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Singapore Establishes the First-of-its-Kind Remanufacturing R&D Centre in Asia

SINGAPORE, May 31, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The Advanced Remanufacturing & Technology Centre will drive value-added manufacturing
activities in Singapore through private-public R&D collaborations

    Singapore today announced the establishment of the Advanced Remanufacturing &
Technology Centre (ARTC), the first centre in Asia to look into research and development
(R&D) to develop technologies for remanufacturing that can be readily adopted by industry.
These technologies will enable companies and businesses to translate end-of-life products
into "good as new" ones for the market through a sustainable process, contributing to
greater cost and materials savings and, potentially, higher profit margins.

    Six industry leaders, namely Boeing, Rolls-Royce plc, Siemens Industry Software, ABB,
FUCHS Lubricants and Carl Zeiss, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Centre
to look into collaborative R&D to bridge technological gaps in remanufacturing for the
aerospace, oil & gas, marine, energy, automotive and engineering industries. In doing so,
ARTC will tap on A*STAR's Singapore Institute of Manufacturing Technology's (SIMTech) R&D
expertise in automation, manufacturing systems and processes, as well as the strong
capabilities of local universities such as Nanyang Technological University, to carry out
R&D in production-ready technologies in the areas of repair and restoration, surface
enhancement and product verification.

    Eight local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have also joined the Centre to
co-develop technologies along with leading multinational corporations (MNCs).

    Said Dr Raj Thampuran, Executive Director of the Science and Engineering Research
Council, A*STAR: "The Advanced Remanufacturing & Technology Centre will help industries
realise remanufacturing's economic and environmental potential through public-private
collaborative R&D. Member companies can leverage on our spectrum of relevant capabilities,
advanced infrastructure and high quality talent, while at the same time contribute to
value-added manufacturing activities here. The Centre also represents the way in which
high value manufacturing is advancing globally."

    The Benefits of Remanufacturing

    Remanufacturing is a sustainable process that involves transforming a recovered part
or product through disassembly, cleaning, testing and other operations into like-new
products to be reintroduced to the markets. Remanufactured products are tested and
certified to meet technical and safety specifications of new products, and are therefore
sometimes sold with warranties comparable to the original. The process is more efficient
than recycling because it conserves not only the raw material content, but also retains
much of the value added during the manufacturing of the product.

    Remanufacturing is already commonly applied in the aerospace, marine, automotive and
engineering industries. A report by Global Industry Analysts (GIA) predicts that the
global automotive remanufacturing market is expected to reach US$104.8 billion by 2015.

Source: ResearchSEA

Vivian Heng, Head, Media Relations, Agency for Science, Technology and Research Tel: +65-6826-6441 (O); +65-9738-1965 (Hp)
Email: vivian_heng@a-star.edu.sg

The Danish National Advanced Technology Foundation Grants DKK 15 Million to Milestone Research Project

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 31, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

              The project totals DKK 30 million for Milestone Systems to develop
next-generation video surveillance technology in cooperation with Nabto, Securitas and two

                                       universities

    In a collaboration between leading researchers at Aalborg University (AAU) and
Technical University of Denmark (DTU), as well as technology experts from Securitas and
Nabto, Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, will
be developing a new, cutting-edge video surveillance solution. Video surveillance can be
used to prevent theft in both private homes and large crowded areas such as railway
stations and airports.

    The solution among other things will be able to manage and search metadata, so it will
be possible to quickly find specific video, for example all recordings that contain black
cars recorded within a specific time period at a distance of 200 meters from City Hall.
The solution will also have built-in analytics, making it possible to detect irregular
movement patterns, like unauthorized persons walking around in a yard. Where traditional
systems sound an alarm if there is a burglary or similar, the new solution will give an
alert before the break-in occurs. With this project Milestone Systems hopes to develop a
unique solution that can be sold worldwide.

    "We expect the solution to help reduce burglaries and increase the rate at which home
robberies are solved, as it will become more and more common to buy video surveillance
security packages for private homes. At the same time the solution will result in resource
savings in the security industry because it will reduce responses to many false alarms:
Securitas could quickly get an overview of whether there is a real alarm or not," says
Hans Jorgen Skovgaard, VP, Product Development, Milestone Systems.

    Milestone will bring together leading experts in Denmark, who can contribute to
solving the technical challenges that the project entails.

    "We are very pleased to spearhead this exciting research project with DTU, AAU,
Securitas and Nabto. The various skills we all bring to the project means that it will
have just the right mix of research, technological know-how and deep insight into the
global security market and users' challenges and needs. We will jointly be able to create
a new, innovative solution that our partners can offer end customers in the fight against
burglary," says CEO Lars Thinggaard, Milestone Systems.

    Among the technological challenges is ensuring privacy and the handling of firewalls
in private homes, which are Nabto's specialty, in addition to practical management of very
large data volumes.

   
    The overall project budget: DKK 29,698,740
    Foundation investment: DKK 14,832,141
    Milestone investment: DKK 8,700,000
    Project title: Managed Video as a Service (MVaaS)
    Duration: 3 years

    About Milestone Systems

    Founded in 1998, Milestone Systems is the global industry leader in open platform IP
video management software. The XProtect(R) platform delivers powerful surveillance that is
easy to manage, reliable and proven in thousands of customer installations around the
world. With support for the widest choice in network hardware and integration with other
systems, XProtect provides best-in-class solutions to video enable organizations -
managing risks, protecting people and assets, optimizing processes and reducing costs.
Milestone software is sold through authorized and certified partners. For more
information, visit http://www.milestonesys.com

Source: Milestone Systems

Press Contact: Courtney Dillon Pedersen, PR & Communications Manager, Tel. +45-28-350-357 or +1(503)719-3439

Smartsave Unveils Latest London Offers Map

LONDON, May 31, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    -Smartsave, the biggest specialist international attraction and tourist promotional
site, have published a new edition of their market-leading London discount voucher map-

    The London Smartsave [http://www.smartsave.com ] Map is a pocket-size map of central
London that includes a Map of the London Underground and comes with over 130 discounts
[http://www.smartsave.com/uk/cadbury-world ] to some of London's most popular attractions
and restaurants including St Paul's Cathedral, Ripley's Believe It Or Not, and the London
Dungeon, and restaurant chains such as Bella Italia, Pizza Express, Cafe Rouge, and Planet
Hollywood. It is distributed to over 750 centrally-located London hotels, to brands such
as Thistle, Radisson Edwardian, and Best Western. It also has the largest circulation of
all London's tourist publications.

    With this new edition of the map, Smartsave have implemented several changes that they
hope will help the way people view, and use the map. As James Harrabin, Product and
Marketing Manager at Smartsave, said: "We've made some substantial changes to the design
of the map to help users understand just how simple our message is, specifically that
these discounts are 20% off with no restrictions or exclusions."

    Mr Harrabin went on to say: "We've also added a number of attractions
[http://www.smartsave.com/uk/ripleys-believe-it-or-not-london ], from The British Music
experience at the O2, to the Arsenal Stadium Tour. And these are just the start. We
continue to work hard to bring in the biggest and most popular attractions and restaurants
in greater London."

    Smartsave, a division of media group Metropolis International, has a legacy creating
similar products, as George Berzgal, Smartsave's Managing Director, elaborated: "We've
been producing these valuable maps, in one form or another, since 1994 with which we've
been able to amass a vast distribution network. The value that the London Smartsave Map
offers hotels, tourists, and participating merchants is unmatched. The London Smartsave
Map effectively markets to a hard-to-reach target group; international tourists, which
makes it an excellent vehicle for the map's participating merchants. Mr Berzgal went on to
say: "We distribute it through carefully selected London hotels, international travel
agencies and tour operators. This means that for our merchants we drive incremental
business by putting them front and centre with customers that have a large number of
options available to them in London."

    Having just successfully re-launched their popular website (http://www.smartsave.com),
Smartsave continue to build their worldwide brand with a new edition of their popular New
York Smartsave Map, which is currently supplied to a large number of New York hotels, and
offers the same value to tourists and participating merchants as the edition. For the New
York map they have recently added some key landmark attractions such as Central Park Zoo,
Bronx Zoo, NY Aquarium as well as continuing to promote attractions such as Madame
Tussauds, Ripley's Believe It or Not! and The Intrepid.

    With a push to engage the millions of new tourists visiting London this summer for the
Olympics and the broadened focus on building out new markets in the USA, Smartsave
continue to expand and refine their successful core business, while also treading new
ground.

    About Smartsave:

    Smartsave.com (http://www.smartsave.com) is a part of Metropolis International
Group's Reward and Loyalty Division. Established in 1994, Metropolis is a media group that
specialises in consumer business and travel publishing.

    Smartsave offers discounts at thousands of leading attractions, restaurants, leisure
activities, hotels, entertainment venues and shopping outlets. Smartsave uses a variety of
channels to provide these savings including guide books, street maps, directories,
websites and mobile apps. Families and individuals can make savings in the UK, USA, France
and Germany by presenting a Smartsave code to obtain 20% off the ticket or total food and
drinks bill for up to six people at any of the participating merchant partners.

Source: Smartsave

Contact: James Harrabin - james.harrabin@metropolis.co.uk - Telephone: +44(0)20-8752-8135

'Not Invented Here' - What Ford Is Looking for with New Motor City Innovation Exchange and Jump Start Program

DEARBORN, Mich., May 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Ford's intellectual property licensing group to open Motor City
        Innovation Exchange providing a showroom for innovators to show off
        their creations to peers and potential customers
    --  Working with TechShop, the nonprofit AutoHarvest Foundation and Wayne
        State University's TechTown, Ford is helping entrepreneurs commercialize
        their creations
    --  Ford Land is now offering the Jump Start program to provide more
        affordable work/hacker space along with support to help spur
        job-creating businesses
For more than a century Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) has been a leading automotive industry innovator, launching breakthroughs in areas as diverse as manufacturing, safety, propulsion systems and vehicle design. Today Ford is reaching beyond its boundaries to encourage entrepreneurship and the sharing of ideas to facilitate innovation that can help not only the company, but more importantly, the community at large to create a better world.

"There was a time not so long ago in this business when ideas that were 'not invented here' got easily dismissed," says William Coughlin, CEO, Ford Global Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company that manages the company's intellectual property portfolio. "The competitive pressures in the auto industry today are greater than ever, with demands for improving quality, safety, technology and of course fuel efficiency, so we are both encouraging and looking for new ideas wherever we can find them."

Ford is launching several major initiatives to support entrepreneurship and surface technological innovation in southeast Michigan. In addition to the recent improvement to the Patent Incentive Program that provides Ford employee inventors with a three-month free membership to TechShop Detroit, Ford is also looking for new ideas from outside.

"TechShop is a place where entrepreneurs and other makers have access to over one million dollars of tools, software and high-end equipment that allow them to rapidly and inexpensively prototype," said Mark Hatch, CEO of TechShop. "Innovation happens when you add community and crowdsourcing into the mix - which is exactly what the Motor City Innovation Exchange will do for our members, the automotive industry and anyone in the greater Detroit area who has an idea they want to turn into a reality."

Motor City Innovation Exchange, AutoHarvest and TechTown

Creators with ideas that have been fleshed out need to put them into action and that's where the Motor City Innovation Exchange comes into play.

"Bringing TechShop to Detroit was the critical first step in the creation of the Innovation Exchange," says Coughlin. "It will be an open meeting place that will enable inventors to showcase what they create in TechShop and then negotiate, network and even sell their prototyped solutions to players in the automotive industry, from manufacturers and suppliers to research institutions and startups."

The Innovation Exchange is also a physical extension of Detroit-based AutoHarvest Foundation, a nonprofit organization set up by several respected automotive executives to facilitate connections between the industry and Metro Detroit's entrepreneurial ecosystem. Ford Global Technologies, along with other automakers, suppliers, universities and research centers actively support AutoHarvest. The goal is to build a vibrant marketplace for licensing technological innovation across and beyond the auto industry.

Until now, there has been a major disconnect between having a great idea and being able to sell or license it to companies that can actually put it to use. For those not already in the industry, making the right connections to present a new concept or product has been a daunting task. AutoHarvest and Innovation Exchange hope to provide a platform for commercializing the intellectual property created by everyday inventors, industry insiders, universities and research labs.

TechTown, the Wayne State University business incubator, will hold regular "office hours" sessions at Innovation Exchange to provide informal business support to TechShop members and other innovators. Exchange participants will be able to take advantage of free or low-cost workshops on a variety of relevant topics presented by TechTown instructors.

"Innovation Exchange is all about helping to spread the word about the innovation happening both inside and outside of TechShop, and giving the creators the foundational resources they need to understand how to sell and commercialize their idea and connect with the right players while respecting their intellectual property," says Coughlin.

Jump Start Program

TechShop members with big ideas for a startup and a need for affordable working space can participate in a new Jump Start Program that offers discounted rental rates in Ford Land buildings in the Allen Park and Dearborn area.

Because of the diversity of projects being developed at TechShop, Ford Land will be flexible in providing suitable space that fits the specific needs of participants. The space, including locations adjacent to TechShop Detroit, can be used by individuals or small businesses for a variety of purposes including office, garage, lab and assembly use. Interested TechShop members can access information at http://fordland.com.

"Supporting innovation and entrepreneurialism benefits the entire region," said Donna Inch, chairman and CEO, Ford Land. "By lowering startup costs, we will enable more businesses to get off the ground and have a better chance of being successful."

"Like every industry, the automobile business was built and thrived on innovation," said Coughlin. "As personal transportation is reinvented in the 21st century, the challenges facing the industry are greater than ever and fresh ideas are essential to success."

"Ford is pleased to be leading the way through its connections with TechShop, AutoHarvest Foundation and TechTown," he added.

About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company's automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.

About Ford Land

Ford Land is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company and a full-service provider of real estate, construction and facility services. Ford Land owns a commercial office portfolio of more than five million square feet in Dearborn and Allen Park, Mich. For more information visit http://fordland.com

About AUTOHARVEST

AutoHarvest Foundation is a Michigan 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization and is led by some of the most highly respected figures in the automotive industry. AutoHarvest is designing and planning to launch a marketplace-driven Ecollaboration system that accelerates innovation in advanced manufacturing. AutoHarvest is guided by its peer interest group, which consists of over 70 prominent government, university, automaker, supplier, venture capital, business accelerator and manufacturing organizations. Located within the innovation hubs of the Southeast Michigan region including Wayne State University's Research and Development Park - TechTown - and the University of Michigan's North Campus Research Complex, AutoHarvest sits in the heart of NAFTA's automotive cluster. Recently awarded a grant by the New Economy Initiative Foundation ("NEI"), AutoHarvest is part of the NEI's Detroit Regional Innovation Network, a 10-year program to boost high-tech development and job creation in Southeast Michigan. For more information visit: http://www.autoharvest.org.

About TechShop, Inc.

Founded in October 2006, TechShop, Inc. is a membership-based, do-it-yourself (DIY) workshop and fabrication studio, providing access to a vibrant community of highly creative people and more than $1 million worth of high-quality machines, tools, and software. TechShop offers instruction for people of all skill levels to get them started using TechShop's tools and equipment. With plans to expand nationally, TechShop is based in Menlo Park, CA, with current locations in San Francisco, San Jose, Raleigh, NC, and Allen Park, MI.

For information and course listings, visit http://www.techshop.ws, email info@techshop.ws or call 855-TECSHOP. You can follow TechShop on Twitter at "@TechShop." TechShop is also on Facebook as "TechShop Incorporated."

About TechTown:

TechTown is a community of passionate, diverse people and businesses driven by an entrepreneurial spirit to pursue extraordinary opportunities. Entrepreneurs join TechTown to gain guidance and get connected with resources needed for success. TechTown offers entrepreneurs unique access to Wayne State University's research, academic and technology assets. By reigniting an entrepreneurial culture, TechTown is fueling business growth, job creation and the revitalization of Detroit's Midtown and beyond.

For more information visit: TechTown http://techtownwsu.org/, or find us online at http://facebook.com/techtowndetroit or follow us on Twitter at @techtowndetroit

SOURCE  Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company

CONTACT: Alan Hall, +1-313-594-3744, ahall32@ford.com, or Becky Sanch, +1-313-594-4410, bsanch@ford.com

Web Site: http://corporate.ford.com

Electrical Contractor Providing Full Service for Today's "Wired" Homes and Businesses

4 Over Electric includes data, television and phone cabling in combination with standard electrical services.

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Among the many issues faced by homeowners and growing businesses is simply setting up the various communications and electrical systems needed to keep a modern home or office going. Along with finding an electrician in Los Angeles, customers also have to deal with a seemingly never-ending maze of data system, telephone, and television installers.  4 Over Electric is happy to announce that it now provides these important services as well as covering such traditional electrical tasks as wiring, lighting, and installation of heavy-duty electronic devices such as fire alarms and ceiling fans.

A Los Angeles electrician who provides fast, quality service can be difficult to find.  The employees of 4 Over Electric pride themselves on providing customers with the fast, friendly, and speedy service that places the needs of the customer first.  Too many businesspeople and homeowners spend too much time each day wading through complicated phone systems and spending what seems like hours dealing with multiple customer service reps. It gets worse because, too often, installers and repair technicians fail to arrive on time, offering excuses, but no help.

Adding phone cabling and television services means that 4 Over Electric's customers can rely on one electrical contractor from LosAngeles for the majority of electrical services their home or business will require. Delighted customers have praised the family-owned company's efficient and friendly working style and conscientious technicians; they have been equally effusive in praising the wide range of services offered by 4 Over Electric. "One stop shopping" is a commonly used phrase which truly seems to apply to this well regarded company.

Whether customers are in need of services for new construction projects or are simply updating their electrical wiring and electronics and data systems, keeping the panoply of services offered by 4 Over Electric under one roof is more than a convenience.  "Time is money" is not just a cliche; it's a very real fact of life and the time saving services offered by 4 Over Electric really can translate into cold, hard cash. Better yet, the amount of grief saved by not having to deal with countless technicians and contractors, at least in the opinion of many customers, is absolutely priceless.

4 Over Electric will be delighted to talk about their services and answer whatever questions you might have about electrical contracting at (818)-437-4515 or (323)-422-1653, or visit them online at http://4overelectric.com/.

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SOURCE  4 Over Electric

4 Over Electric

CONTACT: Jesse Marcus, +1-818-883-7277, ext. 121, marketing@cyberset.com

Web Site: http://4overelectric.com

Mandalay Digital Group, Inc. Receives Consent from Majority of Stockholders to Effectively Conclude Corporate Restructuring Efforts

Company Intends to File Application to List on National Securities Exchange in Next 60 Days

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mandalay Digital Group, Inc. (OTC Markets: MNDL), a leading global mobile data services provider, today announced that on May 23, 2012, the Company received the written consent from stockholders holding a majority of its outstanding common stock to effectuate certain corporate actions in order to rapidly continue its progress on its strategic plan for growth, expansion, and leadership in the mobile content distribution space.

On May 23, 2012, the Company received the written consent from stockholders holding a majority of its outstanding common stock to permit - but not require - the Board of Directors of the Company to amend its Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to effect a reverse stock split of the Company's common stock at any time prior to April 26, 2013, by a ratio of not less than one-for-two (1:2) and not more than one-for-ten (1:10), as determined by the Board of Directors and to increase the number of authorized shares of the Company's capital stock to 202,000,000 shares of stock, of which 200,000,000 shares would be common stock and 2,000,000 shares would be preferred stock. In addition, such stockholders, pursuant to the written consent, also approved the Company's Amended and Restated 2011 Equity Incentive Plan of the Company, and related forms of Equity Incentive Plan Notice of Grant Restricted Stock Agreement, and Notice of Grant and Stock Option Agreement.

"We're very happy to see the continued support of our shareholders for our vision and our strategy to be the leader in the mobile content distribution space," commented Peter Adderton, Chief Executive Officer of Mandalay Digital Group. "Thus far in 2012, Mandalay Digital has made substantial progress in positioning itself for success in this effort. In January, Neumedia, Inc. acquired Digital Turbine LLC, and I came on board as CEO, and in February, we became the Mandalay Digital Group. At the same time, we strengthened our balance sheet with a $13 million financing, including the conversion of $3 million of debt into equity, and today we have more than $8 million in cash on hand. In May, we signed a letter of intent to acquire the mobile assets of the Logia Group to complement our core Digital Turbine platform, and we added Chris Rogers, the Co-Founder of Nextel Communications, Inc. (now Sprint Nextel Corporation), to our Board of Directors. We believe we now have the capital structure, assets, and personnel in place to grow the company in order to meet the requirements for a listing on a national securities exchange, and we intend to file for such within the next 60 days."

Earlier this month on May 16, Mandalay Digital, Inc. received notice of decision from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) that the Company's securities are not eligible for continued quotation on the OTC Bulletin Board (OTC BB) and would be removed from the OTC BB. Mandalay Digital's common stock is currently traded in other OTC Markets (http://www.otcmarkets.com), under the same ticker symbol (MNDL).

About Mandalay Digital Group
Mandalay Digital Group is at the convergence of internet media content and mobile communications. It delivers a mobile services platform that works with mobile operators and third-party publishers to provide portal management, user interface, content development and billing technology that enables the responsible distribution of mobile entertainment. Mandalay Digital is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in Europe and Latin America to support global sales and marketing. For additional information, visit http://www.mandalaydigital.com.

Forward Looking Statement
Statements in this news release concerning listing on a national securities exchange, future results from operations, financial position, economic conditions, product releases and any other statement that may be construed as a prediction of future performance or events are forward-looking statements which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such statements.  These factors include uncertainties as to levels of orders, ability to record revenues, release schedules, market acceptance of new products, changes in economic conditions and market demand, pricing and other activities by competitors, and other risks including those described from time to time in the Company's filings on Forms 10K and 10Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), press releases and other communications. 

Contacts

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    (206) 395-2711
    Email: dave@haydenir.com
       - or -
    Brett Maas, Managing Partner
    (646) 536-7331
    Email: brett@haydenir.com
SOURCE  Mandalay Digital Group, Inc.

Mandalay Digital Group, Inc.

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

Chaotic Moon Acquires DollarApp

Agility-based startup will become the latest in a series of strategic consolidations for Chaotic Moon's growing stable of iOS apps and talent.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mobile development firm Chaotic Moon is pleased to announce the acquisition of DollarApp, a visionary iOS development company run by Twitter pioneer Dom Sagolla. Located in San Francisco, DollarApp is to become Chaotic Moon's Bay Area satellite, and Sagolla their Chief Product Officer.

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"Dom and DollarApp bring a tremendous amount of experience and vision to Chaotic Moon," says Ben Lamm, Chief Executive Officer at Chaotic Moon. "His philosophy of simplicity and speed, along with a devotion to craftsmanship will permeate every aspect of our business."

Formed in 2008, DollarApp's first project was the Official Obama '08 iPhone App, one of the most ambitious and successful projects on the iTunes App Store to date. Although the company has consulted for many major brands, its focus is the creation of original works. Each of these has been featured by Apple: Big Words, Math Cards, and the hypertext edition of Sagolla's groundbreaking book, 140 Characters.

Dr. Sagolla, along with Chaotic Moon Labs' whurley (William Hurley), is co-founder of the world's largest independent developer community for Apple's platforms: iOSDevCamp. Access to this world-wide talent pool will drive growth at Chaotic Moon for years to come.

"Dom's constant support of our largest projects over the years has proven invaluable." says whurley. "We are thrilled to have him drive the creation of new and unique products for Chaotic Moon."

Recently declared an International Genius by the City of Amsterdam, Dom has been featured on BBC News, Fast Company, and ABC's Nightline for DollarApp's innovative business model which predicted the current explosion of high-value mobile apps that cost just one dollar.

About Chaotic Moon Studios:
Chaotic Moon Studios is comprised of the most talented thinkers, designers, coders, and developers in the mobile media industry today. With over 400 years of combined experience, our team has practiced their craft alongside some of the most innovative companies in the world, including both Apple and IBM. They are award winners, Open Source thought leaders, iPhoneDevCamp founders, and even doctors. Between them they hold over a dozen patents and have been interviewed or written for magazines the likes of Wired, ComputerWorld, and Business Week. As the world's most proven mobile application studio, they provide everything from initial brainstorming and strategy, to custom development and publishing, to managing an entire mobile presence in any application marketplace.

About DollarApp:
DollarApp is expert at quickly developing a simple, addictive experience on mobile platforms. The company has woven a pattern of success derived from decades of research at the world's preeminent think tanks: HP Laboratories, Adobe Labs, and the MIT Media Lab. Known as a social networking pioneer, founder Dom Sagolla has left fingerprints on some of Silicon Valley's most innovative creations, such as Twitter and Square. With a focus on high quality and deft execution, DollarApp leads by example in the rapidly evolving mobile application marketplace.

SOURCE  Chaotic Moon Studios

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Chaotic Moon Studios

CONTACT: For press inquiries about DollarApp and Chaotic Moon, hello@chaoticmoon.com

CTIA-The Wireless Association® Statement After the U.S. House of Representatives Approved the FCC Consolidated Reporting Act

WASHINGTON, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In response to the U.S. House of Representatives approving the FCC Consolidated Reporting Act (H.R. 3310), CTIA-The Wireless Association President and CEO Steve Largent released the following statement:

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"CTIA congratulates Congressman Scalise for moving the FCC Consolidated Reporting Act through the House with broad, bipartisan support. This is a common sense bill and we hope the Senate will approve it soon. In a similar vein, we urge the FCC to be mindful of the need to further streamline its reporting processes, with the objective of substantially reducing the volume of material that carriers need to file. Eliminating quarterly obligations and moving to annual filings would reduce the burden imposed on carriers and be consistent with what Congress is trying to achieve with this bill."

CTIA-The Wireless Association® (http://www.ctia.org) is an international organization representing the wireless communications industry. Membership in the association includes wireless carriers and their suppliers, as well as providers and manufacturers of wireless data services and products. CTIA advocates on behalf of its members at all levels of government. The association also coordinates the industry's voluntary best practices and initiatives, and sponsors the industry's leading wireless tradeshows. CTIA was founded in 1984 and is based in Washington, D.C.

SOURCE  CTIA-The Wireless Association

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CTIA-The Wireless Association

Web Site: http://www.ctia.org

ION 2.0 Launching in Midtown Atlanta

App connects neighborhood merchants with nearby mobile consumers

ATLANTA, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sionic Mobile today announced the free ION Rewards(TM) for consumers and ION Loyalty(TM) for merchants apps will be available for download on June 4, 2012 in iTunes(®) App Store and Google Play(®) markets. 

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ION helps merchants get and keep good customers, cut credit card fees and earn extra income wherever and whenever their customers redeem ION offers.  Smartphone users earn IONs for buying the things they already buy, referring their favorite places and using the ION smartphone app to pay for their purchases.

ION was first released in late 2011 with a handful of high-traffic restaurants in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.  "What a fortunate experience for us to thoroughly test our app in such a demanding environment at the world's busiest airport," said Bob Burroughs, VP Product Marketing of Sionic Mobile.  "We listened carefully to both merchants and customers, fine-tuned the apps' features and functions based on their exact needs and wrapped a common-sense business model around it to bring it all together."

ION merchants pay a small success fee only when consumers stop in, spend money and redeem offers.  Though customers typically include offers as a part of their total purchase, merchants pay the success fee only for the offer portion of the sale - a first and unique to the industry.

Another industry first, ION uses next-gen payment service Dwolla so consumers can pay with their phone at any ION merchant, earn extra IONs and leave their wallet in their pocket or handbag.  Merchants want Dwolla because they pay nothing for sales under $10 and only $0.25 for anything above.  With ION and Dwolla, there is no special chip or device required by either merchant or customer.

A pre-release launch party is being held in the Grand Ballroom of the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center in midtown Atlanta from 6pm-9pm on Saturday, June 2nd.  Members of the press, forward-thinking business owners, city leaders and smartphone loyalists are welcome to be the first to download and use ION during the event for free food, premium cocktails, beer and wine and to receive a special gift.

Visit http://www.ionevent.eventbrite.com to register for the free preview event.

About ION
ION is the first, fully digital shared loyalty service combining merchant offers, customer rewards and mobile payments in easy-to-use apps for tablets and smartphones.  Designed especially for in-town, neighborhood shops, restaurants and service providers, ION relies exclusively on existing customer-merchant relationships for spreading the word and pays both for doing so.  ION helps merchants get and keep good customers, cut credit card fees and earn extra income wherever and whenever their customers use ION.  Smartphone consumers love to earn IONs for buying the things they already buy, referring their favorite places and using ION to pay for their purchases.  The ION Rewards(TM) for consumers and ION Loyalty(TM) for merchants apps are available as free downloads in both iTunes(®) App Store and Google Play(®) markets.  For more information: http://www.ionrewards.com

SOURCE  Sionic Mobile

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Sionic Mobile

CONTACT: Kip Heinzmann, +1 (678) 557-7927, heinzmann@sionicmobile.com

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

The Samsung GALAXY S III provides Canadians with a more human smartphone experience

Designed for humans and inspired by nature, the Samsung GALAXY S III
brings the best combination of power and performance to the Canadian
marketplace

MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 30, 2012 /CNW/ - Samsung Electronics Canada, today
announces the models details and availability date of the
much-anticipated GALAXY S III. Beginning June 20(th), the Samsung GALAXY S III will be available through leading Canadian
wireless carriers and authorized national retailers.

"We are very excited to bring the highly anticipated GALAXY S III to
Canadians so they can experience firsthand, the power, performance and
passion that Samsung is known for," said Paul Brannen, Vice President,
Enterprise Business Group, Samsung Canada. "This next generation of the
GALAXY S series is sleek and stylish, and offers users features that
promote sharing, and are intuitive and powerful, allowing Canadians to
enjoy a more human experience with their smartphone."

Natural Interaction

Smart enough to detect face, voice and motions, the GALAXY S III adapts
to the user, providing users an interface that is convenient and
natural.

        --  With the innovative 'Smart stay' feature, the GALAXY S III
            recognizes how the user is using their device such as, reading
            an e-book or browsing the web. By having the front camera
            identify eye motion the phone maintains a bright display for
            continued viewing pleasure.
        --  The GALAXY S III features 'S Voice,' an advanced natural
            language user interface, to listen and respond to user
            commands. S Voice presents powerful functions in regards to
            device control and commands, such as allowing the user to play
            a favorite song, turn the volume up or down, send text messages
            and emails, organize schedules, or automatically launch the
            camera and capture a photo.
        --  With 'Smart alert' the GALAXY S III will alert the user by
            catching any missed messages or calls with a vibration to
            notify missed statuses when picked up after being idle. If the
            user is messaging someone but decide to call them instead, they
            can simply lift phone to their ear and 'Direct call' will dial
            their number.

Easy and Instant Sharing

The Samsung GALAXY S III is more than a personal device that can be
enjoyed by one user - it wants to share and experience smartphone
benefits with family and friends, regardless of location with the
following features:

        --  With the new 'S Beam,' the GALAXY S III expands upon
            Android(TM) Beam(TM), allowing a 1GB movie file to be
            shared within three minutes and a 10MB music file within two
            seconds by simply touching another GALAXY S III phone, even
            without a Wi-Fi or cellular signal.
        --  The 'Buddy photo share' function also allows photos to be
            easily and simultaneously shared with all friends pictured in
            an image directly from the camera or the photo gallery.
        --  'AllShare Play' can be used to instantly share any forms of
            files between GALAXY S III and tablet, PC, and televisions that
            are DLNA enabled, regardless of the distance between the
            devices.
        --  The 'Group Cast' feature that allows users to share their
            screen among multiple friends on the same Wi-Fi network; users
            can comment and draw changes at the same time as co-workers-
            witnessing real-time sharing on individual devices.
      o The preloaded 'Dropbox' application provides an even more
        convenient sharing experience, supplying 50GB of free storage for
        two years for not just image and music files, but now also for
        video content. With the GALAXY S III files can also be instantly
        uploaded through data networks without requiring WiFi access.

Uncompromised Performance

With a 4.8" HD Super AMOLED display, the GALAXY S III offers a large and
vivid viewing experience. Samsung Mobile's heritage Super AMOLED
display even enhances to HD and 16:9 wider viewing angles. To ensure
faster content sharing and connectivity, the GALAXY S III offers Wi-Fi
Channel Bonding which doubles the Wi-Fi bandwidth.

The GALAXY S III not only presents features with enhanced usability, but
also provides an ergonomic and comfortable experience through its
human-centric design. Its comfortable grip, gentle curves, and organic
form deliver a rich human-centric feel and design. Available in Pebble
Blue and Marble White at launch, Samsung will introduce a variety of
additional color options.

The GALAXY S III also sports a range of additional features that boost
performance and the overall user experience in entirely new ways, with
features such as:

        --  'Pop up play,' users can play a video anywhere on their screen
            while simultaneously running other tasks, eliminating the need
            to close and restart videos when checking new emails or surfing
            the Web.
        --  An 8MP camera features a zero-lag shutter speed that lets users
            capture moving objects easily without delay, with the 'Burst
            shot' function that instantly captures twenty continuous shots,
            and the 'Best photo' feature that selects the best of eight
            photographs, the GALAXY S III ensures users a more enhanced and
            memorable camera experience.
        --  HD video can be recorded even with the 1.9MP front-facing
            camera, which users can use to capture a video of themselves.
            An improved backside illumination sensor further helps to
            eliminate blur in photos that result from shaking, even under
            low light conditions.
        --  With Samsung Hubs, users can continually refresh phone content
            through the 'Game Hub,' which provides access to numerous
            social games, while Video Hub, a new service offering to the
            Canadian marketplace, brings users high quality TV and movies
            for rent . Furthermore, Samsung Music Hub will offer a personal
            music streaming service.

The GALAXY S III will be available for purchase in Canada starting on
June 20, 2012.   Samsung is pleased to be working with all of the
leading wireless providers in Canada, to give our customers a choice of
service provider.   The SGH-i747 variation of the GALAXY S III will be
available from Bell Mobility, Virgin Mobile, SaskTel, TELUS and Rogers
Wireless.   The SGH-iT999 model will be available from Videotron, Wind
and Mobilicity.

Additional Features Include:

        --  Processor:
      o Snapdragon S4 Dual Core 1.5 GHz
      o Qualcomm MSM8960 Chipset
        --  OS (Shipping): ICS 4.0.4
        --  Data: LTE (SGH-i747 variation) and HSPA+ 42 (SGH-iT999
            variation)
        --  Memory: 2 GB RAM
        --  Dimensions: 136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm
        --  Weight: 133g
        --  Memory: 16/32GB internal memory (SGH-i747)/ 16GB internal
            memory (SGH-iT999)
      o Expandable microSD up to 32GB
        --  Display: 4.8 HD Super AMOLED 1280x720 (306ppi)
        --  Connectivity: NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, DLNA, WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n,
            MHL Video Out
        --  Camera: 8MP Rear-facing, 1.9MP Front-facing
        --  Battery: 2100 mAh
        --  Other:
      o TouchWiz with Motion UX
      o S Beam
      o AllShare Play enhance functionality
      o MP3/ACC+/WAV audio player
      o DivX/Xvid/MP4/WMV/H.263/ H.264 Video Player

For pre-orders, specific pricing and details, please visit your nearest
carrier or retailer. For multimedia content and more detailed
information, please visit http://www.samsungmobilepress.com. In addition, you can find a product introduction video at http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxys3/media.html.

* All functionality, features, specifications and other product
information provided in this document including, but not limited to,
the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability,
and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or
obligation.

   Android, Google, Android Beam, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google
Latitude, Google Play, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google
Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads are trademarks of Google
Inc.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Canada delivers unrivalled consumer experiences.
Samsung enables Canadians to pursue their passions by offering abroad
range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, IT,
telecommunications and home appliance products. The Canadian arm
upholds Samsung's global mission to provide consumers with innovative
digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology,
quality, features, performance and value. As a result of its commitment
to innovation and unique design, Samsung has become one of the most
decorated brands in the electronics industry. The company was ranked
#17 in BusinessWeek/Interbrand "100 Best Global Brands" and was named
as one of Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies of 2011."

For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.ca.

You can also Like Samsung on facebook.com/SamsungCanada or follow Samsung on twitter @SamsungCanada. For customer service
inquiries, please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).

SOURCE  Samsung Electronics Canada

Samsung Electronics Canada

CONTACT:  Caitilin Doherty
North Strategic for Samsung Canada
caitilin.doherty@northstrategic.com 
416-371-3762

Bowling Without Boundaries: XBowling App Allows Bowlers Around the World to Play Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere

International Bowling Campus Announces Partnership with Sports Challenge Network, developer of XBowling, to redefine the bowling experience with cutting edge mobile technologies

ARLINGTON, Texas, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Bowling Campus announced today an official partnership with Sports Challenge Network, creators of the new social mobile bowling application: XBowling. The first-of-its-kind bowling app empowers bowlers to connect and compete using their smart phone devices among XBowling enabled centers locally, across the country and around the world. The app is designed for smart phones and smart devices (iPhone, iPad, iTouch, Android).

XBowling provides bowlers new, innovative ways to compete via the application: against themselves, in head-to-head competition with other XBowlers, in real-time or on-demand fashion. The app has multiple types of game specific challenges and event options for league and casual bowlers and will create new types of competition and social connections with other bowlers. 

"The International Bowling Campus is embracing new and emerging technologies that will enhance the bowling experience and draw in the next generation to become lifelong bowlers," said Stu Upson, Executive Director of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).  "XBowling's application makes it possible for players across the world to compete against each other in real time and we see tremendous potential for this breakthrough technology to expand organized bowling."

"Through this partnership with the International Bowling Campus and the leading entities in bowling, we are redefining the bowling experience.  For the first time ever, bowlers can compete with players around the world, all through a simple and easy to use application that can be downloaded on their mobile device," said Timothy J. Minard, Chairman and CEO of Sports Challenge Network, developer and distributor of the XBowling app. 

"The development of the XBowling app is a breakthrough innovation for bowling.  Through this new technology, we are forever changing the bowling experience by shattering geographic boundaries and making it possible for bowlers to see how they stack up against anyone, anywhere," said Steve Johnson Executive Director of the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA)."  "The introduction of XBowling helps to usher in an exciting new era for our sport and we could not ask for a better partner than the Sports Challenge Network, a true leader and innovator in the space."

As part of this year's International Bowl Expo, June 27-28 at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, XBowling will be hosting a kiosk at the International Bowling Campus booth #557. Bowling center operators and proprietors are invited to visit the kiosk to view educational and XBowling-enabled gameplay videos, engage in hands-on device demonstrations (iPhones, iPads, Android) and learn more about integrating XBowling into their businesses.

The partnership with XBowling is enabling the International Bowling Campus to create new bowling and bowler experiences, programs and offerings that had not been possible until the emergence of this social mobile technology. XBowling will also expand and enhance the bowling experience via social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. The XBowling app is available for download directly from the App Store and Google Play(TM).

About International Bowling Campus

The International Bowling Campus (IBC) is the headquarters for the bowling industry and directly serves the more than 69 million bowlers in the United States. The IBC houses the resources of the United States Bowling Congress, the governing body and membership organization for the sport; the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America, representing the business interests of bowling centers; Strike Ten Entertainment, the marketing arm for the industry; the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame; The Bowling Foundation; the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association; the Bowling Writers' Association of America; the Bowling News Network; the Billiard and Bowling Institute of America; and the International Training and Research Center.

About XBowling

XBowling is the bowling industry's first mobile-based, sports challenge platform that is revolutionizing a sport, rich in tradition, that also happens to be the number one participatory sport in the U.S. XBowling offers a multitude of ways to "connect and compete" regardless of skill level and from any location.  This experience of "bowling without boundaries" presents an exciting new element to the sport via social mobile technology that allows players to enjoy individual, family, league and tournament competition as well as recreational play both locally and remotely. XBowling is the initial offering of Sports Challenge Network (SCN) and is available on Apple iOS and Google Android devices.  More information can be found at XBowling.com, Twitter and Facebook.

About Sports Challenge Network

Sports Challenge Network (SCN) specializes in creating new ways for people to connect and compete in recreational sports through social, mobile-based technology. By developing industry-leading application platforms, SCN is redefining traditional gameplay for some of the world's oldest sports and games. Timothy J. Minard, founder and serial entrepreneur, has assembled a team of industry veterans with deep experience in sports, games, technology and digital content from Apple, ESPN, Microsoft, Google, Cisco and Motorola. Privately held, SCN maintains corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia and development resources in Silicon Valley. More information can be found at scnlive.com.

The SCN logo, XBowling and the XBowling logo are trademarks, service marks and/or registered trademarks of Sports Challenge Network in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks, service marks and product names are the property of their respective owners

SOURCE  International Bowling Campus

International Bowling Campus

CONTACT: Rachel Lader, +1-646-520-0710

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

itelligence Teams with DWG to Support Its Largest Certified Technology Program

Recognized global leader added as Certified Services Provider of SAP Business ByDesign Solution

CINCINNATI, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, itelligence, a leading provider of consulting and support services for SAP solutions, announced a partnership with Davies-Woerner Group(DWG), an Atlanta-based technology consulting company that works with supply chain communities to bring trading partners together through technology, to provide implementation support of SAP Business ByDesign to its Certified Technology Program (CTP) developed for the world's second largest international electronics contract manufacturer.

"We're extremely excited to welcome itelligence into this particular CTP" said Bill Woerner, President of Services and Operations at DWG. "This community of customers and suppliers is incredibly diverse in terms of size, location, and readiness for technology. The depth of their experience, along with their ability to support companies in just about any part of the world with skilled local resources, makes itelligence a perfect fit. We're extremely confident that itelligence will add tremendous value to our largest, most complex CTP."   

"By working with DWG, itelligence is able to help more businesses by providing an on-demand software solution with built-in service and support," said Dave Noonan, Vice President of Business Development. "We're thrilled that DWG added itelligence to its largest CTP. This partnership will prove pivotal to introducing and sustaining SAP Business ByDesign."

A Certified Technology Program provides a way to enable a large?enterprise to bring verified, reliable software and service offerings to its trading partners so that they can evaluate and choose the solutions that are right for them. A program may feature many types of technologies and delivery models, but the goal of increasing operational efficiency and technology adoption remains the same.

More information about DWG and its Certified Technology Program offering can be found online at http://www.dwg-us.com.

About DWG
DWG is dedicated to increasing the operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and overall value of trading partner relationships. It creates enablement programs unique to its customers' needs that provide trading partner communities with a fast-track approach for identifying and implementing complementary technology platforms in areas such as EDI, ERP, and supply chain management. The DWG team has extensive experience evaluating, implementing, and supporting enterprise level, mid-sized, and smaller scale technology initiatives. DWG uses this knowledge to develop enablement programs that create win-win opportunities across the supply chain. For more information, visit http://www.dwg-us.com.

About itelligence
itelligence Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of itelligence AG, an international full-service solution and consulting company with a global presence in 20 countries. itelligence provides a broad range of consulting and customer support services to maximize SAP solutions, including implementations, business intelligence, application management services and hosting. itelligence is a gold-level SAP channel partner authorized to resell SAP Business All-in-One, SAP Business ByDesign and SAP BusinessObjects solutions and is one of only 6 SAP global services, global hosting and global application management services partners. itelligence also holds global quality accreditation by SAP Active Quality Management organization for demonstrating clear quality standards and processes. For more information please visit http://www.itelligencegroup.com.

    Contacts:
    Brent Curry                  Laure Poquette
    Hill+Knowlton Strategies     itelligence
    312-255-3086                 630-725-3346
    brent.curry@hkstrategies.com laure.poquette@itelligencegroup.com

SOURCE  itelligence

itelligence

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

BeBetsy.com Launches Women's Lifestyle Site

BeBetsy.com, a debut online women's magazine, has launched and features creative people offering stories, recipes, tips and advice for good living.

SALT LAKE CITY, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BeBetsy.com, an online women's magazine, has officially launched with a variety of information on fashion, health and beauty as well as human interest stories. There is also a collection of recipes along with articles on gardening, home decor, money, technology and do-it-yourself projects. Readers will find inspirational stories covering ancestry and interviews with Etsy artisans.

The site was started by Sharon Glanville and Denise Wilcox, sisters and best friends. Featured authors on their team include Vijitha Shyam, a molecular biologist and ardent food blogger, who shares stories about her Southern Indian culture and food, Jackson Wilcox, a well-known Las Vegas Indie musician, pens Port of Entree, offering reviews on wine, drink and great eats, and Sunny Busby, founder of "And Love It Too!" a respected foodie who creates tempting dishes for people with food allergies.

The site includes a Be Inspired segment that highlights the works of artists, chefs, authors, designers and more. Recent interviews include Jack Scalfani of Cooking with Jack, a popular online chef, and children's author/artist, Alex Raffi.

Additionally, those who have a unique point of view to offer or would like to share their knowledge and experiences should contact the site about contributing writer opportunities. "We love providing a platform for creative and talented people!," adds Glanville. "We focus on information and opportunities that lead both our readers and contributors to a smashingly good life!"

About BeBetsy.com:
BeBetsy.com is an online women's magazine launched in 2012 by two sisters, Sharon Glanville and Denise Wilcox. The magazine is dedicated to promoting creative people from all mediums, including authors, artists, chefs, designers and craftspeople. The site offers an insider look at fashion, recipes, beauty, home decor, gardening, coupons, and more. For additional information about the site, visit http://www.BeBetsy.com.

http://bebetsy.com

SOURCE  BeBetsy, LLC

BeBetsy, LLC

CONTACT: Denise Wilcox, BeBetsy, LLC, +1-702-499-7870

Web Site: http://bebetsy.com

Changes to Michigan Court Rules Enable Use of ImageSoft Technology and Improve Court Efficiency

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Courts in the State of Michigan have the opportunity to operate more efficiently now that rules recognizing the legality of electronic signature in the Michigan courts were put in place last week by the Michigan Supreme Court.

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The Supreme Court, under the leadership of Chief Justice Robert P. Young, Jr., amended MCR 1.109 to specifically provide for the use of electronic signatures within Michigan Court Rules.  This evolutionary step allows courts to further leverage paperless technologies that have been widely accepted in business and government transactions for many years. The changes, which went into effect May 24, will make courts more efficient and improve the justice system for the public.  Documents are already signed electronically in some of Michigan's most advanced courts, however this change will allow the technology to expand court-wide.

Specifically, the Court added a new subsection C to Rule 1.109, which provides:

(C) Signatures.

(1) A signature, as required by these court rules and law, means a written signature as defined by MCL 8.3q or an electronic signature as defined by this sub rule.

(2) An electronic signature means an electronic sound, symbol or process, attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.

(3) If a law or court rule requires a signature to be notarized or made under oath, the requirement is satisfied if the electronic signature of the person authorized to perform those acts, together with all other information required to be included by other applicable law or court rule, is attached to or logically associated with the signature.

(4) Retention of a signature electronically affixed to a document that will be retained by the court in electronic format must not be dependent upon the mechanism that was used to affix that signature.

"Courts need technology to improve processes and judicial outcomes and these tools are imperative to that model," said ImageSoft President Scott Bade.  "Courts generally lag behind in technology, and this is a good thing, because we want our criminal justice system to change prudently. This ruling recognizes that this technology has been vetted and is now ready for widespread adoption," said Bade.

ImageSoft, which works with the courts to improve processes, offers both electronic signature and certification tools.  It's TrueSign(TM) and TrueCertify(TM) solutions are widely used in Michigan and nationwide.

West Michigan's Ottawa County was an early adopter of the technology and has been using both TrueSign and TrueCertify.  "This change is a positive step forward by the Michigan Supreme Court," said Kevin Bowling, Court Administrator, 20th Circuit Court/Ottawa County Probate Court.  "It will support the efforts of many trial courts to follow industry best practices regarding electronic content management, increase operational efficiency and improve public service."

View the complete ruling at: http://courts.michigan.gov/supremecourt/Resources/Administrative/2006-47_2012-05-24_order.pdf

About ImageSoft, Inc.

ImageSoft, Inc. provides document and process management solutions to automate, streamline and improve workplace processes. Since 1996, ImageSoft's technology and workflow solutions have increased productivity, reduced operating costs and saved time and money for its customers.  From its headquarters in Southfield, Mich., and satellite offices in Raleigh, N.C., and Portland, Ore., ImageSoft serves customers in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 

SOURCE  ImageSoft, Inc.

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ImageSoft, Inc.

CONTACT: Beverly Lyons of ImageSoft, Inc., blyons@imagesoftinc.com, +1-248-948-8100, ext. 330

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

Modell's Sporting Goods Improves its Online Game with Shopatron Launch

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Modells.com - the online store for America's oldest, family-owned and operated sporting goods retailer, Modell's Sporting Goods® - has chosen eCommerce provider Shopatron as its order management solution to deliver officially licensed sports gear to fans just in time for the playoffs. Modell's will continue to add more product categories to the site throughout the year, including athletic footwear, active apparel and other sporting goods, to bring its complete in-store selection online.

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With Shopatron, Modell's can optimize the fulfillment of online orders through Modells.com by shipping orders from one of Modell's retail locations, distribution centers or third-party vendors. Shopatron's distributed order management platform gives Modell's the power to integrate its 150 plus brick-and-mortar locations into its eCommerce program. This integration promotes expedited fulfillment, efficient inventory management and the future capabilities for in-store order pickup.

"The ability to integrate our local retail stores with our online store is an invaluable asset," said Mitchell Modell, CEO of Modell's Sporting Goods. Shopatron allows us to better serve our customers with the convenience and selection they've grown to expect from Modell's.

In addition to order management, Shopatron is also providing Modell's shoppers with world-class customer service. Shopatron manages payment processing, fraud protection and order support as a complete eCommerce package for Modells.com.

"Adding a premier retail brand like Modell's further confirms the advantages of our retail-integrated solution for multi-channel retailers," said Brian Clausen, SVP of Sales for Shopatron. "Multi-channel retailers looking to sell online can integrate their stores either by shipping from a store or by sending customers into the shop for in-store pickup. Why wouldn't Modell's want to use the great asset they have in local stores to make their eCommerce experience even better?"

For more information about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com, call 866-625-5050 or visit us at booth #1715 at the Internet Retailer tradeshow in Chicago, June 5 - 8.

About Modells.com

As the online store for Modell's Sporting Goods - the nation's oldest, family-owned and operated retailer of sporting goods - Modells.com helps customers get their game on with licensed MLB, NBA, NFL and NHL licensed apparel. Additional athletic footwear, active apparel and sporting goods are coming soon. 

When customers go to Mo's, they'll find an amazing selection of products - all backed by Modell's legendary customer service. So whether searching for MLB, MBA, NFL or NHL gear, go to Modells.com to get it all.

About Shopatron

Shopatron's retail-integrated eCommerce with distributed order management provides an innovative and flexible approach to online sales that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers. Founded in 2001, Shopatron works with over 1,000 brands and 20,000 retail partners across more than 40 industries. Clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, and K2. The company has headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California. To learn more about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com.

SOURCE  Shopatron

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Shopatron

CONTACT: Micaela Hichborn of Shopatron, Inc., +1-805-269-5200, pr@shopatron.com

Web Site: http://ecommerce.shopatron.com

Broadcast International and Beenius Partner to Offer Best-of-Breed Transcoding and Interactive TV System

ACAPULCO, Mexico, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcast International, Inc. (OTCBB: BCST), a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, and Beenius, the most progressive interactive TV middleware provider, have partnered to offer a suite of solutions that include the highest quality video processing with BI's CodecSys transcoder platform, and Beenius' open, flexible and feature-rich Interactive TV service delivery platform, Beesmart. The solution will be demonstrated in Broadcast International's booth #819 at Expo Canitec, a trade show and conference targeting the Mexican cable industry being held in Acapulco from May 30 - June 1. 

Beesmart's modular architecture and open design enable it to be used in different environments including IPTV, Over-the-Top and Cable Television - all with a single platform. CodecSys' patented multi-codec process delivers higher quality video at lower bandwidth rates featuring seamless integration with core video management systems.

"Our customers want a quick go-to-market solution, and the combination of CodecSys and Beenius fills that requirement with a seamlessly integrated solution for video optimization and management," said Steve Jones, general manager of BI's CodecSys Division. "Beenius has convenient tools for easy customization of content and the user interface and offers a flexible, scalable customer management interface. Like CodecSys, Beenius also enables cloud based solutions."

At Canitec, the front end, customer facing solution will be demonstrated by Beenius while CodecSys will demonstrate the back end encoding, transcoding and publishing solutions.

Jones added, "We are excited to exhibit together at Canitec since Latin America is a key growth market for both Broadcast International and Beenius. We are also working together in Europe and look forward to cooperating on projects in that region as well."

About Broadcast International, Inc.

Broadcast International is a leading provider of video-powered broadcast solutions, including IP, and digital satellite, Internet streaming and other types of wired/wireless network distribution. BI's patented CodecSys software is a breakthrough, multi-codec video compression technology that cuts video bandwidth requirements over satellite, cable, IP and wireless networks. By slashing bandwidth needs, CodecSys enables a new generation of applications such as streaming video to cell phones, and offers unprecedented price/ performance benefits for existing applications such as HD video.

Broadcast International is a public company (OTC BB: BCST) headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT. On the Web http://www.brin.com and http://www.codecsys.com.

About Beenius

Beenius is the most progressive interactive TV middleware provider for service operators. We set new standards for interactive TV by converging TV, phone, and internet services on a single, telco-grade, service delivery platform. We offer an open, flexible and feature-rich Interactive TV service platform, Beesmart, which combines an exceptionally fast user interface, an intelligent content recommendation system, VoIP on TV, web TV support, and the ability to host multiple operators on a single service delivery platform. In addition to enabling higher return on service operators' investments, we also deliver the best TV experience to our subscribers. Our preferred strategy in the global environment is to develop strong business relationships with local partners.

SOURCE  Broadcast International

Broadcast International

CONTACT: Broadcast International Contact, Cameron Francis, Vice President Products of Broadcast International, +1-801-562-2252, pr@Brin.com; or Broadcast International Investor Contact, Michael Koehler or Matt Glover, both of Liolios Group Investor Relations, +1-949-574-3860, bcst@liolios.com; or Broadcast International Press Contact, Harriet Diener of Desert Moon Communications, +1-845-512-8283, harriet@desertmooncomm.com; or Beenius Contact, Nika Mohar, Marketing Manager, +386 51 246 759, nika.mohar@beenius.tv

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

'Lamsa' Arabic Kids App Ranked # 1 During Its Soft Launch

"First-of-its-kind app for Arab kids"

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The soft launch of "Lamsa" app has recently been announced by Ertiqa; a leading company in the field of mobile services, digital media and mobile applications. "Lamsa" is the first of its kind "kids world" addressing the needs of Arabic speaking children through entertainment, educational, and interactivity.

The app targets young kids in general; especially those between 1-3 years (toddlers) and those between 4-6 years (preschoolers).

The official launch of the Lamsa app will include a collection of modern and traditional stories that are distinguished for having a large degree of interactivity and animation. In addition, Lamsa will also avail a wide range of entertainment content including coloring, rhymes, and games.

Lamsa will soon include in its official launch an adequate amount of content that will be updated regularly in cooperation with local and international experts in the fields of children literature (writers, artists, etc) and early learning (educational experts and specialists, etc). Lamsa will also allow content developers such as artists, designers, writers, developers and others to avail their creativity via Lamsa. It will also allow the kids themselves to participate in enriching Lamsa's content either as individuals or as groups through early educational institutions such as kindergartens and nurseries.

With such a meticulous care for quality, Lamsa aims to raise the standard of children within this region by engaging them with a higher level of visuals, concepts and information. It aims to elevate their wit, imagination and discovery by revealing to them entertainment beyond the literal and beyond their expectations.

Lamsa aims to ignite social initiatives under the name of "Touch of Hope", which aims at providing equal entertainment through printed stories for less fortunate Arab children including refugee children.

Lamsa's app, in its soft launch, managed to top the free application ranks in the books category in the app store since its launch. It also climbed to reach number 5 on the general list for the free apps in the store.

Lamsa is a free application that users of the different platforms (iPhone, iPad, Android, and Internet browsers) can download/use. The app also includes a free story titled "The Zoo," which is considered the first story from a series of free, rich stories that will continuously be provided through Lamsa.

The iPhone and iPad versions of the application can be downloaded by pressing the link below:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lamsa-lmst/id517583488?ls=1&mt=8.

The Android version of the application can be downloaded by pressing the link below:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ertiqa.lamsa.

You can also interact with Lamsa and follow latest news through the Facebook page:http://www.facebook.com/worldlamsa. Or through the website: http://www.lamsaworld.com. 

http://www.ertiqa.com

SOURCE  Ertiqa

Ertiqa

CONTACT: Hashem Suliman of Ertiqa, +0096614764422

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

IGN Brings E3 2012 To Fans Live Across All Platforms: On The Web, On YouTube, On Mobile And -- For The First Time -- On Xbox Live

SAN FRANCISCO, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, video games enthusiasts can tune into IGN Entertainment's live coverage of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) across more platforms than ever before - on IGN.com, on YouTube, on mobile devices and on Xbox LIVE® - the first time the Xbox LIVE online entertainment network will stream live show floor coverage from E3.

Beginning Monday, June 4th and throughout the week, IGN's live coverage of E3 2012 will include the most anticipated press conferences, as well as IGN's Live Show from its booth on the show floor (West Hall #4700), featuring real-time demos of the hottest games and interviews with the developers behind them.

Now through the end of E3, IGN is partnering with Microsoft to offer a free month of Xbox LIVE Gold membership, allowing fans to access IGN's app (and all of IGN's E3-related content) on the Xbox 360® console for free. Fans can click here to register now through June 8th.

Fans can tune in to watch IGN E3 2012 coverage live on IGN.com at http://e3.ign.com/ or on YouTube at http://YouTube.com/E3.   

Users will also be able to access IGN's content and E3 live stream on a variety of mobile devices -- iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Android phones & tablets.  All platforms will feature links to IGN's extensive archive of E3 2012 content - game previews, 2012 predictions, a full list of games presented at this year's show and more.

In addition, IGN eSports will make its E3 debut, with the IGN Pro League (IPL) streaming competitive tournaments for the highly-anticipated fighting game DEAD OR ALIVE 5 from TECMO KOEI and Team NINJA.  The tournament will be streamed live from the TECMO KOEI booth (South Hall #2047). Fans who want to participate can sign up onsite, and the stream will be available at online at http://ign.com/ipl starting Tuesday, June 5th at 1pm PDT.

Tune-in time for IGN's E3 Live Show include:

Press Conferences:

Monday June 4th

    --  Microsoft - 9:30 am PDT (12:30 pm EDT)
    --  Electronic Arts - 1 pm PDT (4 pm EDT)
    --  Ubisoft - 3 pm PDT (6pm EDT)
    --  Sony - 6 pm PDT (9pm EDT)

Tuesday June 5th

    --  Nintendo - 9:00 am PDT (12:00 pm EDT)
Live Game Demos & Interviews:

    --  Tuesday, June 5 - 12:30 pm-6 pm (3:30 pm-9 pm EDT)
    --  Wednesday, June 6 - 10 am-6 pm PDT (1 pm-9 pm EDT)
    --  Thursday, June 7 - 10 am-5 pm PDT (1 pm-8 pm EDT)
    --  Full live show schedule can be found here:
        http://www.ign.com/events/e3/2012/live-video

IGN Pro League DEAD OR ALIVE 5 Live E3 Broadcast:

    --  Tuesday, June 5 - 1PM: 1st Tournament | 4PM: 2nd Tournament
    --  Wednesday, June 6 - 12PM: 3rd Tournament | 3PM: 4th Tournament
    --  Thursday, June 7 - 12PM: Tournament Finals
About IGN Entertainment

IGN Entertainment is the leading Internet media and services provider focused on the video game and entertainment enthusiast markets. Collectively, IGN's properties reach more than 52 million unique users worldwide, according to Internet audience measurement firm comScore.  IGN's network of video game-related properties (IGN.com, 1UP.com, GameSpy, FilePlanet, TeamXbox and others) is the Web's #1 video game information destination.  IGN also owns the world's largest men's lifestyle website, AskMen.com, and men's entertainment site UGO.com. It also provides technology for online game play in video games. IGN is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, with offices across North America, Europe and Australia.

SOURCE  IGN Entertainment, Inc.

IGN Entertainment, Inc.

CONTACT: Kris Sharbaugh of IGN Entertainment, +1-415-896-3450, +1-415-519-6526, cell, ksharbaugh@ign.com

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

ParkMe Launches Mobile Phone App to Help Austinites and Visitors Find Downtown Parking

Free App Available Initially to iPhone Users -- Will Be Expanded to Other Platforms

AUSTIN, Texas, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ParkMe announced today that the company has launched a free iPhone app that allows users in Central Austin to find real-time availability of garage and street parking. The ParkMe iPhone app is available now for download from the iTunes App Store or at http://www.ParkMe.com. Austin is the first market to launch the real-time app.

"Austin is experiencing rapid growth, which in turn increases the demand for on-street parking in our central core," Steve Grassfield, parking enterprise manager for the City of Austin, said. "Efforts to make real-time parking information more accessible to citizens are welcome."

Street and garage parking information is available for areas around downtown Austin and The University of Texas at Austin. If the City's parking system expands, ParkMe will increase its coverage area accordingly.

In addition to the iPhone app, ParkMe provides an online feature for local downtown businesses that allows customers to view parking availability near the business locale at any given time. The parking feature can be downloaded to any website and is free.

"With its constant stream of visitors and students, we believe Austin is the perfect location to launch our real-time parking information," Sam Friedman, CEO of ParkMe, said. "Using data from the City of Austin, we're thrilled to be able to provide Austinites with an unprecedented ability to identify the best on-street parking in real time."

The ParkMe iPhone app allows users to see parking availability in the form of "heat maps," which illustrate parking availability on a block-by-block basis through color-coded streets on a map. The street parking availability is refreshed every five minutes. Comprehensive information about garage parking is also provided, including rates, hours, accepted payment types and the entry point of every lot.

Additional features include the "recommendation engine" that shows drivers the best parking location around their destination based on cost and proximity. The app also has a "rate calculator" feature, which automatically calculates the total price of parking based on the amount of time they would like to stay. 

Drivers should not use the ParkMe app while the car is in motion.

ParkMe, the leading provider of parking information to navigation companies and smartphones, has built the world's most comprehensive parking database, including more than 25,000 worldwide locations in more than 500 cities, 19 countries and three continents.

For more information about the iPhone app and ParkMe, please visit http://www.ParkMe.com.

About ParkMe (http://www.ParkMe.com)
Based in Santa Monica, Calif., ParkMe (formerly Parking in Motion) is the leading provider of parking information to navigation companies and smartphones. Founded by Sam Friedman and Alex Israel, ParkMe collects and aggregates data about both on-street and off-street parking and has built the world's most comprehensive parking database in an effort to make parking easier. The database includes more than 25,000 worldwide locations in more than 500 cities, 19 countries and three continents. ParkMe offers a free iPhone app that helps drivers find parking in real time from their smartphones. ParkMe can be found on Twitter @TheParkMeApp and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/parkinginmotion.

Contact: Meg Meo, mmeo@echristianpr.com,
Erika Gonzalez, egonzalez@echristianpr.com,
or Tessa Rossi, trossi@echristianpr.com
(512) 472-9599

SOURCE  ParkMe

ParkMe

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

One of the World's Largest Collections of STAR TREK(TM) Posters Now Available at AllPosters.com

Site Launches Star Trek Collection as Go-To Resource for "Trekkers"

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Offering posters, specialty products and apparel, AllPosters.com (http://www.allposters.com), a division of Art.com, Inc., todaylaunched one of the world's largest assortments of Star Trek posters with its new Star Trek Collection.

Licensed by CBS Consumer Products, the collection features more than 550 posters and vintage reproductions, offering something for every fan, including images from the classic TV series of the 1960s to the modern Star Trek series and movies of today.

"Star Trek is one of the most influential cultural phenomena of our time, and it continues to captivate fans to this day," said Gary Takemoto, VP of Merchandising for Art.com, Inc. "People around the globe are intrigued by the show and its characters, and that speaks volumes to the impact and legacy it has on the public. This is why it gives us great pleasure to offer the world's largest collection of Star Trek posters on AllPosters.com and provide fans a one-stop shop to feed their inner-Trekker."

From art lovers to casual collectors, now everyone can bring the adventures of Star Trek home. Items in the collection can be custom framed and also make great gifts for graduations, birthdays and holidays. Anticipated best sellers include:

    --  "Star Trek: The Original Series Cover, Mr. Spock and Captain Kirk"
    --  "Star Trek: The Next Generation Crew"
    --  "Star Trek: The Original Series, Mr. Spock"
    --  "Star Trek: Voyager, USS Voyager"
    --  "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Lt. Commander Worf"

Explore the complete Star Trek Collection at http://www.allposters.com/startrek.

About Art.com, Inc.
With more than 10 million customers in 120 countries worldwide, Art.com Inc. is the world's largest online specialty retailer of high-quality wall art. The company was founded in 1998 with one goal - to help people find the art they love so they can love their spaces more. Art.com Inc. runs three sites in the USA - Art.com, AllPosters.com and ArtistRising.com - and has a strong international presence with 25 local sites in Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and South America.  The company offers custom framing and specialty printing, interactive visualization tools to help people find the perfect piece of art for their space and an app for iPad called artCircles, that lets users explore art from a hand-picked selection of curated collections.

Art.com, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Emeryville, CA, with other facilities in Ohio, North Carolina and the Netherlands. "Art.com" and "artCircles" are trademarks of Art.com, Inc. For more information, visit http://www.art.com.

About CBS Consumer Products
CBS Consumer Products manages worldwide licensing and merchandising for a diverse slate of television brands and series from CBS, CBS Television Studios and CBS Television Distribution, as well as from the company's extensive library of titles, Showtime and CBS Films. Additionally, the group oversees online sales of programming merchandise. For more information, visit http://www.cbsconsumerproducts.com.

TM, ® & © 2012 CBS Studios Inc. STAR TREK and related marks are trademarks of CBS Studios Inc. All rights reserved.

SOURCE  Art.com

Art.com

CONTACT: Liz Scanlon of Art.com, +1-510-295-7542, lscanlon@art.com; or Nicole Miller of Formula PR, +1-619-234-0345, nmiller@formulapr.com, for Art.com

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

New Google Chromebooks Now Come with Added Value: Pre-Loaded Access to 12 Free Gogo Sessions

ITASCA, Ill., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thinking about buying a new Samsung Series 5 Chromebook?  Gogo has once again worked closely with Google to offer consumers who purchase a new Samsung Series 5 Chromebook some added value: 12 free Gogo sessions onboard more than 1,500 Gogo-equipped planes.  The offer is valid on any new Chromebook purchased after May 31, 2012. 

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110715/CG34837LOGO)

Redeeming your free in-air Wi-fi sessions is easy, simply power on your Chromebook after you hit 10,000 feet, open your browser and you will be automatically directed to information on how to access your free sessions.

"Having a light-weight, easy to use Wi-Fi enabled device like the Chromebook is perfect for connecting in-flight," said Ash ElDifrawi, Gogo's Chief Marketing Officer.  "Chromebooks are no-hassle computers that are always new, take just seconds to power up and deliver a browsing experience that will allow travelers to access the Internet in-air easily."

About Gogo

Gogo is fast becoming everyone's favorite part of flying. By allowing travelers to get online, in air, Gogo keeps them connected to life. Using the Gogo exclusive network and services, passengers with laptops and other Wi-Fi enabled devices can get online on more than 1,500 commercial aircraft including all domestic AirTran Airways and Virgin America flights, all domestic mainline Delta Air Lines flights and select Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, and US Airways flights.

Back on the ground, Gogo's 400+ employees in Itasca, IL, Broomfield, CO and London are working to continually redefine flying as a productive, socially connected, and all-around more satisfying experience. Connect with us at http://www.gogoair.com, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/gogo and on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/gogo.                                             

Contact:
Steve Nolan
630-647-1074
pr@gogoair.com

SOURCE  Gogo

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110715/CG34837LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Gogo

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

Project Decor Launches Invite-Only Beta Test on June 18

NEW YORK, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Project Decor, the new social home decorating web platform for design enthusiasts, will be launching its "invite-only" beta test on June 18. Users can visualize their personal design style for each room in their home, share it with their friends and then shop for furniture and accessories to create their dream home.

Interactive boards allow users to browse designer rooms, "tear" items they love, upload photographs of their room or furniture and easily combine them to create their own personal design. Project Decor also will be offering consumers a way to get products that are often inaccessible as they are typically only available to the trade.

Project Decor has recruited over 40 of the leading design brands for launch including Knoll, Richard Schultz, Jonathan Adler, Bernhardt Design, Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Area, Gaia & Gino, Merida, Christopher Farr, ducduc, Emeco, Stephanie Odegard Collection, Offecct, Mirror Image, Jan Kath, and Studio Printworks. Additional partners will be announced in the coming weeks.

"It's difficult for consumers to envision how various items from different brands will look together in a room," said Project Decor co-founder Cliff Sirlin. "Project Decor solves that problem and empowers users to easily create beautiful designer rooms that they can share with their social circle."

"Decorating a home is an inherently collaborative process," said Project Decor co-founder Andy Appelbaum. "Social Design with Project Decor makes it easy for consumers to share and collaborate with friends and family. Then, when users are ready to buy, there is a seamless e-commerce experience so they no longer have to run around to different stores or web sites to make their purchases."

The company has raised a $1.6 million seed round of financing, led by LaunchCapital and Founder Collective, as well as a number of angel investors.

To request an invitation to the beta launch, please visit http://www.projectdecor.com.

About Project Decor
Project Decor (http://www.projectdecor.com) is the new social home design platform for design enthusiasts where they visualize their personal design style, share it with their friends and then shop it to create their dream home. The company was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in New York City.

About LaunchCapital
LaunchCapital (http://www.launch-capital.com) is a Cambridge, Mass.-based venture capital firm that provides seed-stage funding to young, emerging companies and innovative concepts across a variety of industries.

About Founder Collective
Founder Collective (http://www.foundercollective.com) is a seed-stage venture capital fund, built by a collection of successful entrepreneurs. They are headquartered in New York City and Cambridge, but make investments all over the world.

SOURCE  Project Decor

Project Decor

CONTACT: Saralyn Bass, +1-646-588-5427, sbass@projectdecor.com

Web Site: http://projectdecor.com

Neudesic Pulse & Provoke Solutions Partner to Deliver Enterprise Social Software in Australia, New Zealand

Partnership extends Neudesic Pulse presence to new market

IRVINE, Calif. and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neudesic Pulse, the innovative enterprise social collaboration software from Neudesic, is now available in Australia and New Zealand under a new partnership between Neudesic and Provoke, a leader in online development, mobile solutions and experience design consultancy.

The reseller alliance pairs two leading Microsoft partners to provide the power of Neudesic Pulse enterprise social software to a new market. Provoke was the 2011 Microsoft Partner of the Year for New Zealand. Neudesic is a Microsoft Gold Managed ISV and SI Partner.

"Neudesic Pulse offers the strongest integration with Microsoft solutions such as SharePoint, Dynamics CRM and Lync, so it makes sense for us to work Provoke, the leading Microsoft partner in the region," said Neudesic CEO Parsa Rohani. "We are excited to work together to deliver Pulse's social fabric capabilities to Australia and New Zealand."

Enterprise social collaboration software can transform an organization from groups of siloed workers to a seamless enterprise where everyone has access to the knowledge they need and the ability to share that knowledge seamlessly within the application they choose. To truly achieve the benefits of enterprise social, the software must be available to workers in the systems, applications and devices they are already using. Neudesic Pulse is available across cloud, on-premise and mobile platforms, and it integrates with Microsoft solutions as well as legacy applications.

"Our clients are hungry for opportunities to improve collaboration and communications within their organizations and with their own clients and customers," said Mason Pratt, CEO of Provoke. "We want to offer them the best solution available to create a social fabric that removes barriers to communication and knowledge sharing. That is why we are partnering with Neudesic Pulse."

Additional Resources:

    --  Follow @NeudesicPulse on Twitter.
    --  Like Neudesic Pulse on Facebook.
    --  Learn more about Neudesic Pulse.
About Neudesic

Celebrating 10 years as the trusted technology partner in business innovation, Neudesic is a Microsoft National Systems Integrator and Gold ISV Partner with a successful history of providing reliable, effective solutions based on Microsoft's technology platform. Through our passion for technology and focus on business results, we help companies operate more efficiently and respond to business opportunities with greater agility. Headquartered in Irvine, Calif., Neudesic offers innovative products and services through offices nationwide. We also serve global clients from our offices in Hyderabad and Bangalore, India. For more information about Neudesic's products and services, call (800) 805-1805 or visit http://www.neudesic.com.

About Provoke

Founded in 2001 with the mission to create compelling and valuable web experiences, Provoke Solutions has become a world leader in online development, mobile solutions, unified communications and experience design consultancy.

Provoke has a rich pedigree in design-led software development and have core competencies in portals and collaboration, content management, search, mobile, cloud, unified communications and business intelligence. They offer the full suite of services, from strategic consulting, through to design, development and integration.

A long-term Microsoft Gold partner, in 2011 Provoke's industry-leading work and commitment to innovation were rewarded with being named as Microsoft Country Partner of the Year for New Zealand.

Provoke has 65 staff worldwide with offices in Wellington, Auckland and Seattle.  For more information on Provoke please call +64 4 916 4360 or visit http://www.provoke.co.nz

    Contact: William L. Savastano             Phone: (949) 754-5246
             Marketing Communications Manager Email: William.Savastano@Neudesic.com
    ---      -------------------------------- ------ ------------------------------

SOURCE  Neudesic

Neudesic

Web Site: http://www.provoke.co.nz

Alden Suites Introduces New Website Designed to Reflect New Branding Efforts and Enhance the User Experience

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- St. Pete Beach Resort, Alden Suites, today introduced its new website at AldenBeachResort.com as part of its overall rebranding effort, initially introduced to the public in January 2012. The new site, which has been constructed over the past few months, more accurately reflects the surrounding St. Pete Beach community and the resort's accommodations, and is expected to better serve customers who rely on internet research and reservations to book their travel.

AldenBeachResort.com features significant enhancements to the user experience, with an overhaul of new photography, improved site navigation, improved content, a homepage showcasing limited time promotions and integrations with social media platforms such as Facebook and YouTube.

Rebranding efforts began in January when Alden Suites, A Beachfront Resort, previously known as "The Alden Beach Resort & Suites" was renamed to more accurately reflect the amenities of the property. The property is nestled on 5 acres overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the few all-suite resorts in the area. Each of the 140 suites is decorated with Florida flair and each includes a fully equipped kitchenette, separate living room, in-room safe, complimentary daily newspaper and spectacular views from the patios and balconies.

"The new website better reflects who we are, as does our new brand," states Tony Satterfield, Vice President of Operations, Alden Suites. "We've made numerous upgrades to our resort over the past few years and it was important that we showcase them to both new and existing customers. We also wanted to promote the nearby attractions and activities that make our immediate area such a desired destination."

Centrally located, Alden Suites is just 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport and the St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport.  The property is just 90 minutes from central Florida's attractions. Immediate surroundings in St. Pete Beach include one of the finest beaches in the country, fine restaurants, shops, sporting events, cultural activities and sightseeing.

Satterfield adds, "From the various specials that can be found on our new site to enabling our customers to engage directly with Alden Suites through social media and more, we expect our digital rebranding efforts to aide and grow online reservations." 

For more information on the Alden Suites website, call 800-237-2530 or visit http://www.AldenBeachResort.com.

SOURCE  Alden Suites

Alden Suites

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-382-8810, http://www.AldenBeachResort.com

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

LandAirSea Offers Aggressive Tiered-Pricing On SilverCloud Global Data Plans

CHICAGO, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LandAirSea Systems, Inc., a leading manufacturer and developer of passive and real-time GPS tracking systems since 1994, now offers tiered pricing on its SilverCloud Global real-time GPS tracking system.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54795-landairsea-offers-aggressive-tiered-pricing-silvercloud-global-data-plans

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120530/MM13919 )

LandAirSea designed the SilverCloud Global real-time GPS tacking system to be used internationally outside of the United States: in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. As the name suggests, the SilverCloud Global can be used virtually anywhere in the world that has cellular data network capabilities. The SilverCloud Global's international SIM card also allows it to roam from country to country.

And with the new tiered pricing structure, users of the SilverCloud Global will have the option of choosing a data plan that fits their unique tracking needs. Listed are the update intervals as well as pricing for the SilverCloud Global tracking system:

    Update
     Interval 1 Minute Updates              10 Second Updates              5 Second Updates              3 Second Updates
    --------- ----------------              -----------------              ----------------              ----------------
    Data      Unlimited                     Unlimited                      Unlimited                     Unlimited
    ----      ---------                     ---------                      ---------                     ---------
    Price                      $29.95/month                   $39.95/month                  $49.95/month                  $59.95/month
    -----                      ------------                   ------------                  ------------                  ------------
The SilverCloud Global tracking system features a highly-accurate GPS module, which is able to determine the precise location of a vehicle or asset to within 2.5 meters (6 feet) of the device. The lithium ion battery also provides 5-6 days worth of tracking with average driving (approximately 2 hours of driving time per day).

The SilverCloud online mapping interface, which is powered by Google Maps, provides the most up-to-date GPS location, street names and addresses, not only in the United States, but in over 45 countries all across the globe. Users will be able to track their vehicles or assets using the SilverCloud Global device in real-time from their computers, laptops or mobile devices, on a user-friendly and intuitive online mapping software.

LandAirSea has also developed an iOS application for the iPhone and iPad, which is available in the iTunes store.

SILVERCLOUD GLOBAL WEB-BASED SOFTWARE FEATURES

Along with its ability to provide real-time GPS tracking and location data, the SilverCloud's online mapping software features the ability to set geo-zone alerts, which sends notifications to the user via text message (SMS) or email whenever the device enters or exits a designated virtual boundary. The web-browser based software also gives users the ability to produce event and time-based alarms and generate detailed driving reports, which indicates speed, distance, number of stops and location data.

With the patent-pending ShareSpot feature, users of the SilverCloud Global will be able to share the precise GPS location of their devices online in real-time. With the ShareSpot users will also have the option to embed the shared mapping window on their personal or corporate website, blog or even their Facebook page.

SILVERCLOUD GLOBAL'S WORLDWIDE REACH

The SilverCloud Global can also be used in multiple countries, not just in one designated country. This is ideal for those who travel internationally and need real-time GPS tracking capabilities wherever they go. For example: a person can use the device in Mexico and then take it with them to London this summer for the Olympic games.

Currently, the SilverCloud Global can be used in: Afghanistan, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Norway, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela, Vietnam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (a comprehensive list can be found on LandAirSea's website).

The SilverCloud Global real-time GPS tracking system from LandAirSea has been designed with precision, simplicity and durability. For more information email LandAirSea Systems at sales@landairsea.com.

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MegaPath Introduces Speed Test Plus Enabling Enterprises to Measure Broadband Quality

Enhanced Online Application Empowers Businesses to Maximize Connectivity Investments for Next-Generation Voice and Data Communications Solutions

PLEASANTON, Calif., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MegaPath, one of the leading providers of managed data, voice, and security services in North America, today announced the availability of Speed Test Plus, an enhanced online monitoring application that enables users to check the speed and quality of their broadband connections. Building on the popular speed test application MegaPath acquired through its merger with Speakeasy and Covad Communications, Speed Test Plus analyzes line quality characteristics and provides recommendations to improve bandwidth and support essential business communications solutions, such as Voice over IP (VoIP).

"When purchasing business-critical services - such as IP-based voice and data communications - both the speed and quality of service should be essential factors for IT decision makers," said Beth Tyebjee, Senior Vice President of Marketing, MegaPath. "Speed Test Plus goes beyond testing the connection speed and allows organizations to quickly measure for other factors, like latency and jitter, that can affect the user experience when browsing the Web, making VoIP calls, streaming video, or using any other Web-based applications."

As organizations leverage bandwidth-demanding applications to run their businesses, MegaPath makes it easy for companies to test whether solutions - such as Hosted Voice - perform well on their existing broadband connection and obtain recommendations to improve bandwidth. The application enables users to explore MegaPath's offerings as alternatives to their current connectivity investment. Speed Test Plus measures the following characteristics of a company's broadband connection:

    --  Download Speed - The amount of information that a computer can receive
        from the Internet. Organizations should have enough capacity to
        accommodate their business needs.
    --  Upload Speed - The capacity of information that a computer can send to
        the Internet, which is critical for making VoIP calls, sending large
        files, or hosting websites.
    --  Packet Loss - Occurs when packets fail to reach their destination and
        often causes voice calls to sound choppy. For videos, users may notice
        buffering and delays as packets are re-sent.
    --  Latency - The time it takes for a data packet to make a round trip
        between two points. Delays in conversation or periods of silence on
        voice calls, or websites that load slowly are often caused by latency.
    --  Jitter - The variation of latency over time across a network. For voice
        calls, high jitter values can cause voice packets to be delivered out of
        order, resulting in echoes or talk-over effects.
    --  Mean Opinion Score (MOS) - The numerical score used to predict the
        quality of a voice call.
To learn more about Speed Test Plus or to take the test, visit http://www.megapath.com/speedtestplus/ and share the results on Twitter using the hashtag #SpeedTestPlus.

About MegaPath
MegaPath operates one of the largest end-to-end communications networks in the country, providing both commercial and wholesale services. The company provides a full range of data, voice, and security services for small, medium, and enterprise businesses nationwide, as well as wholesale solutions to the carrier and service-provider markets through one of the largest end-to-end networks in the country. MegaPath helps businesses easily and securely communicate between their headquarters, employees, and business partners to lower costs, increase security, and enhance employee productivity. To learn more about MegaPath's managed IP data, voice, and security services, please visit http://www.megapath.com.

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Watch Michael Jackson's Hair Become a Roulette Ball in Making-Of Video

BestOnlineCasino.com creates roulette ball from King of Pop's hair; releases 'making-of' video showing its creation

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    The birth of a unique tribute

    BestOnlineCasino.com purchased the hair at auction last December for $10,871, with the
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LeapFrog Partners With Zinkia Entertainment to Feature POCOYO on LeapFrog's Award Winning LeapPad

POCOYO episodes will be available for download in the LeapFrog App Center in English and Spanish

EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., the leader in educational entertainment, and Zinkia Entertainment (Zinkia), brand creator and producer of the hit global multiplatform brand POCOYO, today announced a partnership to bring content from the award-winning animated children's series POCOYO to the LeapPad(TM) -- the #1 learning tablet for kids.* The agreement was negotiated by Evolution, the North American licensing agent for POCOYO. The content will be available this summer through the LeapFrog App Center.

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The LeapFrog and Zinkia brands are popular among both kids and parents. The beloved POCOYO character brings curiosity to children around the world and inspires them to explore, discover and learn. LeapFrog's award-winning multimedia platforms paired with familiar characters and popular television episodes will bring engaging entertainment to children.  LeapFrog will make episodes from the first two seasons of the POCOYO television series and the special, POCOYO and the Space Circus, available in English and for the first time Spanish, through the LeapFrog App Center. 

"We are excited to partner with the endearing children's property POCOYO to provide more fun and engaging learning experiences, furthering our mission to help children reach their potential," said Jill Waller, vice president of multimedia learning at LeapFrog. "POCOYO is a wonderful complement to our existing educational entertainment offerings and we think our consumers will be delighted to find his exciting adventures in our growing App Center."

"LeapFrog and POCOYO are an ideal match," said Maria Doolan, managing director of brand and business development for Zinkia Entertainment, POCOYO creator.  "Evolution is seeking out the types of products and services that feel like organic extensions of the POCOYO brand and LeapFrog is definitely a grand slam."

"LeapFrog's multimedia learning platforms are an ideal vehicle for delivering POCOYO episodes to young fans on the go," said Travis J. Rutherford, president licensing & retail, Evolution. "Utilizing the LeapFrog App Center, parents can be assured that their children are safe while also learning through laughter with POCOYO." 

Availability
POCOYO episodes will be available for purchase in the U.S., Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and France (MSRP $5 - $10, for children 18 months and up starting summer 2012 in both English and Spanish language. The LeapFrog App Center can be accessed through the LeapFrog Connect Application for LeapPad and Leapster Explorer(TM) platforms.  LeapPad (MSRP $99.99, for children ages 4-9) and Leapster Explorer (MSRP $59.99, for children ages 4-9) are currently available at major retail locations and at http://www.leapfrog.com. 

About LeapFrog
LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. is the leader in educational entertainment for children. LeapFrog's award-winning product portfolio helps millions of children achieve their potential by delivering best-in-class curriculum through engaging content, fun multimedia learning platforms, and toys.  The Learning Path, LeapFrog's proprietary online destination for parents and extended family, provides personalized feedback on a child's learning progress and offers product recommendations to enhance each child's learning experience. Through the power of play, LeapFrog's products and curriculum help children of all ages prepare for school and life success.  LeapFrog's products are available in more than 45 countries and have been used by teachers in more than 100,000 U.S. classrooms.  LeapFrog is based in Emeryville, California and was founded in 1995 by a father who revolutionized technology-based learning solutions to help his child learn how to read.  Come see the learning at http://www.leapfrog.com.  (TM) & © 2012 LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

About POCOYO
Zinkia Entertainment's POCOYO is an award-winning animated series about a young boy's discovery of the world around him, representing a universe of core values that promotes a philosophy of curiosity, sincerity, interest, tolerance, respect and love.  With these guiding principles, POCOYO fosters "Learning through Laughter(TM)," utilizing a blend of humor and learning which mimics children's development to inspire and inform them.  POCOYO is narrated by writer/actor Stephen Fry (Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Alice in Wonderland, Bones) who guides POCOYO with gentle humor.

About Zinkia Entertainment
Founded in 2001, Zinkia Entertainment specializes in the creation and management of entertainment brands for the international market. The Company is primarily involved in the animation business, creating quality content for the audiovisual market, as well as interactive content for multi-player console and online games. Zinkia's on-air and online content and associated merchandising and licensing products are distributed to over 150 countries worldwide. Animation production credits include the multi-award winning POCOYO and the successful series Shuriken School. In April 2011, Zinkia acquired a 51% stake in London-based family entertainment company Cake, further bolstering its content brand management and distribution opportunities.  Zinkia is headquartered in Madrid, with commercial offices in Beijing, China.

About Evolution
With extensive expertise in licensing, brand management and the full monetization of intellectual properties, Evolution brings a global perspective, turnkey solutions and flexibility to brand development, protection, maximization and longevity.  Developing intellectual properties from concept to the retail shelf, Evolution is also adept at managing manufacturing and distribution.  Committed to identifying and securing the right licensing partners, Evolution delivers tangible results as a highly effective alternative to full in-house licensing operation.

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Supermicro® X9 5x GPU SuperWorkstation Delivers Maximum Performance with NVIDIA Maximus Certification

7047GR-TRF Integrates 1x NVIDIA Quadro and 4x NVIDIA Tesla GPUs in a Single Workstation, Providing Simultaneous Design and Simulation Workflows for Compute-Intensive CAD/CAM, CAE and Digital Content Creation Applications

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Super Micro Computer, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMCI), a global leader in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology and green computing, now offers NVIDIA® Maximus(TM) technology in its latest high-end, enterprise-class X9 SuperWorkstation (7047GR-TRF), allowing users to simultaneously design, render and simulate on the same workstation, avoiding traditional, time-consuming and costly processing downtime. Supermicro's NVIDIA Maximus certified solution integrates an NVIDIA® Quadro® series graphics processing unit (GPU) dedicated for design and visualization tasks with four NVIDIA Tesla® C2075 co-processors dedicated to handling compute-intensive tasks like simulation--an industry-first configuration of NVIDIA Maximus technology. This powerful GPU duo delivers scientists, engineers and designers the specialized compute capacity to interact with 3D models in CAD/CAM applications, while simultaneously rendering or outputting complex CAE simulations. This ability to multitask with both compute and graphics-heavy applications together, in real time, on a single workstation dramatically accelerates productivity and allows more opportunities for creative exploration.

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"Supermicro's NVIDIA Maximus certified 7047GR-TRF SuperWorkstation opens the door to personal supercomputing for scientific, engineering and entertainment fields, and closes the gap between design and realization," said Wally Liaw, Vice President of Sales, International at Supermicro. "Our solution allows users to free themselves from compute limitations and to challenge their creativity with an unprecedented four Tesla GPUs plus one Quadro GPU in a 4U Tower, more than any other system in this class on the market. With this incredible performance at the desktop, designers can spend more time interacting with complex models and sophisticated simulations and less time waiting, allowing them to deliver results faster to market."

"Supermicro's professional-level SuperWorkstations harness the power of NVIDIA Maximus technology to sharply improve productivity," said Jeff Brown, general manager of the Professional Solutions Group at NVIDIA. "Supermicro is outstanding at integrating NVIDIA GPU technology into their workstations, and the 7047GR-TRF marks only the start of their efforts to incorporate NVIDIA Maximus's power and flexibility."

What sets the 7047GR-TRF apart as an outstanding enterprise-class system and earns it the SuperWorkstation brand is its multitude of high-value features. Fully configured with 4 double-width NVIDIA Tesla GPUs and a Quadro graphics card, the 7047GR-TRF still has single PCI-E 3.0 x8 and PCI-E 2.0 x4 (in x8) slots available for additional high-bandwidth network and high-performance storage expansions. The 7047GR-TRF is built on Supermicro's high-end X9DRG-QF serverboard supporting dual Intel® Xeon® E5-2600 family processors for ultimate CPU performance. PCI-E 3.0 support offers future-proof expansion and a cost-effective upgrade path to next generation NVIDIA GPUs. For memory intensive applications, this solution accommodates up to 512GB of DDR3 1600MHz Reg. ECC memory in 16x DIMM sockets and massive internal storage capacity that supports up to 8x hot-swap 3.5" HDDs utilizing onboard 2x SATA3 and 8x SATA2 ports. Supporting this advanced technology and maintaining mission-critical uptime are redundant 1620W power supplies with the industry's highest efficiency Platinum Level (94%+) rating, along with multi-zone thermal controlled fans for optimal cooling and additional energy efficiency.

Supermicro's GPU SuperWorkstations and SuperServers are defining the future of supercomputing for intersecting fields of science, engineering and digital content creation. The 7047GR-TRF is the first of a line of SuperWorkstations to support NVIDIA Maximus technology. For a complete look at Supermicro's total line of high performance, high-efficiency server and storage solutions, visit http://www.supermicro.com or go to http://www.supermicro.com/Maximus to select a Supermicro NVIDIA Maximus powered supercomputer.

About Super Micro Computer, Inc.

Supermicro® (NASDAQ: SMCI), the leading innovator in high-performance, high-efficiency server technology is a premier provider of advanced server Building Block Solutions® for Data Center, Cloud Computing, Enterprise IT, HPC and Embedded Systems worldwide. Supermicro is committed to protecting the environment through its "We Keep IT Green®" initiative and provides customers with the most energy-efficient, environmentally-friendly solutions available on the market.

Supermicro, SuperServer, Building Block Solutions and We Keep IT Green are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Super Micro Computer, Inc.

All other brands, names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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DVDFab for Mac 8.1.8.4: Fixes Made to Allow More Choices for iPad Video Conversion

BEIJING, May 30, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Fengtao Software Inc., the leading multimedia software company majoring in DVD, Blu-ray copying and video converting, released an upgraded Mac version, build 8.1.8.4 of its all-in-one shareware package. The new version came out one month after its previous official release, fixing an issue to allow more audio options when converting videos for iPad. Here was the news in detail:

DVDFab for Mac 8.1.8.4 released

Fengtao Software, released this updated build of all-in-one software package for multimedia solutions, for Mac OS X this time, with Windows edition still in 8.1.7.8 official status. This newest Mac version came out supporting more audio channel options while converting videos for iPad and with many other important fixes.

At the top of the fix list, developers confirmed that they had fixed a bug that resulted in the DVDFab burning engine not being able to be used when any DVDFab option was expired and another problem that resulted in trial users being unable to launch DVDFab for Mac in certain cases.

More concretely, in its DVD Copy for Mac component, a crash problem when opening DVD folder source in certain cases was fixed. Next, in DVD Ripper for Mac option, developers corrected the "No choice of 5.1 multi-channels when using iPad.h264.multichannel profile" issue, and a crash problem when clicking "Conversion Settings" button in "Task Queue" window in certain cases. Furthermore, in Blu-ray Copy for Mac segment, developers added additional support to region A movies, and new support to new Java-based protection. Besides this, they successfully eliminated a black screen playback problem when copying "Full Disc", debugged a problem that made some special discs unusable, and corrected an issue with the BDAV disc not being able to be opened on certain drives. Last, in its Video Converter section, three small issues were resolved: a 502.12.7 problem when converting with "avi.xvid.audiocopy" profiles, a 504.00.12 problem when converting with most MKV and MP4 profiles and, a freeze problem when converting with "audiocopy" profiles. The new version is available at http://www.dvdfab.com/download.htm.

About Fengtao Software:

Fengtao Software is a professional multimedia software provider dedicated to the work on DVD /Blu-ray copy, DVD ripper, Blu-ray ripper, DVD decrypter and video converter for almost 10 years and provides the best multimedia entertainment experience for more than 40 million users. For more information, please visit: http://www.dvdfab.com.

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CONTACT: Frank Chang of Fengtao Software Inc., marketing@dvdfab.com, +86-10-83913343, http://www.dvdfab.com

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