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DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC Available Beginning July 5 Exclusively On The Verizon Wireless Network

Power, Sophistication and Speed Come Together in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Announced earlier this year at the International CTIA WIRELESS® 2012 show, the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC, will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com starting July 5.  Customers who rely heavily on their mobile devices will find everything they need in the DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC.  Running the latest version of HTC Sense(®) 4, HTC's branded user experience, integrated with Google's(TM)( )mobile operating system, Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, customers can take advantage of an enhanced mobile experience and enjoy the latest Android features, as well as the power of 4G LTE speeds.

Every aspiring shutterbug will have something to smile about when they experience the amazing 8-megapixel camera with quick activation from the home screen so customers never miss that perfect shot.  Additionally, HTC Video Pic(TM) allows customers to simultaneously shoot HD quality video and take pictures at the same time. Uploading photos or videos onto social networking sites or sharing through e-mail takes only seconds with 4G LTE speeds.

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network is available in 304 markets across the United States.  In real-world, fully loaded network environments, 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.  When customers travel outside of 4G LTE coverage areas, devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, where available, allowing customers to stay connected from coast to coast.

Lifestyle features:

    --  Authentic Sound: Customers will benefit from Beats Audio(TM), an
        enhanced auto tuning technology that allows users to hear music the way
        the artist intended. Beats Audio is incorporated across the entire
        experience for richer, more authentic sound and whether watching a video
        or playing a game, customers are sure to be impressed with the sound
        quality.
    --  Read Later: Active readers who are constantly on-the-go can use the Read
        Later feature to save online content, such as news articles and website
        pages, to view later, even when they are offline.
    --  Android Beam(TM): Sharing YouTube videos, Google Maps locations and more
        with others is faster and easier than ever with Android Beam.  Android
        Beam is as simple as tapping two compatible phones together for users to
        instantly share information.
Additional features: 

    --  4-inch super LCD qHD display
    --  8-megapixel rear-facing camera with autofocus, LED flash, BSI, f/2.2 and
        28 mm lens
    --  Front-facing camera for video chatting with friends and family
    --  1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor
    --  Mobile Hotspot-capable to share a 4G LTE connection with up to 10
        Wi-Fi-enabled devices
    --  Support for up to 32 GB microSD(TM) memory card
Price and availability:

    --  The DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE by HTC will be available beginning July 5 in
        Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at
        http://www.verizonwireless.com for 149.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new
        two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the
        form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash
        anywhere debit cards are accepted.
    --  For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services at
        a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to
        http://www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC 
Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense(®), a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit http://www.htc.com.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Albert Aydin, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7513, Albert.Aydin@verizonwireless.com; or Waggener Edstrom, For HTC, +1-425-638-7000, htcpr@wagged.com

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

Picture This: Gogobot Launches Striking Redesign That Transforms Friends' Travels Into Your Own Interactive Travel Magazine

Through an Expansive Collection of Arresting Photos, Users Click Through to Original Content From Friends and Like-Minded Travelers for Highly Personalized Trip Planning

SAN FRANCISCO, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gogobot (http://www.gogobot.com), the world's leading source of trusted travel advice, today launches a redesign of its award-winning service that gives users a magazine-style experience to inspire them with travel suggestions from friends and like-minded people, and enable even easier trip planning.

Since the January 2011 launch of Gogobot's popular, photo-driven passport feature, the company has pioneered visual browsing. The new features, which showcase striking pictures and original content from Gogobot members rather than anonymous sources, bring travel advice to life in the most engaging way. Users can browse through a visual stream of photos, postcards and reviews from their friends' travels, as well as editorially featured content from around the world, in the same way they might flip through the pages of a travel magazine. What sets it apart from a typical travel glossy is that 1) When users see something that piques their interest, with a click they can add that place to their wishlist or their Gogobot passport 2) If they want to learn more, they can click through to view more photos and read reviews from other travelers, as well as find practical details such as the history, hours of operation, phone numbers, maps 3) And they can research and book nearby hotels and restaurants - making it a discovery tool that lets anyone go from dreaming about a summer excursion to actually planning and booking the trip.

"Gogobot is becoming an interactive travel magazine curated by your friends and travelers like you, with information on everything from restaurants to hotels to attractions," said Gogobot CEO and co-founder Travis Katz. "Gogobot is unique in its ability to not only inspire you with beautiful and highly relevant travel advice, but allow you to take the ideas you have and use them to plan a perfect trip. Other services present a lot of pretty photos, but they lack helpful details and planning features, and all too quickly the inspiration is replaced by the perspiration of trying to arrange a trip."

Gogobot, which recently surpassed the 1 million registered user milestone, is the fastest growing social travel service, with a new member joining every 15 seconds. Overall member growth has exploded 65x year-on-year and users have shared more than 8 million places on the service to date. With Gogobot, every user has a unique, personalized experience because the service automatically sorts photos and reviews of hotels, restaurants, and attractions based on their popularity in each member's personal network, rather than on information provided by anonymous strangers. 

Katz was inspired to launch the service to solve the problems he encountered when planning trips and holidays. Instead of relying on guidebooks, the web, or queries to friends or colleagues about places that they could recommend, Gogobot members get trusted advice from friends and their wider social circle via Facebook and Twitter. Gogobot uses social tools to provide every user with a unique, personalized experience. Katz's Gogobot travel passport can be seen at http://www.gogobot.com/user/travis-katz

Named one of TIME magazine's 50 Best Websites of 2011, Gogobot is the first social travel service that leverages social media to help protect users from review fraud. 92 percent of Gogobot users connect to the service using their real identities via Facebook. As they browse reviews, Gogobot allows them to easily see their shared connections to anyone on the service, ensuring that users are confident they are reading a real review from a real person. By allowing users to tap their universe of friends and associates on Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter for personal advice and reviews, Gogobot has built a reliable, easy, fun and now even more visually striking way to plan a trip, share memories and photos with friends, or dream about the next travel adventure.

Gogobot for iPhone and iPod Touch is available for free from the App Store at: http://itunes.apple.com/app/gogobot/id459590827. For more information, go to http://www.gogobot.com.

About Gogobot
Gogobot is the world's most popular source of trusted travel advice from people like you. Launched in November 2010 and named one of TIME magazine's 50 Best Websites of 2011, Gogobot was the first travel company to refocus online travel planning on friends, not strangers. By allowing people to tap into their personal networks on Facebook, Foursquare and Twitter for personal advice and reviews, Gogobot has helped millions of people create, share and enjoy extraordinary travel experiences. As a result, Gogobot works with global partners - including Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak and Priceline - that enable users to book their travel directly from the site. Gogobot is available on the web, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. Whether you are seeking advice on the best hotels in Las Vegas, tips for visiting Walt Disney World or reviews of things to do in New York City, Gogobot offers advice you can trust from people like you.

Gogobot has raised $19 million, more funding than all other companies in the sector combined, from leading venture investors, including Battery Ventures, Redpoint Ventures and Innovation Endeavors. Gogobot is headquartered in Silicon Valley, California, with an office in London.

Contact for U.S.
Mark de la Vina
Consort Partners
Email: gogobot@consortpartners.com
Phone: +1 415-282-4795

Contact for Europe
James Gilheany
Speed Communications
Email: gogobot@speedcommunications.com
Phone: +44 20 7842 3210

SOURCE  Gogobot

Gogobot

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

The First New MacBook Pro Lock is Here!

With Apple's new MacBook Pro design making thieves life easy, Maclocks introduces the only security solution

AUSTIN, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Just weeks after Apple's introduces the New MacBook Pro (Retina) without the
Kensington security slot, Maclocks, the US leading brand of Apple security & display
solutions does it again, being the first company to release the newMBP Lock.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120702/543132 )

    Apple's introduction of its new MacBook Pro is a part of an evolving trend in the
computer hardware industry to focus on convenience of use and mobility mastered rather
than connectivity. Computer manufacturers compete on providing the lightest and thinnest
laptops & tablets.

    Yet at a hefty cost, as devices become thinner the Kensington slot is becoming
obsolete, and so Apple had excluded it from its new MBP design. This decision creates a
new challenge, as many corporations expected to deploy the new MBP, however were amazed by
the fact that Apple, introducing the most advanced notebook on the market, has left out a
way to secure it.

    This led Maclocks [http://www.maclocks.com ], the premier brand of Apple security and
display accessories, to introduce its latest product- The New MacBook Pro Lock (Retina
lock) and Security Case bundle
[http://www.maclocks.com/index.php/mac-locks-macbook-pro-lock-macbook-air-lock.html ],
being the first company to develop & sell a complete security solution for Apple's new
MBP.

    Maclocks [http://www.maclocks.com ] established its reputation when first introducing
an alternative way to secure the new slim generation of devices, with innovative solutions
such as the world's first iPad Lock
[http://www.maclocks.com/index.php/i-pad-lock.html?SID_7c96221a02788cb2f100f85fc8e870_ ],
and the only viable MacBook Air Lock
[http://www.maclocks.com/index.php/macbook-air-lock.html ].

    "We have been working alongside Apple which has made a real revolutionary change with
the new MacBook Pro design setting a new standard in performance and portability for pro
users and Maclocks is committed to keep its security product offering up to date" said
Alexander Gad, Maclocks GM. According to the FBI, a laptop is stolen every two minutes-
that requires a fast solution to an epidemic situation. "Our customers expect us to step
up to the plate and be the first to provide a viable anti- theft solution".

    The new MBP lock bundle (Retina lock) includes an extremely lightweight security skin
(0.35lbs) and super slim security cable.

    The new MacBook Pro lock bundle
[http://www.maclocks.com/index.php/mac-locks-macbook-pro-lock-macbook-air-lock/macbookprolock.html ]
?is now available for pre-order on Maclocks website for just $69.95.

    Media Contact: Lior Yanay, Online Marketing Manager, sales@maclocks.com
[salesinfo@maclocks.com ], +1-800-948-0344

Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120702/543132

Source: Maclocks

VPAR Live Golf Scoring Announces Partnership With Four of Ireland's Premier Golf Resorts

LONDON, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The innovative real-time scoring service provided by VPAR Live Golf Scoring
[http://www.vpar.com ] is now available to golf event organisers and players at four of
Ireland's very finest golf resorts.

    The K Club, Carton House, Druids Glen Resort and Powerscourt Golf Club have signed
exclusive partnerships with Ireland's VPAR team, ensuring live scoring will play a great
part in the future of golf events at each venue.

    For the first time club members and visitors alike will have the power to decide their
next move in their hand. Unique handheld scorepads record every swing and stroke enabling
each player to track their progress, check out the competition and see what's happening
elsewhere on the course as the game unfolds.

    "VPAR is extremely proud to have been selected to work with such esteemed partners"
said Rob Hill of VPAR Ireland. "Our new resort partners have over the years hosted
prestigious professional golf tournaments including the 2006 Ryder Cup, the Seve Trophy,
eleven European Opens, six Irish Opens and two PGA Championships. Now VPAR will offer
golfers in amateur events the same opportunity to experience the thrill of professional
live leaderboards as they walk in the footsteps of the greatest players in the world."

    VPAR's live system additionally relays all the action to special interactive
touchscreen event pods, club television screens and live online to mobiles and PC's. This
means golfers and spectators everywhere can follow every shot as it happens, heightening
the excitement and enjoyment for competitors and organisers alike.

    To find out more about VPAR Live Golf Scoring in Ireland, visit
http://www.vpar.com, call +353-1-2810338 or email rob.hill@vpar.com

    About VPAR

    VPAR Live Golf Scoring is the world's most powerful handheld real-time scoring and
live

    leaderboard experience - linking every player to the heart of the action.

    Plus, with VPAR, everyone can enjoy the action live online - from colleagues back in
the office to family at home, or friends watching the interactive screens in the
clubhouse. VPAR is the most exciting and powerful way to get inside the game.

    VPAR is available at hundreds of leading clubs and resorts worldwide delivering
competitive tournament experiences for brands, charities and event companies.

    For more information visit http://www.vpar.com. [http://www.vpar.com ]

    Media contact: Phil Iley, Marketing Director VPAR Live Golf Scoring: Tel
+44(0)20-7524-7804 Email: enquiry@vpar.com

    Head office: VPAR Ltd. 126 Westbourne Studios, London, W10 5JJ, United Kingdom
Regional offices: USA, Ireland, Spain, Australia, Hong Kong, India, South Africa

Source: VPAR Live Golf Scoring

Ask.com Acquires Content Discovery Platform nRelate

OAKLAND, Calif., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ask.com,the leading online brand for questions and answers and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI), today announced its purchase of nRelate, a rapidly growing content discovery company with more than 35,000 publishers using its products. With this acquisition, Ask is able to apply its technology and expertise in search-based content discovery to improve and optimize nRelate's existing products for publisher websites and create better marketing opportunities for content owners. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

nRelate's content discovery platform helps its thousands of publisher customers, including bloggers and media organizations across a range of categories such as food, parenting and DIY, increase traffic and user engagement through targeted article recommendations. Publishers can also earn revenue when users navigate to sponsored articles from nRelate's content partners.

"Ask.com has been successfully building its Q&A business, yielding record growth and profits, allowing us to witness, firsthand, how users' appetites for browsing and discovering content is only growing," said Doug Leeds, CEO, Ask.com. "In addition to enhancing reader engagement, nRelate represents a promising native monetization model for publishers.  We're also excited to provide a platform that enables content creators to expose top-notch content to new audiences."

nRelate's flexible and customizable platform has spurred 15 percent growth in impressions each month during the last year. In addition to broadening nRelate's existing suite of content discovery products, the combination will offer publishers and content owners the opportunity to supply relevant answers as part of Ask's Q&A platform, which attracts 65 million unique U.S. visitors every month.

"When it comes to content discovery products, publishers often get the short end of the stick with little control or customization," said Neil Mody, founder and CEO of nRelate. "nRelate has been successful in part due to the flexibility of our products that allow publishers to design the product exactly how they want. The combination with Ask gives us access to new technologies and resources to fuel a wider range of products that both move the needle for publishers and improve the reader experience."

Mody will continue to run the business and oversee all operations from nRelate's offices in New York City.

About Ask.com
With more than 100 million global users, Ask.com is the leading online brand for questions and answers and an operating business of IAC (NASDAQ: IACI).  Now available as a mobile service, Ask.com mobile apps have been downloaded more than 2 million times. More information is available at http://www.ask.com or http://blog.ask.com.

About nRelate
Founded in 2009, nRelate's content recommendation platform helps thousands of publishers creating quality content in topic areas like food, parenting, DIY and technology increase traffic and revenue through targeted article recommendations. Through distribution on nRelate's network, content marketers can reach audiences uniquely engaged with content they trust. More information is available at http://www.nrelate.com

About IAC
IAC (NASDAQ: IACI) is a leading media and Internet company comprised of more than 150 brands and products, including Match.com, Ask.com, CollegeHumor, and CityGrid Media. Focused in the areas of Search, Personals, Local and Media, IAC's family of websites is one of the largest in the world, with nearly a billion monthly visits across more than 30 countries. The company is headquartered in New York City with offices in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.  To view a full list of the companies of IAC, please visit our website at http://www.iac.com.

SOURCE  Ask.com

Ask.com

CONTACT: Valerie Combs, Ask.com, +1-510-985-7795, valerie.combs@ask.com; or Justine Sacco, IAC Corporate Communications, +1-212-314-7326, justine.sacco@iac.com

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

RiT Technologies Strengthens its Capital Structure Through Debt-To-Equity Conversion Transaction

Stins Coman, RiT's Controlling Shareholder, to Convert $4.2M of the Outstanding Loan Amount to Ordinary Shares

TEL AVIV, Israel, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    RiT Technologies (NASDAQ: RITT) today announced that it has signed a private Share
Purchase Agreement with STINS COMAN Inc., ("STINS COMAN"), its principal shareholder,
under which it will convert an outstanding loan in the amount of approximately $4.2
million into 1,146,114 of the Company's ordinary shares at an average price of $3.68 per
share.

    This transaction is an addition to the previous conversions completed in May 2010,
September 2010, March 2011, June 2011 and December 2011, and is being executed under the
terms stipulated in the Loan Agreement between RiT and STINS COMAN dated June 11, 2009.
The completion of this transaction is subject to customary conditions, and the issuance of
shares is expected to take place on July 17, 2012. Upon completion, STINS COMAN's holding
will rise from approximately 78% to approximately 82% of the Company's voting power.

    Commenting on the news, Dr. Vadim Leiderman, RiT's President and CEO, said, "STINS
COMAN has been the driving force behind RiT's strategic realignment, shifting our focus to
leverage the phenomenal growth of the data center market. We are grateful for their
continued demonstration of confidence as we launch our comprehensive multi-year strategic
plan with confidence and excitement regarding our long term prospects."

    About RiT Technologies

    RiT is a leading provider of comprehensive management solutions for today's
mission-critical data centers and communication rooms. Through the deployment of RiT's
integrated DCIM (data center infrastructure management), IIM (intelligent infrastructure
management), SMART Cabling(TM) and EPV(TM) real-time infrastructure management solutions,
companies enhance both CAPEX and OPEX, increase their efficiency and improve their
automated processes. RiT's field-tested solutions are delivering value in thousands of
installations for top-tier enterprises and operators throughout the world. RiT's shares
are traded on the Nasdaq exchange under the symbol RITT. http://www.rittech.com

    Safe Harbor Statement

    In this press release, all statements that are not purely about historical facts,
including, but not limited to, those in which we use the words "believe," "anticipate,"
"expect," "plan," "intend," "estimate", "forecast", "target", "could" and similar
expressions, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. For example, when we discuss a field trial which could lead
to a multi-million dollar Carrier deal, we are using a forward looking statement. While
these forward-looking statements represent our current judgment of what may happen in the
future, actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied by
these statements due to numerous important factors, including, but not limited to, those
described under the heading "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Form 20-F, which may be revised or
supplemented in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. These factors include, but are not
limited to, the following: our ability to raise additional financing, if required; the
continued development of market trends in directions that benefit our sales; our ability
to maintain and grow our revenues; our dependence upon independent distributors,
representatives and strategic partners; our ability to develop new products and enhance
our existing products; the availability of third-party components used in our products;
the economic condition of our customers; the impact of government regulation; and the
economic and political situation in Israel. We are under no obligation, and expressly
disclaim any obligation, to update the forward-looking statements in this press release,
whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

   
    Company Contact:
    Eli Gendler, CFO
    +972-77-270-7210
    eli.gendler@rittech.com

Source: RiT Technologies Ltd

Sony Movie Channel Celebrates Iconic Director Stanley Kubrick This July

A Unique Interactive Companion Site Will Be Offered Via Facebook

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Movie Channel is honoring iconic director Stanley Kubrick during the month of July, airing seven of the legendary filmmaker's movies paired with the documentary film, "Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures."

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120322/LA74713LOGO)

The month-long event will air Fridays at 8:00 PM E|5:00 PM P beginning July 6th with "Killer's Kiss" and "The Killing." Also airing will be "A Clockwork Orange" and "Barry Lyndon" (Friday, July 13), "Dr. Strangelove" and "Full Metal Jacket" (Friday, July 20), and "Eyes Wide Shut" (Friday, July 27).   "Stanley Kubrick: A Life in Pictures" will bookend the movies airing on July 6th and July 27th. The network's celebration also includes special primetime re-airings of the films beginning Tuesday, July 24 - Thursday, July 26, as well as an all-day marathon on Sunday, July 29th. The week also marks Kubrick's birthday on July 26th.

Viewers can log onto the Sony Movie Channel Facebook page (http://www.Facebook.com/SonyMovieChannel), "Like" the page and gain access to an interactive companion guide starting at 3:00 PM P on July 2. The interactive book will allow fans to look through chapters related to each of the seven featured Kubrick films and find hidden extras and bonus material creatively interspersed. The site will remain available throughout the month of July.

About Sony Movie Channel
Sony Movie Channel is the first U.S. multi-platform television network from Sony Pictures Television created specifically for the Hollywood movie fan.  Offering uncut and uninterrupted theatrical releases in stunning high definition, Sony Movie Channel showcases titles from Sony Pictures' vast library including award-winning features, cult favorites, family comedies and gripping dramas. Programming is selected from more than 3,500 Sony Pictures films, which collectively have received 184 Academy Awards including 12 for Best Picture. Sony Movie Channel is available on DISH Network, DIRECTV and AT&T U-Verse TV on linear as well as on authenticated VOD and online platforms.

SOURCE  Sony Movie Channel

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120322/LA74713LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Sony Movie Channel

CONTACT: Andrea McKinnon/Lindsay Colker, Sony Pictures Television, +1-310-244-6467 / +1-310-244-3774, Andrea_McKinnon@spe.sony.com / Lindsay_colker@spe.sony.com

Spoken Communications Announces Acquisition of HyperQuality

BELLEVUE, Wash., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spoken Communications, provider of a leading enterprise cloud platform for contact centers, today announced its acquisition of HyperQuality, provider of third-party quality assurance and business intelligence for contact centers. 

HyperQuality's technology-based solution combines software and services that provide businesses with insight on the quality, productivity and effectiveness of customer interactions to improve the customer experience.

Integrating HyperQuality's suite with Spoken Communications' cloud-based contact center platform underscores Spoken's focus on providing an effective enterprise cloud that enhances its clients' caller experience. Howard Lee, the original founder and CEO of HyperQuality, is the current CEO of Spoken Communications and is excited by the opportunity to merge the two thriving companies.

"This acquisition enables Spoken not only to further our vision of improving the customer experience for our clients but also expands our reach into important new markets," says Spoken CEO, Howard Lee. "I personally am thrilled and eager to do the post-acquisition work that will make this deal a success. Both Spoken and HyperQuality have always been focused on providing top quality technology combined with world-class customer service for our clients to improve the overall customer experience."

Christopher Coles, CEO of HyperQuality, says, "HyperQuality is proud to join Spoken and provide our clients access to a broader suite of cloud-based solutions focused on improving the customer experience. We believe that this combined, technology-based offering will deliver strategic value to all our clients."

Mike Mattsen, the former Chief Operating Officer of HyperQuality and current CEO of MattsenKumar, which specializes in global outsourcing and consulting, will step up as President of the new HyperQuality. HyperQuality will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Spoken Communications. Spoken will retain the bulk of HyperQuality's human resources, and the Seattle offices of HyperQuality will be combined into Spoken's Bellevue facilities.

First Hill Partners, LLC served as exclusive financial advisor to HyperQuality in this transaction.

About Spoken Communications

Spoken Communications, founded in 2005 and incorporated as Intellisist®, Inc., is a provider of a leading enterprise cloud platform for contact centers. The Spoken cloud platform supports cost productivity, enables big data streams and extends a flexible integration model to replace, extend or integrate with any legacy infrastructure and software. Currently servicing over 17 million contact center minutes per month for 12 organizations supporting 5,000 remote agents, Spoken can deliver operational efficiency to any contact center and provides a superior customer experience. For more information, contact Heidi Miller at heidim@spoken.com, visit http://www.spoken.com, call 1-206-428-6044, Twitter @spokencomm or subscribe to the blog at http://blog.spoken.com.

SOURCE  Spoken Communications

Spoken Communications

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

Renesas Mobile Corporation Selects Ecrio VoLTE Client Software

FlexIMS(TM) Architecture to be embedded in 4G/LTE Chipsets

CUPERTINO, Calif., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecrio Inc. today announced the signing of a commercial agreement with Renesas Mobile to license Ecrio's VoLTE Client Software. The client software will be embedded in Renesas Mobile's advanced LTE triple mode platforms enabling VoLTE Services based on the 3GPP IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to be supported across Renesas Mobile platforms bringing operators a robust and proven voice solution for devices on LTE networks. 

Based on the FlexIMS(TM) Architecture, Ecrio's Mobile Communication Client Suite (MCCS) has achieved successful certifications on multiple operator networks, and continues to be embedded in a range of upcoming mobile devices within the emerging 4G/LTE ecosystem. This unique architecture enables VoLTE, Video Calling and companion Rich Communication Suite (RCS) to be implemented with the flexibility to distribute functionalities across the LTE Baseband Processor and the Application Processor to meet low power consumption and latency requirements.

The Ecrio solution will be optimised and embedded in Renesas Mobile's highly-integrated LTE triple mode modem and smartphone platforms. These platforms are designed to meet the rapidly-growing demands for enhanced applications that take advantage of the power of 4G LTE Mobile Broadband networks. Renesas Mobile recently pioneered the MP5232, high-performance, scalable LTE triple mode smartphone platform, optimised to address the US$150-300 range device market. The MP5232 is designed to enable OEMs to accelerate the creation and delivery of high volume LTE/HSPA+ capable smartphones, tablets and mobile Internet devices the industry requires to deliver the full potential of LTE.

"Ecrio's proven VoLTE IMS client software is a perfect enhancement for our market-leading LTE platforms" said Heikki Tenhunen, senior vice president of Renesas Mobile Corporation. "The combination of Ecrio's FlexIMS Architecture with our LTE triple mode chipsets offers OEMs a flexible commercial-grade and readily-available VoLTE platform for delivering a wide range of IMS-compliant devices and solutions driving the roll-out of these new services."

"This is a significant milestone in our relationship with Renesas Mobile," said Michel Gannage, Ecrio founder and CEO. "Ecrio is committed to working closely with Renesas Mobile and the growing 4G/LTE ecosystem, to integrate key functionality needed for accelerating VoLTE deployments."

About Ecrio

Ecrio is the leading supplier of 4G/LTE real time communications client software and services solutions for the mobile industry. Ecrio offers a comprehensive suite of standards compliant (3GPP, GSMA) Communications Client Solutions including Messaging Solutions (SMS over LTE), Rich Communication Suite Solutions (RCS, RCS-e), Voice Solutions (IR.92 VoLTE - Voice over LTE) and Video Solutions (Video Sharing and IR.94 Video Calling). Built on the FlexIMS(TM) Architecture, Ecrio's Mobile Communications Client Suite (MCCS) functionalities can be distributed across the Baseband Processor and the Application Processor, yielding optimal latency and power consumption. The MCCS has been deployed on more than 50 million handsets. Ecrio's customers include industry leading operators such as NTT DOCOMO, SK Telecom and Verizon Wireless, and leading device and chipset platform providers. For more information, please visit http://www.ecrio.com.

FlexIMS( )is a trademark of Ecrio Inc.

About Renesas Mobile Corporation

Renesas Mobile Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Renesas Electronics Corporation and offers advanced and innovative products and services for mobile phones, car infotainment solutions, consumer electronics and industrial applications. Renesas Mobile's mission is to develop, productize and deliver communications centric semiconductor chipsets and complete hardware and software platforms built on these chipsets to meet the needs of our customers in these markets. Renesas Mobile Corporation provides complete cellular chipset platform solutions include powerful applications processors, leadership and industry reference cellular modems, highly integrated radio frequency devices, intelligent power management solutions, and the complete system and software expertise to develop flagship devices more rapidly. More information can be found at http://www.renesasmobile.com.

SOURCE  Ecrio

Ecrio

CONTACT: Ecrio Inc, Sopheak San, +1-408-366-7900, ssan@ecrio.com

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

Oncam Global Acquires Grandeye

LONDON, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Security solutions provider Oncam Global today announced it has taken full ownership
of Grandeye, the 360-degree innovator. To reflect the importance of the acquisition the
combined company will now be known as Oncam Grandeye.

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    Oncam Global has acquired the remaining 51% of shares from Creative Technology, to
take full control of the imaging technology specialist and to respond to the growing
demand for its 360-degree security solutions.

    Grandeye will now be fully integrated as Oncam Global's technology and engineering
arm, providing a suite of 360-degree technology for security and liability protection
applications.

    Ahmed Jawad, Executive Chairman of Oncam Global Group, said the deal would allow the
business to take control of the 360-degree development market across the security and
commercial sectors.

    He added: "Grandeye has been a pioneer in the development and use of 360 degree
imaging across a range of security solutions and to this day remains synonymous with
360-degree technology.

    "With the global video surveillance market predicted to grow by more than 12 percent
in 2012, it is vital that we are positioned effectively to continue our leadership in 360
degree technology and exploit new growth opportunities across the market place."

    "Taking full control of Grandeye will enable us to do this, ensuring that we are
geared towards delivering the next generation of 360 technology, as well as being
positioned to take forward exciting technology deployment partnerships."

    Mr Jawad also announced that Oncam Global will invest heavily in a sustained research
and development programme.

    "This investment is critical for us to remain at the forefront of the industry," he
said.

    "Grandeye will benefit from increased investment in R&D and it will also be our
objective to attract the best people into our business, ensuring that we maintain our
market position and continue to lead technology development and innovation in the 360
degree technology market." Grandeye has developed 'smart' camera technology that greatly
reduces system complexity and cost when compared with other approaches.

    Grandeye holds a very powerful patent portfolio within these technologies.

    Issued by Beattie Communications [http://www.beattiegroup.com ] on behalf of Oncam
Global Group

    NOTES TO EDITOR:

    Oncam Global Group

    For more information please visit http://www.oncamglobal.com

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Media Inquiries to: Neil McDonald, Tel: +44(0)1698-787855, Mob: +44(0)7971-749044, neil.mcdonald@onlybeattie.com ; Claire Brooks, Tel: +44(0)1698-787843, Mob: +44(0)7789-721543, claire.brooks@onlybeattie.com

Rentrak Launches Studio Share Module In OnDemand Essentials System

--First Industry-Sharing Service in the Digital Space Provides a Transparent View of Transactional Movie Performance Data--

PORTLAND, Ore., July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rentrak Corporation (NASDAQ: RENT), the leader in multi-screen media measurement serving the advertising, television and entertainment industries, today announced the company's new Studio Share module to the OnDemand Essentials system.   This new module is the first to provide a transparent view of competitive video-on-demand (VOD) information and industry data to participating motion picture studios. This transparency allows movie studios to see not only their own results but the results of their competitors and establishes, for the first time, a transparent VOD information marketplace for theatrical releases. 

Rentrak is the first company to launch an industry measurement service using census-based information to increase transparency on the platform. This timely and actionable VOD industry-based information, including title-level performance, total industry performance, title-trend performance and more, will be available to existing studio clients of OnDemand Essentials who opt-in and subscribe separately to this additional feature. 

"Rentrak is excited to provide the first-ever census-based industry view of transactional VOD content including total industry transactions and revenue. This advancement will open the doors of transparency to help the studios better understand trends within the transactional VOD business," said Cathy Hetzel, corporate president and president of Advanced Media and Information at Rentrak.

Rentrak is developing a transparent industry view of  iVOD (Internet Video-On-Demand) rentals and EST (Electronic Sell-Through) purchases via the web and for content rented or purchased electronically through multiple devices such as iPad, PC, PlayStation, Roku, Xbox and others which Rentrak already actively collects transaction data from this type of viewing.  Transaction information will be aggregated on a weekly basis for movie and television content for studios and networks that make their content available to companies including Amazon, iTunes, PlayStation, Vudu, YouTube, Xbox and others.

Rentrak's OnDemand Essentials processes daily, census-level on-demand data representing over 100 million TVs from 38 cable, telco and satellite providers and 100% of the top-25 TV operators offering video-on-demand. Rentrak's extensive on-demand information is used by more than 170 network and studio clients.

About Rentrak Corporation
Rentrak (NASDAQ: RENT) is a global digital media measurement and research company, serving the most recognizable companies in the entertainment industry. With a reach across numerous platforms including box office, multi-screen television and home video, Rentrak has developed more efficient metrics to be used as database currencies for the evaluation and selling of media. Rentrak is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, with additional U.S. and international offices. For more information on Rentrak, please visit http://www.rentrak.com.

RENTM

Media Contacts for Rentrak Corporation:
Sallie Olmsted / Amanda Bialek
Office: (310) 854-8124 / (310) 854-8151
Email: solmsted@rogersandcowan.com / abialek@rogersandcowan.com

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SpotOption Sponsors First Binary Options Regulation Seminar

NICOSIA, Cyprus, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Licensed market makers S.O. SpotOption will hold seminar to explain all factors
regarding binary options licenses

    With CySEC's recent announcement of the regulating of binary options as financial
instruments, SpotOption will be holding a seminar in order to inform clients and potential
clients regarding the change in regulations. The seminar will be held on July 10, 2012, in
the Leonardo Tower, Ramat Gan, Israel. As SpotOption has upgraded its services to include
not only software provision, but investment services as a financial institution, S.O.
SpotOption can now offer their clients their regulated umbrella which allows them to work
lawfully and in compliance with CySEC of Europe. As the only regulated market makers in
the industry, SpotOption is holding this seminar with the intention of shedding light upon
the regulatory standards, and the different choices that Binary Options operators have
regarding obtaining their own license, or working under SpotOption's license.

    The conference is co-sponsored by K. Treppides &Co Ltd, and Mr. Marios Cosma will
discuss the different license options, license application process, and operational
structure. A SpotOption representative will discuss how to work under the SpotOption's
license. Of course, there will also be a questions and answers session to ensure that all
members of the conference are fully aware of their opportunities and choices.

    "The regulation of Binary Options is a great advancement for our industry," says Pini
peter, Founder of SpotOption. "We're proud to hold this conference, as leaders of the
regulation process. This is also a gesture that we are here for our clients and potential
clients every step of the way, and that their best interest of working safely,
legitimately, and profitably is our main concern."

    To register for the seminar, visit http://www.spotoption.com/regulationseminar

   
    Contact:

    Tammy Levy
    Director of Marketing
    T: +357-24-022455
    E: tammyl@spotoption.com

Source: SpotOption Ltd.

Player Wins Over GBP1.3m During Playtech Bingo's Biggest Network Promotion

LONDON, July 2, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Playtech, the international designer, developer and licensor of software for the
online, mobile, TV and land-based gaming industry, just completed its biggest ever bingo
network progressive jackpot promotion with over GBP2.5m in prize money.

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    Starting May 21st, Playtech's bingo licensees gave away prizes ranging from GBP25 to
GBP25,000 through 10 selected slot games with progressive jackpots. By the end of the
promotion, almost 40,000 individual prizes were distributed.

    In addition to the GBP2.5m progressive jackpot promotion, there was a single
progressive jackpot win of GBP1,364,745.23 six weeks into the promotion on Playtech
bingo's hugely popular Clover Rollover slot. This is the network's third biggest payout to
date in a single prize.

    Playtech's bingo network is the world's largest online bingo network with over 25
licensees operating major bingo brands such as Mecca Bingo, William Hill Bingo, Ladbrokes
Bingo, Sky Bingo, Paddy Power Bingo, Maria Bingo, bet365 Bingo and many more.

    Andrew Steddy, Head of Bingo Networks, said "We were delighted to deliver another
unique market leading promotion for our licensees. Yet again, Playtech's ability to share
liquidity across our entire network allowed us to offer self-funding promotions and prizes
that are unparalleled in the bingo market. That a player on the network has won a single
jackpot of over GBP1.3m in addition to the GBP2.5m slots promotion clearly demonstrates
once more that Playtech is at the forefront of delivering value through networked gaming
solutions".

    About Playtech

    Playtech develops unified software platforms and content for the online and land-based
gaming industry, together with providing a range of ancillary services such as marketing,
hosting and CRM services.

    Leading gaming applications include casino, poker, bingo, sports betting, live gaming,
casual and fixed odds games. Playtech provides licensees with the tools to maximise
cross-selling opportunities, player loyalty and yield, all through the powerful management
interface - the IMS. The Group's capabilities enable the delivery of an integrated
software or turnkey solution, with players accessing online, broadcast, mobile and
server-based gaming terminals through a single account.

    New licensees include existing online operators upgrading or diversifying their
offering, land-based casino groups, government sponsored entities such as lotteries, and
new entrants making their online gaming debut, particularly in newly-regulated markets.

    Founded in 1999, Playtech has some 2,000 employees located in development centres in
five countries, the majority of whom are engaged in research and development of current
and future gaming technologies.

    http://www.playtech.com

   
    Contact:
    Playtech Ltd
    Mor Weizer, Chief Executive
    David Mathewson, Chief Financial Officer c/o Pelham Bell Pottinger
    +44-(0)20-7861-3232

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Ingram Micro To Become Leading Provider Of Mobility Products, Services And Solutions With Acquisition Of BrightPoint

- Provides immediate scale in rapidly-growing mobility market

- Expands Ingram Micro's suite of high-value logistics services and solutions

- More than $55 million in expected annual cost synergies and efficiencies by 2014

- All cash acquisition expected to expand margins and be meaningfully accretive to earnings per share

SANTA ANA, Calif. and INDIANAPOLIS, July 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ingram Micro Inc. (NYSE: IM), the world's largest technology distributor and supply-chain services provider, and Brightpoint, Inc. ("BrightPoint") (Nasdaq: CELL), a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless industry, announced today they have entered into a definitive agreement under which, subject to customary closing conditions, Ingram Micro will acquire all of the outstanding shares of BrightPoint common stock for $9.00 per share in cash, a 66 percent premium to BrightPoint's closing stock price on June 29, 2012, and a 35 percent premium to the 90-day average trading price.  The transaction is valued at approximately $840 million, including the value of approximately $190 million of BrightPoint's estimated debt (net of cash), as of June 30, 2012.

The complementary combination of Ingram Micro with BrightPoint will create a leading global provider of device lifecycle services and solutions for the mobility industry.  Together, Ingram Micro and BrightPoint will have tremendous customer reach and deep relationships with key vendors, network operators and mobile virtual network operators.  The combined company will have an expanded global geographic footprint and customer base in the rapidly growing and strategically important mobility market.

"BrightPoint is a well-run company with leading, high-value services and solutions coupled with excellent distribution channels in the global mobility market," said Ingram Micro president and chief executive officer Alain Monie. "BrightPoint's offerings are highly complementary to both our logistics and distribution businesses, which will enable us to go to market with the leading portfolio of mobility device lifecycle services and solutions. Our expanded geographic footprint and strong financial position create growth opportunities for the combined company and give vendors, network operators and mobile virtual network operators, partners and customers one-stop access to one of the widest ranges of mobility and technology products, services and solutions.

"Strategically, it is a great fit and is immediately additive to Ingram Micro's existing offerings," Monie added. "Expanding our presence in the mobility market has been a focus of Ingram Micro and the acquisition of BrightPoint accomplishes this to an extent that would have been challenging to achieve on our own. Additionally, the complementary nature of our businesses provides a unique opportunity to drive synergies and efficiencies across the combined companies, which is expected to result in meaningful accretion to earnings per share beginning in 2013.  The transaction clearly supports our longer-term growth and profitability targets and meets our return-on-investment criteria for creating shareholder value."

BrightPoint, established in 1989 and with corporate offices in Indianapolis, generated $5.2 billion in revenues, of which nearly $550 million was from unique value-added logistics services, and total gross margin of approximately 7.2 percent of revenues for the 2011 fiscal year.  The company employs approximately 4,000 people and operates facilities in 24 countries, with sales in more than 75 countries around the world.  BrightPoint serves more than 25,000 B2B customers with over 100,000 points of sale across the globe and handled more than 112 million wireless devices in 2011.

BrightPoint founder, chairman and chief executive officer Robert J. Laikin commented: "The transaction with Ingram Micro will deliver significant value to our shareholders and will enable us to accelerate our global growth strategy.  This powerful combination will also provide compelling opportunities for BrightPoint's vendor partners, customers and employees to benefit from the financial strength, scale and broad geographic reach of the world's largest technology distribution company.  This is the right time for this transaction. I believe strongly that Ingram Micro is the best partner for our business and employees going forward and I am excited at the prospect of BrightPoint becoming part of a Fortune 100 company."

"Ingram Micro and BrightPoint share a common culture," said Ingram Micro chief operating and financial officer Bill Humes. "We admire the in-depth industry expertise and enthusiasm of the BrightPoint team and their excellent long-term relationships with customers, vendor partners, network operators and mobile virtual network operators.  The mobility industry is forecasted to grow faster than other technology sectors, driven in-part by exponential growth in the smartphone and tablet segments due to the ever-increasing demand for access to data anytime, anywhere and on any device.  Additionally," Humes said, "the convergence of telecommunications, computing and media is driving strong demand and should lead to cross-sell and up-sell opportunities, as our respective customer bases continue to converge.  Together we expect to capitalize on this growth and generate benefits for our combined vendors, partners, customers, associates and shareholders greater than either company could on its own."

Ingram Micro expects to fund the transaction with existing credit facilities and available cash balances.   Ingram Micro has obtained a commitment for a $300 million debt facility to be provided by Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., which would supplement its existing committed debt capacity.  Ingram Micro expects to realize annual cost synergies and efficiencies in excess of $55 million by 2014, and the transaction is expected to be accretive to earnings per share by at least 18 cents in 2013 and 35 cents in 2014, excluding one-time charges and integration costs. 

The following members of BrightPoint's senior management team have committed to senior roles within the new organization after the acquisition is complete: existing Regional Presidents, Mark Howell (Americas), Bruce Thomlinson (APAC) and Anurag Gupta (EMEA), and Vincent Donargo, BrightPoint's Chief Financial Officer.  In addition, Robert Laikin will serve in a senior advisory role to Alain Monie.

The transaction requires approval of a majority of BrightPoint's outstanding shares at a special meeting, which is expected to take place in the 2012 third quarter. Closing of the transaction is also conditioned on customary regulatory approvals. The transaction is expected to close before the end of the year.

Davis, Polk & Wardwell LLP acted as outside counsel and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Ingram Micro in connection with the transaction.  Blank Rome LLP acted as outside counsel and Blackstone Advisory Partners L.P. acted as the exclusive financial advisor to BrightPoint in connection with the transaction. 

Conference Call and Webcast

There will be a conference call today to discuss the transaction at 8:00AM PT. Investors may listen to the conference call by dialing (800) 369-2005 or (210) 839-8501 outside the United States and Canada, or access the call via a live audio webcast at http://www.ingrammicro.com (Investor Relations section).  A replay of the conference call will be available for one week at http://www.ingrammicro.com (Investor Relations section) or by calling (866) 435-1317 or (203) 369-1016 outside the United States and Canada.

Cautionary Statement for the Purpose of the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

The matters in this press release that are forward-looking statements are based on current management expectations. Certain risks may cause such expectations to not be achieved and, in turn, may have a material adverse effect on Ingram Micro's business, financial condition and results of operations. Ingram Micro disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.

All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements.

Important risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation: our ability to timely complete the transaction, if at all; our ability to complete the transaction considering the various closing conditions, including those conditions related to regulatory approvals and shareholder approval; the financial performance of BrightPoint and Ingram Micro through the completion of the merger; BrightPoint's business may not perform as expected due to transaction-related uncertainty or other factors; the ability of BrightPoint and Ingram Micro to retain relationships with customers, vendors and carriers; management's ability to execute its plans, strategies and objectives for future operations, including the execution of integration plans; growth of the mobility industry; our ability to maintain access to adequate levels of capital at reasonable rates; and our ability to achieve the expected benefits and manage the expected costs of the transaction.

For a further discussion of significant factors to consider in connection with forward-looking statements concerning Ingram Micro, reference is made to Item 1A Risk Factors of Ingram Micro's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011 and Item 1A Risk Factors of Ingram Micro's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012; other risks or uncertainties that may be detailed from time to time in Ingram Micro's future SEC filings.

About Brightpoint, Inc.

Brightpoint, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELL) is a global leader in providing device lifecycle services to the wireless and high-tech industries. In 2011, BrightPoint handled more than 112 million wireless devices globally.  BrightPoint's 5 key service areas - Plan, Market, Customize, Move, Recover, offer over 110 innovative services, such as distribution channel management, procurement, inventory management, reverse logistics and repair services, software loading, kitting and customized packaging, fulfillment, product customization, eBusiness solutions, and other outsourced services that integrate seamlessly with its customers' IT systems and operations.  BrightPoint's effective and efficient platform allows its customers to benefit from rapidly deployed, flexible and cost effective solutions. BrightPoint has more than 4,000 employees, as well as a significant number of temporary staff, and a global footprint covering more than 35 countries, including 13 Latin American countries through its investment in Intcomex, Inc. In 2011, BrightPoint generated revenue of $5.2 billion, from customers in over 75 countries. BrightPoint provides distribution and customized services through over 100,000 points-of-sale and to over 25,000 B2B customers worldwide.  Additional information about BrightPoint can be found on its website at http://www.BrightPoint.com, or by calling its toll-free Information and Investor Relations line at 877-IIR-CELL (877-447-2355).

About Ingram Micro Inc.

As a vital link in the technology value chain, Ingram Micro creates sales and profitability opportunities for vendors and resellers through unique marketing programs, outsourced logistics, technical and financial support, managed and cloud-based services, and product aggregation and distribution. The company is the only global broad-based IT distributor, serving 145 countries on six continents with the world's most comprehensive portfolio of IT products and services. Visit http://www.ingrammicro.com.

Additional Information and Where to Find It

BrightPoint intends to file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") a proxy statement and intends to furnish or file other materials with the SEC in connection with the proposed merger. The definitive proxy statement will be sent or given to the shareholders of BrightPoint and will contain important information about the proposed merger and related matters. BEFORE MAKING ANY VOTING DECISION, BRIGHTPOINT'S SHAREHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND THOSE OTHER MATERIALS CAREFULLY AND IN THEIR ENTIRETY BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT BRIGHTPOINT AND THE PROPOSED MERGER. The proxy statement and other relevant materials (when they become available), and any other documents filed by BrightPoint with the SEC, may be obtained free of charge at the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov. In addition, security holders will be able to obtain free copies of the proxy statement from BrightPoint by contacting BrightPoint's Investor Relations by telephone at (317) 707-2745, or by mail at BrightPoint, Inc.,7635 Interactive Way, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46278, Attention: Investor Relations, or by going to BrightPoint's Investor Relations page on its corporate website at http://www.BrightPoint.com.

Participants in the Solicitation

BrightPoint and its directors and executive officers may be deemed to be participants in the solicitation of proxies from the shareholders of BrightPoint in connection with the proposed merger. Information regarding the interests of these directors and executive officers in the merger will be included in the proxy statement described above. Additional information regarding these directors and executive officers is included in BrightPoint's proxy statement for its 2012 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, which was filed with the SEC on March 23, 2012, and in BrightPoint's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011, which was filed with the SEC on February 29, 2012.

© 2012 Ingram Micro Inc.  All rights reserved. Ingram Micro and the registered Ingram Micro logo are trademarks used under license by Ingram Micro Inc.

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CONTACT: Investors, Damon Wright, +1 (714) 382-5013, damon.wright@ingrammicro.com, or Tom Ward, +1 (317) 707-2745, tom.ward@brightpoint.com, or Media, Lisa Zwick, +1 (949) 230-8794, lisa.zwick@ingrammicro.com

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

Online Trading Opportunities during Takeovers, Mergers & Acquisitions

LONDON, July 1, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    David Jones' (DJS) share price rose 15 per cent today (Friday 29 June) when the
company confirmed that it has received an unsolicited takeover approach from a UK entity.

    Despite the initial mystery behind the unsolicited offer, other retail stocks in
Australia also appreciated during the morning trade.

    Peter Esho, Chief Market Analyst at City Index
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/market-analysis/market-commentary.aspx ] said, "The approach
to David Jones means only one thing - the domestic retail stocks are now in play and M&A
strategies which were previously on the back burner will now be brought forward."

    The local stock market also jumped higher as soon as some positive news from the
European Union's summit hit the market.

    Trading the News

    Trading the news is one strategy used by active traders who monitor the market on a
regular basis.

    Takeover moves, mergers and acquisitions and big news events such as the EU summit all
present trading opportunities, particularly to day traders.

    Trading Online

    With CFD trading provider City Index Australia
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/cfd-trading ], you can use the online trading platform to
monitor market news, company analysis and trends to capture trading opportunities.

    Knowing the features and capabilities of your online trading platform
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/trading-platform ] will definitely be an advantage for you and
your trading.

    Trading with City Index Australia

    With City Index Australia, you can place multiple orders to execute a pairs trading
strategy.

    You may also use pairs trading in Index CFDs such as the ASX 200, Hang Seng, Nikkei
225, the US100 and the UK100.

    Though many of these indices tend to follow each other's direction, there are
instances where they could go separate ways and that may present a pairs trading strategy
in a global scale.

    There are different order types e.g. Good Till Cancelled, Good for the Day, Limit Sell
and Limit Buy, that you can place if you think the market will move one way or another.

    Remember, however you trade CFDs - they come with a higher level of risk and are not
suitable for all investors and you may not own the underlying asset.

    About City Index:
Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives, and
many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.

    City Index is a leading global provider of margined foreign exchange and CFD trading.
As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in
over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more visit: http://www.cityindex.com.au

Source: City Index Australia

Eva Diaz, Head of Public Relations and Communications and Associate Director, City Index Australia. Tel: +61-2-9270-3617, eva.diaz@cityindex.com.au

Fidelitas Launches Unique Methadone Documentation and Dispensing System in Canada

CompWare Medical Group Expands Its Global Engagement

DULUTH, Ga., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelitas Medical IT-Solutions, LP announced today the launch of their product DDS, a dispensing and documentation system for methadone treatment. Their mission, according to the company's CEO, Andreas Kunz, is to increase the safety and efficiency of Methadone Maintenance Treatment programs in Canada. "Methadone is useful in the treatment of opiate dependence, but it requires very careful, accurate and transparent handling." Mr. Kunz says that Fidelitas can fulfill these requirements with an automated, tamper proof, documentation and dispensing system that safely manages and records every single mg of methadone - from the time when the methadone arrives at the pharmacy/clinic until the stock is empty. "Pharmacies, clinic owners, authorities, doctors and nurses can be sure to work with a reliable system in which every action is documented safely and accurately." Fidelitas' Vice President, Joakim Jorlander, says, "The fear of making a mistake that could have fatal consequences naturally creates a lot of stress. Our experience from all the fourteen countries we are presently working in tells us that nurses and other staff feel a lot more comfortable doing their job when the documentation and dispensing is interactive and automated."

DDS is listed as a medical device with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the company behind it is registered as a manufacturer of medical devices in both North America (FDA + Health Canada) and Europe. Fidelitas' entry on the North American market has not gone unnoticed. "The high interest is much due to our unique integration of software and dispenser, and it also shows that MMT programs in North America have needs that are yet to be fulfilled," says Fidelitas CEO, Andreas Kunz. "Our mission is to make substitution treatment more safe, more efficient and more transparent. I believe this will make us the best friend of patients, clinics, pharmacies and authorities." Vice President Joakim Jorlander explains that, "this is not just another methadone pump. We are specialists in the complete field of substitution treatment, and this is what makes the DDS stand out. In addition, we are positive that it will save costs for patients, pharmacies, clinics, states, and the government."

DDS is available in Canada through "Healthmark" (http://www.healthmark.ca). "As one of the leading suppliers of medical and pharmacy products in the country, Healthmark was the natural choice for us when teaming up with a partner in Canada," says Fidelitas CEO Andreas Kunz.

Fidelitas Medical IT-Solutions, LP is the subsidiary of the well known German company CompWare Medical, which is the worldwide leading manufacturer of self regulating IT-based solutions in the field of OST medicine. The CompWare Medical Group possesses extensive knowledge after 25 years of experience in this particular field and is working together with UN Organizations, the federal ministry of health and other high-ranking organizations, i.e. in India and Nepal. The biggest market is in Germany, where around 250 clinics and prisons are using DDS. In Germany alone, the system helps to save millions of euros in health insurances every year.

SOURCE  Fidelitas Medical IT-Solutions, LP

Fidelitas Medical IT-Solutions, LP

CONTACT: Andreas Kunz, +1-239-464-8682, ak@fidelitas-solutions.com

Web Site: http://www.healthmark.ca

Dice Holdings, Inc. Enters Agreement with Dow Jones & Company

eFinancialCareers to power the careers platform for WSJ.com and MarketWatch.com

NEW YORK, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHX), a leading provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, has purchased the assets of FINS.com and entered into an exclusive partnership with Dow Jones & Company to provide and operate the online career centers for WSJ.com and MarketWatch.com in the United States.

"The Wall Street Journal's prominence in the financial world is unmatched," said Scot Melland, Chairman, President and CEO of Dice Holdings, Inc. "Our specialized approach to recruiting is a natural fit for the high caliber professionals utilizing the Journal's online financial properties." 

Professionals utilizing the FINS.com service will be included in the Company's eFinancialCareers service, including resumes or profiles of approximately 200,000 finance professionals.   

"We share the same continuous commitment to financial professionals that The Wall Street Journal has demonstrated for more than a century," added Constance Melrose, Managing Director, North America, eFinancialCareers.com.  "The additional audience for our best in class career opportunities creates even more value for our customers."

"We are incredibly proud of the organic growth of FINS in just three years and believe the best way to continue success is to work with a leading provider of career services for professional communities," said Alisa Bowen, head of product for Dow Jones & Company.  "Dice has a proven track record, and we look forward to working with them, as we continue to focus on providing our users even more careers and management content."

The companies have entered into a six-month transition agreement under which Dow Jones will operate FINS.com on behalf of the Company.  Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Dice Holdings, Inc.

Dice Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) is a leading provider of specialized career websites for professional communities, including technology and engineering, financial services, energy, healthcare, and security clearance. Our mission is to help our customers source and hire the most qualified professionals in select and highly skilled occupations, and to help those professionals find the best job opportunities in their respective fields and further their careers. For more than 21 years, we have built our company by providing our customers with quick and easy access to high-quality, unique professional communities and offering those communities access to highly relevant career opportunities and information. Today, we serve multiple markets primarily in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.

SOURCE  Dice Holdings, Inc.

Dice Holdings, Inc.

CONTACT: Investor and Media, Jennifer Bewley, +1-212-448-4181, ir@dice.com

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

Vaadin to Support Google Web Toolkit (GWT) Development

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Vaadin Ltd. joins the newly formed GWT [http://vaadin.com/gwt ] steering committee to
deepen its commitment to the technology used in its flagship product. Vaadin announced
that the upcoming version 7 of Vaadin Framework will include a full version of GWT
[http://vaadin.com/gwt ], is compatible with GWT and Vaadin commercial support is widened
to cover GWT based projects.

    GWT and Vaadin are the two most popular technologies for building modern web
applications in Java. The developer communities of Vaadin and GWT have been closely
related since the introduction of GWT-based rendering in Vaadin in 2008. Including all of
GWT in Vaadin makes this relation even tighter, makes Vaadin a drop-in-replacement for GWT
and lays a foundation for making the development of rich cross device user experiences
more productive than ever.

    "Being developers, we call this new product strategy Vaadin += GWT. This means that we
include a full copy of GWT directly in our product and maintain it ourself. Merging the
technologies lets the developers combine the benefits of the unparalleled productivity of
the server-side with the fine grained control of the HTML5 platform enabled by GWT",
explains Artur Signell, VP of R&D at Vaadin.

    Google announced today at Google I/O a plan to move GWT towards a more open
development model, and the formation of a steering committee to oversee future development
of GWT. "We are very excited to join the effort of making this exceptional technology even
stronger", says Joonas Lehtinen, CEO of Vaadin.

    Both Vaadin Framework and GWT are distributed under the liberal Apache open source
license. The business model of Vaadin is to help companies to build their applications
using this free technology by providing professional support, tools and services. With the
inclusion of GWT, Vaadin expands its commercial offering to cover also GWT based projects
- effectively making it the only source for first level support for GWT.

    For further information, please contact:

    Joonas Lehtinen, CEO, Vaadin, +358-40-5035001, joonas (a) vaadin.com

    More information about Vaadin & GWT: http://vaadin.com/gwt

    Vaadin Ltd. is the company behind the open source Vaadin application development
tools. The development tools are used by tens of thousands of Java developers in more than
170 countries to build rich Web applications. For further information on Vaadin tools and
services, see vaadin.com.

Source: Vaadin Ltd

AT&T To Offer Relay Services In The State Of Colorado

DENVER, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced it will provide Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) to the state of Colorado. The company brings skilled relay operators, advanced technology and 25 years of experience in providing high quality traditional relay services.

"We appreciate the opportunity to provide the citizens of Colorado with telecommunications relay services that enable them to better communicate," said Eileen Hansen, Assistant Vice President, AT&T Customer Information Services.

Relay Colorado can be accessed by dialing 7-1-1 or direct-dialed toll-free numbers and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. AT&T will provide both Text Telephone (TTY) services where users communicate through trained relay operators, and Captioned Telephone (CapTel) services, where users can listen and read word-for-word captions of the phone conversations.

For more information about AT&T as the new Colorado Relay Service provider, please visit RelayColorado.com.

*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.

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 around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, 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. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. 

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.

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SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Suzanne Trantow, +1-720-236-2056, Suzanne.Trantow@att.com

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

Rarus Technologies Inc. Receives Approval from Apple for Zngle's Version 1.1 iPhone App and will release version 1.2 with Video and VoIP Calling in July

HENDERSON, Nev., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rarus Technologies Inc. (OTCQB: RARS) ("Rarus") announced today its newly enhanced version 1.1 of the Zngle iPhone App is now available at the Apple iTunes Store.

Rarus Technologies' Zngle social media network released its first Zngle iPhone App on June 1st 2012 in the iTunes Store and then moved quickly to produce and submit version 1.1 with added features and improvements. Zngle's development team has continued gathering member feedback and this data has now been incorporated into version 1.2 which includes new and improved features like Video and VoIP calling. These two features will be free for Zngle members and users will also be able to buy the additional required storage for Video and VoIP messages through the iTunes Store.

"We're very pleased to have received great suggestions through feedback from our members and have used their suggestions in the development of Zngle version 1.2 which now includes features such as Video and VoIP calling. These features will be free for Zngle members, however due to bandwidth and addition server requirements, there will be an in-App purchase requirement in order for members to acquire additional message storage. If members redeem proximity coupons they will also receive Zngle credits which they can use to acquire additional features. Due to the complexity of these features, which will set us apart from other social media companies, we have also delayed  development of the Android App. We are planning to resume development of this parallel product once  we receive feedback from beta testers of the Apple version 1.2," stated Mr. Manfred Ruf, CEO of Rarus.

You can follow Zngle business development at http://www.zngle.com. Be sure to watch our video on the home page and experience the Zngle platform yourself.

About Rarus Technologies Inc. and Zngle, Inc.

Rarus Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 2010 and is an emerging technology company focused on establishing an innovative business model intended to bridge cutting-edge social media and e-commerce into a marketplace that connects friends, family, consumers, and vendors in new and exciting ways. In May, 2012, Rarus Technologies Inc. incorporated Zngle, Inc. as the primary subsidiary and operations base for the Zngle.com licensed internet platform. Zngle.com is designed to be a centralized Internet portal and next-generation social media website that incorporates voice/text messaging, video email, and mobile technologies to allow consumers to access real-time information about various products and services through augmented proximity reality search features.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

Certain information contained in this press release, including any information as to our strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance and other statements that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, constitute "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "will," "anticipate," "contemplate," "target," "plan," "continue," "budget," "may," "intend," "estimate," "project" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays beyond the company's control with respect to its plans or operations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

SOURCE  Rarus Technologies Inc.

Rarus Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Manfred Ruf, +1-702-430-4610

Over One Billion Zlango Messages Delivered Since October Launch

Integrates Content Rich Images in Text-Messaging, Leading Fast Growing Evolution of Mobile-Messaging

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Zlango, the pioneering leader in image-rich mobile messaging, today announced Android market penetration of its mobile-messaging app hitting over 1 billion text- messages exchanged by Zlango users since its October 2011 U.S. launch. Users add personalization and visual expression to every-day texting with Zlango's high-impact images. Zlango's demonstrated success on the Android platform has paved the way for the evolution of text messaging, as traditional text-messaging is being replaced by more expressive options.

Zlango is leading the fast-growing movement of revolutionizing the way individuals communicate via text-messaging. Milestones since Zlango's launch Q4, 2011 include:

    --  1.25 billion messages delivered using Zlango for the Android.
    --  In May, 221 million messages delivered monthly, more than 7 million
        messages daily-with month-to-month growth.
    --  110 messages sent on average each month by active Zlango users.
Zlango's quick growth is fueled by consumers' need to communicate how they want, whenever they want. Its popular Virtual Goods Store for mobile messaging contains text-messaging icon packs designed to reflect spoken language, jargon and popular culture. Users can communicate with image-rich icons for any occasion, with image packs and premium offerings including Freestyle, Fantasy, GTL, Hitched, Anime, Western, Ocean, India and branded "Terminator 2" and "The Walking Dead" icon packs. Zlango users can integrate personal style, expression and culture into their everyday communication.

"Zlango's image-rich text-messaging is directly connected with the continued growth of the mobile market, with over 100 million U.S. smart phone users looking for ways to communicate in new and innovative ways," said Roni Haim, CEO, Zlango. "Bringing our unique image-rich expression to the massive mobile market lets Zlango users communicate with personalized expression --and puts us at the forefront of mobile-messaging developments. With such great success on the Android platform, we are looking forward to expanding to other platforms and continuing to drive the text-messaging development."

With support for more than 25 languages and deployment in over 20 countries, Zlango is increasingly becoming the preferred enhanced messaging service throughout Europe, Asia and the U.S.

The app is coming soon for Apple iOS - stay Tuned in July for the official iPhone launch.

Useful links:
See demo of Zlango here.

Zlango can be downloaded for free from Google Play here. 

See Zlango with the Virtual Goods store in action in this video demo here.

To learn more about Zlango unique text messaging solutions, visit http://www.zlango.com.

About Zlango
Zlango is leading the evolution of texting with image-rich, emotionally engaging messaging that reflects spoken language, slang and culture. Zlango enhances words with sequential animated icons, creating a better texting experience, with advanced messaging features that combine fun, color and personal expression. Localized for each market's language, slang and culture, Zlango's platform and niche themed packs and Skinz(TM), including The Walking Dead and Terminator 2 among other branded and exclusive packs of images for mobile messaging, are updated regularly with fresh new content. Zlango offer hundreds of unique icons and SkinZ(TM) for free, in addition to an exclusive range of premium content from the Virtual Store inside the Zlango messaging application. Zlango also enables image-rich updates direct to Facebook and Twitter via the ZlangOut feature inside the application. Available direct to consumers in the US, and via major mobile operators and content providers around the world, Zlango supports hundreds of Android, Nokia Symbian, BlackBerry, and J2ME devices. Zlango is localized in 25+ languages across 20 countries and currently has over 5 million active users who deliver over 200 million mobile messages monthly in the US alone. For more information, visit http://www.zlango.com.

SOURCE  Zlango

Zlango

CONTACT: Hanni Itah, SSPR, +1-847-415-9324, hitah@sspr.com

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

Paynet Systems Offers Free Web Store Capabilities

ALPHARETTA, Ga., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Paynet Systems recently introduced a free web store service for merchants who download and activate its Credit Card Machine Smartphone application. The tool gives businesses the ability to create an online web store with a shopping cart and up to 100 inventory items with images.

"It's something that the merchant can put together in about 15 minutes right from their Smartphone," said Jack Chevalier, president of Paynet Systems, Inc. "As a provider of merchant credit card processing services and solutions for small and medium businesses, we want our customers to have access to cutting-edge technology designed with mobile devices in mind."

The web store is designed for small businesses that don't have an e-commerce website, but want to make their products available to customers 24/7. These merchants can create a sub-domain or use their own domain to sell products on the web store. They can receive order notifications, process credit card transactions with a secure encryption and provide sales receipts. There are also options for adding taxes and shipping to an order.

The web store feature is one of the latest additions to the Paynet Systems Credit Card Machine app. The app is available for download on Smartphone application websites for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry and Windows.

About Paynet Systems, Inc.: Paynet Systems, Inc. (http://paynetsystems.com/) is based in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company provides merchant credit card processing solutions for businesses through wireless credit card machine services, web-based virtual credit card processing portals and mobile phone credit card machine apps. Paynet Systems' Credit Card Machine app consistently ranks in the Top 100 business applications. The app's reviews are constantly in the 4-star and 5-star rating range. It is available for most Smartphones, including BlackBerry, Android and iPhone credit card processing and has surpassed 200,000 downloads.

SOURCE  Paynet Systems, Inc.

Paynet Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Jack Chevalier, Paynet Systems, Inc., 1-800-809-1989, info@paynetsystems.com

Web Site: http://paynetsystems.com

Bitrix24, the Social Intranet, Marries eCommerce Websites and CRM

Cloud-Based Collaboration Service Creates Smart Connections for Leads and Orders

ALEXANDRIA, Va., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When customers go online and complete web forms, they're creating business opportunities. Millions of companies manage those opportunities with intranet-based CRM systems that help them process leads and orders. But for most companies, there was no fast, easy way to exchange information among ecommerce sites, CRM, and the intranet. Now there is.

With Bitrix24, website orders and generated leads are automatically brought into the CRM through a smart connection. Bitrix24 gives users complete control over the importing process, synchronization frequency, and handling rules for incoming customer data. The CRM is enriched with the full array of business automation and collaboration tools present in the social intranet.

Integration goes two ways. Telephone sales personnel can load a connected site's product catalog from within the CRM and take an order which will be simultaneously created in the CRM and the website.

"Our customers with ecommerce solutions are ecstatic about this ability to link website information with CRM and internal systems," said Dmitry Valyanov, President of Bitrix, Inc. "But even companies without online stores need to handle incoming information, and Bitrix24 gives them a way to securely route both orders and data they collect in website forms to their CRM. Having it free for small teams makes it brilliant."

A cloud-based service that allows employees to work from anywhere, Bitrix24 delivers a high-end intranet solution with a social media-style interface. Tight integration among the components of Bitrix24 means that tasks, customizable business processes, calendar events, and comprehensive search can be fully engaged when working in the CRM.

Bitrix24 is fully integrated with Bitrix Site Manager 11.5, a product which powers content management for more than 60 thousand websites worldwide. This innovative new integration capability is standard with the free version of Bitrix24, so current Bitrix Site Manager customers can benefit from its advanced functions now - with no additional charges. Learn more about Bitrix24, the social intranet, at http://www.bitrix24.com/.

About Bitrix, Inc.
Bitrix, Inc. specializes in development of highly secure content management systems and intranet solutions. Its products are used by companies of all sizes and industries.  The company works with 7000 channel partners worldwide. The software tech-corp. was established in 1998 and is still owned and managed by its founders.

SOURCE  Bitrix, Inc.

Bitrix, Inc.

CONTACT: Megan Parker, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com

Web Site: http://www.bitrix24.com

Storia(TM), the eReading App for Kids Created by Scholastic, to Offer National Geographic for Kids Titles

Non-fiction titles with spectacular photography to be showcased as eBooks on the kids' eReading app honored with Warren Buckleitner's Editor's Choice Award

NEW YORK, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholastic (NASDAQ: SCHL), the global children's publishing, education and media company, today announced an agreement with National Geographic for Kids, one of the most recognized providers of non-fiction titles for teachers, parents and kids, to offer a selection of their titles on Storia, the teacher recommended eReading app for kids.  A collection of books from National Geographic for Kids will be available on Storia through the Scholastic Book Clubs in August, just in time for back to school. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100907/SCHOLASTICLOGO )

Available for free download on PC, iPad, iPhones and all iOS systems hardware (and this fall on Android tablets and smartphones), the Storia eReading app, is specially designed to captivate kids while helping them become better readers. Storia offers more than 2,000 titles for kids from toddlers through teens with more content being added daily.  Storia was recognized by Warren Buckleitner with the Editor's Choice Award for children's eBook apps in the May edition of Children's Technology Review.

"Storia continues to earn praise from teachers, parents, kids and the media, and we are thrilled to add National Geographic for Kids titles to our growing list of outstanding eBook titles," said Judy Newman, EVP, Scholastic and President, Scholastic Book Clubs and e-Commerce. "A widely recognized and trusted source of non-fiction for kids with amazing photography, award-winning authors and high interest content that kids love, National Geographic titles have long been popular in print through Scholastic Book Clubs and will be in great demand as teachers and students prepare for the new Common Core State Standards. Storia will bring these titles to vivid digital life, showcasing the beauty and exciting educational content of these amazing books."

"National Geographic Kids inspires children to care about the planet and now, more than ever, reaches kids wherever they are in new and dynamic ways," said Nancy Feresten, National Geographic's SVP for Kids Publishing and Media. "We're delighted to be associated with Scholastic's Storia platform as it gives us yet another way to bring children, parents and teachers the National Geographic Kids books they love."

Among the National Geographic for Kids titles to be offered on Storia are 20 titles from the bestselling series "National Geographic Readers".

Scholastic is currently working with several other top publishers to offer their front- and backlist titles on Storia.

For more information about Scholastic, visit our media room at http://mediaroom.scholastic.com.

The online press kit for Storia is available at: http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/storia.

About National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids inspires young adventurers to explore the world through award-winning magazines, books, apps, games, toys, videos, events and a website and is the only kids brand with a world-class scientific organization at its core. 

SOURCE  Scholastic

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Scholastic

CONTACT: Kyle Good, +1-212-343-4563, kgood@scholastic.com or Sara Sinek, +1-212-343-6899, ssinek@scholastic.com; or Anna Irwin, +1-202-862-8267, airwin@ngs.com

Datameer Enables Big Data Analytics In Academic Research

Now Offers Free License of its Hadoop-Based Data Analytics Application for Academics

SAN MATEO, Calif., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Datameer, Inc., a data analytics application that enables end users to discover insights and trends in any data, is enabling researchers to quickly analyze complex data sets to find and visually communicate their discoveries. Starting today, Datameer is offering a free license of its data analytics application for qualifying academic research.

Academic researchers are particularly challenged by the massive amounts of data needed for their research. Collecting and analyzing data requires enormous computational effort and has typically been slow and tedious, often requiring a computer science background. Datameer offers an end-user focused tool that enables researchers themselves to integrate large quantities of data, do complex analysis in a familiar spreadsheet-like interface, and then visualize their results to easily understand, communicate and share their findings.

Datameer leverages the unlimited storage and compute capabilities of Apache Hadoop, a distributed computational platform that works on commodity hardware, to do the analysis in a faster, more economical way.

Dr. Douglas Grubb, of Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry, Halle, Germany, and Datameer set up an analysis that identifies functional RNA structures in the genomes of certain plants.  Dr. Grubb's work demonstrated that biologists can use Datameer to perform analyses on a Hadoop cluster, which could then scale on demand, for instance, on the Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2).

"With the right big data analytics tools, the possibilities are really endless," said Dr. Grubb. "Datameer lets me focus on my research rather than complex data storage or analytics infrastructure. This will significantly increase the pace at which we can conduct meaningful scientific research."

"We're extremely committed to helping researchers work with their data to find the insights they're looking for," said Stefan Groschupf, CEO of Datameer. "Datameer reduces the common barriers to research findings by lowering costs, getting technology out of the way, and giving users the right tools to explore their data freely and visually."

For more information on Datameer and to apply for a free license for academic research, please visit data.datameer.com/academic/. To learn more about Dr. Grubb's work and how Datameer can be used for bio-informatics and RNA analysis, visit http://www.datameer.com/support/bioinformatics.html

About Datameer

Datameer offers the first data analytics solution that helps end users access, analyze and visualize data of any type, size, or source. Founded by Hadoop veterans in 2009, Datameer provides unparalleled access to data with minimal IT resources. Datameer scales from a laptop to thousands of nodes and is available for all major Hadoop distributions including Apache, Cloudera, EMC, Hortonworks, IBM, MapR, Yahoo!, Amazon and Microsoft Azure. Datameer is based in San Mateo, Calif.  For more information on Datameer, please visit http://www.datameer.com and follow them on Twitter @Datameer.

Contact:
Susan Puccinelli
Sr. PR Manager
spuccinelli@datameer.com
650-241-1086

SOURCE  Datameer

Datameer

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

Local Greeting Card Aisle just Got Awesome with justWink(TM)

Card line, smart phone app, and website offer ultimate choice on how to connect

CLEVELAND, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When justWink(TM) was launched last summer by American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM), the awesome card line and corresponding smart phone app introduced consumers to the ultimate choice on how to connect with friends and family. Whether purchasing a card in their favorite store, sending a friend a funny note while waiting in line for coffee, or creating and mailing a birthday card from an iPhone, justWink has offered always-awesome cards that work for every who, what, and when in life. And now justWink has expanded with even more fresh designs now available in retailers nationwide.

The new collection of paper cards has filled the greeting card aisle with bold colors, adorable illustrations, and witty copy for every occasion from birthdays and anniversaries to weddings and babies and everything in between. The combination of whimsical unicorns, sweater-wearing cats, and (of course) bacon with realistic, yet playful messages create an unexpected experience for both the sender and the lucky recipient.

Each card has a QR code and URL on the back that directs consumers to a free justWink app for iPhone and Android phones. Through this app, users can send digital cards via text, email or Facebook. iPhone users can also select a "real mail" option, which allows them to send a personalized card to a friend's mailbox for $2.99. In addition, digital cards can be created and sent for free through the justWink website or through the NOOK version of the app.

With more than one million downloads to date, the app has gained popularity and loyalty among its users by continuing to add fresh seasonal content, fun everyday cards to send on the go, and just about every other occasion one could wish for. Priceless personalization features like the ability to add signatures and photos as well as Facebook-powered birthday reminders add to the socially-savvy app.

"We know our consumers love having really clever, super cute cards at their fingertips and we're excited to bring a new collection of paper cards into the stores where they're already shopping so that they can experience all of the glitter and whimsy firsthand," says Kelly Ricker, justWink brand manager and executive director of product development. "Between the cards, the app and the website, we've made it easy and fun to send friends the freshest content anywhere, anytime."

The new collection of justWink cards can be found at participating drug chains, grocery stores and mass retailers nationwide. In addition, the justWink app can be downloaded for free from the Android Market, iTunes App Store, and NOOK app store giving users 24/7 access to the complete and growing collection of more than 350 cards. For more information, visit http://www.just-wink.com or http://www.facebook.com/justwink.

About American Greetings Corporation
For more than 100 years, American Greetings Corporation (NYSE: AM) has been a creator and manufacturer of innovative social expression products that assist consumers in enhancing their relationships to create happiness, laughter and love.  The Company's major greeting card lines are American Greetings, Carlton Cards, Gibson, Recycled Paper Greetings and Papyrus, and other paper product offerings include DesignWare party goods and American Greetings and Plus Mark gift-wrap and boxed cards.  American Greetings also has one of the largest collections of greetings on the Web, including greeting cards available at Cardstore.com and electronic greeting cards available at AmericanGreetings.com.  In addition to its product lines, American Greetings also creates and licenses popular character brands through the American Greetings Properties group.  Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, American Greetings generates annual revenue of approximately $1.7 billion, and its products can be found in retail outlets worldwide.  For more information on the Company, visit http://corporate.americangreetings.com.

SOURCE  American Greetings Corporation

American Greetings Corporation

CONTACT: Meghan Olmstead of American Greetings Corporation, +1-216-252-7300 x2501, meghan.olmstead@amgreetings.com

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

O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. To Launch Branded Line of Android Devices

Custom-made Android phones and tablets launch whole new corporate profit opportunities

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- O2 Secure Wireless, Inc. (Pink Sheets: OTOW) is announcing the creation and launch of corporate branded Android phones and tablet that will soon come to market.

For the past two years, Val Kazia, CEO of O2 Wireless has been in a development partnership with a leading Chinese manufacturer on a new smartphone line and tablet design powered by the Android 4.0 mobile OS.  These devices, which will be announced late summer 2012, will be unlike any device seen before on the market.  Originally conceived as a phone specific to the Dominican Republic, we are now at the point, where the devices can be used internationally.  There are three smart-phones and a 10-inch tablet.  Each includes a true 5-megapixel camera, active touch-screen, and have internal features that exceed those of the top manufacturers.

According to market research released by the company Markets and Markets; total global cell phone market is expected to reach a value of 341.4 billion U.S. dollars by 2015.  Sales of smartphones are expected to do 76 percent of the total revenue of this mobile phone business, or 258.9 billion dollars in the same year. 

According to IDC, in 1Q 2012, phones issued by companies outside of the list of 'major manufacturers' accounted for 27% of the overall issued 144 million phones, which gives O2 a huge opportunity to provide a device that will be rapidly accepted by consumers.

"We've been finalizing the phone prototypes for the past few months and have found them to be further advanced than other phones currently on the market," states Val Kazia, CEO of O2 Secure Wireless. "We'll be carrying these devices in our retail stores, and looking to offer these 'universal' (unlocked) phones at other large retail electronics stores for additional distribution when they are available. I believe that this branded offering, which will be patented and manufactured out of China, will set us apart from other offerings in that many consumers are tired of wireless contracts and just want a high quality phone that they can purchase and use anywhere.  Consumers should find the features and components of this phone to be of the highest quality and I believe that it can rival the capabilities of any device from the top public manufacturers.  Revenues driven by this phone should grow quickly as many consumers are anxious for a top-quality Android phone which works on all global cellular networks.  This universal phone will not need a contract, and will be able to be used on any carrier worldwide.  The expected retail price of these devices is between $325.00 and $500.00 each.  A full public launch of the device will start as soon as they are available for pre-order."

About O2 Secure Wireless: O2 Secure Wireless is a Company that is currently developing numerous wireless tower facilities in the U.S. The Company is also instrumental in the development of wireless broadband communication services domestically. Under a recent merger with Earthcom Service Inc., the Company is currently being structured to provide affordable flat rate pre-paid wireless services in developing countries internationally.

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For more information visit our website: http://www.o2securewireless.com, or contact Gibraltan Financial at (321) 439-7450

SOURCE  O2 Secure Wireless, Inc.

O2 Secure Wireless, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.o2securewireless.com

ConnectWise IT Nation welcomes business guru and bestselling author Jim Collins as keynote speaker

TAMPA, Fla., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ConnectWise, developer of the leading service management software designed exclusively for IT service providers, VARS, ISVs and MSPs, today announced celebrated bestselling author and business consultant Jim Collins will be the keynote speaker at the 8th annual IT Nation Partner Summit, November 8-10 at the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.

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Jim Collins has worked with senior executives and CEOs at over a hundred corporations. He is the author or coauthor of six books that have sold more than ten million copies combined, including the international bestseller Good to Great, translated into 35 languages; Built to Last, a fixture on the Businessweek bestseller list for more than six years; and How the Mighty Fall, a New York Times bestseller that examines how great companies self-destruct.

His most recent book is Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All, coauthored with Morten Hansen. Based on nine years of research, the book offers principles for building companies in unpredictable, tumultuous, and fast-moving times

"Jim's books and research have added enormous insight to the question of how to build and run thriving businesses, and we hope attendees can translate his wealth of information into wealth," said Arnie Bellini, ConnectWise CEO. "Each year we take on the challenge of exceeding expectations for IT Nation keynote speakers and we strive to bring relevant and current content to those attending the event. By bringing speakers who offer great insights that our partners can apply in their businesses, we're doing just that."

"Every year, ConnectWise puts on a world-class event filled with the most valuable content," said Arlin Sorensen, CEO at Heartland Technology Solutions. "I always look forward to who's lined up for the keynote speaking spot. Jim Collins will be a great addition to the event and will bring some excellent takeaways for the entire IT Nation."

The event is expected to draw 2,000 members of the IT Nation and features an action-packed agenda with keynote speakers, more than 100 breakout sessions, a solutions pavilion and more. Considered by many to be the premier conference for the managed services industry, IT Nation provides attendees with the opportunity to connect with peers, learn about new solutions available in the marketplace and adopt go-to-market solutions that will improve their businesses today and well into the future. This year's platinum sponsors include CharTec, Cisco, Intronis, LabTech, Level Platforms, Quosal, Symantec, and Zenith. In addition to the three-day conference itself, IT Nation also features seven pre-conference workshops and the IT Nation Golf Tournament at the Waldorf Astoria Golf Course November 11.

To register visit http://www.theitnation.com/register.

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Designed exclusively for the IT Channel, ConnectWise is the leading business management solution for service providers, MSPs, technology consultants, integrators, and developers. Today more than 62,000 IT professionals rely on ConnectWise to achieve greater accountability, operational efficiency and profitability. ConnectWise fully integrates CRM, sales, help desk ticket and tracking, project tracking, IT service management, SLAs, dispatch scheduling, mobile IT services, time and expenses into a singularIT management software to dramatically streamline IT companies. Over the last 29 years, ConnectWise has become the premier business operating system for IT solution providers. ConnectWise APIs are accessed by over 300 organizations, including ConnectWise partners and industry leaders of the IT Nation. For more information visit http://www.ConnectWise.com or call 800-671-6898.

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Aurasma Turns One - Celebrates with 6,000 Partners and 4 Million Downloads

Company releases augmented reality infographic that comes to life using free Aurasma app

SAN FRANCISCO, June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aurasma, the world's leading augmented reality platform, today announced that just one year after its official launch, the company has worked with more than 6,000 partners to deliver augmented reality (AR) campaigns and promotions across multiple industries including publishing, music & film, fashion, automotive, sports, education, retail and tourism. The company also announced that its free Aurasma Lite app or partner branded apps have been downloaded more than 4 million times in more than 100 countries. The company estimates it will reach the 10,000 partner mark by the end of the year.

Aurasma also released an augmented infographic (http://www.aurasma.com/resources/images/first_birthday_infographic.jpg ) to mark one year from its official launch. When viewed with the free Aurasma app, the infographic comes to life with animated digital content and video and can be triggered from print or from the screen.

Aurasma partners gain valuable insight into campaign effectiveness by collecting quantifiable results that measure the number of "aura" views and click-through rates (CTRs) directly correlated to a print advertisement or marketing promotion. As such, companies and organizations across multiple industries share excitement for the new opportunities provided by Aurasma and augmented reality:

    --  "The music industry is constantly looking for the best technologies to
        connect with fans and to sell more records. Augmented reality is a great
        way of converging the old with new and to shorten the path to purchase,"
        said Steven Abraham, executive vice president of MediaCom LA. "Print is
        brought to life with AR. We have worked with Aurasma on a bunch of
        Universal Music Group label campaign launches for label artists as well
        as using it in other categories, such as travel with Crystal Cruises.
        Besides the obvious thrill factor of the user experience, Aurasma's
        ability to measure an offline interaction into an online touchpoint
        helps clients see the bottom-line value of leveraging augmented reality
        to drive engagement and conversion."
    --  "Marvel AR provides endless possibilities to give fans what they've been
        asking for: a richer experience with their favorite comics and creators.
        Working with Aurasma has allowed us to deliver an unparalleled
        experience to our fans worldwide," said Kristin Vincent, director of
        product strategy, Marvel Entertainment. "Their technology allows us to
        innovate in ways that ensure we offer a compelling product that
        continues to not only grow in popularity, but also change the way people
        read comics as part of the Marvel ReEvolution."
    --  "As one of the first newspapers in the U.S. to embrace augmented reality
        to engage with readers, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is at the cutting
        edge of traditional print and advanced technology," said Walter E.
        Hussman Jr., publisher of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. "Aurasma gave
        us the capability to get far more out of the printed newspaper pages by
        delivering interactive content to our readers through a customized app.
        So far, the response has been terrific."
    --  "Technologies like Aurasma are allowing us to significantly enrich our
        readers' experience, giving them the opportunity to see the technologies
        and ideas of the future in action," said Jake Ward, Popular Science
        editor in chief. "Our first Aurasma-powered PopSci Interactive app was a
        hit with our readers, and they can expect to see even more
        dynamic-enhanced features in the issues to come."
    --  "By leveraging Aurasma's augmented reality platform in a
        cross-disciplinary environment, students in my spring 2012 independent
        study discovered that they could tell stories in a radically new way,
        whether their own particular area of expertise was coding, designing,
        reporting, advertising or shooting video," said Charles 'Stretch'
        Ledford, assistant professor of journalism at the University of Illinois
        College of Media. "The end result, our Virtual Dugout mobile app, is a
        powerful and fun conduit for anyone in the world to connect with the
        Illini baseball team. For the students, it was 16 weeks of hard work and
        towering expectations. For the Illini baseball fans who watch Aurasma
        transform the team's baseball cards into videos of the players, it's
        simply magic."
Launched in June 2011, Aurasma is the only company to ever win the DEMOgod Award and also be voted as the People's Choice Award winner in the same year at DEMO 2011. In addition to being honored as CNET's Best of CES finalist last January, the company also won the "Best AR App" and the coveted "Best Overall AR" award at the 2012 AR Summit this month.

    --  "In the last year, augmented reality has moved beyond being a curiosity
        and has hit the mainstream," said Jennifer Rapp, general manager at
        Aurasma. "Not only are businesses leveraging Aurasma to connect with
        customers and build sticky brands, but everyday people are embracing
        Aurasma's in-app features to create their own virtual worlds, from
        launching personalized videos triggered by their holiday cards to
        creating engaging curricula at elementary schools. Aurasma is changing
        the way we consume information and soon every industry will have a
        virtual world tied to it."
Aurasma Lite for iPhones, iPads and Android devices is available from the iTunes App Store and Google Play. The free Aurasma app runs on iPhone 3GS (and above), iPad2 (and above), and high-powered Android devices.

Helpful Links:

    --  http://www.aurasma.com
    --  http://www.facebook.com/aurasma/
    --  http://www.twitter.com/aurasma/
    --  http://www.youtube.com/user/AurasmaLite

About Aurasma:

Aurasma is the world's leading augmented reality platform that merges the physical world with the virtual. Available as a free app for iPhones, iPads and high-powered Android devices or as a free kernel for developers, Aurasma uses advanced image and pattern recognition to recognize and understand real-world images and objects in much the same way as the human brain does. It then seamlessly blends the real-world with rich interactive content such as videos and animations called "Auras." Auras can be created for printed images, product packaging, clothing, physical places and users can even use the app to create and share their own.

Since its launch in June 2011, Aurasma has had more than four million downloads in over 100 countries. Over 6,000 partners in markets including retail, fashion, sport, automotive, consumer electronics, entertainment, advertising and publishing are using the free technology in their campaigns, on their products or embedding the technology in their own applications. Aurasma was developed by and is part of software company Autonomy - an HP Company.

SOURCE  Aurasma

Aurasma

CONTACT: Laura Kopf, Marketing Manager, +1-415-905-0027, laura.kopf@hp.com; or Paul Lesinski, Vice President, +1-503-293-8949, Paul.Lesinski@Edelman.com

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

Crossrider Completes Beta, Launches Cloud-Based Cross-Browser Extension Development Platform

New Platform Allows Developers to Create Extensions in a Single Code - JavaScript - and Publish to Potentially Millions of Users from Day One

PALO ALTO, Calif., June 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Multiple web browser choices are great for users, but they can be a nightmare for developers, who have traditionally had to create extensions in various code languages to fit each browser's unique requirements. Fast-growing startup Crossrider aims to change that with a unique development platform that lets developers create cross-browser extensions in just minutes with a single JavaScript code and publish to end-users from day one. The company is stepping out of beta and now offers the platform to a rapidly expanding developer base.

"We finished our beta phase in late May," notes Crossrider co-founder Koby Menachemi. "We haven't advertised or done press outreach until now, but already have 7,000 developers signed up, and 50 or more join Crossrider every day. We power nearly 90,000,000 users, with approximately a million new end-users added daily. We've grown from two employees in July to 16 today, with more hires planned. Our unique solution has definitely put us on the fast track."

It's easy to see why developers, fed up with the hassles of building an extension for each browser, would find the new startup's platform attractive. With Crossrider, web developers don't need to learn a new language since they already know JavaScript and can create extensions that support all major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer and Safari. Crossrider also provides all the tools needed to build and manage apps, including JQuery support, a powerful API and app-boosting Crossrider plugins, which allow developers to create custom code to extend the Crossrider API and enable code sharing within the Crossrider developer community.

Crossrider also features a cloud-based IDE that allows developers to create extensions in real-time without downloading a development package. The IDE is equipped with IntelliSense to enable autocompletion for all Crossrider API methods, making development even faster and easier.

Recognizing that building an awesome app is just the first step, Crossrider provides solutions beyond the development phase, including publishing tools to help developers push their apps out to potentially millions of users from day one via a fully scalable solution with automatic code updating capabilities and robust analytics to monitor success. All of these features make Crossrider a one-stop app development and promotion shop, which is why they're finding a highly receptive fan base.

Bruno Barbieri, a Crossrider developer, said, "Crossrider allowed me to think outside of the box and create things I never thought possible. Plus, with no learning curve (it's just JQuery!), I managed to build my cross-browser extension in just a few hours."

Like many innovative startups, Crossrider began as a clever solution to a real-world problem: Menachemi, a Firefox user at the time Chrome launched, developed and shared an extension via social media, which was then shared more than 30,000 times overnight. This inspired him - along with co-founder Shmueli Ahdut - to create an end-to-end solution that would allow developers to build, publish and manage apps on a single platform. That's how Crossrider got its start. The promising new startup secured $2 million in funding from numerous leading technology sector investors in a round led by Oren Zeev, Founding Partner at Orens Capital and former General Partner at Apax Partners, who now serves as Chairman of the Board at Crossrider.

Crossrider is free to join and takes care of compliance, offers seamless code updating and debugging tools. When new browser versions are released, Crossrider ensures the code in existing extensions continues to work correctly without requiring additional coding or changes, leaving developers free to focus on building and improving their apps. An error dashboard to help developers monitor in-app events is currently in beta, and the Crossrider team is continuously developing and adding new tools to improve the platform.

As an incredibly powerful platform, Crossrider operates at the intersection of cutting edge extension technology. Although the Crossrider developer community is bound by rigorous terms and conditions of use to protect end-users, the platform's ability to simplify extension development is lucrative to developers with good and bad intentions alike. When a bad developer used the Crossrider platform to create a malicious app, the Crossrider team disabled the malicious code as soon as it was identified. The company also developed cooperative relationships with Facebook and others and put automatic and manual monitoring tools in place to protect end-users from bad developers who might attempt to use the Crossrider platform to spread malicious apps across multiple browsers. End-user safety is a primary objective.

The need to create extensions to accommodate multiple browsers used to be one of the most tedious tasks associated with app development, forcing developers to spend hours developing custom code for each browser. Crossrider removes that hassle while providing a one-stop destination for managing and tracking apps as well as a fast-growing developer community. Find out more about Crossrider at http://crossrider.com/.

About Crossrider
Founded in late 2010, Crossrider eliminates the need for developers to create multiple browser extensions by offering a cross-browser solution they can use to develop apps that work on all major browsers with a single JavaScript code. Crossrider provides a powerful API that takes care of the rest and a robust suite of tools developers can use to build, manage, monetize and track app performance. Discover more at http://crossrider.com/.

SOURCE  Crossrider

Crossrider

CONTACT: Nicole Plati, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9342, nplati@sspr.com

Web Site: http://crossrider.com