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Tata Interactive Systems to Host Knowledge Sharing Session on Mobile Learning

MUMBAI, India, April 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Tata Interactive Systems is a Pioneer and Global Leader in e-learning and Simulations.
The Presentations are a Part of 'The Performance Improvement Conference', Toronto, Canada.

    John Gibbs, instructional design manager at Tata Interactive Systems (TIS), will be
hosting two round-table presentations on mobile learning at The Performance Improvement
Conference 2012 in Toronto, Canada, on April 22nd and 23rd.

    The session on 22nd of April titled 'Decision Scenarios for Mobile Support and
Instruction' will help organizations choose mobile learning solutions based on their
current infrastructure and performance improvement needs.

    Mobile technologies, being popular but volatile, often do not have support and
instructional solutions created in systematic ways. However, it is still possible to
design well-reasoned solutions based on where the organization is today.

    At the session, John Gibbs will examine one-minute support and learning scenarios
based on need, legacy investments, and even impulse decisions in terms of appropriate
technologies for the back end, the handheld devices themselves, and the supporting
communication infrastructure.

    The session on 23rd of April titled 'Adding Mobile Nuggets to the Main Course' will
address the strategic role that short learning nuggets can play in an overall learning and
performance support strategy.

    Straddling the boundary between tool-based and instructional interventions, nuggets
can play a key role in performance improvement. Nuggets have made targeted and ad-hoc
delivery via mobile and traditional technology platforms possible.

    Gibbs will explore need drivers for nuggets, push vs. pull delivery, required vs.
discretionary and formal vs. informal use, content selection and organization schemas, and
media formats. The discussion will help develop rationale to justify investing in nuggets
as a strategic tool rather than an afterthought.

    The Performance Improvement Conference is sponsored by the International Society for
Performance Improvement (ISPI). Tata Interactive Systems' speaker, John Gibbs, is the
president of the Atlanta chapter of ISPI.

    Founded in 1962, ISPI is the leading international association dedicated to improving
workplace productivity and performance. ISPI represents performance improvement
professionals throughout the United States, Canada, and 40 other countries.

    Click here [http://bit.ly/Iem04e ] (http://bit.ly/Iem04e) to register for the event or
email Tata Interactive Systems at johng@tatainteractive.com with any queries.

    (c) 2012 Tata Interactive Systems

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    Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) is the world's leading developer of learning solutions.
TIS' learning solutions are designed to enable organizational initiatives across industry
verticals including Education; Government and Defense; Telecommunications and ICT;
Pharmaceuticals and Health Care; Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance; Airlines,
Transportation, Logistics, and Hospitality; Consumer Package Goods; and Manufacturing,
Energy, and Construction.

    With a team of over 800+ multi-disciplinary specialists, TIS creates 3000+ hours of
learning content across 220+ concurrent projects every year. TIS' solutions have proven
their effectiveness at more than 60 Fortune 500 companies, leading educational
institutions, and government departments.

    TIS is the only learning solutions organization in the world to be assessed at Level 5
in both the SEI-CMM and P-CMM frameworks. Its solutions have won prestigious awards
including Brandon Hall, APEX, BETT, and BIMA.

    Areas of Business

    TIS caters to three segments - Corporate, Education, and Government. It offers clients
learning solutions that include:

   
    - Educational Multimedia & Blended Learning
    - Web-based Training & Courseware
    - Simulations
    - Software Solutions
    - Game-based Learning

    The scope of TIS' learning solutions encompasses on-boarding, sales training, process
training, product training, curriculum design, assessments, soft skills training, and
technical training.

    Location

    TIS has development centers in Germany, Switzerland, and India. Its sales and
marketing operations span the US, Canada, the UK, mainland Europe, Australia, New Zealand,
the Middle East, and India.

    For more information log onto http://www.tatainteractive.com

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    Further information from:
    Rajesh R. Jumani
    EVP & Chief Marketing Officer
    Tata Interactive Systems
    +91-22-6643-8000
    rajeshj@tatainteractive.com

Source: Tata Interactive Systems

MediaTek Announces Acquisition of Leading DSP Technology Provider Coresonic AB

HSINCHU, Taiwan, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, during a meeting of its board of directors today, approved the purchase and acquisition of the Swedish company Coresonic AB, a global leader of Digital Signal Processor (DSP) technology. Following the formalization of the acquisition, Coresonic AB will become another wholly owned subsidiary of MediaTek in Europe.

Coresonic AB, founded in Sweden, has rapidly established itself as a market leader with its breakthrough DSP architecture for wireless baseband. MediaTek will use Coresonic's DSP technology to further improve the efficiency and flexibility of its expanding product lines, strengthening MediaTek's position as a leading provider of wireless communication and digital multimedia IC solutions. Prior to the acquisition, MediaTek has been working closely with Coresonic AB.

Johan Lodenius, CEO of Coresonic, said "We have been very successful with expanding the use of our DSP architecture in wireless communications projects world-wide. This acquisition provides strong synergies for both companies as it enables us to increase the pace of introducing new leading wireless products through MediaTek's global network."

Following the announcement of the acquisition, Ching-Jiang Hsieh, President of MediaTek said, "As a leader in digital consumer and wireless chipsets, MediaTek offers a broad range of highly competitive products. With the acquisition of Coresonic, MediaTek will significantly enhance its wireless technologies and sharpen the competitive edge of its product solutions."

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc. is a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions. The company is a market leader and pioneer in cutting-edge SOC system solutions for wireless communications, high-definition TV, optical storage, and DVD and Blu-ray products. Founded in 1997 and listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange under the code "2454", MediaTek is headquartered in Taiwan and has sales or research subsidiaries in Mainland China, Singapore, India, U.S., Japan, South Korea, Denmark, England and Dubai. For more information, please visit MediaTek's website at http://www.mediatek.com.

SOURCE  MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek Inc.

CONTACT: At MediaTek Inc., Sharon Lo, service@mediatek.com, +886-3-567-0766

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

BlueStream Professional Services Acquires TE Professional Services

FARIBAULT, Minn., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueStream Professional Services, LLC, an affiliate of KGP Logistics, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire certain assets of the professional services business of TE Connectivity.  BlueStream will operate independently of KGP Logistics. The transaction is expected to close in April 2012.  Terms of the transaction were not released.   

BlueStream, which will maintain a significant presence in Marietta, Georgia, is a woman-owned (WBE) market leading provider of engineering, furnishing, installation, and other outsourced services to the communications industry.  BlueStream services its customers from 15 regional offices across the U.S., along with a national network of seven distribution and eight integration centers. 

"While KGP has been providing EF&I services throughout the industry for over twenty years, this acquisition gives us the opportunity to scale and consolidate our services platform independently within BlueStream, allowing intense focus on each core business, while continuing to leverage KGP's core supply chain, distribution and logistics market leading capabilities," said Kathleen G. Putrah, BlueStream Chairman and CEO.  "BlueStream will be focused on expanding support of existing customers, while developing stronger working partnerships with strategic OEMs and other Professional Services companies in the communications industry."

The former TE Connectivity employees that transitioned with the business will become employees of BlueStream.

Livingstone Partners served as the exclusive financial advisor to KGP.  Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon & Vogt, P.A. served as legal counsel.

About BlueStream Professional Services, LLC

BlueStream Professional Services, LLC is an affiliate of KGP Logistics, one of the country's largest single-source, value added suppliers of supply chain services, wireless and wireline communications equipment to the communications industry.  BlueStream provides complete integration and installation services nationwide, consisting of engineer, furnish, and install; assemble, wire and test; as well as product kitting, and CPE services. 

Media Contact:
Chanel Cottengim
913-393-6489
ccottengim@kgptel.com

SOURCE  BlueStream Professional Services, LLC

BlueStream Professional Services, LLC

Recycling Leader CP Manufacturing Celebrates 35 Years of Excellence with Website Re-launch, CPMFG.COM

SAN DIEGO, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CP Manufacturing, headquartered in San Diego, is proud to announce the celebration of their 35 year anniversary this year.  CP has been supplying recycling sorting equipment to the recycling industry since 1977. In conjunction with celebrating its 35 year anniversary, CP is also proud to announce the launch of their new website, http://www.cpmfg.com. 

CP's story begins in the scrap metals industry when IMS Recycling, CP's parent company, was founded in 1954 by Charles M. Davis.  In the early 1970s, IMS developed an aluminum can reclamation program.

The program grew and so did the need for separation and volume reduction equipment, which led Davis to invent the world's first aluminum can flattener - the CP100 - for use in his own yard. In answer to the demand from other companies to purchase the CP100, CP Manufacturing was founded and is now headed by the late Charles Davis' son, Bob Davis.

CP has grown significantly since its time of the can-flattener days. For 35 years, CP has been at the forefront of the recycling evolution, providing custom material recovery facilities and solutions; CP has custom engineered, manufactured and installed over 400 material recovery facilities and waste management systems world-wide.

Bob Davis saw that strategic acquisitions of other industry-proven companies would add to the success of the organization, and ensure CP provides the best integrated solutions for its customers. He recognized the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and has acquired 4 companies since 2003, forming the CP Group.

"From the beginning, CP has been an integral player contributing to the growth and success of the recycling industry. The foundation of the CP Group puts us in an even stronger position to further support this growing and constantly evolving industry," says Bob Davis.

In 2003, CP made its first acquisition, MSS Inc., a manufacturing division specializing in advanced optical sorting solutions. In 2005, Krause Manufacturing was acquired. Krause manufactures heavy-duty construction and demolition, municipal solid waste, and front end waste-to-energy systems.

In 2008, IPS Balers was acquired, allowing CP to offer an innovative line of balers with their systems. In 2012, CP made its latest acquisition, Advanced MRF, a Siemens solution partner specializing in intelligent motor control systems. Advanced MRF not only provides energy-efficient solutions, but also enables all equipment, from the IPS baler to the MSS optical sorter, to communicate and provide seamless system integration and effective measurement tools.

CP, MSS, Krause, IPS Balers and Advanced MRF are the 5 companies that form the CP Group. The CP Group will provide the total solution for any material recovery facility, from the tip floor to bale storage, and all the equipment in between.

"We have a really strong team here. Each of the 5 divisions of the CP Group has a specialty and an expertise so we can deliver the best solutions to our customers, from every angle," says John Willis, President of the CP Group.

The CP Group has innovative ideas for the future. With dedication for continuous improvement, CP looks forward to sharing its latest solutions with the waste and recycling world that will lead to further customer success and a more environmentally-sound planet.

For more information, please visit http://www.cpmfg.com or contact Ashley Davis at AshleyD@cpmfg.com or by telephone (o): 619.477.3175. Connect with The CP Group on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/TheCPGroup or Twitter https://twitter.com/#!/theCPgrp

SOURCE  CP Manufacturing

CP Manufacturing

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

EPSON PowerLite X15 Projector Delivers Brilliant Images and Future-Ready Connectivity at an Affordable Price

At $599, PowerLite X15 Delivers 3,000 Lumens and XGA Resolution for Small to Medium-Sized Classrooms and Conference Rooms

LONG BEACH, Calif., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson America, the number-one selling projector brand worldwide(1), today introduced the EPSON® PowerLite® X15, delivering bright images and advanced connectivity to small- and medium-sized classrooms and conference rooms for $599. Replacing the popular PowerLite 92, this new projector offers 3,000 lumens color and white light output(2), XGA resolution and advanced connectivity for today's budget conscious schools and small businesses.

The PowerLite X15 delivers an advanced feature set, including HDMI digital connectivity to connect to the latest devices for high-quality video and digital audio. The projector also features USB Plug 'n Play for instantly projecting video and audio from a PC or Mac® computer via a USB connection. In addition, the projector offers easy setup with Easy-Slide technology, an intuitive horizontal keystone adjustment slide control bar that allows teachers to place the projector off-center from the screen and easily make the necessary horizontal image adjustments with the touch of a finger.

"The PowerLite X15 delivers a huge bang for the buck," said Heather Litus Johnston, product manager, K-12 Projection Marketing, Epson America, Inc. "Designed with education in mind, the PowerLite X15 offers brightness, connectivity, reliability, and ease-of-use at a very affordable price - making it easy to enhance any classroom with high quality imaging."

More about the PowerLite X15

The EPSON PowerLite X15 offers several convenient setup and operation features for the classroom, including:

    --  Setup Flexibility: +30 degree horizontal keystone slide and automatic
        vertical keystone correction provides easy and convenient setup in
        virtually any classroom setting; Quick Corner® allows the four corners
        of an image to be moved independently for a perfectly rectangular image;
        1.2x optical zoom provides flexibility to suit the space without
        sacrificing image quality
    --  Extended Lamp Life: Using Epson's exclusive E-TORL® lamp technology,
        the lamp life can last up to 5,000 hours(3) in economy mode, helping to
        maximize presentation time
    --  Convenient Control: Direct Power On and Off allows for an installed
        projector to be powered on and off with a flip of a wall switch; Instant
        On and Instant Off® enables presenters to avoid delays when starting
        and finishing presentations and be up and running in only five seconds;
        A/V Mute Slide instantly turns off the sound and images to create a
        quick pause in the presentation, conserving lamp life and energy and
        helping to save costs
    --  Advanced Connectivity: Connect directly to the EPSON DC-06 document
        camera for added versatility via USB or multiple computers via the two
        VGA ports; audio out and monitor out ports connect to external speakers
        and monitors for enhanced sound and presenting ease; RS-232c support
        offers connection to an AV control device
    --  Closed Captioning: Built-in closed captioning decoder makes
        presentations accessible to students with hearing impairments at no
        added cost and helps meet ADA section 508 compliance
    --  3LCD Technology: Features the latest 3LCD, 3-chip technology to deliver
        amazing, true-to-life color and detail for powerful presentations; 3LCD
        technology provides an energy-efficient light engine which efficiently
        uses available lamp light to create stunning images; in contrast to
        1-chip DLP technology, 3LCD requires, on average, 25 percent less
        electricity per lumen of brightness(4)
Epson also offers the Brighter Futures® program, a unique sales and support initiative available specifically for schools. Designed to help educators select and implement the best products for their classrooms while making the most of their budgets, Brighter Futures offers special pricing, extended Epson limited warranty coverage for three years, dedicated education account managers, and toll-free technical support for all EPSON projectors.

Availability and Support

The EPSON PowerLite X15 will be available in May 2012 through national resellers, pro audio/visual dealers, mail order, and distribution. Epson's PowerLite projectors come with a two-year limited warranty (three years for Brighter Futures customers) that includes two elite technical support services - Epson PrivateLine® phone support with direct access to an expedited support telephone line, and a Road Service projector replacement program that includes projector exchange in one business day with paid shipping. For additional information, visit http://www.epson.com/projectors.

About Epson

Epson is a global imaging and innovation leader dedicated to exceeding the vision of customers worldwide through its compact, energy-saving, high-precision technologies, with a product line-up ranging from printers and 3LCD projectors for enterprise and the home, to sensors and other microdevices. Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 78,000 employees in 99 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates. To learn more about Epson, please visit: http://global.epson.com.

You may also connect with Epson America on Facebook (http://facebook.com/EpsonAmerica), Twitter (http://twitter.com/EpsonAmerica and http://twitter.com/EpsonEducation) and YouTube (http://youtube.com/EpsonTV).

(1) Based upon Q3 2011 worldwide front projection market share estimates from Pacific Media Associates.( )

(2) White and color light output will vary depending on mode selected.  White light output measured using ISO 21118 standard.

(3) Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions and usage. Lamp Brightness decreases over time.

(4) Data source: ProjectorCentral.com Jan. 2012. Average of 1,122 shipping models for which the manufacturers provided lumens and total power data, all resolutions and brightness levels. Energy efficiency was measured as wattage per lumen. It was measured for both 3LCD and 1-chip projectors in each of five brightness segments. 3LCD projectors averaged less required electricity per lumen in each of the five segments.

Note: EPSON, E-TORL, Instant Off, PowerLite, and Quick Corner are registered trademarks and EPSON Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation. Brighter Futures and PrivateLine are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc. All other product brand names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Epson disclaims any and all rights in these marks.

SOURCE  Epson America

Epson America

CONTACT: Duane Brozek of Epson America, Inc., +1-562-290-5683, Duane_Brozek@ea.epson.com; Jane Fainer of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 1052, jfainer@walt.com, for Epson America

Web Site: http://global.epson.com

New D-Link® MovieNite(TM) Streaming Media Player Now Available in Walmart Stores Nationwide

Sub-$60 MovieNite(TM) Supports full 1080p HD and Instant Access to Movies, Music, Photos and More from VUDU®, Netflix®, Pandora®, Picasa® and YouTube®

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- D-Link today unveiled its newest addition to its entertainment product line - the MovieNite(TM) streaming media player (DSM-310)  delivering instant access to an unlimited amount of 1080p HD movies and TV shows, and personalized Internet radio straight to any TV at an affordable price. Easy to setup and even easier to use, MovieNite offers a range of home entertainment content available via one-click of the remote, including: VUDU, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Picasa, as well as the ability to view mydlink-enabled network cameras. The sub-$60 MovieNite is now available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110706/SF30992LOGO)

"We are committed to delivering customers a unique and user-friendly viewing experience, and MovieNite complements D-Link's media player solutions, offering an effortless way for people to enjoy their digital content on a big screen at a great value," said Ken Loyd, director, consumer products, D-Link.  "We are very excited to work with Walmart to bring this family-friendly viewing experience to consumers. Whether it's streaming new releases the same day they come out on DVD with VUDU, or streaming the perfect music list for your party, MovieNite offers high-definition picture quality and high-quality sound all in one convenient device."

The easy-to-use MovieNite features a simple three-step setup, built-in wireless and Ethernet connectivity for quick connection to a home network, HDMI output to stream HD movies up to 1080p, and composite audio/video connections to turn any analog TV into a Smart TV. Simply plug the MovieNite into a TV and power outlet and set up MovieNite using the onscreen menu. With an easy onscreen menu and user-friendly one-button instant navigation remote control, MovieNite is the ideal media player for any user.

Easily stream movies and more with one simple click of the MovieNite remote, including:

    --  VUDU® - Enjoy the hottest new releases and largest HD library with a
        cinema-like experience at home with no monthly subscription fees (simply
        pay for what you watch)
    --  Netflix® - Instantly watch thousands of TV shows and movies under
        monthly subscription
    --  YouTube® - Discover and watch video clips from the Internet and share
        your favorite online videos on the big screen
    --  Pandora® - Listen to free Internet radio, personalize your stations and
        discover new music
MovieNite also offers additional streaming capabilities, including the ability to conveniently view live mydlink(TM)-enabled network cameras on a TV using the mydlink app to monitor your home and keep an eye on your kids or pets, as well as online photo sharing with the Picasa® app. And, a free MovieNite remote app is available for iPhone® and Android(TM) allowing consumers to control MovieNite using the smartphone remote app.

Availability and Pricing

The MovieNite Streaming Media Player (DSM-310) is available now for $59.99 at Walmart stores nationwide and http://www.walmart.com.  More information about MovieNite is available online at http://www.dlink.com/DSM-310.

About D-Link

D-Link is the global leader in connectivity for home, small business, mid- to large-sized enterprise environments, and service providers. An award-winning designer, developer, and manufacturer, D-Link implements and supports unified network solutions that integrate capabilities in switching, wireless, broadband, storage, IP Surveillance, and cloud-based network management. For more information visit http://www.dlink.com, or connect with D-Link on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/dlink) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/dlink).

D-Link, MovieNite, mydlink, and the D-Link logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of D-Link Corporation or its subsidiaries. All other third-party marks mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright © 2012.D-Link. All Rights Reserved.

SOURCE  D-Link

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110706/SF30992LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
D-Link

CONTACT: Denise Keddy of D-Link Systems, Inc., +1-714-885-6318, denise.keddy@dlink.com; or Natalie Pridham of Walt & Company, +1-408-369-7200, ext. 2976, npridham@walt.com

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

EMI/RFI Solution Developed by The Venti Group - First Open-Ended RF Sleeve for Frequencies in UHF to Microwave

The engineers at The Venti Group have developed an effective EMI/RFI solution for the frequencies in UHF to microwave, replacing more expensive suppression methods

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Venti(TM) RF suppression sleeve is a patent-pending EMI/RFI solution that replaces the need for higher costing 1/4 wave chokes, stubs and ferrite cores. The Venti(TM) sleeve is effective at 2.4 and 5 GHz and all other frequencies above 1 GHz, opening up a whole new world for product designers and engineers that was not previously available. A small form, low labor replacement for current EMI/RFI alternatives available today, the Venti(TM) sleeve is perfect for mass-produced coax and cables.

Venti(TM) R&D engineers, while developing Horizontal WiFi antenna designs, discovered that the radiating coaxial feedlines distorted their antenna patterns. Suppressing radiating feedlines in 2.4 & 5 GHz, engineers had to look beyond the prior art for a more cost effective solution.

The Venti(TM) engineers developed an EMI/RFI Suppression sleeve for RF Coax/Cables for antennas, consumer electronics, computer and power cables. The Venti(TM) sleeve suppresses coax and cable radiation (EMI/RFI) that distorts antenna patterns and affects components and devices inter-connected by cable assemblies.

The Venti(TM) sleeve is effective from 500MHz to 30GHz and is very low profile. The Venti(TM) sleeve is a choke sleeve that may be simply and economically applied, it eliminates the need for connection to the cable, and does not require the cable to be coaxial or shielded. The low-cost tuned Venti(TM) sleeve is targeted to specific frequencies and can be applied as mass produced conductive foil or conductive coating. There is no need for any redesign of coax, cables or connecting components or devices to implement the sleeve - in fact, current coax and cables can be retrofitted with the sleeve.

About The Venti(TM) Group:

The Venti(TM) Group, LLC develops, acquires, licenses and sells intellectual properties that are revolutionary in the Wireless & Technology World. They operate in more than 160 countries, and their portfolio includes horizontal antenna designs for Wi-Fi in medium to high-end wireless devices, high-gain in-building and outdoor antennas and collinear arrays. The Venti(TM) antenna designs are high-performing solutions that reduce form factor and costs.

The Venti(TM) Group, LLC is a privately held company represented and owned by engineers, scientists and entrepreneurs, and specializing in technology-related IP.

For further information on the EMI/RFI Venti(TM) sleeve solution, contact
Mark Krajcir
Sr. Sales Director
Venti Group, LLC
telephone: 949-429-3070
email: markk(at)ventigroup(dot)com
website: http://www.ventisleeve.com

SOURCE  The Venti Group

The Venti Group

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

Guild Wars 2® Pre-Purchase Now Live

Three-Day Headstart and Guaranteed Access to Beta Weekend Events

SEATTLE, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- NCsoft®, the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games (MMOs), today launches the Pre-Purchase program for Guild Wars 2, the most anticipated game launching this year. Players who pre-purchase the Guild Wars 2 Collector's, Digital Deluxe or Standard/Digital Editions will receive guaranteed entry into beta weekend events and a three-day headstart prior to launch. As a bonus, players who pre-purchase any edition will also receive an exclusive Hero's Band, providing their Guild Wars 2 characters with a broad range of power boosts.

The three versions of Guild Wars 2 available for pre-purchase are:

The Standard/Digital Edition:

    --  Guild Wars 2 serial code (to activate the game at launch)
    --  Guaranteed access to Guild Wars 2 beta events
    --  Three day 'headstart' access to Guild Wars 2 at launch
    --  Exclusive 'Hero's Band' in-game item
The Digital Deluxe Edition:

The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the digital features of the Standard/Digital Edition (as above) plus five in-game items, including a Mistfire Wolf that will fight alongside players and a miniature Rytlock who will accompany them on their travels through Tyria.

The Collector's Edition:

For the complete Guild Wars 2 experience, the Collector's Edition includes all of the contents found within the Standard Edition and Digital Deluxe editions, plus:

    --  A 10-inch hand-painted Rytlock Brimstone statue wielding a flaming sword
    --  112 page Making of Guild Wars 2 hardback book
    --  Best of Guild Wars 2 Soundtrack CD
    --  A custom art frame complete with portfolio and five Guild Wars 2 art
        prints
    --  Collectible Metal Box
The Guild Wars 2 Collector's Edition retails at $149.99 MSRP, the Digital Deluxe at $79.99 MSRP and the Standard/Digital Edition at $59.99 MSRP. To take advantage of these special Pre-Purchase promotions and to secure a copy of Guild Wars 2, players may visit http://buy.guildwars2.com or one of several participating retailers.

Players may also pre-order Guild Wars 2 at select retailers, allowing them to reserve their copy of the game at launch. Players who pre-order Guild Wars 2 will receive a one-day headstart prior to launch. Pre-purchase differs from pre-order as players buy the game outright before release and gain fantastic benefits through the Pre-Purchase program.

About NCsoft

NCsoft, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Lineage®, Guild Wars® and City of Heroes® franchises. Announced in August 2011, WildStar(TM) is the newest MMO being developed by internal team Carbine Studios. NCsoft West is a division of NCsoft that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at http://www.ncsoft.com.

About Guild Wars 2

Guild Wars 2® is a visually stunning MMO that will offer players the epic grandeur of a massive role playing environment combined with innovative combat mechanics, dynamic events, and customised personal storytelling. Building on the success of Guild Wars, NCsoft and game developer ArenaNet(TM) are creating an MMO that lets gamers play the way they want, while at the same time retaining the no-subscription-fee business model that made the original Guild Wars so popular. For more information about Guild Wars 2, visit http://www.GuildWars2.com.

SOURCE  NCsoft

NCsoft

CONTACT: Alex Ryan of High Road Communications, +1-415-248-7982, Alex.Ryan@highroad.com

Web Site: http://www.GuildWars2.com

Mobile Viewpoint Introduces at NAB 2012 a New Light Weight 3G/4G Backpack Uplinking System Using 8 Modems, the WMT- Agile

ALKMAAR, The Netherlands, April 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Mobile Viewpoint, one of the major worldwide players in Mobile Video Solutions for
both the broadcast and the security industry, has extended its WMT product line with a
light weight HD/SD 8-modem system, the WMT-Agile.

    The WMT-Agile offers the same primary features as our current flagship model, the WMT
Expert, like HDMI, Analogue and HD/SD SDI input. Due to extensive software engineering and
the development of a hardware encoder it was possible to create a 45% smaller system,
taking 50% less power, resulting in a 35% weight decrease. Michel Bais, managing director
of Mobile Viewpoint: "In the market we recognized the need for smaller Agile 3G/4G
broadcast system providing a live low latency video link. Due to the introduction of our
Agile hardware encoder we are able to create a new range of WMT products without
compromising the important features of our product like dedicated modems, touch screen and
digital and analogue inputs. Mobile Viewpoint is ready for the next leap in 3G/4G
broadcast"

    Also demonstrated during this year's NAB: the WMT- LTE, a small box to be fitted on
the back of a camera, using 4-6 modems and the live streaming app for the iPhone 4, using
the same encoding software as the WMT, for high quality broadcasting. Finally, together
with sister company Triple IT a mobile distribution solution has been developed;
Rumble-Lite; a starter kit for broadcasters to start deploying live video distributing
services to mobile devices with a limited investment. Rumble-Lite can be extended to a
full set-up or building block via a managed cloud service.

    Mobile Viewpoint

    Mobile Viewpoint is a Dutch based company and a subsidiary of Triple IT focusing on
the development of Mobile Video Solutions for both security and broadcast industry.
Together with Triple IT, a market leader in delivering Mobile streaming services, Mobile
Viewpoint delivers products and software for the complete chain between capturing and
distribution on Internet. Well-known products are the WMT, the Simply Live Encoder,
Rumble, 3G Communicator and MEonTV. Mobile Viewpoint is based in Alkmaar and delivers its
solutions to clients all over the world.

    More information at http://www.mobileviewpoint.nl.

    Visit us at the NAB show in Las Vegas, 16-19 April 2012. We will be located in South
Upper Hall, booth number SU8823. For meeting requests please contact Charlotte van Hertum
at Mobile Viewpoint, at c.vanhertum@mobileviewpoint.nl

Source: Mobile Viewpoint B.V.

Note for editors: Mobile Viewpoint B.V., Michel Bais, managing director, m.bais@mobileviewpoint.nl, Mobile: +316-22524627, Telefoon: +3172-512-9516, Keesomstraat 10[E], 1821 BS, Alkmaar, The Netherlands.

Qualcomm and Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology Launch 3G Project to Prevent Lifelong Vision Disability in Children

-- Custom Mobile Application Assists Doctors in the Screening and Treatment of Amblyopia for Underserved Children in China --

BEIJING, April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), through its Wireless Reach(TM) initiative, and Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology Co., Ltd. (Xi'an Kingtone Information), in collaboration with China Children and Teenagers' Fund, today announced the launch of the Mobile Vision Project. The project utilizes a 3G-enabled mobile application developed by Xi'an Kingtone Information, smartphones powered by Qualcomm chipsets and 3G wireless connectivity to assist doctors in collecting and archiving information related to the screening and treatment of children with amblyopia in underserved communities in China.

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According to the National Eye Institute at the United States National Institutes of Health, amblyopia, also referred to as "lazy eye," is the most common cause of vision impairment in childhood. If detected early, amblyopia is treatable; however, if not, it can cause lifelong disability. In China, a key reason for lack of treatment is that clinicians in rural areas often lack the knowledge on how to properly diagnose and care for children with this disease. Additionally, financial hardship prevents many children in remote areas from traveling to urban areas for therapy, where even there challenges in diagnosis and care also are encountered.

Wireless Reach, Xi'an Kingtone Information and China Children and Teenagers' Fund collaborated to implement the Mobile Vision Project to address these challenges. The project, which is being implemented at Hengshui City Maternal and Child Care Service Center (MCCSC) and other public health centers in Hebei Province, utilizes a custom mobile application that enables data collection and analysis, as well as helps with patient screening and diagnosis, to provide more accurate statistics and, therefore, better patient care. The new system also gives clinicians access to a searchable online ophthalmology database for a comprehensive collection of eye care information. Hengshui Women's Federation and China Children and Teenagers' Fund provided support for the project through their specialized institution focusing on children with amblyopia. The Mobile Vision project serves approximately 400,000 children and teenagers up to the age of 14.

"One of the focuses of the China Children and Teenagers' Fund is on children with amblyopia, especially those in underserved areas," said Xiaoxia Chen, general secretary of the China Children and Teenagers' Fund. "Wireless technology and applications enable the rapid spread of knowledge about amblyopia and other common eye diseases, which can improve local clinicians' capabilities of screening and treatment, and provide better, more timely care to children with this condition." 

Eye care professionals in towns and villages received 3G-enabled smartphones, laptop computers, PCs and mobile broadband connectivity via China Telecom's 3G EV-DO network.  With these tools and technologies, doctors can access the system anytime and anywhere via a Web portal or mobile application in order to do basic reporting and submit information to county-level MCCSCs. In addition, county health workers can electronically review patients' health records for screening and then refer children needing further treatment to city-level public health centers. City-level health workers also can access the system to obtain directions on how to treat and cure patients.

The Mobile Vision Project began in October 2011. Today, 50 township-level clinics regularly use the system in their daily medical practice and an additional 71 clinics are registered to roll out the system in the coming months. Of the 1,144 eye exams collected to date, 684 resulted in a diagnosis of amblyopia. 

"We are honored to work with Qualcomm on this project to show how wireless technologies can have significant positive impact in health care," said Tao Li, president of Xi'an Kingtone Information. "Early results indicate that the 3G-enabled system assists in better collection and analysis of patients' health information, improves efficiency and timeliness in data exchange between health workers and improves data collection, screening and treatment."

"Since 2006, Qualcomm has been committed to demonstrating the use of advanced wireless technology to improve health care, education and entrepreneurship in China," said Xiang Wang, senior vice president and president of Qualcomm Greater China. "The Mobile Vision Project builds on the knowledge we have gained over the years to help improve patient care in rural communities and is a powerful example of how through collaboration, we can create projects that make a difference in people's lives."                                                 

About Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology Co., Ltd.
Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology is a professional application developer and provider of field and long distance information management technology. The company strives to provide complete, 3G enabled solutions that aid industrial production, communication, logistics, government services and public life.  Xi'an Kingtone Information is the recipient of the 2007 Qualcomm BREW Award for Best Public Service Application.

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

About China Children and Teenagers' Fund
China Children and Teenagers' Fund was established in 1981. It was China's first independent and legally sanctioned charity fund, raising funds for the mission of caring, fostering and educating China's children and teenagers, especially those in impoverished areas. For more information, please visit http://www.cctf.org.cn. 

About Qualcomm and its Wireless Reach Initiative
Qualcomm believes access to 3G and next-generation mobile technologies can improve people's lives. Qualcomm's Wireless Reach initiative is a strategic program that brings wireless technology to underserved communities globally. By working with partners, Wireless Reach invests in projects that foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety, enhance the delivery of health care, enrich teaching and learning and improve environmental sustainability. For more information please visit http://www.qualcomm.com/wirelessreach. 

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G and next-generation mobile technologies. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm is a registered trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.  Wireless Reach is a trademark of Qualcomm Incorporated.  All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Qualcomm Contacts:
Tina Asmar, Corporate Communications
Phone:  1-858-845-5959
Email:  corpcomm@qualcomm.com

Warren Kneeshaw, Investor Relations
Phone:  1-858-658-4813
Email:  ir@qualcomm.com

Kingtone Information Contacts:
Wei Liu, Marketing
Phone: 86-29-8823-1591
Email:  liuwei@kingtoneinfo.com

SOURCE  Qualcomm Incorporated and Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology

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Qualcomm Incorporated and Xi'an Kingtone Information Technology

Restaurant.com Serves up More Than 10,000 $10 Deals for Just $4

Company lowers price, increases restaurant inventory and offers more dining deals than all other deal sites combined

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Restaurant.com announces product and pricing changes to make the best deals on the Web even more affordable than before. The leading provider of restaurant savings nationwide announced it is lowering the price of its $10 dining certificates from $5 to $4 and expanding its selection of restaurants. The company now offers $10 savings certificates at more than 10,000 restaurants across the country. This growing set of $10 certificates joins Restaurant.com's base of nearly 50,000 daily certificate choices, including denominations of $25, $50, $75 and $100, at more than 18,000 restaurants nationwide.

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"We are excited to offer consumers even more choices than before," said Restaurant.com President and Chief Marketing Officer Christopher Krohn. "As diners increasingly choose quick-service and fast casual restaurants, Restaurant.com is responding with more affordable restaurant deals. Now, consumers can rely on Restaurant.com for the best deal on every meal, from a large family dinner to a quick bite on the run."

Restaurant.com $10 Dining Certificates are ideal for:

    --  Quick meals on the go
    --  Business dining on a budget
    --  Popular breakfast and lunch spots
    --  Casual family favorites such as pizza, Chinese and Mexican restaurants

Restaurant.com's iPhone app makes finding and using casual dining deals quicker and easier than ever before. Consumers can quickly search for restaurants by location, purchase a certificate and redeem the savings on the go, 100 percent digitally. The company is preparing to launch a mobile app for the Android platform soon. Learn more about Restaurant.com mobile.

"Unlike most daily deal sites, Restaurant.com deals are available for purchase at any time and the certificates never expire," said Krohn. "Plus, Restaurant.com offers a 'no questions asked' exchange policy, so diners can change their minds as they wish and choose just the right restaurant for their needs."

About Restaurant.com
Restaurant.com is the leading provider of restaurant savings nationwide. The company offers the best deal on every meal at more than 18,000 restaurants nationwide with nearly 50,000 daily gift certificate options. Restaurant.com has helped customers save more than $2 billion since the Arlington Heights, Ill.-based company was founded in 1999.

SOURCE  Restaurant.com

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Restaurant.com

CONTACT: Christin Accomando of Restaurant.com, +1-847-481-5515, caccomando@restaurant.com

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

BlackRidge Technology Introduces Identity Aware Networking Solution Built on Patented Transport Access Control Technology

Innovators in networking and security, create new approach to securing networks based on Identity

SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --BlackRidge Technology, the Identity network company, today introduced the launch of its innovative Identity Aware Networking solution, BlackRidge Eclipse(TM).  BlackRidge Eclipse is designed to provide innovative, proactive protection to network resources by preventing attackers from performing reconnaissance of high-value and mission-critical network assets, and by denying them the ability to communicate anonymously.

"Enterprises have long been spending time and money to solve challenges in security, access management, Identity validation, network scanning, and more," said Jerome M. Wendt, President and Lead Analyst of DCIG, Inc.  "What is really needed is a singular solution that combines the need for protection with the growing demand of authentication and segmentation. BlackRidge solves this growing crisis."

Building Caller ID for the Internet
Since its invention, TCP/IP lacks an equivalent of the telephone system's "Caller ID"- a way to know the identity of the caller even before starting a conversation. Because TCP/IP was originally designed for openness and trust, every TCP/IP session began with a significant amount of anonymous, unidentified, and uncontrolled traffic, leaving a window of opportunity for attackers to discover available applications and probe them unhindered for weaknesses.

BlackRidge Eclipse is based on patented Transport Access Control (TAC) technology that provides a much-needed "Caller ID" equivalent for networks. Just as Caller ID sends the subscriber number along with the incoming telephone ring, TAC embeds user and/or device identity into the first packet of every TCP/IP session. And just as Caller ID allows calls to be accepted or not based on the identity of the caller, TAC enables visibility and access to networked applications to be controlled based on user and device identity.

Identity Aware Networking

Conventionally, the concept of Identity has only been used with applications. BlackRidge Technology's patented Transport Access Control (TAC) allows Identity to be communicated and interpreted within the network fabric itself, enabling strong authentication, authorization and Identity-based network policy enforcement.

Identity Aware Networking enables simple solutions to otherwise complex cyber security challenges, for example:

    --  Organizations can transition from yesterday's inefficient reactive
        security models, to proactive models by simply removing unidentified and
        anonymous traffic before it hits the rest of the security
        infrastructure, improving resilience to advanced attacks and "Zero Day"
        cyber security threats. TAC protects network resources beginning with
        the first packet, blocking network scanning, reconnaissance, and access
        by unauthorized users and devices.
    --  Using "Cloaking"- unique to BlackRidge Eclipse - network resources can
        hide in plain sight, rendered invisible to attackers and unauthorized
        users by simply halting the session setup process for unidentified
        sessions.
    --  In a world of "Bring Your Own Device" access to networked systems and
        applications can be simply controlled based on device Identity. Attempts
        to access sensitive applications from user-owned devices can be
        differentiated from access via approved, Identified devices.
    --  Applications and users can be simply segmented from each other based on
        user and/or device Identities as opposed to traditional complex and
        inflexible segmentation techniques such as VLANs and IP subnets.
"As anonymous traffic gets more and more pervasive, the need to protect the IT environment from this unwanted traffic increases in order to minimize the unnecessary growth of network and security devices," said Mr. Bob Graham, BlackRidge Technology Chairman and CEO.  "Our mission is to make Identity Aware Networking the standard for restricting access to IT resources, including traditional security systems, for all but authorized and authenticated users and devices."

What People are Saying About BlackRidge Eclipse
"BlackRidge has developed a novel approach to Identity Aware Networking that will cause IT professionals to rethink their security posture and policies," said Mr. Mike Rowan, Chief Technical Officer at Cresting Wave, a leading sales accelerator. "The ability to authorize and authenticate traffic going into an environment based on the first packet at session startup is both simple and elegant for cloaking network resources."

"BlackRidge Technology's unique TAC technology has profound advantages to address many of the challenges of delivering cloud based services," said Mr. Richard Hall, Sales Director at Pinnacle Telecom Group PLC. Not only can cloud services be effectively cloaked from unauthorized users, but also specific user communities only have visibility and access to their specific applications and resources, even in a shared cloud environment."

"Network security solutions have continued to evolve gradually, however the TAC technology from BlackRidge represents a significant step forward," stated Mr. Craig Bootherstone, Technical Director at RMS IT Security. "Introducing true identity to the network can have profound benefits to both security and the way we manage our IT infrastructures."

Availability and Pricing
BlackRidge Eclipse will be generally available in Q2 2012 as a physical or virtual gateway appliance for both IPv4 and IPv6 environments. Pricing is based per gateway and number of Identities.  If you are interested in evaluating BlackRidge Eclipse, go to BlackRidge on the web or send us an email.

Supporting Resources
Engage with BlackRidge Technology on the web for the latest news and information at:

    --  BlackRidge Eclipse(TM)
    --  BlackRidge Sentinel Blog
    --  BlackRidge on Twitter
    --  BlackRidge on YouTube
    --  BlackRidge on Facebook
About BlackRidge Technology
Founded in 2008, BlackRidge Technology embarked on the mission to transform networking through the use of Identity Aware technologies. BlackRidge is a provider of innovative Identity based cyber security solutions to public sector, defense and enterprise customers.  BlackRidge is a privately funded company.

SOURCE  BlackRidge Technology

BlackRidge Technology

CONTACT: BlackRidge Technology, Mindy Anderson, +1-408-634-6522

Web Site: http://www.blackridge.us

Smesauda.com: India?s First Collective/Group Buying Portal for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME)

NEW DELHI, April 10, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Small medium enterprises (SME) are a large but untapped segment in the booming Indian
eCommerce space. Adding a fresh twist to the popular group-buying concept,
http://www.Smesauda.com, a recently launchedportal focuses on providing deals and discounts
across a wide range of business and IT products and services relevant to small businesses.
Capitalizing on the concept of collective buying, Smesauda.com provides small and medium
companies' access to discounted prizes and attractive deals that were earlier only
available to larger companies. The site also facilitates informed buying by SMEs through
independent vendor reviews, vendor directory and expert advice.

    Expanding the eCommerce Paradigm

    One of the key USPs of Smesauda.com is the expansive list of product & service
categories that the site covers, most of which have never been sold online before.
Smesauda.com's key product categories are computers, networking equipments, printers,
software's, security devices, office and power equipment. The key service categories are
equipment rental, information technology and web services, telecommunication, accounting,
shipping and freight, printing and HR services. Some upcoming categories are office
furniture, warehousing services, and advertising and PR. As a comprehensive solution to
the various needs and requirements of SMEs, the business model of Smesauda.com is
positioned in a manner that benefits both the vendors as well as the buyers.

    Introducing Request for Deal - RFDTM

    Introducing the concept of 'Request for Deal', Smesuda.com also provides an added
bonus for members to state their requirements and receive customized deals on the same,
and in-case of non-availability, similar requirements get bundled and members get
discounted deals from the registered base of vendors.

    More than just a group buying site - Financing, Discussion Forums & Networking for
SMEs

    With the aim to be one-stop platform for SMEs, Smesauda.com provides its members with
special privilege access to raising equity, working capital and term loans through its
strategic partners in Mumbai, Bangalore, New Delhi, Chennai and USA. Smesauda.com also has
experts providing advice and information on diverse and common challenges/issues faced by
SMEs. The site also has active discussion forums and blogs for small business owners to
exchange information and ideas. Smesauda.com will also be launching multiple networking
initiatives (online and offline events) to support greater interaction among SMEs in the
near future.

    Founder Profile

    The founder of Smesauda.com, Priyankar Baid, is an engineer from IIT Roorkee and has
done his MBA from ISB Hyderabad. A successful entrepreneur, with a finance and outsourcing
venture, has extensive experience working with small and medium business helping them
secure financing from domestic and foreign financial institutions. He also has substantial
experience working with major Indian companies in retail, consumer goods and engineering
goods sectors. With a well-established presence in various sectors including
manufacturing, outsourcing, and distribution of office equipments and IT products of
various leading brands, the business group of Smesauda.com is a conglomerate which has
penetrations across multiple cities including Chennai, Mumbai, Kochi, Coimbatore, Kolkata
and Nepal. The group has a multi-million dollar turnover with over 400 employees and is
expanding at a rapid pace.

    Primary Media Contact : priyankar baid, pbaid@smesauda.com, 91-11-64636754

    Secondary Media Contact : priyanka jain, pjain@smesauda.com, 91-99-10962912

Source: SMB Unisol Private Limited

PRN

New Website With Patent Pending Process to Sell Multiple Items From One Picture

New Auction/Fixed Price/Or Best Offer Website With Unique Idea

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SellBUYtheroom.com is a UNIQUE website which allows for a seller to post multiple listings from one picture. This patent pending process allows an individual to easily list an entire grouping of items or an entire room with one click of the camera (http://www.sellbuytheroom.com).

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120409/CL84421LOGO )

The "Sell Multiple Items" solution is the first of its kind to bring a streamlined process to the selling and buying experience through "hotspot" technology.  Our "hotspot" technology uses the same concept as a Facebook user would use to tag individuals in a picture.  At SellBUYtheroom.com, the seller is able to tag the specific items in the picture for individual listing, as well as allow for a bulk listing.  The feature gives the ability to create (or purchase) estate sales, garage sales, or any other type of sale online. 

With the Grand Launch March 1, 2012, our company is receiving acclaim to be one of the few selling websites in the market place to give personalized customer service.  If you are a pro or new to the online selling scene, we offer individual coaching sessions to assist you when using this new process.  Our family owned website strives to give every user a friendly, positive experience. 

There are no listing fees for a traditional listing and the final fee percentage charged when an item is sold is only 4% (http://www.sellbuytheroom.com/Home/Policies).  The fee structure for advanced listings as well as the final fee on sold items is set much lower than our competitors at eBay and most other selling websites. 

SellBUYtheroom.com is also a website with a "Craigslist" type of opportunity by allowing consumers to search for items by a geographic region.  In addition, SellBUYtheroom.com allows for a more secure buying and selling experience through the incorporation of PayPal.<s> </s>

Please make our website your next stop for your selling or buying needs.

"If It Takes Up Room  ...  $ell It!  If You Like It ... Buy It!"

SellBUYtheroom.com

If you'd like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Cole Harris, please call Cole at 865/603-8776 or e-mail Cole at cole.harris@sellbuytheroom.com

    Contact:                      Cole Harris
    Telephone:                    865/603-8776
    Email:                        cole.harris@sellbuytheroom.com
SOURCE  SellBUYtheroom.com

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SellBUYtheroom.com

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

Congratulations, Bubba! MOTOACTV's Golf Ambassador Earns his First Green Jacket

Motorola Mobility is celebrating his 10-under-par victory by giving 10 fans a chance to win a MOTOACTV Golf Edition

LIBERTYVILLE, Ill., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- You might say Bubba Watson, a self-taught golfer, took the sport by surprise by becoming a regular on the PGA Tour. Sunday evening, he took it a step further, adding to his already impressive record with an emotional playoff win at Augusta National. With this victory, Bubba skyrocketed to No. 4 in the world golf rankings - and the highest rank among pro golfers in the U.S.(1)

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As someone who clearly knows what it takes to elevate his game to the next level, Watson recently teamed up with Motorola Mobility to support the launch of MOTOACTV Golf Edition, a cutting-edge GPS Golf tracker, virtual caddy and online clubhouse. Motorola and MOTOACTV are proud to congratulate Bubba on this impressive win, and to celebrate his 10-under-par score we're offering 10 golf-lovers a chance to win MOTOACTV Golf Edition via Twitter. Just follow @MOTOACTV and retweet #10under for your chance to win.

With MOTOACTV Golf Edition, users can track their golf game on more than 20,000 courses worldwide right from their wrist or belt. GPS tracks the front, center and back distances to green and to hazards while a virtual caddy keeps track of your scorecards, clubs and key statistics.

Users like Bubba can sync their rounds wirelessly to visualize and study their game online at MOTOACTV.com, and even view rounds from other Pros. Visit moto.ly/bubbaaugusta to check out Bubba's practice round using MOTOACTV Golf Edition at Augusta National.

Also, be sure to visit http://www.motoactv.com to hear more from Bubba Watson about how MOTOACTV Golf Edition can help amp up your game.

MOTOACTV Golf Edition can be purchased today at http://www.motorola.com/motoactv and http://www.amazon.com with an MSRP of $299.99.

Media Contacts:

Juli Burda
+1 847-523-5035
Juli.Burda@motorola.com
Motorola Mobility, Inc.

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 motorola.com/mobility.

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

(1) According to http://www.officialworldgolfranking.com/home/default.sps.

SOURCE  Motorola Mobility, Inc.

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Motorola Mobility, Inc.

Web Site: http://motorola.com/mobility

Ootem Launches DoingAbitBetter.com, a Greenspirational Website for the Eco-Minded Lifestyle

SAN FRANCISCO, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ootem, a San Francisco-based agency, launches new website, DoingAbitBetter.com (DAbB), an online destination for folks who want to make environmentally minded choices that don't require a fat wallet, science degree, or lifestyle makeover.

"We like to refer to this audience as greenspirational," says Jason Kelley, president and founder of Ootem. "These are people who want to make positive lifestyle changes, but aren't willing to construct a windmill in their backyard. Sometimes initiatives to "go green" deliver a heavy message that leave people feeling guilty for not doing enough. DAbB offers practical, attainable tips for going green, geared toward real people with real lives."

Ootem's years of research and experience in this space reveals an audience segment strongly interested in living a greener life, as long as it doesn't involve an extreme lifestyle change. They would like to choose green products and services, as long as the quality is equal to or better than what they are currently using. Motivations for change include improving the environment, being healthier, and saving money.

DoingAbitBetter.com features eco-friendly tips, articles and products in many categories, including Men, Women, Children, Solar, Technology, and UpCycling. Original content focuses on easy, real, and attainable ways to go green, and the DAbB team personally select the featured green products that are sold by like-minded companies.

"We've been lucky to work with many environmentally minded companies from organic beauty products to green home products to solar installers," adds Kelley. "We have a passion for this vertical. In fact, everyone who works at Ootem can be described as greenspirational. It has made the creation of DoingAbitBetter.com a true labor of love. We're excited to see how it grows."

Explore guilt-free, practical, green tips at DoingAbitBetter.com.

About Ootem
Ootem is a San Francisco-based agency with a deep passion for connecting brands with consumers through a variety of consumer touch-points, including media planning and buying, creative services, publisher strategy and support, and personal connection media. Experience and passion for eco-minded products and services inspired the agency team to create a greenspirational website, DoingAbitBetter.com, and solar lead generation website, Eco-Leads.com. Find out more at http://www.ootem.com.

Contact: Sarah Lessen
415-341-3716
sarah@ootem.com

SOURCE  Ootem

Ootem

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

New Website Lets Small Businesses Name Their Price For Health Benefits

ZaneBenefits.com Teaches Small Businesses, Brokers, and CPAs New Health Benefits Options

PARK CITY, Utah, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Zane Benefits, Inc., a leader in Defined Contribution Health Plans and Private Health Exchanges, announced its new website, designed to educate employers, accountants, and health insurance professionals about the new federal regulations allowing simplified employer health benefits.

As group health insurance costs continue to rise, employers are looking for ways to offer health benefits at a lower price. Zane Benefits' online defined contribution health plan allows an employer to name its price. Rather than paying the costs to provide a specific group health plan (a "defined benefit"), employers instead fix their costs by establishing a monthly dollar amount (a "defined contribution") that employees choose how to spend.

The new ZaneBenefits.com highlights the company's online health benefits software that enables small businesses to implement and administer a defined contribution health plan in less than five minutes per month.

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court completed final arguments in United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit Case 11-398 on the constitutionality of the Health Reform law scheduled to take effect in 2014. Regardless of which way the Court rules, it is clear that the new defined contribution method for small business health benefits will stand.

According to Rick Lindquist, President of Zane Benefits, "It's time to reshape the way we think about employee health benefits. Today, more than 3 million small businesses do not offer health benefits to their employees due to cost, participation, or administrative requirements. And, that number is expected to increase by 2014 regardless of health care reform."

According to the website, the two primary benefits of Zane's online program include:

1. No Minimum Contributions Requirements - This allows a small business to define a contribution it can afford.

2. No Minimum Participation Requirements - This allows a small business to set its own eligibility and/or participation requirements.

Using the Zane program, employers make available a tax-free monthly allowance that employees use to purchase their own individual policy directly from a carrier or independent licensed health insurance agent. Or, if an employer is not able to provide an allowance for certain employees, such employees may use a portion of their pre-tax salary to purchase a policy. This increases the employee's after-tax purchasing power by 20 to 40 percent and also reduces the company's payroll liabilities.

"I'm particularly pleased we are announcing our new online education center on the same day that the entire nation is focused on health benefits," said Professor Paul Zane Pilzer, the Founder of Zane Benefits and the author of the book The New Health Insurance Solution.

"Most people don't realize that small employers with less than 50 employees are exempt from the employer mandates in the Health Care Reform bill," Pilzer added. "Small employers today benefit from the increased availability of affordable individual policies regardless of what the U.S. Supreme Court eventually rules on the bill."

About Zane Benefits, Inc.

Zane Benefits, Inc, a software company, helps insurance brokers, accountants, and employers take advantage of new defined contribution health benefits and private exchanges via its proprietary SaaS online health benefits software. Zane Benefits does not sell insurance. Using Zane's platform, insurance professionals and accountants offer their clients a defined contribution health plan with multiple individual health insurance options via a private health exchange of their choice. Learn more at http://www.zanebenefits.com.

SOURCE  Zane Benefits, Inc.

Zane Benefits, Inc.

CONTACT: Emily Ritter of Zane Benefits, Inc., 1-800-391-9209, ext. 6712, http://www.zanebenefits.com, media@zanebenefits.com

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

Alticast Partners with Brightcove to Expand Television Outside the Living Room

SEOUL, South Korea, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Alticast is partnering with Brightcove to fully integrate Alticast's Windmill(TM) ecosystem with Brightcove's Video Cloud online video platform.

Windmill allows operators to add advanced interactivity to existing systems while providing new revenue models and future-friendly expandability. Based on a set of modular technologies, Windmill enables TV operators to bring their content to any device in the home easily and cost-effectively.

This end-to-end system is built on the company's longstanding expertise in open, standards-based software and supports a variety of systems including cable, satellite, DTT, hybrid and IPTV.

Brightcove's cloud-based Video Cloud online video platform and Alticast's Windmill offers an intuitive television user experience that spans devices and consumer technologies. Viewers can navigate and enjoy their digital content from anywhere, anytime and on any device.

"Alticast is very excited to be partnering with Brightcove. This relationship brings together two market-leading innovators offering customers easy access to high quality online video content on any connected device," stated Thomas Jung, Chief Marketing Officer for Alticast.

"At Brightcove we are focused on making it easy for our customers to reach their audiences on any screen or device," said Chris Johnston, director of technology partnerships for Brightcove. "We are excited to partner with Alticast to introduce even more ways for our customers to expand the reach of their digital media initiatives."

About Alticast

Alticast's history in the field of Interactive TV Software and Solutions has seen the company grow since its inception in 1999. Over the last decade, Alticast has successfully deployed a variety of products into the growing Digital TV Market; User Interfaces, Applications, iTV Server Systems, Set-Top Boxes and iDTV Hybrid middleware. It has also deployed a host of complementary products around broadcaster and network operators needs for better analytics, the new Multi-Screen environments, as well as Social Networking and Interactive Advertising across Cable, Satellite, IPTV, and Terrestrial. Alticast offers a complete eco-system based on its next generation service delivery platform to meet the ever-changing market requirements. The latest OTT deployments and "TV everywhere" see Alticast adding new products in the field of browsers, Android and HTML5. Alticast is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea with offices in Denver-USA, Frankfurt-Germany, and Wroclaw-Poland.

SOURCE  Alticast

Alticast

CONTACT: Anthony Smith Chaigneau, anthony@alticast.com, or Michael Malcy, mmalcy@alticast.com, both of Alticast

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

Digital Agency AMPM Announces Pixit Integration

Specializing in interactive video for Web and Mobile, Pixit is the first company to integrate AMPM's portfolio of great independent companies/entrepreneurs.

SAO PAULO, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AMPM Worldwide (http://www.wwampm.com), the @titude group's digital agency, today announced that Pixit Video Solutions is the first company to integrate AMPM's portfolio. Pixit (http://www.pixit.com.br) is a company specializing in the creation, production, compression and hosting of videos for Web and Mobile applications that can be viewed without the "buffering problems" typical of other solutions.

"This is our first important step to consolidate specialist entrepreneurs and, in synergy with our other businesses, to form the best digital communications group in the world, with a view to our IPO in 2015", said Mauricio Costa, Partner and President of AMPM.

Pixit was founded in 2009 and has grown based on a value proposition of offering innovative services and last-generation studios. Today, Pixit's portfolio includes successful cases for over 40 major companies, such as Alpargatas, Lenovo, Natura, Roche, Samsung, Serasa Experian, TAM Viagens and Whirlpool (Brastemp and Consul). Pixit offers its clients the advantage of combining creation, planning, production, and high-technology services with its exclusive compression technique, which considerably reduces the size of video files and improves the Internet experience.

"One of the advantages of the Web is precisely that it offers tools and technologies that increasingly improve the experience for users," said Ricardo Merzvinskas, Partner and Commercial Director at Pixit. Pixit participates in projects from the conceptual phase until the delivery of the final elements already online on the Internet, and also develops solutions for the launch of products and services, corporate communications, investor relations, training (distance learning, media training, etc.), electronic newsletters and more.

About AMPM Worldwide (http://www.wwampm.com): AMPM is the digital holding of @titude Global responsible for the integration and optimization of great digital businesses and their great entrepreneurs. AMPM leads the formation of an independent multinational group, whose first great integrant is Pixit.

About @titude Global (http://www.attitude-global.com): @titude Global is a leading corporate communications group with a global footprint, and the world's largest independent provider of integrated investor relations services. Driven by the principles of innovation, technology and integration, the Group provides exclusive services to more than 580 clients in 12 countries through its leading brands: MVL and BRIC, MZ, LEAD, and AMPM and Pixit.

PR
Rafael Radesca
+55-11-3529-3625
imprensa@bric-com.com

SOURCE  AMPM

AMPM

Web Site: http://www.pixit.com.br

Consumers Nationwide Helped Alexia Foods and Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence "Reinvent a Classic:" The French Fry

Nearly 85,000 fans voted to make Bruschetta Waffle Fries the next great french fry flavor from Alexia Foods

EAGLE, Idaho, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Alexia Foods, a line of premium, all-natural side dishes, and Celebrity Chef Tyler Florence invited consumers nationwide to have their culinary opinions heard by voting for the next great french fry flavor in the brand's "Reinvent a Classic" campaign. The winning fry flavor, Bruschetta Waffle Fries, created by blogger Farihah Ali of Spice's Bites, offers a flavorful combination of basil, oregano and garlic on a crispy waffle fry. Alexia Bruschetta Waffle Fries will be available in stores nationwide beginning in 2013.

This year's "Reinvent a Classic" campaign, which culminated March 30, 2012, began when Alexia invited 22 food bloggers across the country to showcase their culinary talents by submitting recipes for the next great oven baked french fry flavor. Submissions were narrowed down to the top four, which were then put to a consumer vote. The campaign kicked off in November at the annual Foodbuzz Blogger Festival in San Francisco, where Chef Tyler Florence unveiled the final four flavors in conjunction with a live cooking demonstration. Consumers were then encouraged to visit http://www.Facebook.com/AlexiaFoods and vote for the fry flavor they would most like to see in stores. Nearly five months and 85,000 votes later, Bruschetta Waffle Fries were crowned the winning flavor.

"I'm thrilled that Alexia fans selected my Bruschetta Waffle Fries to be the next Alexia french fry flavor in stores," says Farihah Ali, blogger of Spice's Bites and creator behind the winning fry flavor. "I was able to put my own special touch on the classic waffle fry with a flavorful combination of spices. I can't wait to see my Alexia Bruschetta Waffle Fries sold in grocery stores nationwide!"

Chef Tyler Florence says Alexia's "Reinvent a Classic" campaign was a unique opportunity for consumers to voice their culinary opinions and for bloggers to showcase their culinary talents.

"By giving both bloggers and consumers a chance to showcase their culinary skills, this year's 'Reinvent a Classic' campaign demonstrated that Alexia truly values the opinions of its fans," says Florence. "I'm excited Bruschetta Waffle Fries were selected as the winning flavor and look forward to serving this unique fry flavor in my own home."

Alexia Bruschetta Waffle Fries will be available in stores nationwide in 2013. This is the second year for Alexia's "Reinvent a Classic" campaign. Last year's winner, Parmesan Lemon Waffle Fries, are currently on store shelves and feature a delicious combination of fresh lemon and parmesan flavors. For more information, visit http://www.Facebook.com/AlexiaFoods.

About Alexia

Alexia Foods was founded in 2002. In addition to all-natural, premium fries, Alexia offers a full line of gourmet frozen appetizers, breads and potato side dishes that go from freezer to table in less than 30 minutes. Alexia products are available at natural, gourmet, club, grocery and mass retail stores. For more information, please visit us at http://www.AlexiaFoods.com or http://www.Facebook.com/AlexiaFoods. 

SOURCE  Alexia Foods

Alexia Foods

CONTACT: Genevieve Mazzeo of Alexia Foods, +1-402-240-6864; or Kristin Tuerk of JSH&A Public Relations, +1-630-932-7913, kristint@jsha.com

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

UPDATE: The Medicare NewsGroup Launches New Website for Journalists Covering Medicare

MedicareNewsGroup.com was created to help journalists and others engaged in the debate over Medicare reach a deeper understanding of the complex issues surrounding the program.

GLENCOE, Ill., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Medicare NewsGroup has launched a new website (http://www.medicarenewsgroup.com) that will equip journalists with the information and tools they need to cover Medicare effectively and thoroughly.

With Medicare taking center stage in discussions on deficit reduction, health care costs and in this year's presidential and congressional races, the resources at MedicareNewsGroup.com serve as a trusted source of news and information to journalists covering the program. The Medicare NewsGroup specifically aims to serve the media, but the site's publishers anticipate health care industry stakeholders, policymakers and consumers will also find its digital aggregation, curation and original content invaluable.

"We are committed to elevating the national discussion on Medicare by supporting journalists with a more informed, intelligent analysis of the program and the various alternatives being considered," said Judi Israel Rosen, co-publisher of The Medicare NewsGroup. "Covering this complex topic requires access to a broad range of sources and an understanding of the economics, policy, politics and many other areas of study. Our aim is to make it easier for journalists and anybody else seeking a better understanding of Medicare to quickly find the resources they need in a clear, succinct and accessible format."

The Medicare NewsGroup strives to be a comprehensive repository of Medicare information on the Internet, with:

    --  An aggregation of the most important daily news stories on Medicare from
        across the country;
    --  Up-to-the-minute information on legislation and regulation impacting the
        program;
    --  A calendar of the most important Medicare-related events, including
        historical events appropriate for anniversary news coverage;
    --  Hundreds of Medicare frequently asked questions (FAQs) on topics ranging
        from the most basic to the most complex;
    --  Original columns debunking common misunderstandings and providing
        in-depth analysis of Medicare issues in the news;
    --  A Newsmakers feature providing biographical and contextual background on
        individuals and organizations operating behind the Medicare headlines;
    --  Access to thousands of experts in health care and government in a
        searchable contact database as well as a state-by-state listing of
        Medicare-related resources; and
    --  A custom Medicare news widget that can be placed on any site free of
        charge.
Most importantly for journalists, all information provided on the site includes original source citations.

In addition to the site's aggregated and original content, The Medicare NewsGroup has created a unique set of custom tools available to journalists to facilitate on-deadline production of high-quality Medicare stories, including a personalized, secure clip file feature and a deadline calendar. A daily newsletter sent to registered users provides a roundup of the day's most pressing stories and related content for more depth and understanding.

With journalists with various levels of experience covering Medicare-related topics each day, the program and its future are continuously in the public eye. But with rigorous deadlines and limited research budgets, it has become increasingly difficult for the media to provide the analysis and insight necessary to lead the national dialogue on Medicare and its future. The Medicare NewsGroup is a resource that helps resolve this issue.

"We understand that the resources in newsrooms have been squeezed. Medicare is a complex, frequently changing program that is vitally important to any discussion on politics, governance and deficit reduction," said co-publisher Ilyce Glink. "Medicare is one of the biggest line items in the federal budget and it is only getting bigger. There is an urgent need for clear insight and research on this topic that is accessible to journalists, congressional staffers, lobbyists and the public."

The Medicare NewsGroup is editorially independent and is a subsidiary of Park Avenue Media, which is also based in Glencoe, Illinois. Registration is free and is open to journalists and the public at large.

For more information about The Medicare NewsGroup's editorial operation, contact Managing Editor E.J. Mitchell at 847-786-4480. For information about the business operation, call Co-Publisher Judi Israel Rosen at 847-786-4584.

The Medicare NewsGroup on social media:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/MedicareNewsGrp

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

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MedicareNewsGroup?ob=0&feature=results_main

CONTACT:

EJ Mitchell, Managing Editor

Phone: 847-786-4480

Email: ejmitchell(at)medicarenewsgroup(dot)com

SOURCE  Medicare NewsGroup

Medicare NewsGroup

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

RACER's 20th Anniversary Issue Set for May 2012

'RACER 3.0' to debut at Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach

IRVINE, Calif., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Following their reacquisition of RACER Magazine and Racer.com, automotive media and marketing veterans Paul Pfanner and Bill Sparks have already placed their imprint onto the 20th Anniversary issue of RACER, scheduled for May 2012.  The most identifiable mark in the ongoing evolution of the publication - dubbed "RACER 3.0" - is the debut of the new logo.

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"One of our primary missions is to convey the emotional mindset of being a racer," declared Pfanner.  "We want RACER to deliver a sense that you 'belong to racing' if you read the magazine either in print or digitally or visit Racer.com.  The audience we are targeting are 'participants,' and by that we mean people who are actively engaged in the sport, from those who buy tickets to those who race."

On the logo change, Pfanner added that it is a goal to "add new meaning and energy to the brand.  Many automotive manufacturers have a motorsports or high performance brand with 'R' being one of the most popular," he stated. "By highlighting the 'R' we will leverage the relevance and passion of the sport with a simple, powerful brand mark honoring our past while looking forward."

"It's important we articulate RACER as representing the culture of motorsports," noted David Malsher, Editor of RACER.  "For all true racers and enthusiasts, the thing that excites us the most is what comes next.  The duty of our magazine is to offer a view into the racing community that no one else can deliver.  Based on our manifold affiliations, our regular columnists such as Helio Castroneves, and articles written this month by guest contributors such as Dario Franchitti, Gil de Ferran and Niki Lauda, we intend to provide an exclusive voice in print and online."

"Every issue going forward will be themed, with the May 20th Anniversary issue focusing on 'Game Changers,'" added RACER Editor-in-Chief Laurence Foster.  "It features the revolutionary NISSAN-powered DeltaWing Le Mans challenger on the cover taken by renowned photographer and director Rick Graves."

Pfanner and Sparks also have committed to increasing circulation of the monthly magazine along with bonus distribution at special events including the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach. "Our purpose is to reestablish the authenticity of RACER," added Pfanner, "and we'll do the same for Racer.com in its move to become more reflective of racing's vibrant culture and heritage while building on its excellent news-gathering and opinion-leading editorial content."

RACER parent Racer Media & Marketing is a custom publishing, video production, brand marketing and content company.  It also performs design work for a variety of clients.  Subscriptions to RACER magazine are available at Racer.com.  You can follow RACER on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Media Contact:

Paul F. Pfanner
President & CEO
Racer Media & Marketing, Inc.
16842 Von Karman Ave., Suite 125
Irvine, CA 92606-4934
ppfanner@racer.com
949-417-6700

SOURCE  Racer Media & Marketing

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Racer Media & Marketing

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

PlayUp Launches for First Time on Android, Innovative Social Network for Sports Fans Enables Unparalleled Fan Interaction

App Features Expanded User Personalization Functions with Enhanced Twitter and Facebook Integration to Invite Friends and Post Updates

NEW YORK, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayUp, the first social network app exclusively for sports fans, socializers and gamers, announced today the launch of PlayUp for Android, bringing Android users the opportunity to access the innovative app for the first time.

Enhanced user personalization is included with PlayUp for Android, which allows users to pick and choose the sports-specific content they wish to see within the app. Users can select to follow only one or multiple sports, and also specific leagues within each sport. The app also features fluid integration with Twitter and Facebook so users can send updates and invite friends from both social networking hubs from actions performed within the PlayUp application. An improved menu and smoother navigation are also part of the Android release.

"With our availability on Android devices we are greatly expanding the ability for sports fans to enjoy real-time sports with more friends, family and other sports enthusiasts," said Dennis Lee, PlayUp USA CEO. "This Android version enables better personalization and deeper social network integration so the app will conform to every individual user's preferences. We are thrilled that Android users can now experience what iOS users have been embracing since October - we expect they'll be thrilled about the app as well. It's perfect timing with the start of baseball season."

PlayUp for Android comes on the heels of the recent release of PlayUp 2.0 for iOS, which gave iOS users the same added personalization and social media integration that is now available on the Android platform. A web-based version of PlayUp also went live in early 2012.

Since launching in October 2011, PlayUp has experienced tremendous growth, rising to as high as No. 3 in the most-downloaded free sports apps category in the Apple U.S. iTunes Store. Internationally, PlayUp is the top-downloaded free sports app in 28 countries and ranks in the top-10 in 90 countries.

As part of PlayUp's growth, the company has found additional ways to further engage with sports fans by connecting users to some of the most recognizable athletes and sports properties in the U.S., creating partnerships that had previously never been formed before in the sports world. During the recently completed NCAA men's basketball Final Four, PlayUp teamed up with former college basketball greats Al Horford (Univ. of Florida), Brandon Knight (Univ. of Kentucky), and Jay Williams (Duke University), and the three stars chatted with fans in their own fan hangout rooms as the games unfolded and Kentucky was eventually crowned national champion.

PlayUp previously formed a similar partnership surrounding Super Bowl XLVI, teaming up with NFL stars Steven Jackson of the St. Louis Rams and Stevie Johnson of the Buffalo Bills. Both athletes chatted with fans as they followed the action in real-time.

In December, PlayUp teamed up with Fordham University Athletics, becoming the school's "Official Fan Engagement Partner". This marked the first fan engagement partnership in U.S. sports. In February, PlayUp set another milestone, partnering with the America East, Southern and Sun Belt Conferences as their "Fan Engagement Partners."

The PlayUp app can be downloaded for free in the Google Play and in the iTunes Store. For more information, visit http://www.playup.com.

About PlayUp:

PlayUp specializes in building mobile communities around sports. The company was founded by Australian entrepreneurs Luke Bunbury and George Tomeski in 2007 to develop mobile-based sports/social gaming applications. In 2010 PlayUp games were distributed in more than 20 countries in Europe, Asia and Africa. The resulting PlayUp social network is the first real-time, mass-market social gaming platform enabling users globally to interact via their mobile devices during live games. For more information, visit http://www.playup.com

SOURCE  PlayUp

PlayUp

CONTACT: Jonathan Gluskin, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9319, jgluskin@sspr.com, or Joe Favorito, +1-917-566-8345, fatherknickerbocker1@yahoo.com, both for PlayUp

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

World's Most Downloaded Recipe App -- Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner -- Gets Major Upgrade With New Grocery Scanner

Dinner Spinner's New Scanner Keeps Track of Groceries, Adds Items Quickly to Shopping Lists and Finds Recipes Based on What's Been Scanned

SEATTLE, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Allrecipes.com, theworld's #1 digital food brand, today announced the most downloaded food app, Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner for iOS and Android, received a major upgrade with a new Grocery Scanner. The feature, available for both Dinner Spinner and Dinner Spinner Pro, enables home cooks to scan grocery barcodes directly from a smartphone to find recipes, add items to shopping lists or save items in a scan history, creating a "virtual pantry" to keep track of items at home. Pairing the Grocery Scanner feature with the #1 recipe app, offering thousands of recipes rated and reviewed by millions of home cooks, is a match made in kitchen heaven.

According to the comScore MobiLens report, 58 percent of smartphone owners use a phone while in brick and mortar stores to shop, and 1 in 5 use it to scan barcodes. "We are thrilled to launch this update to our Dinner Spinner app as a barcode scanner that connects to our recipe database is a convenient feature we know our time strapped community will love," said Lisa Sharples, president of Allrecipes.com. "With more than 11 million global downloads of Allrecipes' Dinner Spinner, developing innovative new features that meet our community's needs and complement our apps is a top priority for Allrecipes."

Top 5 Ways to Use the Grocery Scanner

    1. Quickly scan a grocery item's barcode to search for recipes with related
       ingredients.
    2. Manage shopping lists with the touch of a finger. Out of milk? Scan the
       carton's barcode before it hits the recycle bin to add milk to the list.
    3. Scan groceries to easily keep track of what's in the kitchen. Home cooks
       can check their scan history at the grocery store so they don't buy
       something they already have -- creating a virtual pantry on their phone.
    4. Save money by scanning sale items to find related recipes. For example,
       if Greek Yogurt is on sale, but a home cook isn't sure what to do with
       it, a quick scan reveals nearly 100 matching recipes ranging from an easy
       Tzatziki Sauce to a delicious Garlic Feta Dip!
    5. Search the fun and easy way! Home cooks can now add a custom panel to the
       Dinner Spinner's slot-machine-style search feature. Quickly scan or
       manually add favorite ingredients such as quinoa or sour cream to find
       recipes with ingredients that match. Undecided? Let the spinner choose!
In addition to the new Grocery Scanner features, Shopping List, previously only available for Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner Pro, is now available on the free version of the app. With the new and improved Dinner Spinner Apps, home cooks will have everything they need at their fingertips to keep a well-stocked pantry and a full happy family.

For more information about Allrecipes.com Dinner Spinner's new Grocery Scanner check out the video on YouTube and to download the new apps, visit the Apple App Store, Amazon Appstore or the Android Marketplace Google Play.

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes, the world's largest digital food brand, receives 750 million annual visits from family focused women who connect and inspire one another through photos, reviews, videos and blog posts. Since its launch in 1997, the Seattle-based social site has served as a dynamic, indispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipes, entertaining ideas, everyday and holiday meal solutions and practical cooking tips. Allrecipes is a global, multiplatform brand providing insights into the lives of women everywhere based on activity from 17 websites, 16 mobile sites, 9 mobile apps, and 13 eBooks serving 22 countries in 11 languages. Allrecipes is part of Meredith Corporation, the leading media and marketing company serving American women. For additional information regarding Meredith, please visit http://www.meredith.com. For additional information regarding Allrecipes, please visit http://www.allrecipes.com.

SOURCE  Allrecipes.com

Allrecipes.com

CONTACT: Lindsay Durr, +1-617-585-5782, ldurr@360publicrelations.com

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

Chrysler Group LLC Introduces Industry-first In-vehicle Wireless Charging

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Charge On the Go

    --  Charges iPhone, Blackberry, MP3 Players and Droid-based devices
    --  New Mopar Feature First Available on All-new 2013 Dodge Dart
Look mom, no wires.

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After being the first to eliminate heavy, bulky owner manuals from its vehicles, Chrysler Group LLC, through its Mopar® division, will now be the first to eliminate unsightly dangling power cords in its vehicles by offering in-vehicle wireless charging.

The company will first make the technology available on the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart that arrives in dealerships in the second quarter of this year.

"At Mopar, we look for every single opportunity to make our customers' lives easier," said Pietro Gorlier, President and CEO of Mopar, Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand. "Our industry-first in-vehicle wireless charging system is the perfect solution for those connected customers who are always on the go."

For easy access, a seamlessly integrated power bin, measuring 8.27 inches by 9.5 inches by 3.25 inches, is installed just below the center stack and in front of the center console. The bin has a built-in charging grid that is activated when customers place in their battery-powered device. The unit begins to charge when the vehicle is started. A phone case, specifically designed for a variety of smartphones, is required and included with the feature.

Mopar in-vehicle wireless charging is available for $199.99, plus installation (part number 82213216).

About the Dodge Dart:

The new Dodge Dart hits the mark with a modern, unmistakable Dodge design which features great exterior proportions and unmistakable Dodge cues like the "racetrack" taillamps and signature front grille. The exterior not only looks good, but delivers world class aerodynamic performance and an agile, fun-to-drive experience on the road. The Dart is the first Chrysler Group vehicle built on Fiat Group architecture; it's based off of the award-winning Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Interior comfort and style are on target for drivers and passengers with a modern blend of precision craftsmanship, exciting bursts of color and more interior roominess than some mid-size sedans. The new Dodge Dart offers drivers thousands of ways to personalize their car with 12 exterior colors, 14 interior color and trim combinations, 3 fuel-efficient engines, 3 transmissions, 6 wheel choices and 5 trim levels. Dart customers can choose a vehicle that fits their personality without sacrificing comfort or value. The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart offers the interior room of some mid-size sedans, class-leading safety, state-of-the-art technology and unmistakable style starting at a U.S. MSRP of just $15,995 (excluding destination).

Mopar-First Features

Mopar has introduced numerous industry-first features including:

    --  Vehicle-information apps: first to introduce smartphone
        vehicle-information applications, a new channel of communication with
        consumers
    --  Electronic Vehicle Tracking System (EVTS): first to market with a new
        interactive vehicle tracking device that sends owner a text when vehicle
        is driven too fast or too far based on pre-set parameters
    --  Wi-Fi: first to offer customers the ability to make their vehicle a
        wireless hot spot
    --  Electronic owner manuals: first to introduce traditional owner manuals
        in a DVD and brief user-guide format
    --  2011 Mopar Challenger Drag Pak: first to introduce a 500-plus cubic-inch
        V-10 drag-race package car
    --  Camper trailers: first to introduce off-road camper trailers
    --  WiTECH: first to support vehicle diagnosis and software updates
        leveraging off-the-shelf personal computers and a dedicated wireless
        tool network
About the Mopar Brand

Mopar is Chrysler Group LLC's service, parts and customer-care brand and distributes 280,000 parts and accessories. With the creation of the Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. partnership, Mopar is extending its global reach, integrating service, parts and customer-care operations in order to enhance dealer and customer support worldwide. Combined with Fiat S.p.A., Mopar's global portfolio includes more than 500,000 parts and accessories which are distributed in more than 120 countries. Mopar is the source for all genuine parts and accessories for Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A. brands.

Mopar parts are unique in that they are engineered with the same teams that create factory-authorized vehicle specifications for Chrysler Group and Fiat S.p.A.vehicles -- a direct connection that no other aftermarket parts company can provide. A complete list of Mopar accessories and performance parts is available at http://www.mopar.com.

75 Years of Mopar

Mopar (a simple contraction of the words MOtor and PARts) was trademarked for antifreeze product in 1937. The Mopar brand made its mark in the 1960s -- the muscle-car era. The Chrysler Corporation built race-ready Dodge and Plymouth "package cars" equipped with special high-performance parts. Mopar carried a line of "special parts" for super-stock drag racers and developed its racing parts division called Mopar Performance Parts to enhance speed and handling for both road and racing use. The brand has expanded to include technical assistance and customer support.

SOURCE  Chrysler Group LLC

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Chrysler Group LLC

CONTACT: Bryan Zvibleman, +1-248-512-2686 (office), +1-248-761-9829 (cell), bryan.zvibleman@chrysler.com

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

Ventyx LinkOne Brings Cutting-Edge 3D Visualization Capabilities to Electronic Parts Cataloging

Latest release of industry-leading electronic parts catalog powers faster, more accurate parts ordering to optimize maintenance of critical assets

ATLANTA, April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ventyx, an ABB company, today announced it has added powerful 3D visualization with "hot-pointing" capabilities to its Ventyx LinkOne electronic parts catalog and maintenance manual.

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With this new functionality, Ventyx LinkOne WebView 3.7 significantly enhances the ability of maintenance managers and other end users to graphically traverse a product assembly - drilling down to a single component in seconds for faster, more accurate parts ordering. At the same time, manufacturers of industrial machinery and other heavy equipment can deliver richer content in the LinkOne format to provide their customers and distributors with an even more advanced and differentiated parts management solution that can help more effectively drive aftermarket sales.

"LinkOne WebView 3.7 takes electronic parts management to the next level, providing customers with a cutting-edge way to minimize machine and business downtime, while empowering manufacturers to better distinguish themselves in the market and generate increased parts revenues," said John Benders, vice president of asset-intensive industry solutions, Ventyx. "3D models have traditionally been within the realm of engineering departments. With LinkOne, however, Ventyx puts 3D visualization capabilities into the hands of maintenance and manufacturing professionals for advanced electronic parts ordering and management."

The de facto standard for electronic parts catalogs in the mining industry, Ventyx LinkOne is employed by some of the world's largest mining companies, as well as four of the world's five largest heavy-equipment manufacturers to deliver electronic parts catalogs to their customers. LinkOne is also used by asset maintenance operators in energy, oil and gas, defense, and public infrastructure.

In addition to providing the ability to view and manipulate 3D models of parts and assemblies, LinkOne WebView 3.7 introduces hot-pointing capabilities when viewing a 3D product model. Hot-pointing automatically links components of a product model to their corresponding price lists to help ensure correct ordering. This feature also enables 3D models to be used as a tool for quickly navigating a LinkOne parts book or catalog.

Additionally, Ventyx LinkOne WebView now features out-of-the-box integration with Microsoft SharePoint, providing an alternate method for organizations to link content with a LinkOne book without republishing the original book. Once the association between SharePoint documents and LinkOne books is established, the SharePoint document will appear as an additional item within the LinkOne table of contents at the appropriate location.

Other new enhancements include:

    --  Push Notifications. LinkOne WebView introduces the ability for users to
        be notified directly when content in the electronic parts catalog has
        been altered.
    --  Mass Library Replication. With OEMs now maintaining large libraries of
        LinkOne books all over the world, the new release includes new
        documentation of tools to help ensure entire libraries are kept
        synchronized.
Ventyx LinkOne is a graphical digital parts catalog that streamlines processes for equipment maintenance and parts management by integrating parts data across multiple manufacturers and by connecting graphics with critical parts information. With the click of a mouse, users can not only see information on a specific part, but also any associated information such as service instructions, ordering advice, safety instructions, or the complete parts list. For more details, see http://www.ventyx.com/~/media/Files/Brochures/LinkOneAssetMngmt-Brochure.ashx?download=1

About Ventyx
Ventyx, an ABB company, is a world-leading supplier of Industrial Enterprise Software for essential industries such as energy, mining and public infrastructure. Ventyx solutions bridge the gap between information technologies (IT) and operational technologies (OT), enabling clients to make faster, better-informed decisions in both daily operations and long-term planning strategies. Some of the world's largest organizations rely on Ventyx solutions to minimize risk, enhance operational and financial performance, and execute the right strategies for the future. For more details, see http://www.ventyx.com.

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CONTACT: Samantha Moore, Ventyx, +1-408-712-0612, samantha.moore@ventyx.abb.com, or Neil Torres, Blanc & Otus, +1-415-856-5140, or Mobile, +1-415-948-6345, ntorres@blancandotus.com

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

CPO Commerce Launches New Specialty Website for Outdoor Tools and Equipment, CPOoutdoor.com

PASADENA, Calif., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online tool retailer CPO Commerce announced today the launch of their new specialty retail website, cpooutdoor.com. CPO now operates 37 branded and specialty online stores.

CPO Outdoor offers a robust line of new and factory-reconditioned outdoor tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, pressure washers, chain saws, trimmers, blowers, generators and more. 

"We are extremely excited about the launch of our newest website," stated Rob Tolleson, CPO's Founder and CEO. "Our customers have been asking us to make a bigger commitment to our selection of outdoor power tools and equipment, and we listened. While we have been selling in this category for years, we are now making a much larger investment, including launching lots of great brands like Snapper, Weed Eater, Poulan, MTD, Greenworks, Briggs and Stratton, and Worx, just to name a few."

About CPO Commerce
Established in 2003, CPO Commerce is America's leading online tool retailer, operating 33 branded outlet stores including CPO Bosch, CPO Milwaukee, CPO DeWalt and CPO Makita. (To see a complete list of all of CPO's branded outlets, go to CPOoutlets.com.) CPO's branded outlet stores are known for their full selection of new tools and accessories, as well as the country's largest selection of factory-reconditioned tools. CPO Commerce also operates 4 specialty stores, Reconditionedtools.com, Tylertool.com, CPOpressurewashers.com, and CPOoutdoor.com.

CPO has shipped over 1 million orders to professional contractors, woodworkers, and handy homeowners who appreciate CPO's commitment to its customers. BizRate recognized CPO in its Circle of Excellence, acknowledging that CPO goes above and beyond the norm to provide exceptional service to its customers. For four years in a row CPO Commerce has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the fastest growing private companies in America.

Contact:

Susan Warm
swarm@cpocommerce.com
626-585-3600 ex: 7007

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

SOURCE  CPO Commerce, Inc.

CPO Commerce, Inc.

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

Sonic Foundry Announces Advanced Integration Services for the Mediasite Webcasting and Video Content Management Platform

New offering formalizes the company's ongoing collaboration with enterprise and university clients seeking custom integration between Mediasite with other technology platforms

MADISON, Wis., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sonic Foundry, Inc. (NASDAQ: SOFO), the trusted market leader for lecture capture, enterprise and event webcasting, today announced advanced integration services for the Mediasite webcasting and video content management platform. The announcement comes in direct response to clients increasingly seeking deeper levels of integration services to support a wide-ranging number of enterprise applications and databases.

Sonic Foundry has provided integration and interface connectivity for almost a decade, including out of the box integration with authentication providers such as LDAP and Active Directory; modules and code samples for room control systems from AMX, Crestron and other serial control systems; videoconferencing systems from Polycom and TANDBERG/Cisco; and integration with learning management systems from Blackboard and Moodle.  Advanced integration has also been available programmatically via the Mediasite EDAS (External Data Access Service) API.

However, many organizations do not have the internal expertise or resources available to take full advantage of the continuously evolving Mediasite integration capabilities while keeping pace with the proliferation of ever more complex technology platforms.  Mediasite capabilities that can now be accessed via API include automated scheduling, custom registration, ecommerce, student information systems (SIS) and advanced analytics. Sonic Foundry's new level of integration services can also create customized, sophisticated interfaces to training portals, enterprise content and course management systems, rapidly scaling lecture capture and streaming video adoption across the enterprise.

"We conduct onsite land management certification courses for non-students every six weeks, but we're seeing an increased demand from our customer base to provide an online training module. Sonic Foundry will custom-develop an e-commerce module that will allow us to set up an online store with all of the recorded sessions. The land management students will be able to login, purchase the sessions and view the classes online," said Chuck Miller, director of technology for Texas Christian University, Neeley School of Business. "The team at Sonic Foundry has been very helpful and is helping us to meet a demand from our customers that we couldn't meet otherwise."

Staff working on advanced integration services will deploy custom solutions for individual clients, and also contribute packaged integrations back to the Mediasite user group to help reduce the integration backlog faced by many enterprise and education organizations.

"We look forward to providing a new level of interoperability between Mediasite and the legacy systems prevalent among many of our enterprise clients, as well as new tools emerging daily," said Rob Lipps, executive vice president of Sonic Foundry. "By integrating these now disparate systems and applications, Sonic Foundry helps organizations like TCU further leverage their existing infrastructure to more quickly realize the value of video-based instruction and online training through Mediasite."

The patented Mediasite webcasting and video content management system quickly and cost-effectively automates the capture, management, delivery and search of live and on-demand streaming videos and rich media presentations that combine video with high-resolution image content.

About Sonic Foundry®, Inc.

Sonic Foundry (NASDAQ: SOFO, http://www.sonicfoundry.com) is the trusted market leader for enterprise webcasting and lecture capture, providing video communication solutions for education, business and government. Powered by the patented Mediasite webcasting platform and Mediasite Events group, the company empowers people to transform the way they communicate online, using video webcasts to bridge time and distance, accelerate research and improve performance. Product and service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of Sonic Foundry, Inc. or their respective owners.

Certain statements contained in this news release regarding matters that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements. Because such forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, uncertainties pertaining to continued market acceptance for Sonic Foundry's products, its ability to succeed in capturing significant revenues from media services and/or systems, the effect of new competitors in its market, integration of acquired business and other risk factors identified from time to time in its filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

SOURCE  Sonic Foundry, Inc.

Sonic Foundry, Inc.

CONTACT: Tammy Jackson, +1-608-770-9052, tammy@sonicfoundry.com, or Nicole Wise, +1-608-237-8678, nicolew@sonicfoundry.com

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

Ameyo Efficiently Manages Customer Interaction Process of Chennai-Based Real-Estate Venture

Archean Design and Development, Enhances Customer Experience With the all-in-one Ameyo Solution Powering its Customer Interactions

GURGAON, India, April 9, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Ameyo [http://www.drishti-soft.com/product.php ], empowers customer interaction
management [http://www.drishti-soft.com/customersupport.php ] of Archean Design and
Development, a real estate venture based in Chennai that provides luxury homes catering to
the modern lifestyle. The latter focuses on providing customers with unparalleled quality
and requires a technology that could enhance customer experience.

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    Speaking about the solution, Sundar, Business Manager, Archean Design and Development
says, "Striving to be a leading player in the real-estate industry, we continuously
attempt to enhance our customer interactions in both responding to enquiries and reaching
out for new offers. We required a technology that could reliably manage the entire
process, increasing our reach and enhancing customer experience. The Drishti team aptly
implemented their Ameyo solution which suited our specific business needs. The system
helped us automate our reach-out programs as well as provided us with effective tools to
manage and measure our inbound queries."

    Archean Design and Development was in the hunt for a solution that could automate
their interaction processes and needed a technology that could match their specific
business requirements. Ameyo enabled them with the capability of full automation from
inbound queries to reaching out to customers. This allowed the venture to be easily
accessible to customers and connect with them for various product offerings.

    Connecting to customers was not the only end goal of Archean Design and Development.
They required a measurement system that would allow them to track their service level
quality, both in historical form and in real-time. Drishti pre-integrated the offered
Ameyo solution with reporting and graphical dashboard capabilities that allowed the
growing real-estate venture to monitor all interactions and provide the best customer
experience.

    About Archean Design and Development

    Archean Design and Development provides customers with high-end luxury homes catered
specifically to the burgeoning modern lifestyle and is the real-estate venture of the
Chennai-based Archean Group which has presence in multiple industries across the globe.

    About Drishti

    Drishti [http://www.drishti-soft.com/contactus.php ] is a leading provider of contact
center software and enterprise communications applications. Drishti offers communications
solutions that empower enterprises to dynamically manage business processes, interactions,
workforce and service levels on emerging unified communications (IP telephony, unified
messaging, conferencing, presence management, and application collaboration), SOA (Service
Oriented Architecture), and SaaS (Software as a Service). Cutting-edge technologies from
Drishti have been designed to add value to the businesses and pave way for a structured
growth.

    Primary Media Contact : Kishore Daswani, pr@drishti-soft.com, 91-124-4771043

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Expedia, Inc. Announces Launch of Market-leading Hotel Connectivity Platform, Expedia Connect 2

BELLEVUE, Wash., April 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Expedia, Inc., the world's largest online travel company, announced today the launch of Expedia® Connect 2, an upgraded connectivity solution that offers hotels and reservation system providers the ability to design, build and deploy standardized interfaces to connect directly with Expedia.

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This latest iteration of Expedia's connectivity technology ensures that the most accurate pricing and availability data are displayed to customers booking a room on one of the more than 70 Expedia-brand or Hotels.com® booking sites around the world. By offering the combined benefits of push-and-pull technology, Expedia Connect 2 allows for an efficient and timely exchange of hotel data, meaning customers receive the most accurate and up-to-date property information throughout the travel shopping and booking process. In addition to streamlining Expedia bookings for connected hotels, this type of functionality enables hotels to easily provide last-minute room inventory for mobile and short booking window channels, without the risk of force-sell or overbooking.

Expedia announced its new connectivity platform today on the eve of the annual Open Travel Advisory Forum in Miami, where representatives from Expedia's connectivity team will be on hand to present in the general session and meet with travel suppliers.

"Expedia Connect 2 was introduced out of our desire to deliver a connectivity solution that ensures we are serving our hotel partners in a way that is relevant and meaningful to their business goals," said Melissa Maher, senior vice president of global strategic accounts and industry relations, Expedia, Inc. "We're constantly innovating and pushing the envelope in terms of the breadth of services we provide to our supply partners, and in this case, this platform is truly a first-of-its-kind interface that offers our hotel partners a connectivity solution that is unmatched in the online travel space."

For more information on Expedia Connect 2, please contact connect@expedia.com, or visit http://www.expediaconnect.com.

About Expedia, Inc.
Expedia, Inc. is the largest online travel company in the world, with an extensive brand portfolio that includes some of the world's leading online travel brands, including:

    --  Expedia.com®, the world's largest full service online travel agency,
        with localized sites in 30 countries
    --  Hotels.com®, the hotel specialist with sites in more than 60 countries
    --  Leading discount travel site Hotwire®, which offers opaque deals in
        nine countries on its eight sites in North America and Europe
    --  Egencia®, the world's fifth largest corporate travel management company
    --  China's second largest booking site eLong(TM)
    --  Leading agency hotel company Venere.com(TM)
    --  Destination services and activities provider Expedia Local Expert®; and
    --  Luxury travel specialist Classic Vacations®
The company delivers consumers value in leisure and business travel, drives incremental demand and direct bookings to travel suppliers, and provides advertisers the opportunity to reach a highly valuable audience of in-market travel consumers through Expedia Media Solutions. Expedia also powers bookings for some of the world's leading airlines and hotels, top consumer brands, high traffic websites, and thousands of active affiliates through Expedia® Affiliate Network. (NASDAQ: EXPE)  For corporate and industry news and views, visit us at http://www.expediainc.com or follow us on Twitter @expediainc.

Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. © 2012 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. CST: 2029030-50

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Expedia, Inc.

CONTACT: Expedia, Inc. Corporate Communications, +1-425-679-4317, press@expedia.com

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