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American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Launches New Site for Parents and Caregivers: MyChildrensTeeth.Org

New Site to Address Pressing Questions on Children's Oral Health

CHICAGO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --  The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized leader in children's oral health, announced today the launch of its new consumer-based website, http://www.mychildrensteeth.org. A comprehensive resource for parents and caregivers, MyChildrensTeeth.org gathers together all of the AAPD's articles and information that are useful to the general public in one convenient place.

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Some of parents' most frequently asked questions of pediatric dentists are answered on the site, such as:

    --  When should I take my child to the dentist for the first check-up?
    --  What should I use to clean my baby's teeth?
    --  Are baby teeth really that important to my child?
    --  How do dental sealants work?
    --  How safe are dental X-rays?
The AAPD launched the new site in order to meet the growing need for high quality, evidence-based dental information that gives the most up-to-date information on children's oral health directly to consumers. AAPD CEO Dr. John S. Rutkauskas said, "One of the primary challenges in dentistry is keeping parents fully informed on good oral health practices, so they can lay down a foundation of oral health that their children can follow all their lives.

"This new site will inform parents and caregivers and empower them to start making informed choices for their children as soon as possible, all driven by the best dental science and practices available."

The site provides access to the AAPD's full line of brochures, covering issues like fluoride, diet and snacking, dental care for infants, toddlers and teens, as well as the importance of regular dental visits. A section on recent pediatric dentistry items in the news, where AAPD members provide important tips and information and address current news stories dealing with children's dental health, is also available.

The same Find a Pediatric Dentist tool that has connected patients and pediatric dentists since the launch of the original AAPD website in 2002 is also available on MyChildrensTeeth.org.

"The Find a Pediatric Dentist tool is consistently one of the most used and most useful features the AAPD provides," Rutkauskas said. "Adding it to this site just makes sense: we can connect parents with the best information and then immediately to our member providers. If you know your ZIP code, you're just a click away from knowing a pediatric dentist in your area that can treat your child. It really is that easy."

The AAPD launched MyChildrensTeeth.org in conjunction with a website for Pediatric Dentistry Today magazine (http://www.pediatricdentistrytoday.org), and a full redesign of its main site at http://www.aapd.org.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) is the recognized authority on children's oral health.  As advocates for children's oral health, the AAPD promotes evidence-based policies and clinical guidelines; educates and informs policymakers, parents and guardians, and other health care professionals; fosters research; and provides continuing professional education for pediatric dentists and general dentists who treat children.  Founded in 1947, the AAPD is a not-for-profit professional membership association representing the specialty of pediatric dentistry. Its 8,400 members provide primary care and comprehensive dental specialty treatments for infants, children, adolescents and individuals with special health care needs. For further information, please visit the AAPD website at http://www.aapd.org or the AAPD's consumer website at http://www.mychildrensteeth.org.

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Carrentals.co.uk Partners With The 4 Cancer Group For Latest 'Book & Donate' Campaign

LONDON, May 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

               Cancer charity to benefit from car hire comparator donation days

    Carrentals.co.uk
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Cancer Group for its upcoming 'Book & Donate' campaign. The car hire comparator has
selected six days over the next quarter where GBP1 of every booking made on the site will
be donated to the charity.

    Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals.co.uk, says: "Our 'Book & Donate'
days have generated fantastic results in the past and we are confident they will be a
success for the 4 Cancer Group too. If anyone is considering booking their car hire over
the next three months then we ask them to please look out for our 'Book & Donate' days.
For every booking made we will donate GBP1, which is at no extra cost to our customers."

    The first 'Book & Donate' day will take place on 9 May and the second on 23 May, with
future dates also scheduled for June 8th and 27th, and July 11th and 27th.

    Chris Stone, volunteer and Trustee at the 4 Cancer Group, comments: "Days out and
holidays are extremely important for families living with cancer. Even a day out for all
the family provides something to look forward to and provides a much needed break. We are
very grateful to Carrentals.co.uk for selecting the 4 Cancer Group and we thank all their
customers for their invaluable support too."

    Carrentals.co.uk is the UK's leading car rental comparison site, comparing deals from
up to 50 rental companies including Alamo, Auto Europe, Budget, Holiday Autos and Sixt, in
over 15,000 locations worldwide.

    The 4 Cancer Group incorporates ski charity [http://www.ski4cancer.org ] Ski 4 Cancer,
Sail 4 Cancer and Bike 4 Cancer. A specialist cancer charity with a sporting focus, the 4
Cancer Group funds research into the positive effects that exercise can have on cancer
prevention and recovery. The charity also provides respite days and short-breaks for
British families affected by cancer and makes grants to UK based care institutions.

    About Carrentals.co.uk

    Carrentals.co.uk is one of the UK's leading car hire comparison websites, and
celebrated its 5th birthday as a comparator in February 2012. Last year, the company
achieved record sales, despite the challenging economic climate.

    Searching up to 50 different car hire suppliers, including Alamo, Budget, Hertz,
Holiday Autos and Sixt, Carrentals.co.uk provides an impartial comparison of the best
prices available in over 15,000 locations worldwide.

    Customers can also book with Carrentals.co.uk through the Android and iPhone mobile
apps launched in 2011 and also through the comparator's Facebook page.

    To book or for further information visit http://www.carrentals.co.uk

    About 4 Cancer Group

    A specialist cancer charity with a sporting focus, the 4 Cancer Group funds research
into the positive effects that exercise can have on cancer prevention and recovery. The
charity also provides respite days and short-breaks for British families affected by
cancer and makes grants to UK based care institutions.

Source: Carrentals.co.uk

Media Contact Jenny White/Verity Garber, Context, T: +44(0)1625-511966, F: +44(0)1625-511967, carrentals@contextpr.co.uk

Kontagent Releases Full Support for Mobile Game Developers on Unity 3D Game Engine

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kontagent, the leading global user analytics company for social and mobile apps, now offers full support to studios that are developing mobile games on the Unity game engine. With the expansion of Kontagent's mobile SDKs to support Unity, Kontagent simplifies the implementation process for Unity developers who want access to Kontagent's analytics solution.

Unity Technologies is the creator of Unity, an intuitive and flexible development platform used to make wildly creative and intelligently interactive 3D and 2D content. The "author once, deploy everywhere" capability ensures developers can publish to all of the most popular platforms. Unity Technologies boasts a thriving community of 800,000 registered developers including large publishers, indie studios, students and hobbyists.

"We know developers are looking for ways to build highly engaging mobile games and we are always trying to find ways to help our customers be more productive," said Fredric Newberg, CTO at Kontagent. "Unity has enabled developers worldwide to create amazing 3D video games. Now that Kontagent supports Unity, developers can also easily get the metrics they need to constantly improve those games and keep their players coming back for more."

This new capability allows mobile game developers to simply use a Kontagent plug-in for the Unity SDK. With minimal effort, developers can quickly integrate Kontagent's API and get access to the analytics that Kontagent provides, including metrics such as average session lengths and user lifetimes.

"Game design analytics can be a powerful tool to fine tune games," said David Helgason, CEO of Unity Technologies. "We're pleased that a leading analytics solution such as Kontagent's kSuite now supports Unity."

Newberg adds, "We added Unity support so that developers can better manage their time and resources, focusing on doing what they do best: building best-in-class games for the expanding mobile audience."

The detailed insights into user behavior provided by the kSuite platform enable developers to tune their game or other app design to hold users' attention and maximize their in-app purchases, such as in-game virtual goods, in today's increasingly competitive landscape.

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

SOURCE  Kontagent

Kontagent

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

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

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LONDON, May 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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South Dakota Communities to Benefit From Verizon Wireless Network Enhancements

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To continue to stay ahead of rising demand for wireless voice, multimedia and Internet access, Verizon Wireless has expanded its local network in South Dakota by activating eight new cell sites, expanding coverage in the following areas:

    --  Brookings County - Improving coverage along the U.S. Highway 81 and
        State Highway 28 corridors near Arlington.
    --  Buffalo County (two sites) - Improving coverage for the town of Fort
        Thompson and along the State Highway 47; and improved coverage along the
        State Highway 34 and State Highway 45 corridors near Gann Valley.
    --  Custer County - Improving coverage along the State Highway 79 corridor
        near Buffalo Gap.
    --  Douglas County - Improving coverage along the U.S. Highway 281 and State
        Highway 44 corridors near Armour.
    --  Jerauld County - Improving coverage along U.S. Highway 281 and State
        Highway 34 corridors near Wessington Springs.
    --  Fall River County - Improving coverage for the town of Oelrichs.
    --  Spink County - Improving coverage along the U.S. Highway 212 and State
        Highway 37 corridors near Doland.
The new cell sites provide increased wireless voice and data service in South Dakota which empowers more Verizon Wireless customers to rely on their wireless phones for social networking, Internet browsing, downloading apps, exchanging email and text, picture and video messaging, as well as making calls.

These new cell sites are part of Verizon Wireless' continual effort to expand coverage, increase capacity and enhance the quality of its wireless voice and data network in South Dakota. Nationally, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $65 billion since it was formed--$6 billion on average every year--to increase the coverage and capacity of its premier nationwide network and to add new services. Since 2000, Verizon Wireless has invested more than $296 million on improvements to its wireless network in South Dakota.

Individual news releases on each cell site are available online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/news.

For Verizon Wireless Updates on Twitter
Stay in the know about Verizon Wireless news in South Dakota by following @VZWKaren on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vzwkaren. For all company news follow @VZWNews on Twitter at http://twitter.com/VZWNews.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Karen Smith, Verizon Wireless, +1-763-595-2511, Karen.Smith@Verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/KarenVZW; Debbie Hilt, For Verizon Wireless, +1-402-292-5553 ext. 6, Debbie@Alberscommunications.com

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

C3/CustomerContactChannels Partners with Social Dynamx for Social Media Customer Care Needs

C3 becomes first in the BPO industry with advanced capabilities to manage social media conversations

PLANTATION, Fla., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- C3/CustomerContactChannels ("C3"), a global provider of customer management services, has greatly enhanced its ability to reach and interact with customers through social media channels thanks to the addition of some exciting new technology. 

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C3 just completed an exclusive deal with Social Dynamx to become the first business process outsourcing company in the world to use its advanced platform for identifying prioritizing and managing one-on-one social conversations at scale.

The web-based tool allows C3 team members to go beyond simple social media monitoring and allow them to identify and respond to relevant online conversations and postings, all to help provide a better customer service experience. 

"The ability to respond to customers through social media channels has become increasingly important as more people voice their opinions through Twitter, Facebook, blogs, and peer-to-peer forums," said Rick Ferry, president and chief operating officer of C3. "With these new advanced tools from Social Dynamx, we can now capture those conversations and proactively respond to customer needs with little delay. Having access to this technology should give us a big competitive advantage in the marketplace."

C3 has been a pioneer in handling multichannel customer service.  As consumers turn to social media tools, email, chat and other channels of communicating with brands, C3 continues to develop new technologies and sign exclusive partnerships to provide its clients with the most advanced customer care solutions in the market.

Social Dynamx, based in Austin, Texas, is a technology company exclusively dedicated to developing new tools for improving social customer care.  By quickly matching agents with social media posts, its technology allows client companies to rapidly solve customer issues with high accuracy and transform potential detractors into brand advocates while adhering to customer service SLAs and metrics.

"Consumers now broadcast their opinions instantly to thousands, or even millions, of people from wherever they are," said Social Dynamx CEO, Mike Betzer. "Social Dynamx enables brands to transform how companies build relationships with their customers in high-volume support environments."

"We've seen a dramatic shift in where people look for initial help and contact with brands," said Ferry. "Our clients are looking for meaningful interaction with their customers online and this software allows us to provide them with the most advanced software for online customer engagement."

About C3

C3/CustomerContactChannels is a global provider of BPO services unlike any other in the market today.  Services include Sales, Service, Performance Optimization, Reputation Management and complete customer interaction management via traditional, web, and emerging communication channels.  C3 positively engages and promotes our clients' brands with every contact we make with their customers. With a global team that is thousands of employees strong, the Company is headquartered in Plantation, FL.  More information can be found at http://www.c3connect.com.

About Social Dynamx

Social Dynamx is a cloud-based platform for social customer care, purpose-built for the demands of high-volume contact centers and customer care environments. Through automated prioritization, enterprise-grade workflow, and role-specific user interfaces, we enable brands to redefine their relationship with their customers through all social media channels. Based in Austin, Texas, Social Dynamx scales to meet the needs of companies such as Dish Network, Time Warner Cable, Convio and others. For more information please visit http://www.socialdynamx.com.

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C3/CustomerContactChannels

CONTACT: Alicia Laszewski, Vice President, Marketing & Corporate Communications, +1-954-577-7711, Alicia.Laszewski@c3connect.com

Web Site: http://www.c3connect.com

Carpe Diem Meridian Campus to Open in Indianapolis for 2012-2013 School Year

Indiana's Mission for College and Career Ready Graduates will Receive Boost from Innovative Blended Learning Model

INDIANAPOLIS, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Carpe Diem Meridian Campus will open its doors for the 2012-2013 school year, advancing Indiana's mission to prepare high school students for college and careers.  Carpe Diem Online, a purely virtual schooling option, will also launch in time for the upcoming school year giving students state-wide access to the same rigorous and engaging course curriculum as will be offered at the Meridian campus.

The Carpe Diem approach is unique integrating proven instructional strategies with the latest technology to offer individualized education and customized career and college pathways.  This model drives academic achievement in a blended (Carpe Diem Meridian) or virtual learning environment (Carpe Diem Online).

The Indiana Charter School Board approved six Carpe Diem Schools.  Carpe Diem's expansion into Indiana supports Governor Mitch Daniels' and the Indiana Department of Education's focus on educational choices.  It also affirms the Governor's efforts to position Indiana as the vanguard of education reform.

Carpe Diem Schools will provide students and parents with a high-performance option to traditional schools, bringing the proven educational model of Carpe Diem Collegiate High School in Yuma, Arizona to Indiana.  The Yuma campus has received recognition for innovation and performance including:

    --  Student performance that is higher than other local and state schools,
        with 94% proficiency and 36% advanced performance average on state and
        math reading tests
    --  Being named "Among America's Best High Schools" in 2010 by US News &
        World Report and BusinessWeek
    --  Receiving  2011 "Spotlight on Success Award" by Arizona Department of
        Education for leveraging technology to boost student achievement
"We are thrilled for the opportunity to apply the proven success of our unique learning model to students in Indianapolis," said Rick Ogston, Founder and CEO of Carpe Diem Schools.  "Our success in Arizona shows we are a national education model to emulate, and importantly, a model that can be replicated state by state, in large part due to the scalability and efficiency that is supported by technology-backed curriculum."

Ogston continued, "Students across Indiana will gain access to our rigorous online curriculum, enabling them to enter college well prepared and to compete effectively in a global workplace.  Bolstered by the success of our students, Carpe Diem looks forward to its role in elevating Indiana's reputation and position as a leader of reform."

Carpe Diem Schools provide two unique experiences via online and campus opportunities. The Carpe Diem Meridian Campus in Indianapolis will be a tuition-free school serving grades 6-12 consisting of on-site teacher-facilitators and a web-based learning and management system.  Carpe Diem Online will be a tuition-free virtual school serving grades 6-12 providing students the freedom to complete coursework when and where they like.  Both experiences are NCA accredited and include Education2020's comprehensive instructional content; uBoost's online recognition and reward system; and a secure online portal to provide parents with real-time student data, including attendance, grades, and academic progress.  Carpe Diem's unique opportunities for career concentrations in Information Technology, Science and Engineering, Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Digital Arts and Entertainment, and Health Sciences also allow students to explore career pathways and take college preparatory courses, giving students the edge to thrive in the global marketplace and in high-demand professions.

Enrollment for Carpe Diem Meridian Campus is May 14 - 18.  The campus will be located at 2240 N. Meridian Street, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46208.  Online enrollment for Carpe Diem Online has begun and students can enroll anytime.  For more information on these schools and how to enroll please visit:  http://www.CarpeDiemIN.com or call 855.298.4408.

About Carpe Diem Schools

Carpe Diem Schools provide two unique experiences: via online and on-campus opportunities. Both experiences are NCA accredited and include Education2020's comprehensive instructional learning system; uBoost's online recognition and reward system for progress tracking; and a secure online portal to provide parents with real-time student data, including attendance, grades, and academic progress. Subject mastery, not course completion, is Carpe Diem's touchstone.

Contact:

Emma Post

Sloane & Company

212-446-1878
EPost@SloanePR.com

SOURCE  Carpe Diem Schools

Carpe Diem Schools

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

TripIt Launches Personalized Recommendations: Hotels and Offers Tailored for Each Traveler

Easily Book a Hotel, Get Deals on Nearby Activities, and Organize Trip Plans - All in One Place

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TripIt, the leading mobile trip organizer from Concur (Nasdaq: CNQR), today announced a new way for travelers to get personalized recommendations on hotels and nearby restaurants or activities, by organizing their itineraries on TripIt.com.

TripIt's hotel recommendations are personalized based on the traveler's past trips and preferences - and for TripIt Pro users, reward point programs are factored in. Travelers can explore other hotels nearby on a map view of their itinerary, and make a reservation without leaving TripIt.com. Hotel reward points can be earned for their stay, and there are no booking fees.

In addition, TripIt now recommends personalized offers to help travelers save money on activities and merchants located near their hotel or other plans in their itinerary. Personalized offers are sourced from the Yipit API, providing TripIt users with relevant deals from hundred of daily deals sites, including thousands of local restaurants, bars, spas and more. TripIt makes it easy to see how many miles away each deal is located, and allows the traveler to explore different categories of offers.

"There's a lot of clutter and noise that competes for travelers' attention when they're booking a hotel or trying to find things to do while they're in town," says Nancy Ramamurthi, VP of Product Management and Marketing for TripIt. "We're keeping things simple by using itinerary data to provide smart recommendations, rather than making the traveler do all the work."

TripIt instantly organizes all travel reservations and activities - no matter where they are booked - into one helpful itinerary, which can easily be shared with others.

To access personalized hotel recommendations and offers, log on to http://tripit.com.

About TripIt
TripIt®, the leading mobile travel organizer from Concur® (Nasdaq: CNQR), makes it easy for millions of travelers to organize and share their trips.  Simply forward confirmation emails from anywhere you book to plans@tripit.com and TripIt automagically creates one simple, smart itinerary to access on a smartphone, calendar, or anywhere online.  For even greater peace of mind while traveling, TripIt Pro acts like a personal travel assistant that keeps travelers in the know regarding flight status, alternate flights, and more; tracks all frequent traveler points in one place; and monitors eligible flights for fare refunds. TripIt for Business is an easier way for companies to organize office travel; keep track of who's traveling when and where, and whether travel dollars are being spent wisely. For more information, please visit http://www.tripit.com and follow @TripIt at http://twitter.com/tripit.

About Concur
Concur® is a leading provider of integrated travel and expense management solutions for companies of all sizes. Concur's easy-to-use web-based and mobile solutions help companies and their employees control costs and save time. Learn more at http://www.concur.com.

SOURCE  TripIt

TripIt

CONTACT: Amy Jackson, Director of Public Relations, TripIt, +1-415-401-1152, press@tripit.com

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

AT&T Expands Mobile Marketing Portfolio to Address Growing Demand from Small Businesses

Mobile Barcode Services Help SMBs Manage Content, Ranging from Coupons to Videos, and Measure Effectiveness with Powerful Reporting Tools

DALLAS, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In order to meet the growing customer demand for integrated marketing solutions, AT&T* is extending Mobile Barcode Services to its small business customers. According to the recent AT&T Mobile Marketing Survey**, three out of five small businesses are planning to increase their investments in mobile marketing in 2012.

With AT&T Mobile Barcode Services, small businesses can take success to another level by adorning everything from business cards to storefronts and products with rich, scannable marketing content.  The free AT&T Code Scanner mobile application for both consumers and businesses uses smartphone cameras to scan barcodes.

A Simple Scan
Mobile barcodes have become increasingly popular among consumers, with small businesses beginning to see the benefits of this "scan-and-receive" consumer mentality. For example:

    --  AT&T estimates that 44 million people have a scanner app on their mobile
        device. Of those 44 million, 20 million are active users, meaning they
        scan from 1-20+ times per month.
    --  Further, more than a third of respondents in the AT&T Mobile Marketing
        Survey have featured mobile barcodes in their marketing materials, with
        60% of those having found barcodes to be very or somewhat effective.

AT&T Mobile Barcode Services include:

    --  AT&T's Code Management Platform allows small businesses to create mobile
        and manage the associated content.
    --  Small businesses can use customized, pre-made templates within the
        Platform to easily create mobile-optimized web landing pages, which
        appear on-screen when consumers scan a barcode. Having a mobile-friendly
        site has helped boost site traffic for many businesses -- 48% of the
        respondents in the AT&T Mobile Marketing Survey point to an increase of
        10% to 25% in traffic, while 14% have increased traffic 26% to 50%.
    --  After creating mobile barcodes, small businesses can use the Platform's
        powerful reporting tools to gauge the effectiveness of any given mobile
        marketing campaign. And if users grant permission, businesses can
        receive demographic and location data from the users' scans.
    --  The flexible AT&T Code Management Platform also allows companies to keep
        content fresh by changing the results of scanning a barcode without
        replacing the physical codes.

One unique offering for small to medium-sized advertising, marketing and public relations agencies is the ability to create various accounts within the platform and provide Mobile Barcode Services as an additional service or capability to clients.

Comprehensive Mobile Marketing Portfolio
AT&T's rapidly growing mobile marketing portfolio also includes AT&T Messaging Toolkit and AT&T Mobile Web. AT&T Messaging Toolkit is an all-in-one tool that allows users to create multi-channel campaigns, including voice broadcasts, social media, text messaging and more. Since the beginning of 2012, the number of AT&T Messaging Toolkit customers has increased 14-fold.

For example, Flash of Genius Inc./UpdatePromise.com, a technology provider to the automotive claims and collision repair industries, will be using AT&T Messaging Toolkit to send friendly, daily repair updates to their customers in the form of a text message and/or email. Once the repair is completed, the system will continue to send appropriately timed messages to the customer throughout the first year to help drive referrals and repeat business.

In addition to the obvious benefits the Messaging Toolkit brings to marketing campaigns, customers are creatively employing it to enhance their customer service. Cabrillo Credit Union, a financial cooperative based in San Diego, Calif., began use of AT&T Messaging Toolkit to help distribute urgent information to customers regarding their accounts.

"A top priority for us is to make sure our Members are well-informed about the status of their accounts," said Frankie Duenas, Chief Technology Officer at Cabrillo Credit Union. "AT&T Messaging Toolkit service offers this capability and helps us reach our Members with the information they want, when and how they prefer it."

For companies that need to develop websites specifically designed for viewing on a mobile device, AT&T Mobile Web can help. AT&T can work from the ground up, or optimize and format an existing website. Mobile Web is part of AT&T Mobile Barcode Services because all barcodes must be directed to a dedicated mobile landing page. It is also available as a standalone service offering.

"Mobile marketing has been a driving force for small business success, and with the explosion of smartphone use, it is more important now than ever for small businesses to actively engage consumers and gain market share by using a variety of mobile platforms," said Chris Hill, Vice President, Advanced Mobility Solutions, AT&T Business and Home Solutions. "AT&T Mobile Marketing solutions enable small businesses to create customized marketing programs and content to help deliver added value to their customers."

AT&T's award-winning portfolio of mobile marketing solutions is designed to heighten the impact of companies' advertising and marketing campaigns. From mobile-optimized websites to comprehensive Mobile Barcode Services, AT&T delivers the tools businesses need to reach customers where it matters - right on their smartphones and tablets.

AT&T will demo its mobile marketing solutions next week at International CTIA WIRELESS 2012, Booth #1357.

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

**The AT&T Mobile Marketing Survey was conducted online among a representative sample of 301 principals and heads of marketing at companies with 20 to 500 employees in the United States by Bredin Inc. between February 29 and March 6, 2012. The survey had a margin of error of +/-5 percentage points at the 90% level of confidence.

About AT&T

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

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

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SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

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EPAM Content Center and eZ Systems Partner to Bring Open-Source Content Management to Enterprise

NEWTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    EPAM Systems (NYSE: EPAM), a leading software engineering and IT services
[http://www.epam.com/content/epam/en/what_we_do.html ] provider with development centers
across Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), announced today a partnership with eZ Systems
[http://www.ez.no ], a Norwegian web content and customer experience management provider.

    Together, EPAM Content Competency Center and eZ Systems now serve a growing number of
organizations looking to open-source solutions for their online channel optimization
needs. eZ Systems, through its family of products, offers a compelling answer to companies
such as CS Monitor, American Museum of Natural History, Deutsche Bank, Havas Health, 20th
Television and Informa, that are looking to create value through a streamlined
multichannel delivery. eZ's intuitive and simple editing solutions, innovative web
experience management tools, advanced portals, and collaboration environments, work in
harmony to create unparalleled ease-of-use and efficiency for their customers. EPAM,
through its Content Competency Center now offers consulting, solution architecture,
implementation, and support services for eZ products.

    "Choosing the right platform for a web content management system is an extremely
important decision for our clients", said Alex Lyashok, Vice President, Technology
Solutions of EPAM, "Open source systems have come a long way and eZ Systems offers an
important choice for customers. The combination of the openness and dynamic evolution of
the eZ platform with the global delivery capabilities of EPAM offers customers support and
scalability they need to leverage open-source in mission-critical enterprise
applications." ... more
[http://ez.no/About-eZ/Events-News/News/Press-Release-eZ-Systems-and-EPAM-Content-Center-partnership ]

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

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

    For more information, press only: Mercedesz Trum, EPAM Systems, +36-(1)-327-74-00,
press@epam.com

Source: eZ Systems

ISBA President on the Opportunities and Challenges of Digital

LONDON, May 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Jon Woods, ISBA President and General Manager of Coca-Cola Great Britain & Ireland,
delivered his keynote speech to an audience of senior adfolk at the annual IPA Members'
Lunch today (2nd May 2012).

    In his 20-minute address Woods spoke of the challenges and opportunities presented by
digital, a medium of constant and rapid change:

    "... the UK is in the vanguard. Here, there are more than 30 million active Facebook
users and 10 million active Twitter users every month. UK internet advertising spend has
gone from GBP2 billion in 2006 to almost GBP5 billion in 2011."

    "Whilst the digital landscape is moving apace, we should not view is as a lawless
expanse for which sensible regulations cannot be developed. We need to work towards this.
Firstly, to provide consumers with the assurance they seek and, secondly, because it is a
growing focus for stakeholders and policy makers," said Woods.

    He identified two further areas that were high on the ISBA agenda in the context of
responsibility:

   
    - Advertising and marketing to children. He cited the importance of the
      Bailey Review, the recommendations of which the industry is now implementing.

    "We have to continue to demonstrate a genuine preparedness to identify best practice
and to respond to concerns in this area. The creation of the Children's Panel, chaired by
Mark Lund, is an important development," he said.

   
    - Online Behavioural Advertising and the challenges posed by the proposed EU
      ePrivacy Regulation:

    "We need to achieve a balance between valid concerns on privacy - which should
interest us as consumers as well as advertisers - and enhancing the consumer experience
and fostering e-commerce. The crux of the issue is transparency towards consumers. This
means consumers being told what data is held on them, and by whom, and being given the
chance to opt-out if they so wish." remarked Woods.

    Woods was upbeat about the challenges ahead and the industry's ability to meet them.
"It's encouraging that all bodies in our industry are in the same place and working
together to achieve our aims," he said.

    On IPA and ISBA working together

    "Not only is the relationship in good health, the partnership is working."

    On the London 2012 Olympic Games:

    Woods also spoke about his pride in Coca Cola's 84-year association with the Olympic
Games:

    "At Coca-Cola, we have always sought to make the Games a catalyst to create a
stronger, better business in the host country, and that is our plan again. We are working
with LOCOG and other partners to make London 2012 the most accessible, participative and
sustainable Olympics and Paralympics yet."

    As well as the importance of the UK hosting the 2012 Games:

    "The Games presents a fantastic, one-off opportunity for the UK to show people around
the world what it has to offer."

    Jon Woods was the keynote speaker at today's IPA Annual Members' Lunch held at Hackney
House, Shoreditch. The Lunch followed an inspirational morning conference: 'Creative
Pioneers for our Digital Future: from Silicon Valley to Silicon Roundabout', which played
host to a series of speakers from Silicon Valley and Hollywood, as well as UK creative
business innovators. This one day event was hosted by IPA President Nicola Mendelsohn as
part of her agenda to create the next generation of creative pioneers for our digital
future.

    Note to editors:

    The IPA represents approximately 250 of the best advertising, media and marketing
agencies in the United Kingdom, together employing over 18,000 individuals. Collectively,
our agencies work for over 5,000 corporates, over 10,000 brands and manage, over GBP30bn
of marketing investment per annum. The current IPA President's agenda focuses on fresh
talent, better skills and better connections.

Source: Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA)

Issued by: Press Office, tel: +44(0)20-7201-8247; Institute of Practitioners in Advertising, 44 Belgrave Square London SW1X 8QS, fax: +44(0)20-7245-9904, e-mail:sylvia@ipa.co.uk, website: http://www.ipa.co.uk

Jon Avnet And Rodrigo Garcia Launch WIGS, A Digital Channel Featuring Original Series And Short Films Exploring Female Characters

Virginia Madsen, Stephen Moyer, Caitlin Gerard, Jennifer Garner, Alfred Molina, Julia Stiles, Sarah Paulson, and Jeanne Tripplehorn appear in the first three series. Filmmakers involved include Betty Thomas, Paul Brickman, Lesli Linka Glatter, Walter Salles, and Amy Lippman.

WIGS is a YouTube Original Channel Partner.

LOS ANGELES, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Filmmakers Jon Avnet (Black Swan, Fried Green Tomatoes, Risky Business) and Rodrigo Garcia (Albert Nobbs, In Treatment, Mother and Child) have joined forces to create and launch WIGS, an innovative digital channel producing high-end, original, scripted dramatic series and short films about the lives of women.

The Channel will be showcased at the YouTube "Brandcast" event on May 2nd.  The first trailers for the channel and series are available now at http://www.youtube.com/wigs and http://www.watchwigs.com accessible worldwide in English and Spanish. WIGS will also feature documentaries, behind-the-scenes videos, and cutting-edge unscripted content, all starring female leads.

WIGS will have its world premier in coming weeks:

-The first WIGS series is "Jan," written and directed by Jon Avnet, debuting May 14th. The cast includes: Caitlin Gerard, Virginia Madsen, Stephen Moyer, Kyle Gallner, Laura Spencer, Iddo Goldberg and Jaime Murray.

-The first WIGS short film is "Serena," written and directed by Rodrigo Garcia. Jennifer Garner and Alfred Molina star.

-The second WIGS series is "Blue," written and directed by Rodrigo Garcia, with a cast including Julia Stiles, David Harbour, Uriah Shelton, Kathleen Quinlan, Sarah Paulson, and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

Over the coming months, WIGS will be releasing content produced with a renowned group of writers and filmmakers. Upcoming programming showcases actors including: Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Beals, Maura Tierney, Michael C. Hall, America Ferrera, Jason Isaacs, Allison Janney, Sarah Jones, Jane Kaczmarek, Troian Bellisario, Jena Malone, Rosanna Arquette, Philip Baker Hall, Lois Smith, Walton Goggins, Jimmy Wolk, Gary Cole, Tim DeKay, Jason Gedrick, Jason O'Mara, Kim Shaw, Melonie Diaz, Arielle Kebbel, Catherine O'Hara, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Marin Ireland, Melora Walters, Nancy Travis, Alison Pill and Dana Davis.

Other filmmakers creating shows for WIGS include: Ami Canaan Mann, Lee Krieger, Rose Troche, Patricia Cardoso, Kerry Conran, Leah Rachel, and Mattie Brickman. Authors include Scott Turow, Mitch Albom, and Neil LaBute. Thomas Newman composed the main and end title music.

"WIGS offers our writer, director, and actor friends and colleagues an enormous amount of freedom to tell stories that they connect with intimately," said Jon Avnet. "The excitement in the creative community surrounding the productions has been palpable. We hope and believe the audience will enjoy these very diverse voices that explore women of all ages, races, and beliefs."

"All of our shows and shorts combine high-end serialized content with great hooks and cliffhangers. They have edge; they're a little bit naughty. The shows are fun, comedic at times, moving at others, and always entertaining," remarked Rodrigo Garcia. "We want to hook people on great stories, great characters and create an addictive type of viewing experience where people are eager to see what's next."

Jake Avnet, WIGS Chief Operating Officer, said, "WIGS creates high-end content and offers it directly to consumers, allowing us to develop, produce, and distribute more efficiently. This is a groundbreaking time in digital entertainment, and we're excited to be on the forefront."

News Corp. Digital Media Group (NDM), a division of News Corporation, is the Marketing Partner for WIGS.

Jon Miller, Chief Digital Officer for News Corporation remarked, "It's groundbreaking to have talent of this caliber embrace a digital entertainment channel.  We are thrilled to be supporting the Avnets and Rodrigo Garcia in this ambitious endeavor."

ABOUT JON AVNET
Jon Avnet has directed, written, and produced almost seventy films, television movies, and Broadway plays over the last 30 years, winning most of the major awards: Oscar's, Emmy's, Tony's, Peabody's, and the Humanitas. In 2010, Mr. Avnet executive produced Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman (Academy Award Winner) and directed by Darren Aronofsky.

Mr. Avnet co-wrote, directed, and/or produced: Fried Green Tomatoes (Jessica Tandy, Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker), Up Close and Personal (Robert Redford, Michelle Pfeiffer), and most recently, Righteous Kill (Robert De Niro and Al Pacino).

For television, Mr. Avnet executive produced The Burning Bed (Farrah Fawcett); co-wrote with Paul Brickman, directed, and executive produced Uprising; directed and executive produced Boomtown (with Graham Yost), and The Starter Wife six-hour mini-series. Currently, Mr. Avnet directs Justified with Timothy Olyphant, adapted by Graham Yost from Elmore Leonard's, "Fire in the Hole."

On Broadway, he has produced History Boys, Spamalot, Pillowman, The Seafarer, and Inherit the Wind.

ABOUT RODRIGO GARCIA
Rodrigo Garcia's first film as writer and director, Things You Can Tell Just By Looking At Her, opened "Un Certain Regard" at the Cannes Film Festival 2000 and won the award for best film in that category.

Mr. Garcia's other credits as writer/director include: Ten Tiny Love Stories, Nine Lives (Winner Best Film Locarno Film Festival 2005), and Mother and Child (Annette Bening, Naomi Watts, Samuel Jackson).

Mr. Garcia's credits also include the pilots for HBO series Carnivale and Big Love. Additionally, he shot the pilot for, and was the executive producer and showrunner of, the first season of In Treatment.

Most recently, he directed Albert Nobbs (Glenn Close, Mia Wasikowska, Janet McTeer, Brendan Gleeson), which was nominated for three Academy Awards.

ABOUT WIGS
WIGS is a new digital channel, launched in May 2012 by Jon Avnet and Rodrigo Garcia featuring world-class talent in original series, short films, documentaries and other content exploring female characters. Dozens of scripted episodes will be premiering in the coming months. The channel can be found at http://www.youtube.com/wigs, http://www.youtube.com/wigsespanol, and http://www.watchwigs.com.

ABOUT YOUTUBE
Founded in February 2005, YouTube allows billions of people to discover, watch and share originally-created videos. YouTube provides a forum for people to connect, inform, and inspire others across the globe and acts as a distribution platform for original content creators and advertisers large and small.

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WIGS

Backupify Announces Support For Google Drive

Company continues to support all Google Apps services

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Backupify, the leading provider of online backup services for cloud application data, announced today that the company's Backup for Google Apps product now supports local and cloud-based files stored on Google Drive, the recently released data storage and sync solution for Google Apps users.

The Google Drive backup solution is the most recent addition to Backupify's existing services that already includes secure backup for Gmail, Google Docs, Google Calendar, Google Contacts and more.  As enterprise-level organizations continue to store valuable data in the cloud, and leverage the ability to collaborate on internal documents across departments, the importance of deploying a reliable backup solution becomes even more critical. Backupify's support for Google Drive provides users with the assurance that documents shared with others are protected from accidental deletion and other forms of data loss.  For users who move all files to Google Drive, Backupify creates a single backup for both their Google Docs and local files synced with Google Drive.

Backupify's support for Google Drive is available at no extra cost added to the company's complete backup solution for Google Apps.

"We're excited to see Google find new ways to help people live, work and collaborate in the cloud," said Rob May, CEO of Backupify. "Organizations that move critical business data into Google Drive can now use Backupify to maintain a secure second copy and extend their on-premise security practices to the cloud with confidence."

About Backupify
Backupify is the leading backup provider for cloud application data, offering an all-in-one archiving, search and restore solution for the most popular online services including Google Apps, Salesforce, Facebook, Twitter and more. Backupify ensures that companies can access and control the data they entrust to these systems and prevents data loss from external threats, user error or service failure. Backupify was founded in 2008 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

For more information, please visit http://www.backupify.com or follow @Backupify on Twitter.

SOURCE  Backupify

Backupify

CONTACT: Travis Delingua, North 6th Agency, +1-212-334-9768, tdelingua@n6a.com

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

CouponSnapshot.com Offers Great Deals and Discounts on Mother's Day Gifts from Fashion to Flowers

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mother's Day gives us a special reminder to celebrate the maternal figures in our lives - moms, mothers-in-law, and stepmoms. This spring holiday often brings with it the sentiments of thankfulness and gratitude as well as everlasting love for mom. Some of the top ways to celebrate this special day for mom typically include greeting cards, Mother's Day gifts, fresh flowers, and time together with family. According to the National Retail Federation's 2011 Mother's Day Consumer Intentions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch, spending for Mother's Day last year was expected to reach $16.3 billion, with the average consumer spending more than $140 on gifts for Mom. Electronics, jewelry, restaurants, clothing, and accessories were among the top categories slated for gifting last Mother's Day.

With all those special moms and maternal figures in mind, along with the predictions for such high spending on gifts, the money-saving website CouponSnapshot.com has gathered a variety of great deals and online coupon codes specifically for Mother's Day. These discounts help online shoppers save money on just about everything a mother would love for Mother's Day.

"Mother's Day brings us together with our family to celebrate the woman who has done so much for everyone over the years," says CouponSnapshot's Marketing Director. "Moms are usually the glue that holds the family together. That's why it is so important to take the time to recognize and celebrate our moms, not only on Mother's Day, but all throughout the year. CouponSnapshot's team of dedicated deal finders has found a wide array of deals, discounts, and online coupon codes for shoppers to enjoy as they pick out the perfect presents or fresh flowers for Mom."

Mother's Day gifts come in all shapes, sizes, and price points. Consumers can find great deals at CouponSnapshot, including dollars-off discounts and percent-off coupon codes as well as sales and free shipping deals. Some of the top deals for Mother's Day this year include:

    --  1-800-Flowers: 15% off the entire site for flowers and gifts
    --  Amazon: up to 70% off Mother's Day jewelry gifts and free shipping over
        $25
    --  Cherry Moon Farms: up to 20% off Gourmet Gifts & Baskets for Mother's
        Day
    --  Lenovo Canada: save over $100 on select ThinkPad laptops
    --  Oakley: receive a women's tote bag Free Gift
    --  Pickup Flowers: up to 15% off Mom flowers
    --  Pro Flowers: 15% off Mother's Day flowers and gifts
    --  Ralph Lauren: Mother's Day gifts: starting at $42 + Additional 10% off
    --  Zales: up to 60% off select styles + extra $50 off $300
Anyone looking for a perfect gift or gorgeous fresh flowers for Mom should check out CouponSnapshot's Mother's Day Coupons page. These deals were hand-selected to give online shoppers a head start in finding great gifts for their moms, grandmothers, and mothers-in-law. Bargain shoppers may also enjoy browsing CouponSnapshot.com for excellent deals in just about every category imaginable - beauty, apparel, jewelry, home and garden, shoes, electronics, gifts, and more. Deals and discounts are organized by brand as well, with sales and special promotions offered by countless top department stores and retailers like Nordstrom, Macy's, Kohl's, and Lord & Taylor, to name a few.

"We want Mother's Day to be special for everyone," says CouponSnapshot's CEO. "Buying gifts for special people isn't always cheap, so we've proudly gathered as many deals and discounts as possible to help our members and visitors save money on the gifts they really want to give. From flowers to jewelry and everything in between, we hope everyone can find great deals on something special for Mom this year."

About CouponSnapshot:

CouponSnapshot is a website devoted to helping shoppers save time and money by using online coupon codes and discounts. The site compiles online coupons, deals, and special offers from thousands of merchants, giving shoppers the opportunity to save money on just about anything they're planning to buy. CouponSnapshot is free to use and new discounts are becoming available every day. For more information on CouponSnapshot and to view thousands of online coupon codes and discounts, please see: http://www.couponsnapshot.com

Contact:

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Twitter: @CouponSnapshot

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CONTACT: +86-21-6418 8525

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

First-Ever Mobile Audit Management App Now Available from ACL Workpapers

Audit teams can now access their audit management system on the go

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Services Ltd., the leading provider of analytics and audit management technology solutions, today announced the launch of ACL Workpapers for iOS(TM), the first native mobile full-featured audit management app. ACL Workpapers for iOS is now available as a free download from the iTunes App Store(TM).

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120502/NY98795 )

"ACL Workpapers for iOS represents the first step toward changing the way audit professionals are able to perform in today's increasingly mobile world," said Dan Zitting, Vice President of Working Papers Software for ACL Services. "Chief Audit Executives can now literally put their audit management system in their pocket, check on their team's progress, troubleshoot issues, and run reports on the go."

ACL Workpapers for iOS is an extension of ACL Workpapers(TM), a cloud-based audit management system built to help audit teams and corporate audit departments effectively manage their audits from beginning to end. ACL Workpapers was developed by auditors in actual audit practice and is designed to increase productivity by organizing fieldwork documentation, automating project management, enabling collaboration, and reporting results. Thousands of auditors around the world use ACL Workpapers to build and monitor audit projects of all types, whether financial, operational, compliance or technical.

ACL Workpapers for iOS is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch and requires iOS 4.0 or later. To download the app, go to the App Store. Native extension for iPad and an Android app are presently under development, and are expected to be ready for release this summer.

"This app fills an important void in the market by providing a simple and elegant solution," said Sergiu Cernautan CPA, CISA, an independent consultant and founder of Vancouver-based Straight Talk Consulting Solutions. "One of the key features that stands out from the rest is the portability and the flexibility it provides to manage consulting or audit projects from various devices while on the go. Now, I will be able to use my iPhone or iPad to update a conclusion to a work step, assign a task to a team member, and instantly access a status report while I'm in a meeting. I can also upload a picture of a document as audit evidence without having to use a scanner while I am in an interview and not at my computer."

"Auditors in the field can upload photos, documents or even request additional information direct from their iPhones; users can instantaneously respond to requests; and busy managers can identify and address problems from anywhere," added Zitting.

About ACL Services Ltd.
ACL Services Ltd. is the leading global provider of business assurance technology for audit and compliance professionals. Combining market-leading audit analytics software with centralized content management and exception reporting, ACL technology provides a complete end-to-end business assurance platform that is flexible and scalable to meet the needs of any organization.

Since 1987, ACL technology has helped organizations reduce risk, detect fraud, enhance profitability, and improve business performance. ACL delivers its solutions to 14,700 organizations in over 150 countries through a global network of ACL offices and channel partners. Our customers include 98 percent of Fortune 100 companies, 89 percent of the Fortune 500 and over two-thirds of the Global 500, as well as hundreds of national, state and local governments, and the Big Four public accounting firms. Visit us online at http://www.acl.com.

Visit the ACL Blog to read the latest issues and insights on business assurance, compliance & risk, fraud detection, and internal audit: http://www.acl.com/blog

SOURCE  ACL Services Ltd.

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CONTACT: Carri Toivanen, Corporate Marketing, ACL Services Ltd., +1-604-974-1430, press@acl.com

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

PrepaYd Wireless Launches 4G Coverage Featuring Unlimited Everything 4G at $60 a Month Fueled by Dealer Distribution Network and Online Media

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PrepaYd Wireless, a wholly owned subsidiary of PrepaYd, Inc. (OTC PINK:PPDC), announced today that it has launched its new "Y Plans" No Contract Unlimited Plans starting at only $35 a month and is introducing the Y $60 Plan for Everything 4G.  The plan names have been simplified so subscribers can find it easier to make payments to the right plan at retail locations and when comparing plans and features.  "Y Pay More" PrepaYd Wireless offers its introductory Y $35 Plan for Unlimited Nationwide Talk & Text which includes all taxes and surcharges.  With its Y $60 Plan, consumers get unlimited Nationwide Talk, Text, Picture Messaging, and Web up to 4G Speeds.

"PrepaYd Wireless is pleased to announce the release of our new Y Plans.  Our 4G WiMAX Coverage is in addition to our basic web and 3G EVDO coverage that's available with some of our other plans so our subscribers will still have great coverage when outside of 4G Coverage," says Josh Berman, Vice President of PrepaYd Wireless. 

The company recently announced a prepaid distribution agreement with Emida Technologies, a provider of prepaid products and payment processing platforms.  The company states that by using established dealer networks, social media, news services, and word of mouth versus expensive TV advertising to build its brand it is able to pass on a significant savings to its customers.

"We're adding new dealers to PrepaYd and are blown away by the response to our launch.  We will also be showcasing PrepaYd's enticing full featured handset lineup along with our newly added feature rich "Y Plans" in our booth during the Cellular Technology International Association "CTIA" show May 8th-10th in New Orleans.  We are very excited to be among the first Prepaid Wireless Carriers in the industry to offer 4G WiMAX capability to our customers. If you ever had reservations before about switching from a Contract to a No Contract Carrier then PrepaYd is your answer, "Y Pay More" when you can save by switching to PrepaYd," stated Dylan Fernandes, Vice President Of Wireless Development for PrepaYd Wireless.

About PrepaYd Wireless

PrepaYd Wireless, Inc. is a Wireless Service Provider that offers mobile services to an estimated 110 million consumer demographic. Prepaid Wireless offers subscribers competitively-priced wireless service with its Y PAY MORE initiative and is an alternative to the traditional Postpaid Wireless Service Plans provided by major carriers.  In addition, PrepaYd Wireless intends to make all of its available phones and wireless plans compatible for mobile financial services.

For more information about PrepaYd Wireless, Inc. visit http://www.PrepaYdWireless.com

About PrepaYd, Inc.

PrepaYd, Inc. is a provider of financial services in the prepaid debit card industry.  The company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, offers prepaid debit cards to America's estimated 60 million underbanked citizens.  In addition to the underbanked consumer demographic, small and mid-size businesses have found a much-needed product with the company's Prepaid Business Expense Card Program.  With the diminishing credit card markets, companies need a new way to fund employees' expenses other than through traditional credit cards or cash reimbursements.

For more information about PrepaYd, Inc. visit http://www.PrepaYdInc.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT: To the extent that this release discusses any expectations concerning future plans, financial results or performance, such statements are forward-looking within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof and reflect only management's belief and expectations based upon presently available information.  These statements, and other forward-looking statements, are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties and the company assumes no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements in this release.

Contact:
PrepaYd Wireless, Inc.
Dylan Fernandes, 949-208-7106
Dylan.Fernandes@PrepaYdWireless.com

or
PrepaYd, Inc.
Bruce Berman
949-553-9044 ext 221
CEOadmin@PrepaYdInc.com

SOURCE  PrepaYd Wireless, Inc.

PrepaYd Wireless, Inc.

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

The Danish IT-Security Provider, Digicure Announces its Expansion Into Germany

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, May 2, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    'We are looking forward to Germany' is the mutual statement from CEO Jesper Helbrandt
and Tobias L. Emden, who, as the new regional sales manager, was particularly happy today.

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    For over nine years Digicure has been a well-known provider of IT security and IT
performance tests in the Nordic countries. A large number of small and medium enterprises,
such as energy providers or governmental clients, are also working together with Digicure.

    'The independence of Digicure is a great advantage, especially in an environment which
relies on trust,' answers Tobias L. Emden when he was asked what makes Digicure unique for
him.

    'In a high-tech country like Germany, the security of complex IT systems is a very
important challenge, that's why we expand into Germany,' says Jesper Helbrandt further.

    In a fast moving and high dynamic environment, it is extremely important to get a fast
and easy overview of the key figures for web performance. This is exactly what
instant@larm is made for. With these services you can monitor load times of websites, user
performance, SSL certificate, links and much more, very easily and cost effectively.

    Apart from the performance, the security of enterprise networks is a main focus of all
IT departments. With IPCURE, Digicure provides the user with a customised and effective
way of controlling various aspects of security, such as vulnerability scanning, social
engineering assessments, blacklist monitoring and more.

    Events in the past show that, the protection of networks against attacks from the
outside is getting more and more important. Today's Cybercriminals need have no special
skills in coding or hacking because the internet offers tons of malware construction kits
for free. To avoid the loss of data and reputation it is necessary to detect
vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure. This is what the IPCURE security services are
made for.

    'What makes us special is the fact that we are not only creating simple reports, we
gave explicit solutions to our users and that helps to save time and money,' says Jesper
Helbrandt when he was asked what makes the difference between Digicure and other IT
security providers.

    This quality of Digicure solutions also reflects the fact that Digicure is an PCI ASV
(Approved Scanning Vendor), which is particularly relevant for e-commerce providers
because they have to follow PCU guidelines regarding the handling of credit cards.

    With the words 'Germany is the beginning of our expansion in Europe,' Jesper Helbrandt
hinted at what the future is going to bring.

    We expect to hear much from Digicure in the future.

    Contact: Jesper Helbrandt +45-70-209-209

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Jesper Helbrandt +45-45-201-200

Integrated SMS Feature in MaxHire Helps Recruiters Get Faster Responses from Candidates

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MaxHire connected staffing software allows users to send SMS text messages from MaxHire to any cell phone, helping recruiters get faster responses from candidates who are on-the-road. The leading provider of complete front office to back office software integrates with several SMS services including Google Voice and Red Oxygen to provide this functionality.

"Text messages have been proven to be a very effective method of communication and that's why we decided to add this functionality to MaxHire," explained Peter Blitz, CEO and Product Manager of MaxHire. "95% of text messages are read compared to fewer than 20% of emails, making it a very good medium to connect with a select, pre-qualified group of candidates."

A common problem that recruiters face are long lag times between sending out job posts to candidates via email and hearing back from them. Adding the ability to send SMS text messages to candidates directly from MaxHire allows recruiters to leverage this powerful communication tool and reduce the lag time it takes for candidates to respond to job orders. In an industry where minutes matter, quick response times can help recruiters make more placements.

MaxHire's SMS feature allows users to send messages to anyone with a cell phone and keeps a record of the sent message in MaxHire. Text messages are a convenient way to remind candidates of upcoming interviews and advertise new job postings to a list of pre-qualified candidates. If the text message is related to a new job posting it will also contain a link that lets the candidates apply to the job with a single click in MaxHire's mobile candidate portal. Clients wanting to send text messages from MaxHire need to have a compatible SMS account with an SMS provider.

MaxHire is committed to providing staffing professionals with the tools they need, in one integrated solution, to make more placements. The addition of SMS messaging to MaxHire provides recruiters with a form of communication that candidates are more likely to pay attention to and elicits a more rapid response from them also.

About Red Oxygen
Red Oxygen was created to service the corporate need to communicate quickly and simply with an increasingly mobile workforce. Red Oxygen's primary focus is to develop products and services that leverage off existing enterprise and telecommunication infrastructure. Red Oxygen has built award-winning products and services used by corporations such as Microsoft, Siemens, Eli Lilly, Pfizer, 3M and Panasonic. They use Red Oxygen products and services because they reduce telecommunications costs, improve communication with staff, leverage existing infrastructure and improve productivity. Learn more about Red Oxygen at http://www.redoxygen.com.

About MaxHire Solutions
MaxHire connected staffing software provides contract and direct hire staffing firms with one integrated solution for sales CRM, applicant tracking, sourcing, business intelligence and back office. As the staffing software industry's pioneer of new ideas since 1995, MaxHire is passionate about creating technologies that boost productivity and deliver results. Over 2000 recruiting and staffing firms in 25 countries rely on MaxHire to give them an edge in a highly competitive industry where minutes matter. Headquartered in Vancouver, BC or find us on the web at http://www.MaxHire.net.

Contact Details
Rachel Lai
Online Marketing Director
MaxHire Solutions
1.800.206.7934

SOURCE  MaxHire Solutions

MaxHire Solutions

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

ProCure Proton Therapy Center launches interactive online video channel

ProCureOKC.com offers insight to proton therapy treatment and facility culture

OKLAHOMA CITY, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City (ProCure) today unveiled ProCureOKC.com, a high-definition, video-rich online network intended to increase knowledge and awareness of proton therapy, an alternative to traditional radiation that specifically targets cancerous tissue while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue, resulting in less risk for side effects.

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Located at http://www.ProCureOKC.com, the online channel has easy-to-navigate sections featuring an overview of proton therapy, personal patient stories, physician interviews and an in-depth look at the types of cancer treated with proton therapy, including prostate, pediatric, head and neck, brain, lymphoma, anal and lung cancers.

"From diagnosis and exploring treatment options to the completion of treatment and recovery, this channel provides an outlet for our patients to share their story and allow viewers an authentic, step-by-step glimpse into a patient's cancer journey," said Sameer Keole, M.D., medical director of  ProCure in Oklahoma City.

Since opening in July 2009, ProCure has treated patients from 29 states and 11 countries. From Seiling, Okla. to Birmingham, England, video teams spanned the state and the world to capture footage of ProCure patients in their hometown environment following treatment.

One family featured on the video channel is the family of Lilly Gillon, a 3-year-old from Birmingham, England, who came to ProCure for last-resort treatment of a rare cancerous tumor that grows in the central nervous system tissues in the brain. Surgeons in England removed her tumor in an emergency operation, but they said the tumor would return in a few short months if she didn't undergo further treatment.

Lilly's parents, Graham and Cherie, decided proton therapy was the best chance their daughter had at survival and a normal life after treatment. According to Graham, while at ProCure Lilly transformed from a little girl who wouldn't eat, speak or play to a vivacious toddler who loved running around and eating French fries and ranch dressing.

"The change in her was remarkable," Graham said. "She was eating, walking and was just nothing like I expected. She did not look like a child who was being treated for cancer. We are so thankful our daughter was given the chance to receive life-saving treatment at ProCure."

To see the Gillon's testimony, click here.

Rob Lake, president of ProCure in Oklahoma City, describes the center as a place where patients are treated like family and can find support from the treatment team and from one another.

"We developed the ProCure channel to illustrate our supportive culture and offer peace of mind to those seeking a treatment facility where you're cared for like you're a member of the family."

About ProCure
ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc. is a privately held health care company dedicated to improving the lives of patients with cancer by increasing access to proton therapy. The company was founded in 2005 in Bloomington, Ind., and is the first to develop a network of proton therapy centers in cities across the United States. The ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Oklahoma City opened in July 2009, the CDH Proton Center, A ProCure Center, located in Warrenville, Ill., opened in October 2010 and the ProCure Proton Therapy Center in Somerset, N.J., opened in March 2012. ProCure's fourth center is under construction in Seattle, Wash. (opening 2013) and others are in development. ProCure Treatment Centers provides management leadership and a comprehensive approach for the design, construction, financing, staffing, training and day-to-day operations of proton therapy centers. ProCure Treatment Center's solution reduces the time, cost and effort necessary to build and operate a facility. ProCure Treatment Centers is advancing proton therapy through innovation and improvements in technology, and by providing training at the world's only educational facility specializing in proton therapy. For more information, visit procure.com/ok.

SOURCE  ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc.

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ProCure Treatment Centers, Inc.

CONTACT: Chad Backus, Office, +1-405-605-2003, Cell, +1-405-301-6966, cbackus@saxum.com

Web Site: http://ProCureOKC.com

Dealfind Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary Having Saved North American Consumers More Than $530 Million

Company Offering $5 Promo Codes and Giveaway in Honor of Milestone

TORONTO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dealfind, the third largest group buying site in North America(1), today celebrates the company's two-year anniversary since launching back in May of 2010. Through the group buying site, North Americans have purchased nearly 2.4 million vouchers for restaurants, spas, salons, automotive services, home services, jewelry, electronics, cosmetics, hotels, activities, and much more at 50 to 90 percent off, saving them a total of more than $530 million.

In honor of this company milestone, Dealfind will be rewarding all its customers with a 24-hour $5 Dealfind promo code as a thank you for being part of the company's tremendous success. The company is also giving away a Louis Vuitton handbag and a just released new iPad to celebrate its young birthday.

"We are humbled by the success we've encountered over the last two years," said Dealfind Co-Founder and President Gary Lipovetsky. "It's remarkable that since our initial launch in Toronto, we have expanded to 70 other North American cities and saved our customers more than a half of a billion dollars - we're extremely proud of that fact. We know we're helping people get the most of their hard-earned dollars by bringing them exclusive deals on the goods and services they both need and want."

In just two years, Dealfind has spread to consumers in 41 U.S. markets and 30 markets in Canada. Along with this vast market expansion, Dealfind has continued to find new ways for consumers to save money in addition to traditional daily deals. Over the last year, Dealfind added Travel, Product and Everyday Deals, presenting customers with a greater variety of discounts to choose from.

'Travel Deals' make getaways affordable for consumers year-round, bringing them weekly offers on hotels and resorts that include a combination of overnight stays, spa treatments, restaurant credits and more, from locations all around North America. Hotel partners can boost their ROI through these carefully timed deals.

'Product Deals' are available nationally giving all subscribers access to the same deals and discounts regardless of location. This category of deals gives customers the opportunity to purchase electronics, jewelry, cosmetics, housewares and other in-demand products at a significant price cut.

Through 'Everyday Deals', users are provided with instantly available deals of up to 90 percent off searchable by location, category and time, ideal for when a customer needs to take care of a necessary errand or wants to go out to eat at a discount. This type of deal gives merchants more control and flexibility when hosting deals and a way to attract customers at the times most suitable to them.

Dealfind is also now featuring special promotional "Blowout Sale" days, in which new, amazing deals are offered hourly to chosen markets, encompassing both deals with national retailers and local merchants.

This past December, Dealfind jumped into vertical market segmentation, creating YesMom exclusively devoted to saving moms time and money by offering 50 to 90 percent off products and services for moms, kids and babies. Deals are currently available for Calgary moms, with more cities to be added later this year.

The Dealfind mobile application went live in December of 2012, providing iPhone and Android users the access to daily deals on the go. Last October, Dealfind partnered with Google Offers, giving participating businesses the chance to be featured on Google Offers as well at no extra cost.

"We've accomplished so much in such a short time period," said Lipovetsky. "We're still a young company and the possibilities for growth are endless. We're going to keep looking for ways to improve the customer and merchant experience, and expand into even more markets and verticals. We're excited to see what the next two years have in store for Dealfind."

To sign up to receive daily deals, visit http://www.dealfind.com. Businesses interested in partnering with Dealfind can apply online at http://dealfindbusiness.com/form_getstarted.asp.

About Dealfind:
Dealfind is the third-ranked group buying website on the North American Daily Deal Media Power Rankings, operating in 71 markets in Canada and the U.S. It has sold nearly 2.4 million vouchers since 2010, saving consumers more than $530 million. Privately held, Dealfind boasts refundable group buying vouchers, as well as full customer service support. The Toronto-based company is a member of the Google Offers partner program and provides small and medium-sized enterprises the opportunity to cost-effectively gain new and repeat customers through smart online marketing and referral programs. 

(1) The North American Daily Deal Media Power Rankings is a proprietary ranking and verification system launched by Daily Deal Media in May 2011.  Daily Deal Media is the authoritative source for news, data and resources for the Daily Deal industry

SOURCE  Dealfind

Dealfind

CONTACT: Mallory Snitker, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9300, msnitker@sspr.com

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

Infinite Power Solutions Raises $10M in Series D Financing

LITTLETON, Colo., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) today announced that it has successfully completed a $10M Series D financing. The funds will be used to expand IPS' manufacturing capacity in response to growing customer demand, to complete the build out of its global sales channels and to further support advanced research and development of its eco-friendly THINERGY® solid-state rechargeable Micro-Energy Cell (MEC) products.

Existing financial investors Generation Investment Management, D. E. Shaw Ventures, Polaris Venture Partners and Core Capital Partners co-led the financing, which also included participation by Applied Ventures, LLC, the venture capital arm of Applied Materials, Inc., In-Q-Tel and two additional strategic investors.

"We are excited about IPS' progress and the future prospects for the business, and are extremely pleased with the continued support of our financial and corporate investors. They have shown confidence in our game-changing, solid-state, rechargeable micro-battery technology and its capability to fuel low energy applications in both new and existing markets for wireless sensor nodes, Bluetooth low energy accessories and powered cards," commented Jim Norrod, IPS' President and CEO. "This financing provides us with the capital to continue progress on all fronts at the company."

"THINERGY MECs are the battery of choice for powering many of today's wireless devices because they enable thinner form factors, are permanently installed, provide high power, unsurpassed cycle life, and longer service life than conventional batteries," said Colin le Duc, a partner at Generation Investment Management, LLC. "For example, MECs are proving to be the ideal energy storage solution for many applications incorporating Bluetooth low energy technology. These Bluetooth smart devices employ an extremely low-power wireless radio protocol for which THINERGY MECs are particularly well suited."

About Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (http://www.InfinitePowerSolutions.com)
Infinite Power Solutions, Inc. (IPS) - a U.S. clean-technology company - is a global leader in manufacturing solid-state, rechargeable, thin-film micro-energy storage devices for embedded applications. Founded in 2001, IPS is privately held with corporate headquarters and volume manufacturing in Littleton, Colo. The company is the only ISO 9001 certified manufacturer of solid-state, thin-film batteries, and its products displace conventional coin cells, supercapacitors, and other micro-battery solutions. THINERGY® Micro-Energy Cell (MEC) products are paper-thin and provide unprecedented power and efficiency in micro-energy storage, uniquely enabling ambient energy-harvesting solutions to create miniature, autonomous, perpetual power supply solutions. MECs serve battery powered consumer applications such as Bluetooth® Smart devices and other wireless sensor nodes, and also provide backup power for real-time clocks, memory modules, and solid-state drives.

About Applied Ventures (http://www.appliedmaterials.com)
Applied Ventures, LLC, a subsidiary of Applied Materials, Inc., invests in early stage technology companies with high growth potential that provide a window on technologies that advance or complement Applied Materials' core expertise. Applied Ventures' investments help develop technologies and markets that provide natural extensions of Applied Materials' businesses and can stimulate the growth of applications for its products and services. Applied Materials, Inc. is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology(TM) solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panel displays, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass.

About Core Capital (http://www.core-capital.com)
Core Capital is a venture capital firm headquartered in Washington, DC. The firm currently manages $350 million and provides capital to high-growth technology companies. Core Capital focuses on the kinds of disruptive, "core" technologies that enable or enhance data and communication, financing emerging opportunities in wireless, security, video, internet media, and software. To date, the firm has backed over 40 companies, with successful investments in a wide range of information technologies and business services.

About D. E. Shaw Ventures (http://www.deshaw.com)
D. E. Shaw Ventures is the venture capital unit of the D. E. Shaw group. The D. E. Shaw group is a global investment and technology development firm with more than 1,100 employees; approximately $26 billion in investment capital as of March 1, 2012; and offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Since its founding in 1988, the firm has earned an international reputation for financial innovation, technological leadership, and an extraordinarily distinguished staff.

About Generation Investment Management, LLP (http://www.generationim.com)
Generation Investment Management LLP is dedicated to long term investing, integrated sustainability research, and client alignment. It is an independent, private, owner managed partnership established in 2004 with offices in London and New York. Generation seeks superior performance by taking a long-term investment view and integrating sustainability research within a rigorous fundamental analysis framework. The sustainability research plays an important role in forming its views on the quality of the business, the quality of management and valuation. Its performance fees align its interests with that of its clients by being based on long term performance. Generation Investment Management LLP is authorized and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Services Authority.

About In-Q-Tel (http://www.iqt.org)
In-Q-Tel is the not-for-profit, strategic investment firm that works to identify, adapt, and deliver innovative technology solutions to support the missions of the U.S. Intelligence Community. Launched in 1999 as a private, independent organization, IQT's mission is to identify and partner with companies developing cutting-edge technologies that serve the national security interests of the United States. Working from an evolving strategic blueprint defining the Intelligence Community's critical technology needs, IQT engages with entrepreneurs, startups, researchers, and investors to deliver technologies that provide superior capabilities for the CIA and broader Intelligence Community.

About Polaris Venture Partners (http://www.polarisventures.com)
A national venture capital firm with over $3 billion under management, Polaris invests in seed, early stage and growth equity businesses in the technology, life science, digital media, enertech and consumer products and services sectors.

SOURCE  Infinite Power Solutions, Inc.

Infinite Power Solutions, Inc.

CONTACT: Terri Sundseth, Infinite Power Solutions, +1-303-749-4754, TSundseth@InfinitePowerSolutions.com

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

HomeFusion Broadband From Verizon Now Available Nationwide on America's Largest 4G LTE Network

Innovative Service Brings Customers High-Speed In-Home Internet Access

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless today announced that HomeFusion Broadband(SM), a service that provides high-speed in-home Internet access leveraging the power and speed of the nation's largest 4G LTE network, will be available throughout the country starting Thursday, May 3. 

HomeFusion Broadband offers customers a reliable alternative for residential broadband, especially in areas with limited broadband choices.  It provides connectivity for a wide range of devices, including computers and gaming consoles, using the Verizon 4G LTE network, which is now available in 230 markets covering more than two-thirds of the population in the United States.

"HomeFusion Broadband is another example of Verizon Wireless' commitment to providing our customers with the most innovative products and services," said Tami Erwin, vice president and chief marketing officer, Verizon Wireless.  "With HomeFusion Broadband, customers across the United States, in towns large and small, will have the chance to link devices to the Internet and take advantage of the speed, coverage and connectivity offered by our 4G LTE network."

How it works
HomeFusion Broadband uses a professionally installed, cylinder-shaped antenna attached to a customer's home.  The antenna's innovative design includes multiple internal antennae, allowing the device to pick up the best Verizon 4G LTE signal available and transmit it to a broadband router inside the home.  The router can connect up to four wired and at least 20 wireless devices inside the home using Wi-Fi.

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon 4G LTE customers, including HomeFusion Broadband customers, should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink.

Pricing and availability
Customers who choose HomeFusion Broadband can opt for one of several usage-based plans specifically designed for the service: $60 monthly access for 10 GB of data, $90 monthly access for 20 GB or $120 monthly access for 30 GB ($10 per GB after allowance).  A one-time equipment fee of $199.99 applies and installation is free.  Customers get 50 percent more data allowance for the first two full billing cycles of service.

HomeFusion Broadband has been available in six markets since March, and beginning later this week, it can be purchased in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores across the nation.  For more information about HomeFusion Broadband, go to http://www.verizonwireless.com/homefusionbroadband or visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store.

About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 93.0 million retail customers, including 88.0 million retail postpaid customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com.  To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Debra Lewis, Verizon Wireless, +1-908-559-7512, Debra.Lewis@verizonwireless.com

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

LifeProof iPhone 4/4S Case Available at J&R Electronics

- Waterproof, dirtproof, snowproof and shockproof case for the iPhone in sold online and in J&R stores -

SAN DIEGO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof, the provider of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablet PCs, today announced that LifeProof for the iPhone 4/4S and LifeProof in Motion accessories are now available for sale at J&R Music and Computer World in its New York megastore and online at http://www.jr.com.

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LifeProof gives people the freedom to use their mobile device everywhere, while singing in the shower, skiing, biking, surfing, working on construction sites, playing with children - in everyday activities. The LifeProof case delivers the highest level of waterproof, shockproof, dirtproof, and snowproof protection in an incredibly low profile, adding only 1/16 inch to the width of the phone, while providing full access to all device functions.

J&R Music and Computer World on Park Row in downtown Manhattan, opposite City Hall, is New York's largest electronics, music, video, and computer megastore. Occupying an entire city block across from City Hall, the 300,000 square foot store stocks everything in photography, including professional equipment, audio, video, home office, housewares, personal care, music and movies.

"LifeProof has gained a big following in a short time because it answers a need for so many people, giving them the freedom to live their lives and stay connected anywhere," said Gary Rayner, CEO of LifeProof. "At the same time, it is has a sleek and slim design and slips easily in and out of your pocket. We are excited be able to offer LifeProof at J&R stores and make it more accessible to a growing market."

J&R Electronics sells LifeProof in two locations in their New York megastore, in the Mac Dept at 1 Park Row, 4th floor, and in the cell phone store, in store 3 on Park Row. The LifeProof iPhone case is $79.99 MSRP.

LifeProof Resources

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LifeProofCases
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/LifeProofCases

About LifeProof
LifeProof's company mantra is Freedom; LifeProof designs, manufactures and markets an entirely new category of products designed to give people more freedom from environmental constraints. Based in San Diego, LifeProof offers elegant and protective cases for Smartphones and Tablet PCs that enable full functionality and interactivity under any condition encountered in daily life. The registered brand name 'LifeProof' is inspired by the protection and fully functional convenient operation of the device in water, mud, dirt, or snow. For more information, visit http://www.lifeproof.com.

SOURCE  LifeProof

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LifeProof

CONTACT: Valerie Chereskin, of Chereskin Communications, +1-760-942-3116, valerie@chereskincomm.com

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

TheVisualMD and Sermo partner to enhance the web's largest community platform for physicians

NEW YORK and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sermo, the leading online community exclusive to physicians, and TheVisualMD, the premier producer of comprehensive, visual health content, are teaming up to provide doctors with content enabling a more dynamic online experience for cross-disciplinary discussion and collaboration on key therapeutic areas and disease states.

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Beginning this summer, TheVisualMD will begin distributing video and interactive rich media assets and tools within the Sermo community. The initial partnership will kick off with Sermo health education centers, which will combine member discussion on clinical cases, content from KOLs, leading medical journals and research institutions with rich, visual anatomical education tools that incorporate real data derived from MRI, CT scans and 3D microscopy.

The ultimate goal of the partnership is to enhance physician collaboration through the use and sharing of web based tools and applications. "We see TheVisualMD's rich media capabilities and unsurpassed health education materials as a natural fit with our platform, currently serving 125,000 physicians across the U.S.," said Jonathan Michaeli, VP of Marketing for Sermo. "TheVisualMD's content will be instrumental in our efforts to build physician engagement, recruit new members and enhance Sermo's inventory of offerings to healthcare marketers."

"Health information to the professional and consumer has not kept pace with the dynamic usage opportunities the internet is offering," said Alexander Tsiaras, CEO and Founder of TheVisualMD. "We believe that in partnership with Sermo we can now advance both in content and technology the online conversations of physicians. By offering the Sermo community a rich visual experience, usage of real data, and compelling interactive tools we will enhance the profession conversation and learning curve."

The first enhanced Sermo physician education center featuring TheVisualMD content is scheduled to launch in July.

About TheVisualMD

TheVisualMD.com is the interactive website of Anatomical Travelogue, LLC, and offers a rich, visual experience to learn, understand, and interact with health content on the Internet. TheVisualMD.com is the world's largest library of high-resolution 3D scans of real human data. This collection is used to create one-of-a-kind visualizations and stories about the marvel of how we are designed, when things go wrong and pathways back to health.

About Sermo

Sermo is the largest online physician community in the United States, with more than 125,000 physicians spanning 68 specialties. All Sermo members are verified and credentialed physicians who collaborate on cases and exchange observations to improve patient care, discuss drugs and devices and share information on new therapies and innovations. Sermo also provides a way to target and engage physicians by providing access to its community for clients that need fast, actionable insights into treatments, medications and devices.

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Sermo

CONTACT: Sermo, Jon Michaeli, VP Marketing and Membership, +1-617-497-1110, jmichaeli@sermo.com; or TheVisualMD, Eric Plaskonos, EVP, Marketing and Communications, +1-212-625-6653, eplaskonos@thevisualmd.com

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

"Global Data Financial Calendar" English Version Launch

BEIJING, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hexun news: China's largest financial portal - hexun.com launched the English version of its "Global Data Financial Calendar" recently. The English language product will provide overseas investors with a rich range of timely macro-financial data, in an effort to offer better services to hexun.com's overseas users.

The English web pages will follow the Chinese version's function and format which was officially launched by hexun.com on Jan 24th 2011. The content will focus on different dimensions of major economic entities, gathering and presenting a total of 15 major economic entities with 260 pieces of important financial data.

The English language version contains the following functions and attributes:

Country data plus graphic display

Global Data Financial Calendar English version uses a "country data plus graphic display" format; users can easily switch between different major global economic entities.

Rich database information enables users to view current and historical data of all economic indexes, so that users get a full picture of the macro operating conditions of a certain economic entity. The calendar covers 10 global major economic entities, like China, America, Japan, EU, Canada, and recent rapidly developing BRIC countries, it can achieve the goal of processing data queries as well as viewing the graphic display on the same page.

Compare the same data between different countries

When comparing the same data between different countries the service allows users to easily access the information they want and freely select or deselect countries for comparison.

Users will only need to give their mouse one simple click to obtain the horizontal comparison of different countries and economic entities, the difference of economic development between those entities will be seen at one glance. For example, if you want to analyse the recent two years' GDP trend correlation between China and USA, you can simply tick "USA" option in graphic and "China quarterly GDP growth", then both countries' GDP trend graphics will be superimposed on one graphic.

Diverse graphic display

Histogram graphic enriched display format is used for data comparison, making the process more intuitive.

When concerning data display, the calendar not only prepares users with the most common line graph, but also histograms to meet users' different needs. A diverse graphic display enriches comparison work, making the process more intuitive.

More detailed data points

Apart from the data points, the line graph automatically adds comparison countries and relevant data currency information. When moving the mouse close to a data point, a floating window will pop out with information of "country", "period of time", "value". When undertaking comparison, data points will be shown in different colours. Default data is shown in red, the added value will be shown in blue, green, orange, and purple, etc.

Time-based querying

Users can select specific time periods to display data graphically. Beginning and ending date can be freely selected according to users' need. The default time period is the most recent year.

One key display

Users are provided with a code extraction function. By clicking on "Copy Code", source code of the graphic they are viewing is automatically copied.

This function will enable users to add the graphic they are viewing to their own website, blog or research papers without difficulty.

The Financial Calendar product was officially launched by hexun.com on Jan 24th 2011. It is a digital product that gathers multi-dimensional information such as daily financial data and details of specific financial occurrences. Building upon the original Financial Calendar, hexun.com launched global data and industry data products to further enrich product content and function.?

Currently this product achieves the requirement of monitoring major global financial events and conferences, without missing daily important financial news and data.

About hexun.com

Hexun.com was founded in 1996, and is the first financial information vertical portal in China. According to China Internet Network Information Center's data, 72% of hexun.com users are within the high income demographic, which is 4 times of average Internet users. It is the only website that holds  "The license for Internet news information services in China" and "Information and Video Distribution License", that also has securities and investment advisory qualification. The number of its monthly users has reached over 60 million; the yearly number is over a billion.

SOURCE  Hexun Information Technology Co.,Ltd.

Hexun Information Technology Co.,Ltd.

CONTACT: Qi Han of hexun.com at Tel: +86-10-8565-1228 or E-mail: qihan@staff.hexun.com

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

Launching of an internet social network for the family!

NEW YORK and TORONTO, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - With already thousands
of members from 20 different countries, WILBY.TV today officially launched its English version in the United States and
Canada. "The Universe of WILBY(TM)" is a fun, educational and 100% safe online social universe for children and
their family, available free at http://www.wilby.tv

ABOUT THE UNIVERSE OF WILBY(TM)

Founded by three entrepreneurs and fathers concerned about Internet use
among young people, and education at school and in the home, "The
Universe of WILBY(TM)" is an online social universe helping children six
and older and families around the world to flourish and grow healthily
by offering effective personal development tools and a safe, fun and
educational online entertainment environment.

AN INGENIOUSLY DESIGNED SOCIAL UNIVERSE FOR CHILDREN

"The Universe of Wilby(TM)" is designed for children aged 6 to 12 years.
With parental support, its young members can create their own avatars,
express themselves, communicate, learn other languages, earn points,
watch videos, post their accomplishments, earn rewards and participate
in multiplayer educational games already played in over 20,000 primary
schools.

This online world also offers an educational animated TV series where
the main character, a ten year old boy named Wilby, experiences the
daily realities of today's children and tells his stories to
correspondents who write to him from around the world.

A MORE CONSTRUCTIVE ALTERNATIVE

For parents, WILBY.TV represents a great alternative to other virtual
worlds such clubpenguin.com, barbie.com and moshimonsters.com. Although
very entertaining, they do not compare in the strength of educational
and constructive support offered by "The Universe of Wilby(TM)".

A GROWING SOCIAL MOVEMENT FOR THE POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH

Available for only a few months in French, WILBY.TV already has
thousands of active members from around the world and its popularity is
growing every day! Adaptations in Spanish and Mandarin will be
available in the coming months. "The Universe of WILBY(TM)" is much more than an online world! It's
actually a fast growing social movement rallying children and families
worldwide around a common cause: the positive development of the youth
of today and tomorrow.

WILBY AFFILIATE PROGRAM

To accelerate its international expansion, the company has implemented a
strategically designed affiliate program for web entrepreneurs who wish
to become involved in marketing WILBY.TV in their area. For more
information on the Wilby affiliate program,

visit: http://wilby.tv/visite/en/affiliates.html

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Wilby Inc. was founded in 2010 by three Canadian fathers, David Banford,
Jimmy Bouchard and Rejean Gauthier, who wanted to offer positive and
educational entertainment to their children.

For additional information, to arrange an interview or for a
presentation of the product, please contact: medias@wilby.tv

To download visual content (photos and images) in connection with this
media release, please visit the following page:http://wilby.tv/visite/en/medias.html

To learn all about the Universe of WILBY(TM) in just 2 minutes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v¿E-eLti82E

Official website: http://www.wilby.tv

SOURCE  WILBY.TV

WILBY.TV

CONTACT:  David Banford, (418) 559-9918

Cox Digital Solutions Announces New Mobile Division

NEW YORK, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox Digital Solutions, a CoxReps company, has announced the launch of its first mobile offering, CDS Mobile, which will connect national brands to local audiences among quality local media and vertical content sites, in any market nationwide.

Distinct from other mobile offerings, CDS Mobile connects advertisers and agencies with local media sites and national vertical content sites both in-hand and on-screen. Providing local depth, CDS Mobile has partnered with the nation's leading newspaper, TV, and radio sites owned by leading strategic publisher partners. Additionally, CDS Mobile provides breadth in vertical content sites among more than 20 categories that are geo-targeted to match an advertiser's specific target market. The technology behind CDS Mobile enables advertisers to deliver highly targeted campaigns using: geo-fencing, latitude/longitude, radius, device, carrier, and time of day. 

"Mobile is exploding, and we are there to monetize these growing local audiences in the best, most efficient way possible," said Leif Welch, General Manager of CDS Mobile. "We are not just an average mobile provider. We are coming to the game with established partnerships in technology, data, and inventory that are going to position us to aggressively compete in the mobile advertising market."

As the division of a company with a long history in reaching local audiences, CDS Mobile launches with expertise in selling and executing digital media campaigns on a national level. "Mobile is a logical extension of our digital brand offering in the marketplace," commented Steve Shaw, President of Cox Digital Solutions. "We invested in creating this new offering to serve the increasing numbers of our valuable local publishers who have a rapidly expanding mobile inventory base."

CoxReps, the parent company to Cox Digital Solutions, is eager to get the mobile initiative out to market with the confidence that their traditional media outlets will benefit greatly from embracing this new channel. "We are coming full circle as a media company, providing every solution that an advertiser needs to reach their target audience, all under one roof," added Jim Monahan, President of CoxReps. "We are one of the few companies to have a comprehensive offering that enables advertisers and agencies to enhance efficiencies and shift buying habits to focus on cross-platform buying."

Using a unique combination of scale, brand safety among trusted local media and vertical sites, and targeting precision, CDS Mobile connects advertisers where their local mobile audiences are. To learn more about CDS Mobile, visit: http://www.cdsmobile.com.

About Cox Digital Solutions

Cox Digital Solutions provides compelling online advertising solutions that connect advertisers with engaged users and publishers with quality brands. As the only company to offer the largest integrated source of premium national reach and local engagement including specialty vertical content and local media sites, Cox Digital Solutions delivers results for advertisers, agencies, and publishers. Cox Digital Solutions, a division of Cox Reps, part of Atlanta-based Cox Media Group, is headquartered in New York, New York. Learn more at http://www.coxdigitalsolutions.com.

SOURCE  Cox Digital Solutions

Cox Digital Solutions

CONTACT: Thai Arizpe, +1-650-635-2271, thai@coxds.com

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

Broadcom Announces Industry's Lowest Power, Highest Performance 100GbE Multi-Rate Gearbox PHYs

Industry's First to Support 10GbE, 40GbE and 100GbE Line Interfaces for Next-Generation Data Center, Enterprise and Core Networks

IRVINE, Calif., May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Highlights:

    --  40 nanometer (nm) CMOS PHY reduces power consumption by more than 35
        percent(1)
    --  Exceeds performance of IEEE 802.3ba standard for 100GbE and ITU OTL 4.4
        signaling
    --  Delivers 4-lane and 10-lane bi-directional transmission - increases
        flexibility for network managers
Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, today announced the industry's lowest power and highest performance multi-rate 100 Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) physical layer transceivers (PHYs) for next-generation data center, enterprise and core networks. The new Broadcom® BCM84790 and BCM84793 gearbox PHYs extend Broadcom's industry-leading portfolio of 10GbE, 40GbE and now 100GbE physical layer devices while offering the first multi-rate interface for 4-lane (4x25 Gbps) and 10-lane (10x10 Gbps) bi-directional transmissions. See the technology in action at INTEROP 2012 or visit http://www.broadcom.com to learn more.

The low power 40 nm CMOS architecture dissipates only 2.5 watts per port, delivering power savings of more than 35 percent as compared to previously available solutions. The BCM84790 features a space-saving 17x17mm BGA package specifically engineered to support CFP network applications. The BCM84793 features a 19x19mm BGA package with the ability to support 10-lane bi-directional transmissions at 10 Gbps each.  This added flexibility ensures support for future-generation networking formats such as CFP2 and CXP.

Optimized for IT professionals who design and manage high-bandwidth data center and enterprise networks, the BCM84790 and BCM84793 gearbox PHYs have the ability to multiplex and demultiplex data across four 25 Gbps channels to (or from) ten 10Gbps channels.  Both devices can also be configured to support four bi-directional lanes at 10Gbps for 40GbE repeater applications, support Ethernet and optical transport networking, and are compliant with the IEEE 802.3ba standard for 100GbE and ITU OTL 4.4 signaling.

Market Drivers:

    --  Consumer demand and traffic volume continues to rise for high-bandwidth
        applications(2)
    --  As the need for higher density processing and transmission of data
        rises, so does the need for data center, enterprise and core networks to
        expand from 10GbE and 40GbE to 100GbE(3)
    --  100GbE gearbox PHYs a clear requirement for high density networks moving
        to higher bandwidths(3)
    --  100GbE ports are expected to increase more than 50X from 2011 to 2016(4)

Key Features:

    --  Supports Ethernet and optical transport networking (OTN)
    --  100GbE/OTN VSR28 to CAUI interface
    --  Less than 200 femtoseconds (fs) root mean square (rms) of random jitter
        on the 25Gbps transmit outputs
    --  High-speed eye monitoring diagnostics on all data I/O
    --  Integrated clean-up phase lock loop (PLL) reduces bill of material cost
    --  Single REFCLK (reference clock) input
    --  Low latency architecture
Availability

The BCM84790 and BCM84793 are sampling now.  Production release is scheduled for the second half of 2012.

For ongoing news, visit Broadcom's Newsroom, read the B-Connected Blog, or visit Facebook or Twitter. And to stay connected, subscribe to Broadcom's RSS Feed.

Quotes:

Jag Bolaria, Senior Analyst, The Linley Group

"Increasing Internet traffic and rising demand for high-bandwidth content are driving strong growth for 100GbE solutions in the enterprise and data center markets. The bi-directional transmission, low power consumption and space-saving design of Broadcom's new PHYs enable IT organizations to transform their networks and achieve higher performance."

Lorenzo Longo, Broadcom Vice President & General Manager, High Speed Interconnect Products

"Broadcom is committed to providing the broadest portfolio of 10GbE, 40GbE and now 100GbE PHYs in the industry.  Our new 100GbE gearbox PHYs achieve the industry's highest performance and lowest power consumption, a combination which is very difficult to achieve. These industry-leading PHYs also offer the unique advantage of enabling new 100G applications with backward-compatibility to existing 10GbE and 40GbE rates."

About Broadcom

Broadcom Corporation (NASDAQ: BRCM), a FORTUNE 500® company, is a global leader and innovator in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications. Broadcom® products seamlessly deliver voice, video, data and multimedia connectivity in the home, office and mobile environments.  With the industry's broadest portfolio of state-of-the-art system-on-a-chip and embedded software solutions, Broadcom is changing the world by Connecting everything®. For more information, go to http://www.broadcom.com.

Broadcom®, the pulse logo, Connecting everything®, and the Connecting everything logo are among the trademarks of Broadcom Corporation and/or its affiliates in the United States, certain other countries and/or the EU.  Any other trademarks or trade names mentioned are the property of their respective owners.

    (1) As compared to
     competitive devices
    (2) Cisco Virtual Networking
     Index, 2011 - 2016
    (3) The Linley Group -A
     Guide to Ethernet Switch and
     PHY Chips, Eighth Edition
    (4) Infonetics, February 2012

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    Senior Manager, Product Communications Director, Investor Relations
    408-922-6505                           949-926-7567
    tamaras@broadcom.com                   czegarel@broadcom.com

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Facebook and Google Have a New Frienemy - BoingOpia.com launches Patent Pending Web 3.0

PHOENIX, May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BoingOpia Corporation has announced today the launch of the company's technological contribution to Web 3.0.

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Being referred to as the gateway to Web 3.0, BoingOpia Corporation's Patent Pending Technology allows Internet surfers to instantly create a microsite of any website and share it to other social networks, web pages, blogs, ad networks, etc..

Through the company's new social network, The World Of BoingOpia, consumers can create microsites of their favorite product websites, spread them virally across all relevant social platforms, track consumer interactions, and finally, allows registered users to anonymously 'Get Paid for their Likes'.

The system automatically assists users in becoming registered affiliates for the World's Top Leading Brands such as Calvin Klein, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Sony, Apple, Hewlett-Packard, etc., totaling more than One Hundred Twenty Million (120Million) products.

Chief Marketing Officer, Robin Mitchell, had this to say, "...In all of the years of my career in marketing, I have never witnessed a company as focused and dedicated to the needs of the so-called 'little guy' as much as BoingOpia Corporation has proven itself to be. This company has really captured the essence of what technology can do for all of us to profit, and to unleash the inner entrepreneur buried deep inside each and every one of us. I am so proud to be a part of this revolutionary experience that will change the World."

The company's revolutionary search engine also provides an improved experience for users by automatically creating microsites of each of the relevant search results using its proprietary Relavor Technology, which only returns the most relevant search results to choose from. The system compiles the assets of the remote website, and allows the consumer to interact with those assets without ever leaving the current website.  An "Out-To-Site" link is conveniently located on each microsite for easy access to the originating website.

The technique is especially effective while using mobile devices. It removes the need to constantly pinch to expand and contract the website to fit within the mobile screen. The BoingOpia technology automatically sizes the remote website's assets into the new BoingOpia browsing experience. Users can view images, watch videos, read text, as well as listen to a naturally speaking voice read the text of the website while displaying a slideshow of the website's images, and even place orders for the products sold at the website, remotely. Website owners no longer need to spend thousands of dollars creating mobile versions of their websites, or even more expensive mobile applications.

Visit http://www.Go-Appless.com for more details.

The BoingOpia Patent Pending Web 3.0 Technology will also allow users to speak voice commands through mobile devices while conducting comprehensive searches. For example, by simply saying the name of a particular product, the system will automatically find the website with the best price for the product, compile several product review videos, product images, description text, purchase location, etc., and generate the microsite which will automatically start playing the videos in sequence, or display product images while reading the text description, for hands-free interaction, all in under one second.

Eric Benson, CEO says, "...The evolution of the world-wide-web comes down to one word: data. We all contribute little bits to it every day, which collect as an embodiment and made available through the internet. We all own the internet collectively, and as such, we should all have the ability to profit by it collectively and individually. BoingOpia Corporation has dedicated itself to putting the power of the internet back into the hands of the people who created it... the people who use it each and every day."

So far, the company has developed several products which use the amazing new web 3.0 technology. Full Live demonstrations are available at the subsequent links written here below:

BoingOpia Manual Microsite Generator: Creates a microsite of any product website in under two minutes. Additional videos may also be added to any microsite during the manual microsite generator process.  A fully interactive Live demo may be performed here:  http://www.BoingOpia.com/Generator

Each microsite created is instantly published to the main BoingOpia website, the original creator's profile page, as well as to their other social networks pages and walls, search engines, etc.,  for the world to see and interact with.

BoingOpia Contextual Ad Network is completely built out, fully operational, and provides website owners with proprietary BoingOpia Ad Network code to embed into their web pages, automatically rendering their websites with an explosion of interactive ads which they profit by whenever a consumer purchase is made of the products featured in the interactive microsites. 

Simply hover the green text at the following URL to see BoingOpia Contextual Ad Networks Live Demo: http://www.BoingOpia.com/Contextual

BoingOpia Ad Banner Generator for Advertising Agencies: Advertising agencies may now instantly create advertising banners for clients' websites and advertising campaigns in minutes.

See Live Banner Ad Generator Demo Here:   http://www.BoingOpia.com/ads

BoingOpia for eCommerce:  Anyone with a product to sell may instantly publish a microsite of the product complete with images, videos, text descriptions, etc., and a payment page link such as PayPal, to accept payments, as well as a chat system for real-time discussions, all without owning a website. 

BoingOpia For Real Estate Agents: This unique product allows real estate agents to instantly publish a microsite of properties for sale or rent complete with images, videos, text descriptions, and a fully functioning interactive contact form, plus a chat system for real-time discussions.

BoingOpia For New Music: New or Seasoned Musical Entertainers may create and virally distribute microsites of their musical performances by simply inputting links to their videos and images, write their text biography, as well as include payment links, such as PayPal, to allow consumers to purchase individual music tracks or full albums. A Live Demonstration of BoingOpia for New Music is available at: http://www.BoingOpia.com.

BoingOpia For Videos:  Consumers may create collections of videos which can then be embedded into websites, blogs, social networks such as Facebook, etc., for back to back uninterrupted play.

BoingOpia Mobile Code For Website Owners: The proprietary technology and code, when embedded into websites, will instantly display the optimized mobile version while offering the website owner more control over the look and feel of their created microsite, providing mobile visitors with the best possible viewing experience and interaction regardless of their mobile device.

BoingOpia Clone-It Button: The company provides the tools which allow web surfers to instantly create a microsite of their favorite websites by simply clicking the Clone It button, a browser plugin available to registered users.

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

About BoingOpia Corporation

BoingOpia Corporation is a privately held software development company with patents pending in the fields of internet advertising algorithms, as well as financial related technologies, and applications used by fortune 500 companies.

Media Contact:
Robin Mitchell, CMO
BoingOpia Corporation
1-602-956-0356 Ext. 7710
Media@BoingOpia.com

SOURCE  BoingOpia Corporation

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