to design, engineering to fabrication and field layout.
A key element of Trimble's overall MEP portfolio, Plancal nova is a 3D CAD/CAE software solution, which integrates design, drawing and engineering calculation/analysis through a proprietary CAD-core. Trimble's focus is to build upon and extend its market presence in Central Europe as well as the United Kingdom by continuing to enhance and invest in nova's core feature development.
"We view the Plancal nova software as a part of the evolution and maturation of our MEP portfolio. Providing holistic connections between key MEP stakeholders helps to reduce errors and creates project efficiencies that equate to improved productivity for our customers," said Pat Bohle, general manager of Trimble's MEP Division.
"Adding Trimble SketchUp model support as well as integration with the Trimble Field Link for MEP layout and Vulcan fabrication products to Plancal nova v9 demonstrates our commitment to meet the unique needs of the European MEP market and Trimble's capabilities to optimize the BIM workflow," said Dominik Rueedi, CEO of Plancal.
Plancal nova v9 as well as Trimble's field layout and 3D laser solutions are available now for Central European customers directly through Plancal.
About Trimble Buildings Group
Trimble Buildings, a part of Trimble's Engineering and Construction segment, is a world leader in construction project optimization across the design-build-operate (DBO) lifecycle. By providing intuitive software and field solutions that span the brands of Meridian Systems, Plancal, SketchUp, Tekla, Vico Software and WinEst, Trimble is dedicated to helping building owners and AEC service providers improve productivity, increase efficiencies and maximize profitability of construction projects across the entire workflow from simulation to renovation. Used in over 141 countries around the world and supported by a global dealer and distribution partner network, precision Trimble technology is a mainstay of the building industry. Trimble Buildings' leading technology platform, Trimble DBO, draws on unparalleled expertise from across the entire continuum to provide building professionals with a comprehensive solution that responds to their specialized needs while benefiting from an understanding of the total workflow at every step.
About Trimble
Trimble applies technology to make field and mobile workers in businesses and government significantly more productive. Solutions are focused on applications requiring position or location--including surveying, construction, agriculture, fleet and asset management, public safety and mapping. In addition to utilizing positioning technologies, such as GPS, lasers and optics, Trimble solutions may include software content specific to the needs of the user. Wireless technologies are utilized to deliver the solution to the user and to ensure a tight coupling of the field and the back office. Founded in 1978, Trimble is headquartered in Sunnyvale, Calif.
Unmatched Selection of the Alibris Inventory Now Available Through YBP Marketplace
YBP Library Services introduces the YBP Marketplace, a new service for libraries to easily acquire out-of-print and out-of-stock titles from the Alibris inventory through GOBI3
EMERYVILLE, Calif., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alibris, a division of Monsoon Commerce and the premier online marketplace for new and used books, textbooks, music, and movies, announced today a new service available through its partnership with YBP, a Baker & Taylor company and the leading bookseller to research libraries. This service allows libraries to locate and acquire their own copies of out-of-print and out-of-stock books through GOBI(3), YBP's acquisition and collection development interface.
Through YBP Marketplace, libraries can see, in real time, current stock and condition information for hard-to-find titles from more than 14,000 online independent booksellers. It's a fast and convenient way for libraries to purchase the titles needed for their patrons - all within their existing GOBI(3) workflow. Titles ordered through YBP Marketplace are invoiced by YBP and shipped from Alibris.
"YBP Library Services has become the leader in the industry by delivering innovative and fully integrated solutions for our customers," said Mark Kendall, Senior Vice President of Sales and Operations at YBP. "With the addition of the YBP Marketplace, libraries can acquire titles needed in a timely and efficient manner from a single ordering source. We're very pleased to work with Alibris to offer libraries another tool to streamline ordering."
"Alibris is pleased to deepen our relationship with YBP and is dedicated to providing libraries with greater selection and choice; the integration of our unmatched selection directly into GOBI(3) makes it even more valuable," said Kanth Gopalpur, CEO of Monsoon Commerce. "Our objective is to help our global network of independent sellers thrive by providing access to the broadest possible base of buyers."
About YBP Library Services
YBP Library Services, a Baker & Taylor company, provides print and digital content and supporting collection management and technical services to academic, research and special libraries in the Americas, Asia, Middle East, Australia and the Pacific Rim. GOBI(3), YBP's acquisition and collection development interface, provides access to more than 10 million titles. YBP is located in Contoocook, NH, USA. For more on the company, visit http://www.ybp.com.
About Alibris and Monsoon Commerce
Alibris, the retail division of Monsoon Commerce, is the premier online marketplace for independent sellers of new and used books, textbooks, music, and movies, as well as rare and out-of-print titles. Monsoon Commerce is an e- commerce solutions company powering the online success of mid-sized merchants and multi-channel retailers. Our integrated solutions allow you to easily manage inventory, orders, and fulfillment; sell more products in more places; and intelligently price products across channels. Our more than 17,000 customers, including 2,500 online merchants and multi-channel retailers, commonly experience a level of success that is both impactful and enduring--at times, even transformational. We call it the Monsoon Effect. Learn more at monsooncommerce.com.
Sony Mobile Adds Two New Xperia Smartphones to its Spring Line up, Bringing Best of Sony Experiences to a Broader Device Range
LONDON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
- Two new models added to the Xperia(TM) range of premium smartphones with
Xperia(TM) SP and Xperia(TM) L offering unique Sony features at new price points
- Xperia SP offers a high quality HD experience, LTE 4G and easy connectivity
with One-touch function in a beautiful cutting-edge design
- Xperia L provides a stylish design with best in class Sony camera experience
for perfect pictures and videos every time
Both the Xperia SP and Xperia L offer the best of Sony with stunning premium designs
and a range of technologies including a high quality screen for the ultimate viewing
experience; the latest camera features for impressive pictures and videos; NFC
connectivity for One-touch function; Battery STAMINA Mode for extended battery life; and
Sony's signature media apps for enjoying photos, music, movies and games on the go.
"Xperia SP and Xperia L are ideally suited for those seeking stylish class-leading
smartphones that don't compromise on features," said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia
Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. "Both of our new models benefit from Sony's
proven innovation and engineering expertise - whether you want to enjoy premium HD quality
entertainment over 4G LTE on our mid-range Xperia SP or capture every moment in perfect
detail with our more affordable Xperia L."
Xperia SP - High Definition brilliance in a premium design
The Xperia SP utilises expertise from Sony's BRAVIA(R) TV engineers to create its
stunning 4.6" HD Reality Display for razor sharp pictures and superior brightness. The
latest Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2 delivers an even better viewing experience by analysing
your content type and adjusting the image automatically, making it one of the most
intelligent smartphone screens around. The engine will make the adjustment by adding new
real-time contrast optimisation to the sharpness enhancement, high-quality colour
management and noise reduction.
As well as delivering brilliant experiences, the Xperia SP looks beautiful too with a
precision-crafted co-moulded aluminium frame, for a seamless look that is both sleek and
solid. Adding to the unique design innovation is the colour-changing "transparent element"
with customisable illuminations which you can personalise to alert you of incoming calls
and text messages. And you can even set the illuminations to pulse to the beat of your
favourite music.
Key features for Xperia SP
- Precision crafted co-moulded aluminium frame
- Super-bright 4.6" 720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2
- One-touch functions with NFC to display content on your TV or to share music
and photos between devices
- 4G LTE for superfast entertainment and browsing
- Unique "transparent element" can be personalised to change colour when
notifying you of all your incoming messages and calls. Or simply set it to pulse to
the beat of your music to stand out from the crowd.
- 8MP fast-capture camera with "Exmor RS for mobile", HDR and Superior Auto for
the best photos, even at night or against a strong backlight
- Battery STAMINA Mode for optimum battery life
- Available in white, red and black colour variations
Xperia L - the perfect smartphone camera experience
The stylish and functional Xperia L features an 8 megapixel camera with Sony's unique
"Exmor RS for mobile" sensor technology for vivid colours and stunning clarity. HDR (High
Dynamic Range) ensures that both your photos and videos are captured clearly, even at
night or against a strong backlight. And with the dedicated camera key that goes from
sleep to snap in just over a second even from a locked screen, this fast-capture camera
phone
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will ensure that you'll never miss another
moment. Get the most out of your viewing experience with the high quality 4.3" FWVGA
screen that is ideally suited to enjoy all of your content.
Key features for Xperia L
- 8 megapixel fast-capture camera takes sharp pictures in any light
- Enjoy all your content on the generous 4.3" FWVGA display
- One-touch functions with NFC to display content on your TV or to share music
and photos between devices
- Fast performance with dual-core processor
- Battery STAMINA Mode for optimum battery life
- Available in white, red and black colour variations
Sony entertainment on the go
Both Xperia SP and Xperia L benefit from Sony's media applications offering a
consistent entertainment experience across the range. The "WALKMAN", "Album" and "Movies"
apps, provide online and offline content through a single access point with new ways to
enjoy and share that content. The "WALKMAN" application provides access to all your
downloaded music, plus Music Unlimited* with over 18 million songs to explore from, 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 as well as browsing photos by location.
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Democrasoft Receives Patent and Launches New WeJIT
New Patent and WePrioritize(TM) Bring New Opportunities for Democrasoft
SANTA ROSA, Calif., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Democrasoft announced today that it has received its first U.S. patent based on its Collaborize®/WeJIT(TM) platform. The company also announced WePrioritize(TM), its newest available WeJIT type. WeJIT is Democrasoft's unique platform for self-contained, "portable," topic-based collaborations.
Last week Democrasoft was issued U.S. Patent # 8392504. The patent generally describes key WeJIT attributes and how these capabilities can be embedded within other digital applications (such as e-books) and/or platforms (such as email), as well as shared from within those integrated spaces.
According to Democrasoft CEO Richard Lang, "This patent is a significant development that recognizes the innovative capabilities that WeJIT brings to web-based collaboration in general and e-publishing specifically. It also lays the groundwork for licensing the creation of many new products from our platform APIs in various markets."
A WeJIT is a very simple but extremely powerful online collaboration module that is "portable," meaning it can be deployed, shared, integrated or embedded into almost any third party digital platform, including mobile apps, websites, educational platforms, email productivity tools, e-book readers and social networking sites. Anyone wanting to experience the power of this type of collaboration can create a WeJIT for free at http://www.MyWeJIT.com.
Democrasoft also announced the availability of its brand new WePrioritize WeJIT-type, also available at http://www.MyWeJIT.com. This new kind of WeJIT collaboration allows users to jointly prioritize anything from budget items to organizational goals to group favorites, in any category, just by dragging and dropping line items into their preferred priority order. The WeJIT will automatically calculate and display the group consensus order of items, including priority scores, making it simple and obvious what group priorities are in any area, and by what margins, all in real time.
"Pretty much every group or organization will benefit from having clear priorities, right at the beginning, before they take any actions. WePrioritize is an incredibly powerful yet simple way to do that online, without installing any software or joining any new social networks," said Lang. "If you really want to see the power in WeJIT, I urge anyone that understands the importance of having clear priorities to visit http://www.MyWeJIT.com and take WePrioritize out for a spin."
Democrasoft currently has U.S. patents pending for various other WeJIT and Collaborize-related technology, including WePrioritize.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Democrasoft senior management, please contact Mark Kithcart at: mkithcart@democrasoft.comor call 888-993-8683 x 706.
About Democrasoft
Democrasoft is an innovation and licensing company with a history of pioneering technology. It is the creator of the Collaborize platform and Collaborize Classroom (http://www.CollaborizeClassroom.com), the multi-award-winning blended-learning platform for grades K-20. It is also the creator of patented and award-winning WeJIT (http://www.MyWeJIT.com), a new model for self-contained, topic-based online collaboration that stretches across various platforms and communities. For more information, please visit http://www.Democrasoft.com.
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements.'' All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release, including those regarding our future financial position and results, business strategy, plans and objectives of management for restructuring, fund raising and future operations are forward-looking statements.
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Kia Motors America Launches Mobile Version Of Kiamedia.com
All-New Kia Media Mobile Optimized for iPhone1 and Android Platforms
- Kia Media mobile makes Kia news accessible anytime, anywhere
- New mobile version features press releases, photos, pricing and more, all in the palm of your hand
IRVINE, Calif., March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kia news is now at your fingertips, no matter where your travels may take you. Kia Motors America (KMA) today launched the mobile-device optimized Kiamedia.com, providing busy journalists with quick access to everything Kia while on the go. Optimized for iPhone and Android phones, the mobile version includes key features and functions from the full media site. All-new, Kia Media mobile provides users the up-to-the minute news, product information, and photography in a format designed for on-the-go browsing.
"Providing journalists with Kia news conveniently and instantaneously on their mobile devices is yet another way the Kia Media virtual pressroom helps our Public Relations team support members of the media," said Michael Sprague, executive vice president of marketing & communications, KMA. "With an increasing percentage of the population that are accessing information exclusively on their Smartphone, the launch of Kia Media mobile is a response to the growing demand for news on the go."
Journalists no longer need to lug around their laptops to access information about Kia--they can simply turn to their phone. Similar to the desktop version, users can browse Kia's latest content or use the search function to quickly reference items by keywords. Kiamedia.com detects the user's device and automatically optimizes the site to give the best possible experience on either platform. If users prefer the full media site experience, they can easily switch to the desktop version on the mobile home page. Also handy is a complete list of Kia public relations contacts.
Kia: One of the World's Fastest Moving Global Automotive Brands
Kia Motors America is one of only three auto brands to increase U.S. sales in each of the past four years, and in 2012 the company surpassed the 500,000 unit mark for the first time. With a full line of fun-to-drive cars and CUVs, Kia is advancing value to new levels of sophistication by combining European-influenced styling - under the guidance of chief design officer Peter Schreyer - with cutting-edge technologies, premium amenities, affordable pricing and the lowest cost of ownership in the industry. Kia recently joined the exclusive ranks of Interbrand's "Top 100 Best Global Brands," and is poised to continue its momentum with seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles scheduled to arrive in showrooms in 2013. Over the past decade Kia Motors has invested more than $1.4 billion in the U.S., including the company's first U.S. assembly plant in West Point, Georgia - Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia - which is responsible for the creation of more than 11,000 plant and supplier jobs. The success of the U.S.-built* Optima and Sorento in two of the industry's largest segments has fueled Kia's rapid growth and is complemented by Kia's comprehensive lineup which includes the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage compact CUV, Optima Hybrid, the Forte sedan, 5-door and Koup compacts, Rio and Rio 5-door sub-compacts and the Sedona minivan.
About DMT Development Systems Group Inc.
DMT Development Systems Group Inc. ("DMT") serves global auto manufacturers and their dealers with specialized and sophisticated systems that share information among companies, dealers and customers while improving lead management, customer relations management and their related business processes. A pioneer in creating what the industry has come to call "PR sites" for automakers, DMT has created these solutions for companies in the U.S., Canada and Europe. A privately held company, DMT has posted double digit growth since its inception and employs more than 85 people at its headquarters on the campus of the University of Manitoba and at an office in Paris, France. Additional customer service personnel work directly with the clients in their locations. A new DMT office opened in Toronto earlier this year.
About Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America is the marketing and distribution arm of Kia Motors Corporation based in Seoul, South Korea. KMA offers a complete line of vehicles through more than 765 dealers throughout the United States and serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA. In 2012, KMA recorded its best-ever annual sales total and gained U.S. market share for the 18th consecutive year. Kia is poised to continue its momentum and will continue to build the brand through design innovation, quality, value, advanced safety features and new technologies.
Information about Kia Motors America and its full vehicle line-up is available at its website -www.kia.com. For media information, including photography, visit http://www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at http://www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.
* The Sorento and Optima GDI (EX Trims and certain LX Trims only) and GDI Turbo are built in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.
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Sky Adds Channel 4's 4oD to Create the UK's Most Complete Catch-Up TV Service
LONDON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
From Monday, Sky customers will be able to access the most complete catch-up TV
service anywhere in the UK following the addition of 4 on demand (4oD) to Sky's On Demand
service.
The upgrade comes at no charge for the growing number of Sky customers who have
connected their Sky+HD box to broadband [http://www.sky.com/shop/broadband-talk ] and can
download catch-up content at a push of a button. New figures show that the surge in
connections has continued in the early part of 2013, with the total number of connected
Sky+HD boxes now surpassing two million and continuing to grow rapidly.
With the launch of 4oD, catch-up content from Channel 4's portfolio of channels -
including Channel 4, E4 and More 4 - will be available alongside hundreds of hours of
great content from Sky 1, Sky Atlantic, Sky Living, Sky Arts, the BBC, ITV, Channel 5, the
History Channel, National Geographic and others. Taken together, it means that Sky+ offers
the most complete catch-up TV service in the UK, so customers never need to miss out on
their favourite shows.
At the same time, older shows and series from the Channel 4 archives will also become
available to download from the library section of Sky's On Demand service, where box-sets
of classic shows and series are available. Channel 4 series available on Sky will include
The Inbetweeners, Shameless, Spaced, Father Ted, The IT Crowd and This Is England'88.
In addition to joining the On Demand [http://www.sky.com/shop/tv/on-demand ] service
on Sky+, Channel 4 is also the first terrestrial network to offer its channels and
programmes on Sky Go, Sky's award-winning internet and mobile TV service. From Monday Sky
Go users will be able to enjoy Channel 4 and More4 live on their laptop, smartphone, or
tablet, with E4 and Film4 to follow shortly.
In addition, a range of classic Channel 4 shows will be available within the On Demand
section of Sky Go. And for Sky customers who upgrade to Sky Go Extra, those Channel 4
shows can be downloaded to watch offline, so they can enjoy TV on the move even when
they're not connected to the internet.
And finally, More4 HD joins Sky's line-up of HD channels, giving Sky's 4.5 million HD
customers an even greater choice of their favourite TV in HD. Film4 HD will also join the
Sky platform in September, further extending Sky's market-leading line-up of HD channels.
Luke Bradley-Jones, Sky's Director of TV Products, comments:
"The way people enjoy TV is changing as customers embrace technology to take control
over their viewing. We know customers have busier lives than ever, which is why we've
created the most comprehensive catch-up service in the UK.
"Over 2 million Sky customers have already connected their Sky+ box to the Internet so
they can enjoy our full catch-up and On Demand service. But we are working hard to get
even more Sky homes connected as we know our customers love the control and flexibility it
gives them - it's a perfect complement to Sky+.
"Offering great TV from Channel 4 on demand on Sky+ and on Sky Go at no extra charge
is all part of our continued commitment to offer our customers the best combination of
content and innovation."
Sarah Rose, Channel 4's Director of Commercial & Business Development, adds:
"The launch of our successful VOD service, 4oD, on the Sky on demand and Sky Go
platforms this month will extend the reach of our content to enable even more viewers to
enjoy our wide range of programmes. And through the recent arrival of More4 HD and much
anticipated launch of Film4 HD in September, we're delighted to complete the roll out of
our HD portfolio."
Notes to editors
The addition of Channel 4 content on the platform means that Sky customers can now
choose from a total of up to 45 channels on Sky Go, with the Channel 4 channels joining
on-demand content from all of Sky's wholly-owned channels and live and on-demand TV from a
selection of other leading broadcasters including Disney, ESPN, Turner, Nickelodeon and
British Eurosport. The content available live or on demand on Sky Go runs in line with a
customer's Sky TV subscription.
To enjoy On Demand, including Catch Up TV, Sky customers simply need to activate their
On Demand service and connect their Sky+HD box to their broadband router. Once a Channel 4
programme is downloaded onto the Sky+HD box, it will be available to view in line with the
amount of time it is available on 4oD.
Misys Launches Portal v5, the Next Generation Unified Portal Consolidating Supply Chain, Trade and Cash, Delivering Services Online or via Mobile
LONDON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
The latest version of the Misys Portal brings together the best of cash
management, financial supply chain management and traditional trade finance in a unified
online application
Misys has launched Misys Portal v5, a major innovation that delivers a unique
corporate online banking solution. This next generation of the company's market-leading
online banking solution improves banks' financial supply chain, trade and cash management
services provided to customers. It consolidates Misys' leading position in trade finance
and cash management and combines these capabilities within the next-generation online
portal, allowing banks to connect supply chain processes together to improve efficiencies
and drive down costs.
Misys Portal v5 seamlessly delivers a truly consolidated view for a corporate
treasurer across all transaction services and payments. The next-generation portal
provides sophisticated pre-packaged scenarios that help banks to establish innovative
supply chain finance programmes more quickly. Time to market is a key factor in the
success of these programmes and these scenarios enable smooth and rapid project
implementations.
Ease of use is key for customers and Misys is the first company that allows banks to
provide access to these services through the portal via mobile devices if required.
Through specifically designed apps on the portal that support Android, Blackberry and IOS
compatible devices, corporate customers can access, manage and control transactions from
anywhere and at any time via the portal for the first time.
Banks recognise the importance of offering their corporate customers an online banking
service that integrates cash management, trade and financial supply chain management and
FX/MM requirements. With the highly flexible portal, banks are easily able to extend the
range of services they deliver to their customers across trade, cash and the financial
supply chain, depending on their requirements. This extensibility significantly increases
the value of these services to the customer and rapidly improves time to market for the
bank.
Misys Portal is a proven online delivery capability that brings all these business
functions together in a modern, intuitive user-interface. Version 5 also includes enhanced
cash management features, such as bulk payments (covering salary payments, mass payments,
collections) and collections/deposits.
Wisam Mahmood, Global Product Director, Transaction Banking at Misys, comments, "We
continually work closely with our clients to help them meet the needs of their customers.
We are delighted to be the first company to introduce support for mobile trade finance and
cash management through specifically designed apps for all types of mobile devices. Our
portal solution is offered to customers as a standalone, best-in-class, commercial online
banking solution but is also available as a fully pre-integrated addition to Misys' range
of core banking systems."
Enrico Camerinelli, Senior Analyst at Aite Group, states, "Supply chain finance is
best defined as the use of financial instruments, practices and technologies to optimise
the management of the working capital and liquidity tied up in supply chain processes for
collaborating business partners. The development of advanced technologies that connect
relevant financial supply chain processes is an important enabler for the initiation of
supply chain finance interventions."
Supply chain finance is one of the topics of discussion at a recent industry
roundtable meeting. The discussion focused on the challenge for banks to offer specific,
localised knowledge for domestic markets, while offering a consistent global service to
their corporate customers. To view the discussion please go to: http://www.finextra.com/globaltrade
About Misys
Misys is at the forefront of the financial software industry, providing the broadest
portfolio of banking, treasury, trading and risk solutions available on the market. With
1,800 customers in 120 countries our team of domain experts and partners have an
unparalleled ability to address industry requirements at both a global and local level.
Misys is able to address all customer requirements across both the banking and trading
book businesses. Misys is the trusted partner that financial services organisations turn
to for help solving their most complex problems.
Lotus TV Deploying Antix for its New Generation High Definition Game Service
LONDON, March 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Committed to deploying best in class in all classes of media
Rated the most popular foreign-language TV channel in Mainland China, broadcasting via
satellite throughout Asia, Lotus TV Macau has announced that it will be launching its new
Antix Game Service to continue with its philosophy of providing best-in-class media
services. From 2013, Lotus TV will provide engaging games that consumers can play on their
TV or STB as well as their PCs, phones and tablets.
Lotus TV management said, "Apple has shown the value of providing an easy-to-use,
integrated game service. We are replicating that across many of the deployed non-Apple
phones, tablets, PCs and TVs, with a strong focus on consumer needs and wishes. For us,
this means providing the highest quality media in an environment making it easy and
intuitive to discover, purchase, play and share. Selecting Antix as our platform was an
obvious and simple decision; we believe that, in the non-Apple marketplace, Antix is well
ahead of the pack in terms of quality of product and service."
Lotus will integrate a white-labelled version of the Antix Store with its advanced
payment services to ensure highest quality user-experience for consumers as well as
fulfilment efficiency on behalf of its publishers.
Francis Charig, Founder of Antix said, "We launched our service with an operator in
Indonesia and now we're moving into collaboration with a broadcaster in China. Lotus has
recognized that for the next five or more years, on-device gaming utilizing the power of
the cloud is the future, and that Antix uniquely gives the company a substantial
advantage."
NOTES FOR EDITORS
About Antix Labs, Ltd. (Antix):
Antix enables consumers to download and play their HD quality, certified native games
virally on to their STBs, TVs, phones, tablets and PCs. Users can play with their friends
on the move and in the home on their digital devices, whether or not they are connected to
a network and can distribute games much in the way they can their music, video and
pictures. All user payment models are supported and can be localized to optimize
monetization for service providers and publishers. A single SKU will work across all
supported devices utilizing Antix' unique Triple Lock Game Security System, improving
protection for the consumer from viruses and reducing content piracy. The service is
deployed using either Antix' or 3rd party content stores with associated payment gateways.
Antix, founded in 2007 by World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, Francis Charig,
delivers an integrated, next generation TV, STB, mobile and multi-screen service even
across highly fragmented networks. The Antix Game Service has now been mandated by
operators, broadcasters and device manufacturers, and Antix works with an increasing
number of the world's leading games publishers. A Game Developer Kit is available free of
charge from the Antix website (http://antixlabs.com/developer/support/register.html).
Google Reader is Shutting Down -- But Why Should You Care?
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday's announcement to shut down Google Reader in July sparked protests on the Internet, but why?
Since 2009 the industry has predicted the demise of RSS, and everyone's banking on social reading. While there are other feed aggregators, it's clear that RSS - like dial-up - is headed into obscurity. Internet users should not be asking "how do we save this?" , but instead, "what's next?"
In yesterday's New Yorker, Joshua Rothman waxed poetic about lost knowledge and noble pursuits with the decline of Reader, but pointed out how feeds can overwhelm users. Reader's value was organizing web content, not having an endless stream of articles reminding you that your commitment to home gardening is not what you thought it was.
Content curation is unquestionably the next big thing, and personal collection, organization and publication is driving this movement.
RSS feeds deliver "push" content - a passive experience wherein subscribed or relevant content is automatically delivered. However, "pull" content is what the user has gathered. It's collected, organized, and presented for utility or perspective - personal curation is personal power.
Some Reader users will opt for other news feeders such as NetVibes, NewsBlur, and Feedly. Others may kick it old school and use browser bookmarks. But others are going to look outside the box for what's next.
Jenna Gavin, CEO of Surfdash.com, states, "Our online lives are becoming more complex. Information we access on a regular basis - email accounts, banking, social media, health providers, local services, and news - is overwhelming, and the industry is rethinking content access and organization."
There are curation tools available for professional marketers, bloggers, or high octane "sharers": put together pictures to tell a story and you have Pinterest, or publish your ideas with content on GetPocket. These collect-and-publish tools serve the marketplace, and those with personal curation tools, such as Surfdash.com, belong to the other 80% of us who don't broadcast what we had for breakfast.
RSS feeds will still be there, reminding us that we are not as well read as we'd like to be, but with tools that let us collect, organize, and share our web in a meaningful way, why do you care?
SOURCE Surfdash.com
Surfdash.com
CONTACT: David Libby, davidlibby@me.com, +1-415-518-6611
Mobile Integrated Systems Announces Termination of the Arrangement Agreement with QAT
TORONTO, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile Integrated Systems, Inc. (OTCUS: MIBI), (OTCQB: MIBI) (the "Company") announces that it has terminated the arrangement agreement dated August 20, 2012, as amended (the "Arrangement Agreement") pursuant to which it had agreed to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Quantitative Alpha Trading, Inc. ("QAT"). The Company terminated the Arrangement Agreement as a result of QAT being in breach of certain of its covenants under the agreement.
Mobile Integrated Systems Inc. also announces that, due to QAT being in default of its obligations under the first priority secured bridge loan (the "Bridge Loan"), the Company took steps to enforce its security interests under the Bridge Loan. Such collateral interests include all of the present and after-acquired intellectual property of QAT.
About Mobile Integrated Systems, Inc.
Mobile Integrated Systems, Inc. is a technology company focused on developing and deploying interactive and mobile products and transaction systems for a variety of industry sectors including, but not limited to, financial services, gaming, transportation and telecommunications. More information can be found at: http://mobileintegratedsystems.com/
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon our current expectations and speak only as of the date hereof. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may vary materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements as a result of various factors and uncertainties. Mobile Integrated Systems, Inc. cannot provide assurances that any prospective matters described in the press release will be successfully completed or that Mobile Integrated Systems, Inc. will realize the anticipated benefits of any transactions. Various risk factors that may affect our business, results of operations and financial condition are detailed from time to time in the Annual Report on Form 10-K and in the Current Reports on Form 8-K and other filings made by Mobile Integrated Systems, Inc. with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission. Mobile Integrated Systems, Inc. undertakes no obligation to update information contained in this release.
Contact:
Mobile Integrated Systems
Media Relations
416-479-0880
25 Adelaide Street East, Suite 502
Toronto Ontario M5C 3A1
Canada
QUEBEC CITY, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO, TSX:
EXF) announced today that it will be attending OFC/NFOEC 2013, March
17-21, 2013, in Anaheim, California, in order to demonstrate its test
solution for deploying, validating and troubleshooting networks up to
100G in the field.
Steel-Toed and Field-Ready
At this year's event, EXFO will unveil the industry's most compact
10M-to-100G testing solution for SONET, SDH, OTN and Ethernet services,
setting a new benchmark in innovation. Designed for the portable
FTB-500 platform, the FTB-88100NGE Power Blazer module will enable service providers and network operators to support
all possible rates up to 100G, as well as a wide range of technologies,
including legacy TDM and new packet-based services. With EXFO's new
solution, the challenge of turning up client services up to 100G as
well as ensuring that they adhere to service-level agreements becomes
that much simpler.
All-Optical Cross-Connect Technology
In a joint development effort with DiCon Fiberoptics, EXFO is proud to
introduce the MXS-9100 MEMS MxN Matrix Optical Switch. By allowing M
input fibers to be connected to N output fibers in a fully non-blocking
manner, the MXS-9100 provides physical-layer connectivity and maximum
signal fidelity, with stability and repeatability, while being protocol
and bit-rate independent. This all-optical cross-connect technology
provides the unique combination of low insertion loss, fast switching
and high reliability that engineers require in lab and manufacturing
environments.
EXFO and Menara Networks
EXFO will also be providing the testing and compliance backbone for a
100G Metro DWDM transmission demonstration based on Menara Networks'
OTN CFP module. The live demo will be conducted at Menara Networks'
booth (1421) and will include EXFO's FTB-500 next-gen network testing
platform, the compact 40G/100G FTB-85100G Packet Blazer multiservice
testing module as well as the FTB-5240S/BP optical spectrum analyzer.
Network operators and service providers will experience first-hand how
this test environment enables a seamless transition into 100G
deployment.
"EXFO is using this year's OFC-NFOEC stage to showcase its
industry-leading capabilities. This opportunity would not have been
possible without our devoted partners, customers and experts who lead
the industry in these complex areas of optical testing," said Étienne
Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President, Test and Measurement Division. "As a
leading provider of 40G/100G test solutions for network operators and
equipment manufacturers, our goal is to continue to meet and exceed our
customers' needs."
About EXFO
Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for
wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers in
the global telecommunications industry. The company offers innovative
solutions for the development, installation, management and maintenance
of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to the edge.
Key technologies supported include 3G, 4G/LTE, IMS, Ethernet, OTN,
FTTx, VDSL2, ADSL2+ and various optical technologies accounting for
more than 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market. EXFO has a staff
of approximately 1700 people in 25 countries, supporting more than 2000
customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.
SOURCE EXFO inc.
EXFO inc.
CONTACT: Marie-Anne Grondin
Public Relations and Media Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com
Digisoft.tv and Hambisana Launch TV Solutions Venture at Enterprise Ireland Event in South Africa
CORK, Ireland and CENTURION, South Africa, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Digisoft.tv, the global provider of set-top box (STB) software for education, home
automation and entertainment announce a joint venture. The venture encompasses
distribution, systems integration, research and development and support. Up to 20 new
roles are envisaged in South Africa and Ireland. Projects will be centered around the
delivery of hybrid digital television and education to under serviced areas. Internet
connected set top boxes will be supplied with a keyboard and mouse, effectively delivering
a low cost PC and education application to be used with a consumer's own television.
Speaking at the launch, Irish Minister for Trade and Development, Joe Costello said:
"I am delighted to be back in South Africa for the launch of this joint venture. This
collaboration of Irish research with an African network allows Digisoft and Hambisana to
deliver hybrid set-top boxes for less than $50, making digital TV affordable to millions
of households in Africa. Digital TV is not just about entertainment; it can also be used
as an educational tool so the potential for growth in Africa is enormous."
"I am particularly pleased that this partnership came about as a result of contact
made during an Enterprise Ireland Trade Mission I led to South Africa last November. This
venture is an example of the great potential in the African market and I hope other
companies follow Digisoft in exploring that potential."
Fearghal Kelly CEO of Digisoft.tv explains: "These solutions promise to bring
significant benefits to households where access to technology and education has been
limited. Governments can now offer cost-effective education, entertainment and information
as part of Digital Switch Over. These services will no longer be limited to the affluent,
helping to eliminate the digital divide for the people of Africa."
Anton Smith CEO Hambisana says: "Many households around the world cannot afford a
computer as well as a TV. Digisoft's affordable set-top box technology and management
platform, combined with our intuitv components, allow service providers such as fibre
optic network operators, telecoms operators and hotels to give their customers the ability
to get online directly from the TV."
About Digisoft.tv & Iris
Digisoft.tv, is a leading global provider of set-top box software for the cable,
satellite, terrestrial and telecommunications industry. Digisoft`s Iris platform is
designed to meet the needs of service providers who are eager to provide multiple services
and want to adapt and grow those services in the face of a rapidly-evolving TV landscape.
Iris supports all IP and broadcast standards, including DVB, ISDB-T and ATSC. Built on
HTML5, Iris provides operators with the control and flexibility to deliver the right
content to the right users.
Digisoft.tv provides software and professional services to brands such as TelstraClear
(Vodafone New Zealand), and VideoEzy. Digisoft maintains headquarters in Ireland with
sales offices around the world. Visit the company at http://www.digisoft.tv or follow
us on Linked In.
About Hambisana
Hambisana is a provider of technology and services with a particular focus on digital
video over IP. The company offers advisory, design, development and integration services
for IPTV service providers through its 'intuitv' service as well as providing broadcasters
with premium DVB Quality-of-Service monitoring through its 'Digilant' suite of products.
It provides services to some of the world's most renowned broadcasters.
The company was founded in 2005 and has bases in Ireland, South Africa, USA and New
Zealand. Visit us on http://www.hambisana.com or follow us on Linked In.
Digisoft.tv Media Contact:
Pam Dorney
Head of Marketing and Communications
E-mail: pdorney@digisoft.tv
Tel. +353-21-491-7272
Hambisana Media Contact:
Eamonn Ryan
Chief Marketing Officer
E-mail: eamonn.ryan@hambisana.com
Tel. +27-12-653-5098
ROXUL Launches New Online Resource that Simplifies the Specification of Stone Wool Insulation for Commercial Projects
RSPEC(TM) Features Facts, Videos, Customized Portfolio for Architects and Specifiers
MILTON, Ontario, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ROXUL Inc., North America's leading manufacturer of stone wool insulation products, has launched the RSPEC(TM) online tool to offer architects and specifiers easy access to the information they need to specify insulation in commercial projects.
Created based on feedback from architects and specifiers, RSPEC (http://www.rspec.com) is an all-inclusive, on-line resource of facts, insights, videos and customized information, including:
-- ROXUL insulation product information
-- Individual product specifications
-- ROXUL case studies and project profiles
-- Continuing education opportunities
-- Technical information
-- My Stuff, a user's customized virtual portfolio
ROXUL will showcase RSPEC during the 28(th) annual RCI International Convention and Trade Show, March 16 - 17, in Orlando, in Booth 112-114.
"RSPEC has been designed with specifiers in mind, to give them all the tools they need to quickly and accurately specify stone wool for commercial projects," said ROXUL Inc. Building Envelope Segment Manager Wendy Pole. "This is no longer just about brand awareness and fostering education, it is the start of an awakening that needs to happen in the marketplace."
A highlight of RSPEC is MyStuff, the only registration required section of the website, which allows users to create their own customized virtual portfolio of information. MyStuff automatically archives and updates technical data sheets, and enables users to save and store information tailored to their particular needs and projects.
Also, the specifications section provides ROXUL master specifications and individual product guide specifications for each of its respective commercial insulation products, and is segmented by Canada and U.S. requirements.
ROXUL stone wool insulation products serve the commercial, industrial, roofing and residential sectors throughout the North American market.
About ROXUL Inc.
ROXUL Inc., located in Milton, Ontario and Grand Forks, British Columbia, is a subsidiary of Rockwool International, the world's largest producer of stone wool insulation. ROXUL will be expanding its North American operations into the U.S.A. in 2014 with the opening of a Mississippi-based manufacturing facility. Rockwool International is a publicly-held company, which trades on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange. Operating 27 factories on three continents, the ROCKWOOL Group employs over 9,700 people and features a global network of sales companies, trade offices and dedicated commercial partners. ROXUL products provide superior thermal and acoustical value and are fire resistant, water repellent, non-corrosive and resistant to mold.
GP Strategies Launches Cloud Version of infoMaestro® Product for the Medical Information Space
A seamless medical content authoring, case management and response package fulfillment solution
ELKRIDGE, Md., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Global performance improvement solutions provider GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) launched a cloud version of infoMaestro®, a cost-effective medical information solution that reduces compliance risk and enables companies to respond to complex medical inquiries anywhere in the world with a timely, accurate and consistent answer. GP Strategies will be showcasing this new solution at the DIA Medical & Scientific Communications Annual Forum March 18-20, 2013 in Phoenix, AZ.
With today's information-driven, global economy, new challenges are presented for medical information authors and specialists. The number of medical information inquiries continues to rise, and unique questions require more collaboration than ever. With content stored in diverse internal and external systems and collaborators in different locations, the process for assembling response packages in a timely manner is becoming increasingly complex. For the past 12 years, GP Strategies' infoMaestro on-premise product has supported the need for quick response package creation and delivery. The cloud version of infoMaestro addresses the need in the market to accommodate small to medium-sized pharmaceutical companies that require a solution with less overhead costs and complexity, while still improving response times and streamlining content.
Scott Metker, GP Strategies Chief Software Architect, stated, "Cloud-based medical information software is a logical next step for our customers who are looking for solutions that can be deployed flexibly, either for a single region or as a global solution. The infoMaestro cloud offering for medical information is a true, end-to-end solution that provides both inquiry tracking tools as well as a full, global medical library supporting translation and local adoption workflow."
About GP Strategies
GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies' solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at http://www.gpstrategies.com.
AT&T Expands 4G LTE Coverage To More Grand Rapids Customers
Additional Cell Site Upgraded to 4G LTE as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its continuing network investment and ongoing 4G LTE rollout, AT&T* has upgraded three additional mobile Internet cell sites in Grand Rapids to expand AT&T 4G LTE coverage for area residents and businesses.
"Next-generation communications technology and partners like AT&T are helping entrepreneurs right here in West Michigan to compete across the state and across the globe," said State Representative Peter MacGregor, (R-Cannon Township). "These kinds of innovations are a critical tool and the fact that they are happening in our own backyard sends an important signal that Michigan is on the comeback trail."
AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides several benefits for local residents, including faster mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G, improved performance and innovative new 4G LTE-compatible devices.
AT&T launched its ultra-fast 4G LTE network in Grand Rapids in September of 2012. The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to expand 4G LTE coverage and to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile Internet experience for Grand Rapids customers.
"Our goal is for our customers to have an extraordinary experience, and they'll be able to download, upload, stream and game faster than ever before on our 4G LTE network," said Jim Murray, president of AT&T Michigan. "As part of the Grand Rapids community, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide enhanced coverage, and our investment in the local wireless network is another way we're accomplishing that."
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T's innovation and investment has resulted in the nation's largest 4G network, covering 288 million people with ultra-fast speeds and a more consistent user experience. Our 4G LTE network delivered faster average download speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests.
AT&T's 4G LTE network delivers speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G** , as well as multiple innovations that optimize the network for performance. Our network's radio components are placed close to the antenna at most cell sites, instead of inside the base station, which helps minimize power loss between the base station and antenna and, in turn, improves the performance of our 4G LTE network. The network also is designed with its core elements distributed across the country, which helps reduce latency, or the delay when using the Internet, because your request isn't traveling as far.
Even as AT&T continues to expand its 4G LTE coverage, customers can get 4G speeds outside of 4G LTE areas on our 4G HSPA+ network, unlike competitors, where smartphone customers fall back to slower 3G technologies when outside of LTE coverage.
AT&T's focus to deliver the best possible mobile Internet experience goes beyond 4G to embrace additional connection technologies. AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network*** including more than 31,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers across the country. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
AT&T also is a leading developer of Distributed Antenna Systems, which utilize multiple small antennas to maximize coverage and speed within stadiums, convention centers, office buildings, hotels and other areas where traditional coverage methods are challenging.
Over the past five years, AT&T invested more than $115 billion into operations and into acquiring spectrum and other assets that have enhanced our wireless and wired networks. Since 2007, AT&T has invested more capital into the U.S. economy than any other public company. In a July 2012 report, the Progressive Policy Institute ranked AT&T No. 1 on its list of U.S. "Investment Heroes."
*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.
**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network.
***AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 402,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements.
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.
AT&T Activates New Cell Site In Rochester Hills To Provide More Mobile Internet Coverage For Customers
New Cell Sites Activated as Part of Ongoing AT&T Investment in Local Wireless Network
ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T* today announced the activation of a new mobile Internet cell site in Rochester Hills near West Tienken and North Adams Roads. The cell site will enhance coverage for area residents and businesses. With mobile Internet speeds, AT&T customers can surf the Web, download files faster, and enjoy the very latest interactive mobile applications.
"AT&T's innovation and investment in Oakland County means bringing the next generation of technology to local families and job providers," said State Senator Jim Marleau. "This is the kind of investment that not only helps keep our families connected, but also gives job providers the tools they need to compete in the global economy and that's exciting news for the region."
The new cell site is one part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to drive investment and innovation to deliver the nation's best, most advanced mobile Internet experience for customers. AT&T has the nation's largest 4G network, which provides accelerated mobile data speeds and simultaneous voice and data capabilities.
"As the transition continues into the next generation of innovation and communications technology, our goal is always for our customers to have an extraordinary experience. As part of these communities, we're always looking for new opportunities to provide an enhanced customer experience and our investment in the local wireless network is just one way we're accomplishing that," said Jim Murray, president, AT&T Michigan.
AT&T's mobile Internet network is based on the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) family of technologies that includes GSM and UMTS, the most widely used wireless network platforms in the world. AT&T has the broadest international coverage of any U.S. wireless provider, providing access to voice service in more than 225 countries and data service in more than 200 countries. AT&T also offers voice and data roaming coverage on more than 135 major cruise ships, as well as mobile broadband services in more than 130 countries.
AT&T also operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 30,000 hotspots in the U.S. and provides access to nearly 225,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.
Visitors to our local network site, http://att.com/DetroitNetwork, get a peek into AT&T's wireless network enhancements made since January 2011. Enhancements include new cell sites, Internet speed upgrades, capacity upgrades and network connection upgrades.
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Michigan or anywhere in the United States, consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark.
For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*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.
** AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** including more than 32,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots at popular restaurants, hotels, bookstores and retailers, and provides access to more than 402,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements.
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.
Case-Mate & Vaja Introduce Fashion Case Collections for the New Samsung Galaxy S4
ATLANTA, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Case-Mate, the international design company known for creating fashion-forward mobile accessories for smartphones and tablets, has released its most exciting portfolio of cases yet for the new Samsung Galaxy S4. These new cases feature luxurious elevated materials, fresh innovative designs, and revolutionary protection and functionality.
"We are very proud to introduce a collection that marries modern mobile accessories with luxurious styles," said Nicole Love, Case-Mate Vice President of Product Development. "From the handsome interior of a vintage Rolls Royce to the classic quilted-leather handbags of Chanel - this collection is inspired by the classic materials and iconic styling that have defined luxury for centuries. The products we've designed for the new Samsung Galaxy S4 are without a doubt the most fashionable and protective cases we have ever released."
-- Crafted Woods, $80: Inspired by vintage automotive interiors, the
Crafted Woods Collection is a marriage of sophisticated natural
materials with a thoughtful attention to assembly and finishing detail.
The texture and warmth of each wood is contrasted with a slowly polished
brushed aluminum. This ageless combination creates a classic look that
is a staple of sophisticated style. Available in Rosewood and Blackened
Ash.
-- Genuine Mother of Pearl, $150: To ensure a dazzling luminosity, the
Crafted Pearls Collection features genuine Mother of Pearl harvested
from mollusks found in the Pacific South Seas and Hawaii. Individual
pieces of the exotic pearl are thoughtfully selected and carefully laid
into a unique artistic design pattern that enhances its pigmentation and
luster. Available in silver.
-- Gemstones - $150: Inspired by statement gemstone jewelry, the Turquoise
Gem case is crafted from genuine turquoise highlighted with warm gold
striations and finished with gold brushed aluminum creating a statement
piece for your smartphone. Available in Turquoise.
-- Tortoiseshell, $50: The Case-Mate Tortoiseshell Case is created by first
tinting a molded translucent polycarbonate shell and then delicately
hand-painting each tinted shell individually - staying true to tortoise
shell's original characteristics where no two designs are exactly same.
The outer edges of the case are meticulously chamfered to enhance the
feel of the case when held in the hand. The Case-Mate Tortoise Shell
Case is minimalist by design to maintain the sophisticated appearance
and sleekness of your smartphone.
-- Brushed Aluminum, $50: Sophistication is in the details. The Brushed
Aluminum case excites with a blend of sleek & sporty with top-notch
protection. Available in Brushed Gunmetal with Black.
-- Carbon Fiber, $80: The Carbon Fiber Collection is crafted from the
technologically advanced lightweight fibers used by Formula One racecars
and luxury automobiles. By combining a weave of carbon fiber threads
with a touch of brushed aluminum, the Case-Mate Carbon Fiber Collection
creates a handsome aesthetic for high-performance automobile
enthusiasts. Available in Nero (Black) and Argento (Silver)
-- Glam, $50: Designed for elegantly styled women, the Case-Mate Glam
Collection is inspired by dazzling fine jewelry that shimmers. The
dynamic sparkle of the Glam Collection is created through a unique
finishing process in which vibrant sparkles are captured onto a glossy,
smooth surface, ensuring durability and a stunning depth of color.
Available in Champagne, Rosegold, and Midnight.
-- Madison, $100: The Madison Collection embodies the iconic trend of
quilted fashion accessories. By combining quilted genuine leather with
the added refinement of Swarovski Crystals, the Madison case is perfect
for the fashionable, modern woman. Available in Black.
-- Signature Flip, $50: Fashioned from genuine leather, the tailored design
has 360-degree front and back protection. An ultra-soft microfiber lines
the inside for extra protection and polish. It's the perfect
accompaniment to the boardroom and beyond. Available in Black.
Case-Mate also announces new products for the new Samsung Galaxy S4 as part of the Vaja brand - premium, customizable, handcrafted leather products. Vaja will offer the following products for the new Samsung Galaxy S4:
-- Nuova Pelle, $80: Less is unquestionably more with the new Nuova Pelle
Premium Leather. A sleek, minimalist design wraps your device in a
seamless piece of luxurious, vegetable-tanned Bridge leather. Our
innovative, reusable adhesive backing and proprietary magnetic closure
system always insures a streamlined fit. As the slimmest premium leather
case on the market today, the Nuova Pelle is a triumph of tradition and
innovation.
-- iVolution Grip, $90: Put the finishing touches on your device with the
iVolution Grip Premium Leather Case crafted with our luxurious
pebble-textured Floater leather. Offering the best of both protection
and convenience, the Grip provides immediate, full-access to the front
screen and function buttons, as well as comprehensive, four-corner
protection with our redesigned hard-shell camera eyelet.
-- Agenda, $110: The unique Folio design offers unrivaled protection with a
fold-back cover that conveniently props your device in the perfect
landscape viewing position. Our proprietary magnetic closure system
offers quick and effortless access to the front screen, while still
providing a secure seal when closed. Crafted out of Premium Caterina
Leather for a subtle hand and natural look.
-- Agenda LP, $120: Crafted out of the same Premium Caterina Leather as the
Agenda, the Agenda LP allows you to add a matching leather stripe for
the ultimate in personal expression. The unique Folio design offers
unrivaled protection with a fold-back cover that conveniently props your
device in the perfect landscape viewing position.
All Case-Mate and Vaja cases will be available by April 26 at http://www.case-mate.com.
About Case-Mate
Case-Mate is the leader in design of fashion-forward accessories for mobile technology and tablets. Since 2006, the company has helped consumers express their individual style with products that protect, adorn and enhance their mobile devices. Working with top designers from around the world and using cutting-edge materials, Case-Mate's team of technology and design aficionados has created an extensive repertoire of mobile and tablet cases right for any style and every occasion. For more information, visit http://www.case-mate.com. Follow @CaseMate on Twitter and Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CaseMate.
About Vaja
Vaja's leather products have been coveted by the fashion and consumer electronics industry elite since 1998. Vaja's artisans allow consumers to choose from a matrix of near-infinite leather color options in order to customize the product's type, texture and hand-stitching that is reflective of the individual's personal style. Vaja's luxury leather goods include cases for smartphones, tablets and laptop cases, as well as small leather goods, such as wallets, mouse pads and eyeglass cases. For more information, visit http://www.vajacases.com.
SOURCE Case-Mate
Case-Mate
CONTACT: Vincent Young, Case-Mate, +1-859.797.6826, vincent.young@case-mate.com
NEW YORK, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mediaplanet Publishing, the global leader in themed media, has released the seventh installment of their "Online Education" publication series that hit newsstands today, March 15, 2013. In alignment with National Education Month, the publication raises awareness while empowering readers about the ever changing opportunities in the world of online education, while giving credibility to an industry slightly misunderstood.
Reaching over 2 million readers, the special twelve page tabloid section appears within USA Today in the high-impact markets of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Cincinnati. The publication will also be distributed through numerous industry events and social media platforms, further extending the reach to key opinion leaders, influencers, institutions of higher learning, educators and executives.
The publication has brought together the leading organizations and thought leaders in the online education industry and created a unified collective voice, educating readers and inspiring them to take advantage of their futures and becoming a part of this worldwide movement. Alongside thought leaders such as United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA), Sloan Consortium, and Sir John Daniel, was a variety of inspiring institutions such as MERLOT, StraighterLine, Upper Iowa University, USC Viterbi School of Engineering, Rutgers University and more. Mediaplanet is thrilled to bring attention to the advancements surround online education.
Click here to view the digital version to see how they are making an impact.
Mediaplanet creates focused reports on specific social cause, business, healthcare, technology and consumer topics.
For Media Inquiries: Lauren Hubbard - 646.755.7961 - Lauren.Hubbard@mediaplanet.com
CPO Commerce Launches Worx and Greenworks Branded Websites
PASADENA, Calif., March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online tool retailer CPO Commerce recently announced the addition of leading outdoor power equipment manufacturers Worx and Greenworks to its stable of branded retail websites. CPO Commerce now operates 46 specialty online retail stores.
Rob Tolleson, CPO Commerce's Founder & CEO, recently stated: "We are thrilled to add these exciting brands to our lineup in the lawn and garden category. CPO is always striving to add brands and products that are a good fit for our customer base. Worx and Greenworks are high quality, innovative and environmentally friendly as well."
"The Worx brand is well known for mowers, trimmers, blowers and chainsaws," added Tolleson. "The lithium powered Worx GT is one of the most versatile trimmers on the market, and the TriVac and JawSaw are unique and highly rated."
"Greenworks is a relatively new brand that is catching a lot of customers' attention," continued Tolleson. "The entire Greenworks lineup has a zero carbon footprint, meaning the products do not emit even an ounce of carbon emission into the air. They manufacture a broad offering that includes mowers, blowers, snow throwers, trimmers, chippers, chainsaws and more."
About CPO Commerce
Established in 2004, CPO Commerce is America's leading online tool retailer, operating 42 brand outlet stores including CPO Makita, CPO Black & Decker, and CPO Briggs & Stratton (to see all of CPO's brand outlets, go to CPOoutlets.com). CPO's brand outlet stores are known for their full selection of new tools and accessories, as well as the country's largest selection of factory reconditioned tools. CPO Commerce also operates 4 specialty stores, Reconditionedtools.com, Tylertool.com, CPOoutdoor.com and CPOpressurewashers.com.
CPO has shipped over 1 million orders to professional contractors, woodworkers, and handy homeowners who appreciate CPO's commitment to its customers. BizRate recognized CPO in its Circle of Excellence, acknowledging that CPO goes above and beyond the norm to provide exceptional service to its customers. For five years in a row CPO Commerce has been recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.
Contact:
Susan Warm | Affiliate Manager | CPO Commerce, Inc.
120 W. Bellevue Dr., Suite 300, Pasadena, CA 91105 | Email
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Verizon Launches Fleet Management Solution With Verizon Wireless' Network
Complete Solution to Help Operators Increase Productivity, Hold Down Costs; Implementation Includes More Than 18,000 Verizon Service Vehicles
NEW YORK, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Verizon is rolling out Networkfleet on the Verizon Wireless network, the company announced on Friday (March 15). Networkfleet is a fleet-management solution that provides a wide variety of monitoring and management capabilities for increased productivity and improved customer service.
The Networkfleet solution -- part of Hughes Telematics, which Verizon acquired last year - will be combined with the speed and reliability of the Verizon Wireless network and will debut in Verizon's U.S. service fleet for improved monitoring, management and route optimization capabilities.
With the new all-Verizon solution as part of the company's telematics portfolio, Verizon is building on its and Hughes Telematics' joint capabilities to help fleet, operations and risk managers use technology to improve operations by managing speed, fuel consumption, drivers and vehicles while optimizing vehicle use and routes using vehicle diagnostics to help hold the line on maintenance costs.
"As one of the largest commercial fleet operators in the United States, Verizon recognizes the challenges and opportunities associated with managing fleets, and we continue to shape our offerings to help customers turn rolling assets into a competitive business advantage," said David Small, senior vice president and chief platform officer for Verizon Enterprise Solutions. "We see the fleet management space as a tremendous opportunity. We will continue to work with our ecosystem to serve this growing market, and we are committed to innovating in the machine-to-machine space."
The Networkfleet telematics solution combines in-vehicle hardware and a Web-based application to store, view and analyze data on specific vehicles as well as overall fleet performance. Vehicles are equipped with a GPS device that sends information to the Networkfleet Data Center over a secure wireless network. Key features include GPS fleet tracking, asset tracking, fleet maps, vehicle diagnostics with alerts, roadside assistance, preventative maintenance and other fleet management tools.
Verizon is deploying Networkfleet to an initial 18,000 company vehicles in its fleet this year to expedite customer service, while increasing productivity and cost efficiencies. The initiative will help Verizon achieve its sustainability goal of decreasing its carbon footprint.
The Networkfleet solution can be used in a wide variety of industries including:
-- Transportation - With accurate data vital in the competitive commercial
transportation industry, fleet operators can verify the location of
vehicles, improve on-time service and maintain the health of vehicles.
-- Energy and Utilities - With constantly rolling fleets within the energy
and utilities industry, fleet managers can improve employee efficiency,
cut fuel use and reduce overall mileage.
-- Government - As state and federal agencies manage large fleets for a
variety of services ranging from highway maintenance to passenger
transportation, fleet tracking can help analyze fuel use, track vehicle
location and improve overall efficiency.
-- Retail and Distribution - Whether a company delivers durable, nondurable
or perishable goods, fleet management can help operators ensure on-time
delivery.
-- Construction - Fleet management gives greater management controls and
visibility over job sites and vehicle operations.
-- Insurance -- Insurance companies can manage their fleets of claims,
field adjustment and catastrophe vehicles, efficiently and effectively.
-- Healthcare - From efficiently running ambulance fleets to managing
laboratory deliveries to improving home healthcare, fleet management can
decrease time-to-care while reducing operational expenses.
-- Media and Entertainment - Media and entertainment companies have a
variety of fleets, from mobile news crews to studio production trucks
and golf carts, that move people and assets to on-site and off-site
locations. Fleet management can help keep track of those assets,
including vehicle location and performance, while decreasing maintenance
costs with diagnostics.
(View a video on the Eastern Municipal Water District in Southern California to learn how the district's Networkfleet investment helped lower fuel costs, increase productivity and paid for itself within months.)
Verizon Enterprise Solutions creates global connections that generate growth, drive business innovation and move society forward. With industry-specific solutions and a full range of global wholesale offerings offered over the company's secure mobility, cloud, strategic networking and advanced communications platforms, Verizon Enterprise Solutions helps open new opportunities around the world for innovation, investment and business transformation. Visit verizonenterprise.com to learn more.
Networkfleet is a registered trademark of Verizon Communications.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 98 million retail connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with nearly $116 billion in 2012 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of 183,400. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
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Blurb announces a global partnership with Samsung for auto-creating stunning photo books and magazines
Samsung GALAXY S 4 users can now instantly convert their digital photos into rich print memories that last a lifetime
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Blurb, the global creative publishing platform, today announces its partnership with Samsung Electronics to power worldwide book and magazine print production and fulfillment within Story Album for Samsung GALAXY S 4, Samsung's newly announced flagship smartphone. Users of Samsung GALAXY S 4 will be able to automatically create professional quality print photo books and magazines quickly and seamlessly from their camera phone images.
"People love the convenience and immediacy of camera phone imagery, but they also prize the beauty and permanence of print media," said Eileen Gittins, Blurb's CEO and Founder. "As our lives become increasingly digital, people are genuinely appreciating the value of physical artifacts," Gittins continued. "By combining the remarkable image quality that the GALAXY S 4 offers with the easy production of books and magazines that Blurb brings, everyone gets the best of digital and analog."
Until now, there has not been a simple and elegant way to curate and design, and then order a book or magazine directly from the smartphone itself. Samsung and Blurb teamed up to solve this problem via the pre-installed Story Album and its auto-generated layouts that instantly convert into print-worthy publications.
"The Samsung GALAXY S 4 is equipped with the superb quality camera and unique, sophisticated features maximizing the usage of photography experiences," said Chan-Woo Park, Vice President of Product Strategy Team at Samsung. "We expect our customers will want to output their beautiful images into equally beautiful books and magazines. Our partnership with Blurb will provide the top-of-the-class experience for our customers."
Blurb brings Samsung massive capacity and redundancy via its six print locations on three continents, support for the world's major currencies and languages, and deep shipping and logistics expertise. Blurb is already a global company having delivered more than 6.5 million books to 70 countries to date, with half of its revenues currently generated outside the United States.
Like Blurb on Facebook, and follow on Twitter. For more information on how you can get started creating your own Blurb book or magazine, please visit http://www.blurb.com/.
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales exceeding KRW 201 trillion. To discover more, please visit http://www.samsung.com.
About Blurb®
Every story is its own adventure. Blurb® is a creative publishing platform that unleashes the creative genius inside everyone. Blurb's platform makes it easy to design, publish, market and sell professional-quality books, catalogs and magazines in both print and digital forms. Through its bookstore and online marketing tools, Blurb enables its book-makers to sell their work, while its social and community features allow customers to create and share Blurb books across social channels.
Founded by Eileen Gittins in 2005, Blurb includes a team of design, Internet and software veterans who share a passion for helping people bring their stories to life. To date, Blurb has shipped over 6.5 million books to 70 countries. In 2010, Blurb was ranked the fastest growing media company on the Inc. 500. Blurb is based in San Francisco with offices in London. For more info, visit http://www.blurb.com\samsung.
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Post-Board-Exam Accelerator Pack for JEE (Main) 2013
MUMBAI, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Interactive Revision Pack Helps Students Make the Most of the 2-Week Window Between
the end of Their Board Exams and JEE (Main) 2013
Attano, India's largest store for Interactive Educational eBooks and interactive test
preparation content, and AIETS, one of India's leading education companies in the K-12 and
competitive examinations space, have launched the Post-Board-Exam Accelerator Pack for JEE
(Main) 2013 [http://www.attano.com/jee-prep ], to help students capitalize on the two-week
window between the end of their board exams and the JEE (Main) 2013.
The Post-Board-Exam Accelerator Pack for JEE (Main) 2013
[http://www.attano.com/jee-prep ] follows a fast-track approach covering the complete JEE
Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics syllabi. Given the high overlap between the CBSE/ICSE
12th and JEE syllabus, the pack has been designed to give students a quick refresher on
all essential concepts. A combination of salient points and key questions for every
chapter, interactive subject-level tests, and a complete interactive mock exam, allow the
student to comprehensively revise the entire syllabus and understand where they stand in
their preparation for the year's biggest entrance exam. Attano's revolutionary
InstaReports(R) system gives students immediate scores and solutions to help understand
areas of improvement.
In addition to a thorough revision, students get an eBook called the 'IIT JEE Action
Plan', which covers tips, inspiration, direction and advice on how best to ace the JEE
(Main) 2013 with precision.
Avinash Agarwal, CEO, AIETS, says, "The Post-Board-Exam Accelerator Pack for JEE
(Main) 2013 fulfils the need of over 8 lakh students across India who have just given
their board exams and need direction on how best to prepare during the last fortnight
before the exam. The questions and revision material are designed to give students a
comprehensive recap on the concepts they just studied. Also, many students have opted for
the (JEE Main) Online exam. This pack will help them take subject-level tests and a
complete mock exam in a real-time way to make them familiar with what is an entirely new
experience."
Soumya Banerjee, CEO, Attano, further explains, "We are really excited to launch this
pack to help students use these two critical weeks between their Board Exams and JEE
(Main) 2013 effectively. The internet allows us to innovate with never-done-before
solutions such as this to help students across the country prepare and excel in ways that
weren't possible earlier. We look forward to the JEE (Main) 2013 results and are confident
that our solution will be the difference."
The Post-Board-Exam Accelerator Pack for JEE (Main) 2013
[http://www.attano.com/jee-prep ] is priced at an affordable Rs. 449 (compared to thousands
of rupees for other revision material). Students who buy this pack will be able to
download Video Tips for JEE Preparation and the Ultimate Revision Pack for JEE (Advanced)
2013 absolutely free. To learn more, please visit: http://www.attano.com/jee-prep.
About Attano:
Attano is India's first Interactive Educational eBook store. The Attano marketplace
offers the most up-to-date and in-demand eBooks from leading publishers and digital
content owners. Attano's distribution network reaches over 100,000 students through its
web and app stores and tie-ups with some of India's largest electronic majors.
With Attano eBooks, you can watch videos, take tests, read reports. Search, bookmark,
highlight, add notes, and experience more value at discounted prices. Carry a year's worth
of text books in a solution that is affordable, lightweight and mobile.
Attano eBooks are available for iPads, Android devices and Windows PCs and laptops.
AIETS is one of India's leading education companies in the space of K-12 and
competitive exams. AIETS was founded under the guidance of renowned Professor Dr. O P
Agarwal. In the last 10 years, AIETS has provided learning and assessment solutions to
lakhs of students, thousands of teachers and hundreds of schools/ educational institutes
across the country in the diverse space of Class 1 to international exams like GRE/GMAT.
Their vision is to create an India where every citizen is educated and they seek the
assistance of all parents to contribute to this endeavour.
Primary Media Contact: Priyanka Das, priyanka@galvanisepr.com, 91-8050989699
Nykaa.com Launched - India's Premier Online Destination for Beauty and Wellness
MUMBAI, March 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Nykaa.com Provides an Extensive Selection of Curated and Branded Products
Nykaa.com [http://www.Nykaa.com ] is a recently launched online shopping website for
beauty and wellness products [http://www.nykaa.com ]. Nykaa is founded by Ms. Falguni
Nayar, former MD & CEO of Kotak Investment Bank with more than 25 years of experience in
finance and consulting. She is supported by a team of experienced professionals.
Nykaa provides an extensive selection of curated and branded products through an
initial offering of 100+ brands and 4000+ SKUs. Its catalogue includes Makeup, Skincare,
Hair Care, Bath & Body, Fragrance, Herbal and Men's products. Nykaa is adding new brands
every week and has recently added products under categories like Mother & Baby and
Wellness.
Nykaa has retail partnerships with world's top personal care giants including
Unilever, P&G, L'Oreal, Beiersdorf, Johnson & Johnson, etc., who see Nykaa as a very
important online partner. Nykaa has forged strong partnerships with India's top
distributors of international luxury and premium brands. It also retails popular Indian
brands like VLCC, Khadi, Parachute, Himalaya, etc.
Nykaa's service offerings include an online magazine called Beauty Book
[http://beautybook.nykaa.com ], expert advice and consultation offered through queries,
online chat and assisted shopping helplines and a virtual makeover tool
[http://www.nykaa.com/makeover ] that allows women to upload their photos and virtually try
out various color cosmetics. Nykaa's Facebook community [https://www.facebook.com/MyNykaa
] is engaged and vibrant and has rapidly grown to become 50,000 fans strong within a short
period of launch.
According to Ms. Falguni Nayar, Founder & CEO of Nykaa.com [http://Nykaa.com ], "Our
aim is to use the online medium to provide wide array of product offerings and we will
marry the large catalog with relevant content, personalized tools, tips, trends and expert
advice on how to use the various products. After all, every woman is beautiful and
Nykaa.com will help her look as beautiful and confident as she feels."
About Indian Personal Care Industry: The Indian personal care industry has recently
recorded 13% Y-o-Y growth and is expected to reach USD 20 billion mark in 2017; due to the
rising per-capita income and evolving consumer preferences. India being one of the world's
youngest nations with median age at 25 years has become an attractive market for several
of the global personal care brands to pursue aggressive investments and expansion plans.
Internet access and penetration in India is also growing fast with online user base
expected to increase from 120 million in 2012 to 330 million by 2015.
About Nykaa.com:
Nykaa.com is India's premier online destination for beauty and wellness needs.
Promoted by FSN E-Commerce Ventures Pvt. Ltd. and spearheaded by Ms. Falguni Nayar, former
MD and CEO of Kotak Investment Bank, a subsidiary of Kotak Mahindra Bank, along with a
team of experienced professionals. Nykaa.com is differentiated by:
- An extensive selection of curated products from 250+ brands
- 100 % genuine, fresh products sourced directly from the brands
- Online magazine called Beauty Book [http://beautybook.nykaa.com ] that
provides comprehensive content including product reviews, trends, events and beauty
tutorials
- Expert [http://www.nykaa.com/experts ] articles, Q&A on common beauty and
wellness issues
- Virtual makeover tool [http://www.nykaa.com/makeover ] that allows women to
upload their photos and virtually try out various color cosmetics
- A beauty helpline to assist customers choosing products and services best
suited to their needs.
For more information about Nykaa.com, please visit the website - http://www.nykaa.com
Primary Media Contact: Vijay KG, vijay.kg@nykaa.com, 91-22-6614 9660
Secondary Media Contact: Sunanda Derber, sunanda.derber@nykaa.com, 91-22-6614 9614
Craig Wireless Completes Acquisition of Remaining Spectrum Rights of Railway St Industries Limited In New Zealand
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 14, 2013 /CNW/ -
Craig Wireless Systems Ltd. ("Craig Wireless" or the "Company") (TSX: CWG) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, Woosh Wireless
(NZ) Ltd. ("Woosh"), has completed the acquisition of the remaining spectrum management
rights (being management rights over 35 MHz of 2.3 GHz spectrum)
previously held by Railway St Industries Limited (formerly Woosh
Wireless Limited) ("Railway") in New Zealand. The transfer was completed and registered following
final regulatory approval from the New Zealand Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment. The acquisition of the spectrum management
rights represents the final stage of the transaction involving the
acquisition of assets of Railway which was previously announced on
November 10, 2011 and December 2, 2011. Spectrum in the 2.3 GHz range
is 4G compatible spectrum.
"We are pleased to complete the final phase of this transaction which we
believe strongly positions Woosh to continue to develop its business
presence in the New Zealand marketplace," said T. Boyd Craig, the Chief
Executive Officer of Craig Wireless and Woosh.
About Craig Wireless Systems Ltd.
Craig Wireless and its affiliates (collectively, the "CWS Group") offer a broad range of telecommunications services, including,
broadband internet access, business connectivity solutions, hosting,
security and telecommunications solutions. Through certain members of
the CWS Group, Craig Wireless holds or leases licenses for spectrum in
the 2.3 GHz, 2.5 GHz, 2.6 GHz or 3.5 GHz bands in New Zealand,
Riverside County in Southern California, United States and in Greece.
The CWS Group also has spectrum interests in Norway. Spectrum in these
ranges is effective for delivery of point-to-multipoint signals,
possesses robust bandwidth capability and supports emerging 4G-based
applications, including portable and mobile applications.
About Woosh Wireless (NZ) Ltd.
Woosh Wireless (NZ) Ltd. provides wireless broadband and calling
services in New Zealand through its own independent wireless network,
and fixed line broadband and landline services through wholesale
partnerships. The wireless network includes 135 cell sites in Auckland,
Wellington, Christchurch and the Southland region, providing service to
more than 20,000 customers. Craig Wireless presently holds a 75%
interest in Woosh Wireless (NZ) Ltd.
The Toronto Stock Exchange does not accept responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Notice on forward-looking statements
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Craig
Wireless and its business. Such statements are based on management's
current expectations. The forward looking events and circumstances
discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ
materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and
uncertainties affecting Craig Wireless and its business. Not to limit
the generality of the foregoing, the forward-looking information set
forth in this news release is subject to various risks and other
factors including the following: availability of funding; the risks of
conducting business in a foreign country; currency fluctuations; in
addition to those risks enumerated under the heading "Risk Factors" in
the Company's AIF, available on SEDAR at http://www.SEDAR.com. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Craig
Wireless does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise
any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
The Chase for the Charms is on This St. Patrick's Day! Grown-up Fans of Lucky Charms® can Play for a Chance to Win Lucky's Famous Pot of Gold
Lucky also introduces a special-edition St. Paddy's Day version of the cereal!
MINNEAPOLIS, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Grown-up fans of Lucky Charms®, the cereal that has appealed to kids and adults for nearly five decades, can experience the "Chase for the Charms" like never before for a chance to enter to win $10,000 in gold!
Beginning St. Patrick's Day, grown-up cereal lovers can download the free "Chase for the Charms" app and step into augmented reality as a super fan chasing after Lucky the Leprechaun to capture his charms. Watch these 3 obsessive chasers who've been tracking Lucky and his charms for years: http://www.chaseforthecharms.com. Think: "storm chasers" but the mission is the charms.
With each charm captured, people have the chance to instantly win a prize such as a totally decked out Lucky Charms personal cereal dispenser or the opportunity to be immortalized in Lucky Charms history by being animated into a national TV commercial. Additionally, each captured charm earns players an entry into a sweepstakes for a chance to win $10,000 worth of real gold. Complete sweepstakes details are available at http://www.chaseforthecharms.com.
The free app is available through iTunes, the Android Marketplace and Google Play.
"Lucky Charms is a cereal that appeals to not only children, but adults as well," said Greg Pearson, Lucky Charms marketing manager. "With the Chase for the Charms app we're giving grown up fans of Lucky Charms a chance to tap your inner kid while chasing down Lucky and potentially winning some of his pot of gold!"
Additionally, Lucky is introducing a special-edition version of the cereal as the nation's favorite leprechaun transforms all the marshmallows into clovers for everyone to enjoy.
Lucky Charms combines whole grain oats (11 grams per serving, 48 grams recommended daily) with eight varieties of scrumptious marshmallows to create a magically delicious cereal people of all ages have continued to enjoy over the past 49 years. However, as an additional way to celebrate Lucky the Leprechaun's favorite holiday he is rolling out an exclusive St. Patrick's Day version that is available in stores across the U.S. featuring only clover marshmallows.
About General Mills
General Mills is one of the world's leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries. Its brands include Cheerios, Fiber One, Haagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Yoplait, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, and Wanchai Ferry. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minn., USA, General Mills had fiscal 2012 worldwide sales of US $16.7 billion.