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Infosys and WPP Unveil the First Comprehensive Cloud-Based Platform That Simplifies Digital Marketing - Infosys BrandEdge(TM), in Partnership With Fabric, a WPP Company

BANGALORE, India, LONDON and NEW YORK, April 23, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

         Three leading Global 200 companies are leveraging the platform to accelerate

                                    digital engagement

    Infosys, the global consulting, outsourcing & technology leader, and WPP, the world's
largest communications services group, today unveiled Infosys BrandEdge(TM) in partnership
with Fabric, a WPP company. This first-of-its-kind comprehensive cloud-based offering
simplifies digital marketing by bringing together integrated marketing and technology
expertise on a single unified platform. It transforms the full spectrum of digital
marketing activities including creation and management of digital properties, data
management, coordination with multiple partners, and campaign execution

    The platform was launched by S D Shibulal,Chief Executive Officer and Managing
Director, Infosys and Sir Martin Sorrell, Chief Executive Officer, WPP at the newly
inaugurated Infosys Experience Center in London.

    Digital marketing has become extremely complex and fragmented given the nature of
campaigns that are executed today. High quality of consumer analytics is critical for
faster decision making and seamless campaign execution - across multiple geographies and
languages, working with multiple agencies and targeting consumers across channels. Infosys
BrandEdge(TM), in partnership with Fabric, a WPP company, is designed to provide a single,
flexible solution for large-scale organizations to simplify this complexity.

    Powered by an underlying BLUE framework, the platform comprises four modules that
enable marketers to efficiently BUILD digital assets, effectively LISTEN to andUNDERSTAND
target segments and easily ENGAGE consumers across a wide array of digital channels.

   
    - BUILD: Helps marketers create, manage, and reuse digital properties
      efficiently. It brings together internal and external stakeholders on a single
      platform to collaborate seamlessly, reducing time-to-market by up to 40 percent and
      costs by up to 30 percent.
    - LISTEN: Integrates, owned and earned digital asset data, with CRM data and
      other third-party data sources to allow organizations to set measurement, privacy and
      security standards and control this data. This unified view of the consumer can be
      made available in real-time across the organization and can be shared with other
      toolsets or services such as media buying or advertisement serving technologies.
    - UNDERSTAND: Provides advanced intelligence to analyze consumer behavior across
      multiple digital channels. The fine-grained, interactive and consumer-centric reports
      enable marketers to improve targeting of existing consumers. The real-time and bespoke
      analytics help identify new segments faster.
    - ENGAGE: Helps marketers maintain homogeneity in communication across digital
      channels. It provides a common gateway to a catalogue of pre-integrated marketing
      tools to connect with consumers across a range of digital channels, such as email,
      social media and advertisement gateways.

    Offered in the Cloud, the platform is available in a subscription-based, pay-per-use
model. This will enable marketers to convert their capital expenditure into variable
operational expenditure while embracing the latest advances in technology and marketing.

    S. D. Shibulal, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Infosys said: "As
organizations work towards building tomorrow's enterprise, they must deliver personalized
products and services to an informed and discerning digital generation. Infosys
BrandEdge(TM), in partnership with Fabric, is a unique platform that provides the agility
needed to tap the true potential of digital marketing, accelerate consumer engagement and
drive growth. With our deep industry experience, drawn from working with over 600 clients
across domains, and proven cutting-edge technology leadership, we are uniquely positioned
to develop offerings such as InfosysBrandEdge(TM) and drive innovation-led growth for our
clients."

    Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of WPP, said: "It seems to us that clients are seeking simpler
solutions in an increasing complex marketing world. The application of technology and data
analytics to accelerate effectiveness and efficiency is well established. However, the
traditional approaches of technology and marketing rarely speak the same language. Infosys
BrandEdge(TM), in partnership with Fabric, a WPP company, provides a comprehensive
solution to bridge this divide and help our clients create unique personal experiences for
consumers."

    Additional Links

    Infosys BrandEdge Website [http://www.infosys.com/brandedge ]

    Infosys Edge Website [http://www.infosys.com/edge/pages/index.aspx ]

    IDC Whitepaper [http://www.infosys.com/brandedge/resources/Pages/index.aspx ]

    Fabric Website [http://www.fabricww.com ]

    WPP Website [http://www.wpp.com ]

                             ***********************************

    About Fabric

    Fabric WorldWide Ltd is a specialist technology company and provider of WPP's client
side platform. Our technology is based around The Fabric client-side DMP and Marketing
Operating System, which allows marketing data and ways using this data to deliver relevant
communication programs to be consistent across channels, and across different parts of the
client's organization. The purpose of the business is to enable clients to use the
consumer signals from digital channels faster, more intelligently and more centrally in
their business

    About Infosys

    Many of the world's most successful organizations rely on the 150,000 people of
Infosys to deliver measurable business value. Infosys provides business consulting,
technology, engineering and outsourcing services to help clients in over 30 countries
build tomorrow's enterprise. For more information about Infosys (NASDAQ: INFY),
visithttp://www.infosys.com

    Safe Harbor

    Certain statements in this release concerning our future growth prospects are
forward-looking statements, which involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
The risks and uncertainties relating to these statements include, but are not limited to,
risks and uncertainties regarding fluctuations in earnings, fluctuations in foreign
exchange rates, our ability to manage growth, intense competition in IT services including
those factors which may affect our cost advantage, wage increases in India, our ability to
attract and retain highly skilled professionals, time and cost overruns on fixed-price,
fixed-time frame contracts, client concentration, restrictions on immigration, industry
segment concentration, our ability to manage our international operations, reduced demand
for technology in our key focus areas, disruptions in telecommunication networks or system
failures, our ability to successfully complete and integrate potential acquisitions,
liability for damages on our service contracts, the success of the companies in which
Infosys has made strategic investments, withdrawal or expiration of governmental fiscal
incentives, political instability and regional conflicts, legal restrictions on raising
capital or acquiring companies outside India, and unauthorized use of our intellectual
property and general economic conditions affecting our industry. Additional risks that
could affect our future operating results are more fully described in our United States
Securities and Exchange Commission filings including our Annual Report on Form 20-F for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 and on Form 6-K for the quarters ended September 30,
2011 and December 31, 2011.These filings are available at http://www.sec.gov. Infosys
may, from time to time, make additional written and oral forward-looking statements,
including statements contained in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission and our reports to shareholders. The company does not undertake to update any
forward-looking statements that may be made from time to time by or on behalf of the
company.

   
    Infosys Press Office:

    Asia Pacific
    Joya Ahluwalia [joya_ahluwalia@infosys.com ]

    Infosys Press Office: EMEA
    Shamima Begum [SBegum@GolinHarris.com ]

    Infosys Press Office:
    America
    Danielle  D'Angelo [Danielle_Dangelo@infosys.com ]

    Fabric Press Office
    Chris Perry [Chris.perry@fabricww.com ]

Source: Infosys Ltd

Joya Ahluwalia, joya_ahluwalia@infosys.com, +91(0)80-415-65002

Mobile Beacon & TechSoup Announce New 4G Mobile Broadband Offering

4G Modems and Hotspots Now Available to Nonprofits through TechSoup Donation Program

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Mobile Beacon (http://www.mobilebeacon.org), a nationwide leader in providing low-cost, 4G mobile broadband service is now part of TechSoup's Product Donation Program. With a global reach, TechSoup is a nonprofit organization that provides other nonprofits and libraries with the technology and education they need to help fulfill their mission.

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All TechSoup products and services are provided for just a small administrative fee. To date, the company offers more than 400 technology products, provided by more than 45 donor partners. Mobile Beacon becomes the first mobile broadband service provider to join the TechSoup donation program.

"Connectivity is a baseline requirement for nonprofits today - it's how they connect with their communities, supporters and funders, and how they show their face to the world they serve. We are absolutely thrilled to have Mobile Beacon as the first connectivity solution on the TechSoup platform," said Roger Abraham, vice president of Product Programs at TechSoup Global.

Through this partnership, Mobile Beacon is donating one 4G modem, USB modem or mobile hotspot for a nonprofit organization to connect to Mobile Beacon's 4G service. Although 4G service is not included, it is available for purchase at a heavily discounted rate of $10/month for an unlimited 4G data plan.

The purpose behind the partnership is to help make affordable, next-generation mobile broadband service available to community anchor institutions, who in turn, can better serve their constituents. Mobile Beacon's offering is meant to benefit nonprofit organizations, schools, and public libraries that lack traditional Internet access or have slow access or bandwidth constraints, and help them get connected both in the office and remotely.

"Broadband adoption is a critical national priority, and yet the research on this topic consistently shows that one of the major barriers to adoption is cost," said Katherine Messier, Director of Broadband Services for Mobile Beacon. "Addressing that problem has always been the heart of Mobile Beacon's mission. Now, through our partnership with TechSoup, we can make our low-cost 4G service available to a greater number of nonprofits," she added.

Examples of how Mobile Beacon's broadband service can benefit nonprofits and communities:

    --  Staff or volunteers can reach their databases remotely while conducting
        outreach in the community.
    --  Libraries can enhance digital literacy programs by creating webinars and
        loaner programs to provide remote access to disadvantaged patrons
        without internet access at home or persons with disabilities who cannot
        attend in-house training .
    --  Healthcare workers can access mobile electronic health records, and
        social service workers can submit caseworker reports securely.
    --  Schools can extend access beyond classroom walls to students without
        technology resources at home.
    --  Volunteer groups can take advantage of video and other web-based
        training tools for more cost-effective training and recruitment.
Interested 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, and public libraries should visit TechSoup's website (http://www.techsoup.org) and select "Check Eligibility" on the left-hand side to see if they're eligible for this offering. If they're not yet a TechSoup member, they must sign up and register their organization before they can request donations.

Once their organization is registered with TechSoup, they can select "Get Products" and add the Mobile Beacon offering to their cart. Once they receive a confirmation of eligibility from TechSoup, the nonprofit can apply for the requested donated 4G device and service using Mobile Beacon's online application.

About Mobile Beacon
Mobile Beacon is a pioneer in offering fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband services exclusively to education and nonprofit organizations across the United States. Mobile Beacon was created by a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has more than 20 years experience serving the educational community and one of the largest national educational broadband service (EBS) providers in the country. Through an agreement with Clearwire, Mobile Beacon provides high-speed data services and mobile Internet access to educational and nonprofit organizations. Learn more at http://www.mobilebeacon.org.

About TechSoup Global
TechSoup Global, a nonprofit organization, was founded in 1987 on the belief that technology is a powerful enabler for social change. Alongside its partners -- including foundations and corporations, governments and NGOs, social entrepreneurs and volunteers -- TechSoup Global is working towards the day when every nonprofit and social benefit organization on the planet has the technology resources and knowledge it needs to operate at its full potential. Today, TechSoup Global has 211 employees, an annual operating budget of US$27 million, and operates programs in Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Middle East through a network of independent capacity-building NGOs.

With support of leading technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cisco, and Symantec, TechSoup Global and its network have reached more than 167,000 organizations and distributed more than 8.7 million technology products in 38 countries, enabling participants to save more than US$2.9 billion in IT expenses since 2002. TechSoup Global also runs NetSquared, an ambitious global experiment that empowers individuals at the local level to build and share innovative technology solutions to social problems.

Contact: Katherine Messier, (401) 934-0500

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Redfin Launches Direct Service in Austin, Texas

AUSTIN, Texas, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Redfin, the technology-powered real estate broker, today launched its direct service for Austin home-buyers and sellers, delivered by its own Austin-based agents. When Redfin first introduced its website and mobile tools to Austin in October 2010, the company referred online visitors to Austin real estate agents working for other brokers. Redfin waited to add its own full-time agents until its website had enough traffic to support both Redfin agents and partners.

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"The progressive, tech-savvy folks in Austin are a perfect fit for Redfin's service," said Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. "Already Redfin's website traffic from Austin has grown like a weed. And Austin is a good size for our real estate agents, big enough to matter, but small enough that we can cover the territory. As Redfin expands, we expect to pursue this model elsewhere: first giving our online presence time to grow, then hiring enough agents to be really local."

Redfin has employed an Austin-based engineer since May 2009 and just hired two local real estate agents.  Redfin plans to add at least two more agents to the Austin team in the next year. Austin customers will continue to have the option to work with Redfin's partner agents, carefully chosen by Redfin to focus on customers, not commissions. 

Redfin's Austin-based website traffic has more than doubled in the last year. Through Redfin's website, users can search, access and share up-to-date information on listings and home sale records pulled directly from the Austin/Central Texas Realty Information Service (ACTRIS), the database used by Austin real estate agents to list properties and record sales.

Today, by making its home buying and selling tools available to Austin consumers, Redfin becomes the first brokerage in Austin to offer tools like online tour scheduling and a virtual Deal Room where agents and clients communicate with one another and coordinate the closing process.  Sellers have access to an online dashboard where they can track their listing's website traffic and that of similar listings. People who sell with Redfin also benefit from enhanced website exposure of Redfin's own listings.  In other markets where Redfin has local agents, customers who list their homes with Redfin sell them faster and for more money than comparable homes for sale. In addition, Redfin is able to share its commissions with its customers: At closing, buyers receive a refund check averaging $4,000, and sellers save an average of $7,500 on commissions. 

Redfin's newest team of agents is led by Cyndy Stewart, formerly a top-producing agent at Keller Williams. "Since the start of my real estate career eight years ago, I have continually sought out new ways to provide my customers with the higher levels of service and value they deserve," said Cyndy. "I'm excited to join a company that is as committed as I am to finding innovative ways to deliver excellent service and value to every customer."

Redfin agents serve all of Travis and Williamson counties, as well as the towns of Wimberley and Dripping Springs in Hays County, south of Austin. Customers can continue to work with Redfin's partner agents for service in the rest of Hays County and Bastrop County. 

Redfin will hold a community launch party in Austin on May 2nd, 2012.  Redfin invites local customers and members of the real estate community and the press to learn about Redfin and join in celebrating this milestone.

About Redfin
Redfin (http://www.redfin.com) is the real estate industry's first online brokerage, combining a customer-focused team of real estate agents with online tools for making the process of buying or selling a home easy. Redfin's agents handle every facet of a transaction, including tours, pricing analyses, negotiations, inspections and closings. Redfin is the only major search site to feature listings direct from broker databases as well as for-sale-by-owner and foreclosure properties from across the Internet. The company pays its agents customer-satisfaction bonuses, not commissions, and surveys every client, publishing each survey alongside the agent's complete deal history. Redfin's service is available in the metropolitan areas of Atlanta, Austin,Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Portland, OR, Seattle, Washington DC, New York's Long Island and Westchester County as well as most of California, including the San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. To keep track of our daring exploits, subscribe to blog.redfin.com or our Twitter feed @Redfin.

SOURCE  Redfin

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CONTACT: Press inquiries, +1-206-576-5987, press@redfin.com

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

BlackEnterprise.com And Dell Launch 'Small Business University'

Free Eight-week Education Course Offers Expert Guidance to Entrepreneurs Looking to Start and Grow Small Businesses, With Chances to Win a Total Prize Value Of Over $50,000

NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, BLACK ENTERPRISE, the leading small business resource for African Americans, along with Dell, a worldwide provider of innovative technology and business solutions, announced the launch of the Black Enterprise Small Business University Powered by Dell, an eight-week, online video course offering expert advice to entrepreneurs looking to start and grow profitable small businesses. Housed exclusively at http://www.blackenterprise.com/sbu, the Small Business University includes customized gamification features that allow registrants to compete for a total of more than $50,000 in cash and prizes throughout the program. Small Business University registrants are eligible to win a grand prize package that includes $5,000 in cash, a $10,000 Dell Office Setup, a free one-on-one consultation with a small business development expert, a profile in BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine and 1-year gift subscription to the publication. A runner-up prize of a $6,000 Dell Office Setup, a free one-on-one consultation with a small business development expert, a profile on BlackEnterprise.com, and 1-year gift subscription to BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine will also be awarded. 

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Registration for Small Business University launches on Monday, April 23rd powered by Janrain, a leading user management platform for the social web.  The sites gamification features will be powered by Bunchball, a leader in engaging users by applying the same principles that inspire people to play games - achievements, status, and rewards - to websites and other online experiences.

Kicking off on Monday, April 30th with "Your Small Business Checklist: What Every Business Needs to Get Started," the Black Enterprise Small Business University Powered by Dell aims to assist entrepreneurs in three different stages of business development: the aspiring start-up, the part-time entrepreneur, and those with an already established enterprise. The eight-week course will consist of three original tutorials per week featuring a team of rotating business, marketing and technology all-stars including 'SmallBizLady' Melinda Emerson, Buzz Marketing Group CEO Tina Wells, Young Entrepreneurs Council founder Scott Gerber, 'The Money Coach' and personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox, SocialPeople.tv Founder James Andrews, digital lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong, Mel Parker, DellVice President and General Manager, Consumer, Small Office and Member Loyalty, North America, and many more. In addition, our experts, along with the award-winning BLACK ENTERPRISE editorial team, will be available across all Black Enterprise social media platforms including Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+ and Pinterest to connect directly with participants, answer questions, and provide additional resources. 

"Black Enterprise remains as committed as ever to our core mission of encouraging minority entrepreneurship," said Black Enterprise President & CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr. "The path to entrepreneurship can be a difficult one to navigate, and many get lost along the way.  With the enthusiastic support of Dell, a company which has set the bar in helping small business excel through innovative and practical technology solutions, services and support, we're able to share the vital lessons of our Small Business University by way of a virtual classroom. We're excited to partner with Dell on this opportunity to assist our audience in achieving their dream of starting a new business or taking their existing enterprise to the next level."

The week-by-week schedule for the BlackEnterprise.com Small Business University Powered by Dell is as follows:

    Monday, April 30           Getting Your Small Business Started
                                Your small business checklist -what
                                key things every business need to
                                have in place
                               Establishing your brand
                                Communicating your message, knowing
                                your vision

    Monday, May 7              Financing and Investing
                                How to raise capital for your
                                business (loans vs. investments)
                               Perfecting your elevator pitch
                                Managing your budget - what to
                                spend, what to save

    Monday, May 14             Technology
                               Your gadget guide
                                Setting up your business for success
                                 -how technology can make all the
                                 difference
                                Tools to get you to the next level -
                                from software to hardware

    Monday, May 21             Marketing
                                Social media and what it means to
                                your business
                                Connecting with your customer
                                organically
                                How to boost the visibility of your
                                business

    Monday, May 28             Team Leadership
                               Hiring a good team
                               How to be a good manager
                               Knowing when (and how!) to let go

    Monday, June 4             Growing Your Small Business
                               What's your growth strategy?
                               Attracting new customers
                                Rethinking and reinventing your
                                brand

    Monday, June 11            Time Management
                               Finding balance
                               The part-time entrepreneur
                               Getting organized

    Monday, June 18            The Exit Strategy
                               How to create an exit strategy
                               Who to trust with your business
                               How to ensure the company lives on
For a steady stream of additional information, tools and resources regarding small business success, be sure to visit http://www.blackenterprise.com and to follow the conversion on Twitter @BlackEnterprise using Hashtag #SmallBizU.   

BlackEnterprise.com is the leading website for Money, Small Business and Career development. Providing executive and entrepreneurial resources, information, and profiles on the topics of money management, employment, career and start-up development, BlackEnterprise.com features expert resource articles, original video packages, and blogs, customized to empower its niche audience while consistently providing universal resource-value.

BLACK ENTERPRISE, yourultimate source to build Wealth for Life, is the premier business, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. Since 1970, BE has provided essential business information and advice to professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and decision makers. Every month, BLACK ENTERPRISE magazine provides 4 million readers with information on entrepreneurship, careers, and financial management. A multimedia company, BE also produces television programming, business and lifestyle events, Web content, and digital media.

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CONTACT: Andrew Wadium, Media Relations Director, +1-212-886-9598, wadiuma@blackenterprise.com, http://www.blackenterprise.com/press

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

Car Accessories Startup mAuto Store Announces Exclusive Line of Car Sun Shades In United States

Online car accessories retailer mAuto Store Car Sun Shade is an over-achiever throwing customers into a virtual frenzy and recording mAuto Store's highest number of pre-orders. Their hot video is set to burn up the Internet with the first stars of the startup's product line.

MIAMI, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Online retailer of car accessoriesmAuto Store releases its brand new line of exciting Eyes Sun Shades. Product has customers lining up around the virtual corner for a piece of the action before the official launch date.

mAuto Store has announced the release of its captivating Car Sun Shades video. An entire video about car sun shades? What could be more boring, right? Actually, it's pretty darn funny.

What makes it more desirable, one might ask? It's the expressive Pretty Pink Eyes, Blue Eyes and Angry Eyes that make the car come alive.

CEO and Founder Lester Mapp explains, "We didn't invent car sun shades, we just made them cooler." So in essence the video captures what the company wants to say to its customers. No frills, no fanciful claims, just a cool product that does what the customer needs it to do.

The upstart car accessories startup has made a point of spoofing new product videos of industry leaders. Taking a glorious dig at some of the biggest players' million-dollar ad campaigns and the very technology that keeps its wheels turning, mAuto Store has put a new spin on the (KISS) Keep It Simple Strategy.

With humble beginnings not long ago as a few boxes of merchandise in a bedroom, mAuto Store now boasts two offices and a warehouse. This is an uncommon story of an extraordinary little startup that is changing the status quo.

Eyes Car Shades are currently available in three styles on mAuto Store's website and at Amazon.com. The automotive aftermarket industry will benefit for years to come by the innovative presence of mAuto Store if their first product video is anything to go on.

Lester Mapp is CEO and Founder of mAuto Store, an online automotive accessories retailer and manufacturer based in Biscayne, Florida. The company offers a unique online shopping experience for customers. For more information visit http://www.mautostore.com

SOURCE  mAuto Store

mAuto Store

CONTACT: Lester Mapp of mAuto Store, 1-888-820-4940, http://www.mautostore.com

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

Deloitte, Design + Construction Strategies Alliance Provides Energy Management Insight to Federal Agencies, Large Real-Estate Portfolio Owners

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte Consulting LLP and Design + Construction Strategies LLC (aka "DCStrategies"), a woman-owned small business based in Washington, D.C. specializing in facility information management, today announced a new alliance agreement.  Specifically, Deloitte and DCStrategies will deliver services and solutions that help federal agencies and large real-estate portfolio owners meet complex and operational challenges related to energy management. 

"Our alliance with DCStrategies allows us to offer decision-makers a broad framework to visualize, quantify and manage their energy programs," said Rebecca Ranich, director, Deloitte Consulting LLP and co-leader of the federal energy management practice. "Organizations have significant opportunities to address energy programs and our approach is designed to liberate their data to reveal a strategic and tactical focus to managing risk and uncertainty by converting thinking about energy supply and consumption from a cost element to a strategic operations lever."

Barbara Heller, president and CEO of DCStrategies, added, "Clients want new and intuitive ways to visualize and analyze the vast amount of information available about their facilities. This strategic alliance allows our organizations to combine the skills and insights of experienced architects, engineers, technologists and management consultants to address the challenges and opportunities related to enterprise-wide energy and sustainability goals."

About Deloitte's Federal Energy Management practice

Deloitte's federal energy management practice addresses energy and sustainability challenges and opportunities to enhance missions, add strategic value, and minimize risk across the Federal government. The practice helps government departments and agencies understand their energy, resources, and environmental issues; and, the challenges arising from energy security concerns, budgetary constraints, investment decisions and IT efficiencies.  The federal energy management market offering includes a broad range of energy management and sustainability services that are strengthened by deep industry knowledge and capabilities including energy and resources management; energy industry and markets; analysis and modeling; and risk, vulnerability and security.  For more information, visit http://www.deloitte.com/us/federalsustainability.

About Design + Construction Strategies, LLC

Design + Construction Strategies, LLC (aka DCStrategies) helps stakeholders across the built environment align their business and technology processes to enhance asset and organizational performance. They leverage domain expertise in architecture, engineering, facilities and energy management, and information technology to create innovative solutions that address the complex issues unique to the built environment. From programs and policies to deployment, they are a trusted advisor to decision makers responsible for an organization's most vital assets - facilities and infrastructure.  For more information, visit http://www.dcstrategies.net

As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte Consulting LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see http://www.deloitte.com/us/about  for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.

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    Public Relations      Communications Director
    Deloitte              Design + Construction Strategies
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    dmucisko@deloitte.com mflinner@dcstrategies.net
SOURCE  Deloitte

Deloitte

Web Site: http://www.deloitte.com/us

Las Colinas Group Announces New Website for Irving Entertainment Center

Site Will Focus on City Wide Benefits and Opportunities

IRVING, Texas, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A new website, http://www.forirvingsfuture.com , launched today to provide Irving residents with updated information on the planned Irving Entertainment Center (IEC) project. The IEC was approved by 66% of Irving voters along with the proposal to build the current Irving Convention Center.

"The strategic plan that voters adopted hasn't changed," said David Margulies, of Margulies Communications Group, spokesperson for the Las Colinas Group. "In fact, the problem of a sharp multi-billion dollar decline in business property values and high vacancy rates in the Urban Center office buildings remains unchanged."

"We are working closely with members of the news media to provide updated information on the process to get this project underway," said Margulies "We want to reemphasize that the IEC is part of a larger strategy that will have a positive impact on the entire community. The IEC has always been part of a larger strategic plan to keep Irving competitive and increase property tax values."

"We hope residents will take the opportunity to read the complete economic impact study produced by two noted economists, Bernard L. Weinstein and Terry L. Clower," said Margulies.  "It provides important information that explains how the success of the IEC can be a catalyst for lowering property taxes throughout the community."

The site will include copies of informational ads placed in the Irving Rambler as well as other information of interest to Irving residents.

"The website is not designed to generate interest from investors," said Margulies. "Investors for the IEC have been identified and are ready to sign on the dotted line once the city's bonds are rated. There have been some bumps in the road but those issues have been resolved and the IEC is much closer to becoming a reality than ever before."

About the Irving Entertainment Center

The Irving Entertainment Center (IEC) was approved by a 66 percent vote as part of a complex that included the Irving Convention Center.  Economists report that the IEC will produce sizable economic and fiscal benefits for the City of Irving. The construction of the project will generate $400 million in economic activity, create more than 2,700 jobs, increase tax revenues, reverse the decline in property values and vacancies in the Las Colinas Urban Center, and spur new development.  The annual economic impact of the IEC will generate $300 million/year and 4,000 jobs. The IEC will include a seating- and stage-flexible theater than can accommodate up to 8,000 people plus 16 themed restaurants and nightlife venues enhancing the attractiveness of the Las Colinas Urban Center as a place to live, work, and play.  For more information about the IEC visit http://www.forirvingsfuture.com.

SOURCE  Margulies Communications Group

Margulies Communications Group

CONTACT: David Margulies of Margulies Communications Group, +1-214-368-0909

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

Bon Mimi Launches with Must-Haves for Moms & Tots!

New Members-Only Shopping Site Emerges Offering Premier Brands at Up to 60% Off

SAN DIEGO, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bon Mimi LLC today launched their brand new Web site, a members-only shopping experience dedicated to babies and children. BonMimi.com will go live at 11:00 A.M. PT with daily sales offering the most sought-after brands for kids and the moms who love them at up to 60 percent off of retail prices. 

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"Hand selected by seasoned buyers with a great eye, all of the brands and products featured on Bon Mimi are unique and reflect the desirability today's mom seeks," said Bon Mimi Co-Founder Anthony Balsamo. "We are so excited to be offering moms a brand new way to shop online with a boutique experience at the private sale price point."

Through members-only 24-72 hour sales, Bon Mimi will feature everything from children's toys to clothes, shoes, accessories and wonderful gifts. Bon Mimi's upcoming sales include products by top boutique lines such as Lissoos, Bebe by Minihaha, Western Chief Kids, Hurley Kids and Zooper Strollers.

Bon Mimi will emerge in the marketplace with a unique design, functional site and elite social media presence.  Rather than solely exist as a shopping site, Bon Mimi seeks to connect with moms throughout the country and to provide the highest quality service and selection.

Registration for the site is free. For more information on Bon Mimi and the Bon Mimi team, please visit http://www.bonmimi.com or for press inquiries, please email jen@jenrochepr.com

About Bon Mimi
The ultimate resource for moms, Bon Mimi is changing the way moms shop with members-only prices and a boutique shopping experience. Based in San Diego, Bon Mimi is built on years of marketing and business expertise and is supplemented with a team of trendsetters and industry experts from children's retail and manufacturing companies. The Bon Mimi team works with unique and popular brands. For more information, please visit http://www.bonmimi.com.

Media Contact:

Jen Roche PR

917.554.3403

jen@jenrochepr.com

SOURCE  Bon Mimi

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Bon Mimi

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

STMicroelectronics Announces its Next Step in Multimedia Convergence

- To offer a single application processing platform to serve all markets

- Combining strengths with ST-Ericsson through a strategic partnership

- ST's consolidated results to benefit from ST-Ericsson's new strategic direction and related savings

GENEVA, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- STMicroelectronics (NYSE: STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, announced today the next step in its multimedia convergence strategy, which will focus on offering a single application processing platform to serve a broad range of multimedia devices like set-top-boxes, TVs, cars, smartphones and tablets.

ST signed an agreement with ST-Ericsson on the development of future application processors. Under the terms of the agreement, ST will take on ST-Ericsson's application processor development R&D activity and then license back its technology to ST-Ericsson for integration into their ModAps (competitive integrated modem plus application processor solutions) for smartphones and tablets. Additionally, the two companies entered into a commercial agreement to jointly promote and offer stand-alone application processors and thin modems to a broader range of customers working across the entire spectrum of electronics applications.

The partnership contemplates the transfer to ST of highly skilled employees from ST-Ericsson, joining forces with the current ST R&D teams working on application processors. The agreement includes a transitional cost sharing model, followed by a royalty scheme from ST-Ericsson to ST. This transfer is subject to the completion of consultations with work councils and employee representatives, which ST currently estimates to be completed by July 1, 2012.

The partnership with ST-Ericsson is part of a wider new strategic direction announced today by our joint venture aiming to offer, through a combined approach of development and partnerships, competitive integrated ModAps, in addition to capturing a total of $320 million of annual savings from their new and on-going restructuring plans. The expected ST-Ericsson savings will benefit ST's consolidated results, starting in Q3 2012, through the completion of the savings plans by the end of 2013.

"With this agreement, ST is one of very few companies to provide complete solutions based on a single application processing platform that delivers the features required by its customers and the whole ecosystem," said Philippe Lambinet, ST's Corporate Strategy Officer and Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Digital Sector. "By combining ST-Ericsson's skills and deep knowledge of the smartphone and tablet business with ST's strengths in IPs and consumer platforms, we now have capabilities that are second-to-none in mastering all of the key technologies necessary to serve the multi-screen society."

"This is a further major step forward in our ambition for undisputed leadership in multimedia convergence, one of the two pillars of our vision together with Sense and Power," said Carlo Bozotti, president and CEO of STMicroelectronics. "By partnering with ST-Ericsson in such a critical and R&D-intensive domain, we are able to leverage our investments over a wider range of applications and market opportunities, while capturing significant synergies benefiting both ST-Ericsson and ST. Overall, the agreement announced today well positions ST and ST-Ericsson for future success in application processors.  In addition, ST, as a shareholder of ST-Ericsson, will benefit from the joint venture's new strategic plan and expected cost savings."

The closing of the deal is subject to completion of labor law related procedures and merger-control approvals, if applicable.   

Forward Looking Statement

In addition to the historical information contained herein, this news release contains statements of future expectations and other forward looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27.A of the Securities Act of 1933 or Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, each as amended) that are based on management's current views and assumptions and therefore inherently subject to risks and uncertainties.

Without limitation, the rapid evolution of technologies and demand for digital products in the very competitive wireless, tablets, consumer and automotive markets in which we operate, and the uncertainty of global and regional economic conditions and their impact on our business, are amongst the factors which could cause our actual results, performance or events to differ materially from those anticipated in forward looking statements.

"Item 3 Key-information - Risk factors" included in our Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended 31 December, 2011 as filed with the SEC on March 5, 2012 describes and sets forth in more detail these and some of the other risk factors which may impact our business.

We do not intend, do not assure any obligation to update, or continue to provide information with respect to any forward looking statement on risk factor, whether as a result of new information, future or subsequent events, circumstances or otherwise.

About STMicroelectronics
ST is a global leader in the semiconductor market serving customers across the spectrum of sense and power technologies and multimedia convergence applications. From energy management and savings to trust and data security, from healthcare and wellness to smart consumer devices, in the home, car and office, at work and at play, ST is found everywhere microelectronics make a positive and innovative contribution to people's life. By getting more from technology to get more from life, ST stands for life.augmented.

In 2011, the Company's net revenues were $9.73 billion. Further information on ST can be found at http://www.st.com.

SOURCE  STMicroelectronics

STMicroelectronics

CONTACT: INVESTOR RELATIONS: Tait Sorensen, Director, Investor Relations, +1-602-485-2064, tait.sorensen@st.com; or MEDIA RELATIONS: Maria Grazia Prestini, Group VP, Corporate Media and Public Relations, STMicroelectronics, +41-22-929-6945

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

Expert Tips to Generate More Revenue per Marketing Dollar

PR Newswire & Marketing Cloud Host a Free Webinar, B2B Demand Center - A Best Practice Framework, featuring John Neeson of SiriusDecisions

NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire & Marketing Cloud invite you to join an educational webinar, B2B Demand Center - A Best Practice Framework that will define the B2B demand center and explain how it fits into marketing strategy and has the power to deliver superior results.

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Scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 1 pm EDT, the webinar will feature John Neeson, Managing Director and Co-Founder of SiriusDecisions. He will showcase how "best in class" companies are leveraging demand generation best practices to strategically support their marketing goals and achieve superior results. Rob Solomon, CEO and Founder of Bulldog Solutions will also offer additional examples and thought leadership best practices on ways to implement these tactics.

For more information and to register, click here.

PR Newswire is a proud sponsor of this webinar, which is presented to you by the Marketing Cloud.

As an industry thought leader, PR Newswire regularly produces and hosts topical webinars aimed at keeping  public relations, investor relations and marketing professionals informed of the latest trends and providing advice and strategies necessary to reach their communications goals.  Visit PR Newswire's Knowledge Center for a list of upcoming events and webinars or to listen to PR Newswire's archived webinars.

About PR Newswire

PR Newswire (http://www.prnewswire.com) is the premier global provider of multimedia platforms that enable marketers, corporate communicators, sustainability officers, public affairs and investor relations officers to leverage content to engage with all their key audiences. Having pioneered the commercial news distribution industry 58 years ago, PR Newswire today provides end-to-end solutions to produce, optimize and target content -- from rich media to online video to multimedia -- and then distribute content and measure results across traditional, digital, mobile and social channels. Combining the world's largest multi-channel, multi-cultural content distribution and optimization network with comprehensive workflow tools and platforms, PR Newswire enables the world's enterprises to engage opportunity everywhere it exists. PR Newswire serves tens of thousands of clients from offices in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific region, and is a UBM plc company.

About Marketing Cloud

The Marketing Cloud(TM) is a collection of cloud-based marketing services that make internal marketing functions more efficient and external marketing programs more effective. The Marketing Cloud(TM) is where successful organizations are running their marketing programs, delivering fast and easy access to powerful enterprise cloud computing capabilities - without the cost, risk and complexity of traditional marketing platforms.

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CONTACT: Rachel Meranus, Vice President, Marketing and Communications, +1-201-360-6776, Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com or Meryl Serouya, Marketing and Communications Associate, +1-201-360-6009, Meryl.Serouya@prnewswire.com, both of PR Newswire Association LLC

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

Pen Pal Kids Club Website Offering Free Classroom Subscriptions

CARMEL, Calif., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pen Pal Kids Club (PPKC), "the safe social network for kids around the world(TM)," is offering FREE CLASSROOM SUBSCRIPTIONS to qualified teachers across the globe.  Details are available at: http://www.penpalkidsclub.com. Pen Pal Kids Club provides different levels of challenge for children aged four to 14, allowing kids to 'Explore, Play and Share' with global pen pals in a completely secure environment.

Developed for both school and at-home use, the site is ideal for curricular applications, as a reference resource, and as an engaging free time activity.  Key safety and educational features include:

    --  Students exchange digital postcards with children around the world,
        communicating via a classroom avatar to ensure privacy. Teachers locate
        and approve the Pen Pals, plus guide questions and responses that help
        kids learn about their new friends' cultures and daily lives.
    --  Postcards are automatically translated into seven different languages -
        English, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, French, Italian and German - so
        children across the globe can participate.
    --  Six interactive games based on culture, world history, and geography add
        to the learning fun.  Designed for a range of ages and skills, they
        include:
        --  Trivial Travails! Compete IN REAL TIME against three other players,
            answering fast-paced questions about history, geography, and related
            subjects.
        --  Fare Fair!  Help customers choose a meal that is native to their
            country while learning to recognize foreign words, foods and
            currencies.
    --  Through an exclusive partnership with Encyclopaedia Britannica for Kids,
        subscribers enjoy direct online access to this vast kid-filtered library
        of information.  Great for homework help and classroom projects!
    --  PPKC's secure online environment offers built-in adult controls, fully
        compliant with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Children's Online
        Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), earning the TRUSTe seal of safety.
The website was co-founded by John and Shelley Aliotti, based on an original concept by Shelley Aliotti, author/illustrator of "My Pen Pal Scrapbook: An Educational Journey Through World Cultures."

"Our goal is to instill a love of learning about different people and places in children, so we're thrilled to be able to offer this wonderful free resource to classroom teachers," said Ms. Aliotti.

In addition to the free classroom offer, family subscriptions are available for $2.99 U.S. on a monthly basis (first month free), or $29.99 yearly (two months free).

SOURCE  Pen Pal Kids Club

Pen Pal Kids Club

CONTACT: Shelley Aliotti, Shelley@penpalkidsclub.com, or John Aliotti, john@penpalkidsclub.com, both of Pen Pal Kids Club, +1-831-659-4434

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

Traditional Home Launches Spring Issue Of tradhomemag.com

NEW YORK, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Design enthusiasts who are anxiously awaiting the arrival of the next issue of TRADhome, the popular online shelter publication from America's largest upscale shelter magazine Traditional Home, can now get their next dose of fresh, original design content by logging on now to http://www.tradhomemag.com.   

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TRADhome premiered in spring 2011, where it succeeded in generating more than 25 million page views and 170,000 unique visitors. TRADhome again offers 100% original content celebrating innovative ideas, products and designers who are re-defining the meaning of traditional design. TRADhome's spring issue is centered around the "2012 New Trads," Traditional Home's annual, signature "hot list" of designers to watch.  The 10 New Trads are featured along with the 10 design bloggers who submitted them via the recent "10 Days to 10 New Trads" challenge.

"The creation of this second issue was truly a collaborative process and we're proud to introduce a robust new edition which celebrates traditional design in engaging and interesting new ways," said Ann Maine, editor in chief, Traditional Home.

The spring 2012 edition of TRADhome is housed on Zinio, the world's largest newsstand, which enables readers to move seamlessly within the publication between text, interactive elements, video and more.  TRADhome is available for download from the Zinio newsstand to any desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile device. Separately, Traditional Home is planning on launching a Traditional Home iPad app later this year.

"The dynamic new platform, coupled with the unique participation of bloggers and designers, proved to be a compelling lure for advertisers as well," added Beth Brenner, publisher, Traditional Home.  "Over 30 companies bought into this spring issue, running the gamut from hi-end fabric and furniture companies to retailers such as Room & Board, West Elm and Target. Return advertisers include Kravet, Hunter Douglas, Velux, Hinkley Lighting and Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams."

The third edition of TRADhome will launch in fall 2012.

About Traditional Home: As the largest upscale shelter magazine in America, Traditional Home celebrates the union of timeless design with modern living inspiring 5 million design lovers to reinterpret classic elegance in a thoroughly personal way. From home, garden and green living to beauty, entertaining and travel, the magazine is a tribute to quality, craftsmanship, authenticity and family -- a trusted resource that respects the past, lives in the present and embraces products designed for the future.

For more information, please visit http://www.traditionalhome.com. For more information regarding the magazine's new online companion, TRADhome, please visit http://www.tradhomemag.com.

SOURCE  Meredith Corporation

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Meredith Corporation

CONTACT: Christina Poletto, Traditional Home Magazine, +1-212-551-7189, Christina.Poletto@meredith.com

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

ReadyTalk Improves Audience Engagement with New Webinar Feature: Video Clip Playback

DENVER, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReadyTalk, a provider of audio and web conferencing and webinar services, today announced the availability of a new feature - video clip playback, enabling customers to play short pre-recorded video clips during live webinars.

Incorporating video clips into webinars increases engagement and makes communication with the audience more effective. It allows companies to highlight previously developed videos, such as product demos and customer testimonials, during a webinar or training session.

"We often use video segments for employee training, but our previous solutions were not ideal. In the past one of our options was to mail DVDs to all of our remote employees, which was costly and slow. Additionally, other conferencing services required participants to join our meetings up to an hour early in order to completely download the video and presentation for playback, which wasn't efficient for presenters or employees," said Marcos Morales, Regional Trainer for PSAV. "With ReadyTalk we can maintain a continuous presentation flow and present slides and video clips without changing interfaces or tabs. It's not only seamless, but effortless for presenters as well as an extremely effective way for us to communicate and deliver content."

ReadyTalk's video clip playback feature includes:

    --  A one-step upload process that takes the headache out of sharing video
        clips
    --  Ability to upload many standard audio and video file types
    --  Media management library for storing up to 10 files
    --  Smooth and reliable video playback for attendees on any platform
    --  Insert videos alongside slides and polls for seamless content flow
    --  Participants experience the video in real-time with no downloads
    --  When recording the session, video is captured just as it is presented
        during the webinar including any pauses and voice-overs from the
        presenter
"The upload-and-convert strategy ReadyTalk uses ensures smooth, uniform and reliable playback on all supported platforms with minimal buffering, which maintains the viewing experience," said Paul Carollo, product marketing manager, ReadyTalk. "The ability to repurpose existing video assets, such as a commercial or customer testimonial, improves the ROI on that content while providing an engaging audience experience."

Video clip playback is free and available for all ReadyTalk web conferencing or webinar customers.

To learn more about ReadyTalk's audio and web conferencing offerings, including professional services and support for webinars, please visit http://www.readytalk.com, or on Twitter and Facebook.

About ReadyTalk

Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Denver, Colo., ReadyTalk delivers audio and web conferencing services that empower customers to successfully conduct audio and web conferences of all sizes - from ad hoc meetings to large webinars. ReadyTalk combines ease of use with sophisticated marketing tools to increase audience engagement, event ROI and meeting productivity. Unlike other services, ReadyTalk gives customers a full suite of tools for training, collaboration, webinars and more. You'll always have access to the right features when you need them, no need to upgrade to another product. Please call toll free 800.843.9166 or visit http://www.readytalk.com for more information.

Media Contact:

Bo Bandy

ReadyTalk

303-209-1593
bo.bandy@readytalk.com

SOURCE  ReadyTalk

ReadyTalk

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

FirstEnergy's New Online Outage Maps Provide Customers Fast, Accurate Outage Updates as Severe Weather Hits Region

Information Easily Accessible with Smart Phones and Mobile Devices

AKRON, Ohio, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With heavy snow, rain and high winds expected to cause power interruptions in some areas served by FirstEnergy Corp.'s (NYSE: FE) utilities, customers now can view timely, accurate, and easy-to-use outage information through the company's new online outage maps. 

FirstEnergy's "24/7 Power Center" maps are accessible on desktops, smart phones and mobile devices.  The user-friendly system features industry-leading mapping technology to quickly search for power outages by state, county, community or zip code.  The maps also include links that allow customers to report service interruptions.

The new interactive maps use color coding to provide a quick snapshot of the number of customers affected by power outages across FirstEnergy's Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York and West Virginia service areas, and allow customers to easily zoom in to access local outage information from their utility.  In addition to the maps, outage reports are also available in an easy-to-read table format that show county- by-county totals.

During major storm events or other emergencies, the maps will feature a prominent alert with links to outage-related news, safety reminders, and other important information.

To make the 24/7 Power Center maps even more customer-friendly, additional enhancements are planned later this year, including more detailed estimated restoration times during large-scale weather events, and the ability for customers to receive outage communications updates via text messaging and email.

The maps can be accessed from the FirstEnergy website - firstenergycorp.com/outages - and are also available from each of the 10 operating company websites.

When the power goes out, it's important that customers report the outage to their operating company by calling 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877).  Or, customers can use the "Report an Outage" link on FirstEnergy's outage web page.   

During significant service interruptions, outage information is also available via the company's Twitter accounts.  A list of all accounts is available here: http://www.firstenergycorp.com/newsroom/social_media.

FirstEnergy is a diversified energy company dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence.  Its 10 electric distribution companies - Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company, Toledo Edison, Pennsylvania Power, Pennsylvania Electric Company, Metropolitan Edison Company, West Penn Power, Jersey Central Power & Light, Potomac Edison and Mon Power - comprise one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems.  Its diverse generating fleet features non-emitting nuclear, scrubbed baseload coal, natural gas, and pumped-storage hydro and other renewables, and has a total generating capacity of nearly 23,000 megawatts.

http://www.firstenergycorp.com

SOURCE  FirstEnergy Corp.

FirstEnergy Corp.

CONTACT: West Penn Power, Joe Cerenzia, +1-724-594-4481, jcerenzia@firstenergycorp.com; Mon Power, Potomac Edison: Todd Meyers, +1-724-244-1761, tmeyer1@firstenergycorp.com; Met-Ed, Penelec, Penn Power: Scott Surgeoner, +1-610-921-6785, ssurgeoner@firstenergycorp.com;  Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Co., Mark Durbin, +1-330-761-4365, durbinm@firstenergycorp.com; Jersey Central Power & Light, Ron Morano, +1-973-401-8097, rmorano@firstenergycorp.com

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

CEL's MeshConnect(TM) EM357 Mini Modules Deliver Best-In-Class ZigBee Performance

Smallest Ember-based modules available

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- California Eastern Laboratories (CEL) announces sample availability of its new MeshConnect(TM) EM357 Mini Modules, powered by the premier ZigBee chip, the EM357 from Ember Corporation.

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High Performance ZigBee with Mini Footprint

Running the leading ZigBee stack, EmberZNet PRO(TM), CEL Mini Modules enable monitoring and control in Energy Management, Smart Home, LED lighting and Machine-to-Machine applications. MeshConnect EM357 Mini Modules feature the smallest footprint of all Ember-based modules available today.  Designs benefit from sharply reduced PCB real estate, enabling smaller form factors and lower costs while achieving higher performance.  Low- and high-output powers (+8dBm and +20dBm) allow designers to choose radio performance that best suits their requirements.  With a highly integrated front end IC, the high-power modules provide a market leading +123 dB link budget.

The Smart Choice for ZigBee Development

"We're thrilled with our strong relationship with Ember and we continue to bring leading edge ZigBee technology to market," said Tom Benson, VP of Embedded Systems for CEL.  "Ember's engineering excellence in ICs and software combined with CEL's expertise in professional-grade module design and production continue to produce a winning combination for our customers."

CEL's 52 years of RF design experience includes hardware, software and sub-system development across a wide range of applications.   This experience is now available to customers.  CEL's development support teams in Silicon Valley and Chicago provide design services to accelerate projects and reduce time-to-market.

Pricing and Availability

CEL is sampling MeshConnect EM357 Mini Modules now. Mass Production begins in July 2012.  Part numbers are ZICM357SP0-1 (low-output power) and ZICM357SP2-1 (high-output power).  Pricing is <$15 in thousand-piece quantities.

For more information, please visit:

http://www.cel.com/product.do?command=viewOverview&group=5

About CEL

California Eastern Laboratories (http://www.cel.com) develops the MeshConnect(TM) line of IEEE 802.15.4/ZigBee radio modules and transceiver ICs and is a member of the ZigBee Alliance (http://www.zigbee.org).  CEL is also the exclusive sales and marketing partner in North and South America for products from the Compound Semiconductor Devices Business Division (CSDBD) of Renesas Electronics Corporation. 

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California Eastern Laboratories

CONTACT: Rich Howell, rich.howell@cel.com

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

Autonet Mobile Partners with Bosch to Deliver Industry's First App Platform for Cars

Companies Working Together to Deliver First Factory-Installed TCU to Access Vehicle CAN Bus

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Autonet Mobile, an application and connectivity platform for vehicles, today announced a strategic partnership with Bosch's Car Multimedia Division to manufacture its IP-based telematics control unit (TCU).  Autonet Mobile's automotive-grade device is built to be factory-installed and to access the vehicle's CAN Bus to drive the development of in-vehicle applications including key fob, parental control and fleet offerings.  With Autonet Mobile's TCU in place, automotive manufacturers can drive new revenue streams from their vehicles by offering services such as the ability to connect the car to smartphones; parking and toll applications; and vehicle diagnostics. 

"Partnering with Autonet Mobile provides a massive market opportunity to bring Internet apps into the vehicle," said Juergen Peters, regional president, Car Multimedia North America, Robert Bosch LLC.  "Together, we're enabling a whole world of applications that communicate with systems throughout the car - including the head unit, sensor networks and instrument clusters - to enhance the driving experience."

Autonet Mobile's IP TCU is built on the company's patent-pending TRU Technology platform, which manages the vehicle on an IP network. The new system enables any automotive manufacturer to connect their cars to high-speed mobile networks and deliver new features that enable pervasive cloud computing, mobile apps and fleet telematics.  The company is partnering with Bosch's Car Multimedia Division to manufacture an automotive-grade device that can be factory installed to speak directly to the vehicle's other systems as well as to external devices.

"There are more than 40 million cars produced each year," said Sterling Pratz, CEO of Autonet Mobile.  "Our Internet-based TCU is the first part that has been specifically designed for any automotive manufacturer who wants to bring the app store into the car."

About Autonet Mobile, Inc.

Autonet Mobile is the world's first in-car Internet service provider.  Founded by a corporate executive and former racecar driver and a leading network architect and designer, the company is dedicated to enhancing the in-car experience by bringing the power of the Internet to the 250+ million cars on the road in the U.S.  For more information about Autonet Mobile, visit autonetmobile.com

About Bosch

In the U.S., Canada and Mexico, the Bosch Group manufactures and markets automotive original equipment and aftermarket products, industrial drives and control technology, power tools, security and communication systems, packaging technology, thermotechnology, household appliances, solar energy, healthcare telemedicine and software innovations. Having established a regional presence in 1906, Bosch employs over 22,500 associates in more than 100 locations, with sales of $9.8 billion in fiscal year 2011, per preliminary figures.  For more information, visit http://www.boschusa.com.

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. According to preliminary figures, more than 300,000 associates generated sales of 51.4 billion euros ($71.5 billion) in the areas of automotive and industrial technology, consumer goods, and building technology in fiscal year 2011. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its more than 350 subsidiaries and regional companies in some 60 countries. If its sales and service partners are included, then Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. Bosch spent more than 4 billion euros ($5.5 billion) for research and development in 2011, and applied for over 4,100 patents worldwide. With all its products and services, Bosch enhances the quality of life by providing solutions which are both innovative and beneficial.  Further information is available online at http://www.bosch.com and http://www.bosch-press.com.

SOURCE  Autonet Mobile

Autonet Mobile

CONTACT: Cheryl Delgreco, +1-617-723-4004, cdelgreco@msipr.com, Liora Bram, +1-617-202-9854, lbram@msipr.com, both of Media Strategies, Inc

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

Endomondo Adds Interval Training to Popular iPhone App

As Endomondo ­Users' Most Requested Feature, Interval Training Upgrades Sports Tracker's Ability to Support the Most Demanding Workouts

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When Endomondo asked users of its Endomondo Sports Tracker iPhone app for the feature they'd most like to have in the next version, interval training was at the top of the list. Today, Endomondo delivers on that request.

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Available exclusively in the paid Pro version of Endomondo Sports Tracker, the interval training feature lets iPhone users create custom workouts by defining intervals and includes an audio coach to guide them through each step. Available free to Endomondo users who already have the Pro version, the interval training feature is the latest example of how Endomondo Sports Tracker turns the iPhone into a full-fledged personal trainer and social fitness partner.

Endomondo Sports Tracker is also available for Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and several other operating systems. That cross-platform design makes it easy for users to turn workouts into a social activity, providing the additional motivation, interactivity and fun that are key for maintaining an active lifestyle.

"Interval training is an effective way to improve performance," said Mette Lykke, Endomondo co-founder. "This addition shows how Endomondo Sport Tracker continues to be the must-have app for making exercise more social, motivating and fun."

Last month, Endomondo added interval training to its Android app, as well as a multi-platform sync feature that automatically updates workout statistics across multiple platforms for easier tracking and social sharing.

About Endomondo
Founded in 2007 by a team of fitness enthusiasts, Endomondo turns mobile devices into full-fledged personal trainers and connects users to a vibrant social fitness network where people can support, motivate and challenge each other and share results. The Endomondo Sports Tracker mobile app, which utilizes GPS technology, records a full history of workouts and can be used for any distance-based sport. Additionally, the Endomondo.com website provides users with a personal portal -- incorporating performance tracking tools, an extensive atlas of exercise routes around the world, connection to the Endomondo community, and more. Available on seven mobile platforms, Endomondo operates on almost all GPS phones. For more information, please visit http://www.endomondo.com and follow @Endomondo on Twitter.

Media Contacts: ??
Jim Llewellyn, for Endomondo
323.810.7685

Mette Lykke, Co-founder of Endomondo
(415)-335-2623

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Endomondo

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

3VR's CrimeDex Partners with Wireless Loss Prevention Council to Tackle Retail Crime

Competitors Team Up to Protect Employees and Products

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- 3VR, the video intelligence company, today announced that the CrimeDex online collaborative network of more than 3,000 fraud, loss prevention and law enforcement professionals has partnered with the Wireless Loss Prevention Council (WLPC), a network of retail wireless loss prevention professionals, to facilitate the sharing of information related to organized retail crime syndicates and serial retail criminals.

CrimeDex is a criminal investigation collaboration network that allows law enforcement and business communities to share business-related crime information. Alerts are created and sent to the CrimeDex network to identify criminals wanted for a variety of crimes from check fraud to shoplifting to more serious violent offenses. All data within CrimeDex is user-shared and authorized and owned by the person or company that inputs the data.

Leading national wireless and consumer electronics retailers have long known that they are all often affected by the same criminals perpetuating the same types of crime, from simple device theft to cash armed robbery. 

"We are competitors but all of us are in the business of protecting people and making sure our employees have safe work environments.  We owe it to the people that work for us to do everything we can to solve and prevent crimes," said Kevin Trimble, president and co-founder of the WLPC.  "This partnership with CrimeDex will allow us to expand our network and bolster our awareness of retail criminals in a way that still protects our competitive information and differentiators."

CrimeDex now houses information on more than 16,000 suspects and more than 200,000 crimes in 42 countries and provides the opportunity for members to broadcast information on wanted criminals to its entire user base or to smaller groups such as the WLPC.  CrimeDex members can search open case files using search and watch list capabilities as well as post and share video images to maximize criminal apprehensions.

"CrimeDex will enable the WLPC to scale and expand its operations," said Jim "Gator" Hudson, vice president of CrimeDex services.  "Ensuring the safety of employees and product is a responsibility that all organizations should embrace.  We welcome the WLPC to the CrimeDex family and look forward to helping it realize its full potential."

About 3VR
3VR, the video intelligence company, enables organizations to record, search, and manage video to better serve customers, bolster security, and to identify and mitigate fraud.  3VR's Video Intelligence Platform (VIP) allows video systems to reach their true potential and deliver a measurable return on investment.  3VR is the video surveillance standard for hundreds of global customers, including leading banks, retailers, governments and law enforcement agencies and owns CrimeDex, an online community of more than 3,000 fraud, loss prevention and law enforcement professionals dedicated to stopping crime. Based in San Francisco, CA, the company is privately held with funding from DAG Ventures, Focus Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Menlo Ventures and VantagePoint Ventures.  3VR is one of the fastest growing U.S.-based private companies, according to Inc. magazine.  In addition, the company has won numerous other accolades including a 2011 Security Products magazine product of the year award and 2011 Top 30 Technology Innovations award from Security Sales & Integration magazine. For more information, please visit http://www.3vr.com and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

SOURCE  3VR

3VR

E-House Announces Completion of CRIC Merger and Management Changes

SHANGHAI, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- E-House (China) Holdings Limited ("E-House" or the "Company") (NYSE: EJ), a leading real estate services company in China, today announced the completion of the merger with China Real Estate Information Corporation ("CRIC") (NASDAQ: CRIC). As a result of the merger, CRIC has become a wholly owned subsidiary of E-House.

E-House also announced the following board and management changes, all of which became effective upon completion of the merger:

    --  Mr. Xin Zhou has been named the Company's co-chairman of the board of
        directors and chief executive officer. Mr. Zhou has served as chairman
        of the board of directors from 2003 to 2009, executive chairman since
        2009, chief executive officer from 2003 to 2009, and as CRIC's chief
        executive officer and co-chairman of the board of directors since 2009.
    --  Mr. Charles Chao has been appointed co-chairman of the Company's board
        of directors. Mr. Chao served as co-chairman of the board of directors
        of CRIC prior to the completion of the merger.
    --  Mr. Li-Lan Cheng has been appointed chief operating officer. Mr. Cheng
        was the Company's chief financial officer from 2006 until the completion
        of the merger.
    --  Ms. Bin Laurence has been appointed chief financial officer. Ms.
        Laurence served as the chief financial officer of CRIC from 2009 until
        the completion of the merger.
    --  Mr. Jianjun Zang has been appointed co-president and has resigned from
        the positions of director and acting chief executive officer of the
        Company.
    --  Mr. Zuyu Ding has been appointed co-president. Mr. Ding was a director
        and president of CRIC prior to the completion of the merger.
    --  Mr. Fan Bao has been appointed independent director of the Company and
        chairperson of the board's audit committee. Mr. Bao was an independent
        director of CRIC and chairperson of CRIC's audit committee prior to the
        completion of the merger.
    --  Ms. May Wu has resigned from the Company's board of directors for
        personal reasons and will no longer serve as an independent director of
        the Company or as a member of the audit committee.
Xin Zhou, E-House's co-chairman and CEO, said, "The merger was overwhelmingly supported by the boards of directors and the shareholders of both E-House and CRIC. E-House's strategy of providing innovative and comprehensive solutions to our clients allows us to stay ahead of today's changing real estate environment, and our new corporate and capital structure is consistent with this strategy. During the past year, we established a new service platform that integrates online advertising, offline promotion, on-site sales support and online transaction capabilities. The platform has effectively connected real estate buyers, developers and brokers, resulting in enhanced customer sourcing for developers and improved value for buyers. Currently, the infrastructure for our new business platform is largely in place. We believe the post-merger E-House will be the only integrated real estate service provider with online-to-offline resources, distribution channels, and transaction platforms. This will enable us to thrive under the evolving Chinese real estate market, better serve our clients, and create more value for our shareholders."

Under the terms of the merger agreement by and among the Company, CRIC and CRIC (China) Holdings Limited ("Merger Sub"), a wholly owned subsidiary of E-House, which was approved by CRIC's shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting on April 19, 2012, each of CRIC ordinary shares (not including CRIC ordinary shares represented by CRIC American depositary shares ("ADSs")) issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the merger has been cancelled in exchange for the right to receive 0.6 of E-House ordinary shares and $1.75 in cash without interest, and each of CRIC ordinary shares represented by CRIC ADSs issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time has been cancelled in exchange for the right to receive 0.6 of E-House ADSs and $1.75 in cash without interest (less a $0.05 per CRIC ADS cancellation fee payable by the holders of CRIC ADSs pursuant to the depositary agreement in respect of the CRIC ADSs). CRIC ordinary shares (including CRIC ordinary shares represented by CRIC ADSs) that at the effective time of the merger were (1) beneficially owned by E-House, Merger Sub, or any wholly-owned subsidiaries of CRIC, (2) issued to the depositary bank which maintains CRIC's ADS program and reserved for future grants under CRIC's share incentive plan, or (3) held by CRIC in treasury either in the form of ordinary shares or ADSs (collectively, the "Excluded CRIC Shares") have been cancelled for no consideration in the merger, and each CRIC ordinary share owned by shareholders who had validly exercised and had not effectively withdrawn or lost their appraisal rights under the Cayman Islands Companies Law has been cancelled for the appraised or agreed value under the Cayman Islands Companies Law.

Trading of CRIC ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Select Market ("NASDAQ") will be suspended beginning on April 23, 2012. A Form 25 has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") notifying the SEC of the delisting of the CRIC ADSs on NASDAQ and the deregistration of CRIC's registered securities. CRIC intends to terminate its reporting obligations under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, by promptly filing Form 15 with the SEC. CRIC's obligations to file or furnish with the SEC certain reports and forms, including Form 20-F and Form 6-K, will be suspended immediately as of the filing date of the Form 15 and will cease once the deregistration becomes effective.

About E-House

E-House (China) Holdings Limited ("E-House") (NYSE: EJ) is China's leading real estate services company with a nationwide network covering more than 180 cities. E-House offers a wide range of services to the real estate industry, including primary sales agency, secondary brokerage, online advertising, information and consulting, promotional events and investment management services. E-House has received numerous awards for its innovative and high-quality services, including "China's Best Company" from the National Association of Real Estate Brokerage and Appraisal Companies and "China Enterprises with the Best Potential" from Forbes. For more information about E-House, please visit http://www.ehousechina.com.

Safe Harbor: Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "may," "intend," "confident," "is currently reviewing," "it is possible," "subject to" and similar statements. Among other things, the quotations from management in this press release contain forward-looking statements. E-House may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its reports filed or furnished with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including on Forms 20-F and 6-K, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about E-House's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements and are subject to change. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained, either expressly or impliedly, in any of the forward-looking statements in this press release. These factors include the risk factors detailed in E-House's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is current as of the date of this press release, and E-House does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, except as required under applicable law.

For investor and media inquiries please contact:

In China:

Michelle Yuan

Investor Relations Director

E-House (China) Holdings Limited

Phone: +86 (21) 6133-0754

E-mail: michelleyuan@ehousechina.com

Derek Mitchell

Ogilvy Financial, Beijing

Phone: +86 (10) 8520-6284

E-mail: ej@ogilvy.com

In the U.S.:

Jessica Barist Cohen

Ogilvy Financial, New York

Phone: +1 (646) 460-9989

E-mail: ej@ogilvy.com

SOURCE  E-House (China) Holdings Limited

E-House (China) Holdings Limited

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

LTE Reaches Rural Germany First

Beginning in 2011, providers quietly covered the countryside. This year the race is on to offer lightning-fast mobile coverage to city customers

BERLIN and LONDON, April 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The first places to receive LTE coverage in Germany were not global cities like Berlin
or Munich. Towns of 5,000 inhabitants or less were connected to new high-speed networks
first. Now that rural areas have been covered, German providers have their sights set on
urban areas this year. In total, over half of German households already have access to
LTE, including growing networks in Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt and Duesseldorf.
Germany's telecommunications infrastructure is a key factor drawing start-ups and IT
companies to Germany, according to Germany Trade & Invest experts at this year's Internet
World from April 24-26 in London.

    "With LTE expanding at a record pace and excellent UMTS coverage for over a decade,
companies can stay connected to their clients on the go nearly everywhere," said Julia
Oentrich, IT industry expert at Germany Trade & Invest in Berlin.

    When Germany auctioned its LTE frequencies in 2010, a stipulation ensured that rural
areas lacking high-speed internet access could become the first LTE customers. A tiered
system was put in place. First, 5,000 inhabitant towns were covered, followed by 20,000
then 50,000-person communities. This unique approach ensured broader access could be
provided faster to underserved areas. Now LTE providers have met their obligations in
roughly have of the federal states, opening up the gates to reach city customers.

    "The LTE implementation strategy reflects the diversity of Germany's economy. The
German Mittelstand is dispersed across the country, so it makes sense to take this
approach. Businesses aren't constrained to one city or region," continued Oentrich.

    Germany Trade & Invest is the foreign trade and inward investment promotion agency of
the Federal Republic of Germany. The organization advises foreign companies looking to
expand their business activities in the German market. It provides information on foreign
trade to German companies that seek to enter foreign markets.

   
    Germany Trade & Invest
    Andreas Bilfinger
    Email: andreas.bilfinger@gtai.com
    T: +49(0)30-200099-173
    F: +49(0)30-200099-511
    http://www.gtai.com
    http://twitter.com/gtai_com
    http://youtube.com/gtai
    http://www.linkedin.com/company/germany-trade-&-invest

Source: Germany Trade and Invest

2012 Building Michigan Communities Conference Marks Debut of New Pure Michigan "Placemaking" Success Web site - MIplace.org

Launch of MIplace Partnership Initiative celebrates state's great places

LANSING, Mich., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being released by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority:

Who:
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Executive Director Gary Heidel

What:
Announcement of the MIplace Partnership, the state's new effort designed to improve the quality of key places in targeted Michigan municipalities and help those communities become more globally competitive with attraction and retention of talent. The MIplace Partnership initiative is based on reshaping existing programs in several state departments to focus on local placemaking activities that spur economic growth, create jobs and can restore prosperity to Michigan. The new MIplace Partnership Web site is Michigan's one-stop shop for everything about placemaking - what it is, where it's happening across the state, and how to get started. http://www.miplace.org offers inspirational first-hand accounts of Pure Michigan placemaking success stories, rich photography and videos, and the opportunity to engage in lively group discussions through the MIplace Facebook page at facebook.com/MIplace2012. 

The announcement kicks off the 2012 Building Michigan Communities Conference (formerly the MichiganConference on Affordable Housing) in Lansing. The 14th annual conference is the nation's largest event of its kind and is attended by experts and advocates on housing, community development, finance and public policy.

When:             
8:30 AM
Monday, April 23, 2012

Where:           
Lansing Center
333 East Michigan Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933-1499

SOURCE  Michigan State Housing Development Authority

Michigan State Housing Development Authority

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

LuxeYard Concierge Buying Technology Empowers Members to Participate in Product Sourcing

First Social Sourcing Platform of its Kind Reveals New Avenue to Monetize Social Networking

LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LuxeYard Inc., (OTCBB: LUXR), the fast-growing boutique luxury flash sale site, today introduced an enhanced version of its Concierge Buying technology. The first social sourcing platform of its kind, Concierge Buying monetizes social networking by allowing consumers to suggest and vote on what luxury fashion and home decor products LuxeYard will include in its private sale events.

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A demo of Concierge Buying can be viewed here, and anyone can participate by creating a free account at LuxeYard.com.

"This is a fundamental change in how people buy online, whereby the consumer is now armed with both the power to source and influence the price of the products they want," said Braden Richter, CEO of LuxeYard. "In addition to its ability to expand and activate our member base, we think our ability to generate e-commerce revenue from social networking could have enormous implications for the future of retailing."

Concierge Buying allows members to make product recommendations by posting items they see online and want to add for community consideration. Images can be uploaded from a user's hard drive or "pinned" using a "Luxe It" bookmarklet to post items to a public LuxeYard pinboard. The company plans to introduce a mobile application enabling users to "Luxe" photos in real-time as they see items they want anywhere in the world.

When enough members "like," "follow" or "comment" on a Concierge Buying pinboard post, LuxeYard's veteran team of buyers will negotiate a volume discount on the exact product or source an item of comparable style and quality.  Once there is a match between a posted item and its availability in an upcoming flash sale, the members engaged in the Concierge Buying process for that product will receive an exclusive advance notice of the upcoming sales event, after which it will be made widely available to all LuxeYard members.

"Our team spent months analyzing the intersection of social media, crowd sourcing and e-commerce technologies, and we believe we have created a revolutionary way to have them co-exist and succeed," said Jerry Wilkerson, CTO of LuxeYard.  "The result is a Pinterest-like social product sharing experience, coupled with a powerful e-commerce engine similar to Gilt and Groupon."

About LuxeYard

LuxeYard is a members-only flash sale site for luxury home furnishings, decor and fashion that offers access to unique products sourced by a seasoned team of buyers at a fraction of retail prices. LuxeYard is the pioneer of Concierge Buying, which gives members the power to determine what items will be sold on the site, and Group Buy which allows them to lower the price by sharing sale items with friends. Along with its veteran retail, e-commerce and digital marketing management team, LuxeYard partners with celebrity Trendsetters and design and fashion industry insiders to deliver a curated buying experience from a unique point of view to its members. To join the LuxeYard community, visit http://www.LuxeYard.com. 

Investors can register to receive news releases by visiting http://bit.ly/Investor_Signup.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements about our social sourcing platform and Concierge buying technology, which involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results could differ materially from those discussed. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the factors included under the headings "Risk Factors" and "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward Looking Statements" on Form 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 15,2011, a copy of which may be obtained by visiting the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. LuxeYard's actual results could differ materially from those predicted or implied and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance.

You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee that the future results, levels of activity, performance or events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Moreover, neither we nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason after the date of this press release to conform these statements to actual results or to changes in our expectations.

Media Contacts:

Fingerprint Communications
Melissa Kubrin| Melissa@fingerprintcom.net
(310) 276-7500

PondelWilkinson
George Medici | Gmedici@pondel.com
Rob Whetstone | RWhetstone@pondel.com
(310) 279-5980

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LuxeYard, Inc.

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

CommVault And Microsoft Expand Relationship To Offer Simpana Data Management With Windows Azure

- New Offering to Archive Data to the Windows Azure Cloud Platform, Reducing the Cost of Storing and Managing Data on Expensive Primary Storage -

OCEANPORT, N.J., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CommVault (NASDAQ: CVLT)

CommVault today announced an expanded collaboration with Microsoft Corp. to offer a cloud storage capability that combines the power of Simpana® software with the benefits and flexibility of storing data on the Windows Azure cloud platform. As data is expected to double every two years, organizations are grappling with flat budgets and costly primary storage that may contain up to 70 percent of infrequently accessed, stale data[1], said Sheila Childs,  Research VP, Storage Technologies and Strategies, Gartner. The new offering provides enterprise organizations a simple, cost-effective solution to archive, index, search and access massive amounts of data for long-term retention and compliance. This combined data management solution for Windows Azure offers up to 62 TBs of cloud storage capacity and the data and information management capabilities of Simpana 9 Express for a starting price of approximately $50,000.

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CommVault also announced that it has deepened its strategic alliance with Microsoft, expanding collaborative development and sales and marketing activities around the Windows Azure platform.  This latest expansion of the long-standing collaboration will enable CommVault's customers to benefit from the economies and flexibility of cloud computing on Windows Azure, including compute and storage on-demand.

News Facts

    --  CommVault today announced collaboration with Microsoft to offer a cloud
        storage solution that combines the power of Simpana software with the
        cost benefits and flexibility of storing data on the Windows Azure cloud
        platform.
    --  The new data management solution starts at $50,000 USD and includes up
        to 62TB of Azure cloud storage capacity and Simpana 9 Express Software
        to deliver archiving and backup capabilities for mid and large
        enterprises coping with massive amounts of data and long-term retention
        and compliance requirements.
    --  CommVault Simpana software offers integrated source-side deduplication,
        data encryption and integrated reporting and chargeback capabilities.
        Simpana also supports backup, recovery and archiving for the full range
        of Microsoft application environments, including Microsoft Files,
        SharePoint 2010, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL Server and Windows
        Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V virtualization - both on-premises and in the
        cloud.
    --  The solution will take advantage of the Windows Azure infrastructure and
        enable Simpana software to become a part of Windows Azure solutions
        developed by Microsoft and by third parties.
    --  The new solution is available in two configurations - 62 TB of non-geo
        replicated Azure Storage or 41 TB of Standard Azure Storage for $50,000
        per year. Pricing scales up for larger configurations (e.g. $100,000 for
        124TB NGR storage).
Tweet This: @CommVault to offer #Simpana software with up to 62TB of  @WindowsAzure #cloud data management bundles based on @CommVault http://bit.ly/FPohLf

A Singular Solution for Managing Big Data in the Cloud

    --  Cloud data storage delivers compelling economics to any IT environment
        struggling with data management. Because cloud storage providers
        leverage multi-tenant architectures, infrastructure costs are shared
        across many users. This helps lower costs substantially versus on-site
        solutions, which require additional provisioning, power, cooling costs,
        and more.
    --  CommVault's next-generation Singular Information Management®
        innovations empower Simpana® software customers to seamlessly leverage
        the cloud to lower data management costs, reduce business and compliance
        risks and easily extract data for better decision making with anywhere,
        anytime information access.

Supporting Quotes

N. Robert Hammer, Chairman, President and CEO, CommVault:

    --  "Big Data keeps getting bigger and enterprise IT organizations are in
        need of simple, cost effective solutions for storing and managing
        massive amounts of data over long periods of time. CommVault and
        Microsoft have worked closely to enhance the capabilities of the Windows
        Azure platform, while adding substantial value to Microsoft
        applications. This new level of collaborative focus on cloud computing
        will bring tremendous value to our customers."
Walid Abu-Hadba, Corporate Vice President of the Developer & Platform Evangelism Group at Microsoft:

    --  "Microsoft's public and private cloud solutions help cover the spectrum
        of data center needs. CommVault has been adding value every step of the
        way, and it's great to see such a strong on-premises company committing
        to Windows Azure."

Brian Babineau, Vice President, Research and Analyst Services, Enterprise Strategy Group:

    --  "According to our most recent IT spending intentions survey, 74% of
        organizations plan to increase spending on cloud computing services in
        2012. We attribute much of this massive growth to innovative solutions,
        such as this data management offering from Microsoft and CommVault, that
        simplify the transition to the cloud.  While both companies have
        extremely robust technology underpinning the combined data protection
        and archive service, customers may very well adopt it because of the
        all-inclusive, predictable pricing model and ease of implementation."

Resources

    --  More on CommVault and Microsoft Windows Azure
    --  Video: Windows Azure Integration with Simpana software
    --  More on CommVault and Microsoft
    --  CommVault® Simpana® 9 software
    --  More on CommVault's Enterprise Cloud Computing Solutions
    --  More CommVault news
Get Involved

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    --  Join CommVault on LinkedIn

About CommVault

A singular vision - a belief in a better way to address current and future data management needs - guides CommVault in the development of Singular Information Management® solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks. CommVault's exclusive single-platform architecture gives companies unprecedented control over data growth, costs and risk. CommVault's Simpana® software suite of products was designed to work together seamlessly from the ground up, sharing a single code and common function set, to deliver superlative Data Protection, Archive, Replication, Search and Resource Management capabilities. More companies every day join those who have discovered the unparalleled efficiency, performance, reliability, and control only CommVault can offer. Information about CommVault is available at http://www.commvault.com. CommVault's corporate headquarters is located in Oceanport, New Jersey in the United States.

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[1] "Top 10 Strategies for Surviving Unconstrained Data Growth," SYM21_975, Gartner Symposium, October 2011.

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CONTACT: Media, Kevin Komiega, CommVault, +1-732-728-5370, pr@commvault.com; or Investor Relations, Michael Picariello, CommVault, +1-732-728-5380, ir@commvault.com

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Boticca.com is a Launch Partner of International Social Gifting Service DropGifts

LONDON, April 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Global fashion accessories marketplace partners with social gifting service to offer
gift vouchers via Facebook

    Boticca.com [http://boticca.com ] has been announced as a UK launch partner of
international social-gifting service, DropGifts [http://www.dropgifts.co.uk ], alongside
Urban Outfitters, Amazon and John Lewis.

    Recently launched by Internet incubator, Rocket Internet, DropGifts is a social
gifting service that enables users to send gift cards from their favourite retailers to
their friends via Facebook. Already available to gifters and recipients in Italy, France,
Germany, Spain, Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Brazil, Japan, and now the UK,
DropGifts will be available in 30 countries by the end of 2012.

    "We're constantly looking for new ways to reach customers by leveraging social media,
as evidenced by our recent social-influencer campaign with Klout," says Boticca.com CEO
and co-founder Kiyan Foroughi. "We're delighted to be part of the launch of DropGifts."

    About Boticca.com

    Headquartered in London, Boticca.com is the global online destination for unique
jewelry, bags and fashion accessories, creating a unique experience of international
discovery by connecting fashion-forward customers directly with top independent designers
and brands from all over the world. The globetrotting style hunting team has handpicked
more than 250 emerging designers from over 40 countries. The site now offers selection of
over 6,500 pieces in its marketplace, which is curated and edited to illustrate the
culture, stories and inspiration behind each of the collections on the site.

    Connect with Boticca on Facebook [http://www.facebook.com/BoticcaOfficial ], Twitter
[https://twitter.com/#!/boticca ] and Pinterest [http://pinterest.com/boticca ].

Source: Boticca.com

Josi Smart - PR & Communications Director - Boticca.com Limited - First Floor, 8A Great Newport Street - London WC2H 7JA - United Kingdom - josi@boticca.com - +44-208-133-6501

Entrust to Showcase Latest Version of Entrust IdentityGuard at Infosecurity Europe 2012

Latest version of Entrust IdentityGuard uses NFC, Bluetooth standards to turn mobile devices into smart credentials

READING, United Kingdom, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Entrust Inc., one of the leading providers of identity-based security solutions, announced today that it will be demonstrating the latest version of the Entrust IdentityGuard software authentication platform, which has been extended to offer smart credentials on mobile devices, at Infosecurity Europe 2012.

Visitors to the stand will be able to see, first-hand, Entrust's innovative smartcard credential technology, and see Entrust IdentityGuard in action, which uses near-field communication (NFC) and Bluetooth standards to turn mobile devices into smart credentials.

Entrust embeds biometrics and digital certificates on smartphones to create trusted identity credentials for stronger, more convenient enterprise authentication, and provides logical access to corporate and wireless networks, Web authentication, and physical access to buildings and other facilities.

Visitors also will be given the opportunity to see a demonstration of Entrust's eID technology, which enables strong border control and authentication of identities and biometric datasets on today's electronic machine-readable travel documents (eMRTDs). 

Entrust will be showcasing its full, comprehensive identity-based security portfolio, including smarter cloud-based security for all transactions and identities, and its industry-proven range of SSL digital certificates and services.

Mark Reeves, Senior Vice President of International Sales at Entrust, said: "We are delighted to be exhibiting at Infosecurity Europe 2012, and to be given the opportunity to showcase the latest offerings from our identity-based security portfolio. The most recent version of Entrust IdentityGuard, which offers smart credentials on mobile devices, is providing innovative ways for organisations to leverage mobile devices for strong authentication. In addition, the demonstration of our eID technology will give visitors a glimpse into the next generation of border control technology."

Entrust will be exhibiting at Stand - E41 at Infosecurity Europe 2012

For more information about Entrust products and services, call 888-690-2424, email entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com.

About Entrust

A trusted provider of identity-based security solutions, Entrust empowers governments, enterprises and financial institutions in more than 5,000 organizations spanning 85 countries. Entrust's award-winning software authentication platforms manage today's most secure identity credentials, addressing customer pain points for cloud and mobile security, physical and logical access, citizen eID initiatives, certificate management and SSL. For more information about Entrust products and services, call 888-690-2424, email entrust@entrust.com or visit http://www.entrust.com.

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CONTACT: Kirsten Scott/Louise Potter, entrust@eclat.co.uk, 01276 486 000

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

ForeSee Announces New Capability to Measure Mobile Users' Customer Experience

ANN ARBOR, Mich., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeSee President and CEO Larry Freed will be announcing an unprecedented new mobile measurement technology today at the Mobile Shopping Spring Conference in San Diego during his general session address.

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ForeSee was the first company to develop technology to measure the customer experience of a random, but representative sample of visitors to mobile optimized sites and mobile apps across all leading mobile platforms. ForeSee has now released technology that enables mobile sites and apps to understand how customers think, feel, and act after they finish interacting with a mobile site or app.

ForeSee's mobile solution, first beta tested in early 2010 and formally made available to all clients in early 2011, is built upon a scientific and predictive methodology that quantifies how the customer experience impacts loyalty and future purchases across channels. ForeSee's technology enables the collection of customer experience data from mobile users, and transforms that data into actionable customer intelligence that clients use to help measure success, direct investment and improvement efforts.

ForeSee research shows that a highly satisfied mobile shopper reports being 34% more committed to the brand, 30% more likely to purchase offline, 35% more likely to recommend, and 32% more satisfied with the retailer overall. This research quantifies the critical impact that mobile experiences have on the bottom line of any company, but especially for retailers where mobile can be a revenue stream as well as a critical customer touch point within the customer buying lifecycle.

"Our clients realize they have to measure the customer experience in the mobile environment just as they do in any other channel," said Larry Freed, who plans to announce the new technology today at the Mobile Shopping Spring Conference in San Diego. "Scientific customer satisfaction analytics are the only credible, reliable, predictive metrics that business leaders have to help them manage their business into the future. Running any customer touch point--whether it's web,mobile, or contact centers--without understanding how it meets the needs and expectations of your customers is like shooting in the dark. You may or may not hit your target, but you'll never know if you did or why you didn't."

"Our new on-exit survey capability will allow our clients to measure the entire mobile experience and what people do after they leave it," said Eric Feinberg, ForeSee's senior director of mobile who will be co-presenting at the conference. "We can find out not only whether the mobile experience met their needs, but whether they went on to buy from another channel, from a competitor, or whether they did something else entirely. This kind of data and analysis will bring tremendous depth and dimension to understanding the mobile customer experience across all channels."

ForeSee's mobile enhancements are the latest in a string of technology-driven innovations that the company has developed in order to increase value and utility to organizations in the private and public sectors. The addition of mobile measurement to existing customer satisfaction analytics in other channels allows ForeSee to link customer satisfaction scores and impacts across customer touch points.

ForeSee is measuring the mobile experience for a host of organizations across the public and private sector including ABC, ESPN, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), RIM/Blackberry, and StubHub, among many others.

About ForeSee
As a pioneer in customer experience analytics, ForeSee continuously measures satisfaction across customer touch points and delivers critical insights on where to prioritize improvements for maximum impact. Because ForeSee's superior technology and proven methodology connect the customer experience to the bottom line, executives and managers are able to drive future success by confidently optimizing the efforts that will achieve business and brand objectives. The result is better business for companies and a better experience for consumers. Visit us at http://www.foresee.com for customer experience solutions and original research.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Sarah Allen-Short, 734-327-3852
sarah.allen-short@foresee.com

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Nintendo Keeps Fans Smiling With New Mario Adventure And Kirby Anniversary Collection

New Super Mario Bros. 2 Game, Kid Icarus Videos and System Update Headed to Nintendo 3DS; Wii Owners to Celebrate 20 Years of Kirby Fun with Special Compilation Game Disc

REDMOND, Wash., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintendo fans will have no shortage of reasons to celebrate this year, thanks to a wealth of upcoming games and content for both the Nintendo 3DS hand-held system and the Wii console. Nintendo today revealed plans to launch New Super Mario Bros. 2, a new side-scrolling Mario adventure for Nintendo 3DS, this summer. Later in the year, Nintendo will mark the 20th anniversary of the Kirby game series with a special compilation game disc for the Wii system. Other content on the way includes a system update for Nintendo 3DS, re-runs of the popular Kid Icarus anime videos as well as the May 20 launch of Mario Tennis Open.

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New Super Mario Bros. 2 is a traditional side-scrolling adventure game featuring Mario, Luigi and loads of other favorite characters from the popular Mario series. The game was created specifically as a pick-up-and-play experience that can be instantly enjoyed by players of all skill levels on the Nintendo 3DS system. The game will launch across North America in August.

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the cute-but-powerful Kirby character, Nintendo will release a special anniversary software disc for Wii later this year. The disc will contain a variety of previously released, fan-favorite Kirby games. Additional Kirby anniversary activities will be revealed at a later date.

"A new Mario game and a big Kirby celebration will help make 2012 an especially great year for Nintendo fans," said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America's executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. "Whether they're playing at home on Wii or using Nintendo 3DS to have fun on the go, players can look forward to experiencing some of our biggest franchises in exciting ways."

On April 25, a system update for Nintendo 3DS will give users new functions to explore. By downloading this update, users can create folders on the system's HOME Menu to organize their content. This new feature is designed to make it easier than ever for players to access their favorite downloadable games, videos and demos. With this update, users will also get helpful recommendations in the Nintendo eShop for titles they may like. Other elements of the system update include the ability to update select software, such as a Mario Kart 7 update coming in mid-May that will resolve shortcut exploits in the game.

Also for Nintendo 3DS, a recent series of Kid Icarus anime videos will return to the Nintendo Video service starting April 28.

For even more hand-held fun, Nintendo fans can look ahead to the May 20 launch of Mario Tennis Open for Nintendo 3DS, which invites players to step onto the court with Mario and his friends for fast-paced tennis action and a mix of remarkable new tennis challenges. Players can play as their own customized Mii characters and choose from approximately 200 special items, including rackets and tennis gear that not only enhance their character's appearance but also modify their abilities. Players can also suit up their Mii characters with outfits that both resemble and offer the skills of popular Nintendo characters. They can also swing into action in local and wireless Internet multiplayer modes that let families and friends play together.

Remember that Nintendo 3DS and Wii feature parental controls that let adults manage the content their children can access. For more information about this and other features, visit http://www.nintendo.com/3ds or http://www.nintendo.com/wii.

About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii(TM) home console, Nintendo 3DS(TM) and Nintendo DS(TM) family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System(TM), Nintendo has sold more than 3.9 billion video games and more than 620 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi(TM) and Nintendo DSi XL(TM), as well as the Game Boy(TM), Game Boy Advance, Super NES(TM), Nintendo 64(TM) and Nintendo GameCube(TM) systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario(TM), Donkey Kong(TM), Metroid(TM), Zelda(TM) and Pokemon(TM). A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at http://www.nintendo.com.

Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at http://press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please contact Deanna Talamantez at 213-438-8742 or dtalamantez@golinharris.com. Users can receive instant Nintendo information by subscribing to the site's RSS feed.

CONTACT:
GOLIN HARRIS
Angela Carrasco
213-438-8795
acarrasco@golinharris.com
Maritza Santibanez
312-729-4052
msantibanez@golinharris.com

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The Hunt Is on with Glu's Deer Hunter® Reloaded

Reload your weapons for the latest installment from the #1 hunting franchise

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Glu Mobile Inc., a leading global developer and publisher of Social Mobile games for smartphone and tablet devices, announced today the launch of its new freemium App, Deer Hunter® Reloaded.  This simulated hunting game takes players on a visually stunning expedition into the wilds of North America to hunt deer, elk, bears and more.

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please visit: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/54867-glu-mobile-deer-hunter-reloaded-hunting-sim-game

Played from the first person perspective, players are able to use the game's precise and intuitive controls to take accurate shots to each area of the animal's body, including the internal organs.  Players must complete challenges throughout their hunting expeditions to collect trophies for their trophy room and show off to their friends through achievements and leaderboards.

Deer Hunter Reloaded has compelling special features like "X-Ray" mode which allows players to target specific organs such as the brain, heart, or lungs inside the animals to get the ultimate bragging shot.  The game launches with 16 upgradeable weapons and a customizable player avatar with a variety of jackets, vests, boots, and hunting glasses.

"Deer Hunter Reloaded is the most visually advanced hunting game on smartphone & tablet devices," said Adam Flanders, SVP of Business Development & Communications.  "We've taken the Deer Hunter franchise to the next level with precision controls, vibrant realism, ultra high-end 3D graphics and tons of weapon customization options."

Delivering a streamlined, yet realistic hunting experience, Deer Hunter Reloaded's gorgeous environments frame astonishingly life-like animals that wander, feed, and react to the player's presence and actions.  Players move between strategic vantage points to line up the perfect shot and also have the option to upgrade their weapon, scope and attire to improve accuracy and stealth.

Features of Deer Hunter Reloaded include:

    --  Outstanding Graphics: get ready for a visually stunning expedition into
        the great outdoors.
    --  Extreme Accuracy: upgradeable scopes to increase accuracy and even X-ray
        mode to target specific organs
    --  Artillery: 16 upgradeable weapons, including rifles, shotguns and
        handguns
The Deer Hunter® Reloaded App is available for free from the Apple App Store http://www.itunes.com/appstore and Google Play(TM) https://play.google.com/store.

Glu recently announced it had completed the acquisition of the iconic Deer Hunter® trademark and associated domain names from Atari. Glu also took an exclusive, irrevolcable worldwide license to the other intellectual property associated with the Deer Hunter Brand.

Glu Mobile

Glu Mobile (NASDAQ:GLUU) is a leading global developer and publisher of freemium games for smartphone and tablet devices. Glu is focused on creating compelling original IP games such as GUN BROS, DEER HUNTER, BLOOD & GLORY, and SAMURAI VS. ZOMBIES on a wide range of platforms including iOS, Android(TM), Windows Phone, Google Chrome, and MAC OS.  Glu's unique technology platform enables its titles to be accessible to a broad audience of consumers globally.  Founded in 2001, Glu is headquartered in San Francisco with major offices outside Seattle, and overseas in Brazil, Canada, China, and Russia.  Consumers can find high-quality entertainment created exclusively for their mobile devices wherever they see the 'g' character logo or at http://www.glu.com. For live updates, please follow Glu via Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/glumobile or become a Glu fan at Facebook.com/glumobile.

DEER HUNTER, DEER HUNTER: RELOADED, GLU, GLU MOBILE and the 'g' character logo are trademarks of Glu Mobile Inc.

SOURCE  Glu Mobile Inc.

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CONTACT: Adam Flanders, Glu Mobile Inc., PR@glu.com, +1-415-800-6146; Jason Enriquez, Weber Shandwick Worldwide, jenriquez@webershandwick.com, +1-415-215-9498

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Northrop Grumman to Collaborate with Indonesian Partner Companies to Produce Ground-Based Radar Systems

BALTIMORE, April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) executed a Memorandum of Understanding at the Sixth National Radar Seminar in Bali, Indonesia with PT Industri Telekomunikasi Indonesia and the Research Centre For Electronics And Telecommunications of The Indonesian Institute Of Sciences to facilitate collaboration on pending ground-based radar opportunities in Indonesia.

The Northrop Grumman AN/TPS-78 is the latest generation of state-of-the-art radars made possible by advances in high power transistor technology and designed to operate in some of the harshest, most unforgiving environments. Proven in the field, the S-Band long-range AN/TPS-78 is the choice of the U.S. Air Force and customers worldwide.

"With this agreement, Northrop Grumman will bring its recognized leadership in ground radars together with our Indonesian business partners' combined expertise in electronics research and manufacturing and knowledge of the unique needs of the Indonesian government," said Robert Royer, vice president of international systems at Northrop Grumman's Land and Self Protection Systems Division. "Our team looks forward to participating in the upcoming Indonesian ground-based radar competition designed to help Indonesia increase air surveillance control and secure its border."

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

SOURCE  Northrop Grumman Corporation

Northrop Grumman Corporation

CONTACT: Ken Beedle, +44 (0) 207 747 1910, +44 (0) 7787 174092, Ken.beedle@euro.ngc.com, or Ellen Hamilton, +1-224-625-4693 (office), +1-847-815-0753 (mobile), ellen.hamilton@ngc.com, both of Northrop Grumman

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

Publimedia Joins DubLi Partner Program

BOCA RATON, Fla., April 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- DUBLICOM Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: MEDG), a global online shopping and entertainment community, today announced that it has launched, in conjunction with Publimedia, a division of Grupo Gestevision Telecinco, S.A., the top-rated television station in Spain, the first DubLi Partner Program under its newly-revised Customized Partner Program platform.

The DubLi Partner Program is a white-label web solution that delivers all the DubLi.com products to the Partner under their branded identity. The new partnership will leverage DubLi's current platform in the Spanish market and allow Publimedia's internet viewers to take advantage of the unique value proposition offered by DubLi's Fun Shopping Auctions, Virtual Shopping Mall and Entertainment platforms. Publimedia's program will use the "nosoloshopping" brand and will allow Publimedia's customers from all over Spain to experience savings on their every day shopping through the nosoloshopping portal.

Michael Hansen, President and Chief Executive Officer of MediaNet Group Technologies, stated, "We are extremely pleased that Publimedia has decided to join the DubLi Partner Program.  This relationship will assist Publimedia with enhancing their brand loyalty and delivering additional value to their customers while simultaneously showcasing DubLi as a leader in the global ecommerce market and expanding the DubLi product offerings to Spain's population."

About MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc.:

MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc. (OTCQB: MEDG), through its wholly-owned subsidiaries under the DubLi brand addresses consumer needs both online and offline through innovative engagement models, as well as virtual shopping experiences. Through its DubLi.com website, the company also creates tremendous opportunities by helping entrepreneurs both large and small create micro-distributor organizations by joining Dublinetwork.com.  MediaNet Group Technologies main focus is to provide consumers around the world with the highest online value for their shopping and entertainment opportunities.  The foundation of MediaNet Group was built upon an innovative business concept, a global presence and a consumer-centric business model that seeks to capitalize on global economic trends and changing consumer behaviors.  The central hub of the MediaNet Group universe is DubLi.com, a comprehensive online shopping and entertainment community.  DubLi Network is the sales and marketing engine for DubLi.com that is driven by a marketing network of Business Associates who use word-of-mouth advertising, the most effective form of direct selling, to sell a variety of memberships and packages that generate traffic to DubLi.com.  DubLi Partner offers a white-label version of its DubLi.com platform giving participating organizations a professional, reliable web presence while providing access to DubLi's global online shopping and entertainment community.  BSP Rewards, also known as DubLi Shopping, is responsible for the management and operations of DubLi's Shopping Mall platforms around the world.  MediaNet Group is emerging as a leading provider of innovative shopping and entertainment solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.

Except for historical matters contained herein, statements made in this press release are forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "to," "plan," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," "intend," "could," "would," "estimate," or "continue" or the negative other variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements contained herein regarding our plans for developing the Global Shopping Mall concept even further in 2012 with the addition of new merchants and more products are examples of forward- looking statements.

Investors and others are cautioned that a variety of factors, including certain risks, may affect our business and cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements. These risk factors include, without limitation, the risk of (i) our inability to establish and maintain a large, growing base of business associates; (ii) our inability to maintain the initial success of our Xpress Gift Card concept, (iii) our inability to develop and maintain successful new shopping opportunities which are accepted by our customers (iv)an inability to develop and/or maintain brand awareness for our online auctions; (v) a failure to maintain the competitive bidding environment for our online auctions; and (vi) a failure to adapt to technological change. The Company is also subject to the risks and uncertainties described in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011.

Contacts:

MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc.:
Stefanie Kitzes
stefanie@medianetgroup.com
561-417-1500

SOURCE  MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc.

MediaNet Group Technologies, Inc.