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MOG Expands Service to Australia and Strikes Exclusive Partnership with Telstra

Music Fans Will Enjoy Unlimited, Unmetered Streaming, and One-Click Downloading of Songs, Albums and Playlists for the Ultimate Listening Experience

BERKELEY, Calif., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MOG, the award- winning on-demand subscription music service and Telstra, Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, today announced an exclusive partnership, and MOG's first international deal, that will give Australians access to MOG's vast catalog of music, making it the easiest way to instantly access ad-free, on-demand music from virtually anywhere.

MOG will be the exclusive provider of on-demand subscription music to Telstra customers and give users the ability to search, browse and play unlimited, ad-free music online, on mobile phones, through consumer electronic and streaming entertainment devices and Internet connected TVs. Telstra mobile customers will enjoy MOG's vast catalog of music and can download any song, album or playlist directly to their mobile device for a monthly fee. While any Australian can sign up for MOG, for Telstra customers only, all streamed and downloaded music is unmetered, meaning music played from mobile devices will not affect user data plans. Mobile customers will also benefit from carrier billing which provides a simple and secure way to enjoy MOG on the go. Customers can simply download the MOG app from their mobile device or sign up online at http://www.mog.com, and the monthly subscription charge will appear on the subscribers Telstra bill.

"It's thrilling to broaden MOG's reach and bring Australian's the best music listening experience available on multiple platforms," said David Hyman, CEO and founder of MOG. "We've been working toward global expansion for some time and prioritizing markets based on opportunities. Australia is a key, major music market ripe for disruption and we're pleased to be the sole provider of on-demand music for the leading telecommunications provider in Australia. We can't wait for music lovers to experience MOG's entire catalog of on-demand music from wherever they are and we're making it easier then ever to do so."

MOG provides the easiest to use discovery tools, highest quality audio (320kbps), best restriction free radio in the world, vast catalog (over 15 million songs), and ultimate personalized recommendations via Facebook integration. In the coming months, Telstra customers will enjoy the following MOG features:

    --  On-demand streaming: Unlimited, ad-free listening to any artist, album,
        or song at any time from virtually anywhere. Our HTML5, browser-based
        player brings music to you blazingly fast on the web.
    --  Unlimited downloads: MOG allows users to download and store music on
        their phone, enabling access to music even when a data connection is not
        available - ideal for jetsetters and easy on your data plan!
    --  MOG radio: Best-in-class, personal radio and the most powerful music
        discovery engine on the planet enables users to switch between true
        artist-only radio or a full mix of similar artists.
    --  Personalized recommendations: Instant recommendations based on
        individual music preferences. "Just for you" provides music
        recommendations based on your MOG listening habits and your artist
        "likes" on Facebook and improve as you listen and "favorite" music.
    --  Highest quality audio: MOG streams music at 320kbps, the highest quality
        listening experience.
    --  Curated content: Explore all MOG has to offer through its complete guide
        to everything and anything you'd want to hear. From New Releases,
        Editor's Picks, top Charts, Featured Playlists, and Custom Radio in
        addition to their own, tagged songs from within the MOG music service,
        users will find exactly what they're looking for (and more).
"Our exclusive partnership with MOG is the first of its kind in Australia and a big win for Australian music lovers," said Telstra's Executive Director of Media, Applications and User Experience, J-B Rousselot. "Telstra's network superiority means customers will receive the best music experience with MOG through faster download speeds, stronger streaming and no data costs for using the service."

Telstra has Australia's largest and fastest mobile network with more than 2.2 million square kilometres of coverage which means Telstra customers will be able to stream music from MOG faster from more places in Australia.

MOG will be available for Australian's in the coming months. For more information about MOG and Telstra, visit http://mog.com.

About MOG Inc.
MOG Inc. is a next-generation music media company founded in June 2005 by David Hyman, former CEO for Gracenote. MOG's all-you-can-eat, on-demand listening service provides access to a vast library of over 15 million songs through its mobile apps on iPhone, iPad, iTouch and Android, online, on streaming entertainment devices and Internet connected TVs and Blu-ray players and in the car. MOG Inc. is also the provider of The MOG Music Network (MMN), the premier destination for music content online and largest music focused advertising network consisting of over 1000 music sites, reaching more than 60 million people each month (comScore 2012).

Headquartered in Berkeley, California, MOG Inc. investors include Menlo Ventures, Balderton Capital, Simon Equity Partners, Universal Music Group and Sony Music. Grammy-winning record producer, Rick Rubin, named by Time Magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People in the world," is a member of MOG's Board of Directors.

About Telstra
Telstra is Australia's leading telecommunications and information services company, with one of the best known brands in the country. We offer a full range of services and compete in all telecommunications markets throughout Australia, providing more than 8.2 million Australian fixed line and 13.3 million mobile services.

SOURCE  MOG Inc.

MOG Inc.

CONTACT: Marni Greenberg, Director of Communications of MOG, +1-510-883-7102, marni@mog.com

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

Soitec Outlines Fully Depleted Product Roadmap for Advanced Planar and Three-Dimensional Transistors

Product offer designed to enable continued advances in performance and efficiency of mainstream mobile consumer devices

BERNIN, France and PEABODY, Massachusetts, April 16, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Soitec (Euronext), a world leader in generating and manufacturing revolutionary
semiconductor materials for the electronics and energy industries, announced today its
fully depleted (FD) product roadmap comprising two products designed for both planar and
three-dimensional (FinFET) approaches to building transistors. Available now, FD wafers
from Soitec, pre-integrate critical characteristics of the transistor within the wafer
structure itself. Soitec's FD wafers offer an early, low-risk migration at the 28nm node
down to 10nm and beyond, lowering costs and enabling significant advances in the
performance and power efficiency of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Soitec
also announced research and other activities dedicated to further boosting transistor
performance, both silicon-based and with new materials.

    Soitec's product lines support the industry's FD International Technology Roadmap for
Semiconductors (ITRS), speeding time-to-market and lowering chipmakers' overall
manufacturing costs.

    Soitec's FD-2D product line enables a unique planar approach to fully depleted silicon
technology as early as the 28nm node, in which chipmakers can continue to leverage their
existing designs and process technologies. FD-2D also enables immediate gains in
performance and energy efficiency for mobile and consumer multimedia chips. The company's
FD-3D product line facilitates the introduction of three-dimensional (FinFET)
architectures with reduced time and investment, and drives substantial simplifications in
the transistor fabrication process, targeting nodes below 20nm.

    "Our fully depleted product roadmap addresses the critical needs of the semiconductor
industry and solves key challenges facing manufacturers today. Whichever path chip vendors
choose to follow - planar or FinFET - Soitec provides solutions that address cost,
performance, power-efficiency and time-to-market issues," said Paul Boudre, chief
operating officer of Soitec. "FD-2D enables immediate and significant performance leaps,
while FD-3D makes FinFET a reality for the entire industry at accelerated schedules and
reduced risk."

    Soitec's proprietary Smart Cut(TM) layer transfer technology is leveraged to generate
thin layers with high quality and uniformity, bringing the ability to tune starting wafers
to successive technology nodes and delivering key advantages as chip manufacturers pursue
the best performance, efficiency and manufacturability results. By predefining critical
characteristics of the transistor, these wafers enable efficient implementation and
manufacturing. Specifically, they feature a high-quality top silicon layer over a buried
isolation layer - these two layers are carefully optimized to predefine the geometry and
electrical isolation of transistors, enabling suppression of process steps and
simplification of the CMOS fabrication process, opening new usage opportunities and
providing a lower-cost solution.

    The FD-2D Product Line - Next-Generation Power Efficiency and Performance, Now

    The top silicon layer of Soitec's FD-2D wafers is ultra-thin and ultra-uniform, making
it possible to achieve planar fully depleted transistors with a silicon thickness that may
be as low as 5nm under the gate. Between this top layer and the underlying silicon base is
an ultra-thin layer of buried oxide (BOX), initially at 25nm thick. Future generations can
leverage even thinner BOX layers down, to 10nm thick, providing a path for planar
transistor scalability down to 14nm for mobile devices. Silicon thickness uniformity in
volume production of planar fully depleted technology is critical for best results.
Soitec's FD-2D wafers have a top silicon thickness that is controlled to within just a few
atomic layers. Leveraging the inherent accuracy of Soitec's Smart Cutprocess, silicon
uniformity across a full 300mm-diameter wafer can be as good as 3.2 Angstroms - that's
approximately equivalent to controlling the thickness of a surface to within 1mm over a
range of 1,000km, or 0.07 inches over a range of 1,000 miles.

    Planar FD transistors are built flat on the silicon, as has been the case for decades.
This offers a smooth path to fully depleted technology with the first sample ICs expected
at the end of 2012. The planar approach lets designers keep the same methodologies and
design tools used in conventional planar technology with a straightforward path for design
and IP porting. Manufacturers use the same fab tools and production lines, and extremely
similar process steps. At 28nm, compared to conventional technology, the energy
consumption of chips can be reduced by up to 40 percent, and the maximum operating
frequency of the processors these chips embed can be improved by 40 percent or more with
design optimizations. In particular, the technique known as back-biasing is extremely well
suited to the planar FD architecture, thus offering designers additional means to further
enhance the performance and power advantages. In addition, exceptional performance is
maintained at very low power supply (sub-0.7V), enabling ultra-low-power operation in many
use cases. The FD-2D wafer delivers all the power and performance benefits while enabling
lower costs at the chip level for high volume mobile applications.

    The FD-3D Product Line - Simplified FinFET Manufacturing

    The top layer of Soitec's FD-3D wafers is a thin layer of silicon over a buried oxide
layer with a thickness defined according to customers' needs. The silicon top layer
predefines the fin height and the BOX layer provides built-in intrinsic isolation.
Compared to using conventional bulk silicon starting wafers, FD-3D results in fewer
challenging steps in the FinFET fabrication process, driving lower capital expenditures
and operating expenses, higher production throughput and, ultimately, lower cost. In
addition, these benefits translate to shorter process development learning cycles, fewer
industrialization challenges and faster time to market for FinFET technology into the
mainstream foundry market. Experts estimate FD-3D substrates offer a potential gain of as
much as one year with respect to the trajectory possible using conventional bulk silicon
substrates. The benefits of predefining fin height and isolation at the substrate level
translate to better manufacturability and less process variability, leading to better
overall performance at the chip level.

    Looking Further into the Roadmap

    Soitec also is working actively to research new ways to further boost transistor
performance, both silicon-based and with new materials. To continue pushing the
performance of silicon CMOS, Soitec will add "strained silicon" to both its FD-2D and
FD-3D product lines, with pre-production expected no later than 2014. With this solution,
the crystalline structure of the silicon layer, in which transistors will subsequently be
built, is modified by Soitec during fabrication of the starting wafers. This results in
significantly improved electron mobility and higher maximum operating frequency for the
transistors and circuits.

    Looking further, several new CMOS technology options are being researched in the
semiconductor industry for introduction beyond the 14nm node. The main candidates include
incorporation of high-mobility materials such as germanium or III-V materials, as well as
new transistor architectures such as nano-wires. Soitec is actively engaged in different
R&D programs and has a number of joint development programs with partners to enhance its
product lines and propose the best products to meet the needs of the industry.

    Finally, Soitec is also anticipating the transition from 300mm to 450mm wafers through
in-house and collaborative R&D programs to support the industry roadmap. Both the FD-2D
and FD-3D offerings are fully scalable to 450mm.

    About Soitec

    Soitec is an international manufacturing company, a world leader in generating and
manufacturing revolutionary semiconductor materials at the frontier of the most exciting
energy and electronic challenges. Soitec's products include substrates for
microelectronics (most notably SOI: Silicon-on-Insulator) and concentrator photovoltaic
systems (CPV). The company's core technologies are Smart Cut(TM), Smart Stacking(TM) and
Concentrix(TM), as well as expertise in epitaxy. Applications include consumer and mobile
electronics, microelectronics-driven IT, telecommunications, automotive electronics,
lighting products and large-scale solar power plants. Soitec has manufacturing plants and
R&D centers in France, Singapore, Germany, and the United States. For more information,
visit: http://www.soitec.com.

   
    International Media Contact
    Camille Darnaud-Dufour
    +33(0)6-79-49-51-43
    (any time zone)
    camille.darnaud-dufour@soitec.com

    Investor Relations
    Olivier Brice
    +33(0)4-76-92-93-80
    olivier.brice@soitec.com

    U.S. Media Contact
    Leslie Clavin
    Racepoint Group
    +1-415-694-6717
    lclavin@racepointgroup.com

Source: Soitec

AdamEve.com Rewards Administrative Professionals

HILLSBOROUGH, N.C., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Adam & Eve and AdamEve.com (http://www.AdamEve.com/news) are pleased to announce a special offer for all administrative professionals in honor of Administrative Professionals Day on April 25.

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"Administrative professionals are an integral part of any successful business," says Chad Davis, Marketing Director for Adam & Eve. "With this year's theme of administratives being 'the pulse of the office,' we thought we'd provide something to get their pulses racing as well!"

Now through May 1, any adult age 18 and older in an administrative position can simply use the code "PULSE" at check out to receive 50% off almost any one item, free shipping and a free romantic gift collection for couples to enjoy (something for her, for him and something for them together).

"Adam & Eve knows the importance of our administrative professionals," says Davis. "They are the true heart of any organization... and we are pleased to be able to provide them with a special offer just for them."

Almost every item is available for the 50% off discount, but some restrictions do apply. AdamEve.com boasts over 18,000 items for adult to enjoy, including lingerie, toys and novelties. With over 20 million customers and more than 40 years in business, Adam & Eve sets the standard in adult entertainment.

For more information on AdamEve.com, please contact Director of Public Relations Katy Zvolerin at 919.644.8100 x 3121 or katy@adameve.com.

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Signature Devices, Inc. Expanding in Europe With New UK Based Subsidiary and Web Site Named GraffitiPlay(TM)

CEO Mart van der Velde Outlines Company Sales and Marketing Priorities

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Signature Devices, Inc. (PINK SHEETS: SDVI), having recently announced a merger with Graffiti Entertainment, Inc., today announced expansion plans for Europe. A Board resolution has been signed to acquire a European company established in 1991 which had 14 employees and revenues of $1.2 million in 2010. The Company (whose current name was not announced at this time pursuant to its agreement with Signature Devices, Inc.) will be newly named GraffitiPlay(TM), will be based in London,  and will be a wholly-owned subsidiary. Mart van der Velde, CEO of Signature Devices, Inc. and Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. will serve as Chief Executive Officer on an interim basis until an England-based CEO is named.

"Our strategic plan is coming to fruition as we move aggressively into the European marketplace, including with a dedicated company and team. Our top goal is to increase exposure to our game titles and increase sales, and we are launching a new web site, http://www.graffitiplay.com, to serve as a European sales platform," said Signature Devices, Inc. CEO Mart van der Velde.

"The world of gaming and the various platforms, especially the growing mobile app marketplace, is one where unique product such as ours can have a universal appeal. We have not previously had the kind of viral marketing that can take full advantage of our award-winning titles like the Reader Rabbit® series, and management is addressing that in an aggressive way moving forward," added Mr. van der Velde.

The Company Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. is acquiring, and that will be known henceforth as GraffitiPlay, based in the UK, also is the beneficiary of a six-figure judgment. Collection of this judgment will benefit Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. with cash which will be used to further the growth plans.  Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. has recently announced plans to provide accounting and attorney opinion disclosures to enhance its publicly traded listing on Pink Sheets.  Pending this final merger, Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. and Signature Signature Devices, Inc. will consolidate financials including revenue and expenses.

While this work is being completed, the Company is aggressively expanding its sales and marketing efforts. The Company is also planning to increase promotional efforts on both current and upcoming software titles.

About Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. and Signature Devices, Inc.:

Based in Redwood City, Calif., Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. was spun out from Signature Devices, Inc. (http://www.signaturedevices.com) (PINKSHEETS: SDVI) and publishes diverse media products including console video games, iPhone/iPad and Android games. Signature Devices, Inc. creates and develops social networking systems including social networking server software, social networking games and console games, which it publishes through Graffiti Entertainment, Inc.  Signature Devices, Inc. and Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. recently announced a merger agreement. Mart van der Velde is the CEO of both companies.

The information in this press release includes certain "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Safe Harbor provisions of Federal Securities Laws. Investors are cautioned that such statements are based upon assumptions that in the future may prove not to have been accurate and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties, including the future financial performance of the Company. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in its forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations or any of its forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date of this release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, events, or circumstances after the date of this release except as required by law.

Contact:

For more information, please visit:
http://www.SignatureDevices.com
or call

Investor Relations

650-654-4800 x111

SOURCE  Signature Devices, Inc.

Signature Devices, Inc.

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

Digital Marketing Agency Micrositez UK Launches Industry News Feature to Feed Google Panda

Leading UK SEO agency announces launch of Industry News Feature to satisfy Google Panda's hunger for quality leading edge content.

LONDON, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The UK search marketing agency announced today that it has launched an SEO News section on their main UK website which can be found here: http://www.micrositezdigital.co.uk. According to their founder and CEO Scot Crone, Google's latest round of algorithmic updates intends to reward those whose sites are producing high quality, relevant and newsworthy content. Mr Crone said this: "The Panda has an insatiable hunger for high quality, robust, well written original content, it's no longer enough to have fresh blog content each day, Google Panda now wants much more than that. It wants fresh original content to the main section of your site, as well, not just the blog."

As a consequence the UK search engine optimisation company Micrositez has placed 4 full time in-house, degree educated, native English speaking copywriters on the case. Their role is to produce the newsworthy industry news they speak about and to create the high quality content that the search giant Google now says it is looking for.

Micrositez CEO Scot Crone went on to say, "Google's latest round of updates has turned the tables on recent perceived wisdom on SEO, they have commented publicly that they are NOT against SEO, but they are against over optimization. To this end we have tweaked our strategy to rely less on link building and more on producing quality content to help drive results, yes link building is still important but we will be placing much more emphasis on niche, relevance and quality regarding link building moving forward. In addition, we will also be ensuring that clients' websites are popular in the social sphere, that they are producing the right social signals, via G+, Twitter and Facebook etc."

According to Google it now wants to use those sites that produce not only digital marketing news but other high quality news and fresh content as a ranking signal, relying less, for example on anchor text within inbound links as a main metric for returning a result. Micrositez also suggests that they intend to future proof their overall SEO strategy moving forward by implementing and observing Author Rank, to ensure Google knows that the content they are producing is their own and understanding Google's newest use of Semantic Search to keep them ahead of the curve.

The news section of their website can be found here: http://www.micrositezdigital.co.uk/industry-news/; it includes an SEO News section, a web design news section, a pay per click or PPC news section, a social media news section, general news and industry related news sections.

For more information on Micrositez please visit: http://www.micrositezdigital.co.uk.

Press Release Contact Information:
Scot Crone
Founder & CEO
Micrositez Digital LTD
141 419 9952
scot.crone@micrositez.co.uk

This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com.

SOURCE  Micrositez Digital LTD

Micrositez Digital LTD

Web Site: http://www.micrositezdigital.co.uk

MDT Releases TMR Magnetic Angle Sensors for Rotary Encoders

TMR Sensor Technology Enhances New Magnetic Angle Sensors with High Precision and Robust Signal Output for Industrial Rotary Encoders and BLDC Controllers

SAN JOSE, Calif. and ZHANGJIAGANG, Jiangsu, China, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (MDT) announced two Tunneling Magnetoresistance (TMR) magnetic angle sensors for use in a wide spectrum of industrial sensor applications, including rotary encoders, speed sensors, contactless potentiometers, and rotary position controllers for brushless DC motors (BLDC).

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Designed with MDT's unique TMR sensor technology and intellectual property, the MMA253F/MMA153F TMR magnetic angle sensors feature 360-degree angle measurement, high-amplitude robust output signals, and large air-gap tolerance. MDT's TMR magnetic angle sensors lower the complexity of the signal processing circuitry.

"We are passionate about offering all the benefits of TMR sensor technology to our customers with multiple service options to best suit their needs," said Dr. Song Xue, Chairman and CEO of MultiDimension Technology. "In addition to supplying TMR magnetic sensor chips, we are open to delivering entire system solutions upon request. We can custom-design TMR sensor wafers for high-volume customers to integrate with their own ASIC technology."

Dr. Xue noted that MDT's new TMR magnetic angle sensors reduce the overall system cost of rotary encoders because of their lower power, high precision, and large stable output signals. They provide a simple solution to integrate with analog or digital circuitry.

MDT's TMR sensor technology combines the key benefits of existing magnetic sensor technologies such as AMR (Anisotropic Magnetoresistance), GMR (Giant Magnetoresistance), and Hall Effect, while overcoming their limitations, such as low signal sensitivity (Hall, AMR, and GMR), and design complexity for 360-degree measurement (AMR).

Key Features

    --  360-degree measurement with dual-axis SINE/COSINE outputs (MMA253F)
    --  Single-axis 180-degree measurement (MMA153F)
    --  Large output signal above 90 percent of supply voltage, eliminating the
        need for amplification
    --  Very-low power consumption at 7 microamperes under 1V supply
    --  High precision (1-degree angular position error) and fine resolution
        (12-bit with custom circuitry)
    --  Large air-gap tolerance permitting greater versatility and choice of
        implementations
    --  Small LGA8 or SOP8 package
The MMA253F/MMA153F TMR magnetic sensors are immediately available for sampling. An evaluation toolkit, the MMA253F-EVL, is also available for users to assess the electrical and magnetic characteristics of the MMA253F sensor. The MMA253F-EVL toolkit provides an LCD display, a USB interface, and 12-bit digital outputs that can be used in absolute or incremental rotary encoders.

About MDT

MultiDimension Technology was founded in 2010 in Zhangjiagang, Jiangsu Province, China, with branch offices in Shanghai and San Jose, Calif., USA. MDT has developed a unique intellectual property portfolio, and state-of-the-art manufacturing capabilities that can support volume production of high-performance, low-cost TMR magnetic sensors to satisfy the most demanding application needs. Led by its core management team of elite experts and veterans in magnetic sensor technology and engineering services, MDT is committed to creating added value for its customers and ensuring their success. For more information about MDT please visit http://www.multidimensiontech.com.

Media Contact
Jinfeng Liu, jinfeng.liu@multidimensiontech.com, Tel: +1-650-275-2318 (US), +86-189-3612-1156 (China)

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UBM Electronics Launch Pad Offers the Electronics Industry an Interactive Platform to Drive Attention to Product Launches and Enhancements

SAN FRANCISCO, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Electronics, the daily source of essential business and technical information for the electronics industry's decision makers, today announced Launch Pad, an interactive editorial-hosted platform that allows businesses to deliver targeted information and materials directly to key audiences to transform product launch products and product enhancements.  Launch Pad is powered by UBM Studios.

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"Launch Pad assists marketers targeting engineers in transforming product announcements, new marketing opportunities and sales programs. Through an engaging environment, marketers can now successfully support launch initiatives through demos, collateral, product specs and program communications - ultimately transforming their launch strategies," said Barbara Couchois, Vice President, Partner Services and Operations, UBM Electronics.  "We continue to listen to the needs of our audience and are very pleased to offer a new solution to help our customers educate customers and prospects.  This new offering is a natural extension to our portfolio and part of our strategic growth plan of reach, services and commerce."

Application examples for Launch Pad include:

    --  Product Launches.  Allows businesses to launch new products to targeted
        audiences while also showcasing demos, samples, product specifications,
        case studies, marketing collateral and sales tools, while also combining
        product, program, support, sales and marketing initiatives and resources
        in a single environment.
    --  Program Launches.  Simplifies the range of program communications on new
        products and upcoming releases.
    --  Sales/Lead Generation.  Creates brand awareness down to the
        point-of-sale and leads buyers to a place where they can buy what they
        want.  It can also be configured to create positive brand affiliation
        and to generate demand for products and programs.

Launch Pad includes registration, video, supporting materials, social networking, chat and participation metrics.  Additionally,sponsors can refresh content monthly.

Launch Pad is available as a multi-sponsored and sole sponsored program. To learn more about Launch Pad sponsorship, contact Barbara Couchois at barbara.couchois@ubm.com or 415.947.6928.

About UBM Electronics

UBM Electronics is the global leader in media and marketing solutions for the electronics industry, delivering results for the key influencers and decision makers involved in the design, development, and commercialization of technology through its market leading brands, peer communities, and professional education services. More than 2.2 million engineering professionals engage with UBM Electronics brands which include EE Times, EDN, Design News, Test & Measurement World, TechOnline, EBN, DataSheets.com, Designlines, and Embedded.com across the globe to accelerate technology sales. The international electronics community gathers at UBM Electronics market leading events such as the Embedded Systems Conferences, DesignCon, and ARM Technology Conference to share, learn, discuss, and advance the critical issues and challenges facing the electronics industry. Additionally, UBM Electronics provides end-to-end services ranging from next-generation marketing, integrated media, custom solutions and research. UBM Electronics is part of UBM (UBM.L) a global provider of media and information services for professional B2B communities and markets.

About UBM
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, and in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,634 staff in more than 31 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business and their markets to work effectively and efficiently.

For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us at @UBM_plc to get the latest UBM news.

For more information on UBM Electronics please contact:
Felicia Hamerman, Vice President, Marketing

T: 516.562.5652, E: felicia.hamerman@ubm.com

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ScoreBig.com Gives Fans Immediate Access to the Hottest Live Event Tickets with New ScoreBig Daily App for iPhone and iPod touch

ScoreBig.com Reveals Results of Behavioral Survey; Finds Most Americans Are Attending Less Than One Live Event Every Three Months Due To High Ticket Prices and Hidden Fees

LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ScoreBig.com, a service that allows consumers to save up to 60 percent on tickets to their favorite pro and college sports, concerts, and theater events without the hassle of fees or shipping charges, today announced the launch of ScoreBig Daily, a free app for iPhone and iPod touch that gives users immediate access to great seats at hot live events in their city that night.

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Just like ScoreBig.com, every ticket on ScoreBig Daily will be below retail price, and will never have any processing, delivery or convenience fee of any kind. With just a few taps, ScoreBig Daily lets people pick the number of seats they want for one of a handful of events each night, and then pick the price they want to pay for that event. Offers for tickets are accepted or rejected instantly, which makes finding something affordable to do after work or any night of the week quick and easy. Available exclusively in San Francisco and Los Angeles to start, ScoreBig Daily will soon roll out to other cities, starting with New York.

To support today's rollout, ScoreBig.com also announced the results from its first annual "Spotlight on Live Events in America" behavioral survey, conducted online by Harris Interactive in April amongst over 2,000 adults age 18+. The survey showed that while a majority of Americans - 69% - feel exhilarated after attending a live event, more than half (77%) attend four or fewer events each year, less than once every three months. Additionally, 82% felt cheated by hidden fees connected with tickets.

"Ticket prices to live events have skyrocketed by about 70% over the last decade, which means many Americans are getting priced out of seeing their favorite teams or bands play," said Adam Kanner, ScoreBig.com CEO. "With our new ScoreBig Daily App for iPhone and iPod touch, our goal is to change that. We want fans back in the seats, cheering and singing along with their families or friends. By giving them easy and immediate access to the best seats on the day of the game or concert, fans will be able to save a bundle and actually afford to take their families to a great live event. We're helping to make tickets affordable again."

For those in cities where the app does not yet offer live event tickets, ScoreBig.com has done away with its waitlist so that all users, no matter where they are in the nation, can enjoy and instantaneously access the site's millions of tickets for great live events.

The ScoreBig Daily App is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.iTunes.com/AppStore.

About ScoreBig.com
ScoreBig.com enables consumers to get great tickets for live sports, concert and theater events - at guaranteed savings of up to 60 percent. ScoreBig.com members pick their own price on seats from the floor to the rafters, always pay less than retail price, and never pay any fees. For its partners, ScoreBig.com is an entirely new "value channel" that creates a safe environment to move unsold ticket inventory in a way that doesn't negatively impact their brand or cannibalize full-price sales. ScoreBig.com was founded in 2009 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif.

Behavioral Survey Methodology
This survey was conducted online within the United States by Harris Interactive via its QuickQuery omnibus product on behalf of ScoreBig.com in April 2012, among 2000 adults ages 18 and older. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated. For complete survey methodology, including weighting variables, please contact Melissa Penn at melissa.penn@atomicpr.com or 323-648-5426.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Peter Sinclair, ScoreBig.com
press@scorebig.com

Melissa Penn, Atomic PR
323-648-5426
melissa.penn@atomicpr.com

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Web Site: https://www.scorebig.com

DDB Berlin and Volkswagen Say: Don't Make-Up and Drive!

In collaboration with YouTube star Nikkie, young women are informed about the underestimated danger of putting on makeup while driving

BERLIN, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Given a shockingly high figure of half a million car crashes a year caused by women drivers applying makeup (in the UK alone), awareness of this underestimated danger needs to be raised. Based on this insight the aim of a viral video by DDB Berlin and Volkswagen is to address a target audience of young women drivers and educate them about the danger of putting on makeup while driving.

The objective is to reach as many young women as possible all over the world. In order to do so, DDB Berlin picked up the latest viral trend among young women: haul videos. These videos are often put on the web by girls, who buy cosmetics and give makeup tutorials on how to use the respective products. Together with the famous haul girl Nikkie, who has over 150,000 subscribers, DDB Berlin created the tutorial "a crash course to shine" carrying the message in a way that is designed for impact.

By using this platform the narrow target group is addressed directly in terms of age and interest. Having a famous makeup artist as the spokesperson makes the message relevant and even more believable to the target group. "In only five days the video was shared, re-tweeted and has been watched almost 130,000 times. DDB Berlin and Volkswagen started a real discussion on YouTube with over 2,100 relevant comments. And this is exactly what we believe Social Creativity must do," says Eric Schoeffler, Chief Creative Officer, DDB Tribal Group.

Link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMFqSjjnte0&feature=youtu.be

Credits:

    Agency
    ------

    Chief Creative Officer:                   Eric Schoeffler
    Creative Direction:                       Marc Isken, Nils Haseborg
    Art Direction:                            Lilli Langenheim
    Copywriter:                                Valerie von Meiss, Lennart
                                               Frank
    Account Manager:                          Christina Muller
    Agency Producer:                          Susi Schneider

    Production
    ----------

    Film Production:                          MR. BOB Films
    Producer:                                 Ben Foehr
    Director:                                 Milo
    Artist & Styling:                         Nikkie de Jager
    Project Management:                       Hakan Cirak
    Editor:                                   Sebastian Gross
    Camera & Light Design:                    Michael Schreitel
    Set Maker:                                Croft Company
    Post Production:                          Pirates 'n Paradise  Berlin
    Sound Design:                             Giesingteam Kai Hoffmann
About DDB Berlin:

DDB Tribal Group GmbH is a creative agency with offices in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Vienna and Wolfsburg and works for clients such as Volkswagen, Telekom, Henkel, McDonald's, eBay, Deutsche Bahn, IKEA and others.

DDB Berlin is an agency of DDB Worldwide, the largest advertising agency in the USA and the third largest agency network worldwide. With more than 200 offices in over ninety countries DDB is known as the most creative multinational agency network.

DDB Worldwide is an independent entity of the Omnicom Group Inc. N.Y.

For further information please contact:
Inga Draeger
Corporate Communication Manager
DDB Tribal Group GmbH
Neue Schonhauser Str. 3-5, 10178 Berlin
T: +49 30 240 84 355
F: +49 30 240 84 54 355
presse@ddb-tribal.com; http://www.ddb-tribal.com

SOURCE  DDB Berlin

DDB Berlin

Web Site: http://www.ddb-tribal.com

Eco Geek Living to Unveil Innovative, Exciting Products at Media Event

NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Geek Living, an online retailer dedicated to connecting consumers with environmentally-friendly solutions empowering them to enjoy their electronics in any environment, will unveil several hot, new products at this year's EcoFocus media event in New York City on April 19.

While the company has not released specifics, excitement about the product debuts is building. "I think both the media, and ultimately consumers, will be quite impressed with the items we are bringing to market this year," said Eco Geek Living founder Chrystal Dailey. "We can't wait to show off how far eco-friendly tech products have come."

Eco Geek Living was launched in 2007. The company serves consumers who need to use electronics in situations and locations that will not allow access to conventional power sources such as household current. The retailer sells products ranging from solar panels capable of lighting small outdoor events to emergency devices intended to keep cell phones charged and communication channels open during an extended power outage. The company prides itself on providing world-class support to consumers through a well-trained staff armed with extensive product knowledge and hands-on experience.

Produced by Pepcom, Inc., EcoFocus is the country's largest, best-attended media event dedicated to showcasing the latest innovations in green technology. This year, EcoFocus will be held on Thursday, April 19 from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Metropolitan Pavilion in downtown New York City.

For more information about EcoGeekLiving.com, or to arrange an interview with its principals, please contact Chrystal Dailey at 877.246.4335 ext 7 or e-mail press@ecogeekliving.com.

SOURCE  Eco Geek Living, Inc.

Eco Geek Living, Inc.

CONTACT: Chrystal Dailey, +1-877-246-4335 ext 7, cdailey@ecogeekliving.com

ConsultantLive Announces Medical Diagnostic Game, Awards Gold for Winning Players

NORWALK, Conn., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Medica today announced that ConsultantLive, an online diagnostic resource for health care providers, today launched the "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge" (http://goforthegold.consultantlive.com) - an online game designed to test the medical diagnostic skills of  physicians and other healthcare professionals.

The five-week, interactive challenge will be available via the ConsultantLive website and mobile web. During each of the first four weeks, players will be given a set of multiple choice diagnostic dilemmas to solve - culminating with the top players from each week competing in the final round.  The top physician and non-physician winner will each receive a grand prize of one ounce of gold.

"The 'Diagnostic Champions' Challenge' adds a fun, competitive layer to UBM Medica's relevant, clinical, and educational content," says Sally Shankland, CEO of UBM Medica US. "In addition to relieving daily stress, games have been shown to be effective tools to facilitate learning retention.  Our mission is to improve the quality of patient care and quality of life for healthcare professionals.   This game does just that by allowing players to have fun competing with their peers while testing their diagnostic acumen."

Features of the "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge" include:

    --  Two separate challenge tracks - players that are physicians in the
        United States play against other MDs; all other professionals play in a
        separate track.
    --  A new round and new set of questions each week - allowing those who may
        miss a round to stay in the running, and improving players' chances of
        making it into the final round during the five-week game play.
    --  A "save your progress" option -players in-between questions that need to
        save and come back to the game at a later time are able to do so.
Through a variety of clinical solutions and educational tools, ConsultantLive offers primary care practitioners practical solutions to every-day clinical dilemmas. In addition to updates on the latest research, evidence and guidelines, ConsultantLive also includes popular features such as DermClinic, PhotoClinic, and many more compelling resources.

For more information about the "Diagnostic Champions' Challenge": http://goforthegold.consultantlive.com

For more information about ConsultantLive: http://consultantlive.com

About UBM Medica

Addressing today's healthcare information needs, UBM Medica, a division of UBM plc (UBM.L), delivers strategic, integrated communications solutions and comprehensive reach - online, in print, live, and via custom programs. Improving the effectiveness of healthcare through information and education, UBM Medica provides unbiased clinical, practical, and business information for physicians, providers, payers, and patients around the world. Through journals, magazines, Websites, drug databases, data services, live events, and other valuable resources, UBM Medica also delivers comprehensive communication solutions for the pharmaceutical and related industries. US Websites include PsychiatricTimes.com, CancerNetwork.com, DiagnosticImaging.com, ConsultantLive.com, OBGYN.net, PhysiciansPractice.com, and SearchMedica.com. Employing more than 1,400 people with offices in 29 countries, UBM Medica is headquartered in London. For more information, visit http://www.ubmmedica.com/.

Media contact:
Amy Erdman

Director of Marketing

203-523-7041
amy.erdman@ubm.com

SOURCE  UBM Medica

UBM Medica

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

Digital Rapids Unveils Dynamic New Approach to Media Operations with Kayak Workflow Platform

LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/-- NAB Show, Booth SL5624: Digital Rapids - the trusted provider of innovative solutions and technology for bringing content to wider audiences - is launching the powerful and flexible new Kayak(TM) workflow platform at the 2012 NAB Show. A significant departure from other workflow technology approaches, Kayak enables customers, systems integrators and software developers to design, deploy and manage customized workflows that empower their businesses with the operational efficiency, agility and insight they need to thrive in the expanding multi-screen media landscape.

The Kayak platform powers the advances 'under the hood' of the upcoming version 2.0 of the Digital Rapids Transcode Manager(®) software. The broader power, capabilities and vision of the Kayak platform itself are now being unveiled for the first time.

"The exploding opportunity and ongoing, consumer-driven shifts in the media and entertainment market require content owners to radically change how they think about their media operations," said Brick Eksten, President of Digital Rapids Corporation. "Kayak's innovative workflow approach lets them harness technology, streamline their operations and quickly turn their ideas into execution, freeing them to focus on their real value proposition - their content."

"In today's dynamic and ubiquitous video environment, end-user video consumption patterns are dictating how, when and where they view content," said Mukul Krishna, Global Director, Digital Media at global analyst firm Frost & Sullivan. "To cope with the flood of content, media formats and device types it is now business-critical for media companies to have the agility to be proactive instead of being reactive to the demands of multi-platform video delivery. A solution like Kayak greatly helps bridge that gap and enables media companies to achieve higher operational freedom for their digital media workflows."

A New Vision in Media Workflows

Unlike workflow approaches that simply orchestrate between separate applications across multiple workflow stages, Kayak is built on a philosophy of granular modularity with technologies as components - from media-specific functions like encoding, packaging and processing to business-oriented functionality such as analytics, automated intelligence and reporting. These workflow building blocks are warehoused in a catalog of best-of-breed technologies and solutions from Digital Rapids and a broad array of third-party partners, creating a rich, open ecosystem of easy-to-access technology.

Kayak's catalog of components combines with its flexible architecture to make integrating new or custom-developed functionality easier than ever before, enabling faster response to the latest market trends. Kayak's component-based approach also provides granular control over technology costs and provisioning, as users deploy only precisely the technologies they actually need for their specific workflows.

Analogous to a whiteboard that can be turned instantly into reality, Kayak Workflow Designer lets users graphically combine these catalog components into sophisticated, streamlined workflows with intelligent automation. Inline analysis and rule-based decision branching automatically adapt workflows to eliminate unnecessary steps, maximizing both processing and operational efficiency. Designs can be instantly tested within Kayak Workflow Designer before moving them directly into production, providing a streamlined path from proof-of-concept to deployment.

Dynamic Deployment and Simplified Management

Kayak workflows are dynamically provisioned on-the-fly on available system resources, ensuring that the right workflows are available at the right scale to match job requirements and volumes at any given time. The functionality running on a particular system can change dynamically with each job, maximizing resource utilization while lowering provisioning costs. This dynamic deployment model brings cloud-like elasticity to on-premises operations, minimizes upgrade effort with on-the-fly updates, and makes it significantly easier to expand capacity by minimizing the overhead required to bring new systems online. By providing complete transparency into workflow execution, Kayak lets users easily identify and resolve bottlenecks, further optimize resource allocation, and predict and manage operating costs.

Kayak workflows can be run seamlessly on-premises or in the cloud. Demonstrations in Microsoft Corp.'s booth, SL1524, will showcase Kayak media processing workflows running on Windows Azure. Demos will feature Kayak Cloud Engines both as on-demand extensions of on-premises operations and within Windows Azure Media Services, a new set of cloud-based media technologies that enable Microsoft customers and partners to create, distribute and manage customized media solutions across all types of devices and platforms.

"The combination of Digital Rapids' Kayak workflow platform and Windows Azure provide media organizations with an array of business and technical benefits," said Sudheer Sirivara, senior director of Windows Azure Media Services at Microsoft. "We're excited to be working with Digital Rapids to bring our customers' ready-to-use media solutions to life with Windows Azure Media Services."

"Media companies require their media processing platform to be automated, scalable and agile in order to generate the media their customers want in a competitive yet profitable way," concluded Avni Rambhia, Analyst for Digital Media at Frost & Sullivan. "The benefits of Kayak correspond to the top-of-mind issues identified by premium media organizations in our research."

The complete range of Digital Rapids solutions and technologies is being showcased in booth number SL5624 at the 2012 NAB Show, April 16-19 in Las Vegas. For more information about Digital Rapids, please visit http://www.digitalrapids.com.

About Digital Rapids Corporation- Digital Rapids provides market-leading content transformation and workflow solutions that empower the world's leading media organizations to reach wider audiences more efficiently, more effectively and more profitably. Recipients of more than two dozen prestigious awards for company and product excellence, Digital Rapids combines innovative technology with proven expertise and visionary insight to help our customers expand their audiences, increase their revenues, and reduce their costs. Digital Rapids Corporation (http://www.digitalrapids.com) is headquartered in Ontario, Canada with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and Argentina.

Copyright 2012 Digital Rapids Corporation. All rights reserved.  Digital Rapids, Kayak, Digital Rapids Transcode Manager and the Digital Rapids logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Rapids Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SOURCE  Digital Rapids Corporation

Digital Rapids Corporation

CONTACT: (Americas) Mike Nann, Director of Marketing/Cmns, Digital Rapids Corp., +1-905-946-9666 ext. 135, mike.nann@digital-rapids.com; (Europe/Asia) Kerr Duffy, Marketing Manager, Digital Rapids Europe, +44(0)1428-751-012, kerr@digital-rapids.com, or Jan Dixon, +44(0)1297-489229, jdmc@globalnet.co.uk

Web Site: http://www.digital-rapids.com

Digital Rapids Showcases Real-World Media Workflow Breakthroughs and UltraViolet(TM) Support with Transcode Manager 2.0

LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NAB Show, Booth SL5624: Digital Rapids - the trusted provider of innovative solutions and technology for bringing content to wider audiences - is showcasing practical, real-world examples of the exceptional efficiency and flexibility of the upcoming Digital Rapids Transcode Manager(®) 2.0 automated, high-volume media processing software at the 2012 NAB Show.

Powered by the new Kayak(TM) workflow platform (please see separate press release), version 2.0 of Transcode Manager combines its long-standing hallmarks of superior output quality and format flexibility with intelligent, logic-driven workflow automation; dynamic, on-demand licensing and deployment; intuitive, visual workflow design tools; and a deep ecosystem of third-party technology partners. Demonstrations will highlight how these core capabilities and key new features address the opportunities and challenges faced by premium content providers today, from enabling advanced multi-platform publishing to solving efficiency bottlenecks in high-volume operations.

The first demonstration features the creation of UltraViolet Common File Format (CFF) media assets in support of the Digital Entertainment Content Ecosystem's (DECE) UltraViolet initiative. Transcode Manager 2.0 will be shown running a streamlined, automated UltraViolet CFF production workflow from encoding through packaging, including new support for Dolby(®) Digital Plus - which delivers high-quality audio across any compatible device - and DTS-HD(®) (including the high-efficiency DTS Express(TM) profile) audio within the CFF specification.

UltraViolet enables consumers to create personal digital entertainment collections, with the freedom to access their content both at home and on-the-go across multiple devices. CFF makes download functionality consistent across all UltraViolet retailers, empowering consumers to move or copy downloaded files directly among any UltraViolet-compliant device or app, without need for additional downloads or use of bandwidth. Digital Rapids has recently joined the DECE consortium, further strengthening the company's commitment to UltraViolet and the premium organizations supporting it.

"We are pleased to welcome Digital Rapids - respected leaders in media transformation and workflow solutions - as a DECE member," said Mark Teitell, General Manager and Executive Director of DECE. "DECE continues to expand its membership with innovative and forward-thinking companies, as they are the key drivers that bring the benefits of UltraViolet to consumers."

A second demonstration replicates a typical advanced media processing workflow used by content owners, studios and post production facilities. Encompassing all aspects of media transformation from multi-stage image processing to transcoding and packaging in a single, streamlined solution set, Transcode Manager 2.0 eliminates the need for separate tools from multiple vendors to accomplish the same goals and simplifies management through a single, unified interface. Transcode Manager 2.0 also overcomes the video processing bit depth limitations typically found in other transformation tools and workflows, providing a robust processing pipeline with 16-bit precision.

"There's no better way to showcase the extensive benefits of Transcode Manager 2.0 than to mirror the top-of-mind issues and pain points content owners and distributors are facing today, from overcoming operational bottlenecks to integrating new technology standards into their workflows," said Darren Gallipeau, Product Manager at Digital Rapids. "Leveraging the Kayak platform's component-based ease of technology integration and intelligent workflow efficiency, Transcode Manager 2.0 gives customers exceptional control of their processes, enabling them to streamline their operations and respond faster to changing market dynamics and new opportunities."

The complete range of Digital Rapids solutions is being showcased in booth number SL5624 at the 2012 NAB Show, April 16-19 in Las Vegas. For more information about Digital Rapids, please visit http://www.digitalrapids.com.

About Digital Rapids Corporation- Digital Rapids provides market-leading content transformation and workflow solutions that empower the world's leading media organizations to reach wider audiences more efficiently, more effectively and more profitably. Recipients of more than two dozen prestigious awards for company and product excellence, Digital Rapids combines innovative technology with proven expertise and visionary insight to help our customers expand their audiences, increase their revenues, and reduce their costs. Digital Rapids Corporation (http://www.digitalrapids.com) is headquartered in Ontario, Canada with offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and Argentina.

Copyright 2012 Digital Rapids Corporation. All rights reserved.  Digital Rapids, Digital Rapids Transcode Manager, Kayak and the Digital Rapids logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Digital Rapids Corporation. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders. Features, pricing, availability and specifications are subject to change without notice.

SOURCE  Digital Rapids Corporation

Digital Rapids Corporation

CONTACT: (Americas) Mike Nann, Director of Marketing/Cmns, Digital Rapids Corp., +1-905-946-9666 ext. 135, mike.nann@digital-rapids.com; (Europe/Asia) Kerr Duffy, Marketing Manager, Digital Rapids Europe, +44 (0) 1428-751-012, kerr@digital-rapids.com, or Jan Dixon, +44 (0) 1297-489229, jdmc@globalnet.co.uk

Web Site: http://www.digital-rapids.com

TV Recording Feature Added to Broadway, Hauppauge's TV Streamer

Watch Local News, Sports and Live TV Programs Anywhere on an Apple iPad or iPhone; Record TV Programs onto a USB Thumb Drive or External Hard Drive Attached to Broadway

LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP), the world's leading developer of TV tuner products, has announced that Broadway, Hauppauge's live TV streamer for the iPad and iPhone, now has TV recording support. With this new feature, Broadway can record TV programs locally and then stream it to an iPad or iPhone at a later time. "Broadway" is a stand alone "box" which allows live TV to be watched on an Apple device in the home through a Wi-Fi connection, or anywhere in the world via an Internet connection.

Broadway has a built-in over the air digital TV tuner (ATSC), plus supports clear QAM digital cable TV and connections to cable or satellite set top boxes. Once connected to a TV source, Broadway can tune to a TV program and then either stream the live TV program to an iPad or iPhone, or, with the new feature, record the TV program to a locally attached storage device and then stream the recording at a later time.

Broadway can be used in the home, for example, to stream a football game or a news program over the home Wi-Fi network to an iPad. The iPad will display a list of Broadway's TV channels, and with two taps of a finger on the iPad, live TV will be displayed on the iPad screen.

If you travel and have an Wi-Fi or Internet connection, you can watch live TV from your home anywhere in the world. Broadway connects to your home network router and transmits the TV signal through your network router over the Internet to your iPad or iPhone.

Broadway was developed by Hauppauge's PCTV Systems division in Germany. One of the key technologies within Broadway is a high-quality, high definition H.264 video compressor, which can take TV programs from clear QAM digital cable TV or ATSC over-the-air TV and "shrink" these programs into a form which can be displayed on an Apple device. Broadway has a built-in multi-format TV receiver which can tune to digital cable TV channels and ATSC over-the-air broadcast TV channels, and then compress those TV channels and rebroadcast them over both Wi-Fi and the Internet so that the TV programs can be watched on an Apple device. In addition to HD TV, Broadway can also receive and convert analog video into a form which can be watched on Apple devices. 

Broadway is stand alone, and simply needs a TV source (a cable TV connection or a TV antenna) and a connection to a home network router in order to send live TV anywhere in the world where a Apple device has a connection to the Internet.

The new record feature will be a free software upgrade to Broadway users. Broadway has a suggested retail price of $199 and is available from Amazon and other e-tail and retailers in North America.

A picture of Broadway can be found here: http://www.hauppauge.com/site/press/pctv/pctv_presspictures/Broadway2T_unit-front.png

About Hauppauge

Hauppauge Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAUP) is a leading developer and manufacturer of digital TV and data broadcast receiver products. Through its Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc., PCTV Systems Sarl and Hauppauge Digital Europe subsidiaries, the company designs and develops digital video boards for TV-in-a-window, digital video editing and video conferencing. The Company is headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, with R&D offices in New York, Braunschweig, Germany and Taipei, administrative offices in New York, Singapore, Taiwan, Ireland and Luxembourg, and sales offices in Germany, London, Paris, The Netherlands, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Singapore and California. The Company's Internet web site can be found at http://www.hauppauge.com. Hauppauge and WinTV are registered trademarks of Hauppauge Computer Works, Inc. Other product or service names herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Hauppauge Digital, Inc.

Hauppauge Digital, Inc.

CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of S&S Public Relations, +1-609 750 9110 - office, brooney@sspr.com

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

Advanced Systems Concepts to Launch ActiveBatch® Workload Automation V9.0 With Predictive Scheduling Analytics

Innovation Enables Allocation of Cloud and Virtual Resources To Ensure Success of Critical Workflows

LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Management Summit --Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc. (ASCI) today announced version 9.0 of its ActiveBatch® Workload Automation and Job Scheduling Software, which will redefine workload automation in the cloud computing era. The new version, expected to be released in June, will give ActiveBatch users integrated capabilities to join both reactive and predictive forms of resource management to optimize Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for virtually every business service throughout the modern enterprise.

IT must be able to automate and manage complex workloads based on business policies in which physical, virtual and cloud-based resources are provisioned and allocated to ensure that business processes that are reliant on these critical workflows are met. By giving ActiveBatch new predictive capabilities, users will now be able to easily manage mixed workloads based on business policies in which on-premise and/or cloud-based resources are automatically assigned, or de-assigned, to meet individual SLAs.

"Workload automation products have always used reactive decision-making models due to their origins in the era of mainframes and finite, well-defined network environments," noted Jim Manias, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Advanced Systems Concepts. "With the advent of ActiveBatch Version 9.0, IT automation enters a realm where events and resources can be managed according to more flexible standards such as cost, speed, quality and overall business priority."

According to Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Workload Automation," by Milind Govekar and Biswejeet Mahapatra, February 2012, "These tools have evolved from the static nature of managing and scheduling jobs to manage mixed workloads based on business policies in which on-premises or cloud-based resources are assigned and de-assigned in an automated fashion to meet service-level objectives."

In a step forward for workload automation, ActiveBatch Version 9 leverages behavioral insight such as historical workflow performance, resource availability and capacity to govern the execution of workflows and processes by analyzing behaviors and then triggering the appropriate action. ActiveBatch V9 then performs predictive analysis, based on anticipated needs, to manage, provision and schedule jobs or allocate resources in real time, leveraging both cloud and virtual resources. As a result, enterprises can configure their virtual environments and/or public clouds minute-by-minute in an ever-changing, completely tailored environment. To support its new virtual orientation, Version 9 will provide new Generic Queues functionality to support cloud computing initiatives (Amazon EC2), virtualization (e.g., Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager and VMware), and more. Specific capabilities of ActiveBatch V9's new features include:

    --  Automatic Server Provisioning: Automatically provision virtual and
        cloud-based resources "on the fly" in real-time to ensure that workflows
        that are currently executing have adequate resources to successfully
        complete.
    --  Scheduling Analytics: Proactively provision resources in advance of
        workflow execution by combining historical analysis and workload
        forecasting to ensure adequate reservation of resources for the
        successful execution of workflows whose completion is critical to
        addressing policy-based SLAs.

"As industry leaders like Microsoft, Amazon, VMware, Citrix and many others enhance their virtual machine and cloud offerings, particularly in the area of management, ActiveBatch V9 will provide knowledge of business processing demands to ensure resources are available when needed, and for as long as necessary," Manias said. "This is a major development that will have a demonstrable difference on overall IT service performance."

Availability
ActiveBatch Version 9 will be available in Q2 of 2012. For more information, log on to http://www.advsyscon.com.

About Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc.:

Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc. offers many software products and options for users of Windows, UNIX, Linux, HP OpenVMS and NSK systems as well as IBM z/OS, AIX, i5OS and SCO UNIX. These products provide answers to software developers and system managers with improved system efficiency and utilization. Advanced Systems Concepts has a worldwide base of customers in over 42 countries around the world. Advanced Systems Concepts is a Microsoft Silver Certified Partner and a member of the Microsoft System Center Alliance; is also an SAP software solution partner, an Informatica Partner, a IBM Netezza Technology Partner, a Teradata Select Partner, an Oracle Gold Partner, an HP AllianceONE Partner, an IBM Business Partner, a member of the VMware TAP program, certified Red Hat Ready Partner, and a Novell ISV Vendor. For more information, see the company's website at http://www.advsyscon.com or call 1-800-229-2724 or 1-973-539 2660.

Copyright © 2012 Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc. ActiveBatch is a registered trademark of Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc. Other company and/or product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc.

CONTACT: Colin Beasty of Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc., +1-973-539-2660 Ext. 141, cbeasty@advsyscon.com; or Megan Parker of S&S Public Relations, Inc., +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com, for Advanced Systems Concepts, Inc.

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

AT&T Helps Fans Stay Connected to Game Night Action at Oracle Arena

Combination of New Distributed Antenna System and Wi-Fi Provides Additional Wireless Capacity and Enhanced Broadband Connection for Golden State Warriors Fans in 2012.

OAKLAND, Calif., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Helping fans stay connected as part of their in-arena experience, the Golden State Warriors have brought a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) and AT&T Wi-Fi to help ensure stadium attendees are able to stay connected to all of the action on and off the court at Oracle Arena. A new agreement with AT&T* supports the growing use of advanced wireless devices from fans, whether they are checking scores, updating their social networks, or sending photos to friends while cheering on their team.

Here's what's new:

    --  AT&T Wi-Fi and a new Distributed Antenna System (DAS) are now live at
        the arena for all events.
    --  Inside the venue, there are 185 access points to cover 20,000 seats,
        concession stands and concourse areas.
    --  Oracle Arena visitors with a Wi-Fi-enabled device have access to the
        AT&T Wi-Fi network, and fans using an AT&T smartphone can easily connect
        without any setup or log-in required, through an auto-authentication
        process.
"We're proud to be one of the few NBA facilities to offer free in-arena Wi-Fi to our fans," said Warriors' President & Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts.  "Through this service, we hope to bring the excitement from the court to the fingertips of our customers and enhance their overall in-game experience. Our fans are now able to easily make phone calls on their devices, get in-game player stats, update their social networks with real-time game information and so much more. We believe the technological advancements that we have launched at Oracle Arena, combined with the premium content we can deliver, will truly offer our fans the best way to enjoy their game-night experience."

The DAS installation consists of hundreds of strategically-placed antennas that distribute AT&T's wireless network coverage throughout Oracle Arena, providing for more efficient management of wireless capacity in heavily-trafficked areas. DAS has the ability to provide enhanced wireless coverage to customers in indoor or outdoor spaces where geographical limitations - terrain, building construction, etc. - or crowd density might otherwise prevent an optimal wireless experience. The additional capacity is expected to help improve call reliability and enable more consistent network access to help fans of the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena make the most of their devices.

AT&T and Oracle Arena are bringing more AT&T Wi-Fi Network coverage to fans as Wi-Fi connections and usage grow in the Bay Area. Residents in the area have access to more than 900 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in venues, such as sports stadiums, higher education campuses, hospitality locations, retail venues, and restaurants.

AT&T operates the nation's largest Wi-Fi network** with nearly 30,000 AT&T Wi-Fi Hot Spots in the U.S. and access to nearly 225,000 hotspots globally through roaming agreements. Most AT&T smartphone customers get access to our entire national Wi-Fi network at no additional cost, and Wi-Fi usage doesn't count against customers' monthly wireless data plans.

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

**Largest based on company branded and operated hotspots. Access includes AT&T Wi-Fi Basics. A Wi-Fi enabled device required. Other restrictions apply. See http://www.attwifi.com for details and locations.

About AT&T

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

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

© 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Karla Enriquez, AT&T Corporate Communication, +1-310-482-9278, karla.enriquez@att.com

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

Wiley Announces Nine Books on the New iPad

Nine new guides publishing to help readers learn to use and get the most out of the new iPad

HOBOKEN, N.J., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To support Apple's release of the new iPad, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. is bringing to market a series of new instructional books to help readers learn about the new iPad and get the most from the device. Wiley will publish nine new books between April and July 2012 on the new iPad including:

The new iPad Portable Genius (Wiley; 978-1-1181-7303-9; April 2012; US $25.00) by Paul McFedries helps readers maximize features of the new iPad such as the beautiful Retina display, multi-touch screen, 5MP camera, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi +4G capability, eReader functionality, and much more.

iPad Secrets (Wiley; 978-1-1182-4736-5; April 2012; US $29.99) by Darren Murph provides the millions of iPad owners with a true behind the scenes look into a vault of features and little known short cuts of this rapidly changing tablet. Direct from a product reviewer at Engadget, iPad Secrets provides practical information to vastly improve one's tablet experience, and to make the device more useful as a tool.

Get the most out of the new iPad with the latest edition of iPad For Seniors For Dummies, 4th Edition (Wiley; 978-1-1183-5277-9; May 2012; US $24.99). Written in the friendly For Dummies style, by veteran and bestselling For Dummies author Nancy C. Muir, this book sports senior-friendly larger type and lots of illustrations, so readers can access information as easily as they can on their iPad.

Mac experts and veteran For Dummies authors Edward Baig and Bob "Dr. Mac" LeVitus walk you through the basics as you set up and explore the new iPad, master the multitouch interface, set up iTunes for your iPad, browse the web, find the latest apps in the App Store, synchronize with iCloud, play games, video chat, and accessorize in iPad For Dummies, 4th Edition (Wiley; 978-1-1183-5200-7; May 2012; US $24.99).

The new iPad Fully Loaded (Wiley; 978-1-1182-5216-1; May 2012; US $24.99) is a one-of-a-kind resource for squeezing every bit of functionality from the new iPad. As you progress through this captivating, full-color book, veteran author Alan Hess takes you beyond the basics and show you how to fully utilize your new iPad and its impressive features.

iPad All-in-One For Dummies, 4th Edition (Wiley; 978-1-1183-5238-0; June 2012; US $34.99) contains six minibooks in one to show readers how to power-use the new iPad. In this fun and practical guide, long-time For Dummies author Nancy C. Muir walks readers through the latest functions, features, and capabilities of the new iPad.

Exploring iPad For Dummies, 2nd Edition (Wiley; 978-1-1183-9863-0; June 2012; US $14.99) by Galen Gruman is packed with full-color graphics, informative articles, and easy-to-follow step lists to cover the new iPad hardware and Apple's latest iOS software.

Teach Yourself VISUALLY the New iPad (Wiley; 978-1-1182-5293-2; July 2012; US $29.99) by Lonzell Watson is a full-color, step-by-step guide to the new iPad that is perfectly suited for anyone who is a visual learner and learns best with minimal text and maximum illustrations.

Additionally, Siri For Dummies (Wiley; 978-1-1182-9928-9; April 2012; US $7.99) by Marc Saltzman gets readers up to speed on everything the iPhone's voice-activated personal assistant can do, as well as covering the Voice Dictation feature for the new iPad.

The new iPad books from Wiley are available for purchase online and at retailers nationwide in both print and all e-book formats. For additional information visit http://www.wiley.com.

About Wiley

Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. has been a valued source of information and understanding for more than 200 years, helping people around the world meet their needs and fulfill their aspirations. Wiley and its acquired companies have published the works of more than 450 Nobel laureates in all categories: Literature, Economics, Physiology or Medicine, Physics, Chemistry, and Peace.

Our core businesses publish scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional/trade books, subscription products, training materials, and online applications and Web sites; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley's global headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey, with operations in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Canada, and Australia. The Company's Web site can be accessed at http://www.wiley.com. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb.

SOURCE  Wiley

Wiley

CONTACT: Chantal Kowalski, +1-317-572-3492, ckowalski@wiley.com

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

Lockheed Martin Hosts Cyber Defense Exercise Supporting NSA for 10th Straight Year

NSA, Military Service Academy Experts Test Advanced Cyber Tactics and Technologies

HANOVER, Md., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Up-and-coming cyber leaders from U.S. and Canadian military service academies will test their mettle this week against experts from the National Security Agency in the nation's premier cyber simulation event, the Cyber Defense Exercise (CDX).  Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) is host for the CDX command center and network hub at its Hanover facility for the week-long event, celebrating 10 years as a partner in this event over its twelve year history.

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"Watching these brilliant and innovative academy students square off against veteran NSA experts is simply inspiring," said Darrell Durst, Vice President of Cyber Solutions for Lockheed Martin. "CDX is one of the ways that the NSA is educating our nation's next generation of cyber professionals, and we're very proud to support them in that mission. The students will tackle all of the same cyber challenges we face on a daily basis: detecting intruders, eradicating malware, and adapting to increasingly sophisticated and dynamic adversaries."

Lockheed Martin coordinated with NSA to establish a private network for the exercise, which links all the academies with CDX headquarters at the Lockheed Martin facility in Hanover. The company is also providing technical support for CDX preparation and execution. Lockheed Martin is a leading provider of cyber security technology and services to the NSA and a number of defense and intelligence agencies.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Md., Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that employs about 123,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services. The Corporation's net sales for 2011 were $46.5 billion.

For additional information, visit our website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com

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CONTACT: Lockheed Martin Media Contacts: Rob Fuller, +1-703-466-2794, rob.fuller@lmco.com; Keith Mordoff, +1-301-240-5706, keith.mordoff@lmco.com; For questions on the CDX, contact NSA Public Affairs Office at +1-301-688-6524.

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

Wendy Wu Tours is Pleased to Announce the Launch of the New Wendy Wu Concierge Website

Wendy Wu Tours, a leading provider of first class and luxury tours to China is pleased to announce the new Wendy Wu Concierge website. As one of the world's leading specialists in travel to China and Asia, we'll listen to every ambition and aspiration to provide a private experience that meets the specific interests and needs of our prestigious clientele.

NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- http://www.wendywuconcierge.com Wendy Wu Concierge is a new level of service available through Wendy Wu Tours, designed specifically for clients looking for the ultimate travel experience and custom itinerary design. Travel is not just a journey, it's an experience. It's about understanding the people and places visited...feeling a true sense of culture and history and being inspired by fascinating encounters. Wendy Wu Concierge offers an unparalleled personal approach with unique itineraries tailor-made to each traveler. Each itinerary is defined by the ultimate in service, luxury, and cultural opportunities where private access is allowed to only the privileged few.

Wendy Wu, Founder and Chief Executive Officer stated "Wendy Wu Concierge was created specifically for the American market, the initial reception to this luxury service has been exceptional, China offers many opportunities for exciting and new luxury vacations."

Mark Grundy, Senior Vice President stated: "Wendy Wu Concierge is designed for clients who want to experience the very best of a destination and do it completely on their own terms. The website http://www.wendywuconcierge.com is a great tool for our agents and customers to get ideas, information and testimonials on our luxury business to China. This is an exciting expansion of our product offering and is consistent with our plans for growth and market penetration."

Wendy Wu Tours began operations in 1998 and provides first class group tours and luxury arrangements for individuals and private groups visiting China. China is a land full of the world's oldest traditions, beautiful landscapes and varied cultures. Our China Tours and custom itineraries offer a truly unique experience for every traveler that explores the wonderful sites within. From the Forbidden City in Beijing and the impressive Terracotta Warriors of Xian to the mighty Yangtze River and the breathtaking scenery that surrounds China.

Wendy Wu Tours has offices in Shanghai, Xian, Sydney, London and New York.

    Contact information:
    Mark Grundy
    Wendy Wu Tours
    212-868-5800
    Email: Mark@wendywutours.com
    http://www.wendywutours.com http://www.wendywuconcierge.com
SOURCE  Wendy Wu Tours

Wendy Wu Tours

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

FirstRain Unveils FirstTweets(TM), Bringing Business-Relevant Twitter Intelligence to Sales and Marketing Teams for the First Time

Patented Technology Filters Out 99.9% of Twitter's Hundreds of Millions of Daily Tweets, Delivering Business-Relevant Intelligence Directly into Social Enterprise, iPads and CRM

SAN MATEO, Calif., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Analytics software company FirstRain has announced the release of FirstTweets(TM), the world's first solution for extracting business-relevant Twitter intelligence for sales, marketing and senior leadership teams.

FirstTweets(TM) delivers real-time industry- and customer-specific information to uncover revenue opportunities, including customer developments, industry trends, news, market analysis, emerging themes and much more. FirstTweets(TM) delivers the information directly into CRM systems, social enterprise platforms, iPads and other mobile devices.

"Like the browser did for the Internet and the iPod did for digital music, FirstTweets(TM) is a breakthrough technology that takes a powerful, yet time-consuming capability and harnesses it for practical, daily use. FirstTweets(TM) collects and organizes business-relevant intelligence from Twitter, which until now has been a time-consuming and unorganized burden on the business professional," said FirstRain CEO Penny Herscher. "For the first time, busy executives will have the ability to easily and effectively access the incredible wealth of customer and industry intelligence flowing through the Twitter stream every day. FirstTweets(TM) solves the major challenge of Twitter for most business professionals: how to get real, daily business value from Twitter without living a Twitter lifestyle."

Unlike keyword-based media monitoring and public relations-focused applications such as Radian6 and Meltwater News, FirstRain's unique and powerful technology takes the full fire hose of 250 million tweets per day and applies patented semantic analytics and algorithms to uncover, categorize and deliver only high-quality, business-relevant intelligence about global companies, industries and business topics. This information can then be easily integrated into the wide range of mobile devices, social platforms and other workflow systems that sales and marketing professionals use when looking for the kind of daily intelligence that increases revenue for their businesses.

"We are bombarded with information daily," says Sue Feldman, IDC's vice president for search and discovery technologies.  "Most of the information is fairly insignificant, but the sheer volume of what we receive obscures what's important and relevant.  New tools, like FirstRain's FirstTweets, may help us cope by surfacing what's important and new and suppressing what's duplicated or marginal.  What we all need to know today is not what's happening but what's happening that we need to pay attention to.  That's the value of these applications."

Newly conducted Twitter dataset analysis reveals that only 0.1 percent of all Twitter content provides quality, business-relevant intelligence (see infographic). FirstRain's engines analyze and filter out not only business-irrelevant content such as entertainment, sports, political, junk and spam tweets, but also the consumer-generated commentary which, while useful for brand management, is not helpful to the majority of sales and marketing professionals and executives.

"FirstRain's semantic algorithms filter out 99.9 percent of all tweets, and yet, that still yields more than 250,000 interesting and relevant business tweets per day," said Herscher. "The combination of FirstRain's semantic modeling, our ability to effectively categorize this intelligence by company, industry and more than 9,000 business topics, then personalizing and delivering it right into your iPad, mobile device or enterprise platform means that business users will get a Twitter-based intelligence solution they've truly never seen before--one that's actually useful in their daily business."

FirstTweets(TM) can be easily deployed as part of the FirstRain Enterprise Customer Intelligence System, an end-to-end solution that delivers personalized customer and industry intelligence across an entire global enterprise. FirstTweets(TM) enterprise-wide deployment enables companies to:

    --  Dramatically improve the value of CRM and SFA investments in
        Salesforce.com, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle Fusion and others, delivering
        the most relevant, revenue-generating customer intelligence directly
        into a salesperson's account workflow.
    --  Drive greater engagement within social enterprise platforms such as
        Jive, Salesforce Chatter, Cisco Quad, Microsoft SharePoint or Yammer,
        seamlessly integrating the highly specific customer and market
        intelligence around which users collaborate.
    --  Better leverage their mobile workforce, delivering real-time
        business-relevant Twitter and Web intelligence directly into
        enterprise-deployed iPads, iPhones and Android phones.

Available Wednesday, FirstTweets(TM) will be included for FirstRain subscribers. For standalone integration into CRM and social enterprise platforms, FirstTweets(TM) starts at $10,000 per year for 100 users. For more information, visit http://www.FirstRain.com.

About FirstRain
FirstRain is a pioneer and leader in Enterprise Customer Intelligence. FirstRain's flexible solution provides sales, marketing and finance professionals highly relevant customer and industry information to increase revenue and strengthen customer relationships. The patented semantic analytics technology in FirstRain's Business Monitoring Engine(TM) instantly cuts through the clutter of consumer-Web content, delivering only highly relevant intelligence from the business Web. FirstRain's Enterprise Customer Intelligence System integrates seamlessly into the world's premiere CRM and social enterprise platforms, including Salesforce.com, Chatter, Cisco Quad, Microsoft SharePoint and Dynamics, Jive and Yammer, and it is incorporated into leading research platforms such as Standard & Poor's Capital IQ, Dun & Bradstreet, FactSet Research Systems, Fidelity.com and Mergent. Based in San Mateo, California, FirstRain also has offices in New York and Gurgaon, India. To read our blog, visit us at http://www.firstrain.com/marketmine/.

SOURCE  FirstRain

FirstRain

CONTACT: Steve Fiore, +1-847-415-9329, sfiore@sspr.com, for FirstRain

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

LabTech Software Unveils 2012: Industry Leading Remote Monitoring and Management Platform Includes New Features Such as Mobile Device Management and Streamlined Third Party Integration

LabTech 2012 offers turnkey setup, mobile device management features, Mac and Linux support, multi-vendor backup management, VMware monitoring and streamlined third party integrations

TAMPA, Fla., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LabTech Software, the only powerful, robust-featured remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform developed by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for Managed Service Providers, today announced LabTech 2012, the first in a series of product updates to provide IT service professionals the ideal suite of product features, solutions and services to increase their managed services efficiency and profitability.

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LabTech 2012 innovations for both on-premise and cloud platforms include a more fluid user interface, features in core architecture, enhancements to plug-ins and utilities, and more streamlined integration with third party products and services such as data protection, mobile devices and VMware.

"The out-of-box monitor set in LabTech 2012 is amazing.  With my previous RMM solution and to some degree with LabTech 2011, I did need various subject matter experts - for Active Directory, Exchange, Citrix, etc - to make sure I was monitoring everything per best practice," said Matt Smith, Managing Partner for Integrity IT.  "It's evident LabTech did the due diligence to build the feature-rich 2012 release. Now I simply just have to flip the switch."

LabTech 2012, available to LabTech partners immediately, offers the following new features:

LabTech Mobile Device Manager:  Enables simplified over-the-air enrollment, inventory, configuration, restrictions, remote wipe, monitoring, and reporting.

Native Mac and Linux Agents: Utilizes a full range of supported administration, configuration and remote troubleshooting capabilities.

LabTech Ignite(TM):  The industry's only MSP-centric out-of-box experience providing rapid time savings, pre-configured settings, group inheritance, fluid task-driven navigation and automation.

Multi-Vendor Backup Management Dashboard: Centrally manage your multi-vendor data protection environment and gain visibility into the entire image backup process from a single interface.  Includes support vendor such as AppAssure, CA D2D and Acronis.

Third Party Integrations: New integrations supporting VMware ESX(i) monitoring, Symantec SEP/BackupExec monitoring, and Doyenz Cloud.  In addition, enhanced integration to ConnectWise, vPro, etc.

"Partner-driven innovation is a priority for us at LabTech Software. The promise of LabTech 2012 represents feedback gathered from a focused partner community and an agile, quality driven engineering effort," said Matt Nachtrab, CEO, LabTech Software. "With LabTech 2012, we provide partners of all sizes, the power of a turnkey solution with profitability-focused features.  We are excited about early adopter feedback across the entire release and look forward to introducing these innovations to the MSP community at large."

LabTech Software is the IT management platform of choice for a wide range of clients from small businesses to large enterprises. LabTech provides an arsenal of IT management tools in one interface such as remote desktop, monitoring, trouble ticket tracking, user information, support and software management. LabTech Software's affordable, powerful, agent-based platform allows for an efficient, easy transition to recurring revenue and profitability.

LabTech 2012 is available immediately.  For more information on LabTech 2102 features please visit: http://www.LabTechSoftware.com/whatsnew

Follow LabTech Software

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About LabTech Software
LabTech is the only Managed Service tool for remote monitoring, management, (RMM) and automation developed by a Managed Service Provider (MSP) for MSPs. Our affordable, agent-based solution so closely emulates what technicians do in the field that techs can provide the same support remotely. Because we understand how to manage a growing MSP business, we make it easier to procure their software and allow partners to add agents as they grow. For more information please visit http://www.LabTechSoftware.com or call 877-522-8323.

All product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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LabTech

CONTACT: Mark Smith of JPR Communications, +1-818-884-8282, ext. 22, marks@jprcom.com, Skype: jprmark

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

Mushroom Networks Debuts Streamer(TM) PRO Device at 2012 NAB Show® - Product Offers Portable Streaming For Audio and Video Professionals

Solution Offers Instant Video and Audio Broadcasting from Any Remote Location

Mushroom Networks is Sponsoring Music Sensation and Streamer PRO User Riley Grace

SAN DIEGO, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mushroom Networks, Inc., innovators of Broadband Bonding(TM) technology, announced today the launch of Streamer PRO, a new solution for streaming live high-quality video to the web at the 2012 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show. The show brings together more than 90,000 media and entertainment professionals from around the world that discuss the entertainment content lifecycle.

Streamer PRO delivers the ability to stream high-quality video from any location, to any content delivery network (CDN) using any digital video camera. The technology is ideal for broadcasting live events including news, sports, and concerts. Music artists, who have a growing Internet fan base, yet little means for production or desire to sign with a large record label, can use Streamer PRO to inexpensively produce live concerts to directly connect with the fans. Live streaming also encourages fan interaction through social media outlets, commenting, and simple video sharing.

Streamer PRO works by bonding multiple 3G / 4G broadband connections together into one pipe specifically built to handle the demands of live video streaming. It features a built-in adaptive video encoder, so webcasters only need their camera, and are no longer required to carry a separate encoder for content streaming.

Mushroom Networks is also announcing its official sponsorship of Riley Grace, a talented young signer songwriter from Orange County, California who is utilizing Streamer PRO to connect with fans.

To learn more about Riley and to hear her music visit her social media pages:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MissRileyGrace

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/rileygracemusic

"Before the launch of Streamer PRO, serious artists did not have a streaming technology that was both very high quality and cost effective," said Dr. Cahit Akin, CEO of Mushroom Networks. "The product's portability and cost effectiveness make it an ideal choice for artists who need commercial quality webcasting to help promote their talents. They can send audio and video while onstage, on the tour bus, and at any sized-venue for optimal fan engagement. In addition to the launch we are very pleased to announce our corporate sponsorship of Riley Grace, a talented signer songwriter who is utilizing our technology to promote her brand through social networks and live performances."

Weighing less than three pounds, the Streamer PRO is battery powered, can attach directly to a broadcast camera, or can be used with the optional small bag. The portability of the device increases its applications musicians and entertainment professionals. It comes standard with USB ports for wireless modems, various types of video input ports and the capability to stream to virtually any CDN and video server.

Availability

Streamer PRO is now available through select channels. For more information and to inquire about pricing call (858) 452-1031 or visit http://www.mushroomnetworks.com.

About Riley Grace

A California native, Riley Grace fuses together various styles of classic rock, modern rock, and alternative music bringing a whole new sound that is both intense and refreshing.  Focusing on the importance of lyrical content Riley is touching places that many have not, pushing the envelope and quite literally running from the everyday mundane box. Singing since she could talk, writing since she could hold a pencil, Riley has a natural talent for allowing the fan into her beautiful mind. Best described as dark but elegant Riley has the power to shake the unmovable with her voice, making her a definite force to be reckoned with. Visit Riley Grace at http://www.rileygrace.com

About Mushroom Networks

Mushroom Networks, Inc., is a privately held company based in San Diego, CA, providing patent pending Broadband Bonding solutions to a range of Internet connection applications. The company's flagship product line serves SMBs, enterprises, multi-tenant buildings, and broadband service providers and bonds dissimilar broadband access technologies forming a single highly reliable broadband pipe that can easily scale based on needs. Mushroom Networks was a finalist for the coveted XCHANGE Tech Innovators Xcellence Award, 2007 CONNECT® 'Most Innovative New Product' award, 2008 CONNECT® 'Most Innovative New Product' award, Network World's "top technology trend of 2008" award,  and nominated for the best investment opportunity within the fixed telecom sector by Telecom Council of Silicon Valley.  For more information, please visit http://www.mushroomnetworks.com or call 858-452-1031.

SOURCE  Mushroom Networks, Inc.

Mushroom Networks, Inc.

CONTACT: Press, Steve Fiore, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9329, sfiore@sspr.com; or General, 858-452-1031, info@mushroomnetworks.com

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

FICO Xpress Optimization Suite 7.3 Marries Instant Application Development with Seamless Cloud Integration

Xpress-Insight turns optimization models into applications in days, not months

MINNEAPOLIS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FICO (NYSE: FICO), the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced the latest version of its breakthrough FICO® Xpress Optimization Suite, which provides massive productivity gains for both operations research teams and business users. The revolutionary new Xpress-Insight component adds rapid application deployment and unique support for cloud-based optimization to FICO Xpress Optimization Suite 7.3, the premier mathematical optimization software for modelling and solving complex, real-world problems. The new release, which will be available later this month, was announced at the INFORMS Conference on Business Analytics and Operations Research in Huntington Beach, CA.

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Operations Research professionals are familiar with the best-in-class Xpress-Mosel modelling tool, which provides an easy to learn and robust way of defining large-scale optimization models. Models built in Mosel can be dropped into the Xpress-Insight application container, and the adaptive user interface automatically presents the contents of the model in business terms, ready for data exploration, what-if analysis, reporting, scenario management, and custom visualization.

"Turning a model into an application for a business user is normally a custom development effort that takes three months or more -- with FICO Xpress 7.3 it can be done in anything from a week to a few hours, depending on the size of the model," said Oliver Bastert, FICO product manager for optimization tools. "By changing three lines of code in your model, you get an application that enables the business user to 'talk to' the model directly. This is out-of-the-box functionality that is very easy to use and highly configurable, which is the standard we've set with every release of FICO Xpress."

FICO Xpress was the first optimization software with 64-bit ultra-large-scale optimization for solving massive problems, and version 7.3 makes it easier than ever to use distributed, cloud-based optimization services to crunch the numbers. With seamless cloud integration, FICO Xpress instantly connects to cloud-based optimization services or internal server farms, in order to execute massively parallel computing.

"The flexibility of FICO Xpress allowed us to launch our new cloud-based optimization solution in record time," says Dr. Fredrik Ygge, chief scientist at Trade Extensions, a global pioneer in sourcing optimization, which counts several Fortune 10 companies among its clients. "In speeding up particularly hard instances, FICO's support and the modeling language Xpress-Mosel were crucial to improving our optimization model formulation. We chose FICO Xpress simply because it gives us the ability to solve our toughest problems."

"Cloud computing is often critical for optimization, since you need to calculate and select from millions of potential alternatives," said Bastert. "With FICO Xpress 7.3, it's as simple as logging into your account and specifying how many servers you want to use. Whether you're solving problems involving Big Data or running through millions of calculations, FICO Xpress enables transparent usage across distributed computing resources, from local machines to cloud-based resources."

Visualisation of results is a key component of any effective optimization application. Xpress-Insight ships with configurable tabular and charting views for data exploration. Aggregated, filtered data and KPIs can be visualized in a side-by-side comparison of multiple scenarios. The modern, clean presentation layer is extensible, with lightweight custom views based on simple web technology and successfully integrated with web services such as Google Maps. A public API allows advanced users to leverage additional visualisation components.

"Say you want to decide which customers to serve from which facility," Bastert said. "You start the optimization model and it shows you the routes on Google Maps, with all the zoom, distance calculation and other features. Now you can interactively close or open a facility, restart the optimization, and see the new routes.

"All these new features come with the super-fast optimization solvers. FICO Xpress 7.3 runs twice as fast as the previous version on large linear programming problems and hard mixed-integer programming problems, and the non-linear convergence rate went from 88% to 98%."

Organizations with large-scale operations, from global banks to professional sports leagues, use the FICO® Xpress Optimization Suite to ensure that they are making the most efficient and profitable use of resources such as capital, human resources, and technology assets. Financial institutions in particular benefit from the use of FICO Xpress for pricing, portfolio management, trading, and other critical applications. FICO Xpress is also the optimization engine inside FICO solutions such as FICO® Decision Optimizer and FICO® Retail Action Manager.

To request a trial version of FICO® Xpress Optimization Suite 7.3, visit the FICO Decision Management Community.

About FICO
FICO (NYSE:FICO) delivers superior predictive analytics solutions that drive smarter decisions. The company's groundbreaking use of mathematics to predict consumer behavior has transformed entire industries and revolutionized the way risk is managed and products are marketed. FICO's innovative solutions include the FICO® Score -- the standard measure of consumer credit risk in the United States -- along with industry-leading solutions for managing credit accounts, identifying and minimizing the impact of fraud, and customizing consumer offers with pinpoint accuracy. Most of the world's top banks, as well as leading insurers, retailers, pharmaceutical companies and government agencies, rely on FICO solutions to accelerate growth, control risk, boost profits and meet regulatory and competitive demands. FICO also helps millions of individuals manage their personal credit health through http://www.myFICO.com. Learn more at http://www.fico.com. FICO: Make every decision count(TM).

For FICO news and media resources, visit http://www.fico.com/news.

Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information
Except for historical information contained herein, the statements contained in this news release that relate to FICO or its business are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially, including the success of the Company's Decision Management strategy and reengineering plan, the maintenance of its existing relationships and ability to create new relationships with customers and key alliance partners, its ability to continue to develop new and enhanced products and services, its ability to recruit and retain key technical and managerial personnel, competition, regulatory changes applicable to the use of consumer credit and other data, the failure to realize the anticipated benefits of any acquisitions, continuing material adverse developments in global economic conditions, and other risks described from time to time in FICO's SEC reports, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2011 and its last quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended December 31, 2011. If any of these risks or uncertainties materializes, FICO's results could differ materially from its expectations. FICO disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

FICO and "Make every decision count" are trademarks or registered trademarks of Fair Isaac Corporation in the United States and in other countries.

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CONTACT: Media, Elizabeth Hershman, IQ PR for FICO, +1-917-385-6057, ehershman@iqprinc.com; or Investors/Analysts, Steven Weber, FICO, 1-800-213-5542, investor@fico.com

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

INRIX Traffic App Drives Ahead on Windows 8

Popular Windows Phone App Debuts on Windows 8 Consumer Preview Offering Anytime, Anywhere Access to Real-Time Traffic and Traffic Forecasts

KIRKLAND, Wash., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- INRIX, the leading international provider of traffic information and intelligent driver services, announced its free INRIX Traffic app is available for download as part of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows 8 Consumer Preview.

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With drivers wasting 34 gallons of gas last year idle in traffic and fuel expected to soar to $5 per gallon by summer, INRIX Traffic saves drivers time, gas and money helping them avoid traffic.

"Only Windows offers access to INRIX Traffic virtually anytime, anywhere on any device," said Kevin Foreman, INRIX Vice President of Consumer Applications. "We welcome Windows 8 consumers to the world's largest community of drivers working together to beat traffic."

Available for download now on the Windows Store, key INRIX Traffic app benefits include:

    --  Precision Traffic.  INRIX covers more roads with greater accuracy than
        any other app providing consumers with insight for more than 1 million
        miles of highways, interstates, city streets and heavily trafficked
        local roads - 2x the coverage of any other app.  Accurate within 2 mph
        of actual traffic speeds, INRIX's traffic intelligence is fueled by more
        sources than any other app including a crowd-sourced network of more
        than 70 million drivers - the largest in the world.
    --  Reliable Traffic Forecasts.  INRIX Traffic Forecasts help drivers plan
        ahead illustrating how traffic conditions are expected to change up to 8
        hours ahead of their next trip.  INRIX uniquely analyzes the impacts of
        local events such as concerts, sporting events, weather and even school
        schedules to help drivers reliably avoid traffic.
    --  Anytime, Anywhere access on a Tablet, PC or Windows Phone.  Windows 8
        Consumer Preview is available for download at http://preview.windows.com
        to existing Windows 8 compatible PCs, tablets and laptops extending the
        benefits of INRIX Traffic to all Windows-powered mobile devices.
More information also can be found at http://www.inrixtraffic.com.

About INRIX
INRIX operates the largest global traffic intelligence platform in the world, delivering smart data and analytics to solve transportation issues worldwide.  INRIX crowd sources data from the largest community of drivers in the world to deliver traffic and driving-related insight, as well as sophisticated analytical tools and services, across six channels in 30 countries.

With more than 200 customers and partners including Audi AG, ADAC, ANWB, BMW, the BBC, Ford Motor Company, the I-95 Coalition, MapQuest, Microsoft, NAVIGON, Nissan, O2, Tele Atlas, Telmap, TeleNav, Toyota and Vodafone, INRIX's real-time traffic information and traffic forecasts help drivers save time every day.  To experience the traffic technology revolution behind the next generation of transportation, navigation and location-based service applications, visit http://www.INRIX.com.

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CONTACT: CONTACTS: Jill Ivey, jillian.ivey@hotwirepr.com, +1-215-806-2951, or Margot Connor, margot.connor@hotwirepr.com, +1-646-275-2447, both of Hotwire US

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

PR Newswire Launches Dedicated Site for Bloggers

Blogger Badge of Recognition to Be Awarded to Exceptional Blogs

NEW YORK, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PR Newswire, the global leader of innovative marketing and communications solutions, today announced the launch of PR Newswire... for bloggers, a dedicated resource for self publishers, online journalists, hobbyists and other members of the ever-growing blogosphere.

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PR Newswire... for bloggers features both original and third-party content relevant to a blogging audience, while also providing information about the range of services PR Newswire offers to bloggers, such as customized newsfeeds, listings of upcoming events, a news widget for websites and blogger media tour opportunities.

"PR Newswire recognizes the growing influence of bloggers and our goal is to make it as easy as possible for them to access the content, tools and information they need to develop their blogs and increase visibility," said Thomas Hynes, manager, blogger relations, PR Newswire.  "PR Newswire...for bloggers is designed to be a one-stop shop, consolidating numerous resources into one comprehensive and easy-to-navigate space."

Furthermore, each week, five new blogs are reviewed and profiled on the site. The compilation of blog reviews illustrates strong examples of blogging on a variety of subject matters. Currently, the site includes reviews of food, film and education blogs.  The chosen bloggers are also given a badge of recognition from PR Newswire to display on their site.

"There are so many great blogs out there - and that list grows daily," said Hynes. "Our goal is to highlight some of those blogs we find interesting or influential - which ultimately comes down to engaging content.  Fortunately, there is no shortage of great blogs publishing just that so we shouldn't run out of candidates any time soon." 

For more information on what PR Newswire is offering to bloggers, visit: http://www.prnewswire.com/bloggers

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.

CONTACT:
Rachel Meranus
Vice President, Marketing and Communications
PR Newswire
+1.201.360.6776
Rachel.Meranus@prnewswire.com

Meryl Serouya 
Marketing & Communications Associate 
PR Newswire 
201-360-6009 
Meryl.Serouya@prnewswire.com

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Aiseesoft Newly Updated DVD Converter Suite Platinum Supports the New iPad

BEIJING, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Aiseesoft, a top-ranking provider of Windows and Mac DVD/video converter, iPad/iPhone/iPod transfer software, has recently updated the DVD Converter Suite Platinum. After this major update, Aiseesoft's wonderful DVD Converter Suite Platinum is fully compatible with the New iPad.

This professional DVD Converter Suite Platinum is packed with Total Video Converter, DVD Ripper, DVD Creator, and iPhone Transfer Platinum. As a DVD/video converting application, this software can convert the most popular DVD movies and video files. For instance, users can rip DVD to AVI, convert MKV to AVI, convert MP4 to 3GP, and so on. Also, users can customize output video effect with the powerful video editing features.

The packed DVD Creator enables users to convert nearly all popular video files to DVD disc, DVD folder and ISO files. It even allows users to add audio track and subtitle to the target DVD. With this software, users can easily burn any video shot with digital camcorders to DVD. And, users can add the preferred background music.

Moreover, Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite Platinum offers users the best iPhone assistant software - iPhone Transfer Platinum. This amazing software is able to import local files to iPhone for enjoyment, and export iPhone movie, music, pictures, TV shows, podcast, iTunes U, eBooks, camera roll, ringtones, SMS, contacts, voice memos, camera shots, etc. to computer. This software also supports transferring files between different iPad, iPhone and iPod devices. And, it is highly compatible with all versions of iPad (the New iPad), iPhone (iPhone 4S) and iPod.

Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite Platinum is the wonderful multimedia software to use to help users convert DVD/video files, burn video files to DVD, and transfer files between iPhone and computer. For more information about this software, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-converter-suite.html.

System Requirements for Windows Version

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

About Aiseesoft Studio

As a professional multimedia software provider, Aiseesoft Studio is dedicated to developing the best multimedia desktop applications to help the Windows and Mac users smoothly convert, edit and transfer various video/audio files. In order to meet users' various requirements, Aiseesoft Studio constantly brings in new ideas, technologies, etc. To Aiseesoft Studio, users' satisfaction is a consistent pursuit. For more information, please visit: http://www.aiseesoft.com.

SOURCE  Harbour Software

Harbour Software

CONTACT: Alva Jones of Aiseesoft Studio at Tel: +86-13466759823 or E-mail: pr@aiseesoft.com

Web Site: http://www.aiseesoft.com/dvd-converter-suite.html

AuraSound Specialty Audio Products Expand to New Applications

SANTA ANA, Calif., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- AuraSound, Inc. (OTC BB: ARUZ.OB) today announced that their proprietary Neo-Radial Technology® (NRT) speakers and Bass Shakers continue to be integrated into broader applications. Since the development of the NRT family of drivers more than 20 years ago they have been used in professional audio and high-end home hi-fi and cinema systems requiring the highest audio performance. Today, in addition to these applications they are being integrated into products ranging from iPod/iPhone docking stations, speaker phones, casino gaming, and acoustical test equipment. The Bass Shakers are found in commercial cinemas, automotive audio, arcade gaming, home theatre, and medical therapy applications.

"We are very proud of the expanding use of our industry leading audio products," stated Mr. North, AuraSound VP of Acoustic Engineering. "It is a tribute to the AuraSound technology that after 20 years the demand for this family of products is accelerating rather than diminishing as with almost all technologies. In addition we are in the process of developing the next generation of patented NRT products which we expect to launch later this year. This will enable AuraSound to continue to provide both consumers and professionals with an unmatched audio experience, as we continue on our company mantra of delivering the Ultimate Vision in Sound."   

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve both known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which are, in some cases, beyond the control of AuraSound. Any statements in this press release that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, those relating to the AuraSound's long-term strategic objectives. Actual events, performance or results could differ materially from the anticipated events, performance or results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. BEFORE MAKING ANY INVESTMENT DECISIONS REGARDING OUR COMPANY, WE STRONGLY ADVISE YOU TO READ THE SECTION ENTITLED "RISK FACTORS" IN OUR MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K, WHICH CAN BE ACCESSED AT http://www.SEC.GOV.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

About AuraSound, Inc.

AuraSound has 25 years of experience specializing in the design and manufacturing of very high-end speakers, consistently providing people with an optimal audio experience. AuraSound's broad range of products include TV soundbars, high-quality drivers for TVs, and state-of-the art subwoofers and tactile transducers for the professional and specialty audio markets. AuraSound's products are based on patented and proprietary NRT® Drivers, Bass Shakers, Line Source tweeters and more. With their 2010 acquisition of ASI Audiotechnologies, they added new customers, additional proprietary transducer technology, application specific amplifier designs and award winning ID designs. For more information visit the company website at http://www.aurasound.com.

    Contact:

    Don North
    VP, Acoustic Engineering
    AuraSound, Inc.
     (949) 829-4000 Ext. 121
    dnorth@aurasound.com

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AuraSound Hong Kong Ltd

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

Concurrent Enhances eFactor(TM) On-The-Fly Repackaging Solution with Content Protection

eFactor product suite now integrated with leading content protection technologies

ATLANTA, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR), a global leader in video and media data solutions, has enhanced its eFactor(TM) product suite to include industry standard AES-128 encryption, allowing service and content providers to protect their content when consumers view on connected devices.

The addition of AES-128 encryption enables integration with leading digital rights management (DRM) technologies.  Concurrent has completed integration with the award-winning Motorola SecureMedia® Encryptonite ONE(TM) HLS+, providing Hollywood-approved secure content distribution.

eFactor simplifies the complex task of delivering multi-format live or on-demand video to a wide variety of connected devices for content delivery networks and TV service providers. The newly released protection module works in concert with Concurrent's eFactor Transmux module, the industry's first software-based dynamic repackaging solution.  Launched in the summer of 2011 and deployed in a production CDN environment later in 2011, eFactor Transmux enables on-the-fly repackaging of a single video asset to today's market-leading HTTP adaptive bitrate formats. 

eFactor is available as a software development kit (SDK) or as a complete software application, providing customers with flexible deployment options.  As an SDK, eFactor can be installed on hardware that already exists within the CDN, reducing the capital investment and space required to deploy the solution.  In addition, by eliminating the need to preprocess content into multiple formats, eFactor can reduce the investment required in transcoders, storage, and network transport equipment.

"Our customers are focused on generating incremental revenue through the deployment of premium content services to connected devices.  eFactor is designed to address the needs of both service providers and content owners by reducing the cost and complexity of hosting multi-screen video while ensuring premium content is protected," said Jim Denenny, Concurrent's general manager and vice president of online media solutions. "From the start, eFactor Transmux was designed to integrate dynamic repackaging features into the content delivery infrastructure, eliminating the need for dedicated hardware. Our software-based approach generates a much better return on investment for our customers than traditional appliance based solutions."

Concurrent will discuss eFactor at the Hewlett-Packard booth (#N5106), at 9:30 a.m. PDT on Monday, April 16th, and 12:00 noon PDT on Wednesday, April 18th at the 2012 NAB conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

About Concurrent
Concurrent (NASDAQ: CCUR) is a global leader in multi-screen video delivery, media data management, and monetization. Built on a solid foundation of Emmy Award-winning technology, Concurrent's solutions provide consumers with ubiquitous access to content on any screen and provide media stakeholders with a holistic view of the consumer video experience. Concurrent supplies customers across the entire media ecosystem (cable, telecommunications, wireless, web, advertising, and content supplier industries) with enterprise-level CDN technology, multi-screen video delivery, monetization, media data collection and logistics solutions. Concurrent's video solutions are built upon a rich heritage of high-performance real-time technology, which also powers solutions for the defense, aerospace, automotive and financial industries. Concurrent has offices in North America, Europe and Asia. Visit http://www.ccur.com for further information and follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Concurrent_CCUR.

Certain statements made or incorporated by reference in this release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws.  Statements regarding future events and development and our future performance, as well as our expectations, beliefs, plans, estimates, or projections relating to the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of these laws. These forward looking statements include, among others, statements regarding our products and product development.  All forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events to differ materially from those projected.  Such risks and uncertainties include our ability to meet customer schedules and demands and deployment and integration goals. 

Important risk factors are discussed in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 30, 2011, and may be discussed in subsequent filings with the SEC. The risk factors discussed in such Form 10-K under the heading "Risk Factors" are specifically incorporated by reference in this press release.  Our forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and speak only as of the date of such statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of future events, new information, or otherwise.

Concurrent, Concurrent Computer Corporation and its logo are registered trademarks of Concurrent. All other Concurrent product names are trademarks of Concurrent, while all other product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Concurrent

Concurrent

CONTACT: Concurrent Media Relations, Lisa Shankle, +1-678-258-4000, pr@ccur.com, or Joy Reddy of Arketi Group, +1-404-929-0091, ext. 209, jreddy@arketi.com, or Concurrent Investor Relations, Kirk L. Somers, +1-678-258-4000, investor.relations@ccur.com

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

Mobile500 Alliance Demonstrates First Complete Mobile Digital TV Consumer Product

Product features include interactive advertising, audience measurement, social media integration and closed captioning

LAS VEGAS, April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This week at the 2012 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, the Mobile500 Alliance, a broadcast consortium comprised of 50 member companies covering 94 percent of television households, detailed the business model and enhanced features for Mobile DTV, including new interactive advertising and an improved user experience that features social media integration with Twitter and closed captioning for the hearing impaired.

The Mobile500 Alliance has created the first end to end solution for live mobile TV that delivers free over the air television to mobile devices and allows broadcasters to quickly monetize their investment.  Broadcasting remains uniquely positioned to deliver video to viewers on the go as demand for mobile video continues to grow.  The Alliance's business model incorporates features that appeal to consumers and broadcasters:

    --  Interactive advertising,
    --  Audience measurement,
    --  Conditional access for premium content,
    --  Social media integration,
    --  Closed captioning,
    --  Live viewing,
    --  Recording live TV, and
    --  Video-on-demand.
"We are keenly focused on delivering broadcast television to consumers when they want it and where they want it," said Colleen Brown, chair of the Mobile500 Alliance board of directors and president and CEO of Fisher Communications, Inc. "Providing stations with advertising and audience data to evaluate their investment in Mobile DTV is a big step in the overall development of this new broadcast technology."

Steve Lanzano, president of the Television Bureau of Advertising said, "Consumers spend more time with television than any other medium and they overwhelmingly want the ability to watch live programming on their mobile devices.  Advertisers are beginning to see Mobile DTV as the next great marketing opportunity."

Mobile DTV Monetizes Through Existing Business Models

The involvement of Rentrak and Nielsen to provide audience measurement data for Mobile DTV is integral to monetizing the platform. "We're thrilled to provide our census-based approach to measuring both on-demand and linear television to the Mobile500 Alliance trial," said Cathy Hetzel, corporate president at Rentrak. "Mobile500 members will be able to quickly monetize viewing of local programming via the mobile platform and many of them already subscribe to Rentrak's StationView Essentials service which enhances their ability to provide cumulative ratings to advertisers."

With audience measurement from the ratings services, stations will realize a lift in ratings allowing them to realize a greater return on currently broadcast programs.

"Nielsen is pleased to start work with the Alliance to measure usage of this emerging medium," stated Patrick Dineen, senior vice president, Nielsen. "Quality measurement will enable broadcasters to monetize this new market and we will work hand-in-hand with the industry to provide the information and insights our clients need to conduct business."

Major US Automotive Manufacturer To Be First National Advertiser

For broadcasters, this platform provides advanced advertising capabilities that engage viewers with interactive functionality, video pre-roll and dynamic clickable banners.  The interactive campaign will feature the ability to request a test drive along with video galleries, lead generation, dealer locators, social media integration and more.  This will be the first national advertiser featured during the Mobile500 trials in Seattle and Minneapolis this summer.   Accelerated Media is partnering with the Mobile500 Alliance to sell and serve the interactive advertising on Mobile DTV stations across the country.  This provides a means to monetize the app and to serve interstitial ads between channel changes.  Member stations will share in national advertising revenue and have the opportunity to sell pre-roll advertising prior to local VOD content.

"As more viewers connect their TVs and mobile devices to the Internet, broadcasters have more options to create new revenue-generating opportunities through iTV advertising," said Accelerated Media President and CTO Doug McGary. "Our partnership with the Mobile500 Alliance marks the importance of creating viewer involvement that leads to deeper engagement and higher levels of brand recall, purchase intent and product sales."

Additionally, Mobile500 Alliance will support conditional access by allowing broadcasters to encrypt content delivered over the spectrum. Broadcasters have the flexibility to utilize conditional access only when and if needed, and it is transparent to the user.  The addition of conditional access will permit possible integration with other mobile services planned for launch in the U.S.  Conditional access is necessary for the addition of subscription channels and pay per view VOD.

"We are excited to provide the technology framework to support the launch of the first commercial mobile DTV service in the United States," said Tim Dodd, vice president and general manager, Neustar Media. "We remain highly committed to our work with the Mobile500 Alliance to ensure that consumers can truly experience seamless and secure digital broadcast television on their mobile devices."

Mobile DTV Gets Social

The app has incorporated Twitter into the viewing experience allowing consumers to read and send tweets while watching mobile digital television.

For viewers who are hearing impaired or are in a location where they cannot  have the sound on, Mobile DTV offers closed captioning that can be easily engaged with one click.

These developments advance the Mobile500 Alliance demonstration featured at the Consumer Electronics Show on January 8, 2012.

About the Mobile500 Alliance

The Mobile500 Alliance was incorporated in December 2010 with the goal of creating a new growth industry around Mobile DTV. The alliance has embraced a Statement of Principles for the MDTV industry calling for standards-based systems, software-based conditional access, and maximum interoperability. The Alliance currently has 50 member broadcasting companies, including four public broadcasters, which hold licenses to 437 television stations. The current DTV signals of these stations reach 94 percent of US TV households.

SOURCE  The Mobile500 Alliance

The Mobile500 Alliance

CONTACT: John Lawson, Mobile500 Alliance, Jlawson@convg.com, +1-703-347-7070, or Kristin Prigmore, Weber Shandwick for the Mobile500 Alliance, kprigmore@webershandwick.com, Office +1-206-576-5551, Mobile +1-206-915-7321

Two Newark-based Public Charter High Schools Set to Open Next School Year

Innovative blended learning schools will offer flexible and individualized programs

NEWARK, N.J., April 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Combining adaptive online learning and face-to-face instruction, two new public charter high schools will serve students in Newark next school year through an innovative blended learning school program. 

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Newark Prep and Spirit Prep, two public charter schools approved by the New Jersey Department of Education, will offer ninth grade in their first year.  Both schools will add the remaining high school grades in the following years.

Each school will have rigorous academic, college-prep programs, high student expectations, and a unique focus.

Newark Prep Charter School's mission is to prepare students to be college and career ready young adults.  Students will take courses in core subjects and have access to multiple high school electives, including honors and Advanced Placement courses.  Students will also participate in engaging learning opportunities, both online and offline, and receive intensive one-on-one support from teachers, advisors, and counselors.  Students who reside in Newark are eligible to enroll in the school.

Spirit Prep Charter School is designed for students who are passionate about music and the performing arts.  The school will offer a rigorous education program combined with a focus on music.  Spirit Prep students will study a musical instrument and are expected to perform as part of the school's regular and extracurricular offerings.   Students who reside in Newark, East Orange, and Irvington are eligible to enroll in Spirit Prep.

The schools will share a facility located in Newark at 570 Broad Street.   

Blended learning turns the typical school environment on its head. Rather than a "one size fits all" program of distinct periods and bells, these blended schools will offer students flexible block scheduling and engaging project-based learning activities, both online and in a classroom setting, that maximize students' unique skills and styles of learning.  Academic individualization is a hallmark of both schools.  Students will attend school onsite every day, however, each school will structure the schedule so that students are able to progress at their own pace and receive the enrichment or remediation they need.   

Each public charter school is governed by an independent, nonprofit school board led by local educators and community leaders. 

"Newark Prep's blended learning model will offer families the best education has to offer today: face-to-face instruction and online learning," said Adrianna Meherji, President of the Newark Prep Board of Trustees.  "Our students will have the flexibility of a truly personalized education, thus providing them access to the best educational resources, especially teachers who are focused on small groups of students rather than whole-class instruction.  It's a model that looks a lot like the way higher education and workplace training are currently structured.  Blended learning will give Newark Prep students the edge to succeed."

Harold Wright, President of the Spirit Prep Charter School Board of Trustees said, "So many kids want to learn a musical instrument, but seats in the excellent music magnet schools are too few to serve all those who want the opportunity. The Spirit Prep mission is an important step in helping fulfill that need.  We are a public high school option dedicated to providing any student with a first class blended learning experience in a school environment that is permeated with music.  Spirit Prep is a school where every student has the chance to pursue their love of music." 

Both schools will use the curriculum and school services provided by K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN), the nation's largest provider of online learning programs in grades K-12.  Over 2,000 public schools and public school districts across the country use K12's courses, assessments, and instructional services in online and blended schools, and traditional classrooms.  K12's curriculum and education programs have received numerous honors and awards.  Most recently, EdNET Insight named K12 Inc. as a leading provider of online programs to school districts, and the K12 curriculum was named a 2011 top product award winner in District Administration. 

K12's innovative blended learning programs are used in public charter schools and school districts in cities throughout the country, including Chicago, San Francisco, and Indianapolis.   

"K12 is excited to provide our high quality curriculum and instructional services to Newark Prep and Spirit Prep," said Darren Reed, Vice President of Blended Schools at K12 Inc.  "Through blended learning, teachers and educators are finding new ways to better personalize instruction, and help students engage, learn, and succeed."

More information on Newark Prep can be found at http://www.newarkprep.com.  Information on Spirit Prep can be found at http://www.spiritprep.com.

SOURCE  K12

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