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eZ Systems Releases eZ Publish 4.7 - Etna: Accelerates Customer Experience Management (CXM) and Releases eZ Publish Cloud Edition

SKIEN, Norway, May 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
    - "Etna" focuses on greater interoperability, enhanced multi-channel
      delivery and content optimization.
    - Cloud edition - SaaS version on Red Hat Enterprise cloud stack, with Finnish
      eZ Partner, Ixonos - offers new WCM paradigm.

    eZ Systems (http://www.ez.no) announces it has again fulfilled on promise to
deliver feature-packed bi-annual release of its Enterprise Open Source CMS.

    The May 2012 release reflects the continued drive to enhance the eZ web content
management system (WCM) to offer a full Customer Experience Management (CXM) suite.

    eZ Publish Enterprise now integrates its info-graphic analytics solution, eZ odoscope,
directly into the back office, integrating content production with performance
measurement. For delivery to mobile, eZ has enhanced its adaptive technology to faster
streamline and improve automated rendering of content to the small screen. Geo-location of
content also receives a boost to help businesses adapt to the mobile web-user's needs and
expectations. eZ Find, eZ's powerful search engine, has gained improvements in faceted
search, spell checking, auto suggestions and more to ensure that user experience is
satisfyingly efficient.

    The eZ Market, eZ's solution for bringing certified 3rd party performance and
productivity innovation into the mix sees exciting additions in the areas of real-time
content trending measurement (eZ Live Viewer), fluid and collaborative workflow tools (eZ
Exceed and eZ Multitasking One), tagging automation (eZ Smart Tags), and eCommerce (eZ Way
2 Magento). The eZ App Factory offers industrialization and rapid creation of low cost,
easy to manage native mobile and tablet apps that integrate fully with the eZ Publish CMS.

    The eZ Publish Cloud edition, based on the Red Hat Enterprise cloud stack, offered in
partnership with Ixonos, is a full SaaS version of eZ Publish Enterprise. The benefits of
cloud enablement are many - speed, security, support, cost and more - allowing eZ clients
to focus on the core of their digitally-enabled business, leaving infrastructure to
international best-in-class third party vendors.

    Gabriele Viebach, Group CEO commented, "eZ is committed and transparent in its roadmap
to deliver the world's leading Customer Experience Management platform. This is a great
testimony of how teamwork with the eZ Community and our own engineers delivers fast
innovation within the Commercial Open Source paradigm to produce relevant and sustainable
software to enable the digital businesses of today and prepares them for the exciting
possibilities of tomorrow."

    About eZ Systems:

    eZ Systems is the globally recognized commercial open source software provider. Our
leading and innovative approach takes your enterprise platform beyond content management
(CMS) into creating a true digital experience with systematic optimization capabilities.
The eZ Publish platform sets new standards for digital lifecycle management, including
recommendations and smart web analytics functionality, coupled with an application market
place of certified extensions.

    Thousands of organizations worldwide benefit from optimized and intelligent
multi-channel communications solutions. eZ's client base includes small, medium and large
enterprises across all industries such as media, publishing and broadcasting, financial
services, telecoms, retail, government, manufacturing, logistics, and education.

    Additional information: eZ Systems Headquarters, Klostergata 30, N-3732 Skien, Norway,
Tel. +47-35587020, email: info@ez.no, Web: http://www.ez.no

    Media contact: euromarcom public relations GmbH, Tel. +49-611/973150, E-Mail:
team@euromarcom.de, web: http://www.euromarcom.de

Source: eZ Systems

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How Federal Budget Cuts Affect National and Homeland Security 

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AS THE FEDERAL BUDGET BATTLE WAGES ON IN CONGRESS, THE PENTAGON IS BRACING FOR DRASTIC CUTS.

TOUGH DECISIONS LIE AHEAD AS THE GOVERNMENT DETERMINES WHICH PROGRAMS TO CUT, AND BY HOW MUCH.

NATIONAL SECURITY EXPERTS SAY DEFENSE AND INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS HAVE TO CONSIDER WHAT NATIONAL SECURITY NEEDS WILL LOOK LIKE IN 10, EVEN 20, YEARS. CAREFUL PLANNING, WITH CONSIDERATION OF BOTH RISK AND COST, ARE NECESSARY TO AVOID POTENTIALLY IRREVERSIBLE CONSQUENCES.

DAVID LANGSTAFF - PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF TASC:

"As a country, we must rise to the challenge of fulfilling our national responsibilities and demonstrate the courage to make the tough decisions about our safety and security. We must protect the mission capabilities we will need for the future, rather than the programs of the past. To preserve our national security at a price we can afford, we must invest in our cyber capabilities, systems engineering and other key technologies that will enable us to do more with less."

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CompetencyWorks: Learning from the Cutting Edge

Collaborative project helps educators move beyond seat-time to ensure every student succeeds

WASHINGTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- CompetencyWorks, a new website highlighting innovations, promising practices and solutions for tough issues that educators, administrators and policymakers face when shifting from a time-based system towards competency-based education, launched today at http://competencyworks.org. Combining research, an active blog, an expanding wiki, and the voices of practitioners from across the country, CompetencyWorks is the online extension of a collaboration of the International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL), the American Youth Policy Forum, Jobs for the Future, the National Governor's Association and MetisNet to support states, districts and schools as they innovate beyond the traditionally time-based structure of the K-12 system.

"As currently designed, our schools largely ignore the fact that in this burgeoning information age, students are in a continuous state of learning. Students should not be prisoners of time," said Susan Patrick, iNACOL's President and CEO. "Our single biggest policy concern as a country should be moving away from traditional seat-time toward competency-based models of learning found any time, any place and along any path for today's students."

In 2011, one hundred innovators in competency education gathered for a discussion of what would become the basis of CompetencyWorks' five-part, working definition of high quality competency education:

    --  Students advance upon mastery.
    --  Competencies include explicit, measurable, transferable learning
        objectives that empower students.
    --  Assessment is meaningful and a positive learning experience for
        students.
    --  Students receive timely, differentiated support based on their
        individual learning needs.
    --  Learning outcomes emphasize competencies that include application and
        creation of knowledge, along with the development of important skills
        and dispositions.
"Competency-based education is at the center of our efforts in New Hampshire to prepare our students for college and careers," said Paul Leather, New Hampshire's Deputy Commissioner of Education. "Through competency-based approaches and expanded-learning opportunities, we are reaching more of our students where, when and how they most effectively learn, ensuring mastery of content, and experiencing a declining dropout rate. CompetencyWorks is going to help all of us that are working to create a system that is designed for all students to succeed."

Building upon the leadership examples of states such as New Hampshire, Ohio, and Oregon, CompetencyWorks will showcase the best practices of bold policymakers and practitioners who have worked to explore and implement new ways to expand and enrich support to students, challenging the assumption that learning takes place within the classroom. Regardless of whether a student is more comfortable learning online, developing skills through an internship or in community service, requires a more personalized learning plan, or falls into the oft-neglected category of over-age, under-credited, competency-based approaches will allow them the flexibility to succeed where strictly defined, time-based policies have not.

"If we are earnest about equity and excellence in education, then we must have a disciplined exchange about competency as a defining characteristic of emerging educational designs," said Nicholas C. Donohue, President and CEO of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation. "Competency holds great promise as a design feature of high quality educational opportunities because it allows more customized approaches to learning while maintaining a rigorous commitment to college and career ready standards. However, we have more to learn about competency and how to grow a conversation about it with broader audiences. This is part of why we are proud to support CompetencyWorks. We hope that it will fill an important space in the education reform conversation by elevating the interchange of ideas, challenges and solutions regarding this leading-edge approach to learning."

For more information about CompetencyWorks or to learn more about competency-based approaches to learning, please visit http://competencyworks.org.

CompetencyWorks is supported through the generosity of the Nellie Mae Education Foundation and the Donnell-Kay Foundation.

CompetencyWorks partner organizations:

International Association for K-12 Online Learning (iNACOL)
iNACOL is a non-profit 501(c)(3)-membership association based in the Washington, DC area with over 4,000 members. We are unique; our members represent a diverse cross-section of K-12 education from school districts, charter schools, state education agencies, non-profit organizations, research institutions, corporate entities and other content & technology providers.

American Youth Policy Forum
The American Youth Policy Forum, founded in 1993, is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that educates and informs policy leaders, practitioners, and researchers working on education, workforce, and youth issues at the national, state, and local levels. We believe all youth, regardless of race, income, geographical location, or family background, should have opportunities for high quality learning in order to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for a successful career, to be a lifelong learner, and for engaged lives of citizenship.

Jobs for the Future
JFF identifies, develops, and promotes education and workforce strategies that expand opportunity for youth and adults who are struggling to advance in America today. In more than 200 communities across 43 states, JFF improves the pathways leading from high school to college to family-sustaining careers.

National Governors Association
The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) develops innovative solutions to today's most pressing public policy challenges and is the only research and development firm that directly serves the nation's governors.

MetisNet
MetisNet works with foundations, government, and individuals to identify the most effective ways to shape investments to catalyze social change. Our mission stems from the very root of our name - metis - a Greek word for local knowledge. Drawing on multiple perspectives, MetisNet works with clients to develop vibrant, asset-based investment strategies.

Nellie Mae Education Foundation
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation is the largest charitable organization in New England that focuses exclusively on education. The Foundation supports the promotion and integration of student-centered approaches to learning at the middle and high school levels across New England. To elevate student-centered approaches, the Foundation utilizes a three-part strategy that focuses on: developing and enhancing models of practice; reshaping education policies; and increasing public understanding and demand for high quality educational experiences. The Foundation's initiative areas are: District Level Systems Change; State Level Systems Change; Research and Development; and Public Understanding. Since 1998, the Foundation has distributed over $140 million in grants. For more information, visit http://www.nmefoundation.org.

Donnell-Kay Foundation
The Donnell-Kay Foundation is a private family foundation aiming to improve public education and drive systemic school reform in Colorado through research, creative dialogue and critical thinking. Our focus is funding reform and state-level policy in the areas of early childhood, K-12 and higher education.

SOURCE  CompetencyWorks

CompetencyWorks

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

Q-KON and Business Connexion Deploy iDirect's iDX 3.1 Software to Support Large-Scale Networks

Upgrade enables network operator and service provider to deliver more efficient and affordable services to enterprise customers in Africa

HERNDON, Va., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- VT iDirect, Inc. (iDirect), a company of VT Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced that Q-KON, a leading African satellite network operator, and Business Connexion, a leading African ICT service provider, have partnered to deploy iDirect's iDX 3.1 software upgrade and newly released Evolution X1 remotes. Through iDX 3.1, Q-KON and Business Connexion can enhance their services for enterprise customers and scale their iDirect networks to a much greater number of sites. iDirect is a world leader in satellite-based IP communications technology.

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Q-KON anticipates strong demand from its service provider partners for iDX 3.1 to support enterprise-class networks for corporations. In the case of Business Connexion, iDX 3.1 enables the company to enhance its enterprise cloud services solutions, offering corporations the benefits of virtualization at a lower cost. iDX 3.1 is a great fit for Business Connexion because it is specially designed for the large network deployments required to run an efficient and affordable cloud infrastructure.

iDX 3.1 includes a new 16-channel licensing option for the Evolution XLC-M Line Card that, when paired with the new lower-cost X1 remote, is an ideal solution for large networks featuring one large outbound and numerous small return channels. Additionally, iDX 3.1's built-in Group Quality of Service (GQoS) enhancements allow service providers to serve customers with large dormant networks more efficiently and affordably by lowering the amount of bandwidth needed to keep idle remotes in network. Finally, the Evolution X1 Outdoor remotes, which are designed for durability in difficult terrain and weather conditions, offer a reliable solution for sensor-management applications such as SCADA, as well as environmental and surveillance monitoring.

"Large-scale networks are an important growth area for Q-KON and iDX 3.1 coupled with the X1 remote bundle allows us and our partners to pursue these opportunities with confidence. We were one of the first operators to implement an iDX 3.0 hub in South Africa, and now we are very proud to be one of the first network operators to upgrade to iDX 3.1."
~ Dawie DE WET
CEO, Q-KON

"Cloud services are all about reliability and speed as well as security. This upgrade will cater to our clients' needs on all three of these levels and help us maintain our position as market leaders in the cloud space. We chose the right technology partners in Q-KON and iDirect for this deployment and we are excited at the opportunities that iDX 3.1 and the X1 remote bundle enables for us."
~ Johan VAN HUYSSTEEN
Cloud Infrastructure General Manager, Business Connexion

"iDX 3.1 is about giving service providers the tools to make strategic network decisions that support their growth without having to sacrifice affordability or service quality. Our strategic objectives are aligned with that of Q-KON and we are proud of this association and its value to growing markets."
~ Majdi ATOUT
Regional VP of Sales, Middle East and Africa, iDirect

Q-KON is a 1st tier satellite network provider, turn-key solution provider and the distributor of the NET and Xiplink product ranges.  For more than 20 years, Q-KON has followed successful strategies to establish advance technologies in challenging environments and to unlock real business benefits for its customers and partners. Effectively integrating its commanding capability in niche, wireless and satellite technologies with an intuitive understanding and appreciation of the African market, Q-KON has conquered many business impossibilities. Since its inception Q-KON has distinguished itself in providing solutions and services supported by long term relationships and continued value add. Today, Q-KON can proudly look back at 20 years of engineering achievements throughout Africa underwritten by sound business practices and long-term ethical relationships. Q-KON serves the South African market through Q-KON SA, a subsidiary based in Gauteng, and the rest-of-Africa market through its Q-KON Africa subsidiary.

Business Connexion is a black empowered integrator of innovative business solutions based on information and communications technology (ICT). Business Connexion run mission-critical ICT systems and manage products, services and solutions for JSE listed and key public sector organisations, parastatals and medium-sized companies.

Our unique Business Model represents our approach to configuring and integrating business solutions. Our solutions are designed to meet our clients' strategic and operational needs, which we develop and maintain.  In order to deliver a world-class service we have developed strong relationships and attained top-level certification with many of the world's leading ICT suppliers. To find out more about Business Connexion, visit http://www.bcx.co.za

iDirect, a subsidiary of VT Systems, is a global leader in IP-based satellite communications providing technology that enables our 350+ partners to optimize their networks, differentiate and expand their businesses. The iDirect Intelligent Platform(TM) allows our partners to run their entire business operations more efficiently via a single, unified IP-based satellite architecture, whether it's providing core IP applications to the enterprise or specialized services to any number of diverse vertical markets. iDirect is the #1 name in global satellite communications in key industries including maritime, military/government,  and oil and gas, with a 62% hub market share and more than a quarter million remotes installed worldwide.  In 2007, iDirect Government Technologies (iGT) was formed to drive adoption of its IP-based solutions in the U.S. government market. In 2008, iDirect Asia Pte Ltd was established in Singapore to enhance its value-add and responsiveness to customers in the Asia Pacific region. For more information please visit http://www.idirect.net.

VT Systems is an engineering company providing integrated solutions to the commercial and government markets in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors. VT Systems' innovative solutions, products and services include aircraft maintenance, repair and modification; software solutions in training and simulation; satellite-based IP communications technology; network solutions that integrate data, voice and video; rugged computers and computer peripheral equipment; specialized truck bodies and trailers; weapons and munitions systems; road construction equipment; and ship design and shipbuilding. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VT Systems operates globally and is a wholly owned subsidiary of ST Engineering. Please visit http://www.vt-systems.com.

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CONTACT: Julie Bettinger, Vice President, Corporate Marketing, iDirect, Phone: (1) 703-648-8155, Fax:  (1) 703-648-8015, Email:  jbettinger@idirect.net; Edward Szeto, Manager, Corporate Communications, VT Systems, Phone: (1) 703 739 2610, Fax: (1) 703 739 2611, Email: eszeto@vt-systems.com; Dawie de Wet, Chief Executive Officer, Q-KON, Phone: +27 12 665 0052 ext 202, Cell: +27 83 252 6600, Web:  http://www.qkon.com; Miranda Lusiba, Group Manager: Communication, Marketing & Communications, Business Connexion, Phone: 0112909112/0832128624, Email: Miranda.Lusiba@bcx.co.za; Kaunda Chama, Public Relations Manager, Business Connexion, Phone: 0112909108/0834268035, Email: Kaunda.Chama@bcx.co.za

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

Skype Announces Collaboration with Prominent Organizations to Further Empower Teachers with Educational Resources through Technology

Penguin Group, New York Philharmonic, Peace One Day, among others join Skype in the classroom to deliver dynamic content and guest speakers

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping to educate and inspire the next generation of thinkers, Skype joins forces with Penguin Group, New York Philharmonic, Science Museum London, Peace One Day, and Save the Children to provide teachers with educational content and access to expert speakers via video calling. This collaboration marks Skype's latest initiative to reach its goal of connecting one million classrooms globally through Skype in the classroom, a free online community that helps teachers use Skype to enrich experiences for students.

"Skype in the classroom is excited to collaborate with stellar, like-minded organizations to bring relevant content directly to innovative teachers who are looking to create unforgettable shared learning experiences for their students," said Tony Bates, president of the Skype Division at Microsoft. "We are dedicated to making education accessible via technology, and will continue to look for ways to remove barriers to communications and connect to classrooms across the globe."

Skype in the classroom strives to enrich students' learning experiences to discover new cultures, languages and ideas without leaving the classroom.  Skype in the classroom now features each individual organization's dynamic content, projects and available guest speakers, including:

    --  Penguin Young Readers Group will connect authors, such as Adam Gidwitz,
        Caroline Lawrence and Nancy Krulik, with students for discussions about
        books, reading and writing;
    --  The New York Philharmonic offers live interaction with musicians and
        educators, beginning with an exploration of Billy the Kid -the man and
        the legend- through the lens of Aaron Copland's 1939 ballet;
    --  Registered teachers have the opportunity to link directly to the free
        Skype supported Peace One Day Global Education Resources and to inspire
        and educate their students about the importance of peace in the modern
        world. Students can also connect with Peace One Day Founder, Jeremy
        Gilley and listen to his inspirational story, questioning him on all
        aspects of his incredible journey to institutionalize Peace Day, 21
        September;
    --  Save the Children and the Science Museum, London will have individual
        projects on Skype in the classroom by the end of the year.
"As a global leader in children's publishing, we are thoroughly committed to seeding a student's growing mind and help them fulfill their dreams," said Pearson Foundation President and CEO Mark Nieker, "We are honored to collaborate with Skype in the classroom as we understand the monumental impact we can offer teacher's educational curriculum."

With more than 28,000 registered teachers and counting, in over 190 countries, Skype in the classroom has enabled hundreds of thousands of students around the world to take part in valuable shared learning experiences. Skype offers an immediate way to help students discover new cultures, languages and ideas, all without leaving the classroom. Through programs such as this and its work with Donors Choose, The Education Foundation and Peace One Day, Skype in the classroom supports Microsoft's commitment to create opportunities for youth through technology, training, and experiences that empower them to imagine and realize their full potential and make a real impact for a better tomorrow.

To join Skype in the classroom and view these exclusive resources, teachers should:

    1. Sign up at education.skype.com using their Skype account details
    2. Create a profile which includes their interests, location and the age
       groups they teach
    3. Once complete, teachers will have full range to explore the Skype in the
       classroom organization microsites, utilize vast content from these
       organizations and engage in conversations with select guest experts.
For more information or to register for Skype in the classroom, please visit http://education.skype.com.

About Skype:

Skype is communications software whose purpose is to break down barriers to communication. With an Internet-connected device, families, friends and colleagues can get together for free with messaging, voice and video. At low cost, they can also call landlines or mobiles virtually anywhere in the world. Skype has recently introduced group video, allowing groups of more than two people to do things together whenever they're apart. Founded in 2003 and based in Luxembourg, Skype is a division of Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT). Skype can be downloaded onto computers, mobile phones and other connected devices for free at http://www.skype.com.

About Penguin Group:

Penguin Group (USA) Inc. is the U.S. member of the internationally renowned Penguin Group. Penguin Group (USA) is one of the leading U.S. adult and children's trade book publishers, owning a wide range of imprints and trademarks, including Viking, G. P. Putnam's Sons, The Penguin Press, Riverhead Books, Dutton, Penguin Books, Berkley Books, Gotham Books, Portfolio, New American Library, Plume, Tarcher, Philomel, Grosset & Dunlap, Puffin, and Frederick Warne, among others. The Penguin Group (http://www.penguin.com) is part of Pearson plc, the international media company.

About the New York Philharmonic:

Founded in 1842, the New York Philharmonic is the oldest symphony orchestra in the United States and one of the oldest in the world; on May 5, 2010, it performed its 15,000th concert. Music Director Alan Gilbert began his tenure in September 2009, succeeding a distinguished line of 20th-century musical giants going back to Gustav Mahler and Arturo Toscanini. Renowned around the globe, the Philharmonic has appeared in 431 cities in 63 countries -- including the February 2008 historic visit to Pyongyang, DPRK. The Orchestra, which appears annually on Live From Lincoln Center on PBS, has made nearly 2,000 recordings since 1917, with more than 500 currently available, in addition to more than 50 live concerts available as downloads. Credit Suisse is the exclusive Global Sponsor of the New York Philharmonic.

About Peace One Day:

The Peace One Day campaign led a process that resulted in the unanimous adoption by UN member states of the first ever annual day of global ceasefire and non-violence on 21 September, Peace Day. The day has already been proved as a window of opportunity for life-saving activities in areas of conflict. Jeremy Gilley travelled to Afghanistan with Peace One Day ambassador Jude Law to spearhead a campaign that has resulted in the vaccination against polio of 4.5 million children due to Peace Day agreements since 2007. On Peace Day 2008 in Afghanistan, the UN Department of Safety and Security announced a 70% reduction in violent incidents. Peace Day has also become a catalyst for civil society activities in every country of the world; involving an estimated 100 million people by Peace Day 2007 (source UNDPI).These successes, and others around the world, have led Gilley to launch the Global Truce 2012 campaign, calling for a day of ceasefire and non-violence on Peace Day 2012.  It is hoped this will be the largest global reduction of violence ever recorded on one day - Peace Day 21 September 2012 - a world record, and the largest ever gathering of individuals in the name of peace.  Please visit http://www.peaceoneday.org or http://www.facebook.com/peaceoneday

About the Science Museum, London:

The Science Museum's collections form an enduring record of scientific, technological and medical change from the past. Aiming to be the best place in the world for people to enjoy science, the Science Museum makes sense of the science that shapes our lives, sparking curiosity, releasing creativity and changing the future by engaging people of all generations and backgrounds in science, engineering, medicine, technology, design and enterprise. http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk

About Save the Children:
Save the Children is the leading, independent organization that creates lasting change for children in need in the United States and around the world. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Contacts:

Skype

Andrew Schmidt
Andrew.Schmidt@skype.net

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Jennifer Myers
skypeSG@kaplowpr.com

(212) 221-1713

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Skype

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

Webkinz leads the way in social gaming co-play!

Parents & kids can now share their beloved brand with the Webkinz
Friends game on Facebook!

TORONTO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Ganz, creator of Webkinz World(TM), the
original kids' online world, is excited to introduce a game-changing
innovation in family-friendly virtual fun: Webkinz Friends(TM) on
Facebook.  Now teen and adult Webkinz(TM) fans can play the new Webkinz
Friends social game, growing their Webkinz Friends family and creating
the Kinzville of their dreams.

The Webkinz Friends team worked with Facebook to launch some exclusive
innovations in Facebook gaming:

        --  Webkinz Friends has the first virtual representation of plush
            pets in a Facebook game
        --  Players can register new Webkinz pets within the game, receive
            a pet- specific prize and choose between KinzCash and an
            additional room for their home
        --  Players of Webkinz Friends will also earn great prizes which
            they can send to a Webkinz World account online!

The game is based on building the best Kinzville possible and sharing
with friends. Homes, gardens, restaurants, stores and of course, the
Clubhouse can all be added to your own Kinzville.

"Webkinz World is a family-friendly brand, and we want fans to enjoy our
online world on the platforms they have embraced", said Howard Ganz,
president of Ganz and creator of Webkinz. "In 7 years we have seen
players grow up with the game. Webkinz Friends on Facebook lets teens
and adults enjoy the sharing and caring aspect of Webkinz World in a
format that suits them best. We want parents to be able to play on
Facebook and send prizes to their children's Webkinz World accounts.
It's the new face of co-play, where everyone can have fun in their own
age-appropriate environments."

Webkinz Friends is free to play. To enhance gameplay, a Webkinz pet can
be registered in Webkinz Friends (and Webkinz World too!) for virtual
prizes. Utilizing the cross-platform tool, players of Webkinz Friends
can earn virtual prizes which can be sent anonymously to any Webkinz
World account online!

"When imagining Webkinz Friends, we looked at the areas of our site that
could be fun if shared" said Creative Director Karl Borst. "Live in a
loft surrounded by cupcake trees...park mobile homes beside a mansion!
Visit your friends' Kinzville and comment on their Facebook page."

While Webkinz Friends is the first Facebook game for the family-friendly
Webkinz brand, Ganz has extended the co-play experience with Webkinz
arcade-style mobile applications for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Earn rewards for Webkinz World accounts by playing Webkinz iOS games
such as Polar Plunge, Goober's Lab and the newest, Cloud Corral. Next?
Webkinz Friends for the iPad, bringing this Kinzville game to all ages
of Webkinz fans.

    Contact: Susan O'Halloran, Communications Manager, Ganz
             susanv@ganz.com
             905-851-6661 x2375
             www.ganz.com

 

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GANZ

CONTACT:  Susan O'Halloran, Communications Manager, Ganz
susanv@ganz.com  905-851-6661 x2375
http://www.ganz.com

Brainshark Introduces Unique Presenter Mode Capabilities for SlideShark iPad App

New Version of SlideShark Includes Numerous Enhancements Designed to Help Mobile Professionals More Effectively Deliver and Share PowerPoint Presentations from Their iPads

WALTHAM, Mass., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Brainshark, Inc., the leader in online and mobile presentations, today announced the availability of version 1.6 of SlideShark, its free iPad app. Available in Apple's App Store, SlideShark lets mobile professionals view, share and track PowerPoint presentations on the iPad, and now includes Presenter Mode, which encompasses capabilities not currently offered by any other app. With these capabilities, iPad 2 and new iPad users connecting to an external projector or TV can simultaneously view slide notes, separate timers for time spent on individual slides and the overall presentation, an animation counter, and current, previous and next slides - all while their audience sees the presentation in full-screen mode. Other new features in this release include faster conversion times, advanced reporting on presentation viewing activity and enhanced administrative controls.

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SlideShark is the only app that allows users to reliably view and present PowerPoint presentations on the iPad the way they were meant to be seen - with fonts, colors, animations and graphics intact, and no internet connection required while presenting. With the prior release of SlideShark version 1.5, users were given the ability to share and track their presentations online for on-demand viewing on all major devices. To date, SlideShark has been remarkably well-received, being adopted by hundreds of thousands of users across more than 120 countries and averaging more than two downloads per minute 24x7. Additionally, SlideShark recently won a Mobile Merit Award, which recognizes outstanding companies, individuals and technologies that have achieved excellence in the global mobile industry.

SlideShark version 1.6 includes the following new features:

    --  Presenter Mode capabilities - iPad 2 and new iPad users can plug into a
        projector or TV to simultaneously view slide notes, separate timers for
        time spent on individual slides and the overall presentation, an
        animation counter, and current, previous and next slides - all while
        their audience sees the presentation in full-screen mode. Users can also
        choose a full-screen mode for both the presenter and the audience. In
        either mode, animations will display on both screens.
    --  iPad 1 projector/TV support - First-generation iPad users can now plug
        in and present to audiences in full-screen mode, a feature that was
        previously only available on the new iPad and iPad 2.
    --  Dramatically faster conversions - New processing improvements allow
        users to upload and convert their presentations three to five times
        faster than before.
SlideShark Plus, which offers additional storage options, and SlideShark Team Edition, SlideShark's multi-user version, both now offer the ability to run reports on presentations shared online, including information about who viewed the slides, when they were viewed and for how long. Team Edition administrators can also now report on views and usage of content by their team members. Additionally, Team Edition administrators can control team members' ability to hide or re-order slides on specific presentations and can specify whether they are allowed to upload their own content, ensuring the use of authorized content and providing the ability to meet compliance requirements.

"SlideShark was the first - and remains the only - app that allows iPad users to dependably view, share and track PowerPoint presentations," said Brainshark CEO Joe Gustafson. "This new version gives users a host of powerful new tools designed to make them stronger, more polished presenters."

For more information about SlideShark or to download the latest version of the app, please visit http://www.slideshark.com.

About Brainshark, Inc.
Brainshark provides the leading cloud-based software for creating, sharing and tracking online and mobile video presentations. With Brainshark, businesspeople can easily transform static content such as PowerPoint® documents into voice-enriched video presentations that can be accessed anytime, on-demand. Customers can also obtain extensive viewing details, enabling them to measure the effectiveness of their content and follow up accordingly. Thousands of companies - including a third of the Fortune 100 - rely on Brainshark to increase the impact and reduce the cost of their sales, marketing, training and HR communications. For more information, visit http://www.brainshark.com.

    MEDIA CONTACTS: Joan Babinski            Meghan Locke
                    Brainshark, Inc.         Davies Murphy Group, Inc.
                    781.370.8001             781.418.2434
                    jbabinski@brainshark.com brainshark@daviesmurphy.com
                    http://www.brainshark.com       www.daviesmurphy.com
SOURCE  Brainshark, Inc.

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Brainshark, Inc.

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

SaneRemindMe Does the Remembering So Email Users Can Forget

SaneBox Release Notifies Users to Follow Up on Unanswered Emails - Automatically

BOSTON, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SaneBox, makers of the cure to inbox madness, today announced a new release to give hope to those who are trying to figure out how to follow up on emails that have received no reply (and also to those who can't seem to remember their mother's birthday). It's called SaneRemindMe, and it gives users a simple way to track emails that need to be answered by a certain time or defer emails until users are ready to deal with them. A new SaneRemindMe release also lets users receive reminders of important events (like Mom's birthday or recurring meetings) in their inbox and view upcoming reminders on their calendars (Google, iCal, etc.). It also provides snooze buttons to defer follow-up action for a day or week.

Here's how it works: When users need to follow up on an email, they send it as usual and CC or BCC 1week@sanebox.com (or 5minutes@sanebox.com or October15@sanebox.com - pretty much any combination of dates or times will do). If the recipient doesn't reply, SaneBox forwards the reminder email to the top of the user's inbox at the time specified. If the recipient does reply, the reminder is automatically deleted. To set a reminder for an event, users just send an email using the date, day of the week or time in the SaneBox address. Current reminders are held in a SaneRemindMe folder for a quick view of all outstanding reminders.

"When customers say they need it, we start developing it," said SaneBox founder Stuart Roseman. "Our initial SaneRemindMe release made sure SaneBox users never had to track people they need to follow up with again. The new release - SaneRemindMe 2.0 - synchs the reminders up with users' calendars, lets them hit the snooze button on reminders for later follow up and makes sure they never again miss a recurring meeting, an important birthday or anniversary."

Like all SaneBox functions, SaneRemindMe works on practically any email service, including Gmail. It works with SaneBox's other features to help users tame unruly inboxes and save hours in time lost to dealing with low-priority messages - and chasing down unresponsive email recipients. With advanced algorithms and settings that let users customize their email experience - all delivered on a platform that integrates into existing user interfaces instead of requiring customers to learn a new one - SaneBox is making a serious dent in time lost to unproductive inbox and follow-up chores.

That's why SaneBox users are happy to pay $5 a month to bring sanity to their inboxes - and email follow-up processes. The average SaneBox user saves two hours a week by using the solution, so the value SaneBox delivers is a matter of simple math (and satisfied customers).

Email users who would rather forget about remembering have a new ally in SaneRemindMe. Learn more at sanebox.com.

About SaneBox

SaneBox is an incredibly smart email inbox filtering system that separates the emails users need to deal with right away from those that can wait - automatically. Built by a team of friendly hackers with respectable major technology company experience, SaneBox is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. Learn more at http://www.sanebox.com.

SOURCE  SaneBox

SaneBox

CONTACT: Nikki Nardick of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9307, nnardick@sspr.com

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

Spirent Communications Selects Epitiro as Technology Partner

CARDIFF, Wales, May 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Epitiro [http://www.epitiro.com ] today announces that its technology will be supplied
to Spirent Communications [http://www.spirent.com ] plc, a leading test & measurement
company focused on delivering innovative systems and services to meet the needs of
customers worldwide.

    Epitiro's technology will be incorporated into the Spirent Test Center Live
[http://www.spirent.com/Solutions-Directory/Spirent-TestCenter_Live ] solution and
provides IP network performance measurements from mobile smartphones and fixed line
computers. New mesh-testing capability will provide both telecoms operators and global
enterprises with a scalable, flexible service assurance solution for complex networks.

    "Epitiro is a pioneer in Quality of Experience measurement technology that is used by
the BBC, Ofcom and major operators," said Gavin Johns, CEO, Epitiro. "By incorporating our
unique edge-based measurement technology and mesh testing capability, Spirent will be able
to provide end-to-end service assurance solutions for ISPs, MNOs and global enterprises."

    With the ability to measure quality from the smartphone or computer, fixed and mobile
operators will be alerted to subscriber-affecting issues early. Global companies that
depend on third-party communications to link offices will now have continuous quality
information to manage SLAs. The on-line interface is comprised of interactive maps and
charts that reveal issues and provide a means of drilling down to the root causes
affecting service assurance.

    "Spirent TestCenter Live is an industry leading solution for service assurance," said
Sean Yarborough, Sr. Director, Strategy & Business Development, Spirent. "Incorporating
Epitiro's technology will make Spirent TestCenter a more compelling solution for customers
who see quality as mission critical."

    The measurement technology includes analysis of key performance indicators such as
speed, latency and packet loss in addition to analysis of applications such as voice,
video and popular websites including YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and others.

    About Epitiro

    Epitiro provides quality of experience analysis solutions to ISPs, MNOs, global
enterprises and government regulators.

    Clients such as BT, Etisalat, Vodafone, Orange, Virgin Media, Ofcom, Telecom New
Zealand, Telefonica O2 and many others benefit from Epitiro's analysis of fixed and
wireless broadband performance. Founded in 2000, Epitiro has headquarters in Cardiff,
Wales, UK.

Source: Epitiro

Corporate Contact for Media Only: Eve Powell, Epitiro Group Ltd., +44(0)2920-488226, epowell@epitiro.com

The New Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite Ultimate: The Most Powerful DVD/Video to 2D/3D Video Converting Software

BEIJING, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Aiseesoft, a top-ranking provider of Windows and Mac DVD/video converter, iPad/iPhone/iPod transfer software, announces the release of the new and professional DVD Converter Suite Ultimate for windows users. The bright side of this wonderful application is that it can convert DVD and popular video files to 2D/3D videos. This application is packed with DVD Ripper Platinum, Total Video Converter Platinum, iPad/iPhone/iPod Transfer Platinum, DVD Creator and DVD Copy.

Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite Ultimate has the ability of ripping DVD and converting popular video files to 3D videos with outstanding output video quality. And, this software offers users several output 3D mode solutions - Anaglyph 3D, Side by Side (Half-Width), Side by Side (Full), Top and Bottom (Half-Height), and Top and Bottom (Full), etc. Users can choose any one of these 3D modes according to different 3D playing devices. Once owning this software, users can freely enjoy the fascinating 3D movies on 3D TV or other 3D devices conveniently.

Besides 3D videos, this amazing DVD Converter Suite Ultimate can also convert DVD/video files to general 2D video and audio files. Also, this software owns powerful video editing features. For instance, users can clip video segments, crop video frame, add watermark to video, join videos and DVD titles/chapters together, and adjust output video brightness/saturation/contrast/hue/volume.

Furthermore this application contains files transferring functions. It can export iPad/iPhone/iPod files to computer and import local files to these devices, and this software supports transferring files between iPad, iPhone and iPod devices.

What's more, Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite Ultimate enables users to create DVD disc, DVD folder and ISO files with popular video files. Users can choose the DVD menu, audio track and subtitle for the output DVD and allows users to copy DVD disc, DVD folder and ISO files and choose DVD copy mode - Full Copy, Main Movie, Customize.

Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite Ultimate can convert DVD/video to 2D/3D videos, transfer files between iPad/iPhone/iPod and PC, convert videos to DVD, and copy DVD. For more information about this software, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-converter-suite.html.

    System Requirements for Windows Version
    OS Supported: Windows NT4/2000/2003/XP and Windows Vista, Windows 7
    Hardware Requirements: 800MHz Intel or AMD CPU, or above; 512MB RAM or
     more

About Aiseesoft Studio

As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help the Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, Users' satisfaction is a consistent pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com.

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Alva Jones of Aiseesoft Studio at Tel: +86-13466759823 or Email: pr@aiseesoft.com

Web Site: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-converter-suite.html

VoX Communications Offers Its International Android App To Consumers In Ten Selected Countries Via Facebook.com

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pervasip Corp.'s (OTCQB: PVSP) wholly-owned subsidiary, VoX Communications, a cloud-based voice and video communications solutions, apps and services provider, is now offering its mobile voice Android app to Facebook users. 

Facebook is running millions of impressions a week to promote VoX's Android app.  Ads are being shown primarily to college graduates in ten countries.  The countries selected are the United States, Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, Egypt, Mexico, Malaysia, Philippines, South Korea and the United Arab Emirates.

VoX's Chief Executive Officer, Paul Riss, noted, "We love analytical data, and the information that Facebook and Google Analytics are providing us for this exercise.  As we advertise in different countries, we can see the effect of web page visits from people in each of the ten countries, spillover visitors and new subscribers.  The top three countries for our Android app downloads are the United States, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.  We look to use this Facebook test to help us when we market our app utilizing other social networking sites."

A VoX user can subscribe entirely on the phone and choose a U.S. phone number without leaving the interface, which makes the sign up process more elegant than many competitors. The Mobile VoIP paid plans start at $4.95, which is a low cost of entry for a high quality and reliable VoIP service offering. VoX also offers 500 minutes for $9.95 and unlimited calling to more than 60 countries for $29.95 per month.  New subscribers can download the app for a free 60-minute trial and make calls to any country on the unlimited calling list.   

The VoX Mobile VoIP App can be viewed or downloaded here:

https://market.android.com/details?id=net.voxcorp

About VoX Communications: 

VoX Communications delivers VoIP and video telephone service anywhere in the world that has a stable broadband connection.  It recently entered the mobile VoIP services and applications arena so that its VoIP can utilize any 3G/4G or Wi-Fi connection.  VoX differentiates itself through a unique combination of high quality voice services, flexible back-office capabilities and automated provisioning systems that enable a quick turn-up for app users who are looking for a second mobile phone line or low-cost international calling, without using any voice-plan minutes from their mobile phone carrier.  It offers a feature-rich, low-cost, high-quality alternative to traditional wireless phone services.  For more information, please visit http://www.voxcorp.net.

Forward-looking statements: The information contained herein includes forward-looking statements.  These statements relate to future events or to our future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements.  You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond our control and which could, and likely will, materially affect actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements.  Any forward-looking statement reflects our current views with respect to future events and is subject to these and other risks, uncertainties and assumptions relating to our operations, results of operations, growth strategy and liquidity.  We assume no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, or to update the reasons actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements, even if new information becomes available in the future.

AT PERVASIP:
Paul H. Riss
Chief Executive Officer
Ph: 212-404-7633
phriss@pervasip.com

SOURCE  VoX Communications Corp.

VoX Communications Corp.

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

ClearOne Introduces Its New Network Audio Bridge Product Line for Pro Audio

The CONNECT(TM) CobraNet® and CONNECT AVB Provide the Most Flexible and Cost-effective Solution for Networked Audio

SALT LAKE CITY, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today announced the release of CONNECT CobraNet and CONNECT AVB network bridges for its CONVERGE® Pro products providing integrators with the most flexible and cost-effective platform for networked audio. With the introduction of this new Pro product line, ClearOne provides solutions for proven CobraNet and emerging Audio Video Bridging (AVB) standards for networked audio. AVB is a set of standards currently in development by the AVnu® Alliance, an IEEE working group, to provide time-synchronized delivery of audio and video media through Ethernet networks. The release of this new platform demonstrates ClearOne's commitment to further extend and expand the reach of professional audio.

"ClearOne's strategy to AVB is unique in that our solutions are designed to work with our existing pro audio products," said Durai Ramachandiran, Director of Product Line Management for Multimedia and Networking Products. "With our bridging solution architecture, integrators have the choice and flexibility to use CobraNet or AVB with existing installations, as well as new pro audio deployments to provide a more scalable and economical solution."

Any audio input can be dynamically routed to any audio output on the network, over extended distances, using CONVERGE Pro with CONNECT CobraNet or CONNECT AVB, delivering unparalleled routing flexibility over standard Ethernet connections.

The CONNECT CobraNet and CONNECT AVB network bridges will be featured at ClearOne's exhibit, booth #N1827, at InfoComm 2012 in Las Vegas, June 13-16. "In addition to the debut of the CONNECT product line at InfoComm, we will be announcing another exciting new product--one where pro audio will never sound the same," said Ramachandiran.

The CONNECT CobraNet bridge will ship in August, and the CONNECT AVB bridge in the following quarter. Contact ClearOne sales at 800-707-6994 or sales@clearone.com for more information.

About ClearOne
ClearOne is a global company that designs, develops and sells conferencing, collaboration, streaming and digital signage solutions for audio, video and data multimedia communication. The performance and simplicity of its advanced comprehensive solutions enhance the quality of life. ClearOne products are designed for business and residential use, offering unprecedented levels of functionality, reliability and scalability. More information about the company can be found at http://www.clearone.com.
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Contact:
Jeff LeFevre
Sr. Marketing Communications Director
801-303-3438
jeff.lefevre@clearone.com

SOURCE  ClearOne

ClearOne

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

Experian provides renters with an opportunity to build credit history through new collaboration with ClearNow®

Renters of any size or type of residential property can now work with their landlords and ClearNow to report their rental payments to Experian RentBureau

COSTA MESA, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian®, the leading global information services company, today announced that it has extended its capability to accept rental payment data from individual landlords and property managers through its new collaboration with ClearNow®.  ClearNow offers a low-cost and easy solution for collecting and making payments electronically and automatically. Experian, through its RentBureau® business, currently receives rental payment data from more than 3,000 apartment communities, most of which are managed by large property management companies. Whether a renter lives in a large apartment complex or rents from a landlord that only manages one property, Experian now will provide an opportunity for all renters to build credit history through rental payments.

"We're thrilled to offer a simple way for many responsible Americans to get the credit they deserve by making their rental payments as agreed," said Steven Wagner, president, Experian Consumer Information Services. "In the past year, we have led the industry in helping renters build credit history, and with the latest collaboration with ClearNow, we are achieving another major milestone."

ClearNow allows landlords and property managers to electronically collect rent from their tenants via an automatic bank account debit. This relationship will allow renters to enjoy the convenience of automating their rent payment, which can help avoid late payments, and opt in to reporting their rent payment history to Experian RentBureau. Experian currently includes rental payments on its credit reports which helps many responsible renters build credit history.

RentBureau is the largest and most widely used credit reporting agency for the multifamily industry. RentBureau's database receives rental payment histories every 24 hours from property management companies and currently includes more than 9 million residents nationwide. Data contributors report their rental data to RentBureau directly and automatically. Property management companies utilize this data to screen new rental applicants' payment history as part of their existing resident screening services.

To learn more about Experian RentBureau, please visit http://www.rentbureau.com.

For renters interested in building credit history through rental payments, please visit http://www.experian.com/buildcredithistory.

About Experian

Experian is the leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients around the world. The Group helps businesses to manage credit risk, prevent fraud, target marketing offers and automate decision making. Experian also helps individuals to check their credit report and credit score, and protect against identity theft.

Experian plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN) and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Total revenue for the year ended 31 March 2012 was US$4.5 billion. Experian employs approximately 17,000 people in 44 countries and has its corporate headquarters in Dublin, Ireland, with operational headquarters in Nottingham, UK; California, US; and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

For more information, visit http://www.experianplc.com.

Experian and the Experian marks used herein are service marks or registered trademarks of Experian Information Solutions, Inc. Other product and company names mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.

Contact:

Kristine Snyder
Experian Public Relations
1 714 830 5192
kristine.snyder@experian.com

SOURCE  Experian

Experian

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

Youtoo Launches First Ever Facebook Be on TV App

You Too Can be on TV From Facebook with a Few Simple Clicks

LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Youtoo today announced the first ever Facebook app that lets you be on TV with a few simple clicks.  On the eve of the Facebook IPO, The Be on TV app enables Facebook users to record or upload videos of themselves to air on network television.   

Starting this week, the Facebook Be on TV app will broadcast videos from Facebook to air on Youtoo TV, which can be seen in 177 of the top 200 cable markets in the US. The app was designed for major broadcasters around the world and will run on other networks in Fall 2012.

"We designed the technology so that Facebook users can be on their favorite shows," said Chris Wyatt CEO of Youtoo.  "For the first time Youtoo technology is instantly available to the 800 million Facebook users."

Facebook users can search the keyword "Youtoo" to download the Be on TV app.  Users can record or upload videos based on questions posed by the program. Once a video is recorded, it will automatically post to their personal timeline or wall and can be shared online with their social network and Facebook friends.

When a Facebook user's video is approved and scheduled for air, he or she will receive a notification on Facebook of the time and date they'll be on TV in time to let their family and friends know.

After the user appears in the program, he or she will automatically receive an air check or recorded video of the live airing which they can share with friends on Facebook.  To date, Youtoo has nationally televised over 90,000 videos submissions from their users who have uploaded their videos via Youtoo.com. 

For Facebook users who don't want to be on TV, the Be on TV app allows them to send personalized messages including birthday greetings and congratulations to family and friends.

ABOUT YOUTOO

Youtoo is a software company supplying end-to-end interactive TV and gaming services to the television industry.  In Q4 of 2011, Youtoo launched its development platform youtoo.com and Youtoo TV in 177 out of the top 200 television markets.

Since launching, Youtoo technology has broadcast over 90,000 viewer videos on national television and bridged the gap between social media and interactive television.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Holly Taylor   
310-854-8115                         
hetaylor@rogersandcowan.com

Diane Shader Smith
310-386-6803
dianeshadersmith@gmail.com

Jennifer Jimenez
JJimenez@rogersandcowan.com
310-854-8176

SOURCE  Youtoo

Youtoo

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

Centro Brand Exchange Offers Premium Publishers 100 Percent Data Protection and High CPMs

Centro Partners with Krux to Create the Safest Ad Exchange Environment for Quality Publishers and Trusted Brands

CHICAGO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centro, the leading provider of media logistics software and services, today announces its partnership with Krux to provide the most secure, exclusive advertising exchange for premium publishers. An advanced platform connecting the highest quality publishers with the best content and brands, the Centro Brand Exchange is a private, invitation-only exchange platform supported by Krux's leading publisher data management technology.

As ad networks, ad exchanges and SSPs continue to promise increased value for publishers' unsold inventory, not only has their promise proven empty, they have become ushers allowing third-party companies to glean and repurpose valuable audience data from premium publishers. In fact, in a forthcoming study by Krux, upwards of 40 percent of all data being collected from publishers is being gathered via third party ad tags without the publisher's knowledge or consent.  The Centro Brand Exchange, in choosing Krux, gives premium publishers the security they deserve from an ad exchange while allowing them to achieve higher CPMs through data-driven audience packaging. 

The Centro Brand Exchange integrates Krux's data platform into the fabric of its exchange software, giving publishers an unprecedented level of audience data and security protection.  The Centro Brand Exchange also gives publishers greater control over the quality and type of brands that appear on their sites.  Together, Centro and Krux are closing the data security loophole associated with today's ad exchange, ad network and SSP offerings, while driving higher value and CPMs for premium publishers on their unsold inventory.

"Everyone in the exchange industry is talking about creating greater value for publishers' inventories, yet no one is delivering on the promise," said Shawn Riegsecker, Founder and CEO for Centro. "We recognize a significant gap in the market where high-quality publishers are being taken advantage of with no control and no good alternative solutions. Through our partnership with Krux, we've built the Centro Brand Exchange to be the highest quality ad exchange in the industry giving publishers more controls, high CPMs and the highest level of data protection available."

Centro's owned and operated ad exchange offers exclusive high-quality inventory from nearly 1,600 of the industry's most respected publishers. 

"Media companies spend billions annually creating high quality valuable content and attracting premium audiences," said Christian A. Hendricks, Vice President for Interactive Media at The McClatchy Company, "while we have known about ad exchanges gleaning audience data from our sites for quite some time, solutions to the problem have been fleeting at best. With the Centro Brand Exchange, media companies now have a compelling solution designed to protect valuable audience data and reduce audience data leakage."

Centro extensively vets all publishers and advertisers invited to the exchange to ensure brands are appearing next to quality content and reaching valued and most-desired customers. 

"In today's market, publishers have come to recognize that their audience data exists as a standalone asset with tremendous value.  Unfortunately, legacy remnant sales channels have done a poor job recognizing and protecting that value," said Tom Chavez, co-founder and CEO of Krux.  "Through the Brand Exchange, Centro is delivering a unique, premium, and trusted experience for both publishers and brands, and Krux is proud to partner with them in setting new market standards for media monetization and web data protection."

For more information on the Centro Brand Exchange, available as of April 2012, please visit http://www.centro.net/exchange.

About Centro
Centro is the leading provider of intelligent media logistics software and services for agencies, publishers, and advertisers.  Since the company's founding in 2001, Centro makes it easier to buy and sell digital media as a partner to more than 2,900 advertisers and 750 agencies, helping them simplify complex media decisions, connections, and processes in an increasingly digital world.  With its proprietary software, Transis, market-driven insight, and a commitment to outstanding customer service, Centro executes flawless digital media campaigns, resulting in better campaign performance, higher retention rates, and greater profitability for its clients.   Headquartered in Chicago with 28 offices nationwide, Centro's success and commitment to culture has led to many accolades, including the Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Companies, Red Herring 100 and No. 1 on Crain's Chicago Business 2012 Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year in a row. For more information, visit http://www.centro.net.

About Krux
Founded in 2010, Krux delivers data fabric for the consumer web.  The company's platform helps websites protect, manage, and monetize data across screens and sources.  With Krux, websites give their consumers cooler, safer, faster, smarter web experiences. With Krux, consumers gain confidence that their favorite websites are operating under the plain light of day.  Website operators in the US, Europe, and Asia have adopted Krux technology, including companies like The New York Times, NBC Universal, Sanoma, Recruit, Financial Times, BrainyQuote, GrooveShark, and The Wall Street Journal Digital Network.  Find out more at http://www.krux.com.

SOURCE  Centro

Centro

CONTACT: Ryan Kuntz, +1-800-248-8749, ryan.kuntz@edelman.com

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

Bizo Opens Premium Business Audience Network to Real Time Bidding with Launch of BAX

Bizo's Business Audience Exchange (BAX) enables agency trading desks and media buyers to bid on premium business audience inventory in real-time

SAN FRANCISCO, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bizo, the global leader in business audience marketing, today announced general availability of the Business Audience Exchange (BAX), a real-time bidding (RTB) enabled premium exchange of over 1,000 publishers of business news, technology, industry, professional and other related sites across the business Web.  For the past four years, over 500 marketers and their agency partners have worked directly with Bizo to reach their target business audiences across Bizo's premium business audience network.  With the launch of BAX, trading desks and other media buyers can now bid on this premium inventory in real-time to support their own B2B or premium B2C campaigns.

The advent of RTB as a vehicle for buying and selling ad inventory online has the potential to inject substantial efficiencies into the online advertising ecosystem, and create tremendous value for both advertisers and publishers alike.  To date, the limiting factor with RTB in terms of its effectiveness in driving actual campaign success for advertisers often comes down to the quality of the exchange inventory.  BAX changes the RTB game by 1) enabling media buyers with the most premium inventory available, and 2) maintaining publisher integrity through blind access and significantly higher rates than they have traditionally been able to earn through RTB.   

"In our mission to help marketers reach and understand business professionals online, we've built the world's largest business audience and an unparalleled network of top-tier business publishers," said Russell Glass, Bizo's CEO.  "We've had considerable demand from our advertisers and partners to tap into this premium inventory through RTB, so we are excited for this launch and anticipate continued strong demand and results from BAX for our advertisers and publisher partners." 

Select Bizo partners have been participating in a private Beta of BAX since earlier this year. These beta partners have been actively accessing BAX to bid on Bizo inventory in real-time to fuel the success of their own campaigns.

"Having BAX as part of the AppNexus inventory ecosystem brings a highly differentiated and premium set of publishers to our marketplace," said Brian O'Kelley, AppNexus's CEO. "At the same time, our platform provides Bizo the flexibility to meet the needs of their publishers and advertisers. We are excited to work together to bring their vision of a business audience exchange to fruition."

"Access to quality inventory is a critical component of any marketer's campaign strategy. Turn connects with display, video and mobile inventory sources across the world that allow our clients to deliver finely targeted audience segments and execute flawless digital campaigns," said Maureen Little, VP of Business Development, Turn. "We're pleased to participate in Bizo's BAX as it will provide our customers with premium inventory to enhance the effectiveness of their digital campaigns."

"We focus on trying to make it easier for marketers to reach their targeted business audiences and with the launch of BAX, now they have more choice," said Chris Mann, Bizo's VP of product management. "Advertisers can come to Bizo and buy our data and inventory directly, they can bid on our data and inventory through RTB, or they can do both. Depending on their goals, we can deliver the right solution."

About Bizo
Bizo gives marketers instant access to the people who sign the checks at work, and have the most to spend on life: business professionals. Fueled by proprietary demographic data, the Bizo Marketing Platform precisely targets more than 100 million professionals around the world, including more than 80 percent of the U.S. business population.  Bizo has won the confidence of more than 500 brands including AMEX, Mercedes Benz, Monster, Salesforce.com, Porsche, Microsoft, AT&T and UPS who use Bizo to exert inordinate influence and effectively target their online marketing programs to the business professional audience.

For more information on Bizo, or for a free look at the business demographics of your website audience, visit http://www.bizo.com.

Media Contact
Rachel Vakneen
Sparkpr for Bizo
(415) 321-1881
rachel@sparkpr.com

SOURCE  Bizo

Bizo

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SAP Further Extends Real-Time Data Platform With "Big Data" Capabilities

Customers Showcase "Big Data" Implementations Powered by SAP HANA® Platform at SAPPHIRE® NOW

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced advanced support and integration with Hadoop environments including an expanded "big data" partner council and customer showcases. These "big data" integration capabilities are planned in SAP® Data Services and SAP® Information Steward software with the release of service pack 4 for the SAP HANA® platform. SAP also showcased game-changing business results among customers, made possible by "big data" implementations based on the SAP real-time data platform. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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The SAP real-time data platform, based on the flagship SAP HANA platform, includes data management capabilities from SAP Sybase IQ, SAP Sybase ESP, SAP Sybase ASE and SAP Enterprise Information Management. It unlocks business value from "big data" by providing for real-time decision support within the window of opportunity with extreme capabilities to ingest, store and process big data in real-time.

"Groundbreaking innovations like SAP HANA help our customers access and deliver information at unprecedented speeds -- up to 100,000 times faster than before -- and empower them with fundamentally new ways to run their businesses and master 'big data,'" said Steve Lucas, global executive vice president and general manager, Database & Technology, SAP. "The SAP real-time data platform delivers an information value chain that uncovers and harnesses the right information at the right moment by moving data among SAP HANA, SAP Sybase IQ and Hadoop file systems."

Customer Showcases "Big Data" Results Powered by SAP HANA

MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY analyzes genomes for cancer research and treatment. By building an information value chain that uses SAP HANA with R, open sourceprogramming language and software environment for statistical computing and graphics, for real-time analysis and Hadoop for preprocessing DNA sequences, the company found a way to shorten the genome analysis time from several days down to only 20 minutes.

"Going from a process measured in days to one measured in minutes is radically transforming our customer relationships," said Yukihisa Kato, CTO and director, MITSUI KNOWLEDGE INDUSTRY. "Using the SAP real-time data platform with SAP HANA at its core will be critical to our DNA going forward and to future business growth."

SAP Enterprise Information Management Solutions to Power Access to All "Big Data" Sources

SAP envisions SAP Data Services and SAP Information Steward as the industry's first and only unified solution for data quality, data integration, text data processing, data profiling and metadata management. The company aims to allow users to unlock the full business potential of "big data" by making it easier to integrate and synthesize information across an enterprise's SAP and non-SAP applications. SAP Data Services and SAP Information Steward are intended to provide both business users and IT with an intuitive and comprehensive information management solution with planned enhancements that include:

    --  Hadoop integration: reading from and loading to Hive and Hadoop
        Distributed File System (HDFS), rapid batch updating and loading to SAP
        HANA, SAP® Sybase® IQ server and any other data store, resulting in
        faster performance
    --  Text data processing: extending the data view to analyze data sources by
        performing linguistic analysis and extracting relevant content from
        files, Web logs and social media
    --  Authoritative and trustworthy data: helping users understand, assess and
        improve the quality of data by integrating data quality scorecards
        directly within business intelligence (BI) and enterprise applications
        so users can immediately determine the accuracy of the data and if
        necessary take corrective action
"Our goal is to help organizations access build and govern information value chains across all data sources," said Lucas. "With our enterprise information management solutions, customers will have the ability to easily understand and access any data source -- be it from an SAP, custom or partner application, enterprise database or new data sources such as Hadoop -- so they can now better manage information throughout the organization."

SAP Extends "Big Data" Partner Ecosystem

SAP has set up a "big data" partner council that will co-innovate to produce solutions uncovering use cases and architectures that leverage the SAP real-time data platform and Hadoop. The council will include a cross-section of companies, including startups, hardware vendors, software providers and technology services organizations that will collaborate together with SAP on select projects in the SAP® Co-Innovation Lab. The cornerstone of this strategy is building a strong integration with the Hadoop ecosystem, starting with Cloudera, the leading provider of enterprise-grade Hadoop data management software, services and training. By co-innovating with Cloudera, the top contributor to the Hadoop development community, SAP plans to enable customers to go beyond business analytics and into the world of next-generation applications that innovate on data and open the door to myriad new possibilities.

"We are very excited to work with SAP to provide customers with real-time insights from their Hadoop environments using our complementary solutions," said Mike Olson, co-founder and CEO, Cloudera. "The SAP real-time data platform, combined with the Cloudera Hadoop Distribution, will deliver unmatched capabilities in next-generation 'big data' applications and analytics to the enterprise."

SAP today also announced a number of innovations on the SAP HANA platform. For more information, see "SAP Continues to Expand Capabilities and Scale of SAP HANA Platform."

For announcements, blog posts, videos and other coverage during SAPPHIRE NOW, visit the Events Newsroom.

SAPPHIRE® NOW

With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe. Being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012, this enhanced, real-time event connects attendees on site with global participants through state-of-the-art broadcast studios and an online experience that incorporates the latest social media and community functionality. Whether on site or online, participants can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. For more information, visit http://www.sapphirenow.com. Follow SAPPHIRE NOW on Twitter at @SAPPHIRENOW and visit the Events Newsroom at http://www.events.news-sap.com.

About SAP

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 190,000 customers (includes customers from the acquisition of SuccessFactors) to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.

Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to SAP are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. SAP undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations. The factors that could affect SAP's future financial results are discussed more fully in SAP's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including SAP's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of their dates.

© 2012 by SAP AG. All rights reserved.

SAP and the SAP logo are registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and other countries. Business Objects and the Business Objects logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects Software Ltd. Business Objects is an SAP company. Sybase and the Sybase logo are registered trademarks of Sybase Inc. Sybase is an SAP company. Crossgate is a registered trademark of Crossgate AG in Germany and other countries. Crossgate is an SAP company.

Hadoop is a trademark of the Apache Software Foundation.

For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24

United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)

For more information, press only:
Samantha Finnegan, +1 (650) 276-9350, samantha.finnegan@sap.com, PDT

Jeff Neal, +1 (925) 236-5035, jeff.neal@sap.com, PDT

SAP Press Office, +49 (6227) 7-46315, CET; +1 (610) 661-3200, EDT; press@sap.com

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During SAPPHIRE NOW (from May 14 to 16), to speak with press contacts on site, please dial the SAP press room: +1 (610) 661-0469.

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OMG ... Draw Something Just Got Easier!

"The Draw Thing" Stylus is an Indiegogo Project that will help you "Draw Like DaVinci Not Like DiCaprio"

NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nextrendz presents the first affordable game-inspired touch-screen stylus that helps give you an edge over your Draw Something friends. The Draw Thing(TM) will enhance your all-around Draw Something(TM) game on iPad®, iPhone®, iPod® touch and Android® devices.

Draw Something is the new app that has taken the world of smartphones by storm. An online version of Pictionary®, it allows players to use Apple® and Android devices as a canvas. Until now players had to use their fingers as a paintbrush. With The Draw Thing you will be able to transform your doodles from finger-painting into art.

Draw Something has been downloaded 50 million times in just 50 days.

Zynga, Inc., which bought the game's developer OMGPOP, Inc. last month for $180 mil, said they believed that Draw Something is the "fastest growing" mobile game of all time.  The simple game involves players drawing pictures in order to guess words. At peak times, Draw Something players create over 3,000 drawings per second. Draw Something's success has seen it top the iPhone app charts, beating the highly anticipated sequel to Angry Birds®, Angry Birds Space.

Nextrendz is a team of creative out-of-the box thinkers committed to the philosophy that through strategic thinking and innovative design a concept can become reality.

The Draw Thing was born out of the desire to have a really great stylus for the amazing Draw Something game. By designing "The Draw Thing," Dan Weinstein and Doron Fetman felt that it would be a great way to Draw a "better thing"! "We are bringing back the 'Draw' in Draw Something," said Weinstein, who is the company's Creative Director. "We bought several different stylus models currently available on the market but they all suffered the same problem: they were designed to look and feel like a pen and did not have kids in mind. In addition, our stylus has a rubber sleeve that can be interchanged with different-colored sleeves. We will be adding licensed designed sleeves as well, so collect them all!" added Fetman.           

Where can you get The Draw Thing?: http://www.indiegogo.com/thedrawthing

The Draw Thing is an Indiegogo® project and with your help they can bring this project to market. Indiegogo is a crowd-funding website for creative projects. There are 6 perks for you to take part in where you can contribute a specific dollar amount, become a backer and receive a reward. In this case you will be receiving The Draw Thing stylus and a Draw Thing portrait, drawn by them with a photo of yourself, to be placed in the "Indiegogo Contributor" gallery on the company's website or at the higher pledges an actual print sent to you. 

Please go to http://www.indiegogo.com/thedrawthing to support the guys at Nextrendz.

You can also enter a raffle to win a "Draw Thing." To enter the raffles please do the following:

Sign up on the website: http://www.thedrawthing.com
Like their Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/TheDrawThing
Follow them on Twitter: @thedrawthing
Check them out on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tls5pziU7s0

Media Contact Info:

DJ Fetman
Nextrendz
Phone: 212-392-4825 ext.102
Email: info@nextrendz.com
Website: http://www.thedrawthing.com

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Nextrendz

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MEDIA ALERT: Please join Good Technology, its customers and partners, and Ted Schadler of Forrester Research, Inc. ** for a discussion on BYOD and best practices for making mobility as the new face of engagement.

NEW YORK, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

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    Who:                         Good Technology (http://www.good.com)

    What:                         Mobility Summit for CIOs, CTOs, Chief
                                  Security Officers, IT managers and those
                                  responsible for managing enterprise
                                  mobility and security. Mingle with
                                  peers, Good Technology executives and
                                  industry experts while learning best
                                  practices for managing enterprise
                                  mobility and security in a bring-your-
                                  own-device (BYOD) world.

    Where:                        Crown Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway
                                  (Between W. 48th & 49th St)
                                 New York, NY 10019

    When:                        Tuesday May 22, 2012 from 3:00pm-6:00pm
                                  2:30 - 3:00pm: Registration and
                                  Networking
                                 3:00 - 5:00 pm: Presentations
                                  5:00 - 6:00pm: Reception and networking
                                  in the Partner Pavilion with
                                  Microstrategy, Box, Quickoffice, Copiun,
                                  Verivo and iAnnotate
RSVP/Media Contact:

Press and analysts can register directly for this exciting event here: http://got.good.com/052012NYC_Registration.html?lsrc=Internal%20Email&ltyp=Event&cid=701000000005yOT  or reserve your spot with Siobhan Lyons, Sr. PR/AR Manager, Marketing & Communications, Good Technology - Desk: 408.212.7404, Email: slyons@good.com.

Discussion Topics:

Connecting smartphones to company networks

    --  Prepare for the BYOD explosion
    --  Minimize risk and maximize opportunity
Risks and opportunities that the consumerisation of IT presents for global businesses

    --  Hear from top industry experts, and gather real-time insight from high
        profile organizations on how to approach this challenge and maximize
        success.
BYOD best practices and collaboration trends.

    --  Hear from industry analyst Ted Schadler of Forrester and Enterprise IT
        experts who will share their experiences and best practices on mobile
        productivity, cost reduction, mobile security and compliance.
About Ted Schadler:

Ted Schadler is the Vice President and Principal Analyst serving Content & Collaboration Professionals for Forrester Research, Inc. Ted has 24 years of experience in the technology industry, focusing on the effects of disruptive technologies on the workforce and workforce productivity. His research focuses on workforce technologies and the programs that support them, including instant messaging, web conferencing, and unified communications; smartphones and tablets and their impact on productivity; telework and consumer broadband; cloud email and collaboration tools; and the consumerization of IT. Ted has more than 10 years of experience as a quantitative analyst using survey techniques to help clients define their workforce personas and conduct workforce technology assessments.

About Good Technology:

Good Technology is a market leader in enabling enterprises to securely move between business and personal productivity on today's most popular mobile devices, including iPhone®, iPad(TM), Android(TM), and Windows Phone devices.   Good Dynamics(TM) secures mobile applications and data on mobile platforms.  Good For Enterprise(TM) offers secure email, calendar, and contacts functionality, as well as Mobile Device Management.

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Zillow Introduces Zillow Partnership Platform

Outlines Zillow's commitment to work with MLSs and brokers to display accurate, complete and timely listing data

SEATTLE, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zillow, Inc. (NASDAQ: Z), the leading real estate information marketplace, today launched the Zillow® Partnership Platform, developed to help Zillow, multiple listing services and brokers work together to display accurate, complete and timely listing information.

The Zillow Partnership Platform outlines Zillow's commitment to work with its real estate industry partners to reduce the costs and time associated with listings management; and provide the best source of listing data to agents, home owners and home shoppers.

Under the Zillow Partnership Platform, Zillow's pledges include:

    --  Update active listings and remove stale information as frequently as the
        MLS or broker allows.
    --  Always show the listing broker, listing agent and the listing source.
    --  Never re-syndicate, redistribute or sub-license listings without
        permission.
    --  Never reuse listing data entrusted to one Zillow business to support
        another Zillow business.
    --  Allow MLSs and brokers to choose Zillow's listings data source.
    --  Honor all intellectual property rights.
"Zillow is committed to partnering with MLSs and brokers to get reliable and timely information to its more than 32 million unique users each month," said Bob Bemis, vice president of industry relations at Zillow. "We have a common goal to provide accurate listings for the benefit of agents and consumers."

Starting today, the Zillow Partnership Platform applies to all renewal and future MLS and broker contracts. Each partner will have a dedicated Zillow account executive to address concerns and quickly solve problems. To learn more about the platform, email partners@zillow.com or call 206-757-4250.

About Zillow, Inc.
Zillow (NASDAQ: Z) is the leading real estate information marketplace, providing vital information about homes, real estate listings and mortgages through its website and mobile applications, enabling homeowners, buyers, sellers and renters to connect with real estate and mortgage professionals best suited to meet their needs. More than 32 million unique users visited Zillow's websites and mobile applications in April 2012. Zillow, Inc. operates Zillow.com®, Zillow Mortgage Marketplace, Zillow Mobile, Postlets® and Diverse Solutions(TM). The company is headquartered in Seattle.

The Zillow logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=10012

Zillow.com, Zillow, Zestimate and Postlets are registered trademarks of Zillow, Inc. Diverse Solutions is a trademark of Zillow, Inc.

SOURCE  Zillow, Inc.

Zillow, Inc.

CONTACT: Cynthia Nowak of Zillow, +1-206-757-2701, press@zillow.com

Web Site: http://zillow.com

Can a Beer Be Sexy? Boobzie Says Yes!

GLENDALE, Calif., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing the very sexy cousin of the familiar coozie, Boobzie(TM) -- a witty and busty line of insulated can covers designed to get heads turning and tongues wagging. These beauties made their public debut yesterday via the Boobzie online store (http://www.boobzie.com/) and will be expanding to a number of retailers later this year.

While perfect for bachelor parties, tailgating or as gag gifts, Boobzies serve as a practical, functional everyday item with great impulse appeal. Unlike many novelty gifts, these high-quality beverage covers can last for years, maintaining a much-needed function. Each coozie is produced from top-quality material using sublimation printing for more durable wear.

As a brand, Boobzie made its debut in 2011 when the HOA Restaurant Group, owner of the popular Hooters restaurant chain (http://www.hooters.com), introduced the "Hooters Boobzie" concept to the restaurant's 460 locations. Shortly thereafter, well-known retailer Marshall Retail Group (http://www.marshallretailgroup.com/) commissioned an exclusive Boobzie for their Las Vegas souvenir stores. Far more appealing than the standard can cover -- and a lot of fun to play with -- both Boobzies proved to be top-sellers. Since being introduced, over 77,000 of these custom units have been sold, demonstrating the brand's mass appeal.

Hot on the heels of success, the company patented their unique products and began to develop an entirely new line for themselves. The designs became euphemistically referred to as "the girls." Each girl dons a snug shirt with a "quippy" slogan offering a bit about her, while an amusing backstory outlined on the web site shares the rest. Fourteen distinct and fun personalities make up the introductory line, on sale now.

While Boobzies are definitely light-hearted and fun, they also have a serious side. Joining the ranks of innovative organizations such as "Save the Ta-Ta's" (http://www.savethetatas.com/) and "GotCancer?" (http://www.gotcancer.org/), where laughter serves to heal as well as inform, the company is already developing a specialty Boobzie designed to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.

The Boobzie girls have a bad reputation for getting around, which will mean good news for the brand's online store as well as any retailer who chooses to feature their line. Retail priced under $10 USD per girl, they will undoubtedly sell quickly. A Boobzie display makes for a great impulse purchase next to registers, or alongside a store's beer inventory. Wherever they wind up, customers will surely want to get a firm grip on them.

For more information on the Boobzie product line, how to feature them in your store or to simply grab a few for your next get-together, visit Boobzie (http://www.boobzie.com/) today.

About the Company

Boobzie.com offers an entire line of voluptuous insulated beverage covers guaranteed to bring a sense of fun to any get-together. In addition to their standard product line, Boobzie offers wholesale as well as customization opportunities. These offerings enable companies to feature a unique, entertaining and potentially custom-branded product for sale via online stores and/or as a promotional giveaway at special events.

Contact:

Heather Dunwoody
heather@boobzie.com
Phone: 818.839.0756

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SAP Broadens Analytics Reach With New Stake in Data Discovery and Visualization Market

New SAP® Visual Intelligence Software Frees Up Demands on IT, Gives Business Users Extreme Ease-of-Use and Powerful Data Visualization to Find Answers in Existing Information Investments

ORLANDO, Fla., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SAP AG (NYSE: SAP) today announced intuitive software that turns data into answers for people across organizations. SAP® Visual Intelligence software allows employees, departments and lines of business to creatively visualize and analyze information and apply it to individual and group decision-making. A desktop version of SAP BusinessObjects Explorer® software, SAP Visual Intelligence is powered by the SAP HANA® platform and empowers users to perform data discovery regardless of technical skill level. With the new application, business users can take advantage of existing data investments that their IT organizations have built and maintained without tasking IT to produce reports. The announcement was made at SAPPHIRE® NOW, being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012.

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No matter where users sit in a company, they want a way to easily explore, mash up and share information to make better decisions and find new opportunities -- without having to task IT to deliver reports. Companies are also looking to maximize existing business intelligence (BI) investments; expanding access allows more people to take advantage of a wealth of existing data and systems to make better-informed decisions.

"The category of visual data discovery has become a must-have component of the BI tool portfolio and SAP has upped its capabilities with its latest product, SAP Visual Intelligence," said Cindi Howson, founder, BI Scorecard. "Ease of use, time to insight and business agility are key reasons for the rapid growth of visual data discovery that provides users with greater self service with minimal IT support. SAP BusinessObjects Explorer provided ease of use, but the release of SAP Visual Intelligence brings greater flexibility and richer analysis."

"3M is a diversified company consisting of six different businesses units operating across various industries globally. As a result, we are a data-rich organization that relies on SAP to deliver intuitive BI solutions," said Jeff Robinson, IT manager, Global Business Intelligence, 3M.  "SAP Visual Intelligence puts our people in the driver's seat because they can truly discover data on the fly. And because SAP handles the work of combining multiple data sources backed by in-memory technology, self-service analysis hits our users' screens in seconds."

Empowering Users in Any Industry or Line of Business to Explore Data and Find Answers

SAP Visual Intelligence draws upon the company's expertise in 24 industries, 10 lines of business and global footprint to deliver a product that any company can use to deliver answers to users everywhere. For example:

    --  A loan officer at a bank might wonder how the bank is performing
        regionally across multiple categories of loans and demographics.
        Typically this would involve intensive efforts downloading and bringing
        together information from corporate as well as public data sources to
        find answers, which would be done manually each time a refresh is
        needed. SAP Visual Intelligence enables the loan officer to create an
        automated routine to download census information, combine it with
        regional loan data as well as additional region and state details to
        enrich the data. The information could be immediately plotted on a map
        to discover that loan business had increased 25 percent in the past two
        years for high-income earners in a specific zip code but new loan
        applications had slowed significantly. At the next meeting, the team
        could put together a new campaign targeting sales of loans in the high
        income areas.
    --  A regional manager for a healthy snack company might be tasked with
        increasing sales of a new health bar in the western region. Working with
        a business analyst and SAP Visual Intelligence, the regional manager
        could easily access sales numbers for the last three years and combine
        this with point of sale data to see that the majority of sales were
        coming from small stores running a new campaign. On the spot, the
        regional manager and business analyst could expand the campaign to a
        broader market and eliminate poorly performing campaigns.
    --  Responsible for analyzing the numbers of defects across plants and
        suppliers, a business analyst at a global manufacturing firm could use
        SAP Visual Intelligence to pull enterprise data as well as external data
        files sent by suppliers. A mash up of the data might reveal that
        specific parts and one particular supplier are responsible for 80
        percent of the defects. As a result, the engineering team could work
        with the supplier on correcting the issues.
Fast, Engaging Way of Finding Answers Buried in Massive Amounts of Data

Building on SAP BusinessObjects Explorer, SAP Visual Intelligence leverages SAP HANA to help users ignite their creativity with beautiful and interactive visualizations, allowing them to ask any question without the need for predefined queries, reports or dashboards. SAP Visual Intelligence removes roadblocks to information so business users can find real-time answers on any volume of data. The engaging interface increases the usage of data and ability to derive answers and make better decisions. SAP Visual Intelligence enables ad-hoc discovery everywhere, across all data -- from spreadsheets to sales, finance, marketing, customer, social, geo-location, third-party and other business data.

Analytics Innovations Revolutionize the Decision-Making Process

Recognized as the BI market share leader by Gartner, today's announcement is another of example of SAP's commitment to investing and expanding its analytics portfolio to respond to the needs of customers and the market. Recently announced SAP® BusinessObjects(TM) Predictive Analysis software is intended to help users improve decision-making by predicting future outcomes. Additional planned enhancements to SAP BusinessObjects BI solutions aim to deliver more mobile analytics options, richer insight, improved collaborative decision-making and deeper SAP applications integration. The improved capabilities are planned to help companies extract the most business value from the massive amounts of data that are generated today.

"SAP Visual Intelligence revolutionizes decision-making by offering every person in an organization a fast and extremely easy to use  way of discovering answers from any data," said John Schweitzer, senior vice president and general manager, Analytics, SAP. "SAP solutions for analytics empower people with precise information anytime and anywhere using beautiful visualizations, enabling rapid response to events as they unfold. SAP delivers a powerful and comprehensive analytics portfolio that helps companies adapt to constant change so they can achieve remarkable results."

For more information and demos about SAP Visual Intelligence, visit http://www.experienceexplorer.com. For a closer look, see: "Screenshots: SAP Broadens Analytics Reach."

For announcements, blog posts, videos and other coverage during SAPPHIRE NOW, visit the Events Newsroom.

SAPPHIRE® NOW

With SAPPHIRE® NOW, SAP offers its customers, partners and prospects even more opportunities to engage in dialogue with peers, participants and thought leaders around the globe. Being held in Orlando, Florida, May 14-16, 2012, this enhanced, real-time event connects attendees on site with global participants through state-of-the-art broadcast studios and an online experience that incorporates the latest social media and community functionality. Whether on site or online, participants can gain insight as to how SAP is delivering on its product strategy and helping organizations around the world to run better. For more information, visit http://www.sapphirenow.com. Follow SAPPHIRE NOW on Twitter at @SAPPHIRENOW and visit the Events Newsroom at http://www.events.news-sap.com.

About SAP

As market leader in enterprise application software, SAP (NYSE: SAP) helps companies of all sizes and industries run better. From back office to boardroom, warehouse to storefront, desktop to mobile device - SAP empowers people and organizations to work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively to stay ahead of the competition. SAP applications and services enable more than 190,000 customers (includes customers from the acquisition of SuccessFactors) to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and grow sustainably. For more information, visit http://www.sap.com.

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For customers interested in learning more about SAP products:
Global Customer Center: +49 180 534-34-24

United States Only: 1 (800) 872-1SAP (1-800-872-1727)

For more information, press only:
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During SAPPHIRE NOW (from May 14 to 16), to speak with press contacts on site, please dial the SAP press room: +1 (610) 661-0469.

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The Great Online Launches The Social Media Manager Package

ENGLEWOOD, Colo., May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Facebook IPO looms; The Great Online expands their service offerings with the launch of The Social Media Manager. The Denver inbound marketing company will design and implement social media marketing strategies and plans for small and medium businesses.

Social media has opened doors for companies to reach audiences on a variety of digital platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, etc. Social media marketing can lead to more customers and sales by developing and executing a well-thought-out strategy built by a team of professionals.

"We use a personalized approach with our team of social media experts to address company issues, goals and expectations," says Joe Caston, chief executive officer for The Great Online. "It's a business model we created to make sure the end-user receives the highest level of service, and it's cost-effective."

Services highlighted with The Great Online Social Media Manager include:

    --  Develop a baseline inventory of your Social Media Assets and activities
    --  Develop a customized plan (Statement of Work) for your business
    --  Setup & configure your selected social media platforms that best fit
        your target market
    --  Learn and understand your voice to create and distribute engaging
        content
    --  Develop customized campaigns to establish viral word-of-mouth
    --  Setup and establish monitoring and analytics
During the effortless interactive set-up process, The Great Online team will also create an analytics system for tracking and reporting to help show ROI. The Social Media Manager also includes a monitoring strategy, setting up optimized pages for Facebook, Twitter, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest and creating customized content for distribution. Monthly Packages are available where you only pay for what you need.

To learn more about The Social Media Manager visit, http://www.thegreatonline.com/services/social-marketing/.

About The Great Online

Since 2008, The Great Online, helps businesses "get found" online. The Great Online provides online marketing packages designed to help businesses dramatically increase their lead generation, build credibility through better online content and improve online visibility to reach a larger base of potential customers. An "online marketing concierge," The Great Online makes it simple and affordable for businesses to outsource their online marketing services including search engine optimization, social media marketing, e-mail marketing, pay-per-click advertising, online directory management, website development, and digital public relations. The Great Online helps businesses transform their online sites (Website, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+) into a marketing machine that produces the right leads and helps convert a higher percentage of them into qualified opportunities. Learn more by calling 888-360-4535 or visiting http://www.TheGreatOnline.com.

SOURCE  The Great Online

The Great Online

CONTACT: Frankie Cervantes of The Great Online, +1-303-928-1902, ext.708, Frankie@thegreatonline.com

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

Opscode Releases New Enterprise Features for Chef as Adoption Surges

Open Source Chef Reaches 1,000,000 Downloads, Approaching 100,000 Downloads Per Month; Company Releases Free Trial Version of Private Chef(TM) with 60 Days of Free Support

SEATTLE, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From #ChefConf 2012, Opscode®, the leader in cloud infrastructure automation, today announced the release of a number of new enterprise capabilities for Open Source Chef(TM), Hosted Chef(TM) and Private Chef(TM), delivering greater scale from a single Chef server, a 'one-click' installer, 'Dry-Run', integration with Active Directory and native support for Solaris. Opscode also today announced that it is releasing a free trial version of Private Chef with 60 days of free support from Opscode.

"The rapid adoption of Chef underscores a major transition to scale-out computing in the enterprise," said Mitch Hill, CEO, Opscode.  "This shift is creating a major skills gap in IT, with access to compute resources far outpacing the number of professionals capable of managing these complex environments. Opscode Chef is a force multiplier that solves for this skill gap, providing a model for re-use which enables businesses to automate IT infrastructure and maximize the potential of cloud computing."

Chef Adoption Surging

The release of new enterprise capabilities comes during a period of rapid adoption of Opscode's cloud infrastructure automation solutions. The company today reported that Open Source Chef has reached 1,000,000 downloads worldwide, with adoption approaching 100,000 downloads per month. Further, the Chef community now includes 26,000 active users, 13,000 registered users, 600 individual contributors, 120 corporate contributors and more than 450 cookbooks. Opscode also recently announced that its commercial customer base has surged into the hundreds, with customers ranging from small and medium sized business to Fortune 500 companies in Financial Services, Retail, Media and Entertainment, Hi-Tech and Internet Services.

Chef's New Enterprise Capabilities

Driven by Opscode's deep expertise in running the world's largest infrastructures and leveraging contributions from more than 120 companies and 600 individuals within the vibrant Chef community, Chef's enriched functionality includes a number of key enterprise features designed to maximize the value of IT resources and minimize costs:

    --  Industry-Leading Scale: Private Chef now leverages the scalability and
        fault-tolerance of the Erlang programming language, and proven
        relational database management system principles. Private Chef's 3X
        increase in scalability over previous Chef versions provides unmatched
        efficiency in systems integration and management, enabling enterprise
        businesses to create multi-tenancy across environments and automate much
        larger infrastructures with the same hardware footprint.
    --  Faster Time-to-Value: The release of Chef's new 'one-click' installer
        enables easy and rapid deployment of Chef regardless of IT environment.
        Opscode today also announced publicly available plugins to the knife
        command-line tool for a broad spectrum of public cloud platforms (see
        separate release), providing simple, one-command deployment of cloud
        infrastructure automation for Amazon EC2, HP Cloud Services, Rackspace,
        OpenStack and many more. Additionally, with 450 currently available
        cookbooks providing immediately executable code for automating a wide
        range of operations, users can quickly and easily leverage Chef to
        reduce the time spent managing infrastructure and accelerate
        time-to-value.
    --  Visibility and Control: The new versions of Opscode's open source and
        commercial Chef solutions feature 'Dry-Run' mode, enabling development
        and operations teams to model changes to any resource or environment
        before the changes are made. With this enhanced functionality, Chef now
        provides users with significantly increased visibility and control,
        ensuring changes don't negatively impact their infrastructure.
    --  Seamless Windows Integration: Enterprises can now leverage their
        existing Active Directory user identities to manage access control in
        Chef, eliminating the need for separate log-ins and improving security
        throughout the change management process. In addition, Chef now supports
        rich native Windows file access controls, enabling enterprises to
        securely manipulate files in Windows environments.
    --  Native Support for Solaris: Chef now features native support for
        Solaris, one of the most common legacy Unix implementations, in addition
        to popular Linux and Windows platforms, enabling businesses to easily
        deploy Chef across all mainstream enterprise compute infrastructures.

Free Trial of Private Chef

Opscode today announced the release a free trial of Private Chef with a free 60 days of Opscode support.  Users can access this free trial here. Private Chef provides all the benefits of Open Source Chef and delivers them as a highly available, fully managed and supported automation software solution installed behind a user's firewall. Private Chef makes it easy to deploy servers and scale applications throughout your entire infrastructure, reducing management costs and risk within enterprise compute environments.

About #ChefConf

#ChefConf features three days of technical sessions, workshops, training and keynotes designed to help businesses maximize the value of their IT investment and accelerate the speed of business. From in-depth discussions on the latest trends in IT infrastructure management, DevOps and cloud configuration, to engaging panel discussions on real-world use cases, #ChefConf is shaping the future of infrastructure automation.

About Opscode Chef

Opscode's pioneering software, Chef, is an open-source systems integration framework built specifically for automating the cloud. No matter how complex the realities of business, Chef makes it easy to deploy servers and scale applications throughout an entire infrastructure. Through a combination of configuration management and service-oriented architectures, Chef, Hosted Chef and Private Chef make it easy to create an elegant, fully automated infrastructure while simplifying systems management.

About Opscode

Opscode is the leader in cloud infrastructure automation. Opscode helps companies of all sizes develop fully automated server infrastructures that scale easily and predictably; can be quickly rebuilt in any environment; and save developers and systems engineers time and money. Opscode's team is comprised of web infrastructure experts responsible for building and operating some of the world's largest websites and cloud computing platforms. More information can be found at http://www.opscode.com.

Press Contact:

Lucas Welch
lucas@opscode.com

206-745-0000

SOURCE  Opscode

Opscode

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

Opscode Enables Customers To Rule the Cloud

Company Announces Integration with Several Cloud Computing Providers Including Amazon EC2, HP Cloud Services, Rackspace Cloud, OpenStack, VMware vCloud, CloudStack, Eucalyptus, Joyent Cloud, Terremark, Voxel and BrightBox

SEATTLE, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- From #ChefConf 2012, Opscode®, the leader in cloud infrastructure automation, today announced that Opscode Chef(TM) provides integration with a wide range of public cloud services. Using the knife command-line tool, users of Open Source Chef, Hosted Chef(TM) or Private Chef(TM) can seamlessly automate cloud infrastructure from server provisioning and configuration management to continuous delivery of infrastructure and applications, accelerating time-to-market and reducing IT costs.

"Working collaboratively with the Chef community, we've developed plugins for a number of leading public cloud services, ensuring easy integration and consistent model of interaction," said Christopher Brown, CTO, Opscode. "By using Chef to automate infrastructure in public cloud environments, businesses can speed the delivery of applications, while using fewer resources to do so, helping them get the most from their investment in the cloud."

Opscode Chef provides plugins to the knife command-line tool for a broad spectrum of public cloud platforms, enabling users to spend less time managing infrastructure and more time leveraging its potential to increase operational efficiency and drive business growth. Currently, Opscode and its open source community offer knife plugins for the following public cloud services:

    --  Amazon EC2
    --  BrightBox
    --  CloudStack
    --  Eucalyptus
    --  HP Cloud Services
    --  Joyent Cloud
    --  OpenStack
    --  Rackspace Cloud
    --  Terremark
    --  VMware vCloud
    --  Voxel, an Internap Company
"The economies of scale offered by the cloud are clear and with OpenStack-powered Rackspace public and private clouds, these benefits come with the Fanatical Support® that over 100,000 customers rely on to be successful," said Mark Interrante, Vice President of Product for Rackspace. "Open cloud brings open choice for our customers in how they leverage their cloud resources, and with Chef they have tools to do so easily and efficiently."

"Ensuring that our global IT customers can proactively automate the configurations of applications and the orchestration of elastic infrastructure resources through Eucalyptus is critical to their successful adoption of cloud," said David Butler, senior vice preside of marketing at Eucalyptus. "With Opscode Chef, users can easily configure and deliver applications and servers to our infrastructure as a service cloud, enabling them to get the most from our services, while we take care of the rest."

About #ChefConf

#ChefConf features three days of technical sessions, workshops, training and keynotes designed to help businesses maximize the value of their IT investment and accelerate the speed of business. From in-depth discussions on the latest trends in IT infrastructure management, DevOps and cloud configuration, to engaging panel discussions on real-world use cases, #ChefConf is shaping the future of infrastructure automation.

About Opscode Chef

Opscode's pioneering software, Chef, is an open-source systems integration framework built specifically for automating the cloud. No matter how complex the realities of business, Chef makes it easy to deploy servers and scale applications throughout an entire infrastructure. Through a combination of configuration management and service-oriented architectures, Chef, Hosted Chef and Private Chef make it easy to create an elegant, fully automated infrastructure while simplifying systems management.

About Opscode
Opscode is the leader in cloud infrastructure automation. Opscode helps companies of all sizes develop fully automated server infrastructures that scale easily and predictably; can be quickly rebuilt in any environment; and save developers and systems engineers time and money. Opscode's team is comprised of web infrastructure experts responsible for building and operating some of the world's largest websites and cloud computing platforms. More information can be found at http://www.opscode.com.

Press Contact:

Lucas Welch
lucas@opscode.com

206-745-0000

SOURCE  Opscode

Opscode

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

Spotcycle(TM) supports new international bike-share systems

MONTREAL, May 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - The bike-share mobile application Spotcycle, created by 8D Technologies, opens its doors to several new North American and international
bike-share systems. Starting today, B-cycle(TM) bike-share users,
including the U.S. cities of Denver CO, Madison WI and Fort Lauderdale
(Broward) FL, will have access to Spotcycle. Coming soon, several other
bike-share schemes will be supported, including Paris' Vélib'(TM),
Barcelona's Bicing(TM) and Miami Beach's DecoBike(TM).

Spotcycle is a free mobile application that helps users from around the
world get the most out of their bike-share system. The application can
be used to locate bike stations, display bike and bike dock
availability, display bike path networks, and even create and share
personalized bike routes. Last April, Spotcycle was placed on top of
the list of free mobile apps for a more sustainable lifestyle in the Tech section of USA Today's American Life: Green Living insert. Spotcycle is
available for iPhone, Android and BlackBerry.

About 8D Technologies (http://www.8d.com)

8D is a world leader in the development of the most advanced,
intelligent wireless, Machine-to-Machine (M2M), multi-function point of
sale (POS) solutions. 8D's unique green urban transportation management
and payment solutions include the award-winning city parking system
(8D APMS(TM)). This solution features 100% solar-powered wireless
terminals that can manage both street parking and municipal
bike-sharing services. It is the same software and hardware technology
platform which is at the heart of 8D's parking solution, that propels
bike-sharing systems on three continents, in the cities of Montreal
(CAN), Ottawa-Gatineau (CAN), Toronto (CAN), London (UK), Melbourne
(AUS), Washington DC-Arlington VA (USA), Minneapolis (USA) and Boston
(USA).

8D's solution features real time secure wireless payment and remote
control as well as management of all terminal functions, from payment
to enforcement - and full monitoring of terminals and sensors - in
wired and wireless environments. At 8D Technologies, "Terminals are
just the beginning..."

SOURCE  8D TECHNOLOGIES INC.

8D TECHNOLOGIES INC.

CONTACT:  Jade St-Laurent
Marketing Coordinator
jstlaurent@8d.com
514.906.1212 x 338

Magic Announces the Release of its Revolutionary Mobile Offering for the Development of Business Applications, with New Native Clients for iOS and Android Platforms

OR YEHUDA, Israel, May 16, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com ] (NASDAQ: MGIC
[http://www.nasdaq.com/symbol/mgic ]), a global provider of mobile
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/solutions/?catID13 ] and cloud-enabled application
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDp ] and business integration
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA ] platforms, announced today the
availability of native iOS and Android clients for its mobile enterprise application
platform [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDp ], in addition to its
existing clients for BlackBerry and Windows Mobile.

    Magic's productive mobile enterprise application platform
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDp ] enables the development of complex,
highly interactive business solutions for all major mobile platforms, including iOS
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IOS ], Android [http://www.android.com ], BlackBerry
[http://worldwide.blackberry.com ], and Windows Mobile
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Mobile ], from a single development effort on both
the client and server sides. Mobile applications
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/solutions/?catID13 ] can be deployed as native apps,
hybrid (native and HTML5), or Web browser applications.

    Commenting on the release, Guy Bernstein, Chief Executive Officer of Magic Software
Enterprises [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en ], said: "The fast-growing enterprise
mobility market is a major opportunity for Magic and the enterprise software industry as a
whole. Magic's forward-looking approach and smart technology enable us to offer a
comprehensive, rich user-experience solution, now also for the popular iOS and Android
mobile platforms. Magic's platform facilitates rapid and cost-effective back-end
integration-typically the most costly and time-consuming aspect of mobile enterprise
application development-by providing optimized, certified connectors to leading enterprise
systems, such as SAP [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA&pageIDb ],
Oracle [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA&pageIDe ], Salesforce.com
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA&pageIDf ], Microsoft
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA&pageID99 ], IBM
[http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/products/?catIDA&pageIDh ], Google, and many more."

    Numerous enterprises and ISVs around the world are already successfully using Magic's
new mobile offering in a number of pre-launch projects, developing applications that will
run natively on Android and iOS devices. One such customer is SAGE [http://www.sage.ch ]
in Switzerland, a leading vendor of integrated and innovative financial software, who
sought the right technology to mobilize its Prospero suite of financial solutions for
portfolio managers, brokers, traders, and other financial professionals.

    Jean-Luc Freymond, CEO of SAGE, said: "Magic's mobile solution gives us the
versatility we need for fast and easy development and multi-platform deployment.
Implementing Magic's technology enables us to significantly enhance our product offering
and provide greater value to our customers, who require fast, reliable, and secure mobile
access to their financial systems."

    Another customer using Magic's mobile technology is California-based Dove Tree Canyon
Software, Inc. [http://www.dovetree.com ], a leading vendor of automated warehouse
material handling systems. Bill Woo, President of Dove Tree Canyon Software stated:
"Having used Magic's technology to successfully deploy an application on Windows Mobile
devices, Magic's mobile application platform was the obvious best choice for us in our
decision to support iOS and Android tablets. The flexibility of Magic's uniPaaS
application platform enables Dove Tree to deliver fully customized solutions to our end
user with maximum speed and minimum resources."

    Magic will co-host a webinar on June 19 with Jean-Luc Freymond, CEO of SAGE, and
Jeffrey Hammond, Principal Analyst at Forrester, to present Real-life Solutions for
Enterprise Mobility [http://web.magicsoftware.com/Magic_Forrester_SAGE_Registration.html
].

    About Magic Software Enterprises

    Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. [http://www.magicsoftware.com/en/company/?catID=6 ]
(NASDAQ: MGIC) is a global provider of mobile and cloud-enabled application and business
integration platforms.

    For more information, visit http://www.magicsoftware.com.

    Except for any historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this
press release include forward-looking statements that might involve a number of risks and
uncertainties. Actual results might vary significantly based upon a number of factors
including, but not limited to, risks in product and technology development, market
acceptance of new products and continuing product conditions, both locally and abroad,
release and sales of new products by strategic resellers and customers, and other risk
factors detailed in Magic's most recent annual report and other filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

    Magic is a registered trademark of Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. All other product
and company names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and are the
property of, and might be trademarks of, their respective owners.

   
    Press Contact:
    Tania Amar, VP Global Marketing
    Magic Software Enterprises
    tania@magicsoftware.com

Source: Magic Software Enterprises Ltd

Attunity Files Application for Relisting on the NASDAQ Capital Market and Announces Special Meeting of Shareholders

BURLINGTON, Massachusetts, May 16, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Attunity, Ltd. (OTC Bulletin Board: ATTUF), a leading provider of information
availability software solutions, announced today that it has filed an application to
relist its ordinary shares on the NASDAQ Capital Market and that it will hold a special
meeting of shareholders on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (Israel Time) in
connection therewith, as described below.

    Proposed NASDAQ Relisting

    The Company reported that it has filed an application for listing its ordinary shares
on the NASDAQ Capital Market. The Company's listing on the NASDAQ Capital Market will be
subject to review by NASDAQ and dependent upon the Company meeting all relevant
quantitative and qualitative listing criteria of NASDAQ, including satisfying NASDAQ's
minimum bid price requirement of $2.00 or $3.00 per share (depending on the applicable
listing standard). The Company believes it currently meets all of NASDAQ's eligibility
requirements with the exception of the minimum bid price requirement.

    "Relisting our ordinary shares on the NASDAQ will allow a broader range of investors
the ability to buy our ordinary shares and create greater liquidity for the shares. This
uplisting is also expected to provide greater visibility within the investment community
and reflects the significant financial progress we have achieved as part of our effort to
build shareholder value," commented Shimon Alon, Chairman and CEO of Attunity. "Over the
past two years, we have made significant progress in growing our business globally as a
leading provider of information availability software solutions. This has included the
development of new innovative solutions and the acquisition of RepliWeb in 2011, creating
one of the most complete solutions for the management of structured and unstructured data.
We are excited by our growth, which has resulted in increased profitability, our expansion
into the Big Data and Cloud Computing space, as it comes into contact with enterprises,
and now, executing our plan to relist on NASDAQ."

    The Special Meeting of Shareholders

    The Company announced that that it will hold a special meeting of shareholders on
Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. (Israel Time) at Attunity's offices in Kfar-Netter
Industrial Park, Kfar-Netter, Israel. The record date for the meeting is May 16, 2012.

    The agenda of this special meeting is to authorize Attunity's Board of Directors to
effect a maximum 1-for-5 reverse split of Attunity's ordinary shares in connection with
the possible relisting of its shares on NASDAQ and to approve related amendments to
Attunity's Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Company clarified that it does not
intend to effect a reverse split, unless and until its Board of Directors determines at a
future date it is necessary and advisable in order to relist on NASDAQ.

    This item requires the approval of no less than 75% of the shares voted on the matter.

    In the absence of a requisite quorum of shareholders at the meeting, the meeting shall
be adjourned to the same day in the next week, at the same time and place, or any other
date and place as the board of directors shall designate and state in a notice to the
shareholders entitled to vote at the original meeting.

    Additional Information and Where You Can Find It

    In connection with the meeting, Attunity will send to its shareholders of record a
proxy statement describing the matters to be voted upon at the meeting, along with a proxy
card enabling them to indicate their vote on the matter. Attunity will also furnish copies
of the proxy statement and proxy card to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on
Form 6-K, which may be obtained for free from the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov,
Attunity's website at http://www.attunity.com or by directing such request to the
Company's Investor Relations below.

    About Attunity

    Attunity is a leading provider of information availability software solutions that
enable access, sharing and distribution of data across heterogeneous enterprise platforms,
organizations, and the cloud. Our software solutions include data replication
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_replicate ], change data capture
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_stream ] (CDC), data connectivity
[http://www.attunity.com/attunity_connect ], enterprise file replication
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/r1-r/index.php ] (EFR) and managed-file-transfer
[http://www.repliweb.com/products/rmft/index.php ] (MFT). Using Attunity's software
solutions, our customers enjoy significant business benefits by enabling real-time access
and availability of data and files where and when needed, across the maze of heterogeneous
systems making up today's IT environment.

    Attunity has supplied innovative software solutions to its enterprise-class customers
for nearly 20 years and has successful deployments at thousands of organizations
worldwide. Attunity provides software directly and indirectly through a number of partners
such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM and HP. Headquartered in Boston, Attunity serves its
customers via offices in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and through a network of
local partners. For more information, visit http://www.attunity.com or our In Tune
blog [http://blog.attunity.com ] and join our community on Twitter
[http://www.twitter.com/attunity ], Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/attunity ], LinkedIn
[http://www.linkedin.com/groups?about=&gid(84948&trk=anet_ug_grppro ] and YouTube
[http://www.youtube.com/attunity ].

    Safe Harbor Statement

    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe
harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other
Federal Securities laws. Statements preceded by, followed by, or that otherwise include
the words "believes", "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "estimates", "plans", and
similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as "will", "should", "would",
"may" and "could" are generally forward-looking in nature and not historical facts. For
example, when we discuss our outlook for 2012 or relisting on NASDAQ and its possible
effects, we are using a forward-looking statement. Because such statements deal with
future events, they are subject to various risks and uncertainties and actual results
could differ materially from Attunity's current expectations. Factors that could cause or
contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to: our reliance on strategic
relationships with our distributors, OEM and VAR partners, including Microsoft; risks and
uncertainties relating to the acquisition of RepliWeb, including costs and difficulties
related to integration of acquired businesses, the combined companies' financial results
and performance, and known or unknown contingent liabilities, including litigation, costs,
tax and expenses; our liquidity challenges and the need to raise additional capital in the
future; timely availability and customer acceptance of Attunity's new and existing
products, including Attunity Replicate; changes in the competitive landscape, including
new competitors or the impact of competitive pricing and products; a shift in demand for
products such as Attunity's products; the impact on revenues of economic and political
uncertainties and weaknesses in various regions of the world, including the commencement
or escalation of hostilities or acts of terrorism; and other factors and risks on which
Attunity may have little or no control. This list is intended to identify only certain of
the principal factors that could cause actual results to differ. For a more detailed
description of the risks and uncertainties affecting Attunity, reference is made to
Attunity's Annual Report on Form 20-F/A for the year ended December 31, 2011, which is on
file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the other risk factors
discussed from time to time by Attunity in reports filed or furnished to the SEC. Except
as otherwise required by law, Attunity undertakes no obligation to publicly release any
revisions to these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the
date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

    (c) 2012 Attunity Ltd. All rights reserved. Attunity is a trademark of Attunity Inc.

   
    For more information, please contact:
    Todd Fromer / Garth Russell
    KCSA Strategic Communications
    P: +1-212-682-6300
    tfromer@kcsa.com / grussell@kcsa.com

    Dror Harel-Elkayam, CFO
    Attunity, Ltd.
    Tel: +972-9-899-3000
    dror.elkayam@attunity.com   [dror.elkayam@attunity.com ]

Source: Attunity Ltd

NTT Communications to Present the Changing Role of the Data Centre at IDC Evolution of the Datacentre 2012

LONDON, May 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    NTT Europe, a Tier 1 Global network infrastructure provider and wholly owned
subsidiary of NTT Communications Corporation, is a platinum sponsor at the upcoming IDC
event Evolution of the Data Center.

    The event, which takes place Tuesday, 22nd May at the Grand Connaught Room, London,
exhibits leading experts debating the changing role of the data centre during what is
currently a period of disruption and transformation. Over the past few years, a lot of
focus for the IT department has been on cloud computing and virtualization. Storage, the
network and desktops have been virtualized, while applications are moving to the cloud.
This has provided many benefits for businesses, from cost savings to increased
flexibility, but what does this mean for the data center?

    Using real customer examples, Len Padilla, Senior Director of Technology for NTT
Europe will describe NTT Communications' new developments in data center design and how
this links to the wider cloud vision. Len will discuss how the role of the data centre is
being influenced by cloud computing and the changes we are likely to see in the future.

    As a platinum sponsor of the event, NTT Communications is pleased to offer end-users a
limited number of passes to IDC Evolution of the Datacentre 2012. To register and for more
information visit:
http://www.eu.ntt.com/en/about-us/event-calendar/upcomingevents.html. If you register
before 5pm on Thursday, 17th May you'll receive a FREE iPod Shuffle.

    We look forward to seeing you there.

    About International Data Corporations (IDC)

    IDC is a global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the
information technology, telecommunications and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT
professionals, business executives, and the investment community make fact-based decisions
on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1000 IDC analysts provide global,
regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over
110 countries worldwide. For more than 48 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to
help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the
world's leading technology media, research, and events company.

    About NTT Communications Corporation

    NTT Communications provides consultancy, architecture, security and cloud services to
optimize the information and communications technology (ICT) environments of enterprises.
These offerings are backed by the company's worldwide infrastructure, including IPv4/IPv6
Global Tier-1 IP Network, Arcstar Universal One(TM) VPN network reaching over 150
countries, and over 120 secure data centers. NTT Communications' solutions leverage the
global resources of NTT Group companies including Dimension Data, NTT DOCOMO and NTT DATA.

    Further information: http://www.eu.ntt.com | http://www.twitter.com/ntt_europe
| http://www.facebook.com/nttcomtv

   
    For further information, please contact:
    Emma Crowe
    Marketing Communications Manager - EMEA
    NTT Communications
    Emma.crowe@ntt.eu
    +44-7581-315-241

Source: NTT Communications

Smart AV Announced as Exclusive UK Poken Partner

LONDON, May 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Smart AV, audio visual and interactive hire specialist, today announce their
partnership as the exclusive UK partner of Poken, the leading touch based provider of
solutions for events and location based marketing.

    (Logo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120516/531605-a )

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120516/531605-b )

    Smart AV will be joining partners from regions such as South Africa, Dubai, and the US
where Poken has been utilised by several high-profile clients including Coca Cola,
Microsoft, Samsung, Adobe and BMW. Poken, originally developed as a social networking
tool, uses NFC (Near Field Communication) technology to allow a platform in which its
users can share contact details through a 'digital business card' managed on a social
networking site, called a 'hub'. Since its inception, Poken has developed applications in
various fields and has become popular at exhibitions and conferences to allow companies to
share and generate information on anything from PDFs, presentations and brochures to demos
and videolinks by using specific 'touch' points throughout the event.

    "Smart AV are very excited to become the exclusive UK Partner for Poken. We are
constantly striving to stay at the forefront of new technology and adding a social media
product which incorporates NFC technology to our extensive interactive product portfolio
is an exciting prospect," explains Darren Poultney, Managing Director of Smart AV.

    The Poken empire are also celebrating the long-awaited partnership, with Head of Sales
and Hospitality, Rudy Marrero commenting- "Smart AV were a natural choice for this new
division. Their forward thinking attitude towards new technology and highly respected
reputation within the exhibition, conference and events marketplace makes them our ideal
UK partner and we are extremely excited to be working with them."

    Smart AV believe that Poken will enhance what they already offer to
exhibition/conference organisers, agencies and high-end corporate clients, increasing
networking opportunities for visitors and delegates as well as improving ROI for event
organisers through refined analytics on event, conference and exhibition activity.

    About Smart AV

    Established in 2005, Smart AV UK Ltd is an Audio Visual, IT and interactive supplier
to some of the World's most prestigious exhibitions, conferences and events. Smart AV work
in partnership with Associations, Charities, Exhibition Organisers, Stand Builders and
Design Agencies around the globe. In an industry where presentation is everything, Smart
AV are constantly looking to the latest cutting-edge technology to meet their clients'
high demands. http://www.smart-av.com

    About Poken

    Poken is revolutionizing the event industry with its innovative and simple solutions
to eliminate paper waste, boost networking and generate high quality leads. Through the
mobile app and NFC people can collect digital information in the real world using smart
tags. Through our customizable social network and online content management platform,
event organizers and marketers can create an interactive and exciting experience for
people to engage with their marketing materials, while measuring the impact and popularity
of the information they distribute offline. http://www.poken.com [
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    For more information, please visit http://www.poken.com or contact Beth Gladstone
at bethg@smart-av.com +44(0)1279-624-840

Photo:
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120516/531605-a
http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120516/531605-b

Source: Smart AV