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BABC Cell Phone Accessories Now Offers Online Store For Its Customers

MINERSVILLE, Pa., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania-based internet retailer, BABC Venture LLC, today announced the opening of its new online store selling cell phone accessories at http://www.BABCcellphoneaccessories.com. 

BABCcellphoneaccessories.com operates as an electronic commerce (e-commerce) Web site and sells a wide array of cell phone products for individuals seeking replacement parts and/or new accessories. Products found on the site include adapters, batteries, Bluetooth headsets, boosters, cases, chargers, docks, ear-buds, hands-free devices, pads, signal meters, sound spheres and touch pens.

The variety of products found on the site are for various brands and models of cell phones, and visitors who cannot find what they are looking for are urged to contact customer service by filling out an inquiry form on the Web site.

The company will continue to add products, including notebooks, as it grows and also allows visitors of the site to conveniently "share" the products with friends or family through numerous social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook and Google+.

Founded as a customer-focused company, BABC Venture LLC is committed to providing visitors of BABCcellphoneaccessories.com with high quality products and transactions. Returning visitors can set up a personal account for faster order processing.

For more information on BABC Venture LLC and its new online store, visit BABCcellphoneaccessories.com. 

SOURCE  BABC Venture LLC

BABC Venture LLC

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

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

FunGoPlay Partners With Gaming Leader Miniclip

The World's First Virtual Sports Theme Park Is Now Available To Miniclip's 70 Million Game Players

NEW YORK, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Miniclip (http://www.miniclip.com), the world's largest games website, has forged a strategic partnership with FunGoPlay, the world's first virtual sports theme park and a recent nominee for for the Best Game Website in the 16th Annual Webby Awards. In a close partnership, Miniclip will drive FunGoPlay's visibility worldwide among its core-targeted demo of 6-11 year old boys and girls on the Miniclip.com website. FunGoPlay, which features more than 30 single and multiplayer sports-themed games for online and mobile platforms, can be accessed beginning next week through the site by going to http://www.miniclip.com/games/fungoplay.

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"Partnering with Miniclip is a great opportunity for us - a real game changer," said FunGoPlay Founder/CEO Steven Lerner. "They are the number one strategic partner in this space and their global footprint and expertise on the demo, gameplay and monetization along with their incomparable marketing muscle will be invaluable to our ultimate success."

"After our thorough internal review, it was an easy decision to partner with FunGoPlay," said Christopher Bergstresser, VP & Commercial Director for Miniclip.  "FunGoPlay provides in-depth gameplay and the type of fun, safe, affordable online entertainment experience we look for in our partners. We are confident that our users will find the world quite appealing, resulting in countless hours on the site."

Miniclip's massive worldwide community will be introduced to the humorous and light-hearted online sports world that offers funny characters and fully customizable avatars combined with ample rewards and achievements. FunGoPlay's vast universe is filled with different sports-themed venues and events based on everything from core sports like basketball, baseball, soccer and football to extreme and non-traditional sports such as skateboarding and outdoor games to robots and radioactive hotdogs gone wild. Games consist of quick, fun mini-games along with more elaborate single and multiplayer games.

What really separates FunGoPlay is the way it encourages kids to be physically active by bridging the gap between offline and online play. Through "connected" sports gear that keeps track of usage, and rewards kids for their real-world physical activity with points, rewards, and power-ups in the online world, FunGoPlay is encouraging kids to get up, get outside and get active. The gear is available for purchase on amazon.com.

About FunGoPlay
FunGoPlay (http://www.fungoplay.com) is an online sports theme park and the first virtual world to bridge online and offline play through the use of 'connected' sports gear. Conceptualized by industry veterans -- including music industry pioneer and start-up expert Steven Lerner, children's content development, TV distribution, merchandising and licensing veteran David Jacobs (Sesame Workshop/HIT Entertainment), and writer and franchise director of kids properties Fabian Nicieza (X-Men, Hot Wheels. Transformers, etc.) -- the site caters to the online gaming needs of today's 6-11 year olds. FunGoPlay delivers customizable avatars, fun games, and a social community while rewarding active offline play.   

About Miniclip
Miniclip is the Internet's largest games website and is a global, cross platform game publisher (online & mobile).The company develops, publishes and distributes more than 750 games. Founded in 2001, Miniclip is privately owned with ten offices in six countries. Miniclip.com is the only website to ever win the prestigious Webby People's Voice Award, the "Oscars of the Internet" for the Internet's Best Game site for three consecutive years. For more information, visit corporate.miniclip.com.

FunGoPlay contact:Adam Fenton, 917-543-3505

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New Affiliate Marketing Web Site Limits the Search for Online Deals

WEST CHESTER, Pa., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Affiliate marketing company, http://www.MBmegamall.com, today announced the launch of its new Web site, designed to bring top selling products directly to its visitors.

"For online shoppers, especially parents, finding the perfect gift or product on the internet can be frustrating. There are so many products to choose from and countless e-commerce Web sites selling them," a representative of the company explains. "Since the product can't be directly in front of the customer, many customers rely on product reviews, pricing and economical shipping--but to review all of that takes time."

MBmegamall.com was founded to limit the time spent searching on the internet. Through affiliate marketing partnerships with e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, MBmegastore.com offers its visitors direct links to the top selling products, and additional products that have positive reviews and fair pricing.

Just some of the product categories found on MBmegamall.com include apparel, watches, jewelry, health & beauty, automotive, outdoor living, home & garden, industrial, books, consumer electronics, tools, games and sporting goods.

The company updates its products periodically as top selling items change, and looks forward to expanding its product line in the near future, as more products become available. Items purchased through the affiliate retailers' Web sites can be shipped anywhere in the United States and Canada, and all major credit cards are accepted.

For more information on this new affiliate marketing Web site, visit http://www.MBmegamall.com.

SOURCE  MBmegamall.com

MBmegamall.com

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd,+1-813-247-3278

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

LeaseHawk, formerly CallSource Multifamily, opens Arizona headquarters

Firm establishes new brand, local jobs and visionary future

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Three months ago, multifamily technology entrepreneur Mike Mueller acquired CallSource Inc.'s multifamily vertical with plans to relocate and move the firm into the 21st century.

Today, Mueller's vision is becoming a reality. Mueller has launched the new company, LeaseHawk, mapped-out company strategy, established headquarters and hired a dedicated team of professionals to lead the multifamily technology platform firm.

The need for a company like LeaseHawk was clear to Mueller, a longtime industry pioneer. Over the past few years, Mueller saw how smartphones and other mobile communication tools were altering the industry - lease prospects today want the details to a lifestyle they covet in a 24/7, always-connected environment. This has created a need for multifamily marketing systems that are highly-connected and far evolved from traditional marketing programs.

LeaseHawk provides strategic services to enhance the ability for apartment executives to track marketing spend, increase lead conversion rates while improving employee performance - and delivering ultimate consumer satisfaction within a new era of multi-family communications.

"Social media, chat, text and multi-media technologies have all created an entirely new and untapped platform for multifamily properties to leverage, reach out and engage prospects," Mueller said. "LeaseHawk has the expertise to help make those connections."

Since acquiring CallSource Multifamily, Mueller has secured long-term office space in the Kierland Commons area of Scottsdale, Ariz., rebranded and named his company and hired dozens of staff to commence operations.

Unique and proprietary services offered by LeaseHawk include the ability to provide marketing intelligence of more than 5,000 multifamily communities while tracking advertising effectiveness and spend in real-time. In addition, with smartphone technology, LeaseHawk is able to provide intelligent call routing between renters and communities on a continuous basis - which effectively keeps the leasing office open 24/7.

LeaseHawk tracks more than 1 million calls and millions of minutes each month so that prospects behaviors and communications can be strategically managed. Leasing teams are constantly coached and evaluated for competitive performance - a huge value proposition in the industry.

In addition, LeaseHawk is the Exclusive Educational Partner of the National Apartment Association Education Institute including more than 100 online courses for continual education and best practices with the nation's elite multi-family practitioners.

"Mobile communications is the future of our industry," added Mueller. "We are developing the pioneering platform which will facilitate communications with renters throughout the relationship lifecycle. This is a very exciting time for us and for the industry."

About LeaseHawk
LeaseHawk is a consumer centric innovator offering touch-point solutions to connect lease prospects with multifamily properties 24/7. LeaseHawk provides strategic services which enhance an apartment community's ability to make informed decisions, track marketing spend, increase lead conversion rates and improve employee performance. Led by industry pioneer, Mike Mueller, LeaseHawk operates from Scottsdale, Ariz. For more information go to http://www.leasehawk.com.

MEDIA CONTACT
The Lavidge Company
480.998.2600
Greg Sexton, ext. 555
gsexton@lavidge.com

SOURCE  LeaseHawk

LeaseHawk

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

Zmags Rolls Out New App for iPad Solution, Plus Facebook Timeline and Pinterest Capabilities for Digital Catalogs

New features enable brands and retailers to more effectively engage consumers on their favorite mobile and social platforms

BOSTON, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- News Facts:

    --  Zmags, the rich-media mobile and social marketing platform provider,
        today announced a new App solution for iPad and new social capabilities
        for Facebook and Pinterest. This functionality enables brands and
        retailers to extend their brand across digital channels, to best reach
        social and mobile consumers.
    --  The Zmags App for iPad solution lets companies quickly pull their
        digital catalogs or other curated rich-media content directly into an
        iPad app. iPad users can shop and purchase directly within the app, as
        well as browse and add items to their shopping cart offline. This
        provides a fast and efficient avenue for brands and retailers to present
        their branded content in an app, while also providing a pleasing
        experience for customers who prefer shopping via branded apps.
    --  To optimize the latest Facebook features, the Zmags platform now offers
        a multi-page layout option optimized for Facebook Timeline. Brands can
        now publish digital catalogs and other rich-media publications
        prominently on their Timeline, drive social sharing among fans and let
        customers shop without ever having to leave Facebook.
    --  Zmags' new custom Pinterest integration enables retailers and publishers
        to augment their social reach by embedding pinning functionality into
        digital publications and catalogs. Now consumers can pin from their
        favorite brands' catalogs to be shared with their social networks.
Supporting Quotes: 
"With Zmags, we've been able to bring catalog shopping online. Now with the new Zmags iPad app, we'll be able to expand our growing footprint in the digital world," said Kenny Mobley, senior director, marketing technology, Celebrating Home. "We will pull our publications, with all the links and videos, directly into the app without having to recreate them - and offer our customers a new and unique way to experience our products."

"There is a level of consumer expectation for digital commerce that retailers must meet in order to help shoppers discover brands, inspire purchases and fill shopping carts," said Lauren Freedman, president, the e-tailing group. "By first developing commerce-enabled digital catalogs and now extending the experience to the iPad app, Zmags is helping retailers capture the attention of their customers across all touch points of the evolving digital landscape."

"With the meteoric rise of Pinterest, as well as the new enhanced experience provided by Facebook Timeline, we wanted to help our customers utilize these new tools and unlock the full potential of social shopping," said Sean W. Ford, Zmags COO and CMO. "The new App Solution provides yet another way to reach customers where they are and lets them shop how they choose, without extra development cycles."

About Zmags
Zmags is redefining the online content and shopping experience across web, tablet, mobile, and social channels with our cloud-based rich-media marketing platform. We provide marketers and e-commerce teams from many vertical industries with a deeply engaging and fluid online presentation capability that lets them tell highly captivating stories through curated digital experiences, such as digital catalogs. With Zmags, leading brands have measurably and dramatically increased customer engagement, conversion rates, order size and brand loyalty without the burden of IT constraints. Zmags is among the fastest growing technology companies in North America, ranking #70 on the Deloitte 2011 Technology Fast 500.  Zmags is headquartered in Boston, MA. with European offices in London and Copenhagen. For more information about Zmags, please visit http://www.zmags.com.

SOURCE  Zmags

Zmags

CONTACT: Lisa Mokaba, zmags@inkhouse.net, +1-781-966-4108

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

Internap Launches High-Performance, Self-Service Agile Hosting Offering Worldwide

New online configurator lets enterprises instantly scale physical and virtual server infrastructure to meet business demands

ATLANTA, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Internap Network Services Corporation (NASDAQ: INAP), a provider of intelligent IT Infrastructure services, today announced the immediate availability of automated, high-performance Agile Hosting services across a global footprint. A dynamic, new online configurator allows enterprises to instantly customize and provision both physical and virtual IT Infrastructure to meet diverse and rapidly growing business and application demands.

The on-demand, global Agile Hosting offering marks one of the first key technology deliverables resulting from the combination of Internap and Voxel since Internap's acquisition of the cloud and hosting provider in December 2011. The Agile Hosting offering builds upon Voxel's fully automated and unified dedicated and cloud hosting platforms and has been deployed globally in five markets: New York, Dallas, Santa Clara, Amsterdam and Singapore. 

451 Research estimates the markets for dedicated hosting and cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service will reach approximately $3.8 billion by the end of 2012, with a 14% compound annual growth rate.Internap's new Agile Hosting services uniquely address these large and growing markets with a high-performance, instantly scalable, global platform. The Agile Hosting offering is integrated with Internap's global Performance IP(TM) service, which utilizes patented Managed Internet Route Optimizer(TM) (MIRO) technology, to ensure superior application performance and availability. The self-service capability is backed by complete automation that enables users to provision popular bare-metal configurations in minutes, providing cloud-like flexibility from physical servers. Further, the Agile Hosting offering is fully hybridized and allows virtual and physical servers to be seamlessly mixed to meet specific application requirements. Additional scalability and performance are achieved with the inclusion of the company's global Content Delivery Network (CDN) - with no incremental bandwidth fees.

"The Internet has become mission-critical for almost every business. Infrastructure must be high-performance, cost-effective and flexible to meet enterprises' increasingly demanding needs," said Raj Dutt, senior vice president of technology at Internap. "Our global Agile Hosting offering builds upon our world-class data center and network foundation and layers on full pricing transparency and automation, all backed by world-class support and availability guarantees."

With the new, easy-to-use online storefront, customers can immediately self-provision popular dedicated and virtual servers. Moreover, they can customize their servers by selecting from a range of hardware, drive, network, storage and custom configuration options. Pricing varies depending on configuration and hourly pricing is available. To learn more, visit the online configurator at: http://www.voxel.net/.

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About Internap
Internap provides intelligent IT Infrastructure services that combine unmatched performance and platform flexibility to enable our customers to focus on their core business, improve service levels and lower the cost of IT operations. Our unique trio of route-optimized enterprise IP, TCP acceleration and a global content delivery network improves website performance and delivers superior end-user experiences. Our scalable colocation, managed hosting, private cloud, public cloud and hybrid offerings provide enterprises the flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and future-proof their IT Infrastructure. Since 1996, thousands of companies have entrusted Internap with the protection and delivery of their online applications. Transform your IT Infrastructure into a competitive advantage with IT IQ from Internap. For more information, visit http://www.internap.com/, our blog at http://www.internap.com/blog or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/internap.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements related to the performance of our IT Infrastructure services, including our Agile Hosting offering, and the expected benefits to be received from them, as well as the status of the technology integration. Because such statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, there are important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. These factors include the actual performance of our IT Infrastructure services, including our Agile Hosting offering; our ability to successfully integrate Voxel, including its products, portal, services and employees, into our company; the reaction and behavior of customers and the market to our combined company; our ability to respond successfully to technological change; the availability of services from Internet network service providers or network service providers providing network access loops and local loops on favorable terms, or at all; failure of third party suppliers to deliver their products and services on favorable terms, or at all; failures in our network operations centers, data centers, network access points or computer systems; our ability to provide or improve Internet infrastructure services to our customers; and our ability to protect our intellectual property, as well as other factors discussed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. We undertake no obligation to update, amend or clarify any forward-looking statement for any reason.

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    Davies Murphy Group, Inc. 404-302-9700
    781-418-2404              ir@internap.com
    internap@daviesmurphy.com
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Honeywell Portable Cooling Solutions and Electrical Accessories to Premier at 2012 National Hardware Show

RAMSEY, N.J., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- JMA North America will introduce new Honeywell portable cooling solutions and electrical accessories including rechargeable energy lights and solar charging solutions at the 2012 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, May 1 - 3.

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The mobile air conditioners serve a wide range of consumer needs. Their European designs bring a contemporary look to products that help provide portable, mobile comfort. All portable air conditioning products use Honeywell's AZ20 brand of R410A refrigerant, the refrigerant of choice for non-ozone depleting air conditioning. The products feature feather-touch controls that are very easy to use. The products also operate as a highly efficient heat pump.

The electrical accessories feature a number of innovative designs, including energy saving Standby Power Savers. These automatically eliminate the wasteful standby power of multiple devices with the single click of a button on the TV remote control. Smart Chargers can power from one to six portable devices and can shut off power when charging is complete. Unique portable solar charging products let consumers take advantage of their portable devices even while camping far from the power grid. The products are designed to meet the unique needs of end users rather than being business applications.

Portable cooling products are available for immediate shipment and the electrical accessory lines will be available to ship in the fall.

To learn more about these new products, visit JMA at the National Hardware Show, booth #3619 Central Hall.

JMA North America is the US division of Jmatek International Corporation, and is the exclusive Honeywell licensee for portable air cooling and electrical accessories. Jmatek has years of selling cooling solutions and electrical products around the world and is now bringing these proven products to North America with designs tailored to US consumer needs. The division will be led by Mr. Giacomo Calzavara, who brings over 25 years of experience with seasonal comfort appliances while employed by DeLonghi America Inc. The new company will have its main office located in Ramsey, New Jersey. For more information contact please contact Giacomo Calzavara at +1-201-749-3552 or by email at giacomo.calzavara@jmana.us.

For more information about Jmatek International Corporation, please visit http://www.jmana.us. The Honeywell Trademark is used under license from Honeywell International Inc.

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Maxim's Security Reference Design Enables Licensing Control and Secure Feature-Set Upgrades for Spartan-6 FPGA-Based Designs

Maxim Integrated Products' secure EEPROM technology safeguards FPGA IP with a single pin.

SUNNYVALE, Calif., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: MXIM) announces a reference design to protect Xilinx® Spartan®-6 field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). The reference design comprises free security software from Maxim or Xilinx and the Maxim® DS28E01-100, a 1-Wire® secure memory device.

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Operating over a single pin, the built-in challenge-and-response SHA-1 authentication scheme in the DS28E01-100 prevents unauthorized product builds and safeguards FPGA IP. The reference design allows manufacturers to remotely turn on fee-based software-controlled feature upgrades, without physically altering the installed hardware. The security scheme requires secret keys to be loaded in the FPGA and the 1-Wire secure memory. Maxim's reference core seamlessly overlays on the Spartan-6 device; utilizes less than 5% of the logic cell resources and eases the loading of secret keys into the FPGA. Maxim can also preprogram* the DS28E01-100 with customer-specified keys prior to delivery.

Anti-Counterfeiting, Brand Protection and Authentication Solutions Needed:

    --  Device manufacturers lose billions of dollars per year to "gray market"
        piracy.
    --  In 2010, the Brand Protection Alliance reported that the World Customs
        Organization and Interpol estimated the global trade in counterfeit
        goods has increased from US$5.5 billion in 1982 to approximately US$512
        billion annually (and it continues to grow). Approximately 5-7% of world
        trade is in counterfeit goods.**
Quotes:

    --  "Maxim's security system provides best-in-class protection for licensing
        control and feature-set upgrades. If the DS28E01-100 and the FPGA do not
        'recognize' each other, the FPGA design is effectively disabled," said
        Prem Nayar, Business Manager for Secure Information & Authentication
        Products at Maxim Integrated Products.
    --  "With the use of a Maxim DS28E01-100 1-Wire secure memory device, Xilinx
        customers can easily add a level of design security to their products.
        While targeting the Xilinx Spartan-6 families today, this could also be
        used with Artix(TM)-7, Kintex(TM)-7, Virtex®-7 and the Zynq(TM)-7000
        families," said Jim Burnham, Platform Marketing for Zynq,
        Virtex-4,-5,-6, Spartan and CPLD Development Boards and Kits at Xilinx.
Availability and Pricing:

    --  The reference security scheme (Xilinx XAPP780) for the Spartan-6 family
        is evaluation ready.
    --  The DS28E01-100 reads and writes over a 2.8V to 5.25V voltage range and
        operates at -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C.
    --  Pricing for DS28E01 starts at $0.84 (1000-up, FOB USA).
For more details about the reference design, including access to the free software core and details of evaluation hardware, click here. For hi-res images, click here.

About Maxim Integrated Products

Maxim produces (or manufactures) highly integrated analog and mixed-signal semiconductors. The company reported revenue of approximately $2.5 billion for fiscal 2011. For more information, go to http://www.maxim-ic.com.

All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

*Preprogramming services are subject to minimum order quantity (MOQ). Contact your Maxim representative for additional details.

**Source: ABIresearch, ANTI-COUNTERFEITING, BRAND PROTECTION AND AUTHENTICATION, June 2011, p. 14.

    Contact:                 Ferda Millan
                             (408) 470-5581
                             ferda.millan@maxim-ic.com
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Industry Leading Pharmaceutical News Website in-Pharmatechnologist.com Refocused and Relaunched

MONTPELLIER, France, April 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

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    Online news publication in-PharmaTechnologist.com today launched a refocused website
to deliver more targeted news in key biopharma manufacturing niches.

    Using the new, clearer design readers can customise in-PharmaTechnologist.com to show
one of four microsites - Ingredients, Processing, Drug Delivery, and Regulatory & Safety -
each of which delivers highly targeted news.

    Key features

   
    - Four microsites to deliver targeted news in key biopharma manufacturing
      niches
    - A clearer, more intuitive design and navigation system to simplify reading and
      searching
    - A deeper global coverage of all corners of the rapidly growing biopharma world
    - Increased focus on in-depth analysis of a complex, evolving industry
    - Continued innovation in delivering news in the medium you want, to the
      platform you use

    Independent, free and authoritative biopharma manufacturing news is still the focus,
but the 70,000 monthly visitors to in-PharmaTechnologist.com will now find it easier to
get their daily dose. Improving the reader experience of each of these is at the heart of
the refocusing.

    "In refocusing the site we listened to our readers and focused our efforts on the
topics that matter most to their businesses," Jean-Marc Cocogne, executive director at
in-PharmaTechnologist.com, said. "From the microsites to the new look, our goal is to
break news from an international perspective and focus on the information that impacts the
global pharmaceutical industry."

    As part of a commitment to reporting biopharma manufacturing daily news, wherever it
takes place, in-PharmaTechnologist.com is strengthening its presence in North America and
Asia-Pacific, where more than two-thirds of its audience logon from.

    To serve these readers the in-PharmaTechnologist.com team of independent journalists
will spend more-and-more time on the ground in both regions, meeting the people that
matter, reporting the news others miss.

    New Formula, Better Effect! Check it out http://www.in-PharmaTechnologist.com.

    in-PharmaTechnologist.com is an online news service available as a free-access website
that provides daily and weekly newsletters to subscribers. The service seeks out news
stories and data of value to decision-makers in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.

    The in-PharmaTechnologist.com team is led by award-winning journalists who scan
scientific, technical and industry sources to find previously unpublished material,
primary data and expert opinions in all areas of significance to the target audience.

   
    Contacts:
    Gareth Macdonald, senior editor: +33-4-99-52-83-06 / gareth.macdonald@wrbm.com
    Jean-Marc Cocogne, executive director: +33-4-99-52-28-78 / jm.cocogne@wrbm.com

Source: in-PharmaTechnologist.com

NETGEAR Introduces Industry's First 802.11ac WiFi Router

NETGEAR Announces the R6300 Dual Band Gigabit WiFi Router based on Broadcom's 802.11ac router platform delivering Internet Speeds Up To Three Times Faster than 802.11n

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NETGEAR®, Inc. (NASDAQGM: NTGR), a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers, today announced the availability of the NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router; the first 802.11ac dual band gigabit WiFi router enabling 5th generation WiFi (5G WiFi) at gigabit speeds. The router is also backwards compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n which provides optimum interoperability with legacy WiFi devices.

The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router, powered by Broadcom's 5G WiFi IEEE 802.11ac chips, is up to three times faster than today's 802.11n routers. With an elegant new design that fits perfectly in consumers' living spaces, the router increases the coverage area for HD streaming in the home. The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router has speeds of up to 1300 Mbps on 5GHz and 450 Mbps on 2.4GHz enabling consumers to download web content from any device in the home in a fraction of the time it would take on a similar 802.11n device.

The upcoming 802.11ac wireless standard is the world's fastest WiFi, providing gigabit WiFi speeds allowing for web content to download faster, and large video or music files to synch more quickly. The increased speed of 802.11ac technology is ideal for mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, by providing three times the performance for a similar amount of battery consumption of devices utilizing the current 802.11n WiFi standard.

Other advanced features of the NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router include:

    --  NETGEAR Genie®: This free app for PCs, Macs, iOS and Android
        smartphones and tablets enables home users to control, monitor, repair,
        and manage their home networks easily through a simple, elegant
        dashboard. NETGEAR customers can download the utility at
        http://www.netgear.com/genie or from the Google Play or App Store.
    --  NETGEAR MyMedia(TM): The NETGEAR Genie mobile app feature provides the
        ability to find photos, video or music files anywhere on the network and
        play them on a DLNA media player.
    --  AirPrint( )(TM)( )Support: The NETGEAR Genie app enables users to print
        on any USB or networked printer directly from an iPad or iPhone.
    --  Guest network access: The NETGEAR Genie app makes setting up a guest
        network simple. Guests and visitors can go online through the router
        without the need for secure login information. The guest network also
        prevents users from seeing and accessing a household's computers,
        printers, storage devices and other home network devices.
    --  ReadySHARE® Printer: Makes it easy to turn any existing USB printer
        into a fully functional networked printer that is fully compatible with
        Macs and PCs.
    --  Media Server-DLNA: The R6300 Router is DLNA ready and can stream to any
        DLNA compatible device in your house, including the latest Smart TVs,
        Blu-ray players, media players, game consoles, handheld devices, tablets
        and more.
    --  NETGEAR Live Parental Controls: Centralized, flexible, and reliable
        parental control solution for all the devices on the network, including
        Macs, Windows PCs, smartphones and tablets, for a safe online
        environment for children and teenagers. No subscription is required.
    --  Automatic WiFi Security: Comes with wireless security turned on
        out-of-the-box, complete with a pre-configured network name and
        password, protecting home WiFi networks by default.
    --  Easy Installation: No CD required so users can set it up with
        smartphones, tablets, ultrabooks, and even MacBook Air.
    --  2 USB ports: To simultaneously support USB storage and USB printer on
        the router.

"802.11ac is the next-generation of WiFi connectivity and is set to revolutionize the way we consume content wirelessly by delivering Internet speeds up to three times faster than consumers are used to experiencing," said David Henry, vice president of product management, retail products at NETGEAR. "NETGEAR's leadership in the industry, and collaboration with Broadcom to introduce the first 802.11ac router, will future proof your network by ensuring your home is capable of supporting new faster 802.11ac devices as they begin to roll out this year."

Pricing and Availability
The NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router will be available in May starting at $199.99.

More Information
Learn more about the NETGEAR R6300 WiFi Router at http://www.netgear.com/R6300 and more about 802.11ac/5G WiFi, the next generation in WiFi at http://www.netgear.com/80211ac and http://www.5GWiFi.org.

About NETGEAR, Inc.
NETGEAR (NASDAQGM: NTGR) is a global networking company that delivers innovative products to consumers, businesses and service providers. For consumers, the company makes high performance, dependable and easy to use home networking, storage and digital media products to connect people with the Internet and their content and devices. For businesses, NETGEAR provides networking, storage and security solutions without the cost and complexity of big IT. The company also supplies top service providers with retail proven, whole home solutions for their customers. NETGEAR products are built on a variety of proven technologies such as wireless, Ethernet and Powerline, with a focus on reliability and ease-of-use. NETGEAR products are sold in approximately 29,000 retail locations around the globe, and through approximately 36,000 value-added resellers. The company's headquarters are in San Jose, Calif., with additional offices in 25 countries. NETGEAR is an ENERGY STAR® partner. More information is available at http://www.NETGEAR.com or by calling (408) 907-8000. Connect with NETGEAR at http://twitter.com/NETGEAR and http://www.facebook.com/NETGEAR.

© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, NETGEAR Genie, MyMedia, and ReadySHARE are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. AirPrint is a trademark of Apple Inc. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 for NETGEAR, Inc.: This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, statements concerning NETGEAR's business and the expected performance characteristics, specifications, reliability, market acceptance, market trends, market growth, specific uses, user feedback and market position of NETGEAR's products and technology are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, the following: the actual price, performance and ease of use of NETGEAR's products may not meet the price, performance and ease of use requirements of customers; product performance may be adversely affected by real world operating conditions; failure of products may under certain circumstances cause permanent loss of end user data; new viruses or Internet threats may develop that challenge the effectiveness of security features in NETGEAR's products; the ability of NETGEAR to market and sell its products and technology; the impact and pricing of competing products; and the introduction of alternative technological solutions. Further information on potential risk factors that could affect NETGEAR and its business are detailed in the Company's periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, those risks and uncertainties listed in the section entitled "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors," pages 11 through 33, in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2012. NETGEAR undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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SOURCE  NETGEAR, Inc.

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NETGEAR, Inc.

CONTACT: U.S. Media, Claudia Oropeza of Weber Shandwick for NETGEAR, +1-408-685-0618, coropeza@webershandwick.com; or U.S. Sales Inquiries, +1-408-907-8000, sales@netgear.com, or U.S. Customer Inquiries, 1-888-NETGEAR

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

New Cloud-Based Portal for Manufacturers

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The founder of Nauvou (http://www.nauvou.com) introduces Partner Connect, a cloud-based portal system for manufacturers who sell through partners. Partner Connect specifically helps manufacturers of products with serial numbers, like cars, trucks, boats, trailers, RVs, and snowmobiles. With Partner Connect mid and small-sized manufacturers can take advantage of the latest web technologies. 

Software veteran Eugene Jones said, according to mma-net.org, "Producing 21 percent of global manufactured products, the United States is the world's largest manufacturing economy. Isn't it time that our manufacturers have the system necessary to sell directly into emerging economies? With international deployment becoming a necessity, even for small manufacturers, digital content, not the spoken word, is the language of sales."

Nauvou helps manufacturers improve communications with their dealers and distributors. Complex ordering, where many options are available for each line item, is greatly improved over fax ordering. Option by option validation of the order occurs as the order is placed. Tracking of the order process as build occurs is provided.

Complete sales, marketing, literature, as well as the necessary technical library, is organized by the system, relieving dealers of the burden of updating their paper manuals.

Since partners use this system for day-to-day business, Partner Connect is the perfect vehicle for sales promotions, and gauging partner interest in new products.

Nauvou is based in Little Rock, Arkansas, with servers around the world. Eugene Jones and John Green, the founders, have more than 60 years of experience creating better systems for large and small companies around the world. Previous clients range from The Central Bank of Russia, to Harvey Engineering and Manufacturing Company.   

Contact:

Eugene Jones
President
Nauvou, LLC
Office: 501-223-2100
Email: ejones@nauvou.com

This press release was issued through eReleases(R).  For more information, visit eReleases Press Release Distribution at http://www.ereleases.com.

SOURCE  Nauvou, LLC

Nauvou, LLC

CONTACT: Eugene Jones, Cell, +1-501-231-8860

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

Tipard's Newly Updated Total Media Converter Brings You A Professional Converting Life

BEIJING, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Still worried whether your favorite videos can not be played on your device? Can't watch your DVD movies on your iPhone/iPad/iPod? Tipard'sTotal Media Converter is the best assistant to solve your converting problem. This universal DVD and video file Media Converter enables you to convert DVDs, videos and audio files to any popular formats and then sync them to your mobile players, such as the iPod, iPhone, PSP, Zune, Creative Zen, Nokia, other MP4 & MP3 players and the new iPad.

With this powerful and professional converter, you can rip DVDs to MPEG-4, H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, MOV, M4V, AVI, DivX, XviD, ASF, WMV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, MKV, FLV, SWF, VOB and other popular video formats. Also, you are empowered to convert videos between most popular video formats, including all popular SD video (MP4, MKV, 3GP, WMV, MOV, FLV, AVI, etc.) and HD video (HD M2TS, MTS, TS, HD H.264/MPEG4 AVC, etc.) formats.

Tipard's Total Video Converter has many humanized designs, like adopting NVIDIA® CUDA(TM), while AMD APP Acceleration technology makes sure the converting speed is superior to any converter in this field, speeding up DVD-loading to save you much time. Also, the Auto-update function makes sure that you always have latest version.

Apart from the basic converting function, a multitude of professional editing functions are provided for you to make personalized videos. With the "Merge" function, you can combine and join multiple videos together and export a single video. With the "Trim" function, you can cut a clip from the original video and set the "start time" and "end time" to define the segment. With the "Watermark" function, you can add a watermark to your video and adjust its position and transparency.

More professional and convenient functions are waiting for you to have a try! It is available only for $46. For more detailed information and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/total-media-converter.html

System Requirement for Windows Products:

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

About Tipard Studio

As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users the best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Eric Smith, +86-132-6028-6758, pr@tipard.com, http://www.tipard.com

Web Site: http://www.tipard.com/total-media-converter.html

CrowdOptic Announces Enterprise Photo Curation Solution For Live Events

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CrowdOptic, a maker of crowd-driven mobile applications, today announced a new enterprise solution which leverages the company's proprietary cluster recognition technology to curate fan photos at live events with heightened precision, accuracy and relevancy.

Drawing from thousands of digital fan photos generated over the course of a major live sporting or entertainment event, the CrowdOptic solution identifies photos that are associated with "clusters," groups of fans who are pointing the smartphone cameras at the same place at the same time while in the act of taking a photo or video. The solution gives enterprises a tool for analyzing fan photos in order to locate photos taken during key moments and relevant to specific event highlights.

The CrowdOptic solution uses readily available time and GPS location metadata already included in most digital photos available in the Exchangeable Image File Format (EXIF) and combines it with compass heading data on the mobile phone that created the digital image.  With this simple addition to the standard data set, CrowdOptic can analyze the photos taken at a live event and detect clusters after the fact, using clusters to auto-curate photos of greatest significance.

"Crowdsourced photos are a great untapped resource for enterprises, provided that they are equipped to analyze the thousands of pictures taken at a live event, and to curate them in a way that makes sense based on what fans responded to during that event," said CrowdOptic COO Jim Kovach.  "We are using conventional methods for reading metadata and combining this data with our own proprietary technology to help enterprises curate fan photos for maximum relevancy and impact."

The CrowdOptic solution, which was developed in response to demand from existing CrowdOptic enterprise customers, will be debuted by Infineon Raceway at the Toyota/Save Mart 350, part of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series, on June 22, 2012.

About CrowdOptic

CrowdOptic is the first mobile technology which detects clusters of people who are all looking at the same thing at the same time through their smartphone cameras while taking photos and videos. This powerful core technology underpins CrowdOptic's real-time analytic and mobile platform and is already transforming the way enterprises and individuals filter, curate and target their content and messages aimed at crowds, bringing social media into greater context and into focus.

Widely adopted at numerous premier sporting and entertainment venues, CrowdOptic lets fans spark social media discussions and filter social media posts based on shared experiences. CrowdOptic also supplies the data that helps enterprises track heat at their events and create highly targeted, context-aware marketing and advertising campaigns.

CrowdOptic is a privately-held, venture-backed company based in San Francisco. For more information, visit http://www.crowdoptic.com.

SOURCE  CrowdOptic

CrowdOptic

CONTACT: CrowdOptic, +1-650-291-3440, media@crowdoptic.com

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

Diametriq(TM) Delivers a Unique Approach for Managing LTE Control Traffic

Telecom Industry Veterans Start New Venture Building on the Assets of IntelliNet Technologies

MELBOURNE, Fla., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diametriq, an innovator in Diameter signaling control technologies, was launched today to focus on "Smart Signaling" solutions and meeting the ever increasing signaling traffic demands of 4G/LTE networks. The new company is derived from key assets including executive leadership, engineering, and technologies from IntelliNet Technologies, a wireless networks convergence company.   

Diametriq centers on the need to manage and monetize control signal traffic in next generation networks. Control signaling for 4G networks is built around "Diameter," a protocol that is rapidly replacing SS7 used in older technologies.  It has become the de facto signaling standard between gateways, billing systems, subscriber databases and policy controllers.  The use cases continue to grow along with the rapid growth of applications used by smart phones and tablets which have created a surge in control signaling traffic.  At the same time, it's not just about more traffic or bandwidth; data sessions from new smart devices in 4G networks commonly generate up to 20 times the amount of signaling traffic compared to legacy networks, placing tremendous stress on core network components.   

Anjan Ghosal, CEO of IntelliNet Technologies and a veteran of the telecom industry, successfully spun out IntelliNet's Mobile Data Offload business last year to Ruckus Wireless of San Jose, California. "Retiring looked like an enviable option," notes Ghosal. "But the rapidly growing LTE signaling market provided opportunities that I simply could not pass up."

For this new venture Ghosal has teamed up with industry veterans Kumar Ramalingam heading up Product Development, Chris Knight, Product Management, and Dan Wonak, Marketing and Operations. "The core team brings over 100 years of combined signaling experience which we plan to apply to solve key issues in 4G networks," added Ghosal.

Diametriq's Diameter Routing Engine(TM) (DRE), the company's flagship product, provides load balancing, roaming and interworking that can be customized to an operator's specific requirements. The DRE functions as an application on the Diametriq Diameter platform which can be easily extended to other applications such as roamer steering or analytics. Key features of the DRE include the detection and management of congestion, advanced security features, and dynamic scalability where server instances can be added without interruption in service.  The company builds on IntelliNet's Diameter technology and accomplishments, and boasts a high performance Diameter application platform that is already widely deployed by leading network operators around the globe.  The platform is flexible to meet the demands of today's wireless operators that must manage the surge in signaling traffic brought about by the dramatic growth in smart phone, tablet and other wireless devices.

"Diameter usage is growing rapidly and the key to successfully meeting these challenges is having a high degree of flexibility," said Knight. "Many of our competitors are using legacy platforms to deal with next generation problems. They simply don't have the flexibility to keep up with evolving networks."

"For some time, now, Current Analysis has been closely following the Diameter Signaling requirements of LTE network deployments," said Peter Jarich, service director with Current Analysis, a leading market intelligence firm.  "Earlier this year, when IntelliNet announced its Diameter Routing Engine, we welcomed another solid competitor in the space.  Now that the company has rebranded and structured itself to focus on the Diameter opportunity, we look forward to the innovation they can bring in support of the expansion of LTE networks."

So why Diametriq?

Ghosal explains "Diametriq brings a unique approach to solve Diameter control signal issues. While others are looking at solving point problems we take a holistic view to the entire control signaling issue. Some would consider that as diametrically opposite to the conventional approach."

About Diametriq:

Built on the assets of IntelliNet Technologies, a wireless solutions company founded in 1992, Diametriq offers high performance Diameter signaling solutions to meet the needs of LTE wireless operators. The company's standards compliant Diameter Routing Engine(TM)(DRE) includes a Diameter Routing Agent (DRA), Diameter Edge Agent (DEA), a Diameter Translation Agent (TLA) and a Diameter Interworking Function (IWF). For more information, visit http://www.diametriq.com.

SOURCE  Diametriq

Diametriq

CONTACT: Steve Fiore, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9329, sfiore@sspr.com

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

EB Introduces a Scalable Radio Channel Emulator With the Highest Emulation Capacity in the Market

For wireless equipment manufacturers testing 4G LTE, EB Propsim® F32 is a cost-effective solution

OULU, Finland, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EB (Elektrobit Corporation NASDAQ-OMX: EBC1V,) introduced today the EB Propsim F32 radio channel emulator for testing the performance of wireless networks, base stations, terminals and chipsets utilizing multi-antenna and multi-radio technologies. EB Propsim F32 - with 32 RF channels and 128 fading channels - is an easy solution for testing complex technologies such as 3G/4G, LTE, LTE-Advanced and beyond. It is a scalable test solution with up to eight times the traditional emulator testing capacity in a single box - hence being the first radio channel emulator that can truly test the performance of an entire 4G LTE network in a laboratory. The EB Propsim F32 expands EB's patented radio channel emulator product portfolio that is used globally by all major wireless players.

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The consumer demand for better, smarter, and faster devices has necessitated the use of new technologies in order to increase the throughput for user applications. In order to ensure the reliable functionality of 4G LTE products, it is essential to accurately capture its veritable performance during R&D phase. EB Propsim radio channel emulators are designed to replicate wireless environments such as fading, noise and spatial channel conditions. The radio channel emulator isolates the performance issues of a developed product in all phases of R&D and therefore shortens the product development cycle, which provides cost savings down the wireless ecosystem.

"4G LTE creates design and test challenges with adoption of new technologies such as MIMO and beam forming. With this in mind, we have designed EB Propsim F32 to support our customers to conduct cost-effective LTE testing," said Janne Kolu, vice president, test tools at EB. "There is a remarkable gap between lab testing and field testing. Often the test results in the lab are good but the actual product performs badly in real field conditions. Our mission is to bridge this gap by bringing the most technically advanced test methods available to everyone working with LTE. EB Propsim F32 helps our customers to design better products and cuts the time-to-market significantly."

Product Features of the EB Propsim F32:

    --  The most powerful testing product with the highest emulation capacity in
        the market
    --  Scalable number of RF channels from eight to 32
    --  Provides a cost effective, low cost-per-channel
    --  New setup-wizard and 24/7 automated testing provides ease of use
    --  State of the art channel models and minimized test cabling provides the
        most accurate testing on the market
Meet us at CTIA Wireless 2012 from May 8 - 10 in New Orleans, Louisiana, booth #4912. For more information about the new EB Propsim F32, visit our online press room at CTIA Wireless 2012 or at http://www.elektrobit.com/ebpropsim.

About EB Propsim
The first EB Propsim radio channel emulator was introduced in 1995. EB's philosophy in designing radio channel test solutions has always been uncompromised technical performance for the best emulation accuracy and realistic propagation environment. EB's competence in radio channel test equipment is achieved with a long involvement at the forefront of international radio channel research and solid experience in designing and developing state-of-the-art wireless products and systems. EB continuously develops the EB Propsim radio channel emulator product family and their patented technology to be able to provide testing solutions for the development of the latest wireless technologies.

About EB, Elektrobit Corporation
EB develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end user experiences. EB specializes in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. The company's net sales for the year 2011 totaled EUR 162.2 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. http://www.elektrobit.com

SOURCE  EB, Elektrobit Corporation

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EB, Elektrobit Corporation

CONTACT: Joakim Granholm, EB Wireless Business Segment, +358-40-344-3733, joakim.granholm@elektrobit.com; or Meghan Callaghan, Finn Partners Public Relations for EB, +1-212-715-1608, Meghan@finnpartners.com

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

Shape Security Closes $6 Million Series A Funding Round Led By Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers and Eric Schmidt's TomorrowVentures

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Shape Security, a start-up developing new web security technology, announced today that it has closed a $6 million Series A financing round led by Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB) and Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt's TomorrowVentures. Additional participants in the round include former Accel partner Peter Wagner, Baseline Ventures, as well as top executives from LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook. Ted Schlein, general partner at KPCB, has joined the company's board of directors along with Gaurav Garg, a special limited partner at Sequoia Capital and personal investor in the round.

"Shape has the opportunity to be one of the most disruptive companies the security industry has seen since the early days of anti-virus technology," said Schlein. "Led by a seasoned executive team with which I have partnered successfully before, Shape is developing innovations in cyber-security that will deeply impact how e-commerce and social network websites protect themselves and their users."

According to technology market research firm The Radicati Group, the corporate web security market is expected to grow to $2.5 billion by 2016. Businesses and consumers are under constant attack by botnets which traditional security architectures are no longer able to defend against.

"Shape's technology will shift the burden of attack from defenders to attackers," said Derek Smith, Shape Security CEO. "In doing so, Shape is aiming at the economics of web hacking and forcing attackers to spend more and more to achieve less and less."

"Cyber attacks are constantly evolving and highly persistent," said former Vodafone UK CTO Chris Burke, an investor in this round. "Relying solely on signature or reputation-based security tools leaves websites and their users vulnerable to malicious activity and data theft. Shape's technology will soon become a minimum requirement for the enterprise."

About Shape Security

Based in Mountain View, CA, Shape Security is a start-up developing a new category of web defense products. Shape's founders come from Google, the Department of Defense and major defense contractors. The company's patent-pending technology will provide customers with a fundamentally different approach to protecting e-commerce and social network websites.

Shape Security is hiring world-class engineers. Visit shapesecurity.com to learn more.

Media Contact
Katherine Nellums for Shape Security
415-432-2451
Katherine.nellums@lewispulse.com

SOURCE  Shape Security

Shape Security

Web Site: http://shapesecurity.com

itelligence's Support Organization Certified by SAP: Achieves Partner Center of Expertise Certification

BIELEFELD, Germany, April 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    - SAP channel partner now certified to deliver support for SAP(R) Business All-in-One
and SAP BusinessObjects(TM) solutions following rigorous validation testing

    itelligence, an SAP(R) channel partner, today announced it has achieved Partner Center
of Expertise certification from SAP AG. Following an extensive audit of its service and
support organization, itelligence has been verified as offering support to its customers
in accordance with SAP's current technical and organizational standards.

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    The Partner Center of Expertise certification is a support center certification
offered by the SAP Active Global Support organization, supported by SAP's Partner Services
Delivery team. It covers a channel partner's entire support center, including support
staff, support processes and infrastructure. Certification validates that a channel
partner's support organization fulfills requirements needed to provide high-quality
support services to its customers for SAP(R) Business All-in-One and SAP BusinessObjects(
TM) solutions. The certification will become mandatory for all partners selling, providing
and delivering compliant customer support processes.

    "Achieving this certification is a key differentiator in the marketplace for
itelligence," said Lars Janitz, Global VP Application Management, itelligence AG. "It
clearly shows that our support operations and services in support of SAP solutions comply
with SAP standards."

    To qualify for this certification, itelligence uses SAP Solution Manager as a key
element of its service and support infrastructure, and a major part of its 500 support
consultants are SAP-certified. The Partner Center of Expertise certification is valid for
two years.

    Thomas Volkmann, Global SAP Solution Manager Operations, itelligence AG: "Our
customers can be confident that they are receiving high-quality support of their
implementations of SAP solutions worldwide."

    As well as being one of SAP AG's most successful partners in the SME segment
worldwide, itelligence is also one of the most established. The fruitful combination of
technological leadership by SAP and rigorous implementation by itelligence in line with
market conditions is a hallmark of this long-standing joint collaboration at international
level in well over 20 countries.

    itelligence Press Release

    itelligence's Support Organization Certified by SAP; Achieves Partner Center of
Expertise Certification

    itelligence AG

    itelligence is one of the leading international full-service providers of solutions in
support of SAP solutions, employing more than 2,300 highly qualified employees in 20
countries and in five regions (America, Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe and
Germany/Austria/Switzerland). itelligence is an SAP gold channel partner authorized to
resell SAP(R) Business All-in-One, SAP Business ByDesign(TM) and SAP BusinessObjects(TM)
solutions, and is one of only six SAP global services and global hosting partners also
SAP-certified as a global provider of application management services. In addition to that
itelligence AG has a global value-added reseller (VAR) agreement with SAP AG. itelligence
realizes complex projects in the SAP solution-based environment for over 4,000 customers
worldwide. The company's services in support of SAP solutions range from consulting and
licensing to outsourcing and services to proprietary industry-specific SAP. In 2011,
itelligence generated total sales of EUR 342.4 million.

    SAP and all SAP logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of SAP AG in Germany and
in several other countries. Business Objects, BusinessObjects and the Business Objects
logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Business Objects in the United States
and/or other countries. Business Objects is an SAP company.

    All other product and service names mentioned are the trademarks of their respective
companies.

   
    Public Relations:
    Silvia Dicke
    Tel: +49(0)521-91448-107
    Fax: +49(0)521-91445-201
    silvia.dicke@itelligence.de

    itelligence AG
    Konigsbreede 1
    33605 Bielefeld
    http://www.itelligence.de
    http://blog.itelligence.ag

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Source: itelligence AG

Mobile Payment: PAY.ON AG Cooperates With Payworks GmbH in Development of Mobile Payment Solutions

MUNICH, April 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    In cooperation with the Munich-based company payworks, PAY.ON AG establishes a
development partnership for mobile payment solutions. payworks GmbH develops both turnkey
white-label products and modular components, making it easy for payment providers, banks
and telecommunications providers to enter the emerging mobile payment market. Existing and
new clients of PAY.ON's payment processing platform 'PaySourcing' can now rely on a
professional partner for future mobile payment projects. For more information on payworks
GmbH, visit http://www.payworksmobile.com

    'The development of mobile payment systems can often be very complex. We offer payment
providers the necessary solutions to quickly enter the rapidly growing mobile payment
sector,' say payworks Managing Directors, David Bellem and Christian Deger. 'We are
excited to have an experienced and internationally recognised partner like PAY.ON at our
side. This opens up a vast amount of opportunities for our clients and allows us to align
our products more closely to their specific needs.'

    'The product portfolio of payworks complements our services perfectly. It gives our
clients access to a new and dynamic market segment with high transaction volumes,'
explains Wolfgang Berner, Vice President Product & Integration of PAY.ON. 'The products
developed by payworks allow 'PaySourcing' clients to pursue sound strategies in the mobile
payment market.'

    The very first product, 'payworks.terminal', enables payment providers to instantly
release their own mobile point-of-sale (POS) solution. With 'payworks.terminal', small
retailers are able to accept card payments easily at the POS, the only requirement being a
smartphone with internet access. An optional card reader can be plugged into the phone for
faster processing. The application, which is available for iPhone and Android, is
customised by payworks according to each payment provider's individual needs, representing
a comprehensive all-in-one solution.

    All payworks products comply with current data security standards for the
international payment market. 'payworks.terminal' was developed compliant to the
specifications and requirements of the PCI Security Standards Council's PA-DSS. Thus, no
credit card and customer data is stored on the respective mobile phone. In addition,
cardholder verification via signature mitigates the risk of data abuse. PAY.ON's PCI-DSS
certified processing system ensures the safe and reliable execution of all payment
transactions.

    About payworks:

    payworks develops and operates mobile payment solutions for payment providers, banks
and telecommunications providers. The company is supported by the business incubator
Barikuta Partners, the entrepreneurial arm of the PAY.ON founders. The solutions developed
by payworks include turnkey white-label products and modular components, both being
exclusively sold to payment providers. payworks enables its clients to enter the mobile
payment sector with innovative and reliable solutions without the need of high
investments. For more information, visit: http://www.payworksmobile.com

    About PAY.ON:

    PAY.ON AG is the world's leading provider for web-based payment infrastructure
services and provider of the payment processing platform 'PaySourcing' as well as of the
routing gateway 'PayPipe'. 'PaySourcing' allows clients to outsource all relevant
eCommerce-typical payment and risk management processes into the cloud or to become a
payment service provider in a cost-, time- and resource-saving way. 'PayPipe' is a
high-performance routing gateway, which connects payment market participants worldwide by
using only one API. 'PayPipe' accelerates the global availability for all market
participants like no other network. Accordingly, transactions are processed in all payment
methods in any currency across all systems. Every PAY.ON system is PCI-DSS certified and
therefore compliant with the international payment standards and requirements. For more
information, visit: http://www.payon.com

   
    payworks GmbH - press contact:
    Veronika Zimmermann
    Manager Press & Public Relations
    Email: press@payworksmobile.com
    URL: http://www.payworksmobile.com

    PAY.ON AG - press contact:
    Wilhelm Fuchs
    Manager Press & Public Relations
    Phone: +49(89)45-230-552
    Email: press@payon.com
    URL: http://www.payon.com

Source: PAY.ON AG

Growth Strategy: Altran to Expand India Operations; Acquisitions in Pipeline to Grow to 2000 High Technology Experts

BANGALORE, India, April 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    French major eyes Aerospace/Defense for growth as Offset Clause takes off

    Altran, the global leader in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting, today
announced plans to significantly expand its India operations in order to tap the domestic
market as well as support its global clients with a strong domain leadership across
several verticals from South Asia.

    The Altran group employs 17,000 employees worldwide and India will be strategic for
the growth of the company. As India moves into the next stage of growth in the core
sectors, the country has emerged as a key market with strong potential for Altran's
business practices in Aerospace, Automotive, Railways and Energy.

    The firm is looking at both organic and inorganic routes to scale up operations to
reach a workforce of 2,000 high technology experts over the next two years in India. A few
companies operating in niche sectors are among the targeted acquisitions.

    "At present, we are conducting discussions with several key players, we expect to
announce these acquisitions as soon as we complete the due diligence process. We believe
that these acquisitions will strengthen our existing capabilities in order to enhance our
offerings," commented Mr. Michel Bailly, Chief Technical Officer of the Altran group.

    Altran's main global accounts are already engaged within India and include Airbus,
Alstom Transportation, Renault, etc. With Offset Clause requirements as mandated by the
Indian government in Defense deals now being firmly embedded in domestic defense
procurement contracts, Altran sees a substantial opportunity in the Defense and Aerospace
sectors in the years ahead given its expertise in helping develop cutting edge technology
in Aerospace engineering.

    "In India, Aerospace engineering is growing. Going forward, there will be greater
emphasis on technology-driven ventures as the Offset Clause gains momentum. We already
have the capabilities to convert such deals into a win-win situation. We are working with
some of the top European Aerospace companies in India. Our objective is to ensure that we
serve both Indian as well as international partners from this geography," pointed out Mr.
Sanjay Kumar, CEO of Altran India.

    As an international group, Altran operates in over twenty countries throughout Europe,
Asia and the Americas. As a strategic partner, Altran offers its customers global project
support while guaranteeing a consistent level of service. In order to offer specific
support to dedicated local markets, including India, Altran has chosen to keep a local
dimension.

    In accordance with the Group's strategy, announced on 19 October 2011, Altran is
focusing on 4 main pillars: develop Asia, give priority to 6 European countries through
organic growth and acquisitions, expand globally on Embedded & Critical Systems and
Product Lifecycle Management, develop our strategy for large accounts. This will enable
Altran to reach a turning point in its development, observed Mr. Bailly.

    In order to achieve this, Mr. Sanjay Kumar has been appointed as the CEO of India
operations. His mandate is to ensure that India contributes significantly to Altran's
global earnings over the next few years.

    Altran and Solar Impulse: a human and technological adventure

    Altran is the official engineering partner of Solar Impulse, the world's first
solar-powered aircraft. It took seven years of studies, simulation, construction and tests
to achieve the first solar day-and-night flight in history for 26 hours, 10 minutes and 19
seconds, using no fuel and propelled by solar energy alone.

    "We have such exciting technologies from our global R&D teams. I am sure that Altran
and the Indian Aerospace industry will forge a symbiotic relationship in the coming days
in order to revolutionize the way innovative products are being developed," added Mr.
Sanjay.

    About Altran

    As global leader in innovation and high-tech engineering consulting, Altran supports
companies in the creation and development of their new products and services. For thirty
years, the Group has been providing services to key players in the fields of Aerospace,
Automotive, Energy, Railways, Finance, Healthcare, Telecoms...

    Present at every stage of project development from new-technology strategic planning
through to manufacturing, Altran is able to capitalise on its expertise in four key
domains: Product Lifecycle Management, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering &
Embedded Systems and IT Systems.

    With a global network of 17,000 collaborators (including 15,000 consultants),
throughout more than 20 countries, and 500 major clients, the Group reported sales of
EUR1,420m in 2011.

    Altran is traded on Euronext Paris, Compartment B, is eligible for the Deferred
Settlement Service (SRD) and is listed notably on the SBF 120, NEXT 150
[http://www.euronext.com/trader/summarizedmarket/summarizedmarketRoot.jsp?isinCode=FR0003502087&lan=FR&selectedMep=1 ]
, CAC MID 60
[http://www.euronext.com/trader/summarizedmarket/summarizedmarketRoot.jsp?isinCode=QS0010989117&lan=FR&selectedMep=1 ]
, and CAC TECHNOLOGY
[http://www.euronext.com/trader/summarizedmarket/summarizedmarketRoot.jsp?isinCode=QS0011017827&lan=FR&selectedMep=1 ]
indices.

    http://www.altran.com

Source: Altran

Press contact Altran India: M J Srikant - MJS PR, +91-09-84515065, mjsrikant@mjspr.com; Press contact Altran : Emmanuel Bardet, +33(0)1-46-17-45-00, press@altran.com

NHN Japan Opens New "Sticker Shop" for Free Calling and Messaging App "LINE"

TOKYO, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NHN Japan Corporation announced on April 26 the opening of the "Sticker Shop" for its free calling and free messaging app "LINE" (http://line.naver.jp/), where you can purchase stickers (some available for free) featuring popular characters from around the world.

Furthermore, on top of the usual features that allow the exchange of text, location info, images, emoji (pictograms) and stickers, a new function which allows users to send video and audio files via LINE's chat room has been released.

http://naverland.naver.jp/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/line_stampshop_global.jpg

LINE is a smartphone app which allows users to enjoy free calls and messages to one another, both nationally and internationally, regardless of which mobile network provider they are using. Currently, it is used by over 30 million users in 231 countries worldwide, including 13 million users in Japan. The stickers (LINE's original communications feature using ultra-expressive character icons) allow users to enjoy communication with friends and family without the necessity of text, and have been proving very popular. It helps aid communication to go beyond the boundaries of country and language and is being well received throughout the world.

As well as stickers with LINE's original characters, the new "Sticker Shop" functions as an online store and offers other stickers featuring popular characters from around the world. At the time of release, there will be a total of 15 sets on offer, taking the total number of available stickers to 784.

Of course stickers are available for regular purchase. However, Android users can also send them as gifts to other users via LINE. By exchanging these stickers with other close friends, we believe that this will lead to further promote and increase communication amongst users.

As well as the "Sticker Shop", a new function which allows users to send video and audio files via LINE's chat room has been introduced (audio messages of up to 180 seconds and video footage of up to 90 seconds). In addition to the existing functions such as sharing photos with ease, these new features allow users to leave voice-mails and video messages, creating a new freedom of use.

As one of the world's leading global messaging services, LINE will continue to improve the user-friendliness of its services.

About NHN Japan Corporation
NHN Japan is the local affiliate of Korea's premier Internet company, NHN Corporation. NHN Japan is headquartered in Shinagawa, Tokyo, with Akira Morikawa as CEO.

About the Sticker shop
*The Sticker Shop is available for use on smartphones only.

*Stickers purchased or received as gifts from the Sticker Shop can be used/viewed on the smartphone and PCs as well as smart-tablet browser versions of LINE.

SOURCE  NHN Japan Corporation

NHN Japan Corporation

CONTACT: Fumiko Hayashi, PR Room, Web Services Business Division, NHN Japan Corporation, Tel: +81-70-5077-6073 (Japanese only), Email: Webservice-PR@nhn.com

Web Site: http://line.naver.jp

PDF2Office® for iWork® v2.0 ships -- Mac PDF Converter for iWork Converts PDFs to editable Numbers, Keynote and Pages files

OSAKA, Japan, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recosoft Corporation the developer of the PDF2Office® family of products, PDF2ID® and ID2Office® plug-ins for InDesign® ships PDF2Office for iWork® v2.0.

PDF2Office for iWork v2.0 is a major upgrade to PDF2Office for iWork v1.0 the PDF converter for iWork.

PDF2Office for iWork v2.0, which is a 64-bit Mac OS X application, contains over 50+ new features and enhancements; a major new element of PDF2Office for iWork v2.0 is the capability to convert PDF documents to the Numbers format. Additionally, PDF2Office for iWork v2.0 batch converts PDFs to the iWork formats with a single-click.

PDF2Office for iWork converts PDF files into editable Numbers, Keynote and Pages files by recreating the intended construction and layout of the document; forming paragraphs; applying styles; regrouping independent graphic elements; extracting images; creating tables; all automatically without any manual intervention.

PDF2Office for iWork allows you to recover, reuse and re-source the contents stored in PDF files making it available for use in within the iWork family of products.

Key New Features

    --  Convert PDF files to Numbers format Convert every page in a PDF file
        into an equivalent sheet in the resulting Numbers document.
    --  Mac OS X 64-bit application PDF2Office for iWork v2.0 is a native Mac OS
        X 64-bit application taking advantage of 64-bit processing enhancements.
    --  Format conversion results for the iOSA new Format for iOS option
        optimizes the resulting files for viewing/editing on the iPad, iPhone
        and iPod.
    --  Batch Convert PDF files Batch convert PDFs with a single-click to
        Numbers, Pages and Keynote formats.
Customers who purchased PDF2Office for iWork v1.0 licenses on/after March 25, 2012 are entitled to a free upgrade to PDF2Office for iWork v2.0.

PDF2Office for iWork v2.0 is available immediately in the following configurations --

    PDF2Office for iWork v2.0
     Single user license            US$59.00
    PDF2Office for iWork v2.0
     Family pack license            US$79.00
    PDF2Office for iWork v2.0 SOHO
     License                        US$99.00
    PDF2Office for iWork v2.0
     Single User Upgrade            US$29.99
    (single user license upgrade)
    PDF2Office for iWork v2.0
     Family Pack/SOHO Upgrade       US$39.99
System Requirements

    OS:                               Mac OS X 10.5.8 and higher
    Hardware:                          Intel based Mac capable of
                                       running 64-bit applications
    Applications:                      iWork '08/'09 to view and edit
                                       converted files

About Recosoft Corporation

Recosoft Corporation is the developer of PDF2Office®, the de-facto PDF-to-Excel, PDF-to-Word, PDF-to-PowerPoint conversion utility; PDF2Office® for iWork, the only PDF-to-Keynote, PDF-to-Numbers and PDF-to-Pages conversion application; ID2Office, the InDesign-to-Word, InDesign-to-PowerPoint converter; and PDF2ID® the PDF-to-InDesign conversion tool. The company is a leader in designing and delivering PDF converters and file conversion software solutions enhancing workflow automation and productivity. For more information on Recosoft PDF converters and conversion solutions, visit http://www.recosoft.com.

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    email: info@recosoft.com
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SOURCE  Recosoft Corporation

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Deezer and T-Mobile Partner to Develop a Legal Music Streaming Mass Market in Central Europe

PARIS, April 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    In order to promote legal streaming music service in Central Europe, Deezer and T
Mobile have announced their partnership.

    With the support of the local labels and the collecting societies, Deezer and T Mobile
are launching a localized co-branded offer.

    The first country launched is Austria.

    Deezer offers the best music experience for T-Mobile Austria customers:

    Deezer offers a standalone service at EUR9.99 per month, which gives customers instant
and unlimited access to 15 million tracks from a computer (with no need to download any
software) and on any device - Smartphones, tablets, IP radios and TVs...whether connected
to the Internet or not. Deezer is simple, intuitive and responds to fans' needs to
discover, listen to, organise and share all the music they love.

    T-Mobile is now the first operator in Austria to integrate an unlimited music
subscription as part of their mobile tariff plan. T-Mobile customers will get an exclusive
co-branded Deezer Unlimited Music service included as part of their ALL INCLUSIVE Young
Star Music and ALL INCLUSIVE Music XL tariff.

    Instead of launching a limited free service in these mature markets, Deezer and
T-Mobile want to directly develop the adoption of high quality paid-for services.

    Axel Dauchez, CEO of Deezer:

    "Deezer has always aimed to put fans in control of their own music - whether at a desk
or on the move. We're delighted to be partnering with T-Mobile Austria to offer their
customers a unique local service that focuses on sharing and discovering new music."

    Thomas Kicker, CMO of T-Mobile Austria, is convinced of Deezer's advantages over its
competitors: "Music fans of all ages will be excited by Deezer. It's just a lot of fun to
rediscover familiar and popular music from one's youth and, at the same time, be able to
listen to all the new releases in such an easy way. In Austria, T-Mobile is writing
history in the area of mobile services again, this time by combining telecoms, data and
music in 2 attractive flat-rate tariffs for all ages. It has never been so easy and such
good-value to access music. By partnering with Deezer, we are sending a clear signal
against illegal downloads and piracy."

    About Deezer:

    Deezer is the market leader in music streaming worldwide with 20 million users, 1.5
million Deezer subscribers, 15 million tracks, more than 600,000 Facebook fans and 300,000
followers on Twitter. Today Deezer is the first music streaming service that does not rely
on software downloads. In September 2011 Deezer announced a partnership with Facebook, an
important international step that allowed Deezer to integrate its services into the
world's largest social network.

    On December 8th 2011, Deezer began its worldwide roll-out except in Japan and the US.

   
                                      Discover more at:
                     http://www.deezer.com / http://m.deezer.com
                    Facebook.com/deezer [https://www.facebook.com/deezer ]
                                     Twitter: DeezerWorld
                                        Press contact:
                                      pr@deezer.com

Source: DEEZER

Media only: Sophie Samama, Email: ss@deezer.com, Tel: +33(0)1-55-80-69-02 (direct line)

ProgressSoft and ebpSource Announce Partnership at MEFTEC 2012, to Bring Advanced e-Billing and Payment Capabilities to Middle East Banks and Billers

LONDON and DUBAI, April 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    ProgressSoft, the leading provider of real-time payment solutions, announces its
partnership with ebpSource at MEFTEC 2012, the world's premier financial technology event
for emerging markets, which is taking place in Dubai on 25 - 26 April 2012.

    For the 7th year in a row, ProgressSoft participates as MEFTEC Platinum Sponsor,
presenting its renowned payment solutions, including nationwide mobile payment, electronic
image-based check clearing and ACH payment solutions.

    This year and for the first time at MEFTEC, ProgressSoft is showcasing the
industry-standard electronic bill presentment & payment (EBPP) solution provided by
ebpSource.

    This comes as the first joint business endeavour following ProgressSoft's partnership
with ebpSource, master international distributor for the world's leading e-billing and
payment software platform. Through this partnership, the two companies aim to promote
e-billing and payment software solutions to national payment processors, banks, billers
and other service providers across the Middle East region.

    "We chose ebpSource because it is the recognised leader in electronic bill presentment
and payment technology and its world-class brand complements our portfolio of payment
solutions. This partnership enables us to add even more functionality to our mature range
of financial services offerings - thus enriching the business environment of our clients,"
expressed Mr. Michael Wakileh, CEO of ProgressSoft Corporation.

    Both partners expect strong initial interest from regional banks and national payment
processors. Says Steve Wright, EVP of Commercial Operations at ebpSource:

    "The ebpSource team has worked extensively with financial institutions all over the
world to develop advanced local and regional e-bill consolidation networks.

    Many of these initiatives have involved a close working relationship with local
technology partners such as ProgressSoft.

    These combined teams work tirelessly to help organisations across a wide range of
industries to integrate their billing and payment processes, with the convenience of the
online banking, mobile, branch, ATM and other electronic channels.

    It is no surprise that a number of these initiatives have already gone on to win
international recognition for their electronic bill presentment and payment services."

    On-site demonstrations of the e-billing and payment capabilities being offered by
ebpSource and ProgressSoft, along with all other ProgressSoft solutions are being
conducted to MEFTEC delegates, comprising the highest level of executives from both the
banking and telecoms sectors in the region.

    About ProgressSoft

    http://www.progressoft.com

    Established in 1989, ProgressSoft has been focusing its proficiency in Real-time
Payments and Imaging technologies to deliver a set of innovative solutions tailored for
the needs of the banking and financial sectors. Serving a diversified client base of 350+
banks in 23 countries around the globe, ProgressSoft provides solutions in the fields of
Electronic Image-based Check Clearing, Automated Clearing House, Mobile Payments,
Intelligent Signature Recognition and Real-time Settlement for Securities Trading.

    About ebpSource

    http://www.ebpsource.com

    The most experienced team in the international electronic billing and payment
industry, ebpSource delivers software solutions, consultancy and support to global
billers, banks and payment processors. ebpSource also serves as Master International
Distributor for CheckFree i-Series, the world's leading e-billing and payment software
suite which presently underpins many of the largest global e-billing, e-invoicing and
payment applications across the financial services, telecoms, utility, postal,
outsourcing, manufacturing and logistics sectors.

Source: ebpSource and ProgressSoft

Media contact: Elaine Graham, EG Communications, egraham@egcomms.co.uk , +44-(0)1570-470760  

Colantotte Launches Marvel Avengers Assemble Microsite

LONDON, April 26, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

               Featuring the MagTitan Neo Legend Bracelet as Seen in the Movie

    Colantotte, manufacturer of award winning magnetic and negative ion technology,
announce the launch of Marvel Avengers Assemble movie microsite at
http://www.colantotte.com/avengers.

    Discover the top secret gear heroes use to fight off arch rivals on this interactive
website. Colantotte has created the limited edition MagTitan NEO Legend bracelet as worn
by Tony Stark (IronMan) played by Robert Downey Jr. in Marvel Avengers Assemble. Enjoy
exclusive interactive comics, and follow all the Avengers Assemble content via the Super
Social Link List. What's more, Colantotte are giving away 6 Neo Legend wristbands here
http://www.facebook.com/ILoveTrionZ.

    Win a NEO Legend Wristband

    Win one of 6 Neo Legend wristbands over the next 6 weeks. To enter, go to
http://www.facebook.com/ILoveTrionZ, then submit your details and you'll be rewarded
with an exclusive 15% OFF ALL Colantotte & Trion:Z products AND have your name added to
the prize draw.

    Marvel Avengers Assemble featuring Colantotte YouTube trailer -
http://www.youtube.com/watch?vØLMVbR30_c

    About Colantotte International, Inc

    Produced by Japan's leading manufacturer of medically certified devices, Arc Quest Co.
Ltd, Colantotte & Trion:Z launched its award winning range of products in 1997 and is now
a leader in providing magnetic ionic gear, with a presence in over 60 countries worldwide.
Their products are worn by hundreds of professional athletes including those in Triathlon
Sports, Cycling, Cricket, Football, Golf and Tennis.

    About Marvel Avengers Assemble

    Marvel Studios presents "Marvel Avengers Assemble"-the Super Hero line-up of a
lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor,
Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens
global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency
known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the
brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins. The film
releases May 4, 2012, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

    About Marvel Entertainment

    Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is
one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a
proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years.
Marvel utilises its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For
more information visit http://www.marvel.com.

    For Media Information:

    Please contact Jasmin Brady jasmin@trionz.co.uk or call +44-1925-210990.

Source: Colantotte

Walmart Joins Forces with Marvel's The Avengers to Transform Stores into a Super Hero's Playground

Super Hero Augmented Reality Mobile App Delivers First Integrated In-Store Gaming Experience

BENTONVILLE, Ark., April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fans of Marvel's The Avengers, prepare for game play! Beginning today, in advance of the film release of Marvel's The Avengers on May 4, only Walmart customers will have access to the Super Hero Augmented Reality (AR) game featuring their favoriteAvengers,including Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, The Hulk, Hawkeye and Black Widow. This new "Super Hero AR" app is available now for download at the iTunes App Store and Android Market. Once downloaded, customers have instant access to Hawkeye, and only from the aisles of their local Walmart stores, customers can then "unlock" the superpowers of the five remaining Avengers and ultimately save the world.

"Walmart is bringing this summer's most anticipated blockbuster into stores through a first-of-its-kind augmented reality experience which bridges the gap between the physical store and mobile gaming," said Seong Ohm, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for entertainment, Walmart U.S. "We're committed to creating engaging and fun experiences at Walmart, and we've tapped different areas of the store for movie fans to interact with the mobile app while shopping the more than 600 Marvel's The Avengers merchandise available."

With more than 100 million augmented reality-capable smartphones in operation today(1), Walmart is putting the devices to good use. Customers can use "Super Hero AR" in two modes, Game Mode and Photo Capture Mode. Here is how it works:

Game Mode: Collect All Six Superpowers and Save the World

    --  Download the "Super Hero AR" App from the iTunes App Store or Android
        Market that also includes instant access to Hawkeye and his superpowers;
    --  Visit a local Walmart with your enabled smart device;
    --  Seek out specific images on Marvel's The Avengers signage located in
        various departments around the store including apparel, grocery, toys
        and wireless;*
    --  Aim your smart devices at the target image to unlock each Super Hero's
        power;
    --  Collect the powers of the five remaining Avengers and get a chance to
        defeat Loki and win the game.
Photo Capture Mode (available for iOS and Android): Take a Photo with Your Favorite Avenger

    --  Activate "photo capture mode" from an Marvel's The Avengers DVD pallet
        in-store; a 3-D model of the Super Hero depicted on the DVD pallet will
        become visible on your phone;
    --  Take a photo with your favorite Avenger;
    --  Share it with friends on Facebook or via email.
"We are happy to have Walmart's tremendous support behind the release of Marvel's The Avengers," said Mark Rhodes, senior vice president of North American Retail Development at Marvel Entertainment. "We are always looking for opportunities to develop unique retail programs with our partners and feel the Super Hero Augmented Reality app enables fans to extend both their shopping and movie experience in an interactive way."

Fans that just can't get enough will have another shot at bringing both Black Widow and Hawkeye to life. They can either visit http://www.walmart.com/TheAvengers and look for an image of Black Widow to bring her to life, or find a Hawkeye image in the April 29th Walmart newspaper circular and utilize the "Super Hero AR" app to activate the feature.

In addition, beginning on April 26, T-Mobile representatives will help customers navigate the terrain and unlock each Super Hero's power, bringing them one step closer to defeating Loki, and saving the world in the final level of the game. In select stores, the grocery section will also offer shoppers food and beverage samples of Avengers-themed products such as Dr. Pepper, Red Baron Pizza and Hershey's chocolate candies.

Join the Conversation on Twitter:

To celebrate The Avengers debut and the new Superhero augmented reality mobile app, Walmart (@WalmartSpecials) has partnered with Marvel (@Agent_M) and other Marvel influencers to host an exclusive Twitter party for Avengers fans. The discussion will include Avengers trivia and sneak peeks at exclusive content from the app and movie. The party will take place this Thursday, April 26 at 2 p.m. EST and participants will be using the branded hashtag: #AvengersWMT.

For more information on the "Super Hero AR" App visit http://www.walmart.com/TheAvengers or visit the iTunes App Store or Android Market. To learn more about Marvel's The Avengers visit http://marvel.com/avengers_movie/.

About Walmart

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT) serves customers and members more than 200 million times per week at over 10,000 retail units under 69 different banners in 27 countries. With fiscal year 2012 sales of approximately $444 billion, Walmart employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting http://walmartstores.com, and on Facebook at http://facebook.com/walmart and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/walmart. Online merchandise sales are available at http://www.walmart.com and http://www.samsclub.com.

About Marvel's The Avengers

Marvel Studios presents Marvel's The Avengers--the team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins.

Starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner and Tom Hiddleston, with Stellan Skarsgard and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, directed by Joss Whedon, from a story by Zak Penn and Joss Whedon with screenplay by Joss Whedon, "Marvel's The Avengers" is based on the ever-popular Marvel comic book series "The Avengers," first published in 1963 and a comics institution ever since. Prepare yourself for an exciting event movie, packed with action and spectacular special effects, when Marvel's The Avengers assemble in summer 2012.

Marvel's The Avengers is presented by Marvel Studios in association with Paramount Pictures. The film is being produced by Marvel Studios' President Kevin Feige and executive produced by Alan Fine, Jon Favreau, Stan Lee, Louis D'Esposito, Patricia Whitcher, Victoria Alonso and Jeremy Latcham. The film releases May 4, 2012, and is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

About Marvel Entertainment, LLC

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit http://www.marvel.com.

* In-store signage locations may vary slightly by store.

(1) Juniper Research, Mobile Augmented Reality 1.2.11 http://www.juniperresearch.com/reports/mobile_augmented_reality

SOURCE  Walmart

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CONTACT: Walmart Media Relations,1-800-331-0085, http://walmartstores.com/reporter; or Marvel: Jeff Klein, 212-981-5189, jeff_klein@dkcnews.com, or Callie Burrows, 212-981-5209, callie_burrows@dkcnews.com, both of DKC Public Relations

National Retirement Expert, Abe Ashton, Unveils Annuityadvisory.com to Educate Pre-Retirees and Retirees

ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Abe Ashton, national retirement expert unveiled http://www.annuityadvisory.com to inform pre-retirees and retirees on the truths, benefits and consequences of buying annuities. Sign-up on the new website is absolutely FREE.

For the past fifteen years, Abe Ashton's unique and dynamic retirement and income planning approach has helped thousands of retirees. Abe is a regular contributor to foxbusiness.com and was recognized by Senior Market Advisor Magazine in 2009 as one of the top 5 professionals working with retirees.

Numerous financial and insurance institutions have asked Abe to train their financial professionals across the country. Now, retirees can benefit from Abe's extensive knowledge and experience by visiting http://www.annuityadvisory.com.  Abe Ashton shared key factors for developing the new site, "I created this free, informational website because I found in my own practice that annuities are the most frequently misunderstood financial products. Unfortunately, many retirees are afraid to call an advisor and ask questions regarding these and other financial products out of fear of being sold. Annuityadvisory.com provides an unbiased perspective on various annuity products including strategies to increase income while protecting the client's retirement nest egg."

This new, informative website provides candid answers to the most common questions asked by those considering an annuity as part of their retirement plan.

Annuity topics covered in Abe's FREE Videos on the website include:

    --  The History of Annuities
    --  Types of Annuities
    --  Surrender Charges and Terms
    --  Income Growth Potential
    --  And Abe's Split Annuity Strategy
Patrick Kelly, national best selling author of Tax-Free Retirement and The Retirement Miracle encourages seniors to visit the informative site, "No retiree should buy an annuity without first visiting http://www.annuityadvisory.com." Patrick Kelly's books are available for purchase at http://www.retirementmiracle.com.

Abe is the Founder and President of One for the Money Financial, a financial and legacy planning company. The company's senior advisors work exclusively with seniors and retirees, creating plans to increase monthly income while using conservative financial products to protect and guarantee their client's retirement nest egg.

Visit http://www.annuityadvisory.com to learn how you can protect your retirement nest egg and generate an income you can never outlive.

SOURCE  One for the Money Financial

One for the Money Financial

CONTACT: Jenny Worthington, jenny@oneforthemoney.com, +1-855-220-9500

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

Lifescript Launches New Online Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center

Lifescript.com, a women's health and wellness website headquartered in Mission Viejo, Calif., has launched a new Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center designed to help women treat and reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

MISSION VIEJO, Calif., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lifescript.com, a women's health and wellness website headquartered in Mission Viejo, Calif., has launched a new Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center designed to help women treat and reduce symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that affects 1%-3% of women in the United States, is on the rise. And women are three times as likely to get RA as men, according to the American College of Rheumatology.

"RA is different from other types of wear-and-tear arthritis that occurs as people age," says Edward Geehr, M.D., Lifescript Chief Medical Officer. "With RA, the immune system causes pain, swelling, and ultimately destruction of the joint tissues."

"The Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center gives women the tools to cope with the pain, reduce symptoms and find the best treatments," Geehr says.

Unfortunately, there is no known cure for RA, and research has yet to pinpoint an exact cause. However, scientists are discovering new ways to reduce risks, and Lifescript's Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center will be following the latest research and studies.

"Women are seeking the newest information on treatment options, pros and cons of different medications, and resources to make living with RA a little bit easier," says Laurie Berger, Lifescript Editor-in-Chief. "They'll find all that and more in Lifescript's Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center."

The Rheumatoid Arthritis Health Center features dozens of articles written by medical experts and reviewed by physicians. It includes exercises to help ease RA symptoms; the best foods to make up an anti-inflammatory diet; as well as information on top procedures, medications, alternative therapies, related conditions and more. It's one of 66 patient health centers already launched on Lifescript.

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

SOURCE  Lifescript

Lifescript

CONTACT: Alan Adams of Lifescript, +1-949-680-1841

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

Russound Announces the Sale of Colorado vNet Corp.

As Part of a Larger Strategic Initiative

NEWMARKET, N.H., April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of a new strategic business plan, Russound announces the sale of Colorado vNet Corp. to a new company created by its former Vice President of Sales and Marketing and industry veteran, Mike Anderson.

Russound's 2012 plan focuses on getting back on track with its core business delivering high value electronics, speakers and accessories to the residential and commercial systems integration channels.   Its proven competency coupled with a renewed commitment of strengthening its products, brand image, dealer relations and profits is certain to accelerate demand and maintain Russound as the consumer electronics and custom integration brand powerhouse it is.

To help lead this effort the company is seeking to hire a high profiled and proven Vice President of Sales to replace Anderson.  In addition, plans are in place to announce a strategic and tactical alliance with a renowned business development company who has been retained to accelerate Russound's marketing, product development and sales strategy. 

The announcement was made today by Charlie Porritt, CEO of Russound. "As we unveil our plans over the next few weeks and months, dealers will see first hand that we are making long-term improvements to benefit all our valued customers," said Porritt. "The team has high enthusiasm and renewed energy for Russound's future growth and long-term success. It's all pretty exciting!"

As for immediate plans for Colorado vNet, Anderson is relocating the company's headquarters to Florida in June 2012.  The transition for Colorado vNet dealers, distributors and sales firms will be seamless as the Russound / Colorado vNet team is committed to maintaining all business operations. Colorado vNet will continue as normal with order processing, sales, marketing and technical support from the current Colorado vNet headquarters.

ABOUT RUSSOUND

Since 1967, innovation, quality and reliability have been the pillars of the Russound® product tradition. Located in Newmarket, N.H., USA, Russound offers the products and expertise customers need to enjoy multiroom audio and video systems in the home. With more than 40 years experience, Russound continues to cater to installation professionals and their customers by pairing powerful systems using the latest technologies with intuitive controls to give customers high-performance, easy-to-use solutions. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.russound.com.

Sales Inquiries:  Tel: 1 (866) 888-7466 toll-free, email: sales@russound.com

SOURCE  Russound

Russound

CONTACT: Roberta Lewis, The OAC Group, +-1-713-665-8758, roberta@theoacgroup.com

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

SourceLink Launches Innovative Mobile App for Mail Tracking on Apple® Platforms with Weather Doppler Radar

CHICAGO, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SourceLink, a top 5 largest privately held CRM/Direct Marketing Agency and top 3 GPO Supplier, announced today the launch of a mobile app that works in conjunction with their proprietary mail tracking tool, MultiTrac(TM). The app, which was developed in January for the Android platform, is now being released in the Apple App Store for use with both the iPhone and iPad. The app is downloadable and free for all MultiTrac(TM) users.

SourceLink has positioned themselves as leaders in developing the first mobile app of its kind for the tracking of letter and flat mail. More than a mail tracking tool, MultiTrac(TM) is a powerful marketing solution that allows clients complete visibility into their inbound and outbound mail delivery performance. MultiTrac(TM) helps clients more effectively manage call center staffing, inbound cash receipts, campaign performance and predictive response modeling. It provides a direct, real-time relationship between the mailer and the USPS® to quickly resolve any potential delivery issues. With the new mobile app on the Apple and Android platforms, all of this information is readily available and easy to access.

"We are excited to extend these latest mobile offerings to our clients through our new iPad and iPhone app," says Jim Wisnionski, Chief Information Officer for SourceLink. "The simplicity of the enhanced reporting functions and real-time weather Doppler Radar reaches far beyond anything the market has seen before. Having this important data at your finger tips to manage staffing, cash flow and campaign responses is more critical now than ever before."

"Mobile technology continues to grow at an incredible pace. Marketing professionals cannot afford to wait for vital information related to their campaigns," says Dan Browne, Product Manager for MultiTrac(TM). "This mobile application provides our clients with the necessary tools to coordinate their multi-channel efforts while enhancing their ability to streamline the customer service process through remittance and mail tracking."

About SourceLink

SourceLink creates results-driven communication solutions. Combining strengths in marketing analytics, data intelligence, technology and production expertise, SourceLink crafts and executes data-driven direct marketing and transactional document outsourcing solutions. SourceLink's analytic and communication solutions improve marketing ROI through greater relevance and increased response. On the production side, SourceLink solutions reduce costs through more efficient operations and postal optimization. SourceLink operates in six U.S. locations. For more information, visit http://www.sourcelink.com.

Contact:
Cathy Crone
SourceLink, LLC
864-678-2150 - ccrone@sourcelink.com

SOURCE  SourceLink

SourceLink

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

Blackboard Launches Augmented Reality for Mobile Campus Apps

Feature Brings Latest in Mobile Technology to the Student Experience

WASHINGTON, April 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to bring the latest in mobile technology to the student experience, Blackboard Inc. announced today the addition of augmented reality (AR) to its leading Blackboard Mobile(TM) Central platform, currently used by hundreds of institutions worldwide. The company is also announcing the launch of Explorer for iPhone, a free standalone app that leverages the same interface to allow iPhone users anywhere to explore the world around them with augmented reality.

Blackboard Mobile's augmented reality interface leverages the iPhone's camera, GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope and compass to let users explore and learn about places around them. With a tap, students can find the nearest computer labs, navigate a dormitory complex or even see a bus blocks away moving in real time through their device camera lens. By pointing their smartphone at a campus building, users can also find out its name, significance, hours of operations and historical information.

"Blackboard has taken a truly jaw-dropping technology and brought it to life in the education environment," said Barbara Spaeth-Baum, executive director of college relations and marketing at North Dakota State College of Science. "The primary goal of our marketing group is to recruit and retain students through integrated, engaging campaigns and the launch of AR with NDSCS Mobile, fits perfectly into that strategy. We are excited to partner with Blackboard to enhance our campus experience for new and current students through an innovative mobile initiative that is reflective of our college's brand and mission."

"Our focus at Blackboard Mobile has always been to use mobile devices to make the experience of interacting with one's university as delightful as possible," said Kayvon Beykpour, General Manager of Blackboard Mobile. "We saw augmented reality as an opportunity to take one of our most used features, Maps, and make it even more useful. These updates are just another example of our dedication to making it simple for institutions to deploy powerful and sophisticated mobile applications for their campuses, and to provide an awesome user experience for students and other university constituents."

AR is currently being used on the campuses of Central Washington University, Florida Atlantic University, Marshall University, North Dakota State College of Science, Northern Illinois University, and The University of Arizona.

The company also announced an update to Blackboard Mobile Central's Campus Tours experience, enabling users to listen to recorded audio while exploring the campus map, view tour routes in both map and list views, and use augmented reality to identify buildings along the way.

Blackboard Mobile Central provides a suite of features within a single custom, institution-branded application that includes 14 out-of the-box modules, plus the option to develop custom applications with the Blackboard Mobile SDK. Blackboard Mobile Central is available in native applications for iOS; Android(TM); BlackBerry; and HP webOS, and through a mobile web version supporting all web-enabled devices.

For more information about Blackboard Mobile Central, please visit http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Mobile/Products/Mobile-Central/Features.aspx or follow @Bb_Mobile on Twitter. 

About Blackboard Inc.
Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially as a result of various important factors. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

SOURCE  Blackboard Inc.

Blackboard Inc.

CONTACT: Matthew Maurer, Blackboard Inc., +1-202-463-4860 ext. 2637, matthew.maurer@blackboard.com

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