bwin.com Marks Champions League Final With GBP50 Free Bet Competition
LONDON, May 17, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
In addition to offering industry-leading odds of 17/20 on a Bayern Munich
win in normal time, bwin are giving away a free GBP50 bet for correctly guessing the time
of the first goal in the Champions League final
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offering punters the chance to win a completely free GBP50 bet.
Despite most pundits predicting a Real Madrid v Barcelona final when the semi-final
line-up was revealed, it is English side Chelsea who travel to Germany to take on Bayern
Munich in their own back yard for Saturday's Champions League
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their semi-final success over holders Barca and lift the trophy, the Blues will become the
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Bayern, who knocked out nine-times winners Real Madrid in the last four, are bidding
for their fifth European title at the highest level and in the lead-up to the game, bwin
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If more than one person guesses the correct or closest time, then all successful
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Bayern odds of 17/20 on a win in normal time are very attractive - a price which may
be seized on by Tottenham fans hoping the German team prevails, as a Bayern victory would
ensure Spurs qualify for next season's Champions League. As a Chelsea success would mean
Tottenham, who clinched the Premier League's final Champions League qualification spot by
virtue of a fourth-place finish, would have to give up their slot so that the English
holders could defend the trophy.
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draw after normal time is the leading bookies' price. Chelsea to make history and win for
the first time, without the need for extra time or penalties, is available at 27/10.
Notes to editors
Additional information:
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by signing up for a bwin account and depositing GBP25.
Using this to back Bayern Munich to win in normal time would win GBP46.25 should the
bet prove successful.
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Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices
BATON ROUGE, La., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Baton Rouge, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T 4G LTE provides several benefits, including:
-- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet
speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can stream, download,
upload and game faster than ever before.
-- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One(TM) X,
Samsung Focus® 2 (available May 20), Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy
Note(TM), and Pantech Element(TM) tablet.
-- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
two-way video calling and telemedicine.
-- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
more space to carry data traffic and services and deliver a better
network experience.
"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Baton Rouge responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, on the best devices," said Sonia Perez, President, AT&T Louisiana. "We are committed to providing our customers with the technology they are demanding."
"Baton Rouge is continuing to make strides to drive economic development and provide a setting that makes job creation possible," said Baton Rouge Mayor Kip Holden. "Having 4G LTE available in our region helps make that a reality. Businesses are looking for areas that can deliver the newest technologies and I am proud to see Baton Rouge on that list."
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. According to recent third-party speed tests by PCWorld, AT&T 4G LTE speeds are faster than the competition. Testing in 13 cities showed that AT&T's combination of 4G LTE and HSPA+ technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other carrier tested.
Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
*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 largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Sue Sperry of AT&T Public Relations, +1-504-343-2350, sue.sperry@att.com
"AMERICAN IDOL" Top Three Compilation Album, Featuring Studio Versions of Full Songs Performed on Wednesday's Show, Now Available on iTunes
LOS ANGELES, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AMERICAN IDOL's Season 11 Top 3 compilation album, featuring full length recordings of performances of this week's songs is now available at the iTunes store. Each finalist sang three songs: "Judges' Choice"; "Jimmy's Choice"; and "Their Choice." Last week's AMERICAN IDOL Season 11 Top 4 compilation album dominated the charts by remaining #1 for nearly the entire week.
Wednesday's show featured the Top Three returning to their hometowns to see family, friends and fans and they found out what songs the judges and in-house coach, Jimmy Iovine chose for them to perform on last night's show.
Don't miss the live results show tonight, Thursday, May 17 (8:00-9:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed), when host Ryan Seacrest will announce the Top Two finalists who battle it out in the Grand Finale. In addition, Lisa Marie Presley will perform "You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet," from her new album "Storm & Grace," and Season Eight runner-up Adam Lambert performs his new song, "Never Close Our Eyes."
Follow the AMERICAN IDOL finalists on Twitter and Facebook:
About CKX, Inc.
CKX, Inc. is engaged in the ownership, development and commercial utilization of globally recognized entertainment content. The Company's current properties include the rights to the name, image and likeness of Muhammad Ali and Elvis Presley, and the operations of Graceland. Through its wholly-owned division 19 Entertainment, CKX owns proprietary rights to the "American Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" television brands, including the AMERICAN IDOL series in the United States and local adaptations of the "Idol" and "So You Think You Can Dance" television show formats which, collectively, air in more than 100 countries, as well as other television properties. Also through 19's recording and management groups, CKX has relationships with some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Daughtry, Scotty McCreery, Adam Lambert, Haley Reinhart and Jordin Sparks. For more information about CKX, Inc., visit its corporate website at http://www.ckx.com.
SOURCE CKX
CKX
CONTACT: Josh Klemme of 19 Entertainment Ltd., +1-310-777-1940, josh.klemme@19entertainment.com, for CKX
AT&T 4G LTE Available Throughout Greater New Orleans Region
Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices
NEW ORLEANS, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in the greater New Orleans region, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. Customers on both the Northshore and the Southshore now have access to the benefits provided by AT&T 4G LTE, including:
-- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet
speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can stream, download,
upload and game faster than ever before.
-- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One(TM) X,
Samsung Focus® 2 (available May 20), Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy
Note(TM), and Pantech Element(TM) tablet.
-- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you have sent
the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
two-way video calling and telemedicine.
-- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
more space to carry data traffic and services and deliver a better
network experience.
"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network on both the Northshore and the Southshore responds to what customers want from their mobile experience --faster service on the best devices," said Sonia Perez, President, AT&T Louisiana. "We are committed to providing our customers with the technology they are demanding."
"Having access to the newest technologies will continue to drive economic development on the Northshore," said State Representative John Schroder. "The availability of 4G LTE will allow my constituents to communicate faster than ever."
"With New Orleans hosting so many high profile events over the next year, having reliable, fast mobile Internet service will be very important," said State Representative Jared Brossett. "It is great news that 4G LTE is now available to consumers in the area as more and more people rely on their mobile devices to do business and live their lives on the go."
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. According to recent third-party speed tests by PCWorld, AT&T 4G LTE speeds are faster than the competition. Testing in 13 cities showed that AT&T's combination of 4G LTE and HSPA+ technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other carrier tested.
Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
*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 largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse(®) and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Sue Sperry of AT&T Public Relations, +1-504-343-2350, sue.sperry@att.com
New Programs Make it Easier for Eastern Pennsylvania Homeowners to Manage Unexpected Home Repair Costs
Service Protection plans ensure quick access to local, pre-qualified contractors for repairs - and picks up the bill
SCRANTON and ALLENTOWN, Pa., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nobody likes to be affected by unexpected costs, especially in today's economy, yet homeowners have to save for and manage unplanned expenses many times a year. From a leaking gas line to a new blower for a central air conditioner to a malfunctioning circuit breaker or switch, unexpected utility and appliance repair costs can be a constant worry for homeowners as they can amount to thousands of dollars.
A new program available to homeowners in the Scranton/Allentown area and the surrounding counties helps manage unplanned gas line repair bills. Service Protection Group designed the Extra Service Protection (E.S.P.) Total Gas Line Protection program, which allows homeowners to pay a small fee each month to ensure that when a gas line needs to be repaired, they are prepared. Service Protection Group quickly assigns a local pre-qualified and insured contractor to the repair AND picks up the bill up to $3,000 annually.
E.S.P. Gas Line Plus plan customers pay $3.99 each month and receive coverage for repairs on gas lines within the home. Should a section of pipe, a flex connector or valve need repair, the E.S.P. Gas Line Plus plan will cover up to $3,000 in parts and labor repair costs each year, as well as up to $250 in restoration reimbursement (drywall, paint, etc.). Similar programs are available for electric line and appliance repairs, and can be found at http://www.serviceprotection.com.
"Service protection programs are designed to provide homeowners with peace of mind and to save them money during unexpected home repair costs like gas line repairs," said Scott MacDonald, president of Service Protection Group, part of NiSource Inc. "When a gas line needs to be repaired, homeowners need it fixed right away, and these programs provide simple, quick and easy access to local, qualified independent contractors."
More information about all of the E.S.P. programs available in Pennsylvania is available at http://www.esp-serviceprotection.com. To enroll, homeowners can call the Service Protection Group at 1-866-967-8039. Contractors looking to pre-qualify to participate in these programs can contact 1-866-717-7715 or visit the company website.
Repair Cost Examples - E.S.P. Has you Covered
Gas Line Plus Plan - $3.99 per month
Up to $3,000 per contract year + up to
$250 restoration reimbursement
for drywall, paint, etc.
Replace flexible connector and shutoff
valve to an appliance: $220
With E.S.P. - COVERED - No Cost
Repair section of natural gas pipe and
fittings: $435
With E.S.P. - COVERED - No Cost
About Service Protection Group
Service Protection Group provides service plans to help homeowners manage the unexpected repair costs of natural gas, electric and water line systems, as well as HVAC and kitchen and laundry appliances. Service Protection Group is a subsidiary of NiSource Inc. a Fortune 500 energy holding company with 3.8 million customers. Service Protection Group also carried an A+ rating with the BBB as an accredited business. More information can be found at http://www.esp-serviceprotection.com.
SOURCE Service Protection Group
Service Protection Group
CONTACT: Media, Mike Banas, +1-219-647-5581, mbanas@nisource.com
Owens Corning Unveils Architectural Information Center and Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection Manufacturers Guide
Web-based portal delivers easy-to-find, interactive resources for commercial building industry along with Division 7 eBook
TOLEDO, Ohio, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Corning(TM) (NYSE: OC) recently launched the Architectural Information Center, an online portal for architects and building specifiers. Available at OCBuildingSpec.com, this Web-based resource center provides commercial building industry professionals with immediate access to relevant information, including product literature and case studies, guide specifications, online American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Continued Education System (CES) training courses and more.
"Owens Corning is committed to serving as a resource to architects and specifiers, in part by delivering solutions through vehicles that are most convenient to them," said Paul Smith, vice president of BMG Marketing at Owens Corning. "As our new resource guide, the Architectural Information Center will serve as a central hub of information, resources and training tools that may be applicable to their next project or help bolster their business."
Visitors can now sign up for the first of a series of online training courses, "Insulating Steel Stud/Masonry Veneer Wall Systems," by clicking on the "AIA/CES Training Courses" link under the Learning Center section of OCBuildingSpec.com. Qualifying for the AIA Continuing Education program, this free course will provide building professionals with further understanding of the thermal contribution of "ci," water and vapor migration estimation and management methods, information about sustainability specifications and code and fire design considerations.
The site also directs users to the industry's first Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection eBook, a virtual toolkit that can be saved to a desktop or accessed from a mobile device to make retrieving information about Owens Corning commercial products more convenient. Notes can even be added and saved for future reference or emailed to colleagues or clients for review. The eBook is also launching as a downloadable app for smartphones and tablets, marking the company's first ever app offering. The eBook is available for download now through the Android app store and will also be offered via iTunes this month.
For more information about the Owens Corning Architectural Information Center, visit OCBuildingSpec.com. To download a free copy of the Division 7 Thermal and Moisture Protection eBook, visit: Division7.OwensCorning.com.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A Fortune® 500 company for 58 consecutive years, Owens Corning is committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions, transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology with sales of $5.3 billion in 2011 and about 15,000 employees in 28 countries on five continents. Additional information is available at http://www.owenscorning.com.
SOURCE Owens Corning
Owens Corning
CONTACT: Sarah Marseille, MSL Chicago, +1-312-861-5274, sarah.marseille@mslgroup.com; DeAnna Starn, Owens Corning, +1-419-248-5667, deanna.starn@owenscorning.com
MicroTech Unveils Advanced Virtual Environment for Private Cloud Computing
Award Winning Service Provider Expands Cloud Brand of Product Solutions
VIENNA, Va., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Service Provider and Technology Integrator MicroTech announces a new cloud computing solution -- the MicroTech Advanced Virtual Environment; a next generation technology solution that offers a high-performance, highly available and scalable, ready-to-activate private cloud. The new solution from MicroTech will be unveiled at EMC World 2012, May 21 - 24, in Las Vegas.
The Advanced Virtual Environment solution combines the next-generation MicroTech MicroPodd(TM) portable data center with a CA AppLogic®turnkey cloud platform, monitoring solution, business intelligencereporting tool, and cloud minder identity management service to deliver a comprehensive private cloud solution -- meeting all NIST cloud characteristics.
"This new MicroTech technology solution will become a game-changer in the growing field of private cloud computing," said Tony Jimenez, MicroTech President & CEO. "The Advanced Virtual Environment is seamless enough to provide a ready-to-activate private cloud solution, and versatile enough to fit in with virtually any data center configuration."
"MicroTech is on the cutting edge, delivering a comprehensive, pre-packaged private cloud solution to the public sector," said Joe Page, Senior Vice President of Area Sales, CA Technologies. "Powered by the CA AppLogic platform, the MicroTech Advanced Virtual Environment will enable MicroTech's customers to seamlessly transition from maintaining IT systems to delivering new, innovative business services with speed and agility."
The MicroTech Advanced Virtual Environment features all the virtual characteristics and functions of a private cloud and capably supports all three standard cloud delivery models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS.
It is available with a variety of MicroPodd configurations, including Desktop, Portable, and Modular data center versions, as well as 20-foot and 40-foot containerized mobile data centers, to meet a wide variety of capacity requirements.
It comes preconfigured in standard operating systems with templates for Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems. Cloud provisioning and management processes automate the setup of the Private Cloud Environment, including the creation of virtual server instances, installation of operating systems, and application loading.
Out of the box, the MicroTech Advanced Virtual Environment supports all Army Private Cloud Mobile (APC2) service support processes, and can be configured to support APC2 service delivery as well.
About MicroTech
MicroTech is a certified and verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVOB) and delivers robust process-driven performance for mission success. MicroTech applies its regimented process, enterprise IT experience, and state-of-the-art engineering solutions to integrate different technologies and create proven results that can respond to your strategic needs. MicroTech is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, EMC Velocity Partner, Cisco Gold Partner, CA Federal Solution Provider Gold Partner, HP Public Sector Federal Specialist Partner, Dell Certified Partner, Symantec Managed Services Partner, VMwareEnterprise Partner, Autonomy Value Added Partner, Adobe Solutions Partner, Citrix Silver Solution Advisor, Oracle Silver Partner, and IBM Business Partner. MicroTech is the Hispanic Business Magazine No. 1 Fastest-Growing Hispanic-Owned Business (2009-2011); CRN Magazine No. 1 Fastest Growing Solutions Provider in the U.S., and the National "Public Sector Integrator of the Year;" a 2011 Red Herring Global Top 100 Technology Innovator, and on the Deloitte 2011 Tech Fast 500, the No. 1 Fastest Growing Private Communications / Networking Company in the Washington DC Metro area. ISO 20000 and ISO 9001:2008 certified, CMMI Maturity Level 3 rated, and ITIL management qualified, MicroTech is headquartered just outside the Nation's Capital in Vienna, Virginia, with key offices in Richmond, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; Huntsville, Alabama; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Albuquerque, New Mexico. Follow MicroTechBUZZ on Twitter. Become a Fan on Facebook.
Media Contact
Michael Jordan
Sr. Marketing Manager
703-891-1073
Mjordan@microtech.net
Grandparents.com Partners With Dynamic Signal to Power Social Content Marketing for America's 70 Million Grandparents
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Grandparents.com, Inc. (OTCBB: GPCM), which operates the Grandparents.com website, the "Ultimate Resource for Grandparents(TM)," is pleased to announce a partnership with Dynamic Signal, a leading provider of Social CRM, Content Marketing and Consumer Engagement Solutions. The two companies will announce their partnership at the Omnicom Emerge Conference in New York City on May 17th, during Dynamic Signal's keynote presentation. Grandparents.com President, Jeffrey Mahl and Editor-In-Chief Ellen Breslau will join Dynamic Signal on stage to discuss the new partnership and the benefits of influencer marketing and word of mouth advocacy programs.
"Dynamic Signal's platform will initially be used to power the Grandparents.com social networking, content aggregation and sharing through a social content hub and word-of-mouth marketing program, starting with our 'GRAND INSPIRATIONS(TM)' program, with inspiring stories from celebrities and Grandparents.com members, describing how they were either inspired by their grandparents or how they are inspiring their own grandchildren. The stories will be shareable and drive awareness, website traffic and membership growth," explained Ellen Breslau. "Our goals are to continue to grow our membership and member engagement, website traffic, and ecommerce revenues."
Jeffrey Mahl added, "Partnering with Dynamic Signal places us at the forefront of innovation and helps amplify our brand awareness as we aim to be the top resource for the 50+ demographic from Health and Wellness to Entertainment, Travel and Leisure, Shopping and Dining, Insurance and Financial Services. Our marketing partners will benefit from increased sharing and purchases by our members and their social circles."
Russ Fradin, CEO & Chairman of Dynamic Signal, said, "Dynamic Signal is excited to provide Grandparents.com with our end-to-end Social Marketing Suite to power its 'GRAND INSPIRATIONS(TM)' program and overall growth objectives. This partnership will enable them to collaborate with authentic, passionate and influential voices to drive amplification of earned media and ROI for continued and ongoing social marketing campaigns."
Dynamic Signal's Social CRM platform will identify and rank fans, influencers and amplifiers for Grandparents.com across the social web including, but not limited to, Facebook, Twitter and the Blogosphere. Fans, influencers and amplifiers for Grandparents.com will be identified as 'brand ambassadors' by Dynamic Signal's MarketMap(TM) and Leaderboard technology, which utilizes advanced algorithms to score and evaluate key metrics such as reach, frequency, engagement, sharing, quality, impact and earned media value.
About Grandparents.com
At Grandparents.com, our goal is to connect and inspire today's families. As the 'Ultimate Resource for Grandparents,' we seek to strengthen the ties between family members by promoting wellbeing for young and old, and by providing smart information and expert advice on what really matters to our members, from health and money to travel and retirement. Our stories and videos celebrate the role of grandparents, and encourage them to tell their own stories, passing on a meaningful legacy to their children and grandchildren. According to Examiner.com, in 2010 Grandparents.com was the second ranked commercial site serving the age 50+ demographic markets. As we approach the official Grandparent's Day launch of our new website, on September 9, 2012, we will be unveiling more enriching experience for our valued members and stakeholders.
About Dynamic Signal
Dynamic Signal (http://www.DynamicSignal.com) is an Enterprise Marketing Software as a Service company that provides Social CRM, Content Marketing and Customer Engagement solutions designed to drive awareness, growth and ROI from Social Media for our customers. Dynamic Signal's customers include top companies across entertainment & media, consumer packaged goods, financial services, fashion & beauty, high tech, and advocacy. The company, founded in 2010, is based in San Bruno, CA, and is comprised of a veteran management team and top-tier investors including Trinity and Venrock.
Forward-Looking Statements
Various statements in this release, including those that express a belief, expectation or intention, may be considered "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The forward-looking statements may include projections and estimates concerning the timing and success of specific projects and our future operating results and financial condition. When we use the words "will," "believe," "intend," "expect," "may," "should," "anticipate," "could," "estimate," "plan," "predict," "project," or their negatives, or other similar expressions, the statements which include those words are usually forward-looking statements. When we describe strategy that involves risks or uncertainties, we are making forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release, if any, speak only as of the date of this press release; we disclaim any obligation to update these statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and assumptions about future events. While our management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks, contingencies and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control.
SOURCE Grandparents.com, Inc.
Grandparents.com, Inc.
CONTACT: Marijana Gucunski, mgucunski@5wpr.com, or Jocelyn Kahn, jkahn@5wpr.com, both of 5W Public Relations for Grandparents.com, +1-212-999-5585; or Ajay Ramachandran, Chief Marketing & Product Officer, Dynamic Signal, +1-408-905-6325, ajay@dynamicsignal.com
Phillips Edison & Company Launches "Customer Connections" Program for Neighborhood Shopping Centers
CINCINNATI, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Phillips Edison & Company, owners of more than 220 neighborhood shopping centers in 35 states, has launched "Customer Connections," a new marketing and communications program focused on building relationships with customers and communities. The first phase of the program will include social media, community events, customer surveys, and other activities to connect each center and its merchants to potential shoppers.
The program will be the most visible implementation of Phillips Edison's new mission statement: Dedicated to creating a great neighborhood shopping experience. Bob Myers, president and COO, said, "In 2011, as we celebrated 20 years of success in the shopping center industry, Phillips Edison completed a thorough evaluation of our business strategies, our mission statement and our overall goals for the future. One exciting result of that process is our new focus on ensuring a great experience for the shoppers who come to our centers. We have always been committed to providing a convenient, clean and safe environment for our shoppers, and now we are taking that commitment to a new level. This program will provide opportunities for ongoing dialog with our customers and will expand our involvement in the communities we serve."
Social media will be a key part of the Customer Connections program, with Facebook pages engaging the rapidly growing number of customers who regularly use this forum to gather and share information. Colleen Johnson, vice president of operations, said, "According to initial surveys at eight of our shopping centers, approximately 50% of our customers use social media to some degree, especially Facebook. This means we need to use this rapidly growing resource to communicate with those customers. Our goal is to build a foundation that will help us reach the maximum number of potential customers as even more shoppers become social media users."
To kick off the Facebook pages, shoppers can enter a monthly sweepstakes for a chance to win a $100 gift card from their neighborhood center. Linda Fatherree, Phillips Edison's director of marketing, said, "The challenge in using social media lies in providing ongoing content that will keep customers interested. The chance to win a prize may entice them to like the page, but that's just the beginning of the relationship. To keep customers involved, our social media team regularly shares news, photos and offers from our tenants."
The Customer Connections pilot program is under way at properties in Cincinnati, Ohio; Summerville, South Carolina; Tucson, Arizona; and Rochester, New York; and will be expanded to other markets later this year. Merchants at each center are encouraged to participate in the program's social media, community outreach and promotional activities, giving them opportunities to build relationships with potential customers. In addition, Phillips Edison is distributing newsletters to keep merchants informed about the new programs and provide helpful information on customer service, marketing and other areas of interest.
Phillips Edison & Company specializes in the acquisition, redevelopment, leasing, and management of grocery-anchored neighborhood and community shopping centers. The company's portfolio includes more than 220 properties, totaling over 25 million square feet in 35 states. The privately owned, fully integrated real estate company has corporate offices in Cincinnati and Salt Lake City, as well as regional offices across the country.
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CONTACT: Linda Fatherree, Phillips Edison & Company, +1-513-746-2550, lfatherree@phillipsedison.com
Now, With GameSalad, Windows Users Can Easily Make Mobile and Web Games Without Needing to Code
GameSalad's Revolutionary Game Creation Platform Comes to PCs
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GameSalad Inc., which enables anyone to quickly develop sophisticated iOS, Android and HTML5 games, announced that it will bring its popular game creation platform to Windows. Today, GameSalad's flagship product, GameSalad Creator, begins closed beta testing. GameSalad Creator streamlines the process for bringing mobile and web games to market by eliminating the need to code and allowing developers to publish to multiple platforms with the click of a button. Previously, GameSalad was only available to Mac users.
Since its debut in 2009, GameSalad has quickly grown to become a leading game development platform with over 300,000 developers. With more than 500 million Windows-based PCs worldwide, an expansion to Windows is expected to expand the company's rapidly growing developer community.
"Since we launched at SXSW in 2009, GameSalad has witnessed incredible growth," said GameSalad CEO Steve Felter. "Initially, we introduced GameSalad Creator to Mac users, empowering them to easily create and publish iPhone and iPad games without the need to code. We've since added publishing to Android and HTML5 platforms, making cross-platform development as simple as clicking a button. Today, we answer the requests of thousands of game developers who've asked us to bring this remarkable platform to Windows users."
To date, GameSalad Creator has powered more than 60,000 original titles across mobile and web platforms. In 2011, more than 15% of all new iOS games were built with GameSalad.
"The GameSalad developer community is both passionate and productive. In just three years, our platform has been used to create more than 60 Top 100 Games in the U.S. App Store, including a game that earned the number one slot," said Jonathan Hunt, GameSalad's Director of Marketing. "We are thrilled to welcome Windows users to our community and expect that this will open up a floodgate of creativity, resulting in even more high quality games for players everywhere."
To participate in the Windows Beta of GameSalad Creator, sign up at http://www.gamesalad.com/windows. The software currently runs on PCs using Windows Vista and Windows 7.
About GameSalad
GameSalad's Creator platform allows anyone to rapidly design, publish, and distribute sophisticated games for iOS, Android, and HTML5 while eliminating the need to code. Since launching in 2009, over 300,000 developers have used GameSalad's accessible game creation platform to create over 60,000 games, including a #1 iOS game and more than 60 Top 100 Games in Apple's U.S. App Store. GameSalad is a privately held, venture-backed company headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with studios in Austin, Texas and Los Angeles, California.
Southwest Adds e-Miles as a New Partner to the Carrier's Frequent Flyer Program
DALLAS, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) announced today the addition of e-Miles as a new Partner of the carrier's frequent flyer program, Rapid Rewards. e-Miles is an opt-in online advertising channel that rewards its members for watching, reading, and responding to targeted advertising. e-Miles members now have the opportunity to redeem their e-Miles currency for Rapid Rewards Points. Rapid Rewards Members can enroll in e-Miles by visiting http://www.e-miles.com/swapartner.
"This new partnership with e-Miles is another in a series of continued enhancements to our Rapid Rewards program," said Jonathan Clarkson, Southwest's Director of Rapid Rewards. "In 2011 we launched our relationship with Research Now via a partnership with e-Rewards, and we're excited to add e-Miles in 2012 to our growing partner portfolio."
It's fast and easy to earn free flights[1] through Rapid Rewards. Members can redeem their points on any seat, any time, on any flight with no blackout dates*. The Rapid Rewards program is tailored to meet the needs of today's traveler, making it faster and easier than ever before to go, see, and do.
About Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other low-fare carriers--offering a reliable product with exemplary Customer Service. Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded and has acquired AirTran Airways, now a wholly owned subsidiary of Southwest Airlines Co. Southwest serves 73 cities in 38 states and remains one of the most honored airlines in the world known for its commitment to the triple bottom line of Performance, People, and Planet. To read more about how Southwest is doing its part to be a good citizen, visit southwest.com/citizenship to read the Southwest Airlines One Report(TM). Based in Dallas, Southwest currently operates more than 3,300 flights a day and has more than 39,000 Employees systemwide.
About e-Miles
e-Miles is an opt-in online advertising channel that offers unprecedented levels of targeting, scale and flexibility with millions of America's most desired consumers. The company rewards their members who engage in tailored advertising messages with its own virtual currency. Users convert these rewards to one of many partner companies' loyalty programs. e-Miles has more than 4,000 participating top-tier advertisers including Adobe Systems, Johnson & Johnson, Nordstrom, Walmart and The Walt Disney Company. The company is headquartered in Plano, Texas, with sales offices in New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. For more information, please visit http://www.e-miles.com.
* Unlimited reward seats and no blackout dates apply to points transactions only. All Rapid Rewards Rules and Regulations apply.
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[1] Rapid Rewards reward flights are free, but travel is subject to the government-imposed September 11th Security Fee of up to $10 per roundtrip.
Fluke Networks Gives Telecom Technician Tool Belts an Extreme Makeover
New test sets are 62 percent lighter, 20 percent more cost effective
EVERETT, Wash., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluke Networks today announced the TS®54 TDR telephone test set, which is 62 percent lighter and 20 percent more cost effective than other similar solutions on the market,(1) and changes the game for data and telecom technicians and companies everywhere in terms of ergonomics, cost and functionality. The highly durable TS54 tester also passes a 20-foot concrete drop test and includes an industry leading three-year warranty.
With more than 150 million fixed telephone lines in service in the U.S. alone,(2) service provider technicians spend the majority of their day in the field with heavy tool belts that carry the equipment necessary to test today's voice, data and video services. The TS54 tester combines the functionality of what were formerly three separate tools into one, which not only reduces tool belt weight significantly, but also helps reduce testing equipment costs per technician. "Whatever you want to call them: test sets or butt sets, the integration of three test sets into one, plus the added protection of a three year-warranty, allows us to offer our service provider partners with a significant reduction in the total cost of ownership," said Ed Sztuka, vice president at Fluke Networks.
Just as important is the wear and tear on technicians, Sztuka said. "OSHA health and safety guidelines stress that 'loaded tool belts may weigh over 50 pounds and cause an increase load and contact stress on the lower back and hips.'(3) The TS54 tester's lighter weight and more ergonomic design are aimed directly at helping meet that weight reduction guideline."
Technologically, the TS54 tester brings a full suite of new capabilities into an integrated telephone test set, all of which are essential to the ability to properly test today's voice, video and data telecommunications systems. In addition to the integrated TDR, the TS54 features open/short circuit detection to 3,000 ft., a built-in toner with five tones, patented SmartTone functionality for exact pair identification, and glow in the dark keys and backlit LCD screen.
The TS54 tester is part of Fluke Networks new line of voice, data and video test sets, the TS Professional (PRO) Series, which also includes the TS53 and TS23 testers. These two products deliver a combination of seven or four multifunctional tests respectively, without TDR or toner features.
"Telecom service technicians and the test sets they use to assure performance are the unsung heroes of the telecommunications industry," said Paul Alexander, marketing manager for field test equipment at Fluke Networks. "And with exponential growth in the use of telecommunications networks driving the need to transmit voice, data, and video seamlessly and reliably, the stakes are high. That is where the TS54 delivers. It's lighter, easy to use, and combines the most critical testing needs into a single, durable, reliable test set that's completely redesigned to help meet that demand."
The TS PRO Series is available immediately. For more information, please visit Fluke Networks. In addition, download "The Evolution of Test Sets in Telecom History" info graphic.
About Fluke Networks
Fluke Networks is the world-leading provider of network test and monitoring solutions to speed the deployment and improve the performance of networks and applications. Leading enterprises and service providers trust Fluke Networks' products and expertise to help solve today's toughest issues and emerging challenges in WLAN security, mobility, unified communications and datacenters. Based in Everett, Wash., the company distributes products in more than 50 countries. For more information, visit http://www.FlukeNetworks.com or call +1 (425) 446-4519.
(1) Based on internal Fluke Networks research on average list of standard competitive products.
(2) <cite>International Telecommunication Union 2011
</cite>(3) OSHA, "Ergonomics eTool: Solutions for Electrical Contractors," n.d., (accessed March 29, 2012)
PKWARE Offers First Enterprise-Level Security App On Google Play
Extends SecureZIP enterprise mobile security to Android(TM)-powered devices
MILWAUKEE, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PKWARE, Inc., the industry leader in data-centric security, today announced SecureZIP Reader for the Android(TM) operating system, an application that secures enterprise and government data on Android-powered devices. This first-of-its-kind solution allows corporate end-users to securely access data from the Cloud on mobile devices.
The new SecureZIP Reader further extends the PKWARE enterprise security solution to the majority of phones and tablets, namely the Android and iOS® operating systems. The SecureZIP Solution secures corporate information that end-users send to the Cloud via file-sharing applications, like DropBox®, Box.net® or email, to access on their mobile devices.
With the proliferation of mobile devices, companies are increasingly adopting "Bring Your Own Device" (BYOD) policies - whereby employees use their personal phones and tablets to access corporate applications and data. Gartner has projected that by 2014, 90 percent of organizations will support corporate applications on personal devices. This raises significant security challenges for enterprise IT departments on how to secure and protect corporate data on a wide range of mobile devices.
"Until now, enterprises have been unable to secure corporate data sent to the most popular mobile devices, Android-based or Apple devices, through email or the Cloud," said V. Miller Newton, Chief Executive Officer for PKWARE. "We are very excited to be the first to bring this new technology to both the Google Play and Apple marketplaces. SecureZIP Reader for Android expands the ability of the enterprise to secure sensitive data on the majority of BYOD and the Cloud."
About PKWARE
The PKWARE Solution is used billions of times a day to manage risks associated with data security breaches while reducing storage costs up to 95% and improving service delivery. The PKWARE Solution is the only complete system for reducing, securing, moving and storing data across the extended enterprise, both internally and externally, from mainframes to servers to desktops and now mobile devices into the cloud. PKWARE is a privately-held company based in Milwaukee, WI with additional offices in New York, Ohio and the United Kingdom.
Media Contact:
Susan Zaney, Sr. VP of Marketing and Product Management
Phone: +1 414-289-9788 x1161
Email: Susan.Zaney@pkware.com
Customers to benefit from ultra-fast mobile Internet on the latest LTE devices
NAPLES, Fla., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* has turned on its 4G LTE network in Naples, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology. AT&T 4G LTE provides several benefits, including:
-- Faster speeds. LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet
speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers can stream, download,
upload and game faster than ever before.
-- Cool new devices. AT&T offers several LTE-compatible devices, including
new AT&T 4G LTE smartphones and tablets, such as the HTC One(TM) X,
Samsung Focus® 2 (available May 20), Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy
Note(TM), and Pantech Element(TM) tablet.
-- Faster response time. LTE technology offers lower latency, or the
processing time it takes to move data through a network, such as how
long it takes to start downloading a webpage or file once you've sent
the request. Lower latency helps to improve services like mobile gaming,
two-way video calling and telemedicine.
-- More efficient use of spectrum. Wireless spectrum is a finite resource,
and LTE uses spectrum more efficiently than other technologies, creating
more space to carry data traffic and services and to deliver a better
network experience.
"We continue to see demand for mobile Internet skyrocket, and our 4G LTE network in Naples responds to what customers want from their mobile experience -- more, faster, on the best devices," said Rich Guidotti, vice president and general manager, AT&T Mobility & Consumer Markets for West, Central and North Florida.
AT&T's 4G Network
AT&T customers have access to the nation's largest 4G network, covering more than 260 million people. According to recent third-party speed tests by PCWorld, AT&T 4G LTE speeds are faster than the competition. Testing in 13 cities showed that AT&T's combination of 4G LTE and HSPA+ technologies delivered faster download speeds than any other carrier tested.
Even as 4G LTE expands, AT&T customers are able to enjoy widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G speeds on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you're on a much slower 3G network.
Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. Deployment ongoing. 4G LTE device and data plan required. Up to 10x claim compares 4G LTE download speeds to industry average 3G download speeds. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. 4G speeds not available everywhere. Learn more about 4G LTE at att.com/network.
*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 largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T ?DIRECTV brands. The company's suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. 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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
YELLOW7's Vacation Rental Site, Vacationlist.com, Joins Vacation Rental Management Association
Company teams with other industry leaders
DALLAS, May 17, 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 premier online vacation rental listing property, Vacationlist.com, has joined Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA), an authoritative voice in the vacation rental industry.
A recent industry survey reported more than 6 million vacation properties in the U.S. and Europe were rented to travelers for at least 2 weeks per year. This same survey reports those rentals generated more than $85 billion in income in 2010.
"Industry research indicates that vacation rental property will continue to grow rapidly. With VacationList.com, YELLOW7's site offering a powerful portal for vacation homeowners and renters to exchange information, we are excited to be part of that growth. We are actively involved in the vacation rental industry at national and international levels, and VRMA allows YELLOW7 an additional opportunity to team with other industry leaders to help promote the value of the vacation rental experience," commented Jason Burgess, CEO.
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 their clients take full advantage of customized, effective and 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
Parkmobile USA, Inc. Launches NFC-Enabled Mobile Parking Payment Solution in Oakland, CA
With the launch of Parkmobile, visitors and residents of Oakland, CA will be able to conduct their parking transactions by mobile phone
OAKLAND, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkmobile USA, Inc. announced today that their revolutionary new mobile payment service has been implemented in Oakland, CA. Not only can customers now pay for parking with their cell phone using Parkmobile's native mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, Windows 7, and Blackberry smartphones anywhere in the city, but they can also choose to pay with NFC-enabled mobile phones by waving or tapping their phone on any of Parkmobile's NFC-enabled stickers.
To use the new Parkmobile system, customers register for free at http://www.parkmobile.com. Once registered, they can use a mobile app, the internet, QR Code, NFC sticker or call toll free at 1-877-727-5718 to pay for parking. After setting up the account, customers can immediately start using the system with their registered mobile phone. They can also select the option to receive both text message or email alerts and reminders.
"Parkmobile is very excited to launch our mobile payment parking service in Oakland," said Albert Bogaard, CEO of Parkmobile USA, Inc. "With this technology, customers no longer have to search for change at their destination. With the addition of NFC to our suite of payment options, our mobile payment service continues to be an example of innovative technology that can make our lives easier and more efficient."
The program is offered citywide at all on-street parking meters in Oakland. Parkmobile's progressive technologies and services will enhance the experience of motorists. Parkmobile's mobile payment solution is an ideal parking option, and is simple and convenient.
"The City of Oakland is excited to offer motorists a hassle-free and convenient payment option at parking meters," said Noel Pinto, Director of Parking Operations with City of Oakland. "Motorist can now pay for parking at a meter by utilizing their cell phone and seamlessly buying time to park at a metered space; no more digging for coins, no more frustrations and no more stress. Parking in Oakland is no longer an adventure but rather as easy as parking at a meter, making a phone call and walking away. The City of Oakland and Parkmobile are working together to make parking in Oakland a convenience and not a challenge."
Oakland marks the seventh West Coast market following Santa Cruz, Santa Monica, Sausalito, Long Beach, Newport Beach and the University of Southern California, that offers the Parkmobile mobile payment solution.
Parkmobile is a leading global provider of seamlessly integrated end-to-end mobile payment solutions for parking. Its offerings include cashless mobile payments for on and off-street parking, digital parking permits and real-time enforcement. Their services are used in 250 cities around the world by millions of registered users. Parkmobile USA was founded in Atlanta, Georgia and its call center, engineering team and corporate headquarters are located in the U.S. Parkmobile's investors include BCD Holdings and Fontinalis Partners. With annual global revenues of $20.8 billion, BCD Holdings is an international market leader in the travel industry. Fontinalis Partners invests in and partners with innovative technology companies that modernize and improve transportation. Fontinalis is led by Bill Ford, a lifelong environmentalist and the executive chairman of Ford Motor Company. For more information please visit http://www.parkmobile.com.
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Parkmobile USA, Inc.
CONTACT: Tina Dyer, Parkmobile USA, Inc., +1-770-818-9036, +1-770-818-9039 (fax), tina.dyer@parkmobileglobal.com; or Noel Pinto, City of Oakland, +1-510-986-2688, npinto@oaklandnet.com, http://www.oaklandnet.com
Gamma Labs Announces Strategic Partnership With Complexity Gaming
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Gamma Labs, a division of Gamma Enterprises LLC, announced a strategic partnership with Complexity Gaming targeting the growing world of professional gaming. This partnership will combine a global leader in natural supplements and one of the world's most prolific professional gaming organizations.
Gamma Labs' revolutionary Pre-Training Formula (PTF) has become the "Official Energy Drink" of Complexity Gaming. The parties will work together to integrate the product into the daily regimen of professional gamers who are leading increasingly more active lifestyles.
Additionally, the parties are announcing Complexity's Gamma Gamers House, which will be a professional gamer training facility located in Houston, Texas. Expected to open in June of 2012 the large home will provide Complexity's professional gamers with a 24/7 training option. The Complexity Gamma Gamer House will also be open to visiting professional gamers who require housing while traveling.
Gamma Labs established Gamma Gamers last year during the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 launch. Since then, many of the top gamers and respected members of the gaming community have shown tremendous support. The Gamma Labs PTF is an all-natural energy formula that's been scientifically formulated to increase energy and focus, combined with having positive health benefits. "The gamers are knowledgeable about the products they put into their body, just like professional athletes" said Clifford Morgan, Chief Executive Officer at Gamma Labs. "These players demand top performance physically and mentally, which is why our PreTraining Formula is the ideal product for them. Hand-eye coordination and extended periods of intense focus can be taxing both physically and mentally.
"We're very excited to partner with Gamma Labs and to open our second professional gamer training facility with their assistance," said Jason Bass, COO of Complexity. "The PTF mix will fuel our gamers while they offer global eSports fans a 24/7 live stream, free training videos and other exciting content."
About Gamma Labs:
Gamma Labs was established in 2004 for a single reason--to find the healthiest, most effective way to enhance athletic performance using 100% natural, legal, and effective formulas. The team behind Gamma Labs consists of real athletes who use the products every day and who are committed to developing safe, highly effective, all-natural supplements formulated out of the latest scientific expertise and manufactured to the highest levels of pharmaceutical standards. Each of the company's products comes with a 100% unconditional money back guarantee. Learn more at http://www.GammaLabs.net or http://www.GammaGamers.com
About Complexity Gaming:
Complexity Gaming® one of the world's premier competitive gaming organizations. Owned and operated by some of the finest minds in the industry, Complexity has a long heritage of championship caliber teams, superstar players, news reporting and gaming entertainment ventures. Complexity's gamers have been featured by numerous mainstream media outlets like Sports Illustrated, New York Post, Los Angeles Times and the Wall Street Journal. They have also appeared on live television programs such as CBS' 60 Minutes and the Championship Gaming Series, have been featured in film documentaries and were a focus of the book "Game Boys." The company's online properties Noobflicks.com and MyGamerFeed.com have ensured that Complexity remains a premier destination for media content in the gaming sector.
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Gamma Labs
CONTACT: Gamma Labs, Insignia, Inc, Eddie Michaels/ Melanie Wong, mwong@insigniapr.com, Complexity Gaming, Jason Bass, jason.bass@complexitygaming.com
99-Cent Only Stores® To Celebrate Its 299th Store Grand Opening in Henderson, NV on Thursday the 24th of May By Selling RCA® 22" Flat Screen LCD TVs for Only 99 Cents Each to the First 9 Customers In Line
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- 99-Cent Only Stores® will celebrate the grand opening of its 299th store in Henderson, Nevada on Thursday the 24th of May at 8am by selling an RCA® 22"Flat Screen LCD TV for only 99 cents to the first nine customers in line!
To celebrate the 299th store opening, the next 99 customers in line on the 24th at the new Henderson store may purchase a Scooter for only 99 cents! The following 99 customers can purchase Automatic Powered Scissors for only 99 cents! The next 99 customers can buy an ACDelco® LED Flashlight with Holster and Batteries Included - a $17.99 value - for only 99 cents!
The new Henderson store is located at 716 S Boulder Hwy at the corner of Major Avenue. The new store is 19,000 gross square feet and will feature a large perishable food department, including produce.
Additionally, for the next six days, the new Henderson store will continue to offer many extraordinary grand opening specials. On Friday the 25th of May, the first 99 customers can buy an i.Sound iPod® Shuffle Tripod for 99 cents! On Saturday, May 26th the first 99 customers can buy Samba Maracas for Wii® for 99 cents! On Sunday, May 27th, the first 99 customers can purchase a Friends 3-pack DVD Collection for only 99 cents!
On Monday, May 28th, the first 99 customers can buy a 15" Full-Size Back Pack with Front Zipper - a $15.00 value - for only 99 cents! On Tuesday, May 29th, the first 99 customers can buy Hasbro's The Moment of Truth Board Game for 99 cents! On Wednesday, May 30th, the first 99 customers can purchase The Art of Pirates of the Caribbean coffee table style book - a $50 value - for only 99 cents!
About 99-Cent Only Stores®
Founded in 1982, 99-Cent Only Stores® currently operates 298 extreme value retail stores consisting of 219 stores in California, 37 in Texas, 29 in Arizona, and 13 in Nevada. 99-Cent Only Stores® emphasizes quality name-brand consumables, priced at an excellent value, in convenient, attractively merchandised stores. Over half of the Company's sales come from food and beverages, including produce, dairy, deli and frozen foods, along with organic and gourmet foods.
Media Contact: Erin Myrick at 323-864-0025 or erin.myrick@99only.com.
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iYogi Launches On-Site Tech Support Services Across the United States
iYogi's new tech support services for home networks and consumer electronics provides users with local support
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iYogi, the leading global provider of on-demand remote tech support services, today announced they are expanding their current service offering to include on-site services delivered by certified local technology support engineers. On-site support will be available across the continental United States for a broad range of technologies including home networking and consumer electronics, including tablets, gaming systems and media center components. The local on-site services delivered are in addition to the expanding suite of remote services that the company already offers to customers across the globe.
iYogi's on-site tech support services are competitively priced and offer a fast turnaround through the deployment of certified local experts. To ensure customers' safety and security, stringent background checks are carried out by iYogi on each Tech Support Engineer before they are authorized for assignments. On-site services will initially be delivered by the 1,000 local Tech Support Engineers leveraging the iMantra technology platform and will be supported by iYogi's base of 5,000 remote tech experts. With the addition of these services, iYogi's innovative global platform delivers seamless integrated support across multiple platforms and common customer pain points.
"Rapid adoption of technology is driving the need for tech support across a range of connected devices, delivered through a variety of services," said Uday Challu, CEO and co-founder, iYogi. "Our strategy is to provide consumers the option of benefiting from an integrated service offering that combines the capabilities of local Tech Support Engineers with a global platform that is capable of supporting millions of service requests. Through this approach we intend to deliver the best on-ground support powered by our platform that gives ready access to expertise and technologies for standardizing quality of tech support for meeting the highest benchmarks in the industry."
iYogi recently launched its Business NonStop program to fulfill a need in on-site tech support services area. iYogi is building on their trusted remote support network to enable local Tech Support Engineers to grow their customer base across the United States by connecting them with those in need of local tech support, while at the same time providing customers with quality support resources at their fingertips.
About iYogi
iYogi is a global on-demand services company that provides comprehensive tech support for consumers and small businesses in United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and GCC states. iYogi's proven global delivery model, including proprietary iMantra technology and highly qualified technicians, is designed to manage the increasing dependency on complex technology for consumers and small businesses. Major resellers and technology companies are turning to iYogi to improve customer satisfaction, reduce return rates, and deliver a compelling new-value added offering to customers. For more information on iYogi and a detailed list of technologies supported, visit: http://www.iyogi.com.
Media Contacts:
Matt Farrell (USA)
v.mattfarrell@iyogi.com
+1-917-971-1424
Indira Das (INDIA)
Indira.das@iyogi.com
+91-958-280-6534
Thefuture.fm Brings Mixes from over 5,000 DJs to the iPhone with Launch of Mobile Application
Patented MixSCAN technology automates the process of compensating rights holders allowing consumers to legally stream mixes from their iPhones
NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Thefuture.fm, the Internet radio platform that gives listeners mixed music curated by the world's top DJs, today launches their iOS mobile application, which brings full access of its unparalleled web experience to the iPhone. Thefuture.fm is the first service in the US market that offers a listening experience with real mixtapes in all genres. The platform's proprietary technology MixSCAN enables a legal and responsible way for listeners to consume mixtapes, while providing a platform that allows DJs, advertisers and brands to monetize the mixtape with automated rights flow and royalty distribution to copyright holders. Originally built as the platform Dubset, the company re-launched as Thefuture.fm on April 25, 2012 with a completely overhauled platform, enhanced functionality, social sharing tools, an embeddable player, proprietary search and recommendation algorithm, and more music from the world's most talented DJs.
Thefuture.fm's mobile application is the newest feature of service, developed to make browsing, searching, discovering, and listening to exclusive content from the world's best DJs available on-the-go - whether they are well-versed in music and DJs, or prefer getting pointers from the experts.
Unique Features of Thefuture.fm Mobile Application:
-- ACCESS to 5000+ of the worlds top DJs mixes, curated, at listener's
fingertips
-- DISCOVER with the SMART SEARCH engine. Discover mixes and radio stations
curated by the worlds best DJs by typing any song title or artist name
and SMART SEARCH will recommend mixes that feature those queries.
-- WEB ACCOUNT SYNC means listener's mobile apps are fully compatible and
synced with their web account, allowing listeners to access their saved
playlists and history on their mobile
-- BROWSE music by genre by selecting any of the 40+ genres or easily find
the most loved mixes right now
-- SAVE, FAVORITE and FOLLOW favorite DJs with a custom radio channel
called "My Radio"
-- CREATE playlists and keep track of mixes listened to
-- Listeners can FIND & BUY TRACKS within the mixes through iTunes
-- SEAMLESS LISTENING EXPERIENCE. Thefuture.fm is long-form in its true
sense; every mix is at least 45 minutes, \ meaning less time spent
picking songs or creating playlists. Once a mix is over, another one
will play, automatically selected by our smart search engine to match
the previous one
Thefuture.fm's mobile application delivers to consumers an app that gives the ultimate freedom, and content that is 100 percent curated by the most prominent DJsin the music industry. Listeners can relive memorable DJ performances from music festivals, clubs or events - or experience those they've missed, anytime, anywhere. Fans can now easily find their favorite DJs music, save it, buy it, share it, and take it with them wherever they go with a simple click, and DJs have new venue to promote themselves and the brands they represent.
The genres represented span music mixes by electronic dance music heavyweights such as Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto, Skrillex to Indie rock curated by artists like Cobra Starship, Pete Wentz, RAC, Dragonette to notables like Open-Format and hip hop celebrity DJs such as Oprah and Barack Obama's DJ Cassidy.
To listen to music from the world's top DJs and learn more about Thefuture.fm, visit http://www.Thefuture.fm, and to download the new mobile application, visit http://bit.ly/JRAHHZ on ITunes.
About Thefuture.fm
Thefuture.fm, an Internet radio platform that gives listeners access to music curated by the world's best DJs, allows consumers to search, discover, follow, purchase tracks and stream whole mixes from over 5,000 DJs across any style or genre. The platform is the first of its kind to automate the process of legally tracking mixed audio, opening access for consumers to legally and easily find, share and enjoy mixtapes, while removing the liability for DJs and advertisers who want to monetize the mixtape on the Web or at live events. For more information, visit http://www.Thefuture.fm.
SOURCE Thefuture.fm
Thefuture.fm
CONTACT: Paul Brady, pbrady@pitchcontrolpr.com, or Valeria Carrasco, vcarrasco@pitchcontrolpr.com, both of Pitch Control Public Relations, +1-212-475-4919
Neopost USA Launches Small Business Resource Center
Tools and Information Help Small Businesses Reduce Mailing Costs and Increase Efficiency
MILFORD, Conn., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Neopost USA (http://www.neopostinc.com), an innovative solutions provider in the postal and related communications industry, launched a small business resource center today that features valuable tips and tools to help small businesses reduce mailing costs, maximize customer communications and increase efficiency.
The small business resource center, maintained by Neopost USA's Small Office Solutions Group, (http://www.neopostinc.com/small-business.aspx) provides educational webinars, informative white papers and articles on mailing trends and technologies, as well as a monthly eNewsletter with the latest mailing industry news. Neopost recognizes the unique needs of small businesses and these resources are designed to help them navigate the mailing communications environment, raise their business productivity and enhance their corporate image.
Neopost's small business products are designed specifically for companies with lower mail volumes. These technologically advanced solutions bring simplicity to small businesses, allowing owners to focus on other business priorities, including operations, growth strategies and profit.
Neopost USA partners with its customers to help them achieve higher levels of efficiency, control and value in their mailing operations. Neopost USA is known for its broad line of mailing and shipping systems and mail support equipment, such as mailing machines, postage meters, folder/inserters, address printers, tabbers, mail sorting and tracking systems and mail center management tools. Its equipment and systems are supported by a combination of direct sales and a network of independent dealers providing sales, supplies and service to their customers. For more information on Neopost USA, visit http://www.neopostinc.com.
Company Contact Media Contact
Claudine Elliot Brent Diggins
Neopost USA Allison+Partners
203.301.3657 623.201.5554
c.elliot@neopost.com Neopost@allisonpr.com
SOURCE Neopost USA
New service connects businesses and customers on the go for less than GBP15
Telnames launches today at the Business Startup show. This new service helps create an
effective and inexpensive online presence, enabling small businesses to capitalise on the
explosive growth in smartphones and mobile search simply and easily.
Khashayar Mahdavi, CEO of Telnames, said: "With everyone's customers increasingly on
the move, Telnames offers a service that is simple, searchable and most importantly
mobile-optimised."
Results from the recent YouGov survey "Smartphone Growth in the UK"* indicate that
almost half of mobile phone users are now using smartphones. Telnames helps businesses to
be found on mobile phones through one simple, effective online presence and requires no
technical skills to get started.
Further information regarding Telnames and the registration process can be found at http://www.telnames.com, or by visiting stand 667 at the Business Startup Show which
runs from 17th to 18th May 2012.
Marvell Powers China's Tier 1 Mobile OEM K-Touch's First Smartphone for China Mobile
K-Touch's first TD-SCDMA smartphone, T660, is powered by Marvell's industry leading single-chip PXA920H
SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvell (Nasdaq: MRVL) today announced the entrance of China's Tier 1 mobile OEM, K-Touch, into the Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) smartphone market. The new K-Touch T660 is equipped with a large 4-inch screen that delivers superior performance at the 1,000 RMB price point. The T660, which features the Marvell® PXA920H single-chip communications processor, will be available on China Mobile, the country's largest carrier with more than 650 million subscribers.
"I'm very excited to see a tier-1 OEM, such as K-Touch, join the growing family of global OEMs providing TD-SCDMA solutions in China. I believe this represents the transition of feature phones to smartphones for the mass market," said Weili Dai, Co-founder of Marvell. "The rapid growth of partners across the entire TD-SCDMA ecosystem provides a strong foundation for continued growth in the largest consumer market for years to come. We are proud of our work with K-Touch and are excited to continue our collaboration on next-generation smartphones for the China market."
"Marvell was the natural choice for K-Touch when we decided to enter the TD smartphone market, as it has demonstrated unparalleled leadership in the industry," said Xiuli Rong, Chairwoman of K-Touch. "The breadth of Marvell technology portfolio provides all the necessary building blocks for us to transition from a leading feature phone OEM to providing low-cost smartphones for the mass market."
The K-Touch T660, the first K-Touch device available to China Mobile subscribers, features Marvell's 1GHz PXA920H communication processor, a highly integrated 3G platform with TD-SCDMA and GSM/EDGE support, designed for multimedia-centric mobile devices.
Product Highlights
-- Marvell PXA920H 1GHz CPU communications platform
-- Marvell Avastar(TM) 88W8787 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and FM enabled; 802.11n
compliant
-- Marvell Mobile Hotspot capability
-- Marvell PM8607 integrated audio and power management
-- Marvell's field-proven robust high-performance GSM/EDGE/TD-SCDMA
protocol stack
-- Marvell RF808 RF transceiver
-- 4-inch IPS screen
-- 5 megapixel camera
-- Android Gingerbread 2.3 operating system
-- CMMB+MBBMS2.0 Mobile TV
-- 4GB eMMC ROM and 4GB LPDDR2 RAM
About Marvell
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is a world leader in the development of storage, communications and consumer silicon solutions. Marvell's diverse product portfolio includes switching, transceiver, communications controller, wireless and storage solutions that power the entire communications infrastructure, including enterprise, metro, home and storage networking. As used in this release, the term "Marvell" refers to Marvell Technology Group Ltd. and its subsidiaries. For more information, visit Marvell.com.
About K-Touch
K-Touch has been continuously dedicating on advanced mobile technology and exploring the most up to date communication technology business model in the past ten years. We are committed to provide the best possible platform that helps people get connected and to improve user experience. The prospective thinking, advanced technologies, and innovative business strategy have become the most and only driving passion for K-Touch.
With long-term accumulated experience in hardware integration, K-Touch has grown into an all-around company, which demonstrates strong competence in difference aspects, including OS development, main board design, industrial design, mechanical design, software/hardware design, and mobile device testing. We have more than 1000 top experts from around the world dedicated to R&D who devote their times and efforts in our state of the art lab facilities.
Marvell and the M logo are registered trademarks of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Avastar is a trademark of Marvell and/or its affiliates. Other names and brands may be claimed as the property of others.
For Further Information Contact:
Marvell Media Relations
Daniel Yoo Kim Anderson
Tel: 408-505-7045 Tel: 408-623-1247
yoo@marvell.com kimander@marvell.com
SOURCE Marvell
4Videosoft Upgraded Video Converter for Mac: Comprehensive Solution to Convert any Video File on Mac
BEIJING, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- To double the video enjoyment of Mac users, 4Videosoft recently upgraded their Video Converter for Mac, which provides the comprehensive solution to convert any popular video file to other video formats on Mac.
As top-ranked software, 4Videosoft Video Converter for Mac has been appreciated by its users because of its all-around video converting ability on Mac along with powerful advanced options and easy-to-use processes. With this professional mac video converter, any popular video file including MP4, WMV, AVI, MOV, FLV, MOD, MTS, MKV, H.264, HD videos, etc. can be converted to other video formats you need while maintaining high quality video. Accompanying the video to video converting function, the 4Videosoft Video Converter for Mac can also help you extract audio from video files as well as convert between different types of audio. All these video to video, video to audio and audio to audio conversion features will bring you the wonderful digital life of an iPad/iPhone/iPod/Apple TV/PSP/Creative Zen/Zune/BlackBerry/Zune user by converting video to the formats supported by your player.
Besides the ability to convert video on Mac, 4Videosoft Video Converter for Mac can also help you further optimize output video with additional functions. It is perfect for recreating video effects with its powerful and professional video editing features like trimming video time-length, cropping video play screen, merging video chapters together, adding text or image watermarks, and adjusting video brightness, contrast, saturation, volume, hue, etc. Different output video and audio parameters, subtitles and audio tracks are provided to preset and choose so as to redefine the output video quality to your preference.
Another important new feature of 4Videosoft Video Converter for Mac is the intuitive and user-friendly interface with four interface languages: English, French, Japanese and German, which is convenient for users from different language regions. The improved video parsing speed and video converting quality will bring users a more enjoyable experience. More detailed information and the free trial version is available from: http://www.4videosoft.com/video-converter-for-mac.html.
System Requirements
OS Supported: Mac OS X v10.4 - 10.7
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA (800×600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher
About 4Videosoft Studio
4Videosoft Studio is a professional multimedia software provider, which aims to constantly produce excellent multimedia desktop applications for all Windows and Mac users, so as to give 4Videosoft users an unparalleled digital life. With advanced technologies, dedicated R&D team and progressive spirit, it can always bring multimedia users various surprises and excellent audiovisual experiences. For more information, please visit: http://www.4videosoft.com.
Daphne's California Greek Launches "New Music Discovery" Program
California-Mediterranean Restaurant Chain Showcases Emerging Artists Through Digital and Social Media Initiative including iPhone App
CARLSBAD, Calif., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful soft launch beginning in late 2011, Daphne's California Greek today launched a multi-platform, new music initiative to discover and foster new music talent through several distinct and complementary digital and social media channels. Daphne's turned to Hollywood-based DeepMix, known for bringing cutting-edge music to mainstream advertising and corporate settings, to help curate artists and manage the overall program.
The music program, which also involves the development of a distinctive Daphne's playlist, is integral to cultivating Daphne's new brand and echoes Daphne's re-envisioned culture after an ambitious, year-long rebranding effort that has transformed it into a more modern, lifestyle concept that appeals to a broader segment of active and health-oriented consumers.
"Daphne's is an eclectic fusion of California and Mediterranean flavors and our music - our playlist - reflects that diversity and authenticity," said Bill Trefethen, CEO, Daphne's California Greek. "We want to become the place for great food but also to discover new music talent. And we want to provide a platform for these tremendous artists to share their music and their passion with a larger audience."
Originally called Daphne's Greek Cafe, the company was acquired in 2010 by entrepreneur Bill Trefethen, who immediately re-imagined the 56-unit, fast casual restaurant chain, which now offers more healthful California-inspired Mediterranean fare, a current remodeling program with interiors featuring a hip California vibe with a focus on re-purposed and sustained materials, and far-reaching grass roots community support program that aligns with the new music program.
Daphne's music program is built around today's new music discovery and tastemaker scene, showcasing an eclectic group of emerging artists who span various genres from alternative, rock, singer/songwriter and folk, giving them a multi-platform opportunity to reach new audiences on both local and global levels. The initiative incorporates both in-restaurant and external elements, including in-house music and videos and an Artist of the Month program with free monthly downloads, special live concerts, and exclusive concert videos. Past Artists of the Month include: Mike Stocksdale, Donovan Frankenreiter, Kelley James, The Jezebels, Elan, Madi Diaz and Portugal. The Man.
"For Daphne's, DeepMix assembled a mix of artists that convey the hip new California lifestyle feeling," said Dave Curtin, managing director, DeepMix. "Our deep roots in the music industry including acting as artist managers, music producers, music supervisors and DJs will allow us to expand this program to add more interesting new artists and book great names to appear at intimate concerts sponsored for Daphne's."
Daphne's also created a streaming radio channel on its website that's "Always Free, Always On" and hosted by online radio platform Live365. A just-released, iPhone app will bring that soundtrack to a potentially enormous audience of listeners across the globe. Daphne's also leverages its multiple social media channels to help spread the word about the new music.
Rounding out the program is a successful "Fuel the Artist" initiative, where Daphne's caters the soundchecks of bands and musicians touring in Southern California, including Parachute, Kate Voegele, Allen Stone, The Jezebels, Portugal. The Man, Madi Diaz, and Kelley James.
The company plans to expand the new music discovery program and tastemaker playlists to other parts of the country where restaurants are located in coming months.
Founded in 1991, Daphne's has 56 locations throughout California, Arizona and Nevada, and is privately held by Wreath Equity LLC. The company has announced plans to franchise to help grow its presence nationally during the next three years.
RSA Helps Accelerate Adoption of Encryption Key Management Interoperability with KMIP-enabled Solution
BEDFORD, Mass., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
-- RSA implements Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP)
specification standardized through OASIS into its RSA® Data Protection
Manager solution to help enterprises worldwide centralize encryption
policies and enforcement
-- The KMIP 1.0 specification allows customers to use a single protocol for
the communication between disparate key management and encryption
systems, simplifying key management and reducing operational costs
-- Simplified and centralized key management is a best practice designed to
help prove compliance and reduce the risk of unauthorized access to
privileged data
-- Working through the Secured by RSA® Certified Partner Program,
technology partners can verify KMIP compatibility of their products with
RSA Data Protection Manager
Full Story:
RSA, The Security Division of EMC® (NYSE: EMC) today announced the integration of the Key Management Interoperability Protocol (KMIP) specification into its RSA Data Protection Manager solution to help customers worldwide implement an easier and more secure way to manage encryption keys across multi-vendor environments.
The RSA Data Protection Manager solution integrates the OASIS KMIP 1.0 specification - a single, comprehensive protocol for communication between encryption systems and a broad range of new and legacy enterprise applications, including email, databases, and storage devices. By removing redundant, incompatible key management processes, KMIP provides better data security while at the same time reducing expenditures on multiple products.
RSA Data Protection Manager secures sensitive data at the point of capture with data encryption and/or tokenization and is designed to enable enterprises to manage policies and the lifecycle of keys and tokens across the infrastructure. Now with support for the KMIP specification in the server (either hardware, virtual or software), the RSA Data Protection Manager solution allows organizations to centralize encryption policies, enforcement and key management in a multi-vendor environment using a single management console.
RSA's KMIP-compliant Data Protection Manager technology is at the center of developing a KMIP-compliant partner product ecosystem, providing tools to verify the compliance of partner products with KMIP standards and validate the interoperability with RSA Data Protection Manager.
Industry Analyst Quote:
Derek Brink, Vice President and Research Fellow for IT Security, Aberdeen Group
"Interoperability across multiple vendors is rated highest among the attributes that companies with enterprise-wide encryption projects are looking for, and KMIP is designed to address this need. By consolidating and centralizing data protection policies on a common platform, companies can gain more efficiency and transparency in their key management environments, as well as meet compliance mandates in a simpler fashion. RSA has consistently been a leader with respect to the KMIP protocol, from its specification and development and now in its integration within RSA's own key management product."
Partner Quote:
Joe Forgione, SVP for Product Operations and Business Development, SEPATON, Inc.
"We are partnering with RSA for integration of RSA's KMIP-compliant Data Protection Manager server with SEPATON's enterprise-scale S2100 backup and recovery platform. The OASIS KMIP protocol allows large enterprises to manage and protect encryption keys for a wide range of storage devices, applications and databases from a centralized management system and enables customers to choose from a range of managers and managed products. The addition of KMIP functionality to RSA's industry-leading enterprise key manager will provide our joint customers with the most secure backup infrastructure in the industry."
Executive Quote:
Robert Griffin, Chief Security Architect, Identity and Data Protection, RSA
"RSA is one of the first vendors to implement KMIP into our key management product and we hope this helps move the market towards adopting this important protocol. KMIP allows customers to consolidate their key management infrastructures to one central, secure location, easing security operations on all data protection, enterprise-wide. The RSA Data Protection Manager solution helps organizations meet information governance mandates by assuring that encryption is applied to sensitive data consistently across client, server and storage and that encryption keys are managed with the most reliable and secure best practices."
Availability:
Version 3.2 of the RSA Data Protection Manager solution will be globally available in June 2012 from RSA.
Additional Resources:
-- Get more information on the new RSA Data Protection Manager solution
-- Visit the Secured By RSA Certified Partner Program web page and apply to
access exclusive partner program benefits
-- Learn more about Trusted IT from EMC
-- Connect with RSA via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and the RSA
Speaking of Security Blog and Podcast.
About RSA
RSA, The Security Division of EMC, is the premier provider of security, risk and compliance management solutions for business acceleration. RSA helps the world's leading organizations succeed by solving their most complex and sensitive security challenges. These challenges include managing organizational risk, safeguarding mobile access and collaboration, proving compliance, and securing virtual and cloud environments.
Combining business-critical controls in identity assurance, encryption & key management, SIEM, Data Loss Prevention and Fraud Protection with industry leading eGRC capabilities and robust consulting services, RSA brings visibility and trust to millions of user identities, the transactions that they perform and the data that is generated. For more information, please visit http://www.EMC.com/RSA.
EMC, RSA,and Data Protection Manager are either trademarks or registered trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Kevin Kempskie, RSA, the Security Division of EMC, +1-617-413-4333, kevin.kempskie@rsa.com
Pegasystems and Ness Technologies Announce Expanded Global Alliance
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts and TEANECK, New Jersey, May 17, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Pegasystems Inc. [http://www.pega.com ] (NASDAQ: PEGA), the leader in Business Process
Management (BPM) and software for customer centricity, and Ness Technologies, a global
provider of information technology solutions and services, today announced the formation
of a global alliance to provide business process services and solutions to drive
transformation projects for Ness clients. This combination of Pegasystems'
industry-leading BPM solutions and Ness' full spectrum of consulting, engineering and
professional services will help clients create more efficiency around business processes
and improve customer service.
The alliance between Ness and Pegasystems is formed with the intent to help clients
manage business processes better in order to reduce costs and improve performance. This
joint partnership has a primary focus to help clients realize the benefits of automated
Business Process Management that improves cost strategy and the ability to deliver better
service to new and existing customers. Ness's Business Process Management (BPM) practice
helps enterprises optimize, automate and manage business processes through design and
automation. Ness and Pegasystems will now offer end-to-end, global business process
management solutions, including consulting, deployment, and continuous maintenance
services, to support the business agility necessary to meet ongoing change requirements.
The two companies have worked together for over six years-including Ness' work with recent
Pega acquisition Chordiant Software-to co-engineer the products and implementation
services for Media, Retail, Telecom, Financial Services and other industries in both North
America and Europe.
As part of the alliance, Pegasystems' industry-specific framework solutions will be
included in Ness' BPM services for their existing top global clients and will focus on
Customer Service, Media, Education & Travel, and other markets. This combination of BPM
services and solutions is expected to significantly increase business agility through
controlled migration, which enables clients to leverage legacy applications and existing
investments with new functionalities. Ness will also focus on selling solutions and
services that will enable clients to make more informed decisions, leveraging Pega's
decision management solutions built on the company's predictive analytics tools. This will
also help contact center agents to automate their "Next Best Action" dynamically.
"Ness' clients rely on our full range of engineering services to add value to their
development lifecycles and improve their overall engineering effectiveness," says Joe
Lagioia, President, Ness Software Engineering Services. "By partnering with Pega, we can
offer our customers even more comprehensive solutions to enhance their business processes
and further drive competitive advantage through improved time-to-market, quality and
innovation."
"We are excited to expand our relationship with Ness to drive business process
transformation and to create greater efficiency for global organizations," says John
Barone, Vice President of Global Strategic Alliances at Pegasystems. "The combination of
Ness' consulting services and software development expertise with Pegasystems'
best-in-class BPM technology will enable organizations to Build for Change(R) and increase
their ability to meet their global business demands."
About Pegasystems
Pegasystems, the leader in business process management and software for customer
centricity, helps organizations enhance customer loyalty, generate new business, and
improve productivity. Our patented Build for Change(R) technology speeds the delivery of
critical business solutions by directly capturing business objectives and eliminating
manual programming. Pegasystems' flexible on-premise and cloud-based solutions enable
clients to quickly adapt to changing business conditions in order to outperform the
competition. For more information, please visit us at http://www.pega.com.
About Ness Technologies
Ness Technologies is a global provider of IT and business services and solutions with
specialized expertise in software product engineering and system integration, application
development, consulting, and software distribution. Ness delivers its portfolio of
solutions and services using a global delivery model combining offshore, near-shore and
local teams. With about 7,000 employees, Ness has operations in North America, Europe,
Israel and India; has customers in over 20 countries; and partners with numerous software
and hardware vendors worldwide. The Software Engineering Services business unit is a
global provider of end-to-end, commercial-grade software development solutions,
strategically partnering with clients across the entire software lifecycle to drive
competitive advantage by improving time-to-market, quality and innovation. For more
information about Ness, visit http://www.ness.com.
Media Contact:
Gretchen Rice
Phone: +1-781-743-0704
Email: gretchen.rice@ness.com
Iomega Announces New Flagship Network Storage Array for Small and Medium Business, Remote Office/Branch Offices and Distributed Enterprises
New Iomega StorCenter px12-450r NAS Features Latest in Hardware and Software Innovations for "Complete" Network Storage Solution
SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Highlights:
-- First EMC network storage array utilizing the new Intel® Xeon®
Processor E3-1200 v2 Product Family for increased performance with
reduced power consumption
-- Designed for advanced business computing functions, including
deduplication, virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) and storage-based
applications
-- 12-bay, 2U network storage array ready for use with 10 gigabit Ethernet
networks and upcoming 4TB disk drives
-- McAfee VirusScan Enterprise included, provides industry-leading
anti-virus protection
-- New EMC® LifeLine(TM) software technology with integrated Cloud
capabilities powers new StorCenter px12-450r
Full Story:
Iomega, an EMC® company (NYSE: EMC) and a global leader in data protection, today announced the new Iomega® StorCenter(TM) px12-450r Network Storage Array, multi-protocol networked data storage for small and medium business, remote office/branch office installations and distributed enterprises. The StorCenter px12-450r features the new Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 Product Family, 8GB RAM, improved user supportability and is ready for 4TB* hard disk drives (HDD) and 10 gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) networks. Additionally, the StorCenter px12-450r utilizes the latest version the EMC® LifeLine(TM) software, an advanced operating system that makes EMC's enterprise class expertise and cloud capabilities available to a broad range of users.
The new StorCenter px12-450r Network Storage Array is designed for advanced functions including dedupe, VDI, database and storage-based applications. Examples of emerging applications include video management systems (VMS) for surveillance and McAfee VirusScan Enterprise running natively on the storage (see companion Iomega new release issued today).
Executive Quotes:
"With the introduction of the new StorCenter px12-450r, Iomega continues to expand its high performance PX series NAS product line to meet the storage solution needs of our SMB customers," said Mike Nikzad, Chief Operating Officer, Iomega Corporation. "Designed with the latest Intel processing architecture at its core, Iomega is first to market with the highest performance at the best value available in its class. Built with scalable server class storage, the StorCenter px12-450r is also designed to support today's cloud and virtualization storage demands while having enough available headroom to meet the future storage and application growth opportunities."
"The new Iomega StorCenter px12-450r is one of the industry's first network storage arrays to include the recently announced next generation Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 Product Family," said David Tuhy, general manager of Intel's Storage Group. "The new Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 Product Family is the first to feature Intel's tri-gate transistor architecture, a 3D structure that is designed to help boost the chip's performance while driving down power consumption. The new Intel Xeon Processor puts products like the Iomega px12-450r in a position to support today's demanding workloads like database management, de-duplication and virtualization, and the capability for even more demanding I/O tasks like 10 gigabit Ethernet. In addition, utilizing the new Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2 Product Family in the px12-450r is ideal for supporting customers' needs to process more information directly on the storage device."
Anatomy of the new Iomega StorCenter px12-450r Network Storage Array
The heart of the new StorCenter px12-450r is the new low-power Intel Xeon Processor E3-1200 v2, coupled with 8GB memory. The multicore processor excels at multi-threaded storage workloads like multi-LUN iSCSI and multi-client virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI). The 8GB memory assists those workloads and easily supports memory-intensive tasks like the Avamar source-based deduplicating agent, included with all Iomega StorCenter PX series storage products.
The new StorCenter px12-450r is a ground-up redesign of Iomega's previous top-of-the-line model, the StorCenter px12-350r. The StorCenter px12-450r is available in diskless and partially populated configurations, enabling users to start small in terms of storage capacity, or provide their own HDDs and grow as workloads and storage capacity dictate. The px12-450r is qualified with a broad range of 1TB, 2TB and 3TB consumer and Server Class Series HDDs, as well as upcoming 4TB HDDs. All product configurations and expansion drives for the px12-450r available from Iomega include Server Class Series ATA drives for the highest reliability.
The new px12-450r also supports solid state drives (SSDs), ideal for large amounts of small block random I/O workloads such as virtualization and database. The px12-450r expands on the px12-350r's user serviceability with a new mechanical design that makes the processor complex itself user replaceable by removing just two thumbscrews. All product configurations include disk drive trays to simplify capacity expansion - users just add HDDs.
One of the key advantages of adopting leading edge technology like the new Intel Xeon Processor is that the StorCenter px12-450r can handle advanced workloads to increase the lifespan of the network storage array for end users. The multicore processor and 8GB memory are ready for the next generation of storage-based applications. The px12-450r includes 2 PCIe slots to further expand the px12-450r's capabilities, particularly by adding I/O connectivity, like 10GbE when it becomes mainstream. Finally, the px12-450r is ready to support 4TB HDDs, expected in wide availability by the end of this year.
Software Enhancements
The StorCenter px12-450r features two software enhancements that are well matched to its leading edge hardware complex. The px12-450r is the industry's only sub $10K (IDC price bands 1&2) storage array to run the McAfee VirusScan Enterprise product natively on the storage. Also the px12-450r can run Linux applications created with Iomega's LifeLine Software Development Kit (SDK).
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise is an enterprise-class endpoint security product which runs natively on the px12-450r, no external server required. Enterprise-class threat scanning means 1) threat identification and remediation through McAfee's global network and reach and 2) consistent features (e.g., scanning options) and behavior (e.g., management and reporting) with the rest of McAfee's VirusScan family. McAfee VirusScan will be included on all Iomega PX series network storage products when it becomes available, expected in the second half of this year.
About the Iomega StorCenter PX Series Network Storage Products
Designed with world class EMC® enterprise storage technology, Iomega's newest generation of StorCenter PX Server Class Series desktop and rackmount array products incorporates a new version of EMC® LifeLine(TM) software with advanced computing features as well as utilizing 1TB*, 2TB, 3TB and soon-to-be available 4TB server class SATA drives for higher reliability and continuous operation in critical business functions, such as "always on" video surveillance applications. Storage capacities in the StorCenter PX series range from diskless models up to 48TB.
Availability and Warranty
The new Iomega® StorCenter(TM) px12-450r Network Storage Array is expected to be available worldwide beginning in the third quarter of 2012. The product will be available in a range of configurations, from a diskless HDD model up to a 48TB configuration (when 4TB disk drives become available). All product configurations include Server Class Series Serial ATA HDDs (except for the diskless model.) Pricing starts at $5,499.99. (All pricing is U.S. suggested retail.)
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 425 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega's product portfolio includes industry leading desktop and rackmount network attached storage products ideal for content sharing, data protection at small and medium businesses and distributed enterprises, as well as vertical applications such as video surveillance installations; a broad selection of direct-attached portable and desktop external hard drives; and multimedia drives, making it easy to move video, pictures and other files from the computer room to the livingroom. To learn about all of Iomega's storage products and network storage solutions, please go to the Web at http://www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at http://www.ioclub.net.
NOTE: This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
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CONTACT: Chris Romoser, Iomega Corporation, +1-858-314-7148, romoser@iomega.com
Iomega and McAfee Collaborate to Offer Enterprise Security on Iomega's Top of the Line StorCenter PX Series Network Storage Products
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise Software Plus Iomega PX series Creates a Unique Combination of Leading Threat Protection and Leading Network Storage
SAN DIEGO, May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Highlights:
-- Industry-leading, enterprise-class endpoint protection enhances Iomega
network storage products for SMBs and distributed enterprise
-- Iomega is the first SMB network storage vendor to run McAfee VirusScan
Enterprise natively on network devices
-- Customers of the Iomega PX series network storage products do not
require additional servers to gain enterprise class endpoint security
from McAfee
Full Story:
Iomega, an EMC®( )company (NYSE: EMC) and a global leader in data protection, today announced the addition of McAfee VirusScan Enterprise to all Iomega StorCenter PX series network storage products.
The combination of McAfee running natively on the Iomega PX series network storage products represents an industry first: an enterprise-class endpoint protection product running natively on desktop and rackmount network storage products designed specifically for small and medium businesses, remote office/branch office installations, and distributed enterprises.
McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux software empowers users of Iomega's PX series with comprehensive threat identification and remediation through McAfee's global network and reach, as well as consistent features (e.g. scanning options) and behavior (e.g. management and reporting) with the rest of McAfee's VirusScan family. Iomega is the only sub-$10K NAS vendor with an enterprise implementation of VSEL. McAfee's VSEL is expected to be included with Iomega StorCenter PX series products beginning in second half of 2012.
Executive quotes:
"The addition of McAfee VirusScan on Iomega PX series network storage products means SMBs and distributed enterprises have a valuable new protection layer against data corruption and virus attacks - a strong point of differentiation compared to other network storage solutions in the marketplace," said Mike Nikzad, Chief Operating Officer, Iomega Corporation. "Users of Iomega's PX series products will experience the seamless integration of McAfee VirusScan, giving them a greater comfort zone in their IT administration and data protection priorities. McAfee VirusScan is a premium feature for our customers as well as a technology innovation and collaboration of industry leading innovators."
"We are thrilled to combine McAfee's expertise in endpoint protection with Iomega's network storage products that already encompass EMC world class storage capabilities," said Candace Worley, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Endpoint Security, McAfee. "This unique product combination enables businesses to deploy network storage at the very edge of their networks, with the McAfee protection capabilities that they've come to trust and depend upon."
Highlights of VSEL running on Iomega StorCenter PX Series Network Storage Products:
-- Always-on, on-access scanning--McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux
software provides continuous, on-access anti-malware protection against
malware and other threats.
-- Heuristic scanning--McAfee scanning technology includes heuristic
scanning, which uses behavior-based rules to identify and block new
variants of malware without needing to download a signature.
-- Archive scanning--While other anti-malware products are fooled by
viruses hidden within archived files, the McAfee archive scanning
function detects and blocks such threats, providing more complete
anti-malware protection.
-- Automatic updating--By automating the update process, McAfee ensures
that the most current updates are always in place. Updates are done
behind the scenes.
-- Cross-platform protection--McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux
software is designed to meet real-world needs, including heterogeneous
system environments. The superior anti-malware protection of McAfee
VirusScan Enterprise for Linux software is effective against various
types of Windows malware that try to pass through network storage to
attached Windows-based systems.
-- Remote administration -Using a browser-based secured interface for
configuration management and a dashboard for monitoring and reporting.
Does not require any additional server administration.
About Iomega StorCenter PX Series Network Storage Products
Designed with world class EMC® enterprise storage technology, Iomega's newest generation of StorCenter PX Server Class Series desktop and rackmount array products incorporates a new version of EMC® LifeLine(TM) software with advanced computing features as well as utilizing 1TB*, 2TB, 3TB and soon-to-be available 4TB server class SATA drives for higher reliability and continuous operation in critical business functions, such as "always on" video surveillance applications. Storage capacities in the StorCenter PX series range from diskless models up to 48TB.
Availability and Warranty
Iomega plans to provide McAfee VirusScan Enterprise for Linux on all its new shipments of StorCenter PX series network storage products starting in the second half of 2012. The StorCenter PX series products will include a 3-year license for VSEL at no additional charge.
The Iomega® StorCenter(TM) PX Server Class Series of network storage devices are available worldwide, starting at $699.99. (Pricing is U.S. suggested retail.)
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found atwww.EMC.com.
About Iomega
Iomega Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of EMC Corporation headquartered in San Diego, is a worldwide leader in innovative storage solutions for small businesses, home offices, consumers and others. The Company has sold more than 425 million digital storage drives and disks since its inception in 1980. Today, Iomega's product portfolio includes industry leading desktop and rackmount network attached storage products ideal for content sharing and data protection at small and medium businesses and distributed enterprises, as well as vertical applications such as video surveillance installations; direct-attached portable and desktop external hard drives; and multimedia drives, making it easy to move video, pictures and other files from the computer room to the livingroom. To learn about all of Iomega's storage products and network storage solutions, please go to the Web at http://www.iomega.com. Resellers can visit Iomega at http://www.ioclub.net.
About McAfee
McAfee, a wholly owned subsidiary of Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC), is the world's largest dedicated security technology company. McAfee delivers proactive and proven solutions and services that help secure systems, networks, and mobile devices around the world, allowing users to safely connect to the Internet, browse and shop the Web more securely. Backed by its unrivaled Global Threat Intelligence, McAfee creates innovative products that empower home users, businesses, the public sector and service providers by enabling them to prove compliance with regulations, protect data, prevent disruptions, identify vulnerabilities, and continuously monitor and improve their security. McAfee is relentlessly focused on constantly finding new ways to keep our customers safe. http://www.mcafee.com
NOTE: This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (iv) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (v) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vi) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (vii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (viii) component and product quality and availability; (ix) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) war or acts of terrorism; (xii) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (xiii) fluctuating currency exchange rates; and (xiv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
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CONTACT: Chris Romoser, Iomega Corporation, +1-858-314-7148, romoser@iomega.com or Erica Coleman, McAfee, +1-408-346-5624, Erica_Coleman@McAfee.com
Eyes on the Go, Inc. and GANDER.tv Release Integration and Enhanced Features for Facebook, Twitter, and Mobile Devices
BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eyes on the Go, Inc. (AXCG.PK) announced today that they implemented an enhanced video player which enables users to embed live feeds on 3rd party websites and share content via Facebook and Twitter. The Facebook share is unique because you can now watch streaming video directly within the social site, allowing all viewers to easily engage with GANDER's feeds without being redirected to another page.
According to Jamie Karczewski, Vice President of Product Development for GANDER.tv, "Over half of mobile traffic is video based; what better way to increase engagement than to provide users with a simple way to share our live content? Facebook has become the top referring site for video compared to typical search engines. This is a fantastic vehicle for users to share, discover, and promote live video from our venues."
As venues advertise performances via Facebook, Twitter, Email, and on their own websites, they can now include GANDER's live video within all of their digital channels. GANDER.tv, venue websites, and artist website traffic will grow organically and exponentially as users begin sharing live video feeds with their social networks. The 18-35 demographic typically picks up their smartphone over 150 times a day and having video in the social feed context lets customers interact with content in their own preferred mode of consumption.
Eyes on the Go provides online streaming video and audio for the Hospitality industry through its GANDER.tv web site. Web browsers can view their favorite bars, clubs and performance spaces, or look at venues they are thinking about visiting. The venue can utilize this service to leverage social media and digital age communications to increase traffic and to promote their locations.
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