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New INRIX Traffic App for iPhone and iPad  Gets Drivers Out of Gridlock

Free App Puts the Power of 100 Million Traffic Reporters into the Palm of Your Hand

KIRKLAND, Wash., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INRIX, a leading international provider of traffic information and driver services, introduces a new app for the iPhone and iPad that helps drivers take control of their commute and avoid traffic.  With drivers spending up to 60 hours last year idling on America's Worst Roads(1), INRIX Traffic helps cut the cost of gridlock with the following time-saving features:

    --  Your Fastest Routes to Home & Work:  Drivers can easily decide which
        route is the best choice to get around today's traffic. Only INRIX
        analyzes the impact accidents, sporting events, concerts and other
        unique local events have on traffic to deliver the fastest routes with
        the least delay.
    --  Recommended Departure & Travel Times:  The INRIX Traffic Forecast Slider
        shows drivers the best options for avoiding frustrating delays now and
        in the future.
    --  Share INRIX Arrival Times:  Easily send your INRIX Arrival Time
        instantly to any contact with just a few taps.
    --  Personalized Traffic Alerts:  Drivers can uniquely tune their app to
        only alert them to accidents and other incidents causing delays along
        their route.
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"We're putting 100 million traffic reporters into the palm of your hand," said Kevin Foreman, INRIX Vice President of Consumer Applications.  "Our latest release helps drivers never be late again."

INRIX Traffic is powered by the same company relied on by leading global automakers like Audi, Ford and Toyota.  INRIX covers more roads with greater accuracy than any other traffic service delivering time and fuel-saving insight to drivers for more than one million miles of highways, interstates, city streets and heavily traveled local roads in the U.S. and one million kilometers across Europe.  INRIX uniquely combines insights from the world's largest community of more than 100 million daily drivers with hundreds of other sources to deliver insight accurate within 2 mph of actual traffic speeds under all driving conditions 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

INRIX at Work

Besides INRIX Traffic, the company's massive archive of traffic information and advanced analytics engine are shedding new light on traffic congestion, its impacts and how to help solve them.   Today's release of the INRIX Traffic Scorecard reporting on the impact of traffic congestion worldwide found  drivers in America's 10 Worst Traffic Cities sit idle on average more than 40 hours a year in gridlock.  The Top 10 Worst Traffic Cities for 2011 (2) and the time wasted annually by drivers in these cities annually are:

    1. Honolulu (58 hours)        6. Washington, D.C. (45 hours)
    2. Los Angeles  (56 hours)    7. Seattle (33 hours)
    3. San Francisco (48 hours)   8. Austin (30 hours)
    4. New York (57 hours)        9. Boston (35 hours)
    5. Bridgeport, CT (42 hours)  10. Chicago (36 hours)

Tuesday at 8:00 AM was the busiest morning commute hour, and Friday at 5:30 PM was the worst evening rush hour.  Each weekday morning, overall national congestion peaks between 7:45 to 8:00 AM. Overall national evening congestion peaks between 5:30 and 5:45 PM.

Consumers interested in learning more about the impact of traffic congestion on their own commute can view information unique to their city including how many hours they waste idle every year, the worst roads, how traffic is trending and other insights by downloading the mobile app and tapping the bar graph icon at the bottom of their home screen.

The new INRIX Traffic App is available today as a free, ad-free download for iPhone; iPad and iPod Touch from the Apple App Store.  To learn more about the INRIX Traffic, visit http://www.inrixtraffic.com.

About INRIX

INRIX® is the largest global traffic intelligence platform in the world, delivering smart data and advanced analytics to solve transportation issues worldwide. INRIX crowd sources data daily from nearly 100 million vehicles and devices to deliver traffic and driving-related insight, as well as sophisticated analytical tools and services, across six channels in 30 countries.

With more than 200 customers and partners including Audi, ADAC, ANWB, BMW, the BBC, Ford Motor Company, the I-95 Coalition, MapQuest, Microsoft, NAVIGON, Nissan, O2, Tele Atlas, Telmap, Toyota and Vodafone, INRIX's real-time traffic information and traffic forecasts help drivers save time every day.  To experience the traffic technology revolution behind the next generation of transportation, navigation and location-based service applications, visit http://www.INRIX.com.

(1) 2011 INRIX Traffic Scorecard. http://scorecard.inrix.com/scorecard/

(2) Source: Vehicle Probe Project Benefits White Paper, August 2010 http://cot.ag/9QMzF2

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CONTACT: East Coast, Jill Ivey, Hotwire US, +1-215-806-2951, jillian.ivey@hotwirepr.com, or  West Coast, Dan Gamble, Hotwire US, +1-415-971-7938,  dan.gamble@hotwirepr.com

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

Network Preparedness And Recovery Top-of-Mind For AT&T As Hurricane Season Nears

AT&T First Private Sector Company Nationwide to be Certified under Department of Homeland Security Standards for Disaster Preparedness

MIAMI, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of the 2012 Atlantic Hurricane Season just days away, AT&T* stands ready to respond with its state-of-the-art Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) program, and now with a disaster preparedness certification in hand from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  AT&T's certification is the first nationwide under the DHS Voluntary Private Sector Preparedness Program (PS-Prep).

The PS-Prep certification reflects AT&T's commitment to keeping our networks up and running in the face of a natural or man-made disaster so consumers, businesses and emergency responders can communicate during and after these events.

AT&T has invested more than $600 million in our Network Disaster Recovery function - one of the industry's largest and most advanced disaster response programs - to help ensure the flow of wireless and wireline communications during emergencies. Formed in 1991, the NDR arsenal of equipment includes more than 320 technology and equipment trailers that can be quickly deployed to respond to events, such as hurricanes. The Network Disaster Recovery team works closely with local AT&T network personnel, regional Emergency Operations Centers and Local Response Centers to restore and maintain service until permanent repairs can be made.

The ability to quickly respond in the wake of a disaster is critical to maximizing network reliability. AT&T conducts readiness drills and simulations throughout the year to ensure our networks are prepared and our personnel are ready to respond at a moment's notice. Additionally, the AT&T Global Network Operations Center monitors our networks 24/7.

"For AT&T, it's all about providing a reliable, advanced network with fast disaster recovery so we can help people stay connected during the worst times," said Marshall Criser, III, president, AT&T Florida. "We're proud to be the first company in the nation to secure Homeland Security certification for disaster preparedness. We are constantly pumping new innovation and technology into our networks, to the tune of $95 billion over the last 5 years."

AT&T has continued to enhance network redundancy in hurricane-prone areas by installing more back-up and permanent generators at critical cell sites and switching facilities; locating critical equipment in less vulnerable areas; upgrading electronics critical to network operations above expected flood levels; and protecting physical facilities against flooding.

Additional AT&T standard pre-storm network preparations include:

    --  Adding capacity to the wireless network to accommodate increased call
        volume.
    --  Testing the high-capacity backup batteries located at every cell site.
    --  Distributing extended battery life and portable generators and
        maintaining existing fixed generators.
    --  Topping off generators with fuel at cell sites and central and
        field-level switching facilities.
    --  Using natural gas in some of the permanent generators to eliminate the
        need to refuel.
    --  Staging generators in safe locations for their immediate deployment once
        a storm has passed.

Response equipment readied in the wake of a storm includes:

    --  Mobile cell sites and mobile command centers
    --  Emergency communications vehicles
    --  A self-sufficient base camp, complete with sleeping tents, bathrooms,
        kitchen, laundry facilities, on-site nurse and more than 10,000 meals
        ready to eat (MREs)
    --  Hazmat equipment and supplies
    --  Technology and support trailers to provide infrastructure support and
        mobile heating ventilation and air conditioning
    --  Internal and external resources for initial assessment and recovery
        efforts

Just as we prepare our networks and personnel, AT&T encourages residents and small businesses to consider the following recommendations in preparation for this year's hurricane season.

Consumer Tips:

    --  Keep your wireless phone batteries charged at all times. Have an
        alternative plan to recharge your battery in case of a power outage,
        such as using your car charger to charge your device or having extra
        mobile phone batteries on hand.
    --  Keep your wireless phone dry. The biggest threat to your device during a
        hurricane is water, so keep your equipment safe from the elements by
        storing it in a baggie or some other type of protective covering.
    --  Have a family communication plan in place. Designate someone out of the
        area as a central contact, and make certain that all family members know
        who to contact if they get separated. Most importantly, practice your
        emergency plan in advance.
    --  Program all of your emergency contact numbers and e-mail addresses into
        your mobile phone. Numbers should include the police department, fire
        station and hospital, as well as your family members.
    --  Forward your home number to your wireless number in the event of an
        evacuation. Because call forwarding is based out of the telephone
        central office, you will get incoming calls from your landline phone
        even if your local telephone service is disrupted at your home. In the
        unlikely event that the central office is not operational, services such
        as Voicemail, Call Forwarding, Remote Access call forwarding and call
        forwarding busy line/don't answer may be useful.
    --  Track the storm and access weather information on your wireless device.
        Many homes lose power during severe weather. If you have a wireless
        device that provides access to the Internet, you can watch weather
        reports through services like AT&T U-verse Live TV or keep updated with
        local radar and severe weather alerts through My-Cast(®) Weather, if
        you subscribe to those services.
    --  Camera phones provide assistance. If you have a camera phone, take,
        store and send photos -- even video clips -- of damaged property to your
        insurance company from your device.
    --  Take advantage of location-based mapping technology.  Services such as
        AT&T Navigator and AT&T FamilyMap can help you seek evacuation routes or
        avoid traffic congestion from downed trees or power lines, as well as
        track a family member's wireless device in case you get separated.

Small Business Tips:

    --  Set up a call-forwarding service to a predetermined backup location. Set
        up a single or multiple hotline number(s) for employees, employees'
        families, customers and partners, as appropriate, to call so that all
        parties know about the business situation and emergency plan. For this
        to be most effective, maintain an updated contact list, including mobile
        and home phone numbers and e-mail addresses, for all employees.
    --  Protect hardware/software/data records/employee records, etc. Routinely
        back up these files to an off-site location. Use a generator for
        supplying backup power to vital computer hardware and other
        mission-critical equipment. Prearrange the replacement of damaged
        hardware with vendors to ensure quick business recovery.
    --  Outline detailed plans for evacuation and shelter-in-place plans.
        Practice these plans (employee training, etc.). Establish a backup
        location for your business and meeting place for all employees.
    --  Assemble a crisis-management team and coordinate efforts with
        neighboring businesses and building management. Be aware that disasters
        affecting your suppliers also affect your business. Outline a plan for
        supply chain continuity for business essentials.
    --  Consider a back-up cellular network. Services like AT&T Remote Mobility
        Zone, allows organizations to protect their critical communications by
        installing small cell sites at the businesses' locations.  If a disaster
        disables primary communications networks, the back-up cellular network
        can help keep your company connected.

Maximizing Service During and After a Hurricane:

    --  Try text messaging. During an emergency situation, text messages may go
        through more quickly than voice calls because they require fewer network
        resources. All of AT&T's wireless devices are text messaging capable.
        Depending on your text or data plan, additional charges may apply.
    --  Be prepared for high call volume. During an emergency, many people are
        trying to use their phones at the same time. The increased calling
        volume may create network congestion, leading to "fast busy" signals on
        your wireless phone or a slow dial tone on your landline phone. If this
        happens, hang up, wait several seconds and then try the call again. This
        allows your original call data to clear the network before you try
        again.
    --  Keep non-emergency calls to a minimum, and limit your calls to the most
        important ones. If there is severe weather, chances are many people will
        be attempting to place calls to loved ones, friends and business
        associates.

Additional information and tips for disaster preparedness can be found at http://www.att.com/vitalconnections.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT&T operating companies - are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation's fastest mobile Internet network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.

Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at http://www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.

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SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Kelly Starling of AT&T South Florida, +1-561-301-1414, kelly.starling@att.com, or Michele Money-Carson of AT&T West Florida, +1-813-205-8865, michele.money-carson@att.com, or Gretchen Schultz of AT&T Central & North Florida, +1-407-324-6009, gretchen.schultz@att.com

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

Father's Day Gift Your Family Will Remember 30 Years from Now

Patented invention helps any traveler take better pictures and be included in photos to capture lifetime moments.

LOS ANGELES, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Quik Pod®, by Fromm Works Inc., allows Dad to be included in every photo and video without asking strangers for help.

Just in time for Father's Day, get the man in your life the world's first handheld extendable monopod for smartphones (http://www.quikpod.com/iphone.html). Your family will cherish photos taken with the Quik Pod generations from now. No more missed shots or awkward raised arms in the photo.

Quik Pod Inventor Wayne Fromm says, "I first invented this for myself, for when I travel with my family. Since then it's been on Oprah's O List, The Today Show and the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. I'm proud to keep all dads in their family photos!" 

Fits smartphones, all compact cameras, DSLR and GOPRO cameras.

Prices for the Quik Pod start at $19.95. Available online at http://www.quikpod.com - and at Amazon, B&H Photo, J&R Computer World, Adorama, Henrys Camera and Kaiser Fototechnik (Europe).

U.S. Patent No.: 7,684,694.

Fromm Works, Inc. is an invention and design company that has marketed nearly fifty successful commercial products including Quik Pod, Disney's Snow White Magic Talking Mirror and Nesquik's Magic Milkshake Maker. A supporter of Starlight Children's Foundation. Member of DEMA and PMA.

Learn more at: http://www.quikpod.com or follow on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quikpod.

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- Caption: Never ask a stranger for help while you travel.

Contact
Wayne Fromm
Fromm Works, Inc.
(800) 567-0878
wayne@frommworks.com

This release was issued on behalf of the above organization by Send2Press(R), a unit of Neotrope(R). http://www.Send2Press.com

SOURCE  Fromm Works Inc.

Fromm Works Inc.

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

DOE Announces Apps for Energy Winners, U.S. CTO Addresses Green Button Initiative at ConnectivityWeek, Leading Conference on Smart Grid and Energy 2.0

ConnectivityWeek and Zpryme to Release Smart Grid/Energy 2.0 Roadmap

-- Department of Energy (DOE) "Apps for Energy" winners announced at ConnectivityWeek, leading Smart Grid/Energy 2.0 show in Silicon Valley, with $100,000 in cash prizes.

-- Local utility Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), early Green-Button adopter, sits on panel of judges, demonstrates "apps" at conference.

-- U.S. Chief Technology Officer Todd Park discusses Green Button.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kicking off ConnectivityWeek, a national conference gathering of top Smart Grid leaders in Santa Clara, Calif., Senior Energy Department Official Patricia Hoffman today announced the winners of the DOE's "Apps for Energy" contest. Winners were based on an expert vote, and four of the five judges participated in ConnectivityWeek's opening panel.

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According to the DOE's press release, the competition "challenged innovative software developers to build new apps - for mobile phones, computers, tablets, software programs and more - that utilize data from major utility companies to help consumers and businesses use less energy and save money." More on "Apps for Energy"

Judges[1] were joined this morning by U.S. CTO Todd Park and California Public Utilities Commissioner Catherine Sandoval, who provided keynotes. Panelists included:

    --  Karen Austin, Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, PG&E.
    --  Patricia Hoffman, Assistant Secretary, DOE.
    --  Sharelynn Moore, Vice President, Corporate Communications, Itron.
    --  Bill Reichert, Managing Director, Garage Technology Ventures.
Americans can cast votes for Popular Choice Award winners until 8 p.m., May 31: http://appsforenergy.challenge.gov.

The remainder of ConnectivityWeek will focus on defining the Energy 2.0 market, with a Wednesday keynote by Sunil Paul, Founding Partner of Spring Ventures, on "Why Cleanweb Beats Cleantech." Zpryme will also release a 10-year Smart Grid/Energy 2.0 roadmap.

"As information technologies evolve and rising energy costs lead to customer-demanded control, Energy 2.0 is inevitable," said Anto Budiardjo, Clasma President. "ConnectivityWeek is gathering the players to define this market."

Clasma Events, Inc. specializes in strategic conferences at the center of the worldwide energy discussion: ConnectivityWeek, GridWeek, Grid-Interop, and GridSec.

Clasma, GridWeek, ConnectivityWeek, Grid-Interop, and GridSec are trademarks or registered trademarks of Clasma Events Inc. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

[1] Aaron Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer, HUGE, was a judge but not present on the panel.

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CONTACT: Jeff Lettes, +1-408-406-1161, jlettes@globalmediastrategy.com

YELLOW7 Expands to European Vacation Rental Market with VacationList.com

Potential Customer Base Continues to Grow for Premiere Online Vacation Site

DALLAS, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- YELLOW7, Inc. (OTCQB: YLLC) ("the Company"), a rapidly evolving internet media company and a provider of online vacation rental properties, announced today that its premiere online vacation listing site, VacationList.com, will continue its expansion to include Europe, allowing the company to further expand its potential customer base.

A recent European Travel Commission (ETC) report on European Travel Trends highlights two key trends for 2012: changes in American travel patterns and spending for Europe-bound travelers as well as a pent-up demand for travel to Europe. The study indicates that, despite economic trends, the European tourism market will see a recovery in 2012, largely fueled by the U.S. traveler. Important in the findings is the quest for value by the American traveler both in terms of accommodations and profiting from the US dollar strengthening versus the volatile Euro.

"These trends bolster the importance of the growing European vacation rental market for savvy travelers seeking the best value possible for their vacation budget.  VacationList.com's expansion to European vacation rental markets gives additional travelers the opportunity to experience our powerful vacation portal," commented Jason Burgess, CEO of YELLOW7, Inc.

About YELLOW7, Inc.
YELLOW7, Inc. (OTCQB:YLLC) is a rapidly evolving internet media company bringing over thirteen years of innovation and creativity to the online industry, having developed memorable media and technologies for brand leaders such as DATCU Credit Union, MetlSpan, TIGI and more. The company's multiple divisions help them take full advantage of customized and effective online technologies. For more information on YELLOW7, visit the company's website at http://www.yellowseven.com.

Forward-Looking Statement
This press release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, which include among others, the inherent uncertainties associated with smaller reporting companies, including without limitation, other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Corporate Contacts:
YELLOW7, Inc.
Jason Burgess, 469-362-4613
information@yellowseven.com

Agency Contact:
Lagano & Associates, Inc.
Pam Lagano, 727.480.3082
plagano@yellowseven.com

SOURCE  YELLOW7, Inc.

YELLOW7, Inc.

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

Leading Mexico Telecom Firm Cablemas Pumps Up Business by Turning to Cloud to Gain Competitive Edge

Microsoft Exchange Online connects employees to the Cablemas home office with cloud-based email and information access to build employee community and boost customer service with reduced IT costs.

REDMOND, Wash., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cablemas, a Mexico City-based provider of cable, telephone and broadband Internet services, has used the Microsoft Exchange Online cloud service to extend e­­mail messaging to its 2,500 offsite employees, enabling them to better serve customers and making the company more competitive - without adding IT infrastructure.

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"As a result of using Exchange Online, employees are enjoying improved access to information and enhanced productivity," said Jorge Gonzales Ortega, IT Operations and Support manager at Cablemas. "The company is delivering faster, higher-quality service to our customers."

Providing superior customer satisfaction had helped Cablemás gain a leadership position in Mexico's telecommunications market, but competitors are moving too quickly close the gap. To further raise the bar of customer service, the company knew it needed to tighten communication between the 2,000 employees at its Mexico City central offices and its widely dispersed offsite staff of field service, customer service and sales representatives.

At headquarters, employees used an on-premises corporate messaging system deployed on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. However, offsite staff had no access and would typically use their personal email accounts to check in with supervisors. The lack of standardized email communication decreased their productivity. "Company news did not reach offsite employees in a timely manner, and it often was incomplete or received too late to be useful," Ortega said. "Our offsite employees felt disconnected from the decisions made in our central offices."

The IT team first considered expanding the company's Exchange Server 2007 environment, but storage limitations and the demands of managing additional infrastructure discouraged them. They consulted Microsoft advisors, who suggested using the kiosk version of Exchange Online to extend their email environment to a cloud service. "The kiosk version is designed for 'deskless' workers, so we felt it would be a good fit for our offsite employees, many of whom cover a lot of territory," Ortega said.

Cablemas leaders also liked the idea of using a hybrid environment made up of its existing servers combined with cloud services. After comparing the offerings of Google and other vendors, they selected Exchange Online because they could build on their established relationship with Microsoft, whose products and services they trusted. Employees already knew how to use Microsoft technologies, and the IT staff knew how to manage them.

To expedite the deployment, Cablemas turned to UNIKA, a member of the Microsoft Partner Network that knew the process. UNIKA used a software connector to link the company's Exchange Server 2007 with its cloud service. Since it already used Microsoft Forefront Security for Exchange Server to help protect its corporate messaging environment against malware and viruses, the company selected Microsoft Forefront Online Protection for Exchange.

Through its new hybrid messaging environment, the company can now inform all offsite employees of corporate decisions, educate them about marketing strategies and provide them with tools to respond more quickly to customers. "Today, customer-facing employees usually have the answers in front of them, and when the need does arise, they have a more efficient way to reach out," Ortega said.

By subscribing to Exchange Online at a fixed monthly rate, Cablemas avoided both a substantial hardware investment and the need to hire additional IT staff. "I'm supporting both our on-premises and online messaging environments with the same staff as before, which is pretty impressive," Ortega said. "We receive an excellent level of service from Microsoft, so we don't have to worry about maintenance, software updates or upgrades."

Cablemas leaders recognize that streamlining communication inside the company is key to sustaining both its competitive edge and its "esprit de corps." "Our supervisors can now send email updates about product features and pricing to support our sales reps throughout the sales process," Ortega said. "Plus, offsite employees have a greater sense of belonging because they can now communicate directly with their colleagues at our central offices."

More information on Cablemas' move to Exchange Online is available in the Microsoft Case Study and the Microsoft Customer Spotlight newsroom.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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CONTACT: Alma Leal of Porter Novelli, alma.leal@porternovelli.com, for Microsoft; or Britt Peemoller of Microsoft, brittp@microsoft.com; or Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, +1-503-443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com

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

LectureTools iPad App Brings Active Learning to a New Level

New iPad App Challenges Clickers and Puts Content on the Cloud

ANN ARBOR, Mich., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As educational institutions from kindergarten through college increasingly explore iPad initiatives, app developers and educators say LectureTools' latest foray could be transformative in the classroom as well as a flipped classroom tool.

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The product, created by a University of Michigan startup of the same name, spun out of research by Perry Samson, a professor in the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences who has won awards for his teaching practice.

The application offers an alternative to clickers that harnesses the potential of the iPad, turning it into one of the most active in-class learning and communication tools, with cloud based storage. Anything added to the app is instantly available online through students' LectureTools web accounts. This is important in situations where students only have access to iPads in the classroom, but not in the events for homework.

The app was piloted in David Montalvo's classrooms in the Bay Shore School District in New York.

"LectureTools streamlines the instruction and content delivery, giving students electronic access to all teacher created class materials, in addition to their own notes. The integration with an iPad app will certainly make 1-to-1 technology more accessible, with the ability to poll and assess students in real-time during the class," said Gary L. Lamm, Bay Shore technology administrator.

The app comes with all the bells and whistles students are used to seeing in the LectureTools web application. But now, a sleeker design optimized for iPad enables students to use the tool during class and offline for remote studying.

"LectureTools' focus is to provide instructors and students with more opportunities for active learning during and after class," said Jason Aubrey, co-founder at LectureTools. "LectureTools is the first end to end learning platform in the app store and we look forward to seeing how education uses our application. We think that many are missing the opportunity to use iPads in a more direct, engaging way, and we are confidant LectureTools will provide better ways to use iPads with students."

Through LectureTools, instructors can present students with interactive activities, including multiple-choice, free response and image-based questions, and students can respond using their mobile device, now including iPads. Students can also relay comprehension concerns about particular slides to the instructor, or submit specific questions that instructors or teaching assistants can view and answer as they arise. Answered questions become anonymously visible to every student in the class and they are saved so they can be reviewed later.

"Research shows that use of laptops or cell phones in class can increase student engagement, despite their potential for distraction, when web applications that encourage student participation are employed. Now that iPads have become more popular with learners, we've expanded our technology to take full advantage of these devices," Samson said.  "If you give students a chance to participate, they will."

Students can type notes, flip through instructor's lecture slides and quickly access the slides they found confusing or important for later review. Together, these features create a comprehensive learning environment and a central location for students to access all of their study materials so that they stay organized and engaged.

The solution provided by LectureTools enables schools and instructors to engage students in new ways and take full advantage of their iPad initiatives.

The student app is available at
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lecturetools/id521133554?mt=8.

To learn more about the LectureTools' iPad app visit
http://www.lecturetools.com/student-ipad-app

Watch the iPad video here
https://vimeo.com/41291959

About LectureTools
The Ann Arbor, Michigan based company began as a University of Michigan research project and is supported with funding from the National Science Foundation. Account sign-up and more information is available at http://www.lecturetools.com/.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Jason Aubrey
734-794-3015
JAubrey@lecturetools.com

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LectureTools

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

Lithia Automotive Launches Driver Connect(SM) to Reach Next Gen Customers

DMEautomotive's mobile shopping and vehicle ownership app allows Lithia dealerships to target younger service/sales customers and keep current customers 'close-at-hand'

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DMEautomotive (DMEa) today announced the roll-out of its breakthrough mobile app, Driver Connect(SM), to over 50 of Lithia Automotive's dealerships. Driver Connect is specifically targeted to help dealerships solve the service 'generation gap' and keep 'next gen' customers engaged through its suite of cool, useful and personalized automotive tools.  Available on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices, the Lithia-branded and customized app allows consumers to browse new and used inventory, easily schedule service appointments, manage their vehicles' service histories, and receive targeted dealership alerts and offers.

According to recent research from DMEautomotive*, dealership service customers are aging, while a new wave of wired, hard-researching, high-spending Gen Ys and Millennials are gravitating heavily toward aftermarket chains and increasingly communicating via mobile media. Driver Connect was specifically developed by DMEa to help attract and keep these customers, who represent the lifeblood of a dealership's service future, and prevent them from bleeding to aftermarket chains - while also keeping dealerships closer to all their service customers.

"Clearly, our greatest challenge and biggest opportunity is reaching the 'next gen' service consumer - and one of the best ways to do that is with a mobile app that makes it easier for this critically important customer to engage - and stay engaged - with us. That app is DMEa's Driver Connect, and we're excited to provide it to our dealerships and dealership customers," said Ron Stoner, VP of Fixed Operations for Lithia Automotive. "As our work with DMEa has shown, the service customer communication game has fundamentally changed. And, as the consumption of mobile apps spreads to older generations as well, the time is right to offer our customers this timely and convenient way to interact with our service centers."

The Lithia-branded Driver Connect app helps customers manage their vehicles' complete service history and appointment scheduling on the fly. Customer vehicle histories are automatically pulled from the DMS so they can receive up-to-the-minute recall info and alerts, as well as 24/7-service appointment scheduling, which is automatically added to the mobile device calendar.

To keep customers using it on a daily basis, Lithia's Driver Connect app also includes practical, clever 'cool tools,' such as 'Find My Car,' with GPS functionality to help customers locate their car anywhere; 'My Parking Meter,' which provides meter expiration alerts; 'Gas Station Locator,' to find nearest, lowest-price gas stations; 'Find Local Parking,' and 'Flashlight,' which is literally a flashlight.  Flashlight apps are one of the most popular paid apps for iPhone and Android - but now free to Lithia customers.

"Driver Connect keeps dealership customers servicing and buying, and enables Lithia to have one branded mobile app across all their stores so their customers can find rich, detailed info about every rooftop and all inventory," said Mike Walther, president of DMEautomotive. "With Driver Connect's super-targeted alerts based on a vehicle's service lifecycle, and its popular 'cool tools,' Lithia will literally be at the fingertips of the next gen of tech-savvy service customers, while also keeping its current customers 'close at hand.'"

* DMEautomotive's recent white papers, The Changing Service Loyalty Landscape and Marketing Success in a Changing Service Loyalty Landscape, are available at http://www.dmeautomotive.com/

About DMEautomotive:

DMEautomotive (DMEa) is the industry leader in science-based, results-driven automotive marketing, and provides turnkey marketing to the largest and most innovative automotive organizations, from automobile dealerships to many of the largest aftermarket companies in the U.S. DMEa's uniquely panoramic view of the complete automotive sales and service market, combined with its cutting-edge, science-based marketing programs, increases customer yield, conversion and retention.

DMEa does not take marketing performance on faith, and each product and service is measured by a simple, precise scientific approach: Is it true? Prove it. Will it work? Test it. Does it generate results? Show it! Supported by DMEa's proprietary, cloud-based Red Rocket Technology Platform, the DMEa product suite includes science-based, data driven, multi-channel customer acquisition and retention marketing programs; best-in-class campaign reporting; data management and analytics; auto-focused Customer Interaction Center solutions, and complete on-site mail and email fulfillment services. Headquartered in Daytona Beach, Florida, DMEa also has major operations in Jacksonville, Fla.

SOURCE  DMEautomotive

DMEautomotive

CONTACT: Media Relations: Melanie Webber, mWEBB Communications, +1-424-603-4340, melanie@mwebbcom.com; Angela Jacobson, mWEBB Communications, +1-714-454-8776, angela@mwebbcom.com

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

Bocada Announces New Online Store Enabling Easy Acquisition of Bocada Vision

Quest, Veeam, and VMware customers can easily access low-cost license bundles

KIRKLAND, Wash., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bocada Inc., the world's leading provider of data protection management software and the creator of the Data Protection Service Management (DPSM) model, today announced a new online store on its website which enables Quest, Veeam and VMware customers to quickly purchase, download and implement Bocada Vision for virtual backup reporting and analysis.

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Bocada Vision is a ground breaking DPSM solution focused on addressing the complexities of backup and recovery in Virtual Environments. Vision correlates VM configuration information from VMware vCenter with backup application activity to help users more efficiently ensure all VMs are adequately protected, identify the best recovery points, manage the capacity consumed by snapshots and backups, and identifying bottlenecks in the backup process.

Bocada has teamed with leading virtualization companies Quest, Veeam and VMware to integrate Vision into their product offerings and enable support for users. Vision is integrated with VMware vCenter and supports vDataRecovery, Quest vRanger Pro, and Veeam Backup & Replication among other vendors.

Bocada has tailored Vision license bundles for SMB customers of their key partners, Quest, Veeam and VMware, to better align with those customers deployment and budget requirements. Bundles of 50, 100 and 200 licenses are available, each bundle supports vCenter and one of the above mentioned applications. These license bundles can quickly and easily be acquired via the Bocada WebStore, http://www.bocada.com/vision-express which enables customers to purchase through PayPal, and quickly receive all information needed to download, install and begin reporting on virtual backup activity. Online "how to" videos step the user through setting up data collection, configuring reports and using key features.

"We are excited to be able to offer our partners customers such an easy way to acquire, download and begin to manage their virtual backup environments", said Nancy Hurley Bocada CEO. "Bocada Vision provides immediate value to organizations coping with the differences between backing up virtual and physical environments, by making this solution so readily available we are confident that users will get an immediate ROI."

About Bocada
Bocada is a VMware Elite Partner, providing market leading data protection service management solutions to transform the way companies deliver data protection services to achieve greater business and IT alignment, maximize operational efficiency, minimize risk and increase customer satisfaction. Based on patented, agent-less technology, Bocada solutions deploy rapidly and scale to meet the demands of the largest multi-vendor data protection environments. Picking up where other backup software companies stop, Bocada software monitors and creates in-depth reports for transparency and accountability and empowers users to address any failures in their data protection process. Hundreds of enterprise organizations more effectively manage over 600,000 backup clients and servers with Bocada solutions. Headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, Bocada is privately held and funded by leading venture investors. For more information visit: http://www.bocada.com.

All trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their respective companies. Bocada is a registered trademark of Bocada Inc.

SOURCE  Bocada Inc.

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Bocada Inc.

CONTACT: Dan Miller of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282 Ext. 13, dan@jprcom.com

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

ZigBee Certified Product Availability Surpasses 500

Continual growth in ZigBee Certified products signals increased demand and success

SAN RAMON, Calif., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The ZigBee® Alliance, a global ecosystem of companies creating wireless solutions for use in energy management, commercial and consumer applications, today announced that there are now more than 500 ZigBee Certified products available to the market, a 60 percent surge since August 2011, demonstrating a robust ecosystem responding to rapidly rising market demand.

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Sparked by early market success with ZigBee Home Automation and ZigBee Smart Energy, ZigBee standards play a role in products developed by more than 350 global manufacturers representing annual revenues exceeding $1 trillion, according to a 2010 report from ONWorld. A new report issued by ABI Research last week shows ZigBee is the most widely-used IEEE 802.15.4 technology, accounting for 40 percent of total shipments in 2012 and growing to over 50% by 2015.

"The accelerating growth of ZigBee Certified product availability is a clear indicator of how effectively the ZigBee Standards Family is addressing the market needs for smart and energy efficient wireless sensor networks and the expanding Internet of Things, said Bob Heile, chairman of the ZigBee Alliance. "Our members clearly see the benefits of the ZigBee Certified program in delivering value to their customers and in marketing their products."

The ZigBee Certified program ensures that products built using ZigBee Standards function as expected and products from different manufacturers interoperate with each other. The certification of products is also a critical part of the Alliance's standards development process. Unlike other standards organizations, the testing and certification of products is required before any ZigBee standard is released for use. There are three ZigBee Authorized independent test services providers National Technical Systems, TUV Rheinland Group and TRaC Global. The ZigBee Certified process allows manufacturers to deliver a variety of products to customers of all types who can benefit from the simplicity of ZigBee control. To learn more about the ZigBee Certified program, visit: http://zigbee.org/Products/ZigBeeCertifiedProgram.aspx.

The now 500-strong ZigBee Certified products list represents products using seven ZigBee standards: ZigBee Building Automation, ZigBee Health Care, ZigBee Home Automation, ZigBee Input Device, ZigBee Light Link, ZigBee Remote Control, and ZigBee Smart Energy. Highlights include:

ZigBee Compliant Platforms - At the heart of every ZigBee Certified product is a platform, and every platform is carefully tested for ZigBee specification compliance. Today, 135 platforms are ZigBee Certified, ensuring a solid supply chain with solutions from many manufacturers for products of all types.

ZigBee Smart Energy - This global industry leader provides tools for monitoring, controlling and automating the delivery and smart use of energy and water to help consumers live a more efficient and greener lifestyle. There are 246 ZigBee Certified products are available today and include a range of products covering energy service portals, meters, displays, programmable communicating thermostats and smart plugs.

ZigBee Home Automation - With 66 ZigBee Certified products providing easy-to-use control, consumers, do-it-yourself and professional installers have many product choices when creating smart homes. Smart homes give consumers more control of home appliances, lighting, security, heating and cooling systems, allowing them to use less energy while creating more comfortable and convenient homes.

ZigBee Light Link - This new standard designed for interoperable, easy-to-use lighting products offering control via your smartphone, tablet or remote control. There are already 12 ZigBee Certified products including remote controls, dimmers, color controls.

To see a full list of ZigBee Certified products, visit: http://zigbee.org/Products/Overview.aspx.

ZigBee: Control your world

ZigBee offers green and global wireless standards connecting the widest range of devices to work together intelligently and help you control your world. The ZigBee Alliance is an open, non-profit association of approximately 400 members driving development of innovative, reliable and easy-to-use ZigBee standards. The Alliance promotes worldwide adoption of ZigBee as the leading wirelessly networked, sensing and control standard for use in consumer, commercial and industrial areas. For more information, visit: http://www.ZigBee.org

SOURCE  ZigBee Alliance

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ZigBee Alliance

CONTACT: Kevin Schader, ZigBee Alliance, +1-925-275-6672, kschader@inventures.com, or Traci Renner, GolinHarris for ZigBee Alliance, +1-714-918-8226, trenner@golinharris.com

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

MMAX Media's PayMeOn Announces Launch of its Social Income Calculator(TM)

What's a social network worth?

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MMAX Media, Inc. (OTCBB: MMAX) (OTCQB: MMAX) today announced that PayMeOn has released its Social Income Calculator(TM).

According to Ed Cespedes, CEO of MMAX and PayMeOn, "Hundreds of millions of people have spent the last several years aggregating large social networks at Facebook(TM), LinkedIn(TM), MySpace(TM) and other online destinations. We believe that the next several years will be largely about "monetizing" those networks. At PayMeOn we believe that consumers and businesses alike can earn a substantial amount of what we call social income(TM) for the vast amount of referrals and recommendations that happen every day within their social networks. Accordingly, we created the Social Income Calculator(TM) to give consumers and businesses an idea of the amount of social income(TM) they might be able to generate."

Mr. Cespedes continued, "Business people routinely identify their "networks" as their most valuable assets. We believe that the substantial "social" networks people have created are also valuable.  Beyond the intrinsic value of these networks, they are valuable to researchers and advertisers, and most importantly, they are valuable for their social income(TM) producing potential."

How much cash are your social networks worth?  Click here to find out: http://paymeon.com/surveyn.php. 

If you are already a member of PayMeOn, simply login, complete the form and find out the cash value of your network. 

If you are not yet a member, click the "create new account" tab, create your account (it's free!) and then return to the link.

About PayMeOn

HLM PayMeOn is the principal subsidiary of MMAX Media, Inc., and is pioneering the monetization of social networks. PayMeOn has trademarked the term "social income" and believes that the sharing of local deals is the beginning of a greater trend towards people earning cash from their vast connections to friends and colleagues across their various social networks. PayMeOn is led by Edward A. Cespedes, CEO. Mr. Cespedes is also the President of theglobe.com and the Vice Chairman of Tralliance Registry Management Company, LLC (the registry manager for the ".travel" top level domain). Learn more about the PayMeOn Merchant Profit Center at: http://www.paymeonmerchants.com. Learn more about the consumer side of PayMeOn at: http://www.paymeondeals.com or http://www.paymeon.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements in this press release that relate to the Company's future expectations are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. Words such as "expects," "intends," "plans," "may," "could," "should," "anticipates," "likely," "believes" and words of similar import also identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on current facts and analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determined and assumptions of management. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements in order to reflect any event or circumstance that may arise after the date of this release, even if new information becomes available in the future. Additional information on risks and other factors that may affect the business and financial results of MMAX Media, Inc. can be found in the filings of MMAX Media, Inc. with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Disclaimer:
Neither Facebook(TM), LinkedIn(TM), MySpace(TM), or any other third-party websites or businesses are related to MMAX Media, Inc., or its wholly-owned subsidiary, HLM PayMeOn, Inc.  MMAX Media, Inc., and HLM PayMeOn, Inc. have not been endorsed by Facebook(TM), LinkedIn(TM), MySpace(TM) or any other third-party websites or businesses mentioned in this release.

Contact:

MMAX Media, Inc.
Investor Relations:
1-800-991-4534 ext 101

http://www.paymeondeals.com
http://www.paymeonmerchants.com

SOURCE  MMAX Media, Inc.

MMAX Media, Inc.

Web Site: https://www.paymeon.com

European Commission Invests Over euro 3M for Research and Development of Time-Predictable Multicore Architecture for Safety-Critical Systems

The Open Group Joins Leading European Manufacturers, Universities, and Technology Developers to Produce New Time-predictable Architecture for Safety-Critical Applications

READING, England and COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open Group and the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) today announced they have partnered with a consortium of leading European real-time technology developers, industrial suppliers and research organizations to develop a platform architecture for safety-critical real-time systems for avionics, transportation and other safety-related domains. Supported by the European Commission, the Time-Predictable Multicore Architecture for Embedded Systems (T-CREST) project is investing more than euro 3.6 million (US$4.6 million) to develop an advanced multicore architecture that will enable substantial performance increases for safety-critical systems. This supplier-independent framework will incorporate newly designed components that provide added predictability and reliability essential for safety-critical applications, while providing improvements in developer productivity, system verification costs, and lower costs for maintenance.

Coordinated by The Open Group with technical leadership from DTU, the T-CREST consortium includes: University of York, Vienna University of Technology and Eindhoven University of Technology, each of which are renowned centers for research in system platform design; AbsInt, a provider of specialized tools for analyzing safety-critical systems; and industrial solution suppliers Intecs and GMV, both leading European providers of safety-critical transportation systems. DTU is directing the advanced research in new architecture designs and analysis tools that will enable multicore processors to be utilized for applications where strict predictability, reliability and real-time performance are required by industry.

"The T-CREST project brings together experts addressing each element of system platform design and analysis to develop new approaches for implementing components that support timing analysis and ensure predictability of the overall system," said David Lounsbury, Chief Technical Officer, The Open Group. "We're confident these new technologies will make their way into next-generation platform designs to provide needed performance boosts for safety-critical systems, while allowing software developers to verify that systems perform within the precise time intervals demanded by critical systems in avionics, automotive, railway and other safety-related domains."

The main objective of the T-CREST project is to research and develop novel solutions for time-predictable multicore and many-core system architectures utilizing time-predictable resources for processors, interconnects, memories, and other components. These new solutions will be designed to accommodate analysis of worst-case execution time (WCET) so exact timings of a safety-critical system can be verified, and WCET performance is optimized on multicore systems. 

"What's needed for safety-critical systems today is a paradigm shift," said Professor Martin Schoeberl, Technical University of Denmark. "Computer architectures today strive to make executing the most common case fast using dynamic features of processors, memories, and interconnects that are difficult to analyze to guarantee specific execution time intervals. In safety-critical systems we have to always consider the worst-case execution time. We need a dramatic change to a new paradigm for designing computer architectures that makes the most demanding parts of the system execute fast and the timing of the whole system easy to analyze."

The T-CREST project will address key technology areas including: time-predictable processors for optimizing WCET and tightening the WCET bound; asynchronous time-predictable network-on-chip interconnects; time-predictable memory hierarchy with caches organized to speed-up execution time and provide tight WCET bounds; compiler infrastructure with WCET aware optimization methods and timing models to adapt to hardware behavior; and new WCET analysis techniques to exploit the time-predictable architecture. The advancements are being driven by industrial requirements and will be validated with industrial applications being developed by partners in the project. The technologies are expected to dramatically change the way safety-critical systems are designed providing important benefits in performance and managing the complexity of future safety-critical systems.

The T-CREST project is financed in part by the 7th Framework Programme, an initiative of the European Community created to foster European research and development of new technologies, applications and industries. The T-CREST project will run through summer 2014.

More information is available at the T-CREST project website: http://www.t-crest.org.

About The Open Group

The Open Group is an international vendor- and technology-neutral consortium upon which organizations rely to lead the development of IT standards and certifications, and to provide them with access to key industry peers, suppliers and best practices. The Open Group provides guidance and an open environment in order to ensure interoperability and vendor neutrality. Further information on The Open Group can be found at http://www.opengroup.org.

About the Technical University of Denmark

The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is one of the leading Northern European research and education institutions in the engineering field including DTU Informatics, which carries out teaching and research within computer science and information processing with a focus on application within engineering science. DTU educates more than 1,200 Bachelors of Engineering and Science, 1,200 Masters and 400 PhDs a year. The University has 20 departments, a faculty staff of over 1,600 and a student enrollment of over 7,000 (B.Sc, B.Eng and M.Sc). Further information can be found at http://www.dtu.dk. 

SOURCE  The Open Group

The Open Group

CONTACT: Kate Hamilton of Hotwire PR, +44 (0) 20 7608 2500, UKOpengroup@hotwirepr.com

Web Site: http://www.t-crest.org

Qualcomm Atheros Announces the Availability of Killer Wireless-N 1202 in Alienware Laptops

-- Wi-Fi Module Provides a High-performance Gaming and Streaming Media Experience with Simultaneous Bluetooth Connectivity --

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM),today announced that Alienware will be the first to launch the Killer((TM)) Wireless-N 1202 high-performance Wi-Fi(®) module with Bluetooth(®) on the Alienware line of high-performance gaming laptop computers. The high-performance 2x2 802.11n MIMO Wi-Fi module with Bluetooth is designed to provide improved performance and advanced control by automatically classifying and prioritizing gaming, video and audio network data to provide a superior, uninterrupted online entertainment experience.

"Alienware continues to be the leader in performance laptops and we appreciate that its customers are used to getting the best gaming experience possible," said Mike Cubbage, director of business development, networking business unit, Qualcomm Atheros. "The Killer Wireless-N 1202 will continue the tradition of delivering a superior gaming and real-time communication experience for Alienware laptop users by providing the best in online application performance, intelligence and control to ensure that critical online applications get the bandwidth and priority they need, when they need it."

The Killer Wireless-N 1202 offers superior performance for all online applications through Advanced Stream Detect technology, which identifies and prioritizes all network traffic. This ensures important applications that require high-speed connectivity, such as online games and video chat, get priority over less important traffic, such as incoming email or system updates. All Killer technology ships with the exclusive Killer Network Manager, giving users the power to set priorities for all network applications, increase or reduce the bandwidth each application uses, or block an application entirely - all in a unique graphical interface.

"Gamers everywhere depend on Alienware to deliver superior experiences that help them achieve that 'epic win'," said Frank Azor, general manager at Alienware. "Integrating the Killer Wireless N-1202 technology--another first from Alienware--allows gamers to experience exceptional online gaming."

About Qualcomm Atheros
Qualcomm Atheros Inc., the networking and connectivity subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, is a leading provider of wireless and wired technologies for the mobile, networking, computing and consumer electronics markets. The organization is focused on inventing technologies that connect and empower people in ways that are elegant and accessible to all. With its broad connectivity portfolio, Qualcomm Atheros provides its global customer base with high-performance, end-to-end solutions, featuring Wi-Fi(®), GNSS Location, Bluetooth(®), Ethernet, HomePlug(®) powerline and passive optical networking (PON) technologies. Qualcomm Atheros leverages its substantial expertise in RF, signal processing, software and networking to deliver highly integrated, low-power, system-level solutions that enable customers to create high-performance, differentiated products. For more information, go to http://www.qca.qualcomm.com.

Qualcomm Atheros and Killer are trademarks of Qualcomm Atheros Inc. Qualcomm is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. HomePlug is a registered trademark of the HomePlug Powerline Alliance. All other trademarks are the sole property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Laurie Falconer, Qualcomm Atheros
Phone: 1-408-616-3036
Email: laurief@qca.qualcomm.com

Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: casmar@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Qualcomm Atheros Inc.

Web Site: http://www.qca.qualcomm.com

HealthWarehouse.com Offers Consumers the Lowest Price on Generic Plavix®

Clopidogrel (Generic Plavix®) Available for $35 with free shipping nationwide.

CINCINNATI, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. (OTC: HEWA) a leading VIPPS*-accredited online retail mail-order pharmacy is now providing consumers with the lowest price option available for generic Plavix® in the United States. Following the FDA's recent approval for the sale of Clopidogrel (generic Plavix®), HealthWarehouse.com is offering this medication at a significant discount to prices at brick-and-mortar competitors.

HealthWarehouse.com is offering a 30-day supply of generic Plavix® or Clopidogrel for $35, including free shipping nationwide. In conducting local market research, the company found this price to be up to 83% less than competitive retail pharmacies, and 13% less than reduced prices announced by discount retailers such as Walmart and Sam's Club.

    Cash Price Comparison of Generic Plavix(R) Across Several Retailers in the Cincinnati Area
    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Price in USD                                Costco(1)                      CVS             Kroger Rite Aid  Target Walgreens Walmart
                                                 --------                      ---             ------ --------  ------ --------- -------
    Clopidogrel                                    $98.35                  $189.99             $74.59  $163.99 $179.99   $209.99  $40.00
    Difference (%)                                     69                       82                 53       79      81        83      13
Source: HealthWarehouse.com
Note:
1. Based on member price. Non-member price was quoted at $103.72

Plavix® is among the most commonly prescribed prescription drugs in the United States. According to Drugs.com, 2010 US retails sales of Plavix® amounted to $4.7 billion, making it the third most popular medication.  As it did for generic Lipitor® in 2011, HealthWarehouse.com's move to offer generic Plavix® at the lowest price available at a U.S. pharmacy exemplifies the company's leading position at the forefront of cutting drug costs for consumers.

"We are pleased to be offering consumers generic versions of drugs, including Plavix®, at the lowest price as soon as they are available," said Lalit Dhadphale, co-founder and CEO of HealthWarehouse.com. "We remain committed to driving down prescription drug costs, ensuring consumers get the best value, service, and care at a reasonable price. Saving consumers up to 83% on generic Plavix® shows the power and efficiency of the internet as a legitimate and reliable distribution model for prescription drugs in the United States.  We look forward to continuing our leadership position and giving consumers much needed relief from high drug prices."

HealthWarehouse.com currently sells more than 300 generic prescriptions for $3.50 (including shipping), which is often less than the average insurance co-pay.  Shipping mail-order from one location vs. selling medications at thousands of retail locations, combined with cash prices which eliminate the insurance company, enables HealthWarehouse.com to dramatically reduce prescription drug costs by 50%-90% for consumers.

HealthWarehouse.com is pleased to offer the lowest prices available for brand name drugs as well.  A Consumer Reports study last year found HealthWarehouse.com to have among the lowest total prices for four brand-name drugs: Lipitor®, Nexium®, Plavix®, and Singulair®.

The study was conducted by 43,739 Consumer Reports readers rating pharmacies for price, accuracy, knowledge, and speed. 

"Our national study of prices for four common brand-name drugs found average total differences of $168 or 29 percent, between the cheapest source (HealthWarehouse.com) and costliest (Publix)," the study noted. 

About HealthWarehouse.com

HealthWarehouse.com, Inc. (OTC: HEWA) is a trusted VIPPS-accredited retail mail-order pharmacy based in Cincinnati. HealthWarehouse.com offers 300 prescription drugs for $3.50 with 100 percent FREE shipping and is a three-time consecutive winner of the BizRate Circle of Excellence Award for outstanding customer satisfaction and service. With a mission to provide affordable healthcare to every American by eliminating inefficiencies in the drug distribution chain, HealthWarehouse.com has become one of the fastest growing retail mail-order pharmacies in the United States.

HealthWarehouse.com is licensed in all 50 states and only sells drugs, which are FDA-approved and legal for sale in the United States. Visit HealthWarehouse.com online at http://www.HealthWarehouse.com.

*In response to public concern about the safety of pharmacy practices on the Internet, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) developed the Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites (VIPPS) program in 1999. Pharmacies displaying the VIPPS seal have demonstrated to NABP compliance with VIPPS criteria including patient rights to privacy, authentication and security of prescription orders, adherence to a recognized quality assurance policy, and provision of meaningful consultation between patients and pharmacists.

Lipitor® is a registered trademark of Pfizer Corporation.

Nexium® and the color purple as applied to the capsule are registered trademarks of the AstraZeneca group of companies.

Plavix® is a registered trademark of sanofi-aventis.

Singulair® is a registered trademark of Merck & Co., Inc.

SOURCE  HealthWarehouse.com, Inc.

HealthWarehouse.com, Inc.

CONTACT: Eduardo Altamirano, +1-800-748-7001, eduardo@healthwarehouse.com

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

Comwave Launches Hosted PBX - Business Phone System in the Cloud

TORONTO, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comwave today announced that it has released Comwave Hosted PBX for business customers.  Comwave Hosted PBX is a cloud based phone system for business that bundles together Polycom telephones, phone lines, over 40 business class features, long distance and a private digital secure connection, and all for a fixed low monthly fee of $39.95 per user.

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"Businesses told us time and again that they wanted an easy way to transition from their older phone systems to leading edge phone systems," says Ted Chislett, President Comwave Business Solutions.  "They didn't want to spend money on capex, and they wanted the latest features, like ePhone and Mobile Apps for their mobile workforce.  Comwave Hosted PBX is very compelling."

Comwave Hosted PBX phone systems are managed by Comwave 24x7 on a secure private connection to ensure a high quality secure call.  What's more, it also includes HD-Audio and Video which is unmatched in Canada.

"All regular phone systems are antique compared to Comwave Hosted PBX which scales from a few users to hundreds of users in minutes," says Ted Chislett.  That's because with Comwave Hosted PBX you don't purchase that expensive phone system cabinet that sits at the back of your office taking up valuable space.  Comwave provides Polycom IP phones that connect through the cloud to Comwave to access all the features.  It's secure, it's redundant and it's better.

More information can be found online at http://www.comwave.net/pbx.

About Comwave

Comwave is Canada's largest independent communications company specializing in Voice over IP (VoIP), long distance and mobile for residential and business customers.  Comwave continues to execute its Business-to- Business strategy led by Ted Chislett.

Comwave is a leader in the consumer space and recently awarded the 2012 Consumer Choice Award for home phone service.

Our Focus:

    --  To improve on the customer experience and overall satisfaction
    --  Keep things simple
    --  Innovate
SOURCE  Comwave

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Comwave

CONTACT: Darryl Singer, Director of Marketing, Digital, +1-416-663-9700 x 382, dsinger@comwave.net

Web Site: http://www.comwave.net

Global Relay Takes Position as World's Largest Archiver of LinkedIn Messaging for Compliance

With Over 200 Customers Archiving LinkedIn Messaging Data, Global Relay Leads Industry in Compliant Social Media Archiving in the Cloud

NEW YORK, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Relay, (http://www.globalrelay.com) the world leader in cloud-based message archiving, recently announced the addition of its 200th customer for compliance archiving of LinkedIn social media content. This milestone propels Global Relay into a clear market leadership position for social media compliance.

Developed in-house by Global Relay in partnership with LinkedIn, this cloud-based solution seamlessly captures messaging data directly from LinkedIn. This ensures that archiving takes place no matter where, when or how an employee uses LinkedIn -- including on smartphones, tablets and home computers. Global Relay Archive for LinkedIn presents LinkedIn data clearly and intuitively in the Archive interface, giving compliance officers and managers easy visibility into exactly what employees changed, added or communicated.

Until recently, many firms in the financial industry have been hesitant to enable LinkedIn for their employees because of uncertainties around regulatory compliance. The rules of FINRA, the SEC and other regulators require that electronic business records must be archived, supervised and 'litigation ready'. This includes social media such as LinkedIn, as well as email, instant messaging, BlackBerry, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, websites and more - each of which are fully supported by Global Relay Archive.

"We are seeing massive uptake of Global Relay Archive for LinkedIn as firms decide to unleash the huge potential of LinkedIn for business development, networking, and marketing, but until now were struggling to do so in a compliant manner," said Shannon Rogers, Global Relay President and General Counsel. "One reason companies choose Global Relay for social media archiving is our unparalleled depth of expertise in compliance, audit and eDiscovery. Additionally, we can solve all their messaging compliance requirements in a single unified archive solution - LinkedIn, together with Twitter and Facebook, can be unified with the firm's email, IM, text messaging, Bloomberg and more for efficient supervision, audits and eDiscovery."

Employees can instantly find and retrieve any of their own historical LinkedIn messages anywhere, anytime (along with any other electronic message type) using Global Relay Search for BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, Android, Microsoft Outlook or web browsers.

Since 1999, Global Relay has been providing cloud-based message archiving services that assist financial firms in meeting compliance requirements for the recordkeeping and supervision of electronic messages. More information about Global Relay Archive for LinkedIn can be found at http://www.globalrelay.com or by calling Global Relay at 866.484.6630.

About Global Relay

Global Relay is the leading cloud-based message archiving, search, and surveillance solution for the financial services industry. Global Relay Archive securely captures and preserves email, instant messaging, BlackBerry, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, social media and more -- with BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, Outlook and web access.

Global Relay's 15,000 customers in 90 countries include broker-dealers, hedge funds, investment advisors and public companies, as well as 22 of the top 25 global banks. Global Relay has strategic partnerships worldwide, including a global Strategic Partnership with Thomson Reuters for compliance archiving.

For more information:

Bryan Young
Vice President, Sales
Global Relay
bryan.young@globalrelay.net
http://www.globalrelay.com
866.484.6630

SOURCE  Global Relay

Global Relay

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

Valeritas Inc. Selects dLife's New Diabetes Patient Engagement Solution For Valeritas' V-go Disposable Insulin Delivery Device

V-Go Life(TM) enhanced by dLife's proprietary self-management support tools

Collaboration is first announced by new dLife Healthcare Solutions Group

WESTPORT, Conn., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Valeritas, the maker of V-Go(TM) Disposable Insulin Delivery Device, a new, simple disposable device for the delivery of insulin designed especially for adults with type 2 diabetes, has selected dLife to support its state-of-the-art patient engagement program. dLife, the number-one resource and community network for people living with diabetes, and Valeritas have co-developed V-Go Life, a comprehensive diabetes lifestyle management and support program designed to increase engagement of V-Go users. This collaboration is the first of its kind from dLife's recently launchedHealthcare Solutions Group, an extension of the dLife media brand that works specifically with health plans, providers, and pharmaceutical and device manufacturers to provide them diabetes engagement, behavior change, and self-management programs.

"The V-Go Life program provides comprehensive support that also addresses the issue of compliance among people living with diabetes," said Kristine Peterson, CEO of Valeritas. "By extending our solution beyond the V-Go device, we can offer people with type 2 diabetes assistance and resources throughout their entire insulin treatment regimen. Our collaboration with dLife is part of Valeritas' strong commitment to improving the lives of people with diabetes."

In this partnership, dLife's Engagement Platform is leveraged to provide users customized content and tools. Resources provided on the website include articles, videos, recipes, polls, quizzes, diet and exercise tips, expert advice, questions of the week, and more that align with and support their personal diabetes management programs, and help support the use and adoption of V-Go. V-Go Life users will be engaged in a 360-degree disease management program that contains a curriculum aimed at helping them adopt and keep engaged with the V-Go product. This will allow them to stay informed and actively engaged in their progress with their personal diabetes self-management.

"We are excited to be working with Valeritas and with the V-Go, a simple product that helps with blood sugar control for adult patients with type 2 diabetes," said Adam Kaufman, PhD, General Manager of dLife Healthcare Solutions. "The V-Go is a device that clearly fits into peoples' diabetes lifestyles and aims to significantly improve self-care; and the V-Go Life solution, built on dLife content and technology, furthers Valeritas' commitment to support the entire diabetes self-management experience." 

The V-Go device makes insulin delivery convenient by delivering a continuous preset basal rate of insulin, as well as on-demand bolus dosing at mealtimes, for one 24-hour period. By eliminating the complicated regimen of injecting throughout the day and minimizing interruptions with daily activities, this method facilitates patient compliance with their therapy and may ultimately lead to improved glucose control. 

Kaufman continued, "The V-Go Life program is customized to the unique demographics and experiences of V-Go patients by drawing upon the diabetes expertise and support that people with diabetes need -- something dLife has been offering to diabetes consumers for many years."

V-Go Life will be available at no cost only to patients currently using the V-Go device.  Patients on the V-Go device wishing to enroll in the V-Go Life program should call the 24/7 toll-free Valeritas customer care line at 1-866-881-1209.

For more information about dLife Healthcare Solutions' programs, contact Adam Kaufman at kaufman@dlife.com or 203-221-3442.

About Valeritas, Inc.

Valeritas is a medical technology company committed to the development and commercialization of innovative drug delivery solutions that contribute to clinical and humanistic outcomes for patients, with an initial focus on the treatment of diabetes. The Valeritas medical technologies portfolio is headlined by the h-Patch(TM) technology. The V-Go Disposable Insulin Delivery Device, designed for the simple delivery of basal-bolus insulin therapy via a preset basal rate and on-demand bolus dosing at mealtimes, is the first use of the h-Patch(TM) technology.

Headquartered in Bridgewater, NJ, Valeritas operates its R&D and manufacturing in a state-of-the-art facility in Shrewsbury, MA. For more information on Valeritas and the V-Go(TM) Disposable Insulin Delivery Device, please visit http://www.valeritas.com and http://www.go-vgo.com.

About dLife - It's YOUR Diabetes Life!

dLife is the number-one community network and resource for millions of people with diabetes, their caregivers and healthcare providers. dLife engages this growing population in positive and proactive self-care across a variety of media channels. Its award-winning outlets include dLife.com, the leading online diabetes destination, attracting more than one million unique visitors a month, and featuring the widest and deepest variety of original content and resources anywhere; dLifeTV, the only national TV series dedicated to people with diabetes, with over half a million viewers, airing every Sunday on CNBC (7 p.m. ET); popular mobile applications; as well as consumer and professional programs driving proactive diabetes self-management.  dLife has been recognized with numerous media and editorial awards.

dLife Healthcare Solutions applies evidence-based content and technology solutions built specifically for health plans and healthcare providers who want to engage their diabetes populations as consumers of their own  healthcare and owners of their own condition. dLife has demonstrated positive and direct impact on health outcomes via a recently completed randomized trial performed by the Geisinger Healthcare System.

Join dLife on Facebook or follow dLife on Twitter. Watch us on YouTube.

dLife Media Contact:
Emma Ludwin
KNB Communications
203.504.8230 ext. 107
eludwin@knbpr.com

Valeritas Media Contact:
Shannon Coughlin
Twist
212.301.7209
scoughlin@twistmktg.com

SOURCE  dLife Healthcare Solutions

dLife Healthcare Solutions

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

Google Acquires Motorola Mobility

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) announced today that the acquisition of Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) has closed, with Google acquiring MMI for $40.00 per share in cash.

The acquisition will enable Google to supercharge the Android ecosystem and will enhance competition in mobile computing. Motorola Mobility will remain a licensee of Android and Android will remain open. Google will run Motorola Mobility as a separate business.

Sanjay Jha, who revived Motorola's Mobile Devices business and led the company through this acquisition, has stepped down as CEO, although he will continue to work with Google to help ensure a smooth transition.

Dennis Woodside, who has overseen integration planning for the acquisition and previously served as President of Google's Americas region, has become CEO of Motorola Mobility.

Larry Page, CEO of Google, said, "I'm happy to announce the deal has closed. Motorola is a great American tech company, with a track record of over 80 years of innovation. It's a great time to be in the mobile business, and I'm confident that the team at Motorola will be creating the next generation of mobile devices that will improve lives for years to come.

"Sanjay Jha, who was responsible for building the company and placing a big bet on Android, has stepped down as CEO.  I would like to thank him for his efforts and am tremendously pleased that he will be working to ensure a smooth transition as long-time Googler Dennis Woodside takes over as CEO of Motorola Mobility.

"I've known Dennis for nearly a decade, and he's been phenomenal at building teams and delivering on some of Google's biggest bets. Dennis has always been a committed partner to our customers and I know he will be an outstanding leader of Motorola--and he's already off to great start with some very strong new hires for the Motorola team."

Dennis Woodside, CEO of Motorola Mobility, said: "Motorola literally invented the entire mobile industry with the first-ever commercial cell phone in 1983. Thirty years later, mobile devices are at the center of the computing revolution.

"Our aim is simple: to focus Motorola Mobility's remarkable talent on fewer, bigger bets, and create wonderful devices that are used by people around the world."

Dennis Woodside has hired a small number of leaders who will immediately join Motorola's executive team, including Regina Dugan (former Director of DARPA), Mark Randall (former supply chain VP at Amazon and previously at Nokia), Vanessa Wittman (former CFO of Marsh & McLennan), Scott Sullivan (former head of HR at Visa and NVIDIA), and Gary Briggs (former Google VP of Consumer Marketing). In addition to these new leaders, many members of Motorola Mobility's team will continue in their current roles:  Iqbal Arshad (Product Development), Marshall Brown (Chief of Staff), Fei Liu (Mass Market Products), Dan Moloney (Home), Scott Offer (General Counsel), Mark Shockley (Sales), Mahesh Veerina (Software & Enterprise)  and Jim Wicks (Consumer Experience Design).

Woodside added: "Motorola Mobility has many outstanding leaders, including people who were behind the original RAZR in 2004 and recent successes like the Droid and RAZR MAXX. Our colleagues joining the team come from varied backgrounds, from DARPA to Amazon and NVIDIA, but they all share a track record of leading innovation at speed, and a great deal of excitement about the mission ahead."

About Dennis Woodside
Dennis Woodside oversaw Google's acquisition of Motorola Mobility, and is former President of Google's Americas region. He has worked with partners, governments and advertisers in more than 30 countries. Most recently, Dennis was responsible for Google's Sales & Operations in the Americas.  In the U.S. alone, Dennis and his team drove revenue from $10.8 billion to $17.5 billion in under three years.  He also was the lead business partner for Google's advertising product development team, helping launch new ad products globally.  Dennis started his career at the company spearheading investment across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He was responsible for the overall go-to-market, product offering and acquisition strategies in these markets, which boasted a 20-fold increase during his tenure. Revenues grew to over $2 billion.

About Google Inc.
Google's innovative search technologies connect millions of people around the world with information every day. Founded in 1998 by Stanford Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google today is a top web property in all major global markets. Google's targeted advertising program provides businesses of all sizes with measurable results, while enhancing the overall web experience for users. Google is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit http://www.google.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements generally can be identified by phrases such as Google or its management "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "foresees," "forecasts," "estimates" or other words or phrases of similar import. Similarly, statements herein that describe the future impact of the Motorola Mobility acquisition, including its financial impact, and other statements of management's beliefs, intentions or goals also are forward-looking statements. It is uncertain whether any of the events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what impact they will have on Google's results of operations, financial condition, or the price of its stock. These forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to the ability of Google to successfully integrate Motorola's operations, product lines and technology; the ability of Google to implement its plans, forecasts and other expectations with respect to Motorola's business and realize additional opportunities for growth and innovation; and the other risks and important factors contained and identified in Google's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this press release are made only as of the date hereof. Google does not undertake any obligation to update the forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

Media Contacts:

Niki Fenwick
press@google.com
650-253-5000
Google, Inc.

Jennifer Erickson
847-772-1217
jennifer.erickson@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility

SOURCE  Google Inc.

Google Inc.

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

Harbortouch Named As Finalist In 2012 American Business Awards(SM)

10th annual Stevie® Awards will be presented on June 18 in New York City and September 17 in San Francisco

ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbortouch, a leading national supplier of point of sale (POS) systems, today announced it has been named a finalist in the Best New Product or Service - Business-to-Business Products category in The 2012 American Business Awards for its new Harbortouch POS Elite free point of sale system. Harbortouch will be among those considered for ultimate selection as a Gold, Silver or Bronze Stevie Award winner when the final awards are announced later this year.

The American Business Awards are the nation's premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations - public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

For the first time, The American Business Awards will be presented at two awards events: the ABA's traditional banquet on Monday, June 18 in New York, and a new tech awards event on Monday, September 17 in San Francisco.

More than 3,000 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Most Innovative Company of the Year, Management Team of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year, and Executive of the Year, among others.

The newest member of the Harbortouch line of free POS systems for retail and hospitality businesses, Harbortouch POS Elite features a sleek, all-in-one, ultra-responsive touch-screen design and powerful processer that provides an ideal point of sale platform for merchants of all types and sizes.

The system is available at zero up-front cost to merchants and can be bundled with a number of proprietary, innovative features such as an integrated online reservations module and Tableside iPad ordering app for restaurants, as well as the Lighthouse remote reporting and POS management tool. POS Elite can also be customized with quick and easy implementation of one of Harbortouch's numerous plug-and-play software modules, specifically designed for Hospitality, Retail, Delivery, Spirits and Convenience Store businesses.

"Our state-of-the-art free POS system is changing the way business owners think about and handle sales transactions," said Harbortouch CEO Jared Isaacman. "This recognition is strong validation for our product innovation, and we are thrilled to be honored among this elite group of industry leaders for our unique approach to merchant services that puts the needs of merchants first."

Finalists were chosen by more than 140 business professionals nationwide during preliminary judging in April and May. More than 150 members of 10 specialized judging committees will determine Stevie Award placements from among the finalists during final judging, to take place May 14 - 25.   

Details about The American Business Awards and the list of finalists in all categories are available at http://www.stevieawards.com/aba.

For more information about the Harbortouch free POS system, visit http://www.harbortouch.com.

About Harbortouch

Harbortouch is a leading national supplier of point of sale (POS) systems, serving thousands of businesses across the nation. The company offers an unparalleled "free" program that supplies a full-featured POS system to restaurants and retail businesses with no up-front costs. Custom programming, professional installation and onsite training are included with every order and award winning customer service and technical support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to offering state-of-the-art POS systems, Harbortouch also delivers a full range of merchant services such as credit/debit and gift card processing. For additional information, visit http://www.harbortouch.com or contact 800-201-0461.

About the Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards are conferred in four programs: The American Business Awards, The International Business Awards, the Stevie Awards for Women in Business, and the Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about The Stevie Awards at http://www.stevieawards.com.

Sponsors and partners of The 2012 American Business Awards include American Support, Business TalkRadio Network, Callidus Software, Citrix Online, Dynamic Research Corporation, iolo technologies, John Hancock Funds, LifeLock, PetRays, Primus Telecommunications Group, SoftPro, and VerticalResponse.

SOURCE  Harbortouch

Harbortouch

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

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

Powerful DoctorsElite Portal Launches to Connect Physicians and Patients

DoctorsElite Helps Patients Find Specialists, Facilitates Physician Collaboration

GULFPORT, Miss., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A group of physicians teamed up with technology experts & medical advisors to launch DoctorsElite. The new portal is a powerful ally for patients and their loved ones, providing free access to a database containing information on more than half a million doctors and centers that offer advanced treatment for specific diagnoses. Patients can search for medical professionals by diagnosis, treatment, or specialty and can access subspecialty details that aren't available at other websites and can also add their family members to maintain health records for free.

When Hurricane Katrina tore through the Gulf Coast in the summer of 2005, it left a trail of devastation. Cyril V. K. Bethala, MD, an interventional cardiologist, experienced the havoc first hand. Hospitals were out of commission, including the one in which Dr. Bethala was working when Katrina struck and where he was stranded for days. In the aftermath, many doctors left town, and patients fled to refuges nationwide. It was impossible in those days for millions to access their medical records or for patients and doctors to connect. Solving that problem was the inspiration behind DoctorsElite, a Gulfport-based software company that offers a powerful patient information portal and physicians' network.

"DoctorsElite provides unmatched resources for physicians seeking specialty care for their patients and serves as a communication hub for doctors, who can consult with fellow physicians through a secure referral platform. Doctors can also share their thoughts with their entire network via the company's Scribbl(TM)( )tool, or communicate privately with a one-to-one messaging center. Doctors can login free and complete their physician profiles, providing information about special areas of expertise that may not be listed elsewhere," says Siva Subramanian, CTO of DoctorsElite.

Dr. Bethala, who has entrepreneurial experience as the founder of several other successful companies, co-founded DoctorsElite with his physician brothers, Vivian K. Bethala, a practicing gastroenterologist who serves as the company's Medical Director; and Vasanth K. Bethala, an interventional cardiologist who serves as Chief Medical Information Officer. Dr. Bharat H. Sangani, a practicing cardiologist and advisor for DoctorsElite and Dr. Yashashree Bethala, an internist, has been a core advisor for DoctorsElite since its inception.

"Accessing valuable information through Mobile/Mobile apps have surpassed the web usage in recent times and different industries have acknowledged and adapted to these changes by their mobile presence. Customers struggle finding good apps in the Health, Fitness and Medical categories that are backed by physicians and as an initiative we have launched DoctorsElite iPhone app for Patients. iPhone users can download it for free from App Store (http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/doctorselite/id524823676?mt=8)," says Muthu Arumugam, COO of DoctorsElite.

Muthu Arumugam and Siva Subramanian are part of the management team bringing more than 15 years of Technology and Management expertise to the board. They came from a solid background on Mobile ecosystem with their other ventures like http://mtiks.com (a mobile app analytics & anti-piracy firm).

Patients who join DoctorsElite can also use the highly secure portal to store their complete medical histories, which facilitates greater levels of care coordination and relieves patients of the burden of having to piece together their entire medical history from scratch for each doctor. Safeguarding sensitive patient data is a top priority at DoctorsElite, so patients can use the service with confidence since no one else - including participating doctors - can access their private information.

In the Information Age, data is at everyone's fingertips, but until now, no other website has provided such a comprehensive, detailed database of physicians and treatment centers searchable by diagnosis, treatment, or specialty. The DoctorsElite team is committed to providing patients with access to the specialists and treatment options they need. Find out more at https://doctorselite.com.

About DoctorsElite
DoctorsElite was founded by physicians with a commitment to providing patients and doctors with the information they need to find the perfect specialist to treat any diagnosis. A unique medical specialty information portal and physicians' network, DoctorsElite allows patients to locate the care they need via a search by diagnosis, treatment, or specialty and enables them store medical records on a secure digital platform. DoctorsElite gives physicians access to a vast network of specialists and social media-style messaging tools. Learn more at https://doctorselite.com.

SOURCE  DoctorsElite

DoctorsElite

CONTACT: Lisa Kornblatt of SSPR, +1-847-415-9330, lkornblatt@sspr.com, for DoctorsElite

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

Online Pet Store Opens for Business: http://www.PetsRForUs.com

ABERDEEN, Wash., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington-based internet retailer of household pet supplies, Hauoli Enterprises LLC, today announced the opening of its new online pet store at http://www.PetsRForUs.com.

"A happy pet is a healthy pet, and we simply want to provide pet owners everywhere with a fast and easy way of shopping for their pets," explains co-founders Ellen and Lonnie Scheuer.

PetsRForUs.com opened with more than 15 different categories of household pet products including but not limited to: aquariums, bark control devices, car seats, carriers, crates, dog houses, fleas, pens, barriers, pet fountains, feeders, ramps, steps, toys, pet exercise equipment, treats and more.

PetsRForUs.com operates as an e-commerce Web site and looks forward to expanding its product line as the new company grows. Items purchased can be economically shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada and all major credit cards are accepted through the Web site.

The Web site will soon host a blog, where visitors can obtain additional information about pets, training tips, products and more. The company also looks forward to expanding its social media presence, so that customers can share pictures of their pets and firsthand product reviews. 

For more information on Hauoli Enterprises LLC and its new online pet store, visit  http://www.PetsRForUs.com.

SOURCE  Hauoli Enterprises LLC

Hauoli Enterprises LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278, http://www.PetsRForUs.com

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

DirectAsia.com Insurance Goes Live With Sapiens IDIT in Hong Kong

REHOVOT, Israel, May 22, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Sapiens International Corporation N.V. [http://www.sapiens.com ] (NASDAQ and TASE:
SPNS), a global provider of innovative insurance software solutions, announces today the
successful go-live of Sapiens IDIT Software Suite at DirectAsia.com Hong Kong. This
deployment follows the successful implementation of IDIT software suite at DirectAsia.com
Singapore, in June 2010.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120508/531104 )

    DirectAsia.com is planning to further expand its footprint into other countries in the
region, leveraging the power of IDIT web-based direct insurance software
[http://www.idit-technologies.com/category/direct_insurance ], which is built on modern
Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). DirectAsia.com was awarded the CELENT Worldwide Model
Insurer Award 2012 for changing the way automobile insurance is sold. This was possible
due to their deployment of the IDIT Software Suite.

    DirectAsia.com [http://www.directasia.com ] is a member of Whittington
[http://www.whittingtoninsurance.com ], an international insurance investment and service
business, headquartered in Singapore. The company is dedicated to providing bespoke and
innovative solutions to the insurance industry. DirectAsia.com was formed to challenge the
existing agency-based personal lines insurance industry in Asia.

    "We are very satisfied with the smooth launch of our Hong Kong operations," said Simon
Birch, CEO of DirectAsia.com. "We are looking forward to our further development in the
region, confident in our excellent relationship with IDIT and their innovative software
solutions."

    "DirectAsia.com Hong Kong can now realize the benefits of a comprehensive direct
insurance policy processing platform, yielding extended value from their investment," said
Yoel Amir, President, Non-Life/General Insurance at Sapiens. "This deployment follows the
successful implementation of IDIT in DirectAsia.com Singapore, and we look forward to
continue helping the DirectAsia.com group of companies to increase their competitive
advantage in this dynamic marketplace."

    "Our partnership with DirectAsia.com is an important step in the implementation of our
growth as a global vendor of innovative insurance software solutions," said Roni Al-Dor,
President and CEO of Sapiens. "We look forward to providing our award winning insurance
technology solution to expedite our global reach in the region."

    About Sapiens International

    Sapiens International Corporation (NASDAQ and TASE: SPNS) is a global provider of
innovative software solutions for the insurance industry. We offer end-to-end solutions
for the Life & Pension, Property & Casualty, and Reinsurance markets. We serve over 75
insurance customers, backed by a team of over 700 insurance experts, operating through
fully-owned subsidiaries in North America, the United Kingdom, EMEA and Asia Pacific.

    Visit: http://www.sapiens.com

    Except for historical information contained herein, the matters set forth in this
release are forward-looking statements that are dependent on certain risks and
uncertainties, including such factors, among others, as market acceptance, market demand,
pricing, changing regulatory environment, changing economic conditions, risks in new
product and service development, the effect of the Company's accounting policies, specific
system configurations and software needs of individual customers and other risk factors
detailed in the Company's SEC filings.

   
    Contact:

    Osnat Segev-Harel, CMO
    Sapiens International
    Tel: +972-8-938-2721
    Email: osnat.se@sapiens.com

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Roni Giladi, CFO
    Sapiens International
    Tel: +972-8-9382721
    E-mail: roni.g@sapiens.com

    or

    James Carbonara, Regional Vice President
    Hayden IR
    Office: +1-646-755-7412
    James@haydenir.com

Photo:
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Source: Sapiens International Corporation N.V.

Acme Packet and NICE Systems Jointly Debut First Session Recording Solution Based on SIPREC Protocol

Industry-driven session recording protocol enables standardized, consolidated, and simplified session recording capabilities

BEDFORD, Massachusetts and RA'ANANA, Israel, May 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Acme Packet(R) [http://www.acmepacket.com ] (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session
delivery networks, and NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced the industry's first available
solution for interactive session recording based on the Internet Engineering Task Force's
(IETF) Internet draft of the standardized Session Recording Protocol (SIPREC). The
solution delivers affordable, reliable, and scalable recording to enterprises, contact
centers, and service providers, offering hosted session recording or contact center
outsourcing.

    The new solution from NICE and Acme Packet allows organizations to leverage the NICE
Interaction Management suite and Acme Packet's Net-Net Session Director
[http://www.acmepacket.com/products-summary.htm ] session border controller (SBC) in real
time, while reducing the total cost of ownership of the entire system, regardless of the
telephony infrastructure they use.

    News Highlights:

   
    - Support for SIPREC with a joint solution that enhances recording
      functionality in environments that utilize voice over IP (VoIP) and SIP trunking, as
      well as IP-based video calling, collaboration, and chat.
    - The SIPREC protocol enables NICE and Acme Packet customers, such as contact
      centers and enterprises, to simplify and consolidate recording by leveraging Acme
      Packet's SBC to fork real-time media to NICE Interaction Management without impacting
      live sessions.
    - The combined solution offers a number of advantages over proprietary
      approaches, including increased recording capacity and functional enhancements, such
      as load balancing and enhanced configuration control, while assuring regulatory
      compliance.
    - When coupled with the NICE Interaction Management platform, Acme Packet's SBCs
      ensure accuracy and impeccable audio quality for the most accurate speech analytics
      [http://www.nice.com/speech-analytics ] as well as real-time decision-making and
      guidance [http://www.nice.com/real-time-decisioning ].

    Solution Benefits:

   
    - Consolidation of recording infrastructure without sacrificing recording
      reliability
    - Utilization of recording for new SIP-based unified communications, SIP
      trunking, and interactive voice response deployments
    - Simplification of recording deployments through flexible recording control and
      scalability to tens of thousands of concurrent recordings and sessions

    "We are pleased to work with Acme Packet on joint recording solutions based on
SIPREC," said Eran Vanounou, General Manager of the Product and Technology Unit at NICE.
"As the demand for compliance recording [http://www.nice.com/compliance-recording ] for
VoIP and other forms of IP-based real-time communications increases, compatibility with
Acme Packet's SBCs is critical for meeting the growing needs of our customers."

    "NICE has been a strategic technology and interoperability partner with Acme Packet
for a number of years," said Dino Di Palma, Acme Packet's chief operating officer.
"Whether our customers use session recording for quality assurance, compliance, or new
revenue-generating services, NICE and Acme Packet deliver recording solutions for
providing the functionality and flexibility for understanding customer interactions,
meeting legal compliance, and improving the value of every contact center and business."

    Tags:

    SIPREC, APKT, Acme Packet, NICE, NICE Systems, session border controllers, SBC,
recording, session recording, cloud, VoIP, voice over IP, SIP, session initiation
protocol, SIP trunking, communications, contact centers, service providers, unified
communications, IETF, Internet Engineering Task Force

    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.

    About Acme Packet

    Acme Packet (NASDAQ: APKT), the leader in session delivery network solutions, enables
the trusted, first-class delivery of next-generation voice, data and unified
communications services and applications across IP networks. Our Net-Net product family
fulfills demanding security, service assurance and regulatory requirements in service
provider, enterprise and contact center networks. Based in Bedford, Massachusetts, Acme
Packet designs and manufactures its products in the USA, selling them through over 220
reseller partners worldwide. More than 1,600 customers in 107 countries have deployed over
16,000 Acme Packet systems, including 88 of the top 100 service providers and 41 of the
Fortune 100. For more information visit http://www.acmepacket.com.

    More about Acme Packet:

   
    - Twitter [https://twitter.com/#!/Acme_Packet ]
    - Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/AcmePacket ]
    - LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/company/acme-packet ]

    Forward-Looking Statements - NICE

    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.

    Acme Packet, Inc. Safe Harbor Statement

    Statements contained herein that are not historical fact may be forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may relate to,
among other things, expected financial and operating results, expected growth rates,
future stock-based compensation and amortization expenses, future business prospects and
market conditions. Such forward-looking statements do not constitute guarantees of future
performance and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These include, but are not
limited to: the amount of stock-based compensation awarded; the applicable Company stock
price used to determine stock-based compensation; the exercise pattern of employee stock
options; difficulties expanding the Company's customer base; difficulties leveraging
market opportunities; difficulties providing solutions that meet the needs of customers;
poor product sales; long sales cycles; difficulties developing new products; difficulties
in relationships with vendors and partners; higher risks in international operations;
difficulties managing rapid growth; difficulties managing the Company's financial
performance; the ability to hire and retain employees and appropriately staff operations;
the Company's cash needs; the impact of new accounting pronouncements and increased
competition. Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from
those projected or suggested in any forward-looking statements are contained in the
Company's recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those
factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in such filings.

   
    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

    For more information about Acme Packet:

    Media and Industry Analysts:
    Mike O'Malley
    Acme Packet
    +1-781-869-2975
    apktpr@acmepacket.com

    Agency Contact
    Katelyn Henry
    Version 2.0 Communications
    +1-617-426-2222 x113
    khenry@v2comms.com

Source: Acme Packet and NICE Systems

Objet Launches New Desktop 3D Printer at RAPID - Featuring Industry's Widest Material Versatility

REHOVOT, Israel, May 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - New Objet30 Pro the World's Most Versatile Desktop 3D Printer With an
      Expanded Choice of Seven Different 3D Printing Materials
    - The Only Desktop System to Offer Clear Transparency and High Temperature
      Materials
    - Watch Objet30 Pro Short Movie
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAu5ZtWUXg&feature=youtu.be ]

    Objet Ltd [http://www.objet.com ] , the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid
prototyping [http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Rapid_Prototyping ] and additive
manufacturing, has today launched the new Objet30 Pro - the most versatile professional
in-house desktop 3D printer available on the market. Unveiled at RAPID, the new desktop
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Desktop_Family ] 3D printer offers 7 different
materials, including, for the first time on a desktop system, clear transparent material
and high temperature resistant material.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-a )

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-b )

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-c )

    The Objet30 Pro is positioned as the ultimate rapid prototyping solution for designers
and engineers, ranging from industries such as consumer goods and consumer electronics to
medical devices and design consultancies.

    The Objet30 Pro takes its place as the new top-of-the-line addition to Objet's
existing desktop 3D printer line which starts at $19,900*. With a small footprint,
professional 28 micron print quality and wide ranging material versatility, the Objet30
Pro produces high quality prototypes with a choice of 7 different materials and functional
properties, offering designers and engineers a world of possibilities:

   
    - Objet clear transparent
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] material (Objet
      VeroClear) for simulating PMMA/glass;
    - Objet High temperature
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/High_Temperature ] material for
      heat-resistant static functional testing;
    - Objet polypropylene-like material
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Polypropylene-like ] (Objet
      DurusWhite) for simulating snap-fit parts; and
    - Four rigid, opaque
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] materials for
      standard plastic simulation (Objet Vero Family in black, white, gray, and blue).

    "Having the correct tools and resources to advance our product development is critical
for our organization," said Gregory Janice, Engineering Manager at Princeton Tec. "The
Objet30 Pro's ability to print parts made with a clear transparent material on a desktop
3D printer combined with its ease of use and versatility made the Objet30 Pro a sound
investment for our team."

    Collcap Packaging Ltd., an Objet customer creating innovative cosmetic, perfumery and
personal care packaging, has also been testing the new Objet30 Pro desktop 3D printer.
Adam Smith, Technical Manager at Collcap, comments, "We knew a desktop machine would meet
our capacity requirements quite happily, but for the packaging work we do, we really
wanted the range of materials that has previously only been available with bigger
machines. The clear transparent material for instance is ideal for prototyping our bespoke
fragrance bottles and other glass or clear plastic products, whilst the range of colored
rigid materials work perfectly for simulating plastic bottles, caps and fittings. The
excellent surface finish and detail provided by the Objet30 Pro are also crucial so that
our eye-catching designs look and feel as they're supposed to when we present them to our
customers for approval."

    "The Objet30 Pro is the next evolution in desktop 3D printers developed specifically
for professional users", said David Reis, CEO of Objet. "This desktop 3D printer provides
outstanding print quality with a choice of seven materials that until now could only be
found in much larger, high-end 3D printers. The Objet30 Pro is the perfect combination of
professional, versatile in-house 3D printing at an attractive price point," concluded
Reis.

    The Objet30 Pro will be on display at RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition, Atlanta
Georgia until May 25th.

    Objet30 Pro Desktop 3D Printer - Additional Information for Media

   
    - The ultimate prototyping solution for designers and engineers
    - Ideal for consumer goods, consumer electronics, medical devices and design
      consultancies
    - Combines the accuracy and versatility of a high-end Rapid Prototyping machine
      with a small footprint
    - 7 different materials; the world's only desktop 3D printer with clear
      transparent, high temperature, four rigid opaque and polypropylene-like materials.
    - Reliable, robust and easy to use
    - Based on Objet's advanced inkjet 3D printing technology, the Objet30 Pro
      Desktop 3D Printer offers an office-friendly design, with quiet operation and
      REACH-compliant material cartridges for convenient replacement.
    - The Objet30 Pro desktop system features a spacious build tray size of 300 x
      200 x 150mm - suitable for printing various-sized and shaped models or multiple models
      on the same build tray at the same time.
    - The expanded material capabilities of the Objet30 Pro are available as an
      upgrade for existing Objet30 or Objet Alaris30 desktop 3D printer customers.

    *Price for US. International pricing may vary. Price excludes VAT, taxes, duties,
options, shipping and installation.

    Resources for Media

   
    - Video: Objet30 Pro Movie
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAu5ZtWUXg&feature=youtu.be ] - don't miss it!
    - Video: The "Making of" The Objet30 Pro Movie
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOG6cX-QiMU ]
    - Objet30 Pro media kit [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet-30pro-Media-Kit ]
    - Video: How to Assemble your Classic Car Model
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWABDhWV8oA&feature=youtu.be ]
    - Webpage [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Desktop_Family ]
    - Objet30 Pro Desktop 3D Printer brochure
      [http://www.objet.com/Portals/0/docs2/objet30_pro_brochure_A4%20ch_low_res.pdf ] (A4
      [http://www.objet.com/Portals/0/docs2/objet30_pro_brochure_A4%20ch_low_res.pdf ] /
      Letter size
      [http://www.objet.com/Portals/0/docs2/objet30_pro_brochure_letter_low_res.pdf ])

    About Objet

    Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ], is a leading provider of high quality, cost
effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has
offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.

    Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company
involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D
content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be typically found in sectors
[http://www.objet.com/INDUSTRIES ] such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace &
defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture,
industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.

    Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers
[http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Case_Studies ] worldwide including a substantial share of
the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (13 awards in 8
years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.

    Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of about 70 materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] enable professionals to build prototypes that
accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex,
assembled goods. The Objet Connex [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family
](TM) line of multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to
simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a
single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create
advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ](TM) featuring
unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of about 70 3D printing materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] simulate properties ranging from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] to rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rubber-like ], transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] to opaque and standard
to ABS-grade engineering plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], with a large number of
in-between shore grades and shades.

    Objet's 3D printers [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Products_Overview ] are available
in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level
professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line
designers and top manufacturers. Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's
highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin
layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.

    For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D
printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].

    (c) 2012 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR,
Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager,
CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack,
TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent, VeroGray,
VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Ltd. and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

    Objet Media Contact

   
       USA
       Todd Graff
       Conover Tuttle Pace
       Tel. +1-617-412-4000
       Email.tgraff@ctpboston.com [Email.tgraff@ctpboston.com ]

       Korea
       Jihyun Lee
       The Hoffman Agency Korea
       Tel. +82 10 3408 1609
       Email. jhlee@hoffman.com

       India
       Shivalika Chadha
       Avian Media
       Tel. + 91 9717838601
       Email. shivalika@avian-media.com

       South Africa
       Alison McDonald
       PR Connections
       Tel. +27 (0) 11 468 1192
       Email. alison@pr.co.za

       Objet
       Arita Mattsoff
       Objet
       Tel. +972 8 931 4314
       Email. arita@objet.com

       AUS
       Edelman AUS
       Shiva Kumar/Amanda Koh
       Tel. 612 2 9291 3387/3318
       Email. Shiva.kumar@edelman.com  / Amanda.koh@edelman.com

       Brazil
       Tatiana Fonseca
       307 Nova Cidade, Sao Paulo
       Tel: +55 11 3846-9981
       Email: tatiana@gadcom.com.br

       Europe
       Claire Russell-Jones
       UK Bespoke
       Tel: +44 1737 215200
       E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk

       Japan
       Edelman KK Japan
       Mr. Kiyomitsu Nakata
       Tel. +81 03-6858-7711
       Email.objetjp@edelman.com

       Mexico
       Patricia Tawil
       IDESA
       Tel. +52 55 5253 9670
       Email. ptawil@idesap.com

Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-b
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-c

Source: Objet Ltd.

New Report From 112 Business Leaders Calls for Government to Pick Winning Technologies and Sectors to Drive Innovation-Led Growth in the UK

LONDON, May 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    PA Consulting Group publishes major report on the views of 112 UK business leaders
from the fastest growing technology and innovation sectors: advanced manufacturing, life
sciences and healthcare, consumer products, ICT and electronics, agri-science and high
growth SMEs.

    Government should actively embrace and support a modern 'Industrial Strategy' for
innovation-led growth to secure economic recovery, say UK business leaders. This is not a
call for a return to the 1970s' 'Industry Policy' of picking winners at a company level.
It is about identifying and supporting winning technologies and sectors.

    Over the last six months PA's Martin Smith and George Freeman MP have hosted a series
of roundtable meetings with leading entrepreneurs, investors, academics and CEOs from
organisations such as Procter & Gamble, Nokia UK Limited, Kraft Foods and Nestle. The
consensus is clear - to secure the UK's economic recovery, the Government must support an
active business-led strategy of identifying and supporting key technologies and sectors.
There was a clear desire to see more active collaboration between government, industry,
academia and finance to expand the UK's economy effectively.

    Martin Smith, technology and innovation expert at PA Consulting Group, said: 'Across
each of these sectors there was a clear message: businesses want Government to embrace a
new partnership to support innovation-led growth. It means playing a key role in
supporting our science base and creating incentives for near-market research and
technology transfer. Government must invest in the skills and infrastructure to build
integrated supply chains and promote a culture supportive of entrepreneurship and
engineering. The clear message from these business leaders is that they are optimistic
about the future and committed to growing their business in the UK. We now need to build
the most supportive environment possible for them to achieve this."

    Co- chair George Freeman MP, newly elected to Parliament after a 15 year career in
technology venture capital, said: "This is not a call for a return to 1970s' 'Industrial
Policy' of 'picking winners' at a company level, subsidies or protectionism. It is about a
new partnership approach with Government supporting business led, sector-specific
strategies for key sectors and technologies in which Britain is globally competitive."

    There was clear consensus from business around four key actions:

    1. Picking winning technologies and sectors

    This is not a return to the 1970s' 'Industrial Policy' of 'picking winners' at a
company level, but backing technologies and sectors with the greatest potential to unlock
sustainable UK growth. Other countries have done this to achieve world domination in key
areas such as South Korea in memory chips and Germany in areas of alternative energy.

    A modern industrial strategy should be led by industry and supported by Government.
The targeted areas might be sectors such as automotive or aerospace or technologies such
as lightweight vehicles or intelligent highway systems.

    2. Aligning organisations active in targeted areas

    Business must be empowered to lead change. The work done to rebuild a highly
competitive UK automotive sector since the 1970s, most recently through the Automotive
Council, is seen as a successful case study of what can be done. The UK motor industry is
the sixth largest industry and produces 1.7 million vehicles a year. With the right
support we can, for example, capitalise on Britain's outstanding record in drug
development. Innovation and investment is needed to ensure the related economic benefits
are realised.

    3. Encouraging entrepreneurism

    A stronger culture of promoting and celebrating entrepreneurship across schools,
universities, banks, public services and Government is vital. A successful innovation
economy needs a high rate of start-up success (and failure) and an environment to support
it. The view was more needs to be done to support SMEs in growing to become the medium
sized companies (GBP50M - GBP100M) of tomorrow. The UK's alternative investment market
(AIM) provides much less depth and continuity of investment than US markets. Many UK SMEs
site R&D offshore in return for funding. Mid-term finance is a particular problem, causing
companies with successful early-stage growth to stagnate or sell out before achieving
their full potential.

    4. Increasing excitement about the manufacturing industry

    A technologically-advanced and competitive innovation economy needs investment in key
skills across the board. There was a call for more of the UK's school children to study
science, technology, engineering and maths at school or university and greater awareness
of the benefits of industrial careers. To unlock growth in our highest-growth sectors we
need to rebalance the higher education and further education sectors to support these
subjects and develop proven career pathways for a high technology economy. The new 'Inside
Manufacturing' programme, a joint public-private initiative, is a step in that direction.
The scheme invites pupils, teachers and careers professionals to visit some of the UK's
leading facilities to learn about modern manufacturing and the range of jobs available.

    For more information, visit
http://www.paconsulting.com/our-thinking/uk-technology-growth-report

    Notes to the editor

    About PA Consulting Group

    We are a firm of more than 2,000 people, specialising in management and IT consulting,
technology and innovation. Independent and employee-owned, we operate globally from
offices across Europe and the Nordics, the United States, the Gulf and Asia Pacific.

    We work with businesses and governments to anticipate, understand and meet the
challenges they face. We have outstanding technology-development capability and a unique
breadth of skills, from strategy to performance improvement, from HR to IT. Our expertise
covers energy, financial services, life sciences and healthcare, government and public
services, defence and security, transport and logistics, telecommunications, consumer
goods and automotive.

    About George Freeman MP

    George Freeman MP was elected in 2010 after a 15 year career in technology start-ups
in Cambridge. Appointed Government Life Science Adviser by the Prime Minister and David
Willetts a year ago, he was instrumental in the UK's Life Science Strategy launched by the
PM in December. A founder of the 2020 Group of Conservative MPs in Parliament, he is an
active advocate of a new industrial strategy for innovation-led growth. For more details
call George on 07855 252 999 or visit http://www.georgefreeman.co.uk/
[http://www.georgefreeman.co.uk ]tags/innovation

    About the report

    Over the last six months, Martin Smith from PA and George Freeman MP have hosted a
series of 'Roundtable' meetings to draw on the insights and practical experiences of
leading scientists, entrepreneurs, investors and business leaders active in these key
sectors. Over 100 leaders have come together to explore the key drivers, opportunities and
challenges facing their sectors and to identify where they see the greatest opportunities
for growth and what they believe needs to be done in their sector to unlock it. The
participants represented five of the fastest growing sectors: advanced manufacturing, life
sciences and healthcare, consumer products, ICT and electronics, agri-science, small and
medium-sized, and enterprises (SMEs). This report summarises the discussions held at each
Roundtable and captures the views as they were expressed at each sector meeting.

Source: PA Consulting Group

For a copy of the report or more information email Shivani.Joshi@paconsulting.com or call +44-20-7333-5017 / +44-7833-441355.

Objet Launches New Desktop 3D Printer at RAPID - Featuring Industry's Widest Material Versatility

REHOVOT, Israel, May 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

           - New Objet30 Pro the World's Most Versatile Desktop 3D Printer With an

                 Expanded Choice of Seven Different 3D Printing Materials

          - The Only Desktop System to Offer Clear Transparency and High Temperature

                                        Materials

                              - Watch Objet30 Pro Short Movie

              [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAu5ZtWUXg&feature=youtu.be ]

    Objet Ltd [http://www.objet.com ] , the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid
prototyping [http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Rapid_Prototyping ] and additive
manufacturing, has today launched the new Objet30 Pro - the most versatile professional
in-house desktop 3D printer available on the market. Unveiled at RAPID, the new desktop
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Desktop_Family ] 3D printer offers 7 different
materials, including, for the first time on a desktop system, clear transparent material
and high temperature resistant material.

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-a )

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-b )

    (Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-c )

    The Objet30 Pro is positioned as the ultimate rapid prototyping solution for designers
and engineers, ranging from industries such as consumer goods and consumer electronics to
medical devices and design consultancies.

    The Objet30 Pro takes its place as the new top-of-the-line addition to Objet's
existing desktop 3D printer line which starts at $19,900*. With a small footprint,
professional 28 micron print quality and wide ranging material versatility, the Objet30
Pro produces high quality prototypes with a choice of 7 different materials and functional
properties, offering designers and engineers a world of possibilities:

   
    - Objet clear transparent
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] material (Objet
      VeroClear) for simulating PMMA/glass;
    - Objet High temperature
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/High_Temperature ] material for
      heat-resistant static functional testing;
    - Objet polypropylene-like material
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Polypropylene-like ] (Objet
      DurusWhite) for simulating snap-fit parts; and
    - Four rigid, opaque
      [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] materials for
      standard plastic simulation (Objet Vero Family in black, white, gray, and blue).

    "Having the correct tools and resources to advance our product development is critical
for our organization," said Gregory Janice, Engineering Manager at Princeton Tec. "The
Objet30 Pro's ability to print parts made with a clear transparent material on a desktop
3D printer combined with its ease of use and versatility made the Objet30 Pro a sound
investment for our team."

    Collcap Packaging Ltd., an Objet customer creating innovative cosmetic, perfumery and
personal care packaging, has also been testing the new Objet30 Pro desktop 3D printer.
Adam Smith, Technical Manager at Collcap, comments, "We knew a desktop machine would meet
our capacity requirements quite happily, but for the packaging work we do, we really
wanted the range of materials that has previously only been available with bigger
machines. The clear transparent material for instance is ideal for prototyping our bespoke
fragrance bottles and other glass or clear plastic products, whilst the range of colored
rigid materials work perfectly for simulating plastic bottles, caps and fittings. The
excellent surface finish and detail provided by the Objet30 Pro are also crucial so that
our eye-catching designs look and feel as they're supposed to when we present them to our
customers for approval."

    "The Objet30 Pro is the next evolution in desktop 3D printers developed specifically
for professional users", said David Reis, CEO of Objet. "This desktop 3D printer provides
outstanding print quality with a choice of seven materials that until now could only be
found in much larger, high-end 3D printers. The Objet30 Pro is the perfect combination of
professional, versatile in-house 3D printing at an attractive price point," concluded
Reis.

    The Objet30 Pro will be on display at RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition, Atlanta
Georgia until May 25th.

    Objet30 Pro Desktop 3D Printer - Additional Information for Media

   
    - The ultimate prototyping solution for designers and engineers
    - Ideal for consumer goods, consumer electronics, medical devices and design
      consultancies
    - Combines the accuracy and versatility of a high-end Rapid Prototyping machine
      with a small footprint
    - 7 different materials; the world's only desktop 3D printer with clear
      transparent, high temperature, four rigid opaque and polypropylene-like materials.
    - Reliable, robust and easy to use
    - Based on Objet's advanced inkjet 3D printing technology, the Objet30 Pro
      Desktop 3D Printer offers an office-friendly design, with quiet operation and
      REACH-compliant material cartridges for convenient replacement.
    - The Objet30 Pro desktop system features a spacious build tray size of 300 x
      200 x 150mm - suitable for printing various-sized and shaped models or multiple models
      on the same build tray at the same time.
    - The expanded material capabilities of the Objet30 Pro are available as an
      upgrade for existing Objet30 or Objet Alaris30 desktop 3D printer customers.

    *Price for US. International pricing may vary. Price excludes VAT, taxes, duties,
options, shipping and installation.

    Resources for Media

   
    - Video: Objet30 Pro Movie
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COAu5ZtWUXg&feature=youtu.be ] - don't miss it!
    - Video: The "Making of" The Objet30 Pro Movie
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KOG6cX-QiMU ]
    - Objet30 Pro media kit [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet-30pro-Media-Kit ]
    - Video: How to Assemble your Classic Car Model
      [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWABDhWV8oA&feature=youtu.be ]
    - Webpage [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Desktop_Family ]
    - Objet30 Pro Desktop 3D Printer brochure
      [http://www.objet.com/Portals/0/docs2/objet30_pro_brochure_A4%20ch_low_res.pdf ] (A4
      [http://www.objet.com/Portals/0/docs2/objet30_pro_brochure_A4%20ch_low_res.pdf ] /
      Letter size
      [http://www.objet.com/Portals/0/docs2/objet30_pro_brochure_letter_low_res.pdf ])

    About Objet

    Objet Ltd. [http://www.objet.com ], is a leading provider of high quality, cost
effective inkjet-based 3D printing systems and materials. A global company, Objet has
offices in North America, Europe, Japan, China, Hong Kong, and India.

    Objet's 3D printing systems and 3D printing materials are ideal for any company
involved in the manufacture or design of physical products using 3D software or other 3D
content. Companies using Objet's solutions can be typically found in sectors
[http://www.objet.com/INDUSTRIES ] such as consumer goods & electronics, aerospace &
defense, automotive, education, dental, medical and medical devices, architecture,
industrial machinery, footwear, sporting goods, toys and service bureaus.

    Founded in 1998, the company has thousands of customers
[http://www.objet.com/RESOURCES/Case_Studies ] worldwide including a substantial share of
the relevant Fortune 100 and Fortune 500. Its award-winning technology (13 awards in 8
years) is based upon over 110 patents and patent pending inventions.

    Objet's advanced 3D printing systems and range of about 70 materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] enable professionals to build prototypes that
accurately simulate the true look, feel and function of an end-product, even complex,
assembled goods. The Objet Connex [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Objet_Connex_Family
](TM) line of multi-material 3D printers features the world's only technology to
simultaneously jet 2 materials. With this, users can print many different materials into a
single part and print various mixed parts on the same build tray. Users can also create
advanced composite materials, or Digital Materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Digital_Materials ](TM) featuring
unique mechanical and thermal properties. Objet's range of about 70 3D printing materials
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials ] simulate properties ranging from rigid
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rigid_Opaque ] to rubber-like
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Rubber-like ], transparent
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/Transparent ] to opaque and standard
to ABS-grade engineering plastics
[http://www.objet.com/3D-Printing-Materials/Overview/ABS-like ], with a large number of
in-between shore grades and shades.

    Objet's 3D printers [http://www.objet.com/3D-Printer/Products_Overview ] are available
in a range of form-factors, from cost-effective desktop 3D printers ideal for entry-level
professionals all the way to industrial-scale multi-material machines for front-line
designers and top manufacturers. Objet's 3D printers feature the industry's
highest-resolution 3D printing quality, based on 16-micron (0.0006 in.) super-thin
layering, wide material versatility, office friendliness and ease of operation.

    For more information, visit us at http://www.objet.com, and for more about 3D
printing industry-related news, business issues and trends, read the Objet blog
[http://blog.objet.com ].

    (c) 2012 Objet, Objet24, Objet30, Objet Studio, Quadra, QuadraTempo, FullCure, SHR,
Eden, Eden250, Eden260, Eden260V, Eden330, Eden350, Eden350V, Eden500V, Job Manager,
CADMatrix, Connex, Connex260, Connex350, Connex500, Alaris, Alaris30, PolyLog, TangoBlack,
TangoGray, TangoPlus, TangoBlackPlus, VeroBlue, VeroBlack, VeroClear, VeroDent, VeroGray,
VeroWhite, VeroWhitePlus, Durus, Digital Materials, PolyJet, PolyJet Matrix, ABS-like and
ObjetGreen are trademarks or registered trademarks of Objet Ltd. and may be registered in
certain jurisdictions. All other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

    Objet Media Contact

   
       USA
       Todd Graff
       Conover Tuttle Pace
       Tel. +1-617-412-4000
       Email.tgraff@ctpboston.com [Email.tgraff@ctpboston.com ]

       Korea
       Jihyun Lee
       The Hoffman Agency Korea
       Tel. +82 10 3408 1609
       Email. jhlee@hoffman.com

       India
       Shivalika Chadha
       Avian Media
       Tel. + 91 9717838601
       Email. shivalika@avian-media.com

       South Africa
       Alison McDonald
       PR Connections
       Tel. +27 (0) 11 468 1192
       Email. alison@pr.co.za

       Objet
       Arita Mattsoff
       Objet
       Tel. +972 8 931 4314
       Email. arita@objet.com

       AUS
       Edelman AUS
       Shiva Kumar/Amanda Koh
       Tel. 612 2 9291 3387/3318
       Email. Shiva.kumar@edelman.com  / Amanda.koh@edelman.com

       Brazil
       Tatiana Fonseca
       307 Nova Cidade, Sao Paulo
       Tel: +55 11 3846-9981
       Email: tatiana@gadcom.com.br

       Europe
       Claire Russell-Jones
       UK Bespoke
       Tel: +44 1737 215200
       E-mail. claire@bespoke.co.uk

       Japan
       Edelman KK Japan
       Mr. Kiyomitsu Nakata
       Tel. +81 03-6858-7711
       Email.objetjp@edelman.com

       Mexico
       Patricia Tawil
       IDESA
       Tel. +52 55 5253 9670
       Email. ptawil@idesap.com

Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-b
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533295-c

Source: Objet Ltd.

Jump on Board the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant With the Official iPad App

LONDON, May 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    London-based River Art Productions has launched the official iPad App for the Thames
Diamond Jubilee Pageant, created in collaboration with ChelseaApps Factory.

    This educational App allows users to follow the official route of the pageant, which
is taking place on Sunday June 3rd 2012. Starting upriver of Battersea Bridge, finishing
downriver of Tower Bridge, and taking in 60 landmarks along the way, The Thames: London's
Crown Jewel takes users on an interactive multi-media journey along London's widest,
longest, and most famous "street".

    (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120522/533303 )

    Taking in contemporary buildings, historical landmarks and modern architecture along
the route and ending with the iconic 126 year old Tower Bridge, the App navigates the
river and its historic surroundings. With an interactive map and visual table of contents,
over 90 stunning full screen images, music and audio clips, and beautiful time-lapse
videos that bring the river to life, this really is an engaging experience for all ages.

    With content including stunning photography from Putney-based photographer, Ricky
Leaver, poetry from the likes of Shakespeare and Wordsworth read by Fulham residents, and
music from the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the App is a truly London affair.

    Launching the iPad App, Phil Smith of the Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation said: "All
eyes will be on London on June 3rd for what promises to be the most exciting river pageant
of modern times with over 1,000 vessels including the Royal party on the Thames. By
downloading the App, people all over the world will be able to navigate the same journey -
while they watch on television or listen on the radio - clicking on famous landmarks as
they go, and joining in the day of celebration."

    River Art Productions will donate 50% of the profits from the App to the Thames
Diamond Jubilee Foundation.

    The Foundation is a privately funded charitable trust which aims to raise funds for
charitable projects that have a link to The Queen and her Diamond Jubilee, with a
particular focus on areas such as the Commonwealth, youth and education, as well as
supporting the wider charitable sector.

    Founder of River Art Productions and Thames enthusiast, Seymour Banks, has worked with
local businesses and individuals to create this unique digital memento of the Diamond
Jubilee: "The Thames: London's Crown Jewel, was born out of a lifelong love for the river
Thames and a desire to create a lasting legacy for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. In the
spirit of Roald Dahl, our ambition was to create an App, which is as fun as it is
inspiring for both children and adults alike."

    Banks also noted the contribution of Chelsea Apps Factory to the project: "We were
very fortunate to meet Mike Anderson, CEO of Chelsea Apps Factory, and his brilliant team
of App designers and developers, who have all helped us to bring this idea to life."

    Sally Down, Creative Director of River Art Productions says: "The App is fun,
entertaining and educational. We have created something that people of all ages and from
all over the world can enjoy on the day and after the event. Whether you're a Londoner
wanting to know some interesting facts about your own city, or a viewer from afar, the App
showcases the Thames at its best - a true Crown Jewel for one of the world's leading
cities. We are delighted to be a part of this world-class spectacle."

    With approximately 55 million iPads sold to date, River Art Productions are confident
that royal watchers from Putney to Perth and beyond will be able to join the Pageant from
the comfort of their own armchairs.

    Fun facts found in the iPad App include:

   
    - The first ever football match to take place under FA rules took place in
      Battersea Park
    - An inflatable pig photographed for the cover of Pink Floyd's 1977 album
      'Animals' broke loose from one of the chimneys of Battersea Power Station - landing
      over 60 miles away in Kent
    - 1685 saw the first Italian opera ever performed in England, hosted by the wife
      of Charles II, Catherine of Braganza, at Somerset House
    - Plus many more...

    The Thames: London's Crown Jewel iPad app is available for download
[http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/thames-londons-crown-jewel/id522406030?mt=8 ] from the
iTunes App Store for GBP1.99.

    NOTES TO EDITORS:

    The Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation is responsible for organising the Thames Diamond
Jubilee Pageant. The Chairman is Lord Salisbury, who - as Viscount Cranborne - organised
the D-Day, VE Day and VJ Day 50th anniversary events. The CEO is Michael Lockett, who has
worked on the Hong Kong Handover Ceremony, the Millennium project and London's bid for the
2012 Olympics. He was awarded the CVO for his work on the Golden Jubilee concerts at
Buckingham Palace. The Pageant Master is Adrian Evans, director of the annual Mayor's
Thames Festival.

    River Art Productions Ltd. 'The Thames: London's Crown Jewel' is the first iPad App
launched by River Art Productions Ltd. Founded in 2012, the company intends to showcase
the best of the Thames and other iconic world rivers, through innovative uses of art -
including e-books and Apps. Images, logos plus two time-lapsed videos with music from the
London Philharmonic Orchestra are available to download from
http://www.flickr.com/photos/riverartproductions

    Chelsea Apps Factory. Founded in March 2010 in old industrial premises in Chelsea,
Chelsea Apps Factory is the UK's fastest growing consumer and enterprise Apps consultancy
and development house. The company provides market insights and ensures Apps fit with its
clients overall business strategies to drive real business benefit. CAF's clients consist
of global blue chip companies and brands including Vodafone, CNBC, and Robert Walters.

    Ricky Leaver. Ricky set up London Stills with the aim of creating stunning imagery of
contemporary London and capturing every single nuance in this diverse and compelling city.

    http://www.londonstills.com sells its images as rights-managed to creative, commercial
and editorial users worldwide.

    Magnolia Images: A small team of passionate photographers and videographers founded by
a Prince's Trust Ambassador and set up with help from The Prince's Trust.

    Tap Bang. A vibrant media production company that specialises in producing video, set
up by Pete Walter. Tap Bang offer a complete service from consultation and storyboarding
through to distribution.

    London Philharmonic Orchestra: The London Philharmonic Orchestra joins the flotilla
for the Thames Diamond Jubilee Pageant, during which it will perform popular works by
great British and Commonwealth composers written during the time of the Queen's reign,
including Pomp & Circumstance, 'Nimrod' from Enigma Variations and music from The Planets.

    To mark the occasion the Orchestra has released the official CD of the music
performed. It is available exclusively through John Lewis and Waitrose stores and online
until 6 June, and widely across the world thereafter. http://www.lpo.org.uk/jubilee

   
    Thames Diamond Jubilee Foundation
    Press Contact
    T: +44(0)20-3327-4050
    E: riverpageant@pagefield.co.uk
    http://www.thamesdiamondjubileepageant.org

    http://www.riverartproductions.com

Source: River Art Productions

River Art Productions Ltd, Suzie Skipper, T: +44(0)7944-574975, E: info@riverartproductions.com

Kontagent Expands Mobile Analytics Client Base with Bigpoint

Will Help Engage & Monetize Game Developer's Mobile Users via In-Depth Usage Insights

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kontagent, the leading global user analytics company, announced today that well-known German online video game developer Bigpoint GmbH has selected the Kontagent kSuitemobileanalytics platform to help maximize the business performance of new mobile games now under development. Bigpoint will use kSuite's rich analytics dashboard as well as its new kSuite DataMine(TM) out-of-the-box hosted data mining option to gain insights into user behavior patterns that can be leveraged to increase user retention and in-game purchases.

"At Bigpoint, we are intensely focused on building great games, built on a strong backbone of data-driven design, regardless of the platform. As we enter the mobile arena, we wanted an analytics partner we could trust," said Phillip Reisberger, Chief Games Officer at Bigpoint. "We chose Kontagent as our analytics solution not only because they have the best software, but also because of their domain expertise in social/mobile games and also their dedication to enterprise-level account management. As far as we are aware, Kontagent is the only solution that fires on all these cylinders, and was an easy choice as a business that could keep up with the demands of a company like ours that is scaling rapidly."

The agreement marks the latest addition to a growing roster of mobile customers that has driven a tenfold increase in mobile daily active users (DAUs) tracked by Kontagent in the last six months. That growth in the mobile space is being fueled by the company's strong five-year track record in helping social gaming clients improve user acquisition, engagement, retention and monetization.

Today, more than 100 Kontagent employees on three continents focus exclusively on building and supporting enterprise-class user analytics solutions that help social and mobile app developers understand their customer economics. The team includes dozens of on-staff data scientists who work directly with clients to interpret their user data data, providing them with a deep understanding of how the metrics can be used to modify app design for maximum business impact.

"With most apps in the mobile space moving to the free-to-install model, developers are facing intense pressure to drive revenue through in-app purchases. To do that, they need to understand every nuance of user behavior, from acquisition channels and device preferences to how long they spend in an app, where they abandon, when they buy, currency flows and much more," said Jeff Tseng, Kontagent Co-Founder and CEO. "The fact that gaming giants like Bigpoint choose Kontagent demonstrates the need for enterprise mobile analytics, the power of our platform, and the advantages that we offer as the provider with the longest experience in the space."

More information about Kontagent's kSuite mobile app analytics platform - the first 100% pure mobile enterprise analytics solution - is available at http://www.kontagent.com/solutions/mobile-analytics/.

About Kontagent
Kontagent is the leading enterprise user analytics platform for social and mobile application developers, marketers and producers. Kontagent tracks more than 1,000 applications, over 150 million monthly active users, and in excess of 50 billion events each month for customers around the globe. The company's proprietary platform, kSuite, has been built from the ground up to harness deep data pattern visualization and analysis that provides customers with valuable, actionable insights. Armed with this data, and combined with Kontagent's team of data scientists, customers have the power to better measure and optimize their customer economics and build more profitable enterprises. Founded in 2007, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Toronto and London. For more information, visit http://www.kontagent.com.

SOURCE  Kontagent

Kontagent

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

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

ICSA Labs to Host May 23 Webinar on Federal Government's Stage 2 'Meaningful Use' Criteria for Electronic Health Records

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ICSA Labs, a division of Verizon, will host a free webinar on Wednesday (May 23) to discuss what's next for electronic-health-record certifications. The hour-long webinar will help participants understand the new "meaningful use" criteria set forth by the federal government -- Stage 2 Meaningful Use proposed 2014 Edition Security and Privacy criteria -- and their impact on development of future electronic-health-record products.

Kevin Brown, health care security manager at ICSA Labs, will share his heath care IT experience and his perspective on the challenges that electronic-health-record developers may face with the proposed security and privacy provisions in the newly expanded federal requirements.

    WHEN:  Wednesday, May 23
           2 p.m. ET

    WHERE: Webinar address: http://tinyurl.com/7zsezt4
           Toll-free conference number: 1-877-791-3786
           Participant code: 0531#
           Outlook Calendar Invite: http://tinyurl.com/77ol68d

    WHO:   Kevin Brown
           Health care Security Manager
           ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon

    WHAT:  Webinar participants will obtain an overview of:
            Stage 2 Meaningful Use security and regulations: proposals
            and implications
            Security challenges faced by electronic-health-record
            developers, providers and users
            The differences between 2011 Edition criteria and proposed
            2014 Edition criteria
           How to further develop 2014 "meaningful use" strategy
ICSA Labs is an authorized ONC-ATCB under the Temporary Health IT Certification Program. ICSA Labs is currently undergoing accreditation by ANSI and NVLAP as required for the ONC Permanent Health IT Certification Program.

About ICSA Labs

ICSA Labs, an independent division of Verizon, offers third-party testing and certification of security products and network-connected devices, such as printers and faxes, to measure product compliance, reliability and performance to many of the world's top security vendors. Visit http://www.icsalabs.com and http://www.icsalabs.com/blogs for more information.

About Verizon

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with 93 million retail customers nationwide.  Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500.  A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 192,000.  For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.

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

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: John Columbus, ICSA Labs, +1-908-559-5993, john.columbus@verizon.com

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

Blue State Digital Launches New Mobile Payment System

"Quick Donate" Simplifies and Streamlines Text-to-Give

NEW YORK, May 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Providing a new way for issue and electoral campaigns and charities to mobilize their most loyal supporters, Blue State Digital (BSD) has launched a simplified mobile-based "Quick Donate" program, allowing repeat donors to make gifts in seconds using a mobile phone or handheld device.

BSD's Quick Donate is rolling out to BSD's political and nonprofit clients and allows donors to make a gift instantly on a mobile device in response to a solicitation. Quick Donate delivers 100% of the donated funds to the campaign or charity immediately, unlike other mobile giving platforms, which often deduct fees to mobile carriers and third-party services and may hold funds for days or weeks.

"Our clients are increasingly asking us for mobile giving and engagement tools, because more and more of their supporters are interacting with them on smartphones and mobile devices rather than on computers," explained Jascha Franklin-Hodge, Chief Technology Officer for BSD. "BSD's Quick Donate is direct marketing in its purest and most efficient form - it helps organizations connect emotionally with their most loyal fans, and gives those fans the means to take instant action."

BSD's Quick Donate mobile giving platform is an extension of an organization's BSD Tools CRM database. New Quick Donate participants are invited to save their credit card information for future donations and to opt in to receive communications.  Donors are then offered future donate opportunities in text messages or emails, and can donate in seconds by replying to a text message or clicking on a link, without having to enter credit card information again.

Detailed information on the feature is available at http://www.bluestatedigital.com/quickdonate.

"Issue organizations and campaigns work hard to keep on top of events in a fast news cycle," explained Mr. Franklin-Hodge. "BSD Quick Donate technology helps them put giving opportunities in front of their supporters quickly as events unfold, streamlining the giving process and simplifying the transaction. When making a gift takes just a few seconds, it's more likely to be an impulsive act, and that means higher participation rates and higher revenue."

Blue State Digital (BSD)

Blue State Digital (BSD) founded in 2004, is a full-service digital agency that provides integrated marketing strategy for nonprofit organizations, political candidates and causes, and corporations. BSD provides clients with a variety of strategic services, including program development and management, email strategy and execution, website design, content development, video and motion graphics, and social media outreach, analytics and online advertising.

Contact:  Toni Lee, 203-246-7524, tlee@bluestatedigital.com

SOURCE  Blue State Digital

Blue State Digital

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