Vuance Rebrands as SuperCom and Broadens its Activity into The National e-ID, Electronic Monitoring and Healthcare Markets
HERZLIYA, Israel, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
SuperCom Ltd (formerly Vuance) (OTCBB: VUNCF)(OTCBB: SPCBF), a leading provider of
e-ID and electronic monitoring solutions, announced that it has changed its corporate name
from Vuance to SuperCom. Supercom is Vuance's former name and still holds strong brand
value as a leader in national e-ID and RFID.
In conjunction with its name change, SuperCom will change its ticker from VUNCF to
SPCBF at the end of the trading day on March 14, 2013.
In addition, SuperCom's goal is to initiate the required actions in order to re-list
its shares on the NASDAQ capital market in the future.
The Company has broadened its activities. It is now providing solutions for the
national electronic-ID market, electronic monitoring for law enforcement, and homecare and
healthcare markets, using its proprietary RFID and Mobile technology platform.
SuperCom has also embarked on a new investor relations program designed to increase
following from international investors and transparency to the financial markets.
"I am proud to re-launch the new Supercom. The year 2012 was a fantastic turnaround
year for us," commented Arie Trabelsi, CEO of Supercom. "As we move through 2013, and we
begin to increasingly realize our potential, we have upgraded our outreach and investor
relation activities. Our aim is to better realize the true value of our company by
increasing our transparency and communication levels with our existing shareholders and
new investors. In addition, we have decided to streamline ourselves and we have brought
some new and highly experienced executives and market experts to support our broadening
activity focused on the e-ID market, electronic monitoring, homecare and healthcare."
About SuperCom
Since 1988, SuperCom has been a leading global provider of traditional & digital
identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification and security products and
solutions, to Governments, private and public organizations throughout the world. SuperCom
has been inspiring governments and national agencies, to design and issue secured Multi-ID
documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizen and visitors, using
SuperCom e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics
enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services. SuperCom features a
unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and products, accompanied with
advanced complementary services for the healthcare and homecare, security and safety,
community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, livestock monitoring,
building and access automation and more.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded or followed by or that otherwise include the
words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "projects", "estimates", "plans",
and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts.
Forward-looking statements in this release also include statements about business and
economic trends. Investors should also consider the areas of risk described under the
heading "Forward Looking Statements" and those factors captioned as "Risk Factors" in the
Company's periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or in
connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made by the Company. These
statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements arising from the annual audit by management and the Company's independent
auditors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the
date of this press release.
More than 100,000 Fans Flock to IGT MegaJackpots® Facebook Page
Big Jackpots, Big Wins and Big Contests take Center Stage on Facebook.com/MegaJackpots
LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The fans just keep coming to International Game Technology's (NYSE: IGT) MegaJackpots Facebook page. IGT celebrates an industry milestone this week as more than 100,000 fans have liked its MegaJackpots® Facebook page in just five months.
The MegaJackpots® Facebook page debuted in October 2012 as part of a larger social media campaign. It is a hub for casino jackpot fans seeking news on the latest jackpot wins, the newest MegaJackpots® titles, where to play MegaJackpots® slot games and information on the latest MegaJackpots® contests as well as exclusive offers at Facebook.com/MegaJackpots.
Fans have lots of reasons to celebrate on the Facebook page. Currently, MegaJackpots® fans on Facebook are invited to enter the Play Your Way Giveaway. The contest gives entrants a chance to choose between two vacation packages to either Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage, Calif., or Harrah's New Orleans. The prize package includes airfare, accommodations, entertainment and more for the lucky fans.
IGT's MegaJackpots® Facebook page is dedicated to the countless MegaJackpots® fans from around the globe. IGT launched MegaJackpots® progressive product line in 1986 and has since produced thousands of major winners with jackpots ranging from just over $1 million to the world record slot jackpot of more than $39 million.
MegaJackpots® games are created by IGT, a leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products in casinos worldwide. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com.
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About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in casino gaming entertainment and continues to transform the industry by translating casino player experiences to social, mobile and interactive environments for regulated markets around the world. IGT's acquisition of DoubleDown Interactive provides engaging social casino style entertainment to more than 6 million players monthly. More information about IGT is available at IGT.com or connect with IGT at @IGTNews or facebook.com/IGT. Anyone can play at the DoubleDown Casino by visiting http://apps.facebook.com/doubledowncasino or doubledowncasino.com.
Branding Arc integrates BillingTree Payments within their website development package
Enables businesses needing a comprehensive web presence, including collection agencies, to easily incorporate Mobile Optimization, QR Codes, SEO and Online Payments
PHOENIX, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- BillingTree®, one of the nation's leading on-demand payment processors, announced today a partnership with Branding Arc®, a provider of customized brand and marketing solutions, to offer fully integrated, mobile-optimized including QR Codes, web payment services within their website development offering.
The partnership emerged from both company's experience serving the ARM Industry, and will initially benefit billers and collection agencies without a comprehensive web presence. Through expanded visibility, companies can quickly increase the likelihood debtors will find where to make payments, while at the same time, help to develop new clientele for their business. A Branding Arc developed web presence includes creative services, offers powerful SEO and mobile optimized websites, and with BillingTree, extends the service to include integrated access to online payments.
"Our new partnership with BillingTree supplies easy access to online payment functionality for customers, something not previously available within Branding Arc's web development offering," commented Adam Parks, President of Branding Arc. "Having a comprehensive web presence offers a huge opportunity for billers and collection agencies, improving their bottom line and likelihood of receiving payments, especially today with the rapid shift toward mobile device initiated commerce."
"It's exciting that innovative technology, like QR Codes optimized for mobile payments, continue to emerge within the ARM Industry," commented Liz Caracciolo, Vice President of Corporate Development at BillingTree. "By integrating Branding Arc's powerful website creation tools with BillingTree's payment processing, billers and collection agencies gain a seamless, truly-optimized online presence with a secure payment channel for their customers to pay through."
BillingTree supplies the leading fully integrated, multi-channel electronic payment platform to multiple industries: Healthcare (Acute and Ambulatory care), Insurance, ARM and the collection agency market, Utilities, such as power, cable, municipal, and phone, plus subscription-billed services. Benefits of electronic payment solutions include improved operational efficiencies and cash flow, decreased A/R days outstanding, accelerated availability of consumer funds, reduced costs associated with manual-payment processing, and integrated processing by managing all payments, returns, and corrections through a single portal.
About Branding Arc
Branding Arc is an organization dedicated to providing brand and marketing solutions to our clients. Our team works with you to understand your organization's culture and marketing needs. Our goal is to provide customized, high quality brand and marketing solutions. Our team has years of experience creating effective marketing strategies for businesses in a variety of industries. We will help you develop a marketing plan to aid in new client acquisition and enhance brand loyalty. Branding Arc can help you achieve marketing success by simply helping you... Be Known. Learn more at http://www.brandingarc.com
About BillingTree
The proven leader in on-demand payment processing, BillingTree empowers customers with competitive advantage through a simplification of the billing and receivables process. By delivering the most innovative technology while making it as easy and inexpensive as possible to accept payments, BillingTree has revolutionized the payments landscape. Our software-as-a-service (SaaS) model delivers industry-leading payment solutions, proven integration, and point-and-click simplicity. BillingTree's focus on innovation has allowed us to help more than 1,200 customers eliminate manual processes and automate their payment cycles. BillingTree - Growth is our Business. For more information, visit http://www.mybillingtree.com or call 877.4.BILLTREE.
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Myriad Interactive Media Announces Completion Of Mingle Suite Social Media SEO Technology
TORONTO and LAS VEGAS, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Myriad Interactive Media, Inc. (OTCQB: MYRY), (XNG.BE) is pleased to announce the launch of Mingle Suite, our proprietary social media technology platform.
Mingle Suite is a unique social media technology designed to build extremely valuable search engine optimization for businesses of all sizes at a fraction of the cost. Mingle works by syncing all social media accounts and leveraging the traffic they create to dramatically improve search rankings. Mingle creates a community for customers that includes all social media accounts. Customers and fans can access all of these feeds from one site - the Mingle client's - rather than signing in to multiple sites.
All posts to a client's social media account - whether Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube etc. - are automatically synced to the community, which drives traffic and builds valuable SEO thanks to embedded keywords and tags.
"Mingle is as simple as it is elegant and practical," says Myriad CEO Derek Ivany. "We are simply using existing content about a product, service or firm, all produced by real people, to drive SEO back to the client's site. This in turn improves search rankings. Traditionally when a client creates a Facebook page or Instagram account the content stays within those respected websites and builds value for those sites. With Mingle, clients are able to redirect fresh content to their own website every time a new social media interaction is created - a like, a post, a comment or what have you. We're making social media work for your business, and giving businesses who can't afford to compete for search terms on Google a fighting chance as Mingle ultimately leads to organic search-engine-generated traffic as a site moves up the rankings."
Our new platform allows users to integrate Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube, Vimeo, Flickr, Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr. In addition we have added our own customized blog section. We are also able to support Blogger and Wordpress. The community is designed with certain areas to drive call to actions with a large advertisement window and side advertisement panels, which have been designed for either customized material, widget add-ons or Google Adsense integration. Lastly, we have included one-click sign-ups which allow users to build customer mailing lists that are automatically synced with popular mailing list management services like MailChimp.
"We have already signed up a dozen clients and will ramp up our sales efforts, offering packages ranging from $499 up to $25,000 upfront fees depending on what level of social media syncing and add-on widgets a client requires," said Ivany. "We will also charge monthly fees for maintenance, adding 'sticky' recurring revenue to the top line."
We will be launching our new corporate site for MingleSuite.com in the next week which will highlight the various features and pricing structures.
About Myriad Interactive Media, Inc.
Myriad Interactive Media is an interactive marketing and development firm based in Toronto, Canada. Myriad designs and develops customized marketing plans, social media marketing campaigns, pay per click, and search engine marketing. Our company also develops in house web & mobile applications.
Myriad Interactive Media Inc. is a public company quoted on the OTCQB under the symbol MYRY. For more information, please visit us at http://www.myriadim.com
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this press release may contain forward-looking statements that reflect the Company's current expectations and projections about future results, performance, prospects and opportunities. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance, prospects or opportunities to be materially different from those expressed in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Except as required by federal securities law, the Company assumes no obligation to update publicly or to revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available, new events occur or circumstances change in the future.
Vuance Rebrands as SuperCom and Broadens its Activity Into The National e-ID, Electronic Monitoring and Healthcare Markets
HERZLIYA, Israel, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
SuperCom Ltd (formerly Vuance), a leading provider of e-ID and electronic monitoring
solutions, announced that it has changed its corporate name from Vuance to SuperCom.
Supercom is Vuance's former name and still holds strong brand value as a leader in
national e-ID and RFID.
In conjunction with its name change, SuperCom will change its ticker from VUNCF to
SPCBF at the end of the trading day of March 14, 2013.
In addition, SuperCom goal is to initiate the required actions in order to re-list its
shares on the NASDAQ capital market in the future.
The Company has broadened its activities. It is now providing solutions for the
national electronic-ID market, electronic monitoring for law enforcement, and homecare and
healthcare markets, using its proprietary RFID and Mobile technology platform.
SuperCom has also embarked on a new investor relations program designed to increase
following from international investors and transparency to the financial markets.
"I am proud to re-launch the new Supercom. The year 2012 was a fantastic turnaround
year for us," commented Arie Trabelsi, CEO of Supercom. As we move through 2013, and we
begin to increasingly realize our potential, we have upgraded our outreach and investor
relation activities. Our aim is to better realize the true value of our company by
increasing our transparency and communication levels with our existing shareholders and
new investors. In addition, we have decided to streamline ourselves and we have brought
some new and highly experienced executives and Markets experts to support our broadening
activity focused on the e-ID market, electronic monitoring, homecare and healthcare."
About SuperCom
Since 1988, SuperCom has been a leading global provider of traditional & digital
identity solutions, providing advanced safety, identification and security products and
solutions, to Governments, private and public organizations throughout the world. SuperCom
has been inspiring governments and national agencies, to design and issue secured Multi-ID
documents and robust digital identity solutions to its citizen and visitors, using
SuperCom e-Government platforms and innovative solutions for traditional and biometrics
enrollment, personalization, issuance and border control services. SuperCom features a
unique all-in-one field-proven RFID & mobile technology and products, accompanied with
advanced complementary services for the healthcare and homecare, security and safety,
community public safety, law enforcement, electronic monitoring, livestock monitoring,
building and access automation and more.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended. Statements preceded or followed by or that otherwise include the
words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "projects", "estimates", "plans",
and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts.
Forward-looking statements in this release also include statements about business and
economic trends. Investors should also consider the areas of risk described under the
heading "Forward Looking Statements" and those factors captioned as "Risk Factors" in the
Company's periodic reports under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or in
connection with any forward-looking statements that may be made by the Company. These
statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that
may cause actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any
future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking
statements arising from the annual audit by management and the Company's independent
auditors. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, after the
date of this press release.
Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi Network sweeps into Downtown San Jose
One of America's fastest, free Wi-Fi networks now available in Capital of Silicon Valley
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the roar of a chainsaw, Mayor Chuck Reed and Councilmember Sam Liccardo (District 3) with innovative partners, SmartWAVE Technologies and Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS), cut the faux Ethernet cable on Thursday, March 14, 2013 to mark the availability of the free, Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi Network in Downtown San Jose. The Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi, operated by the City of San Jose, is accessible through the downtown core from East St. John Street to the north, portions of Balbach Street and Viola Avenue to the south, North 6(th) Street to the east, and Almaden Boulevard to the west. The new network will deliver Wi-Fi speeds up to three to four times faster than conventional, existing Wi-Fi public networks across the country.
"As the Capital of Silicon Valley, San Jose is proud to help bring this advanced outdoor Wi-Fi technology to everyone who lives, works, and visits our downtown," remarked Mayor Chuck Reed. "I'd like to thank SmartWAVE Technologies and Ruckus Wireless for partnering with us on this innovative project during a time of limited resources."
The City of San Jose launched this unique public/private partnership to help bring the Wi-Fi network to life. Over the past year, Ruckus and its integration partner, SmartWAVE Technologies, have been providing Smart Wi-Fi equipment and ongoing technical and engineering support to the City's IT Department throughout the deployment of the network. The result is the Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi Network, created with leading-edge technology, developed in Silicon Valley, at minimal cost to the City.
The network also benefits the City's downtown parking infrastructure, primarily the pay-to-park meters, by improving the speed by which time-sensitive transactions occur. In addition, it connects City facilities by providing high-speed alternatives to traditional telecommunications circuits.
Councilmember Sam Liccardo noted, "For the downtown community, this is a major win - for the families who live here, students who go to school here, for the local businesses and their employees who can engage in their work outdoors, for restaurants with outdoor dining, and for visitors who can use the Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi to explore our dynamic, forward-thinking city."
Through the direction of Acting Chief Information Officer Vijay Sammeta, the IT Department is leveraging this new partnership to address the connectivity needs of entrepreneurs, visitors and businesses in the Capital of Silicon Valley. "We're bringing unbelievably fast Internet access to downtown," explained Sammeta. "The Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi Network will bring to life the City's vision of reliable, free Wi-Fi. It's also the first step in building a community area network that supports government, business and the public's needs through a single infrastructure."
The new outdoor Wi-Fi infrastructure leverages the newest ultra-high speed Wi-Fi standards to improve network performance. The patented technology by Ruckus Wireless extends the range of wireless signals and increases the reliability of Wi-Fi connections.
"Utilizing our Smart Wi-Fi technology, this Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi Network offers the fastest public Wi-Fi service in the country, and we're proud to be a part of enabling that," said Selina Lo, president and CEO of Ruckus Wireless. "On a smartphone, a user will be able to experience speeds of anywhere from two to three Megabits per second. This is easily three to four times faster than any other public network service," Lo concludes. "There's a huge, growing demand around the country, and the world, for more reliable public and managed Wi-Fi services to satisfy an exploding population of users now armed with multiple smart mobile devices, and where better to help satisfy that demand than starting with the Capital of Silicon Valley."
One of the nation's leading wireless integrators, SmartWAVE Technologies, is providing expert configuration, site survey, deployment and ongoing support services to ensure non-stop operation of the new wireless infrastructure.
"Using our proven methodology for deployment, combined with our talented team of experienced personnel, we were able to move the project from a vision to a reality," said Al Brown, CEO of SmartWAVE Technologies LLC. "In concert with the antenna technology from Ruckus Wireless, we were able to leverage the City's infrastructure to push the boundaries of typical Mesh Wi-Fi designs. The design and implementation of wireless networks is our passion, and we appreciate the relationship developed with our partners in providing this best in-class network for all to enjoy in Downtown San Jose."
Ruckus Wireless provided outdoor 802.11n access points that are deployed on light poles and indoor 802.11n access points installed at other locations throughout Downtown. The majority of these wireless devices are connected to a high-speed gigabit fiber network that terminates at an Internet peering point called the Metropolitan Area Exchange, West--better known as MAE-West--in Downtown San Jose. Management of the wireless network will be centralized at City Hall, allowing a single point of visibility, control and tuning of the Wi-Fi network.
San Jose was among the first large cities in 2004 to provide free wireless Internet access in downtown hotspots. Since then, the technology evolved, resulting in the City, 1stACT Silicon Valley, and the downtown business and event community to identify the need to improve the speed and the coverage of the network.
The Wickedly Fast Wi-Fi Network project has a one-time cost of about $94,000 with ongoing costs of approximately $22,000, which are similar to the on-going costs of the current system. This project is being funded through parking revenue and the City's General Fund.
ABOUT THE CITY OF SAN JOSE
From its founding in 1777 as California's first city, San Jose has been a leader, driven by its spirit of innovation. Today, San Jose stands as the largest city in Northern California and the Capital of Silicon Valley--the world's leading center of innovation. The City, the 10(th) largest in the U.S., is committed to remaining a top-ranked place to do business, to work and to live in the world. For more information, visit http://www.sanjoseca.gov.
ABOUT SMARTWAVE TECHNOLOGIES LLC
Headquartered in Atlanta, with project locations throughout the United States, SmartWave Technologies is a leading "wireless" centric systems integrator that provides the planning, design, and integration of wireless networks, along with the unique applications these networks support. With an operating legacy of over 12 years, our history is rich with experience in delivering award winning wireless networks and applications. We work in close collaboration with our clients to deliver the strategic insight, proven experience, and practical knowledge necessary to transform their business through wireless. Whether our Clients require the expertise to deploy the network and applications throughout an Enterprise, a Campus, a City, or even a Small Country, our resources have the experience, capabilities and passion for delivery. For more information, visit our website at http://www.smartwave.us. Catch the Wave!
ABOUT RUCKUS WIRELESS
Headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, Ruckus Wireless, Inc. (NYSE: RKUS) is a global supplier of advanced wireless systems for the rapidly expanding mobile Internet infrastructure market. With 2012 revenues of $214.7 million, the company offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor "Smart Wi-Fi" products to mobile carriers, broadband service providers, and corporate enterprises, and has more than 21,700 end-customers worldwide. Ruckus technology addresses Wi-Fi capacity and coverage challenges caused by the ever-increasing amount of traffic on wireless networks due to accelerated adoption of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ruckus invented and has patented state-of-the-art wireless voice, video, and data technology innovations, such as adaptive antenna arrays that extend signal range, increase client data rates, and avoid interference, ensuring consistent and reliable distribution of delay-sensitive multimedia content and services over standard 802.11 Wi-Fi. For more information, visit http://www.ruckuswireless.com.
Make Your Business the Most Conspicuous Needle in the Internet Haystack with Content Rich Marketing Services from Cyberset
Fight Internet clutter with outstanding Internet marketing services that work with search engines
LOS ANGELES, March 14,( )2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet marketing firm Cyberset Corp. is here to help companies stand out from the crowd - a task that's far easier said than done in the age of the World Wide Web. There was a time, not all that long ago, when a web presence was considered somewhat optional for a lot of organizations. Those days are now forever behind us and the danger now for smaller and medium sized operations is simply getting lost amidst all the clutter. A Southern California based Google Certified Partner, Cyberset understands that effective Internet marketing boils down to one word: content.
No matter what kind of business you engage in, the name of the game is getting in touch with your customer base. If you run a pet supplies store, for example, you want to make sure that area pet owners can find you. Cyberset's efforts are focused on making sure that when someone uses Google or another major search engine to find, say, "pet supplies in Westwood," "supplies for pets North Hollywood," or "pet boutiques in Beverly Hills" a client ranks at or near the top of the page.
Servicing firms throughout the country, Cyberset employs teams of developers, writers, graphic designers, and Internet marketing specialists/gurus, all of whom are working towards a single goal: making sure that firms are found by their respective customers. "The saying goes that 'content is king'" says Cyberset Project Manager and resident web authority Omid Samadi, "and it's actually 100 percent true. That's why Cyberset takes a content based approach to making sure our clients are the shiniest needles in the Internet haystack."
Mr. Samadi points out that, while the Internet has largely replaced such older "dead tree" marketing venues as the Yellow Pages and newspapers, the parallels between the various types of media are far from exact. For example, the Internet is very different from the Yellow Pages of old in countless ways. For one thing, naming your business "A-1 Pet Supplies" no longer gets you to the top of the list from which consumers choose. Web marketing today basically means getting on the radar of Internet "spiders" or "bots" which gather information about web sites and take them back for analysis by the complex algorithms developed by Google and other search engines.
"The bots are designed to find quality content for search engine users. The good and the bad news is that companies like Google are absolutely superb at what they do, so there's no effective way to fool them. The only way to win is to keep on creating quality content - day after day, month after month - and reinforcing that with legitimately obtained backlinks. Creating lots of good web content is the only way to make sure our clients can reign over their respective corners of the Internet," Mr. Samadi said.
For further information on a free consultation regarding Cyberset's comprehensive Internet marketing services for companies of all sizes, please contact them at http://www.cyberset.com or by phone at 800-601-5053.
IBS Group Member Partners with Parallels to Enter Desktop Virtualisation Market
RAMSEY, Isle of Man, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Please refer to relevant legal information at the end of the document
IBS Group [http://www.ibsgr.com ], a leading software development and IT services
provider in Central and Eastern Europe, announces that IBS IT Services, a member of IBS
Group, and Parallels [http://www.parallels.com ], Inc. have signed an agreement to develop
and promote a cloud solution for corporate virtual desktop infrastructures (VDI). The
companies will invest USD1.2m in the project and ensure certification of the developed
solution for local use. The project is expected to take two years.
The solution to be developed by IBS IT Services and Parallels will be used for
building VDIs of almost unlimited scale, up to hundreds of thousands of virtual desktops.
Along with that, the chosen approach will allow clients to deploy a VDI two times faster,
reduce hardware management costs, ensure a higher level of cyber security, and increase
efficiency of user software and data management. With a VDI solution in place, users can
connect to their virtual desktops in a corporate private cloud from any geographic
location that has Internet access, and from any device, including smartphones, tablets,
and mobile computers.
In cooperation with IBS IT Services, Parallels will improve the existing
virtualisation platform based on its Parallels Virtuozzo Containers (Windows) and
Parallels Virtual Automation products. Additionally, a new component named Parallels
Connection Broker will be developed.
"The new component will enable us to offer a seamless and complete solution for
building virtual desktop infrastructures based on software provided by one vendor, which
ensures higher reliability. Besides, according to IBS and Parallels' estimates, it will
cut the deployment time at least by half compared to traditional integration projects and
reduce the roll-out costs by 40 to 50%," said Sergey Matsotsky, Senior Vice President of
IBS Group.
According to the agreement, IBS Group's contribution to the product development will
include formulation of design specifications for the components and investment in software
engineering. After the development phase is completed, IBS Group will liaise with Russian
authorities to have the product certified, so that both business entities and governmental
agencies will be able to use the solution.
IBS Group will promote the solution in Russia, while Parallels plans to offer it
internationally.
"Private clouds are not exactly a traditional market for Parallels. The company is
still focused on products meant for hosting providers and telecom operators, but
simultaneously we seek application for technologies we create in adjacent areas," said
Birger Steen, CEO of Parallels. "The Parallels Virtuozzo Containers platform doubles or
triples virtual environments' density per server compared to hypervisors. This makes it an
ideal solution for large and super large organisations that contemplate a roll-out.
However, we also see opportunities for application of the solution in Hosted VDI projects
using clouds of hosting providers and telecom operators."
According to IBS IT Services own research, the potential market for Enterprise Virtual
Workspace-class solutions (including VDI solutions) in Russia will reach 2 million virtual
desktops by 2015, which translates into USD80-120m in monetary terms.
There are a number of ongoing or planned projects in Russia that use Enterprise
Virtual Workspace approaches. For example, the Federal Tax Service has scheduled a pilot
project for 5,000 virtual desktops. Potentially, the system can be scaled up to involve
120,000 FTS employees.
About IBS Group Holding Limited
IBS Group is a leading software development and IT services provider in Central and
Eastern Europe. Through its two principal subsidiaries, Luxoft and IBS IT Services, it
offers a wide variety of information technology services, such as software development and
IT services outsourcing, IT infrastructure and business applications implementation. IBS
Group has business operations in Russia, Ukraine, Romania, Poland, Germany, Switzerland,
the UK, the USA, Vietnam and Singapore. IBS Group employs more than 8,300 people
worldwide. In the year ended March 31, 2012, the Group reported US GAAP consolidated
revenues of USD816.3 million. IBS Group's Global Depositary Receipts are listed on the
Regulated Market (General Standard) at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (Bloomberg: IBSG:GR;
Reuters: IBSGq.F)
About Parallels
Parallels is a worldwide leader in hosting and cloud service enablement and desktop
virtualization. Founded in 1999, Parallels is a fast-growing company with more than 900
employees in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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or release would be unlawful. This press release does not constitute an offer for the sale
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jurisdiction in which an offer would be subject to legal restrictions.
MedCity News and UBM Medica US Partner in Distribution of Health IT News
Partnership combines MedCity News health IT headlines with the leading industry reach and resources of UBM Medica US
CLEVELAND and NORWALK, Conn., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MedCityNews.com announced today a unique marketing and distribution partnership with UBM Medica US. MedCityNews.com is one of the fastest-growing new media sites, providing news and insights to healthcare industry leaders.
UBM Medica US is one of the largest media companies in the United States serving the healthcare industry and delivers integrated and strategic communication solutions to a comprehensive audience of medical professionals and healthcare consumers through online, print, live, and custom programs. MedCityNews.com's content will now be delivered to more professionals via the UBM Medica Partner Network.
"Today's healthcare decision maker is among the hardest to reach. We're excited to leverage UBM Medica's best-in-class network to serve MedCityNews.com's unrivaled concentration of alpha influencers across the healthcare spectrum," said Chris Seper, CEO of MedCity Media, publisher of MedCityNews.com.
Through this marketing and distribution partnership, health and hospital decision makers benefit through easier access to MedCity News content including:
-- Unique and groundbreaking reporting on tech-driven innovations across
all sectors of healthcare
-- Insight into the newest and most promising early-stage companies
addressing medicine's unmet needs
-- Thought leadership from the innovative thinkers focused on the business
of healthcare
"MedCityNews.com is a new and exciting partnership for UBM Medica US," said Barron Hirsch, Senior Director at UBM Medica US. "This new partnership will allow us to expand our clients' reach into an audience of health IT decision makers."
MedCity Media is reshaping healthcare business media with dynamic content and a creative, savvy modern business model. It publishes MedCityNews.com, which has quickly emerged as a destination source for the decision makers focused on innovation in healthcare. In addition, MedCity Media gathers this high-value, hard-to-reach audience with a series of events including MedCity CONVERGE and MedCity ENGAGE, focused on healthcare convergence and patient engagement, respectively. It also serves the publishing of healthcare organizations through high-ROI content marketing services. Learn more about the company at MedCityNews.com.
About UBM Medica US
Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica US, delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach -- online, in print, and via custom programs. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica US provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers, payers, and patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, websites, online communities, drug databases, digital events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica US also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. Websites include CancerNetwork.com, ConsultantLive.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, MusculoskeletalNetwork.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, PsychiatricTimes.com and SearchMedica.com. UBM Medica US is part of UBM Connect - which provides marketing services across a number of communities, the largest of which are healthcare, medical device design and advanced manufacturing. UBM Connect also includes UBM Studios, the global leader in interactive digital environments. UBM Connect is a UBM plc company. For more information, visit http://www.UBMMedicaUS.com
NEW PROGRAM LAUNCHED TO MEET DEMAND AND ENHANCE USER EXPERIENCE
TORONTO, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Keek, the leading mobile social video network, announced today the launch of its new account verification program to meet increased demand from many high-profile celebrities and influencers. Keek will begin marking select accounts with a verified symbol to help individuals and businesses at high risk of impersonation authenticate their identity.
The Keek community is growing rapidly with millions of people signing up each month. The verified icon will help establish trust and make it easier for users to find people and content on Keek.
"Keek is a fun new way to interact with my fans and I really can't believe how fast it's grown," says Kim Kardashian. "Account verification is extremely important. I want to make sure my fans know it's really me they are following. After accumulating nearly 1 million followers in only a few months, my Keek profile is quickly becoming as important and powerful as my accounts on Twitter and Facebook."
Keek continues to experience explosive growth around the world, adding more than 200,000 new users per day and is consistently ranked as one of the top social networking apps for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.
"Once a social network reaches a certain level of popularity, account impersonation can affect usability," states Isaac Raichyk, Founder and CEO of Keek. "We've identified account verification as a great opportunity to enhance the Keek user experience."
Individuals or businesses qualify for account verification if they are at high risk of impersonation, including but not limited to popular personalities from television, music and the entertainment industry. Users with large audiences on Keek or other social networks may also be eligible.
About Keek
Keek is a privately held social networking platform that allows users to create 36-second videos ("keeks") using webcam, iPhone, Android or BlackBerry 10 devices and share them with others around the world. Users follow, subscribe and respond to videos with either text comments or video replies ("keekbacks"). Keek is simple to use, extremely fast and 100% free. The app is available in BlackBerry World, the App Store and Google Play. http://www.keek.com/.
Media Contact:
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NORTON, Mass., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Measurement Computing Corporation, the value leader in data acquisition, today announced the release of four, low-cost USB DAQ devices with sampling rates up to 500 kS/s. Starting at only $99, the USB-200 Series confirms MCC as the leading supplier for low-cost USB DAQ.
The USB-200 Series offers eight, 12-bit analog inputs plus eight digital I/O, and one counter input.
OEM, board-only versions of each device are designed for embedded applications and feature header connectors instead of screw terminals.
Included software options for the USB-200 Series are extensive and feature out-of-the-box TracerDAQ® along with comprehensive support for Visual Studio® and Visual Studio® .NET, DASYLab®, and NI LabVIEW(TM). Also included is Measurement Computing's DAQFlex open-source software framework which provides support for Windows®, Linux®, and Mac® operating systems.
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About Measurement Computing
Measurement Computing is the market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of value-priced data acquisition hardware, and test and measurement software solutions for both programmers and non-programmers. More information about Measurement Computing is available on the Web at http://www.mccdaq.com.
ALi Launches HD Network Media Player Featuring Media Sharing Bridge with Smartphones/Tablets
TAIPEI, Taiwan, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ALi Corporation (3041.TW), a leading Set-Top Box (STB) solution provider, today announced the launch of its new high definition network media player, M3912, featuring multi-screen video sharing technology.
Applications of ALi's M3912 include multi-screen bridges, which enable sharing of local or cloud media content from smartphones/tablets to TV screens; DVB to IP thick clients, which allow reception and free selection of DVB broadcast programs for simultaneous enjoyment in any room; network multimedia players, which provide multimedia decoding and Internet browsing capabilities.
Wireless display mirroring is becoming mainstream with hundreds of Miracast-enabled devices presented on the show floors of CES and MWC 2013. Miracast, a wireless screencast standard by the Wi-Fi Alliance, enables users to echo display from a small-screen device such as a smartphone or tablet onto a TV in real-time via a Wi-Fi Direct connection. Many big name tech players including major handset and tablet makers have signaled their support for Miracast. Google's Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, for example, supports the Miracast specification by default. With ALi's M3912, which fully supports Miracast, users will be able to share media from any Android 4.2 device onto a TV.
M3912 also supports DLNA devices including digital media renderers (DMR) that play content received from devices on a local area network, as well as digital media players (DMP) that find content over a local area network and provide playback and rendering capabilities. M3912's DLNA technology is empowered by third party certified DLNA software solution provider, ACCESS, ensuring great compatibility and reliability. Furthermore, M3912 provides DVB demux capability to receive digital broadcasting content from DVB>IP server over existing home area network, allowing users to enjoy broadcasting programs of their choices in different rooms.
M3912 is extremely energy efficient. When playing back 40Mbps HD MPEG2 streams through 802.11n WiFi, the overall power consumption is less than 1.7W, significantly lower than the USB2.0 power supply SPEC of 2.5W. Hence, power supply from USB is adequate and there is no need for additional power adapter. M3912 has achieved an industry-leading small size of 69 x 26mm resulting in reduction of both board and system costs.
"Video consumption has become 'mobile' - it's no longer limited to the big screen TV in the living room. Seamless media sharing across smartphones, tablets, and TV screens anywhere in the whole home without problems of compatibility and interoperability is what end users now expect, and this is the key focus for ALi in 2013. With ALi's M3912, consumers can navigate and manage video content from various sources onto any TV screen they choose, thereby fully taking advantage of the multi-screen video revolution," said Tony Chang, General Manager of ALi's International Business Unit.
M3912's cutting edge features are also available on other ALi HD platforms and will be demonstrated at booth No. 1B 601 at the upcoming CCBN 2013 taking place on March 21-23 in Beijing. Mass production of M3912 is expected in the second quarter of 2013.
About ALi Corporation
ALi Corporation is a leading innovator and developer in the set-top box (STB) system-on-chip (SoC) market. By fully leveraging its core expertise in the set-top box industry, ALi solutions are recognized for their high levels of integration, superior performance reliability, premier customer oriented service and compelling cost structure. More than 120 Pay TV operators have deployed its solutions globally. ALi Corporation was founded in 1987 with headquarters in Taipei, Taiwan, R&D centers as well as sales offices in Hsinchu, Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Seoul, and Geneva. For more information, please visit http://www.alitech.com.
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ALi Corporation
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ALi Corporation
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Email: kenny.guan@alitech.com
O2 Secure Wireless Inc. Announces the Official Launch Date of the Revolutionary O2 Wave Smart Phones
ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- O2 Secure Wireless Inc. (OTC PINK: OTOW) is pleased to announce that the highly anticipated O2 Wave Smart Phone will be released to the public on April 28th 2013.
Mr. Kazia states, "We have been diligently working with our global partners to expedite the release of the O2 Wave due to the high volume of indications, current negotiations we are undergoing with re-sellers and orders we have been receiving. We expect sales of our smartphones to reach 1 million units in first year of sales expecting to generate a minimum of $25 million in gross profit."
This revolutionary Smart phone uses an Android 4.1 platform, Dual SIM Dual standby, (NFC) Nearfield Communication Technology and the proprietary FIT security technology. This FIT technology is the first of its kind exclusive to the O2 Wave SmartPhone. The FIT technology is a fully functional retina and Facial Integration security Technology software program that can be implemented in a wide variety of security protocols. What it can do is allow a fully functional facial recognition application to be integrated into common security applications that otherwise might limited to advance installations such as military or government applications or something as simple as the phone scanning one's retina and facial features rather than entering a password to unlock the phone. The only way to be able to access the phone if lost or stolen would be to reload the OS thereby wiping out all personal information.
The applications of the software are very wide from school security systems alerting officials from un-authorized visitors or simple recognition of common business applications such as office buildings or any public access points. O2 intends on focusing on the banking industry and nationwide voter registration as the major end users of this technology. It has been reported that worldwide credit card fraud equates to 5.5 billion dollars annually in losses. O2 will look to implement the FIT technology heavily towards nationwide bank ATM machines as well as national retailer's point-of sale (POS) stations. And as recently acknowledged worldwide voter recognition can be taxing on any election with FIT technology discrepancies can be eradicated. Our technology is easily integrated with new or existing camera video system, or existing credit card and bankcard systems, and its quick subject identification allows for smooth transitions of customer transactions. No need to show print identification, the real facial recognition is proof.
As of June 2012, there were almost 322 million wireless devices in the U.S., and almost 41 percent of them were smartphones (almost 131 million in the U.S. today). We expect exciting new things this year from our company. The phones are absolutely fantastic and we expect to challenge the major brands. In the coming months we will begin releasing specifications on the phones and models and will be submitting samples for review by independent organizations. "I can personally state that every person who I have shown the 5.3" screen phone to wants to purchase one. Thank you for sharing in our success."
Company Overview: O2 Secure Wireless is responsible for the development of wireless Internet facilities across the U.S. The company's recent merger with Earthcom Service Inc. has triggered a stream of investment into underserved markets, including flat rate pre-paid wireless telecom services in developing countries, and the current O2USA MasterCard facility.
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CBS Launches Full-Episode Streaming App For iPad And iPhone
App Offers CBS's Leading Primetime Programming Eight Days After Broadcast
Daytime and Late Night Programming Available Day After Broadcast
App To Expand To All Major Mobile and Tablet Platforms Later This Year
NEW YORK, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CBS Corporation today announced the launch of the new CBS App for iPhone and iPad users, offering full-episode streaming of CBS programming from primetime, daytime and late night. The new app further extends the reach of the shows' audience, providing more flexibility and opportunity for catch-up viewing and opens yet another monetization window for the Company's industry-leading content.
The CBS App is available for immediate download from the App Store, and offers original and second-screen features for CBS's popular shows such as NCIS, THE GOOD WIFE, CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, HOW I MET YOUR MOTHER, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, among many others. Daytime and late night programming will be available within 24 hours after initial airing, while most primetime programs will be available on the eighth day after broadcast.
CBS also announced it would introduce similar full-episode streaming apps for all major mobile and tablet platforms later this year, including Android and Windows 8.
"We have been methodically and strategically finding new ways to satiate the appetite for our content on new platforms, while tapping into the tremendous revenue provided by doing so," said Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation. "Our announcement today achieves both of these objectives, while protecting our very healthy current ecosystem. In addition, by making our shows available on all the leading mobile devices out there, we are confident we will bring a whole new set of viewers to the CBS Television Network and build upon our standing as the #1 network in the business."
"Our online viewers not only want to watch their favorite shows on multiple devices, they want deeper engagement with the programs they love," said Jim Lanzone, President of CBS Interactive. "The new CBS App gives them the best of both worlds, letting people watch CBS shows on the best screen available for them, with a host of extra features that give them a richer viewing experience whenever and wherever they tune in."
The new CBS App will integrate the existing CBS Connect App experience by the start of the Fall TV season. At that time, the CBS App will offer: integrated social feeds; live events that allow fans to engage directly with talent; and second-screen experiences synched to the broadcast with additional content for select shows like CSI: CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, CRIMINAL MINDS, HAWAII FIVE-O and NCIS: LOS ANGELES.
Buick is the official launch partner for the new CBS App, bringing users CBS programming with reduced commercial interruption for the first several weeks after launch.
The new app further extends the CBS.com experience to viewers, where the website has led all other broadcast networks in terms of unique viewers for 51 consecutive months (comScore Video Metrix, February 2013).
About CBS Corporation
CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS.A and CBS) is a mass media company that creates and distributes industry-leading content across a variety of platforms to audiences around the world. The Company has businesses with origins that date back to the dawn of the broadcasting age as well as new ventures that operate on the leading edge of media. CBS owns the most-watched television network in the U.S. and one of the world's largest libraries of entertainment content, making its brand - "the Eye" - one of the most recognized in business. The Company's operations span virtually every field of media and entertainment, including cable, publishing, radio, local TV, film, outdoor advertising, and interactive and socially responsible media. CBS's businesses include CBS Television Network, The CW (a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Warner Bros. Entertainment), Showtime Networks, CBS Sports Network, Smithsonian Networks, Simon & Schuster, CBS Television Stations, CBS Radio, CBS Outdoor, CBS Television Studios, CBS Global Distribution Group, CBS Interactive, CBS Consumer Products, CBS Home Entertainment, CBS Films and CBS EcoMedia. For more information, go to http://www.cbscorporation.com.
About CBS Interactive
CBS Interactive, a division of CBS Corporation, is the premier online content network for information and entertainment. With more than 280 million people visiting its properties each month, CBS Interactive is a top Web property globally. Its portfolio of leading brands, which include CNET, CBS.com, CBSNews.com, CBSSports.com, GameSpot, TV.com and Last.fm, span popular categories like technology, entertainment, sports, news and gaming.
Follow CBS Interactive on Twitter: twitter.com/cbsi and on Facebook.
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CONTACT: CBS Press Contacts: Dana McClintock, +1-212-975-1077, dlmcclintock@cbs.com or Chris Ender, +1-818-655-1100, cender@cbs.com; or CBS Interactive Press Contacts: Rosabel Tao, +1-415-344-2515, rosabel.tao@cbsi.com or Matthew Hutchison, +1-415-344-2368, matthew.hutchison@cbsi.com
QUEBEC CITY, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO)
(TSX: EXF) announces the launch of the MXS-9100, jointly developed with
DiCon and available exclusively from EXFO. DiCon Fiberoptics' MXS-9100
MEMS MxN Matrix Optical Switch is optimized for use with EXFO systems
and software control, and allows any M input fibers to connect to any N
output fibers in a fully non-blocking manner.
Today's network equipment manufacturers (NEMs) are facing multiple
challenges. They need to test multiple devices and instruments running
at multiple rates all in the right sequence. They require exceptionally
fast switching times and low optical loss so there is no compromise on
performance and budget. EXFO's MXS-9100 delivers fast protection
switching at the fiber layer and automation of test sequences in
design, verification and manufacturing systems, allowing NEMs to
increase automation and share multiple devices between tests while
using the right application at the right time.
Furthermore, in the R&D environment, decreased CAPEX means that labs can
no longer afford to provide each technician with a full suite of
equipment to perform their tests, making centralized equipment sharing
and automated network testing the norm. EXFO's MXS-9100 provides
physical-layer connectivity for the sharing of high-value equipment.
The MXS-9100 delivers instrument-grade performance ensuring maximum
signal fidelity, with high stability and repeatability while being
protocol and bit-rate independent.
DiCon's all-optical cross-connect technology provides the unique
combination of low insertion loss, fast switching and very high
reliability required by engineers in their lab or manufacturing
environments. With its remote control capabilities using SCPI commands
over Ethernet, the MXS-9100 is the perfect solution for the sharing of
centralized instruments or automated tests in manufacturing.
The MXS-9100 is available now. For more information, visit the MXS-9100 Web page.
Please visit EXFO at the OFC/NFOEC Conference at the Anaheim Convention
Center from March 19 to 21, 2013 in booth 2212 for a demo of the new
MXS-9100.
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.
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EXFO inc.
CONTACT: Marie-Anne Grondin
Public Relations and Media Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com
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Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com
AtTask Releases Killer 'Work Visibility' App for the iPad
AtTask ViewTM delivers visually stunning insight into enterprise work
SILICON SLOPES, Utah, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior managers of enterprise teams and departments are constantly being asked to justify resources, time, and expenses, yet typically their visibility is incomplete, inaccurate, out-of-date and difficult to share. AtTask has turned that around with the release of a full enterprise work visibility suite. At the helm of the new visibility offering is AtTask View(TM), an iPad app that, through compelling graphics, enables senior managers to customize, configure and share real-time insights.
AtTask View was designed specifically for senior managers who need easy access to real-time visibility into their department's work at their fingertips. Its robust work visibility environment enables them to:
-- Configure to view only relevant work and projects
-- Filter through visual charts and graphs to see work through different
lenses, such as status, priority, timing, etc.
-- Drill-down with a touch of the finger for more information through
dynamic lists and groupings
-- Real-time visual information about projects and initiatives in the
detailed Project Dashboard
-- Customize with over a dozen drag & drop charts and widgets, including
updates, documents, costs, tasks, hours, details, team, and more
"AtTask View gives our customers a new way to easily check on the status of their work and teams," stated Eric Morgan, CEO of AtTask. "We're already getting great reviews from our customers who are armed with significant data and insights to justify resources, understand capacity, ensure strategic alignment, share activities and timelines with their peers, and make data-based decisions based on the reality of ever-changing work environments."
The new AtTask visibility suite isn't limited to the iPad. In addition to AtTask View for senior managers, AtTask is also releasing the next generation AtTask Report Builder, Dashboards, and Views for enterprise teams, from individual contributor to executive, which delivers real enterprise value, such as:
-- Data-driven visibility to justify existing resources, and support the
need for additional resources
-- Improved collaboration and productivity within the context of work
-- Real-time visibility into the status of work across the enterprise -
from individuals to teams and departments
Learn more about AtTask View and see a video of the app in action at http://www.attask.com/product/ipad-video
AtTask is the only provider of cloud-based Enterprise Work Management solutions for enterprise teams. This provides a single, central place to better manage and control the chaos of enterprise work, which improves visibility and productivity by eliminating wasted time dealing with fragmented, siloed tools and processes. With AtTask, teams, managers and executives receive visibility into work planning, prioritization, resourcing and sequencing to help everyone work more efficiently toward achieving the organization's goals. AtTask has a broad range of Global 500 and other enterprise customers, such as Nike, Cisco, ABC, ESPN, 3M, and Trek. To learn more, visit http://www.AtTask.com or follow us on Twitter @AtTask.
Popcornflix(TM) Digital Movie Platform Launches on Sony Internet Connected Devices
FREE App Gives Movie Lovers Access to Hundreds Of Great Films Featuring Big Stars at No Charge
NEW YORK, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Popcornflix(TM), the online digital movie platform that provides film fans with free access to great movies, today announced that Sony Entertainment Network customers using select Sony® devices, including Internet-connected BRAVIA® TVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, and Blu-ray Home Theater devices, can now access the Popcornflix(TM) free. Sony customers can watch over 650 feature length films at no charge and no subscription necessary.
"We're thrilled to offer our free digital movie platform to Sony customers," said Gary Delfiner, President of Screen Media Digital, a division of Screen Media Ventures, LLC, which is the parent company of Popcornflix(TM). "Now movie lovers can access hundreds of great feature length films free using web-enabled Sony products."
Popcornflix(TM) allows film fans to search movies by genre, actor or director, select from the latest in new arrivals, choose from the site's most popular films or browse all of the movies. Films on Popcornflix(TM) feature work from some of Hollywood's most popular actors, including Brad Pitt, Kristen Stewart, Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Ryan Reynolds, and many more. Each month, 30-40 additional feature length films are added to the channel.
Popcornflix(TM) was developed by GigEcast and Screen Media Ventures, LLC.
Popcornflix(TM) is an ad-supported platform free to viewers. Popcornflix(TM) is a service of Screen Media Ventures, LLC, a leading worldwide independent motion picture distribution company, and taps into its parent company's library of thousands of motion picture titles.
About Screen Media Ventures, LLC
Popcornflix.com(TM) is a service of Screen Media Ventures, LLC, a leading global independent motion picture distribution company with a broad distribution network that includes US and international theatrical, home video, television, cable and new media distribution, with one of the largest independently owned motion picture libraries. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in New York City. For more information, visit http://www.screenmedia.net.
About GigEcast
GigEcast develops over-the-top applications solutions to help content owners monetize their assets. GigEcast builds applications for leading platforms on multiple devices and in multiple markets. GigEcast is a privately held company founded in 2010. For more information, visit http://www.gigecast.com.
Pizza Nova Joins Fast Growing 'Mobile Mall' Network 'SAMY'
Mobile users can now connect with Pizza Nova anytime, anywhere to view exclusive offers
TORONTO, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Nova Take Out Ltd., a leading force in the Ontario pizza industry, announced today that it has selected SAMY(SM) as their mobile marketing solution. SAMY, provided by MobileBits (OTCBB: MBIT), is an award-winning, patent pending, mobile marketing and loyalty network that enables Pizza Nova to connect with mobile consumers in their local area through various touch points and help increase sales.
"We want to meet the needs of our customers, and be able to deliver them relevant, timely and location based information where and when they want it on their mobile devices," says Domenic Primucci, Pizza Nova, President. "That's why we chose to join the SAMY network. It provides everything we need in a real time mobile platform that caters to our customers."
SAMY is a leading direct marketing and loyalty network that enables brands and retailers to engage customers with their sales and marketing initiatives such as point of sales (POS), gift cards, offers and loyalty programs through one, synchronized mobile platform.
"We are very pleased to be working with Pizza Nova and welcome them to our growing network of SAMY merchant partners. Their reputation and experience is second to none in Southern Ontario and we're thrilled to be helping them deliver their exclusive offers through the SAMY network," said Walter Kostiuk, MobileBits, President.
To learn more about SAMY and sign up your business or brand, visitwww.samy.net.
About Pizza Nova
Founded in 1963, Toronto-based Pizza Nova is a family-operated business with over 125 locations in Southern Ontario. Applauded for their community work, they specialize in fresh toppings, serving over 4 million pizzas annually, and offer a wide range of menu items including salads, lasagna, panzerotti, veal & porchetta sandwiches, their famous BBQ back ribs and now the Focaccia Barese(TM). Pizza Nova locations offer delivery, pickup, online ordering and some sit-down service. Visit http://www.pizzanova.com.
About MobileBits Corporation
MobileBits is the provider of SAMY(SM), the fast growing 'Mobile Mall' that enables any merchant, retailer or brand to connect with mobile consumers in their local area through various touch points and helps increase sales. The solution provides businesses a complete set of tools to connect with, create and manage mobile campaigns, deals, offers, loyalty and rewards to a subscribed mobile consumer. MobileBits operates offices in Los Angeles, Sarasota, FL and Zurich, Switzerland. For more information, visit http://www.mobilebits.com or http://www.samy.net.
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Company Contact Media:
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MobileBits Corp.
T: 941.225.6103
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or
Investor Contact:
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Monster Offers(TM) to Deliver Daily Deals, Offers & GPS "Buzzed" Deals in WOWIO eBooks
Companies partner to integrate deal flow into WOWIO eBooks, Comics, and digital properties
LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Monster Offers(TM) (OTCQB: MONT), a leading Daily Deal analytics provider and mobile advertising company, today announces its strategic alliance with Studio W/WOWIO, Inc. an online marketing agency, that creates, distributes, markets, and monetizes "published" material such as books, comic books, illustrated novels, graphic novels, web series, eBooks, eComics, and branded entertainment, which content is displayed through digital and traditional media channels.
This joint effort will focus on combining the Monster Offers aggregation feeds of Daily Deals, Deal of the Day, "Deal Buzzer" Deals, Black Flyday(TM) partnered deals, special offers and coupons -- some containing built-in GPS and category search relativity -- with WOWIO's patented technology of integrating advertising within eBooks.
As a result, the fast growing global eBook market will now have a handy tool for accessing and selecting their favorite deals and offers based on customized search criteria and preferences. Indeed, the hyper-growth of this digital platform has greatly expanded the global reach for content providers, enabling them to reach more potential customers, and with greater immediacy. By way of example, according to a survey by the Association of American Publishers (AAP) and the Book Industry Study Group (BISG), the total share of eBooks in the US trade market rocketed upward from .6 percent in 2008 to 6.4 percent in 2010, and translates to a total net revenue for 2010 of $878 million from 114 million units sold. "The Global eBook Market: 2011, Current Conditions & Future Projections," (By Rudiger Wischenbart).
This report also goes on to point out that in the US a trend toward digital presentation has picked up in the educational sector and is particularly strong among institutions catering to students. More generally, new data from Pricewaterhouse Coopers' Global Entertainment and Media Outlook projects that eBooks will make up 50 percent of the U.S. trade book market by 2016, and that the total U.S. consumer book market (print + digital) will be worth $21 billion, up from $19.5 billion in 2011. "What will the global e-book market look like by 2016?" (By Laura Hazard Owen, June 12, 2012).
Further evidence of the attractiveness of the eBook market also comes from a review of the major players in this arena. One commentator notes that in the US, eBook market share is almost exclusively held by the big three: Amazon (65%), Barnes & Noble (25%), Apple (10%), though Apple's share of the worldwide market could be much larger (24%). "Apple iBooks at 24% Worldwide Ebook Market Share? One Analyst Thinks So," February 28, 2013 by Innodata. In addition, as noted by the above-referenced sources similar growth trends for the eBook market are occurring outside the US as well (e.g. in Europe, Asia, South America).
"We think WOWIO's strong digital content and social media platforms, notably their network of eBooks and other existing digital published material, combined with the spontaneity and viral reach of our discount offerings will help to deliver our Monster Offers brands on a global scale," commented Wayne Irving II, CEO of Monster Offers. "With the right execution, we see this partnership ultimately resulting in exponentially (thousands) more Daily Deal transactions getting done and deal dollars being spent each day, as the word spreads (and excitement grows!) about this new delivery method in the Daily Deal space."
WOWIO holds a proprietary patent that allows for the insertion of advertising into eBook distribution channels as a viable alternative to that of other content distribution outlets. Utilizing this technology, under the parties' agreement Monster Offers will extend its Daily Deals and other offers content into eBooks and other digital-based platforms as advertising.
Observed Brian Altounian, CEO of WOWIO, "We see Monster Offers' desire to explore this creative ad campaign concept of placing Daily Deals inside our eBooks as a great fit and an excellent way to offer advertisers more opportunities to market their deals and offers across a much larger spectrum of consumers. We are also very impressed with the technology that Monster Offers is bringing to this relationship, and most importantly, to the ultimate consumer, in terms of their sophisticated deal feed, with GPS connectivity and category search relativity capabilities. We are indeed excited to present this technology and product offering across the WOWIO digital platform to our website users and communities and in specified demographics."
About WOWIO, Inc.
WOWIO, Inc. is a digital entertainment company specializing in the creation and monetization of rich media content developed from books, comics and original published material. The Company is widely known for owning an exclusive patent, which enables the insertion of advertisements into eBooks (patent number 7,848,951) generating online and mobile advertising revenues. Through this proprietary patent, along with the Studio W digital distribution platform, the company has been able to reach and deliver content to consumers at reduced costs. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. For more information, visit the Company's website at http://www.studiowdigital.com.
Media contact:
Jacob Morris
(310) 807-8122
jmorris@wowio.com
About Monster Offers
Monster Offers is a public company recently created from the merger of Ad Shark, Inc., an innovative leader in mobile marketing advertising consulting, with and into Monster Offers, a leading Daily Deal analytics provider and aggregator. The company collects and publishes daily deals from multiple offerers, via GPS, in numerous local communities across the U.S. and Canada. By focusing on providing innovation and utility for both providers and consumers in the multi-billion dollar Daily Deal, online coupons, and online offers marketplace, the company's listings allow users to more easily and efficiently organize and sift through the extensive volume of deal flow or offerings by geography or product categories, or to personalize and customize their search results using keywords.
In addition, the company develops and implements mobile tools, resources, and advertising sales programs through a robust media and advertising delivery system. For more on the Monster Offers mobile marketing program, please visit http://www.monsteroffers.com.
Media Contact:
Samantha White
(949) 335-5350
pr@monsteroffers.com
Any statements contained in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performance are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the risks associated with the management appointment described in this press release, and other risks identified in the filings by Monster Offers (MONT), with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Further information on risks faced by MONT are detailed in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, and in its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. These filings are or will become available on a website maintained by the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission at http://www.sec.gov. The information contained in this press release is accurate as of the date indicated. Actual results, events or performance may differ materially. Monster Offers does not undertake any obligation to publicly release the any revision to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Included in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although the company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct. The company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.
Casio Unveils Latest XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer In Legends Collection At South by Southwest 2013
Limited Edition XW-P1CO Available Nationwide in Exclusive Chrome Orange Finish
DOVER, N.J., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Casio America, Inc.'s XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer kicked off 2013 with not one, but two prestigious industry awards - Electronic Musician's "2013 Editors' Choice Awards for Affordable Synth Awesomeness" and The Music & Sound Retailer "Best Keyboard and Sound Module Award of 2012." With the XW-P1's recent success, Casio is continuing its momentum with the introduction of a limited edition model in a signature Chrome Orange hue. The XW-P1CO is the successor of the Gold XW-P1GO, the first model in Casio's Legends Collection - a sub-category of the Casio's XW series of synthesizers. Ideal for performing artists, the XW-P1CO will be on display in Casio's booth #201 and 300 at the Music Gear Expo during The South by Southwest Conference & Festival, March 14-15, 2013 in Austin, TX.
"We chose Chrome Orange as the newest color for the Legends Collection because orange is believed to stimulate activity and encourage socialization, which is perfect for musicians constantly on the go and surrounded by fans," said Stephen Schmidt, vice president of Casio's Electronic Musical Instrument Division. "We feel that our color choice will appeal to musicians of varying levels seeking to express themselves and truly go beyond sound."
Casio's XW-P1 is the 2012 recipient of Keyboard Magazine's prestigious Key Buy Award, as well as a National Association of Musical Merchants (NAMM) Best in Show honoree. Equipped with 61 keys and Casio's exclusive (HPSS) Hybrid Processing Sound Source, the XW-P1 provides screaming virtual analog monophonic leads and basses, drawbar organs, complex layers, stereo pianos, drums and more to produce the sounds and real-time control any performing musician needs.
A six oscillator monophonic solo synth is just one of the amazing sound engines in the XW-P1. Two virtual analog style oscillators, two PCM based oscillators, a noise oscillator and an external oscillator via mic and line inputs can be combined to make up a single solo synth tone. Each oscillator has an independent filter, envelopes, independent key tracking, portamento, two LFO's and access to master resonant filter.
In addition to the solo synth, the XW-P1 Performance Synthesizer is armed with an arsenal of gig-ready sounds like stereo pianos, vintage electric pianos, strings, brass, guitars, basses, drums and more. The sounds can easily be used within the XW-P1's step sequencer to create unique grooves and compositions.
Furthermore, the XW-P1 has four real-time controller knobs, pitch bend and modulation wheels, along with nine sliders to provide control over internal sounds and external devices. Through standard MIDI ports and with a class-compliant USB port the keyboard can be used as a controller for other instruments, including computer software and iPad® based software applications. It also includes an audio input allowing you to monitor an MP3 player, computer or other device without the need for a mixer.
The XW-P1CO will be available in April 2013 for an MSRP of $699.99 at select Guitar Center Stores, Musicians Friend, and other independent music retailers nationally. For additional information on Casio's XW series of synthesizers and the Legends Collection, visit http://www.CasioMusicGear.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions, established in 1957. Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, digital cameras, mobile presentation devices, disc titles and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to fulfill its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit http://www.casiousa.com.
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NextGxDx Partners with PreventionGenetics to Expand Genetic Testing Platform
PG's Robust Catalog Adds Hundreds of Tests to Online Marketplace
NASHVILLE, Tenn., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NextGxDx Inc., which provides online genetic testing for health care professionals and hospitals, today announced an agreement with genetic testing laboratory PreventionGenetics to offer the full PreventionGenetics test catalog through the NextGxDx platform. The partnership adds hundreds of new genetic tests to the NextGxDx marketplace for easy search, comparison and ordering.
"PreventionGenetics adds tremendous depth to our catalog and enhances the choice of genetic testing products available to health care providers through our platform," said Judsen Schneider, Ph.D., NextGxDx scientific director. "Given their commitment to the research and development of new genetic testing products, we expect that catalog will continue to expand over time."
"We look forward to collaborating with NextGxDx to serve our customers in a HIPAA-compliant, electronic platform," said James Weber, Ph.D., PreventionGenetics president.
About NextGxDx
NextGxDx provides an online genetic testing marketplace that offers health care professionals and hospitals the ability to access up-to-date listings of all genetic tests from CLIA-certified laboratories, view pertinent information about each test, order tests online and manage results electronically within the HIPAA-compliant portal. By providing clinicians with a one-stop shop to search, compare and order genetic tests, NextGxDx reduces the time associated with the ordering of genetic tests. For more information, visit http://www.NextGxDx.com.
About PreventionGenetics
PreventionGenetics is a leading market biotechnology company providing DNA testing for clinical and research purposes, and DNA banking for individuals. PreventionGenetics offers clinical DNA testing for more than 600 different genetic disorders, making it one of the most comprehensive genetics testing laboratories in the world. For more information, visit http://www.preventiongenetics.com.
Get An All-In-One Solution for Blu-ray/DVD/Video/Transfer/PDF with Favorable Prices from 4Videosoft
BEIJING, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 4Videosoft, an innovative software provider of Blu-ray/DVD/video converters, iPad/iPhone/iPod transfer software, PDF software and system utilities for both Windows and Mac users, now releases new, professional, all-in-one software for Blu-ray/DVD/Video/Transfer/PDF for you to fully enjoy the software with a favorable price.
For Blu-ray fans, there is 4Videosoft's Blu-ray Mate, which is packed with the powerful functions of Blu-ray Player, iPad Manager Platinum and Blu-ray Ripper.
As more uses of Blu-ray move towards using playing software, 4Videosoft's Blu-ray Player provides the best solution for them to play all Blu-ray movies, including Blu-ray discs with DTS HD Master Audio or Dolby True HD Audio. Almost all popular video files are compatible for playback on this Blu-ray Player. The 1080p HD image quality ensures movie fans a perfect audio-visual experience.
iPad Manager Platinum is an additional gift for iPad/iPhone/iPod users to freely transfer all files between an iPad/iPhone/iPod and a PC, between different iPad/iPhone/iPod and backup files from an iPad/iPhone/iPod to a PC/iTunes as a library to avoid unnecessary losses. Converting DVD/video/audio to iPad/iPhone/iPod and making customized iPhone M4R ringtones are also included. It is compatible with all versions of iPad/iPhone/iPod and runs well on the latest iSO 6 and iTunes 11 systems.
With the latest version of Blu-ray Ripper, all Blu-ray and DVD files can be converted to SD/HD video and audio formats such as MP4, AVI, WMV, MOV, VOB, 3GP, MTS, MKV, MP3, AAC, WAV, WMA and others. Also, it has the ability to convert all popular video movies and extract audio music songs. The high output quality and super-fast Blu-ray/DVD/video converting speed, along with the powerful video editing features, will bring you marvelous Blu-ray/DVD/video enjoyment. For more info and free trial version, please pay attention to: http://www.4videosoft.com/blu-ray-ripper/
Moreover, the price of the all-in-one Blu-ray Mate is reasonable, saving you $50. And the Mac version is also available for Mac users.
There are other special but smart all-in-one bundles with up to $110 off the price, such as Media Toolkit Ultimate, PDF Office Solution, Mac DVD Package, Mac DVD Bundles and more. To get more marvelous, powerful software at start-up prices, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com/special/promotion-201303.html
System Requirements for Windows Version
OS Supported: Windows XP (SP2 or
later), Windows Vista,
Windows 7, Windows 8
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU,
or above; 512MB RAM or
more
System Requirements for Mac Version
OS Supported: Mac OS X 10.5 or above
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA
(800×600) resolution,
16-bit graphics card or
higher
About 4Videosoft Studio
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, a dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com
Home Selling Now Easier for Real Estate Agents and Home Owners with New Web App Looks To Leads
Sellers can now reach potential buyers via free text message 24/7
CHICAGO, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Real estate agents and homeowners have a free marketing tool at their disposal to reach any home shopper in the U.S. with a text enabled mobile phone. Looks To Leads (http://www.lookstoleads.com) is a new web app that lets sellers automatically respond to home buyer inquiries via text message, 24 hours a day, at no charge.
Home buyers can receive text messages with more information about a real estate listing by visiting http://www.house2cell.com and entering their mobile phone number, along with a unique property ID number. Looks To Leads text messages include the property address & price, the seller's contact information, and a link to access additional data about the listing online. The seller also receives an immediate e-mail notification with the caller's mobile phone number whenever a real estate inquiry is made, so they can follow up on potential home buyer leads with a text or phone call. Yard signs and brochure boxes in front of properties for sale are popular options to alert buyers that more information is available using Looks To Leads.
"According to a recent study by Google and the National Association of Realtors, 89% of home shoppers use a mobile search engine to find real estate," explains Dorsey West, founder of Looks To Leads. "Looks To Leads was designed to bridge the gap between traditional real estate marketing such as yard signs and online house hunting using mobile devices, by including a link to the property web page with each text message that buyers receive."
Realtors and homeowners can use Looks To Leads free of charge by registering for an account at http://www.lookstoleads.com. Property information is immediately available to buyers via text message when the listing data is entered by the seller. Home buyers are responsible for any messaging charges from their wireless carrier to receive text messages from Looks To Leads.
About Looks To Leads:
Looks To Leads (http://www.lookstoleads.com) is a free web application for realtors and home sellers that lets buyers receive more information about a real estate listing, including a link to the property web page, via text message 24 hours a day. Watch an online video explaining how Looks To Leads works at: http://youtu.be/xjVMmrk-tFE.
"Match-Up! by Big Fish" Allows iPhone, iPad & iPod touch Players to Lose the Wait With Real-Time, Multiplayer Tournament Competition
SEATTLE, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Big Fish, the world's largest producer of casual games, today announced that "Match-Up! by Big Fish" is now available for free on the App Store for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. "Match-Up! by Big Fish" is a real-time tournament game platform built for casual gaming on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The platform offers three types of popular skill-based games -- Word, Match 3, and Mahjong -- in which gamers can match-up against live opponents to win virtual currency, experience, status, and achievements. Developed in partnership with Jawfish Games, "Match-Up! by Big Fish" will change mobile social play from turn-based experiences into fast-paced synchronous bracketed tournaments of up to 16 players.
Built from the beginning for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, the groundbreaking synchronous tournament technology serving the "Match-Up! by Big Fish" game platform is what makes this game stand out. The servers can instantly connect hundreds of thousands of players in fast-paced, exciting simultaneous play. The technology takes live mobile play to a new level by including a "Spycam," which lets opponents see each other's game board while they play.
"'Match-Up! by Big Fish' solves that frustrating wait by instantly connecting players in competitive play any time they want," said Chris Williams, Vice President and GM of Big Fish Free-to-Play. "Regardless of which game you choose, the gameplay is always fast-paced. Each tournament round is only 30 seconds, so a complete 'Match-Up!' tournament only lasts a few minutes. This new synchronous way of playing competitive casual games is undeniably more fun than the old turn-based approach."
All "Match-Up! by Big Fish" tournaments reward the winners with chips - a virtual currency that can be saved to buy into higher stakes tournaments. There are 16-player bracketed tournaments, up to 8-player elimination games, and best of 5 head-to-head competitions. Returning players are rewarded with chips for coming back to the game daily. While free tournaments are always available, the higher stakes games will offer more challenging gameplay and more intense competition. For players who like to see where they rank, the game includes leaderboards, stats, and achievements connected to Game Center. For players who like an extra competitive edge, they can purchase "boosts", which give them unique advantages as they play in a match-up.
"Match-Up! by Big Fish" games include:
-- Word Rack: This game combines Boggle®-like play with Scrabble®. The
winning player makes the highest value word within 30 seconds using as
many letters as they can.
-- QBeez: This is a skill-based Match 3 game with a twist, literally. Tap
on clusters of color blocks to have them disappear from the screen.
Clear the screen quickly and strategize to ensure you have none
remaining. If you are stuck, you can twist your iPhone, iPad or iPod
touch to slide the tiles to discover new matches.
-- Mahjong: The ancient game of Mahjong is now a competitive tournament.
Quickly match pairs of tiles to clear the board before your opponents.
"Match-Up! by Big Fish" is available for free from the App Store on iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or at http://www.AppStore.com <http://www.appstore.com/>
About Big Fish
Founded in 2002, Big Fish <http://www.bigfishgames.com> is the world's largest producer of casual games; dedicated to bringing engaging entertainment to everyone, anywhere, on any device. Through its proprietary, data-driven platform, millions of consumers seeking engaging entertainment easily discover and play PC and mobile games created by Big Fish's network of more than 600 development partners and its in-house Big Fish Studios. The company has distributed more than 2 billion games from a growing catalog of 3,000+ unique PC games and 300+ unique mobile games, and offers cross-platform streaming games via the proprietary universal cloud gaming service, Big Fish Unlimited. Big Fish's games are played in more than 150 countries on a wide variety of devices across 10 languages. The company is headquartered in Seattle, WA, with regional offices in Oakland, CA; Cork, Ireland; Vancouver, Canada; and Luxembourg.
Boggle® and Scrabble® are the property of Hasbro.
Susan Lusty
Big Fish PR
Susan.Lusty@BigFishGames.com
206-269-3672
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SearchCore to Create Vertical Finder Site for Recreational Vehicle Industry with Recent Acquisitions
LAKE FOREST, Calif., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SearchCore, Inc. (OTCQX: SRER), a technology-based Internet marketing services company that connects consumers with brands, products and services, today announced the acquisitions of http://www.TravelTrailer.com and http://www.ToyHaulers.com, in preparation for its entrance into the newest industry vertical in the company's growing portfolio: Recreational Vehicles (RVs). In addition to the Recreational Vehicles industry, the company's portfolio of industry verticals, currently live or in development, includes Recreational Sports (Sportify.com), Tattoo (Tattoo.com), Manufactured Housing (ManufacturedHomes.com), and Modular Housing (ModularHomes.com). Premium finder sites and apps for each industry are being developed on SearchCore's technology platform.
As evidence of the growing popularity of recreational vehicles in the U.S., there are now approximately 8.9 million RV-owning American households, with a reported 13% increase in towable RV manufacturing from 2011 to 2012. SearchCore's two newest URLs, http://www.TravelTrailer.com and http://www.ToyHaulers.com will serve this growing industry as premier websites for consumers, retailers and manufacturers of recreational vehicles of all kinds. These finder-sites will include a comprehensive set of tools and features including advertised listings for retailers and manufacturers, a pre-purchase comparison and price quote function, vendor profiles and directories.
"With the growing popularity of and need for quality, affordable recreational vehicles, we believe that http://www.TravelTrailer.com and http://www.ToyHaulers.com, in conjunction with our SEO technology and expertise, position us to provide the RV industry with the most comprehensive, go-to finder sites to satisfy the needs of all constituents, consistent with our goal of being the number one or two site in each vertical," said Brad Nelms, Chief Strategy Officer of SearchCore.
Jim Pakulis, Chief Executive Officer of SearchCore commented, "Our entry into the towable RV industry represents our latest opportunity to apply our technology-based solutions to attractive, yet disjoined niche markets that can benefit from our solutions. We strive to be the best at creating information marketplaces, providing consumers with comprehensive and relevant information that will empower them to make wise buying decisions."
SearchCore, Inc. is a technology-based Internet marketing services company that offers customers an integrated suite of services including media, technology, marketing and information. Founded in 2010, SearchCore is headquartered in Lake Forest, California. The Company's common stock trades on the OTC Market's highest tier, OTCQX, under the ticker symbol "SRER." http://www.SearchCore.com
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ORIGO(TM) launches new technology that ends distracted driving
ORIGOSafe(TM) prevents motorists from starting vehicles until phone is docked
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With texting while driving and other forms of handheld cell phone use behind the wheel continuing to be a leading killer on U.S. roads, ORIGO(TM) today launched a solution designed to end this deadly epidemic.
ORIGOSafe(TM) is a new ignition interlock system that requires drivers to secure their phone in a docking station before their vehicle can start. This prevents motorists from holding their phones to talk or text while behind the wheel.
"ORIGOSafe(TM) was developed to give parents and safety managers peace of mind, knowing that their drivers are safe and focused on the road, and aren't a danger to themselves or others," said Clay Skelton, ORIGO's(TM) founder. "With highway deaths on the rise, particularly among teens, it's clear that the concern for safety isn't enough to stop this deadly driving behavior. There has to be an outside force to incite change."
"By taking the phone out of the driver's hands - but not preventing making and receiving calls - ORIGO(TM) can reduce crashes, increase safety and improve the performance of drivers," said Skelton. "ORIGOSafe(TM) takes away the temptation to reach for the phone while driving."
Teenagers are overrepresented in traffic crashes and are involved in three times as many fatal crashes as all other drivers (NHTSA). According to an AT&T survey, 97 percent of teens say texting while driving is highly dangerous, yet 75 percent of them say it's common among their peers.
"Changing the mindset of young drivers to understand the dangers of texting while driving is essential to lowering the high teen crash rate and saving lives," said Sandy Spavone, Executive Director of National Organizations for Youth Safety. "Adults must model the right behavior and provide resources such as ORIGOSafe(TM) that take the phone out of the driver's hands completely, so that both hands remain on the wheel and both eyes on the road, where they belong."
Amanda Kloehr is a young driver who knows first-hand the dangers of distracted driving. At age 20, she was seriously injured in a car crash when she was distracted and slammed her car into a tractor trailer. "Whatever you have to do can wait," said Kloehr who has had more than 20 surgeries to rebuild her face and replace her right eye. "Nothing is more important when you are behind the wheel than keeping your focus on driving. Technologies like ORIGOSafe(TM) are an excellent way to prevent drivers from being distracted and sparing them the pain that I have had to bear."
ORIGO(TM) has established a "SafePartner" program for schools and organizations. ORIGO(TM) "SafePartners" are provided information to educate young drivers about the dangers of distracted driving, and the ORIGO(TM) solution. "SafePartners" are provided with a unique code and ORIGO(TM) donates 5 percent of each coded sale back to that organization as a fundraiser.
"The 'SafePartners' program is a win-win for everyone," said Cheryl Lynch, Director of Marketing. "We all work together to stop texting and driving and organizations are able to raise money to continue to educate and fight the battle against distracted driving."
Commercial Applications:
ORIGOSafe(TM) also comes in a version to improve safety among commercial drivers and is accompanied by ORIGOCommand(TM), an iPad-based fleet management package that allows administrators to manage multiple fleets at multiple locations.
With several large companies having already faced costly lawsuits, ORIGOSafe(TM) provides an opportunity for employers to significantly reduce their liability and provide verifiable compliance with federal laws banning handheld cell phone use among commercial drivers.
ORIGO(TM) is now available for both fleets and families, and works with the leading smartphones.
ORIGOSafe(TM) for families is available for purchase for $279 plus installation through the website http://www.DriveOrigo.com. For commercial sales, please contact Cheryl Lynch@DriveOrigo.com.
-- ORIGO(TM) is a Virginia based company and ORIGOSafe(TM) is designed,
manufactured and assembled in the USA.
SOURCE ORIGO
ORIGO
CONTACT: Cheryl Lynch, ORIGO(TM) Director of Sales and Marketing, +1-540-353-5652, Cheryl.lynch@driveorigo.com or Cathy Gillen, Highway Safety Media Consultant, +1-443-463-4449, cathy@cathygillen.com
Swisscom and Akamai Enter Into a Strategic Partnership
BERNE, Switzerland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
-- As a prime partner for Akamai, Swisscom will serve as lead "go to"
market partner in Switzerland
-- Two premier brands provide full suite of content delivery, web
application acceleration and cloud security solutions
Swiss telecoms provider Swisscom AG (SIX: SCMN) and cloud infrastructure service provider Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), today announced a strategic partnership focused on the growing content delivery, web application acceleration and cloud security market. This new alliance brings together two leaders in their respective industries to provide solutions that will improve the web and cloud experience for both enterprises and consumers in Switzerland. Under the terms of the agreement, both companies have agreed to invest in joint go-to-market capabilities including sales, customer support and marketing resources to pursue new opportunities in Switzerland.
With over 6.2 million mobile customers, 791,000 Swisscom TV customers and around 1.7 million broadband connections (retail), Swisscom has a significant presence throughout Switzerland and offers a full range of products and services for mobile, landline and IP-based voice and data communications. Under the terms of the agreement, Swisscom will act as a preferred 'go to' market partner for Akamai in Switzerland, reselling and integrating the complete Akamai services portfolio into its solutions to create value-added services for its customers.
Urs Schaeppi, CEO Swisscom (Switzerland), explained, "This strategic partnership is very interesting for us. With this collaboration, we combine innovative Akamai services with our strong brand, deep customer understanding and local support. The new services will address the growing expectations of enterprise customers for high-performing delivery of digital content, video and cloud applications. It will support the explosive growth in devices, content and traffic, all while helping to defend customers against an increasing flood of security attacks. This not only enables an optimum online experience for Internet users but also supports our corporate promise to be a trustworthy partner in the digital world."
Commenting on the alliance, Mark Vargo, Senior Vice President and General Manager EMEA, Akamai, said, "The partnership will ensure a first-class level of service quality delivered to Swisscom customers. The integration of Akamai solutions into Broadcast, Hosting or Cloud Services from Swisscom will create performance, cost and security benefits for business-to-business customers as well as for end users. Two premier brands have joined forces to create new solution sets and service offerings to help enterprises better face the challenges of a hyperconnected world."
About Akamai
Akamai® is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform (TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with first-class reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit http://www.akamai.com, or blogs.akamai.com, and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
About Swisscom
Swisscom is Switzerland's leading telecoms provider, with around 6.2 million mobile customers, 791,000 Swisscom TV customers and 1.7 million broadband connections (retail). In 2012 the company's 19,514-strong workforce (FTEs) generated revenue of CHF 11.384 billion. Swisscom is active throughout Switzerland, delivering services and products for mobile, fixed and IP-based voice and data communications. Huge investments in network infrastructure will ensure this remains the case in the future. With the Italian provider Fastweb, Swisscom is present in one of Europe's most attractive broadband markets. Swisscom is also active in IT infrastructure outsourcing and the management of communications infrastructures.
Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
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Akamai Media Relations
+1 617-444-3913
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Media Relations
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DeveloperAuction Closes New Funding to Connect Hiring Companies to Top Developer Talent
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DeveloperAuction announced today at the F.ounders conference that it has closed a $2.7 million first-round investment led by NEA and Sierra Ventures, with participation from Crosslink Capital, Google Ventures, Jeff Clavier's SoftTech VC, and John Suliman's Step Partners.
DeveloperAuction was founded to give sought-after developers a better job seeking experience. It provides a hassle-free way for developers to discover and connect to job opportunities at tech companies of all sizes. For hiring companies, DeveloperAuction is an alternative to traditional executive recruiting that lets them compete for the top developers and engineers they need for growth, and fill open positions quicker and more effectively.
DeveloperAuction was founded by Matt Mickiewicz, who previously founded 99designs; Douglas Feirstein, who previously founded LiveOps; and serial entrepreneur Allan Grant. Each has experience successfully disrupting a business services market by connecting companies to a marketplace of skilled workers.
"The most common tactic for recruiters is spamming LinkedIn, and it's not unusual for a Silicon Valley engineer to receive 30-50 unsolicited and off-base LinkedIn messages a month from recruiters," said Mickiewicz, co-founder and CEO of DeveloperAuction. "It's a waste of time and resources for all parties involved. At DeveloperAuction, we're providing a better way that has already attracted the attention of thousands of engineers from top companies."
To date, $225 million in job offers has passed through the DeveloperAuction marketplace. Developers sign up on the site, and each month DeveloperAuction picks the top 150 candidates who are actively seeking new opportunities. A two-week "auction" is conducted where venture-backed companies submit interview requests to candidates, along with information about the company and culture, founding team, and high-level compensation information like base salary and signing bonus. Engineers choose the companies they want to interview with, and if there is a fit, a formal offer is extended.
Every job seeker is assigned a dedicated Talent Advocate who represents their interests and helps them navigate through the process. On a new recruit's first day, DeveloperAuction pays out an additional signing bonus and sends them a bottle of Champagne to congratulate them on their new job.
About DeveloperAuction
DeveloperAuction is a venture-backed startup that connects employers to top talent in Silicon Valley, New York and beyond. Company headquarters are in San Francisco. More information is available at http://www.developerauction.com.
Media Contact:
Erica Schaefer
developerauction@mightypr.com
401.714.6883
Bluegiga Launches BLE113 - a Smaller and Lower Power Bluetooth Smart Module
ESPOO, Finland, March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Bluegiga Technologies, a leading provider of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity modules,
today announced its new BLE113 Bluetooth Smart module. The BLE113 is an addition to the
Bluegiga Bluetooth Smart product family, offering thirty percent lower peak power
consumption, thirty percent smaller size and a hardware I2C interface simplifying
connectivity to MEMS peripheral sensors. BLE113 also includes features, such as on-board
application hosting, flexible peripheral interfaces, and very low power sleep modes.
"Our BLE112 was one of the first Bluetooth Smart modules on the market when it was
launched in 2010. By launching our BLE113 we want to maintain our leadership position in
Bluetooth Smart and provide our customers a feature rich module that supports long battery
life applications in a significantly smaller footprint.", comments Mikko Savolainen, VP of
Product Management and Marketing.
One of the main benefits of BLE113 Bluetooth Smart module is its capability to host
custom applications. The Bluegiga Bluetooth Smart SDK allows applications to be developed
for the BLE113 with the Bluegiga BGScriptTM scripting language. In addition, Bluetooth
Smart profiles can be quickly developed with the Bluegiga Profile ToolkitTM.
BLE113 Key Features and Benefits:
- Bluetooth v. 4.0, single mode compliant
- Supports master and slave modes
- Up to eight connections
- Integrated Bluetooth Smart stack
- GAP, GATT, L2CAP and SMP
- Bluetooth Smart profiles
- Radio performance
- Transmit power : 0 dBm to -23 dBm
- Receiver sensitivity: -93 dBm
- Ultra low current consumption
- Transmit: 18.2 mA (0 dBm)
- Transmit: 14.3 mA (0 dBm and DC/DC)
- Receive: 14.3 mA
- Sleep mode 3: 0.4 uA
- Flexible peripheral interfaces
- UART and SPI
- I2C, PWM and GPIO
- 12-bit ADC
- Host interface:
- UART
- On-board application hosting for stand-alone operation
- Dimensions: 9.15 x 15.75 x 1.9 mm
- Bluetooth, CE, FCC, IC, South Korea and Japan qualified
Engineering samples and development kits will be available from Bluegiga's authorized
distributors in April 2013. Mass production is in June 2013.
BLE113 Development Kit
BLE113 evaluation kit is available with ordering code: DKBLE113
The evaluation kit contains a BLE113 evaluation board, CC Debugger firmware
programmer, BLED112 USB dongle, two BLE113 modules, cables and documentation. The BLE113
Bluetooth Smart Software Development Kit can be downloaded from Bluegiga's customer
support site (techforum.bluegiga.com [http://techforum.bluegiga.com ]).
Fluke Calibration 9190A Ultra-Cool Field Metrology Well delivers best-in-class stability
EVERETT, Wash., March 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke( )Calibration, a leader in precision calibration instrumentation and software, introduces the 9190A Ultra-Cool Field Metrology Well, a small, lightweight, and accurate dry-block calibrator with best-in-class stability.
The 9190A is ideal for pharmaceutical, biomedical and food processing applications that demand strict quality control and regulatory process compliance, including on-location validation and calibration of RTDs, thermocouples, thermometers, and other temperature sensors.
The 9190A conforms to EURAMET cg-13 guidelines for best measurement practices for temperature dry-block calibrators. This ensures that the 9190A specifications for accuracy, stability, axial (vertical) uniformity, radial (well-to-well) uniformity, loading, and hysteresis have been thoroughly and carefully defined and tested.
It has a wide temperature range (-95 to 140 degrees Celsius) to cover the coldest and warmest temperatures required in pharmaceutical, biomedical and food processing applications, operating at ultra-cold temperatures not typically available with a calibration bath. The 9190A uses no bath fluids, keeping clean rooms clean, making it easier to transport, and delivering faster heating/cooling rates. It offers best-in-class temperature stability (plus-or-minus 0.015 degrees Celsius) for consistent, accurate results.
The 9190A with "process" option features 4-20 mA connectors, a reference thermometer input, 4-wire PRT/RTD input with an accuracy of plus-or-minus 0.02 degrees Celsius, and a reference sensor control to minimize the effects of the axial gradient when a reference PRT is aligned with short sensors.
For more information about the Fluke Calibration 9190A Ultra-Cool Field Metrology Well, visit: http://www.flukecal.com/9190A. To purchase, contact your Fluke Calibration sales representative or call (877) 355-3225.
Contact Fluke Calibration
For more information from Fluke Calibration, visit the Fluke Calibration website or contact Fluke Corporation, P.O. Box 9090, Everett, WA USA 98206-9090, or call 1-877-355-3225.
About Fluke Calibration
Fluke Calibration is a leader in precision calibration instrumentation and software for electrical, temperature, pressure, flow, and RF measurements. Calibration products from Fluke Calibration are found in calibration facilities around the world, including National Metrology Institutes, that demand the highest levels of performance and reliability, backed by state of the art metrology and uncompromising support. They are relied on by quality engineers, calibration technicians, and metrologists to instill confidence in the measurements that are critical to their organizations for quality, safety, reliability, and cost.
Fluke and Fluke Calibration are trademarks of Fluke Corporation. The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners.
For more information:
Leah Friberg
Public Relations Manager
(425) 446-5905
leah.friberg@fluke.com