TE PUKE, New Zealand, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- New Zealand-based internet retailer of fishing products, Richmond Worldwide Enterprises LLC, today announced the launch of a new e-commerce Web site: http://www.Rod-Fly-Fishing.com.
Richmond Worldwide Enterprises LLC is a small, family owned and operated business that takes great pride in being able to sell high quality fishing products at great prices over the internet. Although a New Zealand-based retailer, the company ships within the continental United States via Fed Ex and UPS Standard.
Fishing products found at Rod-Fly-Fishing.com include downriggers, fish and depth finders, knives, books, DVDs, boots and waders, clothing, rods and reels. Visitors of the site can conveniently browse products by category and the company looks forward to expanding its product line in the upcoming year.
All major credit cards are accepted at http://www.Rod-Fly-Fishing.com, and returning customers can limit the amount of time an order takes to process by simply creating a personal user account. In addition to online sales, a customer service team is available and can be contacted by filling out a form found on the Web site.
For more information, customers can also defer to the Web site's blog, which contains additional information on products, fishing, and more. For more information on Richmond Worldwide Enterprises LLC and its new e-commerce Web site or products, visit URL: http://www.Rod-Fly-Fishing.com.
Wondershare(TM) Expands Powercam(TM) Photo App Lineup with New Powercam for Android
Wildly Popular Photography App Extends Its Superpowers to the Android Platform; Available FREE on Google Play
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., a world-class software developer of multimedia, business productivity, system utility and mobile apps, today announced that its extremely successful PowerCam app is now available for Android mobile phones & tablets. PowerCam for iPhone® rocked the iOS community when it launched in December of 2011 and has since accumulated over 25 Million downloads on the Apple iTunes App Store; earning the app coveted "App of the Week" and "Staff Favorites" status in the App Store. PowerCam is also the #1 iphoneography app in dozens of countries.
PowerCam for Android shares similar features with PowerCam for iOS, letting Android users unleash their creativity and have fun with their photos. Key features of PowerCam for Android include:
-- Breathtaking effects filters such as Tilt-shift, Panorama, and Magic
Shot;
-- Dozens of fun static effects & templates for adding the right mood or
background to a shot;
-- Amazing Collage mode allows multiple images to be combined into a single
image complete fun templates with border effects;
-- Cool FaceTimer self-portrait mode (requires front-facing camera) for
taking the perfect self-portrait as it waits until the device is stable
and counts down before taking the shot;
-- Easy 1-tap in-app photo sharing with popular social & sharing sites
including Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, and many others. Even uploads in
the background!
"Wondershare is answering the call of many, many users who have asked for PowerCam to be made available for Android mobile devices," said Mr. Tobee Wu, Wondershare's CEO. "PowerCam has delighted over 25 Million iOS customers and we're proud to now be able to offer the same magical experience to the Android community."
Learn More or Get it Now FREE
Learn more about PowerCam's superpowers at http://www.powercam.us or get PowerCam for Android now on Google Play for free.
Want to know more about Wondershare's entire lineup of award winning multi-media, business productivity, PDF, and system utility software products? Please visit Wondershare.com.
About Wondershare
Wondershare Software Co., Ltd., an IDG invested company, is an innovative software developer dedicated to delivering the very best in software products and services to the worldwide consumer and business market segments. Headquartered in Shenzhen, China, Wondershare has branch offices in the United States, Germany and Japan. Wondershare has been named to Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific in 2009 and 2010. For more information about Wondershare and its products, please visit http://www.wondershare.com.
Wondershare is a registered trademark of Wondershare Software Co. Ltd. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Robert DeMoulin of DeMoulin & Company Public Relations at Phone: 1.925.699.5423 or Email: robert.demoulin@demoulinco.com
Leading Analyst Firm Recognizes iPoint-systems as Cool Vendor 2012
REUTLINGEN, Germany, May 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Software specialist for Compliance and Sustainability-Solutions is "Cool Vendor in
Green IT and Sustainability"
Gartner has included iPoint-systems in its yearly published Cool Vendor Report: Cool
Vendors in "Green IT and Sustainability", Simon Mingay & Stephen Stokes, 26 April 2012.
This recognition lifts the provider of Compliance and Sustainability Software iPoint into
a small round of recognized innovative IT-Solutions Providers.
iPoint's growing success in this context is explained by Joerg Walden, CEO: "iPoint
convinces with a stable and mature platform. It enables to meet environment, compliance
and sustainability requirements in a complex and increasingly tightly regulated production
and supply chain environment; whether in the automotive, aerospace, electronics or
healthcare industry. Our Compliance Agent and Sustainability Data Exchange Hub are
particularly important parts of iPoint's portfolio for integration of compliance-,
material- and sustainability data: They are efficient solutions for any manufacturer, who
wants to visualize the impact on sustainability and environmental compatibility of
components, materials and services used in their production process - as well as for
manufacturers, who strive to integrate sustainability directly into their product
development and production, instead of treating it separately."
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all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this research, including any
warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
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WeMade Brings The Next Generation of Mobile MMORPG's To Your Pocket
LOS ANGELES, Calif., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ShowStoppers @ E3 2012 -- WidgetCo today announced WeMade Entertainment (WeMade), a leading publisher and developer of mobile/online games, announced their crown jewel and the most ambitious iOS title yet. This aspiring game, "The Project", is an MMORPG for the mobile platform (iOS & Android systems) and will be available to play at the E3 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 5-7, 2012.
"The Project" is the prodigy of seasoned MMORPG developers; many of whom worked on WeMade's massively popular series, Legend of Mir. With a grand scale equal to any client-based MMORPG, "The Project" is ready to prove that you don't need a PC to experience the full grandeur of an online game.
What's an MMORPG without the 'massive' and 'multiplayer' characteristics? Unlike the so-called competitors, "The Project" enables numerous players to game together via the mobile network. The technology utilized to allow this true multiplayer function is what makes WeMade take mobile MMORPG to the next level.
Furthermore, "The Project" combines all the benefits of a player-friendly mobile game including convenience, multiple platforms (iOS & Android) and direct interactions with the game through touch based commands. Its high graphical quality and fluent animation puts it a cut above other mobile MMOs which are usually made in 2D with only a few attempts at 3D. Also, it boldly challenges the limits of a mobile device by allowing the servers to give an immediate response and action.
In short, multiple mobile players can move around the map and fight monsters simultaneously like a true MMO game. Imagine that in your pocket!
A full preview is available at E3 (booth 2847, South Hall), with plenty of information already rolling out on http://www.facebook.com/wesocial.
Weiku.com: Pioneering the Transformation of the B2B Model
HANGZHOU, China, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On February 9, Alibaba, a leading B2B Company, suspended trading of their stock on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Ma Yun, Alibaba's chairman of the board, made a statement saying that they are determined to privatize the Company and to carry on comprehensive reforms in their business in order to serve customers better. There are many doubts over its delisting. Some analysts point out that the problem of its business model is one objective cause.
From the view of its business model, they used a traditional platform to focus on attracting suppliers. It led to a surge in the number of paid members, which may have brought high profit in a short term, however, in the long run, maintaining large numbers of suppliers made it difficult to ensure the integrity of its members. Some fraud events have come up and buyers' confidence has been blown away from the B2B marketplace. Consequently, the number of buyers has decreased and the demand of both suppliers and buyers could not be fulfilled.
What can the B2B industry learn from Alibaba's delisting? B2B platforms should pay attention to actual trade volume between buyers and suppliers, placing buyers' interests as their top priority. They should transform from focusing on the increase of paid members to improving buyers' purchasing experience. During this transition period from traditional B2B, some new emerging B2B platforms have made innovations on their business models that will garner them advantages in the marketplace.
Focus on suppliers' quality
The number of suppliers on new B2B e-commerce platforms is relatively small. For one thing, it's favorable to control number of supplier's and to select good ones and avoid vicious competition. For another, ordinary qualified members would be better served by new B2B platforms than by traditional platforms. Both will improve the satisfaction and confidence of new platforms' users and will make it easy for buyers to find high quality suppliers there.
Fair product ranking system
Take Weiku.com, for example. It has adopted a fair product ranking system that has been closely related to suppliers' quality, integrity and trading volume. Its in-station search results, which are totally different from that of "bidding ranking" adopted by traditional B2B ranking systems, are fully under the principle of natural order, reflecting the activeness of both buyers and suppliers. Such a ranking system can continuously stir suppliers to provide better products and services for buyers. It helps to improve purchasing efficiency and safety on a B2B marketplace, leading to mutual benefits for both buyers and suppliers.
The B2B industry is now going through a period of reform. Weiku.com, as a representative of the emerging B2B e-commerce platforms, has realized the importance of helping lower the risks of global procurement and improving buyers' purchasing experience. Their new B2B business model, which focuses on improving suppliers' quality and offering transparent purchasing information, will pave the way for the future of the B2B industry.
SOURCE Hangzhou WeiKu Information Technology Co., Ltd.
4Videosoft DVD Converter Suite Platinum Gives Users the Marvelous Experience of Converting/Copying/Burning DVDs
BEIJING, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- 4Videosoft, an innovative software provider of DVD/video converter and transfer software for iPad/iPhone/iPod, announces the upgrade of DVD Converter Suite Platinum, which gives you much faster DVD converting/copying/burning, video converting and iPhone file transferring speed.
4Videosoft DVD Converter Suite Platinum is the multifunctional product that combines of 5 flagship products including DVD Ripper Platinum, Video Converter Platinum, DVD Copy, DVD Creator and iPhone Transfer Platinum. Since its release, the DVD Converter Suite Platinum has proved to be well received especially among movies fans who can use it to freely complete converting DVD to video, video to video and video to DVD, as well as copying DVD to DVD in 1:1 ratio or compressing DVD-9 to DVD-5. This DVD converter package software can accept all commercial DVD (including DVD with the restriction of CSS, Region, RCE, Sony ARccOS) and any popular video format as the input file.
Moreover, with the ability of transferring iPhone files, the DVD Converter Suite Platinum can help you transfer all files like music, movie, Pictures, Camera Roll, Ringtone, Camera shot, TV Shows, Podcast, iTunes U, eBooks, Voice memos, SMS and Contacts, etc. from iPhone to PC, PC to iPhone and iPhone to iPhone. Also it is able to backup iPhone SMS (MMS) and contacts to computer and make customized M4R ringtone from DVD/video/audio files. The high compatible software can help you transfer files for iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, the new iPad, iPod, etc.
Full and complete functions of converting, copying, burning, transferring and editing upgrades your DVD/video enjoyment to the utmost. You can download the free trial version of the latest version from the following website: http://www.4videosoft.com/dvd-converter-suite.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Windows XP (SP2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7
Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or
more
About 4Videosoft Studio
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Darcy Gao of 4Videosoft Studio at Tel: +86-18701489910 or Email: pr@4videosoft.com
Breakthrough consumer engagement and behavior change technology brings a fundamentally new approach to personalizing and delivering health improvement programs
MINNEAPOLIS, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RedBrick Health, a leader in consumer health engagement technology, announced today the introduction of a new health behavior change system it calls RedBrick Journeys.Delivered via web, mobile and live interactions, Journeysbreak desired behaviors into simple, small steps that are driven by the profile and preferences of each participant. Adaptive technology creates an experience that unfolds uniquely for each consumer, provides choices, and becomes smarter over time.
Launching this week in beta with RedBrick clients including Alliance Data, Cargill, DTE Energy Company, The Schwan Food Company subsidiaries and Welch Allyn, Journeys will focus on helping people eat healthier and become more physically active, at home or on the road. RedBrick will release a series of additional Journeys in the months ahead to help shape healthier habits around stress, sleep, back health, tobacco use, and self-care for chronic conditions.
The RedBrick intervention model is grounded in years of behavioral research and theory, including the work of behavioral scientist Dr. BJ Fogg, director of Stanford University's Persuasive Technology Lab and Behavior Design Lab. "Many health interventions fail because of predictable mistakes. These mistakes include getting people to set unrealistic goals, having people rely on willpower, and assuming that information leads to behavior. Those things lead to failure. Here's what works: simplifying key behaviors into small steps, creating a supportive context, and triggering behaviors at the right moment," said Fogg.
Journeys serve up personalized choices in the form of small steps within a game-like experience that triggers frequent habit-shaping interaction via web or smart phone. By making Journeys available via multiple modalities concurrently for the same consumer, RedBrick breaks the traditional model of single-channel health improvement interventions. Live support can be accessed at any point along the way through RedBrick Guides(TM) - health advisors who offer personalized phone support when needed. Journeys allow consumers to engage the support of their existing social network as well by optionally sharing their commitments and successes via Facebook, Twitter or email, without leaving their Journey.
In support of RedBrick Journeys, RedBrick Health has invented a patent pending authoring platform to support rapid evolution and production of an ongoing stream of new Journeys. The authoring tools can be used to serve existing program content from RedBrick's clients and partners in this new, interactive multi-modal format, as well as to deliver custom Journeys with localized content.
"Traditional programs aimed at helping consumers achieve healthier behaviors often fail to keep the needs and expectations of today's consumer in mind," said Eric Zimmerman, chief marketing officer for RedBrick Health. "We think of RedBrick Journeys as the 'un-program.' We're taking a page out of the playbook of companies that have created the interactive technologies that have re-defined our daily patterns and habits. The difference is we're applying these persuasive and adaptive technologies to helping people be healthy - one small step at a time."
About RedBrick Health
RedBrick is a health engagement technology company that helps employers reinvigorate their health & wellness programs. The company combines financial accountability, clinical and behavioral insight, social and game mechanics and powerful data analytics to create a personalized and persuasive experience delivered through web, mobile and live interactions. As a result, RedBrick drives healthy behaviors, better outcomes, and stronger returns on everyone's investment in health. The company serves large, self-insured employers and strategic distribution partners. Visit RedBrick at redbrickhealth.com, read more at healthinnovationblog.com or follow the company at twitter.com/redbrickhealth.
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CONTACT: Caroline Landree for RedBrick Health, +1-612-294-3125, caroline@maccabee.com
National Security Agency Awards Sanmina-SCI Top Secret Classification For Integrated Secure Wireless Intercommunications (ISWICS)
NSA Type 1 Certification Protects Confidentiality of Voice and Data
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanmina-SCI Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM), a leading manufacturing and engineering company making some of the world's most complex and innovative optical, electronic and mechanical products, today announced that its Defense and Aerospace Division has received NSA Type 1 certification from the National Security Agency for the Integrated Secure Wireless Intercommunications System (ISWICS). The certificate endorses ISWICS as capable of protecting classified and sensitive voice and data to the Top Secret level.
ISWICS is a secure, wireless, handheld intercommunications system that allows aircrews, ground tactical and seaborne personnel the freedom to move easily within, or in close proximity to, their aircraft, vehicle or vessel, while maintaining encrypted secure communications without the restriction of a physical wire tether.
"Achieving this high-level certification is a critical milestone for our division and the Huntsville, Alabama facility where the ISWICS is designed and manufactured, and we're proud to be able to provide this important capability to ensure the success of current and future missions conducted by the Army, Navy, Air Force or Marine Corps," said Mike Underwood, President of Sanmina-SCI's Defense and Aerospace Systems Division. The certification allows ISWICS to be used within the United States Government and for military applications requiring the highest levels of information security. NSA Type 1 certification is awarded to products that pass a rigorous process of development, testing and verification to ensure compliance with the National Security Agency's stringent standards in safeguarding classified information.
ISWICS provides a Full Duplex, TEMPEST qualified, secure communications link with robust functionality that allows for access to all radios, as well as peer-to-peer intercommunications within any environment. Secure wireless communications allow today's war fighters complete freedom of movement, while increasing both safety and improved battlefield situational awareness. Included in the ISWICS certification is the Secure Wireless Transceiver (SWT) KOV-54, and the Secure Wireless Base Station (SWBS) KOV-53.
About Sanmina-SCI
Sanmina-SCI Corporation is a leading electronics contract manufacturer serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina-SCI provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to OEMs primarily in the communications, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, enterprise computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina-SCI has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. More information regarding the company is available at http://www.sanmina-sci.com.
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CONTACT: Michael Kovacs, Senior Director, Corporate Marketing, +1-408-964-3142, michael.kovacs@sanmina-sci.com, or Paige Bombino, Director, Investor Relations, +1-408-964-3610, both of of Sanmina-SCI
Panda Security Launches Improved Beta Version of Panda Global Protection 2013; Continues Contest for Beta Testers
- New version includes improvements suggested by the beta testing community
- Beta testers with most helpful improvements will receive $200 Amazon.com gift certificates; all testers will receive 50 percent discount on purchase of final product
ORLANDO, Fla., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Panda Security, The Cloud Security Company, todayannounced a new and improved version of its beta for Panda Global Protection 2013, its comprehensive solution for protecting the information and digital life of home computer users. The new beta, which includes many of the improvements suggested by the Panda Security beta testing community, can be downloaded for free at http://www.pandasecurity.com/promotions/betatest/.
The first beta of Panda Global Protection 2013 was tested by users from 129 countries andrecorded23 percent more activations than the 2012 version beta did. The countries with the most activations were Spain, USA, Brazil, Mexico, Russia, Peru, India, UK, Argentina and Vietnam.
The updated beta aims to reflect the constant search for continuous improvementin Panda Security's products, as well as market a high-quality solution that has been tested and improved upon with the help of Panda's beta testers. As a result of the feedback from Panda's global community, the company has been able to implement numerous activation, interface, design and usability enhancements from the original beta that was launched in April.
The new version includes the following improvements:
-- Better malware detection
-- Improvements for several technology modules (TruPrevent, Web proxy and
firewall)
-- Simpler and faster installation and activation processes
-- Improved interface: Inclusion of new update buttons and the ability to
access reports and statistics from the scan screen
-- Better disinfection capabilities on Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows
8 (Consumer Preview)
-- Improved on-demand scanning by leveraging all the CPU cores
Unlike the first version, the new beta release of Panda Global Protection 2013 is available in 21 other languages besides English and Spanish.
All users testing the Panda Global Protection 2013 Beta, both the new and the previous version, will receive a 50 percent discount on the purchase of the final product, and the ten beta testers suggesting the most helpful improvements will each receive a $200 Amazon.com gift certificate.
Panda Global Protection 2013 is the most comprehensive solution in Panda Security's new retail product lineup. The product leverages Panda's unique Collective Intelligence technology to collect threat intelligence from millions of computer users and deliver automated, instantaneous protection against known and unknown malware.
The new release builds on the core functionality that has positioned Panda Global Protection as the preferred solution among PC users. This includes a highly effective antivirus engine to protect against known and unknown malware; a firewall with Wi-Fi security to block intruders and hackers; Panda USB Vaccine to prevent USB devices from spreading infections; confidential information filters to keep personal data safe; backup and system recovery; and PC performance tuning. The new version includes a password manager: an encrypted password repository that protects users' digital identity and allows them to log into websites with just one click.
About Panda Security
Founded in 1990, Panda Security is the world's leading provider of cloud-based security solutions, with products available in more than 23 languages and millions of users located in 195 countries around the World. Panda Security was the first IT security company to harness the power of cloud computing with its Collective Intelligence technology. This innovative security model can automatically analyze and classify thousands of new malware samples every day, guaranteeing corporate customers and home users the most effective protection against Internet threats with minimum impact on system performance. Panda Security has 56 offices throughout the globe with US headquarters in Florida and European headquarters in Spain
Panda Security collaborates with Special Olympics, WWF and Invest for Children as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
Eyes on the Go, Inc. Enters into Partnership with Openhouse Gallery to Utilize GANDER.tv for Broadcasting Customer Events
BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyes on the Go, Inc. (AXCG.PK) announced today that they have entered into an agreement with Openhouse Gallery, the premier event and promotional space in New York City, to implement their two facilities in Nolita and Soho. Openhouse will be reselling GANDER.tv's video streaming, recording and Pay-Per-View functions to their customers including some of the world's most famous consumer brands including Pepsi, Mercedes, Microsoft, Piaget, and Ferragamo, to mention a few.
As part of the agreement, GANDER.tv will customize a web page to each event and Openhouse clients will have the option to stream live events, record segments for showing during off times, or record events for Pay-Per-View or Free-Per-View with restricted access to their select customers, press or employees. Openhouse will have full administrative access and full functions to schedule events, set recorded segments and schedule Pay or Free-Per-View events.
GANDER.tv will allow Openhouse and their clients to take streaming live video and post to Facebook or embed in Twitter messages. They will also be provided a link to embed the video feed into their web sites.
According to Greg Spielberg, Director at Openhouse, "We are very excited about our partnership with GANDER.tv. They've developed a compelling video streaming service that will allow event managers to see their team's action live, from afar. Managers will also be able to review the events in wrap-up analysis, view foot traffic, guest flow and the overall experience. We envision that the analytics available from GANDER.tv, along with the stored videos, will enable our clients to better judge attendance, the areas of their display that attracted attention, and to identify ways to improve their presentations in the future."
Chris Carey, CEO of Eyes on the Go commented, "This partnership will bring us to an entirely new client base with some of the most well-known consumer and fashion brands. Openhouse client use will significantly expand our reach and viewership. In addition, the agreement provides for a number of revenue sources that will contribute to our success."
Mr. Spielberg went on to say, "We look forward to expanding our online reach during Openhouse pop ups like Park Here and The Big Cheesy, trivia nights and other live contests."
About Eyes on the Go, Inc. and GANDER.tv
Eyes on the Go provides streaming live video and audio for the Hospitality industry through its GANDER.tv web site. Web browsers can view their favorite bars, clubs and performance spaces, or look at venues they are thinking about visiting. The venue can utilize this service to leverage social media and increase traffic to promote their locations.
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EarthSearch Enters a $5 Million+ Multi-Year Master Distributor Agreement with Komtelecom, Russia
EarthSearch to implement Russian Glonass GPS Receivers into Devices
ATLANTA, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTC.BB:ECDC), through its subsidiary EarthSearch Communications, Inc., announces a $5 million+, Five Year Master Distributor agreement with Komtelecom in Russia.
The agreement would allow Komtelecom to be our exclusive representative in Russia with non exclusive representation in 10 other former Soviet Republics. Komtelecom will be able to host our software under a special licensing agreement, secure its own local distributors and partners in the region to offer advance and complex logistics solution provided by EarthSearch.
Under the terms of the agreement, EarthSearch will modify its hardware to utilize the Russian made Glonass GPS receivers which works exclusively within the Russian territory and former Soviet republics. EarthSearch will also for the first time, host its proprietary GATIS application outside the US, in Russia. Minimum annual purchases under the agreement over the 5 years will average $1,000,000 plus per year including other development and service costs.
"We have been working to establish presence in this region for some time now. It is a vibrant and fast growing market with significant need for advanced cargo and asset security technology. EarthSearch offers complex logistics application well suited to the needs in Russia. I am looking forward to working with Boris Kunin, CEO and all the other executives at Komtelecom," said Kayode Aladesuyi, CEO of ECDC
Komtelecom has been testing and piloting the EarthSearch LogiBoxx device and RFID solutions over the last 6 months. We are therefore able to enter this agreement with a number of projects already in the pipeline. Aladesuyi further stated, "We expect to create several custom solutions to meet the demand for asset and business management, we are looking forward to the opportunities."
"There is a significant need for EarthSearch technology and the solutions it offers in the region, the movement of cargo within Russia and some of the other Soviet Republic is very significant and the technology to track, monitor and secure these assets and cargo are very much needed," said Rob Bohorad, Director Business Development of EarthSearch.
About East Coast Diversified Corporation
East Coast Diversified Corporation (OTC.BB: ECDC.OB) is a holding corporation with a diversified group of technology companies. Its business portfolio includes businesses offering technology for logistics and asset management, media entertainment technology, transportation safety and class attendance monitoring system and social media applications.
EarthSearch offers solutions using the world's first wireless communication between GPS and RFID. EarthSearch delivers solutions relevant to the operations of businesses and governments across the globe, providing efficiency, cost saving, continuous visibility of assets and cargo in transit, with real time visibility across the entire supply chain. Solutions delivered include warehouse operation, movement of secured cargo, oil tankers, pipeline and other fixed assets management solutions. EarthSearch solutions integrate sensor technology for fuel monitoring, temperature sensor, weight sensors, door sensor and a variety of other custom applications.
StudentConnect also utilizes our proprietary wireless communication between GPS and RFID to provide transportation safety and class attendance monitoring solutions to schools, alerting parents and schools of safe departure and arrival of students riding on school buses and providing an automated class attendance monitoring system that engages parents with information about student behavior at school, including providing real time notification regarding truancy and skip class behavior. StudentConnect uses wireless technology integrated with GPS/RFID to gather and combine parental behavior, student behavior at school and academic data to create predictive analytics for school administrators that help with improving education.
Rogue Paper's award-winning social media technology. TV Tune-In, developed by Rogue Paper, is a real-time, companion viewing and mobile app development platform for media companies to help drive viewership, conversation and interactions for television shows and content. TV Tune-In's CMS allows media companies to develop branded iPhone and iPad apps for television shows and channels. Powering such category leading applications as MTV's WatchWith and VH1's Co-Star iPhone and iPad applications, users can actively comment along with their favorite show (live or time-shifted).
WetWinds, a new social media division scheduled to launch in summer 2012 will deliver interactive social media experience to audiences and users across the globe. Register to be part of the first one million global beta users at: http://www.wetwinds.us
For more information on East Coast Diversified Corporation and its group of companies please visit the company's website at http://www.eastcoastdiversified.com.
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NQ Mobile Announces Closing of Majority Stake Acquisition of NationSky to Gain Presence in China Enterprise Market
BEIJING and DALLAS, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- NQ Mobile Inc. ("NQ Mobile" or the "Company," formerly known as NetQin Mobile Inc.) (NYSE: NQ), a leading global provider of mobile Internet services focusing on security, privacy and productivity, today announced that it has closed its acquisition of 55% of Beijing NationSky Network Technology, Inc. ("NationSky"), a leading provider of mobile services to enterprises in China, on May 28, 2012.
NQ Mobile acquired 55% of NationSky in a cash and share transaction totaling up to $12.9 million, if certain performance based milestones are met. The consideration included approximately $3.2 million in cash, $6.8 million in stock, and a performance-based earn out of $2.9 million in stock. Henry Lin, Chairman and Co-CEO of NQ Mobile will become the new Chairman of NationSky, and Charlie Hou, founder of NationSky will remain as the CEO. NQ Mobile will have the majority control of NationSky's board. With this acquisition, NQ Mobile has expanded its footprint into the enterprise market in China.
Founded in 2005, NationSky is a leader in providing mobile services to more than 1,000 enterprises in China. By working with carriers and smart phone platform providers, NationSky delivers device agnostic managed mobile services, mobile device management services and other mobile SaaS services. Headquartered in Beijing, NationSky also has offices in Shanghai and Shenzhen.
"NQ Mobile is excited to bring mobile security services to enterprises in China," said Henry Lin. "With NationSky, we will be able to help enterprises increase mobile services deployment adoption and create a fully protected bring-your-own-device work (BYOD) environment. This acquisition is also expected to be earning accretive to NQ Mobile's financial results for the fiscal year 2012," Lin added.
"Being a part of NQ Mobile, NationSky will further enhance China enterprise customer coverage and deliver a more comprehensive portfolio of enterprise services," said Charlie Hou. "We are already seeing ramp up in our enterprise customer pipeline since the acquisition announcement."
Financial Impact of the NationSky Acquisition
*Q2 FY12: This transaction will affect NQ Mobile's results in its fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2012. Incremental GAAP revenue from the acquisition is expected to be in the range of $1.0 million to $1.2 million.
*FY 12: This transaction will affect NQ Mobile's results in its fiscal second through fourth quarter of 2012. Incremental GAAP revenue from the acquisition is expected to be in the range of $10 million to $12 million.
About NQ Mobile
NQ Mobile Inc. (NYSE: NQ) is a leading global provider of mobile Internet services focusing on security, privacy and productivity. The company was one of the first to recognize the growing security threats targeting smartphone users and is now a leading provider of Freemium subscription services with approximately 172 million registered user accounts in over 150 countries. NQ Mobile's proprietary, cloud-based security solution has been recognized by third-party testing facilities around the world as the most effective solution for detecting and combating mobile threats. NQ Mobile was bestowed the 2011 Technology Pioneer Award by the World Economic Forum for its technology leadership and innovation in mobile security. To facilitate global expansion, NQ Mobile headquarters are co-located in Beijing, China and Dallas, TX, USA. For more information on NQ Mobile, please visit http://www.nq.com.
About NationSky
NationSky is a leading enterprise mobile services provider headquartered in Beijing, China. Founded in 2005, NationSky provides device agnostic managed mobile services, mobile device management services and other mobile SaaS offerings to over 1,000 enterprise customers in China in a wide range of industries, including IT, manufacturing, finance, energy, healthcare etc. NationSky enables employees to access the back-end enterprise office system when conducting business activities such as emailing, communication, project planning and more. The current business portfolio covers enterprises services based on platforms such as Apple iOS, BlackBerry and Android. NationSky also possesses a strong relationship with wireless carriers, such as China Mobile, and provide relevant distribution and maintenance services.
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OmniVision Expands Native 1080p High Definition CameraChip(TM) Line-up with 1/6-inch OV2722
OmniBSI+(TM) Pixel Enables High-Performance HD Video Solution for Smartphone, Tablet, Notebook and Ultrabook Applications
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI), a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, today introduced the OV2722, the Company's second-generation native 1080p high-definition (HD) CMOS image sensor, designed specifically for ultra-portable applications where high performance and low profile are critical. Using OmniVision's new OmniBSI+ pixel architecture, the OV2722 delivers improved sensitivity and image quality with a module height of less than 3 mm, making it an ideal choice for the burgeoning smartphone, tablet and Ultrabook(TM) markets.
"We believe that current market trends are quickly moving beyond 720p, and we are seeing strong demand for premium quality 1080p HD video sensors that can meet the criteria and specifications of online video sharing platforms such as Skype(TM), and unified communications platforms such as Microsoft® Lync®," said Nick Nam, director of product marketing at OmniVision. "In addition, many high-end cameras are required to have extremely small form factors so that they can fit inside next-generation smartphones, tablets, notebooks and Ultrabooks. The OV2722 is specifically crafted to meet these stringent performance requirements and design specifications, making it the ideal choice for these high-end devices."
The OV2722 is a 1/6-inch native 1080p HD CMOS image sensor, offering full field of view video with optimized image quality, sensitivity, color reproduction and clarity without scaling or cropping. Built on the new 1.4-micron OmniBSI+ pixel, the OV2722 offers significant performance improvements over the first generation, OmniBSI(TM)-based OV2720, including a 60 percent increase in full-well capacity, a 10 percent increase in quantum efficiency and a 10 percent improvement in low-light performance. Additionally, the OV2722 is designed to fit extremely thin modules with a z-height of less than 3 mm, while maintaining pin-to-pin compatibility with its predecessor, making it a drop-in replacement for system designers.
The OV2722 supports multiple platform architectures and controllers with both parallel and MIPI interfaces. It allows system designers to leverage the same opto-electrical design across various products and multiple market segments to reduce product development time. Exposure control, white balance and defective pixel canceling are programmable through the serial camera control bus (SCCB) interface.
The OV2722 is currently in volume production.
About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of today's consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive and medical imaging systems. Find out more at http://www.ovt.com.
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Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits, performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal of the OV2722 are forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVision's results to differ materially, include, without limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with the OV2722, customer acceptance, demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVision's Securities and Exchange Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision's annual report filed on Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
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High Performance NAS and iSCSI Storage with Available Video Surveillance Asset Management
AUSTIN, Texas, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions, today announced the TeraStation(TM) 5000 series of high performance network storage solutions. Following last week's announcement of the enterprise-class TeraStation 7000 series, the 5000 series currently consists of the two-drive TeraStation 5200 and the four-drive TeraStation 5400. Equipped with the powerful Intel® Atom(TM) D2550 dual-core processor, the TeraStation 5000 series provides supercharged performance and offers an array of business class features including iSCSI, replication and failover support and SoleraTec(TM) Phoenix RSM(TM), a video surveillance asset management solution.
"By reducing the complexity and cost of traditional IP video surveillance storage and asset management, the TeraStation 5000 series eliminates many of the barriers businesses face when implementing and running IP-based surveillance," said Matt Dargis, senior director of sales at Buffalo Technology. "This launch proves once again our dedication to delivering high performance solutions that serve the needs of our customers and our commitment to the SMB market."
Every day, professionals in the SMB market are challenged to provide high performing, cost effective backup and disaster recovery solutions that can address ever changing file serving and capacity needs. The TeraStation 5000 series is the next step for Buffalo's line of business class storage servers with an updated user interface that provides simplified management, optimized resource utilization for faster response times, and true disaster recovery protection. The TeraStation 5000 series is a business-class scalable NAS and iSCSI storage for businesses requiring a reliable RAID-based network storage solution. It runs many services simultaneously and the dynamic combination of the dual-core 1.86 GHz processor and 2 GB DDR3 RAM enables the acute ability to focus on concurrent tasks with minimal performance degradation: experience maximum network throughput while a replication job runs in the background, surveillance video is recording from multiple IP-based cameras and remote users are accessing content. The TeraStation 5000 series is packed with business class features such as surveillance video management, Active Directory support, disk quota support, share level replication, failover support, dual gigabit Ethernet ports, hot-swap hard drives, iSCSI targeting and USB 3.0 accessory support, ideal for larger networks and business-critical applications.
The TeraStation 5000 series offers a video surveillance asset management platform that allows you to record high quality video and store and manage it for easy access and playback. SoleraTec(TM) Phoenix RSM(TM) provides advanced forensics-based video lifecycle management that helps you manage and protect your video assets with ease. Support for up to 20 RTSP (Real Time Streaming Protocol) IP-based video surveillance cameras allows users to directly capture, manage and store camera feeds, enabling playback of live and stored video. One camera license comes free with additional licenses available for purchase.
The TeraStation 5400 TS5400D features four pre-populated drive bays with capacities up to 12 TB and supports a variety of data protection options including RAID 0/1/5/6/10 and JBOD for a balanced mix of redundancy and performance. TeraStation 5400 will replace the current TeraStation Pro Quad TS-QVL/R6 and will be available in June at an estimated street price of $879.99 for the 4 TB (TS5400D0404), $1,199.99 for the 8 TB (TS5400D0804) and $1,699.99 for the 12 TB (TS5400D1204).
The TeraStation 5200 TS5200D features two pre-populated drive bays with capacities up to 6 TB and support for RAID 0/1/JBOD, making it an ideal solution for small offices that require the performance and reliability of a larger office but without the capacity demand. The TeraStation 5200 will replace the current TeraStation Pro Duo TS-WVL/R1 and will be available in June at an estimated street price of $549.99 for the 2 TB (TS5200D0202), $699.99 for the 4 TB (TS5200D0402) and $849.99 for the 6 TB (TS5200D0602).
Additional TeraStation 5000 series models will be launched following the TeraStation 5200 and TeraStation 5400, including larger bay and capacity and rack mountable configurations. Buffalo's TeraStation 5000 series is backed by a limited three-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 US based technical support. Buffalo products can be purchased through distributors, online resellers and Buffalo's web site. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company's Web site at http://www.buffalotech.com.
About Buffalo Technology
Buffalo Technology (USA), Inc., based in Austin, Texas, is a leading provider of award-winning networking, storage, and multimedia solutions for the home and small business environments as well as for system builders and integrators. With almost three decades of networking and computer peripheral experience, Buffalo has proven its commitment to delivering innovative, best-of-breed solutions that have put the company at the forefront of infrastructure technology. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit http://www.buffalotech.com.
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Tea Candle Powered Generator Charges Dead Smartphones and Lights Homes in Off-Grid Villages
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tellurex Corporation is currently seeking Kickstarter.com pledge funds and distributors to help launch its new, light and portableelectrical generator. About the size of a small soup can, this power on demand thermoelectric system converts the heat of a single tea candle into an electrical current capable of providing bright indoor or outdoor light using its plug-in lamp attachment. It can also charge the batteries used in cell and smartphones through its battery charger attachment. This generator was designed to provide power during electrical blackouts in homes after violent weather events and in any off-grid location from a camp site to a home or school room in the developing world.
The compact, patent pending Tellurex tPOD1(TM) ("tPOD" is an acronym trademarked by Tellurex that stands for thermoelectric Power On Demand) can and will provide up to four hours of continuous bright light from one five cent tea candle. With power generated by a candle, the tPOD1 system can also recharge a companion battery pack that, in turn, will provide adequate power for limited smartphone calls, emergency text messaging and GPS rescue signal use.
The company sees the tPOD1 as a safe way to deliver much needed light to millions of homes and buildings located in the extensive off-grid regions of the world. Homes located in most developing countries that have little or no access to an electrical power utility may now have immediate on demand useful and economical light. Light produced from the tPOD1 allows households to reduce or eliminate hazardous fires fueled with kerosene and fire-brands that are common and produce toxic fumes. At certain Kickstarter pledge levels, Tellurex commits to deliver a tPOD1 to developing countries through Rotary International.
Tellurex management believes that North America will be a major market for the tPOD1 because it addresses both disaster preparedness and recreational backcountry activities. On the disaster front, the United States is now battered by 1,000 tornados per year, more than any other country. Blackouts have increased 124% over the past two decades. Emergency medical situations and rescue operations are part of that scenario.
Effective first aid and food preparation while in isolation and awaiting rescue both require a good source of light. The benefits of GPS capabilities now part of many cell and smart phones require power. Battery powered devices will exhaust their power, often with no readily available means of recharging. The Tellurex tPOD1, which can address those needs with a candle, may become as important as flashlights, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in domestic homes or workplaces.
"Whatever your opinion, cell phones are the most common way of initiating rescue, and most search and rescue teams endorse their use ....." writes Seattle Backpacker Magazine. The challenge is to keep your phone battery charged in the backcountry or to have a way to revive a dead cell phone during a prolonged blackout. A bag of just six tea candles at five cents apiece can provide the power needed to partially recharge the generator's companion battery pack and enable a smart phone to power GPS or satellite tracking signals that guide emergency rescue operations. Each time the battery pack is exhausted, it can be recharged, and the locator signal can be transmitted anew with texting capabilities on standby.
Tellurex is seeking funds to launch this innovative product worldwide through a crowd-funding platform facilitated by Kickstarter.com. Those interested in pledging should visit the Tellurex web site http://www.tellurex.com for a link to the Kickstarter.com offer.
The light, portable Tellurex electric generator system is rugged and has no moving parts. Its fuel source is readily available around the world and does not degrade during long-term storage. When lit and positioned below the generator, the tea candle is protected from wind, and the integrated generator and lamp may be moved and interchanged while it's operating. Weighing in at less than twelve ounces, the device fits easily into backpacks or auto glove boxes.
Tellurex Corporation is a Traverse City, Michigan-based, pioneering company in thermoelectric applications. The company develops its own products and also collaborates with others to advance thermoelectric technology into medical testing equipment, wireless sensors and a variety of applications in both power generation and thermal management.
With good support through Kickstarter.com pledges, the new Tellurex tPOD1 will change the odds for disaster victims, support backcountry recreation in a new and convenient way, and improve the living standards, health and productivity of millions of the world's citizens living in off-grid villages.
Flexpoint Sees Progress on Promising Commercial Applications
Progress in safety and health applications could yield large annual contracts
DRAPER, Utah, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc (OTCBB: FLXT), today discussed development of the 16 commercial applications currently using Bend Sensor technology, ranging from safety systems to medical devices.
Over the past several months, Flexpoint has seen its Bend Sensor's reputation for performance, durability and uniqueness cemented through intensive testing and growing demand for use in a large and growing array of products and devices, including many related to safety. The 16 companies currently using and ordering custom made Bend Sensors are developing products that are progressing through advanced stages of development with several on the verge of entering highly lucrative commercial markets.
Bend Sensor technology is a key component in a developing safety system for ambulances, garbage and commercial truck applications that will likely soon be mandated for use in all such vehicles.
"We are seeing our strategy of developing proof of concept through commercial applications continuing to yield results," said Flexpoint President Clark Mower. "There are few applications more demanding of performance and reliability than those pertaining to safety and health. It is rewarding to see the acceptance and the efficacy of our patented Bend Sensor technology for clients in these diverse applications."
These applications are poised for rapid growth, and any of the applications could produce a major annual contract after years of testing and development.
"As we continue to generate confidence in the Bend Sensor's elite durability and performance, we strengthen our position with prospective clients, and we are confident we will see our product expand into many other industries and products," Mower said. "The bottom line is we believe the products we have in the market and on the horizon could take off at any time, representing millions of dollars in potential revenues, and are only the beginning for the Bend Sensor."
Future releases will provide further details on these products and their growth potential.
About Flexpoint
Flexpoint Sensor Systems (FLXT) is a leading developer of thin film sensing technology to many industries, including automotive, medical, industrial controls, and consumer products.
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Clark Mower, President, 801-568-5111
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Broadcom Joins HP ProActive Insight Architecture Alliance
Commitment to Innovation and Quality Recognized
IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced it is a founding member of the HP ProActive Insight Architecture (PIA) Alliance, selected by HP for its latest generation of 1GbE and 10GbE NetXtreme® controllers developed to the HP standards and interfaces that contribute to the industry-transforming performance and reliability of HP ProLiant Generation 8 (Gen8).
HP ProActive Insight Architecture, now available in the new HP ProLiant Gen8 servers, transforms data center economics with built-in intelligence that improves performance and uptime, while lower operating costs. As a founding member of the HP PIA Alliance, Broadcom will continue to contribute to the elimination of common problems caused by human-to-technology interaction that lead to system downtime and data loss. Through embedded HP ProLiant Gen8 server technology, HP PIA Alliance members, along with HP, can evaluate data and other critical analytics to continually optimize and improve on business results.
The HP PIA Alliance brings together the collective value of the world's leading technology innovators to complement HP ProLiant Gen8 servers. Alliance members, drawn from leaders in memory, storage, I/O, power and infrastructure solutions, build technology components to HP Proactive Insight architecture standards and interfaces. These components help to analyze thousands of system parameters and automate processes that consume critical data center resources. Additionally, they provide insight into aspects of application performance and IT infrastructure optimization that had once been nearly impossible to capture and utilize.
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"Rising demand for server virtualization, cloud computing, and I/O intensive applications are driving the need for greater processing and automation capabilities in the data center and enterprise networks," said Vinod Lakhani, General Manager, High Speed Controllers at Broadcom Corporation. "We're honored to have a seat at the table in driving and defining next generation networking technology together with the expertise of industry leaders throughout the space."
"The cost of manual operations and system optimization needed to support growing IT requirements is unsustainable," said Jim Ganthier, vice president, Marketing and Operations, Industry Standard Servers and Software at HP. "The PIA Alliance brings together some of the world's leading technology companies to eliminate manual maintenance tasks and significantly improve data center efficiency."
Broadcom will use the HP PIA qualified insignia as visible assurance of meeting HP's stringent quality and performance standards. The HP PIA Alliance will be featured at HP's premier client event, HP Discover, which takes place June 4-7 in Las Vegas.
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About Broadcom
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments. With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.
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A Leading Pan-European Technology Corporate Finance Firm
LONDON, MUNICH and PARIS, May 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Lorentz, Deschamps & Associates (LD&A), with offices in Paris and London, and
Munich-based Jupiter Capital Partners, two leading European technology investment banking
boutiques, have announced the combination of their respective businesses to build a
leading pan-European technology corporate finance firm serving highly innovative and
fast-growing companies and investors across Europe. The two firms will integrate their
operations and leverage their sector expertise and customer reach under the common brand
name 'LD&A Jupiter'. With offices in the three largest European markets and reach across
the continent, LD&A Jupiter will offer a pan-European coverage, combining cross-border
capability with local presence and know-how that is unique in specialised technology
corporate finance in Europe. LD&A Jupiter identifies, structures and executes
value-creative private and public market transactions for corporations and financial
investors. Transactions include build-ups, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures as well as
the issuance of equity or debt capital for customers from the Software, IT Services,
Telecoms, Internet/Digital Media, Gaming, Customer Care, Electronics and Cleantech
industries.
The founding partners of the two companies, Francis Lorentz and Marc Deschamps of
LD&A, Ralf Philipp Hofmann and Julian Ostertag of Jupiter, share the same vision with
respect to providing corporate finance advisory services to the European technology
markets. Creation and growth of innovative technology companies will accelerate in Europe,
driven by the ongoing upsurge of technological changes. Cloud computing, mobile internet,
data analytics and connected TV are currently fuelling new waves of disruptive innovations
comparable to internet innovations in the 1990's. European technology companies have
engineers with an outstanding quality and strive to become global players. Start-ups
driven by dedicated entrepreneurs intend to grow internationally, mid-caps will have to
consolidate through cross-border mergers or acquisitions, large and mature companies will
have to update their portfolio through innovative technologies. This will result in an
increasing demand for venture and development financing, for build-up processes and for
merger and exit transactions.
LD&A Jupiter is very well positioned in this highly active market in Europe. The
technology corporate finance firm with more than 25 professionals based in London, Munich
and Paris and has a strong track record of domestic and cross-border transactions and a
strong global reach, including US coverage (East and West Coast) as well as a reach into
India and China via partner investment banking firms. While LD&A Jupiter has the scale and
experience to be a European category leader, the firm is highly flexible, creative and
close to its clients. Due to its unique blend of industrial and financial expertise LD&A
Jupiter has a thorough understanding of both entrepreneurs' and investors' needs and can
enable their corporate finance strategies.
Since inception in 2004 and 2007, respectively, LD&A and Jupiter Capital Partners have
both accomplished numerous international benchmark transactions. The LD&A Jupiter team
works closely with a network of more than 250 private equity funds, family offices and
corporate ventures in Europe and worldwide. Transactions executed by LD&A Jupiter include:
- Financial advisor to Chillingo (UK), leading mobile games publisher, on
the sale to Electronic Arts (USA)
- Financial advisor to La Poste (F), French national Post, on the launching of a
MVNO jointly with the telecom operator SFR, and the acquisition of Debitel
- Financial advisor to Intershop Communications (D) , e-commerce solutions
provider, on the sale of existing shares and capital increase with GSI Commerce, Inc.
(US)
- Financial advisor to Sohomint (D), operator of themed content portals on the
Internet, on the majority sale to Axel Springer (D)
- Financial advisor to SCM MicroSystems (US/D), RFID identification solutions
provider, on the merger with Bluehill ID (CH) to form Identive Group
- Advisor to DFJ Esprit (UK) on the EUR20m equity capital increase and secondary
investment of DFJ Esprit, Alven Capital and FSI in Qosmos (F), network intelligence
technology provider
- Financial Advisor of Identive Group (US/D) on the majority acquisition of
payment solutions
- Financial advisor to Backelite (F), leading m-commerce and m-media technology
provider, on its sale to Prosodie/Capgemini (F)
- Financial advisor to Damilo (F), IT service company, on its sale to Manpower
(USA)
- Financial advisor to ProSiebenSat.1 (D), a leading media group, on the sale of
billiger.de (D)
- Financial advisor to Mendix (NL), PaaS in the corporate application space, on
its private EUR9m equity placement by Prime Ventures and HENQ Invest
- Financial advisor to adnologies (D), retargeting technology company, on the
equity private placement with ViewPoint Capital Partners (D)
For the next two weeks, large companies, conglomerates, trademark-holders, and
families can register their names at http://www.com.tc.
Turkish companies, companies in Turkey, or companies doing business with Turkey should
immediately register their trademarks, family names, and company names with the new
domain. Registration is now open for orders.
First-Ever Geographic Information System (GIS) Mapping Platform With Custom Branding Capabilities Released
Green Street Ads Launches GeoBrand, a Web-based Communications Tool Elevating GIS Mapping to a Graphic Sales and Logistics Powerhouse
LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Green Street Ads Inc., a global branding agency, today released its proprietary, web-based tool GeoBrand that allows users to easily create custom, branded global maps using Geographic Information System (GIS) technology that graphically illustrate their business assets such as: supply chain operations, service or sales centers, warehouse or inventory locations, a production process, or other company assets -- and then output the custom map as a dynamic sales and planning tool in email, web, PowerPoint, or print applications.
"GeoBrand was created as a result of our global clients' frustration hiring design consultants to transform tedious spreadsheets of business data, with no graphic appeal or company graphic standards, into visually compelling documents any staff member worldwide could utilize while maintaining corporate design guidelines," explains John Espinoza, CEO and Creative Director of Green Street Ads. "Now any employee with an internet connection can log into the web-based system anytime, anywhere, and easily create a custom branded map saving the hours and expense of hiring an outside vendor."
Prior to building a custom map, companies migrate their graphic standards such as typeface fonts, colors, styles, and graphic symbols to a secure online library. Following a comprehensive 1.5 hour screen share tutorial, employees can then start creating dynamic branded maps ideal for sales, marketing, production and logistics uses among others. GeoBrand requires a 10-seat minimum participation commitment and renews annually.
"In today's 24/7 global economy you have less than a minute to visually communicate your company's value, capabilities and differentials without losing your audience. We found GeoBrand's innovative branded mapping system to be a powerful asset to our Sales and Marketing managers who needed to quickly create customized client presentations with a competitive edge," added Holger Altvater, former VP of Marketing at Agility Logistics, Basel, Switzerland.
About Green Street Ads Inc.
Established in 2006, Green Street Ads is a multicultural branding consultancy providing global clients innovative communications platforms utilizing state-of-the-art technology. To learn more visit: GreenStreetAds.com/GeoBrand
Contact:
John Espinoza, CEO Green Street Ads
T: +1 626.229.0665 x102, E: john@greenstreetads.com
iLounge Unveils New iPad Buyers' Guide, Incredible Sequel In Multi-Million Series
IRVINE, Calif., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading independent Apple authority iLounge today released The New iPad Buyers' Guide, the eighteenth book in its multi-million-downloaded series of iPad, iPhone, and iPod publications. Impressively designed from cover to cover, The New iPad Buyers' Guide delivers a smart, comprehensive look at the growing world of iPad tablets, accessories, and apps, featuring products from nearly 200 companies. There's something for everyone inside: shopping tips, beautiful photography, interviews with top developers, and even insights on the next generation of Apple devices.
"Our New iPad Buyers' Guide arrives at an ideal time," said Jeremy Horwitz, iLounge's editor-in-chief. "Over 50 million iPads were purchased in the last year alone, and every month, millions more are being sold to people who need objective, honest help with everything from initially choosing an iPad to finding great add-ons and software. This Guide is a turnkey solution -- one easy download with all the 'what should I buy and why?' answers people want, assembled by experts who have actually tested thousands of new Apple products."
Weighing in at 156 pages, The New iPad Buyers' Guide is iLounge's biggest and best iPad-focused publication yet. In addition to helping users though every step of purchasing one of the 24 different iPad models available today, the Guide includes a massive collection of top iPad accessories, a look at today's most essential 100 iPad apps, and a special section on the just-released third-generation Apple TV. Feature articles include insightful interviews with leading Apple developers, brief looks at new iPhone, iPod, and Mac gear, and discussion of upcoming Apple products: the "iTV," next-generation iPhone, and the potential for a revolutionary new digital camera.
iLounge's Guides are the world's best-read publications devoted to Apple's products, developed by the leading independent resource for iPod, iPhone, and iPad users. Readers have already downloaded 1.9 million copies of last year's iPad 2 Buyers' Guide alone, in addition to over 1.6 million copies of the 2012 iPhone + iPod Buyers' Guide, which was released in November. All of iLounge's publications are available from iLounge.com/library for free, and are published as a service to the Apple community without any editorial involvement from Apple or advertisers.
"The New iPad Buyers' Guide is gorgeous, and designed to be read on any screen you prefer," explained Dennis Lloyd, publisher of iLounge. "We continue to distribute it in the popular PDF format, which works with PCs, Macs, and all iOS devices, and create formats optimized for large and small displays. It looks particularly stunning with iBooks on Apple's latest Retina Displays, including the latest iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch."
Downloads of The New iPad Buyers' Guide are available from ilounge.com/newipadbg today.
About iLounge
Fully independent from Apple, Inc. and other vendors of Apple hardware, software, and services, iLounge, Inc. is the world's leading provider of iPod, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes information, with offices in Irvine, California and East Amherst, New York. In 2009, iLounge exclusively partnered with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) to create the iLounge Pavilion, a collection of Apple hardware, accessories, and software that quickly grew to become the largest dedicated exhibition area at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Founded only days after Apple announced the first iPod in 2001, iLounge has exploded in popularity, today boasting millions of visitors and tens of millions of page views each month. Its editorial content is in no way influenced by advertising, paid placements, or other unsavory practices. Praised for years as "the ultimate in product reviews and tutorials" for Apple's iPod and later digital media products, iLounge and its team have been spotlighted by the Associated Press, CNBC, Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, and many other leading publications.
~ Exclusive Music from Muve Music's® Monthly Artist Programs
~~ Featuring Muve First Artists Travis Porter, Big K.R.I.T and Waka Flocka Flame
SAN DIEGO, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced exclusive Muve Music content with the release of its June Muve First artists. During the month of June, Muve Music from Cricket is pleased to showcase exclusive content from Muve First artists Travis Porter, Big K.R.I.T and Waka Flocka Flame. With Muve Music's unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data plus music plan, there are no additional fees for music, and no contracts required. Muve subscribers have exclusive access to artist commentary, music and video through Muve Music's monthly artist programs.
Muve First Artist Travis Porter teamed up with Muve Music to launch an exclusive release of "Plane Ticket" from their debut album, From Day 1.Muve Music will have the exclusive on "Plane Ticket" starting May 29, 2012 through the month of June.
Comprised of three 20-year-old rappers, Harold "Strap" Duncan, Donquez "Quez" Woods and Lakeem "Ali" Mattox, the Atlanta rap trio Travis Parker exudes Deep South swagger. Energizing tracks like their hit single "Bring It Back," and the urban-pop style of"College Girl" are emblematic of their lyrical range and artistic bravado. Travis Porter gained worldwide recognition performing nationally and then touring Japan and Germany, while still unsigned. Their independent track"Go Shorty Go" hit the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart, while their breakout single"Make It Rain" charted on the Billboard Top 100. They also developed an overwhelming online presence with more than 100 million combined views on YouTube, and over 400K Twitter followers and 1.7MM Facebook likes. For more information about Travis Porter, follow their social media pages at https://twitter.com/#!/travisporter and https://www.facebook.com/WhoIsTravisPorter.
Muve First Artist Big K.R.I.T has partnered with Muve Music in June to celebrate the release of his debut studio album, Live From the Underground. Big K.R.I.T gave Muve Music the exclusive on his never heard before remixed track titled, "Me and My Old School Remix." Starting June 5, 2012, Muve Music will have the exclusive on Big K.R.I.T's new track for thirty days.
Big K.R.I.T (King Remembered In Time), native to Meridian, Mississippi, is considered to be one of the most promising artists in his genre and as one of "XXL's 2011 Freshmen Class," is in good company with talented artists like Meek Mill, Cyhi Da Prynce, Lil Twist, Yelawolf, Fred The Godson, Mac Miller, YG, Lil B, Kendrick Lamar & Diggy Simmons. Big K.R.I.T's self-produced mixtape "Return of 4Eva," featuring guests David Banner, Joi, Big Sant, Chamillionaire, Raheem Devaughn, Ludacris, and Bun B, was received with the highest praise from leading hip-hop critics who celebrated his production skills, lyrics and phrasing. For more information about Big K.R.I.T, follow his social media pages at https://twitter.com/#!/BIGKRIT or https://www.facebook.com/BigKritMusic.
Muve First Artist Waka Flocka Flame teamed up with Muve Music in June to amplify the launch of his new album Triple F Life, which will be released on June 12. As a special tribute to Muve Music fans, Waka Flocka Flame will offer the exclusive first release to "White Remy," a track from Triple F Life, which will issue on Muve Music the same day the album is available in stores.
Already a local phenomenon in Atlanta from his 2007 mixtape Salute Me or Shoot Me Vol. 1 and work with fellow Atlantian Gucci Mane, Waka Flocka Flame burst onto the national scene with his debut album Flockaveli in October of 2010. Led by a string of chart-topping singles including "O Let's Do It" -- which included a remix featuring Rick Ross and Diddy -- and "Hard In Da Paint," it was his #1, multi-platinum single "No Hands" featuring Wale and Roscoe Dash that made the Atlanta native a household name. For more information about Waka Flocka Flame follow his social media pages at https://twitter.com/#!/WakaFlockaBSM and https://www.facebook.com/wakaflocka.
Muve Music is available on the Huawei Mercury, named the best prepaid smartphone in America by PC Magazine, January 3, 2012, as well as on the Huawei Ascend II, Samsung Vitality, ZTE Score and the ZTE Chorus at Cricket company-owned stores, online at http://www.mycricket.com and through select partner retail outlets. Additional accessories are available for purchase including premium headphones, an audio jack and Bluetooth adapter to connect to home and car stereos, either wired or wirelessly.
With the ever-growing Muve Music song catalog, customers can choose from millions of songs featuring the hottest artists from thousands of record labels, which are distributed through Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and global rights agency Merlin, as well as independents CD Baby, IODA, INgrooves, The Orchard and TuneCore.
About Cricket
Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving 6.2 million customers. Cricket offers wireless voice and mobile data services over the latest, high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. In 2011, Cricket launched its award-winning Muve Music®( )product, the first music service designed for a wireless phone that now has more than 600,000 customers. Cricket's innovative products and services are available at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com. For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.
NICE to Host Executive Breakfast Series Focusing on Best Practices for Optimizing the Performance of the Contact Center
RA'ANANA, Israel, May 29, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Series will bring together enterprise executives and industry thought
leaders, including keynote speaker Mark Smith, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Ventana
Research, to discuss how workforce optimization can lead to greater customer loyalty,
better business results and increased revenue growth
NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced that several industry thought leaders will gather
during an Executive Breakfast Series in North America from June 12-26, to conduct engaging
discussions on how to optimize the performance of the contact center to have the most
impact at the decisive moment of a customer interaction. Attendees will also have the
opportunity for one-on-one networking with their peers and with NICE subject matter
experts.
The keynote presentation, Supercharging Agent Performance to Deliver Great Customer
Experience, will be delivered by Mark Smith, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Ventana
Research, who will provide insights, best practices and methods that an organization can
adopt to improve the competence and maturity of agent performance management.
"The pressure to push agents to higher levels of performance is essential for every
organization, and getting the best practices and education is what the city series is set
up to deliver," said Mark Smith, CEO and Chief Research Officer of Ventana Research. "I am
really excited about teaming up with NICE Systems to ensure that organizations can get the
information needed to assess current efforts for taking action and improving existing
processes and systems."
Smith will be joined by Gadi Bashvitz, Head of Solution Marketing for NICE Enterprise
Group and other NICE Systems subject matter experts. Together, they will present best
practices on optimizing contact center performance
[http://www.nice.com/smartcenter-suite/performance-management ] and facilitate discussions
on utilizing real-time customer interactions to drive greater productivity, customer
loyalty, and revenue growth.
NICE Executive Breakfasts will be held at the following locations:
- Atlanta, GA
Date: June 12, 2012
Location: Georgia Aquarium, 357 Luckie Street, NW
- Columbus, OH
Date: June 13, 2012
Location: Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 East Broad Street
- Boston, MA
Date: June 14, 2012
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common, 10 Avery Street
- Phoenix, AZ
Date: June 26, 2012
Location: The Ritz-Carlton, Phoenix, 2401 East Camelback Road
About NICE
NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leader of intent-based solutions that capture and
analyze interactions and transactions, realize intent, and extract and leverage insights
to deliver impact in real time. Driven by cross-channel and multi-sensor analytics, NICE
solutions enable organizations to improve business performance, increase operational
efficiency, prevent financial crime, ensure compliance, and enhance safety and security.
NICE serves over 25,000 organizations in the enterprise and security sectors, representing
a variety of sizes and industries in more than 150 countries, and including over 80 of the
Fortune 100 companies. http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are
based on the current expectations of the management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company)
only, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual
results or performance of the Company to differ materially from those described herein,
including but not limited to the impact of the global economic environment on the
Company's customer base (particularly financial services firms) and the resulting
uncertainties; changes in technology and market requirements; decline in demand for the
Company's products; inability to timely develop and introduce new technologies, products
and applications; difficulties or delays in absorbing and integrating acquired operations,
products, technologies and personnel; loss of market share; pressure on pricing resulting
from competition; and inability to maintain certain marketing and distribution
arrangements. For a more detailed description of the risk factors and uncertainties
affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed from time to time with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 20-F.
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of
this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise them,
except as required by law.
Corporate Media Contact
Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com
Investors
Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET
Anat Earon-Heilborn +972-9-775-3798, ir@nice.com, CET
AppDynamics Lite for .NET is the only free performance management solution designed for production .NET applications
SAN FRANCISCO, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AppDynamics, the leader in application performance management (APM) for the cloud generation, announced today the release of AppDynamics Lite for .NET, the first production-ready performance monitoring tool for the .NET framework. Support for .NET dramatically expands the scope of AppDynamics Lite, which has been enthusiastically embraced in the Java community and has surpassed over 70,000 users.
The free .NET monitoring product allows IT Pros to quickly troubleshoot and diagnose performance problems in production. AppDynamics Lite installs in less than 90 seconds, identifies and monitors an application's business transactions, and gives immediate insight into common application issues such as slow SQL, stalls, errors, and slow response time. With complete code-level diagnostics and comprehensive trending and alerting capabilities, AppDynamics Lite is now the most powerful free production monitoring tool in the industry for both Java and .NET.
"The success of AppDynamics Lite so far clearly demonstrates that IT Pros need a free monitoring solution for their production applications," says Jyoti Bansal, Founder and CEO of AppDynamics. "They need far more than simple system monitoring tools like Perfmon. AppDynamics Lite is exactly what app support teams require - a production monitoring tool solution that provides insight deep into the application layer."
"The fact that AppDynamics is offering this download for free is borderline crazy," said Nick Koning, Technical Architect at Best Practice. "We've used it to monitor a single Microsoft IIS Web Server, and we've been blown away by how easy it is to use a business transaction approach to production monitoring and gain code-level diagnostics in seconds. None of us here have any doubt that this is a game-change for .NET developer and operations teams."
AppDynamics Lite is installed directly on an instance of IIS. With AppDynamics Lite, IT Pros have the ability to drill down into slow requests as well as gain a high-level overview of how their application performs over time. AppDynamics Lite for .NET offers an extraordinarily simple approach to monitoring ASP.NET and WCF applications.
About AppDynamics
AppDynamics is the leading provider of Software-as-Service (SaaS) and on-premise application performance management for modern application architectures in both the cloud and the data center. The company delivers solutions for highly distributed and agile environments, helping companies such as Priceline, TiVo, AMICA Insurance, Hotels.com, StubHub, DSW, Staples, Insight Technologies, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Cornell University monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and scale their production applications. Over 70,000 people have downloaded AppDynamics Lite, the company's free troubleshooting solution for Java/.NET, and the company was recognized as an APM Innovator by Gartner. Visit our blog or follow us on Twitter.
Virgin Games (http://www.virgingames.com), the online gaming company, has today
announced that it has partnered with Playtech, one of the world's leading online gaming
software providers. The partnership will allow Virgin Games to further enhance its
offering by providing Playtech's market leading online slot games to its customers.
Virgin Games has established a direct integration with Playtech, giving its customers
access to a large variety of games that will be launched over the coming months. The first
game to be launched is Rocky is a 5-reel, 25-payline slot, based on the MGM film of the
same title.
As the world's largest publicly-traded online gaming software supplier, Playtech
offers cutting-edge, value-added solutions to the industry's leading operators.This
integration reinforces Virgin Games' strategy to bring its customers a wider choice of
game content.
Simon Burridge, CEO of Virgin Games, commented: "Our goal is to provide our customers
with the widest range of top tier entertainment through online casino games. We believe
that it is key to offer both variety and choice so it is crucial to us that we offer a
range of games from a number of the best of breed software providers.
Since the launch of our custom built platform back in 2008, we have introduced a wide
range of new gaming content to our sites and Virgin Games now has one of the widest ranges
of casino and slot games available in the UK, hosting over 350 games. The addition of
Playtech, a leader in its field, is a big step forward for Virgin Games customers and we
look forward to launching its games with a range of promotions over the coming months."
Founded in 2004, Virgin Games has over 1,000,000 players and over 350 games on its
site. Through the introduction of a custom built Virgin Games platform in 2008, Virgin
Games seeks to provide its players with the widest possible choice of casino games. A
growing selection of games can be found at Virgin Games from a number of producers
including Cryptologic, Freemantle, Ash Gaming, Mazooma Interactive Games and now Playtech.
Virgin Games [http://www.virgingames.com ] (http://www.virgingames.com) launched
in June 2004 and has quickly established itself as one of the leading gaming websites in
the UK. Virgin Games comprises four distinct offerings:
- Virgin Casino [http://www.virgingames.com/casino ], offers content from a
range of games suppliers including Cryptologic, Freemantle and Ash Gaming, bringing
consumers classic casino games like Blackjack and Roulette, as well as great feature
slots like Monopoly, Rubik's, X-Factor and the highly popular MegaJackpots
progressive games.
- Virgin Poker [http://www.virgingames.com/poker ], part of the Boss Media
network, offers a huge array of games and content for beginners through to
experienced pros - as well as the most generous loyalty scheme in the industry.
- Virgin Bingo [http://www.virgingames.com/bingo ], part of the Virtue Fusion
network, offers cash prizes worth thousands of pounds in the progressive jackpots, as
well as Virgin prize bingo and a range of unique Virgin Games bingo games.
- Virgin Mobile Casino [http://m.virgingames.com ], is integrated into the
Company's bespoke built gaming platform. Developed as a web application, the service
is instantly available on any device with a browser, without the need for App Store
approval. The mobile site encapsulates the experience and entertainment from Virgin
Casino and delivers it to players while they're on the move.
Source: Virgin Games
For further information please contact:
Rebecca Clark, PR Consultant,
Email rebecca@virgingames.com
Bluegiga Launches Embedded Wi-Fi(R) Modules for Professional Applications
ESPOO, Finland, May 29, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Bluegiga Technologies today announced the availability of its line of embedded Wi-Fi
modules [http://www.bluegiga.com/wi-fi ]: Bluegiga WF111 and Bluegiga WF121. The new
modules are ideal for embedded applications requiring small, reliable, long range Wi-Fi
connectivity in an easy to integrate surface mount package. Both modules utilize Cambridge
Silicon Radio's UniFi(R) CSR6031 chipset which has excellent RF performance, low power
consumption, and compact size.
"Bluegiga is very excited to expand our product portfolio to include our two new Wi-Fi
modules. Bluegiga has leveraged its extensive experience in developing robust, easy to
integrate Bluetooth modules to create what we think will be a compelling alternative to
existing Wi-Fi solutions on the market today." says Tom Nordman, Bluegiga's VP of Sales
and Marketing.
Bluegiga WF121 module is a stand-alone Wi-Fi module, providing a fully integrated
2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n radio and IP stack in a 15.4mm x 26.2mm footprint. It is designed for
embedded applications requiring simple, low-cost/low-power wireless TCP/IP connectivity
with flexible interfaces for connecting a wide variety of peripherals. The Bluegiga WF121
module also comes with Bluegiga Wi-Fi(R) software, a powerful, yet easy-to-use command
interface to manage connectivity functions such as Access Point discovery, association and
connection establishment. The WF121 also supports Bluegiga's BGScript[TM] programming
language enabling developers to embed applications directly onboard the WF121 in matter of
hours.
Bluegiga WF111 module is a fully integrated 2.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n module, providing a
low cost, small size Wi-Fi solution for devices that run a Linux operating system on ARM
or x86 processors with an SDIO interface. WF111 offers all of the benefits of an optimized
wireless module - small size, great performance, and excellent range in cost effective
surface mount package.
"In designing our WF111 and WF121 we have strived to create very small, long range
Wi-Fi modulesthat provide real benefits for our customers including superior radio
performance, reduced design risk, and shortened time-to-market. Innovative software
features have always been a hallmark of Bluegiga modules and we believe our BGScript and
WiFi software will enable OEMs to easily create winning WiFi designs," adds Mikko
Savolainen, Bluegiga's VP of Product Management.
Bluegiga provides short-range wireless connectivity solutions including Bluetooth
modules, Wi-Fi modules, and Bluetooth network access devices to OEMs and system
integrators. Founded in 2000 with its headquarters in Espoo Finland, Bluegiga sells to
customers across markets such as medical, sports and fitness, automotive, audio, and
industrial. With offices in the United States and Hong Kong and through an extensive
distribution network, Bluegiga serves customers in more than 70 countries. For additional
information, please visit http://www.bluegiga.com [http://www.bluegiga.com ]
With more than 30 years' history, and as one of the first software vendors to develop
an enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, SYSPRO (Pty) Ltd. [http://www.syspro.com ]
is one of the longest-standing independent international vendors of business software
solutions and services.
SYSPRO has an open architecture, which gives Magic the ability to interface with
SYSPRO e.net Solutions, relying on the business logic within SYSPRO to validate and post
external transactions with the care that SYSPRO requires for data integrity.
SYSPRO requires its Business Partners to undergo specialized certification to adhere
to the strict standards set by SYSPRO (Pty) Ltd, which allows all third-party providers to
use the SYSPRO toolbox.
Commenting on the project, Hedley Hurwitz, Managing Director of Magic Software South
Africa, said: "iBOLT empowers businesses to reliably integrate their applications with a
host of internationally renowned solutions with minimum effort. Magic Software South
Africa is the only company in Africa with the skills and experience in developing trusted
adaptors and applications for the iBOLT platform, a reputation built over many years of
professional service."
Established in 1978, SYSPRO [http://www.syspro.com ] is a leading vendor of business
software solutions, with a 30-year heritage of helping companies around the world compete
and win. Delivering both traditional and cloud options, SYSPRO provides enterprise
resource planning (ERP) software to more than 14 500 licensed customers. SYSPRO offers
sophisticated functionality, simplicity of use and unmatched support via its global
network of distribution centers and resellers. SYSPRO is a fully integrated business
software solution that provides complete control over the planning and management of all
facets of business, including accounting, manufacturing and distribution.
Except for any historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this
press release include forward-looking statements that might involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual results might vary significantly based upon a number of factors
including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market
acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both locally and abroad,
release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk
factors detailed in Magic's most recent annual report and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Magic is a registered trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other product
and company names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the
property of, and might be trademarks of, their respective owners.
Press Contact:
Tania Amar, VP Global Marketing
Magic Software Enterprises
tania@magicsoftware.com
Hedley Hurwitz
Magic Software SA
Tel: (+27)(011)258-4442
Mobile: (+27)82-779-4604
hedleyh@magicsoftware.com
Grooveshark Launches Beluga; New Tool Will Provide The Next-Tier Of Music Insights
GAINESVILLE, Fla., May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 29, 2012, Grooveshark will launch its most revolutionary product to date, a free music information tool called Beluga. Beluga combines in-house market research with Grooveshark data to provide the next-tier of music insights. The free tool allows anyone to conduct in-depth research about a particular artist and their fanbase. This previously unseen, unique data is not accessible anywhere but Beluga. Unlike other services, there are zero barriers to entry--Beluga is free and requires no registration.
"Any artist with music on Grooveshark can leverage Beluga's revolutionary data to learn about their fans, route their tours, sell merchandise, work on building a following, and take their careers to the next level," said Josh Greenberg, Grooveshark Co-Founder and CTO. "Beluga opens doors for advertisers and brands to partner with artists who connect with their target audience, presenting endless opportunities. Best of all, we provide all of this market research information entirely for free."
Tapping into Grooveshark's 20 million unique monthly users, Beluga conducts powerful analysis to find correlations between artist affinity and their listeners' demographics, location, and survey responses. For example, Beluga can show that on average, Quiet Company fans tend to have iPhones, have no pets, prefer Flickr over other social networks, and tend to be students or otherwise work in the tech industry as developers/programmers. The data collected by Beluga gives artists and their representatives powerful tools to route tours, develop tour lineups based on where artists are relevant, design and sell merchandise, find ideal promotion areas, discover potential licensing opportunities, and more.
"Grooveshark and Beluga's promotional tools and analytics have been a tremendous asset to the marketing efforts of several of our artists, we are excited to be a part of such an amazing platform and service," said Ben Stidham, Director of New Media at SMC Entertainment.
Drawing from Grooveshark's revolutionary survey platform, Beluga collects data with complete transparency while still anonymizing user identities, delivering a lot of value to data-seekers. Combining this market research with data from Grooveshark creates pure listening-demand data, deep geographic and international music fan insight, pinpointed demographics, and first-party data unique to Beluga. The free tool can also find statistically significant correlations between listening habits and brands, providing insight into what's trending in digital music consumption, while identifying typical demographic and psychographic characteristics of an artist's or brand's target audience.
Beluga is only the first step in Grooveshark's broader initiative for empowering artists. All artists can sign up for Beluga at http://beluga.grooveshark.com/. Custom case studies and research are available for artists, brands, and any other interested parties.
Artists can also get early access and more information about the new, artist-focused Grooveshark at http://greenroom.grooveshark.com.
About Beluga
A free tool built by Grooveshark, Beluga combines in-house market research with Grooveshark data to provide the next-tier of music insights. Tapping into an audience of 20 million unique monthly users, Beluga allows artists and researchers to glimpse directly into market insights, gauge actual demand, and learn about their fanbase.
About Grooveshark
Founded in 2006, Grooveshark is the largest internationally available music streaming and discovery service, with more than 20 million monthly unique visitors. Our service allows music fans to search, discover, and share music while pioneering new artist promotion, distribution, and monetization techniques. As the foremost supporters of open music across the globe, we strive to remove barriers from the creation, distribution, and consumption of new music, for the benefit of both artists and fans.
For more information about Beluga and/or Grooveshark, please contact Press@Grooveshark.com.
The use of 3D technology was limited to Cinema until some time back. With advancement
in multimedia and visual graphics, 3D has found use in other entertainment aspects like
Gaming. The technology is making inroads into games such as Poker and Bingo too. But to
how much a difference can it make in gaming as serious as Gambling is a wait and watch.
What is 3D technology? It is computer graphics that generates and projects three
dimensional objects into a two dimensional space like the screen of your monitor or TV or
movie theatre (all of which have only two real dimensions - height and width). As opposed
to 2D graphics where pixels only have position, colour and brightness, 3D pixels add depth
and support the interaction of multiple objects with one another. When many such pixels
come together, it results in texture and gives a realistic image. Currently, many movies
like the hugely successful Avatar and Toy Story have used 3D technology to enhance the
illusion of depth of perception, the reason why Titanic is back in 3D.
Thanks to this advancement in technology, one can be tricked into believing that the
flat computer screen is actually a series of rooms, extending one beyond the other or the
game being played is almost like a real life experience. Naturally then, the use of 3D in
media has better response from Audience. Many Companies have successfully used 3D in print
advertisements to bring in the real feeling. With better response, better recall and
improved engagement with the brand advertised.
To say that use of 3D technology in Gaming has been existent for a while is an
understatement. Game programmers have been making use of this technology to create
simulated environments which replicate the real world in depth and illusions. The gaming
specific to the gambling industry, however, has only recently been introduced to the 3D.
Until now, online gambling sites have been content with 2-dimensional designs but owing to
the enhanced user experience, more such sites have begun opting for 3D in their design
elements.
3D has made its way to online poker sites as far as main stream gambling is
considered. The poker site to have first introduced the real and fully customised 3D is
PKR Poker, which was released in 2006. Today, Ladbrokes Poker and 888 Poker, along with
PKR Poker are leading the use of 3D in their games. The trend seems to have caught on in
the online bingo [http://www.bingo3x.com ] industry too and Bingo3X, a brand new online
bingo site [http://www.bingo3x.com ], is at the forefront.
Just launched online bingo site Bingo3X [http://www.bingo3x.com ] has used 3D to build
their brand story through their brand mascots which are 3D Characters. These characters
feature an array of stunningly funny expressions and are able to perform actions that are
very close to real life. The Site is bringing these Characters in the form of funny videos
and comic strips that would connect with their audience just like The Simpsons or Tom &
Jerry. The Characters further have full blown social profiles on Facebook making them more
real and live.
Thanks to this real and virtual interaction, the gaming site has been able to make a
strong social and emotional connect with its players entertaining them more than ever.
Considering the competition in the bingo industry, this is a brilliant marketing move by
the guys at Bingo3X. They are doing all things right to stand out of the box!
Beginning May 28th, 2012, DX will be offering its customers the incredible opportunity to purchase high quality products at up to 50% off their already low prices.
"There has not been a sale of this magnitude in the history of our company," said Daniel Wang, senior marketing executive of DX. "We are offering our customers the chance to purchase high quality products at incredibly low prices, and this is just the beginning of our effort to really dig deep into the DX discount pocket and pull out some of the best deals the industry has ever seen."
DX is known for its low prices on quality products with other added advantages such as extraordinarily good shipping deals, an extensive and heavily used product review and comment section for everything they sell, quality photography of all their products and of course their awesome customer service.
The sale begins May 28th, and will continue for as long as the products last. Other promotions of this magnitude will follow in the weeks and months to come. Please check the DX website for details and other promotional packages and materials.
About DX
DX is dedicated to bringing to its customers the very best in services as well as the largest array of the hottest product offerings. Together with free worldwide shipping and the lowest prices, DX.com is your number one choice for gadgets on the internet and the retailer most dedicated to the continual improvement of the way in which it does.