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Publicis Groupe Acquires Longtuo, Aiming for a Dominant Role in China's Booming e-Commerce Market

PARIS, May 14, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    "China has the potential to become the world's largest e-Commerce market very swiftly,
outstripping even the United States.

    This acquisition means we're now perfectly positioned to offer our clients
first-in-class local expertise.

    The Groupe is accelerating our drive to meet our ambitious targets for growth in
China," declared Jean-Yves Naouri, Publicis Groupe COO and Chairman of Publicis Groupe
China.

    Publicis Groupe [EURONEXT Paris: FR0000130577] today announced it has acquired
Beijing-based Longtuo, a digital marketing company with strong eCommerce expertise in
creative, customer acquisition, marketing solutions and measurement tools. Longtuo will be
part of the Groupe-owned Razorfish network and will be named Razorfish Longtuo China.

    Founded in 2000, Longtuo employs 200 people throughout its Beijing headquarters and
Shanghai and Guangzhou offices. The addition of Longtuo will more than double the size of
Razorfish in China, which currently employs 130 people and provides e-Commerce services to
clients such as Converse, Hertz, and GM Onstar.

    Longtuo serves a prestigious roster of Chinese marketers including 360buy, Kohler,
Masamaso, Taobao (the country's two largest B2C e-Commerce portals) and Yves Rocher.
Longtuo also contracts work for Renault, providing website development and content
management, as well as traffic measurement and analysis.

    The acquisition of Longtuo will give Publicis Groupe more commanding clout in China's
booming e-Commerce market, which Forrester projects to be a $94.6 billion business in
2012. eMarketer estimates the market to grow at more than 92% annually for the next three
years and forecasts China will become the world's largest e-Commerce marketplace by 2015.

    Longtuo's CEO and founding partner, SU Yi, will become Managing Director of Razorfish
Longtuo China, and will report to Vincent Digonnet, President of Razorfish Asia Pacific
and Executive Chairman of Razorfish Greater China.

    "The Longtuo acquisition establishes Razorfish as a Chinese leader in digital
marketing services," said Bob Lord, CEO of Razorfish and member of the VivaKi Board of
Directors. "By integrating Longtuo with Razorfish, we are expanding the e-Commerce
services we deliver to our multinational clients, while providing all local and global
marketers a comprehensive offer and proprietary tools that extend across the entire
e-Commerce consumer journey."

    Jean-Yves Naouri, Publicis Groupe COO and Chairman of Publicis Groupe China added:
"The forecasts for e-Commerce growth in China are spectacular. With new advances in
payment technology, broadband access and safe delivery systems making e-Commerce an
attractive alternative to retail shops, China has the potential to become the world's
premier e-Commerce market very swiftly, outstripping even the United States. This
acquisition means we're now perfectly positioned to offer our international clients
first-in-class local expertise. In addition, with 70% of e-Commerce spending in China
currently going to Chinese businesses, Longtuo opens our doors to a number of key clients.
The Groupe is accelerating our drive to meet our ambitious targets for growth in China."

    "The alignment of Longtuo and Razorfish in China combines two growing concerns to
create a market leading e-Commerce partner for a rapidly expanding roster of clients,"
said SU Yi, founder and managing partner of Longtuo. "We are thrilled to leverage the
scale and clout of Publicis Groupe to build a stronger proposition for our clients."

    The acquisition of Longtuo is another step towards Publicis Groupe's objective to
double its size in the fast-growing Chinese market between 2010 and 2013. This goal is
part of an overall strategy of strongly boosting revenue derived from emerging economies
and from the digital sector. In the past four months Publicis Groupe has acquired four
agencies based in China: UBS (February 2012), King Harvests (March 2012), Luminous (March
2012) and now Longtuo. Since 2010, the Groupe has acquired W&K (April 2010) G4 (July 2010)
Eastwei Relations (November 2010), Interactive Communications Ltd (February 2011), Dreams
(May 2011), Genedigi (June 2011), Wangfan (November 2011), and Gomye (November 2011).

    About Publicis Groupe

    Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris FR0000130577, part of the CAC 40 index] is the third
largest communications group in the world, offering the full range of services and skills:
digital and traditional advertising, public affairs and events, media buying and
specialized communication. Its major networks are Leo Burnett, MSLGROUP, PHCG (Publicis
Healthcare Communications Group), Publicis Worldwide, Rosetta and Saatchi & Saatchi.
VivaKi, the Groupe's media and digital accelerator, includes Digitas, Razorfish, Starcom
MediaVest Group and ZenithOptimedia. Present in 104 countries, the Groupe employs 54,000
professionals.

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    About VivaKi

    VivaKi is part of Publicis Groupe (Euronext Paris Exchange: FR0000130577; and part of
the CAC 40 index) the world's third largest communications group. VivaKi aggregates the
marketplace influence of four autonomous brands, including two global media agency
networks: ZenithOptimedia and Starcom MediaVest Group; and two leading digital marketing
agencies: Digitas and Razorfish. On behalf of its agency brands and their clients, VivaKi
faces the market to help identify and build technology, message distribution, audience
aggregation and content solutions for the future. Sitting inside of VivaKi is the VivaKi
Nerve Center, which serves as a think tank, R&D center and testing ground to activate new
pathways for clients to connect with consumers in an increasingly digital world. VivaKi
also includes a Talent & Transformation Practice, which leverages the scale of the VivaKi
brands to develop and deliver tools and approaches designed to attract, develop, train,
motivate and reward the world's best people.

    http://www.vivaki.com

    About Longtuo

    Longtuo is a China based Digital and eCommerce service Agency which positions itself
at the confluence of creative, eCommerce and digital marketing with a complete range of
digital services. The company has 200 employees in Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. Their
underlying philosophy is based on a belief that in an age of eCommerce, versus developing
content around a marketer's products and services, marketers must take an ecosystem
approach, with the capability to instrument and measure the entire customer journey
through the sales funnel, from ad exposure through to conversion to repeat purchase.

    http://www.longtuo.com

   
    Contacts

    Publicis Groupe
    Peggy Nahmany                Corporate Communication  +33-(0)1-44-43-72-83
    Martine Hue                  Investor Relations       +33-(0)1-44-43-65-00

    VivaKi                       
    Cheri Carpenter              Communication Director   +1-312-220-6218
    Marilyn Zhu                  Marketing                +86-10-850-755-85
                                 Communications Director 
                                 (China)
    Longtuo                                                   
    Flora Lou                    Deputy General Manager   +86-010-64518580

Source: Publicis Groupe

MindArk Recruits New CTO From Ericsson

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MindArk, developer and publisher of the largest real money MMO, announced today that ithas appointed Klas Moreau, formerly of Ericsson, as its Chief Technology Officer.  This is a newly created position which will aid the company is keeping its flagship, the Entropia Universe MMO, at the pinnacle of new technologies.

"I am very happy that we have managed to recruit one of Ericsson's top R&D executives. The timing is perfect since Mindark is now ramping up both development and marketing efforts substantially," says Jan Welter Timkrans, Mindark's Chairman of the Board.

Previously Klas Moreau was Head of Business Unit Command, Control and Applications at Ericsson, the Swedish Telecom Giant. He has held several other R&D management positions within Ericsson, managing 150 or more employees. Mr. Moreau has over 15 years of management experience with global multi-national, multi-cultural organizations using technology-based business models.

"I will ensure there is a solid foundation that enables Entropia Universe to grow significantly,  both in the number of participants and in their global reach. My goal is for Entropia Universe to double its number of participants by the end of 2013," said Klas Moreau. 

"I've been a gamer since the days of the Commodore 64. Now I have the opportunity to combine my gaming interest with my leadership abilities and passion for technology."

Klas' solid understanding of technology, combined with his business acumen makes him a valuable asset to the company and all of its planet partners.  Klas Moreau starts work at Mindark in May, 2012. MindArk owns Entropia Universe which has over one million registered accounts and over $400 million USD per year in user-to-user transactions. For more information on MindArk or the Citizenship System please visit http://www.entropiauniverse.com.   

About MindArk

MindArk is the developer of the virtual 3D environment Entropia Universe. It is the leading platform for micro transaction driven 3D virtual worlds and MMO games. The Swedish company MindArk, develops, operates and markets Entropia Universe and the Entropia Platform. Entropia Universe is a 3D internet virtual environment with a unique, integrated economic system and stunning graphics. The Entropia Platform is a secure entertainment and business platform, enabling companies and organizations all over the world to build content on differently themed planets all connected inside Entropia Universe

The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause MindArk's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. MindArk and the MindArk logo are registered trademarks of MindArk. All other company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

For more information on MindArk please contact us at the email below or go to our website at http://www.mindark.com

Copyright © 2012 MindArk. All Rights Reserved.

For further information, please contact:

MindArk Media:
David Tractenberg
+1-310-453-2050 x111
david@tractionpr.com

MindArk

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

WhaleShark Media Acquires French Online Coupon Publisher Miwim

- WhaleShark Media will now operate Miwim's leading online coupon site, Bons-de-Reduction, and cash-back website, Poulpeo.

- WhaleShark Media, which also operates leading coupon websites in the U.K. and Germany, is now positioned to provide coupons to consumers that represent 70% of the ecommerce activity in Western Europe.

AUSTIN, Texas, May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WhaleShark Media (http://www.whalesharkmedia.com), the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals, today announced that it has acquired Miwim, a leading publisher of online coupons and cash-back deals in France.

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The acquisition of Miwim's web portfolio, which includes online coupon site Bons-de-Reduction (http://web.bons-de-reduction.com) and cash-back website Poulpeo (http://www.poulpeo.com), combined with WhaleShark Media's existing portfolio of European websites, VoucherCodes.co.uk (http://www.vouchercodes.co.uk) in the U.K. and Deals.com (http://www.deals.com) in Germany, positions WhaleShark Media to provide coupons to consumers that represent 70% of the ecommerce activity in Western Europe.

Olivier David and Francois Larvor, the founders of Miwim, will continue to serve as co-General Managers of Miwim. The transaction also adds nearly 20 additional employees to WhaleShark Media's overall headcount, which includes a skilled product and development team that will continue to serve the engineering needs of the company in France.

"This is a great day for consumers, our merchant partners and our growing team at WhaleShark Media as we add a leading provider of online coupons and deals in France to our expanding international portfolio of websites," said Cotter Cunningham, Founder & CEO, WhaleShark Media, Inc. "I look forward to working with Olivier, Francois and our new team in Vannes as we work to invest in and expand our operations to help more consumers in France save money when they shop."

"We look forward to working with Cotter and our new colleagues at WhaleShark Media as we help consumers save money on things they want, need and purchase online everyday," said Olivier David, co-General Manager of WhaleShark Media, France.

"We have only begun to realize the potential of what Bons-de-Reduction, Poulpeo and our other sites can do in helping consumers save money, and we are really excited to work with WhaleShark Media as we help merchants sell more product and services through smart couponing and other promotional strategies," added Francois Larvor, co-General Manager of WhaleShark Media, France.

Miwim's History

Olivier David founded an e-commerce development and marketing agency in Vannes, France in February 2003 after graduating from Universite de Bretagne de Sud.  Soon after, Olivier launched Bons-de-Reduction in 2004. After teaming with technologist Francois Larvor, the two entrepreneurs co-founded Miwim in 2007.   With the development of several other smaller online coupon sites, the team also entered into the cash-back space with the launch of Poulpeo.com. 

Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

About WhaleShark Media, Inc.

WhaleShark Media, Inc. (http://www.whalesharkmedia.com) is the world's leading marketplace for online coupons and deals. The company's websites enable consumers seeking to save money to find hundreds of thousands of offers from retailers across the globe. WhaleShark Media experiences more than 400 million consumer visits to its sites every year. The WhaleShark Media portfolio of coupon and deal websites includes http://www.RetailMeNot.com, the largest online coupon site in the United States; http://www.VoucherCodes.co.uk, the largest online coupon site in the United Kingdom; http://www.Deals.com in Germany; http://web.Bons-de-Reduction.com and http://www.Poulpeo.com in France; http://www.Deals2Buy.com; http://www.CouponSeven.com; and http://www.CouponShare.com. WhaleShark Media is a fast-growing, profitable company funded by venture capital firms Austin Ventures, Norwest Venture Partners, Adams Street Partners, Google Ventures, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, and Institutional Venture Partners (IVP).

Be sure to "like" WhaleShark Media on Facebook and follow the company via Twitter @whalesharkmedia.

Media contact:
Brian Hoyt
Head of Communications
WhaleShark Media, Inc. (United States)
+1 512 777 2957
bhoyt@whalesharkmedia.com

SOURCE  WhaleShark Media, Inc.

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Website-builder.net Displays Website Templates From Many Website Builders So Users Can Choose Better

Website-builder.net has created a showcase of website templates, taken from all the different website builders to create a new way for users to choose the website builder they want to work with.

PHILADELPHIA, May 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When individuals are in need of a website builder but they are not really sure which one will be the best for them, they should definitely look at website-builder.net. This is a new website that is going to help answer any questions that he or she might have about online website builders and website templates. Hiring a website designer can become very expensive. Therefore, finding the right online site builder will allow individuals to do everything on their own.

This site claims to help people determine the correct site builder for any need that they may have. If individuals are searching for a flash site they will be covered! What about site builders that are 100%, totally, free? No need to worry because website-builder.net has these covered as well.

Now, the owners of website-builders.net fully understand that there may be times when people are not going to clearly understand what they are looking at. That means that these people will want to have their questions answered. They are able to enter any questions or comments that they might have for assistance.

Last but not least, individuals will be very happy to know that they will be able to review many different website templates. It is not much fun to sign up for a website builder, only to find out that the templates that they offer are not unique or eye catching. There will be more than nine pages of website template examples on this website.

After spending some time on this site, individuals will never wonder what direction to go again. They will be well on their way to working with website templates and creating a great site.

SOURCE  Website-builder.net

Website-builder.net

CONTACT: Stephanie Cohen, website-builder.net, +1-862-485-3184, admin@website-builder.net, http://www.website-builder.net

Web Site: http://www.website-builder.net

IDS NEXT Launches Envy Mobility

DUBAI, UAE, May 13, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    iOS and Android Ready Solutions for Hospitality

    IDS NEXT, leading provider of ERP and total technology solutions for the hospitality
and leisure industries, announce the launch of Envy mobility solutions - their new iOS and
Android ready mobility offerings for the hospitality industry. With this, IDS NEXT is
among the first in the industry to break into the rapidly growing mobility solutions
space. The first offering under the Envy brand is Envy Dine- a tablet application for
restaurants. The Envy Dine application will be previewed at The Hotel Show, Dubai from
15th -17th May, 2012 which is being attended by IDS NEXT. [http://idsnext.com ]

    "Envy is an intelligent, and user friendly range of solutions that has been developed
to increase revenue, reduce costs and enhance guest experience for our customers" said
Binu Mathews, President and COO of IDS NEXT. "The tablet based Envy Dine solution comes
equipped with artificial intelligence to ease restaurant operations and enhance guests'
dining experience".

    Envy Dine is a visually rich application, packed with features to recommend the
available food and beverage options at the restaurant to guests. It intuitively senses
what customers are looking for and directs them to the most requested items in a category.
For example, if a guest is looking at meat options, it helps them find meat items they are
most likely to enjoy. This is a huge value add to restaurants that constantly endeavor to
offer a unique guest experience, while simultaneously opening up new revenue channels.

    The artificial intelligence in the Envy Dine application dynamically suggests offers
and discounts to diners based on orders, providing intelligent reports and facilitating
predictive analysis. The application allows hotels to up-sell and cross-sell with
intelligence and the most interesting feature is that it provides business intelligence
and decision support to the management through the interface with the IDS NEXT ERP system.

    "This is just the beginning in mobility solutions for IDS" said Mr. Mathews on the
launch, "Our 150 person Research & Development team continuously innovates new solutions
to empower our customers and exceed their expectations".

    About IDS NEXT

    IDS NEXT is a leading provider of ERP and total technology solutions for the
Hospitality and Leisure industries. We have over 3000 customers globally and have a
presence in 40 countries across South Asia, Middle East, Asia Pacific and Africa. For more
details, visit http://idsnext.com

Source: IDS NEXT

Lilian D'costa, lilian.dcosta@idsfortune.com,  +91-9916121062

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2(TM) 10.1 and 4.2 Galaxy Player(TM) to be available for purchase nationwide this weekend

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics America Inc., today announces that its newest additions to the Galaxy Family, Galaxy Tab 2(TM) 10.1 and Galaxy Player(TM) 4.2, will be available for purchase nationwide beginning Sunday, May 13.

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The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 will be available for $399.99 SRP, and the Player 4.2 will sell for $199.99 SRP. These complement the already available Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 and Galaxy Player 3.6.

Retailers carrying the devices include Amazon, Best Buy, hhgregg, Tiger Direct, WalMart, Office Depot and others. (Not all models available from all retailers).

For additional retail outlet availability, visit http://www.samsung.com

Key highlights include

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1

Control, Watch and Share Your TV Content

    --  The perfect TV companion, use your Tab as a universal remote, multitask
        on the web while watching and wirelessly stream the live feed from your
        TV to your Tab.
Your Movies, Videos and Games Will Come Alive

    --  Everything's more exciting on a bigger screen.  Browse the web, explore
        over 450,000 apps from Google Play and Samsung Apps, and access
        thousands of TV shows and movies via WiFi.
Built to Power Your Entertainment

    --  A big 10.1" entertainment machine The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is powered by
        Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, a dual-core processor with a
        microSD(TM) card slot and more.
Samsung Galaxy Player 4.2

Listen to your favorite music on the go

    --  Get instant access to your music with WiFi; as simple as drag and play.
Personalize your player. So many options to make it your own

    --  Discover a large collection of apps to customize your player.
One single device for all your entertainment needs

    --  The Galaxy Player 4.2 includes premium EA games. Experience seamless
        multimedia playback and much more!

    Tab 2 10.1 Key Specs
    --------------------
    OS: Ice Cream Sandwich
    ----------------------
    Processor: 1 GHz Dual Core
    --------------------------
    Camera: 3MP FF (rear) + VGA (front)
    ----------------------------------
    MicroSD slot (up to 32 GB add'l storage)
    ---------------------------------------
    Built-In IR blaster (Smart Remote)
    ---------------------------------
    Services: Google Maps, GPS, Dropbox, Media/
     Readers/Music/ Game Hubs, Chat On, Netflix
    -------------------------------------------
    Display:10.1 Widescreen HD display (1280 x 800)
    ----------------------------------------------
    Storage:16 GB on device (one 1 GB = 1 billion
     bytes), HDMI Compatible
    ---------------------------------------------

    Player 4.2 Key Specs
    --------------------
    OS: Gingerbread 2.3
    -------------------
    Processor: Cortex A8 1GHz
    -------------------------
    Camera: Front VGA/Rear 2MP
    --------------------------
    WiFi:(802.11 b/g/n), BT 3.0
    ---------------------------
    Storage:8 GB on device (one 1 GB      1 billion bytes),
    ----------------------------------
    Preloaded Games: Angry Birds, Need
     for Speed: Hot Pursuit, FIFA 2012
    ----------------------------------
    Multimedia: SoundAlive (TM) ,
     SoundEngine, Wireless Media
    Content Streaming, Samsung Smart
     View, AllShare
    --------------------------------
    Supports Various Multimedia
     Codecs: DivX, WMV,MPEG4, H.264
    MP3, WMA, AAC, Ogg, FLAC
    ------------------------
    Enriched Services:
    Google Play, Samsung Apps, VoIP
    -------------------------------
    Display: 4.2" WVGA TFT Display
    Ultra Slim Design (8.99mm)
    -------------------------
    GyroSensor
    ----------
    Receiver
    --------
    MicroSD slot
    ------------
About Samsung Electronics America

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit http://www.samsung.com for more information.

SOURCE  Samsung Electronics America, Inc.

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CONTACT: Kasia McManamon, MWW Group, D: +1-201-806-3125, M: +1-201-492-1157, kmcmanamon@mww.com

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

HCL Technologies and Consumers Energy Agreement Brings New Technology Center to Michigan

300 New Local Jobs to Be Created with Help from State of Michigan

SUNNYVALE, California and JACKSON, Michigan, May 11, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    HCL America, Inc., a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL)
[http://www.hcltech.com ], a leading global Information Technology (IT) services provider,
and Consumers Energy [http://www.consumersenergy.com ], the 4th-largest U.S. electric and
natural gas company, today announced that the two companies will collaborate on a new
"Glocal" Center of Excellence (GCoE) called the Michigan Technology Development Center
(MTDC). The Center will be located at the Commonwealth Commerce Center in downtown
Jackson, Michigan.

    As part of the agreement, HCL expects to hire local technology professionals and
create 300 professional technology positions during phase one of the MTDC opening. The
MTDC also will be a designated training and development hub for advanced and emerging IT
processes, tools and will work with local universities and colleges. The center will also
establish a learning academy to train Consumers Energy employees on advanced and emerging
technologies, and will be further expanded to accommodate 500 technology professionals in
the next few years.

    The two companies entered into an agreement with the objective of improving
operational excellence through advanced technological operations and processes and provide
significant benefits to the mid-Michigan and Jackson economies. The agreement will
significantly increase Michigan's IT capacity, while improving employment prospects for IT
graduates from Michigan universities and colleges. It will also serve as a leading example
of Michigan's new, successful economic policies.

    This agreement is the result of the Consumers Energy leadership's vision to embark on
a game-changing plan to move its IT department from a technology support role to
technology innovators - and will utilize HCL's expertise through its matured processes and
highly qualified employees. It will enable Consumers Energy's IT department to leverage
HCL's software solutions expertise to manage its existing operations, thereby allowing
Consumers Energy's many talented and knowledgeable employees to focus on innovative
assignments supporting business excellence for the utility. HCL is a recognized leader in
the energy and utilities sector with a proven track record of delivering IT enabled
industry targeted solutions.

    "Our company is making this important investment to provide our employees with new IT
skills to work on high value projects and technologies that will prepare our company for
the future," said Mamatha Chamarthi, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of
Consumers Energy. "Through this center, HCL will provide IT operations for our company,
enabling our employees to move to innovative projects."

    "HCL's expansion demonstrates that our economic gardening strategy is helping dynamic
companies to grow their presence in Michigan," said Governor Rick Snyder. "This investment
by HCL and continued commitment of Consumers Energy sends a message that will be heard
around the world that Michigan's highly competitive business climate and tremendous
workforce capabilities mean real opportunities for leading edge businesses."

    "As a socially responsible organization, HCL will invest in developing the
next-generation workforce in Michigan by creating high-quality jobs in the industry and
the region," said Rajeev Sawhney, Corporate Vice President, HCL Technologies. "We look
forward to working with Consumers Energy on these strategic initiatives within its
organization and the region."

    The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the City of Jackson, the Jackson
Enterprise Group and the Commonwealth Commerce Center all provided substantial assistance
in supporting HCL's decision to locate in Jackson, a prime central Michigan location in
close proximity to many Michigan universities and colleges.

    For forward looking statement & complete version please click here -
http://www.hcltech.com/press-releases/energy-and-utilities/hcl-technologies-and-consumers-energy-agreement-brings-new-techn

   
    Contact:

    HCL Technologies

    Meenakshi Benjwal
    meenakshi.benjwal@hcl.com
    P: +1-973-393-6225

    Ajay Davessar
    ajay.davessar@hcl.com
    P: +91-965-012-2336

    Consumers Energy
    Dan Bishop
    DANIEL.BISHOP@cmsenergy.com
    P: +1-517-788-2395

Source: HCL Technologies Limited

Verismo Networks announces the release of MelaTV on Multiple Platforms

Subscribers will enjoy MelaTV service using Single Account on Multiple Devices.

Content partners at launch include leading South Asian television and film networks

SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Internet TV platform company Verismo Networks, Inc. has announced the release of its MelaTV application on internet connected devices. MelaTV will allow consumers of the varied and diverse communities throughout the Indian subcontinent to access 24/7 streaming of high-quality live television programing along with ability to watch On Demand content.

Content will include entertainment channels, cooking shows, sports and live news networks, educational programs, devotional videos, and much more. Additionally, MelaTV will offer our award winning Mela Movies service with select packages.

An entertainment service for Telugu, Tamil and other regional Indian markets, MelaTV is available on numerous platforms including Roku players, iPads, Kindle Fire, Samsung Galaxy Tablet, PC, Mac and other Internet-enabled devices. It is the first application of its kind to offer a full 7-day archiving option for its channels via the state of the art cloud-based DVR service, at no extra cost to its subscribers. Additionally, included in the MelaTV pricing packages is MelaFlix, a movie channel providing Telugu and Tamil films along with hit Bollywood titles back to back for non-stop entertainment.

Samir Sohail, General Manager of Mela, is a seasoned business development and merger / acquisitions expert for IPTV market, along with setting up distribution channels and executing on key third party alliances. Mela is poised to become the largest licensor of South Asian video content anywhere in the world.

Today, Mela introduced an extremely attractive pricing model for its worldwide launch of Mela service on all connected devices. Mr. Sohail stated, "Mela is bound to serve and exceed its customers' demand for entertainment and is positioned well to thrive in both live and On Demand content with its TV Everywhere strategy and attractive packages."

Mela is in a unique position to excel and gain market share rapidly due to its strategic alliances with content partners along with its live TV and movie service being streamed on multiple platforms with single account login access.

For details, visit http://www.mela.com or please contact:

Marketing Manager - Waqar Sidds (waqar@mela.com)

Director, Content Stratey and Acquistion - Pooja Kohli ( pooja@mela.com)

VP Operations - Rohit Khosla (rkhosla@verismonetworks.com)

Marketing Coordinator - Anisha Jhaveri (anisha@mela.com)

SOURCE  Verismo Networks

Verismo Networks

HCL Technologies and Consumers Energy Agreement Brings New Technology Center to Michigan

300 New Local Jobs to Be Created with Help from State of Michigan

SUNNYVALE, Calif. and JACKSON, Mich., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --HCL America, Inc., a wholly owned step-down subsidiary of HCL Technologies Ltd. (HCL), a leading global Information Technology (IT) services provider, and Consumers Energy, the 4th-largest U.S. electric and natural gas company, today announced that the two companies will collaborate on a new "Glocal" Center of Excellence (GCoE) called the Michigan Technology Development Center (MTDC).  The Center will be located at the Commonwealth Commerce Center in downtown Jackson, Michigan.

As part of the agreement, HCL expects to hire local technology professionals and create 300 professional technology positions during phase one of the MTDC opening. The MTDC also will be a designated training and development hub for advanced and emerging IT processes, tools and will work with local universities and colleges. The center will also establish a learning academy to train Consumers Energy employees on advanced and emerging technologies, and will be further expanded to accommodate 500 technology professionals in the next few years.

The two companies entered into an agreement with the objective of improving operational excellence through advanced technological operations and processes and provide significant benefits to the mid-Michigan and Jackson economies. The agreement will significantly increase Michigan's IT capacity, while improving employment prospects for IT graduates from Michigan universities and colleges.  It will also serve as a leading example of Michigan's new, successful economic policies.

This agreement is the result of the Consumers Energy leadership's vision to embark on a game-changing plan to move its IT department from a technology support role to technology innovators - and will utilize HCL's expertise through its matured processes and highly qualified employees.  It will enable Consumers Energy's IT department to leverage HCL's software solutions expertise to manage its existing operations, thereby allowing Consumers Energy's many talented and knowledgeable employees to focus on innovative assignments supporting business excellence for the utility.  HCL is a recognized leader in the energy and utilities sector with a proven track record of delivering IT enabled industry targeted solutions.

"Our company is making this important investment to provide our employees with new IT skills to work on high value projects and technologies that will prepare our company for the future," said Mamatha Chamarthi, Vice President and Chief Information Officer of Consumers Energy. "Through this center, HCL will provide IT operations for our company, enabling our employees to move to innovative projects."

"HCL's expansion demonstrates that our economic gardening strategy is helping dynamic companies to grow their presence in Michigan," said Governor Rick Snyder. "This investment by HCL and continued commitment of Consumers Energy sends a message that will be heard around the world that Michigan's highly competitive business climate and tremendous workforce capabilities mean real opportunities for leading edge businesses."

"As a socially responsible organization, HCL will invest in developing the next-generation workforce in Michigan by creating high-quality jobs in the industry and the region," said Rajeev Sawhney, Corporate Vice President, HCL Technologies. "We look forward to working with Consumers Energy on these strategic initiatives within its organization and the region."

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the City of Jackson, the Jackson Enterprise Group and the Commonwealth Commerce Center all provided substantial assistance in supporting HCL's decision to locate in Jackson, a prime central Michigan location in close proximity to many Michigan universities and colleges.

HCL's Expanding U.S. Investments
HCL has continuously been at the forefront of organizational sustainability, diversity and social inclusiveness. Through this agreement and partnerships with other anchor customers in New York, North Carolina, Texas and the state of Washington, HCL is pooling resources to increase job creation in the local communities of its U.S. operations. Committed to hiring and developing talent locally, HCL is working closely with several local universities to recruit recent graduates from the University of Washington, Seattle University, the University of North Texas, the University of West Florida, Oregon State University and others.

About HCL Technologies
HCL Technologies is a leading global IT services company, working with clients in the areas that impact and redefine the core of their businesses. Since its inception into the global landscape after its IPO in 1999, HCL focuses on 'transformational outsourcing', underlined by innovation and value creation, and offers integrated portfolio of services including software-led IT solutions, infrastructure management, engineering and R&D services and BPO. HCL leverages its extensive global offshore infrastructure and network of offices in 26 countries to provide holistic, multi-service delivery in key industry verticals including Financial Services, Manufacturing, Consumer Services, Public Services and Healthcare. HCL takes pride in its philosophy of 'Employee First, Customer Second' which empowers our 82,464 transformers to create a real value for the customers. HCL Technologies, along with its subsidiaries, has reported consolidated revenues of US$ 4.0 billion ('19,412 crores), as on 31 March 2012 (on LTMbasis). For more information, please visit http://www.hcltech.com

About HCL
HCL is a $6.2 billion leading global technology and IT enterprise comprising two companies listed in India - HCL Technologies and HCL Infosystems. Founded in 1976, HCL is one of India's original IT garage start-ups. A pioneer of modern computing, HCL is a global transformational enterprise today. Its range of offerings includes product engineering, custom & package applications, BPO, IT infrastructure services, IT hardware, systems integration, and distribution of information and communications technology (ICT) products across a wide range of focused industry verticals. The HCL team consists of over 90,000 professionals of diverse nationalities, who operate from 31 countries including over 500 points of presence in India. HCL has partnerships with several leading global 1000 firms, including leading IT and technology firms. For more on HCL, please visit http://www.hcl.com

About Consumers Energy
Consumers Energy, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), provides natural gas and electricity to 6.8 million of Michigan's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.  Consumers Energy is celebrating in 2012 its 125th year of service to the people of Michigan.  For more information, please visit:  http://www.consumersenergy.com

Forward-looking Statements 
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. All statements, other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward looking statements, including but not limited to the statements containing the words 'planned', 'expects', 'believes', 'strategy', 'opportunity', 'anticipates', 'hopes' or other similar words. The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties regarding impact of pending regulatory proceedings, fluctuations in earnings, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services, Business Process Outsourcing and consulting services including those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, customer acceptances of our services, products and fee structures, our ability to attract and retain highly skilled professionals, our ability to integrate acquired assets in a cost effective and timely manner, time and cost overruns on fixed-price, fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions, the success of our brand development efforts, liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies / entities in which we have made strategic investments, withdrawal of governmental fiscal incentives, political instability, legal restrictions on raising capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized use of our intellectual property, other risks, uncertainties and general economic conditions affecting our industry. There can be no assurance that the forward looking statements made herein will prove to be accurate, and issuance of such forward looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objective and plans of the Company will be achieved. All forward looking statements made herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company and the Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the Company.

SOURCE  Consumers Energy

Consumers Energy

CONTACT: Meenakshi Benjwal, HCL Technologies, meenakshi.benjwal@hcl.com, +1-973-393-6225; or Tim Hurley, Matter Communications, thurley@matternow.com, +1-978-499-9250 ext. 229; or Dan Bishop, Consumers Energy, DANIEL.BISHOP@cmsenergy.com, +1-517-788-2395, or Jeff Holyfield, Consumers Energy, JEFFREY.HOLYFIELD@cmsenergy.com, +1-517-788-2394

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

OurStage.com Announces Video "Superstars" Competition

Campaign Expands to Showcase Creators of Music Videos, Video Game Trailers and Short Films

NEW YORK, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- OurStage.com is teaming up with Intel® for the Intel®Video "Superstars"Competition, which is seeking the next generation of music video, video game trailer and short film creators.  After two successful years focused on musicians for their Intel® "Superstars" campaign, the companies are expanding their reach to a new audience of emerging video designers while giving out over $10,000 worth of tech merchandise. To enter and judge the competition, go to superstars2012.ourstage.com. Entries are currently being accepted and though the fan judging process begins on May 24th, you can watch all the great videos right now.

"We're excited to kick off the Intel® Video 'Superstars' Competition," said Michael Rivet, Sr. Marketing Manager of the Software and Solutions Group at Intel®. This year, we're inviting video enthusiasts to submit their best music videos, game trailers and short films for a chance to win from a prize pool and gain valuable exposure for their work. Every year has seen amazing talent participate in the Intel® 'Superstars' campaign and we expect Intel® Video 'Superstars' will not disappoint."

As the paths of creativity and tech converge, this competition provides an annual platform for independent artists to display their ingenuity and self-expression to fans of music videos, video games and film throughout the United States and Canada. 

"This is the third consecutive year OurStage is supporting the Intel® 'Superstars' platform and we are pleased to continue discovering the nation's top emerging artists using our crowd-sourcing judging platform.  Our collaboration with Intel® highlights the intersection between the best technology and the creative output it enables," said Ben Campbell, CEO of OurStage.com.

About OurStage.com

Founded in 2007, OurStage.com (http://www.ourstage.com) is a leading destination for music listening, discovery, and quality editorial content. With more than 200,000 artists from 40 styles of music, OurStage.com receives 4 million visits each month from 170 countries. OurStage.com's most acclaimed feature is its proprietary judging engine where the site's listeners rank the music of emerging artists for competitions that reward major opportunities to the winners--such as the chance to open for headlining acts and/or record with major label performers. To date, OurStage.com has provided opportunities for artists to open, be mentored by, or collaborate with celebrity artists such as Bon Jovi, Kid Rock, Drake, Goo Goo Dolls, HANSON, Train, John Legend, Lilith 2010, John Mayer, Monica, T-Pain, Trey Songz, Keith Urban, Travis Barker, Jane's Addiction, Hot Chelle Rae and many others. OurStage.com has also partnered with a wide range of media giants over the last few years, including: Clear Channel, Guitar Center, BET, CMT, Digital Broadcasting Group, AOL Music, MTV, and Radio One. For more information: http://www.ourstage.com.

SOURCE  OurStage.com

OurStage.com

CONTACT: Emily Bender, +1-212-981-5260, emily_bender@dkcnews.com

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

Maxthon Mobile for BlackBerry PlayBook with Advanced Gesture and Screenshot Assistant

SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Maxthon ( http://www.maxthon.com ), a global software and web services company, announces the release of newly customizable features - including Advanced Gesture and Screenshot Assistant - for the BlackBerry PlayBook. These options, built exclusively for the BlackBerry Playbook, transform the web with added convenience and personalization. Users can download Maxthon Mobile for the BlackBerry PlayBook at http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/98559/?lang=en

"Expanding on our 5-star rated reviews, Maxthon Mobile delivers superior performance with a browser designed to enhance the power of the BlackBerry PlayBook. Starting with Advanced Gesture, which enables users to create their own gestures and shortcuts to quickly access their favorite sites, and Screenshot Assistant, which allows people to capture, crop and save part or all of a web page (including text and rich photographs), the BlackBerry PlayBook is now an ideal tablet to enjoy the web," says Jeff Chen, CEO of Maxthon.

"Maxthon Mobile is the only browser of its kind that was established with the user in mind. Our R&D team devoted significant hours to crafting a browser that delivers a great experience. The top ratings for Maxthon Mobile, direct from owners of the BlackBerry PlayBook, speak for themselves in this regard. It's a winner," says Karl Mattson, GM of Maxthon International/Chief of Product Development.

About Maxthon

Maxthon Ltd. is an innovative software company and developer of superior web browsers which continue to set new standards for innovation, simplicity, speed and security. Each month more than 130,000,000 people use Maxthon's web browser in 120 countries across the world. Maxthon also brings its best-of-breed browsing to the Android platform for mobile devices and tablet computers. Maxthon has offices in San Francisco, Hong Kong and Beijing. For more information about Maxthon please visit http://www.maxthon.com .

Download Maxthon Mobile for Android phones here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser

Want to supercharge that desktop? Try Maxthon 3 for Windows PCs today.
http://www.maxthon.com/mx3/

Download Maxthon Mobile for 10" Android tablets here:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mx.browser.tablet

SOURCE  Maxthon

Maxthon

CONTACT: Lewis Fein, +1-310-746-7771

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

Bring Your Own HTC Device: MobileIron and HTC Team Up to Enhance Security for Enterprise Apps, Data and Devices

Collaboration Delivers Enterprise-Grade Security Across HTC Portfolio of Devices

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MobileIron, the leader in security and management for mobile apps, data and devices, today announced a collaboration with HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, to provide an integrated, standardized enterprise mobility solution for global customers. This collaboration will take place through HTCPro(TM), a program that provides mobile solutions for companies and their employees and ensures that HTC's entire portfolio is business-ready.

"Android has faced barriers to entry in the enterprise because customers need to know that they can manage and secure Android apps and devices without needing additional resources," said Bob Tinker, CEO, MobileIron. "By working with HTC, we are making it easy for our global customers to welcome a whole category of Android devices into their companies."

"Many organizations already allow employees to access corporate systems and information through personally-owned, corporate-approved mobile devices. To mitigate security risks and minimize IT administration, however, they need a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) program that balances corporate security with user choice," said David Jaeger, executive director of global enterprise and services for HTC and head of HTCpro. "MobileIron software, used in conjunction with HTC devices, gives customers an out of the box solution that delivers enterprise-grade security enhancements and is easy to manage, enabling them to implement a 'BYOD by HTC' policy."

The variation of features across OS versions and devices themselves makes it challenging for IT to know which devices are enterprise-ready. HTCpro delivers consistent enterprise enablement across all HTC devices. The combination of HTC devices and MobileIron software gives IT departments essential enterprise features to increase security in a mobile working environment:

    1. Remote lock/wipe
    2. Remote email configuration
    3. Remote VPN and Wi-Fi configuration
    4. Certificates store
    5. Secure app provisioning
About MobileIron

Positioned in the Leaders Quadrant of Gartner, Inc.'s Magic Quadrant for Mobile Device Management Software, MobileIron has been chosen by thousands of organizations that are transforming their businesses through Mobile IT. Available as an on-premise or a cloud solution, MobileIron was purpose-built to secure and manage mobile apps, data, and devices for global companies. MobileIron was the first to deliver key innovations such as multi-OS mobile device management (MDM), mobile application management (MAM), and BYOD privacy controls. For more information, please visit http://www.mobileiron.com.

About HTCpro

HTCpro was created to help businesses simplify the acceptance and integration of HTC devices in their environments. The HTCpro program is focused on delivering a reliable offering for businesses across the entire portfolio of HTC devices through enablement of key features and cooperation with industry-leading solution providers. For more information about the business side of HTC devices and the wide breadth of business possibilities realized through the HTCpro program, visit http://www.htcpro.com.

About HTC

Founded in 1997, HTC Corp. (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC's portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense(TM), a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE: 2498). For more information, please visit http://www.htc.com.

SOURCE  MobileIron

MobileIron

CONTACT: Clarissa Horowitz of MobileIron, +1-415-608-6825, clarissa@mobileiron.com

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

Hydro-Quebec and OPAL-RT Technologies form a strategic, long-term alliance to commercialize the HYPERSIM real-time power system simulator

MONTREAL, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hydro-Quebec and OPAL-RT Technologies have concluded a strategic collaboration agreement for the commercialization of the HYPERSIM power system simulator. As a result, this leading-edge technology will now be available to public utilities, equipment manufacturers, universities and research facilities.

The results of over two decades of expertise, HYPERSIM is a real-time digital simulation platform developed by Hydro-Quebec's research institute, IREQ, and designed to improve power system performance and reliability.  Used on a daily basis and constantly upgraded by Hydro-Quebec, this proven technology has  numerous applications, including studies on complex, large-scale power systems; closed-loop testing of control and protection systems to validate performance and facilitate commissioning; development, improvement and assessment of new control and protection concepts and simulation of wind farms connected to the transmission system.

HYPERSIM harnesses the power of an SGI parallel supercomputer and includes modules for interfacing with the control systems being tested. It incorporates a power system diagram editor and an extensive block library covering all elements of the power system (electricity generation, transmission and distribution). There is also a graphical interface that enables the user to create customized models, a data acquisition and processing system to view and analyze simulation results and a test sequence programming function allowing thousands of statistical tests to be run with no user intervention.

"Thanks to this strategic collaboration with OPAL-RT, all engineers working in power transmission, distribution and generation or power electronics now have access to a proven simulation solution," said Luc Audette, Manager-Power Systems and Mathematics at IREQ.

OPAL-RT, a world leader in power grid and industrial systems simulation, has added HYPERSIM to its catalogue of power system simulators.  "The integration of HYPERSIM's unique characteristics with those of OPAL-RT technology will create an extremely effective and comprehensive real-time simulation solution for all industries that offers a level of performance, openness and flexibility exceeding anything currently on the market," commented Jean Belanger, President, CEO and CTO at OPAL-RT.

About Hydro-Quebec's research institute (IREQ)
Hydro-Quebec's research institute, IREQ, offers technical assistance to Hydro-Quebec's divisions and carries out technological innovation projects to support their activities and ensure the company's long-term development. Hydro-Quebec allocates about $100 million per year to IREQ.

For more information: http://www.hydroquebec.com/innovation

About OPAL-RT Technologies
Founded in 1997, OPAL-RT is the leading developer of open, real-time digital simulators based on standard off-the-shelf PC components and of hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing systems. Its unique approach combines parallel, distributed processing with multicore computing for unequaled performance, openness and accessibility. Products include the well-known eMEGAsim and eDRIVEsim simulators for medium-sized power grids and high-speed power electronic subsystems that run on standard multicore processors or directly on FPGA chips. OPAL-RT's customers--including ABB, BHEL, Denso, General Electric, Hitachi, Mitsubishi Electric, General Motors and Toyota--can perform rapid control prototyping, system integration and testing of electronic controllers and protection systems used in power transmission and distribution grids, industrial systems, electric trains, ships, aircraft and hybrid vehicles.

For more information: http://www.opal-rt.com/new-product/hypersim-power-system-real-time-simulator

SOURCE  OPAL-RT Technologies Inc.

OPAL-RT Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Kirsty Whitefield, +1-514-935-2323 x236, kirsty.whitefield@opal-rt.com

Web Site: http://www.opal-rt.com

Key Digital Releases Compass Control®: The first fully integrated control system to use Apple's iOS 5 devices

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Digital Systems, Inc. -- The Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions is excited to reveal that it has developed its first comprehensive control system called Compass Control®.  Compass Control® represents the first fully integrated major control system built from the ground up to use Apple's iOS 5 devices -- iPad®, iPhone®, and iPod touch® -- as its backbone.

Key Digital® in conjunction with Compass Control's Compass Alliance Partners (CAP) has created a fully integrated control system with driver support for hardware from the following brands: Aprilaire, Boston Acoustics®, ClearOne®, Denon, Furman, ICRealtime Security Solutions®, iPort®, Key Digital, LG, Lutron®, Luxul, Marantz®, MechoSystems, Onkyo®, Panamax, Primeview, Russound®, SurgeX, and Wolfvision®.  Combining the knowledge and expertise from the different CAP brands has allowed Compass Control® to develop into a complete turnkey residential or commercial control solution.

Compass Control® has the ability to control devices via RS-232, IR, or via TCP/IP.  This new control system provides installers with bi-directional IR, two-way RS-232 with feedback, and two-way TCP/IP control for unlimited flexibility and maximum compatibility with new or existing devices.  Compass Control® also provides control via relays and sensors demonstrating its nature as a powerful integration tool.  When programming the system via the Compass Navigator® PC editor software, installers are given three separate database managers to make programming faster than traditional control systems.  Compass Navigator® also enables installers to edit command code sets which allows Compass Control® to be tailored to each and every system installation.

Key Digital Vice-President for Sales, Michael Lakhter, commented on Compass Control's readiness to take on market challenges, "With the combined efforts of all of our Compass Alliance Partners, Compass Control® represents the culmination of our efforts to create the most powerful, most user-friendly, and most comprehensive control system available on the market today."

Come see today why Key Digital® and CAP are the Experts in Digital Video Technology and Solutions.  For more information please visit or http://www.keydigital.com. For more information on Compass Control® please visit http://keydigital.com/compass. The official press launch for Compass Control® will be held at Key Digital's Mount Vernon, NY headquarters on May 7th, 2012 -- for more information click here.  Key Digital® will be displaying Compass Control® at InfoComm 2012 -- for more information click here or visit us at Booth #C5438.  Also please download the Compass Control® demo app by clicking here.

Mike Tsinberg, Founder and President of Key Digital, is a holder of 40 HDTV patents.

    --  SMPTE fellow
    --  Participated with Emmy Award Winner for DVD technology development
    --  "Father of DVD" - Developed architecture and system software for world
        first Digital Video Disk (DVD) MPEG2 based authoring system - key DVD
        enabling technology
Key Digital® Systems is a CES award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge technology for HDTV applications, delivering total video systems solutions. The company manufactures a wide range of digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions marketed broadly to the HDTV community, such as digital video and audio processors, switchers, distribution amplifiers, cables, adapters, and more. For more information, visit us at http://www.keydigital.com.

SOURCE  Key Digital(R) Systems

Key Digital(R) Systems

CONTACT: Masha Lakhter, Masha@keydigital.com, +1-914-667-9700 ext. 211, Cell: +1-917-701-3238, Fax: +1-914-668-8666

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

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NEI to Present Webinar with Dell and Intel on Transitioning to Intel's Xeon E5-2600 Processor Family for Next-Generation Platform Solutions

Webinar Will Explore How to Capitalize on Newest Sandy Bridge Architecture with Dell's PowerEdge 12th Generation Servers

CANTON, Mass., May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    WHO:                    NEI will join Dell OEM Solutions and
                            Intel Corporation to present
                            "Unleash the Power of Intel's
                            Latest Xeon Processors for Extreme
                            Performance on Dell Platforms," a
                            webinar featuring NEI's Vice
                            President of Marketing Jeff
                            Hudgins; Scott Trapp, sales
                            engineer at Dell OEM Solutions; and
                            Patrick Olson, Global Commercial
                            Channel & Embedded /Dell Account
                            Team at Intel.

                            NEI, a leading provider of
                            application platforms, deployment
                            solutions and lifecycle support
                            services for software technology
                            developers and OEMs worldwide, will
                            lead the inside view into next-
                            generation platform technologies
                            with the joint team.

    WHAT:                   The webinar will feature Intel's
                            discussion of the new Xeon(R)
                            E5-2600 Series processor family and
                            how to leverage its new
                            capabilities for more efficient
                            solutions such as the Dell
                            PowerEdge 12th generation server
                            platform. NEI will explore the top
                            four considerations for
                            transitioning to a new technology,
                            and how to improve performance and
                            maximize profits when moving to new
                            products like the Dell servers. The
                            presentation will also reveal
                            recent survey results from NEI on
                            the industry's movement toward the
                            newest Sandy Bridge technology,
                            including expected benefits and
                            challenges, deployment timeframes,
                            and more.

    WHEN:                  Tuesday, May 15, 2012
                           12:00 PM EDT / 9:00AM PST
                           Register Now
About NEI
NEI is a leading provider of server-based application platforms and lifecycle support services for software developers and OEMs worldwide. Through its expertise and comprehensive suite of solution design, system integration, application management, global logistics, support, and maintenance services, NEI is redefining application deployment solutions to provide customers with a sustainable competitive advantage. More than a decade of appliance innovation with the ability to provide physical, virtual and cloud-ready solutions makes NEI one of the most trusted software deployment partners in the industry. Founded in 1997, NEI is headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts, with facilities in Plano, Texas, and Galway, Ireland, and trades on the NASDAQ exchange under the symbol NEI. For more information, visit http://www.nei.com.

NEI and the NEI logo are trademarks of Network Engines, Inc. All other names, brands and trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

For additional information, contact:

Jill Colna or Laura Nelson
SVM Public Relations
401-490-9700
jill.colna@svmpr.com
laura.nelson@svmpr.com

SOURCE  NEI

NEI

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

China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group (CMGE) and Shanghai Dragon TV Formed a Strategic Cooperation in the New Media

BEIJING, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On April 25, 2012, VODone Limited's (0082.hk) subsidiary China Mobile Games and Entertainment Group (CMGE) and Shanghai Dragon TV co-organized a press conference in Shenzhen, and jointly announced the launch of a UK-based popular game show - Maidongmenglifang  (the original program: The Cube) ("MDMLF") on Dragon TV from mid-May to August 2012. 

Shanghai Media Group (SMG) vice president, General Manager of SMG Entertainment and Shanghai Dragon TV director Ms. Yang Wenhong and SMG Operation Chief Mr. Lin Zhiqiang; CMGE Vice Chairman Mr. Hendrick Sin, CMGE CEO Mr. Xiao Jian and CMGE CFO Mr. Chang Feifu; Deputy Director of the Shanghai Dragon TV director Mr. Dai Zhongwei; together with Huawei Technologies, Gionee, BBK, OPPO, dozens of other Android smartphone brands and mobile phone design houses, the news media, and about 100 investment professionals witnessed this significant moment.

MDMLF is a high-tech game show first introduced in the United Kingdom. The original program "The Cube" won the best variety show BAFTATV Awards (highest award in the UK television series) in 2011. In the partnership with Shanghai Dragon TV, CMGE is responsible for building the mobile Android platform, and by using the self-developed Douwan social game platform, helps to launch a mobile social games community with Dragon TV specifically for this game show MDMLF. MDMLF is China's first interactive TV show covering the television, internet and mobile social games network communities.

According to CMGE's CEO Mr. Xiao Jian, through this strategic partnership, CMGE will be responsible for the development, operation and promotion of MDMLF Android based social games community, as well as the Internet and mobile internet communities. TV viewers and mobile phone users can inquire about the MDMLF show's game rules, experience the 3D simulation for the TV live-shows via mobile game applications, and play all the related games on the mobile phones.  Players can also win prizes from our sponsors via these trial games and participate in rankings.  In addition, the MDMLF social community is the major platform for selecting live audience as well as candidates for real-time game shows.  The MDMLF social community contains real-time interactive social features connecting mobile phone users and the TV show audience. The MDMLF social community allows players to experience over hundreds of social games at low costs, which includes competition-based games with prizes. Users are able to get to know people in their surrounding areas through the interactive social platform including location-based services, free text messaging, voice and pictures exchange services etc.  This social game community is a great way to connect with people in the neighborhood, build new friendships and exchange information with people of similar interests.

In order to promote the MDMLF social games community (eg: more downloads via this community space), CMGE and Dragon TV promote the show together through all media distribution channels and marketing campaigns.  CMGE also helps to promote MDMLF via the app stores distribution channels and pre-installations to mobile phones.

With this strategic cooperation between CMGE and Dragon TV, CMGE's Douwan platform, the social game platform, shall accelerate the penetration into the Android smartphone market in China.  Through mobile social community, the TV show audience shall be able to engage in a prolonged manner, enlarging advertising and commercial value.

On May 1, 2012, MDMLF social gaming community has officially launched to Android-based clients, the internet and mobile social platforms. MDMLF will be held every Sunday and the first episode will broadcast in mid-May at 21:15 Beijing time on Dragon TV.

SOURCE  VODone Limited

VODone Limited

CONTACT: Yufei Wang of VODone Limited at +86-10-5783-9055, or wangyufei@corp.vodone.com

Last Minute, Mobile Mother's Day Gifts from Cricket

~ Online and In-Store Value Pricing and Discounts in May for Mother's Day

~~ Cricket's Android Smartphones, Muve Music® Rate Plans, Tablet and Broadband Provide Gift Options for High-Tech to Everyday Talk-and-Text Moms

SAN DIEGO, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cricket Communications, a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, today announced a variety of Android powered smartphones, a tablet and accessory gift options for high-tech social connectors to everyday talk-and-text moms. This month for Mother's Day (through May 28th), Cricket offers a range of Android smartphones at promotional prices, discounts on rate plans for new Muve Music activations and huge savings on a Samsung tablet bundled with a Crosswave broadband device.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120202/LA46949LOGO)

Cricket's Muve Music Android device line up offers every day value with free overnight shipping (online-only), free activation, no contracts and nationwide coverage. Additionally, now through May 28th, with a new phone or new line Muve Music rate plan activation on a Muve Music capable handset, customers will enjoy $5.00 off their monthly bill (this special rate is only available in Cricket stores).

With the ever-growing Muve Music song catalog, customers can choose from millions of songs featuring the hottest artists from thousands of record labels, which are distributed through Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, EMI Music and global rights agency Merlin, as well as independents IODA and INgrooves.

A Cricket Muve Music Android smartphone with nationwide, unlimited talk, text and data plus music plan is the Mother's Day gift that will keep on giving. For a gift that would please any Mom and not break the bank, these Android smartphones are easy to activate online or at a company store:

    --  ZTE Score  (MSPR $149.99, $69.99 after instant discount and web
        discount) is a value priced, full featured Android smartphone that
        includes Wi-Fi capability, XT9 Trace for easy text entry, 3G Real Web
        Browsing and a 3.2MP camera/camcorder.
    --  Huawei Ascend II (MSPR $179.99, $99.99 after instant discount and web
        discount) comes packed with a 3.5" HVGA touch-screen, Wi-Fi capability,
        3G Real Web Browsing, 600MHz processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a
        5MP camera/camcorder.
    --  Samsung Vitality (MSPR $219.99, $129.99 after instant discount and web
        discount) fast 800 MHz processor, 3.5" HVGA touch-screen and easy access
        to social networks is designed for an interactive experience. Samsung
        Vitality is loaded with a 3.2MP camera/camcorder, Wi-Fi capability, 3G
        Real Web Browsing.
    --  Huawei Mercury (MSPR $249.99, $229.99 after instant web discount) offers
        a beautiful 4" display and is powered by an ultrafast 1.4 GHz processor,
        features an 8.0MP rear camera, VGA front camera and an Android 2.3 OS.
        Named by PC Magazine as the best pre-paid smartphone in America.
All Cricket Android smartphones provide access to Google play, the marketplace for over 200,000 cool apps like YouTube, Gmail, Google Maps and more.

For the Mom that is already connected with Cricket's innovative value driven mobile phone plans, and has taken advantage of the $5.00 monthly discount for activating new Muve Music rate plans, Cricket offers the super-fast Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM).  Bundle the Galaxy Tab with a Crosswave broadband device and receive massive savings in May for Mother's Day (through May 28th).

    --  The Samsung Galaxy Tab(TM) 10.1 is available in Cricket company-owned
        stores (MSRP $499.99, $399.99 after instant rebate).  Running on Android
        3.1 Honeycomb OS, with a beautiful 10.1" widescreen TFT (1280 x 800)
        display offering HD clarity, a super-fast dual core 1GHz processor, a
        2MP front facing/ 3MP rear-facing camera, the Samsung Tab is perfect for
        watching movies, cruising the internet and sharing photos with family
        and friends.
    --  The Crosswave Broadband Device, which is available in Cricket
        company-owned stores (MSRP $149.99, $24.99 after instant rebates and
        bundled with Samsung Galaxy Tab), creates an instant mobile hotspot and
        supports multiple Wi-Fi devices nationwide.  Bundle the Crosswave with a
        Samsung Galaxy Tab and receive additional discounts worth up to $225.00
        for a final Tablet + Crosswave all-in price of $424.98 (does not include
        monthly broadband service rate plan).
Accessorize the last minute Cricket smartphone or Tab gift with a Monster ClarityHD Bluetooth Speaker that lets you listen in high definition wirelessly, has an ultra-clear noise-cancelling speaker for hands-free calls, a compact size that provides the ultimate portable convenience in the palm of your hand and up to 5 hours of playtime with Lithium Ion rechargeable batteries, or the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds for a smooth listening experience.

About Cricket

Cricket is the pioneer and leader in delivering innovative value-rich prepaid wireless services with no long-term contracts serving 6.2 million customers. Cricket offers wireless voice and mobile data services over the latest, high-quality, all-digital 4G (LTE) and 3G CDMA wireless networks. In 2011, Cricket launched its award-winning Muve Music® product, the first music service designed for a wireless phone that now has more than 600,000 customers. Cricket's innovative products and services are available at Cricket branded retail stores, dealers, national retailers and at http://www.mycricket.com.  For more information about Cricket, please visit http://www.mycricket.com.

Android is a trademark of Google, Inc.

SOURCE  Cricket Communications

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Cricket Communications

CONTACT: Cricket Communications, Inc., Jennifer Briscoe, Media Relations, +1-858-882-9238, jbriscoe@cricketcommunications.com

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

Warface Receives a Warm Welcome in Russia

Mail.Ru Games sets new record in Russian game market history

FRANKFURT, Germany and MOSCOW, May 11, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Mail.Ru Group's top-tier MMOFPS Warface - developed by Crytek - has recorded
preliminary operating results that set a new record in Russian game market history. Within
the first four weeks of operation the title's CCU is already on par with Russia's most
successful games, shooters and MMORPGs alike: 28,000 players have been simultaneously
fighting for the future in the AAA-shooter from one of the best FPS creators in the world.
According to Mail.Ru Group's market analysis, it is an unprecedented result and it took
from several months to a few years for competing titles to reach a similar level of
performance. As of 10th May 2012, the number of registered users in Warface exceeds 1
million.

    With Warface cementing its status as a rising star on the market, Mail.Ru Group has
further strengthened its leading position among Russian MOFPS publishers - a position the
company has held since the launch of Cross Fire.

    "We are extremely satisfied with the Warface results and we are happy that the hard
work done by our team over the title has been so fruitful," says Vladimir Nikolsky, the
Vice President of Mail.Ru Group Game Division. "We intend to keep up the good work and
make Warface not merely a successful game, but also a huge brand and a cybersport
discipline, like we did with Cross Fire."

    Avni Yerli, Managing Director of Crytek GmbH, adds: "We chose Russia to be the debut
market for our title, since we have always had a great reception with Russian gamers and
had great confidence in Mail.Ru Group's ability to achieve success. We are extremely happy
with the launch, the great work from Mail.Ru Group and the massive effort from our
development team and can't wait to let people around the world play Warface."

    About Mail.Ru Group

    Mail.Ru Group (founded in 1998) is a leading Internet company in the high-growth
Russian-speaking Internet markets (Russia is today Europe's the largest Internet market
measured by number of users, ComScore, September 2011). Mail.Ru Group's sites reach
approximately 84 per cent of Russian Internet users on a monthly basis (ComScore, December
2011) and the Company is the world's fifth largest Internet business, based on page views
(ComScore, December 2011).

    Having the Communitainment (Communications + Entertainment) strategy the Company is
moving rapidly to build an integrated communication and entertainment platform. The
Company operates two of the three (TNS, December 2011) largest Russian language online
social networking sites (Odnoklassniki and Moi Mir (or "My World")). The Company also
operates the two largest Instant Messaging ("IM") networks in Russia (Mail.Ru Agent and
ICQ), Russia's leading email service and Russia's second largest Internet portal Mail.ru
(based on daily and monthly unique users, TNS, December 2011), and the Company operates
Russia's largest online games platform.

    The Company holds strategic minority equity stakes in VKontakte (a 39.99 per cent
stake) and Qiwi, formerly OE Investments (21.35 per cent interest). The Company also holds
small minority stakes in international Internet companies including Facebook, Zynga and
Groupon as well as a number of small venture capital investments in various Internet
companies in Russia and Ukraine.

    http://corp.mail.ru/en

    About Crytek GmbH

    Crytek GmbH ("Crytek") is an independent company at the forefront of the interactive
entertainment industry, and is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of gaming by creating
standout experiences for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, PC, mobile devices and games-as-service
using their cutting-edge 3D-Game-Technology, CryENGINE(R).

    The company's headquarters are in Frankfurt am Main (Germany). Crytek also has studios
in Kiev (Ukraine), Budapest (Hungary), Sofia (Bulgaria), Seoul (South Korea) and
Nottingham (UK) and Shanghai (China).

    Since its foundation in 1999, Crytek has consistently been recognized for excellence
in its field, earning accolades such as the 2011 Develop Award for Best Independent Studio
and a 2010 Red Dot Design Award. Its multi-award winning games include Far Cry(R),
Crysis(R) (awarded best PC Game of E3 2007 and Best Technology at the 2008 Game Developers
Choice Awards), Crysis Warhead(R) (awarded Best Graphics Technology at IGN Best of 2008
Awards) and Crysis(R) 2 (awarded Best Shooter of E3 2010 and Gamescom 2010).

    For more information, please visit http://www.crytek.com.

   
    Contact:
    Jens Schaefer
    Senior PR Manager
    jens@crytek.com
    Phone: +49-6921977661071

    Franziska Lehnert
    PR Manager
    franziska@crytek.com
    Phone: +49-6921977661222

Source: Crytek GmbH

Imogo Launches Comprehensive Cloud-Based Services Solution For Small Businesses

Imogo Private Cloud Portal Platform Provides Access to Enterprise-Wide Data Anywhere, Anytime, from Any Mobile Device or PC

SEATTLE, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Imogo Mobile Technologies Corp. (OTCBB: IMTC) announced today the launch of the Imogo Private Cloud Portal Platform, a complete, secure cloud-based business solution designed for small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and accessed through the Internet. The Imogo Private Cloud Portal Platform provides fast and secure access to email, documents, voicemail, office phone, faxes and other services in one convenient bundled service.

The Imogo cloud-based solution can be accessed from any internet connection on a laptop, desktop PC, smartphone, tablet or iPad or any other mobile device.  Applications and data are stored on secure Imogo-hosted servers and accessed remotely through a web browser or smartphone/tablet app. These services allow employees to have consistent access to their data and applications independently of the device used to access the services, and everything is synchronized in real-time.

"Our cloud-based program can completely change the way a small or medium-sized company operates," said Stewart Irvine, President and founder of Imogo. "Our customers don't need a server room, don't need complex switching equipment for telephones and don't need to update their software periodically to keep up with new innovations. We do all that for them through our own secure data center and provide these services securely, on the cloud. Our customers will always have access to their complete business enterprise through the internet from any kind of mobile device or PC. In short, we are offering a brand new way to run a business."

Imogo uses "private cloud" as the umbrella term for its enterprise and SMB-hosted cloud solutions with a dedicated web-based portal for each individual client.

"Imogo's goal is to become the industry leading secure mobile office provider; what we really sell is peace of mind," Irvine added.

According to new research from AMI Partners, small and midsize businesses in the United States will spend more than $49 billion on cloud services in 2015. Microsoft's recent "SMB Cloud Adoption Study 2011," an analysis of how cloud computing will impact global small and midsize businesses (SMBs) in the next three years, indicates that 39 percent of SMBs expect to be paying for one or more cloud services within three years, an increase of 34 percent. It also predicts that the number of cloud services SMBs pay for will double globally over the next three years.

The Imogo Private Cloud Portal Platform will be sold directly to SMBs, and through a variety of other sales channels, including the recently launched Imogo IC3 service, which provides businesses with a toll-free number to call into (1-888-600-8918) for discussions with cloud computing experts. Imogo's team of data migration experts will work with organizations to transfer email, documents and phone systems to the Imogo solution and ensure that data is 'bank vault' secured.

The Imogo Private Cloud Portal Platform is also designed as a white-label service for certified resellers and Value Added Resellers (VAR) allowing for a quick, painless delivery of the solution as if they were their own.

"Imogo is about allowing clients to bundle everything they need to run their business into one accessible solution backed by peace of mind," Irvine said. "You think about an IT director at a large company; they manage many different vendor contracts. With Imogo, small businesses have the convenience of dealing with just one. By bundling, you get one invoice and if there's a problem you call one company and one help desk."

About Imogo Mobile Technologies Corp.

Imogo Mobile Technologies Corp. is an innovative provider of cloud computing solutions for organizations seeking to securely integrate mobile devices such as tablets and smart phones into their enterprise ecosystem, increasing productivity and lowering their IT costs. Our solutions, including a Private Cloud Portal, enable mission critical businesses to connect, collaborate and communicate around the globe. Personal Private Cloud platform and application services include: High quality digital telephony for PC's and tablets, hosted exchange and unified messaging, hosted terminal services, and off-site secure data storage and backup services. Please visit http://www.Imogo.com for more details.

SOURCE  Imogo Mobile Technologies Corp.

Imogo Mobile Technologies Corp.

CONTACT: For Allen & Caron Inc, +1-949-474-4300, Matt Clawson (investors), matt@allencaron.com; or Len Hall (media), len@allencaron.com; for Imogo Mobile Technologies Corp, Stewart Irvine, CEO, +1-206-458-7018, stewart@imogo.com

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

Autonomy Named A Leader In Digital Asset Management For Customer Experience By Independent Research Firm

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonomy, an HP Company, today announced that it has been named a Leader in the May 2012 report: "The Forrester Wave(TM): Digital Asset Management for Customer Experience, Q2 2012."  Autonomy is one of two vendors named a Leader in the report, out of twelve vendors evaluated.

The Forrester Wave(TM) report's profile on Autonomy states:

    --  "Autonomy offers a comprehensive, first-class solution for advanced use
        cases."
    --  "Virage MediaBin has also stayed ahead of the video curve, offering some
        of the most comprehensive functionality for supporting time -based
        assets."
    --  "Autonomy's strategy focuses on key industry mega themes such as
        multichannel content creation and intelligent search to aid information
        workers. It offers robust functionality and is best suited for the
        high-end production use case."
"Autonomy is focused on providing marketers and broadcasters with a platform that helps them create and deliver engaging and compelling customer experiences, across all channels," said Gerard Brossard, CEO of Autonomy Rich Media Management. "Autonomy Virage MediaBin is an integral component of this platform, as businesses increasingly look to combine rich media and video into all of their customer-facing channels.  Our technology uniquely recognizes concepts expressed in rich media and video assets, and applies that understanding to deliver targeted, relevant content."

To access the full "Forrester Wave(TM): Digital Asset Management for Customer Experience, Q2 2012" report, please visit: http://www.autonomy.com/forrester_DAM Wave 2012.

About Autonomy

Autonomy, an HP Company, is a global leader in software that processes human information, or unstructured data, including social media, email, video, audio, text and web pages, etc. Autonomy's powerful management and analytic tools for structured information together with its ability to extract meaning in real time from all forms of information, regardless of format, is a unique tool for companies seeking to get the most out of their data. Autonomy's product portfolio helps power companies through enterprise search analytics, business process management and OEM operations. Autonomy also offers information governance solutions in areas such as eDiscovery, content management and compliance, as well as marketing solutions that help companies grow revenue, such as web content management, online marketing optimization and rich media management.

Please visit http://www.autonomy.com to find out more.

About HP

HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world's largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure to solve customer problems. More information about HP (NYSE: HPQ) is available at http://www.hp.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If such risks or uncertainties materialize or such assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP and its consolidated subsidiaries could differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, including execution of cost reduction programs and restructuring and integration plans; any statements concerning expected development, performance or market share relating to products and services; any statements regarding anticipated operational and financial results; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP's businesses; the development and transition of new products and services (and the enhancement of existing products and services) to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its customers, suppliers and partners; the protection of HP's intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the hiring and retention of key employees; expectations and assumptions relating to the execution and timing of cost reduction programs and restructuring and integration plans; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended January 31, 2012 and HP's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including HP's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2011.  HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.

    Autonomy Editorial Contacts:
    Randy Cairns                 Vanessa Colomar
    Autonomy (US)                Autonomy (UK)
    +1 650 687 8042                                            +44 207 104 5778
    randy.cairns@autonomy.com    vanessa.colomar@autonomy.com

    Paul Lesinski                Lucy Davies
    Edelman (US)                 Edelman (UK)
    +1 503 293 8949                                           +44 203 3047 2304
    paul.lesinski@edelman.com    lucy.davies@edelman.com
SOURCE  Autonomy Corporation, an HP Company

Autonomy Corporation, an HP Company

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

MediaTek Announces Global Partnership with Mobile Gaming Giant Gameloft

PARIS, May 11, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and
digital multimedia solutions and mobile gaming giant Gameloft, today jointly announced a
global strategic partnership. Through this global partnership, Gameloft is committed to
fully support a wide range of gaming applications available on MediaTek's feature and
smartphone platform solutions. Gameloft has also begun to allocate dedicated R&D team and
resource for the development of games that will run on MediaTek's mobile phone platforms.

    To meet the rapid growth of the mobile gaming market, MediaTek and Gameloft have come
together to offer high quality games supported by MediaTek's high performance mobile
platforms that can meet the increasing demands of gamers regarding speed and multimedia
features. MediaTek announced that its newest single chip solution, the MT6255, which will
come pre-loaded with Asphalt 6: Adrenaline(TM), Gameloft's most popular racing game to
date, as well as trial versions of three other best selling games, Block Breaker 3(TM),
Assassin's Creed Revelations(TM), and Brain Challenge 3 : Think Again!(TM)-all at no extra
cost to manufacturers. Besides, Gameloft has already begun to funnel resources and game
development teams in France, Vietnam, and China to create games that will run on MediaTek
powered mobile platforms.

    According to a recently released market survey carried out by IT research firm
SuperData, mobile gaming will be a $7.5 billion market by 2015E, more than triple the $2.7
billion that it is today. The survey also showed that Asia is currently the largest market
for mobile gaming, with revenues forecasted to total $3.2 billion by 2015E, accounting for
40% of the total market. Since anywhere between 3.5% and 10% of mobile free-to-play game
audiences will convert to paying users, this market segment offers a large potential for
growth.

    Regarding the new partnership, Ching-Jiang Hsieh, President of MediaTek said, "With
the rapid development of mobile Internet applications and services, mobile gaming has
become one of the leading value-added service and application in the mobile Internet
industry today. I see our new partnership with Gameloft as a major breakthrough for the
industry: With MediaTek's strong platform customization and Gameloft's cutting-edge game
development capabilities, together we will be able to bring even more value to mobile
phones, thereby increasing the competitive edge of our customers among mobile phone
industry."

    "We look forward to leveraging MediaTek's high performance mobile platforms to deliver
our exciting selection of games to even more users worldwide. Gameloft has been present on
the Chinese market for over 10 years with strong business and creation teams and we are
thrilled to increase our presence to propose our games to the billion phone users in
China. In sync with Mediatek's philosophy, Gameloft's mission is to provide a good
experience to the mass market at a very reasonable price. Together we share the vision of
leveraging our mutual technology and experience to serve the needs of the public in the
broadest way possible," said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of Gameloft.

    George Zhu, CEO of TECNO, leading handset brand in Africa also noted, "As one of
MediaTek's strategic partners, the concept of "entertainment" has always been one of the
mainstays of the TECNO brand name. We are very excited about the benefits that this
strategic partnership will bring to our users. As these two giants combine their
strengths, it will allow us to develop even more competitive products which will bring our
customers an even better gaming experience."

    About Gameloft

    A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set-top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft
partners with leading international brands such as UNO(R), Ferrari(R) and Sonic
Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real
Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 3 : Fallen Nation and N.O.V.A. 2: Near Orbit Vanguard
Alliance(R). Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries
and employs over 4,500 developers. Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN:
FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

    Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.

    About MediaTek Inc.

    MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications
and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in
cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical
storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange
under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research
subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, Korea, Denmark, England,
Sweden and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at
http://www.mediatek.com.

   
    Press Contact Gameloft:
    Jessica Lewinstein
    Corporate PR Manager
    @: Jessica.Lewinstein@gameloft.com

    Tel.: +1-415-615-0520

Source: Gameloft

Turkcell: Leading Turkey by far in 3G Download Speed at 11.9 Mbps

ISTANBUL, May 11, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Turkcell (NYSE: TKC, ISE: TCELL), the leading communications and technology company,
is delighted to announce that based on the 3G speed test run by PCNet; a technology
magazine in Turkey, Turkcell is by far the leader in 3G download speed at 11.9 Mbps on
average.

    A PCNet reporter flew 5,624 kilometers to run 2,136 3G speed tests at 59 points in 9
cities, representing 7 regions of Turkey. Turkcell, with an average 3G download speed 3
times greater than the other players in the market, has been by far the leader at both
data download and upload speed. Out of nine cities where the tests were run, Istanbul has
seen the highest 3G download speed of 14.05 Mbps and Gaziantep the lowest of 9.12 Mbps on
the Turkcell network.

    In evaluating the results, Turkcell CEO Sureyya Ciliv commented: "I am proud that
after independent studies conducted by P3 Communications, Iris Telecommunications,
Ericsson and INSEAD and the World Economic Forum; the PCNet study too, has proven the
supremacy of Turkcell's network quality. The PCNet study confirms that Turkcell provides
by far the fastest 3G services in Turkey, with data download speeds of 11.9 Mbps on
average, three times faster than other players in the market. Our subsidiary Turkcell
Superonline also offers fiber internet services at a speed of up to 1,000 Mbps. We are
proud to deliver the fastest and best quality service that ranks Turkey among those
countries with the best coverage and highest speed data download rates*. In this
competitive market, we will continue to differentiate Turkcell with the quality of our
network and innovative products and services."

    * Independent companies and institutions such as P3 Communications, Iris
Telecommunications, Ericsson, and INSEAD together with the World Economic Forum, have
generated studies and reports confirming that Turkcell's network quality and mobile
internet speed are recognized globally.

    ABOUT TURKCELL

    Turkcell is the leading communications and technology company in Turkey, with 34.5
million subscribers and a market share of approximately 53% based on December 31, 2011
results (since the Authority has not disclosed subscriber market shares for Q1 2012).
Turkcell is a leading regional player, with market leadership in five of the nine
countries in which it operates with its approximately 65.3 million subscribers as of March
31, 2012. The company covers approximately 88% of the Turkish population through its 3G
and 99.13% through its 2G technology supported network. It has become one of the first
among the global operators to have implemented HSDPA+ and achieved a 43.2 Mbps speed using
the HSPA multi carrier solution. Turkcell reported a TRY2.4 billion (US$1.3 billion) net
revenue with total assets of TRY17.2 billion (US$9.7 billion) as of March 31, 2012. It has
been listed on the NYSE and the ISE since July 2000, and is the only NYSE-listed company
in Turkey. Read more at http://www.turkcell.com.tr

    You can now follow the most up-to-date Turkcell developments on twitter by clicking on
the link below.

    http://twitter.com/TurkcellNews

   
    For further information please contact Turkcell
    Nihat Narin
    Division Head of Investor and International
    Media Relations
    Tel: +90-212-313-1244
    Email: nihat.narin@turkcell.com.tr
    Banu Uzgur
    International Media Relations Manager
    Tel: +90-212-313-1506
    Email: banu.uzgur@turkcell.com.tr
    investor.relations@turkcell.com.tr

Source: Turkcell

MediaTek Announces Global Partnership with Mobile Gaming Giant Gameloft

HSINCHU, Taiwan, May 11, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions and mobile gaming giant Gameloft, today jointly announced a global strategic partnership. Through this global partnership, Gameloft is committed to fully support a wide range of gaming applications available on MediaTek's feature and smartphone platform solutions. Gameloft has also begun to allocate dedicated R&D team and resource for the development of games that will run on MediaTek's mobile phone platforms.

To meet the rapid growth of the mobile gaming market, MediaTek and Gameloft have come together to offer high quality games supported by MediaTek's high performance mobile platforms that can meet the increasing demands of gamers regarding speed and multimedia features. MediaTek announced that its newest single chip solution, the MT6255, which will come pre-loaded with Asphalt 6: Adrenaline(TM), Gameloft's most popular racing game to date, as well as trial versions of three other best selling games, Block Breaker 3(TM), Assassin's Creed Revelations(TM), and Brain Challenge 3: Think Again!(TM) -- all at no extra cost to manufacturers. Besides, Gameloft has already begun to funnel resources and game development teams in France, Vietnam, and China to create games that will run on MediaTek powered mobile platforms.

According to a recently released market survey carried out by IT research firm SuperData, mobile gaming will be a US$7.5 billion market by 2015E, more than triple the US$2.7 billion that it is today. The survey also showed that Asia is currently the largest market for mobile gaming, with revenues forecasted to total US$3.2 billion by 2015E, accounting for 40% of the total market. Since anywhere between 3.5% and 10% of mobile free-to-play game audiences will convert to paying users, this market segment offers a large potential for growth.

Regarding the new partnership, Ching-Jiang Hsieh, President of MediaTek said, "With the rapid development of mobile Internet applications and services, mobile gaming has become one of the leading value-added service and application in the mobile Internet industry today. I see our new partnership with Gameloft as a major breakthrough for the industry: With MediaTek's strong platform customization and Gameloft's cutting-edge game development capabilities, together we will be able to bring even more value to mobile phones, thereby increasing the competitive edge of our customers among mobile phone industry."

"We look forward to leveraging MediaTek's high performance mobile platforms to deliver our exciting selection of games to even more users worldwide. Gameloft has been present on the Chinese market for over 10 years with strong business and creation teams and we are thrilled to increase our presence to propose our games to the billion phone users in China. In sync with MediaTek's philosophy, Gameloft's mission is to provide a good experience to the mass market at a very reasonable price. Together we share the vision of leveraging our mutual technology and experience to serve the needs of the public in the broadest way possible," said Gonzague de Vallois, senior vice president of Gameloft.

George Zhu, CEO of TECNO, leading handset brand in Africa also noted, "As one of MediaTek's strategic partners, the concept of 'entertainment' has always been one of the mainstays of the TECNO brand name. We are very excited about the benefits that this strategic partnership will bring to our users. As these two giants combine their strengths, it will allow us to develop even more competitive products which will bring our customers an even better gaming experience."

About Gameloft

A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation and N.O.V.A. 2: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present on all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.

Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP, Reuters: GLFT.PA).

Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, England, Sweden and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, +886-3567-0766; Stephanie Cazaux-Moutou , Stephanie.Cazaux-Moutou@gameloft.com,+33-158-162-040

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

New Strategic Initiatives Advance Transformation of Verizon's Global Optical Network

Expansion of Control Plane Strategy, 100G Metro Deployment Further Enhance Ability to Provide Integrated Industry Solutions

NEW YORK, May 11, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon continues to transform its global optical network, setting the stage for the development and delivery of even more powerful and innovative integrated solutions for key industries such as health care, retail and financial services.

The company will build additional control plane technology into its network infrastructure - technology that allows electronic devices on its optical network to more easily communicate with each other, simplifying operations and allowing for near real-time provisioning of specified new circuits.

In addition, Verizon will extend 100G technology into its metro network worldwide to provide the same functionality as 100G long haul. These two key initiatives will allow Verizon to provide greater scalability and functionality while supporting higher access speeds.

"By combining our expanded control plane capabilities with extended 100G technology, Verizon is building the network of the future," said Ihab Tarazi, vice president of global IP and transport planning and technology for Verizon. "It's no longer about miles and scope. It's about leveraging strategies that further enable us to deliver the promise of cloud-based and mobility-enabled industry solutions."

To extend its control plane infrastructure, Verizon has deployed the Ciena 5430 Reconfigurable Switching System. It features advanced Optical Transport Network aggregation and switching software to provide tremendous growth and resiliency for enterprise customers that require high-speed, high-performance transparent wavelength services with higher bit rates and greater availability than what conventional SONET networks provide.

The control plane initiative enables end-to-end optical transport network functionality and global mesh architecture capabilities. Verizon has been a leader in mesh network architecture, beginning deployments in 2006, which gives the company significant flexibility and precision in routing choices. This architecture creates additional paths to quickly and seamlessly reroute traffic in the event of multiple breaks or network disruptions. During a natural or man-made disaster, Verizon can automatically reroute customer traffic to an equivalent available network path without human intervention, thereby increasing service resiliency. 

Verizon's extension of 100G coherent technology will provide even broader access coverage for government and large-business customers. The company expects to implement this technology into major metro markets around the world during the first half of 2013.

Cloud applications, video distribution applications and wireless technologies such as LTE are driving the need to deploy 100G - initially in the long-haul network and now in the access network. This deployment will create an end-to-end 100G path, allowing traffic to flow more efficiently and with greater speed, creating opportunities for new integrated industry solutions. For example, Verizon Enterprise Solutions recently introduced a low-latency financial service through its Verizon Financial Network offering that is carried on the company's current 100G route between Chicago and New York City.

"Together, these initiatives support Verizon's strategy to be the leading global provider of secure industry solutions, bringing together cloud, mobility and advanced communications capabilities over a first-class network that offers the best in functionality and speed without compromising performance," said Tarazi.

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

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

SOURCE  Verizon

Verizon

CONTACT: Lynn Staggs, +1-918-590-2403, lynn.staggs@verizon.com

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

Redefining Business SNS: Binzhi is Back

BEIJING, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- To Zhu Yilu, a successful business depends not on products alone but on the negotiations between sellers and customers. Under this principle, Binzhi set up a people-oriented business model.

Correspondent: Qiyan

Renmaiku, the pioneer of domestic social websites, will roll out a renamed version. Why is Renmaiku changing its name back to the original, "Binzhi"?

"Renmaiku aims at providing a timely, precise and low-cost online communication platform. Renmaiku was originally named Binzhi, but we changed it to Renmaiku for marketing reasons. Over two years of operation, more than 300,000 users advised us to return to the name Binzhi," explained Zhu Yilu, founder and CEO of Renmaiku. The move is supported by some loyal users who feel closer to the old name.

"We are user-oriented. We try to satisfy every demand of users without hurting others' interests. After three months of seeking advice, we decided to take Binzhi back." As Zhu said, Binzhi has always prioritized user demand as the core of its corporate culture.

Binzhi is back

The last two years have witnessed a gratifying progress for Binzhi. It topped the list of the 100 best business websites in 2010 and won the elite SME service products prize in 2011. Since the promotion of micro-signal applications in 2011, information retransmission has become faster and gone farther.

SMEs enlarge connections by accumulating their business labels on Binzhi, which is unimaginable on other Weibo platforms. Oft-maligned ad posts are popular on Binzhi. People surf on Binzhi not for entertainment but for business. As Zhu said, "We don't gossip; neither do we 'steal crops' on happy farm (a popular game on Chinese social networks)."

The value of business intercourse

To Zhu Yilu, a successful business depends not on products alone but on the negotiations between sellers and customers. Under this principle, Binzhi has set up a people-oriented business model that facilitates communication. Users can quickly find the products and services they need, get information from providers and contact with them easily.

A businessman selling iron ores in the Changjiang Delta creates his business label by filling the name, address, information of the company on Binzhi. Consumers of iron ores will find him. He can also obtain information from these potential customers. The convenient, precise and low-cost information distribution channel is incomparable.

A specific business label can win normal businesspeople thousands of prospects on Binzhi. If ten employees from a small company enter Binzhi and each grows 10,000 connections, the business information of the enterprise can cover 100,000 people and bring huge profits. Traditional marketing channels or other online business platforms have no such power.

First, promotion costs increased. Under the mode of Pay for Performance, it once took less than one yuan to "buy" a click of the mouse. Now the cost soared to several hundred yuan, which might keep out SMEs. Binzhi serves as a more economic and effective way for the marketing of SMEs.

Maximize user value.

Binzhi provides an honest, secure and highly efficient business social platform for all SMEs and businesspeople in China. Not only internet enterprises, but even traditional enterprises have reassessed users' value and transformed themselves to be user-centered.

In the internet era, Haier transformed itself to practice "Win-win Mode of Individual-Goal Combination" through the "Inverted Triangle". The income of employees is related to the value he creates for customers. Haier also changed their traditional business operations mode from "superior demanding inferior" to "superior supporting inferiors to satisfy user demand". Binzhi, while meeting the marketing demands of SMEs, has also helped lower the cost so as to maximize user value.

Zhu remains as determined and confident today as three years ago. "With business application as the core, Binzhi will generate more value for businesspeople as well as SMEs."

SOURCE  Binzhi

Binzhi

CONTACT: Gao Ran, +86-010-6524*9988 x5314, rgao@ciweek.com

No Dirty Coal in Sweden for Datacenters - Cleaning up the Cloud

STOCKHOLM, Sweden, May 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    ?The recent Greenpeace report on the environmental impact of datacenters ("How Clean
Is Your Cloud") points to the importance of location to lower the carbon footprint of the
IT industry. "We are proud that Facebook chose Sweden, and extremely pleased that
Greenpeace sees this as a step in the right direction", says Tomas Sokolnicki, Invest
Sweden and the Swedish Datacenter Initiative.

    While the Nordic electricity production mix still includes 20% fossil, Sweden's
production is practically fossil-free. Consequently, datacenter owners can focus on other
key factors when selecting an appropriate site. It is critical to assure access to
renewable sources of electricity, not as an add-on feature but as a fundamental
requirement.

    Sweden ranks high amongst locations with a stable, predictable and attractive
environment for large-scale digital infrastructures. Sweden is in the unique position of
combining solid GDP growth with heavy reductions in CO2 emissions. During 2000-2009, GDP
increased by 16% while CO2 emissions decreased by 13%.

    Sweden's mix of hydro, nuclear and wind-power offers a low cost and reduced risk
during dry years. 2011 became a record year for wind production, increasing 74%
year-on-year, reaching a total installed effect of 2769 MW. Wind power projects, readily
packed as pure financial investments, allow corporations to sharply decrease their cost of
electricity compared to regular tariffs.

    Already having one of the most robust infrastructures in the world, Sweden continues
to invest heavily in the energy sector - 45 billion USD over 10 years are spent on
enhancements to the grid, wind generation and district heating and cooling. Current annual
investment levels have doubled, while grid investments have more than tripled.

    Sweden has additional qualities for larger server farms, such as low electricity
prices, attractive locations, skilled workforce and developable land. The climate provides
cool air all year round, and fibre is abundant.

    "Cleaning up the cloud is a big challenge for IT companies, one we are very eager to
support", says Tomas Sokolnicki. "Interested companies can meet us at the Uptime Symposium
in Santa Clara, http://symposium.uptimeinstitute.com; and in Nice, France
http://www.datacentres2012.com".

    Datacenters in Sweden, click here [http://www.investsweden.se/datacenters ]. Press
images, click here
[http://www.investsweden.se/world/Industries/ICT/Data-centers/Press-Photos---Datacenters ].

   
    Media Contacts

    Richard Stamm
    Invest Sweden North America
    rich.stamm@investsweden.se
    +1-650-296-3579

    Tomas Sokolnicki
    tomas.sokolnicki@investsweden.se
    +46-70-642-7831

    The Swedish Datacenter Initiative is a cooperation between 10 Swedish regions,
corporate partners and Invest Sweden. http://www.investsweden.se/datacenters.

Source: Invest Sweden

e2b calibration Implements Anytime Assets

CHARDON, Ohio, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- e2b calibration, a division of e2b teknologies, announced today that they have implemented Anytime Assets into their internal calibration system, allowing customers to track their calibrated assets. Anytime Assets is a cloud-based inventory tracking software that enables users to remotely track their calibrated assets from any location with internet access.

"What sets e2b calibration's asset tracking service apart from other tracking services is the availability of inventory photos," said President of e2b teknologies Lynne Henslee. "Users can even view their transactional history with Anytime Assets, providing a comprehensive audit trail."

e2b calibration provides a photo directory of all calibrated instruments so that customers can physically "view" their inventory. Additionally, the e2b calibration asset tracking service will notify customers of when they are due for service on individual items, so that their instruments don't lose dependability.

The Anytime Assets tracking service is provided free to all e2b calibration customers. Customers are given a secure login where they can monitor the progress of all their calibrated items by make, model or serial number. Customers are provided with a complete historical record of their item's condition, and their certificate of calibration can also be viewed on the Anytime Assets network by anyone with a secure password.

The Anytime Assets tracking system offers unique capabilities such as full photos and appointment notifications. It is just one way that e2b calibration offers simple, affordable and accurate calibration services to their customers.

About e2b calibration:

Located in Northeast Ohio, e2b calibration (a division of e2b teknologies, inc.) is a calibration laboratory that provides expert instrument and equipment calibration and repair services for a broad range of calibration, test, and measurement instruments. Our extensive metrology experience is applied to every calibration we perform. Strict adherence to quality assurance procedures ensures that you will be in full compliance with your customers, vendors, and industry regulations.

For more information visit: http://www.e2bcal.com/ .

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

SOURCE  e2b calibration

e2b calibration

CONTACT: Whittney Gilstrap, +1-440-352-4700, wgilstrap@e2bsoft.com, e2b calibration

Web Site: http://www.e2bcal.com

Get Sizzle: The American Culinary Federation Quarterly for Students of Cooking Wherever You Are with its New Free Mobile App

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Do you have a passion for cooking and baking? Do you want the latest culinary news, recipes and how-to articles at your fingertips? If so, check out the latest culinary app to hit the market. The American Culinary Federation (ACF), the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America, is proud to announce that in addition to its digital format, Sizzle: The American Culinary Federation quarterly for students of cookingis now available as a free app on the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Android smartphones and Amazon Kindle Fire.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111130/MM14918LOGO)

Founded in 2004, Sizzle is enjoyed by culinary students, professionals and foodies in the U.S. and abroad. It is the only magazine in the U.S. exclusively targeting culinary, baking and pastry students. Originally printed and distributed to ACFEF-accredited programs, apprenticeship programs and subscribers, the magazine debuted in a digital format with its summer 2010 issue.

Sizzle received Ragan's 2011 Employee Communications Award for Most Improved Publication Design (Electronic Publication) in recognition of its 2011 redesign. Two new departments, "Last Bite" and "The Quiz," were also added in 2012.

"We realize that today's students are tomorrow's culinary leaders, so it is important for us to continually enhance our services for them," said Michael Ty, CEC, AAC, ACF national president. "Sizzle has offered readers articles about emerging job markets, culinary trends, step-by-step demonstrations, recipes and interviews with industry leaders for eight years. We are in a mobile society, so our new app will help us meet our readers where they are and when it is convenient for them."

Download the Sizzle app today. Here is a look at some of the topics that will be featured in Sizzle this year:

    --  Spring 2012 (now available): Learn about new restaurant technologies; a
        career as a caterer; and trends in vegetarian and vegan cuisines.
    --  Summer 2012 (now available): Articles include becoming a leader in the
        kitchen; the life of a yacht chef; and pie trends.
    --  Fall 2012 (out Sept. 5): Readers learn about how to manage their money;
        a career as a cooking school instructor; and what's new with pub
        cuisine.
    --  Winter 2012 (out Nov. 7): Writers explore the keys to attaining
        work/life balance; a career as a foodservice manager; and how chefs are
        using heirloom beans.
Learn more about Sizzle, read past issues and subscribe at <cite>http://www.acfchefs.org/sizzle</cite><cite>. Find us on Twitter: @ACFSizzleMag and Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/ACFSizzleMag. </cite>

About the American Culinary Federation

The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America. With more than 20,000 members spanning more than 200 chapters nationwide, ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States, with the Certified Executive Chef® designation the only culinary credential accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and to the Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and to combat childhood obesity. For more information, visit http://www.acfchefs.org. Find ACF on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/ACFChefs and on Twitter @ACFChefs.

Media Contact:
Patricia Carroll, Director of Communications

(904) 484-0247; pcarroll@acfchefs.net

SOURCE  The American Culinary Federation, Inc.

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The American Culinary Federation, Inc.

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

AT&T U-verse Expands To Ottawa, Kansas

Ottawa Customers Now Have Access to New TV Service That Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction in J.D. Power and Associates Study

OTTAWA, Kan., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced that AT&T U-verse® services, including AT&T U-verse TV, AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet and AT&T U-verse Voice, are now available in Ottawa, Kansas.

This marks the latest expansion of AT&T U-verse availability across Kansas, where AT&T U-verse first launched in March 2007. AT&T U-verse services are now available to more than 540,000 living units in and around the Kansas City, Topeka and Wichita areas.

"Our most recent expansion of AT&T U-verse in Ottawa reflects our commitment to make the investments necessary to bring consumers across Kansas a new era of communications technology," said Steve Hahn, president of AT&T Kansas. "Ottawa residents have asked for more choices in television service and today we're delivering."

AT&T U-verse services, which are all delivered over AT&T's advanced Internet Protocol (IP) network, offer an alternative to cable with a better DVR, better features and apps, and a better TV experience. AT&T U-verse allows customers to bring together their TV, broadband, home phone and AT&T wireless services ? all on one bill ? with unique features that provide a new level of integration, convenience and control.

AT&T U-verse TV has ranked "Highest in Residential Television Service Satisfaction in the South Region, Four Years in a Row," according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Residential Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study(SM) .

AT&T U-verse is being expanded in Kansas thanks to legislation supported by many state legislators, and signed into law by the governor. This important legislation created an environment that encourages new video providers, such as AT&T, to invest in Kansas to compete against incumbent cable providers.

"Competition and investment are two hallmarks of an open and thriving marketplace, and this announcement by AT&T demonstrates that the Video Competition Act we passed in 2006 had the intended outcome," said State Sen. Pat Apple, chairman of the Senate Utilities Committee. "I want to publicly thank AT&T for its substantial investment in bringing U-verse to Ottawa. U-verse brings state-of-the-art technology in internet access, video and voice services. AT&T could have invested in other states or communities but chose Ottawa."

AT&T U-verse TV is the fastest growing TV service in the country, with more TV subscribers added than any of the major TV providers reported over the last 12 quarters combined. In the first quarter of 2012, AT&T U-verse added 200,000 TV subscribers, and in April, AT&T U-verse passed the 4 million mark in U-verse TV subscribers nationwide.

"Such strong growth shows that traditional cable was the only game in town for too long," said Nancy Garvey, vice president and general manager for AT&T's Greater Midwest Region. "We know Ottawa customers want a better choice to break free from cable, and AT&T U-verse is the answer. We'll continue to make U-verse TV even better for customers with regular upgrades and new cool applications that enhance your TV experience."

More Choice, Advanced Features

AT&T U-verse TV is the only 100 percent Internet Protocol-based television (IPTV) service offered by a national service provider, making AT&T U-verse one of the most dynamic and application-rich services available today, with advanced capabilities that customers don't get from other providers.

Where AT&T U-verse services are available, U-verse TV customers can enjoy numerous features and applications, the ability to manage their DVR recordings, and, for qualifying TV customers, watch hit TV shows on their iPad or select smartphones with the U-verse app; the freedom to manage and playback recorded programs from a single DVR on any U-verse connected TV in the house with Total Home DVR; the ability to choose and watch up to four of their favorite channels at one time with the AT&T U-verse My Multiview app; an extensive High Definition (HD) channel lineup; personalized, on-screen weather, sports, traffic and stock information via AT&T U-bar; the ability to check the current weather conditions and forecasts in any U.S. city with Weather On Demand; and more.

With AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet services, every AT&T U-verse customer or small business broadband user can enjoy faster available speeds than AT&T previously offered. Packages include a range of speeds, with the fastest downstream speeds up to 24 Mbps. All AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet packages include wireless home or office networking capability at no extra cost.

AT&T U-verse Voice is a managed IP-based service that is delivered over AT&T's fiber-rich network. This allows U-verse Voice customers to enjoy great sound quality and reliability, as well as innovative calling features that integrate with your AT&T U-verse TV, high speed internet and AT&T wireless services. Customers can benefit from a single, combined voice mailbox for AT&T U-verse Voice and AT&T wireless messages; an online portal to manage your call preferences and settings from any PC; an online voice mailbox; the ability to view your incoming calls and voicemail notifications on your U-verse TV with Caller ID on TV; the ability to view your Call History on your U-verse TV and initiate a call from your PC or TV using Click to Call; and more. All U-verse Voice customers have 911 service.

AT&T U-verse offers multiple combinations of TV, Internet and Voice packages to customize your experience. Standard professional installation is included with most packages. Additional promotional offers may be available to qualifying customers who add U-verse Internet or U-verse Voice service.

For additional information on AT&T U-verse -- or to find out if it's available in your area -- visit AT&T U-verse or visit an AT&T retail location.

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

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

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

Geographic and service restrictions apply to AT&T U-verse services.   HD:  Access to HD service requires monthly fee and HD Premium Tier available for an additional monthly fee. U-verse app for iPad and smartphones: Access to select content requires compatible device, qualifying U-verse TV plan and WiFi connection and/or cellular data connection.  Available content may vary by device and/or U-verse TV plan and is subject to change.  Data charges may apply.  Total Home DVR: Total Home DVR functionality is available on up to 8 TVs, and requires a receiver for each additional TV. Multiview: Channels/content available for viewing in Multiview are based on TV package and additional programming purchased.  A limited number of HD channels is not supported for display within My Multiview. U-bar:  AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required for personalized features. AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet: Internet speed claim(s) represent maximum downstream speed capabilities. Speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Many factors can affect actual speeds including the use of other U-verse services.

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AT&T U-verse received the highest numerical score among television service providers in the South in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2008-2011 Residential Television Service Satisfaction Studies(SM). 2011 study based on 23,880 total responses measuring 11 providers in the South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX) and measures consumer satisfaction with television service. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in Nov. 2010, Jan. 2011, April 2011 and July 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com

HD: Access to HD service requires $10/mo and HD Premium Tier available for an additional $5/mo.  Over 170 HD channels available with upgrade to U450 and HD Premium Tier.  U-verse Mobile: Access to select content requires compatible device, qualifying U-verse TV plan or monthly subscription fee, and WiFi connection and/or cellular data connection.  Available content may vary by device and/or U-verse TV subscription and is subject to change.  Data charges may apply.  Total Home DVR: Total Home DVR functionality is available on up to 8 TVs, and requires a receiver for each additional TV at $7/mo.  My Multiiview: A limited number of HD channels is not supported for display within My Multiview.  U-bar: AT&T U-verse High Speed Internet Account required for customizable features.

AT&T U-Verse Voice:  U-verse Voice, including 911 dialing, will not function during a power outage without battery backup power.  Compatible with many monitored home alarms and medical monitoring systems. Some call information may be blocked or otherwise not displayed, including information for some calls originating outside of AT&T's network and calls carried over facilities that do not transmit Caller ID information.

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