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Tegile Systems Launches Channel Partner Program

100% Channel Focused Program Improves Margins and Maximizes Sales Opportunities

NEWARK, Calif., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Tegile Systems, a pioneer in primary storage de-duplication in virtualized server and desktop environments, today announced that it has launched the Tegile Channel Partner Program. The program provides partners with a greater level of protection and return on investment and enables them to work closely with the Tegile technical team to provide the best possible service and expertise to customers, thereby maximizing margins.

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"The evolving technology landscape continues to put pressure on the channel to deliver higher margins on its products and services," said Justin Cheen, vice president of sales for Tegile Systems. "We are totally focused on selling through the channel and are committed to seeing our partners succeed. We believe our approach of 100% channel sales will deliver higher margins and better support for our partners as our program brings them a host of new sales opportunities. We are developing easy access to tools, training and educational resources that will enable channel partners to provide top-level services to their customers."

"The advantages of the new Tegile Partner Program demonstrate Tegile's continued efforts to motivate and reward the channel," said Ken Proulx, director of compute solutions, Parallel Technologies in Minneapolis, MN. "We have worked with Tegile consistently since its inception and we see this focus on channel selling as a 'win-win' for everyone -- the customers, partners and Tegile. We look forward to working with Tegile and our customers to bring a highly consultative selling strategy to bear on the market."

Benefits of Tegile Partner Program Include:
Channel Model Focuses 100% on the Channel ? With no direct sales force, Tegile is 100% focused on helping its partners succeed. Tegile partners own the customer, control the deals and determine the value sales price and margin. Our dedicated sales and technical resources work side-by-side with partners to close new business.

Easy to do Business is a Win ? Level pricing for all partners eliminates complex rebates and reduces paperwork. Tight registration guidelines keep the deal registration process fair. Automated tools strip time and cost out of doing business. Tegile field resources are always available to help win new business.

Award-Wining Technology Closes Deals ? Tegile's unique architecture offers unparalleled functionality, flexibility, and ease of use. Tegile technology allows customers to cut storage expenditures in half, triple performance and easily manage storage without adding staff.

Easy to Sell with Every VDI Implementation ? To take full advantage of VDI, customers need flash-based storage at a rational cost per endpoint. As the Best of VMworld 2012 Finalist and a Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com Product of the Year Finalist, Tegile is the clear choice for VDI.

Connect with Tegile:
Tegile Partner Program: http://www.tegile.com/partners
Visit http://communities.vmware.com/community/vmtn/partner-exchange for information on VMware PEX 2013, where Tegile is a bronze sponsor and an exhibitor.
Twitter: Follow @Tegile

About Tegile Systems
Tegile Systems is pioneering a new generation of award-winning, enterprise storage arrays that balance performance, capacity, features and price for virtualization, file services and database applications. With Tegile's Zebi line of hybrid storage arrays, the company is redefining the traditional approach to storage by providing a family of arrays that is significantly faster than all hard disk-based arrays and significantly less expensive than all solid state disk-based arrays.

Tegile's patent-pending MASS technology accelerates the Zebi's performance and enables on-the-fly de-duplication and compression of data so each Zebi has a usable capacity far greater than its raw capacity. Tegile's award-winning technology solutions enable customers to better address the requirements of server virtualization, virtual desktop integration and database integration than other offerings. Featuring both NAS and SAN connectivity, Tegile arrays are easy-to-use, fully redundant, and highly scalable. They come complete with built-in auto-snapshot, auto-replication, near-instant recovery, onsite or offsite failover, and virtualization management features. Additional information is available at http://www.tegile.com. Follow Tegile on Twitter @tegile.

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Avail-TVN Publishes Advanced Advertising Industry Report and Strategy Whitepaper

Report Sees 400 Percent Year-Over-Year Increase in C3 Activity, Predicts Growth Curve for DAI

NEW YORK, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a whitepaper released by Avail-TVN today, video on demand C3 advertising activity among the company's content and service provider customers increased 400 percent in 2012.  The whitepaper, which includes statistics on C3, D4 and Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) uptake, was made available today at the Multichannel News Advanced Advertising Summit.  It is also available for download on the company's website.

The whitepaper, titled "A Suggested Phasing into Advanced Advertising," highlights the opportunities for monetizing free on demand (FOD) television offerings through C3, D4 and DAI strategies.  According to projections by SNL Kagan, in 2012, over nine billion FOD streams went unmonetized, highlighting a major potential revenue opportunity.  The document lays out the progression from C3 to D4 and DAI and discusses the standards, technical issues and workflows that characterize a successful advanced advertising strategy, based on the company's experience working with a range of networks to monetize VOD assets.

Avail-TVN has been at the forefront of the advanced advertising movement, and works with more than 50 content and 115 service providers to monetize VOD assets through C3. In 2012, the company introduced its Advanced Advertising Insertion Marking service and supports SCTE 130 modules for advanced advertising such as POIS (placement opportunity information service) and CIS (content information service). The company regularly turns live TV content into C3-ready VOD content in six hours.

"At Avail-TVN, we're already providing C3 turnaround services for more than 50 networks," said Joni Kinsley, vice president of product management at Avail-TVN. "C3, D4 and DAI mean that content and service providers can finally monetize free on demand assets - but the process is far more complex than many realize.  An ecosystem of technology and service partners, including Avail-TVN, has emerged that can help to simplify the complex process of liaising between content and multichannel video providers and navigating the technology, standards, and integration requirements. We've developed a new whitepaper designed to help players in the digital video ecosystem consider the path to advanced advertising and navigate different strategies."

About Avail-TVN
Avail-TVN is the largest global provider of multiplatform video services and works with both service providers and content owners. Avail-TVN is focused on providing its global customer base solutions that simplify content management and distribution, and enable the monetization of content. The company applies its managed service approach, powered by proprietary technology, to the areas of video-on-demand, linear content delivery, TV Everywhere, advanced advertising and data services. For more information, please visit http://www.avail-tvn.com.

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    Media Strategies                           Media Strategies
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Avail-TVN

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"Baby Nuggets with Danielle" Weekly Online Parenting Video Series Debuts On BabyLeague.com

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Parent Educator and Baby Expert, Danielle Brooks, MFT, debuts her weekly web video series, "Baby Nuggets with Danielle," on BabyLeague(TM), a premium video content network on YouTube dedicated to parents and caregivers of children from birth through one year of age. The goal of "Baby Nuggets with Danielle" is to guide and support parents and caregivers from the very start of their transition into parenthood, making life a little easier given all of the uncertainty that comes with bringing home a new baby.

Brooks, working with network's founder, Aimee Helfand, has created this weekly video blog, "Baby Nuggets with Danielle," to provide parents and other caregivers with short videos (3-5 minutes) featuring various baby-related topics that they will encounter in the first year of life. She will offer tips on "hot button" issues such as sleep strategies, creating daytime and nighttime game plans, attunement and adjustment to parenthood to name a few. Danielle's "anti-preachy" approach makes her different than other baby experts as she does not prescribe to the notion that only one method is the proper method.  She takes the whole family unit into consideration and gives "nuggets" of advice that can be adapted to an individual family's lifestyle. 

Brooks, who was the network founder's own mommy & me instructor, was part of what inspired her to start this online network. Helfand states, "Danielle's parenting advice and guidance combined with her compassionate approach has been invaluable to me.  I was one of the lucky ones able to attend her Mommy & Me group locally so it was a natural choice to include her in BabyLeague(TM).  Now moms, dads, and caregivers across the globe can receive and apply her parenting nuggets to make their new reality a tiny bit easier and a lot more fun! " 

Danielle Brooks, based in Los Angeles, is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a B.S. in Human Development and a Masters in Clinical Psychology, from UC Davis and Antioch University, Los Angeles respectively.Danielle teaches weekly classes all over the Los Angeles area, at The Pump Station, various pre-schools and Early Education facilities. She is also a guest lecturer and an adjunct faculty member for Antioch University.

FOR PRESS INQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT:
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BOUTIQUE PUBLICITY
818-305-6053

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Baby Nuggets with Danielle

Hanvon Shows Leadership in Three Leading Technologies at Mobile World Congress 2013

BARCELONA, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Following last month's CES, Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2013 - another key annual event in the mobile communication industry - is taking place in Barcelona, Spain. As the technology leader in the pattern recognition field, Hanvon let show participants in Barcelona experience the future with its electromagnetic module, handwriting and OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technologies.

When Apple rolled out the first iPhone, their capacitive touch technology dominated attention in the field. However, at last year's MWC, leading global mobile phone makers, led by Samsung, launched dedicated electromagnetic pen products, reconnecting the public with the irreplaceable role electromagnetic module technology plays in the human-computer interaction field.

The latest chips developed by Hanvon, the only company that owns wireless passive electromagnetic module technology in China, have, over the last half year, become the undisputed world leader, with technology featuring lower energy consumption and higher precision.

In the onsite PAD demonstration sector, Hanvon has evidenced that electromagnetic module technology can faithfully reproduce a person's handwriting. The technology is designed to be responsive to up to 2,048 levels of pen pressure sensitivity. Even when users use the slenderest of pens to touch the screen, the technology is capable of clearly capturing and displaying every stroke. Compared to the current mainstream capacitive and resistive touch screen technologies, the electromagnetic module technology not only faithfully reproduces the user's original handwriting, but also with a substantially higher level of precision. In addition, the technology's synchronization between input and display exceeds those available in existing touch technologies. Besides mobile phones and tablet PCs, the technology is also widely used in paint applications, electronic white boards, e-books and e-signature devices, among others, becoming the core technology to drive the no-paper office environment in future society.

In the current era of the mobile internet, with more and more smartphones evolving into intelligent terminals, industry analysts believe that demand will continue to rise for input methods and especially smart options. Users with different entry habits will require smart association and the ability to recognize and act on the input of short amounts of text.

Hanvon's touch input technology is widely recognized for its "multi-platform, multi-language and multi-application" capabilities and is used by nearly 90 percent of the vendors worldwide, including Samsung, Lenovo, ZTE, Huawei and Haier. Hanvon now has over 100 million touch input users. During MWC 2012, the company released its Hanvon IME for tablet, which is acclaimed for its sentence-level capabilities. At this year's MWC, Hanvon debuted its "Magic Square" input application, which not only eliminates the necessity to switch between Chinese, English, numbers and punctuation, but also provides support for cursive character recognition and phrase-level input in more than 40 languages. A truly novel feature is the capability of being able to output the "look and feel" of a user's handwritten text as if the user had written the words using a pen, pencil or even a calligraphy brush, through an optimized interpretation of the user's motions when handling the stylus.

On the other hand, with the development of intelligent in-car navigation systems, more and more automakers have started incorporating superior handwriting navigation systems into their new car models. Mercedes-Benz, Toyota and other makers have deployed Hanvon's pen input technology in a select number of their car navigation systems, greatly improving the handwriting input capabilities of factory-installed navigators and giving rise to a new wave of handwriting car navigation solutions.

In addition to electromagnetic modules and pen input solutions, Hanvon's OCR technology also drew the attention of many visitors at the event. The Business Card Reorganization System proved impressive for its strong identification and intelligent input capabilities. Using a mobile-phone camera to scan the English-language version of the exhibition handbook, the technology translated the text into Chinese instantly. Hanvon's OCR solutions have spread beyond the early industry-based applications and into the mass consumer electronics sector. At the event, Hanvon brought to the fore an entire new level of user experience that could usher in a new touch control technology revolution.

SOURCE  Hanvon

Hanvon

CONTACT: Sophy Tang, +86-10-82786651, tangzhe@hanwang.com.cn

Web Site: http://www.hanvon.com/en/

R.J. O'Brien Introduces Mobile Trading Application for iPhone, Android

CHICAGO, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- R.J. O'Brien & Associates (RJO), the oldest and largest independent futures brokerage and clearing firm in the United States, today announced the release of the firm's first-ever mobile trading application, RJO Mobile Trader (RJO MT). Available for clients of the firm and its introducing brokers (IBs) who use an iPhone or Android phone, RJO Mobile Trader is a secure application accessible via Apple's App Store and Google Play.

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RJO Chairman & CEO Gerald Corcoran said: "We've worked for nearly a year to develop and refine a robust 'app' that would meet the needs of our client base and vast IB network. There was strong demand for this, and we're confident that RJO Mobile Trader will be a valuable tool for our clients who want to be able to trade wherever they are. We will also listen closely to feedback to help us refine it even further to ensure that the next release includes additional features that correspond with our clients' priorities."

Featuring a user-friendly interface, RJO MT seamlessly integrates with RJO's Web OE and Vantage trading platforms to offer real-time trading and position management. The system also offers detailed views into an account's holdings and activity to enable clients to stay up to date on their account status while away from a computer.

About R.J. O'Brien

Founded in 1914, RJO is the largest independent futures brokerage firm in the United States, serving institutional, commercial and individual clients globally, in addition to a network of 400 introducing brokers (IB). Clearing more than 100,000 client accounts, RJO services the industry's most expansive global network of IBs, a vast array of middle market firms and many of the world's largest financial, industrial and agricultural institutions. The firm offers state-of-the-art electronic trading and 24-hour trade execution on every futures exchange worldwide.

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CONTACT: Ellen G. Resnick, Crystal Clear Communications, +1-773-929-9292; +1-312-399-9295 (cell), eresnick@crystalclearPR.com

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

olloclip® 3-in-1 Photo Lens Introduces iPod touch (5th generation) Adapter

iPod touch users can now capture full-frame fisheye and wide-angle photos and video in HD using olloclip's iPhone Lens with specially designed adapter

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- olloclip®introduces a new and innovative camera lens solution for the iPod touch (5th generation) device.  iPod touch owners can now use olloclip's award-winning 3-in-1 photo lens for iPhone 5 which includes a Fisheye, Wide-Angle and Macro lenses, by simply slipping on the specially designed adapter over the iPod touch (5th generation)camera lens.  Those who already own an olloclip for their iPhone 5 can also enjoy using it with their iPod touch.

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The olloclip on iPod touch lets users capture fisheye and wide-angle photos and video in HD, ideal for everyone from videographers to adventurers capturing skate videos, photos and more.  The olloclip macro lens is ideal for ultimate close-ups when shooting small objects at close distances, magnifying the image roughly 10 times.

"We've received requests for the iPod touch (5(th) generation) adapter since olloclip for the iPhone 5 launched," said Patrick O'Neill, inventor and CEO of olloclip.  "The difficultly was developing an adapter that securely fit the curvature of iPod touch (4(th) and 5th generation)without comprising the image.  We found a way to do it and are pleased to now bring iPhoneography to the population of iPod touch users worldwide."

Nestled in the palm of your hand, the olloclip and adapter connect to the iPod touch within seconds and automatically aligns itself over the camera.  The iPod touch'scamera auto focuses normally through the olloclip and selecting a lens is as simple as flipping over the olloclip lens.

    --  The olloclip Fisheye Lens captures approximately a 180 degree
        field-of-view.
    --  The Wide-Angle Lens nearly doubles the iPod Touch's normal perspective.
    --  The Macro Lens applies roughly a 10X multiplier and is cleverly
        concealed within the olloclip by unscrewing the Wide-Angle lens.
The olloclip 3-in-1 quick-connect lens solution is an add-on accessory that works with all iPhone apps, both in video and photo modes. The olloclip for the iPhone 4/4S and 5 retails for $69.99 USD.  The olloclip iPod touch Adapter is available for iPod touch 4(th) generation (compatible with iPhone 4 lens) and 5th generation (compatible with iPhone 5 lens) through olloclip.com andretails for $9.99 for two adapters.

About the olloclip: Originally launched through Kickstarter.com in May 2011, the olloclip successfully funded within two-weeks of its original campaign date and finished in the top-40 funded projects at that time.   olloclip® is a registered trademark. © 2012 olloclip. olloclip Registered Community Design Numbers 001312359-0001, 001312359-0002, 001312359-0003, 001312359-0004.  U.S. Patent No. 8,279,544.  U.S. and foreign patents pending.  For more information about olloclip, visit olloclip.com.

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CONTACT: Michele Moninger Baker, +1-858-450-9872, michele@mambocomm.com

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

Brother Introduces A Digital Color Printer Under $300 Featuring Wireless Connectivity And Duplex Printing

New Brother Digital Color Printers Deliver Professional Results and Big-Business Features for the Small Business Budget

BRIDGEWATER, N.J., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brother International Corporation, a leader in small business technology, today announced the launch of its new HL-3000 series of digital color LED printers that allow small businesses to produce professional-looking color documents at speeds up to 23ppm, giving them a competitive edge in the marketplace.

A recent study among small business owners by Brother reveals that presenting their business in a professional light is the most important influence for printing in color(1). With this in mind, Brother recognized the need for small businesses to print high quality, professional color documents at speeds up to 23ppm without spending time and money at local copy centers or over-spending on expensive printers to get the business-focused features they wanted.

Brother's new HL-3000 printer series is an ideal solution for those needs. The low starting price of just $249.99 makes them affordable to small business owners and the new cost-saving high capacity replacement toners (approximately 2,200 pages(2)) can help reduce their cost per page. Additionally, fast print speeds, two-sided (duplex) capability, advanced wireless and mobile device printing; all in a compact footprint give users a host of features previously unavailable in a reliable( )digital color printer under $300.

"We discovered that when small businesses want professional, high-impact color printing they either went to local copy centers or had to over-spend on a printer to get the results they desire" said Steve Feldstein, Director of Marketing for Brother laser and scanner products. "We're excited to provide an affordable, compact digital color printer that not only delivers on the results, but also gives customers the features they need to be more productive in their business."

The two new digital color printer models, the HL-3140CW and the HL-3170CDW, make producing crisp black and high-impact color documents more accessible for small businesses. With the new HL-3000 series, users benefit from:

    --  Blazing fast print speeds -  Up to 19ppm color/black (HL-3140CW) and up
        to 23ppm color/black (HL-3170CDW)
    --  High-impact color business printing - Utilizes Brother Digital LED Print
        Technology to print up to 600x2400 dpi resolution
    --  Savings - Save up to 60% by conveniently printing your color documents
        in-house(3)
    --  Reliability - 9 out of 10 Brother laser owners would recommend a Brother
        Laser Printer
    --  Support - Free phone support for the life of the product
To further benefit the customer, the new HL-3140CW and HL-3170CDW were designed with business-friendly enhancements to outperform in their class and to make producing professional color documents in-house fast, convenient and affordable for small business owners. The latest enhancements to the new HL-3000 series from Brother include:

Cost Saving Features

    --  Two-Sided (Duplex) Printing automatically produces two-sided color
        business documents to help save paper (HL-3170CDW)
    --  New High Capacity Replacement Color Toners provide approximately 8
        percent lower color cost per copy versus standard capacity replacement
        color toners(4)
    --  Secure Function Lock limits accessibility to selected functionality on a
        per user basis to help reduce unnecessary use as well as paper and toner
        consumption
    --  Deep Sleep Mode uses less than one watt of power when not in use
    --  Auto Off Mode powers off the unit when not in use to reduce energy
        consumption. For more information, please visit
        http://www.brotherearth.com/en/ecoproduct/tech.html
Connectivity

    --  Wireless Networking support for b/g and now n access points (wireless
        802.11b/g/n interface)
    --  Wireless Printing From Your Mobile Device via(5 )Google Cloud Print(TM),
        Brother iPrint&Scan (free downloadable app), Cortado Workplace and Wi-Fi
        Direct(TM)
Speed

    --  Faster Print Speeds up to 23ppm color/black (HL-3170CDW)
The Brother HL-3140CW and HL-3170CDW will be available in March 2013 with estimated street prices of $249.99( 6) and $279.99(6), respectively.

For more information on the Brother HL-3000 series of digital color printers, please visit http://www.Brother.com.

HL-3140CW

Estimated Street Price: $249.99( 6)

    --  Fast color and black printing - up to 19ppm
    --  High-impact business printing - at up to 600x2400 dpi resolution using
        Brother Digital LED print technology
    --  Wireless 802.11b/g/n and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces
    --  High capacity color toners available (approx. 2,200 pgs)(2)
    --  Deep sleep mode - uses <1W when not in use
    --  Wireless printing from your mobile device(5) via Google Cloud Print(TM),
        Brother iPrint&Scan (free downloadable app), CortadoWorkplace and Wi-Fi
        Direct(TM)
    --  Large input paper capacity of 250 sheets - adjustable for letter or
        legal, plus a single-sheet manual feed slot for envelope printing or
        thicker media
    --  One year limited warranty with free phone support for the life of the
        product
HL-3170CDW
Estimated Street Price: $279.99( 6 

)The same features as the HL-3140CW, plus:

    --  Fast color and black printing - up to 23ppm
    --  Automatic duplex printing
    --  Ethernet interface
    --  PCL6 and BR-Script3(7) emulations
About Brother
Brother International Corporation is one of the premier providers of products for the home, home office and office. The U.S. corporate office in Bridgewater, N. J., was established on April 21, 1954 and currently markets many industrial products, home appliances and business products manufactured by its parent company, Brother Industries, Ltd. of Nagoya, Japan.

These products include an award-winning line of Multi-Function Center® machines and printers. Brother also provides the number-one line of facsimile machines in the U.S. and is the leader in electronic labeling, with its full line of P-touch® Electronic Labeling Systems. For more information you can visit the website at http://www.brother.com.

(1)( )Based on study conducted December 2012 by B2B International.

(2)Approximate yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 (Letter/A4).

(3)Based on Brother cost per copy (MSRP) calculation vs. nationwide copy centers as of October 2012.

See http://www.brothertalks.com/colortalks for details.

(4 )TN225 (CMY) vs. TN221 (CMY). Up to 7.5% claim based on cost per copy using cartridge MSRP. TN225 cartridge is sold separately.

(5 )Requires connection to a wireless network.  See http://www.brother.com for details, availability, and mobile device compatibility.   

(6 )Estimated street price, prices may vary.

(7)Postscript 3 compatible

All trademarks and registered trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective companies. Cortado is a trademark of Cortado AG. All specifications subject to change without notice.

Working with you for a better environment

At Brother, our green initiative is simple. We strive to take responsibility, act respectfully and try to make a positive difference to help build a society where sustainable development can be achieved. We call this approach Brother Earth.  http://www.brotherearth.com

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

Verizon Launches New Partner Program to Better Serve Medium Business Market

Offers Leading Portfolio and Support Community Powered by Sales Force for Indirect Sales Channel and Technology Partners

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- To meet the growing demand from medium businesses for cloud, advanced mobility, strategic communications and intelligent networking solutions, Verizon is simplifying its relationship with indirect sales channels and the companies that form its extensive technology ecosystem. Verizon is consolidating several existing business channel programs under a new best-in-class Verizon Partner Program to make it easier for its members to expand distribution and create new business opportunities for their customers.

Working with a wide range of technology providers, Verizon can combine its leading technology solutions to meet industry-specific requirements. Verizon is focused on tailoring solutions across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, financial services, energy and utility, retail, hospitality, automotive, manufacturing, transportation, distribution and the public sector.

The new program tailors regional and national opportunities for systems integrators, value added resellers, agents and solutions providers to accelerate delivery and adoption of solutions for meeting medium business requirements.  Leading companies such as Tech Data Corporation, Telecom Brokerage Inc. (TBI), SOVA, General Datatech (GDT) and CDW are among the growing list of premier channel partners within the Verizon Partner Program.

"The Verizon Partner Program puts customers first, by outfitting all of our channel partners with the right portfolio and support to shorten the sales cycle and immediately meet the demands of the market," said Janet Schijns, vice president of medium business and channels for Verizon Enterprise Solutions.  "Our new initiative is raising the bar in the industry by simplifying processes and providing comprehensive training and tools to create new business opportunities for our partners.  Now, our partners have access to channel managers in the field, marketing development funds and a partner community powered by Sales Force to facilitate a better experience for solutions providers and customers."

Members of Verizon's new program can employ leading cloud solutions from Salesforce.com to collaborate with Verizon sales teams for managing marketing development funds, deal registration and joint go- to- market opportunities.

Verizon will unveil the new program in conjunction with its participation today at the 2013 Channel Partners Conference & Expo in Las Vegas.

Verizon Partner Program Go-To-Market Approach

The three distinct business models offered by the program are:

    --  "Agent," which allows partners to sell solutions on behalf of Verizon.
    --  "Resale," which offers partners the flexibility to package and market
        and resell services.
    --  "Sell With," which creates an opportunity to jointly market and present
        unified and complementary solutions to prospective customers across
        vertical industries.
In addition, the program features a simple, tiered benefits structure that allows partners the flexibility to determine levels of commitment, and also includes simple-to-use tools and clear and consistent engagement processes. Additional information and resources for becoming a Verizon channel partner can be found at http://www.verizon.com/partnerprogram, which also features a video detailing the initiative.

"With its new partner program, Verizon is primed to penetrate the medium business market by working more effectively with solutions providers," said Courtney Munroe, group vice president with IDC.  "By bringing existing programs under one umbrella and introducing the same portfolio and support tools used by its direct sales team, Verizon is demonstrating its commitment to success for both its members and medium business customers."

Verizon Enterprise Solutions creates global connections that generate growth, drive business innovation and move society forward.  With industry-specific solutions and a full range of global wholesale offerings provided over the company's secure mobility, cloud, strategic networking and advanced communications platforms, Verizon Enterprise Solutions helps open new opportunities around the world for innovation, investment and business transformation.  Visit http://www.verizonenterprise.com to learn more.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 98 million retail connections nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with nearly $116 billion in 2012 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of 183,400.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's online News Center at http://www.verizon.com/news.  To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

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Verizon

CONTACT: Maria Montenegro, +1-773-458-2161, Maria.montenegro@verizon.com

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

Huawei Launches Next Generation Data Center Architecture for the Cloud Era

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, today officially launched Distributed Cloud Data Center (DC2, "DC squared"), its next generation data center architecture which is designed to address data centers' needs in the cloud era. Today's launch marks Huawei as the first company in the industry to introduce the technical architecture of DC2.

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With the development of enterprises and operators, earlier data center architectures, which are dispersed and independent, can no longer support changing service applications. Leveraging its in-depth understanding of customers, Huawei introduced the innovative DC2( )architecture, which successfully consolidates multiple dispersed, layered, and heterogeneous data centers into a new distributed cloud data center, thereby helping customers improve resource utilization, enhance management efficiency and protect investment.

Christian Perry, Senior Analyst of the analyst firm Technology Business Research (TBR), said: "Huawei's continued innovation in data center was reflected in TBR's 2012 Q3 Data Center Benchmark, in which Huawei earned highest data center score, based on its financial, go-to-market, and resource management strategies. The company's strategy of seamlessly molding cloud around modern data center infrastructure with its DC2 initiative reflects trends we're increasingly seeing in the market and meets customer requirements for more flexibility and better management."

"As part of Huawei's efforts to address the challenges that face data centers brought by cloud computing, the new DC2 architecture is able to lower the TCO, increase IT flexibility and boost management efficiency of data centers by optimizing resource scheduling and utilization, effectively supporting customers' business," said Chen Shijun, General Manager of Huawei IT Data Center Solutions.

There are two key technologies in DC2. Huawei FusionSphere enabled by OpenStack ensures the architecture is open. It supports plug-and-play of IT devices with heterogeneous interfaces and multiple virtual products. Huawei ManageOne conducts unified management of dispersed and layered data centers, even including the remote branch.

Huawei has been an active innovator in the data center field for more than a decade. By Q4 2012, Huawei helped global customers build more than 260 data centers, 35 of which are cloud data centers, including State Information Center of China, Digital Hospital of Ghana government and China Mobile International Information Port, which occupies more than 300,000 square meters and is one of the world's largest data centers.

For more information of DC2, please visit: http://enterprise.huawei.com/en/solutions/IT-solutions/cloud-data-centers/theme/hw-204610.htm

About Huawei

Huawei is a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider. Through our dedication to customer-centric innovation and strong partnerships, we have established end-to-end advantages in telecom networks, devices and cloud computing. We are committed to creating maximum value for telecom operators, enterprises and consumers by providing competitive solutions and services. Our products and solutions have been deployed in over 140 countries, serving more than one third of the world's population. For more information, visit Huawei online: http://www.huawei.com

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CONTACT: Yang Yalin , +86-755-2842-4758,  yangyalin@huawei.com

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CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE Integrated to Santech Health for Secure Text Messaging of Biometrics and PHI will be Demonstrated at HIMSS 2013

Demonstrations will take place in Qualcomm Life Wireless Health Pavilion, Booth 759

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CellTrust Corporation, the recognized worldwide leader in secure mobile communication (http://www.celltrust.com), today announced the company's flagship product CellTrust SecureSMS(®) PULSE for healthcare has been integrated with SanText®, Santech Health's mobile messaging platform and will demonstrate connection with the Qualcomm Life 2net platform at theAnnual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition March 3-7 in New Orleans.

CellTrust SecureSMS(®) PULSE is a HIPAA compliant solution that allows for the encryption and security of the Protected Health Information (PHI) sent with Secure Text Messaging from Santech Health's application.

SanText® will be connected to the Qualcomm Life 2net platform from one of 12 pods within the Qualcomm Life Wireless Health Pavilion. Santech and CellTrust will demonstrate to health technology and IT professionals how the back-end technology works, as well as discuss the implications the technology has for healthcare communication.

"Santech is excited about utilizing CellTrust's secure text messaging product to send message alerts that incorporate biometric readings from remote health sensors," said John Fessler, CEO, Santech Health.  "The advantage of CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE over other mobile apps is that when Data/Wi-Fi is not available CellTrust's use of the TCCC (Telecommunication Critical Control Channel) keeps the communication moving."

Santech Health will demonstrate how biometric readings from remote sensors that serve as glucometers, weight scales or blood pressure monitors support patient biometric information gathering. Santech will take these biometric readings and apply a messaging trigger, and if the value is above or below a certain level, the application will send an alert to the patient and the medical provider, as well as a social supporter or caregiver, if necessary - via an SMS message, SecureSMS message, email or through Santech's proprietary mobile application.

"CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE provides support for many different applications in healthcare communication, and we look forward to working with Santech to demonstrate biometric use cases with the HIMSS community," said Sean Moshir, CEO and Chairman of CellTrust Corporation. "CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE communication response time, reduces administration costs, increases mobility and reliability of doctors, and, most importantly, improves the care that healthcare professionals can offer to their patients."

CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE is a HIPAA compliant secure mobile communication solution featuring CellTrust's secure messaging service and Smart Pager technology. Created specifically for healthcare professionals, CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE users can communicate with a single Corporate Liable or Individual Liable device. CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE is engineered on the CellTrust SecureCore(TM), comprised of a suite of secure mobile applications.

About CellTrust Corporation

CellTrust is the leading provider of Secure Mobile Communication and Mobile Aggregation for Healthcare, Government, Financial  Services, and Enterprise across 200+ countries and over 800 carriers and mobile operators, with compliance to HIPAA, FIPS, SOX and FISMA. CellTrust SecureSMS(®) is available as an industry specific solution; CellTrust SecureSMS(®) PULSE for secure mobile healthcare communication; CellTrust SecureSMS(®) TRACK for secure mobile financial communication; CellTrust SecureSMS(®) VENTURE for secure mobile enterprise communication and CellTrust SecureSMS(®) COMMAND for secure mobile government communication. 

http://www.celltrust.com

Media Contact:
Lora Friedrichsen/Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Communications (GRC) for CellTrust
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Web Site: http://www.santechhealth.com

Server Technology and Opengear Announce Remote Access Cellular Solution Designed for Data Centers and Remote Locations

SANDY, Utah and RENO, Nev., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Server Technology, experts in producing the highest quality rack mount power distribution units and power monitoring solutions, and Opengear, developing smart solutions for critical infrastructure management, today announced a  complete remote access cellular solution that includes both power and out of band management. The joint solution is ideal for both data centers and remote locations.

The combined offering integrates control of Server Technology's Smart power distribution unit (PDU) product line with Opengear's award winning infrastructure management solutions and allows network administrators out-of-band control of systems connected to and powered by those products.

"Power is a key element of remote management. Combining Server Technology's power solutions with cellular out of band access from Opengear provides total control of the environment," commented Rick Stevenson, CEO of Opengear. Said Calvin Nicholson, Server Technology's senior director of software and firmware, "System administrators can not only have complete control over their infrastructure equipment connected to Opengear devices but now are also able to control power utilizing Opengear's integrated cellular technology. Not only does the solution provide power control directly, the solution is self aware, allowing devices to take action based on a user defined "rule book," which now includes the option to power cycle individual or all of Server Technology's Smart PDUs," said Nicholson.

Samples of common network management challenges resolved by the combined Server Technology and Opengear solutions include:

    --  Maintaining complete control with true out-of-band power monitoring and
        control
    --  Easily provisioning, deploying and maintaining remote infrastructure
    --  Reducing time to repair with event-triggered log retrievals and
        simplified messaging
    --  Minimizing down time with on-site preventative maintenance and health
        monitoring
    --  Improving infrastructure efficiency with Smart M2M auto response and
        elevation
    --  Reducing power consumption by allowing for an easy way to remotely
        shutdown devices
    --  Ensuring quality of service by escalating alert notifications for
        protracted outages
    --  Simplifying remote control with SMS and web-initiated custom local
        actions
For more information, visit http://www.opengear.com/powerman-servertech.html

About Server Technology

Server Technology's experts produce the highest quality rack mount power distribution and monitoring solutions that help manage power capacity, reduce downtime and improve energy efficiency.  The leading innovator since 1984, Server Technology created the intelligent cabinet  PDU market and holds the largest number of patents in that industry. Serving the Data Center and Carrier markets, Server Technology offers the most extensive selection of cabinet PDUs to manage power usage for servers, storage and network equipment. http://www.servertech.com

About Opengear

Opengear designs, manufacturers and delivers the most feature rich, cost effective, flexible solutions for secure remote infrastructure management. Opengear smart appliances enable companies to access and manage virtually any electronic device on their network remotely and securely from anywhere, even if the network is down, to improve efficiencies and maximize business continuity. http://www.opengear.com

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Server Technology

CONTACT: For Server Technology, Julie Brown, Marketing Manager, +1-800-835-1515, julie.brown@servertech.com, For Opengear, Bret Clement, Clement Communications, for Opengear, +1-303-462-3057, bret.clement@clementcom.com

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

CellTrust Corporation Introduces SecureSMS PULSE at HIMSS 2013 as Next Generation Paging Technology and HIPAA Compliant Text Messaging for Healthcare

CellTrust's New HIPAA-Compliant Secure Mobile Communication Solution Launches on Samsung Mobile SAFE(TM) Smartphones and Tablets; Enables Single Liable Device that Puts an End to 'Page and Pray' Approach

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CellTrust Corporation, the recognized worldwide leader in secure mobile communication (http://www.celltrust.com), today announced the launch of CellTrust SecureSMS(®) PULSE, developed specifically for the healthcare industry, featuring CellTrust's secure messaging and SmartPager technology, which enables healthcare professionals to carry - and communicate - with a single corporate liable device. CellTrust will demonstrate SecureSMS PULSE in the T-Mobile booth #5731 at the annual HIMSS Conference and Exhibition, March 3-7 in New Orleans.

The SecureSMS PULSE suite of secure mobile applications provides healthcare professionals with the capability to communicate patient information with secure two-way paging, secure text messaging, secure voice calls, and secure email via a user friendly, interactive, web-based operator/nursing portal with ActiveSync® or LDAP technology. Additionally, SecureSMS PULSE provides archiving services for application to device, operator to device and device to device.

"CellTrust effectively addresses the pressing issue of HIPAA compliance for mobile communications in healthcare," said Tim Wagner, Vice President & General Manager of Enterprise Sales at Samsung Mobile. "By embracing our SAFE (Samsung For Enterprise) solution with this launch, CellTrust makes it possible to turn a smartphone or tablet into a next generation, HIPAA compliant messaging and paging solution."

SecureSMS PULSE utilizes patent pending technology to deliver one of the highest levels of reliability in the healthcare industry using Data/Wi-Fi and the Telecommunication Critical Control Channel (TCCC).   SecureSMS PULSE with its failover channel compensates for many hospital "dead spots" and provides resilient, persistent, paging to ensure the page or message arrives when it should.

"Install CellTrust SecureSMS Pulse on a Samsung Mobile SAFE enterprise ready mobile device and it becomes a HIPAA-compliant pager and messenger," said Sean Moshir, CEO and Chairman of CellTrust Corporation. "This improves communication response time, reduces administration costs, increases mobility and reliability of doctors, and, most importantly, improves the care that healthcare professionals can offer to their patients."

CellTrust SecureSMS PULSE is comprised of the Secure Mobile Information Management (SMIM) Platform, global SecureSMS Gateway, and a suite of secure mobile applications. CellTrust's HIPAA Compliant Communication Integration Server (HCCIS) resides within the CellTrust SecureCore(TM) providing a safe, redundant, auditable, and traceable means to protect mobile PHI communication inside or outside the healthcare environment. The solution uses AES 256 bit end-to-end encryption on text messages, voice calls, and email.

CellTrust will demonstrate its SecureSMS PULSE solution at the T-Mobile booth, #5731, at HIMSS on Samsung SAFE enterprise-ready mobile devices.

About CellTrust Corporation
CellTrust is the leading provider of Secure Mobile Communication and Mobile Aggregation for Healthcare, Government, Financial  Services, and Enterprise across 200+ countries and over 800 carriers and mobile operators, with compliance to HIPAA, FIPS, SOX and FISMA. CellTrust SecureSMS(®) is available as an industry specific solution; CellTrust SecureSMS(®) PULSE for secure mobile healthcare communication; CellTrust SecureSMS(®) TRACK for secure mobile financial communication; CellTrust SecureSMS(®) VENTURE for secure mobile enterprise communication and CellTrust SecureSMS(®) COMMAND for secure mobile government communication. 
http://www.celltrust.com

SAFE(TM) Disclaimer of Warranties:  EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THEIR STANDARD END USER LICENSE AND WARRANTY, TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC, AND THEIR AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE "SAMSUNG ENTITIES") EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INTEROPERABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE(TM) DEVICES AND APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE(TM) DEVICES. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE(TM) DEVICES OR APPLICATIONS TESTED WITH SAFE(TM) DEVICES. In addition, information technology security protection will be affected by features or functionality associated with, among other things the e-mail platform, master data management, and virtual private network solutions selected by the software provider, solution provider or user.  Choice of an e-mail, master data management, and virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software provider, solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider, solution provider or user. For complete statement of limited warranty, please refer to http://www.samsung.com/us/safe, available on the web and where Samsung smartphone and Galaxy Tab(TM) devices are sold.

© Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC.  Samsung and SAFE are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.  Android is a trademark of Google Inc.  Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

Media Contact:
Lora Friedrichsen/Valerie Christopherson
Global Results Comms (GRC) for CellTrust
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celltrust@globalresultspr.com

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CellTrust Corporation

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

Hosting Provider Offering Virtual And Dedicated Servers At Rates From Last Decade

DALLAS, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- TruSurv Hosting Solutions (http://www.trusurv.com) is looking to revolutionize the online hosting industry by providing low cost, fully functional and supported, virtual private and dedicated servers to companies and individuals looking for online hosting solutions at reasonable rates. TruSurv believes that customer service is every bit as important as the reliability of the hosting services. As such, TruSurv prides itself in providing top notch, personalized service along with uninterrupted online access, and has partnered with companies who exhibit that same dedication.

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TruSurv is committed to providing the best hosting solutions at the lowest possible costs to its customers without sacrificing important services at either of our two datacenter facilities operated by ViaWest. While most other companies place arbitrary limits on the bandwidth they offer, requiring users to pay more for higher levels, every TruSurv server comes with unlimited bandwidth on our blended, self-healing, interconnected network that is scalable, and can weather the true test of uptime and utilization. TimeWarner Cable, Alpheus Communications, and TelePacific are the foundation for this network. Verizon, Hurricane Electric, and Cogent Communications will soon join them. In addition, all of our servers come with up to 4 IP addresses and larger blocs are available with justification. Also, in planning for the future, TruSurv will begin issuing a /64 IPv6 address range to every customer by the end of March.

To accomplish its goal of quality, low cost hosting solutions, TruSurv provides only four server packages: A single core 2.5 GHz VPS with 2 GB RAM and 100GB of storage, a dual core 2.5 GHz VPS with 4 GB RAM and 250 GB of storage; a quad core 2.5 GHz VPS with 8 GB RAM and 500 GB of storage; and a dual quad core 2.5 GHz Dedicated Server with 16 GB RAM and 750 GB of storage.

Each package is only a starting point as TruSurv permits users to customize their server with additional RAM, Storage, control panels, and operating system. TruSurv is also offering maximized savings to its customers through payment options and discounts: monthly, quarterly (10% off), semi-annually (20% off), and annually (30% off).

TruSurv is ready earn your business by providing top-notch service and reliable, but affordable, virtual private and dedicated servers. It's time to take the online hosting industry to a new level, and TruSurv is thrilled to lead the way. Come be a part of the new way business is done, the right way.

For more information please contact our Public Relations Department.
PR@trusurv.com
+1 855 4 TRUDATA
+1 214 716 2105 Ext. 75040

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Shopwyre Launches Leading Brands Bacardi and Finish Into Their eCommerce Future

LONDON, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Brands at the forefront of digital - including Reckitt Benckiser and Bacardi - have
teamed up with Shopwyre [http://www.shopwyre.com ], the leading edge eCommerce technology,
to drive and track online sales by turning their own marketing touchpoints into
multi-retailer points of sale.

    With one click and without being taken away to the retailer website, consumers can add
products to their personal shopping basket at their chosen online store from any
Shopwyre-enabled brand touchpoint - a brand website or Facebook page, a print ad or TV
commercial, even the product pack or branded merchandise.

    Shopwyre's cutting edge technology presents live pricing and special offer information
to consumers directly from the retailers. And its special algorithims filter products
according to their distribution and availability at the different retailers.

    With online groceries forecast to grow by 98% over the next 4 years in the UK, and
with Click and Collect fast gaining ground throughout Europe, the US and other markets,
Shopwyre is dedicated to equipping both FMCG and non-FMCG brands with the eCommerce tools
they need for a digital future.

    By integrating brand content with commerce, Shopwyre enables brands to extend their
sales opportunities beyond the retailer platforms. It empowers them to have a new, direct
dialogue with consumers at the point of sale - a point of sale which they control. For the
first time, brands can decide how their products are sold online - from promoting
different products at different times to creating a whole new, compelling and truly
distinctive online shopping experience.

    Quick and easy to implement (a platform can be up and running in a matter of hours),
Shopwyre's fully brandable and customisable interfaces allow brands to build their
eCommerce offering according to their unique character, products and target audience, and
thereby maximise marketing ROI.

    Peter Clare, Head of Digital at Bacardi, says, "We were excited by the results of our
initial exploration with Shopwyre. The sophistication and flexibility of Shopwyre's
technology means we can both build meaningful relationships with our target audience via
our digital platforms and drive sales to our retail partners' online shops."

    And Shopwyre not only helps drive sales. It tracks them as well, so that brands can
directly observe and gain unique insight into online shopper activity and behaviour.

    For their part, retailers can simply sit back and watch shoppers fill their baskets
from new and diverse places on the internet and in the physical world. Shopwyre promotes
synergy and collaboration between brands and retailers in order to drive mutual growth and
opportunity in online sales.

    Co-Founder Katie Harvey says, "Today brands are using Shopwyre to capture sales among
engaged visitors on the brand website and Facebook page. However, the evolution of
Shopwyre technology involves taking the store to consumers in their own environment and
enabling them to purchase products whenever and wherever via their smart phones and
tablets - whilst watching a TV ad or walking past a bus stop ad on their commute home for
example. Today's path to purchase is customer-driven and multi-touchpoint.

    "FMCG brands are just at the start of a long eCommerce journey. With its current and
future offerings, Shopwyre ensures that they successfully embrace it to become market
leaders in a fast-emerging digital world."

    http://www.shopwyre.com

Shopwyre

CONTACT: Katie Harvey - T: +44-(0)7974-679-743

D-Link's Latest DOCSIS 3.0 and PacketCable-Integrated Gateways Receive CableLabs DOCSIS Certification

DCM-702 Wireless N 2x2 Concurrent DOCSIS 3.0 Gateway and  DCM-704 Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 eMTA Gateway are Now CableLabs DOCSIS Certified

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link, the cost-effective standards-based unified networking solutions provider for consumers, small and medium-sized businesses, and service providers, today announced it received CableLabs(®) DOCSIS(®) certification for the D-Link(®) DCM-702 Wireless N 2x2 Concurrent DOCSIS 3.0 Gateway and the PacketCable(TM) 2.0-compliant D-Link(®  )DCM-704 Wireless N DOCSIS 3.0 eMTA Gateway.

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Delivering state-of-the-art performance, the DCM-702 and DCM-704 Gateways provide wired and wireless connections, real-time HD media streaming, gaming, and maximum Internet bandwidth for users with multiple computers and network-enabled devices running several applications at once.

"D-Link is committed to providing cable MSOs with industry-leading home and small business networking equipment that delivers superior performance and increased download speeds," said Eli Gavra, senior vice president, Service Provider Business Unit, D-Link Systems, Inc. "Now with this CableLabs DOCSIS certification, the MSO community is assured that the DCM-702 and DCM-704 deliver a level of quality, stability and interoperability."

Equipped with four Gigabit Ethernet ports for ultra-fast wired networking, the DCM-702 and DCM-704 Gateways are coupled with Wireless N/2x2 Concurrent for exceptional wireless range and speed. They increase download speeds at up to eight times more than DOCSIS 2.0 for quick and convenient file sharing, audio and video streaming and downloads, Internet TV access, and uploading websites(1), reducing network congestion for more efficient and effective broadband connections. Both modems are also backward compatible with DOCSIS 2.0 and 1.0 specification.

The DCM-704 Gateway provides two NCS or SIP VoIP connections and simultaneous high-speed cable Internet to provide primary-line voice quality without dropped calls, while also supporting all key CLASS features for increased customer control of phone calls. For added flexibility, operation over the Cloud via the mydlink.com portal and TR-069 technical specification gives cable MSOs remote visibility to devices within the home or small business to easily operate and quickly troubleshoot when needed.

About D-Link
D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management.  For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2013. D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildings materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless signal range.

(1)Speeds may vary with Cable Service Operator. Please contact your cable provider for more information.

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CONTACT: Denise Keddy, D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-714-885-6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com, or Merritt Woodward, Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2979, mwoodward@walt.com

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

Altair Selected by NTMore to Power Its LTE Mobile Hotspot Device

The NTMore-Altair Device Will Be Introduced in Several LTE Markets in 2013

HOD HA'SHARON, Israel and BARCELONA, Spain, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Altair Semiconductor (http://www.altair-semi.com), the world's leading developer
of high performance, single-mode LTE chipsets, today announced that its FourGee-3100/6202
chipset has been selected by NTMore (http://www.ntmore.kr), a leading manufacturer of
LTE devices, to power its new Intelligent Mobile Hotspot device (NTLR-100).

    The small-footprint, LTE mobile hotspot device can securely connect several Wi-Fi
devices simultaneously, boasts 100 Mbps DL and 50 Mbps UL speeds, one-touch Internet
connectivity, an advanced internal antenna system and USB data tethering functionality.

    "The combination of a low-power, high-performance and mature solution presented by
Altair's chipset made Altair a natural choice to be our strategic chipset provider," said
Brian Suh, Vice President of R&D of NTMore. "We look forward to extending our partnership
with Altair as we introduce additional LTE devices to the market."

    "With the introduction of this product to the market, LTE operators now have an
additional, high performance single mode LTE device to help differentiate their product
offering," said Eran Eshed, Co-Founder and Vice President of Marketing of Altair. "As the
'Internet of Things' becomes more prevalent in our everyday lives, innovative devices such
as the NTMore mobile hotspot will play an increasingly important role for consumers around
the world."

    Altair-based products are currently powering more than 50 consumer devices in numerous
carrier networks around the world, including in America, Europe, Japan, China and India.

    About Altair Semiconductor

    Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of high performance, single-mode
LTE semiconductors. Altair's chipsets can be found in approximately 50 end-user devices -
ranging from USB dongles to smartphones - built by its more than 20 customers across North
America, Europe, China, India and Taiwan - making it one of the only TDD/FDD LTE chipset
manufacturers in the world with commercially available products. Altair's comprehensive
product portfolio includes baseband processors, multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD
and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware and product level protocol stack
software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed
"O[2]P(TM)", Altair's products are the smallest and most highly power optimized in the
industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility and performance. For more
information, visit the company's website at http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair
on Twitter: @AltairSemi [http://twitter.com/AltairSemi ]

    About NTmore

    NTmore is a leading developer and manufacturer of wireless data connected devices &
solutions providing broadest product portfolio of Embedded module, Data-card, Mobile
hot-spot, Router, CPE across 3G,4G technologies. NTmore also represents M2M specialties in
industry applicable areas such as Automotives, Smart meter, Environmental monitoring,
Security and Surveillance. For more information, please visit http://www.ntmore.kr

       
        Media Contact:
        Finn Partners Israel for Altair Semiconductor
        Matthew Krieger
        +972-544-676-950
        matthew@finnpartners.co.il

Altair Semiconductor

CHARGE Anywhere's Mobile Payment Platform to be Deployed in Turks and Caicos by Wireless Carrier, Islandcom Wireless

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. and TURKS AND CAICOS, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CHARGE Anywhere® LLC, a leading provider of award-winning mobile platform services, featuring their proprietary mobile payment applications and ComsGate® payment gateway solutions, announced during the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona, the signing of a Distribution Agreement with Islandcom Wireless, a wireless carrier providing a range of mobile services throughout Turks and Caicos.

In keeping with the spirit of providing their customers with every communication need, Islandcom has joined partnership with the mobile payment solution company, CHARGE Anywhere, to provide Corporate customers with enhanced usage of their devices.

"Through CHARGE Anywhere, customers will be able to use their handsets within their business operations to complete credit card transactions by way of an application installed on their smartphone or tablet. Small business owners will be able to use the app for all POS transactions while providing in the moment payment services for their customers. This application completely connects the customer to their banking facilitator and replaces wired credit card terminals. This partnership will increase productivity within the business community of the Turks and Caicos and connect them to the world," said Chandra Craigg, Marketing and Procurement Specialist at Islandcom Wireless.

"With the Islandcom Wireless' infrastructure and CHARGE Anywhere's Mobile Payment Technology Platform, the entire region of Turks and Caicos will have access to a secure mobile payment network, revolutionizing the way business is conducted and payments are taken on the Island," said Oscar Munoz, EVP and SVP, International Business Development at CHARGE Anywhere. 

CHARGE Anywhere's Mobile Payments Applications are compliant with the Payment Card Industry Payment Application Data Security Standard (PA-DSS) and the ComsGate Payment Gateway has been Level 1 PCI DSS certified since 2004.

About Islandcom Wireless: In 2012, Islandcom Wireless revolutionized the wireless communications landscape in the Turks and Caicos with the introduction of 4G technology. Islandcom is the only locally owned wireless carrier in the Turks and Caicos and by offering International Roaming, wireless services, and competitive calling plans; Islandcom Wireless is the new leader in mobile services. Islandcom's 4G network is the cutting edge choice for wireless voice and data services. With amazing data speeds, this technology will revolutionize the way wireless devices compliment the way we live and travel. Backed by an international network of telecommunications specialists their mission is to provide extraordinary technology, innovative products and exemplary customer service on the Island

About CHARGE Anywhere: CHARGE Anywhere is the developer of Payment Card Industry PA-DSS certified CHARGE Anywhere® v2.0.0 Mobile Payment/POS software solution designed for use with QuickBooks® and Windows, Smartphones, Tablets, POS Terminals and e-commerce, web terminal and PCI DSS Level 1 compliant ComsGate ® Payment Gateway services. CHARGE Anywhere offers the most secure and robust selection of industry specific and custom payments solutions and services, including: Payment Gateway, Mobile Payment Applications, POS Software, End to End Encryption and Data Security services, Closed Loop Card Management and Merchant Billing Services.
For more information visit CHARGE Anywhere at http://www.chargeanywhere.com, or (800) 211-1256.

©2013 CHARGE Anywhere, LLC. All trademarks, service marks and trade names referenced in this material are the property of their respective owners.

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CHARGE Anywhere, LLC

CONTACT: Kelley McDermott, Marketing Manager, +1-800-211-1256 x125, kmcdermott@chargeanywhere.com; Sales / Business Development Contact: Oscar Munoz, EVP - SVP, International Business Development, omunoz@chargeanywhere.com

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

MagicBricks.com Launches its New Brand Campaign - The Curious Case of Rajan

NEW DELHI, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    MagicBricks.com's New Brand Campaign Resonates Property Seekers' Desires With the
Portal's Internal Strengths and Firmly Establish its Position as the No. 1 Property Portal
in the Country

    MagicBricks.com's new brand campaign spans television, print, mobile, online and
social. The campaign features "Rajan" as the face of the brand. Rajan is a 35-year-old
property seeker who has been a regular user of MagicBricks.com. Thereby, he has picked up
some idiosyncratic traits, which exemplify the most important needs that a typical
property seeker seeks from his property portal.

    Rajan is a self-made man; confident of what he wants and not hesitant to speak his
mind. Our man is obsessed with options. He is used to getting the maximum options of the
best properties on MagicBricks.com. This is the central idea behind the first film, where
Rajan with his wife and younger brother goes to a prospective bride's house. His wife and
brother are convinced that she is the one. That's when the penny dropping moment comes as
Rajan nonchalantly asks for more options.

    Sudhir Pai, Business Head, MagicBricks.com says, "We've chosen to develop a
positioning around "choice of properties". Not only is such a positioning unique within
the category, but it also resonates with the primary need of an online property seeker.
MagicBricks.com by virtue of being India's No. 1 property site, is in the best position to
fulfill this promise of "manpasand properties ke sabse zyada options" (the most options in
the properties you desire). We wanted to create a character through this film that our
target segment (SEC A+ to B, 25-45 male) can relate to. Someone like a 'been there done
that' elder brother, whose wisdom you can trust for all major decisions in life - Rajan."

    Ujjal Sinha, Creative Director and CEO, Genesis Advertising, who has been making
ground-breaking films for over 25 years, feels the commercial will work well for the brand
and will have a good recall. "Rajan's quirky wisdom will work wonders for the brand. It
was a wise decision to have a brand mascot who's not over-exposed. Despite the clutter, I
firmly believe that the audience will love Rajan, and the simplicity," he says.

    The film has been made directed by National Award winning filmmaker Abhijit Chaudhuri
of QED Films who has created over 500 commercials spanning diverse industries. He is
commonly referred to as the legendary "Dadu".

    We never wanted to cast a star for Rajan's character, because we firmly believed that
we needed a fresh face to be identified with the brand - who's also a powerful actor. We
have cast Mir Afsar Ali as Rajan. Mir might not be a known face, but he is a super
successful RJ, who also hosts a very successful stand-up comedy show named after him. But,
most importantly, he is an effortless actor, with impeccable comic timing.

    The MagicBricks.com TVCs will be aired in five languages, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu,
Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi and Bengali.

    Stay tuned for more!

    About MagicBricks.com:

    MagicBricks.com [http://magicbricks.com ] provides a platform for property buyers and
sellers to locate properties of interest and source information on the real estate space
in a clear and transparent process. With in-depth analysis and revolutionary next-gen
services customized specifically to address the needs of property seekers and the real
estate industry, MagicBricks.com [http://magicbricks.com ] is the leader in online real
estate in India.

    MagicBricks.com [http://magicbricks.com ] was launched by Times Business Solutions
Limited, part of The Times of India Group in August 2006, and has grown to become India's
largest property portal. With over 8,000,000 listings from across the country, MagicBricks
is the biggest online property marketplace in the country.

    This achievement is not by chance, but by design - based on rigorous research, unique
product developments and innovations that users have supported and embraced, including
pioneering Geo Grouped Inventories, Intelligent Auto Suggest, Nearby Localities, Real
Estate Dialogues, PropIndex and GuruTalk. With many new products and services under
development, MagicBricks will continue to provide ever-increasing value to its clients and
users, and will enhance its leadership in the online property space.

    Primary Media Contact: Aseem Seth TBSL, aseem.seth@timesgroup.com, 91-9910273367

Times Internet Limited

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Brightstar Corp. Introduces Warranty Hotel By Consensus

Cloud-based consumer warranty tracking application drives customer satisfaction and revenue potential for mobile retailers

BARCELONA, Spain, Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- 2013 Mobile World Congress -- Brightstar Corporation, the world's largest specialized wireless distributor and leader in wireless services, today announced Warranty Hotel by Consensus, a new lead & profit generating service for retailers. The new service, offered by Brightstar's multi-channel retail subsidiary Consensus Corporation, allows mobile consumers to keep track of their receipts and device warranties easily, while helping retailers realize more revenue from their extended service programs.

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Warranty Hotel helps increase sales of extended warranties by enabling retailers to send offers directly to their customers who opt-in to the program. In addition, Warranty Hotel makes it easy for retailers to offer contract extensions to customers with existing extended warranties and other service plans.  Warranty Hotel speeds up the process of getting repairs or service on customer products, which can help boost customer satisfaction and retention.

The new service also helps increase Buy-back and Trade-In program activity, by allowing retailers to proactively send mobile device trade-in offers directly to customers that have purchased products in their stores. The simple to use, app based application presents customers with the current trade-in value of their existing devices and allows them to trade in their devices for new ones from any place they are connected to the Internet.

"Simplifying the customer's mobile experience not only builds loyalty, it also facilitates upselling of value-added services such as warranties and trade-in," said Dave Stritzinger, CEO of Consensus. "Warranty Hotel takes the mystery and complexity out of the warranty process for both consumers and retailers, enabling a stronger and more beneficial customer relationship."

Warranty Hotel by Consensus mobile application is available to consumers free-of-charge. Consumers simply download the app that is available for iPhone, Android and coming soon, Windows Mobile Device or go to the website http://www.warrantyhotel.com to create a private warranty hotel account.  Consumers can then begin to scan and upload their existing warranties and receipts.

Operators and retailers attending the 2013 Mobile World Congress can book an in-person demonstration by contacting Dave Stritzinger via e-mail: Dave.Stritzinger@consensuscorp.com.

About Brightstar
Brightstar is the world's largest specialized wireless distributor and a leading global services company, serving mobile device manufacturers, wireless operators and retailers, with a local presence on six continents. Brightstar's industry-leading services include value-added distribution, supply chain solutions, handset protection and insurance, buy-back and trade-in solutions, multi-channel retail solutions and financial services. Annual revenues were US$6 billion for the period ended September 30, 2012. The company is ranked #58 on the Forbes 2012 List of America's Largest Private Companies. Brightstar is also the largest Hispanic-owned business in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.brightstarcorp.com.

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CONTACT: Patrick Foarde, Ketchum for Brightstar Corp., +1-770-241-4434, patrick.foarde@ketchum.com

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

AT&T Invested More Than $800 Million In South Carolina 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

COLUMBIA, S.C., Feb. 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* invested more than $800 million in its South Carolina 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.**

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"South Carolina citizens and businesses are increasingly relying on wireless and broadband technologies to communicate with each other and to access information," said Governor Nikki Haley. "Private investment in our state's information infrastructure helps create jobs, drive economic growth and expand educational opportunities. I am pleased that AT&T remains committed to bringing state-of-the-art technology to South Carolina."

AT&T made nearly 1,250 wireless network upgrades in six key categories in South Carolina 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.

"Across South Carolina, 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 help create economic opportunities for health care, manufacturing, education, transportation and public safety and virtually every other economic sector," said Pamela Lackey, President, AT&T South Carolina.

"We know our customers depend on us for fast, reliable mobile Internet connections at home, work and everywhere in between," said Laurent Therivel, AT&T vice president/general manager for the Carolinas. "Delivering for our South Carolina customers is a top priority and our ongoing investment here is designed to deliver a superior mobile Internet experience, encompassing speed, coverage and reliability."

AT&T launched 4G LTE in the Charleston, Columbia and Greenville in November 2012. AT&T 4G LTE is the latest generation of wireless network technology and provides faster mobile Internet speeds 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.

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 wired 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 broadband network to cover approximately 75
        percent of customer locations in our 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 South Carolina 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. 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.

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CONTACT: Josh Gelinas, AT&T Corporate Communications, 704-206-9071, Josh.gelinas@att.com

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

Soli Reaffirms Acision Partnership and Outlines Strategic Focus for 2013

MOBILE WORLD CONGRESS, BARCELONA, Spain, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Soli Interactive, a trusted messaging and direct marketing partner to brands and
operators worldwide, and Acision [http://www.acision.com ], the global leader in mobile
messaging, today announced the success of the Soli - Acision strategic partnership
launched last year at Mobile World Congress while outlining their joint strategic vision
for 2013.

    In 2012, Soli and Acision announced the formation of a strategic alliance that would
enable the joint creation of a new innovative mobile engagement model, providing global
corporations the broadest and most direct reach to consumers through mobile messaging.
During 2012, Soli and Acision's relationship evolved significantly and together they have
refined a new mobile marketing ecosystem - driving new standards to directly connect
mobile operators, brands and consumers.

    Building on the partnership foundation, Soli has created a new private, multi-channel
consumer engagement ecosystem. Soli Platform is a place where enterprises, operators,
merchants and consumers can converge to engage in meaningful, permission-based marketing.
Soli's global ecosystem consists of certified direct connections to mobile, social and
web-based messaging channels. Through the establishment of a secure and centralized
platform for these connections, Soli consolidates data and synchronizes cross-channel user
interactions to improve user experience and marketer relevancy.

    In 2013, Soli and Acision expect to publicly roll out a number of enterprise and
operator engagement models, to leverage the ubiquity and reach of their messaging
ecosystem. Operators will be able to generate new revenues, increase service relevance and
reliability, while improving how they market their services to consumers. In turn,
Enterprises will leverage these operator partnerships to vastly and efficiently expand
marketing reach to engage global audiences. By utilizing Soli, enterprises and operators
can benefit from simple reach, data transparency, and cost efficiency on both a global and
local scale. The solution provides marketers the opportunity to develop campaigns that are
dynamic and relevant to their target consumer audience no matter the location or channel.

    When discussing the strategic partnership, Mark Kaplan, CEO at Soli, said, "Our
mission has focused on creating this global ecosystem and to make this mission a reality,
we have worked hard to create a solid and trusted network of commercial partnerships, such
as with Acision, to allow marketers to target their audience in a trusted, streamlined and
measurable way. While Soli has focused on our brand relationships and developing
innovative ways they can further engage, Acision has leveraged its operator relationships
to enable intelligent subscriber interactions with full reporting and segmentation that
function across multiple channels with carrier grade assurance. With Acision's help, we
have already successfully delivered campaigns with well known FMCG brands and are excited
about the momentum we can drive in 2013."

    "There has been much work behind the scenes to validate the enterprise and operator
engagement model and ensure we maintain the same high standard of service that is expected
by our customers," said, JF Sullivan, CMO, Acision. "We are now in a position to offer
full integration with the Soli platform - allowing marketers to utilise multiple
communication channels for targeted mobile marketing campaigns, offering operators new
revenue opportunities through increased usage of messaging, while protecting the
operator-consumer relationship."

    Ken Hart, Chief Revenue Officer at Soli, said: "Alongside ensuring a positive mobile
marketing experience for the consumer, Soli's proposition is also committed to delivering
return on investment for both our enterprise and operator customers. Acision's market
leadership in mobile messaging and proven global operator network provides a single point
of entry to connect operators, enterprises and consumers, to deliver effective, reliable
and measured campaigns via the mobile."

    Jorgen Nilsson, Chief Executive at Acision, concluded by saying: "Together, our
strategic partnership with Soli allows us to provide a truly united mobile engagement
model to connect consumers to enterprises and enrich their experience, and we look forward
to extending our relationship in 2013 to drive further success."

    NOTES TO EDITORS

    About Soli

    Soli produces trusted messaging services for enterprise and network operators
worldwide. Soli's platform enables multi-channel messaging including mobile, social and
web-based communications. Soli is fully dedicated to providing a private and secure
network that meets carrier grade assurance and sets a new standard for data transparency
in mobile marketing.

    Soli's corporate offices are located in New York and Shanghai, while also having a
presence in UK, Netherlands and Argentina.

    For more information, visit Soli at http://www.soliunited.com

    About Acision

    As the global leader in mobile messaging, Acision connects the world by powering
relevant, seamless messaging services, which enrich the mobile communications experience
and create new opportunities for carriers and enterprises across the world. For more
information, visit Acision at http://www.acision.com

Acision

CONTACT: Press contacts: Maria Hudson, Acision, Tel: +44-118-930-8826, Email: maria.hudson@acision.com; Emily Roetzel, Soli United, Tel: +1-479-502-6749, Email: emily@soliunited.com; Kya de Roma, Hotwire PR, Tel: +44(0)207-608-2500, Email: acision@hotwirepr.com

Acision Extends Mobile Messaging Functionality for Turkcell's Customers

READING, England, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

            Award-winning personalised messaging platform gives users an enriched

                        experience with greater messaging control

    Acision, the global leader in mobile messaging, today announced the deployment of its
award-winning*, personalised messaging platform, Acision Message Plus, at Turkcell
(NYSE:TKC, ISE: TCELL), the leading communications and technology company in Turkey.
Acision Message Plus enables Turkcell's customers to enjoy innovative messaging services
that enhance the functionality of traditional SMS with features such as (online) message
archiving, message delivery control (copy/forward), black and white list creation, and SMS
auto signature, providing an enriched user experience and service differentiation for
Turkcell in a highly competitive market.

    The popularity of mobile messaging still has not hit its ceiling, particularly with
the arrival of richer messaging services into the market. To increase the longevity of
text, operators globally are looking for innovative ways to enrich the SMS experience by
introducing service enhancements. Personalised messaging services from Acision, provide
new features which meet the unique requirements of different subscriber segments, making
text messaging a richer, more valued medium. Acision estimates that personalisation
services for messaging can increase revenue by up to 15% when offered to customers.

    "Having enjoyed a long-standing relationship with Acision for a number of years, they
continue to be our trusted mobile messaging partner of choice, particularly because of
their unparalleled experience in deploying value added services," said Burak Sevilengul,
Chief Consumer Marketing Officer at Turkcell. "With the addition of personalised messaging
with Acision Message Plus, we are able to offer our subscribers enhanced messaging
capabilities that enrich the user experience, whilst giving more choice and empowerment on
the services they select and use. In meeting our customer's individual needs and creating
sticky services, we believe this differentiation will raise customer satisfaction thereby
building customer loyalty."

    The initial services are being launched to a sub set of Turkcell's total 35.1 million
subscriber base in Turkey. However, as a result of the highly-scalable, high-capacity
infrastructure of Acision Message Plus, Turkcell can continue to extend its messaging
capability to design and launch new, innovative messaging services for its subscribers in
the future.

    "Consumer messaging behaviours have changed radically over the last few years, with
users messaging more and expecting a richer experience. They want services that provide
reach, reliability, can be customised and are easy to use and address their specific
needs," said, Russell Grahame, SVP and GM at Acision. "Just as conventional voice and
email were enhanced with services such as divert copy, personalised messaging from Acision
provides similar functionality extensions to SMS which are suitable for both smartphone
and feature phone owners. This enables network operators to differentiate their messaging
services beyond price and in doing so generate additional chargeable traffic."

    Acision Message Plus easily integrates into Turkcell's existing Acision SMSC
infrastructure - one of the largest Acision SMSC deployments in Europe. The platform is
underpinned by the Acision Management Station (AMS), a simplified, centralised management
system which offers superior reporting and analysis tools so Turkcell can monitor service
performance and usage enabling them to tailor the services to meet subscribers' needs.

    Jorgen Nilsson, Chief Executive at Acision, said: "The real opportunity with Acision
Message Plus is to provide an enriched customer messaging experience regardless of the
device that is being used which enables operators to make their services stand out."

    * Acision and MTS were jointly honoured for the Global Telecoms Text Messaging
Innovation Award 2012, for the deployment of Acision Message Plus (SMS Pro) at the
operator. The awards, in their sixth year, are designed to honour innovative projects that
involve at least one telecoms operator and vendor.

    NOTES TO EDITORS

    About Acision

    As the global leader in mobile messaging, Acision connects the world by powering
relevant, seamless messaging services, which enrich the mobile communications experience
and create new opportunities for carriers and enterprises across the world. For more
information, visit Acision at http://www.acision.com

    About Turkcell

    Turkcell is the leading communications and technology company in Turkey, with 35.1
million subscribers as of December 31, 2012. Turkcell is a leading regional player, with
market leadership in five of the nine countries in which it operates with its
approximately 69.2 million subscribers as of December 31, 2012. It has become one of the
first among the global operators to have implemented HSPA+. It has achieved up to 43.2
Mbps speed using the Dual Carrier technology, and is continuously working to provide the
latest technology to its customers, e.g. 84 Mbps in the near future. Turkcell Superonline,
a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkcell, is the one and only telecom operator to offer
households fiber broadband connection at speeds of up to 1,000 Mbps in Turkey. As of
December 31, 2012, Turkcell population coverage is at 99.17% in 2G and 84.02% in 3G.
Turkcell reported a TRY10.5 billion (US$5.9 billion) revenue with total assets of TRY18.7
billion (US$10.5 billion) as of December 31, 2012. It has been listed on the NYSE and the
ISE since July 2000, and is the only NYSE-listed company in Turkey. Read more at
http://www.turkcell.com.tr

Acision

CONTACT: Press contacts: Maria Hudson, Acision, Tel: +44-118-930-8826, Email: maria.hudson@acision.com ; Kya de Roma, Hotwire PR, Tel: +44(0)207-608-2500, Email: acision@hotwirepr.com

Unrivalled Price-Performance for Polystar Next Generation VoLTE Load Test

STOCKHOLM, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    Polystar, a leading supplier of Service Assurance, Network Monitoring and Test
Solutions for the telecom market, today announced the launch of its next generation load-
and feature-testing tool Solver.

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    The new platform boasts 20 times higher system capacity, enhanced complex
functionalities like VoLTE with SRVCC hand-over, and an unrivalled price-performance ratio
on load testing for voice in 2G/3G and 4G networks.

    Solver delivers full wire-speed load on 10 Gb Ethernet ports with voice traffic that
helps communication service providers and network manufactures to efficiently test voice
handling and voice quality in their labs and networks. Solver can now be operated from a
central management system to control all aspects of core network testing and simulate user
behaviour. It is available as a rack-mounted server-based system for heavy load testing,
as well as in a Liteedition, which could be run on an ordinary laptop. Smaller in scope,
it offers the exact same functionality and features in an efficient and portable format.
With Solver Lite, it is possible to simulate a couple of hundreds simultaneous calls -
perfect for quick and easy on-site testing.

    VoLTE technology improves the efficiency of mobile voice communication, while
introducing new call scenarios. During the implementation phase of VoLTE in network nodes
and in operators' live networks,a largeamount of new scenarios will need to be handled.
With Solver all these scenarios can be simulated and tested to ensure the right
functionality with real voice traffic. Solver can put the network or relevant nodes under
low or high load to find functional problems or quality issues.

    Solver helps to considerably improve business productivity, drastically decrease
roll-out time of new technologies, reduce time to market, and allows faster response to
ever-changing market demands.

    About Polystar

    Polystar is the premier supplier of Service Assurance, Network Monitoring and Test
Solutions to leading telecom operators, service providers and network equipment
manufacturers around the globe. Polystar's innovative product portfolio supports the
complete lifecycle of new services and technologies-from design, pre-deployment
verification and stress-testing, through roll-out, down to network assurance and service
management of in-service mobile, fixed, IP or converged networks. Polystar is recognised
as one of the fastest-growing companies in Sweden. Since its establishment in Stockholm in
1983, it has experienced a continuous and sustainable growth, and evolved to a global
presence, serving its customers in over 50 countries.

       
        Polystar Media Contact
        Inna Ott, Marketing Director
        Phone: +46-8-50-600-600
        Email: inna.ott@polystar.com

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PIXELTEQ Takes Spectral Sensing and Imaging Mainstream

MUMBAI, February 27, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

    New Source for OEM Multispectral Device Development and Manufacture

    Ocean Thin Films [http://www.oceanthinfilms.com ] announces its new PIXELTEQ
[http://www.pixelteq.com ](TM) spectral sensing and imaging solutions focused on creating
innovative multispectral devices for aerospace, biomedical, industrial, laboratory and
security applications.

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    The patented technology behind PIXELTEQ is an exclusive micro-patterned optical
coating coupled with electro-optical integration expertise to deliver high-performance OEM
multispectral cameras, sensors and optical coatings. The PIXELTEQ portfolio includes
PixelCam(TM) and SpectroCam(TM) cameras, PixelSensor(TM) narrow-band photodiodes, and
patterned optical filters purpose-built for OEM applications. The company has unveiled a
new website, http://www.pixelteq.com [http://www.pixelteq.com ], featuring the full portfolio of
PIXELTEQ products - from thin film coatings to integrated electro-optical devices.

    "PIXELTEQ is a natural extension of our unique patterned-coating capability into the
multispectral space," explains Phil Buchsbaum, president of Ocean Thin Films. "At the
heart of each multispectral device is an array of micro-patterned optical filters
engineered to meet our clients' exacting requirements." The recently launched PixelCam,
for example, is an application-specific multispectral camera built around precise spectral
bands and ready for integration into instrumentation, handheld, mobile and aerial devices.

    "What the digital camera has done for conventional photography, PixelCam can do for
mainstream application-specific imaging," said Randel Mercer, VP of Business Development
at Ocean Thin Films. "Our clients are combining spectroscopy and imaging by using targeted
spectral bands from the UV through SWIR ranges to create live, data-rich images. From
microscopy to aerial imaging, some of the impacts can be life-changing: detecting cancer
earlier, improving agricultural yields, keeping food and water safe or solving crimes and
providing better security," Mercer added. "It's exciting to be a part of the solutions
that our customers are creating."

    About PIXELTEQ

    PIXELTEQ [http://www.pixelteq.com ] provides OEM spectral sensing and imaging
products, patterned optical filters and custom electro-optical devices for a variety of
aerospace, biomedical, industrial, scientific and security applications. At the heart of
each multispectral device is an array of pixel-level spectral filters purpose-built for
applications. Leveraging comprehensive know-how in thin film coating, micro-patterning and
electro-optical integration, PIXELTEQ's specialists collaborate with client teams to
provide expert design assistance and custom-engineered solutions from rapid prototyping
through high-volume OEM production. PIXELTEQ solutions are provided by Ocean Thin Films,
Inc. a subsidiary of Halma plc.

    Website: http://www.pixelteq.com [http://www.pixelteq.com ] / http://www.oceanthinfilms.com
[http://www.oceanthinfilms.com ]

    Company contact: Bhushan Dhakras, bhushan.dhakras@oceanthinfilms.com, Business
Development Manager - Ocean Thin Films / SeaChanger, +91-22-67080400, +91-9930021866

    About Halma

    Halma plc [http://www.halma.com ] is an international market leader in safety, health
and sensor technology. A public company listed on the London Stock Exchange, it has 3,600
employees in 36 subsidiaries worldwide. Halma's subsidiaries make products that protect
lives and improve the quality of life for people through innovation in market leading
products which make its customers safer, more competitive and more profitable. These
subsidiaries are assisting India's economy in areas such as manufacturing, energy, water
and waste treatment, the environment, construction, transport and health. For further news
about Halma in India and to subscribe to the Halma India RSS News Feed please visit our
news blog [http://halmapr.com/news/india ].

    Primary Media Contact: Mr. Kuniyur J. Srinivasan, srini@halma.com, 91-22-6708 0400

    Secondary Media Contact: Mr. Damian Corbet, damian.corbet@halma.com,
44-1494-789152

PIXELTEQ

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Peerless-AV Unveils Industry-First Self-Service KioskBuilder Program: Kiosks Configured Online & Delivered Fully Integrated for Fast Installation

New Kiosk Partner Program Enables Easy Component Selection from Leading Manufacturers

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Peerless-AV(®) today announced KioskBuilder(TM), an online service that cuts the time it takes to design and build a fully integrated kiosk from weeks to days by enabling point-and-click configuration and delivering a pre-tested, ready-to-install kiosk to the customer's door. The new program eliminates the need to source components from multiple vendors, enables custom kiosk design without custom project cost, and reduces the time and expense of on-site systems integration for installers and end customers alike.

KioskBuilder will be demonstrated in Booth #100 at Digital Signage Expo 2013, which opens today in Las Vegas.

Self-Service Configuration

Now available at kiosks.peerless-av.com, the KioskBuilder application guides customers through a series of questions and options for designing a solution customized to their needs. Beginning with questions such as whether the kiosk will be indoors or outdoors, portrait or landscape, or free-standing or wall-mounted, the configuration menu also provides a choice of displays, touch technology, media players, cameras, content management software and more from industry-leading vendors. Customers also have the option to use their own components or request a specific product or service provider not on the list.

Turnkey Installation

Peerless-AV's dedicated team of kiosk specialists then reviews the request, delivers a quote, purchases the components on the customer's behalf, integrates and tests the system to ensure component compatibility, and ships the finished kiosk- completely eliminating individual component boxes and time-consuming on-site setup. Simply plug in the power, connect to the network, load the content, and the kiosk is up and running - all in the same day.

New Kiosk Partner Program

As part of the new service, Peerless-AV launched a Kiosk Partner Program in late 2012 to establish an ecosystem of top-tier manufacturers whose products would be used to populate the KioskBuilder online application. Early partners include NEC Display Solutions, Samsung, Sharp, Panasonic, Philips MMD, LG, AOpen, Actineon, Tech Global, Touch Systems, Avnet Services, Legacy Retail Systems, Christie Digital Manager Services, Rise Display, Dynasign, Scala, SaddleRanch, NextNow and others.

"One of the key benefits of the Peerless-AV Kiosk Partner Program is the interoperability of the partners' products, which in turn will offer end clients the assurance that their integrated solutions will operate flawlessly for years to come," said Jeff Blankensop, Director of Business Development. "This is also a valuable plus for partners, and that's why the early response has been so strong."

Display manufacturers, media player providers, peripheral device suppliers, content management software/service vendors, after-market touch screens providers, content creators and installers interested in participating in the program can e-mail kiosks@peerless-av.com for more information.

About Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV, a Peerless Industries, Inc. company, is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of Made-in-the-USA audiovisual mounting, accessory and digital content delivery solutions for commercial and residential applications. The company's innovative AV products span off-the-shelf, commercial and custom flat panel, projector and tablet mounts as well as cables, AV carts and stands, medical carts and stands, AV racks, AV furniture and a wide range of other accessories. The Peerless Technology Division specializes in wireless, kiosk, touch, digital audio and connectivity technologies that simplify today's complex digital equipment installations. Peerless-AV manufactures over 3,600 products that serve original equipment manufacturers, commercial integrators and consumer retailers in 22 vertical markets through direct sales representatives and authorized distribution. For more information, visit http://www.peerless-av.com.

SOURCE  Peerless-AV

Peerless-AV

CONTACT: Jill Schmidt, SS|PR, 1-847-415-9311, jills@sspr.com

Web Site: http://www.peerless-av.com

Future Appoints Paul Hudson To New Role As Director, FutureFolio

FUTURE SMASHES THREE MILLION DIGITAL EDITION SALES, POWERED BY FUTUREFOLIO APP CREATION SOFTWARE

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Future, the award-winning digital media business and one of the world's leading tablet publishers, today announces the appointment of Paul Hudson to the new role of Director, FutureFolio.

Future has sold over three million digital magazines on the iPad and other tablets, powered by FutureFolio, Future's proprietary app creation software. FutureFolio-based products have generated more than $11 million in revenues through Apple's Newsstand alone.

Paul has been lead developer of FutureFolio since its inception and in his new role will oversee its deployment in Future's software licensing and partnership publishing businesses as well as in the roll-out of Future's own tablet products.

"FutureFolio has played a key part in making Future a leader in the international tablet market, enabling us to produce innovative and highly interactive titles," said Mark Wood, CEO of Future. "Paul has always been the creative force behind FutureFolio, and will now drive forward all our Folio-related businesses, which are an increasingly important part of the company's growth strategy."

"FutureFolio is an awesome tool that lets us develop our own brands while also reducing risks for other publishers who want to get into the fast-moving tablet marketplace," adds Hudson. "This is a fantastic industry to be in, and we want readers and other publishers to feel just as excited as we do."

FutureFolio is a digital publishing tool that enables publishers to reproduce or enhance existing print content digitally so it is optimized for tablets and smartphones. FutureFolio powers the majority of Future's portfolio of more than 100 tablet brands, including highly interactive editions like Total Film, Edge, MacFormat and Mac|Life. Future has also launched a range of successful pure-play tablet editions including CyclingNewsHD, Gathered by Mollie Makes, Photography Week, tech. and, most recently, Football Week.

Future licenses FutureFolio software to publishers in the U.K., U.S., Germany, Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Taiwan - powering over 60 digital editions internationally. In the U.K., FutureFolio powers the highly interactive Jamie Magazine for Jamie Oliver, which was named an Apple "Top 50 App" of 2012. Ignition, an iPad-exclusive weekly digital brand developed for Auto Trader was launched last year.

Future is the AOP and PPA Digital Consumer Publisher of the Year, and won 24 nominations for the Digital Magazine Awards.

About FutureFolio (http://www.futurefolio.co.uk):
Built for publishers by publishers, FutureFolio is a flexible digital publishing tool that enables publishers to reproduce or enhance existing print content digitally so that it can be optimized for tablet and smartphone consumption quickly, easily and with the minimum of stress. Future has been in the content creation business for over 25 years and understands the workflow, staffing and budget constraints of publishers. FutureFolio was built to work with all these factors in mind and is the software platform for a range of leading interactive tablet magazines including Mac|Life, Total Film, Edge, CyclingNews HD and Photography Week.

About Future plc:

    --  Future plc is an international media group and leading digital
        publisher, listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR).
    --  We have operations in the U.K., U.S. and Australia creating 200
        publications, apps, websites and events.
    --  We hold market-leading positions in Technology, Entertainment, Music,
        Creative and Sport & Auto sectors.
    --  Future sells more than 24 million magazines every year, that's 45
        magazines sold every minute. Our most well-known brands include T3,
        Total Film, Classic Rock and Official Xbox Magazine.
    --  We attract more than 50 million monthly global unique users to our
        websites, which include techradar.com, gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com and
        musicradar.com.
    --  We deliver over 100 digital editions, selling over three million
        products since the launch of Apple's Newsstand in October 2011.
    --  Future exports or syndicates over 200 publications to over 90 countries,
        making us the U.K.'s number one exporter and licensor of magazine
        content.
    --  Future is currently Consumer Digital Publisher of the Year for both the
        Association of Online Publishers and the Professional Publishers
        Association.
SOURCE  Future US

Future US

CONTACT: Irving Der, Rogers & Cowan, +1-310-854-8194, ider@rogersandcowan.com, Carol Lee, +1-310-854-8168, clee@rogersandcowan.com

Web Site: http://www.futurefolio.co.uk

Brandmuscle Launches Digital Menus for iPads and Android Tablets

Partnership with WineQuest assures best in class technology and content

CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Brandmuscle announced today the launch of digital menus for iPads and Android tablets. An extension of the company's local marketing platform, the application allows restauraunteurs to create customized, interactive digital menus that can be browsed tableside by customers and waitstaff to confidently make wine and beverage selections and submit orders.

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Easy to use administrative tools allow restaurant managers to customize the look and feel of the menu, arrange the order in which items are displayed and add meals for food pairings. Managers can also update pricing, add or delete SKU's and access dashboards to manage inventory and track product sales.

Brandmuscle partnered with WineQuest, the leading provider of Wine Menu Management solutions in North America to develop the application, tapping into WineQuest's propriety beverage database that contains information on over 177,000 wines, beers and spirits including label data, images, product facts, tasting notes, winemaker stories and unique flavor profiles.

"We are excited to partner with brandmuscle on this new digital menu system," said WineQuest's managing partner, Jim Lawless. "The unique combination of our wine expertise and brandmuscle's menu development experience will set a new standard for beverage service in the digital era."

"With the convergence of digital media and local marketing, this was a very logical extension of our business," adds Dave Wilson, brandmuscle's President Beverage Alcohol. "Restaurateurs want to deliver a unique experience for their guests and offering their customers more information on wine and or wine and food parings, allows them to do it. This is also true for spirits and beer. Tablets provide an outstanding delivery mechanism at the table and we're developing complementary mobile applications as well. For over a decade brandmuscle has delivered industry leading technology solutions to empower our clients to more effectively and efficiently execute their local marketing efforts. We are very excited to introduce these new digital technologies and through our partnership with WineQuest, I am confident our digital menu application for tablet devices will be very well-received in the marketplace." 

About WineQuest, LLC 
WineQuest, LLC provides Wine Menu Management solutions for restaurants, hotels, distributors, and producers to help them understand, manage and sell wine more effectively to their customers.  New to the company is WineQuest Mobile, an iPhone app that helps consumers find wines that match their unique flavor preferences. It can be downloaded in the Apple App Store under 'WineQuest'.  For more information about WineQuest call (707) 255-8333 or visit http://www.winequest.com.

About brandmuscle 
Brandmuscle is reinventing local marketing as a revenue driver by giving local affiliates of global and national brands user-friendly customized solutions, on-demand support and fast reimbursement to build local communications programs that both advance the brands and flexibly address the needs of local markets. The result is a powerful new way to grow sales at multiple local touch points. For more information about brandmuscle call (866) 464-4342 or visit http://www.brandmuscle.com.

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Brandmuscle

CONTACT: Lori Alba, +1-216-454-2047, lalba@brandmuscle.com

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

IBM Launches Cloud-Based Analytics and Mobile Initiatives for Global Ecosystem to Capture New Markets

Helps Channel Seize the Big Data Opportunity

ARMONK, N.Y., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today is launching a set of global initiatives to arm its global ecosystem of business partners to embrace cloud, mobile and big data analytics technologies to generate new revenue streams with new buyers such as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chief of Police and the Chief Financial Officer. IBM is making a significant commitment to the business partner community to help them build innovative solutions that take advantage of advanced technologies enabling clients to tackle the next wave of data intensive business challenges.

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According to IDC, the IT industry has been transitioning to a new era of computing built on mobile, cloud services, social networking and big data analytics. In 2013, spending will exceed $2.1 trillion, driven by double-digit growth in mobile, cloud, big data and social technologies - and by emerging markets' growth.*

With today's news, IBM is launching a set of new initiatives to prepare its global ecosystem to capture this growing market opportunity. As the digital consumer continues to demand a unique and personalized experience across multiple channels, IBM offers CMOs and marketers the tools necessary to turn mounds of big data into actionable insights. IBM is empowering its business partners with tools and new services to maximize the efficiency of their own digital marketing efforts and better serve their clients, especially small to midsize businesses in emerging markets such as India and Africa.

IBM will now offer business partners one-year free access to cloud-based IBM Digital Analytics technology that helps businesses analyze big data to identify patterns in customer preferences and transform real-time marketing strategies to target the individual consumer more effectively. With this capability, businesses can mine data on interactions via web, mobile, and other digital channels, including interactions referred from all major social networks, to better adjust and personalize market campaigns based on that insight. With this initiative, business partners will now have free access to this cloud-based technology to apply deep analytics to mine big data and enable them to compete in today's digital and social environment. IBM Business Partners in this program will also receive access to servicesto help them capture, qualify, prioritize and assign client leads more effectively.

Zobrist Consulting Takes Retail to the Next Level with Big Data analytics 
"As the retail environment has dramatically changed with the proliferation of mobile devices and social media, this is presenting new opportunities for our clients in the retail industry to engage with their consumers in new ways. We see IBM taking another significant step in providing its business partners with un-matched skills, technology and expertise to capture new market opportunities, evolve and innovate as the markets do," said Teresa Zobrist, CEO of Zobrist Consulting.

IBM and Zobrist Consulting's joint clients are seeing a difference. Bishop Company, an online retailer recently created a stronger online presence to develop a unique shopping experience to meet the needs of a younger generation of socially savvy consumers. The site has become the driving force in its growth using IBM Smarter Commerce, enabling its marketing executives to apply deep analytics to promote the right products while quickly responding to changing consumer trends. As a result, Bishop Company's online sales have increased 200 percent.

The proliferation of 10 billion-plus mobile devices by 2020 is creating a sea change in the way businesses are engaging the consumer. IBM is launching a program to help business partners capture the growing mobile opportunity.  The new initiative called Ready for IBM MobileFirst is designed to help IBM's business partners develop the right skills to bring innovative mobile solutions to the market in a variety of industries. For example, in healthcare, providing access to patient information via mobile devices to provide a more efficient and orchestrated care response, and in some cases leading to more rapid or accurate diagnoses.  Or, by adding mobile commerce capabilities to a banking application, not only automates traditional transactions, but can also provide customers with the ability to instantly deposit a check via a mobile device.  Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) will be able to embed mobile technologies into their solutions with the Software Value Plus program, an initiative that rewards business partners who distinguish themselves through industry skills and solutions.  IBM will also offer mobile certifications, workshops and incentives for resellers and systems integrators.

IBM Collaborates with Business Partner Sproxil in Emerging Markets to Combat Counterfeit Drugs
IBM is collaborating with Business Partner Sproxil leveraging mobile and cloud technologies to help manufacturers view and analyze real time consumer data to detect and prevent drug counterfeiting.   Consumers in emerging markets such as India, Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria can verify the authenticity of prescriptions in seconds with their own mobile phones anytime, anywhere securely through the cloud.   Consumer feedback on product genuineness as well as other comments they may have about the product, allows companies to make prescription drugs safer for millions of people who live in areas where counterfeiting is rampant.

"Mobile represents a significant growth area for the pharmaceutical industry. As the use of smartphones and tablets surges, the pharmaceutical industry needs a strategic understanding of how mobile can play to drive innovation," Sproxil Chief Executive Officer Dr. Ashifi Gogo. "IBM's focus on arming business partners with the right initiatives to bring innovative mobile solutions will be key to help pharma companies manufacture and market safer products more effectively to healthcare providers.

IBM will provide business partners with new skill building capabilities and access to IBM's technical experts at its global network of 42 global Innovation Centers in 36 countries to nurture growth for development of new mobile capabilities while meeting IBM's mobile integration standards.  IBM is also enabling IBM Business Partners to help credit-qualified clients take advantage of simple, flexible lease and loan packages for the Ready for IBM MobileFirst portfolio and Big Data analytics, starting at as low as 0% for 12 months with no upfront costs.  Additionally, IBM will also provide marketing support to business partners to help reach new buyers in this space.   

IBM also announced new initiatives designed to help Business Partners build their solution, selling capabilities around expert integrated systems. Specifically, IBM Systems and Technology Group plans to increase its dedicated channel sales and technical sales specialists by 50 percent in 2013 to assist Business Partners in closing more solution opportunities. In addition, IBM Power Systems is further strengthening its Business Partner incentives. Finally, IBM continues to strengthen and launch new PartnerWorld Specialty and Certification Programs for IBM System x, PureFlex and Flex Systems to assist Business Partners in developing specialized skills to help deliver innovative solutions for clients.

IBM is continuing to invest $150 million in lead generation for business partners with the goal of four times the number of leads passed to Business Partners in 2013 to help grow their business.

"The interdependence of mobile, social, big data and cloud is undeniable, and will only multiply as data growth and mobile use continue," said Mark Hennessy, GM, IBM Global Business Partners. "We are committed to the success of our business partners in this shift in the way we do business across industries and around the globe. To seize this big data opportunity, IBM has laid the foundation for a comprehensive set of initiatives for IBM Business Partners, who are key to our growth strategy, which can help these clients address their business needs as the business grows."

* Source: IDC Predictions 2013: Competing on the Third Platform, November 2012 Doc # 238044

CONTACT:

Kaveri Camire
IBM External Relations
1-914-625-6395

Lizette Kodama
IBM External Relations
1-646-675-0750

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US Signal Offers Customers Unlimited Bandwidth for Data Transfer

Network with added cloud offering provides true cost efficiencies

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- US Signal, an industry-leading network and infrastructure provider, recently announced that it has enhanced its infrastructure as a service offering by adding another cloud ready data center located within its dense Midwest fiber footprint. By offering data center diversity, US Signal customers can create an ideal scenario for secure and cost-effective backup and recovery solutions. 

Customer data traditionally utilizes a leased private network or the public Internet when accessing cloud services.  Unlike most competitors that meter and charge for accessing a virtual data center, US Signal offers customers unmetered bandwidth utilization. "Having a strong Cloud Services offering integrated with our carrier class network allows us to push performance and cost benefits to our customers. Customers use as much bandwidth as they need without worrying about performance degradation or cost thresholds," said Matt VanderZwaag, director of product development.

With US Signal's exclusively owned and operated backbone as connectivity between data centers, customers achieve the private and secure data transport they desire when implementing backup and disaster recovery initiatives.  "The key to a successful disaster recovery plan, backup strategy, or dispersed application hosting is to have your data there when you need it. Our network performance and data center architecture optimizes data availability and throughput - this means fast application access and recovery times," continues VanderZwaag.

During the past several years, US Signal has continued to expand its fiber optic network which is now one of the largest, fully deployed networks in the Midwest, covering Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin and Missouri. With over 14,000 miles of lit fiber and metro rings in 23 strategic tier-one, tier-two and tier-three markets, the US Signal optical backbone features Cisco Systems latest carrier class architecture.

About US Signal Company

US Signal provides a full suite of colocation, security and computing services to complement its network offerings.  All of US Signal's services are delivered over this protected network to ensure resiliency, flexibility and scalability. Our around-the-clock surveillance also provides additional security and confidence. US Signal's performance guarantee ensures quality service and dependable issue resolution to protect your profitability and vital customer relationships. To learn more about US Signal, visit http://www.ussignalcom.com and follow us on twitter.com/ussignalcom.

SOURCE  US Signal Company

US Signal Company

CONTACT: Barbara Boshoven, vice president of corporate affairs, bboshoven@ussignalcom.com, +1-616-988-7000, or Christine Hoek, christine@articulate-pr.com, +1-616-662-9241

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

McGraw-Hill Ryerson Higher Education Unveils Suite of Adaptive Learning Products For Canada, Including First-Ever Adaptive E-Book

New "LearnSmart Advantage" suite brings adaptive technology to new aspects of student learning experience; "SmartBook" revolutionizes reading

WHITBY, Canada, Feb. 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Following an introduction at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, McGraw-Hill Ryerson Higher Education is launching a suite of adaptive learning products for Canadian higher education students that use advanced technological engines to improve learning and student performance. The new "LearnSmart Advantage" suite takes adaptive learning--one of the biggest trends in education in 2012--beyond the realm of course study tools by using adaptive technology to provide more dynamic, personalized learning experiences across new aspects of the student learning experience. Included in the suite is SmartBook(TM), the world's first-ever adaptive e-book, which revolutionizes reading by focusing students' attention on the content that is most critical to their learning.

Adaptive learning is a method of education that seeks to personalize learning by using sophisticated algorithmic technology to continually assess students' knowledge, skill, and confidence levels, and design targeted study paths based on the resulting data to bolster students' understanding in the areas where they need to improve the most. By allowing students to focus their outside-of-class study time on the topics and concepts that are most challenging to them, adaptive learning has been shown to help students study more efficiently, develop greater proficiency, and earn better grades. Adaptive learning also benefits instructors. By better preparing students for class, adaptive learning enables instructors to spend more time delving into advanced concepts, and engaging students in high-level discussion.

The LearnSmart Advantage suite builds on the success of McGraw-Hill LearnSmart(TM), the company's industry-leading adaptive study tool. With more than 1 million unique student users answering more than 1 billion questions through LearnSmart since its launch in 2009, McGraw-Hill Ryerson Higher Education has been able to use its unparalleled data and insights into how students learn to refine its adaptive capabilities and apply them to new areas of the learning experience--in effect creating a fully adaptive course. McGraw-Hill Education will make the LearnSmart Advantage suite available to students through instructors and institutions as well as through direct purchase.

"Since the launch of LearnSmart by McGraw-Hill Higher Education in 2009, we've developed a deep understanding of how personalized learning through adaptive technology helps improve student productivity and performance," said Patrick Ferrier, president of McGraw-Hill Ryerson Higher Education. "Leveraging the expertise and proven effectiveness in adaptive learning provided by McGraw-Hill Education in new areas of the learning experience provides an enormous opportunity for students, instructors, and institutions across the country, as well as for McGraw-Hill Ryerson. With the launch of the LearnSmart Advantage suite, we continue to lead the industry in the use of adaptive technology to help improve student productivity and performance."

The following new products are joining LearnSmart in the LearnSmart Advantage suite:

    --  SmartBook--an adaptive e-book that creates a more efficient and
        effective reading experience by assessing students' knowledge and skill
        levels as they read, and highlighting content that focuses their
        attention on the topics and concepts that they have yet to master.
        SmartBook represents a breakthrough achievement in reading, as it breaks
        the centuries-old tradition of books as linear experiences that presume
        to be read in their entirety, and in a pre-defined sequence, in order to
        be understood.
    --  LearnSmart Prep--a "before-the-course" adaptive resource designed to
        prepare students entering complex courses that are critical to the
        completion of their major or degree (such as Anatomy & Physiology,
        Organic Chemistry, or Majors Biology) with the knowledge and skills they
        need to be successful on day one of class. Students can also use
        LearnSmart Prep in the early weeks of a course to ensure that they are
        prepared for concepts and assignments that will come later.
    --  LearnSmart Labs--a photo-realistic virtual lab experience that uses
        adaptive technology to enable meaningful scientific exploration and
        learning while eliminating many of the practical challenges of a
        physical lab setting. By allowing students to practice their experiments
        in a virtual lab setting, LearnSmart Labs allows students and
        instructors to maximize the valuable time spent in the physical
        laboratory. For online and blended courses, LearnSmart Labs offers the
        closest thing available to an actual physical laboratory experience,
        enabling students to put the concepts they have learned in class to the
        virtual test without requiring access to a brick-and-mortar lab.
    --  LearnSmart Achieve--a comprehensive adaptive learning system that
        pinpoints students' areas of weakness and supplies students with
        targeted content, including videos, interactive activities, and
        additional readings. LearnSmart Achieve gives students on-the-spot
        tutoring at times when they may not have access to their professors, and
        provides a time-management feature that guides students through the
        content and resources at a pace that is best for them.
The LearnSmart Advantage suite enables institutions to adopt adaptive learning as an institution-wide practice, creating a cycle of student performance improvement across disciplines and classes. McGraw-Hill Ryerson Higher Education also plans to offer selected products in the LearnSmart Advantage suite available to students to purchase directly. The company entered the consumer market for adaptive technology in the summer of 2012 when it made LearnSmart for sale directly to students and parents.

LearnSmart Advantage Availability

    --  LearnSmart: Available immediately across more than 90 course areas.
    --  SmartBook: Available through spring and summer 2013 across more than 90
        course areas.
    --  LearnSmart Prep: Available immediately across six course areas.
    --  LearnSmart Labs: Available immediately for the following courses: Majors
        Biology, General Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Organic
        Chemistry, and Nutrition.
    --  LearnSmart Achieve: Available in beta in the spring of 2013 across more
        than 25 course areas.
Products in the LearnSmart Advantage suite will be available directly to students from the Canadian website, http://www.mhelearnsmart.ca.

About McGraw-Hill Ryerson
McGraw-Hill Ryerson is a content, software, and services-based education company that draws on more than 100 years of educational expertise to offer solutions that improve learning for Canadian students and professionals. We are committed to providing Canadians with material of the highest quality for their education, enjoyment, and professional development. Our strength and success in the marketplace is a testimony to the quality of our products and the creative and innovative means we use to introduce new resources to our customers. We publish and distribute educational and professional materials in both print and digital formats. For additional information, visit http://www.mcgrawhill.ca.

Contacts:
Brian Belardi

McGraw-Hill Education

(212) 904-4827
brian_belardi@mcgraw-hill.com

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