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March 4, 2013
McGraw-Hill Education Enters Higher Education Gaming Market with Launch of McGraw-Hill Practice Line of Simulations at SXSWedu
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 3:21:01 PM
McGraw-Hill Education Enters Higher Education Gaming Market with Launch of McGraw-Hill Practice Line of Simulations at SXSWedu
Company's new suite of games includes "Government in Action," a 3D, multiplayer game that provides personalized, experiential learning for college students
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (SXSWedu) -- McGraw-Hill Education today announced its entry into the higher education gaming market with the launch of McGraw-Hill Practice, a suite of hands-on, experiential learning games that provide the next generation of digital, personalized learning experiences for today's students. Included in the McGraw-Hill Practice suite is Government in Action, the industry's first 3D, multiplayer game for the American Government course, which is taken by more than 750,000 students per year. Government in Action, which McGraw-Hill Education developed in conjunction with Muzzy Lane Software, simulates the experience of being a member of the U.S. Congress, allowing college students to apply the concepts and principles they are learning in the classroom by collaborating with and competing against their fellow students to secure political capital and get re-elected. Government in Action and the other games in the McGraw-Hill Practice suite are designed to reinforce learning while increasing engagement, a key element of successful instruction in today's classroom.
Gaming has been one of the most popular trends in education in recent years. While all students have their own unique and preferred learning style, learning by actively engaging with a subject is a learning method shown to appeal to a large number of today's students. Popularized by educational theorist David Kolb and supported by numerous studies, experiential learning has been proven to be one of the most efficient and effective ways to learn difficult or complex concepts. Government in Action, which was built based on the cognitive science behind experiential learning, helps students not only engage with the concepts of their American Government course but apply those concepts in their daily lives and personally understand how the American government actually works.
The McGraw-Hill Practice suite of games expands McGraw-Hill Education's leadership in innovative, personalized learning. Earlier this year, the company launched the LearnSmart Advantage suite of adaptive learning products, which includes SmartBook, the world's first-ever adaptive e-book. The company also recently made its adaptive learning platform, McGraw-Hill LearnSmart, available for the K-12 market.
"At McGraw-Hill Education, we've built our digital solutions with the understanding that digital, personalized learning in its many forms - adaptive technology, games and data-driven instruction - is simply the most effective way to learn," said Stephen Laster, chief digital officer of McGraw-Hill Education. "With McGraw-Hill Practice and Government in Action, we're incorporating the leading principles of cognitive science and technology in our product development. By tapping into the way today's students learn most successfully - including real-life simulations and the competitive elements of gaming - we are helping to improve student performance."
Government in Action allows students to explore the real-world challenges and day-to-day experiences of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Students compete and collaborate with classmates to obtain political capital by developing and passing legislation and strategizing political moves, such as seeking co-sponsorship of a bill from a member of the competing party or launching a national media campaign. Players have limited resources to spend, so cooperation with other students is crucial to finding success in the game.
"Government in Action has helped me bring my American Government course to life by creating an engaging environment for students to explore the reality I'm teaching," said Professor Jason Seitz of Georgia Perimeter College. "Government in Action helps my students tie all of the concepts in my course together to develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of the subject. With an engaged classroom, I can spend less time transferring facts and more time exploring implications. Not only has Government in Action made studying American Government more enjoyable for my students, it has made teaching it more fun, too."
Accessible online through McGraw-Hill Connect, Government in Action is available to students taking the American Government course at participating institutions. The game starts at a price point of $40 per semester. A demo of the game is available at http://www.mhpractice.com/. The McGraw-Hill Practice suite also includes Practice Marketing and Practice Operations. Practice Marketing is another multiplayer simulation that puts students' marketing skills to the test in a competitive, real-world environment designed to support the Marketing Principles course. Practice Operations brings operations management to life by allowing students to manage operations of a clothing manufacturing and distribution company while reinforcing key concepts that promote critical thinking and strategic decision making. McGraw-Hill Education expects to launch more games in the McGraw-Hill Practice line over the coming months.
McGraw-Hill Education at SXSWedu
For more information about Government in Action, the McGraw-Hill Practice suite, and to preview all of the company's digital offerings, visit McGraw-Hill Education at the 2013 SXSWedu Annual Conference in Austin, Texas.
-- Brian Kibby, president of McGraw-Hill Higher Education, will share his
thoughts on the "Making Public/Private Partnerships Work," panel on
March 5 at 12:00 p.m. CT.
-- Jeff Livingston, McGraw-Hill Education's senior vice president of
Education Policy and Strategic Alliances, will be speaking on the panel
"From Legacy to Uncertainty: The Digital Future of Major 'Textbook'
Publishers" on March 6 at 12:00 p.m. CT.
-- McGraw-Hill Education will post live tweets from the conference through
its Twitter feeds (@MHEducation, @MHhighered) using the conference
hashtag #MHESXSW.
Additional information about McGraw-Hill Education can be found at http://www.mheducation.com/.
About McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a digital learning company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions that improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill Education is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The Company has offices across North America, India, China, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 60 languages. For additional information, visit http://www.mheducation.com.
Contact:
Brian Belardi
McGraw-Hill Education
(212) 904-4827
brian_belardi@mcgraw-hill.com
SOURCE McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education
Web Site: http://www.mheducation.com
Company's new suite of games includes "Government in Action," a 3D, multiplayer game that provides personalized, experiential learning for college students
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- (SXSWedu) -- McGraw-Hill Education today announced its entry into the higher education gaming market with the launch of McGraw-Hill Practice, a suite of hands-on, experiential learning games that provide the next generation of digital, personalized learning experiences for today's students. Included in the McGraw-Hill Practice suite is Government in Action, the industry's first 3D, multiplayer game for the American Government course, which is taken by more than 750,000 students per year. Government in Action, which McGraw-Hill Education developed in conjunction with Muzzy Lane Software, simulates the experience of being a member of the U.S. Congress, allowing college students to apply the concepts and principles they are learning in the classroom by collaborating with and competing against their fellow students to secure political capital and get re-elected. Government in Action and the other games in the McGraw-Hill Practice suite are designed to reinforce learning while increasing engagement, a key element of successful instruction in today's classroom.
Gaming has been one of the most popular trends in education in recent years. While all students have their own unique and preferred learning style, learning by actively engaging with a subject is a learning method shown to appeal to a large number of today's students. Popularized by educational theorist David Kolb and supported by numerous studies, experiential learning has been proven to be one of the most efficient and effective ways to learn difficult or complex concepts. Government in Action, which was built based on the cognitive science behind experiential learning, helps students not only engage with the concepts of their American Government course but apply those concepts in their daily lives and personally understand how the American government actually works.
The McGraw-Hill Practice suite of games expands McGraw-Hill Education's leadership in innovative, personalized learning. Earlier this year, the company launched the LearnSmart Advantage suite of adaptive learning products, which includes SmartBook, the world's first-ever adaptive e-book. The company also recently made its adaptive learning platform, McGraw-Hill LearnSmart, available for the K-12 market.
"At McGraw-Hill Education, we've built our digital solutions with the understanding that digital, personalized learning in its many forms - adaptive technology, games and data-driven instruction - is simply the most effective way to learn," said Stephen Laster, chief digital officer of McGraw-Hill Education. "With McGraw-Hill Practice and Government in Action, we're incorporating the leading principles of cognitive science and technology in our product development. By tapping into the way today's students learn most successfully - including real-life simulations and the competitive elements of gaming - we are helping to improve student performance."
Government in Action allows students to explore the real-world challenges and day-to-day experiences of a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Students compete and collaborate with classmates to obtain political capital by developing and passing legislation and strategizing political moves, such as seeking co-sponsorship of a bill from a member of the competing party or launching a national media campaign. Players have limited resources to spend, so cooperation with other students is crucial to finding success in the game.
"Government in Action has helped me bring my American Government course to life by creating an engaging environment for students to explore the reality I'm teaching," said Professor Jason Seitz of Georgia Perimeter College. "Government in Action helps my students tie all of the concepts in my course together to develop a deeper understanding and knowledge of the subject. With an engaged classroom, I can spend less time transferring facts and more time exploring implications. Not only has Government in Action made studying American Government more enjoyable for my students, it has made teaching it more fun, too."
Accessible online through McGraw-Hill Connect, Government in Action is available to students taking the American Government course at participating institutions. The game starts at a price point of $40 per semester. A demo of the game is available at http://www.mhpractice.com/. The McGraw-Hill Practice suite also includes Practice Marketing and Practice Operations. Practice Marketing is another multiplayer simulation that puts students' marketing skills to the test in a competitive, real-world environment designed to support the Marketing Principles course. Practice Operations brings operations management to life by allowing students to manage operations of a clothing manufacturing and distribution company while reinforcing key concepts that promote critical thinking and strategic decision making. McGraw-Hill Education expects to launch more games in the McGraw-Hill Practice line over the coming months.
McGraw-Hill Education at SXSWedu
For more information about Government in Action, the McGraw-Hill Practice suite, and to preview all of the company's digital offerings, visit McGraw-Hill Education at the 2013 SXSWedu Annual Conference in Austin, Texas.
-- Brian Kibby, president of McGraw-Hill Higher Education, will share his
thoughts on the "Making Public/Private Partnerships Work," panel on
March 5 at 12:00 p.m. CT.
-- Jeff Livingston, McGraw-Hill Education's senior vice president of
Education Policy and Strategic Alliances, will be speaking on the panel
"From Legacy to Uncertainty: The Digital Future of Major 'Textbook'
Publishers" on March 6 at 12:00 p.m. CT.
-- McGraw-Hill Education will post live tweets from the conference through
its Twitter feeds (@MHEducation, @MHhighered) using the conference
hashtag #MHESXSW.
Additional information about McGraw-Hill Education can be found at http://www.mheducation.com/.
About McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education is a digital learning company that draws on its more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions that improve learning outcomes around the world. McGraw-Hill Education is the adaptive education technology leader with the vision for creating a highly personalized learning experience that prepares students of all ages for the world that awaits. The Company has offices across North America, India, China, Europe, the Middle East and South America, and makes its learning solutions available in more than 60 languages. For additional information, visit http://www.mheducation.com.
Contact:
Brian Belardi
McGraw-Hill Education
(212) 904-4827
brian_belardi@mcgraw-hill.com
SOURCE McGraw-Hill Education
McGraw-Hill Education
Web Site: http://www.mheducation.com
UAE-IX in Dubai: DE-CIX Takes Internet Exchange in Middle East to the Starting Line
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 1:42:01 PM
UAE-IX in Dubai: DE-CIX Takes Internet Exchange in Middle East to the Starting Line
FRANKFURT AM MAIN and DUBAI, UAE, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Worldwide Internet: UAE-IX forms new bridge between Europe and Asia
October 1, 2012 marks the start of UAE-IX, an Internet exchange in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UAE). DE-CIX, the world's largest Internet Exchange, based in Frankfurt,
Germany, has provided know-how and support for the hub's operation. UAE-IX is a neutral
Internet traffic exchange platform that interconnects global networks and, above all,
network operators and content providers in the GCC region. The UAE-IX is built on a fully
redundant switching platform located in a neutral secure datacenter in Dubai. The new
Internet Exchange will reduce latency times by up to 80 per cent and costs by up to 70 per
cent for GCC providers. Moreover, UAE-IX will improve IP network resilience and robustness
and will also help provide reliable connectivity within the GCC.
For the full press release, please visit
http://www.uae-ix.net/about-uae-ix/launch-press-release.
Press contact for DE-CIX:
Birgit Osterholt
Phone: +49(0)69-1730902-53
E-Mail: birgit.osterholt@de-cix.net
Internet: http://www.de-cix.net
Press contact for the TRA:
Huda Al Mutawa
Corporate Communications
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone: +9712-6118250
E-mail: media@tra.gov.ae, info@tra.gov.ae
DE-CIX Management GmbH
FRANKFURT AM MAIN and DUBAI, UAE, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Worldwide Internet: UAE-IX forms new bridge between Europe and Asia
October 1, 2012 marks the start of UAE-IX, an Internet exchange in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates (UAE). DE-CIX, the world's largest Internet Exchange, based in Frankfurt,
Germany, has provided know-how and support for the hub's operation. UAE-IX is a neutral
Internet traffic exchange platform that interconnects global networks and, above all,
network operators and content providers in the GCC region. The UAE-IX is built on a fully
redundant switching platform located in a neutral secure datacenter in Dubai. The new
Internet Exchange will reduce latency times by up to 80 per cent and costs by up to 70 per
cent for GCC providers. Moreover, UAE-IX will improve IP network resilience and robustness
and will also help provide reliable connectivity within the GCC.
For the full press release, please visit
http://www.uae-ix.net/about-uae-ix/launch-press-release.
Press contact for DE-CIX:
Birgit Osterholt
Phone: +49(0)69-1730902-53
E-Mail: birgit.osterholt@de-cix.net
Internet: http://www.de-cix.net
Press contact for the TRA:
Huda Al Mutawa
Corporate Communications
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Phone: +9712-6118250
E-mail: media@tra.gov.ae, info@tra.gov.ae
DE-CIX Management GmbH
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
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 1:14:01 PM
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
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SLI Systems (http://www.sli-systems.com) 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.com.
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.com.
Quotes
"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 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)."
Click to Tweet: @SLISystems @FitForCommerce new whitepaper discusses how advanced site search removes the need for costly eCommerce re-platforming http://clicktotweet.com/3dNd1
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.com.
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Nancy MacGregor Hill
RealTime Communications
510-733-6228
nancy@realtime-comm.com
http://www.twitter.com/nmhill / http://www.twitter.com/slisystems
SOURCE SLI Systems
SLI Systems
Web Site: http://www.sli-systems.com
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
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SLI Systems (http://www.sli-systems.com) 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.com.
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.com.
Quotes
"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 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)."
Click to Tweet: @SLISystems @FitForCommerce new whitepaper discusses how advanced site search removes the need for costly eCommerce re-platforming http://clicktotweet.com/3dNd1
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.com.
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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Nancy MacGregor Hill
RealTime Communications
510-733-6228
nancy@realtime-comm.com
http://www.twitter.com/nmhill / http://www.twitter.com/slisystems
SOURCE SLI Systems
SLI Systems
Web Site: http://www.sli-systems.com
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 12:56:01 PM
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) recognizes March as MS Awareness Month. Throughout March, MSAA encourages individuals to expand their knowledge, understanding, and support of individuals whose lives are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). MSAA offers the following ways to learn and support the MS community:
-- A new website, mymsaa.org, which features new sections and enhancements,
providing easier access to more information, more resources, and vital
tools for the entire MS community
-- My MS Manager(TM), MSAA's mobile phone application to track disease
activity, generate reports, and assist individuals with their treatment
plan
-- My MS Resource Locator, an MS-specific, online database
-- S.E.A.R.C.H.(TM) program to assist individuals to navigate through the
ever-changing landscape of MS
-- MSAA's educational events - check out our calendar of events to see
what is scheduled for your area
Interested in helping the MS community?
-- Volunteer with MSAA! MSAA is recruiting participants for our signature
fundraising event - Swim for MS. Dive into action today to raise
awareness of MS and you might be selected to receive one of two sets of
park hopper passes from Walt Disney World! Register today at
SwimforMS.org!
-- Help to spread MS awareness by downloading MSAA's March is MS Awareness
Month badge and use it as your social media profile picture (right-click
the image at the bottom of this page, save it to your computer, then use
it on your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn account profile pictures)
-- Become a part of MSAA's online community. Sign up to receive periodic
email updates, become a fan of MSAA on Facebook; follow MSAA on Twitter;
view one of MSAA's YouTube videos and check out MSAA's blog MS
Conversations.
-- Donate to MSAA's vital programs and services that benefit the entire MS
community.
About MSAA
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is a national nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. MSAA provides free programs and services, such as: a Helpline; award-winning publications including a magazine, The Motivator; website featuring educational videos and research updates; S.E.A.R.C.H.(TM) program to assist the MS community with learning about different treatment choices; a mobile phone app, My MS Manager(TM); a resource database, My MS Resource Locator; equipment distribution ranging from grab bars to wheelchairs; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; educational events and activities; MRI funding and insurance advocacy; and more. For additional information, please visit http://www.mymsaa.org or call (800) 532-7667.
About Multiple Sclerosis
The most common neurological disorder diagnosed in young adults, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. This disorder damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves, causing reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, and various levels of impaired mobility. MS is not contagious or fatal.
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Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
CONTACT: Amanda Bednar, public relations manager, 1-800-532-7667, extension 122, abednar@mymsaa.org
Web Site: http://www.msaa.com
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) recognizes March as MS Awareness Month. Throughout March, MSAA encourages individuals to expand their knowledge, understanding, and support of individuals whose lives are affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). MSAA offers the following ways to learn and support the MS community:
-- A new website, mymsaa.org, which features new sections and enhancements,
providing easier access to more information, more resources, and vital
tools for the entire MS community
-- My MS Manager(TM), MSAA's mobile phone application to track disease
activity, generate reports, and assist individuals with their treatment
plan
-- My MS Resource Locator, an MS-specific, online database
-- S.E.A.R.C.H.(TM) program to assist individuals to navigate through the
ever-changing landscape of MS
-- MSAA's educational events - check out our calendar of events to see
what is scheduled for your area
Interested in helping the MS community?
-- Volunteer with MSAA! MSAA is recruiting participants for our signature
fundraising event - Swim for MS. Dive into action today to raise
awareness of MS and you might be selected to receive one of two sets of
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About MSAA
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America is a national nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. MSAA provides free programs and services, such as: a Helpline; award-winning publications including a magazine, The Motivator; website featuring educational videos and research updates; S.E.A.R.C.H.(TM) program to assist the MS community with learning about different treatment choices; a mobile phone app, My MS Manager(TM); a resource database, My MS Resource Locator; equipment distribution ranging from grab bars to wheelchairs; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; educational events and activities; MRI funding and insurance advocacy; and more. For additional information, please visit http://www.mymsaa.org or call (800) 532-7667.
About Multiple Sclerosis
The most common neurological disorder diagnosed in young adults, multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. This disorder damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves, causing reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, and various levels of impaired mobility. MS is not contagious or fatal.
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SOURCE Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
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Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
CONTACT: Amanda Bednar, public relations manager, 1-800-532-7667, extension 122, abednar@mymsaa.org
Web Site: http://www.msaa.com
MSP rebrands web-based marketing solutions division as BlueSky ETO; acquires e-Integrity
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 12:14:01 PM
MSP rebrands web-based marketing solutions division as BlueSky ETO; acquires e-Integrity
PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MSP, a full-service direct mail marketing company located in Pittsburgh, PA, has rebranded its growing web-based marketing solutions division as BlueSky ETO. The division specializes in developing and implementing brand management portals that are "Engineered to Order" based on the client's needs. These portals allow clients around the world to customize and order a full gamut of marketing materials on demand, maintaining brand consistency throughout the channel.
"MSP has broadened its range of marketing solutions, and as our customized web-based solutions have grown over the past decade, a rebranding made sense," says Rich Bushee III, President of MSP. "The new branding reflects the unique position we have in the market, and the diversity and strength of our offerings. 'ETO' denotes that each solution is 'Engineered To Order,' not one-size-fits-all."
The growth of BlueSky ETO has most recently been fueled by the asset purchase of e-Integrity, based in Stratford, CT. Bill Nicholson, formerly VP with e-Integrity, is now VP of Technology Solutions at BlueSky ETO. "We've worked with the BlueSky ETO division for years and have a strong partnership," Nicholson says. "Becoming one company greatly broadens the solutions portfolio. The move is good for our employees and our existing customers, who will benefit from further enhanced services."
Luke Teboul, Vice President of BlueSky ETO, says the acquisition will deepen some of BlueSky ETO's key strengths - of being flexible, agile and responsive. "The e-Integrity team brings system integration expertise, unique technology, and helps deepen our customization skill set."
BlueSky ETO's clients represent a wide range of industries, including hospitality, financial services, real estate, associations, retail and non-profit. "Power and simplicity" are a winning combination for the company, according to Teboul. "BlueSky ETO has won awards, and loyal clients, by designing friendly, intuitive interfaces for users at every level of a company, and matching it with powerful tools for those at the top of corporate marketing," he says, adding, "Marketing teams save time, money and stress with comprehensive, customized reporting, integrated digital asset management, list management, multiple delivery options, and dynamic, real-time technical support."
To learn more about BlueSky ETO, and to arrange an online demo of their system, visit BlueSkyETO.com.
SOURCE BlueSky ETO
BlueSky ETO
CONTACT: Christopher Wright, VP of Business Development, BlueSky ETO, +1-215-880-7424, cwright@BlueSkyETO.com
Web Site: http://www.BlueSkyETO.com
PITTSBURGH, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MSP, a full-service direct mail marketing company located in Pittsburgh, PA, has rebranded its growing web-based marketing solutions division as BlueSky ETO. The division specializes in developing and implementing brand management portals that are "Engineered to Order" based on the client's needs. These portals allow clients around the world to customize and order a full gamut of marketing materials on demand, maintaining brand consistency throughout the channel.
"MSP has broadened its range of marketing solutions, and as our customized web-based solutions have grown over the past decade, a rebranding made sense," says Rich Bushee III, President of MSP. "The new branding reflects the unique position we have in the market, and the diversity and strength of our offerings. 'ETO' denotes that each solution is 'Engineered To Order,' not one-size-fits-all."
The growth of BlueSky ETO has most recently been fueled by the asset purchase of e-Integrity, based in Stratford, CT. Bill Nicholson, formerly VP with e-Integrity, is now VP of Technology Solutions at BlueSky ETO. "We've worked with the BlueSky ETO division for years and have a strong partnership," Nicholson says. "Becoming one company greatly broadens the solutions portfolio. The move is good for our employees and our existing customers, who will benefit from further enhanced services."
Luke Teboul, Vice President of BlueSky ETO, says the acquisition will deepen some of BlueSky ETO's key strengths - of being flexible, agile and responsive. "The e-Integrity team brings system integration expertise, unique technology, and helps deepen our customization skill set."
BlueSky ETO's clients represent a wide range of industries, including hospitality, financial services, real estate, associations, retail and non-profit. "Power and simplicity" are a winning combination for the company, according to Teboul. "BlueSky ETO has won awards, and loyal clients, by designing friendly, intuitive interfaces for users at every level of a company, and matching it with powerful tools for those at the top of corporate marketing," he says, adding, "Marketing teams save time, money and stress with comprehensive, customized reporting, integrated digital asset management, list management, multiple delivery options, and dynamic, real-time technical support."
To learn more about BlueSky ETO, and to arrange an online demo of their system, visit BlueSkyETO.com.
SOURCE BlueSky ETO
BlueSky ETO
CONTACT: Christopher Wright, VP of Business Development, BlueSky ETO, +1-215-880-7424, cwright@BlueSkyETO.com
Web Site: http://www.BlueSkyETO.com
Intelletrace Expands Service To Offer New Network Private Cloud Services
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 12:14:01 PM
Intelletrace Expands Service To Offer New Network Private Cloud Services
BRINGS CUSTOMER SERVICE BACK TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING "CUSTOMER FIRST" COMMITMENT
NOVATO, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Intelletrace, the world's first "fully integrated network solution and service" company, announces the expansion of its services to include a new network private cloud service. Intelletrace, headquartered in Novato, California, provides businesses with a single point of contact to the best and most efficient network services and solutions in the industry. Intelletrace is pioneering a new way of business in the telecommunications space by providing face-to-face representation and consultation. The addition of its new network private cloud services further consolidates its position as a compelling alternative to the traditional telecommunications companies.
"Look, we believe customer service is a lost art in this business. We're 'Customer First.' It's that simple," said Intelletrace CEO Marc Alciati. "We offer something no other telecommunications company does--and it's sorely needed in our industry: high-touch, face-to-face, single-contact-point service. We're thrilled to remain on the cutting edge of cloud-based services by offering our new network private cloud service. This provides a fully integrated service from the client's WAN needs, fully integrated with their LAN needs. No longer the finger pointing and no longer guessing on who to call..."
The Intelletrace strategy is working. Its business has increased over 25% in the financial sector, as they work with Fortune 1000 companies all over the world. Intelletrace clients include organizations in: investment banking, credit unions, consumer banks and venture capital firms--and have received products and services such as: MPLS networks, 10Gig private lines, Internet connections, and network private cloud services. This gives the client one turn-key solution, without hiring a $200,000 employee, which most companies cannot afford.
"We expect revenue to grow up to 50% in 2013 in this fast growing sector, for this simple reason: businesses demand more--and deserve more. When businesses work with us, they finally get to feel what a 'customer first' means," said Mr. Alciati.
"At Intelletrace, we bring old school service to this new economy. We believe companies want and need the best solutions with the best service to reduce their costs and gain a competitive edge."
For more information, visit the Intelletrace website and their Cloud Services page. Also you can connect with them on Facebook, Twitter (@intelletrace) and LinkedIn.
ABOUT INTELLETRACE
Intelletrace is a full service Network solution and service company focused on providing Data, Internet, and business IT outsourcing support with clients throughout the United States and internationally. Intelletrace provides a single point of contact to the best and most efficient carriers in the industry for an organization's specific application. Companies utilize Intelletrace because of its Value Added Proposition of providing face-to-face representation and consultation. Intelletrace provides the level of attention that companies desire, accurate billing, and knowledgeable people who genuinely understand. Remember the era when carriers provided excellent service? It's time to return to a better era: The Intelletrace Era.
MEDIA CONTACT
Members of the media are invited to contact:
Marc Alciati / CEO / Intelletrace / malciati@intelletrace.com
SOURCE Intelletrace
Intelletrace
Web Site: http://www.intelletrace.com
BRINGS CUSTOMER SERVICE BACK TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS WITH INDUSTRY-LEADING "CUSTOMER FIRST" COMMITMENT
NOVATO, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Intelletrace, the world's first "fully integrated network solution and service" company, announces the expansion of its services to include a new network private cloud service. Intelletrace, headquartered in Novato, California, provides businesses with a single point of contact to the best and most efficient network services and solutions in the industry. Intelletrace is pioneering a new way of business in the telecommunications space by providing face-to-face representation and consultation. The addition of its new network private cloud services further consolidates its position as a compelling alternative to the traditional telecommunications companies.
"Look, we believe customer service is a lost art in this business. We're 'Customer First.' It's that simple," said Intelletrace CEO Marc Alciati. "We offer something no other telecommunications company does--and it's sorely needed in our industry: high-touch, face-to-face, single-contact-point service. We're thrilled to remain on the cutting edge of cloud-based services by offering our new network private cloud service. This provides a fully integrated service from the client's WAN needs, fully integrated with their LAN needs. No longer the finger pointing and no longer guessing on who to call..."
The Intelletrace strategy is working. Its business has increased over 25% in the financial sector, as they work with Fortune 1000 companies all over the world. Intelletrace clients include organizations in: investment banking, credit unions, consumer banks and venture capital firms--and have received products and services such as: MPLS networks, 10Gig private lines, Internet connections, and network private cloud services. This gives the client one turn-key solution, without hiring a $200,000 employee, which most companies cannot afford.
"We expect revenue to grow up to 50% in 2013 in this fast growing sector, for this simple reason: businesses demand more--and deserve more. When businesses work with us, they finally get to feel what a 'customer first' means," said Mr. Alciati.
"At Intelletrace, we bring old school service to this new economy. We believe companies want and need the best solutions with the best service to reduce their costs and gain a competitive edge."
For more information, visit the Intelletrace website and their Cloud Services page. Also you can connect with them on Facebook, Twitter (@intelletrace) and LinkedIn.
ABOUT INTELLETRACE
Intelletrace is a full service Network solution and service company focused on providing Data, Internet, and business IT outsourcing support with clients throughout the United States and internationally. Intelletrace provides a single point of contact to the best and most efficient carriers in the industry for an organization's specific application. Companies utilize Intelletrace because of its Value Added Proposition of providing face-to-face representation and consultation. Intelletrace provides the level of attention that companies desire, accurate billing, and knowledgeable people who genuinely understand. Remember the era when carriers provided excellent service? It's time to return to a better era: The Intelletrace Era.
MEDIA CONTACT
Members of the media are invited to contact:
Marc Alciati / CEO / Intelletrace / malciati@intelletrace.com
SOURCE Intelletrace
Intelletrace
Web Site: http://www.intelletrace.com
New San Francisco Shopping Guide to Hone In on Independent Shops for Locals and Visitors
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 11:28:01 AM
New San Francisco Shopping Guide to Hone In on Independent Shops for Locals and Visitors
Shopikon Debuts in San Francisco on iOS to improve the local shopping experience and boost community building
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- How do San Francisco savvy shoppers find the best indie boutiques and traditional shops favored by locals? The Shopikon Web and Mobile App is a different kind of shopping guide that leads consumers away from the same-old chain stores and lets people discover local retailers in major cities of the world that culturally define each city and give it its individual character.
Today Shopikon announced its launch in San Francisco - one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world - featuring nearly 100 shops and growing everyday. Founded in New York and Vienna, the company has launched in London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Vienna and Berlin.
With its team of on-the-ground editors scouring San Francisco, Shopikon has carefully identified stores that are part of the community in support of the independent businesses that keep the local shopping and e-commerce scene alive and well. "Buying something from an independent business feels better than buying it at the department store," said Phillip Sulke, co-founder and CEO of Shopikon. "In the near future, users will have the ability to purchase products on the platform, thus creating a personal connection to the true soul of a city's culture - its shopkeepers, its designers, its trends and its community."
Leave it to Shopikon's resident experts to uncover a hidden gem such as Little Vine, a gourmet shop found in one of the only quiet areas in North Beach or niche books on skateboarding and graffiti in the Mission's Needles & Pens or even the self-proclaimed "clothing nerds" of Maas & Stacks in the Castro. Shopikon is the ultimate guide to indie stores and unique products in the city by the Bay, including home decor, apparel, boutiques, specialty books, gourmet shops and other local finds.
Searchable by neighborhood or product, Shopikon's free application features reviews, beautiful photos and contact information, including transportation routes. Users can easily map nearby stores and find other recommendations by store owners and save shops to "My List" that can be easily synced across platforms. The Shopikon iPhone App is available for free in the App store.
For more information, please contact press@shopikon.com or visit http://www.shopikon.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Becky Aoanan
becky_aoanan@yahoo.com
SOURCE Shopikon
Shopikon
CONTACT: Becky Aoanan, +1-917-885-6216
Web Site: http://www.shopikon.com
Shopikon Debuts in San Francisco on iOS to improve the local shopping experience and boost community building
SAN FRANCISCO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- How do San Francisco savvy shoppers find the best indie boutiques and traditional shops favored by locals? The Shopikon Web and Mobile App is a different kind of shopping guide that leads consumers away from the same-old chain stores and lets people discover local retailers in major cities of the world that culturally define each city and give it its individual character.
Today Shopikon announced its launch in San Francisco - one of the most beloved travel destinations in the world - featuring nearly 100 shops and growing everyday. Founded in New York and Vienna, the company has launched in London, Paris, New York, Barcelona, Vienna and Berlin.
With its team of on-the-ground editors scouring San Francisco, Shopikon has carefully identified stores that are part of the community in support of the independent businesses that keep the local shopping and e-commerce scene alive and well. "Buying something from an independent business feels better than buying it at the department store," said Phillip Sulke, co-founder and CEO of Shopikon. "In the near future, users will have the ability to purchase products on the platform, thus creating a personal connection to the true soul of a city's culture - its shopkeepers, its designers, its trends and its community."
Leave it to Shopikon's resident experts to uncover a hidden gem such as Little Vine, a gourmet shop found in one of the only quiet areas in North Beach or niche books on skateboarding and graffiti in the Mission's Needles & Pens or even the self-proclaimed "clothing nerds" of Maas & Stacks in the Castro. Shopikon is the ultimate guide to indie stores and unique products in the city by the Bay, including home decor, apparel, boutiques, specialty books, gourmet shops and other local finds.
Searchable by neighborhood or product, Shopikon's free application features reviews, beautiful photos and contact information, including transportation routes. Users can easily map nearby stores and find other recommendations by store owners and save shops to "My List" that can be easily synced across platforms. The Shopikon iPhone App is available for free in the App store.
For more information, please contact press@shopikon.com or visit http://www.shopikon.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Becky Aoanan
becky_aoanan@yahoo.com
SOURCE Shopikon
Shopikon
CONTACT: Becky Aoanan, +1-917-885-6216
Web Site: http://www.shopikon.com
Texas Drive Safe's Online Courses Now Compatible with iPhones and iPads
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 11:28:01 AM
Texas Drive Safe's Online Courses Now Compatible with iPhones and iPads
Leading online defensive driving school ups their commitment to convenience by offering classes via Apple mobile devices.
SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The online Texas defensive driving and drug and alcohol driving awareness programs offered through Texasdrivesafe.com are now completely compatible with iPhones and iPads using the default safari browser on those devices. Both 6 hour programs are taken to meet court requirements and sometimes for insurance discounts.
As long as there's access to a reliable internet connection, customers can navigate the courses on their Apple mobile devices as easily as they could on their PCs and laptops. From registration to completion, the online program operates without limitations. Obviously, when taking the course on a phone versus a tablet there will be some extra scrolling required, but the performance of the course is fully functional regardless.
"Texasdrivesafe.com is all about offering Texas defensive driving and drug and alcohol driving awareness programs in the most flexible and convenient way possible. What is more flexible and convenient than being able to take an online course from your mobile device, phone, or tablet?" -Troy Caesar, Vice President.
The course allows users to conveniently log in and out as many times as they need to and complete it from anywhere with web access. Once the user completes the course in its entirety, TexasDriveSafe.com will process a certificate and send it to them using the shipping method chosen by the customer. Express delivery is also available at registration or completion.
About Texas Drive Safe
Texas Drive Safe offers Texas defensive driving courses online for those who may have received a traffic ticket and need a state approved driver safety course. Having offered courses to the public, business, and governmental agencies, for over 35 years, the company has trained over 10 million drivers through its classroom and online courses.
http://www.texasdrivesafe.com
SOURCE Texas Drive Safe
Texas Drive Safe
CONTACT: Troy Caesar, Texas Drive Safe, 1-800-558-9887
Web Site: http://www.texasdrivesafe.com
Leading online defensive driving school ups their commitment to convenience by offering classes via Apple mobile devices.
SUGAR LAND, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The online Texas defensive driving and drug and alcohol driving awareness programs offered through Texasdrivesafe.com are now completely compatible with iPhones and iPads using the default safari browser on those devices. Both 6 hour programs are taken to meet court requirements and sometimes for insurance discounts.
As long as there's access to a reliable internet connection, customers can navigate the courses on their Apple mobile devices as easily as they could on their PCs and laptops. From registration to completion, the online program operates without limitations. Obviously, when taking the course on a phone versus a tablet there will be some extra scrolling required, but the performance of the course is fully functional regardless.
"Texasdrivesafe.com is all about offering Texas defensive driving and drug and alcohol driving awareness programs in the most flexible and convenient way possible. What is more flexible and convenient than being able to take an online course from your mobile device, phone, or tablet?" -Troy Caesar, Vice President.
The course allows users to conveniently log in and out as many times as they need to and complete it from anywhere with web access. Once the user completes the course in its entirety, TexasDriveSafe.com will process a certificate and send it to them using the shipping method chosen by the customer. Express delivery is also available at registration or completion.
About Texas Drive Safe
Texas Drive Safe offers Texas defensive driving courses online for those who may have received a traffic ticket and need a state approved driver safety course. Having offered courses to the public, business, and governmental agencies, for over 35 years, the company has trained over 10 million drivers through its classroom and online courses.
http://www.texasdrivesafe.com
SOURCE Texas Drive Safe
Texas Drive Safe
CONTACT: Troy Caesar, Texas Drive Safe, 1-800-558-9887
Web Site: http://www.texasdrivesafe.com
Tweddle Group Technologies expands its in-vehicle streaming music offering to drivers through a new partnership with Slacker
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 11:14:01 AM
Tweddle Group Technologies expands its in-vehicle streaming music offering to drivers through a new partnership with Slacker
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tweddle Group Technologies (TGT), the Seattle-based connected services division of Tweddle Group, announces a new partnership with Slacker, which will give drivers in-vehicle access to the world's most complete music service. Slacker gives listeners access to millions of songs and more than 200 expert-programmed stations for free, and will be available in 2013 automobiles from select manufacturers. The partnership will also expand TGT's streaming music services coverage into Canada.
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TGT's connected services platform enables infotainment and vehicle services using the driver's mobile phone or an embedded cellular modem. The cloud- and client-based solution brings drivers a full connected services experience including searching local points of interest, listening to streaming radio, making restaurant reservations and more from their vehicle. These technologies enhance the driving experience while contributing to passenger safety and reducing total cost of ownership for automotive OEMs and service providers.
The addition of Slacker to TGT's in-vehicle service provides a fully-personalized digital music service with millions of songs and a compelling range of personalized content including news and sports from ESPN and ABC News. Drivers' playlists, stations, and preferences will be synchronized across multiple devices, whether they're listening on the web, on a mobile phone, or in their vehicle.
"TGT is excited to add Slacker to our portfolio of in-vehicle services. Slacker's service will continue to help us provide automakers with an extensive and compelling choice of personalized music and content that they can offer their vehicle owners," said Paul Sciame, General Manager of TGT.
About Tweddle Group
For more than 58 years, Tweddle Group has remained a leading provider of information solutions for automotive OEMs and their suppliers. With offices in Detroit, Seattle, Brussels, Koln, Torino and Shanghai, OEMs count on Tweddle to deliver innovative solutions to support a brand-specific consumer relationship with their vehicle, the dealer, and the automotive manufacturer.
Tweddle Group Technologies (TGT), the Seattle-based technology division of Tweddle Group, delivers connected service solutions to automakers that transform the relationship between driver and vehicle. With its deep industry experience and leading platform capabilities, TGT adapts services to work reliably, securely, and intuitively in the vehicle, enabling automakers to provide compelling, distraction-free infotainment and vehicle service experiences.
About Slacker
Slacker is the most complete music service on Earth. The company delivers free and subscription-based access to millions of songs and hundreds of expert-programmed stations, plus news, sports and talk, on the web, mobile devices, in-car infotainment systems and consumer electronics platforms. By blending cutting-edge analytics with a team of expert music curators and content programmers, Slacker delivers a seamless music discovery experience and uniquely personalized entertainment. Slacker was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego with offices in Palo Alto, CA and New York City. For more information about Slacker, or to listen for free, visit http://www.slacker.com
Contacts:
Lauren Moynihan
lmoynihan@tweddle.com
703-867-1688
Bryce Baer
bbaer@slacker.com
858-943-5054
SOURCE Tweddle Group
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Tweddle Group
Web Site: http://www.tweddle.com
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tweddle Group Technologies (TGT), the Seattle-based connected services division of Tweddle Group, announces a new partnership with Slacker, which will give drivers in-vehicle access to the world's most complete music service. Slacker gives listeners access to millions of songs and more than 200 expert-programmed stations for free, and will be available in 2013 automobiles from select manufacturers. The partnership will also expand TGT's streaming music services coverage into Canada.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120806/DE52319LOGO )
TGT's connected services platform enables infotainment and vehicle services using the driver's mobile phone or an embedded cellular modem. The cloud- and client-based solution brings drivers a full connected services experience including searching local points of interest, listening to streaming radio, making restaurant reservations and more from their vehicle. These technologies enhance the driving experience while contributing to passenger safety and reducing total cost of ownership for automotive OEMs and service providers.
The addition of Slacker to TGT's in-vehicle service provides a fully-personalized digital music service with millions of songs and a compelling range of personalized content including news and sports from ESPN and ABC News. Drivers' playlists, stations, and preferences will be synchronized across multiple devices, whether they're listening on the web, on a mobile phone, or in their vehicle.
"TGT is excited to add Slacker to our portfolio of in-vehicle services. Slacker's service will continue to help us provide automakers with an extensive and compelling choice of personalized music and content that they can offer their vehicle owners," said Paul Sciame, General Manager of TGT.
About Tweddle Group
For more than 58 years, Tweddle Group has remained a leading provider of information solutions for automotive OEMs and their suppliers. With offices in Detroit, Seattle, Brussels, Koln, Torino and Shanghai, OEMs count on Tweddle to deliver innovative solutions to support a brand-specific consumer relationship with their vehicle, the dealer, and the automotive manufacturer.
Tweddle Group Technologies (TGT), the Seattle-based technology division of Tweddle Group, delivers connected service solutions to automakers that transform the relationship between driver and vehicle. With its deep industry experience and leading platform capabilities, TGT adapts services to work reliably, securely, and intuitively in the vehicle, enabling automakers to provide compelling, distraction-free infotainment and vehicle service experiences.
About Slacker
Slacker is the most complete music service on Earth. The company delivers free and subscription-based access to millions of songs and hundreds of expert-programmed stations, plus news, sports and talk, on the web, mobile devices, in-car infotainment systems and consumer electronics platforms. By blending cutting-edge analytics with a team of expert music curators and content programmers, Slacker delivers a seamless music discovery experience and uniquely personalized entertainment. Slacker was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in San Diego with offices in Palo Alto, CA and New York City. For more information about Slacker, or to listen for free, visit http://www.slacker.com
Contacts:
Lauren Moynihan
lmoynihan@tweddle.com
703-867-1688
Bryce Baer
bbaer@slacker.com
858-943-5054
SOURCE Tweddle Group
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120806/DE52319LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Tweddle Group
Web Site: http://www.tweddle.com
eUKhostLtd. Introduces "Build a Website" Website Builder Hosting
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 11:07:01 AM
eUKhostLtd. Introduces "Build a Website" Website Builder Hosting
MORLEY, England, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
UK web hosting company eUKhost Ltd., a leading provider of shared, reseller, cloud and
other personal and enterprise hosting solutions, today announced the launch of
BuildaWebsite [http://www.eukhost.com/build-a-website ] - a complete website hosting
solution with a simple, feature-rich integrated website builder aimed at consumers that
would like to create their own website without the often-associated expense and
complexity.
The company markets Build a Website as a "strong response to the increasing consumer
demand for complete hosting solutions" simple enough for average computer users to create
robust and professional looking websites. Similar solutions from other UK providers often
require customers to commit to a minimum term contract. Robert King, Founder & Director,
emphasised that "consumers do not like to be locked into time-bound contracts" and
describes it as a "walled approach" to these kinds of hosting solutions.
The integrated website builder included with Build a Website has over 100 website
topics to choose from. Each website topic has a different colour scheme, layout and
pre-defined structure most suited to the kind of website topic a user may select. "Once
you have selected a website topic, there are over 80 different pre-created colour schemes
you can switch between," King explained. "Customers can also mix and match, and create
their own colour schemes if they prefer."
Every change to the colour, appearance, structure and presentation of the website
which are made are displayed in real-time within the website builder. "What the customer
sees in the website builder is what visitors will see when the website is published," King
explained, adding, "all websites which are created through the website builder conform to
the latest web standards and work great across all Internet web browsers."
eUKhost provide an online user guide so customers can become familiar with how the
website builder works.
As well as the included website builder, eUKhost are incorporating some additional
free utilities with the product - one of which being a software autoinstaller called
Softaculous allowing users to install a wide-range of web applications they may want on
their website.
"Softaculous is used by hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, and is an
easy-to-use repository of common website software a user may want to use on their website.
The website builder does include some built-in modules like blogging, commenting and
online stores. Customers can use Softaculous to install hundreds of different web
applications that they may want to use on their website - forums, wikis, guestbooks, polls
and surveys - and much more," John Strong, Managing Director, explained.
Build a Website is available starting today at GBP3.49 per month and includes one free
website address.
Contact: Eric Brown, Sales, +44(0)800-862-0380
eUKhost Ltd.
CONTACT: John Strong, +44(0)113-3201290
MORLEY, England, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
UK web hosting company eUKhost Ltd., a leading provider of shared, reseller, cloud and
other personal and enterprise hosting solutions, today announced the launch of
BuildaWebsite [http://www.eukhost.com/build-a-website ] - a complete website hosting
solution with a simple, feature-rich integrated website builder aimed at consumers that
would like to create their own website without the often-associated expense and
complexity.
The company markets Build a Website as a "strong response to the increasing consumer
demand for complete hosting solutions" simple enough for average computer users to create
robust and professional looking websites. Similar solutions from other UK providers often
require customers to commit to a minimum term contract. Robert King, Founder & Director,
emphasised that "consumers do not like to be locked into time-bound contracts" and
describes it as a "walled approach" to these kinds of hosting solutions.
The integrated website builder included with Build a Website has over 100 website
topics to choose from. Each website topic has a different colour scheme, layout and
pre-defined structure most suited to the kind of website topic a user may select. "Once
you have selected a website topic, there are over 80 different pre-created colour schemes
you can switch between," King explained. "Customers can also mix and match, and create
their own colour schemes if they prefer."
Every change to the colour, appearance, structure and presentation of the website
which are made are displayed in real-time within the website builder. "What the customer
sees in the website builder is what visitors will see when the website is published," King
explained, adding, "all websites which are created through the website builder conform to
the latest web standards and work great across all Internet web browsers."
eUKhost provide an online user guide so customers can become familiar with how the
website builder works.
As well as the included website builder, eUKhost are incorporating some additional
free utilities with the product - one of which being a software autoinstaller called
Softaculous allowing users to install a wide-range of web applications they may want on
their website.
"Softaculous is used by hundreds of thousands of users worldwide, and is an
easy-to-use repository of common website software a user may want to use on their website.
The website builder does include some built-in modules like blogging, commenting and
online stores. Customers can use Softaculous to install hundreds of different web
applications that they may want to use on their website - forums, wikis, guestbooks, polls
and surveys - and much more," John Strong, Managing Director, explained.
Build a Website is available starting today at GBP3.49 per month and includes one free
website address.
Contact: Eric Brown, Sales, +44(0)800-862-0380
eUKhost Ltd.
CONTACT: John Strong, +44(0)113-3201290
Microsoft Open Technologies, Brian Benz on R2integrated's OData Release to the Drupal Community
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 10:56:01 AM
Microsoft Open Technologies, Brian Benz on R2integrated's OData Release to the Drupal Community
BALTIMORE, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Benz, Senior Technical Evangelist of Microsoft Open Technologies, recently wrote a blog about R2i's module release to the Drupal community that allows Drupal 7 sites to expose content via an OData web service. The Drupal 7 provider allows for the exposure of all entities (users, taxonomy, content) according to the OData specification, opening up the possibility of using Drupal 7 not just as a content management system, but also as a central warehouse of consumable data feeds.
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Read more here: http://www.r2integrated.com/whats-making-news/recent-news/news/id/668/microsoft-open-technologies-brian-benz-on-r2is-odata-release-to-the-drupal-community.aspx
CONTACT:
Sam DeVita
443-752-1276
sdevita@r2integrated.com
SOURCE R2integrated
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R2integrated
Web Site: http://www.r2integrated.com
BALTIMORE, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brian Benz, Senior Technical Evangelist of Microsoft Open Technologies, recently wrote a blog about R2i's module release to the Drupal community that allows Drupal 7 sites to expose content via an OData web service. The Drupal 7 provider allows for the exposure of all entities (users, taxonomy, content) according to the OData specification, opening up the possibility of using Drupal 7 not just as a content management system, but also as a central warehouse of consumable data feeds.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130116/PH43123-a )
Read more here: http://www.r2integrated.com/whats-making-news/recent-news/news/id/668/microsoft-open-technologies-brian-benz-on-r2is-odata-release-to-the-drupal-community.aspx
CONTACT:
Sam DeVita
443-752-1276
sdevita@r2integrated.com
SOURCE R2integrated
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130116/PH43123-a
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
R2integrated
Web Site: http://www.r2integrated.com
New Features Take Kaiser Permanente's Walking App a Step Forward
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 10:07:01 AM
New Features Take Kaiser Permanente's Walking App a Step Forward
Updated Every Body Walk! app makes sharing and tracking walking progress easier than ever
OAKLAND, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente launched today a refreshed version of its Every Body Walk! mobile app to support anyone interested in taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
"Walking is a simple way to make a big change in your health," said Bob Sallis, MD, family physician at Kaiser Permanente Fontana (Calif.) Medical Center. "Besides being fun and easy to use, the Every Body Walk! app's expanded social-media feature helps users engage their friends and family for support and encouragement."
Originally launched in 2011, the Every Body Walk! app has been downloaded nearly 35,000 times on both iOS and Android devices. The updated app features a new user-friendly design, streamlined functionalities and the ability to share walks via Facebook and Twitter.
The Every Body Walk! app also allows users to:
-- Track and set targets for distance, time, calories burned and routes
-- Watch walking progress in real time
-- Save walking history
The app is an interactive component to Every Body Walk!, an online, public health campaign aimed at getting people up and walking -- 30 minutes a day, five days a week -- to improve overall health and meet the adult physical activity requirement of 150 minutes of exercise a week.
Available free of charge on the Apple App Store and Google Play, the Every Body Walk! app is accessible to anyone, and complements a robust inspirational website -- powered by Kaiser Permanente -- everybodywalk.org.
Users can visit everybodywalk.org to find local walking paths from a database of thousands of maps covering the United States. There's also an option to create custom walking routes using MapQuest.
The robust walking website contains news and resources on walking, health information, walking maps, links to walking groups, inspirational videos and a personal pledge form designed to motivate walkers. Every Body Walk! is accessible on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Every Body Walk! is powered by Kaiser Permanente. The campaign is supported by more than 100 partners including America Walks, American College of Sports Medicine and its Exercise is Medicine® global initiative, American Hiking Society, AnyTime Fitness, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Brazos Walking Sticks, Environmental Media Association, Everyday Health, Healthy Child Healthy World, Healthy You Now, Molina Healthcare, Power Rangers emPower, The Purpose Institute, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, Technical Consumer Products, Walk Boston and Yummy Earth.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve more than 9 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: kp.org/newscenter .
For more information, contact:
Ravi Poorsina, 510.421-0557, Ravi.X.Poorsina@kp.org
Amanda Wardell, 510.292-0758, Amanda.Wardell@kp.org
SOURCE Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
Web Site: http://everybodywalk.org
Updated Every Body Walk! app makes sharing and tracking walking progress easier than ever
OAKLAND, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaiser Permanente launched today a refreshed version of its Every Body Walk! mobile app to support anyone interested in taking steps toward a healthier lifestyle.
"Walking is a simple way to make a big change in your health," said Bob Sallis, MD, family physician at Kaiser Permanente Fontana (Calif.) Medical Center. "Besides being fun and easy to use, the Every Body Walk! app's expanded social-media feature helps users engage their friends and family for support and encouragement."
Originally launched in 2011, the Every Body Walk! app has been downloaded nearly 35,000 times on both iOS and Android devices. The updated app features a new user-friendly design, streamlined functionalities and the ability to share walks via Facebook and Twitter.
The Every Body Walk! app also allows users to:
-- Track and set targets for distance, time, calories burned and routes
-- Watch walking progress in real time
-- Save walking history
The app is an interactive component to Every Body Walk!, an online, public health campaign aimed at getting people up and walking -- 30 minutes a day, five days a week -- to improve overall health and meet the adult physical activity requirement of 150 minutes of exercise a week.
Available free of charge on the Apple App Store and Google Play, the Every Body Walk! app is accessible to anyone, and complements a robust inspirational website -- powered by Kaiser Permanente -- everybodywalk.org.
Users can visit everybodywalk.org to find local walking paths from a database of thousands of maps covering the United States. There's also an option to create custom walking routes using MapQuest.
The robust walking website contains news and resources on walking, health information, walking maps, links to walking groups, inspirational videos and a personal pledge form designed to motivate walkers. Every Body Walk! is accessible on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Every Body Walk! is powered by Kaiser Permanente. The campaign is supported by more than 100 partners including America Walks, American College of Sports Medicine and its Exercise is Medicine® global initiative, American Hiking Society, AnyTime Fitness, Bay Area Rapid Transit, Brazos Walking Sticks, Environmental Media Association, Everyday Health, Healthy Child Healthy World, Healthy You Now, Molina Healthcare, Power Rangers emPower, The Purpose Institute, Rails to Trails Conservancy, Safe Routes to School National Partnership, Technical Consumer Products, Walk Boston and Yummy Earth.
About Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is committed to helping shape the future of health care. We are recognized as one of America's leading health care providers and not-for-profit health plans. Founded in 1945, our mission is to provide high-quality, affordable health care services and to improve the health of our members and the communities we serve. We currently serve more than 9 million members in nine states and the District of Columbia. Care for members and patients is focused on their total health and guided by their personal physicians, specialists and team of caregivers. Our expert and caring medical teams are empowered and supported by industry-leading technology advances and tools for health promotion, disease prevention, state-of-the-art care delivery and world-class chronic disease management. Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to care innovations, clinical research, health education and the support of community health. For more information, go to: kp.org/newscenter .
For more information, contact:
Ravi Poorsina, 510.421-0557, Ravi.X.Poorsina@kp.org
Amanda Wardell, 510.292-0758, Amanda.Wardell@kp.org
SOURCE Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente
Web Site: http://everybodywalk.org
Travel Startup Localeur Launches in Advance of SXSW
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:56:01 AM
Travel Startup Localeur Launches in Advance of SXSW
Curated Community of Austin Locals Share Recommendations with Visitors
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the successful public offerings of travel and local-content companies TripAdvisor and Yelp, a new travel startup - Localeur - has launched today. Localeur aims to help Millennial travelers experience local by providing credible local recommendations from a curated community of local insiders. Localeur launches for the Austin market only, in advance of South by Southwest, but plans to expand in 2013.
Localeur is co-founded by Joah Spearman and Chase White whom met during their time with Austin-based ratings-and-review software company Bazaarvoice before its 2012 IPO. The company's core demographic is Millennials, whom the co-founders believe are not served by existing travel and local-content providers. Localeur is also introducing the new Twitter hashtag #experiencelocal for travelers whom seek out local experiences and recommendations.
"Localeur gives Millennials the confidence of having a local experience by putting the recommendations in the hands of local insiders," said Spearman, CEO, who previously served as director of operations and strategic initiatives and later led travel market planning for Bazaarvoice. "Review sites don't get to the heart of a city and travel books get outdated too quickly."
"Austin is a perfect fit to launch Localeur and a model city for the kind of local travel Millennials want," said White, president. "People in Austin are very attuned to eating and shopping local, and our curated, screened group of Localeurs offer recommendations that only fellow Austinites could know."
Early investors in Localeur include Austin-based serial entrepreneur and investor Chris Shonk, Sweet Leaf Tea and Deep Eddy Vodka co-founder and CEO Clayton Christopher, and Austin City Limits executive producer Terry Lickona. Other Austin investors include identity protection industry leader Joe Ross and Spredfast co-founder Ken Cho.
"Localeur's value proposition for travelers is to offer relevant recommendations from people who are in the know and true local authorities in their respective niche," said Shonk, whom led the funding round for Localeur. "This quality over quantity approach, as opposed to the one-size fits all/algorithmic solutions currently in place for the industry, is precisely what this mobile, social, on-the-go demographic demands."
"As the executive producer of Austin City Limits for 37 years, I think I know a thing or two about what it means to be local in Austin, and Localeur is tapping into that," said Lickona, who also acts as associate producer of The Grammys.
Additional investors include New York-based DJ Mick "Boogie" Batyske, best known for his regular mixtape work with artists like Jay-Z, and fashion and retail branding expert Dre Hayes, whom co-founded The Foundation. Montreal-based creative Marcus Troy is also invested in the startup along with Diane Terrell and Don Hale, communications experts in the education sectors in Memphis and Atlanta, respectively.
"I live my life traveling between cities like Austin, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, Berlin, and Tokyo and it's important to me that my experiences in these places are authentic and unique," said Batskye. "I'm excited about having Localeur as a credible resource when I travel for gigs all over the world."
"Localeur's community is built on a social media-savvy, taste-making audience of locals and I think it's a much more authentic way to provide tips to Millennials," said Troy, who works on creative projects with brands such as Bentley, Nike and Sony Vaio.
Before Localeur, Spearman co-founded experiential marketing agency AvecMode which has worked closely with SXSW, the Formula 1 race weekend in Austin, and ESPN X Games. He was recently named Emerging Business Leader of the Year by the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to co-founding Localeur, White worked in coordinated software design for Bazaarvoice retail and brand clients for online user-generated content programs. White formerly taught social media and entrepreneurship to students at Duke University as part of its Talent Identification Program and worked in brand management at a design agency.
About Localeur
Localeur is a curated community of local insiders who want to help travelers experience local. If it's not local, it's not on Localeur. http://www.localeur.com Follow Localeur on Twitter and Instagram @Localeur.
SOURCE Localeur
Localeur
CONTACT: Joah Spearman, joah@localeur.com (email preferred), 512.422.3686
Web Site: http://www.localeur.com
Curated Community of Austin Locals Share Recommendations with Visitors
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the successful public offerings of travel and local-content companies TripAdvisor and Yelp, a new travel startup - Localeur - has launched today. Localeur aims to help Millennial travelers experience local by providing credible local recommendations from a curated community of local insiders. Localeur launches for the Austin market only, in advance of South by Southwest, but plans to expand in 2013.
Localeur is co-founded by Joah Spearman and Chase White whom met during their time with Austin-based ratings-and-review software company Bazaarvoice before its 2012 IPO. The company's core demographic is Millennials, whom the co-founders believe are not served by existing travel and local-content providers. Localeur is also introducing the new Twitter hashtag #experiencelocal for travelers whom seek out local experiences and recommendations.
"Localeur gives Millennials the confidence of having a local experience by putting the recommendations in the hands of local insiders," said Spearman, CEO, who previously served as director of operations and strategic initiatives and later led travel market planning for Bazaarvoice. "Review sites don't get to the heart of a city and travel books get outdated too quickly."
"Austin is a perfect fit to launch Localeur and a model city for the kind of local travel Millennials want," said White, president. "People in Austin are very attuned to eating and shopping local, and our curated, screened group of Localeurs offer recommendations that only fellow Austinites could know."
Early investors in Localeur include Austin-based serial entrepreneur and investor Chris Shonk, Sweet Leaf Tea and Deep Eddy Vodka co-founder and CEO Clayton Christopher, and Austin City Limits executive producer Terry Lickona. Other Austin investors include identity protection industry leader Joe Ross and Spredfast co-founder Ken Cho.
"Localeur's value proposition for travelers is to offer relevant recommendations from people who are in the know and true local authorities in their respective niche," said Shonk, whom led the funding round for Localeur. "This quality over quantity approach, as opposed to the one-size fits all/algorithmic solutions currently in place for the industry, is precisely what this mobile, social, on-the-go demographic demands."
"As the executive producer of Austin City Limits for 37 years, I think I know a thing or two about what it means to be local in Austin, and Localeur is tapping into that," said Lickona, who also acts as associate producer of The Grammys.
Additional investors include New York-based DJ Mick "Boogie" Batyske, best known for his regular mixtape work with artists like Jay-Z, and fashion and retail branding expert Dre Hayes, whom co-founded The Foundation. Montreal-based creative Marcus Troy is also invested in the startup along with Diane Terrell and Don Hale, communications experts in the education sectors in Memphis and Atlanta, respectively.
"I live my life traveling between cities like Austin, Brooklyn, Las Vegas, Berlin, and Tokyo and it's important to me that my experiences in these places are authentic and unique," said Batskye. "I'm excited about having Localeur as a credible resource when I travel for gigs all over the world."
"Localeur's community is built on a social media-savvy, taste-making audience of locals and I think it's a much more authentic way to provide tips to Millennials," said Troy, who works on creative projects with brands such as Bentley, Nike and Sony Vaio.
Before Localeur, Spearman co-founded experiential marketing agency AvecMode which has worked closely with SXSW, the Formula 1 race weekend in Austin, and ESPN X Games. He was recently named Emerging Business Leader of the Year by the Capital City African American Chamber of Commerce.
Prior to co-founding Localeur, White worked in coordinated software design for Bazaarvoice retail and brand clients for online user-generated content programs. White formerly taught social media and entrepreneurship to students at Duke University as part of its Talent Identification Program and worked in brand management at a design agency.
About Localeur
Localeur is a curated community of local insiders who want to help travelers experience local. If it's not local, it's not on Localeur. http://www.localeur.com Follow Localeur on Twitter and Instagram @Localeur.
SOURCE Localeur
Localeur
CONTACT: Joah Spearman, joah@localeur.com (email preferred), 512.422.3686
Web Site: http://www.localeur.com
Versatile Packagers Unveils New Website Designed To Better Represent its Current Suite of Contract Packaging Services in Addition to Providing Visitors with Valuable Online Resources
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:42:01 AM
Versatile Packagers Unveils New Website Designed To Better Represent its Current Suite of Contract Packaging Services in Addition to Providing Visitors with Valuable Online Resources
TAMPA, Fla., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Contract Packaging Company Versatile Packagers today unveiled its new website, designed to better represent the Company's current suite of contract packaging services, in addition to providing visitors with valuable online resources.
"Many businesses rely on the internet to conduct research when shopping for a particular vendor or service. Our new website serves as a valuable resource to both potential clients and existing clients. When it comes to packaging, a company may know exactly what they want their packaging to look like, but may not necessarily know the appropriate industry terms or types of materials available," states Rick Shave, CEO, Versatile Packagers.
The new website at http://www.VersatilePackagers.com provides extensive descriptions of the Company's contract packaging services which have expanded over the past few years and now include: high speed blister and clamshell packaging, high speed shrink wrapping, high speed overwrapping, hand assembly, point of purchase displays (POP displays), poly bagging, club store packaging, and more.
"Our new site better reflects who we are today," explains Bob Vande Weghe, President, Versatile Packagers. "In addition to expanding our suite of services, we have also recently upgraded our facility to include a clean room, and have temperature controlled areas which permit us to store, package and distribute foods, beverages, and nutraceuticals."
For more information on Versatile Packagers and its new website, call 1.800.258.8308 or visit http://www.VersatilePackagers.com.
About Versatile Packagers:
Since 1991, Versatile Packagers has provided a wide array of unsurpassed contract packaging solutions. Versatile Packagers also utilizes its warehouse space for product storage, fulfillment and distribution. With their state of the art warehouse management and order processing system, they enable their customers to manage their inventory effectively and efficiently.
SOURCE Versatile Packagers
Versatile Packagers
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-382-8810, http://www.VersatilePackagers.com
Web Site: http://www.VersatilePackagers.com
TAMPA, Fla., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Contract Packaging Company Versatile Packagers today unveiled its new website, designed to better represent the Company's current suite of contract packaging services, in addition to providing visitors with valuable online resources.
"Many businesses rely on the internet to conduct research when shopping for a particular vendor or service. Our new website serves as a valuable resource to both potential clients and existing clients. When it comes to packaging, a company may know exactly what they want their packaging to look like, but may not necessarily know the appropriate industry terms or types of materials available," states Rick Shave, CEO, Versatile Packagers.
The new website at http://www.VersatilePackagers.com provides extensive descriptions of the Company's contract packaging services which have expanded over the past few years and now include: high speed blister and clamshell packaging, high speed shrink wrapping, high speed overwrapping, hand assembly, point of purchase displays (POP displays), poly bagging, club store packaging, and more.
"Our new site better reflects who we are today," explains Bob Vande Weghe, President, Versatile Packagers. "In addition to expanding our suite of services, we have also recently upgraded our facility to include a clean room, and have temperature controlled areas which permit us to store, package and distribute foods, beverages, and nutraceuticals."
For more information on Versatile Packagers and its new website, call 1.800.258.8308 or visit http://www.VersatilePackagers.com.
About Versatile Packagers:
Since 1991, Versatile Packagers has provided a wide array of unsurpassed contract packaging solutions. Versatile Packagers also utilizes its warehouse space for product storage, fulfillment and distribution. With their state of the art warehouse management and order processing system, they enable their customers to manage their inventory effectively and efficiently.
SOURCE Versatile Packagers
Versatile Packagers
CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-382-8810, http://www.VersatilePackagers.com
Web Site: http://www.VersatilePackagers.com
Network-1 Announces Acquisition Of Patent Portfolio Related To The Identification Of Media Content
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:42:01 AM
Network-1 Announces Acquisition Of Patent Portfolio Related To The Identification Of Media Content
NEW YORK, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc. (OTC BB: NSSI), a company engaged in the acquisition, development, licensing and monetization of intellectual property, today announced the acquisition of a patent portfolio from Dr. Ingemar Cox, a recognized technology leader in digital watermarking, content identification, digital rights management, and related technologies, covering advanced technologies relating to the identification and monetization of media content.
The newly acquired patent portfolio includes four issued United States patents relating to enabling technology for identifying media content, such as music and videos, and taking further action to be performed based on such identification, including among others, the insertion of advertising and the facilitation of the purchase of goods and services relating to the uploaded content. The patents (U.S. Patent No. 7,058,223, No. 8,010,988, No. 8,020,187 and No. 8,205,237) are based on a patent application filed in 2000 and have patent terms extending into 2023. The portfolio also includes a pending United States patent application. Network-1 anticipates continuing to prosecute the pending patent application and plans on filing several new patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office based on the inventions contemplated by Dr. Cox's original patent filings.
"The acquisition of this patent portfolio is part of our continuing strategy to acquire intellectual property that we believe has significant licensing opportunities," said Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Network-1. Mr. Horowitz further stated "there has been tremendous growth in the uploading of media content to the Internet over the past decade. The ability to identify content being uploaded to protect against copyright infringement, combined with the ability to facilitate e-commerce transactions based on the identification and tagging of such content is at the core of Dr. Cox's inventions. We plan on further developing these pioneering inventions with Professor Cox and pursuing licensing opportunities for these technologies."
Dr. Cox is currently Professor and Director of Research at University College London and Head of its Future Media Group. In connection with the acquisition of the portfolio, Dr. Cox has agreed to provide consulting services to Network-1 with respect to the acquired patents and the related pending and future patent applications and will assist in Network-1's efforts to develop and monetize the patent portfolio.
The purchase price for the patent portfolio consisted of $1,000,000 in cash and 403,226 shares of Network-1 common stock. In addition, Professor Cox is entitled to 12.5% of the net proceeds realized from the monetization of the patent portfolio.
Dr. Cox was formerly a member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Labs and a Fellow at NEC Research Institute. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, the IET (formerly IEE), and the British Computer Society and is a member of the UK Computing Research Committee. He was founding co-editor in chief of the IEE Proc. On Information Security and wasan associate editor of the IEEE Trans. on Information Forensics and Security. He is co-author of a book entitled "Digital Watermarking" and its second edition "Digital Watermarking and Steganography". He is an inventor on 35 United States Patents, and an author of many highly cited peer reviewed papers.
Dr. Cox stated, "I am pleased that Network-1 recognized the importance of my work with respect to media delivery systems. I look forward to working with Network-1 as a business partner to continue to fully develop the portfolio and to take advantage of the numerous licensing opportunities for the technologies outlined therein," he added. "Without this kind of support, it is difficult for an individual inventor like myself to obtain adequate resources to pursue my intellectual property development."
ABOUT NETWORK-1 SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property and proprietary technologies. It currently owns ten patents covering various telecommunications and data networking technologies and technologies relating to the identification of media content. Network-1 currently has 16 license agreements with respect to its Remote Power Patent, which include, among others, license agreements with Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco Linksys, Inc., Extreme Networks, Inc., Netgear Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc., Allied Telesis, Inc., NEC Corporation and several other data networking vendors. The Remote Power Patent covers the remote delivery of power over Ethernet networks. The Remote Power Patent was granted by the U.S. Office of Patents and Trademarks on April 21, 2001 and expires on March 11, 2020.In addition, Network-1 seeks to acquire additional intellectual property assets and enter into strategic relationships with third parties to monetize their intellectual property assets.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements address future events and conditions concerning Network-1's business plans. Such statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties as disclosed in the Network-1's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 including, among others, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, the uncertainty of patent litigation, risks related to the reexamination of Network-1's Remote Power Patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Network-1's ability to achieve revenue and profits from its intellectual property or the intellectual property of its strategic partners, Network-1's ability to execute its strategy to acquire additional patents or enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the continued viability of the PoE market, future economic conditions and technology changes, and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.
Contacts:
Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc.
Corey M. Horowitz, 212-829-5770
SOURCE Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc.
Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.network-1.com
NEW YORK, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc. (OTC BB: NSSI), a company engaged in the acquisition, development, licensing and monetization of intellectual property, today announced the acquisition of a patent portfolio from Dr. Ingemar Cox, a recognized technology leader in digital watermarking, content identification, digital rights management, and related technologies, covering advanced technologies relating to the identification and monetization of media content.
The newly acquired patent portfolio includes four issued United States patents relating to enabling technology for identifying media content, such as music and videos, and taking further action to be performed based on such identification, including among others, the insertion of advertising and the facilitation of the purchase of goods and services relating to the uploaded content. The patents (U.S. Patent No. 7,058,223, No. 8,010,988, No. 8,020,187 and No. 8,205,237) are based on a patent application filed in 2000 and have patent terms extending into 2023. The portfolio also includes a pending United States patent application. Network-1 anticipates continuing to prosecute the pending patent application and plans on filing several new patent applications with the United States Patent and Trademark Office based on the inventions contemplated by Dr. Cox's original patent filings.
"The acquisition of this patent portfolio is part of our continuing strategy to acquire intellectual property that we believe has significant licensing opportunities," said Corey M. Horowitz, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Network-1. Mr. Horowitz further stated "there has been tremendous growth in the uploading of media content to the Internet over the past decade. The ability to identify content being uploaded to protect against copyright infringement, combined with the ability to facilitate e-commerce transactions based on the identification and tagging of such content is at the core of Dr. Cox's inventions. We plan on further developing these pioneering inventions with Professor Cox and pursuing licensing opportunities for these technologies."
Dr. Cox is currently Professor and Director of Research at University College London and Head of its Future Media Group. In connection with the acquisition of the portfolio, Dr. Cox has agreed to provide consulting services to Network-1 with respect to the acquired patents and the related pending and future patent applications and will assist in Network-1's efforts to develop and monetize the patent portfolio.
The purchase price for the patent portfolio consisted of $1,000,000 in cash and 403,226 shares of Network-1 common stock. In addition, Professor Cox is entitled to 12.5% of the net proceeds realized from the monetization of the patent portfolio.
Dr. Cox was formerly a member of the Technical Staff at AT&T Bell Labs and a Fellow at NEC Research Institute. He is a Fellow of the IEEE, the IET (formerly IEE), and the British Computer Society and is a member of the UK Computing Research Committee. He was founding co-editor in chief of the IEE Proc. On Information Security and wasan associate editor of the IEEE Trans. on Information Forensics and Security. He is co-author of a book entitled "Digital Watermarking" and its second edition "Digital Watermarking and Steganography". He is an inventor on 35 United States Patents, and an author of many highly cited peer reviewed papers.
Dr. Cox stated, "I am pleased that Network-1 recognized the importance of my work with respect to media delivery systems. I look forward to working with Network-1 as a business partner to continue to fully develop the portfolio and to take advantage of the numerous licensing opportunities for the technologies outlined therein," he added. "Without this kind of support, it is difficult for an individual inventor like myself to obtain adequate resources to pursue my intellectual property development."
ABOUT NETWORK-1 SECURITY SOLUTIONS, INC.
Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc. is engaged in the acquisition, development, licensing and protection of its intellectual property and proprietary technologies. It currently owns ten patents covering various telecommunications and data networking technologies and technologies relating to the identification of media content. Network-1 currently has 16 license agreements with respect to its Remote Power Patent, which include, among others, license agreements with Cisco Systems, Inc., Cisco Linksys, Inc., Extreme Networks, Inc., Netgear Inc., Motorola Solutions, Inc., Allied Telesis, Inc., NEC Corporation and several other data networking vendors. The Remote Power Patent covers the remote delivery of power over Ethernet networks. The Remote Power Patent was granted by the U.S. Office of Patents and Trademarks on April 21, 2001 and expires on March 11, 2020.In addition, Network-1 seeks to acquire additional intellectual property assets and enter into strategic relationships with third parties to monetize their intellectual property assets.
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements address future events and conditions concerning Network-1's business plans. Such statements are subject to a number of risk factors and uncertainties as disclosed in the Network-1's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2012 including, among others, the ability of Network-1 to enter into additional license agreements, the uncertainty of patent litigation, risks related to the reexamination of Network-1's Remote Power Patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Network-1's ability to achieve revenue and profits from its intellectual property or the intellectual property of its strategic partners, Network-1's ability to execute its strategy to acquire additional patents or enter into strategic relationships with third parties to license or otherwise monetize their intellectual property, the continued viability of the PoE market, future economic conditions and technology changes, and legislative, regulatory and competitive developments. Except as otherwise required to be disclosed in periodic reports, Network-1 expressly disclaims any future obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained herein.
Contacts:
Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc.
Corey M. Horowitz, 212-829-5770
SOURCE Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc.
Network-1 Security Solutions, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.network-1.com
Tastemade Announces Launch Of Global Food Lifestyle Network For Digital Platforms
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
Tastemade Announces Launch Of Global Food Lifestyle Network For Digital Platforms
Launch coincides with major financial investment from Redpoint Ventures
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tastemade Inc., whose mission is to connect the world through food, today announced a $5.3 million Series A round of funding to support its launch of a global food multi-channel network for digital platforms. With over 100 food channels in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Tastemade's diverse programming reflects its commitment to build a scalable network of culinary tastemakers who share a passion for creating amazing programming for a global community of food lovers.
"A generation ago, the cable industry launched category-defining brands in food and lifestyle programming, my co-founders, Steven Kydd, Joe Perez and I believe a similar opportunity exists today on YouTube," said Larry Fitzgibbon of Tastemade. "By bringing diverse culinary voices together into a vertically-focused community, and enabling them to share their passion and expertise on a broader scale, we are creating the category-defining brand for food programming on digital platforms."
By cultivating partnerships with some of the most popular culinary influencers on YouTube and engaging food communities through social media, Tastemade has already curated the largest food-focused audience on YouTube. In the month of January alone, over 9 million consumers generated 160 years of watch time (viewing time in minutes).
"The emergence of a food-focused, multi-channel network is a key indicator of the growth of the YouTube ecosystem," said Alex Carloss, Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships at YouTube. "It is very encouraging to see proven entrepreneurs like the Tastemade founders bring their vision and experience to YouTube to build audience networks that can provide benefits to creators and scale for advertisers."
Tastemade's global network includes the #1 most-subscribed food channels on YouTube in the UK, Australia, France, and Brazil. To complement this programming, Tastemade is launching a slate of original content on its own YouTube channel. Each week, the
Tastemade channel will present the following themed programming:
-- TASTEMAKER SERIES - The first series,Thirsty For..., themed around a
modern take on video recipes, can already be seen on YouTube.
-- COOKING SHOWS - in the age of digital food communities, Tastemade is
collaborating with YouTube's top food tastemakers to deliver compelling
programming that drives social conversation. Launching now is
SortedFood@ The Table
-- FOOD TRAVEL SHOW - in conjunction with top global food experts,
Tastemade will bring the world of food to your screen. On YouTube
now:Perennial Plate Real Food World Tour
Many of these shows will be filmed at Tastemade's flagship production space in Southern California. Designed to drive high-quality production and inspire collaboration, the 7000 sq ft Tastemade studio will also serve as a center for creative innovation to test new content formats.
Redpoint's backing of Tastemade is led by Geoff Yang, who has been sharply focused on technology and media companies from TiVo to Netflix and, most recently, Machinima. "Tastemade's vision of enabling creative food talent with efficient production and network promotion through their proprietary technology platform is well-timed as the world of content production and consumption continues its rapid evolution," said Yang.
About Tastemade Inc.:
Tastemade, based in Santa Monica, CA, is a global media company with a mission to connect the world through food. Through its platform, studio and network of culinary talent around the world, Tastemade produces a wide range of programming designed to inspire people to learn and spread their passion for food. Most importantly, we love food. (http://www.tastemade.com)
Contact: Rachel Krupa, Krupa Consulting
rachel@krupaconsulting.com/ 323-656-6995
SOURCE Tastemade Inc.
Tastemade Inc.
Web Site: http://www.tastemade.com
Launch coincides with major financial investment from Redpoint Ventures
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tastemade Inc., whose mission is to connect the world through food, today announced a $5.3 million Series A round of funding to support its launch of a global food multi-channel network for digital platforms. With over 100 food channels in the Americas, Europe and Asia, Tastemade's diverse programming reflects its commitment to build a scalable network of culinary tastemakers who share a passion for creating amazing programming for a global community of food lovers.
"A generation ago, the cable industry launched category-defining brands in food and lifestyle programming, my co-founders, Steven Kydd, Joe Perez and I believe a similar opportunity exists today on YouTube," said Larry Fitzgibbon of Tastemade. "By bringing diverse culinary voices together into a vertically-focused community, and enabling them to share their passion and expertise on a broader scale, we are creating the category-defining brand for food programming on digital platforms."
By cultivating partnerships with some of the most popular culinary influencers on YouTube and engaging food communities through social media, Tastemade has already curated the largest food-focused audience on YouTube. In the month of January alone, over 9 million consumers generated 160 years of watch time (viewing time in minutes).
"The emergence of a food-focused, multi-channel network is a key indicator of the growth of the YouTube ecosystem," said Alex Carloss, Global Head of Entertainment Partnerships at YouTube. "It is very encouraging to see proven entrepreneurs like the Tastemade founders bring their vision and experience to YouTube to build audience networks that can provide benefits to creators and scale for advertisers."
Tastemade's global network includes the #1 most-subscribed food channels on YouTube in the UK, Australia, France, and Brazil. To complement this programming, Tastemade is launching a slate of original content on its own YouTube channel. Each week, the
Tastemade channel will present the following themed programming:
-- TASTEMAKER SERIES - The first series,Thirsty For..., themed around a
modern take on video recipes, can already be seen on YouTube.
-- COOKING SHOWS - in the age of digital food communities, Tastemade is
collaborating with YouTube's top food tastemakers to deliver compelling
programming that drives social conversation. Launching now is
SortedFood@ The Table
-- FOOD TRAVEL SHOW - in conjunction with top global food experts,
Tastemade will bring the world of food to your screen. On YouTube
now:Perennial Plate Real Food World Tour
Many of these shows will be filmed at Tastemade's flagship production space in Southern California. Designed to drive high-quality production and inspire collaboration, the 7000 sq ft Tastemade studio will also serve as a center for creative innovation to test new content formats.
Redpoint's backing of Tastemade is led by Geoff Yang, who has been sharply focused on technology and media companies from TiVo to Netflix and, most recently, Machinima. "Tastemade's vision of enabling creative food talent with efficient production and network promotion through their proprietary technology platform is well-timed as the world of content production and consumption continues its rapid evolution," said Yang.
About Tastemade Inc.:
Tastemade, based in Santa Monica, CA, is a global media company with a mission to connect the world through food. Through its platform, studio and network of culinary talent around the world, Tastemade produces a wide range of programming designed to inspire people to learn and spread their passion for food. Most importantly, we love food. (http://www.tastemade.com)
Contact: Rachel Krupa, Krupa Consulting
rachel@krupaconsulting.com/ 323-656-6995
SOURCE Tastemade Inc.
Tastemade Inc.
Web Site: http://www.tastemade.com
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
New KitchenAid® Pro Line® Series Cordless Hand Blender Offers More Of A Good Thing
CHICAGO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the introduction of its new Pro Line(®) Series cordless hand blender, KitchenAid offers even more flexibility in a multi-tasking kitchen tool that has migrated from professional kitchens to become a favorite among in-the-know home cooks. Designed to handle a range of cooking tasks quickly and portably, the brand's new cordless model features a powerful 12V rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides optimal runtime with consistent power.
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"The cordless hand blender represents the best-in-class performance found in our Pro Line(®) Series," notes Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "The powerful, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in our cordless models runs with consistent power throughout the duration of the battery life and its light weight doesn't add the unwanted heft that can make some cordless blenders difficult to handle."
As versatile as corded models but easier to maneuver, the cordless model from KitchenAid features the industry's first interchangeable bell blade assemblies. Three interchangeable blades, including an S-shaped, Multipurpose and Frother/Beater blade, simply twist off and on from the blending arm and require no additional tools for use. The blades can handle everything from emulsifying ingredients for homemade hollandaise sauce to pureeing cooked vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower directly in the pot to create a delicious homemade soup. An additional whisk attachment quickly whips egg whites or cream; a chopper attachment easily produces a quick batch of homemade pesto or homemade graham cracker crust.
Removable eight- and 13-inch blending arms offer additional flexibility for blending in deeper pots, bowls or pitchers. An included one-liter capacity BPA-free pitcher (about 4 cups) is handy for both blending and storing everything from smoothies to milkshakes. A removable pan guard fits on any of the bell blade assemblies and helps protect cookware from being scratched. Covers for each bell blade enable safe storage, and a soft grip, non-slip handle features a patented design for comfortable and controlled handling.
An included storage case helps keep all components organized when not in use. The new Pro Line(®) Series cordless blender will be available in Medallion Silver in April 2013 at a suggested retail price of $349.99.
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its twelfth year and has raised over $9 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit KitchenAid.com or join us at Facebook.com/KitchenAid and Twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2012 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
NOTE TO PRESS: To download high resolution product images and view the latest press releases, please visit the KitchenAid online press room at http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/inside-kitchenaid-press-room/
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CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Jill Sciuto, Digitas, +1-646-735-7582, jill.sciuto@digitas.com; or Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.kitchenaid.com
CHICAGO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the introduction of its new Pro Line(®) Series cordless hand blender, KitchenAid offers even more flexibility in a multi-tasking kitchen tool that has migrated from professional kitchens to become a favorite among in-the-know home cooks. Designed to handle a range of cooking tasks quickly and portably, the brand's new cordless model features a powerful 12V rechargeable lithium-ion battery that provides optimal runtime with consistent power.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130304/DE69994)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120717/DE41498LOGO-b)
"The cordless hand blender represents the best-in-class performance found in our Pro Line(®) Series," notes Beth Robinson, senior manager of brand experience for KitchenAid. "The powerful, rechargeable lithium-ion battery in our cordless models runs with consistent power throughout the duration of the battery life and its light weight doesn't add the unwanted heft that can make some cordless blenders difficult to handle."
As versatile as corded models but easier to maneuver, the cordless model from KitchenAid features the industry's first interchangeable bell blade assemblies. Three interchangeable blades, including an S-shaped, Multipurpose and Frother/Beater blade, simply twist off and on from the blending arm and require no additional tools for use. The blades can handle everything from emulsifying ingredients for homemade hollandaise sauce to pureeing cooked vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower directly in the pot to create a delicious homemade soup. An additional whisk attachment quickly whips egg whites or cream; a chopper attachment easily produces a quick batch of homemade pesto or homemade graham cracker crust.
Removable eight- and 13-inch blending arms offer additional flexibility for blending in deeper pots, bowls or pitchers. An included one-liter capacity BPA-free pitcher (about 4 cups) is handy for both blending and storing everything from smoothies to milkshakes. A removable pan guard fits on any of the bell blade assemblies and helps protect cookware from being scratched. Covers for each bell blade enable safe storage, and a soft grip, non-slip handle features a patented design for comfortable and controlled handling.
An included storage case helps keep all components organized when not in use. The new Pro Line(®) Series cordless blender will be available in Medallion Silver in April 2013 at a suggested retail price of $349.99.
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its twelfth year and has raised over $9 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit KitchenAid.com or join us at Facebook.com/KitchenAid and Twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2012 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
NOTE TO PRESS: To download high resolution product images and view the latest press releases, please visit the KitchenAid online press room at http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/inside-kitchenaid-press-room/
SOURCE KitchenAid
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KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Jill Sciuto, Digitas, +1-646-735-7582, jill.sciuto@digitas.com; or Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.kitchenaid.com
Biscom's New Secure File Transfer Capabilities Help Healthcare Entities Share Vital Images and Patient Information Easily and Securely
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:28:01 AM
Biscom's New Secure File Transfer Capabilities Help Healthcare Entities Share Vital Images and Patient Information Easily and Securely
Industry leader in enterprise fax and SFT sees strong adoption of solutions in healthcare
CHELMSFORD, Mass., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Biscom, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise secure file transfer (SFT) and secure fax solutions, today announced new SFT mobile functionality and a new cloud-based SFT solution, enabling clinicians and healthcare staff to more easily share important patient information while maintaining the highest level of security. The company also shared that in 2012, 30 percent of Biscom's business was attributable to the healthcare segment. Healthcare, which deals with some of the country's most sensitive, regulated data, is Biscom's fastest-growing segment.
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"Secure file transfer has become mission critical in healthcare. Email, postal mail, courier services, and rogue Internet file sharing services don't offer enough security to ensure the level of privacy needed to protect patient information, and are often the reason for data breaches," said Bill Ho, president of Biscom. "Healthcare organizations across the country are adopting Biscom SFT because it meets the highest level of security, while being truly easy to use, even for ad-hoc projects. It's as easy as sending an email."
Biscom's Enhanced SFT App Makes iPads Even More Indispensable
Biscom's enhanced SFT for iPad app extends secure transfer to all files on an Apple iPad, including documents, photographs and videos. Physicians and other healthcare professionals can now create secure mobile deliveries of documents, files and multimedia that were downloaded from other iPad apps, such as email or document management systems. The updated app also includes the ability to take a full color, high resolution photo with the iPad's camera and send it securely using Biscom. For example, a physician could take a picture of a wound site or a rash, then securely share it with a colleague, helping expedite care decisions and telemedicine applications.
Biscom has added these capabilities based on customer input by healthcare professionals to meet HIPAA regulations even while away from their offices and desks. These advanced features enhance Biscom's existing SFT for iPad functionality and enable users to securely send and receive documents.
Biscom SFT: Rock-Solid Security, Easy to Use, and Now Perfect for Ad-Hoc Situations
Joining Biscom's SFT solution suite is a new hosted SFT solution for those users who prefer a cloud option. With the same powerful functionality as the on-premises version, Biscom's hosted SFT solution offers a convenient pay-as-you-go model for individuals and small workgroups, such as solo or small group medical practices.
Biscom's SFT solution is as easy to use as email, but far more secure and auditable. It enables employees to easily and securely send, receive, and track any size confidential files and messages, such as patient records, lab and prescriptions orders, and radiology images. Biscom's SFT solutions help covered entities and business associates meet the new HIPAA Omnibus rules and employ rock-solid security measures such as secure socket layer (SSL) for data in transit and AES 256-bit encryption for data at rest.
In 2012, the company made a number of enhancements to its SFT solution line, including the introduction of its SFT for iPad app, and Biscom Secure Fax. Biscom Secure Fax combines the ubiquity of fax with the security of SFT in one easy-to-use solution. Data is secured end-to-end once the documents are transferred to Biscom's secure file transfer software.
FIPS 140-2 Certification
Biscom's commitment to security was just reaffirmed with its FIPS 140-2 certification award, a federal government security standard that accredits cryptographic modules as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Healthcare Organizations Turn to Biscom for Enterprise Fax Needs
Faxing remains ubiquitous in healthcare, bridging the gap between various entities that have varying degrees of digital capabilities. Biscom's enterprise fax solutions, including on-premises fax servers, hosted cloud fax, hybrid solutions, and Digital Fax, are key document communications tools for healthcare entities, including hospitals, practices, payers, labs, and medical device firms.
Biscom experienced the following highlights within its fax business in 2012:
-- Biscom Mobile Fax mHealth BYOD app for Apple iPad/iPhone, Google
Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire mobile devices was introduced. Biscom
Mobile Fax enables users to receive, view, and send faxes, including the
ability to sign documents like patient orders or prescriptions, anytime
and anywhere
-- PLUS Diagnostics, a national provider of anatomic pathology services,
deployed Biscom's Digital Fax. This full-color, IP-based software
solution helped PLUS Diagnostics save thousands of dollars monthly on
overnight and telecom fees, while delivering high resolution color
images immediately, driving faster patient care and treatment decisions,
and improved physician satisfaction
-- Biscom launched its Hybrid Fax Platform, providing healthcare
organizations and other businesses with non-stop business continuity and
disaster recovery, despite interruptions to web traffic,
hardware/software failures or other issues
Please visit Biscom at booth #5950 at the HIMSS13 Annual Conference and Exhibition, March 4-6, 2013 in New Orleans, La.
About Biscom
Founded in 1986, Biscom, headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is an enterprise secure document delivery company that pioneered computer fax solutions as well as secure file transfer and collaboration. Biscom, the #1 enterprise production fax vendor in North America, is the industry's recognized innovation and customer service leader, and provides many of the world's largest enterprises with document delivery solutions.
Media Contacts:
Alan Gonsenhauser Julie Sculley/Paul DiPerna
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer Schwartz MSL Boston
Biscom, Inc. 781-684-0770
978-367-3590 biscom@schwartzmsl.com
ag@biscom.com
SOURCE Biscom, Inc.
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Biscom, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.biscom.com
Industry leader in enterprise fax and SFT sees strong adoption of solutions in healthcare
CHELMSFORD, Mass., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Biscom, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise secure file transfer (SFT) and secure fax solutions, today announced new SFT mobile functionality and a new cloud-based SFT solution, enabling clinicians and healthcare staff to more easily share important patient information while maintaining the highest level of security. The company also shared that in 2012, 30 percent of Biscom's business was attributable to the healthcare segment. Healthcare, which deals with some of the country's most sensitive, regulated data, is Biscom's fastest-growing segment.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120725/NE45819LOGO )
"Secure file transfer has become mission critical in healthcare. Email, postal mail, courier services, and rogue Internet file sharing services don't offer enough security to ensure the level of privacy needed to protect patient information, and are often the reason for data breaches," said Bill Ho, president of Biscom. "Healthcare organizations across the country are adopting Biscom SFT because it meets the highest level of security, while being truly easy to use, even for ad-hoc projects. It's as easy as sending an email."
Biscom's Enhanced SFT App Makes iPads Even More Indispensable
Biscom's enhanced SFT for iPad app extends secure transfer to all files on an Apple iPad, including documents, photographs and videos. Physicians and other healthcare professionals can now create secure mobile deliveries of documents, files and multimedia that were downloaded from other iPad apps, such as email or document management systems. The updated app also includes the ability to take a full color, high resolution photo with the iPad's camera and send it securely using Biscom. For example, a physician could take a picture of a wound site or a rash, then securely share it with a colleague, helping expedite care decisions and telemedicine applications.
Biscom has added these capabilities based on customer input by healthcare professionals to meet HIPAA regulations even while away from their offices and desks. These advanced features enhance Biscom's existing SFT for iPad functionality and enable users to securely send and receive documents.
Biscom SFT: Rock-Solid Security, Easy to Use, and Now Perfect for Ad-Hoc Situations
Joining Biscom's SFT solution suite is a new hosted SFT solution for those users who prefer a cloud option. With the same powerful functionality as the on-premises version, Biscom's hosted SFT solution offers a convenient pay-as-you-go model for individuals and small workgroups, such as solo or small group medical practices.
Biscom's SFT solution is as easy to use as email, but far more secure and auditable. It enables employees to easily and securely send, receive, and track any size confidential files and messages, such as patient records, lab and prescriptions orders, and radiology images. Biscom's SFT solutions help covered entities and business associates meet the new HIPAA Omnibus rules and employ rock-solid security measures such as secure socket layer (SSL) for data in transit and AES 256-bit encryption for data at rest.
In 2012, the company made a number of enhancements to its SFT solution line, including the introduction of its SFT for iPad app, and Biscom Secure Fax. Biscom Secure Fax combines the ubiquity of fax with the security of SFT in one easy-to-use solution. Data is secured end-to-end once the documents are transferred to Biscom's secure file transfer software.
FIPS 140-2 Certification
Biscom's commitment to security was just reaffirmed with its FIPS 140-2 certification award, a federal government security standard that accredits cryptographic modules as defined by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Healthcare Organizations Turn to Biscom for Enterprise Fax Needs
Faxing remains ubiquitous in healthcare, bridging the gap between various entities that have varying degrees of digital capabilities. Biscom's enterprise fax solutions, including on-premises fax servers, hosted cloud fax, hybrid solutions, and Digital Fax, are key document communications tools for healthcare entities, including hospitals, practices, payers, labs, and medical device firms.
Biscom experienced the following highlights within its fax business in 2012:
-- Biscom Mobile Fax mHealth BYOD app for Apple iPad/iPhone, Google
Android, and Amazon Kindle Fire mobile devices was introduced. Biscom
Mobile Fax enables users to receive, view, and send faxes, including the
ability to sign documents like patient orders or prescriptions, anytime
and anywhere
-- PLUS Diagnostics, a national provider of anatomic pathology services,
deployed Biscom's Digital Fax. This full-color, IP-based software
solution helped PLUS Diagnostics save thousands of dollars monthly on
overnight and telecom fees, while delivering high resolution color
images immediately, driving faster patient care and treatment decisions,
and improved physician satisfaction
-- Biscom launched its Hybrid Fax Platform, providing healthcare
organizations and other businesses with non-stop business continuity and
disaster recovery, despite interruptions to web traffic,
hardware/software failures or other issues
Please visit Biscom at booth #5950 at the HIMSS13 Annual Conference and Exhibition, March 4-6, 2013 in New Orleans, La.
About Biscom
Founded in 1986, Biscom, headquartered in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, is an enterprise secure document delivery company that pioneered computer fax solutions as well as secure file transfer and collaboration. Biscom, the #1 enterprise production fax vendor in North America, is the industry's recognized innovation and customer service leader, and provides many of the world's largest enterprises with document delivery solutions.
Media Contacts:
Alan Gonsenhauser Julie Sculley/Paul DiPerna
SVP, Chief Marketing Officer Schwartz MSL Boston
Biscom, Inc. 781-684-0770
978-367-3590 biscom@schwartzmsl.com
ag@biscom.com
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KitchenAid Adds New Blenders To Premium Collection
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:21:01 AM
KitchenAid Adds New Blenders To Premium Collection
CHICAGO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When asked to develop designs for the latest KitchenAid(®) blenders, the brand's engineers were issued a challenge. Create models that are so well made, so powerful, so multi-functional and so easy to use, that cooks will keep them on their countertops rather than stow them away for making the occasional smoothie or icy cocktail.
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The resulting 5-speed blenders, introduced in two different models, offer the best overall performance of any ever produced by the brand, according to Beth Robinson, senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid.
"KitchenAid blenders have always been appreciated for their ability to crush ice at any speed, but we design them for making everything from vinaigrettes, sauces and homemade condiments to purees and soups," said Beth Robinson. "These new models take that versatility to a new level."
The new models include a Classic 5-speed blender with a 56 oz. pitcher, and a 5-speed Diamond blender with a 60 oz. patented diamond pitcher design, with stainless steel blades that create a powerful vortex to thoroughly blend ingredients. The one-piece pitchers are light-weight, durable and BPA-free. Additional features on the new pitchers include a comfortable, no-slip grip handle offering greater control for pouring, and a Stay Put lid with a removable 2 oz. ingredient cap.
The 5-speed Diamond blender offers Stir, Chop, Puree, Liquify and Pulse options, and can Pulse at any speed. As noted recently in Saveur, the versatility of this kitchen essential can handle everything from blending salsas and liquefying tomatillos, to pureeing vegetables. The blenders are built with a patented 4-star blade system and Intelli-Speed(®) Motor Control that ensures exceptional performance, no matter the density of the mixture. An Automatic Soft Start(®) technology pulls ingredients into the blade rather than splattering them outward, keeping them together for controlled blending.
Additional features include a Crush Ice function that automatically stops and starts, and it's capable of turning "ice cubes to snow," as recently noted in the Wall Street Journal. The control pad with LED lighting provides better visibility for selecting a designated speed. The shatter resistant pitchers are dishwasher safe and can be placed vertically in a standard dishwasher. Clean touch panels are easy to wipe down after use.
The 5-speed Diamond blender with 60 oz. pitcher is offered in a range of colors including Cobalt Blue, Contour Silver, Crystal Blue, Empire Red, Espresso, Green Apple, Majestic Yellow, Metallic Chrome, Onyx Black, Pink, Raspberry Ice, Tangerine and White. It will be available beginning in June 2013 at a suggested retail price of $179.99.
The Classic 5-speed blender with 56 oz. pitcher, scheduled for availability in July 2013, will be offered in Empire Red, Onyx Black, Silver Metallic and White, at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its twelfth year and has raised over $9 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit KitchenAid.com or join us at Facebook.com/KitchenAid and Twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2012 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
NOTE TO PRESS: To download high resolution product images and view the latest press releases, please visit the KitchenAid online press room at http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/inside-kitchenaid-press-room/
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CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Jill Sciuto, Digitas, +1-646-735-7582, jill.sciuto@digitas.com, or Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.KitchenAid.com
CHICAGO, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- When asked to develop designs for the latest KitchenAid(®) blenders, the brand's engineers were issued a challenge. Create models that are so well made, so powerful, so multi-functional and so easy to use, that cooks will keep them on their countertops rather than stow them away for making the occasional smoothie or icy cocktail.
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The resulting 5-speed blenders, introduced in two different models, offer the best overall performance of any ever produced by the brand, according to Beth Robinson, senior brand experience manager for KitchenAid.
"KitchenAid blenders have always been appreciated for their ability to crush ice at any speed, but we design them for making everything from vinaigrettes, sauces and homemade condiments to purees and soups," said Beth Robinson. "These new models take that versatility to a new level."
The new models include a Classic 5-speed blender with a 56 oz. pitcher, and a 5-speed Diamond blender with a 60 oz. patented diamond pitcher design, with stainless steel blades that create a powerful vortex to thoroughly blend ingredients. The one-piece pitchers are light-weight, durable and BPA-free. Additional features on the new pitchers include a comfortable, no-slip grip handle offering greater control for pouring, and a Stay Put lid with a removable 2 oz. ingredient cap.
The 5-speed Diamond blender offers Stir, Chop, Puree, Liquify and Pulse options, and can Pulse at any speed. As noted recently in Saveur, the versatility of this kitchen essential can handle everything from blending salsas and liquefying tomatillos, to pureeing vegetables. The blenders are built with a patented 4-star blade system and Intelli-Speed(®) Motor Control that ensures exceptional performance, no matter the density of the mixture. An Automatic Soft Start(®) technology pulls ingredients into the blade rather than splattering them outward, keeping them together for controlled blending.
Additional features include a Crush Ice function that automatically stops and starts, and it's capable of turning "ice cubes to snow," as recently noted in the Wall Street Journal. The control pad with LED lighting provides better visibility for selecting a designated speed. The shatter resistant pitchers are dishwasher safe and can be placed vertically in a standard dishwasher. Clean touch panels are easy to wipe down after use.
The 5-speed Diamond blender with 60 oz. pitcher is offered in a range of colors including Cobalt Blue, Contour Silver, Crystal Blue, Empire Red, Espresso, Green Apple, Majestic Yellow, Metallic Chrome, Onyx Black, Pink, Raspberry Ice, Tangerine and White. It will be available beginning in June 2013 at a suggested retail price of $179.99.
The Classic 5-speed blender with 56 oz. pitcher, scheduled for availability in July 2013, will be offered in Empire Red, Onyx Black, Silver Metallic and White, at a suggested retail price of $129.99.
Since the introduction of its legendary stand mixer in 1919 and first dishwasher in 1949, KitchenAid has built on the legacy of these icons to create a complete line of products designed for cooks. Today, the KitchenAid brand offers virtually every essential for the well-equipped kitchen with a collection that includes everything from countertop appliances to cookware, ranges to refrigerators, and whisks to wine cellars. Cook for the Cure®, the brand's partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, is now in its twelfth year and has raised over $9 million to help find a cure for breast cancer. To learn why chefs choose KitchenAid for their homes more than any other brand*, visit KitchenAid.com or join us at Facebook.com/KitchenAid and Twitter.com/KitchenAidUSA.
* Based on a 2012 survey, KitchenAid was found to be the home kitchen appliance brand chosen most often by members of the International Association of Culinary Professionals.
NOTE TO PRESS: To download high resolution product images and view the latest press releases, please visit the KitchenAid online press room at http://www.kitchenaid.com/flash.cmd?/#/inside-kitchenaid-press-room/
SOURCE KitchenAid
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KitchenAid
CONTACT: Kim Roman, Digitas, +1-212-350-7822, kim.roman@digitas.com, or Jill Sciuto, Digitas, +1-646-735-7582, jill.sciuto@digitas.com, or Beth Robinson, KitchenAid, +1-269-923-4770, beth_l_robinson@kitchenaid.com
Web Site: http://www.KitchenAid.com
New Ekahau Mobile Vision(TM) (EMV) Application Enables On-the-Go, Real-Time Location Event Response
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:21:01 AM
New Ekahau Mobile Vision(TM) (EMV) Application Enables On-the-Go, Real-Time Location Event Response
Real-Time Location System (RTLS) end users and managers in hospitals and other settings can quickly view and respond to Ekahau Vision(TM) location-based, asset and emergency alert events and alarms via mobile devices.
RESTON, Va., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ekahau Inc., the high-performance leader in Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) using Wi-Fi, announced today the availability of the Ekahau Mobile Vision(TM) (EMV) application for Ekahau Vision(TM), the company's real-time location software platform. The EMV mobile application allows users to use their mobile devices to view and respond to real-time asset and location-based events and alarms.
Ekahau's Mobile Vision(TM) application enables Ekahau Vision(TM) end users, including caregivers, to respond to staff emergency, patient safety and asset-based events with simple, one-touch commands via iOS-based personal or work mobile devices, such as the iPhone. Ekahau Vision(TM) end users can register a response to events on their mobile devices, and their responses to events are instantly recorded in the Ekahau Vision(TM) software platform, for further analysis.
In addition, RTLS managers and end users can view events and event history as it happens, on their smartphones without having to use an Ekahau Wi-Fi tag or access a web browser in order to respond to alarms, alerts and events. Managers can also delete, cancel or acknowledge Ekahau alerts and requests via the EMV application without logging into the Ekahau Vision(TM) user interface on a desktop.
"Healthcare professionals work on the go -- they're rarely sitting at their desks," noted Mark Norris, President and CEO of Ekahau. "That's why Ekahau's Mobile Vision(TM) application ensures that our users can immediately respond to events in real-time, anytime, anywhere. Our RTLS users gain real-time workflow intelligence without lags or delays and end users can respond to events more quickly, on the go."
The Ekahau Mobile Vision(TM) mobile application for Ekahau Vision(TM) will be available to Ekahau customers from the Apple App store, in the 2(nd) quarter of 2013. Android support is expected in the 3(rd) quarter of 2013.
Ekahau is revealing the EMV mobile application for Ekahau Vision(TM) at the HIMSS 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition, March 3-7, 2013 in New Orleans at booth #4311. In addition to the mobile application Ekahau is demonstrating the complete Ekahau Vision(TM) software platform for Asset Tracking and Management, Staff Safety and Optimization, Patient Safety and Throughput and Environmental Monitoring and Sensing.
Ekahau is also showcasing our staff and patient location-based safety alert solution and temperature sensing solution in the HIMSS Intelligent Hospital Pavilion, at booth #8711.
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is the performance leader in providing Wi-Fi-based Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS). Ekahau RTLS includes Ekahau Vision(TM) and Ekahau RTLS Controller software as well as a broad selection of Wi-Fi-based smart tags which give staff and managers unprecedented visibility into the location, condition and status of assets, people and workflows. Thousands of Fortune 500 companies, hospitals and other facilities rely on Ekahau's patented technology to reveal business intelligence that drives decision-making. Ekahau partners include leading wireless software developers, systems integrators and WLAN providers. Learn more about Innovation Through Location at: http://www.ekahau.com or on the Ekahau Blog, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contact: Paul C. DiPerna
Ph: +1 781 684 0770
paul.diperna@schwartzmsl.com
SOURCE Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ekahau.com
Real-Time Location System (RTLS) end users and managers in hospitals and other settings can quickly view and respond to Ekahau Vision(TM) location-based, asset and emergency alert events and alarms via mobile devices.
RESTON, Va., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ekahau Inc., the high-performance leader in Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) using Wi-Fi, announced today the availability of the Ekahau Mobile Vision(TM) (EMV) application for Ekahau Vision(TM), the company's real-time location software platform. The EMV mobile application allows users to use their mobile devices to view and respond to real-time asset and location-based events and alarms.
Ekahau's Mobile Vision(TM) application enables Ekahau Vision(TM) end users, including caregivers, to respond to staff emergency, patient safety and asset-based events with simple, one-touch commands via iOS-based personal or work mobile devices, such as the iPhone. Ekahau Vision(TM) end users can register a response to events on their mobile devices, and their responses to events are instantly recorded in the Ekahau Vision(TM) software platform, for further analysis.
In addition, RTLS managers and end users can view events and event history as it happens, on their smartphones without having to use an Ekahau Wi-Fi tag or access a web browser in order to respond to alarms, alerts and events. Managers can also delete, cancel or acknowledge Ekahau alerts and requests via the EMV application without logging into the Ekahau Vision(TM) user interface on a desktop.
"Healthcare professionals work on the go -- they're rarely sitting at their desks," noted Mark Norris, President and CEO of Ekahau. "That's why Ekahau's Mobile Vision(TM) application ensures that our users can immediately respond to events in real-time, anytime, anywhere. Our RTLS users gain real-time workflow intelligence without lags or delays and end users can respond to events more quickly, on the go."
The Ekahau Mobile Vision(TM) mobile application for Ekahau Vision(TM) will be available to Ekahau customers from the Apple App store, in the 2(nd) quarter of 2013. Android support is expected in the 3(rd) quarter of 2013.
Ekahau is revealing the EMV mobile application for Ekahau Vision(TM) at the HIMSS 2013 Annual Conference & Exhibition, March 3-7, 2013 in New Orleans at booth #4311. In addition to the mobile application Ekahau is demonstrating the complete Ekahau Vision(TM) software platform for Asset Tracking and Management, Staff Safety and Optimization, Patient Safety and Throughput and Environmental Monitoring and Sensing.
Ekahau is also showcasing our staff and patient location-based safety alert solution and temperature sensing solution in the HIMSS Intelligent Hospital Pavilion, at booth #8711.
About Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc. is the performance leader in providing Wi-Fi-based Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS). Ekahau RTLS includes Ekahau Vision(TM) and Ekahau RTLS Controller software as well as a broad selection of Wi-Fi-based smart tags which give staff and managers unprecedented visibility into the location, condition and status of assets, people and workflows. Thousands of Fortune 500 companies, hospitals and other facilities rely on Ekahau's patented technology to reveal business intelligence that drives decision-making. Ekahau partners include leading wireless software developers, systems integrators and WLAN providers. Learn more about Innovation Through Location at: http://www.ekahau.com or on the Ekahau Blog, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
Contact: Paul C. DiPerna
Ph: +1 781 684 0770
paul.diperna@schwartzmsl.com
SOURCE Ekahau Inc.
Ekahau Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ekahau.com
SparkFun Electronics Announces 2013 National Education Tour
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:14:01 AM
SparkFun Electronics Announces 2013 National Education Tour
Company's Department of Education embarks on nationwide tour in June, aims to bring mobile teaching unit to every state in the U.S.
BOULDER, Colo., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, is excited to announce its 2013 National Education Tour (https://learn.sparkfun.com/tour). The goal of the tour, which plans to make at least 50 stops across all 50 states, is to inspire passion for electronics in students and educators across the country, teaching lifelong skills such as programming, soldering and circuit-building along the way.
"We're trying to bring a hands-on, kinesthetic style of learning back into the classroom," said Lindsay Levkoff, SparkFun's director of education. "I think the most important aspect of this technology and model of learning is that it gives students a chance to have more lasting memories of the information they're being taught. Rather than just talking about what electricity is, we're providing a hands-on experience for the student, which creates a deeper understanding of what they're trying to learn."
During the tour, SparkFun's Department of Education (http://learn.sparkfun.com/) will teach workshops to students of all ages, as well as teachers, librarians, after-school coordinators and other educators, showing how electronics can be a vital part of education. The tour will provide teachers nationwide with the ability to introduce current, relevant technology and programming concepts into their classrooms. SparkFun hopes that by providing access to these tools, interest and education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) will improve across all age groups.
"There's a whole different experience that seems to go on when kids see that LED blink for the first time," said Educational Outreach Coordinator Jeff Branson. "It's not just a flat screen anymore, it's something that's really happening in the real world. It's made the material come alive for the kids. And for teachers, it renews their enthusiasm about tackling some pretty thick topics."
The cost to book a mobile workshop on the tour is $1,500 for the first 50 stops and $2,500 for each stop thereafter. At each stop, the company will provide a "lab pack" - SparkFun's comprehensive learning kits - chosen by the coordinator to focus on one of three concepts: programming with Arduino (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10900?), e-textiles (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10996?), or Scratch programming with the PicoBoard (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10311?). Each lab pack includes enough kits for 20-40 students, three instructors, and all the supporting materials needed to teach electronics on your own. Educators will spend the day teaching kits to students or providing professional development for educators, explaining the fundamental concepts of electronics education, and answering any questions. At the end of the day, workshop participants will keep all of the hardware and educational materials, and will be armed with the knowledge and experience to implement electronics education into the classroom.
David Hodgson, an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Union College in Schenectady, New York, was the first to book a stop on the company's National Tour.
"It seemed like too good of an opportunity to pass up," Hodgson said. "I think physical computing and electronics have the potential to spark an interest in science and math. There is great satisfaction in using your brain and hands to create something that you can interact with."
To sign up for a stop on the tour, or to learn more about the National Tour and SparkFun's Department of Education, visit (https://learn.sparkfun.com/tour).
About SparkFun Electronics
Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.
SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 138 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.
Find SparkFun on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and Google+.
SOURCE SparkFun Electronics
SparkFun Electronics
CONTACT: Jeremy Douglas, Catapult PR-IR, +1-303-581-7760 ext. 16, jdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
Web Site: http://www.sparkfun.com/
Company's Department of Education embarks on nationwide tour in June, aims to bring mobile teaching unit to every state in the U.S.
BOULDER, Colo., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- SparkFun Electronics (http://www.sparkfun.com), a provider of parts, knowledge and passion for electronics creation, is excited to announce its 2013 National Education Tour (https://learn.sparkfun.com/tour). The goal of the tour, which plans to make at least 50 stops across all 50 states, is to inspire passion for electronics in students and educators across the country, teaching lifelong skills such as programming, soldering and circuit-building along the way.
"We're trying to bring a hands-on, kinesthetic style of learning back into the classroom," said Lindsay Levkoff, SparkFun's director of education. "I think the most important aspect of this technology and model of learning is that it gives students a chance to have more lasting memories of the information they're being taught. Rather than just talking about what electricity is, we're providing a hands-on experience for the student, which creates a deeper understanding of what they're trying to learn."
During the tour, SparkFun's Department of Education (http://learn.sparkfun.com/) will teach workshops to students of all ages, as well as teachers, librarians, after-school coordinators and other educators, showing how electronics can be a vital part of education. The tour will provide teachers nationwide with the ability to introduce current, relevant technology and programming concepts into their classrooms. SparkFun hopes that by providing access to these tools, interest and education in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) will improve across all age groups.
"There's a whole different experience that seems to go on when kids see that LED blink for the first time," said Educational Outreach Coordinator Jeff Branson. "It's not just a flat screen anymore, it's something that's really happening in the real world. It's made the material come alive for the kids. And for teachers, it renews their enthusiasm about tackling some pretty thick topics."
The cost to book a mobile workshop on the tour is $1,500 for the first 50 stops and $2,500 for each stop thereafter. At each stop, the company will provide a "lab pack" - SparkFun's comprehensive learning kits - chosen by the coordinator to focus on one of three concepts: programming with Arduino (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10900?), e-textiles (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10996?), or Scratch programming with the PicoBoard (https://www.sparkfun.com/products/10311?). Each lab pack includes enough kits for 20-40 students, three instructors, and all the supporting materials needed to teach electronics on your own. Educators will spend the day teaching kits to students or providing professional development for educators, explaining the fundamental concepts of electronics education, and answering any questions. At the end of the day, workshop participants will keep all of the hardware and educational materials, and will be armed with the knowledge and experience to implement electronics education into the classroom.
David Hodgson, an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Union College in Schenectady, New York, was the first to book a stop on the company's National Tour.
"It seemed like too good of an opportunity to pass up," Hodgson said. "I think physical computing and electronics have the potential to spark an interest in science and math. There is great satisfaction in using your brain and hands to create something that you can interact with."
To sign up for a stop on the tour, or to learn more about the National Tour and SparkFun's Department of Education, visit (https://learn.sparkfun.com/tour).
About SparkFun Electronics
Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics projects.
SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from simple components, like capacitors and resistors, to GPS units and Bluetooth modules. The company employs 138 people and is based in Boulder, Colorado.
Find SparkFun on Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, Vimeo and Google+.
SOURCE SparkFun Electronics
SparkFun Electronics
CONTACT: Jeremy Douglas, Catapult PR-IR, +1-303-581-7760 ext. 16, jdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
Web Site: http://www.sparkfun.com/
Objectiva Brings PMPH's Traditional Chinese Medicine Books to the iPad
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:14:01 AM
Objectiva Brings PMPH's Traditional Chinese Medicine Books to the iPad
Interactive apps enable search and vibrant exploration of Chinese medicine
ENCINITAS, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Objectiva Software Solutions today announced that it has released a new iPad app for traditional Chinese medicine. Applying Objectiva's newest in-house mobile technology, Objectiva has enabled the prestigious People's Medical Publishing House (PMPH) turn their existing medical books into dynamic, beautiful iPad apps.
PMPH's books are the most trusted source of medical materials, especially for serious students of Chinese medicine. PMPH's Traditional Chinese Medicine books are celebrated throughout China for their rich content and detailed physiological imagery.
Objectiva used its mobile publishing technology to develop an iPad app called "TCM Books" that vibrantly displays all of the visual medical content in the most accurate manner. The app includes interactive features to take the reader's experience beyond text and images. Readers can take notes and conduct optimized searches throughout PMPH's various medical books. For example, readers can easily find information about treatments of common ailments such as migraines and asthma in a breeze.
Objectiva's fast and easy navigation design provides users with a smoother experience when exploring e-books on acupuncture, foot massage, plum blossom needle therapy and the other various traditional Chinese medical treatments.
PMPH and its symbol of the highest quality and authoritative content in traditional Chinese medicine books can now be easily shared with readers throughout the world. The "TCM Books" app, currently with 14 books and another 100 more on the way this year, is in the Apple App Store, ready to be downloaded to iPads worldwide as a vital resource for Chinese TCM experts and learners across the globe.
About People's Medical Publishing House (PMPH)
People's Medical Publishing House (PMPH) has maintained the leading position in medical publication in China. For over half a century, PMPH has set up a vast wealth of medical publications, including books, periodicals, and digital products. It has become the most important medical publishing base in China. It is also the only World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating center for the promotion and translation of WHO publications in China.
PMPH has published more than 30 thousand books and printed over 670 million copies. It publishes 1000 new titles and distributes more than 10 million copies annually. Total sales reach more than 800 million RMB per year. PMPH has continually led the way in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) book publication throughout Asia. In the past 50 years it has published a total of 1400 TCM books, including 300 classical Chinese medical texts.
About Objectiva Software
Objectiva Software Solutions is a leading provider of software outsourcing services from China. Objectiva's teams have been delivering projects and building dedicated Offshore Development Centers in China since 2001. With offices in San Diego, Boston, Beijing and Xian, China, Objectiva helps clients develop customized enterprise software solutions, web based and client-server applications, and software for the wireless Internet. Objectiva's teams are run by U.S. based technical leaders with several years of experience in managing global software development efforts to take the burden off the client. Objectiva reduces the cost of software development without sacrificing quality, on-time delivery and time-to-market. For more information, please contact info@objectivasoftware.com.
SOURCE Objectiva Software Solutions
Objectiva Software Solutions
CONTACT: Objectiva Software Solutions, Kim Cook, +1-317-753-9909, kcook@objectivasoftware.com
Web Site: http://www.objectivasoftware.com
Interactive apps enable search and vibrant exploration of Chinese medicine
ENCINITAS, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Objectiva Software Solutions today announced that it has released a new iPad app for traditional Chinese medicine. Applying Objectiva's newest in-house mobile technology, Objectiva has enabled the prestigious People's Medical Publishing House (PMPH) turn their existing medical books into dynamic, beautiful iPad apps.
PMPH's books are the most trusted source of medical materials, especially for serious students of Chinese medicine. PMPH's Traditional Chinese Medicine books are celebrated throughout China for their rich content and detailed physiological imagery.
Objectiva used its mobile publishing technology to develop an iPad app called "TCM Books" that vibrantly displays all of the visual medical content in the most accurate manner. The app includes interactive features to take the reader's experience beyond text and images. Readers can take notes and conduct optimized searches throughout PMPH's various medical books. For example, readers can easily find information about treatments of common ailments such as migraines and asthma in a breeze.
Objectiva's fast and easy navigation design provides users with a smoother experience when exploring e-books on acupuncture, foot massage, plum blossom needle therapy and the other various traditional Chinese medical treatments.
PMPH and its symbol of the highest quality and authoritative content in traditional Chinese medicine books can now be easily shared with readers throughout the world. The "TCM Books" app, currently with 14 books and another 100 more on the way this year, is in the Apple App Store, ready to be downloaded to iPads worldwide as a vital resource for Chinese TCM experts and learners across the globe.
About People's Medical Publishing House (PMPH)
People's Medical Publishing House (PMPH) has maintained the leading position in medical publication in China. For over half a century, PMPH has set up a vast wealth of medical publications, including books, periodicals, and digital products. It has become the most important medical publishing base in China. It is also the only World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating center for the promotion and translation of WHO publications in China.
PMPH has published more than 30 thousand books and printed over 670 million copies. It publishes 1000 new titles and distributes more than 10 million copies annually. Total sales reach more than 800 million RMB per year. PMPH has continually led the way in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) book publication throughout Asia. In the past 50 years it has published a total of 1400 TCM books, including 300 classical Chinese medical texts.
About Objectiva Software
Objectiva Software Solutions is a leading provider of software outsourcing services from China. Objectiva's teams have been delivering projects and building dedicated Offshore Development Centers in China since 2001. With offices in San Diego, Boston, Beijing and Xian, China, Objectiva helps clients develop customized enterprise software solutions, web based and client-server applications, and software for the wireless Internet. Objectiva's teams are run by U.S. based technical leaders with several years of experience in managing global software development efforts to take the burden off the client. Objectiva reduces the cost of software development without sacrificing quality, on-time delivery and time-to-market. For more information, please contact info@objectivasoftware.com.
SOURCE Objectiva Software Solutions
Objectiva Software Solutions
CONTACT: Objectiva Software Solutions, Kim Cook, +1-317-753-9909, kcook@objectivasoftware.com
Web Site: http://www.objectivasoftware.com
TerraWi to Debut Groundbreaking Mobile-Loc 1.2 at HIMSS13
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:07:01 AM
TerraWi to Debut Groundbreaking Mobile-Loc 1.2 at HIMSS13
MCLEAN, Va., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraWi, one of the nation's leaders in Secure Data Mobility Management (SDMM), will launch its groundbreaking Mobile-Loc 1.2 technology at the HIMSS13 conference in New Orleans this week. TerraWi will be exhibiting and demonstrating the new 1.2 version of Mobile-Loc (booth #475) in partnership with Halock Security Labs, a leader in information security (Booth #473).
TerraWi has created a new paradigm by developing Mobile Security powered by location. The company's approach to delivery of secure data on any device is unique by virtualizing access to data by extending its secure container from the data center out to any mobile device.
"Mobile-Loc 1.2 is location-aware, providing geo-fenced access to Clouds, dynamic entitlements and data access," says Ryan Walters, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TerraWi. "Quite simply, we don't secure the device, we secure the data. We are focused on protecting data in use on any mobile device on any network."
TerraWi uses Dynamic Authentication tied to Geographic Proximity and Biometrics to determine access to the secure cloud/data center, which data elements can be accessed (i.e., a single file within a folder), and control over what actions can be taken on those data elements (i.e., read, write, change or view). Defining the geographic boundaries of where data should be used and accessed, TerraWi ensures that data is not left vulnerable on a protected mobile device when it travels outside the geo-fenced boundary.
Mobile-Loc 1.2 is proving to be a critical product in the health care industry. TerraWi's Secure Data Mobility Management (SDMM) provides solutions to challenges facing hospitals and their IT departments with regard to the new HIPAA regulations, time, security and control of their data. With penalties in the recent HIPAA Omnibus rising to $1.5 million per violation, protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is more critical than ever. TerraWi's patent-pending geo-fencing technology helps reduce exposure to data theft and inadvertent disclosures associated with residual PII left on devices after initial access.
For more information, visit our web site at http://www.terrawi.com and learn more about registering for a free, 30-day product trial.
SOURCE TerraWi
TerraWi
CONTACT: Ken Harvey, k.harvey@terrawi.com, +1-703-349-0035, or Laura Van Eperen, laurav@veandco.com, +1-240-994-7541
Web Site: http://www.terrawi.com
MCLEAN, Va., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TerraWi, one of the nation's leaders in Secure Data Mobility Management (SDMM), will launch its groundbreaking Mobile-Loc 1.2 technology at the HIMSS13 conference in New Orleans this week. TerraWi will be exhibiting and demonstrating the new 1.2 version of Mobile-Loc (booth #475) in partnership with Halock Security Labs, a leader in information security (Booth #473).
TerraWi has created a new paradigm by developing Mobile Security powered by location. The company's approach to delivery of secure data on any device is unique by virtualizing access to data by extending its secure container from the data center out to any mobile device.
"Mobile-Loc 1.2 is location-aware, providing geo-fenced access to Clouds, dynamic entitlements and data access," says Ryan Walters, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of TerraWi. "Quite simply, we don't secure the device, we secure the data. We are focused on protecting data in use on any mobile device on any network."
TerraWi uses Dynamic Authentication tied to Geographic Proximity and Biometrics to determine access to the secure cloud/data center, which data elements can be accessed (i.e., a single file within a folder), and control over what actions can be taken on those data elements (i.e., read, write, change or view). Defining the geographic boundaries of where data should be used and accessed, TerraWi ensures that data is not left vulnerable on a protected mobile device when it travels outside the geo-fenced boundary.
Mobile-Loc 1.2 is proving to be a critical product in the health care industry. TerraWi's Secure Data Mobility Management (SDMM) provides solutions to challenges facing hospitals and their IT departments with regard to the new HIPAA regulations, time, security and control of their data. With penalties in the recent HIPAA Omnibus rising to $1.5 million per violation, protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is more critical than ever. TerraWi's patent-pending geo-fencing technology helps reduce exposure to data theft and inadvertent disclosures associated with residual PII left on devices after initial access.
For more information, visit our web site at http://www.terrawi.com and learn more about registering for a free, 30-day product trial.
SOURCE TerraWi
TerraWi
CONTACT: Ken Harvey, k.harvey@terrawi.com, +1-703-349-0035, or Laura Van Eperen, laurav@veandco.com, +1-240-994-7541
Web Site: http://www.terrawi.com
2013 NBA All Star Weekend Games Powered by Extricom's WLAN Channel Blanket Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 9:07:01 AM
2013 NBA All Star Weekend Games Powered by Extricom's WLAN Channel Blanket Technology
NEW YORK, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Extricom [http://www.extricom.com ] Ltd., the enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN)
manufacturer that provides seamless mobility with its patented Channel Blanket(TM)
[http://www.extricom.com/category/benefits ] architecture, and its US partner,
SignalShare, successfully deployed the WLAN at the NBA 2013 All Star weekend. Fans of the
game were given free access to Wi-Fi and took full advantage of fast, clear connectivity
at Houston's famed 18,023 seated Toyota Center. Installed and managed by SignalShare, and
backed by Extricom's WLAN technology, journalists were able to stream real-time content
and fans were able to access social media, an NBA All Star App, and a host of other
digital platforms.
Home to the Houston Rockets, the Toyota Center proudly hosted the 62nd edition of the
NBA All Star Games for 2013. The SignalShare team faced a tremendous challenge satisfying
bandwidth demand in the high-density environment of the Toyota Center. "We had the
challenge of providing 3 full days of Wi-Fi in a very crowded arena, guaranteeing VIP fans
with specially secured, fully-reliable Wi-Fi throughout the event, numerous journalists
dependent on us for their live, on-camera reports, and thousands of fans with smart phones
and tablets. That's a lot of pressure on any network," Commented Eddie Hales,
SignalShare's VP of Sales.
Specially designed to handle LPVs (Large Public Venues), Extricom's Channel
Blanket(TM) technology was selected for the job where the objectives were high-quality
reception, uninterrupted coverage and seamless roaming for the duration of the event. The
Channel blanket, as opposed to cell architecture, is optimal for large public venues. The
Channel blanket technology eliminates the cell architecture co-channel interference,
assuring valuable system bandwidth is used.
The installation included Extricom's LV-2000 switches, RP-22En access points with
directional antennas to ensure maximum transmission power to every user, and a dedicated
Extricom NMS (Networking Management System).
Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, SignalShare provides temporary and permanent wireless
Internet solutions for the sports and entertainment industries. The All Star Weekend Games
were the ideal venue to showcase the Extricom's innovative Wi-Fi solutions, dramatically
changing the way fans watch a sporting event in a stadium. In less than a decade, the
experience has become a digital hybrid - not only for fans at home, but rather, a
fully-hybrid event, as the demand for connectivity is fast on the rise everywhere, and not
only courtside.
"The All Star Weekend or any large sports event is an enormous challenge for any Wi-Fi
vendor," says Dan Kirtchuk, Extricom Inc., VP Sales & General Manager. "We were proud to
be part of a winning team and we view SignalShare as our long term partner in this
fast-growing market. What's more, this was one of the world's first events where both 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz provided equally impressive bandwidth and connection for over 16,000 very
happy fans at the Toyota Center."
About Extricom
Extricom is a manufacturer of next generation enterprise wireless LAN solutions, based on
its Channel Blanket(TM) technology architecture. The Channel Blanket architecture provides
wire-like reliability, high throughput, seamless mobility, unparalleled noise immunity,
and is easy to install and maintain. In an era of intensive wireless usage powered by the
market explosion of smart phones, iPads, iPods, tablets and other communication devices,
voice, data, video, and location services are delivered with an always-on, robust and
mobile Wi-Fi connection to any client, in any environment. Extricom Interference-Free(TM)
WLAN is purpose-built to slash wireless complexity and future-proof your network for
tomorrow's multi-service demands. Extricom solutions are in use by customers operating in
numerous industries worldwide, including Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics
and Warehousing, Retail and public venues. They have discovered the uncompromising
performance, reliability and ease of ownership that are the hallmark of the Extricom WLAN.
Extricom serves its growing global customer base through offices in the USA, Europe and
Japan, and by working with a global network of distributors and partners. For more
information, visit us at http://www.extricom.com.
About Signal Share
Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, SignalShare provides temporary and permanent wireless
Internet solutions for the sports and entertainment industries as well as corporate
events. The company delivers cost-effective results that meet the growing wireless
Internet connectivity demands of the rapidly expanding mobile device landscape, including
high-speed Internet to tens-of-thousands of users at the same time and in the same place,
high-capacity solutions in temporary and permanent spaces, and best practices to mitigate
the most common challenges in working in high-capacity environments. SignalShare delivers
turnkey services, including all of the technology, infrastructure, and expertise necessary
to construct a broadband wireless network. For more information, visit
http://www.signalshare.com.
Extricom Media Contacts:
Corporate:
Lynn Kolevsohn
Extricom
E-mail: Corp.marketing@extricom.com
Americas: USA.Marketing@extricom.com
EMEA: EMEA.Marketing@extricom.com
APAC: AP.Marketing@extricom.com
+972-3-7451000
Extricom Ltd
NEW YORK, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
Extricom [http://www.extricom.com ] Ltd., the enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN)
manufacturer that provides seamless mobility with its patented Channel Blanket(TM)
[http://www.extricom.com/category/benefits ] architecture, and its US partner,
SignalShare, successfully deployed the WLAN at the NBA 2013 All Star weekend. Fans of the
game were given free access to Wi-Fi and took full advantage of fast, clear connectivity
at Houston's famed 18,023 seated Toyota Center. Installed and managed by SignalShare, and
backed by Extricom's WLAN technology, journalists were able to stream real-time content
and fans were able to access social media, an NBA All Star App, and a host of other
digital platforms.
Home to the Houston Rockets, the Toyota Center proudly hosted the 62nd edition of the
NBA All Star Games for 2013. The SignalShare team faced a tremendous challenge satisfying
bandwidth demand in the high-density environment of the Toyota Center. "We had the
challenge of providing 3 full days of Wi-Fi in a very crowded arena, guaranteeing VIP fans
with specially secured, fully-reliable Wi-Fi throughout the event, numerous journalists
dependent on us for their live, on-camera reports, and thousands of fans with smart phones
and tablets. That's a lot of pressure on any network," Commented Eddie Hales,
SignalShare's VP of Sales.
Specially designed to handle LPVs (Large Public Venues), Extricom's Channel
Blanket(TM) technology was selected for the job where the objectives were high-quality
reception, uninterrupted coverage and seamless roaming for the duration of the event. The
Channel blanket, as opposed to cell architecture, is optimal for large public venues. The
Channel blanket technology eliminates the cell architecture co-channel interference,
assuring valuable system bandwidth is used.
The installation included Extricom's LV-2000 switches, RP-22En access points with
directional antennas to ensure maximum transmission power to every user, and a dedicated
Extricom NMS (Networking Management System).
Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, SignalShare provides temporary and permanent wireless
Internet solutions for the sports and entertainment industries. The All Star Weekend Games
were the ideal venue to showcase the Extricom's innovative Wi-Fi solutions, dramatically
changing the way fans watch a sporting event in a stadium. In less than a decade, the
experience has become a digital hybrid - not only for fans at home, but rather, a
fully-hybrid event, as the demand for connectivity is fast on the rise everywhere, and not
only courtside.
"The All Star Weekend or any large sports event is an enormous challenge for any Wi-Fi
vendor," says Dan Kirtchuk, Extricom Inc., VP Sales & General Manager. "We were proud to
be part of a winning team and we view SignalShare as our long term partner in this
fast-growing market. What's more, this was one of the world's first events where both 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz provided equally impressive bandwidth and connection for over 16,000 very
happy fans at the Toyota Center."
About Extricom
Extricom is a manufacturer of next generation enterprise wireless LAN solutions, based on
its Channel Blanket(TM) technology architecture. The Channel Blanket architecture provides
wire-like reliability, high throughput, seamless mobility, unparalleled noise immunity,
and is easy to install and maintain. In an era of intensive wireless usage powered by the
market explosion of smart phones, iPads, iPods, tablets and other communication devices,
voice, data, video, and location services are delivered with an always-on, robust and
mobile Wi-Fi connection to any client, in any environment. Extricom Interference-Free(TM)
WLAN is purpose-built to slash wireless complexity and future-proof your network for
tomorrow's multi-service demands. Extricom solutions are in use by customers operating in
numerous industries worldwide, including Education, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Logistics
and Warehousing, Retail and public venues. They have discovered the uncompromising
performance, reliability and ease of ownership that are the hallmark of the Extricom WLAN.
Extricom serves its growing global customer base through offices in the USA, Europe and
Japan, and by working with a global network of distributors and partners. For more
information, visit us at http://www.extricom.com.
About Signal Share
Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, SignalShare provides temporary and permanent wireless
Internet solutions for the sports and entertainment industries as well as corporate
events. The company delivers cost-effective results that meet the growing wireless
Internet connectivity demands of the rapidly expanding mobile device landscape, including
high-speed Internet to tens-of-thousands of users at the same time and in the same place,
high-capacity solutions in temporary and permanent spaces, and best practices to mitigate
the most common challenges in working in high-capacity environments. SignalShare delivers
turnkey services, including all of the technology, infrastructure, and expertise necessary
to construct a broadband wireless network. For more information, visit
http://www.signalshare.com.
Extricom Media Contacts:
Corporate:
Lynn Kolevsohn
Extricom
E-mail: Corp.marketing@extricom.com
Americas: USA.Marketing@extricom.com
EMEA: EMEA.Marketing@extricom.com
APAC: AP.Marketing@extricom.com
+972-3-7451000
Extricom Ltd
AT&T Invested Nearly $350 Million In Denver Area From 2010 Through 2012 To Enhance Speeds, Reliability And Performance For Customers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 8:35:02 AM
AT&T Invested Nearly $350 Million In Denver Area From 2010 Through 2012 To Enhance Speeds, Reliability And Performance For Customers
Expanded 4G LTE Coverage, New Cell Sites and Boosted Capacity Drive Improved Customer Experience
Investment Spurs Improvement: AT&T Showed a 35 Percent Improvement in Keeping Calls Connected in Denver in the 4th Quarter of 2012
DENVER, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* invested nearly $350 million in its Denver area wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.**
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO)
People in Denver increasingly depend on mobile Internet connections for communication, entertainment and productivity at work, at home and everywhere in between. AT&T's continued investment is designed to deliver the highest levels of service, with network enhancements driving improvements in key areas of the mobile Internet experience: 4G speed, broad coverage and network reliability.
AT&T's significant investment over the past three years is delivering customers a stronger network performance:
-- AT&T showed a 35 percent improvement in keeping calls connected in
Denver in the fourth quarter of 2012 (October through December),
compared with the same time period in 2011.
"We know the mobile Internet has become central to our customers' lives, and we're committed to driving both investment and innovation to deliver the best possible experience over the AT&T network," said Jenifer Robertson, vice president general manager, AT&T Rocky Mountain Region. "While third-party and internal testing shows that these investments are paying off with excellent service for Denver customers, we are continually planning and deploying network enhancements to improve service in the future."
2012 Network Enhancements Deliver Faster Speeds, Broader Coverage to Customers
AT&T customers are benefitting from more than 300 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in Denver during 2012, including activating new cell sites, adding capacity, upgrading cell sites to provide fast 4G LTE mobile Internet speeds, deploying high-capacity Ethernet connections to cell sites, and adding or upgrading Distributed Antenna Systems, which boost wireless coverage and capacity in buildings and at major venues like convention halls or sports arenas.
AT&T launched 4G LTE in the Denver area in November 2012. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides faster mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G** and improved performance on a variety of mobile smartphones and tablets.
The AT&T 4G LTE network has been nationally recognized for its speed and coverage. AT&T 4G LTE delivered faster average download speeds than any of the competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests, and telecommunications industry analyst firm Frost and Sullivan awarded AT&T its North American Mobile Network Strategy Award for the second year in a row in 2012.
"Metro Denver businesses rely on high-speed networks to conduct business every day, and we appreciate AT&T's continued investment in the region. Private investment of this level creates great assets and we are glad metro Denver continues to rise to the top for large firms like AT&T because their investment impacts economic development efforts and creates further opportunities to grow as a city," said Kelly Brough, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO.
"Across Denver, this robust investment in the AT&T wireless and wireline networks is important to spurring the economy and creating jobs. In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety and virtually every other economic sector," said Bill Soards, President, AT&T Colorado.
Planned Investment to Expand Reach of Wireless and Wired Broadband
AT&T recently launched Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment initiative to expand and enhance its wireless and wireline IP broadband networks. As part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to increase the density of its wireless network by deploying more than 10,000 macro sites, more than 1,000 distributed antenna systems, and more than 40,000 small cells. Through this initiative, we also plan to:
-- Expand 4G LTE to cover more than 300 million people by year-end 2014
-- Expand the AT&T wired IP network to 57 million customer locations,
covering 75 percent of customer locations in its wired service area by
year-end 2015
-- Expand the AT&T fiber network to reach 1 million additional business
locations by year-end 2015
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Colorado or anywhere in the U.S., consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds not available everywhere. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Compatible device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. Learn more at att.com/network.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Suzanne Trantow, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-720-236-2056, Suzanne.Trantow@att.com
Expanded 4G LTE Coverage, New Cell Sites and Boosted Capacity Drive Improved Customer Experience
Investment Spurs Improvement: AT&T Showed a 35 Percent Improvement in Keeping Calls Connected in Denver in the 4th Quarter of 2012
DENVER, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* invested nearly $350 million in its Denver area wireless and wireline networks from 2010 through 2012, with a focus on expanding 4G LTE mobile Internet coverage and enhancing the overall performance of its networks.**
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO)
People in Denver increasingly depend on mobile Internet connections for communication, entertainment and productivity at work, at home and everywhere in between. AT&T's continued investment is designed to deliver the highest levels of service, with network enhancements driving improvements in key areas of the mobile Internet experience: 4G speed, broad coverage and network reliability.
AT&T's significant investment over the past three years is delivering customers a stronger network performance:
-- AT&T showed a 35 percent improvement in keeping calls connected in
Denver in the fourth quarter of 2012 (October through December),
compared with the same time period in 2011.
"We know the mobile Internet has become central to our customers' lives, and we're committed to driving both investment and innovation to deliver the best possible experience over the AT&T network," said Jenifer Robertson, vice president general manager, AT&T Rocky Mountain Region. "While third-party and internal testing shows that these investments are paying off with excellent service for Denver customers, we are continually planning and deploying network enhancements to improve service in the future."
2012 Network Enhancements Deliver Faster Speeds, Broader Coverage to Customers
AT&T customers are benefitting from more than 300 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in Denver during 2012, including activating new cell sites, adding capacity, upgrading cell sites to provide fast 4G LTE mobile Internet speeds, deploying high-capacity Ethernet connections to cell sites, and adding or upgrading Distributed Antenna Systems, which boost wireless coverage and capacity in buildings and at major venues like convention halls or sports arenas.
AT&T launched 4G LTE in the Denver area in November 2012. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides faster mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G** and improved performance on a variety of mobile smartphones and tablets.
The AT&T 4G LTE network has been nationally recognized for its speed and coverage. AT&T 4G LTE delivered faster average download speeds than any of the competitors in PCWorld's most recent 13-market speed tests, and telecommunications industry analyst firm Frost and Sullivan awarded AT&T its North American Mobile Network Strategy Award for the second year in a row in 2012.
"Metro Denver businesses rely on high-speed networks to conduct business every day, and we appreciate AT&T's continued investment in the region. Private investment of this level creates great assets and we are glad metro Denver continues to rise to the top for large firms like AT&T because their investment impacts economic development efforts and creates further opportunities to grow as a city," said Kelly Brough, Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce CEO.
"Across Denver, this robust investment in the AT&T wireless and wireline networks is important to spurring the economy and creating jobs. In our wireless world, mobile and broadband networks create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety and virtually every other economic sector," said Bill Soards, President, AT&T Colorado.
Planned Investment to Expand Reach of Wireless and Wired Broadband
AT&T recently launched Project Velocity IP (VIP), a three-year investment initiative to expand and enhance its wireless and wireline IP broadband networks. As part of Project VIP, AT&T plans to increase the density of its wireless network by deploying more than 10,000 macro sites, more than 1,000 distributed antenna systems, and more than 40,000 small cells. Through this initiative, we also plan to:
-- Expand 4G LTE to cover more than 300 million people by year-end 2014
-- Expand the AT&T wired IP network to 57 million customer locations,
covering 75 percent of customer locations in its wired service area by
year-end 2015
-- Expand the AT&T fiber network to reach 1 million additional business
locations by year-end 2015
For more information about AT&T's coverage in Colorado or anywhere in the U.S., consumers can visit the AT&T Coverage Viewer. Using the online tool, AT&T customers can measure quality of coverage from a street address, intersection, ZIP code or even a landmark. For updates on the AT&T wireless network, please visit the AT&T network news page.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
**Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds not available everywhere. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Compatible device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. Learn more at att.com/network.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
© 2013 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120612/DA23287LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Suzanne Trantow, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-720-236-2056, Suzanne.Trantow@att.com
Xilinx Solutions Target Growing ASIC and ASSP Gaps for Next-Generation Smarter Networks and Data Centers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 7:14:02 AM
Xilinx Solutions Target Growing ASIC and ASSP Gaps for Next-Generation Smarter Networks and Data Centers
Combining SmartCORE IP and ARM processor-based smarts with All Programmable device portfolio
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced solutions for significant and growing gaps in ASIC and ASSP offerings targeting next-generation smarter networks and data centers. In order to fill these gaps, Xilinx has been acquiring and developing a SmartCORE(TM) IP portfolio and a critical mass of application specialists and services that leverage Xilinx's All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs, and 3D ICs. These solutions target customers who need to rapidly create, differentiate, and evolve intelligent, fabric-centric data centers and software defined networks (SDN), 'many-band' self-organizing networks (SON) for LTE and LTE Advanced wireless HetNets, and 400G and Nx100G OTN solutions with high availability, low latency, low jitter, and high Quality of Service (QoS) requirements.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130304/SF69838-INFO)
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020822/XLNXLOGO)
"ASICs and ASSPs in applications like OTN have been disappearing at a surprisingly rapid pace due to the escalating cost of design, wide variance in device requirements, and the need for much greater levels of intelligence and adaptability," said Krishna Rangasayee, senior vice president and general manager of the Xilinx Communication Business Unit. "We see these same pervasive trends spreading throughout next-generation wired and wireless networks and data centers. We also hear from our leading customers that the option for 'me too' equipment design has vanished."
Addressing the Growing Gaps with ASICs and ASSPs
Many ASIC and ASSP vendors are:
1. Challenged to meet the combined requirements for intelligence,
flexibility, and adaptability in next-generation systems.
2. Struggling with fragmented and rapidly changing networking and data
center standards and application demands.
3. Incapable of enabling customers to effectively add differentiation
through their own 'secret sauce.'
These challenges coupled with the rapidly increasing IC design costs and lengthy design cycles have created significant solution gaps for customers. ASSPs and ASICs are either too late to market to meet OEM or operator requirements, are significantly overdesigned to satisfy the superset requirements of many diverse customers, are not an optimal fit for the target application, and/or provide limited ability for customers to differentiate their end products. Often customers face many or all of these gaps when attempting to use the solutions offered by ASIC and ASSP vendors.
SmartCORE IP Building Blocks for Smarter Systems
Xilinx® SmartCORE IP - used in conjunction with the company's ARM® processor-based Zynq(TM)-7000 All Programmable SoCs, FPGAs, and 3D ICs - provides the technology foundation needed to create an extremely wide range of next-generation applications ranging from data center security appliances and resource-optimizing TOR (top-of-rack) switches to extremely efficient mobile backhaul modems and smarter wired access equipment. SmartCORE IP-based solutions examples include, but are not limited to:
1. "Service-level-aware," packet-based processing solutions with dynamic QoS
adjustment for 100G and greater OTN networks.
2. Customizable DPD & CFR for Class 1 MC-GSM Power Amplifier Linearization
with 60 MHz transmission bandwidth including integrated ARM
processor-based control for LTE and LTE Advanced wireless radios.
3. 80 Gbps data center NIC solutions with high-granularity traffic
management, enabling the provisioning of a high number of traffic flows
to accommodate new services and associated service monetization.
Customers and Services Add 'Secret Sauce'
Customers can add their differentiating 'secret sauce' comprised of smarter, adaptable algorithms and functions by quickly assembling unique combinations of SmartCORE IP embodied in highly flexible Xilinx All Programmable devices. These differentiating elements can be implemented using programmable hardware and/or ARM processor-based programmable software. Xilinx helps customers optimize their designs during the early architecture design phase with applications specialists, and offers advanced design services for customers who require IP customization or full system design support. In the last two-plus years, while Xilinx was acquiring and developing its smarter solutions and working with its most advanced customers, these offerings displaced more than 200 ASICs and ASSPs in a wide range of applications.
For more information about Xilinx solutions for smarter networks and data centers, go to http://www.xilinx.com/smarternetworks.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices are coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP to serve a broad range of customer needs, from programmable logic to programmable systems integration. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.
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Silvia E. Gianelli
(408) 626-4328
silvia.gianelli@xilinx.com
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Combining SmartCORE IP and ARM processor-based smarts with All Programmable device portfolio
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Xilinx, Inc. (NASDAQ: XLNX) today announced solutions for significant and growing gaps in ASIC and ASSP offerings targeting next-generation smarter networks and data centers. In order to fill these gaps, Xilinx has been acquiring and developing a SmartCORE(TM) IP portfolio and a critical mass of application specialists and services that leverage Xilinx's All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs, and 3D ICs. These solutions target customers who need to rapidly create, differentiate, and evolve intelligent, fabric-centric data centers and software defined networks (SDN), 'many-band' self-organizing networks (SON) for LTE and LTE Advanced wireless HetNets, and 400G and Nx100G OTN solutions with high availability, low latency, low jitter, and high Quality of Service (QoS) requirements.
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"ASICs and ASSPs in applications like OTN have been disappearing at a surprisingly rapid pace due to the escalating cost of design, wide variance in device requirements, and the need for much greater levels of intelligence and adaptability," said Krishna Rangasayee, senior vice president and general manager of the Xilinx Communication Business Unit. "We see these same pervasive trends spreading throughout next-generation wired and wireless networks and data centers. We also hear from our leading customers that the option for 'me too' equipment design has vanished."
Addressing the Growing Gaps with ASICs and ASSPs
Many ASIC and ASSP vendors are:
1. Challenged to meet the combined requirements for intelligence,
flexibility, and adaptability in next-generation systems.
2. Struggling with fragmented and rapidly changing networking and data
center standards and application demands.
3. Incapable of enabling customers to effectively add differentiation
through their own 'secret sauce.'
These challenges coupled with the rapidly increasing IC design costs and lengthy design cycles have created significant solution gaps for customers. ASSPs and ASICs are either too late to market to meet OEM or operator requirements, are significantly overdesigned to satisfy the superset requirements of many diverse customers, are not an optimal fit for the target application, and/or provide limited ability for customers to differentiate their end products. Often customers face many or all of these gaps when attempting to use the solutions offered by ASIC and ASSP vendors.
SmartCORE IP Building Blocks for Smarter Systems
Xilinx® SmartCORE IP - used in conjunction with the company's ARM® processor-based Zynq(TM)-7000 All Programmable SoCs, FPGAs, and 3D ICs - provides the technology foundation needed to create an extremely wide range of next-generation applications ranging from data center security appliances and resource-optimizing TOR (top-of-rack) switches to extremely efficient mobile backhaul modems and smarter wired access equipment. SmartCORE IP-based solutions examples include, but are not limited to:
1. "Service-level-aware," packet-based processing solutions with dynamic QoS
adjustment for 100G and greater OTN networks.
2. Customizable DPD & CFR for Class 1 MC-GSM Power Amplifier Linearization
with 60 MHz transmission bandwidth including integrated ARM
processor-based control for LTE and LTE Advanced wireless radios.
3. 80 Gbps data center NIC solutions with high-granularity traffic
management, enabling the provisioning of a high number of traffic flows
to accommodate new services and associated service monetization.
Customers and Services Add 'Secret Sauce'
Customers can add their differentiating 'secret sauce' comprised of smarter, adaptable algorithms and functions by quickly assembling unique combinations of SmartCORE IP embodied in highly flexible Xilinx All Programmable devices. These differentiating elements can be implemented using programmable hardware and/or ARM processor-based programmable software. Xilinx helps customers optimize their designs during the early architecture design phase with applications specialists, and offers advanced design services for customers who require IP customization or full system design support. In the last two-plus years, while Xilinx was acquiring and developing its smarter solutions and working with its most advanced customers, these offerings displaced more than 200 ASICs and ASSPs in a wide range of applications.
For more information about Xilinx solutions for smarter networks and data centers, go to http://www.xilinx.com/smarternetworks.
About Xilinx
Xilinx is the world's leading provider of All Programmable FPGAs, SoCs and 3D ICs. These industry-leading devices are coupled with a next-generation design environment and IP to serve a broad range of customer needs, from programmable logic to programmable systems integration. For more information, visit http://www.xilinx.com.
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Xilinx
Silvia E. Gianelli
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silvia.gianelli@xilinx.com
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Cheetos Brand Launches New Cheetos Mix-Ups Snack Mix - A Fun, First-of-its Kind Combination Of Unique Cheetos Flavors And Shapes All In One Bag
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 7:07:01 AM
Cheetos Brand Launches New Cheetos Mix-Ups Snack Mix - A Fun, First-of-its Kind Combination Of Unique Cheetos Flavors And Shapes All In One Bag
To celebrate, brand spokescat, Chester Cheetah, mixes up the Twitter-sphere with his very own Twitter handle, @ChesterCheetah
PLANO, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chester Cheetah, the Cheetos brand spokescat, today unveiled the long-anticipated solution to an age-old dilemma that has rocked generations - choosing between puffed or crunchy, tangy or smooth, mellow or hot - with the launch of Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix. As the first-ever shareable mix of four cheesy Cheetos snack flavors in unique shapes and wild colors all in one bag, Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix stands as the latest in ground-breaking, earth-shattering snack innovations from the most playful snack brand in the world, and a leading brand from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division.
In celebration of this momentous product launch, Chester has joined the world of Twitter for the first time as @ChesterCheetah. As an ode to the most shareable Cheetos snack yet, Chester is asking fans to gather around the kitchen table and share what they think of this newest creation via Twitter. Fan opinions are welcomed, but expect some playful banter with Chester in return.
Consumers can choose from two delicious varieties of Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix:
Cheetos Mix-Ups Xtra Cheezy Snack Mix:
-- Cheetos Crunchy Cheddar Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Puffs Double Cheddar Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Nacho Cheese Flavored Grid-Shaped Snacks
-- Cheetos Parmesan Flavored Mini-Puffs Snacks
Cheetos Mix-Ups Cheezy Salsa Snack Mix:
-- Cheetos Crunchy Salsa Picante Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Puffs Cheddar Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Chipotle Cheddar Flavored Grid-Shaped Snacks
-- Cheetos Jalapeno Cheddar Flavored Mini-Puffs Snacks
"Cheetos fans enjoy a variety of tastes -- some want hot and zesty while others crave cheesy and crunchy," said Ram Krishnan, vice president of marketing for Frito-Lay North America. "Now with Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix, there's no shortage of delicious cheesy flavors and textures to choose from all in one fun, shareable bag for the whole family. The fun doesn't stop there. By mixing and matching the flavors in each bag, consumers can create endless cheesy combinations."
Cheetos Mix-Ups Xtra Cheezy Snack Mix and Cheetos Mix-Ups Cheezy SalsaSnackMix are available nationwide in 8 3/4-oz. and 3 3/4-oz packages for suggested retail prices of $3.49 and $1.49 respectively. Don't forget to follow Chester on Twitter at @ChesterCheetah to keep up with all his Dangerously Cheesy(TM) antics.
About CHEETOS
CHEETOS is one of the billion-dollar brands that makes up Frito-Lay North America, the $13 billion convenient foods business unit of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Learn more about CHEETOS by visiting http://www.facebook.com/Cheetos.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
Follow PepsiCo:
-- Twitter (@PepsiCo)
-- Facebook
-- PepsiCo Blogs
-- PepsiCo Press Releases
-- PepsiCo Multimedia
-- PepsiCo Videos
SOURCE Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America
CONTACT: Alexia Allina, Frito-Lay, +1-972-334-5664, Alexia.Allina@pepsico.com
Web Site: http://www.pepsico.com
To celebrate, brand spokescat, Chester Cheetah, mixes up the Twitter-sphere with his very own Twitter handle, @ChesterCheetah
PLANO, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Chester Cheetah, the Cheetos brand spokescat, today unveiled the long-anticipated solution to an age-old dilemma that has rocked generations - choosing between puffed or crunchy, tangy or smooth, mellow or hot - with the launch of Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix. As the first-ever shareable mix of four cheesy Cheetos snack flavors in unique shapes and wild colors all in one bag, Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix stands as the latest in ground-breaking, earth-shattering snack innovations from the most playful snack brand in the world, and a leading brand from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division.
In celebration of this momentous product launch, Chester has joined the world of Twitter for the first time as @ChesterCheetah. As an ode to the most shareable Cheetos snack yet, Chester is asking fans to gather around the kitchen table and share what they think of this newest creation via Twitter. Fan opinions are welcomed, but expect some playful banter with Chester in return.
Consumers can choose from two delicious varieties of Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix:
Cheetos Mix-Ups Xtra Cheezy Snack Mix:
-- Cheetos Crunchy Cheddar Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Puffs Double Cheddar Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Nacho Cheese Flavored Grid-Shaped Snacks
-- Cheetos Parmesan Flavored Mini-Puffs Snacks
Cheetos Mix-Ups Cheezy Salsa Snack Mix:
-- Cheetos Crunchy Salsa Picante Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Puffs Cheddar Flavored Snacks
-- Cheetos Chipotle Cheddar Flavored Grid-Shaped Snacks
-- Cheetos Jalapeno Cheddar Flavored Mini-Puffs Snacks
"Cheetos fans enjoy a variety of tastes -- some want hot and zesty while others crave cheesy and crunchy," said Ram Krishnan, vice president of marketing for Frito-Lay North America. "Now with Cheetos Mix-Ups snack mix, there's no shortage of delicious cheesy flavors and textures to choose from all in one fun, shareable bag for the whole family. The fun doesn't stop there. By mixing and matching the flavors in each bag, consumers can create endless cheesy combinations."
Cheetos Mix-Ups Xtra Cheezy Snack Mix and Cheetos Mix-Ups Cheezy SalsaSnackMix are available nationwide in 8 3/4-oz. and 3 3/4-oz packages for suggested retail prices of $3.49 and $1.49 respectively. Don't forget to follow Chester on Twitter at @ChesterCheetah to keep up with all his Dangerously Cheesy(TM) antics.
About CHEETOS
CHEETOS is one of the billion-dollar brands that makes up Frito-Lay North America, the $13 billion convenient foods business unit of PepsiCo (NYSE: PEP), which is headquartered in Purchase, NY. Learn more about CHEETOS by visiting http://www.facebook.com/Cheetos.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
Follow PepsiCo:
-- Twitter (@PepsiCo)
-- PepsiCo Blogs
-- PepsiCo Press Releases
-- PepsiCo Multimedia
-- PepsiCo Videos
SOURCE Frito-Lay North America
Frito-Lay North America
CONTACT: Alexia Allina, Frito-Lay, +1-972-334-5664, Alexia.Allina@pepsico.com
Web Site: http://www.pepsico.com
When it comes to SoLoMo Health, Don't Forget Video
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 5:42:01 AM
When it comes to SoLoMo Health, Don't Forget Video
dailyRx News integrates videos within patient engagement offering
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The dailyRx News Network, a leading digital publisher of health news, announced today that its Total Patient Engagement(TM) solution has been expanded and enhanced to include dailyRx-created video health news. dailyRx News believes that providing a video component is key to successful delivery of a comprehensive social/local/mobile (SoLoMo) patient engagement experience.
"Patient engagement has become a priority for health providers; and the most effective way to engage patients in a learning experience includes video news," said Donald Hackett, CEO of dailyRx News, Inc. "90% of patients have limited time and do not understand their doctors' instructions post-appointment. Videos are the perfect medium to reinforce doctor-patient conversations."
"The integration of video content by doctors enables personalized information to be delivered where patients are most often found, social media channels. dailyRx News' social media and mobile management services enable doctors to engage patients throughout the digital world," Hackett added.
The Total Patient Engagement solution now includes:
-- Social - dailyRx News syndicates relevant health news within its Network
Members' Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest pages to engage both
consumers and patients. "dailyRx's Google+ page has the fastest growing
Health News community with over 4,000 members, which reinforces the
engagement factor of our news product," Hackett said.
-- Local - dailyRx's national network of healthcare providers helps create
and distribute patient education to patients. These dailyRx News
affiliates contribute actionable insights that put news in context for
readers and empower patients to make more informed decisions about their
health.
-- Mobile - dailyRx Mobile enables healthcare providers to consistently and
reliably engage patients and increase satisfaction with the delivery of
personalized information to patients' iPhone and Android devices.
-- Video - The dailyRx Minute is a popular, patient-centric health news
video resource offering key news details in brief segments. Many
patients are watching health news videos within social media channels
and on mobile devices, and this trend will most likely continue to grow.
Market research reinforces the future of SoLoMo+Video within the eHealth 3.0 market, showing that 53% of digital news consumers have accessed web-native sources for information, 31% of cell phone users have used mobile devices to research health information, and 25% of adults have watched at least one online video about medical issues.
Moreover, nearly 50% of consumers reported that online health videos serve as a top resource when they are seeking information. Research also indicates that, by 2017, 66% of mobile data traffic will be video.
"As the health industry embraces the Affordable Care Act's Patient Engagement requirements, we believe doctors on 'Main-Street' will soon be 'prescribing' educational information to patients from social media channels and mobile devices," Hackett said.
"I recognized the need to engage with patients in new and creative ways," said Dr. Sarah Samaan, a practicing cardiologist and author of the newly released Best Practices for a Healthy Heart. "dailyRx's Total Patient Engagement program has enabled me to easily engage patients with health information wherever they are."
For more information about the dailyRx News Total Patient Engagement solution, please contact Membership@dailyRx.com.
About The dailyRx News Network
The dailyRx News Network is an emerging leader in publishing health news for consumers and patients. dailyRx publishes, aggregates, and syndicates doctor-reviewed news covering a wide range of health conditions, medications, over-the-counter products, and nutraceutical compounds. dailyRx's unique strength is delivering actionable news through an innovative suite of text, video, mobile and social media solutions.dailyRx, Inc. is a Patient Conversation Media, company.
Sources:
Digital Health 2012: Benchmarking Patient Adoption of the Internet and Consumer Electronics for Health. Manhattan Researchhttp://www.poynter.org/latest-news/top-stories/190586/new-data-show-shifting-patterns-as-people-seek-news-across-platforms/
Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project: Summer Tracking Survey, August 7-September 6, 2012. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Cell-Activities/Main-Findings.aspx
Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project: The Social Life of Health Information, 2011.
http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Social-Life-of-Health-Info/Part-1.aspx?view=all
12th Annual Survey on Consumer Reaction to DTC Advertising of Prescription Drugs.
http://www.rodaleinc.com/newsroom/12th-annual-survey-iconsumer-reaction-dtc-advertising-prescription-drugsi-reveals
Cisco Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, 2012-2017.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns341/ns525/ns537/ns705/ns827/white_paper_c11-520862.html
SOURCE dailyRx News
dailyRx News
CONTACT: Alexandra Northington, +1-512-565-7383, Alex@PatientConversation.com
Web Site: http://www.dailyrx.com/
dailyRx News integrates videos within patient engagement offering
AUSTIN, Texas, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The dailyRx News Network, a leading digital publisher of health news, announced today that its Total Patient Engagement(TM) solution has been expanded and enhanced to include dailyRx-created video health news. dailyRx News believes that providing a video component is key to successful delivery of a comprehensive social/local/mobile (SoLoMo) patient engagement experience.
"Patient engagement has become a priority for health providers; and the most effective way to engage patients in a learning experience includes video news," said Donald Hackett, CEO of dailyRx News, Inc. "90% of patients have limited time and do not understand their doctors' instructions post-appointment. Videos are the perfect medium to reinforce doctor-patient conversations."
"The integration of video content by doctors enables personalized information to be delivered where patients are most often found, social media channels. dailyRx News' social media and mobile management services enable doctors to engage patients throughout the digital world," Hackett added.
The Total Patient Engagement solution now includes:
-- Social - dailyRx News syndicates relevant health news within its Network
Members' Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and Pinterest pages to engage both
consumers and patients. "dailyRx's Google+ page has the fastest growing
Health News community with over 4,000 members, which reinforces the
engagement factor of our news product," Hackett said.
-- Local - dailyRx's national network of healthcare providers helps create
and distribute patient education to patients. These dailyRx News
affiliates contribute actionable insights that put news in context for
readers and empower patients to make more informed decisions about their
health.
-- Mobile - dailyRx Mobile enables healthcare providers to consistently and
reliably engage patients and increase satisfaction with the delivery of
personalized information to patients' iPhone and Android devices.
-- Video - The dailyRx Minute is a popular, patient-centric health news
video resource offering key news details in brief segments. Many
patients are watching health news videos within social media channels
and on mobile devices, and this trend will most likely continue to grow.
Market research reinforces the future of SoLoMo+Video within the eHealth 3.0 market, showing that 53% of digital news consumers have accessed web-native sources for information, 31% of cell phone users have used mobile devices to research health information, and 25% of adults have watched at least one online video about medical issues.
Moreover, nearly 50% of consumers reported that online health videos serve as a top resource when they are seeking information. Research also indicates that, by 2017, 66% of mobile data traffic will be video.
"As the health industry embraces the Affordable Care Act's Patient Engagement requirements, we believe doctors on 'Main-Street' will soon be 'prescribing' educational information to patients from social media channels and mobile devices," Hackett said.
"I recognized the need to engage with patients in new and creative ways," said Dr. Sarah Samaan, a practicing cardiologist and author of the newly released Best Practices for a Healthy Heart. "dailyRx's Total Patient Engagement program has enabled me to easily engage patients with health information wherever they are."
For more information about the dailyRx News Total Patient Engagement solution, please contact Membership@dailyRx.com.
About The dailyRx News Network
The dailyRx News Network is an emerging leader in publishing health news for consumers and patients. dailyRx publishes, aggregates, and syndicates doctor-reviewed news covering a wide range of health conditions, medications, over-the-counter products, and nutraceutical compounds. dailyRx's unique strength is delivering actionable news through an innovative suite of text, video, mobile and social media solutions.dailyRx, Inc. is a Patient Conversation Media, company.
Sources:
Digital Health 2012: Benchmarking Patient Adoption of the Internet and Consumer Electronics for Health. Manhattan Researchhttp://www.poynter.org/latest-news/top-stories/190586/new-data-show-shifting-patterns-as-people-seek-news-across-platforms/
Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project: Summer Tracking Survey, August 7-September 6, 2012. http://pewinternet.org/Reports/2012/Cell-Activities/Main-Findings.aspx
Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project: The Social Life of Health Information, 2011.
http://www.pewinternet.org/Reports/2011/Social-Life-of-Health-Info/Part-1.aspx?view=all
12th Annual Survey on Consumer Reaction to DTC Advertising of Prescription Drugs.
http://www.rodaleinc.com/newsroom/12th-annual-survey-iconsumer-reaction-dtc-advertising-prescription-drugsi-reveals
Cisco Visual Networking Index: Global Mobile Data Traffic Forecast Update, 2012-2017.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/solutions/collateral/ns341/ns525/ns537/ns705/ns827/white_paper_c11-520862.html
SOURCE dailyRx News
dailyRx News
CONTACT: Alexandra Northington, +1-512-565-7383, Alex@PatientConversation.com
Web Site: http://www.dailyrx.com/
Givex and MobileBits Expand Mobile Loyalty Channel with SAMY Integration
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 4, 2013 at 5:14:01 AM
Givex and MobileBits Expand Mobile Loyalty Channel with SAMY Integration
Thousands of Givex clients now have access to an integrated and complete
mobile marketing solution
TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, the global technology company powering next generation gift and
loyalty programs for businesses around the world, has integrated with
SAMY(SM), the fast growing mobile shopping application by MobileBits (OTCBB:
MBIT), to allow customers to store their loyalty cards on the SAMY
mobile app and start earning rewards from Givex merchants.
SAMY is an award-winning, patent pending, global mobile marketing and
loyalty network that enables merchants, brands and retailers to engage
with new customers. SAMY provides merchants an easy way to quickly
integrate all the important retail touch points including POS, gift
cards, mobile offers, loyalty systems and more into one synchronized
mobile platform.
Givex provides its clients with powerful and integrated customer
engagement and retention tools, ranging from Gift Cards and Loyalty
Programs to POS Solutions.
"We're pleased to integrate our solution with Givex, providing our SAMY
service and benefits to their network of merchants," says Dan Miller,
CRO of MobileBits. "This integration is already being put to use by
some of the most recognized and respected brands in the fast casual
industry. Mobile marketing and loyalty is an urgent issue for all
retailers, restaurants and brands. Together, SAMY and Givex provide
them the immediate ability to address their mobile needs and reach
their most valuable customers."
"Mobile is one the major forces shaping the world of customer
interaction today," says Amanda French, VP Partner & Client Development
of Givex. "Our clients are always looking for new ways to engage with
their card holders over this medium. Now Givex merchants can use our
integration with SAMY as a way to deliver offers and rewards straight
to customers' mobile phones."
To learn more about SAMY for your business please visit http://www.samy.net or contact sales [at] mobilebits.com.
To learn more about GIVEX please visit http://www.givex.com.
About Givex
Givex's core distinction is taking on the tough task of managing all
aspects of the transaction to ensure companies can deliver maximum
customer satisfaction. More than just digital marketing, the Givex
platform helps build deeper customer relationships using smarter
transactions. Givex gift card and loyalty programs and integrated POS
solutions allow companies to gain valuable insights from real-time
transaction history, build sophisticated databases of customer
information, and drive further transactions and spending.
About MobileBits Corporation
MobileBits, provider of SAMY, the fast growing 'Mobile Mall' that
enables any merchant, retailer or brand to connect with mobile
consumers in their local area through various touch points and helps
increase sales. The solution provides business a complete set of tools
to connect with, create and manage mobile campaigns, deals, offers,
loyalty and rewards to a subscribed mobile consumer. MobileBits
operates offices in Los Angeles, Sarasota, FL and Zurich, Switzerland.
For more information, visit http://www.mobilebits.com or http://www.samy.net.
SOURCE Givex
Givex
CONTACT: Media contacts: Brian Ehrlich
MobileBits Corp.
brian.ehrlich@mobilebits.com
+1 941-225-6103 Bryan Wang
Givex
bryan@givex.com
+1 877-478-7733 ext. 309
Thousands of Givex clients now have access to an integrated and complete
mobile marketing solution
TORONTO and LOS ANGELES, March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Givex, the global technology company powering next generation gift and
loyalty programs for businesses around the world, has integrated with
SAMY(SM), the fast growing mobile shopping application by MobileBits (OTCBB:
MBIT), to allow customers to store their loyalty cards on the SAMY
mobile app and start earning rewards from Givex merchants.
SAMY is an award-winning, patent pending, global mobile marketing and
loyalty network that enables merchants, brands and retailers to engage
with new customers. SAMY provides merchants an easy way to quickly
integrate all the important retail touch points including POS, gift
cards, mobile offers, loyalty systems and more into one synchronized
mobile platform.
Givex provides its clients with powerful and integrated customer
engagement and retention tools, ranging from Gift Cards and Loyalty
Programs to POS Solutions.
"We're pleased to integrate our solution with Givex, providing our SAMY
service and benefits to their network of merchants," says Dan Miller,
CRO of MobileBits. "This integration is already being put to use by
some of the most recognized and respected brands in the fast casual
industry. Mobile marketing and loyalty is an urgent issue for all
retailers, restaurants and brands. Together, SAMY and Givex provide
them the immediate ability to address their mobile needs and reach
their most valuable customers."
"Mobile is one the major forces shaping the world of customer
interaction today," says Amanda French, VP Partner & Client Development
of Givex. "Our clients are always looking for new ways to engage with
their card holders over this medium. Now Givex merchants can use our
integration with SAMY as a way to deliver offers and rewards straight
to customers' mobile phones."
To learn more about SAMY for your business please visit http://www.samy.net or contact sales [at] mobilebits.com.
To learn more about GIVEX please visit http://www.givex.com.
About Givex
Givex's core distinction is taking on the tough task of managing all
aspects of the transaction to ensure companies can deliver maximum
customer satisfaction. More than just digital marketing, the Givex
platform helps build deeper customer relationships using smarter
transactions. Givex gift card and loyalty programs and integrated POS
solutions allow companies to gain valuable insights from real-time
transaction history, build sophisticated databases of customer
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Epson Invites Photographers to "Finish Strong" in New Advertising Contest
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Posted on March 4, 2013 at 3:07:02 AM
Epson Invites Photographers to "Finish Strong" in New Advertising Contest
Winner to be On-Set for Next Epson Print Ad
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced a continuation of its "Finish Strong" advertising campaign, developed by M&C Saatchi Los Angeles, with a new photography contest. Photographers are invited to submit an idea for Epson's next Finish Strong ad. The winner will receive either an opportunity to attend an actual photo shoot with world-renowned photographer Joe McNally or a $5,000 cash prize.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO)
"Photographers have an uncanny ability to pre-visualize amazing photographs," said Richard Day, group product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "This contest provides the chance for contest entrants to have their concept of a Finish Strong ad come to life. The winner will be in very good company with the likes of the photographers from previous ads, including Corinne Alavekios, Moose Peterson and Joe McNally."
For the past three years, Epson has collaborated with some of the industry's leading photographers to create the Finish Strong advertising campaign, which celebrates both the photograph and the photographer in their pursuit of that final defining print. The Finish Strong Campaign has captured some of the extraordinary lengths photographers will go to for the perfect shot - the intensity of a New York City fashion shoot, a portrait session waist deep in a Pacific Northwest river, air-to-air aviation over the searing heat of the Arizona desert, and underwater in the freezing conditions of the Antarctic Ocean.
"We're constantly inspired by the passion our Finish Strong photographers bring to their projects," said Maria Smith, associate creative director, M&C Saatchi Los Angeles. "This contest takes the Finish Strong campaign into an exciting new phase and invites photographers to let us know what inspires them."
Epson's contest began on March 1 and ends on April 15. Entrants can participate by submitting 200 words or less describing their idea for Epson's next Finish Strong print ad. More information, including the submission form and previous "Finish Strong" print advertisements, can be found at http://www.epson.com/finishstrongcontest.
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonProImaging) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
Note: EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
SOURCE Epson America, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Patrick Gevas, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1051, pgevas@walt.com
Web Site: http://www.epson.com
Winner to be On-Set for Next Epson Print Ad
LONG BEACH, Calif., March 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today announced a continuation of its "Finish Strong" advertising campaign, developed by M&C Saatchi Los Angeles, with a new photography contest. Photographers are invited to submit an idea for Epson's next Finish Strong ad. The winner will receive either an opportunity to attend an actual photo shoot with world-renowned photographer Joe McNally or a $5,000 cash prize.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO)
"Photographers have an uncanny ability to pre-visualize amazing photographs," said Richard Day, group product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "This contest provides the chance for contest entrants to have their concept of a Finish Strong ad come to life. The winner will be in very good company with the likes of the photographers from previous ads, including Corinne Alavekios, Moose Peterson and Joe McNally."
For the past three years, Epson has collaborated with some of the industry's leading photographers to create the Finish Strong advertising campaign, which celebrates both the photograph and the photographer in their pursuit of that final defining print. The Finish Strong Campaign has captured some of the extraordinary lengths photographers will go to for the perfect shot - the intensity of a New York City fashion shoot, a portrait session waist deep in a Pacific Northwest river, air-to-air aviation over the searing heat of the Arizona desert, and underwater in the freezing conditions of the Antarctic Ocean.
"We're constantly inspired by the passion our Finish Strong photographers bring to their projects," said Maria Smith, associate creative director, M&C Saatchi Los Angeles. "This contest takes the Finish Strong campaign into an exciting new phase and invites photographers to let us know what inspires them."
Epson's contest began on March 1 and ends on April 15. Entrants can participate by submitting 200 words or less describing their idea for Epson's next Finish Strong print ad. More information, including the submission form and previous "Finish Strong" print advertisements, can be found at http://www.epson.com/finishstrongcontest.
About Epson
Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and 3LCD projectors to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 81,000 employees in 97 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. Epson America, Inc. based in Long Beach, Calif. is Epson's regional headquarters for the U.S., Canada, and Latin America. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://www.Epson.com.
You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica) and (http://twitter.com/EpsonProImaging) and YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/EpsonTV).
Note: EPSON is a registered trademark and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.
SOURCE Epson America, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121130/LA21891LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Epson America, Inc.
CONTACT: Duane Brozek, Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; or Patrick Gevas, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1051, pgevas@walt.com
Web Site: http://www.epson.com