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Dynamo Server Division Identifies Co-location Partner

Monarch Bay, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microelectronics Technology Co. (OTC-BB: MELY.PK): Microelectronics Technology Corporation is pleased to announce its wholly owned subsidiary Cloud Data Corps's new business center the Dynamo Server Division has completed its search for a suitable co-location partner to begin the  deployment of dedicated servers to meet the needs of Cloud Data Corps existing clientele.

The Dynamo server offering will consist of valued priced dedicated server rentals to third party customers. The servers will be located within Canada.  This division is a response to the significant demand by the company's customer base, creating a niche market for the company to exploit with the assurance of an in place customer base upon initiation.

The company is currently completing its hardware acquisition.

The company is performing according to its projected time frames and expects to roll out its offering as previously reported, in May 2012.

"The establishment of a co location partner that understands the business model Cloud Data Corp represents and the scalability requirements it's customers require is essential. Upon the success-full initiation of the Dynamo Server Division the company will immediately begin providing its hosting services to third party clientele," stated Company President Brett Everett. "This will enable the company to begin booking revenues from the Dynamo Server Division immediately, which is a significant milestone for a developing Cloud Technology Company."

In addition to the Dynamo dedicated server offering, the Vancouver co-location will also house Cloud Data Corps Sproq.com servers.

Sproq next generation cloud application hosting customers will be able to start with a single Sproqet, as they need to scale up they will be able to purchase additional Sproqets.

Sproq.com service is currently under development, with developmental servers and hardware already deployed. Sproq.com is scheduled for launch second quarter 2012.

For further Information:
Microelectronics Technology Co.
President:
Mr. Brett Everett
1 866 587 2860

http://www.melypk.com
http://www.sproq.com
http://www.domainstutter.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release includes forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements are made to convey Company progress, business opportunities and growth prospects, readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements represent management's opinion. Whereas management believes such representations to be true and accurate based on information and data available to the Company at this time, actual results may differ materially and are subject to risk and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ include without limitation: dependence on key personnel and suppliers; MELY's ability to commercialize its technology; ability to defend intellectual property; material and component costs; competition; economic conditions; consumer demand and product acceptance, and availability of growth capital.

Additional considerations and risk factors are set forth in reports filed on Form 8-K and 10-K with the SEC and other filings. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon these forward-looking statements; historical information is not an indicator of future performance. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements.

SOURCE  Microelectronics Technology Co.

Microelectronics Technology Co.

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

Geeknet Media Launches Cloud Computing Website for IT Pros

SAN FRANCISCO, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Geeknet Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeknet Inc. (Nasdaq:GKNT), today announced the launch of its first website dedicated to cloud computing, SlashCloud http://slashdot.org/topic/cloud/.

SlashCloud will offer the latest information about the field of cloud computing, including new applications and companies. Users will have access to exclusive content, refreshed every business day and created by a high-profile roster of content experts, business leaders, analysts, and application creators.  A newsletter http://slashcloud.p.slashdot.org/slashcloud2_signup.html will provide additional layers of insight, as well as the opportunity to interact with a broad community of IT pros.

SlashCloud joins SlashBI http://slashdot.org/topic/bi/ a website focused on business intelligence and analytics, in Geeknet's growing collection of online properties dedicated to the technology changing how we live and work.

"SlashCloud gives technology professionals a new layer of cloud computing intelligence," said Geeknet Media Vice President and Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wellman. "These websites complement Slashdot, which will continue to act as the go-to social media destination for tech community interaction and discussion of leading technology news and trends."

ABOUT SLASHDOT

Slashdot is the first and leading social media destination for technology professionals and IT decision makers. Slashdot's highly engaged community of IT influencers share and socialize hundreds of pieces of content every day, including news, analysis, peer questions, and professional insight. Slashdot is a website of Geeknet Media, a wholly owned subsidiary of Geeknet Inc. (Nasdaq:GKNT).

ABOUT GEEKNET

Geeknet is home to some of the best-known brands in the geek universe, and is the online network for the global geek community. We serve an audience of over 50 million users each month and provide the tech-obsessed with content, culture, connections, commerce, and all the things that geeks crave. Want to learn more? Check out geek.net.

Geeknet is a trademark of Geeknet, Inc. SourceForge, Slashdot, ThinkGeek, and FreeCode are trademarks of Geeknet, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks or product names are property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Geeknet, Inc.

Geeknet, Inc.

CONTACT: Media Relations, Matt Carollo, mcarollo@geek.net, +1-646-461-6047, or Investor Relations, The Blueshirt Group, Todd Friedman, GKNT@blueshirtgroup.com, +1-415-217-7722

Web Site: http://slashdot.org

Altium and NXP collaborate to deliver component content online

New collection of NXP Semiconductors microcontroller component resources now available as design-ready content in AltiumLive.

CARLSBAD, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Altium announces the release of a new range of board-level components for industry-leading ARM® Cortex(TM)-M3, Cortex(TM)-M4 & Cortex(TM)-M0 based microcontrollers from NXP Semiconductors to their subscription customers through AltiumLive.

Designing with components for NXP's LPC1800 microcontrollers based on Cortex-M3 provides users with high performance operating speeds of up to 180 MHz, large on-chip memories, high-speed USB, SPI Flash Interface, and State Configurable Timers whilst the LPC1100 microcontrollers based on Cortex-M0 gives you instant access to low-cost, easy to use and energy-efficient processors.

Also available to Altium users, are the high-performance, low-cost, digital signal processing capabilities, which are introduced with the new Digital Signal Control (DSC) processors for the LPC4300 microcontroller series based on the Cortex-M4.

"Collaboration with NXP has enabled us to provide easy access to the Cortex-M3, Cortex-M4 & Cortex-M0 based microcontrollers for our global Subscription customers," said Rowland Washington, Content Development Manager for Altium. "This update is delivered as part of our content-driven subscription model and further expands on our range of third-party, design-ready IP for our customers."

Relationships with electronics suppliers such as Digi-Key, Mouser and Newark allow us to provide the Altium community with board-level components that include real-time supply-chain information, such as supplier choice, pricing and availability.

With this release, electronic designers now have access to a set of new, supply-chain enabled devices, which will complete the Cortex-M3, Cortex-M4 and Cortex-M0 board-level component support available in AltiumLive. The collection from NXP Semiconductors can be seen in the Unified Components store.

"Collaborating with Altium to deliver high-quality component models through AltiumLive will enable design engineers to harness the benefit of NXP microcontrollers with Altium's extensive design library," said Ken Dwyer, Applications Engineering Manager, NXP Semiconductors. "With these components now easily available, it will save hardware engineers valuable time and also speed up the design cycle."

This component release joins the numerous content updates released through the AltiumLive platform to provide Altium Subscription customers with the latest design content available. More information on the board-level components and how they are accessed in Altium Designer is available from AltiumLive and in the related blogs.

NXP products are available directly from NXP online or from a range of NXP authorized distributors worldwide. For more information, go to http://www.nxp.com/microcontrollers.

About Altium
Altium Limited (ASX:ALU) creates electronics design software and services based on the belief that anyone who wants to create electronic products that make a difference should be able to do so. Altium's unified electronics design environment links all aspects of electronics product design in a single application that is priced to be as affordable as possible. This helps electronics designers break down barriers to innovation, harness the latest devices and technologies, manage their projects across broad design ecosystems, and create connected, intelligent designs.

Founded in 1985, Altium has headquarters in Shanghai, and operates worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.altium.com.

Altium, Altium Designer, AltiumLive and Morfik, and their respective logos, are trademarks or registered trademarks of Altium Limited, or its subsidiaries. All other registered or unregistered trademarks mentioned in this release are the property of their respective owners, and no trademark rights to the same are claimed.

Contacts:
Lawrence Romine
Altium Limited (US)
760.231.0752
lawrence.romine@altium.com

Melissa Logan
McClenahan Bruer Communications
http://www.mcbru.com
503.546.1003
melissa@mcbru.com

SOURCE  Altium

Altium

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

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Silver Lake Sumeru and Essex Woodlands Partner with MEDSEEK Management to Acquire MEDSEEK

MEDSEEK Continues to Drive Growth Strategy with New Partners

BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MEDSEEK, a leading provider of online strategic patient engagement and analytics solutions for healthcare organizations, announced today that Silver Lake Sumeru, Essex Woodlands and MEDSEEK management have signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Company. MEDSEEK's software platform helps healthcare organizations attract and retain patients and improves patient experience and care through enhanced patient-doctor communication and information accessibility. 

"We are thrilled to partner with Silver Lake Sumeru and Essex Woodlands as we continue to extend our leadership position in the patient engagement solutions sector.  This investment will help accelerate our continued growth and offers significant benefits to our customers, employees and shareholders," said Peter Kuhn, MEDSEEK's Chief Executive Officer. "We are currently in the midst of a digital health transformation where seamless communication between patient and healthcare provider, and the increasing use of data driven analytical insights, will be required to make healthcare decisions.  We have built the MEDSEEK platform to address these market changes, and with the backing of Silver Lake Sumeru and Essex Woodlands, we look forward to accelerating the expansion of this platform vision. The resources and expertise of these firms across the technology and healthcare sectors will enable us to take MEDSEEK to new levels."

Founded in 1996, MEDSEEK has over 200 customers representing over 1,000 hospitals and includes many of the top hospital systems in the United States and Canada. MEDSEEK provides the most advanced platform for digital interaction between patients and providers.  Built on a modern and highly scalable architecture, MEDSEEK's patient interaction platform offers unprecedented levels of functionality and user experience flexibility with native extensibility for seamless information integration, enrichment and analysis.  The Company's integrated platform delivers capabilities that home-grown solutions or add-on modules to core HIS systems are unable to match.

Hollie Moore Haynes, Managing Director of Silver Lake Sumeru, commented, "We are delighted to partner with Peter Kuhn and the MEDSEEK management team as they pursue their growth strategy.  MEDSEEK is an innovative leader in the online patient engagement sector with exceptional technology, which we will continue to develop and expand.  To stay competitive healthcare providers increasingly will need to enhance communications between care provider and patient and provide increased access to healthcare information and services online. MEDSEEK's solutions provide the technology platform to facilitate this next-generation online healthcare experience."

Steve Wiggins, Managing Director of Essex Woodlands added, "Health systems are grappling with ways to manage Accountable Care Organizations, bundled payments and medical home programs.  These new value based purchasing initiatives need software tools that can attract patients into their programs, engage them throughout the care process and provide a platform for community based care coordination.  MEDSEEK has an ideal platform for this new era of accountability."

The transaction will close upon satisfaction of all closing conditions which is anticipated in the next several weeks. Raymond James Health Care Investment Banking Group served as exclusive financial advisor to MEDSEEK in the transaction.  Fenwick & West LLP acted as legal counsel to MEDSEEK.  PricewaterhouseCoopers advised Silver Lake Sumeru and Essex Woodlands. Kirkland & Ellis, LLP and Perkins Coie LLP acted as legal counsel to Silver Lake Sumeru and Essex Woodlands, respectively.

About MEDSEEK

Since 1996, MEDSEEK has focused exclusively on creating a 360-degree optimal eHealth experience for patients, clinicians and administrative staff by removing traditional integration and communication barriers, workflow roadblocks and redundant processes. Used by more than 1000 hospitals and health systems, MEDSEEK's strategic patient and engagement and management solutions and predictive analytics technology enable hospitals to execute enterprise-wide objectives by improving quality of care, uncovering new sources of revenue, informing capital expenditure decisions and generating meaningful loyalty among physicians and patients with a low-risk, high-return investment that leverages existing IT investments and infrastructure. For more information, visit http://www.medseek.com or call 1.888.MEDSEEK.

About Silver Lake Sumeru

Silver Lake Sumeru is a global leader in private equity investments in middle-market, growth-oriented technology companies. The Silver Lake Sumeru team applies fundamental operating insight, deep technology sector expertise, and world-class investing skills to invest in and partner with companies. Silver Lake Sumeru's portfolio includes or has included leading technology companies such as i2, Locaweb, Opera Solutions, Power-One, PrimeSense, SMART Modular, and Talend. Silver Lake Sumeru is the middle-market investment group of Silver Lake, the global leader in private equity investments in technology and technology-enabled industries.  For important additional information regarding the portfolio investments visit http://www.silverlake.com. 

About Essex Woodlands

Essex Woodlands is a dedicated health care growth equity firm, with investments in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, health care services, and health information technology.  Since its founding in 1985, Essex Woodlands has been involved in the founding or capitalization of over 120 health care companies ranging across all sectors, stages and geography.  The team is comprised of 28 senior investment professionals with offices in Palo Alto, Houston, New York and London.  For more information, please see http://www.ewhv.com.

Media Contacts

For MEDSEEK   
Richard Grehalva
SVP, Strategic Services and Marketing
(205) 982 5803

For Silver Lake Sumeru
Carol Roos
Brunswick Group
(415) 671 7676 (o) / (415) 309 1341 (m)

For Essex Woodlands
Steve Wiggins
Managing Director
(646) 429 1251

SOURCE  Silver Lake Sumeru

Silver Lake Sumeru

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

Opscode Announces Integration With HP Cloud Services

Integration of Opscode Chef(TM) with New HP Public Cloud Service Enables Businesses of All Sizes to Fully Automate and Easily Manage their HP Public Cloud Infrastructure

SEATTLE, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Opscode®, the leader in cloud infrastructure automation, today announced its Open Source Chef(TM), Hosted Chef(TM) and Private Chef(TM) solutions provide full integration with HP Cloud Services(@hpcloud) to deliver full stack infrastructure automation - from server provisioning and configuration management to continuous delivery of infrastructure and applications - for HP's OpenStack(TM)( )technology-based public cloud. Leveraging Opscode's knife plugin for HP Cloud Services, businesses of all sizes can rapidly create, bootstrap and manage HP Cloud Compute instances.

"The scale enabled by dynamic server provisioning is best harnessed by an automation framework that is consistent and flexible," said Christopher Brown, CTO, Opscode. "With HP Cloud Services and Opscode Chef, customers can now benefit from both a public cloud with the resources and support to meet enterprise-class needs, and next-generation configuration management to handle the complexity of internet-scale applications."

Opscode Chef combines with HP Cloud Services to make the deployment and management of public cloud infrastructure consistent and scalable. Leveraging Chef Cookbooks, HP Cloud Services enables deployment and automation of the core components of OpenStack - including computing, object storage, virtual machine image services, dashboard and identity - to ensure a seamless, business-grade experience. With Chef, HP Cloud Services users can ensure each new server is created as a cohesive portion of a fully automated infrastructure, accelerating time-to-value and reducing costs.

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

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

Press Contact:
Lucas Welch
lucas@opscode.com
206-745-0000

SOURCE  Opscode

Opscode

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

Millennial Net Introduces Industry's First Standalone Programmable Pneumatic Thermostat, Wi-Stat IIIp-S

CHELMSFORD, Mass., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Introducing Millennial Net's Wi-Stat IIIp-S - the first 100% standalone programmable pneumatic thermostat on the market which allows occupancy scheduling without an energy management solution. It is designed for easy retrofit to existing 2 pipe pneumatic HVAC infrastructures without disruptive and expensive rewiring.

Wi-Stat IIIp-S replaces existing manual thermostats and provides the ability to program Weekday/Weekend occupancy schedules previously not available for pneumatically controlled buildings without supervisory controls. Users also will be able to control the Set Point and Set Back temperatures and configure all pneumatic settings such as action direction, set point and set back pressure values, and gain and throttling range.

In addition to Wi-Stat IIIp-S standalone control capabilities, it can easily be converted to Millennial Net's wireless MeshScape DDC device which utilizes the IEEE 802.15.4 standard and 2.4 GHz radio band. Wi-Stat IIIp-S is equipped with the wireless radio module. Therefore, once a certain number of standalone thermostats are installed a wireless network can be activated by pushing few buttons on the thermostat. Once radios are activated, all devices will automatically connect to an existing BMS or web-based energy management system through a gateway without additional networking configuration.

"The Wi-Stat IIIp-S standalone programmable thermostat is a true a game changer in pneumatically controlled building retrofits," says Dieter Schill, CEO. "We heard our customers when they told us that any retrofit project has to be budgeted and approved as a capital investment. Conventional thermostats can be replaced with Wi-Stat IIIp-S programmable devices as part of a normal maintenance program, within an operation budget, without networking into a centralized system right away. Customers can begin saving on energy costs much sooner, and later integrate into a centralized BMS."

Unlike conventional bi-metal pneumatic (mechanical) thermostats, the Wi-Stat IIIp-S has no mechanical parts. It operates on totally different principles, enabling unmatched reliability, longevity and flexibility, which improve control quality and responsiveness. It also reduces the cost and frequency of unit replacement and maintenance. Routine maintenance and recalibration are completely eliminated.

Several important capabilities are made possible by the wireless battery-powered Wi-Stat IIIp-S, operating as a standalone device or in a network:

    --  Local or over-the-air programming and adjustment
    --  Local or remote wireless set point control
    --  Programmable temperature setbacks and other energy policies
    --  No wiring or cable installation
Sample Wi-Stat IIIp-S units can be purchased on http://www.millennialnet.com/Wi-StatIIIp-S; larger quantities are available through Millennial Net partner network.

This and other MeshScape products and solutions are available through system integrators and contractors, globally. To become a reseller or find a provider for your building, please contact us at info@millennialnet.com.

To purchase or find more information on the Wi-Stat IIIp-S, see http://www.millennialnet.com/Wi-StatIIIp-S.

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About Millennial Net

Millennial Net, Inc. is a leading provider of wireless energy management solutions designed for commercial, public and industrial buildings. The company's MeshScape Energy Management System consists of a wireless sensor network combined with Internet technologies to provide remote monitoring and control of buildings' heating, ventilation and air-conditioning ("HVAC") systems, lighting and other energy-consuming devices. The company's core MeshScape technology is the only wireless sensor networking solution available today that supports the unique requirements of both large and small buildings and overcomes critical challenges traditionally associated with wireless sensor networks. Millennial Net is headquartered in Chelmsford, MA.

Contact:

Marketing and Press Contact

Giedrius Svencionis

Marketing Analyst

Millennial Net

+1 978-569-1925

gsvencionis@millennialnet.com

Millennial Net, Inc.

285 Billerica Rd

Chelmsford, MA 01824 USA

Tel: +1 978-569-1925

Fax: +1 781-723-7774

Web: http://millennialnet.com

Email: info@millennialnet.com

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Millennial Net, Inc.

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

DataStax Enterprise 2.0 Now Available With HP Cloud Services

Combination of Apache Cassandra(TM), Apache Hadoop(TM), and Apache Solr(TM) Creates Big Data Platform for Real-Time, Analytics, and Search Data Management

SAN MATEO, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DataStax, the commercial leader in Apache Cassandra, today announced that DataStax Enterprise 2.0 (DSE 2.0) is now available for HP Cloud Services (http://hpcloud.com). Customers can now run their Big Data workloads on DataStax Enterprise on HP Cloud Services, with operational simplicity and unmatched scalability.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120321/NY74004LOGO )

DataStax Enterprise is a complete big data platform, built on Cassandra, architected to manage real-time, analytic, and enterprise search data all in the same cluster. Apache Cassandra(TM) is an open-source NoSQL distributed database for managing Big Data workloads across multiple data centers with no single point of failure, providing enterprises with continuous availability and performance without compromise.

"With support for multiple data centers, DataStax Enterprise is optimized from the start to help customers move fast to HP Cloud Services," said Michael Shaler, Senior Director of Business Development for DataStax. "Any customer looking to quickly harness the ability to manage Big Data in real-time with Cassandra, perform analytics on that data with Hadoop, and leverage that same data for enterprise search with Apache Solr, now has the option to quickly and cost-effectively scale up with DSE on HP Cloud Services."

With a cloud-ready architecture built for simple, fast deployment, DataStax Enterprise supports customer evolution to public, hybrid and private cloud topologies. DataStax Enterprise is a unique offering in the market - no other vendor provides real-time, analytic, and search capabilities in the same database with the following benefits:

    --  No single point of failure: Multi-data center support with cloud-ready
        distributed architecture enables read/write anywhere.
    --  Linear scalability: DataStax Enterprise's ring node architecture enables
        performance without compromise, with no special caching layer needed.
    --  Operational simplicity: DataStax Enterprise supports a dynamic and
        flexible schema, along with adding new nodes without downtime, and
        tunable data consistency per operation--all easily accessed and managed
        in HP Cloud Services.
    --  DevOps power: DataStax Enterprise supports application development using
        a familiar SQL-like language, Cassandra Query Language (CQL), as well as
        integration with cloud management and business intelligence software
        partners such as RightScale, Pentaho, Datameer, KarmaSphere, WS02 and
        others.
    --  One database, many apps: From within a single database cluster, DataStax
        Enterprise supports broad array of real-time enterprise transactional,
        analytic and search applications.
DataStax Enterprise for HP Cloud Services includes the following components:

    --  Production certified Cassandra ready for mission-critical enterprise
        environments
    --  Integrated and continuously available Hadoop for analytic tasks
    --  Integrated and production-ready Solr for enterprise search operations
    --  Easy visual management and monitoring via OpsCenter
    --  Expert production support and other services
For more information on leveraging DataStax Enterprise 2.0 with HP Cloud Services, visit http://www.hpcloud.com/partner/datastax, call 650-389-6000, or email info@datastax.com.

About DataStax

DataStax offers products and services based on the popular open-source database, Apache Cassandra(TM), which solve today's most challenging big data problems.  DataStax Enterprise combines the performance of Cassandra with analytics powered by Apache Hadoop and enterprise search with Apache Solr, creating a smartly integrated, big data platform. With DataStax Enterprise, real-time, analytic, and search workloads never conflict, giving you maximum performance with the added benefit of only managing a single database.

The company has over 140 customers, including leaders such as Netflix, Disney, Cisco, Rackspace and Constant Contact, and spans verticals including web, financial services, telecommunications, logistics and government. DataStax is backed by industry leading investors, including Lightspeed Venture Partners and Crosslink Capital, and is based in San Mateo, CA.

SOURCE  DataStax

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120321/NY74004LOGO
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DataStax

CONTACT: Michelle Van Jura, Intersect Communication, michelle@intersectcom.com, +1-646-781-9323

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

New Unisys Mobile App Helps CIOs Discover Hidden Inefficiencies and Costs of Information Storage

Free Storage Survey 2012 application enables IT executives to benchmark storage efficiency against peers and plot new ways to control costs

BLUE BELL, Pa., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Unisys Corporation (NYSE: UIS) today announced availability of the Unisys Storage Survey 2012 mobile application.

The Unisys application helps mobile enterprise IT decision makers understand their storage environments so they can manage them more efficiently and cost-effectively.

Users of the application can answer a series of questions about key factors in the use and cost of their organizations' information storage resources: type of data stored on each tier, number of terabytes under management, amount managed by each full-time employee, number of storage providers, and expected growth in storage requirements, among others.

The Unisys application then benchmarks the user's answers against data generated by 200 clients of Unisys Storage Resource Analysis Service - a key component of Unisys Cloud Storage Advisory Services.

"Our research has shown that CIOs often don't have an adequate grasp of how their data storage resources are being used and of the ways in which misuse is driving up costs," said David Tierno, vice president, Storage Portfolio Management and Alliances, Unisys. "That lack of knowledge can be dangerous at a time when 'big data' is emerging as a crucial business enabler. The new Unisys Storage Survey 2012 app gives IT executives a way to benchmark their storage use against that of comparable organizations. That way, they can begin formulating strategies to use their resources more efficiently, expose and remove hidden costs and risks, and begin investing in storage as a strategic business resource."

The Unisys mobile app also affords users access to a range of information - including white papers, infographics and links to research - that they can use to understand storage-related issues and learn more about using storage for business advantage.

The application is available free of charge from the Apple App Store for iPhones, iPads and iPod touch devices; from Google Play for Android devices; and soon from the Unisys Storage Resource Analysis site for BlackBerry devices.

About Unisys

Unisys is a worldwide information technology company. We provide a portfolio of IT services, software, and technology that solves critical problems for clients. We specialize in helping clients secure their operations, increase the efficiency and utilization of their data centers, enhance support to their end users and constituents, and modernize their enterprise applications. To provide these services and solutions, we bring together offerings and capabilities in outsourcing services, systems integration and consulting services, infrastructure services, maintenance services, and high-end server technology. With approximately 22,500 employees, Unisys serves commercial organizations and government agencies throughout the world. For more information, visit http://www.unisys.com.

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Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation.  All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

SOURCE  Unisys Corporation

Unisys Corporation

CONTACT: Brian Daly, Unisys, +1-215-986-2214, brian.daly@unisys.com; Kim Karelis, LEWIS PR, +1-617-226-8844, unisys@lewispr.com

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

LJ International Launches Upgraded Corporate and Investor Relations Website

HONG KONG, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- LJ International Inc. (LJI) (NASDAQ: JADE), ("LJI" or "the Company") a leading colored gemstone and diamond jeweler with retail and wholesale businesses, today announced that it has launched its upgraded corporate and investor relations website, as a part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the quality and availability of information to investors and other stakeholders of the company. The IR website can be accessed at http://ir.ljintl.com, and the corporate website address remains the same, http://www.ljintl.com.

This new corporate website, together with the latest investor relations section, offers an extensive range of materials, including:

    --  Corporate and senior management profiles
    --  Core business information
    --  Selected products, shops, marketing and branding events including
        jewelry trade showcases
    --  Company growth strategies and initiatives
    --  Financials and news
    --  Highlighted new sections in the Frequently Asked Questions and Investor
        Event Calendar
"Online communication is a fundamental part of our commitment to maintain open communication with investors, analysts, and other stakeholders, and we believe this redesigned website will offer users quick and easy access to essential information about the Company," said Yu Chuan Yih, Chairman and CEO of LJ International. "The corporate website boasts a modern, uncluttered, colorful design and is divided into six sections, each providing detailed information on various aspects of the Company's operation. The investor relations website aims to be a best practice site that provides a wide range of detailed information to our investors in the most transparent and effective way. The website revamp embodies our commitment to continually enhance transparency and open communication, and we strive to maintain it at best practice standard so as to continue to use it as an effective communication channel."

About LJ International Inc.

LJ International Inc. (LJI) (NASDAQ:JADE) is engaged in the designing, branding, marketing and distribution of its full range of jewelry. It has built its global business on a vertical integration strategy, and an unwavering commitment to quality and service. Through its China-based ENZO retail chain stores, LJI is now a major presence in China's fast-growing retail jewelry market. As a wholesaler, it distributes to fine jewelers, department stores, national jewelry chains and electronic and specialty retailers throughout North America and Western Europe. Its product lines incorporate all major categories, including earrings, necklaces, pendants, rings and bracelets. For more information about the Company, visit the Company's website at http://www.ljintl.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: This press release may contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "seeks," "believes," "estimates," "expects" and similar references to future periods.  Forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and assumptions regarding our business, the economy and other future conditions.  Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.  Our actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements.  They are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. We caution you therefore against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, as well as additional risk factors, are detailed in the Company's most recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release speaks only as of the date on which it is made.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking information contained in this press release or with respect to the announcements described herein, except as may be required by law.

Investor Relations contact:

LJ International Inc.

Ringo Ng

Chief Financial Officer

E : ir@ljintl.com

Fleishman-Hillard Inc.

E : ir@ljintl.com

T : +852-2530 0228

SOURCE  LJ International Inc.

LJ International Inc.

Web Site: http://ir.ljintl.com

T26 Technology Plans to Boost Revenue in the Next Two Years Using CA Automation Suite for Clouds

COPENHAGEN, Denmark and ISLANDIA, New York, May 10, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

          Danish MSP Helps Clients Accelerate Delivery of Innovative and Agile Cloud

           Services Through Automated Provisioning, Scalability and Management

    CA Technologies (NASDAQ:CA) today announced that T26 Technology, a Danish managed
service provider (MSP), is using CA Automation Suite for Clouds
[http://www.ca.com/us/data-center-automation.aspx ] to help public and private sector
organisations accelerate the delivery of innovative and agile hybrid cloud services.

    Danish public and private sector organisations are eager to embrace cloud services,
however manual provisioning and a proliferation of fragmented environments can jeopardise
the rapid development and deployment of these services and extend the time to value. By
standardising on CA Automation Suite for Clouds, T26 Technology is helping organisations
to overcome these challenges, accelerate the launch of cloud services, and benefit from an
agile and innovative infrastructure.

    Clients can use the solution to provision, scale and manage these services
automatically-without intervention from IT personnel-within T26 Technology's dedicated
data centre environment. This approach to CA Technologies Business Service Innovation
[http://www.ca.com/us/collateral/executive-briefs/na/business-service-innovation.aspx ]
can help T26 Technology reach its goal of doubling its revenues over the next two years.

    "CA Automation Suite for Clouds enables us to automate the self-service delivery of
virtual and physical infrastructure and application services for our customers," says
Soeren Peters, sales director, T26 Technology. "Clients have the flexibility to compose
innovative new services, deploy, and scale them up and down--according to demand. One of
the key advantages is that the information is all hosted in our data centres in Denmark,
thereby minimizing clients' concerns about data security."

    More information: http://bit.ly/JhiEu7

    About CA Technologies

    CA Technologies (NASDAQ: CA) is an IT management software and solutions company with
expertise across all IT environments - from mainframe and distributed, to virtual and
cloud. CA Technologies manages and secures IT environments and enables customers to
deliver more flexible IT services. CA Technologies innovative products and services
provide the insight and control essential for IT organisations to power business agility.
The majority of the Global Fortune 500 relies on CA Technologies to manage evolving IT
ecosystems. For additional information, visit CA Technologies at http://www.ca.com.

    Copyright (c) 2012 CA. All Rights Reserved. One CA Plaza, Islandia, N.Y. 11749. All
other trademarks, trade names, service marks, and logos referenced herein belong to their
respective companies.

Source: CA Technologies

Press Contacts: Stephanie Delaey, CA Technologies, Tel: +44(0)1753242262

POF.com.br Surge Como O Número 1 Dos Sites De Namoro Online No Brasil

Usuários do POF.com.br provam que o namoro online é um negócio internacional

VANCOUVER, B.C., 10 de maio de 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Com o aumento disparado de 58% nos acessos aos sites de namoros online no Brasil  desde este período do ano passado, uma nova fronteira no mundo do relacionamento virtual se revelou, afirma Plentyoffish.com (POF.com.br).  Com um dos maiores crescimento da população online no mundo, o Brasil brilha cada vez mais aos olhos do encantador mercado internacional de namoro online.

"O POF.com.br é o número um no mercado de sites de relacionamentos online no Brasil desde sua entrada em Setembro do ano passado," diz Markus Frind, Fundador e CEO do POF. "Este ainda é um mercado novo para nós, mas está seguindo os passos do restante do mundo. É também o único onde as mulheres já representam cerca de metade da população do site, o que significa que o POF é realmente efetivo com nosso público feminino."

Com mais de 80.000 usuários ativos usando o POF no Brasil diariamente e com um aumento de 64% nas visitas do site desde Janeiro de 2012, a recente explosão do mercado de namoro e encontros online no Brasil prova que a indústria está rapidamente expandindo muito além da América do Norte e Europa. Segundo dados Comscore, mais de 5,6milhões dos brasileiros visitam sites de namoro online a cada mês, e este número só tende a crescer.

"Diferente dos norte americanos, os brasileiros são mais abertos para contar  ao mundo que estão solteiro e também muito mais decididos e pró ativos para conhecer aquela pessoa especial. Essa atitude é algo extremamente positiva para obter sucesso em um site de namoro online," acrescenta Sarah Gooding, Consultora de Namoros do POF. "Com 62 milhões de solteiros no Brasil, mais o tempo gasto no trabalho e em casa num site de namoro, não é de se admirar que o crescimento do mercado de namoro online só tende a aumentar."

Sobre o POF

O POF.com é o maior site de namoros e encontros do mundo, com mais de 8 bilhões de page views por mês. O site apresenta o mais avançado sistema de compatibilidade do mercado e outros testes personalizados incluindo o "Química no Relacionamento" e "Necessidades no Relacionamento" para ajudar usuários identificar suas afinidades e encontrar alguém ideal para eles.  O POF começou como empreendimento ousado e pequeno no apartamento do fundador e CEO Markus Frind em 2003, e em seguida revolucionando o mercado de namoro e encontros online como o primeiro site gratuito do mundo. A empresa, desde então, expandiu para mais de 50 funcionários que trabalham atualmente no centro da cidade de Vancouver no Canadá.

SOURCE  POF.com

POF.com

CONTACT: Andrea Amaral, +1-778-373-2107, andrea@pof.com

Web Site: http://www.pof.com.br

Data City Exchange Announce Collaborative European Cloud Services Sites In Birmingham and Belfast Including VMware And Pivot3

LONDON, May 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    - Cloud testing and demo sites to offer "test drive and showcase" facilities for SME
and enterprise cloud services and platforms -

    Data centre service provider Data City Exchange (DCE)
http://www.datacityexchange.com has today announced that it will launch cloud service
data centre incubator testing facilities at its flagship locations in Titanic Quarter,
Belfast and Birmingham.

    Known as Cloudvault [http://www.datacityexchange.com ], the facilities will provide
geographically diverse cloud services [http://www.datacityexchange.com ] demo suites and
form an "on-demand cloud" environment across mainland UK regions and Europe to SMEs,
corporate and public sector customers.

    Under pinning the Cloudvault solution is a high speed fibre capacity from diverse
networks linking both sites. The facilities will allow customers to test drive storage and
software applications at the locations ahead of the major DCE data centres planned
initially at Titanic Quarter Belfast and Birmingham.

    Cloudvault will feature hardware and software solutions from Pivot3 and VMware,
including its virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) stack and the VMware View platform, and
is expected to feature enterprise solutions from Oracle and SAP among others.

    Both Belfast and Birmingham demo suites will be interlinked to create a collaborative
test environment - alongside additional connectivity via Kelvin to the USA - and for
transatlantic application testing, via East Coast USA through DCE Cloudvault test
facilities based in partner data centre locations.

    DCE will also launch a Cloud services awareness programme which will includes major
initiatives such as a free trial of cloud services, including the VMware and Pivot 3 VDI
desktop solution, to public sector bodies and SMEs.

    "The launch of Cloudvault provides the perfect hosting platform for SME businesses in
the UK and Europe to test drive Pivot3's View virtual desktop solutions," said Mike Holt,
Director of Channels and Strategic Alliances for Pivot3 EMEA. "Not only will SMEs be able
to engage in a compelling real-time experience of VMware View 5.0, but they will also
experience world class hosting from DCE."

    The Cloudvault sites will also launch and host the innovative DCE on Demand services
platform, including Bandwidth on Demand and Infrastructure on Demand, along with sector
specific services, such as Storage on Demand for the multi-media and film production
sectors.

    Sinclair Stockman, former Chief Information Officer of BT and Executive Chairman of
Digital Northern Ireland 20:20, said, "Cloud Services, Financial Services and Digital
Media will be key drivers of value on the digital platform over the coming decade. The DCE
Titanic Quarter site with its 1st class connectivity infrastructure and ultrafast direct
connectivity to the USA via Kelvin is a key location, and in conjunction with other DCE
flagship sites such as DCE Central Exchange in Birmingham, will form a 1st class digital
connectivity and cloud platform."

    Welcoming the announcement Northern Ireland Enterprise Minister, Arlene Foster said:
"This is another coup for Northern Ireland and strengthens our growing reputation as a
leader in delivering the most up-to-date IT services. The new Titanic Quarter site will be
another key centre to provide Cloud services to small and medium business enterprises
across Europe. Data centre provision such as this is a strategically important component
of the local infrastructure that encourages and supports Foreign Direct Investment."

    John Eland, managing director of DCE, commented, "We are delighted to announce the
forthcoming Cloudvault test platform which will act as a test centre for our flagship data
centre locations in Birmingham and Titanic Quarter, Belfast and enable customers to trial
a location prior to any possible migration. Cloudvault has been setup to provide an "on
demand test drive" platform to SMEs, major corporate customers and public sector bodies so
that companies can test these services and evaluate business benefits without having to
make any investment in hardware, software or physical IT infrastructure."

    "We're dedicated to working with our partners to ensure our customers are reaping the
full benefits of using our market-leading VMware View technology," said Fredrik Sjostedt,
director, Product Marketing, EMEA at VMware. "Together with Pivot3, we have qualified new,
ready-to-deploy VDI solutions that are tailored specifically to meet the exact needs of
our SMB and public sector customers."

    Data City Exchange have also confirmed they will be looking to roll out the Cloudvault
locations to a further sites across the UK and Europe over the next 12 months, with
locations expected to include Frankfurt and Zagreb, among others.

    About DCE

    Data City Exchange (DCE), a private equity backed data centre operator, was founded in
2008 to offer bespoke networked data centre solutions to the global corporate market. The
company is currently building 2 major commercial data centres in Birmingham and Belfast,
both scheduled to open in 2013. The innovative DCE data centre design is based around the
Evo-POD, a self-contained 96-rack module that forms a "data centre within a data centre
solution". The Evo-POD design enables DCE to offer world leading target PUE levels of sub
1.10 and can also be deployed as an external data centre in its own right. For more
information visit http://www.datacityexchange.com

    About Pivot3

    Pivot3 was founded in 2003 on the idea that today's stack of servers, storage and
networks could be radically simplified and unified to drive down complexity and cost. The
company has over 500 customers across the globe deploying the Pivot3 storage and compute
vSTAC(TM). Pivot3 products are deployed have seen particular success in the public sector,
transportation, education and retail vertical segments. The company has won numerous
awards and was most recently selected by the Wall Street Journal for the prestigious "2011
Next Big Thing" category. To learn more about Pivot3, visit http://www.pivot3.com

    VMware and VMware View are registered trademarks and/or trademarks of VMware, Inc. in
the United States and/or other jurisdictions. Pivot3 and Pivot3 vSTAC are registered
trademarks and/or trademarks of Pivot3, Inc. in the United States and/or other
jurisdictions. Data City Exchange and Evo-POD are registered trademarks and/or trademarks
of Data City Exchange, in the United Kingdom and/or other jurisdictions. The use of the
word "partner" or "partnership" does not imply a legal partnership relationship between
Pivot3 and any other company.

   
    DataCity Exchange PR Contact:
    David Beesley
    itpr
    Tel: +44(0)1932-578-800
    Email: davidb@itpr.co.uk

    LinkedIn [http://www.linkedin.com/company/itpr ]
    Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/itprgroup ]
    Twitter [http://twitter.com/itprgroup ]

    Pivot3 PR Contact:
    Heather Fitzsimmons
    Mindshare PR
    +1-650-947-7400
    heather@mindsharepr.com

Source: Data City Exchange

Plentyoffish.com Rises To The Top As Online Dating Explodes In Brazil

Plentyoffish.com users prove online dating is an international affair

VANCOUVER, B.C., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As visits to dating sites in Brazil skyrocket up 58 percent from this time last year, a new frontier in the world of online dating has revealed itself, Plentyoffish.com (POF.com) reports. With one of the fastest growing online populations in the world, Brazil is shining some light on the international appeal of online dating.

"POF.com is the top site in Brazil after entering the market just this past September," said Markus Frind, POF founder and CEO. "This is still a new market for us, but it's following in the footsteps of the rest of the world. It's also unique in the fact that women already make up about half of the population of the site, which means POF is really resonating with our female users."

With over 80,000 members actively using POF in Brazil each day, and an increase of 64 percent in site visits since January 2012, the recent explosion of online dating in Brazil has proven that the industry is quickly extending its reach far beyond North America and Europe. ComScore data shows that over 5.6 million Brazilians visit online dating sites each month, and that number is on the rise.

"Unlike their American counterparts, Brazilians are very comfortable telling the world they're single, and are more proactive about meeting that special someone. This attitude lends itself very well to finding success on an online dating site," added POF's Dating Coach, Sarah Gooding. "With 62 million singles in Brazil, and more time being spent online both at home and at work, it's no wonder the growth of online dating is soaring."

About POF

POF.com is the world's largest online dating site, with more than 8 billion page views per month. The site features the most advanced matching system in the industry and other customized tests including a "Chemistry Predictor," and "Needs Assessment" to help users find a match.  POF began as a small start-up out of founder and CEO Markus Frind's apartment in 2003, and subsequently revolutionized the online dating industry as the first free site. The company has since expanded to 50 employees who work out of the downtown Vancouver, Canada location.

SOURCE  Plentyoffish.com

Plentyoffish.com

CONTACT: Shannon Smith, +1-778-373-2107, shannon@pof.com

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

Elsevier's Global Researcher, Student and Developer Application Competition Comes to India

AMSTERDAM, May 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    CodeForScience India, Second Competition in Global Series to Develop Applications

    Elsevier [http://www.elsevier.com ], a world-leading provider of scientific, technical
and medical information products and services, has launched its second global
CodeForScience [http://www.codeforscience.com ] (CFS) competition, with key support from
members of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Institute of Bioinformatics
(IOB), Bangalore, India. CodeForScience is a global series of application development
competitions for scientists, researchers and developers. The CodeForScience India
competition is co-sponsored by global technology companies, NVIDIA, Thermo Scientific and
Microsoft Research.

    "Creating unique ideas to solve research problems can be a challenge for scientists
and researchers," said Dr. Akhilesh Pandey, professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
and Founder & Director, Institute of Bioinformatics, India. "To date, Elsevier has
organized developer events in China, Turkey and the U.S. with great success.
CodeForScience India will generate innovative thinking on designing solutions that enhance
the productive use of biomedical information and a valuable base of scientific knowledge."

    CodeForScience India is a two-stage competition, which involves concept formulation
and application development. Participants have the opportunity to compete for prizes at
one or both stages, each requiring unique technology, programming, and design skill sets.

    "Elsevier strives to increase collaboration with academic institutions and researchers
around the world," said Rafael Sidi, Vice President, Application Marketplace and Developer
Network, Elsevier. "We are excited to bring CodeForScience to researchers and scientists
in India to develop applications that will help the global research community increase
productivity during the scientific discovery process."

    Submitted entries will be evaluated based on novelty, usability and added value to
researchers in specific domains or to the general research workflow. Submissions will be
judged by professors and information management experts from National Innovation Council,
Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IITB), Johns
Hopkins University (JHU), Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB), Madurai
Kamaraj University, Institute of Microbial Technology, Strand Life Sciences and NVIDIA.

    The concept formulation stage opened May 5, 2012 and will run through Friday, May 25,
2012, 23:59 IST; the application development stage will run from Wednesday, June 06, 2012,
12:01 IST through Sunday, July 15, 2012, 23:59 IST. Winning concepts will be announced on
June 05, 2012, followed by announcement of the winning applications on July 29, 2012.
Winners of CodeForScience India will be invited to showcase their application at the 'CFS
Talk & Awards' event on Sunday, July 29, 2012 at IISc.

    Concept submissions are currently being accepted online and the competition is open to
residents of India. Participation guidelines are available at http://www.codeforscience.com/india
[http://www.codeforscience.com/india ]. For more information about CodeForScience, visit:
http://codeforscience.com.

    About the Elsevier SciVerse Suite

    The SciVerse(R) [http://www.hub.sciverse.com/action/home ] suite of search and
discovery offerings provides the global research community access to a constantly
expanding universe of content and solutions which can now be accessed in one platform. The
suite currently includes SciVerse ScienceDirect(R) [http://www.sciencedirect.com ], the
world's largest source of peer-reviewed content containing more than 10 million articles,
and SciVerse Scopus(R) [http://www.scopus.com/home.url ], an abstract and citation
database containing 41 million records, 70% with abstracts and nearly 19,500 titles from
5,000 publishers worldwide. The platform also includes SciVerse Hub
[http://www.hub.sciverse.com/action/home ] which enables researchers to perform a single
search across all of the SciVerse content as well as targeted web content with results
ranked by relevancy and without duplication. Applications
[http://www.applications.sciverse.com/action/userhome ] and Developer Network
[http://www.developers.sciverse.com ] allow the scientific community to build, find and
use applications that enhance the SciVerse research experience.

    About Elsevier
Elsevier is a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information
products and services. The company works in partnership with the global science and health
communities to publish more than 2,000 journals, including The Lancet
[http://www.thelancet.com ] and Cell [http://www.cell.com ], and close to 20,000 book
titles, including major reference works from Mosby and Saunders. Elsevier's online
solutions include SciVerse ScienceDirect [http://www.sciencedirect.com ], SciVerse Scopus
[http://www.scopus.com ], Reaxys [http://www.reaxys.com ], MD Consult
[http://www.mdconsult.com ] and Mosby's Nursing Suite [http://www.confidenceconnected.com
], which enhance the productivity of science and health professionals, and the SciVal
suite [http://www.scival.com ] and MEDai's Pinpoint Review [http://www.medai.com ], which
help research and health care institutions deliver better outcomes more cost-effectively.

    A global business headquartered in Amsterdam, Elsevier [http://www.elsevier.com ]
employs 7,000 people worldwide. The company is part of Reed Elsevier Group PLC
[http://www.reedelsevier.com ], a world-leading publisher and information provider, which
is jointly owned by Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV. The ticker symbols are REN
(Euronext Amsterdam), REL (London Stock Exchange), RUK and ENL (New York Stock Exchange).

    Primary Media Contact: Manik Sethi, m.sethi@elsevier.com, 91-124-4774204

Source: Elsevier

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Hubbub Returns Naturalness of Verbal Communication to Online Social Networking

VIENNA, Austria, May 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Hubbub [http://www.hubbub.fm ] is an online platform that combines the power of social
networks with the advantages of natural ways of human communication: talking and
listening. It allows users to record and share short voice messages- the "bubs", which are
then combined to create a smooth uninterrupted stream. Thereby a Hubbub
[http://www.hubbub.fm ] user listens to a sort of online radio wave composed of sounds
shared by the users she has chosen to follow.

    To make it even more similar to a radio station, the service allows you to play silent
music in the background. Soon it will be possible to enhance your stream with various
sound effects, as well as create multiple streams from different groups of followed users.

    The logic of the service is thus similar to that of Twitter, yet tailored to audio
content. Unlike the text social networks, it allows users to share the most delicate
tinges of their emotions.

    It also constitutes a conceptually new broadcasting channel. Hubbub
[http://www.hubbub.fm ]'s algorithm gathers input from many sources and then distributes it
to a clearly segmented audience, takes advantage both of the messages' brevity and absence
of the need to browse for content constantly, which dramatically increases the probability
for certain message to be heard.

    "Our body is simply better adapted by nature to talking and listening than to reading
and typing." - says Hares Youssef, Hubbub [http://www.hubbub.fm ]'s angel investor and one
of the service's earliest adopters. -"Of course text is better for storing and
systematizing information, but verbal communication always was and still remains better
suited for instant information exchange. It's also much handier to use your mobile device
on the go for recording and posting a voice message,than for typing an email or tweet."

    Yurij Riphyak, Hubbub [http://www.hubbub.fm ]'s CEO: "The human interface for working
with sound must be substantially different from that designed for images and text. To make
sound organic for social networking you need to rethink the way people communicate online.
We started with an innovative algorithm of audio content management and thorough
processing of signal, which ensures the highest quality of sound in the industry. Our next
challenges are voice authentication to make the service secure for business use and the
traditional problems of sound content: browsing, search, and indexation. We have also
started work on a widget that can be embedded in web pages to make Hubbub a handy sound
hosting tool for any purpose."

    Hubbub's official launch has been announced at The Next Web conference in Amsterdam on
April 27th - with very positive reception by experts and investors. The ambitious service
aims to reach 100, 000 users by September 2012.

    Hubbub is an innovative social platform for audio micro-blogging that allows users to
record short sound messages and listen to the messages of followed users, which are
combined in an uninterrupted radio-like stream. It's available both for the web interface
at http://www.hubbub.fm and as an iPhone app.

    Hubbub GmbH, Tegethoffstrabetae 7, A-1010 Wien, Austria. Contact: ear@hubbub.fm,
+43-1-2297576, +33-977-216377

Source: Hubbub GmbH

Altair's TD-LTE Chipset Selected by Olive Telecom, India's leading Convergence Solutions Device Developer

HOD HASHARON, Israel, May 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Altair Semiconductor (http://www.altair-semi.com), a leading developer of
ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets
[http://altair-semi.com/products/fourgee-31006200 ], today announced that its 'Hornet'
TD-LTE chipset, recently introduced to the Indian market, has been selected by Olive
Telecom to power Olive's line of LTE enabled products. Olive Telecom is a world class
designer and supplier of wireless devices, 2G/3G mobile handsets and smart phones,
connected mobile computing devices and advanced data modems.

    "We are very pleased to have been selected by a leading designer and supplier of
mobile and portable devices such as Olive for use in their products," said Eran Eshed,
Co-Founder and VP of Marketing and Business Development at Altair. "Olive's selection of
Altair reaffirms the leadership position Altair has built in the Indian market. We look
forward to building on our partnership with Olive and continuing to expand our footprint
in the Indian market."

    "Altair's LTE solution was a natural choice for us to integrate into our 4G enabled
devices, customized for the Indian market," said Artem Orange, President Operations at
Olive. "The combination of maturity, performance and cost will enable Olive to
differentiate our products and shorten our time to market."

    Altair is a market leader in the global TD-LTE industry. Altair-based products are
commercially deployed in Brazil and the Company has completed advanced pre-commercial
field trials with carriers around the world, including Softbank in Japan, China Mobile and
leading carriers in India. Altair's TD-LTE solution is the first to have demonstrated
Category 4 throughputs publically in China and Japan.

    About Altair Semiconductor

    Altair Semiconductor is the world's leading developer of ultra-low power, small
footprint and high performance 4G semiconductors. Altair's chipsets can be found in
approximately 30 end-user devices - ranging from USB dongles to smartphones - built by its
more than 15 customers across North America, Europe, China, India and Taiwan - making it
one of the only TDD/FDD LTE chipset manufacturers in the world with commercially available
products. Altair's comprehensive product portfolio includes baseband processors,
multi-band RF transceivers for both FDD and TDD bands, and a range of reference hardware
and product level protocol stack software. Based on a novel, proprietary Software Defined
Radio (SDR) processor, codenamed "O[2]P(TM)", Altair's products are the smallest and most
highly power optimized in the industry, offering an unmatched combination of flexibility
and performance. For more information, visit the company's website at
http://www.altair-semi.com. Follow Altair on Twitter: @AltairSemi
[http://twitter.com/AltairSemi ]

    About Olive Telecom

    Olive Telecom is a world class designer and supplier of wireless devices; 2G/3G mobile
handsets and smart phones, connected mobile computing devices and advanced data modems.
With marketing reach in more than 24 countries, Olive Telecom develops customized products
for mobile operators worldwide. For more information, please visit
http://www.olive.net.

   
    Media Contact:

    Finn Partners Israel for Altair Semiconductor
    Matthew Krieger
    +972-544-676-950
    matthew@finnpartners.co.il

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D-Link Introduces Insight(TM) Cloud Managed Client Security Service, Available for Free in WebSmart Switches

D-Link® Insight Cloud Managed Client Security Brings Device Monitoring Simplicity to SMBs at No Additional Cost

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link, the cost-effective, standards-based unified networking solutions provider for small-and medium sized business, today announced plans to integrate cloud-based monitoring and security into its existing WebSmart series of switches. The new platform, known as D-Link Insight(TM), combines pioneering D-Link® Cloud services with WebSmart switch architecture to create a highly-accessible, portal-based administration system for businesses.

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The increasing demand for mobile devices such as tablets and smartphones has left many administrators clamoring to understand who and what is connecting to their networks to ensure security and compliance. According to Gartner[i], "Sales of open OS* devices... are expected to surpass the 1 billion mark by 2015, when they will account for 47 percent of the total mobile device market." Subsequently, the administrators of SMB networks are, and will continue to be burdened by the growing number of client devices.

D-Link Insight Expands Network Administrator Control
D-Link Insight addresses the mobility concerns of network administrators with a powerful solution that brings network device discovery, tracking, and compliance monitoring to WebSmart series switches at no additional cost.  "D-Link is the first vendor to offer this kind of integrated cloud-based solution to customers," said David Nguyen, director product management, ethernet switching and security, D-Link. "In the past, dedicated hardware would have been required to carry out these functions, not to mention the extensive expertise needed to configure and maintain such a system. D-Link Insight makes these functions available directly on the WebSmart switch itself, without additional hardware, and everything is conveniently accessible from a friendly web-based portal in the cloud."

Switches can be monitored from the cloud-based portal that provides a snapshot of serial numbers, firmware versions and locations. Current connectivity status is also readily available, along with a logged history of backups and reboots.  Additionally, a convenient table view of all devices on the network provides basic information at a glance. Devices can be organized into SmartLists, and the system can be configured to send out e-mail alerts in the event that new devices are joined to the network. As there is no license fee per additional user, administrators can invite as many users as necessary to help them manage and monitor their network.

Pricing and Availability
D-Link Insight is immediately available on the DES-1210 and DGS-1210 [ii]series switches via a firmware update on dlink.com. Once installed, D-Link Insight can be configured via a streamlined registration process using the web GUI. Administrators need simply to configure the IP address, gateway and DNS server to proceed with switch registration to the Insight portal.

Additionally, D-Link Insight users will also receive a free one year trial of Insight Plus. D-Link Insight Plus, a premium service, uses the Microsoft NAP architecture to obtain a comprehensive health status report of a client computer and creates lists and alerts if and when clients are not in compliance with network security policies. For more information, please visit http://www.dlink.com.

*An open OS makes a software developer kit (SDK) available to developers, who can use native application programming interfaces (APIs) to write applications. The OS can be supported by a sole vendor or multiple vendors. It can be, but does not have to be, open source. Examples are BlackBerry OS, iOS, Symbian, Android, Windows Phone, Linux, Limo Foundation, WebOS and bada.

Notes to Editors

Insight(TM) Cloud Managed Client Security for D-Link Web Smart Switches. Insight is a unique Cloud-based network device monitoring solution allowing businesses to stop security threats at the source - the user's computer. Utilizing D-Link® DES/DGS-1210 series Web Smart switches, Insight offers two monitoring levels for individual client computer security compliance: Insight and Insight Plus.

Insight offers network device discovery plus:

    --  Tracking of devices connected to the switch by MAC address, IP and
        switch port
    --  DHCP OS fingerprinting to identify DHCP and DNS servers,
        routers/gateways and clients
    --  Automatic switch configuration backup and restore
    --  Notification alerts indicating change in device connectivity to the
        network (e.g., new hardware additions or Web smart switch disconnection)
    --  Windows and Mac compatible
    --  Insight Cloud service included for free with the switch
Insight Plus includes the Insight Basic functionality, plus active security monitoring of individual connected devices and extended OS fingerprinting functions, including:

    --  Microsoft® Network Access Protection (NAP) for visibility into the
        compliance of clients to security policy without the complexity of
        managing a local security server
    --  Report compliance of Windows and Mac clients for Firewall status,
        Anti-Spyware updates, Anti-Virus updates and OS updates
    --  Warns both administrator and user of any problems
    --  Eases IT administration burden by avoiding security related system
        rebuilds
    --  Delivers ROI on antivirus/antispyware investments
    --  1 year trial to Insight Plus Cloud service
About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management.  For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

Insight, D-Link and D-Link logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third party marks mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2011. D-Link. All Rights Reserved

[i] Source: http://www.gartner.com/it/page.jsp?id=1622614

[ii] D-Link Insight supported on DES-1210-28/28P/52 Rev.A1 and DGS-121016/24/48 RevA1

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CONTACT: Denise Keddy of D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-714-885-6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com; Natalie Pridham of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2976, npridham@walt.com

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

Rarus Technologies Inc. Begins Final Development of Self-Serve Coupon Generator and Augmented Sharing Application for Zngle Platform -- Aims to Capture share of $43 Billion Dollar Global Market by 2016

HENDERSON, Nev., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rarus Technologies Inc. (OTCQB:RARS) ("Rarus" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into the final development stages of the Zngle.com self-serve coupon generator and augmented sharing application. This unique feature of the Zngle.com platform is designed to attract a large audience of active consumers seeking popular discount coupons to be redeemed at a vast selection of local businesses in their region. Using the Zngle.com platform local businesses will now have the ability to create Augmented Reality Coupons in 3 easy steps. The new self-serve coupon feature is expected to appeal to both small and large businesses seeking to increase their visibility and reach potential local customers through their Zngle Business Pages.

"Over $300 billion worth of online discount coupons were distributed since 2011. Based on our research it is estimated that over 92 million adult Internet users are expected to use online coupons. With the introduction of our cutting-edge self-serve coupon generator and augmented sharing application, we are poised to potentially revolutionize the way consumers and businesses create, distribute, promote, and profit from online coupons. If we are fortunate and successful in capturing just half of one percent of the 46 Billion dollar global market, that would result in approximately $215 million in potential revenue for Zngle by 2016," stated Mr. Manfred Ruf, CEO of Rarus Technologies.

"One of the key element that sets the Zngle.com online coupons business model apart from its competitors is that participating businesses will simply be required to pay a small monthly fee, instead of dispensing a significant percentage of their coupon generated sales as it is currently common practice with most competitors. We feel this should provide significant incentive to local business owners to join us and provide them the inspiration to give our Zngle.com consumer users the best deals on their products and services. This is a win-win-win model, now and over the long run, for the consumers, the local businesses and Zngle.com," added Mr. Ruf.

"We plan to assemble a sales team that will market Zngle business pages to major brands and businesses in many regions to build a substantial inventory of our Augmented Reality online coupons. The completion of our coupon builder is a vital part of our revenue model as this will help monetize our iPhone app. When Zngle members are using the Zngle mobile app, they will receive immediate notification on their mobile phone when they are near a business that is offering a discount coupon. A video demonstration of the Zngle mobile app can be viewed on the http://www.zngle.com page," stated Mr. Ruf.

Zngle.com is a next-generation internet platform that fuses popular social media elements with cutting-edge local area e-commerce technologies to create new exciting ways for users to connect and communicate with friends, family, and businesses.

About Rarus Technologies Inc.
Rarus Technologies Inc. is an emerging technology company focused on establishing an innovative business model intended to bridge cutting-edge social media and e-commerce into a marketplace that connects friends, family, consumers, and vendors in new and exciting ways.  Zngle.com is designed be a centralized Internet portal and next-generation social media website that incorporates voice/text messaging, video email, and mobile technologies to allow consumers to access real-time information about various products and services through augmented proximity reality search features. 

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
Certain information contained in this press release, including any information as to our strategy, plans or future financial or operating performance and other statements that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, constitute "forward-looking statements." All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. The words "believe," "expect," "will," "anticipate," "contemplate," "target," "plan," "continue," "budget," "may," "intend," "estimate," "project" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, certain delays beyond the company's control with respect to its plans or operations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

SOURCE  Rarus Technologies Inc.

Rarus Technologies Inc.

CONTACT: Manfred Ruf, CEO of Rarus Technologies Inc., +1-702-430-4610

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

Yelp Is Now Available In Norway

The Fjords are set to resonate with Norwegian Yelping

OSLO, Norway, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- "Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, today announced the availability of Yelp Norway (http://www.yelp.no). Beginning today, Norwegians are able to create accounts on Yelp.no to share their opinions about great local businesses and services. Yelp's free iPhone and Android applications have also been made available in Norway, as well as its free suite of business owner tools: Yelp for Business Owners (http://biz.yelp.no).

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"A nation with a history of exploration and discovery in its heart, we feel that Norway and the Norwegians have the ideal mindset to understand and embrace the concept of Yelp," said Miriam Warren, Vice President of New Markets. "Oslo in particular has a vibrant cafe culture and nightlife, in spite of the long cold winters. At this time of year the locals jump at the first opportunity they get to enjoy a cold beer outside in the warm sun and debate the price of it, amplifying the local desire to recount tales and recommendations with friends."

The site supports Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, English, and Spanish, providing users access to local insights in any one of these languages. Norway is the thirteenth country to have a dedicated Yelp community in Europe as the company continues to deliver on its international growth strategy.

While available throughout Norway, Yelp will focus its initial community building efforts in Oslo -- a city-by-city approach that the company has used to launch in markets throughout the world.

To learn more and see pictures of Yelp.no and our iPhone and Android applications, visit our Yelp Official Blog (http://officialblog.yelp.com).

About Yelp:
Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) (http://www.yelp.com or http://www.yelp.no) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Yelp had a monthly average of 71 million unique visitors in Q1 2012*. By the end of the same quarter, yelpers had written more than 27 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Yelp's mobile applications were used on 6.3 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis during Q1 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.yelp.no or send an email to press@yelp.co.uk.

* Source: Google Analytics

Media Contacts:
Norway
Tina Tharaldsen
ITEO Consulting
tina@iteo.no
Mob: +47 99 47 26 20

UK
Elliot Adams
Yelp
eadams@yelp.co.uk or press@yelp.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 347 1663

SOURCE  Yelp Inc.

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Yelp Inc.

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

Yelp Is Now Available In Norway

- The Fjords are set to resonate with Norwegian Yelping

OSLO, Norway, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP), the company that connects consumers with great local businesses, today announced the availability of Yelp Norway (http://www.yelp.no). Beginning today, Norwegians are able to create accounts on Yelp.no to share their opinions about great local businesses and services. Yelp's free iPhone and Android applications have also been made available in Norway, as well as its free suite of business owner tools: Yelp for Business Owners (http://biz.yelp.no).

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"A nation with a history of exploration and discovery in its heart, we feel that Norway and the Norwegians have the ideal mindset to understand and embrace the concept of Yelp," said Miriam Warren, Vice President of New Markets. "Oslo in particular has a vibrant cafe culture and nightlife, in spite of the long cold winters. At this time of year the locals jump at the first opportunity they get to enjoy a cold beer outside in the warm sun and debate the price of it, amplifying the local desire to recount tales and recommendations with friends."

The site supports Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Dutch, French, German, Italian, English, and Spanish, providing users access to local insights in any one of these languages. Norway is the thirteenth country to have a dedicated Yelp community in Europe as the company continues to deliver on its international growth strategy.

While available throughout Norway, Yelp will focus its initial community building efforts in Oslo -- a city-by-city approach that the company has used to launch in markets throughout the world.

To learn more and see pictures of Yelp.no and our iPhone and Android applications, visit our Yelp Official Blog (http://officialblog.yelp.com).

About Yelp:
Yelp Inc. (NYSE: YELP) (http://www.yelp.com or http://www.yelp.no) connects people with great local businesses. Yelp was founded in San Francisco in July 2004. Since then, Yelp communities have taken root in major metros across the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, France, Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Denmark and Norway. Yelp had a monthly average of 71 million unique visitors in Q1 2012*. By the end of the same quarter, yelpers had written more than 27 million rich, local reviews, making Yelp the leading local guide for real word-of-mouth on everything from boutiques and mechanics to restaurants and dentists. Yelp's mobile applications were used on 6.3 million unique mobile devices on a monthly average basis during Q1 2012. For more information, please visit http://www.yelp.no or send an email to press@yelp.co.uk.

* Source: Google Analytics

Media Contacts:
Norway
Tina Tharaldsen
ITEO Consulting
tina@iteo.no
Mob: +47-99-47-26-20

UK
Elliot Adams
Yelp
eadams@yelp.co.uk or press@yelp.co.uk
+44-(0)-207-347-1663

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Yelp Inc.

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

SouthCarolina.Arrests.org Mugshot Removal Is Now Guaranteed By InternetReputation.com

InternetReputation.com announces they are now offering guaranteed removal from SouthCarolina.Arrests.org

DENVER, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- InternetReputation.com is the world leader in mugshot removal and internet privacy. InternetReputation.com is known for helping individuals remove mugshots and arrest records from a vast selection of online mugshot websites. SouthCarolina.Arrests.org is a newer mugshot database that is quickly gaining popularity, specializing in listing the mugshots of people that have been arrested in more than 13 counties across the entire state.

InternetReputation.com now offers guaranteed removal of mugshots from South Carolina Arrests, and other mugshot websites that host South Carolina mugshot records.

InternetReputation.com has been helping clients remove mugshot and arrest information since 2011. Along with removal of the records and mugshot pictures, the firm uses the Google de-indexing tool to expedite the removal process and get mugshot images and records removed immediately from the search engines.

The public use of mugshot records is a relatively new business that is growing quickly, and most of the major mugshot websites have only been around for a few years. Each website is privately owned and hosts different mugshot records. Some states like Florida and Texas have made public mugshot records much easier to access than other states. South Carolina is a newer state to make online mugshot records available to the public.

"We are able to offer guaranteed removal from SouthCarolina.Arrests.org: our guarantee is to have the page removed within 72hrs," said a representative from InternetReputation.com.

SouthCarolina.Arrests.org is one of the few sites collecting records in the state. According to InternetReputation.com, "The website is a part of arrests.org which hosts mugshot websites from Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. The arrests.org organization has some of the most extensive record retrieval capabilities we have seen."

About InternetReputation.com

InternetReputation.com is a global leader in Internet privacy, reputation management and online brand management. The firm specializes in helping individuals and companies remove private or false information from the search engines.

SOURCE  InternetReputation.com

InternetReputation.com

CONTACT: Public Relations of Internet Reputation.com, 1-800-758-9012, info@internetreputation.com,  http://www.InternetReputation.com

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

"Today" Summer Concert Series Hub Launches on Pandora

Homepage on Pandora Connects Fans to Music

OAKLAND, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading internet radio service, announced today that a dedicated hub-page for NBC's "Toyota Concert Series on TODAY" is now live on Pandora. The hub-page can be found at http://www.pandora.com/NBCToday and offers even more ways for fans of the TODAY show's concerts to connect with the music they love. Key features of the hub include three summertime branded radio stations that highlight the artists scheduled to perform on New York's Rockefeller Plaza this summer, launch buttons for artist-specific stations and the summer's full concert schedule.

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The line-up includes a range of performers to suit the tastes of all kinds of music fans. The three dedicated branded radio stations on Pandora will highlight favorite tracks from the various performers, including:

    --  NBC "Today" Country, featuring musicians such as The Band Perry, Kenny
        Chesney, Zac Brown Band and more.
    --  NBC "Today" Rock, featuring artists such as Train, Maroon 5 and more.
    --  NBC "Today" Pop, featuring hits from Usher, Pitbull, Justin Bieber, Flo
        Rida, Hot Chelle Rae, Jason Mraz and more.
This season's concert series kicks-off on May 18 with a performance by Usher on Rockefeller Plaza. The schedule, with more dates to be announced, will include:

MAY

    --  18: Usher #UsherTODAY
    --  25: Pitbull #PitbullTODAY
    --  31: American Idol winner and runner up (special Thursday concert)
        #IdolTODAY
JUNE

    --  1: The Band Perry #BandPerryTODAY
    --  8: Chris Brown #ChrisBrownTODAY
    --  15: Justin Bieber #BieberTODAY
    --  22: Kenny Chesney #ChesneyTODAY
    --  29: Maroon 5 #Maroon5TODAY
JULY

    --  6: Flo Rida #Only1FloTODAY
    --  13: Zac Brown Band #ZacBrownTODAY
    --  20: Hot Chelle Rae #HCRTODAY
AUGUST

    --  24: Train #TrainTODAY
    --  31: Jason Mraz with special guest Christina Perri #MrazTODAY
ABOUT PANDORA
Pandora (NYSE: P) gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. (OK, we've added comedy as well so we're also up for playing some jokes you'll love.) Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. turn on Pandora to hear music they love.  http://www.pandora.com

About TODAY
For over 60 years, TODAY has been a cornerstone in morning news spending 16 years as America's top rated morning news program.  This is the longest-running current winning streak in all of broadcast television.  Matt Lauer, Ann Curry, Al Roker and Natalie Morales are co-anchors of TODAY.  Savannah Guthrie serves as a co- host of the third hour, and Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb are the co-hosts of the fourth hour of TODAY.  Jim Bell is the executive producer of TODAY, Monday through Friday 7-11 a.m. More information about TODAY and the concert series can be found at TODAY.com.

SOURCE  Pandora

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CONTACT: Mollie Starr of Pandora Communications and Public Relations, +1-510-842-6996, press@pandora.com or Dominic Paschel of Pandora Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, +1-510-842-6960, investor@pandora.com

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

ThinkForex(TM) Offers Traders Free Live Forex Trading Accounts

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, May 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ThinkForex(TM) is now offering free live forex accounts to all forex traders! Open your ThinkForex forex trading account immediately for immediate access to multiple trading platforms and funding options, plus and no-fee broker-to-broker client transfers!

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Open your free, live ThinkForex forex trading account now in just 3 easy steps: provide us your basic information, choose your account type, and complete your application by uploading your verification documents. The process is quick and simple, just like using the ThinkForex trading platform.

ThinkForex free forex account benefits include:

    --  Advanced depth-of-market
    --  A wide-range of currency pairs, including exotics
    --  Multiple trading platforms and account funding options
    --  Unparalleled access to the 24-hour, liquid Forex market
    --  An intuitive, flexible and fully customizable client interface
    --  An enhanced daily spot positions tab and a trade status area
    --  Instant one-click execution and advanced charting tools
Open your free forex account today and see why ThinkForex is the smart way to trade forex.

ThinkForex is an online forex broker dedicated to offering clients optimal customer support, along with technology, and unique services unrivaled by competitors. ThinkForex(TM) is excited about our latest and upcoming product and service offerings as they will only provide our clients with a more robust forex trading and personal experience. We invite all of our existing clients and any interested parties to open a free forex demo account and to stay informed with ThinkForex company news by becoming a fan of our Facebook page or by following us on Twitter. Open a free live forex account and harness the power of forex trading.

ThinkForexis committed to dramatically changing the forex landscape by offering our clients unparalleled access to high-speed trade execution, and providing the ideal environment for all forex traders. As a part of this continued commitment, we invite you to visit ThinkForex.com often where there is a bevy of forex related development materials and contact us at: pr@thinkforex.com with your feedback.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Moses Virella

ThinkForex(TM)

NZ: +64-98890611
mvirella@thinkforex.com
http://www.ThinkForex.com

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

Zions Direct Announces Corporate Bond Auction Results through May 4, 2012

Auctions of Corporate Bonds for week ending May 4, 2012

SALT LAKE CITY, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zions Direct, the online broker-dealer that allows its customers to purchase corporate bonds in its daily web-based auctions, announces its weekly auction results. In auctions closed from April 30, 2012 to May 4, 2012, investors purchasing corporate bonds in the auctions received average taxable yields 0.49 percentage points, or 49 basis points, higher than comparable bonds reported in FINRA's Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE).

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Zions Direct, in conjunction with BondDesk Group LLC, regularly publishes a Market Snapshot for investors to help understand the current bond market, summarizing current weighted-average yields of investment-grade municipal and corporate bonds. Findings are compared against similar securities auctioned at Zions Direct Auctions. Since February 2007, Zions Direct has auctioned over 1.1 billion dollars in more than 5,000 fixed-income auctions.

ZIONS DIRECT / BONDDESK® MARKET SNAPSHOT

Corporate Bonds' Average Yields Trade Data (source: FINRA's TRACE)

           2012 - 2013        2013  2014  2015  2017  2019  2022
           -----------        ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----
    Rating         <9mo   1 yr  2 yr  3 yr  5 yr  7 yr  10 yr
    ------         ----   ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  -----
    AAA                 0.26% 0.19% 0.46% 0.77% 1.16% 1.80% 2.13%
    ---                 ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----
    AA                  0.35% 0.58% 0.87% 1.31% 2.13% 2.79% 3.56%
    ---                 ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----
    A                   0.54% 0.95% 1.32% 1.90% 2.50% 3.40% 3.41%
    ---                 ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----
    BBB                 0.85% 1.19% 1.85% 2.45% 3.16% 4.05% 4.06%
    ---                 ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----  ----
Corporate Bond Auction Comparison Data (auction data from auctions.zionsdirect.com)

    Issuer         Term Rating Auction Yield       TRACE           Difference
    ------         ---- ------ -------------       -----           ----------
                                                   Avg Yield       (basis points)
                                                   ---------       -------------
    PNC Funding
     Corp          2 Month  AA               0.91%           0.35%                 56
    -----------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    IBM
     International
     Group
     Capital       6 Month  A                1.50%           0.54%                 96
    -------------- -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    JP Morgan
     Chase & Co.   8 Month  A                1.56%           0.54%                102
    ------------   -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Oracle Corp    11 Month A                1.00%           0.95%                 05
    -----------    -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Science
     Applications
     Intl Corp     2 Month  A                1.16%           0.54%                 62
    -------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Wells Fargo &
     Company       6 Month  A                0.90%           0.54%                 36
    -------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Boeing
     Company       7 Month  A                1.25%           0.54%                 71
    --------       -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    IBM Corp       15 Month A                1.32%           0.95%                 37
    --------       -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Hewlett-
     Packard Co    3 Month  BBB              1.25%           0.85%                 40
    -----------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    E.I. Du Pont
     de Nemours    6 Month  A                1.03%           0.54%                 49
    ------------   -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Citibank NA    8 Month  AA               0.92%           0.35%                 57
    -----------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    BP Capital
     Markets PLC   18 Month A                1.66%           1.32%                 34
    ------------   -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Astrazeneca
     PLC           4 Month  A                0.90%           0.54%                 36
    -----------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    HSBC Finance
     Corp          7 Month  A                1.50%           0.54%                 96
    ------------   -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    General
     Electric
     Capital Corp  8 Month  AA               0.93%           0.35%                 58
    -------------  -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Goldman Sachs
     Group Inc     11 Month A                1.72%           0.95%                 77
    -------------  -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Lowes
     Companies
     Inc           4 Month  A                0.92%           0.54%                 38
    ----------     -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Walt Disney
     Company       7 Month  A                0.94%           0.54%                 40
    -----------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Caterpillar
     Fin Srvcs     9 Month  A                0.99%           0.95%                 04
    -----------    -------  ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Clorox
     Company       10 Month BBB              1.00%           1.19%                -19
    --------       -------- ---              ----            ----                 ---
    Average
     Difference                                                                    49
    -----------                                                                   ---
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About Zions Direct

Zions Direct is a broker-dealer that specializes in offering securities for self-directed and fixed income-focused investors. Zions Direct allows retail investors to buy FDIC-insured certificates of deposit, corporate and municipal bonds, and other investment products through its web-based Bond Store and auction platforms. In addition, clients can invest in stocks, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds online or through a Zions Direct financial representative.

About BondDesk Group LLC

BondDesk Group LLC is a financial technology firm, providing enterprise-wide fixed income solutions to many of the top broker-dealers in North America. The BondDesk Alternative Trading System (ATS), run by BondDesk Trading LLC, connects broker-dealers through a centralized marketplace by offering a diverse pool of liquidity for odd-lot fixed income securities in multiple asset classes. The BondDesk ATS executes over 20,000 transactions per day by providing 2,000 broker-dealers access to 35,000 live and executable offerings from over 100 premier fixed income dealers. In addition, BondDesk Group is a leading provider of innovative fixed income wealth management solutions, advisor workstations and fixed income analytical tools and applications.

Market Snapshot Information Disclaimer

TRACE bond trade data displayed as weighted average yield. Corporate bond information from FINRA's Trade Reporting and Compliance Engine (TRACE) as of May 4, 2012. The Trade Data was developed by BondDesk Group based on trade reporting information from TRACE, and excludes transactions in callable and floating-rate coupon bonds. Auction information from auctions.zionsdirect.com as of May 4, 2012. The aggregate rating for each bond is based on average ratings from Moody's and S&P (when available).

Although information in this Market Snapshot is believed to be reliable, Zions Direct and BondDesk make no express or implied warranties of any kind regarding this information, including as to its accuracy or completeness. Auction data excludes bonds in undersubscribed auctions. Any specific weekly results may be heavily influenced by large, atypical volatility, trade volume, or other unusual investing events.

Terms are defined as follows: < 9 months = anything up to .75 years to maturity; 1 year = anything greater than 0.75 years up to 1.5 years to maturity; 2 years = anything greater than 1.5 years up to 2.5 years to maturity; 3 years = anything greater than 2.5 years up to 4 years to maturity; 5 years = anything greater than 4 years up to 6 years to maturity; 7 years = anything greater than 6 years up to 8.5 years to maturity; 10 years = anything greater than 8.5 years up to 11.5 years to maturity.

Investment products and services offered through Zions Direct, member of FINRA/SIPC, a non-bank subsidiary of Zions Bank are NOT insured by the FDIC or any federal or state governmental agency, are NOT deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, Zions Bancorporation or its affiliates, and MAY be subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal value or amount invested.

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CONTACT: Russell Fisher, Vice President, +1-801-844-7826, or Alison Andersen, Communications Officer, +1-801-844-7710

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

Your Photos Tell The Story With Crystal Cruises' New App

LOS ANGELES, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a luxury cruise industry first, Crystal Cruises has created an iPhone app to help travelers literally and figuratively share custom postcard images of their journeys via social media, email and even "snail mail."  Incorporating the personalized memoir look and feel of the line's just-launched "Begin a New Story" brand campaign, "The Storyteller" photo-customization app is available for free download from iTunes.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120509/LA04356)

The user-friendly app invites both tech-savvy and tech-timid travelers to snap a memorable moment, stunning view, or new friend with their iPhone, and then use the app to add professional-style effects and share the image on one's own Facebook page, Crystal Cruises' Facebook page, or via email.  The "Storyteller" even provides an option to create an actual paper postcard that can be personally signed and mailed to friends and family with the tap of a touchscreen.

Users can customize their photos with:

    --  Color Filters in black and white, sepia, high-contrast, or de-saturated
    --  Frames, with different black and white clean, classic, or more artistic
        border options
    --  Captions, with choice of handwriting-style typeface, font color (white
        or black), and word positioning on the photo.
"This app provides the perfect venue for contemporary storytelling, combining photography, technology and creativity in an easy and intuitive way," says Crystal's Vice President of Marketing, Nitsa Lewis.  "It's also a lovely nod to classically vintage travel correspondence and photos past, while celebrating the modern era of vacation storytelling...not to mention the added benefit of expanding communication channels for our loyal Crystal community."

Crystal's Facebook fan page (http://www.facebook.com/crystalcruises) will have a "Never Ending Journal" section, compiling all photo submissions into an online group journal.  Categorized by cruise, the images will serve as emotional, peer-to-peer testimonials and rich visual depictions of the many adventures offered on a Crystal cruise.

A video with step-by-step app instructions can be viewed on Crystal's website and Facebook page.  The application is compatible with 3GS, 4, and 4S iPhones.  Upcoming guests will receive app brochures with their cruise tickets, so they can be ready to share their travel stories as soon as their trip begins.  Crystal fans can also look forward to other extensions of the "Begin a New Story" campaign soon, including animated Aurasma videos.

Crystal's passion for taking care of guests in an inviting environment of extraordinary space, quality and choices has earned the company more "World's Best" awards than any other cruise line, resort, or hotel in history.

For more information and Crystal reservations, contact a travel agent, call 888-799-4625, or visit http://www.crystalcruises.com.

CONTACT:  Mimi Weisband or Susan Wichmann 310-203-4305, mediarelations@crystalcruises.com

VISIT:  Crystal's Media Center

EDITOR: Hi-res version of photo is available

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Delivery.com's Android(TM) Application Launches Today

Provides Simple Restaurant and Store Browsing and Mobile Ordering for Android Users

NEW YORK, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delivery.com, an e-commerce platform for ordering from local restaurants and stores, today announced the expansion of its mobile options with the release of the free Delivery.com Android app, designed to enable users to easily order whenever and wherever they are. With more than 10% of Delivery.com orders currently placed on mobile devices, the introduction of the app gives Android users an improved e-commerce experience.

Delivery.com's unique offering of restaurants, grocers, wine and liquor stores and other retailers will be at Android users' finger tips using geo-tagging technology, visually enticing merchant listings and fast ordering on the go.     

The Delivery.com Android app makes it possible to order from restaurants and stores with just a few taps. The user enters an address or uses his or her current location to find a list of local restaurants and stores, chooses a merchant, selects and customizes the order, and upon checkout, the delivery or takeout order is sent directly to the merchant. The "sort" feature allows users to quickly scroll through merchants based on their preference, including customer ratings, distance and other filters.

"We are continually expanding our technology platforms to accommodate our Delivery.com users however they spend time online," said Jed Kleckner, CEO of Delivery.com. "With an increasing number of orders coming from our mobile apps, the launching of the Delivery.com Android app was a natural evolution of our mobile offering, and we don't plan to stop there; Delivery.com mobile apps will soon be available for all major platforms."

The new Delivery.com Android app is designed to offer online ordering from restaurants and stores in major U.S. cities, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia and many more. Android users in these areas will be able to connect with their current accounts and access order history, favorite restaurants and more.

The app is also designed to enable users to customize orders with special instructions and checkout securely with the option to pay by credit, debit or gift card. With every order placed, users will earn Delivery Points(TM), which can be redeemed for gift cards and prizes.

For more information about Delivery.com's mobile applications, please visit https://www.delivery.com/mobile.

This announcement comes directly following the recent foursquare® API integration into Delivery.com's website, designed to enable users to check in when they order on Delivery.com, sort results by check-ins, as well as read and write tips.

About Delivery.com

Delivery.com, LLC is a leading destination for local online and mobile ordering that connects users to restaurants and stores in their neighborhoods. Since 2004, the mission of Delivery.com has been to provide consumers and companies access to fast, convenient delivery and pickup from all of their favorite local businesses while at home, at work, or on the go. Today, Delivery.com has over half a million users and a network of nearly 10,000 restaurants, caterers, grocers, and other businesses in over 50 cities nationwide - and is growing every day.

Follow Delivery.com on Twitter, @deliverydotcom, or like Delivery.com on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/deliverydotcom.

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

foursquare® and the foursquare® logos are registered trademarks of Foursquare Labs, Inc.

SOURCE  Delivery.com

Delivery.com

CONTACT: Thea Haigh, haigh@sunshinesachs.com, +1-212-691-2800.

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

Lifescript Launches New Online Migraine Health Center

Lifescript.com, a women's health and wellness website headquartered in Mission Viejo, Calif., has launched a new online Migraine Health Center designed to help women treat and reduce migraine pain.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifescript.com, a women's health and wellness website headquartered in Mission Viejo, Calif., has launched a new online Migraine Health Center designed to help women treat and reduce migraine pain.

About 36 million Americans suffer from migraines - a neurological disorder characterized by hyperexcitable brain networks that may result in severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, diarrhea and sensitivity to sound, light, smells and movement. Migraines are especially common among women.

"There are actually four phases of migraine headaches," says Edward Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical Officer. "Not every sufferer experiences all four, or experiences them in the same way, but the early phases may offer the best opportunity for preventative treatment."

Unfortunately, there is no cure for migraines, but Lifescript's Migraine Health Center follows new studies being done on the condition and offers numerous tips and articles on preventative treatments, common causes of migraines, foods that may help or hurt, and most popular remedies for migraines. It also features interviews with famous migraine sufferers (actress Virginia Madsen, former child TV star "Blossom" Mayim Bialik, senator's wife Cindy McCain, and others) who have found solutions that work.

The Migraine Health Center also provides information about which doctors should be on your migraine team, and offers a "doctor finder" tool to help locate a specialist in your area.

The Migraine Health Center is one of 66 health centers on the site. Lifescript Health Centers are designed to help women live healthier lives with medically reviewed articles, expert interviews, lifestyle tips, quizzes, recipes and more.

ABOUT LIFESCRIPT: One of the fastest-growing online healthy living publishers, Lifescript.com (http://www.lifescript.com/) attracts 10 million unique visitors monthly and is the leading website focusing exclusively on women's health. More than 7 million readers also subscribe to Lifescript's six daily email newsletters. The company has offices in Mission Viejo and Beverly Hills, Calif., and in New York City.

SOURCE  Lifescript

Lifescript

CONTACT: Alan Adams, Lifescript, +1-949-680-1841, http://www.lifescript.com/, alanadams@lifescript.com

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

Walter H Goldsmith III Reveals the Secrets of Winning Lottery Jackpots

HOUSTON, May 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

                       Multiple lottery winner to tell all in new book

    A renowned philanthropist and multiple-jackpot winning lottery millionaire
[http://www.howtowin-thelottery.com ] is to reveal the secrets of his success to the
public for the first time. Self-made millionaire Texan Walter H. Goldsmith III has
accumulated a multi-million dollar fortune after decades of playing the world's richest
lottery games and now you too can profit from his vast experience.

    In his new lottery bible, International Lottery Secrets: The Millionaires' Guide, the
Texan millionaire has written down the unique knowledge and insider secrets that
previously only existed in his head. From choosing the best winning lines to turning luck
in your favour and practicing the age-old art of 'Number Wheeling', there are few lottery
winning techniques that Goldsmith hasn't perfected to his own financial advantage over
almost 40 years.

    "Now I'd be a complete fool to tell you that I've developed a cast iron, infallible
strategy for winning any of the world's richest lotteries
[http://www.howtowin-thelottery.com ], but you can take simple steps to vastly improve your
chances," says Goldsmith. "What's more you won't need to break the bank to fill a bank! No
other game in the world lets you play for about the price of a loaf of bread while
offering such colossal returns."

    The book details shocking secrets and surprising strategies that will massively
enhance the reader's chances of winning the lottery [http://www.howtowin-thelottery.com ].
For the first time, the multi-millionaire has also unmasked the secrets behind the world's
most successful lottery syndicates, showing how players can boost their winning odds
without wasting hundreds of dollars of their own money.

    "I've made millions using these winning formulas and strategies and now I'm ready to
share the joy with other lottery lovers around the world," he added. "You simply can't
ignore my book if you really do want to improve your chances of that big-time, life
changing lottery jackpot win."

    International Lottery Secrets: The Millionaires' Guide is available for a limited time
only. Visit http://www.howtowin-thelottery.com to find out more.

Source: Walter H Goldsmith III

Walter H Goldsmith III, info@howtowin-thelottery.com, +441912652136

Toshiba Announces Next-Generation Superjunction Technology for Power MOSFETs

New Process in Latest 600V MOSFETs Delivers Ultra-Low RDS((ON)), Reduced Switching Losses and Fewer Incidents of 'Ringing'

IRVINE, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., (TAEC)*, a committed leader that collaborates with technology companies to create breakthrough designs, today announced its DTMOS-IV process, a new-generation of superjunction (SJ) technology for power MOSFETs. Products based on the DTMOS-IV technology will make ideal switching devices in switch mode power supplies, lighting ballasts and other power applications that demand a combination of high-speed operation, high-efficiency and low EMI noise.

SJ MOSFETs offer ultra-low on resistance without power loss penalties. As a result, Toshiba's new DTMOS-IV process, which is being deployed in the company's latest family of high-speed, high-efficiency 600V power MOSFETs, offers on resistance ratings that are up to 30 percent lower than third-generation DTMOS products for the same die size. The benefit is that designers can now choose a 600V MOSFET in a TO-220SIS package with an RDS((ON)) of just 0.065 Omega, or a similar device in a TO-3P(N) package with an RDS(ON) down to 0.04 Omega.

In addition to driving down on resistance, DTMOS-IV has also allowed Toshiba to minimize MOSFET output capacitance (C(oss)) for optimized Switching Power Supply operation at light load. Furthermore, an optimized gate-drain capacitance (C(gd)) delivers improved dv/dt switching control, while an optimized RDS((ON))*Q(g) figure of merit supports high-efficiency switching. Finally, by supporting lower dv/dt ratings, DTMOS-IV also reduces EMI noise in high-speed switching circuitry.

The DTMOS-IV technology uses a deep-trench process that results in a narrowing of the lateral SJ pitch, leading to optimized overall performance.

Toshiba's first MOSFETs based on the DTMOS-IV process are available now in an expanded line-up that includes: DPAK, IPAK, D2PAK, I2PAK, TO-220, TO-220SIS, TO-247, TO-3P(N), and TO-3P(L) packages.

Toshiba's Discrete Products
Toshiba is a leading supplier in a number of discrete product categories, including power transistors, rectifiers LMOS logic, CMOS logic, photocouplers, small signal diodes and transistors.  The company's discrete devices are designed to meet the growing demand for high-performance and lower voltages in today's wireless telecommunications and consumer electronics applications, while emphasizing its strength in the automotive and industrial markets.

*About Toshiba Corp. and TAEC

About TAEC
Through proven commitment, lasting relationships and advanced, reliable electronic components, Toshiba enables its customers to create market-leading designs. Toshiba is the heartbeat within product breakthroughs from OEMs, ODMs, CMs, VARs, distributors and fabless chip companies worldwide. A committed electronic components leader, Toshiba designs and manufactures high-quality flash memory-based storage solutions, solid state drives (SSDs), hard disk drives (HDDs), discrete devices, advanced materials, medical tubes, custom SoCs/ASICs, imaging products, microcontrollers and wireless components that make possible today's leading smartphones, tablets, MP3 players, cameras, medical devices, automotive electronics, enterprise solutions and more.

Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. is an independent operating company owned by Toshiba America, Inc., a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, Japan's largest semiconductor manufacturer and the world's third largest semiconductor manufacturer (Gartner, 2011 Worldwide Semiconductor Revenue, March, 2012). Toshiba Corporation was founded in 1875 and today has over 490 subsidiaries and affiliates, with 203,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of $77 billion. Visit Toshiba's web site at http://www.toshiba.co.jp/index.htm

© 2011 Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. All rights reserved.
Information in this press release, including product pricing and specifications, content of services and contact information,  is current and believed to be accurate on the date of the announcement, but is subject to change without prior notice.  Technical and application information contained here is subject to the most recent applicable Toshiba product specifications.

Editor's Note:  Images available for download from: http://www.toshiba.com/taec/news/press_releases/2012/powr_12_633.jsp

MEDIA CONTACT:
Dena Jacobson
Lages & Associates
Tel.: (949) 453-8080
dena@lages.com

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Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc.

CONTACT: Rebecca Bueno of Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc., +1-949-623-3099, rebecca.bueno@taec.toshiba.com

Web Site: http://www.toshiba.com/taec