The Combination of Digital Analytics and Database Marketing Leads to a Digital Marketing Marriage Made in Heaven for Customer Analytics
NEWBURY, England, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Celebrus Technologies - http://www.celebrus.com - provider of tag-free
multi-channel digital analytics and big data software, and Semphonic, the digital
measurement and data analytics consultancy, have come together to extol the virtues of
marrying two distinct, but very complementary disciplines - digital analytics and database
marketing. Combining the two has created a powerful new function for customer analytics
[http://www.celebrus.com/solutions/customer-analytics ] that shall be known within the
industry from here on as; digital database marketing.
In a joint whitepaper, available for download here
[http://www.celebrus.com/content-hub/white-papers/226-web-analytics-marries-database-marketing ]
, Celebrus' VP Marketing, Katharine Hulls, and Semphonic's VP Digital Analytics,
Europe, Matthias Bettag, articulate the considerable business value that is to be gained
through the bringing together of something old and something new. By uniting traditional
database marketing techniques and new digital analytics data, Hulls and Bettag explore how
an organisation can use their online data more effectively to grow revenue, increase
customer engagement, enhance brand loyalty and optimise marketing effectiveness.
Katharine Hulls, VP Marketing, Celebrus Technologies, comments, "Through using the two
disciplines, techniques, data types and mind-sets to power customer analytics and explore
a new way of thinking, organisations can generate even more value from their analytics and
marketing teams. This can help increase customer loyalty, improve new customer acquisition
and enhance the customer experience for long-term growth and success. With the competitive
pressures that all organisations are facing nowadays who is going to say 'no thanks' to
that?"
The joint whitepaper highlights four examples of how to bring together these
disciplines and feed a digital database marketing team with streams of highly granular
online data. This marriage of digital analytics data and database marketing techniques can
provide organisations with a deeper understanding of customer analytics and drive
effective marketing actions - including one-to-one personalisation, lifecycle attribution
modelling, predictive campaign optimisation and channel cost reduction.
Matthias Bettag, VP Digital Analytics, Europe, Semphonic, said, "Web analytics has
evolved considerably since its beginning in the 1990s and has now officially matured to
become 'Digital Analytics'. By contrast, database marketing is a long-standing discipline
with well-established methodologies to explore data and generate actionable insight from
it. By developing an appreciation of database marketing, its techniques and value, and
collaborating on projects and ideas, organisations can truly look to maximising the impact
of both disciplines and then share the glory of achieving improved results."
The joint whitepaper explains that digital analytics is no longer just about websites;
it now includes the growing array of digital channels including mobile devices, apps and
social media. This insight enables a company to understand customer trending and overall
online behaviour, which is valuable to build better websites and increase conversion
rates. It looks at the value database marketing brings and how that, until recently, it
has been challenged by the lack of individual-level data required from today's digital
channels in order to get maximum value from the discipline's well-proven tools and
methodologies.
However, Hulls and Bettag go even further than this and explain how, as a result of
individual-level digital channel data now being available, organisations can use digital
database marketing to truly understand and interact with individual customers and
transform the quality of their customer engagement.
Celebrus Technologies enables organisations to understand their individual customers'
interactions across the digital channels they own, including websites, mobile apps and
social media. Celebrus' award winning, tag-free digital big data software then feeds this
data into a wide variety of big data technologies in real-time. Celebrus' global blue chip
clients use this highly granular data to power advanced customer analytics and real-time
personalisation and to drive actions that maximise revenue, marketing effectiveness and
brand loyalty. Celebrus partners with world-leading technology companies, including SAS,
Teradata and Microstrategy, to provide integrated solutions that meet critical business
goals. Celebrus also has global reach with their fast and flexible digital data and
real-time personalisation platforms available from resellers across the world.
About Semphonic
Semphonic is a cutting-edge digital measurement and data analytics consulting firm
providing clients with deep insight and strategy into their complex customer interaction
challenges across the digital channel. Semphonic has deep roots in the analysis of
large-scale databases, combining the power of segmentation, predictive modelling, and deep
statistical analysis to help clients identify and execute high ROI, data-driven marketing
campaigns. The entire Semphonic team provides unmatched thought leadership around complex
digital data challenges faced by organisations. Semphonic is technology agnostic with
strong expertise across platforms and applications including Adobe Omniture, Coremetrics,
Google Analytics, Unica, Webtrends and Yahoo! Analytics, among others.
Semphonic has developed a comprehensive, end-to-end, service offering that addresses
clients' complex data analytics challenges from the bottom up. Semphonic's services and
methodology are firmly rooted in the "Semphonic Way" with a focus on being repeatable and
scalable. Semphonic's core capabilities span strategy through implementation, targeting
the data infrastructure, reporting, analytics and segmentation needs of clients. Semphonic
has also developed core expertise across emerging technology areas including data
warehousing, social and mobile.
Semphonic was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with
offices in Boston, New York, Washington, DC, Portland, OR and Berlin, Germany. Semphonic
is also the driving force behind the premier web analytics conference, X Change.
For further information, please contact:
Jenny Williams
itpr
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Email: info@itpr.co.uk
SMB Storage Market Redefined by Synology's DiskStation Manager (DSM) 4.2's Enhanced Enterprise Features
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Synology America Corp. today announced the official release of DiskStation Manager (DSM) 4.2. This latest iteration makes enterprise features even better, as well as additions for SMBs to make this the most business-grade release to date.
To keep pace with the growing market for storage for virtualization, Synology has included more powerful tools for iSCSI at no additional charge. To add to the built-in LUN backup software, Synology now offers LUN cloning and LUN snapshots. Cloning allows for nearly instantaneous LUN replicas. The snapshot capability allows for up to 256 snapshots without impacting system performance and minimizing the impact on storage.
"Business users will surely appreciate the increased value this upgrade brings," said Jason Bonoan, Marketing Manager at Synology America Corp. "This release shows Synology's continued dedication to give our business customers the tools they need at a price they can afford."
The Cloud Station package has been revamped to make it a better value for businesses with mobile assets. Cloud Station 2 now allows for a nearly unlimited number of users and folders for syncing. It can be integrated with Active Directory and LDAP domains for improved security and ease of management.
Synology's relentless work on the High Availability packages is paying dividends for a growing number of customers. High Availability allows users to maximize their uptime by clustering storage. The High Availability package is now available for current XS and Intel-based Plus models, bringing storage clusters within the financial reach of smaller businesses than before.
DSM 4.2 brings a host of other business solutions to the table, including:
-- Global hot spare- This allows assigning hot spares for any type of
redundant volume or volumes
-- Disk Usage Report- This allows admins to view current status and
percentages of use and trends based on past usage
-- Amazon Glacier package- This allows for economical backups to Amazon's
Glacier service
To learn what all DSM 4.2 bring to the table, see here. [http://www.synology.com/dsm/dsm_for_business.php?lang=us]
About Synology
Founded in April of 2000, Synology Inc. is a leader in next-generation Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers for the home and small to medium sized business markets. Specializing in both hardware and software for network attached storage devices, Synology products are feature-rich, easy-to-use, energy-efficient, reliable and affordable. All Synology product investments are enhanced with product warranties, free software upgrades and 24/7 online support. Visit http://www.synology.com for more information
Synology has a global presence with regional offices in the US (Bellevue, Washington), and the UK (London, England), Germany (Düsseldorf), and Taiwan (Taipei).
Contact:
Jason Bonoan
Email
Synology America Corp.
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Pandora Announces Integration with STRATA and Mediaocean Media Buying Platforms
Thousands of Radio Buyers Now Have Automatic Access to Pandora Audience Ratings
OAKLAND, Calif., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, today announced that its audience data will appear in the three most popular media buying platforms, including STRATA and Mediaocean's Donovan and Mediabank stewardship systems. Radio buyers will be able to compare Pandora's audience data side-by-side with broadcast radio stations across the country.
With more than $14 billion spent on U.S. spot radio advertising annually according to the RAB, advertisers will have a more complete representation of the radio industry that includes both broadcast and internet radio. STRATA and Mediaocean will import Triton Digital's Webcast Metrics Local (WCML) data into their software platforms, allowing radio buyers to view Pandora national and local audience ratings.
Prior to the integrations, radio buyers using STRATA and Mediaocean systems were required to manually research Pandora audience ratings. Radio buyers now have an easy and efficient way to evaluate Pandora audience size and rankings to make informed decisions about their media mix.
Pandora Chief Revenue Officer John Trimble said, "It's great to see STRATA and Mediaocean embrace innovation and respond to marketplace demand. With consumers shifting from broadcast to internet radio, it's important to have the industry adopt technology to help advertisers make smarter planning and buying decisions. The integrations will help advertisers understand the power of internet radio and make the smartest buying decision at both the national and local levels."
STRATA President/CEO John Shelton said, "Adding Pandora as a part of our arsenal of media options for over 1,000 STRATA agencies allows our clients to access substantial listener audiences like never before. After the launch of Pandora in STRATA's system in January, our media buyers' reaction was overwhelmingly positive. They are extremely excited about this opportunity to offer Pandora to their advertising clients."
Mediaocean CEO Bill Wise said, "Mediaocean's clients--the major holding companies and independents in North American and Europe who use our systems to manage over $100B in media spend a year--have long expressed a desire to spend far more heavily in digital radio generally, and Pandora specifically. We approached Pandora last year with a new way to let that agency demand flow to Pandora inventory, and we're glad to see that approach adopted industry-wide."
STRATA's integration was released in January 2013 and all STRATA agencies now have access to Pandora audience data. Mediaocean is currently in beta release with rollout to Mediabank systems in mid-March 2013 and Donovan systems by the end of April 2013.
ABOUT PANDORA
Pandora (NYSE: P) gives people music and comedy they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song, or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of more than one million tracks. Tens of millions of people turn on Pandora every month to hear music they love. http://www.pandora.com
Texas Instruments and 4DSP collaborate on FPGA mezzanine card, enabling mission critical developers to meet vital COTS-based system requirements
DALLAS, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) and 4DSP, an innovative company specializing in low power, low weight and compact FPGA-based signal and image processing systems, today announced their collaboration on a new mezzanine card, the FMC667, for mission critical applications. 4DSP's FMC667 mezzanine card, based on the emerging FMC form factor, includes TI's KeyStone-based TMS320C6678 multicore digital signal processor (DSP), DRAM memory and peripherals. With TI's high-performance C6678 multicore DSP, the FMC667 is able to more effectively and rapidly meet the essential requirements of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS)-based systems, as well as increase processing power, accuracy and finer resolution in mission critical and industrial applications.
"TI's multicore software development kit made it easy for us to develop support libraries for our FMC667 card," said Arnaud Maye, Embedded Software Manager at 4DSP. "With eight 1.25 GHz cores in parallel and the built-in capability to be a PCIe root complex, TI's C6678 DSP affirms itself as a control and high-end processing node for the most demanding applications."
4DSP's FMC667 card is primarily intended to be used in applications where an FPGA and DSP act as a co-processor of one another, such as video, telecom infrastructure, imaging, medical and wireless infrastructure markets. Mechanically and electrically compliant to the FMC standard (ANSI/VITA 57.1), the FMC667 module has a high-pin count connector and can be used in a conduction-cooled environment. Additionally, the card is also equipped with power supply and temperature monitoring, offering several power-down modes to switch off unused functions and peripheral interfaces.
Functionality, reliability and precision are vital factors mission critical developers must take into consideration when designing quality system applications. TI's C6678 multicore DSPs deliver the industry's first 10 GHz DSP with fixed- and floating-point performance on a single device for increased precision, a key requirement for mission critical systems. Additionally, the C6678 multicore DSPs increase system capabilities by consolidating the functionality of multiple DSPs onto a single device, saving board space and cost and alleviating the challenge of size, weight and power (SwaP), as well as reducing overall clock rates and power consumptions.
Availability
The FMC667 mezzanine card will be available on March 15. For more information, please visit http://www.4dsp.com.
Do MORE with MULTICORE:
-- Learn more about TI multicore
-- Learn more about TI's C6678 multicore DSP
-- Watch TI's multicore Ask The Experts series
-- Engage with engineers and TI experts on the TI E2E(TM) Community and
Multicore Mix blog
-- Follow TI on Twitter and become a fan of TI on Facebook
About TI's KeyStone multicore architecture
TI's KeyStone multicore architecture is the platform for true multicore innovation, offering developers a robust portfolio of high performance, low-power multicore devices. Unleashing breakthrough performance, the KeyStone architecture is the foundation upon which TI's new TMS320C66x DSP generation was developed. KeyStone differs from any other multicore architecture as it has the capacity to provide full processing capability to every core in a multicore device. KeyStone-based devices are optimized for high performance markets including wireless base stations, mission critical, test and automation, medical imaging and high performance computing. Learn more at http://www.ti.com/multicore.
About 4DSP LLC
4DSP is an innovative company specializing in low power, low weight and compact FPGA based signal and image processing systems. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, USA, with offices in the Netherlands, 4DSP is a developer of reconfigurable computers of advanced architecture which offer customers maximum flexibility and scalability. 4DSP's hardware platforms deliver unmatched performance for advanced digital signal processing (DSP) applications in embedded computing applications. More information about 4DSP can be found at http://www.4dsp.com.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
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LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Square Enix, Inc., the publisher of SQUARE ENIX® interactive entertainment products in the Americas, today announced that TOMB RAIDER®, developed by Crystal Dynamics®, is now available in stores for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and the PlayStation®3 computer entertainment system. The Windows® PC version is available via online platforms including Steam.
"Creating something truly special is incredibly challenging. You have got to really want it: you have to be passionate; you have to care about it, and you have to dedicate yourself," said Darrell Gallagher, head of studio at Crystal Dynamics. "We have a studio full of talented people who have put their hearts into making this game - this is not just a game on their resume, speak to any one of them, they've been on a journey. We hope that the game we've built will endure and that this is a well deserving renaissance for Lara Croft."
Written by Rhianna Pratchett and John Stafford, with music composed by Jason Graves, TOMB RAIDER explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft® and her ascent from an untried and untested young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed only with raw instincts and the ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, Lara must fight to unravel the dark history of a forgotten island to escape its relentless hold. For the first time, the game also features a multiplayer campaign developed by Eidos Montréal, a Square Enix studio.
In addition, the game has been accompanied by a wealth of companion items and interactive media, including a Brady® Strategy Guide and companion art book (The Art of Survival), a Dark Horse Comic, written by Pratchett, (TOMB RAIDER: The Beginning), an Official Soundtrack, an official TOMB RAIDER Online Store, and The Final Hours of TOMB RAIDER App available on iTunes, the Amazon Appstore and coming soon to Steam.
About Square Enix, Inc.
Square Enix, Inc. develops, publishes, distributes and licenses SQUARE ENIX®, EIDOS® and TAITO® branded entertainment content throughout the Americas as part of the Square Enix Group. The Square Enix Group operates a global network of leading development studios and boasts a valuable portfolio of intellectual property, including: FINAL FANTASY®, which has sold over 100 million units worldwide; DRAGON QUEST®, which has sold over 61 million units worldwide; TOMB RAIDER®, which has sold over 35 million units worldwide; and the legendary SPACE INVADERS®. Square Enix, Inc. is a U.S.-based, wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd.
GLOBO Signs U.S. and Canada Agreement with Ingram Micro and Announces Enterprise Mobility in a Box® for SMBs
NEW YORK, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- GLOBO (LSE-AIM: GBO), the international leader and technology innovator delivering Enterprise Mobility Management and Telecom software products and solutions, today announced it has signed a distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Inc (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions. Under the terms of the agreement, the Ingram Micro Mobility division will provide GLOBO's revolutionary Enterprise Mobility solutions for the Enterprise and Small and Medium Business (SMB) market to authorized resellers in the United States and Canada.
Ingram Micro Mobility will act as a distributor for GLOBO's new product, GO!Enterprise - Enterprise Mobility in a Box®, which was showcased at GSMA's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona beginning Feb. 25, 2013, with commercial launch scheduled in March.
"The addition of GLOBO's GO!Enterprise platform to our lineup allows Ingram Micro resellers to provide an even wider portfolio of solutions to serve the growing number of customers looking to mobilize their business operations," said Bashar Nejdawi, president Ingram Micro Mobility, North America. "We're committed to offering products to our reseller customers that provide them with ever-expanding opportunities for success in a competitive marketplace and GLOBO's portfolio of mobile solutions is an excellent addition to our mobile offering."
GO!Enterprise - Enterprise Mobility in a Box® (GO!Enterprise BOX) is a revolutionary and innovative approach to Enterprise Mobility for SMBs that allows small businesses with up to 150 devices to securely run and manage their BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) mobile workforce through the GLOBO cloud infrastructure.
Everything required for Enterprise Mobility Management is provided literally "out of the box" and is hosted in the cloud. The comprehensive solution includes hosted Microsoft Exchange accounts, cloud hosting and file storage, GO!Enterprise office productivity and collaboration apps, an integrated development studio for creating customized apps, and an Enterprise Mobility Management console to manage and protect corporate assets.
GO!Enterprise BOX is a plug and play solution that requires zero IT resources or specialized technical knowledge. Available on a pay-as-you-go annual licensing model, it minimizes any up-front costs and ensures an exact match with business needs. Now SMBs do not have to settle for a scaled-down enterprise solution and can find Enterprise Mobility products anywhere, even on the shelves of major retailers.
"Enterprise mobility is a strategic initiative for organizations of all sizes and our product strategy is designed to deliver to the widest range of customers exactly what they require. Enterprise Mobility in a Box® came of out this business mindset. The distribution agreement with Ingram Micro Mobility complements exactly what we envisaged; the widespread cross-channel availability of a solution crafted for SMBs made available through the leading IT and mobile distributor in the world and addressing the most mature markets of USA and Canada in one move," said Costis Papadimitrakopoulos, GLOBO's CEO. "This agreement with Ingram Micro Mobility is an important step in advancing GLOBO's global leadership and establishing our brand and solutions in the United States and Canada."
About Ingram Micro Inc.
Ingram Micro is the world's largest wholesale technology distributor and a global leader in IT supply-chain, mobile device lifecycle services and logistics solutions. As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics and mobile solutions, technical support, financial services and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving 145 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com.
Ingram Micro Mobility is a leading provider of device lifecycle services - with the ability to provide complete lifecycle capabilities from basic warehousing to software loading, order and accounts receivable management, end-user fulfillment, and reverse logistics, which includes services from repair to refurbishment and recycling of wireless devices. Visit http://www.mobility.ingrammicro.com.
About GLOBO
GLOBO PLC (LSE-AIM: GBO), is an international leader and technology innovator delivering mobile, SaaS and telecom software products and services. GLOBO has established itself as one of the market leaders in the ICT market, offering a wide range of products and services to the corporate, public and consumer markets. The Group operates internationally through subsidiaries and offices in US, UK, Europe, Middle East and South East Asia. For more information visit the company's website at http://www.globoplc.com.
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GLOBO
CONTACT: Global Results Communications (for GLOBO), Lora Friedrichsen or Valerie Christopherson, +1-949-608-0276, globo@globalresultspr.com; Ingram Micro, Damon Wright, Investor Relations, +1-714-382-5013, damon.wright@ingrammicro.com; Ingram Micro Mobility, Reid McDowell, Media Relations, +1-317-707-2925, reid.mcdowell@brightpoint.com
Commtouch's Cloud-Based Security Solutions Analyze More Than 12 Billion Transactions Each Day
Commtouch now operates 12 global data centers to support its growth strategy focused on cloud-based Security as a Service (SecaaS) partners
MCLEAN, Virginia, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Commtouch(R) (NASDAQ: CTCH), a leading provider of Internet security technology and
cloud-based services, today announced that it now analyzes more than 12 billion
transactions every day at a rate of more than 138,000 a second. Commtouch protects
approximately 350 million end users through its OEM and service provider partners.
With this growth, Commtouch continues to significantly expand its worldwide
infrastructure, including the addition of three new data centers in Europe. Commtouch now
operates 12 data centers distributed throughout North America, Europe and Asia.
The expansion of Commtouch's infrastructure is part of its growth strategy that
focuses on offering maximum protection against current and future threats, as well as
providing its OEM and service provider partners with comprehensive and highly flexible
security solutions. Commtouch's growing network of data centers reflects its heavy
investment in its product and solution roadmap - including the recently-launched email
SaaS solutions and the upcoming Web Security SaaS solution, scheduled for release during
the first half of this year.
"As we continue to expand our in-the-cloud solutions, our growing infrastructure
provides us with the scalability needed to deliver powerful SaaS solutions to our OEM and
service provider partners," said Brett Wilson, vice president of products at Commtouch.
"It's yet another step toward providing the most innovative, reliable Internet security
solutions for our partners. Every additional data center increases the robustness and
performance of the Commtouch cloud."
About Commtouch
Commtouch(R) (NASDAQ: CTCH) is a leading provider of Internet security technology and
cloud-based services for vendors and service providers, increasing the value and
profitability of our customers' solutions by protecting billions of Internet transactions
on a daily basis. With 12 global data centers and award-winning, patented technology,
Commtouch's email, Web, and antivirus capabilities easily integrate into our customers'
products and solutions, keeping safe more than 350 million end users. To learn more, visit http://www.commtouch.com.
Recurrent Pattern Detection, RPD, Zero-Hour and GlobalView are trademarks, and
Commtouch is a registered trademark of Commtouch. U.S. Patent No. 6,330,590 is owned by
Commtouch. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Company Contact:
Brian Briggs, Chief Financial Officer
Commtouch
+1-703-760-3444
brian.briggs@commtouch.com
U.S. Investor Contact:
Christopher Chu
Grayling
+1-646-284-9400
commtouch@grayling.com
Israel Investor Relations Contact:
Iris Lubitch
EffectiveIR
+972-3-5664007
Iris@EffectiveIR.co.il
Commtouch Media Contact:
Matthew Zintel
Zintel Public Relations
+1-281-444-1590
matthew.zintel@zintelpr.com
Digital Dynamics Software Launches New Windows 7 Compatible SAS Engine - No Price Increase
Vendors Want Faster Speeds, More Flash From Their Machines
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Dynamics Software (DigDyn) of Schaumburg, Illinois has released a new version of the SAS Engine that is compatible with Windows 7. The result is faster, smoother operation from modern slots that can support far more of the flash and exciting display features players are attracted to.
Tony Antonucci, president of DigDyn, says Microsoft has made it clear that the software giant is pulling the plug on its venerable Windows XP which debuted in 2002 and no longer even offers the software.
"We are always looking at improving our customers' operations on the casino floor," explained Antonucci. "We developed this new SAS Engine to provide the smoothest migration path for existing and new clients. It is available in 32 or 64 bit and provides for more memory to drive the newest, cutting edge slot features. It makes these machines operate just as smooth as possible. It's simply a better, more stable driver experience. Perhaps most importantly, Windows 7 is available right off the shelf and will be for years to come."
Antonucci's team designed the software for users to move from Windows XP 32 bit to Windows 7 32 bit or 64 bit seamlessly.
DigDyn made the decision to offer the new SAS Engine without any price increase. The SAS Engine is still licensed for $150 per copy.
"The new DigDyn SAS Engine is lab tested, available now and ready to go," said Antonucci.
ABOUT DIGITAL DYNAMICS SOFTWARE
Founded in 1983, Digital Dynamics Software (DigDyn), is a technology firm that provides clients with gaming products and related engineering services. Staying current with the latest technologies, DigDyn provides a unique combination of technology and services to facilitate the implementation of industry standard gaming protocols as well as emerging gaming protocols. DigDyn's continued success comes from working closely with their clients in developing and deploying high quality engineered systems. For further information, call (847) 330-3830 or visit http://www.digdyn.com.
Nikon's Newest Advanced Performance COOLPIX Cameras Provide Incredible Quality And Control For Those Serious About Capturing Stunning Images
World Renowned Optics and a Host of Innovative Technologies, Including the Use of a DX-Format Image Sensor, Provide Users with Premier Compacts for Shooting and Sharing
MELVILLE, N.Y., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Nikon Inc. announced two new advanced performance COOLPIX cameras, built for the customer seeking the best image quality possible with the convenience and ease-of-use of a compact camera. The Nikon COOLPIX A is the first COOLPIX to incorporate a DX-format sensor, similar to those found in many of Nikon's coveted D-SLRs, which provides the highest image quality possible from a compact point-and-shoot. Additionally, the small yet powerful COOLPIX P330 fits comfortably into a shirt pocket, yet gives users the confidence to capture beautiful imagery through amazing optics, low-light capabilities and creative control.
"The introduction of the COOLPIX A, as Nikon's flagship COOLPIX camera, provides uncompromised image quality and incredibly sharp detail in a compact point-and-shoot camera. As the first COOLPIX to use a DX-format sensor, the COOLPIX A will exceed expectations for its unsurpassed performance," said Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience, Nikon Inc. "The COOLPIX A, along with the COOLPIX P330, demonstrates the forward-looking direction of the Advanced Performance COOLPIX line, and packs all of the benefits of Nikon's optical heritage and imaging experience into a compact, yet powerful package."
Advanced Performance COOLPIX Cameras with Wi-Fi® Connectivity
For those who never settle for second best, this new duo presents the optimal choice to consistently capture high-quality images and HD video with outstanding clarity and detail. Thanks to their exceptional CMOS imaging sensors and world-class NIKKOR lenses, these cameras deliver brilliant photos amidst the action, even in low-light conditions. With compact designs and advanced feature sets that allow users to easily grow and improve their image or video shooting skills, these new COOLPIX cameras provide creative control and connectivity options for the photographer in everyone. These new cameras also join the ultra-zoom COOLPIX P520 and performance powerhouse COOLPIX P7700 in Nikon's series of COOLPIX Advanced Performance cameras.
Once a still or video has been captured, both cameras let users share images instantly with family and friends when connected using the optional WU-1a Wireless Mobile Adapter(1). This accessory pairs with the free downloadable Wireless Mobile Utility application(1), which enables users to transfer their images and videos to compatible smart devices and tablets for easy sharing and viewing with others.
The COOLPIX A: Nikon's First DX-Format COOLPIX Camera
Unlike any other COOLPIX camera, the new COOLPIX A is equipped with a DX-format CMOS sensor that enables users to achieve superior image quality previously only possible with a Nikon D-SLR. The combination of this 16.2-megapixel DX-format sensor and ultra-sharp prime NIKKOR lens firmly positions the COOLPIX A as the reigning flagship camera in the COOLPIX line.
The all-glass 18.5mm (28mm equivalent) prime lens has an f/2.8 aperture, allowing users to shoot with a shallow depth of field to blur backgrounds for professional-looking photos. Even when the sun goes down, the lens offers the ability to turn a fleeting glance into a flattering moonlit portrait with just a press of the shutter. Always ready for the spontaneous moment, the camera's quick AF performance and 4 frames-per-second (fps) burst help users to consistently capture any moment with outstanding image quality.
For those who want to push their photography skills, the versatile COOLPIX A also offers advanced settings to allow shooters to have complete creative control to master nearly any shooting situation. With multiple Scene Modes, a familiar manual focus ring, full manual exposure controls (P,S,A,M), and the ability to shoot RAW/NEF image files, even a simple snapshot can be transformed into artistic expression.
Additionally, the COOLPIX A offers a variety of accessories to enhance the shooting experience, including the DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder, the UR-E24 Adapter Ring for attaching lens hoods and filters, and the HN-CP18 metal Lens Hood, which helps protect the surface of the lens and restricts light from passing through without negatively influencing images. The camera also has a full size hot shoe port that makes the camera compatible with various accessories such as Nikon Speedlights.
The COOLPIX P330: Big Performance from a Tiny Camera
The COOLPIX P330 offers a useful 5x wide angle to telephoto (24mm-120mm, 35mm equivalent) zoom and cutting-edge features in a sleek, portable design for exceptional images and HD video. The P330 has a 1/1.7-inch, 12.2-megapixel backside illuminated (BSI) CMOS sensor that offers users the ability to confidently capture vibrant photos with low noise. Additionally, the super-sharp f/1.8 lens is the fastest in the COOLPIX line, rendering photos and Full HD 1080p video with striking clarity in a variety of lighting conditions. The lens also includes Vibration Reduction image stabilization to further reduce the effects of image blur when shooting handheld. Designed for the user who wants a sophisticated camera with the option of an advanced feature set, the COOLPIX P330 includes manual controls (P,S,A,M) and can now capture NRW/RAW images.
The P330 also enables users to enhance their photography with the inclusion of various Scene Modes, as well as Nikon's Easy Auto Mode for capturing beautiful imagery during scenic vacations, celebrations or everyday moments, all with the convenience of a small, portable size. Additionally, the camera incorporates Full HD Video with stereo sound, engaged with just a simple press of the dedicated video record button.
This high-performance camera also comes with built-in GPS capabilities so photographers can easily log even their most exotic travels by pinpointing the exact latitude and longitude where the image was captured.
Pricing and Availability
The COOLPIX A will be available in March 2013 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $1099.95* and will be offered in Black and Silver. The DF-CP1 Optical Viewfinder will be available for a suggested retail price of $449.96*, and the UR-E24 Adapter Ring and HN-CP18 Lens Hood will be sold together for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $129.96*; accessories will be available in March 2013. The COOLPIX P330 will also be available in March 2013 for a suggested retail price (SRP) of $379.95* and will be offered in Black and White.
In order to give consumers a more effective way to understand the benefits of each COOLPIX camera and to help users determine the best camera to fit their lifestyle, Nikon has segmented the COOLPIX series into five categories: Advanced Performance, Fun & Innovative, Ultra-Slim Zoom, Comfort Long Zoom and Budget Friendly. For more information about these and other COOLPIX cameras, please visit http://www.nikonusa.com.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image(TM). Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1 advanced camera with interchangeable lens system. Nikon Corporation, the parent company of the Nikon Inc., recently celebrated its 80(th) anniversary of NIKKOR optics, and announced the production of over 75 million NIKKOR lenses in 2012, creating a new milestone in Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. Connect with Nikon and other photographers on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/nikon and get the latest news and information from Twitter by following @NikonUSA.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TransLattice, the geographically distributed database and application platform company for enterprise, cloud and hybrid environments, today announced that TransLattice Elastic Database (TED), the world's first geographically distributed Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), can be deployed on Dell Cloud On Demand.
The TransLattice Elastic Database can be distributed across multiple Dell Cloud data centers while appearing to the end-user as one cohesive database. This enables unparalleled database availability and excellent response time.
"Enterprises around the world are looking for cost-effective, resilient cloud solutions that bring corporate data closer to remote users, with like-local performance," said Frank Huerta, CEO and founder. "We are very excited to deliver a highly reliable SQL database to enterprises using Dell's Cloud."
Dell Cloud On Demand is an enterprise-class, multi-tenant public cloud solution that is hosted in Dell's secured data centers.
TransLattice Elastic Database Key Facts:
-- SQL database that spans multiple Dell data centers
-- Excellent response time
-- Unparalleled availability
About TransLattice
TransLattice is the geographically distributed database and application platform company that provides data where and when it is needed, for enterprise, cloud and hybrid environments. This new approach to enterprise and cloud infrastructure results in significantly reduced costs and deployment complexity, while dramatically improving system reliability, scalability and response time. For more information, please visit http://www.TransLattice.com.
New Social Media Platform Redefines Local Business-Consumer Relationship
Meetlocalbiz.com instantly connects local businesses with consumers in the community.
COLUMBIA, Md., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A new social media platform has been released, connecting local businesses and consumers nationwide.
Meetlocalbiz.com, a free social media platform, has one goal in mind: to help small businesses better engage with potential consumers.
While most social media websites focus on the consumer's interests, Meetlocalbiz.com helps companies establish their online presence when advertising dollars may be low. Businesses are able to communicate deals, provide company information, and let consumers know what is happening within their community.
Todd Sachs, the founder of Meetlocalbiz.com states, "Knowing how to communicate with the community has been an ongoing problem for local businesses across the country. Often times they are outshined by larger chain corporations and don't have the marketing budget to compete for more business. Meetlocalbiz.com was designed as a solution to this problem. Now small businesses have the ability to instantly communicate with potential consumers in their community, for free."
Businesses create a free micro-site that allows them to upload company information, a photo gallery, videos, and online promotions. Company updates can be seen via the live news feed on every business' page as well as those the business has partnered with.
The website shows region-specific results, categorizes each business by industry service, and is optimized, allowing all micro-sites to appear in search engine results.
Consumers are able to create user accounts, where they can search for companies by zip code, follow their favorite businesses and receive discounts just by using the website. Job openings, business announcements, and community events are also broadcast on the Meetlocalbiz.com homepage by city.
"Social media plays an integral part in how consumers connect with the brands they love and the businesses they patronize. Meetlocalbiz.com removes the aggressive advertising element found on other social media sites, allowing consumers to search for local businesses on their terms, without feeling inundated by unwanted ads," Sachs states.
To access the social media platform redefining the local business-consumer relationship, visit Meetlocalbiz.com for more information.
Meetlocalbiz.com is a free internet advertising platform that supports the growth of local businesses through community interaction. Businesses can create a micro-site, share company information, and interact with consumers who are interested in purchasing from local small businesses.
With MedAllies technology, NYeC, HIXNY launch Direct Messaging
Direct technology enhances care coordination, improves patient care
FISHKILL, N.Y., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Powered by MedAllies technology, clinician-to-clinician Direct Messaging is now live in New York.
New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) and Healthcare Information Xchange of New York (HIXNY) are now able to provide Direct Messaging between clinicians as part of the Statewide Health Information Network of New York (SHIN-NY).
Direct Messaging, powered by MedAllies, allows clinicians to securely and seamlessly exchange authenticated, encrypted clinical data with one another. It addresses a serious deficiency in the current system: a lack of interoperability.
With MedAllies Direct technology, clinicians have pertinent clinical information "pushed" to them in their own EHR system, regardless of vendor. They will no longer need to sort through information that's not relevant, nor will they need to "pull" information from paper records or the health information exchange (HIE). Moreover, the MedAllies connectivity model crosses all provider types and locations where care might be delivered, from small practices to integrated delivery networks.
"This is the holy grail of consultative medicine--being able to effortlessly transmit information back and forth,"said Fred Venditti, M.D., vice dean for clinical affairs, Albany Medical Center and head of the Center's physician faculty practice. "Direct's point-to-point connectivity will dramatically reduce treatment delays, duplicative testing and revisits." Albany Medical Center will become the first health care provider in New York State to use Direct Messaging.
MedAllies has provided Direct services since the Direct Project's inception and has several pilot sites throughout the state. "As we move our Direct efforts from a pilot program into a statewide offering, we recognize that interoperability must be more than sending medical email to inboxes. Interoperability demands integration at the point of care and consistent with each provider's workflow. With NYeC and HIXNY's announcement, we are much closer to making this a reality," said MedAllies CEO A. John Blair, III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Developed by MedAllies according to the Office of the National Coordinator's Direct Project guidelines and the NYeC-led EHR/HIE Interoperability Workgroup specifications, Direct Messaging integrates into providers' EHRs and existing workflows, enhancing their ability to electronically coordinate and improve the delivery of care to patients.
The SHIN-NY is a secure network for sharing clinical patient data across New York state. It is coordinated by NYeC in conjunction with the New York State Department of Health, and the state's 11 regional health information organizations.
"We're proud to be working with MedAllies as our vendor to enable SHIN-NY Direct Messaging," said David Whitlinger, NYeC executive director. "The expertise they bring to HIE integration is invaluable to our efforts in connecting clinicians across the state to exchange records and better coordinate care."
About MedAllies
MedAllies, founded in 2001, has extensive experience with EHR implementations and workflow redesign to improve clinical care. It provides unmatched expertise in health information exchange and Direct services. MedAllies operates the THINC eXchange, an HIE designed to increase the completeness of information at the point of care, improve care coordination and standardize quality and public health reporting in New York's Hudson Valley. It has provided Direct services since the Direct Project's inception and has several pilot sites in New York state. MedAllies Direct Solutions builds on existing technology to achieve interoperability, with physicians using their current EHR systems, allowing information to flow across disparate EHR systems in a manner consistent with provider workflows. MedAllies Direct is a tool to advance primary care models that emphasize care coordination and improved care transitions and support patient-centered care.
Deals2Buy.com Monthly Deal Breaker Report: Hot Deals Available on Travel, Portable Tech and Gear for Spring Break
Report includes top spring travel deals and insights on the best time to buy vacation related items
AUSTIN, Texas, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Deals2Buy (http://www.deals2buy.com), a leading deals website for discounts and close-out inventory offers, today released the Spring Break Travel edition of its monthly Deal Breaker Report, identifying the hottest travel related deals the website has available for March.
"Although spring has not yet sprung, we're seeing increased interest in luggage, camera and travel related offers as consumers plan their spring getaways," says Mike Spankie, senior merchandising manager of Deals2Buy.com. "Even if you're not planning on traveling in March or April, take advantage of the travel, accessory and apparel deals available now. Stock up ahead of time to avoid paying premiums for vacation items during the summer months."
Consumers can visit Deals2Buy.com year-round for discounts on a variety of products and services, but to gear up for a spring getaway, travelers should check out the curated hot deals below.
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About Deals2Buy.com
Founded in 2002, Deals2Buy (http://www.deals2buy.com) focuses on delivering consumers time-sensitive last-minute deals on thousands of products and services. Known among tech professionals and enthusiasts as a leading destination for deals on items like laptops, computing hardware and other technology products, the site has since expanded its discounted offerings to include promotions for products and services -- everything from clothing and credit card offers to jewelry and tax-preparation services. Deals2Buy is a WhaleShark Media website. Follow Deals2Buy on Twitter, Facebook and Google+. To get hot deals delivered directly to your inbox, sign up for deal alerts at http://www.deals2buy.com/#subscribe-modal.
About WhaleShark Media, Inc.?WhaleShark Media, Inc. (http://www.whalesharkmedia.com) is the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals. The company's websites enable consumers seeking to save money to find hundreds of thousands of offers from retailers across the globe.
WhaleShark Media experiences more than 450 million consumer visits to its sites every year. The WhaleShark Media portfolio of coupon and deal websites includes http://www.RetailMeNot.com, the most widely used online coupon site in the United States; http://www.VoucherCodes.co.uk, the largest online coupon site in the United Kingdom; http://www.Deals.com in Germany; web.Bons-de-Reduction.com and http://www.Poulpeo.com in France; and http://www.Deals2Buy.com, a leading discount offer site in North America. WhaleShark Media is a fast-growing, profitable company funded by venture capital firms Austin Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adams Street Partners, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan Asset Management and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP).
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AlignedSigns.com Becomes More 'Personality Test' Friendly With New Functionality
The self-development and relationships site AlignedSigns.com has been making news lately. After a successful Valentine's Day contest, the site is now looking to add more subscribers by expanding functionality.
HOUSTON, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its inception, the goal of Aligned Signs is to have more fulfilling relationships - whether for love, friendship and/or professional contacts. The essential idea is to know oneself better. If one is more aware of who s/he is, then that would reflect in the type of friends, relationships and work chosen. The choices made would be way more fruitful than when one is trying to be someone else.
Founder and CEO Jessica Baker launched the site with a vision to help members get in touch with their individual, unique personalities:
"In the rat race of time it is easy to lose sight of the person that you are. But knowing yourself is the cornerstone of successful relationships. We won't tell you what to look for, but we will equip you with the intrapersonal insight to ensure that you find what you're looking for."
The site has been using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) - a scientific psychometric assessment - to provide valuable insights about personality to its subscribers. The popularity of MBTI has led the site to increase access to it through new functionality.
Previously a full membership on Aligned Signs would require one to take the MBTI assessment to find the personality type and learn more about it. Now, there is a column in the Identifiers Tab that allows full members to put in their MBTI type, if they have taken the assessment elsewhere.
This way, the user can get a refresher about their personality type, and publish it to their profile if they choose. The user also has the option to search / match capabilities just as if they took the MBTI on Alignedsigns.com.
The site encourages sharing Identifiers as it allows the profile to be shown in those searches performed by other registered users on Aligned Signs. This way it is easy to connect with and meet people who share common interests, views and even personality tastes.
Apart from MBTI, Aligned Signs has been using other time-tested methods like Chinese Zodiac and Western Astrologyin an effort to allow users know more about themselves.
New Net Nanny for iOS Provides Safe Web Surfing for Kids
Joins Net Nanny Family of Online Safety Solutions: Android, Windows and Mac
SALT LAKE CITY, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Net Nanny® (http://www.netnanny.com) today announced the availability of Net Nanny for iOS (http://www.netnanny.com/ios), bringing safe web browsing and surfing for kids of all ages to Apple's iPod Touch, iPhone and iPad using iOS 5.0 or later.
Available immediately from the iTunes App Store for an introductory price of $4.99, Net Nanny for iOS is a customizable safe Internet browser with built-in Internet filters and is designed to replace the Safari browser to help protect kids from viewing unsuitable online material.
"Our goal has always been to protect kids online wherever they access the Internet," said Russ Warner, CEO of Net Nanny. "Net Nanny iOS now provides strong online protection to help prevent kids from viewing online materials that can be unsafe or too mature - ensuring safe Internet surfing."
With Net Nanny iOS, parents can choose between three safety settings:
-- High - to block pornography, nudity, death, gore, abortion, mature,
lingerie, swimsuits and mask profanity.
-- Medium - to block pornography and nudity and to warn of content related
to death, gore, abortion, mature, lingerie, swimsuits and masks
profanity.
-- Low - to block pornography and nudity.
To be effective, Safari and other web browsers should be removed or disabled, and Net Nanny for iOS set as the default web browser.
Easy to use and setup, Net Nanny for iOS has the following features:
-- Filters web content
-- Provides profanity masking
-- Provides safe search enforcement
-- Protects on Wi-Fi, 3G/4G networks
-- Traditional browser settings (replaces Safari)
-- Cut and paste
-- Pinch and Zoom
-- Landscape mode
-- Multiple tabs
-- Bookmarks
-- URL browsing history and suggestions
-- Persistent cookies
-- Alternative search with Google, Yahoo! Bing
-- One time price. No annual subscription.
Net Nanny for iOS provides trusted protection for kids and families. It joins the family of world-class Net Nanny solutions for Android, Windows and Mac. It is now available at the iTunes App Store.
Net Nanny is the leading provider of Internet parental control solutions for consumers. With the proliferation of mobile devices, Net Nanny's mission is to protect kids and families on all devices, wherever they are. http://www.netnanny.com
AnsibleWorks Announces New Products, Services and Support Offerings Around IT Automation Solution Ansible
Red Hat Veterans form Business to Champion Ansible, a radically simple Open Source IT management solution that focuses on ease of use, security, and powerful multi-tier orchestration
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AnsibleWorks, Inc., announced today its corporate launch to provide new products, services, support, and training for Ansible, a popular Open Source IT automation solution. AnsibleWorks will sponsor Ansible by funding full time developers, implementing new ecosystem services, and providing subscription services, training, and events to the Ansible community.
AnsibleWorks was founded this year by Michael DeHaan and Said Ziouani. Michael is the original creator of Ansible and other popular open source projects including the Cobbler install server platform, and previously worked with Red Hat's Emerging Technologies Group and Puppet Labs. Said Ziouani, a 10-year Red Hat veteran who helped establish Open Source as a viable business model building and selling Open Source products to Fortune 1000 companies. He most recently served as Executive Vice President at Eucalyptus Systems, Inc.
Ansible was launched by DeHaan in 2012 as an Open Source project aimed at radically simplifying the orchestration and management of IT infrastructure. Ansible users are on the forefront of Big Data and analytics, including AppDynamics, Aerospike, Basho Technologies, Brainpage, Drawn To Scale, Lucky Sort, and eXelate, as well as major web properties such as Care.com and Gawker Media.
"System administrators and developers are looking for an orchestration solution that's simple to use and can encompass deployment, configuration and management, all in one," said Said Ziouani, CEO at AnsibleWorks. "In the increasingly complex world of IT management, whether on premise or in the cloud, it is clear that IT automation must be simpler and more intuitive. With Ansible, developers and sys admins spend less time maintaining complex automation scripts and more time adding real value to their companies and customers."
"AppDynamics uses Ansible for all of our OS and deployment tasks," said Thomas Morse, Director, IT and SaaS Operations at AppDynamics. "We have Ansible integrated with Gerrit for code review and do continuous deployment from Jenkins to all of our servers via Ansible playbooks every 15 minutes. Ansible is a great fit for us because of its ease of use and setup. Our team previously came from a Puppet and Chef background and love Ansible's modular python plug-in architecture."
Jim Bartus, Director of Tech Operations at Gawker Media, said "Gawker uses Ansible to automate deployment for the Kinja platform, powering sites such as jalopnik.com, where it interacts with Jenkins and our Netscaler load-balancers to carefully roll out new builds across the application servers -- often more than ten times a day."
In addition to providing extreme simplicity that accelerates IT project time-to-value, Ansible breaks new ground in the IT automation space through a wide variety of capabilities:
-- It does not require any agent software running on remote machines
-- It uses the standard SSH channel by default for maximum security
-- It allows configuration in simple text, rather than writing software
code
Ansible is especially appropriate for particular sets of IT organizations:
-- those concerned about network security or daemons with root access
-- those with complex multi-tier environments, such as application server
and database tiers
-- those needing to perform rolling updates, work within outage windows, or
maintain uptime using load balanced pools
-- those wishing to avoid vendor lock-in by keeping automation content in
well-defined data formats.
About AnsibleWorks
AnsibleWorks is the company behind Ansible, the radically simple IT orchestration solution. Like Red Hat is to Linux, AnsibleWorks provides an Enterprise-ready orchestration platform to IT organizations around an open source platform. Working with our ever- increasing Open Source community and partner ecosystem, AnsibleWorks will aggregate key technologies and spearhead customer-driven and community innovations alike. Our mission is to enable businesses to easily and securely manage large-scale computing infrastructures on-premise and in the cloud.
SLI Systems and FitForCommerce Release New Study of How Retailers Can Leverage Advanced Site Search to Sometimes Remove Need for Re-platforming their eCommerce Sites
-- New Downloadable Whitepaper Details ROI Advantages of a Robust Site Search Solution for Improving User Experience, Product Merchandising and SEO, Potentially Offsetting the Need for Costly, Time-consuming Re-platforming Initiatives
News Highlights
- New downloadable whitepaper from SLI Systems and FitForCommerce uncovers key approaches to site search and navigation used by brand name retailers like Jelly Belly, Lakeshore Learning, and Vermont Teddy Bear to eliminate the need for a costly re-platform of their eCommerce sites - saving them millions of dollars and several years of planning and hassle
- Study outlines areas of site search that can be enhanced to enable better website performance and usability - for traditional and mobile sites - as well as improve SEO, product merchandising and relevancy of results, to deliver a more satisfying and engaging customer experience that results in higher conversions and revenues
- A free webinar, delivered by Jelly Belly and FitForCommerce on March 7, 2013, will offer first-hand insights from the IR 500 candy retailer into how site search improved performance of their own B2C and B2B eCommerce sites and helped them avoid deployment of a new platform
LONDON, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SLI Systems (http://www.sli-systems.co.uk) and FitForCommerce (http://www.fitforcommerce.com) today announced that the two companies have jointly published a new whitepaper outlining advanced site search strategies online retailers can take to reduce or altogether remove the need for a new eCommerce platform - typically a highly costly and complex initiative that can take millions of dollars and several months to years to complete.
State-of-the-art site search technology has advanced to the point of being able to handle a greater portion of the customer's online experience and can now control key website functions that have traditionally been major factors in the decision to re-platform. With a robust, flexible site search solution in place, online retailers can positively impact conversion rates, average order values, and other key metrics, obviating the need to upgrade or switch platforms.
The study also highlights how mobile site search can be a saving grace for companies looking to enable a mobile shopping experience, by creating an integrated experience that enables better mobile browsing and prominent searching capabilities, which are often limited on mobile commerce platforms.The study is available as a free downloadable paper at http://www.sli-systems.co.uk.
The whitepaper showcases several retail brands' best-of-breed site search deployments and highlights key areas:
-- Dynamically updated merchandised landing pages and category assortment
to reflect current product availability. An advanced search solution can
be overlaid on an existing eCommerce platform, giving merchants
easy-to-use graphical interfaces to create these pages without the
involvement of the IT group.
-- The use of site search to drive much of the web experience, including
navigation, search, merchandising, landing pages, and SEO efforts. When
site search acts as the front-end of a web site companies can conduct
merchandising and product presentations more efficiently - again,
without the need to involve IT.
-- Multi-variant testing. Typically an area of limited capabilities for the
underlying platform, this type of testing in site search shows different
users different experiences and tests conversions and average order
values to determine which approach is most effective.
The results of these implementations were significantly greater ROI, as well as major cost savings derived from no longer needing to re-platform their eCommerce and mobile commerce sites. SLI will showcase the findings in a webinar to be held on March 7, 2013, featuring IR 500 retailer Jelly Belly, and eCommerce consulting firm FitForCommerce, an SLI partner. For registration information, visit http://www.sli-systems.co.uk.
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"We have enabled site search to power a b-to-b experience that is similar to our b-to-c shopping experience," said Brandon Finch, director of eCommerce for Jelly Belly. "Many of our retail store purchasers are looking for a b-to-c style experience - including product taxonomy - but integrated into a purchasing structure appropriate for business users. Site search has allowed us to accomplish this, particularly for the thousands of mom and pop retailers out there that rely on us for their retail assortment."
"We avoided spending a huge amount of time and money to enable a mobile experience," said Victor Castro, VP of eCommerce at Vermont Teddy Bear. "We had a mobile site up within a week by leveraging our search solution. Enabling transactions via mobile is a possible next step for us, but now we have our eyes open going into this and deeper pockets without having spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on an experiment (e.g. a commerce-enabled mobile web site)."
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About SLI Systems
SLI Systems provides full-service site search, navigation, merchandising, and user-generated SEO, and is the top SaaS-based site search provider to IR 500 and IR 1,000 retailers. Unlike traditional search software, SLI Systems' patented technology continuously "learns" from the behavior of visitors over time to deliver more relevant results. This learning-based search and navigation technology empowers retailers and content sites to enhance customer satisfaction by helping site visitors find the products and information they seek as quickly and efficiently as possible, increasing site conversions and average order value. SLI Systems is a privately held company, with offices in San Jose, CA; London, UK; Melbourne, Australia; and Christchurch, New Zealand. For more information about SLI Systems, visit http://www.sli-systems.co.uk.
About FitForCommerce
FitForCommerce is recognized as the leading boutique eCommerce consultancy by helping hundreds of online and multichannel retailers and manufacturers develop eCommerce and crosschannel strategies, select 'best-fit' vendors and solutions, and increase sales and profits. Utilizing their extensive hands-on experience, proprietary methodology of eCommerce Diligence? and online knowledge base eCommerceKnowHow.com, FitForCommerce is the go-to resource for both retailers and the providers who support them. For additional information, please visit: http://www.FitForCommerce.com and http://www.eCommerceKnowHow.com.
SAP Empowers Businesses to Deliver Personalized Customer Experiences
SAP Re-Imagines the Customer-Centric Enterprise With New Capabilities from SAP® Customer OnDemand
HANOVER, Germany, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced new capabilities for the SAP® Customer OnDemand solution that empower businesses to know their customers like never before, guide them through each step of the buyer's journey and groom customers to become loyal brand advocates. Combining the advantages of consumer-grade design, social, mobile and cloud technology with deep customer insight and awareness-to-cash process automation, the solution re-imagines what customer-centricity means for today's enterprises. Designed for marketing, sales and service organizations, SAP Customer OnDemand is comprised of the SAP® Sales OnDemand, SAP® Service OnDemand and SAP® Social OnDemand solutions and the SAP® Social Media Analytics application by NetBase. The announcement was made at CeBIT 2013, being held March 5-9 in Hanover, Germany.
The inability to gather insight about each stage of the buyer's journey across multiple platforms is a major limitation with most CRM applications today. In addition, it is costly, inflexible and time-consuming to tap into back-office systems to expose customer-specific processes such as pricing, quotes and sales orders. Whether companies leverage on-premise, cloud or hybrid solutions, SAP is the only company that can easily integrate with any environment to surface the insight and execute the processes that deliver a new level of customer-centricity.
With SAP Customer OnDemand, SAP empowers people through a consumer-grade user experience, purposeful collaboration and insightful analytics for sales, service and marketing professionals across businesses of all sizes. The latest innovations from SAP Customer OnDemand are geared toward delivering a personalized customer experience.
Prepare Sales Professionals for Meaningful Customer Conversations Anytime, Anywhere
Sales representatives today expect beautiful applications they can easily personalize based on their selling motion, helping them work effectively to deliver a best-in-class customer experience. The new home page for SAP Customer OnDemand brings consumer-grade user experience to sales professionals. The dashboard equips sales professionals with everything they need to know about the customer to orchestrate the sale from lead-to-cash. Based on what they deem relevant, insightful and productive, sales professionals can personalize the home page through an intuitive drag-and-drop interface.
Having customer information at hand is essential to ensuring each customer engagement is relevant and differentiated. New offline capabilities for the iPad application for SAP Customer OnDemand means sales people have complete customer insight wherever they are. With this new must-have sales feature, meaningful customer engagements no longer halt when cell signal does. In addition, the new "sales assistant" provides guided selling that helps ensure representatives are leveraging best practices, delivering the right message and making each customer engagement personalized at every stage of the sale.
"Mobile is a must-have capability for our sales teams," said Jaap Stoppels, manager, Managed Training Services, Schouten Global. "SAP Sales OnDemand delivers full-feature mobile apps -- at no extra cost -- that helps our mobile sales team in China to collaborate on the road, all with a complete customer view. With the SAP Sales OnDemand mobile app, they're prepared to make every customer engagement relevant and meaningful."
Create a Delightful Customer Service Experience via Any Communication Channel
Customers want to choose how they interact with customer service, whether by email, phone or social media channels. At the same time, customer service agents need cross-channel visibility into every step of the interaction to deliver a delightful customer experience. Additional communication channels in SAP Service OnDemand and SAP Social OnDemand now include a powerful self-service Web portal and an interface for computer-telephony integration (CTI). These channels allow customers to truly do business on their own terms. Customer service agents can now leverage an even greater number of sources for proactive customer interactions, such as branded online communities, websites for product ratings and customer reviews with pre-built integration into Bazaarvoice, a social commerce company that enables customer-powered marketing.
Customer service leaders can now access relevant service information such as ticket status, escalations and key service metrics while on-the-go with the new iPad application for the SAP® Customer Insight mobile app. Turning customer service from a cost center into a revenue-generating team has never been more important. To foster this, product registration and warranty information have been added to help service agents identify targeted upsell and cross-sell opportunities with their clients, and to serve their customers in a more targeted way.
Gather More Social Media Insights for Modern Marketers Faster and in More Languages
Customers' tastes and opinions are evolving faster than ever before. In today's global, networked world, there is no reason for language to be a barrier when getting to know a customer. With new scheduled alerting capabilities in SAP Social Media Analytics, marketers can stay on top of the latest social media trends across the globe. This powerful feature has added support for 19 new languages -- from Arabic to Vietnamese. Now campaign managers can quickly capitalize on opportunities to adjust messages and launch corresponding campaigns or promotions almost anywhere in the world while also giving communications teams a chance to get ahead of risks before they go viral. Additionally, with the new "Focus Wizard," a streamlined approach to topic refinement, marketers can access research topics faster than ever. Through increased research efficiency, marketers are able to evaluate the quality of any social Web topic they wish to analyze. It also helps eliminate any irrelevant chatter by applying filters with a single click, instantly providing a clean set of accurate results.
For marketers seeking the next level of customer insight, SAP has partnered with FanAppz, a personalized marketing platform for social media. This platform allows marketers to deliver compelling experiences on their social media pages, driving engagement and capturing social data as well as permission to use it. Now brand managers can fine-tune the way they connect with their audience and drive conversations across multiple channels.
SAP is devoted to giving companies the power to harness the right solution for their diverse marketing, sales and customer service needs across their global enterprise. Continued investment and quarterly updates across SAP Customer OnDemand enable sales, service and marketing organizations to understand, engage and delight customers like never before at every stage of the customer journey.
To learn more about the three must-have capabilities that sales reps love, visit the SAP Sales OnDemand blog. To learn more about putting the "C" back in customer service, visit the SAP Community Network. For more information, including additional news from SAP at CeBIT, visit the SAP Newsroom.
About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 232,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)
For more information, press only:
Daniella Klopocki, +1 (650) 762-4410, daniella.klopocki@sap.com, PST
SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EST; press@sap.com
Real-Time Access to Customer Data Boosts SAP's Business Performance
SAP Migrates Business-Critical Customer Relationship Management System to SAP HANA® Platform
HANOVER, Germany, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced that it has gone live on the SAP® Customer Relationship Management (SAP CRM) application powered by the SAP HANA® platform in a record time of 2.5 months. More than 14,000 SAP employees worldwide, among them over 4,000 concurrent users, access the system weekly. They now benefit from secure, real-time access to business-critical data wherever they are for increased productivity, business performance and improved decision-making. The announcement was made at CeBIT 2013, being held March 5-9 in Hanover, Germany.
In today's business world, speed and mobility matter. Business users expect fast response times as well as high quality and reliable information in their software. Additionally, the traditional desktop approach is long gone, with users demanding access to information anytime, anywhere and in real time via their preferred mobile device. In 2010, SAP outlined for the first time how in-memory computing and SAP HANA would dramatically increase the availability and speed of business information. Since then, SAP HANA has become the product with the fastest-growing customer pipeline in company history.
SAP migrated its business-critical CRM system to SAP CRM powered by SAP HANA through a project that was completed in record time, making the company the first customer to go live with the new solution.
"Real-time access to our customer pipeline allows us the ability to consistently analyze our business and know exactly where to focus additional resources and planning efforts. SAP Global Customer Operations is a vocal advocate of how SAP constantly delivers innovative business applications based on SAP HANA, in addition to serving as a highly-active internal customer," said Robert Enslin, president of Global Customer Operations and member of Global Managing Board of SAP AG. "With the migration of our own CRM system to SAP CRM powered by SAP HANA, we now benefit from accelerating the solution non-disruptively and providing decision-making insights from the account level through senior management, anytime, anyplace."
"Making SAP CRM available on SAP HANA was only the first step. Mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets are widely used across SAP, and they are also the preferred option for accessing customer information," said Oliver Bussmann, chief information officer, SAP AG. "That's why it is particularly important to us to embed SAP CRM on SAP HANA into our mobile strategy."
Increased Performance Throughout the System
Implementing SAP CRM powered by SAP HANA results in increased performance that can be measured in different processes throughout the system. These include relatively simple processes such as business partner and contact creation, along with more complex processes such as the conversion from activity to lead to opportunity, and account and opportunity management. Early user feedback highlights performance improvements in the area of call center management, especially in search and reporting scenarios. SAP benefits from SAP CRM powered by SAP HANA by making decisions in real time, accelerating business performance, increasing business productivity and improving IT efficiency.
To learn more, visit http://www.sap.com/cebit . For more information, including additional news from SAP at CeBIT, visit the SAP Newsroom.
About SAP
As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 232,000 customers to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.
Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.
For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24
United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)
For more information, press only:
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SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EDT; press@sap.com
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SIS Live Partners With RRSAT for Global Broadcasting of Live Sports Events
RRsat Provides SIS LIVE, one of the World's Largest Television Broadcasters, With Solutions for Live Sports Event Broadcasts to and From the Asian Market
AIRPORT CITY BUSINESS PARK, Israel, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. [http://www.rrsat.com ] (NASDAQ: RRST), a
leading provider of comprehensive digital content management and global distribution
services to the television and radio broadcasting industries, announced today that it has
entered into an agreement with SIS LIVE [http://www.sislive.tv ] to provide international
sports distribution solutions for the Asian market, including uplink and downlink
services, satellite-to-satellite turnaround and fiber-to-satellite transmissions as well
as other services. SIS LIVE, a world leader in the broadcast industry, owns and operates a
wide portfolio of services including the largest fleet of outside broadcast and uplink
vehicles in Europe.
RRsat was chosen by SIS LIVE as its partner for providing services for the European
Tour Productions golf coverage. RRsat will provide SIS LIVE solutions for distributing
live golf events to and from Asia.
This engagement with SIS LIVE establishes a longstanding mutual cooperation which
includes a custom fiber link created by RRsat and SIS LIVE to allow the latter to transfer
content directly from its UK teleport to the RRsat Emek Ha'Ela teleport for uplink and
distribution to premium cable headends in the Asian market. SIS LIVE is also RRsat's
preferred supplier for European teleport and turnaround services to RRsat's extensive
customer base.
"We are pleased to extend our close and successful working relationship with RRsat by
utilizing their excellent solutions to ensure high quality live broadcasts of
international golf coverage to viewers across Asia," said David Meynell, Managing Director
of SIS LIVE. "RRsat complements SIS LIVE's extensive offerings by providing value-added
services and robust access to a global satellite and fiber network. This partnership will
enable us to provide enhanced services to our customers."
"RRsat is proud to partner with SIS LIVE, one of the world's leading companies in the
television broadcasting industry .Together, we work to simplify event coverage and
delivery from any site to any destination at highest broadcast quality via our downlink,
turnaround and uplink services, as well as via the RRsat fiber network," said Avi Cohen,
CEO, RRsat Global Communications Network. "In addition, RRsat is glad to partner with a
high profile and well-respected broadcasting company for Europe and the Americas. We look
forward to supporting SIS LIVE's ongoing success by continuing to provide them with
cutting edge global distribution solutions."
About SIS LIVE
SIS LIVE is one of the world's leading companies in the television broadcasting
industry. It is the foremost supplier of television programming and data services to the
UK and Ireland betting industry. The company's broadcast business, SIS LIVE, has the
largest satellite uplink fleet in Europe and is the largest outside broadcast provider in
the UK. It offers a complete broadcasting solution including onsite outside broadcast
facilities, global distribution, satellite internet and IP provision, special camera
systems, wireless camera solutions and broadcast systems integration. SIS LIVE designs,
develops and manufactures an award-winning range of satellite and broadcast products. The
company covers 100,000 hours of live events worldwide each year and credits include the
America's Cup, Formula One, London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics, Wimbledon Championships,
Glastonbury Festival and European Tour Golf, and delivers approximately 80% of live news
feeds across the UK.
For more information Please contact: Donna Palumbo, Marketing Manager,
dpalumbo@sislive.tv, Tel: +44(0)1908-865554
About RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd.
RRsat Global Communications Network Ltd. (NASDAQ: RRST) provides global, end-to-end,
digital content management and distribution services to the rapidly expanding television
and radio broadcasting industries, covering more than 150 countries. Through its RRsat
Global Network, composed of satellite and terrestrial fiber optic capacity and the public
Internet, RRsat provides high quality and flexible global distribution services 24/7 to
more than 630 channels reaching multiplatform operators, Internet TV and direct-to-home
viewers worldwide. RRsat also offers contribution services for sports, news and events. In
addition, more than 130 television and radio channels use RRsat's advanced production and
playout centers comprising comprehensive media asset management services. Visit the
company's website http://www.rrsat.com
Information in this press release concerning SIS LIVE is based on information provided
by SIS LIVE and has not been independently verified by RRsat.
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. These forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks
and uncertainties and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and
projections about the companies and the industry as of the date of this press release. The
company undertakes no obligation to update forward looking statements to reflect
subsequent occurring events or circumstances, or to changes in its expectations, except as
may be required by law. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties
that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward
looking statements, including the risks indicated in our filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). For more details, please refer to our SEC filings and the
amendments thereto, including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December
31, 2011 and our Current Reports on Form 6-K.
Company Contact Information:
Miki Hakak, Head of Marketing
Tel: +972-3-9280808
marketing@RRsat.com
Investor Relations Contacts:
Hayden, Brett Maas
Tel: +1-646-5367331
Brett@haydenir.com
How many times a day do you have to log in to various systems and networks? How many
different user names and passwords do you have? And all that login information you have to
keep entering, what if it fell into the wrong hands? The solution is biometrics. Just put
your finger on the scanner and you're "in." It's shaping up to be the wave of the
future-more and more laptops and PCs are coming from the factory equipped with biometrics
technology. At this year's CeBIT, Germany's leading biometrics provider DERMALOG will be
exhibiting its latest biometric technologies and solutions, which promise to let us forget
our passwords and PIN numbers once and for all.
Germany's largest manufacturer of biometric identification systems, DERMALOG
Identification Systems, provides secure and innovative solutions that are easy to use.
DERMALOG's automatic fingerprint identification system (AFIS) offers a range of new
possibilities for day-to-day security, both in the home and at the workplace. The
company's founder and managing director, Guenther Mull, explains: "With our innovative
fingerprint technology, any company or government in the world can protect its data with
greater convenience and security and at a lower cost than they can with bothersome
usernames and passwords. And besides being the most secure, our AFIS is also the fastest
in the world. DERMALOG's fingerprint solutions are already being used by 50 countries and
80 government programs around the globe in addition to numerous domestic and international
enterprises."
At CeBIT 2013, DERMALOG will be presenting its entire product portfolio of
cutting-edge technologies:
The FingerLogin system, for instance, uses biometric fingerprint technology in
combination with the FingerLogin keyboard or a fingerprint scanner to quickly and securely
identify and authenticate users. The system's Biometric Middleware allows it to easily
integrate into any existing software architecture for professional results. This
simplifies everyday tasks for users since the system no longer requires them to enter a
username and password for authentication. Instead, a simple fingerprint scan is all that
is required. The AFIS is also scalable - anything from small to very large deployments are
possible to accommodate as many users as required.
The Biometric Middleware allows integration into complex ERP systems which enable
resource planning across the enterprise. The fingerprint system can be used to create
digital signatures within the ERP system. Orders, for instance, can then require a
fingerprint for confirmation. Adding this identification procedure creates a record of
which employee has actually carried out an action within the ERP system, making it easier
to track activities and associate them with individuals.
DERMALOG's solutions also perform an important role in domestic and international
e-government. DERMALOG's Smart Border Control, for instance, is used for security purposes
anywhere people cross national boundaries. DERMALOG also lets governments create
forgery-proof high-security documents with integrated biometric data such as electronic ID
cards and e-passports, with AFIS guaranteeing that these documents are only issued once.
DERMALOG provides innovative integrated solutions, delivering hardware and software to
its customers both directly and through systems integrators. One of DERMALOG's most
popular products is the FingerPayment system, which lets consumers pay for purchases with
nothing more than their own fingers.
You'll find DERMALOG Identification Systems at Stand B45 in Hall 12 at this year's
CeBIT. Go see the future of authentication yourself and learn more about secure,
cost-effective and easy-to-integrate fingerprint systems.
Media contact - for more information, please contact:
DERMALOG Identification Systems GmbH
Oliver von Treuenfels
Mittelweg 120
20148 Hamburg
Telefon: +49(0)40-413227-0
Telefax: +49(0)40-413227-89
E-Mail: Oliver.vonTreuenfels@dermalog.com
Internet: http://www.dermalog.com
3Doodler Raises $2 Million Drawing Supporters Globally
3D printing pen attracts $2 Million in funding, making it a strong contender for one of Kickstarter's top 10 highest ever grossing projects
BOSTON, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
3Doodler, the world's first 3D printing pen, has smashed its Kickstarter
(http://kck.st/V9zFjX) goal by over 6,774% as of 5:00am EST on Monday March 4th, by
continuing its upward trend and raising $2 Million in funding from the internet community.
3Doodler is the world's first 3D printing pen that allows you to draw mid-air and
create 3D versions of your Doodles and ideas. Proving to be a big hit with the tech,
design, crafts, and architecture communities, 3Doodler is on course to become one of
2013's most popular Kickstarter enterprises and is quickly following in the footsteps of
Pebble which went on to raise $10,266,845 in May 2012.
Backers have been watching as 3Doodler passed a number of key milestones in its first
3 days, hitting the inventions funding total at 11:38am on Tuesday (within 3 hours 38
minutes of launch), and 24 hours later reaching $500,000. Thanks to this high support,
3Doodler is already preparing for production on schedule.
"The amazing backer support of 3Doodler in its first few days, makes it one of the
fastest growing Kickstarter projects ever," said Kickstarter statistician and Kicktraq.com
[http://www.kicktraq.com/projects/1351910088/3doodler-the-worlds-first-3d-printing-pen ]
Founder Adam Clark, "With over 20k total backers, $650k pledges in a single day, and
$1.33m over the first 3 days -- the incredible initial growth of their project puts it in
the same camp as successful projects like Pebble, OUYA, and Double Fine Adventure. I look
forward to watching their continued growth over the next 30 days. It should be a fun ride
for them."
Priced from just $75 for backers on Kickstarter, the 3Doodler has been created to make
3D creation available to the masses by serial inventors WobbleWorks. Designed to be
compact and easy to use, you simply plug the 3Doodler into a power socket and start
drawing whatever your heart desires in 3D within minutes.
3Doodler is expected to start shipping by September 2013. You can pre-order your
3Doodler now on the Kickstarter page: http://kck.st/V9zFjX
Editor's notes
Technical details: 3Doodler is not a toy for children.
Shira Baum, CIO at Mul-T-Lock, stated, "It was extremely critical for us to find a
highly reliable and highly productive solution to integrate our key enterprise systems. We
chose Magic's xpi solution
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpi-integration-platform?utm_source=pr ] because of
their ability to easily connect the variety of different enterprise systems in our
organization, their vast professional services expertise and comprehensive support."
Avishai Fishman, the CFO of Mul-T-Lock added, "We saw the clear financial benefits of
integrating our core business systems
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/magic-xpi-integration-platform?utm_source=pr ] with Magic
xpi. In addition to enabling us to enforce formal work processes, automating and
streamlining our business processes increases the efficiency and productivity of our
business operations while maintaining the reliability and integrity of existing system
data."
Established in Israel in 1973, Mul-T-Lock(R) Ltd. is a worldwide leader in developing,
manufacturing, marketing and distributing High Security solutions for institutional,
commercial, industrial, residential and automotive applications. Mul-T-Lock is fully owned
by ASSA ABLOY, the world's leading manufacturer and supplier of locking solutions.
Mul-T-Lock has built an international reputation based on unique design, quality products,
adaptation to changing market needs and excellent customer service. The company has 13
branches, 20,000 service centers and over one hundred million customers in 100 countries
around the world.
Except for any historical information contained herein, matters discussed in this
press release might include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Regarding any financial statements, actual results might vary significantly
based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, risks in product and
technology development, market acceptance of new products and continuing product
conditions, both locally and abroad, release and sales of new products by strategic
resellers and customers, and other risk factors detailed in Magic's most recent annual
report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this press
release is accurate; however, there are no representations or warranties regarding this
information, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
Magic assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions that may occur in this press
release.
Magic is a registered trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other product
and company names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the
property of, and might be trademarks of, their respective owners.
LSI First to Ship New High-Performance 12Gb/s SAS Products
12Gb/s SAS RAID-on-Chip and I/O controllers deliver performance required for next-generation server and external storage platforms
HANNOVER, Germany, March 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LSI Corporation (NASDAQ: LSI) today announced the company is first to ship production-level 12Gb/s SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC) and I/O controller solutions to OEM customers. 12Gb/s SAS technology is designed to deliver double the data transfer rate of prior SAS solutions and unleashes the full performance potential of next-generation enterprise systems deploying high-performance solid-state storage.
-- 12Gb/s SAS ROC: LSISAS3108
-- 12Gb/s SAS I/O Controller: LSISAS3008
At CeBIT, LSI is demonstrating the LSISAS3108 ROC plus MegaRAID(®) 6 technology along with the LSISAS3x48 SAS expander. For those looking to take advantage of 12Gb/s speeds with existing 6Gb/s drive infrastructure, LSI is showcasing DataBolt(TM) technology, a bandwidth optimizer performance acceleration feature. DataBolt technology, combined with the extended bandwidth of PCIe(®) 3.0, is designed to deliver double the throughput performance while using today's 6Gb/s SAS or SATA drive solutions. With this feature, DataBolt technology offers product enhancements and future proofing that helps protect customers' hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) investments.
"The explosive growth of data in cloud and enterprise datacenters drives the need for a higher-performance storage interface that enables more rapid access to data," said Jeff Janukowicz, research director for Solid State Storage and Enabling Technologies at IDC. "12Gb/s SAS addresses this requirement by doubling the performance of current 6Gb/s SAS-based systems, and helps to unlock the full potential of PCI Express(®) 3.0-based systems and the most recent solid-state storage solutions."
By doubling the data transfer rate of 6Gb/s SAS solutions, 12Gb/s SAS allows the SAS infrastructure to deliver bandwidth that exceeds that of PCI Express 3.0 with a single host bus adapter (HBA). The improved bandwidth, backed by I/O processing capabilities to maximize link utilization, supports increased scaling of traditional HDDs as well as improved SSD performance. 12Gb/s SAS also provides customers with investment protection with backward compatibility with 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SAS.
"Today's announcement underscores LSI's 12Gb/s SAS leadership as we continue to drive first-to-market solutions for data protection and acceleration," said Kelly Bryant, vice president of marketing, RAID Storage Division, LSI. "With leading designs and unique capabilities like DataBolt technology, LSI 12Gb/s SAS solutions are designed to deliver the performance required for the most demanding next-generation server and storage platforms."
Production-volume shipments of the 12Gb/s SAS ROC and 12Gb/s SAS I/O controller are occurring this month, followed by the availability of 12Gb/s SAS expanders, MegaRAID controllers and HBAs in Q2.
Since the inception of SAS, LSI has delivered an industry-leading portfolio of products including SAS ROC, controller and expander ICs, HBAs, MegaRAID and 3ware(®) RAID controllers, 6Gb/s SAS switches, advanced software options and WarpDrive(®) SLP-300 acceleration cards. Based on a 25-year track record of hardware and firmware expertise and extensive validation processes, LSI is the SAS product supplier of choice for OEMs that want to deliver a broad set of storage solutions for the highest performance and best ROI.
About LSI
LSI Corporation (NASDAQ: LSI) designs semiconductors and software that accelerate storage and networking in datacenters, mobile networks and client computing. Our technology is the intelligence critical to enhanced application performance, and is applied in solutions created in collaboration with our partners. More information is available at http://www.lsi.com. Connect with LSI via Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
LSI, the LSI & Design logo, Storage.Networking.Accelerated., MegaRAID, DataBolt, 3ware and WarpDrive are trademarks or registered trademarks of LSI Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand or product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Individual results may vary depending on the storage environment and system components.
Porthos SIM management and MVNE services now available throughout Europe
Avnet Memec, an Avnet, Inc [http://www.avnet.com ]. (NYSE: AVT) company, a leading
global technology distributor, announced that it has been appointed as pan-European
distributor for Wyless Inc., the leading supplier of wireless M2M managed services. The
new agreement adds Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) services to Avnet Memec's
wireless solutions.
Commenting on the new agreement, Avnet Memec Technical Marketing Manager, John Jones
said, "We are continuing to see steady growth in wireless M2M applications throughout
Europe. The combination of the Wyless Porthos(TM) SIM management platform with their
global multi-carrier network infrastructure greatly strengthens our offering to the
cellular M2M market and allows us to offer our customers a greater choice for their
individual applications."
"Wyless Inc., M2M technology and services are leading edge and we understand that
every application has its own unique requirements and that customers need access to a wide
range of highly-specialized services backed up by dedicated support. Partnering with Avnet
Memec throughout Europe enables us to deliver on that commitment. Avnet Memec has
demonstrated they have technical expertise and relationships to successfully take our
innovative portfolio to all European markets," said, Steve Priestley, managing director,
at Wyless EMEA.
Avnet Memec customers looking to deploy M2M solutions will benefit from having access
to the Wyless Managed Network and the award winning Porthos(TM) management platform
enabling them to quickly and cost effectively deploy end-to-end wireless services without
risk and with reduced time to market.
About Wyless
Wyless is the leading global M2M managed services provider. Our resilient platform,
delivered in partnership with the world's largest network operators, provides secure,
reliable communications with wireless devices in over 120 countries. Powerful management
tools offer real-time reporting and control over all devices connected to our network.
Wyless delivers a comprehensive suite of managed services with unrivalled expertise,
professional support and competitive pricing. We enable our customers and partners to
deploy M2M applications and services faster, cheaper and more effectively. The world's
most advanced M2M Platform from the world's most trusted M2M partner.
Avnet Memec, a business unit of Avnet Electronics Marketing EMEA, is a highly
specialised semiconductor distributor, operating on a pan-European basis and employing a
significant number of engineers to support customers' design efforts. Avnet Memec
specialises in highly innovative suppliers and technologies, which will help a variety of
customers to differentiate their designs. Its area of specialisation extends from Analog
and Microcontrollers to RF, Datacom and Networking. The business unit operates out of 31
offices in 19 European countries and represents major semiconductor franchises on a
pan-European basis. http://www.avnet-memec.eu
Media Contact Avnet Memec
Tom Oelschlaeger - Director Marketing & Communications
Avnet Memec
Phone: +49(0)8121-775-146
E-Mail: tom.oelschlaeger@avnet-memec.eu
Picosun Presents Continuous ALD for Moisture and Oxygen Barriers
ESPOO, Finland, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Picosun Oy, leading Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment manufacturer, and VTT
Technical Research Centre of Finland report notable progress in continuous ALD technology.
The water vapour and oxygen transmission rates measured from polymer films coated with
thin ALD Al2O3 layer in Picosun's new roll-to-roll ALD deposition chamber were on a par
with the values obtained with similar coating in a batch ALD process, thus proving
Picosun's design for continuous ALD solution the frontrunner in producing barrier films on
flexible substrates - one of the most sought-after ALD applications of today.
ALD is well suited technique for depositing thin inorganic coatings onto
temperature-sensitive and/or flexible materials such as plastic films, metal foils and/or
biomaterial sheets. In this study, thin and uniform Al2O3 coatings were deposited onto
different types of polymer films at relatively low temperature of 100 degree(s)C by
employing both the batch and the roll-to-roll ALD techniques at VTT facilities. Water
vapor and oxygen transmission rates (WVTR and OTR) were measured from coated and
non-coated films at relative humidity of 50 % and temperature of 23 degree(s)C. Both WVTR
and OTR values of coated samples were 100-1000 times lower compared to uncoated sample
values, and with several polymer materials even lower than the measurement equipment's
detection limit.
"The excellent moisture and oxygen barrier results obtained with our continuous ALD
technique prove again the superiority of our equipment design. Upscaling the roll-to-roll
ALD method to high volume manufacturing will establish Picosun's leading position in
several new, strategically important market areas," summarizes Juhana Kostamo, Managing
Director of Picosun.
Picosun Oy is a Finland-based, globally operating manufacturer of state-of-the-art ALD
systems, representing continuity to almost four decades of pioneering, exclusive and
groundbreaking ALD reactor design and manufacturing. Today, PICOSUN(TM) ALD systems are in
daily production and R&D use in numerous prominent industries and research organizations
across the world. http://www.picosun.com
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is the leading multitechnological applied
research organization in Northern Europe. VTT creates new technology and science-based
innovations in co-operation with domestic and foreign partners. VTT's turnover is EUR 290
million and its personnel totals 3,100. http://www.vtt.fi
Picosun Oy
CONTACT: Juhana Kostamo, Managing Director (email juhana.kostamo@picosun.com; tel. +358-50-321-1955)
KAYAK Stockholders Approve Adoption of Merger Agreement With Priceline.com Incorporated
NORWALK, Conn., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- KAYAK Software Corporation (NASDAQ:KYAK) ("KAYAK") and priceline.com Incorporated (NASDAQ: PCLN) ("priceline.com") today announced that KAYAK stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the adoption of the previously announced Agreement and Plan of Merger between KAYAK, priceline.com and Produce Merger Sub Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of priceline.com. Approximately 96% of the total voting power of KAYAK's outstanding shares of Class A common stock and Class B common stock as of the January 24, 2012, the record date for the special meeting of stockholders, voting at the special meeting of stockholders held earlier today, were voted in favor of the adoption of the Agreement and Plan of Merger.
The closing of the merger will take place once the remaining conditions to closing (including the receipt of all required regulatory approvals) have been satisfied. KAYAK and priceline.com will announce the closing date of the proposed merger and the election deadline for KAYAK stockholders to specify the type of consideration they wish to receive once those dates have been set. In accordance with the merger agreement, the election deadline will be 5:00 pm on the date that is 5 business days preceding the closing date.
KAYAK stockholders should continue to use the election form previously mailed. If a KAYAK stockholder has already submitted a properly completed election form to the exchange agent and wishes to change the election, that stockholder may resubmit a new, properly completed election form to the exchange agent and the previous election form will be disregarded. KAYAK stockholders who have already submitted an election form and do not wish to make any changes do not need to take any further action and the election form already submitted to the exchange agent will be used. KAYAK stockholders who wish to obtain a new election form should contact KAYAK's information agent, Georgeson, at the following address and phone number: 199 Water Street, 26(th )Floor, New York, NY 10038, (888) 293-6908 (Toll Free); Banks and Brokerage Firms please call: (212) 440-9800.
This communication contains "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, known as the PSLRA. These statements, as they relate to priceline.com or KAYAK, the regulatory approval process or the proposed acquisition of KAYAK by priceline.com involve risks and uncertainties that may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed, and actual results may differ materially from those projected. Neither priceline.com nor KAYAK undertakes an obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by law. Forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about the business and future financial results of the online travel industry, and other legal, regulatory and economic developments. We use words such as "anticipates," "believes," "plans," "expects," "projects," "future," "intends," "may," "will," "should," "could," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," "guidance," and similar expressions to identify these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from the results contemplated by these forward-looking statements due to a number of factors, including, but not limited to, those described in the documents priceline.com and KAYAK have filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") as well as the possibility that (1) priceline.com and KAYAK may be unable to obtain regulatory approvals required for the proposed transaction or may be required to accept conditions that could reduce the anticipated benefits of the merger as a condition to obtaining regulatory approvals; (2) the length of time necessary to consummate the proposed transaction may be longer than anticipated; (3) problems may arise in successfully integrating the businesses of priceline.com and KAYAK or such integration may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected; (4) the proposed transaction may involve unexpected costs; (5) the businesses may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed transaction, including difficulties in maintaining relationships with customers or retaining key employees; (6) the parties may be unable to meet expectations regarding the timing, completion and accounting and tax treatments of the transaction; or (7) the industry may be subject to future risks that are described in the "Risk Factors" section of priceline.com's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, priceline.com's and KAYAK's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-185465) filed by priceline.com in connection with the merger on February 1, 2013 (the "Registration Statement") and other documents filed by either of them from time to time with the SEC. Neither priceline.com nor KAYAK gives any assurance that either priceline.com or KAYAK will achieve its expectations.
The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties that affect the businesses of priceline.com and KAYAK described in the "Risk Factors" section of priceline.com's Annual Reports on Form 10-K, priceline.com's and KAYAK's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, the Registration Statement and other documents filed by either of them from time to time with the SEC.
Additional Information and Where to Find It
This document relates to a proposed transaction between KAYAK and priceline.com, which is the subject of the Registration Statement and joint proxy statement/prospectus forming a part thereof. This document is not a substitute for the Registration Statement or any other documents that KAYAK or priceline.com may file with the SEC or send to stockholders in connection with the proposed transaction.
Investors and security holders are able to obtain free copies of the Registration Statement and all other relevant documents filed or that will be filed with the SEC by KAYAK or priceline.com through the website maintained by the SEC at http://www.sec.gov.
In addition, investors and security holders may obtain free copies of the joint proxy statement/prospectus from KAYAK by contacting KAYAK Software Corporation, 55 North Water Street, Suite 1, Norwalk, CT 06854, Attn: Corporate Secretary or by calling (203) 899-3100.
SOURCE Priceline.com
Priceline.com
CONTACT: For Press Information: Brian Ek, +1-203-299-8167, brian.ek@priceline.com; For Investor Relations: Matthew Tynan, +1-203-299-8487, matt.tynan@priceline.com
Eco-Friendly Packaging Provider Taps NetSuite OneWorld to Run Entire Business Including Financials, Inventory, Order Management, CRM and eCommerce
SuiteCloud Platform Allows Key Customisations to Verticalise NetSuite for BioPak's Exact Business Needs
SYDNEY, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSuite Inc. (NYSE: N), the industry's leading provider of cloud-based financials / ERP software suites, today announced that sustainable packaging solutions provider BioPak has switched to NetSuite to support strong business growth of an average of 176 percent year-on-year for the past four years. BioPak replaced Sage CRM, MYOB and other applications and spreadsheets with NetSuite OneWorld to provide a complete cloud-based business management solution to better manage its global financials, inventory, order management, CRM, eCommerce, third-party warehouse partnerships and other core business processes--all with minimal in-house IT resources. For more information on NetSuite OneWorld, please visit http://www.netsuite.com/oneworldpr1.
NetSuite enables several major areas of improvement for BioPak. NetSuite's easy customisation allowed BioPak to create a range of automated business tools, including a carbon tax calculator that computes its greenhouse gas emissions to maintain a carbon neutral status, as well as a least-cost freight calculator that computes the cheapest freight costs in real-time. BioPak also plans to launch a B2B online store in 2013, to allow business customers to purchase its plant-based packaging solutions online at any time.
Founded in 2006, Sydney-based BioPak designs, produces and distributes plant-based, biodegradable and compostable packaging solutions across Australia and New Zealand, shipping out 25 to 30 million total items per month. Its biggest market is coffee cups, which it ships approximately ten million units of a month. Increasingly, it also supplies other industries turning to sustainable packaging, including the electronics, medical and whitegoods sectors. A regional pioneer of sustainable packaging, BioPak's 176 percent year-on-year growth for the past four years led to a FY2012 turnover of $11.2 million, and a ranking as the eighth-fastest growing company in the BRW Fast 100 in 2012.
This rapid growth strained BioPak's MYOB small business software, which required additional manual spreadsheets. After reviewing enterprise on-premise ERP solutions from SAP, Microsoft and Exactus, BioPak quickly realised the scalability benefits of NetSuite's cloud-based business management suite to support its future expansion plans both regionally and globally. NetSuite also proved to be far more cost effective and much less complex than the on-premise solutions BioPak reviewed.
"NetSuite empowers us to do what we need, gives us a very real-time view of our business and supply chain, and provides a single platform to manage our ERP, finance, order management, CRM and eCommerce, without the need for additional add-ons and products," said Steven Orleow, BioPak. "Its many system-based alerts also allow us to focus on problems that arise in our business as opposed to the everyday orders, which is very powerful for us."
Since implementing NetSuite in November 2011, BioPak has been able to successfully grow without needing additional headcount, despite an increase in its average daily orders from around 40 to more than 90 a day. "We knew business growth was coming and we managed to get NetSuite implemented in time to smoothly manage the increase in volume, without adding a huge amount of additional overhead," Orleow said.
NetSuite's development tools also enabled BioPak to automate many key manual tasks, such as sourcing courier freight estimates. The freight calculator it developed integrates with six third-party warehouse providers and automatically sources the cheapest freight quotes from a growing database of courier companies. As BioPak provides free shipping to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland, and Perth, and subsidized shipping to all other areas across New Zealand and Australia, this keeps overheads low for customers who bulk-buy directly from the source of manufacture.
"NetSuite enables us to manage and track our logistics through several layers of service providers to identify where an order is in real-time and exactly when we expect delivery," Orleow said. "This allows us to provide our customers with a much better level of service."
Additionally, BioPak built a calculator to determine and offset carbon emissions from the manufacture and transportation of its products. As Australia's first packaging company that is certified carbon neutral through the Carbon Reduction Institute's NoCo2 scheme, this enables BioPak to maintain its carbon neutral status.
Mark Troselj, managing director of APAC for NetSuite, commented: "BioPak is a great example of a local company experiencing rapid growth through innovation and sticking to what it does best--manufacturing products that make a real difference to the world. NetSuite Cloud creates a smooth platform for that growth."
Today, more than 16,000 companies and subsidiaries depend on NetSuite to run complex, mission-critical business processes globally in the cloud. Since its inception in 1998, NetSuite has established itself as the leading provider of enterprise-class cloud ERP suites for divisions of large enterprises and mid-sized organisations seeking to upgrade outdated client/server ERP systems. NetSuite excels at streamlining business operations, as demonstrated in a recent Gartner study naming NetSuite as the fastest growing top ten financial management systems vendor in the world. NetSuite has continued its success in delivering the best cloud financials/ERP suites to businesses around the world, enabling them to lower IT costs significantly while increasing productivity, as the global adoption of cloud is accelerating.
ROHM announces development of a Dedicated System Power Management IC to Support Intel's latest Atom(TM)-based platform
KYOTO, Japan, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- ROHM Co., Ltd. (TSE: 6963) has announced the development of a dedicated system power management IC (PMIC) to support Intel(® )'s latest Atom(TM)-based platform, code name "Bay Trail". A highly integrated power management solution with industry leading power efficiency, ROHM's PMIC is targeted towards ultra-thin form factor tablet and convertible devices.
Dr. Takahisa Yamaha, Managing Director and Head of ROHM Semiconductor Division said "Our PMIC represents more than just a successful IC design. It represents a strong collaboration with Intel's Mobile and Communications Group that allows Intel to release a cutting-edge tablet SoC platform. Customers will enjoy the benefit of a fully integrated PMIC which delivers improved battery life and higher integration." In describing the new PMIC, Dr. Yamaha added, "Intel's most advanced process technology delivers the highest performance with the lowest power consumption in the tablet market."
Stephen L Smith, Intel Vice President and Director, Tablet Platform Development said: "Intel is happy to collaborate with ROHM as one of our ecosystem suppliers to offer a competitive power management solution for the next -generation Intel Atom platform. ROHM provides a valuable capability in developing and bringing to market energy efficient power delivery ICs critical for Intel's next generation Atom-based tablets."
About ROHM
ROHM Semiconductor is an industry leader in system LSI, discrete components and module products, utilizing the latest in semiconductor technology. ROHM's proprietary production system, which includes some of the most advanced automation technology, is a major factor in keeping it at the forefront of the electronic component manufacturing industry. In addition to its development of electronic components, ROHM has also developed its own production system so that it can focus on specific aspects of customized product development. ROHM employs highly skilled engineers with expertise in all aspects of design, development and production. This allows ROHM the flexibility to take on a wide range of applications and projects and the capability to serve valuable clients in the automotive, telecommunication and computer sectors, as well as consumer OEMs.
FirstEnergy to Post Investor Slide Presentation on Website; Launching New Website for Fixed Income Investors
AKRON, Ohio, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) President and Chief Executive Officer Anthony J. Alexander will participate in a panel discussion at the Morgan Stanley Utilities Conference on March 7, 2013. While the discussion is not being webcast, the company will post supporting materials to its investor information website, http://www.firstenergycorp.com/ir, the morning of March 7.
To access the Morgan Stanley Utilities Conference materials, click "Investor News and Events," then "Webcasts and Presentations."
Also on March 7, FirstEnergy plans to launch a new section on its Investor Relations website that will contain information for fixed income investors. The site will provide data on the company's long-term debt, credit ratings, liquidity and credit facilities, financing structure, and other information frequently used by these investors. Look for the Fixed Income Investors link on the company's Investor Relations home page, http://www.firstenergycorp.com/ir.
FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies comprise one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. Its diverse generating fleet features non-emitting nuclear, scrubbed baseload coal, natural gas, hydro and pumped-storage hydro and other renewables, and has a total generating capacity of more than 20,000 megawatts.