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Sessions on Hot Tech Trends, Presidential Politics and Trust Highlight Activities at CompTIA Annual Member Meeting

CHICAGO, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Strategies for profiting from emerging technology solutions, a preview of the U.S. presidential election and compelling advice on why it's important to build more trust into business activities highlighted the second day of the 2012 CompTIA Annual Member Meeting here this week.

The CompTIA Annual Member Meeting, which concludes today, brings together information technology (IT) industry leaders to network with peers; discuss and strategize on issues affecting their business; and learn about the trends shaping the IT industry.

In the conference keynote speech Wednesday, best-selling author Stephen M.R. Covey made a compelling case for why trust can and should be the greatest asset an organization has.

"Trust is not just trust as a social virtue," said Covey. "Rather, it's an economic driver that can make a profound difference in your business. It's an idea whose time has come."

A panel of mobility experts offered perspectives for IT solutions providers seeking business opportunities in the fast-growing arena of mobile devices and applications. Since 2009, mobile Internet usage has doubled every year. Annual mobile app downloads are projected to grow more than 10 times over from 2010 to 2015 - from 10.7 billion to 183 billion. 

Dan Wensley, vice president, Level Platforms Inc., commented that there are three main focuses for IT staff when it comes to mobility: provision, security and end-of-life. IT solution providers must be able to help the customer supply mobile devices for their staff, secure them and cut off access to company data when the employee leaves the company.

Also Wednesday, CompTIA's Public Advocacy Group sponsored a presentation by renowned pollster, author and opinion leader John Zogby, who shared his insights on the 2012 presidential election. Decisions by the President and Congress have a direct effect on technology policies which in turn impact the everyday business of the IT channel. 

According to Zogby, President Obama's job performance rating is back up to 47 percent, and if the election were held today, he would defeat Governor Romney 45 percent to 36 percent. But the remaining, undecided 19 percent of the electorate can sway the election results in a big way.

IT Job Crunch Reaching Critical Point

The IT jobs crunch was also discussed extensively this week during CompTIA Colloquium, a gathering of leaders in the IT training and certification industry also held here this week.

IDC analyst Cushing Anderson told attendees the IT industry is entering its third platform era. The first platform focused on mainframes; the second on PCs, the Internet and client/server systems.  The third platform revolves around mobile devices and applications and pushing technology to apply to a specific business or consumer problems. Anderson urged the training audience to help their customers align training behind business objectives.

The shortage of IT workers is fast approaching a critical point where it could negatively impact industry growth and prosperity. Tania Lavin, market research manager, Allegis Group Inc., cited a recent survey of IT executives, who identified their biggest barriers to success. A full 56 percent said the biggest barrier is the lack of staff.

"The time to act is now," said Alejandro Debenedet, international business relations director, PeopleCert Group. "We need government, industry, training organizations, all stakeholders working together."

Also Wednesday, conference attendees honored 2012 IT Hall of Fame inductees - the late Jacob Goldman, a chief scientist for Xerox Corp., and the founding members of the VentureTech Network, Jane Cage, Steven Harper, Myles Schacter and Ted Warner.

"We shared each other's visions, dreams and services," Harper said. "Solid friendships, loyalty and respect for the individual continue to shape our businesses." 

Xerox Corp. executive Gary Gillam received a Lifetime Achievement Award from CompTIA. Gillam was a member of the association's board of directors on three occasions, including a term as chairman, and held a leadership post with CompTIA's charitable foundation, now known as the Creating IT Futures Foundation. "This industry is special because it's filled with people with passion," Gillam said. "It's been a joy to work with you."

The 2012 CompTIA Annual Member Meeting, the largest gathering in the history of the event, concludes today with meetings of the CompTIA Unified Communications and Managed Print Services communities.

About CompTIA

CompTIA is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. For more information, visit http://www.comptia.org or follow CompTIA on Twitter at Http://www.Twitter.com/comptia.

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mFoundry Launches Mobile Banking Solution for Conestoga Bank

SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- mFoundry, the most popular provider of mobile banking and payments solutions, today announced Conestoga Bank has successfully deployed its mBanking mobile banking solution. mFoundry's mobile banking solution is now used by nearly 10MM users across more than 650 financial institutions nationwide, including one-third of the top 50 banks in the U.S.

Conestoga Bank is the latest financial institution to choose mFoundry's mobile banking and payments platform to serve the mobile financial services needs of its customers. With its new mobile banking solution, Conestoga Bank is providing customers with a suite of mobile banking services that includes three platforms - a smartphone app, a mobile Web service and an SMS/text banking service. These options will enable Conestoga's users to do their banking from the widest range of mobile devices in the market today.

"Our mobile banking service is all about convenience," said Lori Adamski, EVP, COO, Conestoga Bank. "Making banking more convenient and available on all the platforms our customers are using makes sense as the mobile channel continues to evolve. We're pleased to be able to offer technology such as this to serve our customers better."

"Conestoga's growth to date is on par with what we see for other financial institutions with a similar technology profile," said Drew Sievers, Co-Founder and CEO, mFoundry. "It's common for us to see greater than 20% adoption of an FI's online banking customer base within six months of launch. While these numbers vary from one institution to the next, our team works closely with FIs like Conestoga to ensure they're leveraging the full extent of our adoption best practices to reach their unique adoption goals."

In addition to Conestoga's mobile apps, mobile Web and SMS banking features, the bank rolled out mobile deposit features as part of its mobile offering for customers, enabling smartphone users to take a picture of a check and deposit it into their accounts without having to go into the branch. Leveraging mFoundry's SaaS-based, cloud-based mobile banking platform, it's much easier for banks to activate new features and services as they choose to offer them.

"Conestoga is the first bank using the mBanking solution to integrate directly into our Open Solutions Inc./DNA core system, which is completely independent from our online banking offering," adds Adamski. "We chose this structure because we see mobile as the future of banking, and wanted the flexibility to align our delivery channels perfectly with our target market and customer demographics."

"mFoundry's mBanking solution has quickly become the de facto choice among banks and credit unions of all sizes, because of our ability to service financial institutions of any size," adds Sievers. "Conestoga Bank is a great example of this flexibility, as we were able to provide seamless integration with the bank's core system, bypassing the need to overlay mobile banking on its online banking solution. This extends the reach of Conestoga Bank's mobile channel beyond its online banking users, putting it in a position to generate greater revenue production from the mobile channel."

"The response to our mobile banking offering has been significant to date," said Adamski. "Since rolling out mobile banking, we've seen demand continue to strengthen as our users look to interact with us through the convenience of their preferred mobile devices. We expect adoption of mobile banking to grow even faster as more of our customers discover the convenience of the mobile channel."

For more information on Conestoga Bank's mobile banking solution, please visit: http://conestogabank.com/ways-to-bank/mobile-banking.

About mFoundry

mFoundry is the most popular mobile banking solution in the U.S., currently the choice of more than 650 banks and credit unions nationwide. mFoundry's mBanking product is the leading software-as-a-service (SaaS) based mobile banking solution in the market today, used by nearly 10MM users. mFoundry's mobile banking customers include leading financial institutions, such as Bank of America, PNC Bank and Zions Bank.

In addition to its mobile banking experience, mFoundry has established itself as a leader in mobile payments, through its work with retailers like Starbucks Coffee Company. mFoundry developed and manages Starbucks Card Mobile program, the most successful mobile payments program to date, currently used in more than 6,800 stores nationwide. mFoundry was founded in 2004 by Drew Sievers and Rodney Aiglstorfer.

The company is headquartered in Larkspur, California, with additional offices in downtown San Francisco. For more information on mFoundry, please visit http://www.mfoundry.com.

About Conestoga Bank

Conestoga Bank is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Conestoga Bancorp, headquartered in Chester Springs, Pa. Conestoga Bank is a full-service financial institution, with 14 branches in Center City and South Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties, specializing in commercial loans, Small Business Administration, and leasing, along with convenient personal checking and savings products. For more information, please visit http://www.conestogabank.com.

SOURCE  mFoundry

mFoundry

CONTACT: Jeremy Porter, +1-415-925-8550, jeremy@mfoundry.com

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

Subaru Goes Live With New iPad® Apps

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced the release of Dynamic Brochure iPad® apps for the 2012 Subaru Impreza, Impreza WRX/STI, Outback, Legacy and Forester. Fun and interactive consumer tools, the apps showcase the confidence and capabilities of these models.

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The iPad® apps feature new, fully photographic exterior and interior 360-degree views that allow viewers to experiment with paint colors and interior trims. The apps also include interactive feature demos, videos and comprehensive specifications.

The all-new Subaru Impreza 4-Door, 5-Door and Impreza Sport, rally-bred Impreza WRX/STI, rugged Outback, intelligent Legacy and the versatile Forester, all come standard with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a balanced SUBARU BOXER® engine for exceptional handling and capability to match their accommodating interior versatility and comfort.  Users can see, hear and explore the Subaru models and the technology right from the interactive iPad® apps.

The 2012 Subaru model iPad® apps build on the success of the industry-leading Dynamic Brochure program, which Subaru debuted in 2011, to give audiences more content and more engaging choices for information, comparison and sharing. The program also supports Subaru commitment to environmentally-friendly practices; the digital brochure platform helps to reduce paper usage, energy consumption, inks, and production waste.

"Subaru is excited to roll out the next generation of our leading-edge, environmentally-friendly Subaru model iPad® apps for 2012. These model app launches will be followed closely by the all-new Subaru Life Book featuring our full line of vehicles in a single app," said Sondra Shiffer, brochures manager, Subaru of America, Inc.

These iPad® apps can be downloaded for free at:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/subaru-of-america/id390914873

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 600 dealers across the United States.  All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com.

Contact:
Sheriece Matias
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-5093
smat@subaru.com

Isaac Katz
Subaru of America, Inc.
856-488-3439
ikat@subaru.com

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Half Off Depot Acquires Dealster

Purchase Expands Half Off Depot's Market Reach and Social Engagement Capability

ATLANTA, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Half Off Depot, the Southeast's leading online deal company, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Chicago-based Dealster, Inc. The purchase will serve to increase the size of Half Off Depot's member base by 25 percent, extend the company's social commerce capabilities and position Half Off Depot as a viable company in the online deal market.  Dealster founder Alen Malkoc will be joining Half Off Depot. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Dealster marks the first acquisition for Half Off Depot. In addition to its membership base, Dealster's value to Half Off Depot lies in its proprietary platform, which includes social elements for customers and merchants as well as other features currently on the Half Off Depot product roadmap.  "We look forward to expanding the Dealster platform and extending the social capabilities that Dealster created," says Brian Conley, CEO of Half Off Depot. "This acquisition positions Half Off Depot as a consolidator in the deal space. We are strategically expanding our capabilities and reach organically and through acquisitions. Our mission is to balance these growth opportunities with the needs and wants of our customers and merchants."

"Out of all potential interested parties, including two public companies and other top five major participants in this category, Half Off Depot has the greatest growth potential," remarks Dealster founder Alen Malkoc. "Half Off Depot is proving that their business works for consumers and merchants alike, and we feel Dealster can help achieve their short- and long-term goals."

About Half Off Depot

Half Off Depot is the leading southeast online deal company offering savvy consumers the broadest range of local deals on the Internet. Today, the company helps progressive merchants in Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, and Tampa attract and keep new customers. Launched in April 2008 and based in Atlanta, Half Off Depot is funded by Noro-Moseley Partners, BLH Venture Partners, and Linch Capital. For more information, visit http://www.halfoffdepot.com.

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Half Off Depot

CONTACT: Lance Weatherby, +1-404-808-7219, lance@halfoffdepot.com

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

New Bully Deterrent System Free to Schools

LEESBURG, Va., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- e2Campus® today announced the launch of a revolutionary new "Bully Deterrent System" called uTip - The Bully Buster. The uTip service evolved into a first of its kind approach from its previous release last year. It now offers schools a combination of technology to instantly report bullying along with free promotional materials to psychologically deter would-be bullies. Because it is cloud-based and uses standard text messaging, uTip can be implemented in less than five minutes. The company is offering free one-year pilot programs to schools that sign up for uTip before August 31, 2012.

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"Let's stop bullying together," explained Ara Bagdasarian, CEO of e2Campus. "We're so certain this new solution will reduce bullying and crime at your school that we guarantee it. Success is not only measured by the number of tips the school receives, but also by the reduction in bullying incidents.

"When a school displays the eye-catching uTip posters in high vulnerability areas, it acts as a constant reminder to would-be bullies that hundreds of eyes are watching, and any one of them could be an anonymous tipster - even their friend. We feel this combination of technology with psychology will make a revolutionary new difference to stop bullying."

The news from e2Campus comes on the heels of an announcement from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services about the re-launch of their website http://www.StopBullying.gov.

About uTip Bully Buster

Already in place at schools around the country, uTip Bully Buster is the revolutionary "Bully Deterrent System" that combines technology with psychology to decrease bullying and crime at school. uTip technology uses SMS text messaging to put the power in the palm of students' hands - enabling them to discreetly and anonymously report a situation immediately, so schools can respond quickly. Plus, uTip includes free promotional materials for the school to inform tipsters while sending a warning to would-be bullies. uTip is the most relevant and effective way to gain on-the-spot information from students about bullying. Results are guaranteed. Sign up before August 31, 2012 to receive a one-year free pilot program. Learn more at http://www.Bully-Buster.com.

About e2Campus

Used by more than 800 schools around the country, e2Campus is the leading safety communication solution for education. The e2Campus 360 Safety Suite includes uAlert, uTip, uSafe, uConference, Hotline and the Multimodal Showcase. The award-winning flagship service, uAlert, is the first and most trusted unified emergency notification system in education. Higher education clients include large universities such as Arizona State, Penn State, and Cal Poly as well as smaller colleges with less than 100 students. K12 clients include large school districts such as St. Tammany Parish Public School System to small private day schools. To learn more, visit http://www.e2Campus.com. Existing client administrators can discover online resources in a peer-driven community at http://www.e2Campus.org.

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CONTACT: Bryan Crum, bcrum@e2Campus.com, +1-800-936-3525 x703

Web Site: http://www.e2Campus.org

Video Innovation Continues as Motorola Mobility Offers New Higher Density and Flexible Transcoder IRD Products

The new Motorola DSR-6400 family of integrated Satellite Receiver Transcoders provide increased operational efficiencies, superior video quality and support for higher resolution video services

HORSHAM, Pa., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- As higher bandwidth video services such as high definition (HD) 1080i, HD1080p60 and 3D TV proliferate, studios and programmers continue their shift to MPEG-4 based satellite video distribution.  The benefit to content providers is the freeing up of costly satellite transponder space, making room for new HD channels.  The challenge for cable operators is their video infrastructure and home devices are almost exclusively designed to support legacy MPEG-2 formatted video services. To address this challenge, Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) is introducing the DSR-6400 family of integrated satellite receiver transcoders.

Offering support for single, dual, three and four channel configurations, The DSR-6400 family is an integrated design combining traditional IRD functions and transcoding functions into a single unit that fits within a sing;le RU..  Each channel of the DSR-6400 series can independently transcode the input MPEG-4 HD video service into simultaneous MPEG-2 standard definition (SD) and HD video outputs.  This flexibility in design provides operators the ability to support legacy MPEG-2 based video services simultaneously as they begin the bandwidth saving shift to MPEG-4 based video delivery services all in one DSR-6400 unit.  In addition, the DSR-6403 and DSR6304 support a very-high quality closed-loop statmux capability, to maximize transmission bandwidth efficiency while ensuring subscribers enjoy the ultimate in picture quality and viewing experience.

With simple setup via the front panel, web browser, or from a satellite uplink control from the programmer, the DSR-6404 can be provisioned for CBR and VBR video bitrate encoding, allowing for very high quality video statmux in groups with up to four HD channels within a 256-QAM multiplex bitrate of 38.8Mbps.  The DSR-6400 also utilizes AFD (Active Format Descriptor) to translate input HD services to an appropriate SD service with proper aspect ratio and resolution, ensuring that video is display-ready for screens of any size and format. 

"The DSR-6400 series provides a great deal of flexibility and high-quality video options that will deliver the best quality viewing experience to consumers," said Joe Cozzolino, senior vice president and general manager, Network Infrastructure, Motorola Mobility, Inc. "The new DSR-6400 family is what content providers are asking for when it comes to improving the economics of video transport and having the flexibility to address the shift to MPEG-4 video services, including IP video, while protecting their installed base of legacy MPEG-2."

The DSR-6400 family of products also includes a variety of interfaces for several configuration options.  Specifically, they include come equipped with radio frequency (RF), Gigabit Ethernet and Adapter Support Interface (ASI) inputs and outputs formats to enable seamless connections to existing headend equipment for easy installation and deployment.  An additional Ethernet port also allows for web browser monitoring and control. 

In short, Motorola's next-generation DSR-6400 professional satellite receiver/transcoder family helps video service providers maximize existing bandwidth for cost savings while also offering opportunities for quality control and improved operational efficiencies so consumers can enjoy seamless delivery of more HD video content for more choices than ever before.

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit http://www.motorola.com/mobility. 

Media Contacts
Kalia Farrell
215-323-1059
Kalia.farrell@motorola.com

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. All other products or service names are the property of their respective owners.© 2012 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.

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NJHA Launches Consumer Web Site for Heart Failure Patients

PRINCETON, N.J., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Heart failure is one of the leading causes for hospital readmissions, at a time of increasing emphasis on keeping patients' recoveries on track and protecting them from return visits to the hospital. To help improve this scenario for heart failure patients in New Jersey, the Institute for Quality and Patient Safety, a nonprofit affiliate of the New Jersey Hospital Association, has launched a consumer-oriented Web site, http://www.njha.com/heartfailure, designed to help heart failure patients better manage their condition.

The Web site offers a wealth of up-to-date information, advice, resources and links. Through this user-friendly Web site, patients can enroll in a heart failure clinic located by county so they can receive comprehensive follow-up care, search a list of pharmacies that deliver medications and find educational programs and exercise classes.

And for healthcare providers, the site provides a valuable resource they can share with heart failure patients, with the goal of improving quality of care and reducing the high cost of hospital readmissions.

"We're very excited to offer this valuable tool for heart failure patients. The Web site will help them make lifestyle changes so they can better manage and even improve their symptoms. The information on the Web site will also be a huge help to family and caregivers," said Aline Holmes, RN, director of the NJHA Institute for Quality and Patient Safety.

The site also includes the following features:

    --  An interactive slide show that discusses symptoms, diagnosis and
        treatment options
    --  A search tool to find local heart failure support groups
    --  Help in locating walking paths in or near the patient's neighborhood
    --  A section on medications, what they do and how they can interact with
        other drugs.
The site was made possible with the support from the American Heart Association and funding from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey. The Horizon Foundation's mission is to promote the health, well being and quality of life in New Jersey communities.

SOURCE  New Jersey Hospital Association

New Jersey Hospital Association

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

The Echo Nest Partners with JamBase and SongMeanings to Offer Aggregated Tour Information and Song Lyric Interpretations to Application Developers

SOMERVILLE, Mass., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Echo Nest, a music intelligence platform powering smarter apps across the web and devices, has partnered with JamBase, a web aggregator of concert and tour information; and SongMeanings, an online community focused on deciphering the meaning of song lyrics, to offer broader data options for developers building the future of music applications.

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The two will become part of The Echo Nest's growing Rosetta Stone project, a first-of-its-kind platform that helps technologies from a variety of music services work together smoothly. By integrating artist and song IDs from JamBase and SongMeanings into the service, developers can now include accurate tour information from JamBase, alongside lyrical interpretations from SongMeanings users, lyrics from LyricFind, music from Spotify and Rdio, tweets from artists on Twitter, concert tickets from Seatwave, and links to the appropriate Facebook pages. All of those services, and more, are now integrated with Rosetta Stone.

JamBase offers its data to developers on an open developer site and will integrate its artist IDs with The Echo Nest's APIs to make its database of concert listings available, and will help application developers build more robust applications around discovering live music and events:

"JamBase is all about connecting music fans with the music they love. We've been aggregating live music information for over a decade, covering every type of band from clubs to stadiums," said Andy Gadiel, CEO of JamBase. "By integrating with The Echo Nest, it's now even easier for any developer to add concert dates to their app or website and help spread live music."

SongMeanings sources lyrics interpretations from its community of users, and will offer this information to developers building on The Echo Nest's open platform, to include alongside music, and other artist related content, in cutting-edge music applications.

Michael Schiano, cofounder of SongMeanings was excited of the opportunities partnering in the Rosetta Stone project could offer to the developer community, "Once discussions began with The Echo Nest, Brian and I both knew this was a no-brainer. We focus on providing our users with an open forum to discuss anything and everything about song lyrics and this partnership helps us develop those [discussions] even further."

Brian Adams, co-founder of SongMeanings, also commented, "I truly believe this partnership will allow for a better and deeper experience for our entire user base. It really is a great next step in the evolution of SongMeanings."

The Echo Nest is hopeful that these new partner integrations, and others in the future will only increase the variety and accessibility of open content to independent application developers building new ways to discover and interact with music.

About The Echo Nest:

The Echo Nest powers smarter music applications for leading media companies and thousands of independent developers, with a customer base that reaches over 100 million music fans every month.  Over 250 applications have been built on The Echo Nest platform.   With the world's only machine learning system that actively reads about and listens to music everywhere on the web, The Echo Nest opens up the largest repository of dynamic music data in the world - over 5 billion data points on over 30 million songs -- to help developers re-shape the experience of playing -- and playing with -- music. The Echo Nest was co-founded by two MIT PhDs.  Investors include Matrix Partners, Commonwealth Capital Ventures, and three co-founders of MIT Media Lab.

About JamBase:

Established in 1998, JamBase is the premier website for fans of live music. By providing the largest database of show listings and ticket information, authoritative content, community, and personalization tools for fans, JamBase connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. Music fans everywhere rely on JamBase to find the most accurate show listings available for 80,000 artists across 50 genres, performing in over 100,000 venues worldwide. JamBase is headquartered in San Francisco and on the Web at http://www.jambase.com.

About SongMeanings:

SongMeanings is the premiere destination for lyric and song discussion, discovery, and meanings. The site is an open forum for users and artists to share and discuss what they believe song lyrics mean, as well as personal stories and interactions with the music. SongMeanings' nearly 2 million lyrics have over  1.7 million comments that are discovered by over 30 million visits each month. Launched in 1999, SongMeanings continues to be owned and operated by Michael Schiano and Brian Adams. Since its inception, it has been a labor of love for both and the epitome of a bootstrap operation. In 2011 SongMeanings became fully licensed through a partnership with LyricFind.

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New Web Tool Tells People About the Health of Their Community

Just in time for Earth Day, anyone in the U.S. can see important environmental factors easily and instantly

ORONO, Maine, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With 10Green, a new, interactive web tool (10Green.org) you can get a comprehensive assessment of the health of your local environment with just a few keystrokes. Just enter your zip code or the name of your community and 10Green gives you the health of your location on a simple 0 to 10 scale. This is the first time such a consumer-friendly environmental health tool has been made available.

Developed by the renowned Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine, 10Green uses 10 air quality measures representing some of the most significant threats to human health, including Carbon Monoxide, large and small particulates, Ozone, Sulfur Dioxide and heavy metals.

"If you care about the health of your body, chances are you know your blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and if you care about your financial health, you probably know your credit score," said Dr. Paul Mayewski, the explorer, scientist and professor who serves as director of the Climate Change Institute. "But if you care about the environment where you live and work, how do you measure the health of your community?  We created 10Green to be a place where you can easily learn about the health of the environment in your community."

In determining whether communities are healthy or unhealthy, 10Green uses the strictest health standards from those reported by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, European Commission, California Environmental Protection Agency, Health Canada, and the World Health Organization to assign a health score.

10Green also leverages decades of ice core research by the Institute to promote understanding of how the chemistry of Earth's atmosphere has changed as a consequence of human activities. (For more details go to: http://climatechange.umaine.edu/icecores/).

And beyond just an overall score, 10Green gives users the health implications of their community's score and how the health of the community has changed over time.

"10Green was motivated by our years of scientific research into climate change," said Dr. Mayewski. "People have so much information at their fingertips. It is hard to make sense of all of the data, so we wanted to give people a useful tool that helps them easily understand the implications of climate change and air pollution."

10Green is a collaboration between the Climate Change Institute and the School of Computing and Information Sciences at the University of Maine, and Garrand, a Maine-based marketing communications firm. Funding for 10Green has been provided in part by The Heinz Endowments, the University of Maine, The National Science Foundation, Garrand, and the UMaine Development Office.

Images and logo available upon request.

Media Contact:
Paul Mayewski
Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine
(207) 581-3019
Paul.Mayewski@maine.edu

Margaret Nagle
University of Maine
(207) 581-3745
Margaret_Nagle@umit.maine.edu

SOURCE  10Green

10Green

Web Site: http://10Green.org

How to Avoid Costly Mistakes in Mobilizing Content for Mobile Platforms

Data Conversion Laboratory Presents a Three-Part Webinar Learning Series

FRESH MEADOWS, N.Y., April 12, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Data Conversion Laboratory (DCL), a leading provider of digital publishing services, has assembled top experts in digital content management to lead a webinar series on how to avoid costly mistakes when mobilizing information for eBooks, apps, and instant access on mobile platforms.

Ask The Experts, a three-part webinar series starting May 2nd, will cover topics such as how to prepare for content conversion, and answer questions on the challenges facing content owners as they move from traditional and web publishing to digital formats and mobile platforms.

"What to the eye looks like just a simple novel, can contain complexities that may result in a poor quality product; this is magnified with complex technical and reference materials," said Mark Gross, CEO of DCL. "The free webinar series will highlight the approaches that work and offer tips on avoiding expensive and time-consuming pitfalls," added Gross.

The series will be moderated by Jack Molisani, founder of the LavaCon Conference on Digital Media and Content Strategies and includes content philosopher and content management expert, Joe Gollner of Gnostyx, global content strategist, Val Swisher of Content Rules and content marketing strategy consultant, Scott Abel of The Content Wrangler.

The schedule:
Part 1: Assessing the 'convertability' of your content - May 2nd
Part 2: What channel(s) makes sense - June 14th
Part 3: Planning for the future - July 25th

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"Light Media Issues Corporate Update"

ATLANTA and NEW YORK, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Light Media (OTC Markets: LGMH), Inspirational Media Specialist, announced today the following strategic corporate update:

1.  Digital:  Light Media Network Websites, Domains and/or Digital Real Estate Properties now total: 88.

    1. Apple Developer License.  Light Media has been formally approved as an
       authorized Apple Inc. Developer.  This particular update is a follow-up
       on the October 21, 2011 press release, where Light Media announced its
       intention to develop its own mobile applications.  The first App
       developed and tested by Light Media's engineering team is: PrayerMail.
       PrayerMail will be available on the Apple Store worldwide within the next
       30-days.  On February 17, 2012, Apple announced 24.7 Billion downloads of
       Apps in its Apple Apps Store; and Apple and Android devices now saturate
       80% of the US smartphone market.  Forrester Research estimates 1 billion
       smartphones and an Apps market value of $55 Billion by 2016.  Light Media
       has intensively and strategically acquired and aggregated a strong stable
       of 'Prayer' assets such as: PrayerMail.com, PrayerSpace.com and
       PrayerWall.com, over the past 36 months, in order to gain a critical
       inroad into an important and growing vertical segment of the faith-based
       space. Prayer is ubiquitous and used by billions of persons 24/7 and
       PrayerMail and PrayerWall are common term, used by ministries and
       individuals worldwide, and Light Media's PrayerMail App will be the first
       of many innovations to come.  For more information, please visit:
       www.PrayerMail.com.
    2. Power105TheKing.com.  Light Media formed a strategic partnership and
       redesigned its flagship radio station website (Power105TheKing.com),
       enabling better control of listener database building, as well as digital
       advertising solutions for partners and sponsors.  For more information,
       please visit: http://www.Power105TheKing.com.
    3. HotChristianStocks.com.  Light Media formed a strategic alliance with
       Pyck Global Marketing, whereby HotChristianStocks.com was strategically
       merged to created StockPycks.com, a marketing platform focused on
       bringing greater visibility to up and coming micro-cap, publicly-traded
       stocks.  Pyck Global Marketing has assumed all day-to-day operational
       control of the merged digital media property. For more information,
       please visit: http://www.StockPycks.com.
    4. AmenGospel.com:  Light Media successfully launched AmenGospel.com,
       growing from 17 to 38 inspirational artists within 30-days, adding to the
       1700 independent inspirational artists who call http://www.GospelEngine.com
       home. For more information, please visit: http://www.AmenGospel.com.

2.  Radio:  Light Media Radio Network consists of Power 105.5/The King, plus a content distribution alliance with Superadio (New York) for syndicated programming.

a. Local Marketing Alliance.  Light Media's strategic alliance with The Metro Gazette has created substantial momentum within and throughout Metro Albany.  Guest speakers ranging from the President of Albany State University to US Congress Representatives and local ministry and community officials have been on the airwaves via the weekly show that the Publisher of The Metro Gazette airs on Power 105.5/The King (Wednesdays @ 3PM).  This positioning has increased local community support, as well as provided advertisers with a win-win and highly-compelling, value-added combo print and radio media marketing package.

b. Acquisition Candidates.  Light Media has confidentially examined eight FM radio acquisition candidates.  This list has been narrowed down to two radio stations that would enhance enterprise value and positioning.  Mary Catherine Sneed (former COO, Radio One) (Strategic Advisory Council Member) will be instrumental in assisting in programming one of these two target FM radio stations, should mutually amenable deal terms be struck with the target Seller.

3.  Corporate:  Light Media continues to build its Strategic Advisory Council, as well as actively negotiate relationships with value-added strategic alliance partners.

"Products-Technology-Distribution strategic focus (Leo Hindery Business Triangle) has served as a powerful guide for Light Media's key initiatives over the past 36-months.  Once Light Media perfects PrayerMail App deployment, this learning will be re-applied to new Apps initiatives without delay, as digital devices continue to mass proliferate.  Light Media's objective is to provide its 18-44 smartphone-intensive demographic with (1) content, (2) community and (3) commerce (24/7), how they want it, when they want it and where they want it, and Apps will play a critical role in achieving that goal.  Simultaneously, Light Media will continue its hunt for additional radio distribution platform in order to further the quest to be the 'Inspirational Disney', with family/community-centric media, technology and distribution all under one unified roof," said Danny Wilson, CEO of Light Media.

About Light Media:

Light Media (OTC Markets: LGMH), Inspirational Media Specialist, markets, produces and distributes inspirational music, video, video games, print media and entertainment in the Urban Media space through its network of radio, Internet, television, print and special events global business platforms and marketing and alliance partners.  Light Media is also the 20th publicly-traded radio/media conglomerate (member) of the prestigious RBR-TVBR Stocks Index (see full RBR-TVBR Media Index listing at: http://www.RBR.com.  To listen to Power 105.5/The King, please visit: http://www.Power105TheKing.com.   For more information, please visit: http://www.LightMediaHoldings.com; http://www.InvaluableMedia.com or http://www.HotChristianStocks.com.

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:  This press release contains statements, which may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of Light Media (OTC: "LGMH") and members of its management as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based.  Prospective investors are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements.

Contact:

Light Media PR
lightmediapr@yahoo.com

SOURCE  Light Media

Light Media

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

Harbortouch Releases Advanced POS Software Packages for Retail, Convenience Store and Spirits Industry Merchants

Customizable Solution Provides Immediate Sales and Operational Benefits - Includes Age Verification Integration for Liquor and Convenience Stores

ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Harbortouch, a leading national supplier of touch-screen point-of-sale (POS) systems, today announced three new versions of its industry-leading free POS system program for the retail, spirits, and convenience store industries. The new software packages offer numerous time and money saving features to accommodate the industry specific needs of these markets. The three new versions are titled Harbortouch Retail, Harbortouch Spirits, and Harbortouch C-Store.

Harbortouch Retail is designed for retail environments of any size and includes a color/size/style matrix that allows merchants to build custom attribute matrices for a particular piece of apparel. This function helps to streamline order selection for a more efficient process. Additional features include gift receipts, registries, rentals and consignment functions, and layaway.

Harbortouch Spirits offers many of the same benefits of the retail system but adds some features to meet the unique needs of wine, beer and liquor stores. A key functionality of this version of the POS software is an age verification process that prompts cashiers to ask for consumer identification and alerts them if the consumer can legally purchase age-restricted products. The system can also differentiate between single drinks and multi-packs when checking out customers.

Another version of the POS software called Harbortouch C-Store meets the needs of the high-volume transaction environment found in convenience stores. It also includes the age verification function for age-restricted products along with many of the same features offered in the other packages.

Additional capabilities found in all three Harbortouch software types include:

    --  Advanced reporting with a wide range of reports to provide a top-level
        view of business operations;
    --  Employee productivity and hours can be tracked through the solution via
        a built-in time clock;
    --  Automatic inventory tracking for real-time updates of stock on-hand;
    --  Customer database that records comprehensive purchase history and
        personal/contact information to identify sales trends and best
        customers, making it ideal for loyalty and other incentive programs;
    --  Dynamic pricing capability to customize product pricing within seconds
        to accommodate coupons, limited-time sales and other discounts; and
    --  Integrated vendor management system that allows a retailer to put all
        suppliers into one database for much cleaner management and easier
        reporting.
Harbortouch CEO Jared Isaacman states, "While our free POS program has been a tremendous success in the restaurant and hospitality arena, we were always committed to developing a solution that fit the needs of retailers, convenience stores and liquor merchants. We include customizations in each of these three advanced packages that perfectly suit them to their unique business. Our age verification feature helps convenience stores and spirits retailers remain in legal compliance, protecting the business and the community at large. The sizing and color matrix available for retailers means new efficiencies for the order process. All of our features are fundamentally based on improving efficiency, boosting revenue, and ultimately encouraging end customer satisfaction."

Each system is available with the merchants' choice of two hardware options: the standard Harbortouch POS equipment or Harbortouch POS Elite, an all-in-one system developed for high-end and high-volume merchants. Both systems feature powerful processors, ample storage space and a five-wire resistive touch-screen monitor. Standard accessories such as a cash drawer, laser bar code reader, customer display pole and high-speed thermal printer are all included as part of the free POS program.

Harbortouch offers free setup and implementation, including installation of all hardware and training for all POS customers. Complete customer service and technical support are available 24/7 by phone and email. The Harbortouch POS hardware is backed by a lifetime repair/replacement warranty for as long as the merchant maintains a merchant account with Harbortouch. An approved merchant account and monthly service agreement are required to participate in the free POS program.

For more information about the Harbortouch free POS system, visit http://www.harbortouch.com.

About Harbortouch

Harbortouch, formerly United Bank Card, Inc., is a leading national supplier of point of sale (POS) systems, serving over 130,000 businesses across the nation. Harbortouch has been ranked one of the fastest growing companies in America by Inc. Magazine for five consecutive years. The company offers an unparalleled "free" program that supplies a full-featured POS system to restaurants and retail businesses with no up-front costs. Custom programming, professional installation and onsite training are included with every order and award winning customer service and technical support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition to offering state-of-the-art POS systems, Harbortouch also delivers a full range of merchant services such as credit/debit and gift card processing. For additional information, visit http://www.harbortouch.com or call 866-563-3045.

SOURCE  Harbortouch

Harbortouch

CONTACT: Nicole Plati, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9342, nplati@sspr.com, for Harbortouch

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

EMC Introduces VSPEX Proven Infrastructure

First To Offer Customers Complete Spectrum Of Choice When Moving To Cloud Computing

Simple, Efficient, Flexible Reference Architectures Designed with Brocade, Cisco, Citrix, Intel, Microsoft, and VMware. Proven By EMC. Delivered Exclusively By EMC Velocity Partners.

HOPKINTON, Mass., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

News Summary:

    --  EMC® VSPEX(TM) Proven Infrastructure accelerates the journey to cloud
        computing, delivering simple, efficient and flexible reference
        architectures based on best of breed components.
    --  VSPEX is the industry's most flexible reference architecture designed in
        conjunction with Brocade, Cisco, Citrix, Intel, Microsoft Corp., and
        VMware.
    --  VSPEX is available exclusively through partners in the EMC
        Velocity((TM)) partner program.
    --  VSPEX Partners can fully leverage the EMC brand and industrial design in
        their VSPEX offerings.
    --  VSPEX Labs provides partners with a cloud infrastructure to test,
        validate and demonstrate new VSPEX configurations.
Full Story:

EMC (NYSE: EMC) today announced EMC VSPEX Proven Infrastructure - a simple, efficient, and flexible reference architecture comprised of EMC's award-winning storage systems and next-generation backup products, along with best-of-breed virtualization, server, and network technology from EMC alliance partners Brocade, Cisco, Citrix, Intel, Microsoft, and VMware.

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The fourteen initial VSPEX configurations represent the most popular use cases for customers moving to cloud computing. These use cases are focused on enabling customers to accelerate deployment of private cloud and end user computing environments. For private cloud deployments customers have the option of running VMware vSphere 5.0 or Microsoft Windows Hyper-V  from 50-250 virtual machines and for end-user computing deployments customers can choose between VMware View and Citrix XenDesktop® from 50 to 2000 virtual desktops. Full details are available on emc.com. Additional VSPEX configurations will be made available based on partner demand.

VSPEX Proven Infrastructure is now available to partners in the EMC Velocity((TM)) partner program. For the first time partners can fully leverage the EMC brand and industrial design in delivering VSPEX solutions to their customers.  In addition EMC is providing VSPEX labs for partners to test, validate and demonstrate new VSPEX solutions.

accelerate deployment of private cloud infrastructure based

To attend the live webcast of the 1:00 p.m. ET launch event being held today in San Francisco, CA hosted by EMC and partner executives click here.

EMC VSPEX Customer Benefits

    --  VSPEX Is Simple - VSPEX Proven Infrastructures deliver predictable
        performance that significantly reduces the planning, sizing and
        configuration burdens of adopting private cloud or end-user computing
        environments. In addition, EMC's validation of the VSPEX configuration
        greatly reduces deployment time.  Finally, tight alignment with Windows
        Server Hyper-V and VMware vSphere cloud infrastructure provide customers
        a single point of management using System Center for Microsoft cloud and
        VMware vCenter(TM) Operations Management Suite for private cloud
        deployments.
    --  VSPEX Is Efficient - Built on EMC's award-winning VNX(TM) and VNXe(TM)
        unified storage systems and Avamar® and Data Domain® next-generation
        backup products, VSPEX provides customers with unmatched levels of
        efficiency.  Leveraging technologies such as data deduplication,
        compression and Fully Automated Storage Tiering (FAST), customers can
        expect to significantly lower operational costs. By integrating these
        technologies tightly with the hypervisor and end-user computing
        environments, customers can also benefit from simpler administration and
        lower management costs.
    --  VSPEX Is Flexible - VSPEX allows customers to combine their choice of
        industry-leading server, network, and virtualization technologies into a
        proven infrastructure validated by EMC and built on a highly flexible
        EMC storage and backup infrastructure. Additionally, the customer's
        channel partner of choice - who understands the specific customer's
        requirements - can customize VSPEX to meet their needs.
EMC VSPEX Channel Partner Benefits

    --  Increased Market Opportunity - With VSPEX, channel partners can now sell
        complete, highly-flexible solutions to their customers, resulting in a
        higher attach rate of components, and a bigger sale. VSPEX allows
        partners the option to mix and match server and network components based
        on customers' specific infrastructure and application requirements to
        improve profitability while optimizing the value delivered to the
        customer.
    --  Faster Time to Market - VSPEX offers channel partners complete
        configuration and sizing guidelines for the most common workloads that
        can reduce the requirements collection phase of the sales cycle. VSPEX
        adds significant value to the partner's sales process by reducing
        integration and validation costs while still getting all the benefits of
        delivering complete solutions.  EMC is enabling its channel partners
        with training and technical and sales collateral to help the partner
        quickly bring VSPEX to market. The broad awareness, integration into EMC
        campaigns and demand generation tools helps partners to generate leads
        for their VSPEX solutions.
    --  Partner Branded and Customizable Solution - VSPEX allows partners to
        brand their VSPEX solution and increase their mindshare in the
        customer's environment.
    --  VSPEX Labs - Partners can leverage EMC's investment in the new VSPEX
        Labs to test additional infrastructures in collaboration with EMC and
        other VSPEX partners.
Channel Partner Quotes

Peter Koliopoulos, Vice President, North America Marketing for Arrow Enterprise Computing Solutions, a Business Unit of Arrow Electronics

"Arrow ECS believes that VSPEX offers our solution provider community a great opportunity to deliver additional value to their customers. As demand for converged infrastructure increases, VSPEX enables solution providers to deliver a modular solution that can be integrated into an existing IT infrastructure."

Scott Look, Vice President and General Manager of the Technology Infrastructure Solutions Group at Avnet Technology Solutions, Americas

"EMC VSPEX will enable Avnet to provide our partners with complete solutions that accelerate the deployment of virtualization and cloud offerings for small-to-medium businesses as well as the mid-enterprise market and OEMs.  VSPEX is enhanced by Avnet's broad portfolio of complementary supplier solutions that when combined with our extensive services offerings give channel partners a flexible deployment option that can be implemented quickly with higher efficiency and lower risk."

Scott Zahl, Vice President and General Manager, Ingram Micro Advanced Computing Division, U.S.

"EMC's new VSPEX solutions broadens the playing field for our mutual Velocity partners - bringing more choice, flexibility, and selling opportunities to the IT channel. As a full ONE EMC distribution partner offering solutions from  EMC, Iomega, Isilon, VMware and RSA, Ingram Micro brings to market a proven, robust and integrated set of EMC solutions that are supported by a dedicated division and business unit focused on partner enablement, execution and mutual success."

Chuck Bartlett, Vice President and General Manager, Advanced Infrastructure Solutions (AIS) at Tech Data

"Expanding our partnership with EMC with the addition of VSPEX Proven Infrastructure to our AIS offering enables our resellers to accelerate private cloud deployment. VSPEX represents faster deployment, more simplicity, greater choice, higher efficiency, and lower risk for our channel partners. Our dedicated EMC team in AIS is available to assist our resellers in selecting the correct technology to leverage their existing IT infrastructure and eliminate configuration burdens."

Technology Partner Quotes

John McHugh, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Brocade

"The new VSPEX solutions represent an excellent option for customers looking to introduce greater levels of productivity and IT efficiency by transitioning to the cloud. Brocade's cloud-optimized networking technologies provide an ideal foundation for the delivery of highly-scalable, best-in-class VSPEX Proven Infrastructure that enable customers to benefit from the power of virtualization and cloud without introducing IT complexity and vendor lock-in."

Wendy Bahr, Senior Vice President, Global Strategic Partner Organization, Cisco

"Cisco is focused on helping our customers accelerate their transition to the cloud with integrated solutions, like EMC's VSPEX Proven Infrastructures.  EMC's VSPEX with Cisco UCS and Nexus Switches provide  customers with a rapid path for deploying cloud applications and increased flexibility to scale their infrastructures as their business needs grow and to maximize their return on investment."

Cynthia Gallant, Vice President, Channel Strategy and Development at Citrix

"Small and mid-sized businesses desire to take full advantage of the business benefits that desktop virtualization provides. With the new VSPEX Proven Infrastructure, EMC provides modular solutions that deliver greater simplicity and lower risk for these companies. At the same time, we see these pre-validated infrastructure stacks as highly beneficial to our channel partners, enabling them to rapidly deploy virtual desktops for their customers. VSPEX Proven Infrastructure, combined with the industry-leading XenDesktop®, can accelerate the deployment of private clouds for customers. This allows organizations to enable mobile workstyles with anywhere, anytime access to desktops, applications and data, significantly increasing the security of mobile users on multiple device types, and greatly reducing ongoing desktop management requirements."

Boyd Davis, VP and General Manager of Datacenter Infrastructure Group, Intel Corporation

"Combining the energy efficient performance of the Intel® Xeon® processor with EMC storage technologies enables users to rapidly deploy robust, tested solutions to meet their changing businesses. With the arrival of EMC's new VSPEX Infrastructure, Intel and EMC continue to deliver scalable solutions that meet our customers' needs and amplify the benefits of our long standing technology partnership that advances cloud computing."

Mike Schutz, General Manager, Product Marketing, Windows Server and Virtualization, Microsoft

"VSPEX aligns with Microsoft's commitment to enabling cloud computing with infrastructure architectures and guidance that build on proven and cost-effective Microsoft technology, including Windows Server, Windows Server Hyper-V, and System Center.  Microsoft customers can take advantage of their existing IT infrastructure and knowledge as they move into the private, public, and hybrid cloud. Partners can benefit from the combination of Microsoft and EMC products to expand their businesses and accelerate their customers' adoption of cloud computing technologies."

Scott Aronson, Senior Vice President, Global Channels and Alliances, VMware

"EMC VSPEX Proven Infrastructure provides reliable and efficient data center solutions for a wide range of businesses as they accelerate their journey to the cloud. Using VMware cloud infrastructure on EMC VSPEX enables organizations to become more efficient and flexible as their evolving business needs require, and provides an opportunity for our mutual channel partners to expand their roles as trusted technology advisers."

EMC Executive Quotes:

Gregg Ambulos, Senior Vice President of Global Channel Sales, EMC Corporation
"With VSPEX we're giving our channel partners the tools to address the fast growing market in virtual infrastructure and private cloud computing.  VSPEX will accelerate customers journey to the cloud as it enables our partners to build value and differentiation. VSPEX has changed how solutions are delivered with partners."

Jeremy Burton, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, EMC Corporation
"EMC is uniquely delivering a complete spectrum of choice for organizations on the journey to cloud computing.  VSPEX provides a balance of simplicity and flexibility, while maximizing efficiency. We are excited to be building VSPEX with industry leaders like Brocade, Cisco, Citrix, Intel, Microsoft and VMware and delivering it to our customers exclusively through our Velocity channel partners."

About EMC

EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing.  Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset -- information -- in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.

Additional Resources

    --  Learn more about VSPEX
    --  Learn more about partnering with EMC
    --  Learn more about
    --  Join the #EMCChannel and #VSPEX conversations on Twitter.
    --  Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and ECN
    --  Read the VMware SMB Blog for more on solutions for small and mid-size
        businesses
    --  Follow the VMware SMB team on Twitter, Facebook or Spiceworks
EMC, Avamar, Data Domain, Velocity, VNX, VNXe, and VSPEX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners. 

This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.

SOURCE  EMC Corporation

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EMC Corporation

CONTACT: Hadley Weinzierl, +1-617-388-7965, hadley.weinzierl@emc.com

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

Samsung Unveils New Galaxy Tab 2, Galaxy Players for U.S. Market

Highlights for Galaxy Tab 2 Include Integrated Universal Remote Ice Cream Sandwich(TM) and Expandable Storage; Galaxy Player Devices Deliver a Full Android(TM) Experience Without Monthly Service Contracts

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Electronics America, Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today unveils the latest additions to the popular Samsung Galaxy line of handheld and portable devices. The two new Galaxy Tab 2(TM) products and two new Galaxy Players(TM) continue to showcase Samsung's commitment to providing users with choice, flexibility and connectivity to the full Samsung ecosystem of products, apps and services.

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Galaxy Tab 2 - Powerful, Smart, Easy to Use

The Galaxy Tab 2 Series, available in both 10.1" and 7.0" screen sizes, are powerful dual-core tablets running the latest version of Android - Ice Cream Sandwich. The devices feature an integrated IR blaster for universal remote capabilities, as well as an easily accessible memory card slot for convenient loading of multimedia files in a range of supported file formats.

The new tablets offer endless content access in a sleek design that can maximize the home entertainment experience. The Smart Remote App and built-in IR Blaster turns the Tab 2 into a universal smart remote, helping users easily find their favorite shows. Users can choose from more than 450,000 apps, access favorite movies and TV shows from Google Play or Media Hub, and surf millions of web pages with Adobe® Flash(TM) support.

In addition, the Galaxy Tab 2 products are fully Google certified for complete access to Google Play (formerly Android Marketplace) and competitively priced at $399.99 and $249.99, respectively - so consumers no longer need to compromise when selecting a tablet.

"These new Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Player devices deliver what consumers have come to expect from all Samsung products - exceptional design, impressive connectivity options and a selection of choices for each type of person and user scenario," said Tim Baxter, President, Samsung Electronics America. "A one size fits all solution is just not sufficient."

Galaxy Players put Android in the Hand - without Service Contracts

With the two new Galaxy Players, available in 4.2 inch WVGA screen or 3.6 inch HVGA screen variants, gaming, videos and music are more fun than ever.

Easily connect to Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere to get instant access to the latest content. Users also can play their own video and music in a variety of formats, connect to other devices using USB 2.0 or Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, or simply load the device via a micro SD card. Because the device runs on Android(TM) 2.3, Gingerbread, a world of apps is a touch away.

Plus, dual-stereo speakers (on the Galaxy Player 4.2) deliver an incredible music, video or gaming experience - anywhere.

The new Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Players will be available for purchase at a variety of retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct and others. The Galaxy Player 3.6 is available now for $149.99 exclusively at Best Buy and soon at other retailers. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 will be available for preorder today at $249.99, and for purchase on April 22. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 will both be available for pre-order on May 4 and for purchase on May 13, at $399.99 and $199.99 respectively.

Take Note...

Stay tuned for more information on other additions to the Galaxy Family.

Key Specs for Tab and Player devices:

                             Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0)             Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1)              Galaxy Player 3.6               Galaxy Player 4.2
                             -----------------              ------------------               -----------------               -----------------
         Screen & Resolution 7.0" TFT (PLS) Display         10.1" TFT (PLS) Display          3.65" TN Display                4.2" VA Display
                             WSVGA (1024x600) Resolution    WXGA (1280x800) Resolution       HVGA (480x320) Resolution       WVGA (800x480) Resolution
    ---                      ---------------------------    --------------------------       -------------------------       -------------------------
                          OS  Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream     Android(TM) 4.0, Ice Cream
                              Sandwich                       Sandwich                        Android(TM) 2.3, Gingerbread    Android(TM) 2.3, Gingerbread
                         --- ---------------------------    ---------------------------      ----------------------------    ----------------------------
               Size & Weight 0.41" x 4.8" x 7.6"            0.38" x 10.1" x 6.9"             2.45" x 4.52" x .38"            2.6" x 4.89" x .35"
                              Weight, Including Battery:     Weight, Including Battery: 1.28  Weight, Including Battery: .24  Weight, Including Battery: .25
                              0.76 lbs                       lbs                              lbs                             lbs
    ---                      ---------------------------    -------------------------------- ------------------------------- -------------------------------
                      Memory 8GB Built-in                   16 GB Built-in                   8 GB Built-in                   8 GB Built-in
                             microSD(TM) Slot: Up to 32GB   microSD(TM) Slot: Up to 32GB     microSD(TM) Slot: Up to 32 GB   microSD(TM) Slot: Up to 32 GB
    ---                      ----------------------------   ----------------------------     -----------------------------   -----------------------------
                Connectivity WiFi 802.11 b/g/n              WiFi 802.11 b/g/n                WiFi 802.11 b/g/n               WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
                             Bluetooth V3.0                 Bluetooth V3.0                   Bluetooth 3.0                   Bluetooth 3.0
                             USB 2.0 Host                   USB 2.0 Host                     FM Radio                        FM Radio
                             3.5mm Ear Jack                 3.5mm Ear Jack                   USB 2.0 Host                    USB 2.0 Host
                             30 Pin IF Connector            30 Pin IF Connector              3.5mm Ear Jack                  3.5mm Ear Jack
                             Integrated IR                  Integrated IR                    Embedded Mic                    Embedded Mic
    ---                      -------------                  -------------                    ------------                    ------------
                      Camera 3.2 MP rear-facing             3.2 MP rear-facing               2 MP rear-facing                2 MP rear-facing
                             VGA front-facing               VGA front-facing                 VGA front-facing                VGA front-facing
    ---                      ----------------               ----------------                 ----------------                ----------------
              Other Features GPS                            GPS, Stereo Speakers,            Mono Speaker + Receiver         Dual Stereo Speakers + Receiver
                             Stereo Speakers                 Supports MDM, ODE, EAS, and VPN
                                                             for Enterprise, Video Playback
                                                             at 1080p/30fps                  Audio Playback: Max 30 Hr       Audio Playback: Max 40 Hr
                              Supports MDM, ODE, EAS, and
                              VPN for Enterprise Use                                         Video Playback: Max 5 Hr        Video Playback: Max 5 Hr
    ---                      ----------------------------                                    ------------------------        ------------------------
        Availability and SRP April 22, 2012                 May 13, 2012                     Available now                   May 13, 2012
                                                    $249.99                          $399.99                         $149.99                          $199.99
    ---                                             -------                          -------                         -------                          -------
More information can be found at http://www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics America

Headquartered in Ridgefield Park, NJ, Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (SEA), a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., markets a broad range of award-winning, digital consumer electronics and home appliance products, including HDTVs, home theater systems, MP3 players, digital imaging products, refrigerators and washing machines. A recognized innovation leader in consumer electronics design and technology, Samsung is the HDTV market leader in the U.S. Please visit http://www.samsung.com for information.

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CONTACT: Kasia McManamon, MWW Group for Samsung, D: +1-201-806-3125, M: +1-201-492-1157, KMcmanamon@mww.com

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

CollabNet Provides TeamForge ALM Platform for Alembic Foundation's Aurion Open Source Healthcare Project

CollabNet's TeamForge widely used to build software platforms for advancing the efficiency of national healthcare systems

BRISBANE, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CollabNet (http://www.collab.net), a global leader for enterprise cloud development and Agile ALM products and services, today announced that its TeamForge ALM solution is being used by the Alembic Foundation in support of Aurion, an open source project that enables the secure exchange of interoperable health information among diverse organizations using a wide variety of technologies. The Alembic Foundation (http://www.alembicfoundation.org), a nonprofit organization founded by former leaders of the Federal Health Architecture's CONNECT project, is leading the development of open source applications that will expand information sharing capabilities industry-wide to improve the efficiency, openness and public value of the national healthcare system.

"CollabNet is pleased that TeamForge has been chosen by the Alembic Foundation to lead its effort of building a robust open community and development ecosystem around the Aurion healthcare platform," said Bill Portelli, co-founder and CEO of CollabNet. "TeamForge is used extensively by multiple governmental and commercial organizations in the development of HealthCare IT systems and national standards. It makes perfect sense for the Aurion community to use a platform consistent with many other national health initiatives to build a powerful, open source offering for developing common specifications, standards and governance that enable secure health information exchange."

In late 2008, federal agencies participating in Federal Health Architecture successfully demonstrated the ability to send information to each other as well as to regional hospital networks throughout the country through an initial system called CONNECT. While the CONNECT project was managed and able to take input from a select group of federal agencies, Aurion opens the platform to a broader range of organizations - bringing diverse and unique perspectives into a single line of software with widespread applicability.

"Organizations implementing Aurion as a part of their health information exchange strategy gain the benefits of implementing nationally-recognized standards that enable data exchange with federal agencies as well as with numerous other health IT stakeholders," said David Riley, president of Alembic. "CollabNet has and continues to play an integral role in ensuring our projects are successful and reach as many organizations as possible. We are very grateful for their support and the rich expertise they share in building advanced healthcare IT systems."

Aurion enables health professionals to request, send and receive medical records so critical information can follow patients as they navigate through the healthcare system. CollabNet's TeamForge platform provides an integrated set of development, collaboration and project management tools with a secure, centralized on-demand delivery model to enable true collaborative development in an open, global environment - ideal for supporting a vibrant open source community.

    --  To learn more about CollabNet's work leading successful healthcare IT
        projects, download this white paper at
        (http://www.open.collab.net/media/pdfs/CollabNetWP_Agile%20ALM_Healthcar
        eIT_2010.pdf?_=d).
    --  For a guided tour of CollabNet TeamForge please visit:
        (http://www.open.collab.net/products/ctf).
    --  To learn about Aurion, please visit:
        (http://development.aurionproject.org/sf/projects/aurion)
About the Aurion Project
Aurion is an open source health information exchange platform that implements the Nationwide Health Information Network standard services and specifications. Aurion is the first project chartered through the Alembic Foundation. It builds upon Aurion's direct ancestor, the multi-award winning CONNECT program built by FHA, to enable the secure exchange of interoperable health information among diverse organizations using a wide variety of technologies.

About the Alembic Foundation
The Alembic Foundation is a nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) dedicated to promoting transformation through disruptive innovation using open processes in open communities to create open technologies that are contributed to the public commons. It aims to make those technologies readily available for use by any and all who want to improve their lives, creating a better future for themselves and others by becoming first class citizens in a services-driven, networked information economy. For more information, please visit (http://www.alembicfoundation.org).

About CollabNet
CollabNet is the recognized leader in enterprise cloud development and Agile ALM, with more than 7,000 global customers that range from single workgroups to large enterprises. Its deep open source roots include the creation of Subversion, the industry leading version control system with millions of users. CollabNet helps enterprise customers build and deploy better software through its focus on collaboration, enterprise Agile methods and cloud development and computing. Many CollabNet customers improve productivity by as much as 70 percent, while reducing costs by 80 percent. Its solutions include TeamForge®, the industry-leading Agile ALM platform for distributed development, ScrumWorks® Pro for Agile project management, Subversion Edge for managed source code management, Codesion(TM) for cloud-based development and deployment, and a range of Agile-based training, consulting and transformation services. For more information, please visit (http://www.collab.net).

CollabNet, TeamForge, and ScrumWorks are registered trademarks of CollabNet, Inc. Codesion is a trademark of CollabNet, Inc.  Subversion is a registered trademark of the Apache Software Foundation. Other names may be trademarks of their respective holders.

Media Contact:

Christie Denniston

Catapult PR-IR

O: 303-581-7760

M: 303-827-5164
cdenniston@catapultpr-ir.com

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CollabNet

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

Store your Smartphone: SmartWatch from Sony Brings Android Power Straight to Wrist

Innovative Android(TM) accessory from Sony allows you to stay connected when your phone is stowed in your pocket or bag

ATLANTA, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

    --  Read social updates, text messages and email
    --  Manage calls with a simple touch and swipe
    --  Personalize with apps downloaded from Google Play
    --  Control music on your smartphone
    --  Snap pictures with your Android phone from a distance
Sony Mobile Communications announces the availability of its new SmartWatch, a wearable device that extends the power of Android smartphones by sending timely and personal information from your smartphone straight to your wrist. A vibration and screen alert notifies you of key events, like an incoming call.  It also allows you to read texts and emails as well as receive Facebook(TM) and Twitter(TM) updates - all from your wrist.

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SmartWatch from Sony connects to Android smartphones via Bluetooth(TM) giving you the ability to control key functions without removing your smartphone from your pocket or bag. With just a tap, touch, and swipe, SmartWatch turns from a watch displaying the time to a remote information center for your Android smartphone.

A growing number of apps are available for download through Google Play - including those for social updates, workouts and music - all customized for the 1.3-inch OLED SmartWatch touch screen. While SmartWatch works with these existing apps, Android developers can create apps specifically for the device.  SmartWatch works with most Android (2.1 and above) smartphones.

"SmartWatch is the first of many Smart Extras that seamlessly connect and expand the smartphone's reach and user experience," said Paul Hamnett, President and Head of Customer Unit, North America, Sony Mobile Communications. "Designed to break free from the single screen experience, SmartWatch provides access to live content and entertainment on the go."

The durable SmartWatch is dust proof and splash proof and comes with a black rubber wristband included in the box. Wristbands in five additional colors are available for purchase.  SmartWatch's design includes a rear mounted clip, so it can be removed from the wristband and attached to clothing or a belt.

At launch, SmartWatch has a suggested retail price of $149.99 and will be available at http://www.sony.com/smartwatch and Sony stores. SmartWatch availability at additional retailers will be announced soon.

SmartWatch is part of Sony Mobile Communications' strategy to create Smart Extras that make Android smartphones smarter.

Key Features of Sony Xperia(TM) SmartWatch:

    --  Dimensions: 1.42 X 1.42 X 0.3 in
    --  Weight: 0.55 oz
    --  Display: 1.3" OLED display, 128 x 128 pixels
    --  Compatibility: Bluetooth(TM) 3.0 and Android(TM) 2.1 or above
    --  Connectivity: Standard USB charging
    --  Battery life: Up to 4 days
    --  Language support for: English, Spanish, French, Chinese (Traditional),
        Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Danish, Polish, Japanese, Czech, German,
        Modern Greek, Dutch
    --  Notifications: Display notification or vibration
    --  Apps: All events (displays in chronological order), Messaging
        (SMS/MMS), corporate E-mail (for Sony(TM) and Sony Ericsson Android
        phones), Gmail (for all other Android smartphones) Calendar
        Notifications, Facebook(TM), Twitter(TM), Music Player, Call handling
        (call, mute, reject, or answer and send pre-defined SMS), Pre-defined
        SMS, e.g. missed calls - I'm busy, messaging - call me, email - ok,
        Battery strength, Find phone, and Weather widget. Plus lots of apps on
        Android(TM) market.
    --  Additional SmartWatch bands available in pink, white, mint, grey and
        blue
For full details on all products news, please visit the press room and the product blog: http://blogs.sonymobile.com/products. For full Android smartphone compatibility, please visit http://sonymobile.com/smartwatch.

About Sony Mobile Communications

Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Through its Xperia(TM) smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony's world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: http://www.sonymobile.com

Features and applications described require a compatible Android phone and may require additional, compatible applications and services. Additional requirements, terms, conditions, and fees may apply.

"Sony" and "XPERIA" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation and its subsidiaries. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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CONTACT: Burson-Marsteller for Sony Mobile Communications, Vinti Bhatnagar, +1-212-614-5036 or +1-646-371-5386, vinti.bhatnagar@bm.com

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

Symmetricom Now Offers GPS Disciplined Atomic Oscillator Modules and High Frequency Source Modules

The Quantum(TM) SA.45s Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) provides high-accuracy holdover for the high-performance GPS-2700 and GPS-2750 versions

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Symmetricom®, Inc. (NASDAQ: SYMM), a worldwide leader in precision time and frequency technologies, today announced the company will sell GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO) Modules and High-Frequency Source Modules from Jackson Labs Technologies, Inc., a designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge precision time and frequency products.  GPSDOs provide time and frequency reference signals that have the same long-term accuracy as the GPS signal itself, and also provide a "holdover" capability to maintain system synchronization when GPS reception outages occur.  This new set of solutions provides Symmetricom's customers with a broader range of product options, supporting a variety of price and performance levels.

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"The new GPSDO Modules and High-Frequency Source Modules are a natural extension of our existing product line and enable us to better meet our customers' needs.  Symmetricom customers can now select full instruments containing GPSDOs or board-level GPSDOs if they don't need full instrument functionality," said Steve Fossi, director of new business development at Symmetricom.  "For systems that require an embedded GPSDO, incorporating a proven board-level GPSDO reduces design cycle time and risk compared to developing a custom solution."

Symmetricom has the following GPSDO and Source Modules available for purchase:

    --  GPS-1000 Std. Temp. 10 MHz OCXO-based GPSDO
    --  GPS-2000 Std. Temp. 10 MHz OCXO-based GPSDO

    --  GPS-2500 Std. Temp. 10 MHz DOCXO-based GPSDO
    --  GPS-2550 Ext. Temp. 10 MHz DOCXO-based GPSDO

    --  GPS-2600 Std. Temp. 100 MHz DOCXO-based GPSDO
    --  GPS-2650 Ext. Temp. 100 MHz DOCXO-based GPSDO

    --  SSM-2000 Std. Temp. 100 MHz OCXO-Source Module
    --  SSM-2650 Ext. Temp. 100 MHz DOCXO-Source Module

    --  GPS-2700 Std. Temp. 10 MHz CSAC-based GPSDO
    --  GPS-2750 Ext. Temp. 10 MHz CSAC-based GPSDO

    --  GPS-500 Low-Cost Ext. Temp. 10 MHz OCXO-based GPSDO
Today's announcement is an extension of an existing relationship with Jackson Labs and comes one year after Jackson Labs selected Symmetricom's Quantum(TM) SA.45s Chip Scale Atomic Clock (CSAC) as the holdover oscillator for the high-performance GPS-2700 and GPS-2750 GPSDOs.  Symmetricom's GPS-27xx GPSDOs provide a revolutionary capability for mission-critical applications in GPS-denied environments.  Because the Quantum SA.45s CSAC provides the stability of an atomic clock with breakthrough reductions in size, weight, and power consumption, the GPS-27xx GPSDOs offer unique benefits in portable applications such as dismounted IED jammers, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), and man-pack radios.

For more information about the new GPS Disciplined Oscillator (GPSDO) Modules and High-Frequency Source Modules, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com/products/gps-solutions/gps-disciplined-oscillators-1/.

About Symmetricom, Inc.
Symmetricom (NASDAQ:SYMM), a world leader in precise time solutions, sets the world's standard for time. The company generates, distributes and applies precise time for the communications, aerospace/defense, IT infrastructure and metrology industries. Symmetricom's customers, from communications service providers and network equipment manufacturers to governments and their suppliers worldwide, are able to build more reliable networks and systems by using the company's advanced timing technologies, atomic clocks, services and solutions. All products support today's precise timing standards, including GPS-based timing, IEEE 1588 (PTP), Network Time Protocol (NTP), Synchronous Ethernet and DOCSIS® timing. Symmetricom is based in San Jose, Calif., with offices worldwide. For more information, visit: http://www.symmetricom.com or join the dialogue at http://www.twitter.com/symmetricom.

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Symmetricom Contact:
Tracy Schriver

Symmetricom, Inc.

t: 707-636-1908
tschriver@symmetricom.com

Media Contact:
Liam Rose

GolinHarris for Symmetricom

t:  415-318-4380
lrose@golinharris.com

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Rover.com Announces Launch in the Big Apple

NEW YORK, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rover.com, an online service that connects dog owners with local dog sitters, announced the launch of its New York marketplace today.

"New York is the perfect place to launch our local marketplaces," said Aaron Easterly, CEO of Rover.com. "This city is home to a dedicated contingent of dog lovers who also travel and believe like we do that dogs prefer homes, not cages. We are excited to provide New York dog owners with an alternative to expensive kennels."

New York dog owners can already browse hundreds of local sitter profiles for free on Rover.com and find affordable and convenient sitters in their neighborhood. Professional and non-professional dog sitters can list their homes and services for free on Rover.com.

Rover.com has partnered with New York's Animal Haven and PAWS NY for this launch.

"We are thrilled to be partnering with a company that shares our values like Rover.com," said Rachel Herman, PAWS NY Founder and President. "Like people, dogs need love and attention. Both PAWS NY and Rover.com are dedicated to the idea that the best place for dogs to get that is in a happy home."

Rover.com offers 24-hour customer support through its Rover.com Barkline and an absolute satisfaction guarantee that covers the dog, owner and sitter. Rover.com also provides its members with access to professional support, including training and certification, through partnerships with organizations like the International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants (IAABC) and Pet Tech.

Earlier this week, Rover.com announced a $3.4 million Series A financing led by Madrona Venture Group, an early backer of marketplaces like Amazon.com and Redfin. Rover.com already has over 10,000 active members, tripling its member base in the last month.

About Rover.com
Rover.com is an online marketplace that connects dog owners with local dog sitters and real homes in hundreds of cities across the United States.

Contact:
Shanthi Barton
Vice President, Marketing
206-351-2011

SOURCE  Rover.com

Rover.com

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

W Technologies, Inc. Delivers Casino Hotel Mobile App to VIP Members Corp.

LAS VEGAS, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- W Technologies, Inc. (OTC Pinksheets: WTCG) announced today that the Company's wholly owned subsidiary, SoMo Technologies, Inc. (http://www.somotechnologies.com), has completed the development of VIP Members Corp's (http://www.vipmembers.com) new Casino/Hotel mobile app.  Ron Costa, President of SoMo Technologies, explained "The new casino/hotel mobile app was designed for the gaming industry as an interactive mobile app to retain casino hotel guests on site and to increase revenue per available room (REVPAR).  The VIP casino/hotel app allows the guest to receive VIP treatment based on their personal preferences, and provides free mobile offers and VIP access to casino and hotel entertainment, restaurants, clubs and other venues during their stay.  We are excited about its revenue possibilities for the gaming industry, and appreciate VIP Members Corp. having the confidence in us to develop this unique proprietary mobile app on their behalf."

About W Technologies, Inc.

W Technologies, Inc. and its subsidiary, SoMo Technologies, focus on the utilization and integration of social media such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to facilitate interactive, two way communications via the cell phone, between the client and the buying public, creating a stronger, more trusting relationship with the customer.  There are approximately 300 million cell phone users in the USA and SoMo Technologies is dedicated to providing them with easy, permission based programs to make buying goods and services easy and convenient.

Precautionary and Forward-Looking Statements

This 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, and such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. "Forward looking statements" describe future expectations, plans, results, or strategies and are generally preceded by words such as "may," "future," "plan" or "planned," "will" or "should," 'expected," "anticipates," "draft," "eventually" or "projected."  You are cautioned that such statements are subject to a multitude or risks and uncertainties that could cause future circumstances, events, or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements, including the risks that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, and other risks identified in a WCTG's disclosures or filings with the SEC.  You are further cautioned that penny stocks, like WTCG, are inherently volatile and risky and that no investor should buy this stock unless they can afford the loss of their entire investment.

SOURCE  W Technologies, Inc.

W Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Ron Costa: +1-702-336-5554, Ron@somotechnologies.com

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

Glowpoint to Launch Support for Skype and Google Talk on OpenVideo®

Provides desktop and mobile users with seamless B2B connectivity for business class visual communication

(
)MURRAY HILL, N.J., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Glowpoint Inc. (NYSE Amex: GLOW), a leading global provider of cloud managed video services, announced today that they will be offering call support for Skype and Google Talk users across the OpenVideo(®) cloud.

Skype and Google Talk users on desktops or mobile devices will now be able to connect securely and reliably in the cloud via Glowpoint's Virtual Video Room (VVR). The VVR is a fully cloud-hosted service for on-demand videoconferencing that supports calling between virtually any videoconferencing endpoint across any network. The service will also allow Skype and Google Talk users to easily dial into conferences via a private participant code.

"We recognize that visual communication continues to move to the desktop and go mobile, as customers want to connect via video wherever they are," stated Joe Laezza, President and CEO of Glowpoint. "Offering a high quality, secure cloud hosted service for Skype and Google Talk users will allow customers to extend their reach with video and drive higher utilization, which means higher ROI for everyone."

Glowpoint's expanded support from the OpenVideo(®) cloud will also allow Skype and Google Talk users to connect to multi-point meetings with participants on standards based video endpoints from Cisco, Polycom, LifeSize, and other leading manufacturers. Glowpoint already offers video call support via the VVR for video applications on iPhones, iPads, and Android devices, including support for audio only participants.

The OpenVideo(® )cloud utilizes Glowpoint's intellectual property and expertise to integrate best of breed software, video delivery & management technologies, and networking technologies, to deliver flexible, high quality, reliable cloud managed video services. There are currently over 40,000 video endpoints certified to the OpenVideo(® )cloud.

Call support for Skype and Google Talk via OpenVideo(®) will be generally available from Glowpoint and through partners in late June 2012.

Supporting Resources:

http://www.glowpoint.com/virtual-video-room

About Glowpoint

Glowpoint, Inc. (NYSE Amex: GLOW) provides cloud managed video services that make the delivery of consistently high-quality videoconferencing and telepresence service as simple as using the internet, between any technology, network and business. Using our OpenVideo® cloud architecture, Glowpoint enables organizations of all sizes to adopt business-class video easily, scale instantly and collaborate openly, yet securely across technology boundaries - to realize the full value of visual communications. To learn more please visit http://www.glowpoint.com.

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    MEDIA CONTACT:           INVESTOR CONTACT:
    Darren Podrabsky         Investor Relations
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    dpodrabsky@glowpoint.com investorrelations@glowpoint.com
    http://www.glowpoint.com        http://www.glowpoint.com
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LifeProof iPhone 4/4S Case Available at Select RadioShack Stores

- Popular everyday protective case for the iPhone for sale in 4,500 stores nationwide -

SAN DIEGO, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeProof, the provider of all-protective, everyday cases for smartphones and tablet PCs, today announced that LifeProof for the iPhone 4/4S is now available at RadioShack in 4,500 stores. RadioShack will offer LifeProof cases in both black and white colors.

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LifeProof is the first waterproof, shockproof, dustproof, and snowproof case for the iPhone 4/4S in a slim and sleek design that provides full access to all device functions. As an everyday, everywhere case that protects the iPhone from any usual hazard encountered in daily life, LifeProof is ideal for adventurers, road warriors, fitness enthusiasts or anyone who wants the freedom to be connected everyday and everywhere.

"RadioShack is well-known for bringing innovative products to consumers. We are delighted to be able to offer LifeProof in RadioShack stores," said Gary Rayner, CEO of LifeProof. "By giving people new freedom to use their device in any situation, LifeProof is revolutionizing how the world uses mobile phones and tablet PC's."

The LifeProof case is $79.99 MSRP and can also be purchased at http://www.lifeproof.com.

LifeProof Resources

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

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/lifeproof

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

About LifeProof

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

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

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

planetRE Launches Unified Contact and Calendar Management with Socialite CRM Cloud Platform

First CRM platform synching with contact and calendars across multiple email and social networks like Facebook, GMAIL, Linkedin,  Outlook etc..

SAN JOSE, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- planetRE, the nation's leading technology cloud vendor  for online real estate, launched new patent pending features under planetRE Socialite(TM) CRM platform. The new feature set will allow sales professionals  to synch , unify their contacts and calendars across one or more social and email networks like Facebook®, Linkedin®, Plaxo®, Google+®,Twitter®, Gmail®, Outlook® etc. It will also triangulate profiles and communicate with new prospects across these networks. The synch will enable salespeople to login in to one place without the burden of remembering multiple passwords or managing contacts and calendars in multiple places. The ability to connect to prospects and communicate through the CRM concurrently on several social networks opens global opportunities.

"planetRE Socialite has created the first unified desktop for salespeople with Single Sign ON and ability to see full circle view of their business contacts and communicate with their prospects across multiple social networks," says Subrao Shenoy, CEO of planetRE. "It allows them to monitor social activities and run concurrent marketing campaigns on many networks."

"Agents today need a system that will centrally integrate all their key calendars and contacts so they can be in control of their business from anywhere, without remembering many passwords," said Glenn Melton, CEO of Professionals Realty Inc. "By partnering with planetRE Socialite, agents in our Franchise system can login in one place, see all their contacts, to-do list and calendar synched with multiple social and email networks. Being on the road with the ability to view all your contacts, their social network activities and communicate with them on multiple social networks concurrently is a tremendous leverage for any salesperson."

About planetRE

TrSoft (d.b.a. planetRE) is a privately held, leading cloud vendor, providing online multi tenant Enterprise software to the real estate industry. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, CA; its primary mission is to provide cutting edge products and services to the global real estate industry in areas of CRM, Transaction and Financial Management. More information about planetRE Socialite can be found on http://www.planetre.com.

planetRE, planetRE Socialite are trademarks. All other registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.

Contact Information
planetRE
Media Inquiry:1-408-251-6078
info@planetre.us

SOURCE  planetRE

planetRE

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

Livestream Redefines the Live Streaming Experience with New Disruptive Hardware Called "Livestream Broadcaster"

The Livestream Broadcaster is an HD live broadcasting device that works seamlessly with the Livestream service to deliver the industry's first affordable unlimited ad-free HD live streaming end-to-end solution.

NEW YORK, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Livestream (Livestream.com), the current leader in live streaming services, introduces today the Livestream Broadcaster device, a game-changing hardware encoder that makes it more affordable and easier for anyone to broadcast live events in HD to the web, mobile and connected TVs.

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The Livestream Broadcaster, affordably priced at $495, is fully integrated with the New Livestream Platform, which offers the industry's first unlimited, ad-free, HD streaming for a flat rate of $45/month. The purchase of the Livestream Broadcaster includes 3 free months of service--a savings of $135.

In the past, event owners could spend more than $5,000 on hard to use, difficult to transport HD encoders that integrate poorly with streaming services. By bringing the Livestream Broadcaster to the market, Livestream is removing the high price and guesswork involved with selecting a live video encoder and introducing the first fully integrated, supported solution for live video. With the new Livestream Broadcaster, all you need to stream live is a camera and an Internet connection. Livestream's Broadcaster device and live video platform will take it from there.

"At Livestream, our mission is to get every event in the world live streamed to any device. We started executing this vision in 2007 by launching our award-winning live streaming service. We then identified that the missing link to accelerate adoption was seamlessly integrating live video from any prosumer camera to our service without the need for a computer," says Max Haot, Co-founder and CEO at Livestream. "Today, we were able to overcome this challenge by bringing the Livestream Broadcaster to market."

Event owners and producers can use the Livestream Broadcaster as a desktop encoder connected to a multi-camera video production switcher, or as a battery powered (via three enclosed AA batteries) portable wireless encoder mounted to a camera and streaming via Wi-Fi or a USB 3G/4G Wireless Modem.

The Livestream Broadcaster supports most 3G and 4G modems from US carriers, including Verizon 4G LTE, as well as many international carriers that enable wireless streaming in the field, even in locations where Wi-Fi or Ethernet connections are not available, like at a ski slope, a little league game or any indoor or outdoor event.

Cameras connect to the Livestream Broadcaster via the HDMI video input (including 1080i, 720p and 480i).

The Livestream Broadcaster encodes real-time in high quality H.264 video and AAC audio at up to 2.3Mbps. HDMI audio or line in (3.5mm jack) audio input are provided.

Users can control and configure the Livestream Broadcaster on the device itself or remotely from anywhere in the world via the Livestream web site, or via an iPhone using the Livestream for Producers app, which can be downloaded from the App Store.

The Livestream Broadcaster is available today for pre-order to the US and Europe at http://store.livestream.com. The device is expected to ship in May, 2012.

Livestream at NAB: The Livestream Broadcaster will be demonstrated at the NAB Show in Las Vegas from April 16-19, 2012 (Livestream Booth C11037).

For additional photos, video and specs please visit: http://store.livestream.com/products/livestream-broadcaster

About Livestream:

Livestream is the market leader for live event coverage, reaching more than 30 million viewers a month. With simple to use technology, our service allows anyone to broadcast live to the web, making Livestream the top destination for live content from around the world. Our content partners include Facebook, The New York Times, ABC News, CBS News, Associated Press, HBO, AT&T, PepsiCo, Electronic Arts, Adidas, The Academy Awards, Warner Bros. Records, Paramount Pictures. Livestream operates with more than 120 full-time staff members in five offices--in New York, Los Angeles, Bangalore, Sao Paolo, and the Ukraine. The service is available for free (advertising-supported) or as a feature-rich, monetizable, premium subscription. New Livestream is an innovative new platform that combines live event coverage with real-time photos, text, and video clip updates posted using web browsers or mobile devices. The technology supports live blogging, live and on-demand HD video, and real-time posting tools.

Contact:

Jessica Kantor
Livestream
917-405-7060
jessica.kantor@livestream.com

Nathalie Nuta
212 614 4510
nnuta87@gmail.com

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

Wolfgang Puck Launches New iPhone Application

LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pioneering chef Wolfgang Puck announces the debut of his first app for iPhone and iPod touch, created by Gourmet Pixel. The app, now available for free from the App Store, features never-before-published recipes, cooking and technique videos, one-touch calling for reservations, event planning tools and social media integration. Fans of Wolfgang can tune in to a live video chat with the master chef on Tuesday, April 17 at 12pm PT/3pm ET via http://www.livestream.com/wolfgangpuck.

"I'm excited to bring my favorite recipes, cooking tips and tricks to our fans who share my passion for food and entertaining," said Wolfgang Puck. "For those who like to cook, dine out or host events, my app offers great features to make life easier at home or while traveling. It's VIP access to the best of what we have to offer!"

The chef, restaurateur, and visionary behind an empire of restaurants, products, cookbooks, and catering operations brings new innovation to the world of hospitality with his unique app. Pulling from Wolfgang's best dishes, including exclusive new recipes, the app offers personalized recommendations based upon the season, time and user's location. Home cooks can add ingredients to a "Shopping List" of items needed at the store or market. Video demonstrations sit side-by-side with "Tips and Tricks," teaching skills like the proper way to dice an onion.

Those looking to take a night off from the kitchen can access OpenTable restaurant reservations, a first in the world of chef mobile apps. A built-in GPS locator helps fans locate restaurants in airports, hotels and cities around the world. Event planning capabilities allow users to organize functions, from weddings to dinner parties. iPhone-integrated functions make for easy entertaining with an event countdown, guest list tracking and recipe and menu sharing. The shopping section provides access to a digital store of products, from cookware to kitchen appliances.

With social media and the app, Wolfgang is utilizing technology to connect with guests unlike any other celebrity chef. Along with a strong social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, Foursquare, Foodspotting and Twitter, the app is another way for fans to access Wolfgang's world.

The Wolfgang Puck app is available for free from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.

Media Contact:
Susan Hosmer / Andrea Sun
Bullfrog & Baum
hosmer@bullfrogandbaum.com / andrea@bullfrogandbaum.com
212.255.6717 / 323.651.1380

SOURCE  Wolfgang Puck

Wolfgang Puck

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

New Blog Focuses on Texas Energy Law

DALLAS, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Looper Reed & McGraw is pleased to announce the addition of Energy & The Law, (http://www.energyandthelaw.com) to its blogging network. Charlie Sartain, a Shareholder with Looper Reed & McGraw, started the blog to offer energy executives, landmen and in-house attorneys, a resource for legal developments, commentary and analysis of the law of oil and gas and alternative energy resources.

"My goal for this blog is to report on developments in energy law in a way that is easy to understand and convenient to use," Sartain said. "If you are an operator, landman, engineer, investor, royalty owner, or manager, I want you to be able to determine how, or if, a recent court decision, statute, regulation or news item could affect your business. If you are a practitioner or in-house counsel, I want you to be able to determine quickly and efficiently whether a recent development in the law might require more of your attention."

Some recent blog headlines include:

    --  EPA Cries "Uncle"
    --  The "single business enterprise" doctrine is alive and well in Louisiana
    --  What is the NPRI Owner's Share of Production?
    --  Fracking: Safe and Essential or an Environmental Hazard?
    --  Private Property Rights Rule Over Pipeline
    --  More Title Work Needed? The PSA is Still Enforceable
    --  Dallas Task Force Recommends Drilling Ordinance
    --  Beware of Strips and Gores
In a career spanning more than 30 years, Sartain has successfully resolved a wide variety of commercial disputes by utilizing his skills in litigation, arbitration and negotiation. His expertise includes cases involving oil and gas, health care, business torts, noncompetition agreements and theft of trade secrets, contracts, injunctions, employment discrimination and Election Code disputes.

About Looper Reed & McGraw, P.C.

Founded in 1985, Looper Reed & McGraw is a full-service, Texas based law firm with more than 100 lawyers practicing in Houston, Dallas and Tyler. Looper Reed & McGraw offers a wide range of legal services including business litigation, corporate transactions, oil & gas, tax planning and litigation, real estate, healthcare, trusts and estates, employment law, family law, and bankruptcy.  For more information, visit http://www.lrmlaw.com.

SOURCE  Looper Reed & McGraw

Looper Reed & McGraw

CONTACT: Michael Blachly, +1-214-237-6370, mblachly@lrmlaw.com

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

MedeAnalytics Launches Resource Center on the Supreme Court's Review of Health Reform

EMERYVILLE, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MedeAnalytics, a leading provider of healthcare performance management solutions, today announced the launch of its Supreme Court Review of Health Reform Resource Center. Created in response to the high level of interest in the Supreme Court's consideration of the constitutionality of the Affordable Care Act, the resource center provides a gateway to a wide range of credible information, including general background materials, details about the lawsuit, arguments and key issues, gauges of public sentiment, predictions, and, in due course, summary and analysis of the ruling and assessment of its implications.

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"Our healthcare policy team's review of available content indicated that there is a real need for an aggregation point for objective information," shared Ken Perez, MedeAnalytics' senior vice president of marketing and director of healthcare policy. "We are pleased to offer this resource center as an educational service on a topic of enormous complexity, dynamism and importance not only for the healthcare industry, but for our nation as well."

Click here to visit the Supreme Court Review of Health Reform Resource Center.

About MedeAnalytics
Founded in 1994, MedeAnalytics delivers performance management solutions across the healthcare system--including hospitals, physician practices and payers--to ensure accountability and improve financial, operational and clinical outcomes. For more information, visit http://www.medeanalytics.com.

    For more information:            MedeAnalytics, Inc.
    Gary Summers                     5858 Horton Street, Suite 475
    Lewis & Summers Public Relations Emeryville, CA 94608
    (925) 954-8187
    gary@prwebsite.com
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National Technical Systems Approved by EPA for ENERGY STAR Testing

Joint Federal Program with U.S. Department of Energy Certifies Products as Energy Efficient, Environmentally Safe

CALABASAS, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Technical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTSC) (NTS), a leading provider of engineering services, announced today that its Silicon Valley facility has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an accredited testing laboratory for the federal ENERGY STAR program. ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy created to help reduce energy costs and protect the environment through the use of energy efficient products and services.

The certification means NTS Silicon Valley/Elliott Laboratories (an NTS company), located in Fremont and Newark, CA, is officially approved to test for ENERGY STAR compliance for computers, computer servers and imaging equipment as well as other external products that are used in data centers, a central office or a home for computing purposes. Some of the largest companies in the Silicon Valley are expected to be new NTS customers under the ENERGY STAR program.

"This is an important accreditation for us and further extends our footprint in the national commercial and industrial testing markets," said Gaylon Morris, General Manager of the NTS Silicon Valley facility. "This allows us to further service our existing customers and creates an important avenue to develop new relationships throughout the Silicon Valley and beyond. We are honored to participate in this program and very excited about this opportunity to demonstrate the broad range of services we offer in our testing laboratories."

Through the ENERGY STAR program, EPA provides an innovative energy performance rating system that has already been used in more than 200,000 buildings across the U.S., according to the government website http://www.energystar.gov. In 2010 alone, American businesses have saved enough energy through the program to avoid greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to those from 33 million cars, while saving $18 billion on utility bills.

About National Technical Systems
National Technical Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of engineering services to the aerospace, defense, telecommunications, automotive and high technology markets. Through a world-wide network of resources, NTS provides full product life-cycle support, offering world class design engineering, compliance, testing, certification, quality registration and program management. For additional information about NTS, visit our website at http://www.nts.com or call 800-270-2516.

Forward-Looking Statements
The statements in this press release that relate to future plans, events or performance, are forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, including risks associated with uncertainties pertaining to customer orders, demand for services and products, development of markets for the companies' services and products and other risks identified in the companies' SEC filings. Actual results, events and performance may differ materially. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The companies undertake no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements in this press release regarding National Technical Systems' business which are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements, see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form 10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.

    Contact: Allen & Caron Inc National Technical Systems
    Jill Bertotti (investors)  Aaron Cohen (corporate)
    jill@allencaron.com        aaron.cohen@nts.com
    Len Hall (media)           (818) 591-0776
    len@allencaron.com         Derek Coppinger (technical)
    (949) 474-4300             derek.coppinger@nts.com
                               (800) 270-2516
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Sony Entertainment Network's Music Unlimited Service Launches in Belgium and the Netherlands

The Cloud-based Digital Music Service Reaches its Sixteenth Country Worldwide

FOSTER CITY, Calif., April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Network Entertainment International today announced the debut of the Music Unlimited cloud-based digital music subscription service in Belgium and the Netherlands, bringing the service to 16 countries around the globe. The Music Unlimited service is now accessible in more countries than any other digital music subscription service, offering users access to music where and when they want it.

Originally launched in December 2010, the Music Unlimited service features an ever expanding global catalog of over 15 million licensed songs(1) including all major labels, leading independent labels, and major publishers worldwide.

"Growing our global subscriber base remains one of our top priorities," said Tim Schaaff, President of Sony Network Entertainment International.  "By expanding our global reach to new regions like Belgium and the Netherlands while growing our ecosystem of connected devices, we continue to address our goal of meeting the consumer wherever they may be and through the device they prefer."

Through a single account, users can sign-in and access the service on numerous connected devices such as any PC, Android(TM) mobile devices, including the new Sony Xperia(TM) smartphones, and tablets, including Sony Tablet(TM), as well as 2010 and later models of Sony BRAVIA® HDTVs, Blu-ray Disc(TM) players, Blu-ray Disc(TM) Home Theatre Systems, network-enabled Sony audio systems, PlayStation®3 (PS3(TM)) computer entertainment system, PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) portable entertainment system, PSP® (PlayStation®Portable), and Sony Walkman®. The service is also available in Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States.

Music Unlimited Features
With Premium and Basic monthly subscription plans(2), the Music Unlimited service offers a breadth of content and easy music discovery features.

The Premium plan ($9.99/euro 9.99) is ideal for music lovers who want full control of the entire Music Unlimited catalog, including premium channels and on-demand access to millions of songs.  Both Premium and Basic ($3.99/euro 3.99) subscribers enjoy ad-free radio channels, and the ability to add owned music to the cloud with the Music Sync(3) feature that matches songs and playlists from a PC to your personal cloud library and access across all enabled devices.

By studying users' listening habits, incorporating their 'like/dislike' song ratings, analyzing their existing music collections and more, the Music Unlimited service adapts to users' music preferences and constantly tailors music channels to offer the most compatible and enjoyable list of songs. The more a user listens, the more uniquely personalized the music channels become. 

Additionally, the service recently added offline playback to its Android(TM) mobile handset application.  The app now enables users to download playlists directly to their Android(TM) mobile phone so they can enjoy music even when a 3G or Wi-Fi connection isn't available, or when they want to conserve battery life or curb data usage. 

New subscribers are welcome to try 30 days free of the Music Unlimited Premium plan and can visit http://www.MUnlimited.com for further details.

Additional information about Sony Entertainment Network can be found by visiting: blog.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com, http://www.facebook.com/sonyentertainment, and http://www.twitter.com/sonyentnet.

(1) Number of tracks available from this catalog varies by country and may be less.
(2) Basic subscription is $3.99, pounds Sterling 3.99, euro 3.99, AU$4.99, CAD$3.99, NZ$5.99, DK 49.00, FI 3.99, NO 49.00 and SE 49.00 per month; Premium subscription is $9.99, pounds Sterling 9.99, euro 9.99, AU$12.99, CAD$9.99, NZ$13.99, DK 89.00, FI 9.99, NO 89.00 and SE 89.00 per month.
(3) Music Sync requires that music content exists in the catalog. Copy protected content is not supported.

BRAVIA®, VAIO®, Walkman®, Sony Tablet(TM), Sony Entertainment Network, and the Sony Entertainment Network logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation
Blu-ray Disc(TM) is a trademark of the Blu-ray Disc Association
"PlayStation" and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Xperia(TM) is a trademark of Sony Mobile Communications

SOURCE  Sony Network Entertainment

Sony Network Entertainment

CONTACT: Greg Belloni of Sony Network Entertainment, +1-650-235-6446, greg.belloni@am.sony.com; or Robin Schultz of Voce Communications, +1-650-291-7809, rschultz@vocecomm.com, for Sony Network Entertainment

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

The Magic of The FA Cup

LONDON, April 12, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

   
              - FA Cup app allows fans to lift the trophy in augmented reality -

    Getting your hands on The FA Cup might be easier than you think, as a new app brings
the official trophy to virtual 3D life.

    FA Cup sponsor Budweiser has teamed up with Aurasma, the world's leading augmented
reality platform, to put the trophy in the hands of fans across the UK.

    The Budweiser Man of the Match app, which already allows football fans to vote for
their Man of the Match, browse upcoming fixtures and access match stats in real time, has
added the augmented reality function ahead of the semi finals in its quest to bring The FA
Cup closer to fans.

    Smartphone and tablet users simply point their device at promotional Budweiser beer
mats to see The FA Cup magically appear in 3D, custom created with the official trophy -
video available here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v[LfD6YPppc

    Iain Newell, Budweiser European Marketing Director, comments: "Part of Budweiser's
mission as FA Cup sponsor is to bring the famous trophy closer to the fans. The
collaboration with Aurasma literally puts the trophy in the hands of football fans across
the world and builds added anticipation for the final stages of the competition."

    Martina King, Managing Director at Aurasma, comments: "We're delighted to partner with
Budweiser in the lead up to one of the world's great sporting occasions. By integrating
Aurasma's cutting edge technology, the app brings to life the magic of The FA Cup in an
entirely new way. Finally, fans can get their hands on some silverware, whether or not
their team performs on the day!"

    The Budweiser Man of the Match app can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store
and at Google Play (formerly Android Marketplace). The app is available to consumers aged
18 and above.

    For further information or editorial images please contact the Aurasma and Budweiser
press office at Mischief on 0203 128 6600 or aurasma@mischiefpr.com /
budweiser@mischiefpr.com

    Links to Editors

   
    Virtual 3D FA Cup
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v[LfD6YPppc

   
    Budweiser MOTM (App Store)
    http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/fa-cup-budweiser-man-match/id484526767?mt

   
    Budweiser MOTM (Google Play)
    http://bit.ly/HAsNDk

   
    Aurasma (App Store):
    http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/aurasma-lite/id432526396?mt=8

   
    Aurasma (Google Play):
    http://bit.ly/tHibPU

    Notes to Editors

    About Budweiser's association with football

    Budweiser and its parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has a vast heritage
in football including partnerships with the FIFA World Cup, the Copa America, a number of
local leagues, tournaments across the world and, of course, The FA Cup.

    About Anheuser-Busch InBev

    Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven,
Belgium, with an American Depositary Receipt secondary listing on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE: BUD). It is the leading global brewer and one of the world's top five
consumer products companies. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people
together for thousands of years and our portfolio of well over 200 beer brands continues
to forge strong connections with consumers. We invest the majority of our brand-building
resources on our Focus Brands - those with the greatest growth potential such as global
brands Budweiser(R), Stella Artois(R) and Beck's(R), alongside Leffe(R), Hoegaarden(R),
Bud Light(R), Skol(R), Brahma(R), Antarctica(R), Quilmes(R), Michelob Ultra(R), Harbin(R),
Sedrin(R), Klinskoye(R), Sibirskaya Korona(R), Chernigivske(R), Hasseroder(R) and
Jupiler(R). In addition, the company owns a 50 percent equity interest in the operating
subsidiary of Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer and owner of the global Corona(R)
brand. AB InBev's dedication to heritage and quality originates from a brewing tradition
dating back to 1366 and the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery, with origins
in St. Louis, USA since 1852. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to
developed and developing markets, AB InBev leverages the collective strengths of its
approximately 116,000 employees based in operations in 23 countries worldwide. In 2011, AB
InBev realized 39.0 billion US dollar revenue. The company strives to be the Best Beer
Company in a Better World. For more information, please visit:
http://www.ab-inbev.com.

    AB InBev UK Ltd is the trading subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev in the UK. For more
information http://www.ab-inbev.co.uk

    About Man of the Match

    The voting period in each FA Cup match commences at the beginning of the second half
and expires at the end of the 86th minute of each FA Cup match.

    An individual may only vote for one man of the match across all matches played during
any one Voting Period.

    The criteria for voting should be based on the player who shows the most skill and has
the best performance out of the players on the pitch during the FA Cup match.

    In the event that voters fail to comply with these criteria, the promoter reserves the
right during televised matches for Octagon Worldwide Ltd to exercise an overriding vote.

   
    Subject to the above, the fan vote will comprise 100% of the total vote for man of the
    match in respect of both televised and non-televised FA Cup matches. The man of the
    match will be announced in the stadium where the FA Cup Match is being played (as well
    as on television if the FA Cup match is televised) after the 87th minute.
    Over 18s only
    http://www.drinkaware.co.uk

    ABOUT AURASMA [http://www.aurasma.com ]

    Aurasma is the world's first visual browser - a new augmented reality technology that
merges the physical world with the virtual. Available as a free app for newer iPhones,
iPads and high-powered Android devices or as a free kernel for developers, Aurasma uses
advanced image and pattern recognition to recognise and understand real-world images and
objects in much the same way as the human brain does. It then seamlessly blends the
real-world with rich interactive content such as videos and animations called "Auras".
Auras can be created for printed images, product packaging, clothing, physical places and
users can even use the app to create and share their own. Since its launch in June 2011,
Aurasma has had more than three million downloads. Over 3,500 partners in markets
including retail, fashion, sport, automotive, consumer electronics, entertainment,
advertising and publishing are using the free technology in their campaigns, on their
products or embedding the technology in their own applications. Aurasma was developed by
and is part of software company Autonomy - an HP Company.

Source: Aurasma

The Magic of The FA Cup

- FA Cup app allows fans to lift the trophy in augmented reality -

LONDON, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Getting your hands on The FA Cup might be easier than you think, as a new app brings the official trophy to virtual 3D life.

FA Cup sponsor Budweiser has teamed up with Aurasma, the world's leading augmented reality platform, to put the trophy in the hands of fans across the UK.

The Budweiser Man of the Match app, which already allows football fans to vote for their Man of the Match, browse upcoming fixtures and access match stats in real time, has added the augmented reality function ahead of the semi finals in its quest to bring The FA Cup closer to fans.

Smartphone and tablet users simply point their device at promotional Budweiser beer mats to see The FA Cup magically appear in 3D, custom created with the official trophy - video available here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bLfD6YPppc

Iain Newell, Budweiser European Marketing Director, comments: "Part of Budweiser's mission as FA Cup sponsor is to bring the famous trophy closer to the fans. The collaboration with Aurasma literally puts the trophy in the hands of football fans across the world and builds added anticipation for the final stages of the competition."

Martina King, Managing Director at Aurasma, comments: "We're delighted to partner with Budweiser in the lead up to one of the world's great sporting occasions. By integrating Aurasma's cutting edge technology, the app brings to life the magic of The FA Cup in an entirely new way. Finally, fans can get their hands on some silverware, whether or not their team performs on the day!"

The Budweiser Man of the Match app can be downloaded for free at the Apple App Store and at Google Play (formerly Android Marketplace). The app is available to consumers aged 18 and above.

For further information or editorial images please contact the Aurasma and Budweiser  press office at Mischief on 0203 128 6600 or aurasma@mischiefpr.com / budweiser@mischiefpr.com

Links to Editors

Virtual 3D FA Cup
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bLfD6YPppc

Budweiser MOTM (App Store)
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/fa-cup-budweiser-man-match/id484526767?mt

Budweiser MOTM (Google Play)
http://bit.ly/HAsNDk

Aurasma (App Store):   
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/aurasma-lite/id432526396?mt=8

Aurasma (Google Play):   
http://bit.ly/tHibPU

Notes to Editors

About Budweiser's association with footballBudweiser and its parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) has  a vast heritage in football including partnerships with the FIFA World Cup, the Copa America, a number of local leagues, tournaments across the world and, of course, The FA Cup.

About Anheuser-Busch InBev

Anheuser-Busch InBev is a publicly traded company (Euronext: ABI) based in Leuven, Belgium, with an American Depositary Receipt secondary listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BUD). It is the leading global brewer and one of the world's top five consumer products companies. Beer, the original social network, has been bringing people together for thousands of years and our portfolio of well over 200 beer brands continues to forge strong connections with consumers. We invest the majority of our brand-building resources on our Focus Brands - those with the greatest growth potential such as global brands Budweiser®, Stella Artois® and Beck's®, alongside Leffe®, Hoegaarden®, Bud Light®, Skol®, Brahma®, Antarctica®, Quilmes®, Michelob Ultra®, Harbin®, Sedrin®, Klinskoye®, Sibirskaya Korona®, Chernigivske®, Hasseroder® and Jupiler®. In addition, the company owns a 50 percent equity interest in the operating subsidiary of Grupo Modelo, Mexico's leading brewer and owner of the global Corona® brand. AB InBev's dedication to heritage and quality originates from a brewing tradition dating back to 1366 and the pioneering spirit of the Anheuser & Co brewery, with origins in St. Louis, USA since 1852. Geographically diversified with a balanced exposure to developed and developing markets, AB InBev leverages the collective strengths of its approximately 116,000 employees based in operations in 23 countries worldwide. In 2011, AB InBev realized 39.0 billion US dollar revenue. The company strives to be the Best Beer Company in a Better World. For more information, please visit: http://www.ab-inbev.com.

AB InBev UK Ltd is the trading subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev in the UK.  For more information http://www.ab-inbev.co.uk

About Man of the Match

The voting period in each FA Cup match commences at the beginning of the second half and expires at the end of the 86th minute of each FA Cup match.

An individual may only vote for one man of the match across all matches played during any one Voting Period.

The criteria for voting should be based on the player who shows the most skill and has the best performance out of the players on the pitch during the FA Cup match.

In the event that voters fail to comply with these criteria, the promoter reserves the right during televised matches for Octagon Worldwide Ltd to exercise an overriding vote.

Subject to the above, the fan vote will comprise 100% of the total vote for man of the match in respect of both televised and non-televised FA Cup matches. The man of the match will be announced in the stadium where the FA Cup Match is being played (as well as on television if the FA Cup match is televised) after the 87th minute.
Over 18s only 
http://www.drinkaware.co.uk

ABOUT AURASMA

Aurasma is the world's first visual browser - a new augmented reality technology that merges the physical world with the virtual. Available as a free app for newer iPhones, iPads and high-powered Android devices or as a free kernel for developers, Aurasma uses advanced image and pattern recognition to recognise and understand real-world images and objects in much the same way as the human brain does. It then seamlessly blends the real-world with rich interactive content such as videos and animations called "Auras". Auras can be created for printed images, product packaging, clothing, physical places and users can even use the app to create and share their own. Since its launch in June 2011, Aurasma has had more than three million downloads.  Over 3,500 partners in markets including retail, fashion, sport, automotive, consumer electronics, entertainment, advertising and publishing are using the free technology in their campaigns, on their products or embedding the technology in their own applications.  Aurasma was developed by and is part of software company Autonomy - an HP Company.

SOURCE  Aurasma

Aurasma

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