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April 5, 2012
Net Entertainment Launches Demolition Squad(TM) Video Slot
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 5, 2012 at 1:07:01 AM
Net Entertainment Launches Demolition Squad(TM) Video Slot
STOCKHOLM, April 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Net Entertainment, the world's leading provider of high quality casino games, is
pleased to announce the release of its latest video slot Demolition Squad(TM)
[http://www.netent.com ].
Demolition Squad(TM) is a 5 reel, 4 row, 40 bet line action-packed high energy video
slot. Portraying a demolition crew's hard day at work, the slot offers cartoon-style
graphics with non-stop animations.
Demolition Squad(TM) brings game play to explosive levels with the featured Demolition
Wild. While the crew works on the reels, players are excited to see that when two Wilds
appear on reels 2 and 4, any symbol appearing between the two is transformed into a
Demolition Wild - giving the chance for ground-breaking wins!
Players that blast their way to Free Spins experience that the Demolition Wilds
continue to change other symbols into Wilds. To make things even more exciting, wins with
Demolition Wilds in Free Spins are multiplied by up to x3.
An unforgettable gaming experience is created through ground-breaking mathematics,
sound effects, animations and innovative win presentations. The Quick Spin functionality
shortens the length of game rounds and the players can even choose to spin the reels with
the keyboard spacebar.
Demolition Squad's(TM) game play and graphics are as exciting as one would expect from
Net Entertainment's long line of high quality video slots. With these exciting new
features, Net Entertainment is once again confirmed as the industry leader keeping
innovation as a tradition.
To view Demolition Squad(TM) go to http://www.netent.com/games/
[http://www.netent.com/games ]
About Net Entertainment
Net Entertainment is a world-leading supplier of digitally distributed gaming systems
used by some of the world's most successful online gaming operators. The Net Entertainment
Casino(TM) is a complete gaming system comprising a full suite of high quality games and a
powerful management platform. The games create the ultimate gaming experience for the
player while the management platform enables Net Entertainment's customers, the operators,
to optimize their business and profitability. Operators are provided a customized system
solution that is easily integrated ensuring short time to market and a cost efficient
operation. Net Entertainment is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (NET-B).
More information about Net Entertainment is available at http://www.netent.com
For additional information please contact:
Hanne Aimonen, Marketing Manager, Net Entertainment;
Phone +356-2276-8123; Email hanne.aimonen@netent.com
Source: Net Entertainment
STOCKHOLM, April 5, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Net Entertainment, the world's leading provider of high quality casino games, is
pleased to announce the release of its latest video slot Demolition Squad(TM)
[http://www.netent.com ].
Demolition Squad(TM) is a 5 reel, 4 row, 40 bet line action-packed high energy video
slot. Portraying a demolition crew's hard day at work, the slot offers cartoon-style
graphics with non-stop animations.
Demolition Squad(TM) brings game play to explosive levels with the featured Demolition
Wild. While the crew works on the reels, players are excited to see that when two Wilds
appear on reels 2 and 4, any symbol appearing between the two is transformed into a
Demolition Wild - giving the chance for ground-breaking wins!
Players that blast their way to Free Spins experience that the Demolition Wilds
continue to change other symbols into Wilds. To make things even more exciting, wins with
Demolition Wilds in Free Spins are multiplied by up to x3.
An unforgettable gaming experience is created through ground-breaking mathematics,
sound effects, animations and innovative win presentations. The Quick Spin functionality
shortens the length of game rounds and the players can even choose to spin the reels with
the keyboard spacebar.
Demolition Squad's(TM) game play and graphics are as exciting as one would expect from
Net Entertainment's long line of high quality video slots. With these exciting new
features, Net Entertainment is once again confirmed as the industry leader keeping
innovation as a tradition.
To view Demolition Squad(TM) go to http://www.netent.com/games/
[http://www.netent.com/games ]
About Net Entertainment
Net Entertainment is a world-leading supplier of digitally distributed gaming systems
used by some of the world's most successful online gaming operators. The Net Entertainment
Casino(TM) is a complete gaming system comprising a full suite of high quality games and a
powerful management platform. The games create the ultimate gaming experience for the
player while the management platform enables Net Entertainment's customers, the operators,
to optimize their business and profitability. Operators are provided a customized system
solution that is easily integrated ensuring short time to market and a cost efficient
operation. Net Entertainment is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm (NET-B).
More information about Net Entertainment is available at http://www.netent.com
For additional information please contact:
Hanne Aimonen, Marketing Manager, Net Entertainment;
Phone +356-2276-8123; Email hanne.aimonen@netent.com
Source: Net Entertainment
Panasonic Introduces the LUMIX GF5, a New Ultra Compact Digital Interchangeable Lens System Camera
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 5, 2012 at 12:07:01 AM
Panasonic Introduces the LUMIX GF5, a New Ultra Compact Digital Interchangeable Lens System Camera
LUMIX GF5 features a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and incorporates a variety of shooting options to enhance photography experience
SECAUCUS, N.J., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announced a new digital interchangeable lens system camera, the LUMIX DMC-GF5, which joins Panasonic's award-winning LUMIX G Series of digital cameras, which are acclaimed for their high image quality with small and compact body and lenses. The LUMIX GF5 features a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine, helping to ensure true-to-life images through exceptional resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. Even in low-light situations and at a maximum 12800 high ISO sensitivity, the LUMIX GF5 produces stunning photos and videos. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction) allowing for both bright areas and dark areas to be faithfully reproduced with minimal noise in high sensitivity image recording.
Sporting a sophisticated and stylish design, the LUMIX GF5 features a compact, lightweight body with built-in flash. A rubberized grip makes it easier for users to comfortably hold the camera in one hand. Complying with Micro Four Thirds standard, a wide range of interchangeable lenses is offered to expand photographic experience even more broadly at higher level of photo quality.
"Panasonic expects the LUMIX GF5 to please photo enthusiasts and budding photographers that are looking for the next step from the traditional point-and-shoot camera," said Christopher Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "The camera's host of shooting options makes photography even more artistic, yet easy for users of any experience level. The powerful Venus Engine and sensor allows the camera to achieve exceptional photo quality in a range of shooting environments."
The LUMIX GF5, like all cameras in the LUMIX G Series, adopts Contrast AF (Auto Focus), so focusing is controlled by the image sensor. Compared with the Phase difference system AF, Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy, especially when shooting with a bright lens with small F value. To further advance the Contrast AF, the GF5 incorporates full-area focusing, making it possible to set focus on any point in the field of view.
Featuring an ultra high-speed Light Speed AF, the LUMIX GF5 can focus in approximately 0.09*(1) seconds making it possible to capture even fast moving subjects clearly. Combined with Touch AF control and high-speed burst shooting at four frames per second in full resolution, it has never been easier to capture fast-moving objects clearly. Additionally, Pinpoint AF allows for even more precise focus by further enlarging the focus area, assisting, for example, to set focus directly on the pupil of an eye.
The LUMIX GF5's large, 3.0-inch 920,000-dot high-precision touch display and Graphic User Interface (GUI) provide users with ease of use and simple operation. The touch-control system immediately allows users to set focus on a subject just by touching the screen and users can even release the shutter to snap a photo directly from the touch screen. Once a user locks onto a subject by a touch, the camera will track the subject with the AF tracking function, even if the subject moves. Touch Zoom is also available when the LUMIX Power Zoom Lens H-PS14042 lens or H-PS45175 is mounted.
Creative Control Mode has been upgraded from the LUMIX DMC-GF3 by increasing filter options available on the LUMIX GF5 from six options to 14, adding Soft Focus*(2), Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter*(2), in addition to the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, Hi Dynamic and Miniature Effect*(3) modes. With the new GUI menu tab, switching filter effects is seamless. A preview of filter effects can be seen on the large LCD screen via Live View mode and the camera intuitively recommends filters depending on the scene that the camera detects in iA (Intelligent Auto) or iA Plus mode.
For beginner users of interchangeable lens system cameras, the GF5 features a new Scene Guide offering 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the photo closest to the situation that they are shooting and optimal parameters for shooting the scene will be set automatically*(4). Additionally, procedures, technical advice and recommended interchangeable lens options for the scene can be shown to allow users to better understand and learn photography.
In addition to shooting still photography, the LUMIX GF5 can also record 1920x1080 60i* full-High Definition videos in AVCHD format which excels in both compression efficiency and compatibility with AV equipment for playback. In addition to practical full-time AF, the Touch AF in video recording also lets the user enjoy professional-like selective focusing which allows the focus to be changed while shooting video. The LUMIX GF5 features a dedicated video record button on the top of the body so users can instantly start recording videos while shooting photos without having to make setting adjustments. Along with full-HD video capabilities, the LUMIX GF5 also features high-quality sound, recorded with Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator. Videos can be recorded in MP4 format for playback on a PC or other portable electronic devices without having to convert the files.
Additional features of the LUMIX GF5 include:
-- iA mode to automatically activate a range of technologies to enhance
photos without adjusting settings every time conditions change,
including AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene
Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control.
-- iA Plus mode allows users to adjust defocusing area in the background,
exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.
-- A dedicated sensor that automatically determines shooting angle, making
it possible to tell whether a photo was taken horizontally or vertically
no matter what lens was used.
-- The GUI interface allows users to choose an image and set it as
wallpaper for the menu screen.
The LUMIX DMC-GF5 will be available in black, white and red later this year in the following kit options: Body with 14-42mm standard zoom lens will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of $599; body with 14-42mm power zoom lens will have an SRP of $749.
For more information about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.
*(1)( )Time for focusing on the subject is measured with LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S (H-PS14042) (bundled lens in DMC-GF5X) to move lens position to "2m" from "infinity" position. The zoom position is in wide end. Panasonic measurement method.
*(2) For photo only
*(3)( )Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long)
-Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds in European PAL areas.
-Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
-You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
*(4)( )Video recording using scene guide is not possible in some scenes
About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more.
Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
SOURCE Panasonic
Panasonic
CONTACT: Lori Chiazzo (Panasonic), +1-201-392-4178, lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; Jamie Hodin (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9796, jamie.hodin@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
LUMIX GF5 features a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and incorporates a variety of shooting options to enhance photography experience
SECAUCUS, N.J., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic today announced a new digital interchangeable lens system camera, the LUMIX DMC-GF5, which joins Panasonic's award-winning LUMIX G Series of digital cameras, which are acclaimed for their high image quality with small and compact body and lenses. The LUMIX GF5 features a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine, helping to ensure true-to-life images through exceptional resolution, image rendering and color reproduction. Even in low-light situations and at a maximum 12800 high ISO sensitivity, the LUMIX GF5 produces stunning photos and videos. The noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction) allowing for both bright areas and dark areas to be faithfully reproduced with minimal noise in high sensitivity image recording.
Sporting a sophisticated and stylish design, the LUMIX GF5 features a compact, lightweight body with built-in flash. A rubberized grip makes it easier for users to comfortably hold the camera in one hand. Complying with Micro Four Thirds standard, a wide range of interchangeable lenses is offered to expand photographic experience even more broadly at higher level of photo quality.
"Panasonic expects the LUMIX GF5 to please photo enthusiasts and budding photographers that are looking for the next step from the traditional point-and-shoot camera," said Christopher Rice, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America. "The camera's host of shooting options makes photography even more artistic, yet easy for users of any experience level. The powerful Venus Engine and sensor allows the camera to achieve exceptional photo quality in a range of shooting environments."
The LUMIX GF5, like all cameras in the LUMIX G Series, adopts Contrast AF (Auto Focus), so focusing is controlled by the image sensor. Compared with the Phase difference system AF, Contrast AF boasts higher accuracy, especially when shooting with a bright lens with small F value. To further advance the Contrast AF, the GF5 incorporates full-area focusing, making it possible to set focus on any point in the field of view.
Featuring an ultra high-speed Light Speed AF, the LUMIX GF5 can focus in approximately 0.09*(1) seconds making it possible to capture even fast moving subjects clearly. Combined with Touch AF control and high-speed burst shooting at four frames per second in full resolution, it has never been easier to capture fast-moving objects clearly. Additionally, Pinpoint AF allows for even more precise focus by further enlarging the focus area, assisting, for example, to set focus directly on the pupil of an eye.
The LUMIX GF5's large, 3.0-inch 920,000-dot high-precision touch display and Graphic User Interface (GUI) provide users with ease of use and simple operation. The touch-control system immediately allows users to set focus on a subject just by touching the screen and users can even release the shutter to snap a photo directly from the touch screen. Once a user locks onto a subject by a touch, the camera will track the subject with the AF tracking function, even if the subject moves. Touch Zoom is also available when the LUMIX Power Zoom Lens H-PS14042 lens or H-PS45175 is mounted.
Creative Control Mode has been upgraded from the LUMIX DMC-GF3 by increasing filter options available on the LUMIX GF5 from six options to 14, adding Soft Focus*(2), Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect and Star Filter*(2), in addition to the conventional Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, Hi Dynamic and Miniature Effect*(3) modes. With the new GUI menu tab, switching filter effects is seamless. A preview of filter effects can be seen on the large LCD screen via Live View mode and the camera intuitively recommends filters depending on the scene that the camera detects in iA (Intelligent Auto) or iA Plus mode.
For beginner users of interchangeable lens system cameras, the GF5 features a new Scene Guide offering 23 sample pictures shot by professional photographers. Users can choose the photo closest to the situation that they are shooting and optimal parameters for shooting the scene will be set automatically*(4). Additionally, procedures, technical advice and recommended interchangeable lens options for the scene can be shown to allow users to better understand and learn photography.
In addition to shooting still photography, the LUMIX GF5 can also record 1920x1080 60i* full-High Definition videos in AVCHD format which excels in both compression efficiency and compatibility with AV equipment for playback. In addition to practical full-time AF, the Touch AF in video recording also lets the user enjoy professional-like selective focusing which allows the focus to be changed while shooting video. The LUMIX GF5 features a dedicated video record button on the top of the body so users can instantly start recording videos while shooting photos without having to make setting adjustments. Along with full-HD video capabilities, the LUMIX GF5 also features high-quality sound, recorded with Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator. Videos can be recorded in MP4 format for playback on a PC or other portable electronic devices without having to convert the files.
Additional features of the LUMIX GF5 include:
-- iA mode to automatically activate a range of technologies to enhance
photos without adjusting settings every time conditions change,
including AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene
Selector, Face Recognition and Intelligent ISO Control.
-- iA Plus mode allows users to adjust defocusing area in the background,
exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.
-- A dedicated sensor that automatically determines shooting angle, making
it possible to tell whether a photo was taken horizontally or vertically
no matter what lens was used.
-- The GUI interface allows users to choose an image and set it as
wallpaper for the menu screen.
The LUMIX DMC-GF5 will be available in black, white and red later this year in the following kit options: Body with 14-42mm standard zoom lens will have a suggested retail price (SRP) of $599; body with 14-42mm power zoom lens will have an SRP of $749.
For more information about Panasonic LUMIX digital cameras, please visit http://www.panasonic.com/lumix.
*(1)( )Time for focusing on the subject is measured with LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S (H-PS14042) (bundled lens in DMC-GF5X) to move lens position to "2m" from "infinity" position. The zoom position is in wide end. Panasonic measurement method.
*(2) For photo only
*(3)( )Sound will not be recorded with [MINIATURE EFFECT] in Creative Control Mode and approximately 1/10 of the time period is recorded. (If you record for 10 minutes, the resulting motion picture recording will be approximately 1 minute long)
-Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [AVCHD] is 29 minutes 59 seconds in European PAL areas.
-Maximum time to record motion pictures continuously with [MP4] is 29 minutes 59 seconds or up to 4 GB.
-You can check the recordable time on the screen. (For [FHD] in [MP4] format, the file size is large and so the recordable time will drop below 29 minutes 59 seconds.)
*(4)( )Video recording using scene guide is not possible in some scenes
About Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America
Based in Secaucus, N.J., Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, a Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American Subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation (NYSE: PC) and the hub of Panasonic's U.S. marketing, sales, service and R&D operations, offers a wide-range of consumer solutions in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of innovative consumer products ranges from VIERA Full HD 3D Televisions, Blu-ray players, LUMIX Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Home Audio, Cordless Phones, Home Appliances, Wellness and Personal Care products and more.
Panasonic is pledged to practice prudent, sustainable use of the earth's natural resources and protect our environment through the company's Eco Ideas programs. Panasonic was the only Consumer Electronics company to be listed in the top ten brands on the Interbrand Best Global Green Brands 2011 ranking. Follow Panasonic on Twitter @panasonicdirect, and additional company information for media is available at http://www.panasonic.com/pressroom.
SOURCE Panasonic
Panasonic
CONTACT: Lori Chiazzo (Panasonic), +1-201-392-4178, lori.chiazzo@us.panasonic.com; Blayne Murphy (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9763, blayne.murphy@cohnwolfe.com; Jamie Hodin (Cohn & Wolfe), +1-212-798-9796, jamie.hodin@cohnwolfe.com
Web Site: http://www.panasonic.com
April 4, 2012
'The CFD Trading App for The Modern Trader' by the CFD Trader
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 5:07:01 PM
'The CFD Trading App for The Modern Trader' by the CFD Trader
SYDNEY, April 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Mobile trading has become increasingly powerful over the past few years - no longer
relying on their computer-based trading platform for access, financial news, and trading
tools; traders can trade on the move, wherever they are and whenever they want.
Here we talk to the 'CFD Trader' who offers an insight into the world of mobile
trading, as well as trading CFDs with City Index Australia
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/cfd-trading ], who offer a range of professional trading
platforms.
The CFD Trader talks Mobile Trading
Q. Have mobile trading apps always been this popular?
"In the early days, when mobile trading first became established, it could be said
that it was met with a certain level of skepticism; traders were cautious to leave the
comfort of their more traditional trading platforms.
However, as time has progressed, developments have been made with the rise of the
smartphone; mobile trading offers traders full and secure access to not only their trading
platform, but their account whereby they can both trade on the move with live market
prices and view/amend account information - at a time and location to suit them.
This can all be made possible through the City Index Australia mobile trading app
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/trading-platform/iphone-tradingplatform.aspx ]."
Q. What does this mean for the traditional trader?
"This heightened access means two things - one, traders never miss a trading
opportunity again; two, for those who trade part-time (the not-so-traditional trader),
they are able to incorporate trading CFDs around their lifestyle, easily and securely.
On this note, the 'modern trader' - who we are seeing more and more within both the
CFD and forex trading arenas - can now access thousands of financial markets and currency
pairs, both through online and mobile trading platforms, as well as the traditional
computer-based platform.
This new type of trader is no longer based within an office or tied to a desk; they
include part-time traders, professionals in full-time jobs and even those who are retired.
It could be said, that with more opportunities now being made available to this modern
trader, the more the traditional trading platform - and the traditional traders themselves
- have to take a back-seat."
Q. What mobile trading app would you suggest?
The iPhone CFD Trading App
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/trading-platform/iphone-tradingplatform.aspx ] from City Index
Australia offers traders a range of invaluable features for when trading on-the-move.
Using this app, I can check the latest market prices and movements, whilst opening and
closing - as well as monitoring - my positions, from wherever I am, at a time that suits
me.
In addition, I can view and amend my Watch Lists and also go as far as creating,
viewing, completing, amending and cancelling existing orders.
Most significantly, I can easily follow my trading strategy and in particular, my risk
management plan, through setting stop loss orders to help keep me safe whilst trading.
On the note of safety; all of these actions can be done whilst being confident that my
information and transactions are secure.
For all these reasons, I would suggest the iPhone CFD Trading App from City Index
Australia [http://www.cityindex.com.au ]."
Conclusion
CFD trading with City Index Australia [http://www.cityindex.com.au/openaccount.aspx ]
enables its traders access to a professional iPhone trading app, which as we have seen
above from the 'CFD Trader', is a professional and secure application, incorporating
access to the platform, your account and risk management tools.
So for those of you considering trading part time, consider an account with City Index
Australia.
About City Index:
Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives,
and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.
City Index is a leading global provider of margined foreign exchange and CFD trading.
As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in
over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more visit: http://www.cityindex.com.au
Source: City Index Australia
Eva Diaz, Head of Public Relations and Communications and Associate Director, City Index Australia. Tel: +61-2-9270-3617, eva.diaz@cityindex.com.au
SYDNEY, April 4, 2012/PRNewswire/ --
Mobile trading has become increasingly powerful over the past few years - no longer
relying on their computer-based trading platform for access, financial news, and trading
tools; traders can trade on the move, wherever they are and whenever they want.
Here we talk to the 'CFD Trader' who offers an insight into the world of mobile
trading, as well as trading CFDs with City Index Australia
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/cfd-trading ], who offer a range of professional trading
platforms.
The CFD Trader talks Mobile Trading
Q. Have mobile trading apps always been this popular?
"In the early days, when mobile trading first became established, it could be said
that it was met with a certain level of skepticism; traders were cautious to leave the
comfort of their more traditional trading platforms.
However, as time has progressed, developments have been made with the rise of the
smartphone; mobile trading offers traders full and secure access to not only their trading
platform, but their account whereby they can both trade on the move with live market
prices and view/amend account information - at a time and location to suit them.
This can all be made possible through the City Index Australia mobile trading app
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/trading-platform/iphone-tradingplatform.aspx ]."
Q. What does this mean for the traditional trader?
"This heightened access means two things - one, traders never miss a trading
opportunity again; two, for those who trade part-time (the not-so-traditional trader),
they are able to incorporate trading CFDs around their lifestyle, easily and securely.
On this note, the 'modern trader' - who we are seeing more and more within both the
CFD and forex trading arenas - can now access thousands of financial markets and currency
pairs, both through online and mobile trading platforms, as well as the traditional
computer-based platform.
This new type of trader is no longer based within an office or tied to a desk; they
include part-time traders, professionals in full-time jobs and even those who are retired.
It could be said, that with more opportunities now being made available to this modern
trader, the more the traditional trading platform - and the traditional traders themselves
- have to take a back-seat."
Q. What mobile trading app would you suggest?
The iPhone CFD Trading App
[http://www.cityindex.com.au/trading-platform/iphone-tradingplatform.aspx ] from City Index
Australia offers traders a range of invaluable features for when trading on-the-move.
Using this app, I can check the latest market prices and movements, whilst opening and
closing - as well as monitoring - my positions, from wherever I am, at a time that suits
me.
In addition, I can view and amend my Watch Lists and also go as far as creating,
viewing, completing, amending and cancelling existing orders.
Most significantly, I can easily follow my trading strategy and in particular, my risk
management plan, through setting stop loss orders to help keep me safe whilst trading.
On the note of safety; all of these actions can be done whilst being confident that my
information and transactions are secure.
For all these reasons, I would suggest the iPhone CFD Trading App from City Index
Australia [http://www.cityindex.com.au ]."
Conclusion
CFD trading with City Index Australia [http://www.cityindex.com.au/openaccount.aspx ]
enables its traders access to a professional iPhone trading app, which as we have seen
above from the 'CFD Trader', is a professional and secure application, incorporating
access to the platform, your account and risk management tools.
So for those of you considering trading part time, consider an account with City Index
Australia.
About City Index:
Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives,
and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.
City Index is a leading global provider of margined foreign exchange and CFD trading.
As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month for individuals in
over 50 countries worldwide. To learn more visit: http://www.cityindex.com.au
Source: City Index Australia
Eva Diaz, Head of Public Relations and Communications and Associate Director, City Index Australia. Tel: +61-2-9270-3617, eva.diaz@cityindex.com.au
Live Nation Entertainment Acquires Leading Australian Promoter Michael Coppel Presents
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 4:21:01 PM
Live Nation Entertainment Acquires Leading Australian Promoter Michael Coppel Presents
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) today announced the acquisition of Michael Coppel Presents, one of the leading promoters in Australia and New Zealand.
"We have worked with Michael Coppel on a number of tours over the years and are now extremely pleased to be welcoming such a well respected and successful promoter into our international network," said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation. "Australia is the 6th largest music market in the World and an increasingly important touring market for international artists. It represents a significant part of our opportunity for international growth."
"I am delighted to be joining Live Nation and look forward to working with Luke, Roger and my current team, together with the touring teams in Los Angeles and London to firmly establish Live Nation as the leading promoter in Australia and New Zealand," said Michael Coppel.
Michael Coppel has been one of the most prominent and active concert promoters in Australia and New Zealand for over 30 years. He promotes several hundred shows per year and sells up to 1.7 million tickets annually to concerts including artists such as U2, Pink, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton, RHCP, Beyonce and Rihanna. In 2009, he was responsible for the 58 date sell out arena tour by Pink which yielded over 658,000 ticket sales.
Live Nation's existing business in Australia and New Zealand, led by Luke Hede and Roger Field, will be combined with the acquired business, which will be renamed Live Nation Australasia. Michael Coppel will lead the business as President and Chief Executive Officer, with Luke and Roger continuing as Vice Presidents-Promotions.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment
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Live Nation Entertainment
CONTACT: Alan Ridgeway, President Live Nation Entertainment International and Emerging Markets, +971 4427 8166, or Investors, Maili Bergman, +1-310-867-7000, IR@livenation.com
Web Site: http://www.livenation.com/investors
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) today announced the acquisition of Michael Coppel Presents, one of the leading promoters in Australia and New Zealand.
"We have worked with Michael Coppel on a number of tours over the years and are now extremely pleased to be welcoming such a well respected and successful promoter into our international network," said Michael Rapino, President and Chief Executive Officer of Live Nation. "Australia is the 6th largest music market in the World and an increasingly important touring market for international artists. It represents a significant part of our opportunity for international growth."
"I am delighted to be joining Live Nation and look forward to working with Luke, Roger and my current team, together with the touring teams in Los Angeles and London to firmly establish Live Nation as the leading promoter in Australia and New Zealand," said Michael Coppel.
Michael Coppel has been one of the most prominent and active concert promoters in Australia and New Zealand for over 30 years. He promotes several hundred shows per year and sells up to 1.7 million tickets annually to concerts including artists such as U2, Pink, Metallica, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton, RHCP, Beyonce and Rihanna. In 2009, he was responsible for the 58 date sell out arena tour by Pink which yielded over 658,000 ticket sales.
Live Nation's existing business in Australia and New Zealand, led by Luke Hede and Roger Field, will be combined with the acquired business, which will be renamed Live Nation Australasia. Michael Coppel will lead the business as President and Chief Executive Officer, with Luke and Roger continuing as Vice Presidents-Promotions.
About Live Nation Entertainment:
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment and ecommerce company, comprised of four market leaders: Ticketmaster.com, Live Nation Concerts, Front Line Management Group and Live Nation Network. Ticketmaster.com is the global event ticketing leader and one of the world's top five ecommerce sites, with almost 27 million monthly unique visitors. Live Nation Concerts produces over 22,000 shows annually for more than 2,300 artists globally. Front Line is the world's top artist management company, representing over 250 artists. These businesses power Live Nation Network, the leading provider of entertainment marketing solutions, enabling nearly 800 advertisers to tap into the 200 million consumers Live Nation delivers annually through its live event and digital platforms. For additional information, visit http://www.livenation.com/investors.
SOURCE Live Nation Entertainment
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Live Nation Entertainment
CONTACT: Alan Ridgeway, President Live Nation Entertainment International and Emerging Markets, +971 4427 8166, or Investors, Maili Bergman, +1-310-867-7000, IR@livenation.com
Web Site: http://www.livenation.com/investors
Callaway Golf Company Sells Top-Flite to Dick's Sporting Goods
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 4:07:01 PM
Callaway Golf Company Sells Top-Flite to Dick's Sporting Goods
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced the sale of the Top-Flite brand to Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. The announcement was made by Chip Brewer, President and CEO, Callaway Golf.
"The decision to sell Top-Flite reflects the Company's renewed focus and commitment to driving the proficiency of our core businesses, specifically the success of Callaway and Odyssey products," said Brewer. "Our strong working relationship with Dick's Sporting Goods went a long way towards the completion of this agreement and we look forward to their stewardship of the Top-Flite brand."
Brewer, a proven senior executive in the golf equipment industry, took the helm of Callaway Golf Company on March 5, 2012. Earlier this year, Callaway Golf completed the sale of the Ben Hogan brand, which the Company acquired along with Top-Flite in 2003. Both divestitures followed a global restructuring at Callaway Golf Company that streamlined the organization and aimed to reduce costs and increase the focus placed on the Company's core business units.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories, under the Callaway Golf® and Odyssey® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit http://www.callawaygolf.com or shop.callawaygolf.com.
Contacts: Brad Holiday
Patrick Burke
Tim Buckman
(760) 931-1771
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SOURCE Callaway Golf
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Callaway Golf
Web Site: http://www.callawaygolf.com
CARLSBAD, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) today announced the sale of the Top-Flite brand to Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc. The announcement was made by Chip Brewer, President and CEO, Callaway Golf.
"The decision to sell Top-Flite reflects the Company's renewed focus and commitment to driving the proficiency of our core businesses, specifically the success of Callaway and Odyssey products," said Brewer. "Our strong working relationship with Dick's Sporting Goods went a long way towards the completion of this agreement and we look forward to their stewardship of the Top-Flite brand."
Brewer, a proven senior executive in the golf equipment industry, took the helm of Callaway Golf Company on March 5, 2012. Earlier this year, Callaway Golf completed the sale of the Ben Hogan brand, which the Company acquired along with Top-Flite in 2003. Both divestitures followed a global restructuring at Callaway Golf Company that streamlined the organization and aimed to reduce costs and increase the focus placed on the Company's core business units.
About Callaway Golf
Through an unwavering commitment to innovation, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:ELY) creates products and services designed to make every golfer a better golfer. Callaway Golf Company manufactures and sells golf clubs and golf balls, and sells golf apparel, footwear and accessories, under the Callaway Golf® and Odyssey® brands in more than 110 countries worldwide. For more information please visit http://www.callawaygolf.com or shop.callawaygolf.com.
Contacts: Brad Holiday
Patrick Burke
Tim Buckman
(760) 931-1771
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20091203/CGLOGO)
SOURCE Callaway Golf
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Callaway Golf
Web Site: http://www.callawaygolf.com
Pandora Welcomes Nissan to Extensive Automotive Roster
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 3:35:01 PM
Pandora Welcomes Nissan to Extensive Automotive Roster
OAKLAND, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading personalized radio service, announced today at the New York International Auto Show that Nissan has been added as the latest automotive brand in the group of automotive partners who offer in-car availability of Pandora. Pandora will be featured in the 2013 Altima model, which is expected to be available at dealers beginning the summer of 2012. The Nissan system will support hallmark Pandora functions such as thumbs-up, thumbs-down and track skip. In-car connectivity is made possible via a paired iPhone running the Pandora application.
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Pandora Executive Vice President of Business and Corporate Development Jessica Steel said, "At Pandora, we continue to work diligently to make listening to personalized radio as easy in the car as it is at home. We are excited to welcome Nissan as a key automotive partner helping us achieve that aim."
To date, Pandora has announced partnerships with a total of 18 automotive brands (including the two new brands announced during this year's New York International Auto Show) and seven aftermarket manufacturers.
ABOUT PANDORA
Pandora (NYSE: P) gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. (OK, we've added comedy as well so we're also up for playing some jokes you'll love.) Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. turn on Pandora to hear music they love. http://www.pandora.com
SOURCE Pandora
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Pandora
CONTACT: Amanda Conti or Deborah Roth of Pandora Communications and Public Relations, +1-510-842-6996, press@pandora.com, or Dominic Paschel, VP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, +1-510-842-6960, investor@pandora.com
Web Site: http://www.pandora.com
OAKLAND, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pandora (NYSE: P), the leading personalized radio service, announced today at the New York International Auto Show that Nissan has been added as the latest automotive brand in the group of automotive partners who offer in-car availability of Pandora. Pandora will be featured in the 2013 Altima model, which is expected to be available at dealers beginning the summer of 2012. The Nissan system will support hallmark Pandora functions such as thumbs-up, thumbs-down and track skip. In-car connectivity is made possible via a paired iPhone running the Pandora application.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110615/SF20192LOGO)
Pandora Executive Vice President of Business and Corporate Development Jessica Steel said, "At Pandora, we continue to work diligently to make listening to personalized radio as easy in the car as it is at home. We are excited to welcome Nissan as a key automotive partner helping us achieve that aim."
To date, Pandora has announced partnerships with a total of 18 automotive brands (including the two new brands announced during this year's New York International Auto Show) and seven aftermarket manufacturers.
ABOUT PANDORA
Pandora (NYSE: P) gives people music they love anytime, anywhere, through connected devices. (OK, we've added comedy as well so we're also up for playing some jokes you'll love.) Personalized stations launch instantly with the input of a single "seed" - a favorite artist, song or genre. The Music Genome Project®, a deeply detailed hand-built musical taxonomy, powers the personalization of Pandora® internet radio by using musicological "DNA" and constant listener feedback to craft personalized stations from a growing collection of hundreds of thousands of recordings. Tens of millions of people in the U.S. turn on Pandora to hear music they love. http://www.pandora.com
SOURCE Pandora
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Pandora
CONTACT: Amanda Conti or Deborah Roth of Pandora Communications and Public Relations, +1-510-842-6996, press@pandora.com, or Dominic Paschel, VP, Corporate Finance and Investor Relations, +1-510-842-6960, investor@pandora.com
Web Site: http://www.pandora.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:28:01 PM
RF Technologies® adds new features to wireless call pendant for Code Alert® Quick Response® Premiere Wireless Call Solution
Visual call confirmation gives peace of mind, assuring residents that help is on the way
BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RF Technologies®, a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) healthcare safety and security solutions, announced today the release of new features to its wireless call pendant for the Code Alert® Quick Response® Premiere Wireless Call Solution. The pendant now provides a visual confirmation, assuring residents that their call was received, and adds improved water resistance for safety in the shower.
Residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and independent living use pendants to place an assistance or emergency call to caregivers. A larger light on the face of the pendant will flash green three times to indicate the call was received by the Code Alert system. The green light will then blink once every three seconds while the pendant remains in alarm, assuring residents that help is on the way.
"The addition of visual confirmation on our wireless pendants gives residents so much more peace of mind. Now, when they press their pendant, they'll be able to see that their call was sent and know someone will be coming to assist them shortly." said Paul Larson, vice president of product development. "Our Code Alert system does this seamlessly without adding any extra work for caregivers."
The upgrade also includes improved water resistance for the added safety and confidence of being able to wear the pendant in the shower. The pendant includes a protective, latex-free silicon boot and can be worn on an optional breakaway necklace or lanyard, or worn on a wristband.
"This new feature targets two of our primary goals: to help residents and their families feel more secure, and to increase the reputation of communities carrying our products so they're known as being focused on resident safety," Larson said.
Current and new customers have already begun receiving the upgraded pendant. Former models will still be supported as production of the new model continues.
The Quick Response Premiere solution enables residents to call for assistance from anywhere in a community, inside or outside. Additional features include room-level locationing, easy-to-use touch-screen monitor software, Quick Look(TM) LED displays, alarm escalation and reporting capabilities. The solution fully conforms to the UL 1069, Edition 7 Standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment, ensuring continuous, reliable operation and long product lifetimes.
About RF Technologies
RF Technologies is a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated RFID-based Safety and Security Solutions for senior care facilities and hospitals, including Code Alert®( )Wandering Management and Quick Response® Wireless Call Systems, Sensatec® Fall Management, and Safe Place®( )Infant, Pediatric, and Elopement Management Security Systems. With over 10,000 installations in its 25-year history, RF Technologies is credited with inventing the first RFID infant security system, which was designed and developed by nurse clinicians. It was the first in the industry to offer Remote Monitoring, RF Consulting, 24/7 Technical Support by RF Technologies' staff specialists, and a nationwide service team. http://www.rft.com
SOURCE RF Technologies, Inc.
RF Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Michelle Dalton, Marketing Director, 1-800-669-9946, mdalton@rft.com
Web Site: http://www.rft.com
Visual call confirmation gives peace of mind, assuring residents that help is on the way
BROOKFIELD, Wis., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RF Technologies®, a leading provider of radio frequency identification (RFID) healthcare safety and security solutions, announced today the release of new features to its wireless call pendant for the Code Alert® Quick Response® Premiere Wireless Call Solution. The pendant now provides a visual confirmation, assuring residents that their call was received, and adds improved water resistance for safety in the shower.
Residents in assisted living, skilled nursing and independent living use pendants to place an assistance or emergency call to caregivers. A larger light on the face of the pendant will flash green three times to indicate the call was received by the Code Alert system. The green light will then blink once every three seconds while the pendant remains in alarm, assuring residents that help is on the way.
"The addition of visual confirmation on our wireless pendants gives residents so much more peace of mind. Now, when they press their pendant, they'll be able to see that their call was sent and know someone will be coming to assist them shortly." said Paul Larson, vice president of product development. "Our Code Alert system does this seamlessly without adding any extra work for caregivers."
The upgrade also includes improved water resistance for the added safety and confidence of being able to wear the pendant in the shower. The pendant includes a protective, latex-free silicon boot and can be worn on an optional breakaway necklace or lanyard, or worn on a wristband.
"This new feature targets two of our primary goals: to help residents and their families feel more secure, and to increase the reputation of communities carrying our products so they're known as being focused on resident safety," Larson said.
Current and new customers have already begun receiving the upgraded pendant. Former models will still be supported as production of the new model continues.
The Quick Response Premiere solution enables residents to call for assistance from anywhere in a community, inside or outside. Additional features include room-level locationing, easy-to-use touch-screen monitor software, Quick Look(TM) LED displays, alarm escalation and reporting capabilities. The solution fully conforms to the UL 1069, Edition 7 Standard for Hospital Signaling and Nurse Call Equipment, ensuring continuous, reliable operation and long product lifetimes.
About RF Technologies
RF Technologies is a leading provider of comprehensive, integrated RFID-based Safety and Security Solutions for senior care facilities and hospitals, including Code Alert®( )Wandering Management and Quick Response® Wireless Call Systems, Sensatec® Fall Management, and Safe Place®( )Infant, Pediatric, and Elopement Management Security Systems. With over 10,000 installations in its 25-year history, RF Technologies is credited with inventing the first RFID infant security system, which was designed and developed by nurse clinicians. It was the first in the industry to offer Remote Monitoring, RF Consulting, 24/7 Technical Support by RF Technologies' staff specialists, and a nationwide service team. http://www.rft.com
SOURCE RF Technologies, Inc.
RF Technologies, Inc.
CONTACT: Michelle Dalton, Marketing Director, 1-800-669-9946, mdalton@rft.com
Web Site: http://www.rft.com
Toyota Designers to Chat Live via Facebook and Twitter with Consumers and Media Following Debut of All-New Sedan
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 2:00:01 PM
Toyota Designers to Chat Live via Facebook and Twitter with Consumers and Media Following Debut of All-New Sedan
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Media and the public will have the opportunity to participate in a live-streaming video chat with the designers of an all-
new U.S.-designed sedan following its debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Viewers will be able to submit questions via Facebook in the chat section and via Twitter using the #ToyotaDesign hashtag.
WHO: The panel includes five of the vehicle's four lead designers, along with Kevin Hunter, president of Calty Design Research,
Inc., the North American arm of Toyota's global design network.
The panel will be moderated by LinYee Yuan, managing editor of Core77, a leading online publisher devoted to industrial
design.
WHERE: The Toyota Design Live chat is hosted on Toyota's Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/toyota/app_326588510734298
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WHEN: The live video chat is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EDT on April 5, 2012.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Sona Iliffe-Moon, +1-310-468-6721, sona_iliffe-moon@toyota.com, @toyota, or Scott DeYager, +1-310-468-5204, scott_deyager@toyota.com, @toyota, both of Toyota
Web Site: http://www.toyota.com
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: Media and the public will have the opportunity to participate in a live-streaming video chat with the designers of an all-
new U.S.-designed sedan following its debut at the 2012 New York International Auto Show Thursday, April 5, 2012.
Viewers will be able to submit questions via Facebook in the chat section and via Twitter using the #ToyotaDesign hashtag.
WHO: The panel includes five of the vehicle's four lead designers, along with Kevin Hunter, president of Calty Design Research,
Inc., the North American arm of Toyota's global design network.
The panel will be moderated by LinYee Yuan, managing editor of Core77, a leading online publisher devoted to industrial
design.
WHERE: The Toyota Design Live chat is hosted on Toyota's Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/toyota/app_326588510734298
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WHEN: The live video chat is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. EDT on April 5, 2012.
SOURCE Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc.
CONTACT: Sona Iliffe-Moon, +1-310-468-6721, sona_iliffe-moon@toyota.com, @toyota, or Scott DeYager, +1-310-468-5204, scott_deyager@toyota.com, @toyota, both of Toyota
Web Site: http://www.toyota.com
Najafi Companies-Owned Direct Brands Acquires Multichannel Specialty Retailer and Loyalty Program Provider, SkyMall
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 1:28:01 PM
Najafi Companies-Owned Direct Brands Acquires Multichannel Specialty Retailer and Loyalty Program Provider, SkyMall
PHOENIX, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Brands' affiliate Bookspan, which is owned by Phoenix-based private investment firm, Najafi Companies, has acquired Phoenix-based SkyMall, one of the most recognized brands in North America.
Known for its national in-flight catalog and e-commerce business, SkyMall is also a major name in the loyalty industry providing turn-key merchandise and gift card solutions to global brands. Financial terms of the acquisition between the two private companies were not disclosed.
"We are delighted to have an opportunity to add the iconic SkyMall brand and its core competence in unique merchandise selection, competitive pricing and leading customer service," said Daniel Shum, executive chairman of Direct Brands. "SkyMall's loyalty business is well-known in the industry for its virtual inventory model and technological innovation backed by flawless customer service and support. The combination of Direct Brands and SkyMall will further enhance and strengthen the overall experience of our customers and club members."
Both Direct Brands and SkyMall serve as direct-to-consumer companies. Shum said the curation and discovery components, in addition to competitive pricing, are an integral value of the existing Direct Brands book and DVD club benefits. Shum added that the addition of SkyMall represents a strategic expansion of Direct Brands discovery, products and service offerings to customers of both entities.
"We are thrilled to join with Direct Brands," said Christine Aguilera, president of SkyMall. "Najafi Companies' expertise, coupled with our successful in-flight and loyalty business models, will lead to the most desirable outcomes for our valued customers and for the future growth and innovation of the company."
In addition to SkyMall, Najafi's portfolio of companies includes Direct Brands, holding companies of media clubs such as Book-of-the-Month Club, Double Day Book Club, and a number of special interests clubs; Actissia France, a leading distributor of cultural products in Europe; Trend Homes and Snowflake Power, a biomass power plant in northern Arizona.
About Direct Brands
Direct Brands is one of the largest direct-to-consumer distributors of media products in the U.S. The company is home to DVD and book club brands such as Columbia House, Doubleday Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club, BOMC2.com as well as a number of special interest and lifestyle book clubs. The company serves members in the U.S. through its various club catalogs and online.
About Najafi Companies
Najafi Companies is an international private investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm makes highly-selective investments up to $1 billion in size in companies with strong management teams across a variety of industries, and often in industries out of popular favor. The firm takes a long-term view on its investments and focuses its efforts to create value through growth and superior performance. Najafi Companies funds investments with internally generated capital, not through a fund. Free from the restrictions of a fund, the firm is able to move quickly and decisively when investing, and with no requirements to return capital to outside partners, Najafi Companies is able to make investments that create maximum value for the long-term. For more information about Najafi Companies, visit http://www.najafi.com.
About SkyMall
SkyMall is a multi-channel, direct marketer offering high-quality, innovative merchandise from top direct marketers and manufacturers through its SkyMall catalog and web site, SkyMall.com. The SkyMall catalog is seen by approximately 88% of all domestic air passengers reaching more than 650 million air travelers annually. SkyMall also offers turn-key merchandise and gift card loyalty programs to global brands. The company was founded in 1990.
Contact: Greg Sexton/Anne Robertson
The Lavidge Company
(480) 998-2600
gsexton@lavidge.com
arobertson@lavidge.com
SOURCE Najafi Companies
Najafi Companies
Web Site: http://www.najafi.com
PHOENIX, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Brands' affiliate Bookspan, which is owned by Phoenix-based private investment firm, Najafi Companies, has acquired Phoenix-based SkyMall, one of the most recognized brands in North America.
Known for its national in-flight catalog and e-commerce business, SkyMall is also a major name in the loyalty industry providing turn-key merchandise and gift card solutions to global brands. Financial terms of the acquisition between the two private companies were not disclosed.
"We are delighted to have an opportunity to add the iconic SkyMall brand and its core competence in unique merchandise selection, competitive pricing and leading customer service," said Daniel Shum, executive chairman of Direct Brands. "SkyMall's loyalty business is well-known in the industry for its virtual inventory model and technological innovation backed by flawless customer service and support. The combination of Direct Brands and SkyMall will further enhance and strengthen the overall experience of our customers and club members."
Both Direct Brands and SkyMall serve as direct-to-consumer companies. Shum said the curation and discovery components, in addition to competitive pricing, are an integral value of the existing Direct Brands book and DVD club benefits. Shum added that the addition of SkyMall represents a strategic expansion of Direct Brands discovery, products and service offerings to customers of both entities.
"We are thrilled to join with Direct Brands," said Christine Aguilera, president of SkyMall. "Najafi Companies' expertise, coupled with our successful in-flight and loyalty business models, will lead to the most desirable outcomes for our valued customers and for the future growth and innovation of the company."
In addition to SkyMall, Najafi's portfolio of companies includes Direct Brands, holding companies of media clubs such as Book-of-the-Month Club, Double Day Book Club, and a number of special interests clubs; Actissia France, a leading distributor of cultural products in Europe; Trend Homes and Snowflake Power, a biomass power plant in northern Arizona.
About Direct Brands
Direct Brands is one of the largest direct-to-consumer distributors of media products in the U.S. The company is home to DVD and book club brands such as Columbia House, Doubleday Book Club, Book-of-the-Month Club, BOMC2.com as well as a number of special interest and lifestyle book clubs. The company serves members in the U.S. through its various club catalogs and online.
About Najafi Companies
Najafi Companies is an international private investment firm based in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm makes highly-selective investments up to $1 billion in size in companies with strong management teams across a variety of industries, and often in industries out of popular favor. The firm takes a long-term view on its investments and focuses its efforts to create value through growth and superior performance. Najafi Companies funds investments with internally generated capital, not through a fund. Free from the restrictions of a fund, the firm is able to move quickly and decisively when investing, and with no requirements to return capital to outside partners, Najafi Companies is able to make investments that create maximum value for the long-term. For more information about Najafi Companies, visit http://www.najafi.com.
About SkyMall
SkyMall is a multi-channel, direct marketer offering high-quality, innovative merchandise from top direct marketers and manufacturers through its SkyMall catalog and web site, SkyMall.com. The SkyMall catalog is seen by approximately 88% of all domestic air passengers reaching more than 650 million air travelers annually. SkyMall also offers turn-key merchandise and gift card loyalty programs to global brands. The company was founded in 1990.
Contact: Greg Sexton/Anne Robertson
The Lavidge Company
(480) 998-2600
gsexton@lavidge.com
arobertson@lavidge.com
SOURCE Najafi Companies
Najafi Companies
Web Site: http://www.najafi.com
Miss the Yankees or Mets Game? Get Them Free in HD on FiOS Video on Demand
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:35:02 PM
Miss the Yankees or Mets Game? Get Them Free in HD on FiOS Video on Demand
Agreements With the YES Network and SNY Mean Baseball Games and Other Popular Sports and Shows Will Be Available in HD When Subscribers Want Them
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Just in time for Opening Day, Verizon is giving its FiOS TV subscribers in the New York metro area Yankees and Mets games in high definition -- when subscribers want them.
As part of separate agreements with the YES Network and SNY, Verizon FiOS subscribers in the area will be able to access the games on the FiOS1 Local Zone folder in the free Video on Demand category. VOD can be found on the FiOS Main Menu function.
In addition to the games, other popular YES Network and SNY programming also will be provided in HD in the FiOS1 Local Zone folder.
Verizon FiOS is the only TV provider in the New York metro area to offer the Yankees and Mets games and the networks' other content in HD on VOD. Verizon FiOS has provided the baseball games and other YES and SNY shows in SD (standard definition) for four years.
The first HD games available will be the Mets opener against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday (April 5), and the Yankees game the following day at Tampa.
The games and content will be available to FiOS subscribers in New York City, Long Island, the northern suburbs, the mid-Hudson area, and northern and central New Jersey.
"Our subscribers can't get enough of the home-town Yankees and Mets," said Orlando Martinez, Verizon director of FiOS1 sports content. "By giving them the ability to watch our crystal-clear, high-definition broadcasts of their favorite baseball teams on their own time, or as a replay, we're providing more entertainment value and greater choice.
"Sports-related programming - and especially the games themselves - is important to our customers. So we continually look for more ways to get that content in front of our viewers. Our customers have the added convenience of Verizon FiOS putting the games and content on HD in a free area that viewers can access at any time," Martinez said.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with nearly 108 million total connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 194,000. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: John Bonomo, +1-212-321-8033, john.j.bonomo@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
Agreements With the YES Network and SNY Mean Baseball Games and Other Popular Sports and Shows Will Be Available in HD When Subscribers Want Them
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Just in time for Opening Day, Verizon is giving its FiOS TV subscribers in the New York metro area Yankees and Mets games in high definition -- when subscribers want them.
As part of separate agreements with the YES Network and SNY, Verizon FiOS subscribers in the area will be able to access the games on the FiOS1 Local Zone folder in the free Video on Demand category. VOD can be found on the FiOS Main Menu function.
In addition to the games, other popular YES Network and SNY programming also will be provided in HD in the FiOS1 Local Zone folder.
Verizon FiOS is the only TV provider in the New York metro area to offer the Yankees and Mets games and the networks' other content in HD on VOD. Verizon FiOS has provided the baseball games and other YES and SNY shows in SD (standard definition) for four years.
The first HD games available will be the Mets opener against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday (April 5), and the Yankees game the following day at Tampa.
The games and content will be available to FiOS subscribers in New York City, Long Island, the northern suburbs, the mid-Hudson area, and northern and central New Jersey.
"Our subscribers can't get enough of the home-town Yankees and Mets," said Orlando Martinez, Verizon director of FiOS1 sports content. "By giving them the ability to watch our crystal-clear, high-definition broadcasts of their favorite baseball teams on their own time, or as a replay, we're providing more entertainment value and greater choice.
"Sports-related programming - and especially the games themselves - is important to our customers. So we continually look for more ways to get that content in front of our viewers. Our customers have the added convenience of Verizon FiOS putting the games and content on HD in a free area that viewers can access at any time," Martinez said.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to consumer, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, with nearly 108 million total connections nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers in more than 150 countries, including all of the Fortune 500. A Dow 30 company with $111 billion in 2011 revenues, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 194,000. For more information, visit http://www.verizon.com.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at http://www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by email, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
SOURCE Verizon
Verizon
CONTACT: John Bonomo, +1-212-321-8033, john.j.bonomo@verizon.com
Web Site: http://www.verizon.com
Scenic Washington State Launches Colorful, Versatile, Interactive Travel Planning
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 12:35:02 PM
Scenic Washington State Launches Colorful, Versatile, Interactive Travel Planning
Destination Media Alliance announces suite of products to assist travelers in creating personalized getaways
SEATTLE, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Scenic Washington State becomes the region's newest resource for versatile travel planning in the state of Washington. This new suite of products by Destination Media Alliance offers consumers fully integrated print, digital and mobile travel planning capabilities. The interactive glossy publication works in tandem with ScenicWA.com and will soon be optimized for mobile devices, linking directly to suggested itineraries and planning tools that enable users to plan the perfect road trip. Cutting edge Digimarc Discover technology is embedded in the print magazine, allowing readers to scan uniquely identified photos with a smartphone or tablet, opening up a world of rich online content including videos, slide shows and more.
"Travel and tourism is about mobility, and Scenic Washington State is the go-to tool for planning the perfect road trip. It's different from other guides in its unique on-the-road accessibility," explained Destination Media Alliance principal and publisher Paul Heppner. "Users can now access everything from saved itineraries to suggested pit-stops, when they want, where they want and how they want - be it in print, online, or mobile format."
National research indicates that the desire for mobile travel features is continually growing. According to an emarketer.com survey taken in 2011, 46 percent of U.S. active travelers use iPads or other tablets to find restaurants or shops nearby, and 26 percent view virtual visitor guides from their devices[1]. With Scenic Washington's interactive website, Washington state travelers can now plan road trips ahead of time and easily access and share their travel plans and information from their phones or tablets while on the go.
Scenic Washington State's Senior Editor Anne Erickson leverages knowledge gained as producer of KING 5's long running television series Northwest Backroads, to lead a group of "insiders" who scour the state providing invaluable expertise in helping readers plan the perfect road trip. This ever growing group of insiders each specialize in activities tailored to a variety of interests, covering topics like food and wine, back roading, family travel and golf. The "Ask the Insider" feature on ScenicWA.com allows readers to interact with these experts directly by asking questions and creating online dialogue.
A digital version of the magazine can be accessed on a tablet or smart phone. For those more traditionally inclined, travel counselors are always available to answer questions and troubleshoot by calling 1-800-544-1800. Free print copies of Scenic Washington can be ordered online at http://www.ScenicWA.com. The magazine will also be available at visitor information centers, transportation hubs and AAA offices throughout the Western United States and British Columbia. Find Scenic Washington on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ScenicWA.
About Scenic Washington
Scenic Washington is an interactive glossy travel magazine that works in tandem with ScenicWA.com to assist savvy travelers in creating personalized getaways. Its publisher, Destination Media Alliance, LLC (DMA) was formed by industry veterans Paul Heppner, Marcus Yearout and Lisa Schwartz and to further develop products and services in the tourism category. The company published The Official Washington State Travel Planner (2009-2011) for the State Tourism office. DMA has created print products including Washington State Scenic Byways & Road Trips and Washington State Wine Tour Guide (2011 & 2012).
Media Contacts:
Erin Petrie Osborne / Katie Links
\\\ GREENRUBINO
Direct: 206.452.8174 / 206.957.4248
erino@greenrubino.com / katiel@greenrubino.com
http://www.greenrubino.com/pr
[1] Source: via http://www.emarketer.com, from Ypartnership and Harrison Group, "2011 Portrait of American Travelers" as cited in company blog, April 28, 2011.
SOURCE Scenic Washington
Scenic Washington
Web Site: http://scenicwa.com
Destination Media Alliance announces suite of products to assist travelers in creating personalized getaways
SEATTLE, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, Scenic Washington State becomes the region's newest resource for versatile travel planning in the state of Washington. This new suite of products by Destination Media Alliance offers consumers fully integrated print, digital and mobile travel planning capabilities. The interactive glossy publication works in tandem with ScenicWA.com and will soon be optimized for mobile devices, linking directly to suggested itineraries and planning tools that enable users to plan the perfect road trip. Cutting edge Digimarc Discover technology is embedded in the print magazine, allowing readers to scan uniquely identified photos with a smartphone or tablet, opening up a world of rich online content including videos, slide shows and more.
"Travel and tourism is about mobility, and Scenic Washington State is the go-to tool for planning the perfect road trip. It's different from other guides in its unique on-the-road accessibility," explained Destination Media Alliance principal and publisher Paul Heppner. "Users can now access everything from saved itineraries to suggested pit-stops, when they want, where they want and how they want - be it in print, online, or mobile format."
National research indicates that the desire for mobile travel features is continually growing. According to an emarketer.com survey taken in 2011, 46 percent of U.S. active travelers use iPads or other tablets to find restaurants or shops nearby, and 26 percent view virtual visitor guides from their devices[1]. With Scenic Washington's interactive website, Washington state travelers can now plan road trips ahead of time and easily access and share their travel plans and information from their phones or tablets while on the go.
Scenic Washington State's Senior Editor Anne Erickson leverages knowledge gained as producer of KING 5's long running television series Northwest Backroads, to lead a group of "insiders" who scour the state providing invaluable expertise in helping readers plan the perfect road trip. This ever growing group of insiders each specialize in activities tailored to a variety of interests, covering topics like food and wine, back roading, family travel and golf. The "Ask the Insider" feature on ScenicWA.com allows readers to interact with these experts directly by asking questions and creating online dialogue.
A digital version of the magazine can be accessed on a tablet or smart phone. For those more traditionally inclined, travel counselors are always available to answer questions and troubleshoot by calling 1-800-544-1800. Free print copies of Scenic Washington can be ordered online at http://www.ScenicWA.com. The magazine will also be available at visitor information centers, transportation hubs and AAA offices throughout the Western United States and British Columbia. Find Scenic Washington on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ScenicWA.
About Scenic Washington
Scenic Washington is an interactive glossy travel magazine that works in tandem with ScenicWA.com to assist savvy travelers in creating personalized getaways. Its publisher, Destination Media Alliance, LLC (DMA) was formed by industry veterans Paul Heppner, Marcus Yearout and Lisa Schwartz and to further develop products and services in the tourism category. The company published The Official Washington State Travel Planner (2009-2011) for the State Tourism office. DMA has created print products including Washington State Scenic Byways & Road Trips and Washington State Wine Tour Guide (2011 & 2012).
Media Contacts:
Erin Petrie Osborne / Katie Links
\\\ GREENRUBINO
Direct: 206.452.8174 / 206.957.4248
erino@greenrubino.com / katiel@greenrubino.com
http://www.greenrubino.com/pr
[1] Source: via http://www.emarketer.com, from Ypartnership and Harrison Group, "2011 Portrait of American Travelers" as cited in company blog, April 28, 2011.
SOURCE Scenic Washington
Scenic Washington
Web Site: http://scenicwa.com
AppNexus Launches Program to Accelerate Innovation on Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 11:28:01 AM
AppNexus Launches Program to Accelerate Innovation on Platform
"AppNexus Accelerate(TM)" provides gateway to funding from participants Tribeca Venture Partners, Venrock and First Round Capital
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AppNexus, the world leader in real-time advertising technology, today launched "AppNexus Accelerate" (http://www.appnexus.com/accelerate) to spur innovation in advertising technology by providing selected early stage companies a platform to rapidly build solutions and grow their businesses. The AppNexus platform provides robust tools and APIs into its core capabilities, allowing companies to focus on building innovations that drive new value. With a vibrant ecosystem of over 250 companies already on the AppNexus platform, startups can connect seamlessly to hundreds of potential customers.
AppNexus Accelerate(TM) will provide selected ad tech startups that already leverage AppNexus APIs or are building apps for the AppNexus Marketplace a channel to potential funding from leading venture capital firms Tribeca Venture Partners, First Round Capital, and Venrock. AppNexus Accelerate will further accelerate the launch of these qualifying startups by simplifying the onboarding process, providing technical guidance, and helping them market their products.
"Our approach with AppNexus Accelerate(TM) is to help foster agile ad tech startups by providing them a platform for growth and innovation, allowing them to focus not on infrastructure but on better and new ways to advance our industry," said AppNexus CEO Brian O'Kelley. "The next big idea in advertising isn't going to need tens of millions of dollars to succeed, just a committed founding team and an AppNexus account."
"Approximately 20% of the ad tech businesses approaching Tribeca for funding were already built on the AppNexus platform, so we saw a unique opportunity to partner with AppNexus to further develop the ecosystem and invest in the best emerging companies," said Chip Meakem, Managing Partner, Tribeca Venture Partners. "As long term investors and partners with the AppNexus team we're excited to work together to fund and support this next wave of innovation."
"With an executive team comprised of digital advertising trailblazers and a record of success, AppNexus is uniquely positioned in the industry to be able to launch an acceleration program for ad technology companies," said Mike Tyrrell, Partner, Venrock. "We are thrilled to launch AppNexus Accelerate to discover and support the next generation of disruptive companies in digital advertising."
For more information and participation rules for on AppNexus Accelerate(TM), visit http://www.appnexus.com/accelerate.
About AppNexus
AppNexus is the world leader in real-time advertising technology, serving the largest and most innovative buyers and sellers of online advertising, including Microsoft Advertising Exchange, Collective and Technorati Media. Led by the pioneers of the Web's original ad exchanges at Yahoo!'s Right Media and Google's DoubleClick, AppNexus offers the industry's most advanced technology platform that empowers companies to build, manage and optimize their entire online advertising businesses. Based in New York City, AppNexus is backed by an outstanding group of investors including Microsoft, Venrock, Kodiak Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz and Ron Conway. For more information, visit http://www.appnexus.com.
SOURCE AppNexus
AppNexus
CONTACT: Jenny Mulholland, +1-732-245-0021, jmulholland@appnexus.com; Andrea Roesch, +1-650-644-1700, aroesch@appnexus.com
Web Site: http://www.appnexus.com
"AppNexus Accelerate(TM)" provides gateway to funding from participants Tribeca Venture Partners, Venrock and First Round Capital
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AppNexus, the world leader in real-time advertising technology, today launched "AppNexus Accelerate" (http://www.appnexus.com/accelerate) to spur innovation in advertising technology by providing selected early stage companies a platform to rapidly build solutions and grow their businesses. The AppNexus platform provides robust tools and APIs into its core capabilities, allowing companies to focus on building innovations that drive new value. With a vibrant ecosystem of over 250 companies already on the AppNexus platform, startups can connect seamlessly to hundreds of potential customers.
AppNexus Accelerate(TM) will provide selected ad tech startups that already leverage AppNexus APIs or are building apps for the AppNexus Marketplace a channel to potential funding from leading venture capital firms Tribeca Venture Partners, First Round Capital, and Venrock. AppNexus Accelerate will further accelerate the launch of these qualifying startups by simplifying the onboarding process, providing technical guidance, and helping them market their products.
"Our approach with AppNexus Accelerate(TM) is to help foster agile ad tech startups by providing them a platform for growth and innovation, allowing them to focus not on infrastructure but on better and new ways to advance our industry," said AppNexus CEO Brian O'Kelley. "The next big idea in advertising isn't going to need tens of millions of dollars to succeed, just a committed founding team and an AppNexus account."
"Approximately 20% of the ad tech businesses approaching Tribeca for funding were already built on the AppNexus platform, so we saw a unique opportunity to partner with AppNexus to further develop the ecosystem and invest in the best emerging companies," said Chip Meakem, Managing Partner, Tribeca Venture Partners. "As long term investors and partners with the AppNexus team we're excited to work together to fund and support this next wave of innovation."
"With an executive team comprised of digital advertising trailblazers and a record of success, AppNexus is uniquely positioned in the industry to be able to launch an acceleration program for ad technology companies," said Mike Tyrrell, Partner, Venrock. "We are thrilled to launch AppNexus Accelerate to discover and support the next generation of disruptive companies in digital advertising."
For more information and participation rules for on AppNexus Accelerate(TM), visit http://www.appnexus.com/accelerate.
About AppNexus
AppNexus is the world leader in real-time advertising technology, serving the largest and most innovative buyers and sellers of online advertising, including Microsoft Advertising Exchange, Collective and Technorati Media. Led by the pioneers of the Web's original ad exchanges at Yahoo!'s Right Media and Google's DoubleClick, AppNexus offers the industry's most advanced technology platform that empowers companies to build, manage and optimize their entire online advertising businesses. Based in New York City, AppNexus is backed by an outstanding group of investors including Microsoft, Venrock, Kodiak Venture Partners, First Round Capital, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz and Ron Conway. For more information, visit http://www.appnexus.com.
SOURCE AppNexus
AppNexus
CONTACT: Jenny Mulholland, +1-732-245-0021, jmulholland@appnexus.com; Andrea Roesch, +1-650-644-1700, aroesch@appnexus.com
Web Site: http://www.appnexus.com
Heilind Stocking TE Connectivity's Quadrax Product Family
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 11:14:01 AM
Heilind Stocking TE Connectivity's Quadrax Product Family
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heilind Electronics, the largest distributor of interconnect products in North America, is now offering TE Connectivity's (TE) Quadrax contacts and connectors - a multi-signal contact system consisting of two differential pairs used with quadraxial Ethernet and Fibre Channel cables.
TE's Quadrax contacts feature one-piece dielectric inserts for easy assembly and are available with silicone seal boots that are rated for 50,000 foot altitude immersion. The contacts attach directly to PCB, and an asymmetrical standoff leg provides built-in keying to the PC board.
The TE Quadrax connector is a high performance rectangular connector in 2, 4 and 12 positions; cylindrical connectors are available in 6 shell sizes. Aluminum shells are keyed and polarized, and are available with plastic backshell strain reliefs. The rectangular connectors also feature a center jackscrew design while the cylindrical connectors are in MIL-DTL-38999 Series III style configurations for fast mating.
TE's Quadrax product family is designed for use in high speed applications in commercial avionics systems, aircraft data networks, military communications, in-flight entertainment and space applications.
Visit Heilind's website for more information about TE's Quadrax contacts and connectors.
About Heilind Electronics
Founded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories and insulation & identification products. Heilind has 26 North American sales offices, two automated distribution centers and a highly versatile value-added center. Follow Heilind on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Heilind.
TE Connectivity and TE connectivity (logo) are trademarks.
Media Contact:
Ken Pirt
714-220-6524
SOURCE Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics
Web Site: http://www.heilind.com
WILMINGTON, Mass., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Heilind Electronics, the largest distributor of interconnect products in North America, is now offering TE Connectivity's (TE) Quadrax contacts and connectors - a multi-signal contact system consisting of two differential pairs used with quadraxial Ethernet and Fibre Channel cables.
TE's Quadrax contacts feature one-piece dielectric inserts for easy assembly and are available with silicone seal boots that are rated for 50,000 foot altitude immersion. The contacts attach directly to PCB, and an asymmetrical standoff leg provides built-in keying to the PC board.
The TE Quadrax connector is a high performance rectangular connector in 2, 4 and 12 positions; cylindrical connectors are available in 6 shell sizes. Aluminum shells are keyed and polarized, and are available with plastic backshell strain reliefs. The rectangular connectors also feature a center jackscrew design while the cylindrical connectors are in MIL-DTL-38999 Series III style configurations for fast mating.
TE's Quadrax product family is designed for use in high speed applications in commercial avionics systems, aircraft data networks, military communications, in-flight entertainment and space applications.
Visit Heilind's website for more information about TE's Quadrax contacts and connectors.
About Heilind Electronics
Founded in 1974, Heilind Electronics, Inc. (http://www.heilind.com) is one of the world's leading distributors of connectors, relays, switches, thermal management & circuit protection products, terminal blocks, wire & cable, wiring accessories and insulation & identification products. Heilind has 26 North American sales offices, two automated distribution centers and a highly versatile value-added center. Follow Heilind on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/Heilind and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/Heilind.
TE Connectivity and TE connectivity (logo) are trademarks.
Media Contact:
Ken Pirt
714-220-6524
SOURCE Heilind Electronics
Heilind Electronics
Web Site: http://www.heilind.com
Solar-powered SpeedInfo Sensors Bring Real-time Traffic Data to Ohio Drivers on Key Interstate, U.S. and State Routes
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 10:56:01 AM
Solar-powered SpeedInfo Sensors Bring Real-time Traffic Data to Ohio Drivers on Key Interstate, U.S. and State Routes
Ohio Department of Transportation Deploys More Than 1,000 SpeedInfo Sensors Along Key Metropolitan Interstates and Highways
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether heading to Lake Erie for some R&R, carrying a load of food products across the state, going to a ball game or on their way to visiting relatives in Kentucky, drivers in Ohio will arrive at their destinations faster and more safely as a result of recent enhancements to the ODOT Traffic Management System. Through a public-private partnership with SpeedInfo, Inc., more than 1,000 SpeedInfo solar-powered Vehicle Radar sensors have been deployed along important metro-corridor interstate and state roads.
Traffic data from SpeedInfo sensors continuously feed ODOT's Web-based system for traffic management and real-time road speeds and travel times are available through http://www.buckeyetraffic.org. The advanced ODOT system also distributes travel time information to an expanding network of digital message signs throughout the state, to highway advisory radio and also guides ODOT employees involved with traffic analysis and management. Sensors are installed on average one mile apart in urban centers and two miles apart in rural areas on every major interstate, U.S. and state route in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Covington, Kentucky.
The State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Transportation, (ODOT), have made significant investments toward enhanced freeway management and empowering drivers with the most current and up-to-the-minute traffic flow and travel times information available. With significant highway construction projects statewide, freeway management is critical to provide Ohio drivers with safe and secure travel and to insure the smooth flow of commerce.
After the first deployment of SpeedInfo sensors, a university-based research effort validated the speed information and eventually led to an ODOT commitment to utilize radar for future projects.
"Using Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, state DOTs can improve the quality of traffic information for their own use, as well as to share with travelers. SpeedInfo's ITS technology and data meet both of these needs with higher accuracy and more cost effectively than any other solution," said Charlie Armiger, SpeedInfo's Vice President of Program Development. "In a 'do more with less' environment, SpeedInfo's low-cost approach of offering a turn-key data services business model that includes sensor network installation and maintenance, near real-time information with service performance guarantees, up to the minute updates and high ROI continues to be well received."
How SpeedInfo's Technology Works
SpeedInfo's solar-powered radar sensors are mounted on existing light or signage poles. Sensors are located every one-half to two miles and collect traffic speed information continuously. Sensors forward data to the SpeedInfo Traffic Data Server via the AT&T Wireless® data network with virtually no latency. SpeedInfo servers format the data for delivery to customers via the Internet. The data is available from SpeedInfo servers in a standard XML format, or if required, specialized formats. Unlike other solutions that are capital intensive, expensive, difficult to deploy, and provide untimely or inaccurate data, SpeedInfo's sensors install easily on existing infrastructure. Highway crews can cover as many as 15 miles of highway a day with no lane closures or disruption to traffic.
About SpeedInfo
SpeedInfo is a leading innovator of real-time traffic data networks and has deployed more than 2,000 sensors on critical Interstate and arterial routes throughout the U.S and internationally. In addition to providing advanced traffic sensor technology, SpeedInfo server software and network expertise combine to create a commercial data infrastructure that eliminates existing problems with data latency, reliability and comprehensive coverage. In addition to state and local Departments of Transportation and Metro Planning Organizations, SpeedInfo customers include mass media organizations that provide traffic information that radio and television networks broadcast to consumers, traffic aggregation companies, and mobile traffic application developers. Founded in 2002, SpeedInfo is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.speedinfo.com.
About the Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio's highways are essential to keeping and creating new jobs. With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation. Guided by ethical principles and accountability, ODOT works to improve safety, enhance travel and advance economic development. As a $2.8 billion enterprise, the department wisely invests in its core services of snow and ice removal, annual construction program and highway maintenance operations.
Contact:
Tim Johnson
Public Relations
for SpeedInfo
415-397-7600
tjohnson@stearnsjohnson.com
This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com.
SOURCE SpeedInfo, Inc.
SpeedInfo, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.speedinfo.com
Ohio Department of Transportation Deploys More Than 1,000 SpeedInfo Sensors Along Key Metropolitan Interstates and Highways
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether heading to Lake Erie for some R&R, carrying a load of food products across the state, going to a ball game or on their way to visiting relatives in Kentucky, drivers in Ohio will arrive at their destinations faster and more safely as a result of recent enhancements to the ODOT Traffic Management System. Through a public-private partnership with SpeedInfo, Inc., more than 1,000 SpeedInfo solar-powered Vehicle Radar sensors have been deployed along important metro-corridor interstate and state roads.
Traffic data from SpeedInfo sensors continuously feed ODOT's Web-based system for traffic management and real-time road speeds and travel times are available through http://www.buckeyetraffic.org. The advanced ODOT system also distributes travel time information to an expanding network of digital message signs throughout the state, to highway advisory radio and also guides ODOT employees involved with traffic analysis and management. Sensors are installed on average one mile apart in urban centers and two miles apart in rural areas on every major interstate, U.S. and state route in Akron, Canton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dayton, Toledo and Covington, Kentucky.
The State of Ohio and Ohio Department of Transportation, (ODOT), have made significant investments toward enhanced freeway management and empowering drivers with the most current and up-to-the-minute traffic flow and travel times information available. With significant highway construction projects statewide, freeway management is critical to provide Ohio drivers with safe and secure travel and to insure the smooth flow of commerce.
After the first deployment of SpeedInfo sensors, a university-based research effort validated the speed information and eventually led to an ODOT commitment to utilize radar for future projects.
"Using Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies, state DOTs can improve the quality of traffic information for their own use, as well as to share with travelers. SpeedInfo's ITS technology and data meet both of these needs with higher accuracy and more cost effectively than any other solution," said Charlie Armiger, SpeedInfo's Vice President of Program Development. "In a 'do more with less' environment, SpeedInfo's low-cost approach of offering a turn-key data services business model that includes sensor network installation and maintenance, near real-time information with service performance guarantees, up to the minute updates and high ROI continues to be well received."
How SpeedInfo's Technology Works
SpeedInfo's solar-powered radar sensors are mounted on existing light or signage poles. Sensors are located every one-half to two miles and collect traffic speed information continuously. Sensors forward data to the SpeedInfo Traffic Data Server via the AT&T Wireless® data network with virtually no latency. SpeedInfo servers format the data for delivery to customers via the Internet. The data is available from SpeedInfo servers in a standard XML format, or if required, specialized formats. Unlike other solutions that are capital intensive, expensive, difficult to deploy, and provide untimely or inaccurate data, SpeedInfo's sensors install easily on existing infrastructure. Highway crews can cover as many as 15 miles of highway a day with no lane closures or disruption to traffic.
About SpeedInfo
SpeedInfo is a leading innovator of real-time traffic data networks and has deployed more than 2,000 sensors on critical Interstate and arterial routes throughout the U.S and internationally. In addition to providing advanced traffic sensor technology, SpeedInfo server software and network expertise combine to create a commercial data infrastructure that eliminates existing problems with data latency, reliability and comprehensive coverage. In addition to state and local Departments of Transportation and Metro Planning Organizations, SpeedInfo customers include mass media organizations that provide traffic information that radio and television networks broadcast to consumers, traffic aggregation companies, and mobile traffic application developers. Founded in 2002, SpeedInfo is headquartered in San Jose, Calif. For more information, please visit http://www.speedinfo.com.
About the Ohio Department of Transportation
Ohio's highways are essential to keeping and creating new jobs. With a mission to provide easy movement of people and goods from place to place, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is responsible for maintaining one of the largest transportation networks in the nation. Guided by ethical principles and accountability, ODOT works to improve safety, enhance travel and advance economic development. As a $2.8 billion enterprise, the department wisely invests in its core services of snow and ice removal, annual construction program and highway maintenance operations.
Contact:
Tim Johnson
Public Relations
for SpeedInfo
415-397-7600
tjohnson@stearnsjohnson.com
This release was issued through WebWire(R). For more information visit http://www.webwire.com.
SOURCE SpeedInfo, Inc.
SpeedInfo, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.speedinfo.com
Central Street Games Announces Partnership with uBid Holdings, Inc. to Pilot Online Game "Word2Win"
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 10:49:01 AM
Central Street Games Announces Partnership with uBid Holdings, Inc. to Pilot Online Game "Word2Win"
CHICAGO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Street Games recently announced a partnership with uBid Holdings, Inc. to pilot its "Word2Win" online game on uBid.com, and via Facebook and mobile download. (http://www.ubid.com/word2win)
uBid's version of Word2Win blends trivia and the traditional "hangman" style game to test players' knowledge in a variety of categories such as Television, Sports, Movies and Current Events. Topical questions covering NASCAR and NCAA March Madness are also included.
The uBid pilot features four games over the course of 30 days, offering weekly prizes including a Garmin GPS, iLuv ArtStation Pro, Keurig Coffee Maker and a Canon PowerShot Camera.
Game play can occur via Facebook Connect or anonymously, and players have the choice of testing their skill via uBid.com's website, Facebook Page or they can download Word2Win via iTunes and Android Marketplace.
When playing Word2Win via Facebook connect, a lively Leader board reminds players where they and other competitors are at in "real time" as questions are answered. uBid.com also shows live "Auctions Closing Soon" streaming on the game page which allows players to shop as they move up the Word2Win Leader board.
Players "earn" entries to win weekly prizes through game play, and through a variety of other point-related options that uBid has set forth to help them gain more entries.
It's already proving to be a fun and challenging way for our customers and visitors to go 'beyond the bid' and compete in a new and exciting way."
"Games are a great tool for engaging and building online communities," said Andy McKenna, Founder of Central Street Games.
The uBid Word2Win pilot will run on uBid.com through early April 2012.
About Central Street Games
Chicago tech startup Central Street Games (http://www.CentralStreetGames.com) is already starting to get its share of the $23 billion dollar sales-promotion market. Central Street Games creates online mobile games that entice players to buy a company's products. The startup is developing games for consumer brands and capitalizing on the growing influence of smartphones and mobile communications.
About uBid Holdings, Inc.
uBid Holdings, Inc., (http://www.ubid.com) based in Itasca, IL, is a technology-focused enterprise that along with its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and operates the online marketplace uBid.com which has been one of the top web retail markets selling excess, closeout and recertified products covering more than 25 categories since its launch in 1997. uBid's longstanding partnerships with thousands of top sellers and manufacturers, representing brands including HP, Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, Asus, Dell, Olympus, Lenovo and many others, gives its 6 million members access to one of the web's largest online marketplaces, while offering the unique options of both fixed price and multi-unit auction-style sales of multiple products. uBid.com also powers a sister site called RedTag.com, which offers a single new deal every day, consistently representing outstanding values that can be found nowhere else on the web.
Contacts:
Michael Rhodes
Director of Fun and Games
Central Street Games
872.213.1144
mike@centralstreetgames.com
Nancy L. Ragont
Vice President, Marketing uBid
773.272.5000 Ext. 260
Nancy.Ragont@ubid.com
SOURCE Central Street Games
Central Street Games
Web Site: http://www.CentralStreetGames.com
CHICAGO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Central Street Games recently announced a partnership with uBid Holdings, Inc. to pilot its "Word2Win" online game on uBid.com, and via Facebook and mobile download. (http://www.ubid.com/word2win)
uBid's version of Word2Win blends trivia and the traditional "hangman" style game to test players' knowledge in a variety of categories such as Television, Sports, Movies and Current Events. Topical questions covering NASCAR and NCAA March Madness are also included.
The uBid pilot features four games over the course of 30 days, offering weekly prizes including a Garmin GPS, iLuv ArtStation Pro, Keurig Coffee Maker and a Canon PowerShot Camera.
Game play can occur via Facebook Connect or anonymously, and players have the choice of testing their skill via uBid.com's website, Facebook Page or they can download Word2Win via iTunes and Android Marketplace.
When playing Word2Win via Facebook connect, a lively Leader board reminds players where they and other competitors are at in "real time" as questions are answered. uBid.com also shows live "Auctions Closing Soon" streaming on the game page which allows players to shop as they move up the Word2Win Leader board.
Players "earn" entries to win weekly prizes through game play, and through a variety of other point-related options that uBid has set forth to help them gain more entries.
It's already proving to be a fun and challenging way for our customers and visitors to go 'beyond the bid' and compete in a new and exciting way."
"Games are a great tool for engaging and building online communities," said Andy McKenna, Founder of Central Street Games.
The uBid Word2Win pilot will run on uBid.com through early April 2012.
About Central Street Games
Chicago tech startup Central Street Games (http://www.CentralStreetGames.com) is already starting to get its share of the $23 billion dollar sales-promotion market. Central Street Games creates online mobile games that entice players to buy a company's products. The startup is developing games for consumer brands and capitalizing on the growing influence of smartphones and mobile communications.
About uBid Holdings, Inc.
uBid Holdings, Inc., (http://www.ubid.com) based in Itasca, IL, is a technology-focused enterprise that along with its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and operates the online marketplace uBid.com which has been one of the top web retail markets selling excess, closeout and recertified products covering more than 25 categories since its launch in 1997. uBid's longstanding partnerships with thousands of top sellers and manufacturers, representing brands including HP, Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, Asus, Dell, Olympus, Lenovo and many others, gives its 6 million members access to one of the web's largest online marketplaces, while offering the unique options of both fixed price and multi-unit auction-style sales of multiple products. uBid.com also powers a sister site called RedTag.com, which offers a single new deal every day, consistently representing outstanding values that can be found nowhere else on the web.
Contacts:
Michael Rhodes
Director of Fun and Games
Central Street Games
872.213.1144
mike@centralstreetgames.com
Nancy L. Ragont
Vice President, Marketing uBid
773.272.5000 Ext. 260
Nancy.Ragont@ubid.com
SOURCE Central Street Games
Central Street Games
Web Site: http://www.CentralStreetGames.com
Bering Media Announces the Launch of Its Digital Post Office Application for the AppNexus App Marketplace(TM)
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 10:28:01 AM
Bering Media Announces the Launch of Its Digital Post Office Application for the AppNexus App Marketplace(TM)
The integration and launch of Bering Media's Digital Post Office App with AppNexus brings buyers reliable, accurate and actionable ZIP+4 targeting capabilities through ISP Validated Data.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bering Media, the leader in privacy based ZIP+4 targeting, today announces the launch of its Digital Post Office App in the AppNexus App Marketplace(TM). The integration of Bering Media's Doubleblind Privacy(TM) data platform with AppNexus, the world leader in real-time advertising technology, brings media buyers unprecedented ZIP+4 targeting online with the same degree of accuracy and reliability as they currently enjoy offline.
For years, advertisers have relied on sophisticated marketing models based on ZIP+4s and the post office in order to reach their target demographic offline. Until today, there was no reliable or scalable source to leverage those same models online.
"Internet Service Providers are the only validated source for ZIP+4 targeting online, bringing the reliability of the post office to online advertisers," said Michael Ho, CEO of Bering Media. "With ISP data, there's no more smoke and mirrors when it comes to online targeting - local and national advertisers can now have the confidence that their online campaigns are reaching the right audience."
Bering Media's Doubleblind Privacy(TM) platform is a cookie-less solution that integrates ISP validated data into the AppNexus real-time ad platform without need for an ISP to disclose a subscriber's ZIP+4.
The AppNexus App Marketplace brings a frictionless workflow to online media buyers, allowing them to leverage best-in-class ad technologies. The availability of the Bering Media Digital Post Office App now enables buyers to use their own custom segments based on real-world demographics across one of the largest sources of real-time bidding (RTB) enabled inventory.
About Bering Media
Based in Toronto, Canada, Bering Media brings ISP validated data to online advertisers without the need to disclose the ISP's data. Through its Doubleblind Privacy(TM) platform, Bering Media works with Internet Service Providers to allow media companies and advertising agencies to accurately reach their most relevant and responsive demographics online with the reliability of the post office. For more information, http://www.beringmedia.com.
Contact:
Jay Stocki
VP Business Development
630.541.8282
jstocki@beringmedia.com
SOURCE Bering Media
Bering Media
Web Site: http://www.beringmedia.com
The integration and launch of Bering Media's Digital Post Office App with AppNexus brings buyers reliable, accurate and actionable ZIP+4 targeting capabilities through ISP Validated Data.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bering Media, the leader in privacy based ZIP+4 targeting, today announces the launch of its Digital Post Office App in the AppNexus App Marketplace(TM). The integration of Bering Media's Doubleblind Privacy(TM) data platform with AppNexus, the world leader in real-time advertising technology, brings media buyers unprecedented ZIP+4 targeting online with the same degree of accuracy and reliability as they currently enjoy offline.
For years, advertisers have relied on sophisticated marketing models based on ZIP+4s and the post office in order to reach their target demographic offline. Until today, there was no reliable or scalable source to leverage those same models online.
"Internet Service Providers are the only validated source for ZIP+4 targeting online, bringing the reliability of the post office to online advertisers," said Michael Ho, CEO of Bering Media. "With ISP data, there's no more smoke and mirrors when it comes to online targeting - local and national advertisers can now have the confidence that their online campaigns are reaching the right audience."
Bering Media's Doubleblind Privacy(TM) platform is a cookie-less solution that integrates ISP validated data into the AppNexus real-time ad platform without need for an ISP to disclose a subscriber's ZIP+4.
The AppNexus App Marketplace brings a frictionless workflow to online media buyers, allowing them to leverage best-in-class ad technologies. The availability of the Bering Media Digital Post Office App now enables buyers to use their own custom segments based on real-world demographics across one of the largest sources of real-time bidding (RTB) enabled inventory.
About Bering Media
Based in Toronto, Canada, Bering Media brings ISP validated data to online advertisers without the need to disclose the ISP's data. Through its Doubleblind Privacy(TM) platform, Bering Media works with Internet Service Providers to allow media companies and advertising agencies to accurately reach their most relevant and responsive demographics online with the reliability of the post office. For more information, http://www.beringmedia.com.
Contact:
Jay Stocki
VP Business Development
630.541.8282
jstocki@beringmedia.com
SOURCE Bering Media
Bering Media
Web Site: http://www.beringmedia.com
ACL Semiconductors Enters into New MOU for Acquisition of Manufacturer and Distributor of Consumer Electronic Appliances
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 10:21:01 AM
ACL Semiconductors Enters into New MOU for Acquisition of Manufacturer and Distributor of Consumer Electronic Appliances
-Agreement will further diversify ACL product portfolio in the three "C" markets-
HONG KONG, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Semiconductors (OTC Bulletin Board: ACLO) ("ACL"), the leading China-based distributor of Samsung semiconductor products in Southern China and Hong Kong, announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") to acquire an independent third party, Jussey Investments, the majority owner of USmart Electronic Products. USmart specializes in the manufacture and distribution of computer peripherals, premium smartphones, high-end tablets, flash storage, communication devices and consumer electronics appliances.
Alan Yang, the CEO and Chairman of ACL commented, "We are excited to enter into another memorandum of understanding with the intention of further diversifying our business and expanding into a rapidly growing market segment. USmart is a company that embodies the rapidly growing three 'C' markets - computers, consumer electronic appliances and communication technologies. It is our hope that this MOU will mark the beginning of a long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. This potential acquisition will enable better coordination of our resources, reduce process redundancies, and increase the adoption rate of our semiconductor products in three 'C' devices."
"As always, the management of ACL is committed to acting in the best interest of our shareholders, and will continue to ensure the Company's goals are achieved effectively," Mr. Alan Yang added. "The goal of working with Jussey Investments is to improve the performance of ACL's semiconductor distribution business from top-to-bottom. This potential acquisition represents a further strengthening of our ability to fulfil ACL's commitment to maintaining a healthy product portfolio as we pursue opportunities in the three 'C' markets," he concluded.
An acquisition will be based upon a definitive purchase agreement to be negotiated only after the completion of a satisfactory due diligence exercise. The due diligence exercise is expect to be completed within sixtydays of the MOU's signing date (March 30th, 2012).
About ACL Semiconductors Inc.
ACL Semiconductors distributes electronic components under the "Samsung" brand name to the Hong Kong and South China markets. The semiconductor products are used in everything from mobile phones, digital cameras and laptop computers to MP3 players and Wi-Fi products. For more information about ACL Semiconductors please visit ACL Semiconductors' corporate website at http://www.acl-semicon.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This information contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "scheduled," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and successful production of the company's products, general acceptance of the company's products and technologies, competitive factors, timing, and other risks described in the company's SEC reports and filings.
SOURCE ACL Semiconductors Inc.
ACL Semiconductors Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Contacts, Kun Lin Lee, Chief Financial Officer, ACL Semiconductors Inc., +1-408-981-9363, +852-3666-9939, klee@atlantic.com.hk; or Joseph Villalta, The Ruth Group, +1-646-536-7003, jvillalta@theruthgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.acl-semicon.com
-Agreement will further diversify ACL product portfolio in the three "C" markets-
HONG KONG, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ACL Semiconductors (OTC Bulletin Board: ACLO) ("ACL"), the leading China-based distributor of Samsung semiconductor products in Southern China and Hong Kong, announced today that it has entered into a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") to acquire an independent third party, Jussey Investments, the majority owner of USmart Electronic Products. USmart specializes in the manufacture and distribution of computer peripherals, premium smartphones, high-end tablets, flash storage, communication devices and consumer electronics appliances.
Alan Yang, the CEO and Chairman of ACL commented, "We are excited to enter into another memorandum of understanding with the intention of further diversifying our business and expanding into a rapidly growing market segment. USmart is a company that embodies the rapidly growing three 'C' markets - computers, consumer electronic appliances and communication technologies. It is our hope that this MOU will mark the beginning of a long-lasting and mutually beneficial relationship. This potential acquisition will enable better coordination of our resources, reduce process redundancies, and increase the adoption rate of our semiconductor products in three 'C' devices."
"As always, the management of ACL is committed to acting in the best interest of our shareholders, and will continue to ensure the Company's goals are achieved effectively," Mr. Alan Yang added. "The goal of working with Jussey Investments is to improve the performance of ACL's semiconductor distribution business from top-to-bottom. This potential acquisition represents a further strengthening of our ability to fulfil ACL's commitment to maintaining a healthy product portfolio as we pursue opportunities in the three 'C' markets," he concluded.
An acquisition will be based upon a definitive purchase agreement to be negotiated only after the completion of a satisfactory due diligence exercise. The due diligence exercise is expect to be completed within sixtydays of the MOU's signing date (March 30th, 2012).
About ACL Semiconductors Inc.
ACL Semiconductors distributes electronic components under the "Samsung" brand name to the Hong Kong and South China markets. The semiconductor products are used in everything from mobile phones, digital cameras and laptop computers to MP3 players and Wi-Fi products. For more information about ACL Semiconductors please visit ACL Semiconductors' corporate website at http://www.acl-semicon.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This information contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, when used in the preceding discussion, the words "plan," "confident that," "believe," "scheduled," "expect," or "intend to," and similar conditional expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Act and are subject to the safe harbor created by the Act. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and actual results could differ materially from those expressed in any of the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, the availability of components and successful production of the company's products, general acceptance of the company's products and technologies, competitive factors, timing, and other risks described in the company's SEC reports and filings.
SOURCE ACL Semiconductors Inc.
ACL Semiconductors Inc.
CONTACT: Investor Contacts, Kun Lin Lee, Chief Financial Officer, ACL Semiconductors Inc., +1-408-981-9363, +852-3666-9939, klee@atlantic.com.hk; or Joseph Villalta, The Ruth Group, +1-646-536-7003, jvillalta@theruthgroup.com
Web Site: http://www.acl-semicon.com
Finding Small Business Funding Just Got Easier
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
Finding Small Business Funding Just Got Easier
New Online Platform Helps Small Businesses Tap into Seemingly Unlimited Financing Options
CHICAGO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FundWell has announced the launch of http://www.thefundwell.com, a new online resource that matches small businesses seeking funding with a growing number of grant, loan and other financing options. Thefundwell.com also offers news and advice from business and finance experts to help business owners with less than $25 million in annual revenue achieve their financing goals.
TheFundWell.com is the first of its kind technology platform to provide 22 types of public and private financing options to its users. After creating an online profile, business owners will be matched to the financing options that best fit their company's needs.
"Funding is crucial to any company's survival. Access to capital is what enables a business to grow and keeps people employed. When money is short or tight it can stop an entrepreneur cold," said Chinwe Onyeagoro, Co-Founder and CEO of FundWell. "Thefundwell.com is designed to help address inefficiencies in how growing businesses find and obtain a portion of the trillion plus dollars of government and private funding that's available in a quick, easy and concise manner. Without financing a company can't survive. We wanted to remove that obstacle."
According to data collected by the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy in 2009, there were an estimated 27.5 million small businesses in the United States which employed approximately half of all private sector employees. Without funding those statistics would be drastically different.
"Small businesses are the economic engines that grow our economy," said Sharon E. Jones, Co-Founder and President of Fundwell. "Over 65% of net new jobs come from small businesses. Overcoming financing obstacles will enable business owners to focus on growing their business which will help get our economy back on track. As small business owners we realized that it can be intimidating to try to obtain financing so we created thefundwell.com to help put our users in touch with the right financing resources."
FundWell is a quick, easy and free resource to help alleviate some of the frustration associated with locating financing. Business owners nationwide can access the FundWell at http://www.thefundwell.com.
About FundWell
FundWell is the resource for small business loans, grants and other financing--a small business' Chief Financial Officer. FundWell helps improve financial health and makes obtaining the right business financing easy and low cost. Additionally, FundWell provides financing and financial health news and information. Obtain free referrals to the right funders for your financing needs, read inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who obtained funding and learn how they did it, interact with "Ask FundWell" - get answers to your questions about financing and your financial health and stay up to date on financing news. The FundWell team is committed to helping solve the single biggest challenge that small businesses face--access to capital needed to grow and to create jobs. FundWell offers funding options through our national network of financial service providers.
About the Founders
Chinwe Onyeagoro is the founder of an economic development consulting business with experience raising more than $120 million in public and private funding for clients; former McKinsey strategy consultant with 10 years' experience, including with Monitor Group and Pritzker Realty Group. Harvard College Degree in Economics and East Asian Studies.
Sharon E. Jones is founder of a diversity and inclusion consulting business. She is an experienced lawyer with Fortune 500 corporate experience and former COO of the Chicago Urban League. She holds a Harvard College degree in Economics and Harvard Law degree.
SOURCE FundWell
FundWell
CONTACT: Chinwe Onyeagoro, +1-312-952-2684, Chinwe@thefundwell.com
Web Site: http://www.thefundwell.com
New Online Platform Helps Small Businesses Tap into Seemingly Unlimited Financing Options
CHICAGO, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- FundWell has announced the launch of http://www.thefundwell.com, a new online resource that matches small businesses seeking funding with a growing number of grant, loan and other financing options. Thefundwell.com also offers news and advice from business and finance experts to help business owners with less than $25 million in annual revenue achieve their financing goals.
TheFundWell.com is the first of its kind technology platform to provide 22 types of public and private financing options to its users. After creating an online profile, business owners will be matched to the financing options that best fit their company's needs.
"Funding is crucial to any company's survival. Access to capital is what enables a business to grow and keeps people employed. When money is short or tight it can stop an entrepreneur cold," said Chinwe Onyeagoro, Co-Founder and CEO of FundWell. "Thefundwell.com is designed to help address inefficiencies in how growing businesses find and obtain a portion of the trillion plus dollars of government and private funding that's available in a quick, easy and concise manner. Without financing a company can't survive. We wanted to remove that obstacle."
According to data collected by the Small Business Administration's Office of Advocacy in 2009, there were an estimated 27.5 million small businesses in the United States which employed approximately half of all private sector employees. Without funding those statistics would be drastically different.
"Small businesses are the economic engines that grow our economy," said Sharon E. Jones, Co-Founder and President of Fundwell. "Over 65% of net new jobs come from small businesses. Overcoming financing obstacles will enable business owners to focus on growing their business which will help get our economy back on track. As small business owners we realized that it can be intimidating to try to obtain financing so we created thefundwell.com to help put our users in touch with the right financing resources."
FundWell is a quick, easy and free resource to help alleviate some of the frustration associated with locating financing. Business owners nationwide can access the FundWell at http://www.thefundwell.com.
About FundWell
FundWell is the resource for small business loans, grants and other financing--a small business' Chief Financial Officer. FundWell helps improve financial health and makes obtaining the right business financing easy and low cost. Additionally, FundWell provides financing and financial health news and information. Obtain free referrals to the right funders for your financing needs, read inspiring stories of entrepreneurs who obtained funding and learn how they did it, interact with "Ask FundWell" - get answers to your questions about financing and your financial health and stay up to date on financing news. The FundWell team is committed to helping solve the single biggest challenge that small businesses face--access to capital needed to grow and to create jobs. FundWell offers funding options through our national network of financial service providers.
About the Founders
Chinwe Onyeagoro is the founder of an economic development consulting business with experience raising more than $120 million in public and private funding for clients; former McKinsey strategy consultant with 10 years' experience, including with Monitor Group and Pritzker Realty Group. Harvard College Degree in Economics and East Asian Studies.
Sharon E. Jones is founder of a diversity and inclusion consulting business. She is an experienced lawyer with Fortune 500 corporate experience and former COO of the Chicago Urban League. She holds a Harvard College degree in Economics and Harvard Law degree.
SOURCE FundWell
FundWell
CONTACT: Chinwe Onyeagoro, +1-312-952-2684, Chinwe@thefundwell.com
Web Site: http://www.thefundwell.com
RES.NET Releases Revolutionary Custom Tasking Enhancement
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 10:07:01 AM
RES.NET Releases Revolutionary Custom Tasking Enhancement
LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RES.NET, an infrastructure of diverse real estate professionals and supporting software applications, has recently launched a revolutionary Custom Tasking Enhancement in all of their applications, enabling Servicers and Asset Managers to create fields, and customize tasks and workflows quicker than this Industry has ever experienced.
RES.NET has created a reputation for providing an Enterprise solution to the industry, and has become a leading technology provider in the distressed marketplace. RES.NET is proud to announce that their customers will now be able to experience the flexibility that this ever changing industry requires. The Custom Tasking enhancement will empower RES.NET clients by providing them with tools to create fields and tasks on the fly, in addition to creating custom task workflows that are critical to an industry that experiences constant regulatory and cyclical changes.
This enhancement is not only an innovation in the Real Estate industry, but also something that is seldom seen in the technology world today. RES.NET users can accomplish on-the-fly customization without being impacted by Development Constraints or QA involvement. Key stakeholders in business operation units can define what needs to be changed in their portals and make the changes immediately. The custom tasking enables users to add anything they need in their business, including new fields to track regulatory changes, tasks to cover process changes, or workflow tasks to solve department inefficiencies. These additions can occur in minutes - not days, weeks, or even months.
With this new Custom Tasking Enhancement, RES.NET has finally closed the gap between Business needs, and Development costs and schedules, as this is truly customization at their fingertips.
"The Custom Tasking enhancement is now complete in the REO Portal and will soon be added to all of our applications," said Todd Mobraten, COO/President of RES.NET. "With this new addition, we can now provide a customizable portal at enterprise pricing. Finally, our users will be able to make changes to their application as changes get introduced to their unique business environments, thus empowering our users to be confident that their technology solution is as adaptable and dynamic as the industry we are all a part of. This solution, that can close existing or future workflow gaps on the fly, is something that we have been working hard on at RES.NET, and I am proud to announce that it is finally here."
SOURCE RES.NET
RES.NET
CONTACT: Pauline Perenack, Marketing Manager of RES.NET, +1-949-206-5345, Pauline.Perenack@res.net; or RES.NET Customer Support, 1-800-760-7036, support@res.net
LAKE FOREST, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RES.NET, an infrastructure of diverse real estate professionals and supporting software applications, has recently launched a revolutionary Custom Tasking Enhancement in all of their applications, enabling Servicers and Asset Managers to create fields, and customize tasks and workflows quicker than this Industry has ever experienced.
RES.NET has created a reputation for providing an Enterprise solution to the industry, and has become a leading technology provider in the distressed marketplace. RES.NET is proud to announce that their customers will now be able to experience the flexibility that this ever changing industry requires. The Custom Tasking enhancement will empower RES.NET clients by providing them with tools to create fields and tasks on the fly, in addition to creating custom task workflows that are critical to an industry that experiences constant regulatory and cyclical changes.
This enhancement is not only an innovation in the Real Estate industry, but also something that is seldom seen in the technology world today. RES.NET users can accomplish on-the-fly customization without being impacted by Development Constraints or QA involvement. Key stakeholders in business operation units can define what needs to be changed in their portals and make the changes immediately. The custom tasking enables users to add anything they need in their business, including new fields to track regulatory changes, tasks to cover process changes, or workflow tasks to solve department inefficiencies. These additions can occur in minutes - not days, weeks, or even months.
With this new Custom Tasking Enhancement, RES.NET has finally closed the gap between Business needs, and Development costs and schedules, as this is truly customization at their fingertips.
"The Custom Tasking enhancement is now complete in the REO Portal and will soon be added to all of our applications," said Todd Mobraten, COO/President of RES.NET. "With this new addition, we can now provide a customizable portal at enterprise pricing. Finally, our users will be able to make changes to their application as changes get introduced to their unique business environments, thus empowering our users to be confident that their technology solution is as adaptable and dynamic as the industry we are all a part of. This solution, that can close existing or future workflow gaps on the fly, is something that we have been working hard on at RES.NET, and I am proud to announce that it is finally here."
SOURCE RES.NET
RES.NET
CONTACT: Pauline Perenack, Marketing Manager of RES.NET, +1-949-206-5345, Pauline.Perenack@res.net; or RES.NET Customer Support, 1-800-760-7036, support@res.net
IDrive Online Backup Releases IDrive Connect, the Best Way to Google Docs Outside of Google Docs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 9:35:01 AM
IDrive Online Backup Releases IDrive Connect, the Best Way to Google Docs Outside of Google Docs
New software launched by IDrive makes Google Docs accessible as a virtual folder on a Windows PC
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Word on the street says Google is gearing up to launch a cloud service of some kind that could bring a host of new features to the desktop, but why wait on Google?
IDrive Online Backup has just released new free software - IDriveConnect - allowing users to access their Google Docs as if they were sitting in a regular folder on their computer. This allows for some simple yet extremely useful functionality:
-- Drag-and-drop to easily upload and download within Windows Explorer
-- Automatically convert popular document types to Google Docs format
-- Share files and folders directly within IDrive Connect
Additionally, IDrive Connect has the option to save items in Google Docs directly to an existing IDrive account. Create an IDrive account and store up to 5GB of documents, and more, completely free of charge.
IDrive Connect is built on IDrive's EVS platform
EVS is the foundation of IDrive Online Backup, a fast, flexible, and secure cloud storage platform. With public APIs available, developers can take advantage of those same features to create their own applications compatible with the IDrive family. Since EVS was developed in-house by the IDrive team, they are able to offer secure cloud storage at a more affordable rate than plans offered by competitors Carbonite and Mozy.
IDrive Online Backup is available for home and server editions of Windows and Mac OS X and for mobile devices in the Apple App Store and Android Market.
IDrive is created by Pro Softnet Corporation
Headquartered in Los Angeles County, Pro Softnet Corp is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance, sync and related technologies serving the consumer, small business and enterprise markets. Core products include IDrive®, IDriveSync®, IBackup®, RemotePC(TM) and EVS for developers. The company's popular services currently have over 800,000 subscribers.For more information please visit http://www.idrive.com.
SOURCE Pro Softnet Corporation
Pro Softnet Corporation
CONTACT: Dennis Pishik, dennis@pro-softnet.com, +1-818-251-4200 Ext. 166
Web Site: http://pro-softnet.com
New software launched by IDrive makes Google Docs accessible as a virtual folder on a Windows PC
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Word on the street says Google is gearing up to launch a cloud service of some kind that could bring a host of new features to the desktop, but why wait on Google?
IDrive Online Backup has just released new free software - IDriveConnect - allowing users to access their Google Docs as if they were sitting in a regular folder on their computer. This allows for some simple yet extremely useful functionality:
-- Drag-and-drop to easily upload and download within Windows Explorer
-- Automatically convert popular document types to Google Docs format
-- Share files and folders directly within IDrive Connect
Additionally, IDrive Connect has the option to save items in Google Docs directly to an existing IDrive account. Create an IDrive account and store up to 5GB of documents, and more, completely free of charge.
IDrive Connect is built on IDrive's EVS platform
EVS is the foundation of IDrive Online Backup, a fast, flexible, and secure cloud storage platform. With public APIs available, developers can take advantage of those same features to create their own applications compatible with the IDrive family. Since EVS was developed in-house by the IDrive team, they are able to offer secure cloud storage at a more affordable rate than plans offered by competitors Carbonite and Mozy.
IDrive Online Backup is available for home and server editions of Windows and Mac OS X and for mobile devices in the Apple App Store and Android Market.
IDrive is created by Pro Softnet Corporation
Headquartered in Los Angeles County, Pro Softnet Corp is a privately held company specializing in cloud storage, online backup, file sharing, remote access, compliance, sync and related technologies serving the consumer, small business and enterprise markets. Core products include IDrive®, IDriveSync®, IBackup®, RemotePC(TM) and EVS for developers. The company's popular services currently have over 800,000 subscribers.For more information please visit http://www.idrive.com.
SOURCE Pro Softnet Corporation
Pro Softnet Corporation
CONTACT: Dennis Pishik, dennis@pro-softnet.com, +1-818-251-4200 Ext. 166
Web Site: http://pro-softnet.com
21st Century IT, EMC-Sponsored Website, Debuts for Data Security, Storage, and Data Privacy Professionals in IT, Solution Provider Organizations
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 9:07:01 AM
21st Century IT, EMC-Sponsored Website, Debuts for Data Security, Storage, and Data Privacy Professionals in IT, Solution Provider Organizations
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the debut of 21st Century IT, a Web community for IT professionals and solution provider executives who are responsible for storage, virtualization, and IT transformation.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/NY81365LOGO)
Long-time technology and channel writer Alison Diana was named editor in chief of the site. Diana brings more than 23 years of writing and editing experience, starting with 10 years at CRN, followed by a freelance career that included articles written for InformationWeek, Channel Insider, VARBusiness, Redmond Channel Partner, eWEEK, Baseline Magazine, Florida Today, Healthcare Software Review, ChannelPro, and Tech Decisions. She will oversee the Website community, including its blogs, message boards, and live chats.
Bloggers will include IT professionals and solution provider executives who are involved in selecting, designing, and supporting solutions based on the technologies discussed on 21st Century IT.
"I am excited about the endless possibilities of this community, a place on the Web for professionals who are involved in their organizations' adoption of virtualization, transitions to new storage solutions, and the entire IT transformation occurring today," says Diana. "21st Century IT will become a venue for storage pros, executives at small and midsized businesses, and branch-office managers, who must lead their organizations' storage initiatives. No doubt, we'll see many lively conversations, exchanges of best-practices, and some fascinating blogs from industry experts."
The site is published by UBM DeusM and UBM Channel. EMC is the exclusive sponsor.
Visit 21st Century IT at: http://www.21cit.com
Contact
Amy Averbook
UBM DeusM Marketing Director
(917) 743-2693
averbook@deusm.com
About 21st Century IT
Founded in April 2012, 21st Century IT (http://www.21cit.com) is a Website and online community where IT executives, IT managers, and solution provider executives can share news, best-practices, experiences, and suggestions about storage, virtualization, and IT transformation.
About UBM DeusM
UBM DeusM (http://www.deusm.com) is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other UBM DeusM principals have built and delivered more than two dozen successful sites and online communities over the last 2 years. UBM DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.
About UBM Channel
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business in their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.
SOURCE UBM Channel
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/NY81365LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
UBM Channel
Web Site: http://www.21cit.com
NEW YORK, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today marks the debut of 21st Century IT, a Web community for IT professionals and solution provider executives who are responsible for storage, virtualization, and IT transformation.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/NY81365LOGO)
Long-time technology and channel writer Alison Diana was named editor in chief of the site. Diana brings more than 23 years of writing and editing experience, starting with 10 years at CRN, followed by a freelance career that included articles written for InformationWeek, Channel Insider, VARBusiness, Redmond Channel Partner, eWEEK, Baseline Magazine, Florida Today, Healthcare Software Review, ChannelPro, and Tech Decisions. She will oversee the Website community, including its blogs, message boards, and live chats.
Bloggers will include IT professionals and solution provider executives who are involved in selecting, designing, and supporting solutions based on the technologies discussed on 21st Century IT.
"I am excited about the endless possibilities of this community, a place on the Web for professionals who are involved in their organizations' adoption of virtualization, transitions to new storage solutions, and the entire IT transformation occurring today," says Diana. "21st Century IT will become a venue for storage pros, executives at small and midsized businesses, and branch-office managers, who must lead their organizations' storage initiatives. No doubt, we'll see many lively conversations, exchanges of best-practices, and some fascinating blogs from industry experts."
The site is published by UBM DeusM and UBM Channel. EMC is the exclusive sponsor.
Visit 21st Century IT at: http://www.21cit.com
Contact
Amy Averbook
UBM DeusM Marketing Director
(917) 743-2693
averbook@deusm.com
About 21st Century IT
Founded in April 2012, 21st Century IT (http://www.21cit.com) is a Website and online community where IT executives, IT managers, and solution provider executives can share news, best-practices, experiences, and suggestions about storage, virtualization, and IT transformation.
About UBM DeusM
UBM DeusM (http://www.deusm.com) is an integrated marketing services company owned by UBM plc, targeting the fastest growing segment of the online publishing industry: business social media. The company is led by Managing Director Stephen Saunders, Min's Marketer of the Year 2010. He and the other UBM DeusM principals have built and delivered more than two dozen successful sites and online communities over the last 2 years. UBM DeusM's service is based on a unique platform, called Community in a Box (CiaB), which employs a structured system of proven B2B Web publishing best-practices, combined with a breakthrough integrated multimedia publishing platform ("n-Server") to enable marketers to quickly and profitably set up specialized communities for their target customers.
About UBM Channel
UBM Channel is the premier provider of IT channel-focused events, media, research, consulting, and sales and marketing services. With more than 30 years of experience and engagement, UBM Channel has the unmatched channel expertise to execute integrated solutions for technology executives, managing partner recruitment, enablement and go-to-market strategy in order to accelerate technology sales. UBM Channel is a UBM company. To learn more about UBM Channel, visit us at http://www.ubmchannel.com. Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/ubmchannel.
About UBM plc
UBM plc is a leading global business media company. We inform markets and bring the world's buyers and sellers together at events, online, in print and provide them with the information they need to do business successfully. We focus on serving professional commercial communities, from doctors to game developers, from journalists to jewellery traders, from farmers to pharmacists around the world. Our 6,000 staff in more than 30 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business in their markets to work effectively and efficiently. For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com.
SOURCE UBM Channel
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120403/NY81365LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
UBM Channel
Web Site: http://www.21cit.com
Samsung Canada announces the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note(TM) in Ceramic White
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 9:00:01 AM
Samsung Canada announces the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note(TM) in Ceramic White
The White Samsung Galaxy Note arrives in Canada Just in Time for Spring
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Samsung Electronics Canada is
pleased to announce the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note in a
glossy ceramic white colour. Just in time for spring, the White Galaxy
Note will be arriving at carriers and select retailers across Canada
beginning today.
This new colour variation arrives in Canada as the Galaxy Note surpassed
sales of over 5 million units worldwide in just five months. Released
in October of last year, the Galaxy Note has proven to be incredibly
popular with consumers, showcasing a 5.3" HD Super-AMOLED screen as
well its revolutionary S-Pen, which accurately recreates the experience
of using a real pen.
"GALAXY Note continues to delight customers with its incredible
versatility and unique user experience and we are excited to introduce
a new colour of the popular Samsung Galaxy Note to Canadians," said
Paul Brannen, Vice President, Mobile Communications at Samsung Canada.
"Designed to capture, share and create content like never before, the
Galaxy Note combines the power of a tablet with the convenience of a
smartphone to bring an all-in-one device to the Canadian marketplace."
Workplace Ready
Combining the convenience of a smartphone with the power of a tablet,
the Galaxy Note has met rigorous security criteria to be categorized as
enterprise ready, providing consumers with confidence to securely
integrate their device into the workplace. With enterprise ready
criteria built in to the Note Android(TM) 2.3, Gingerbread operating
system, any organization's mobile work force can be remotely managed
and securely connected to corporate applications and data while away
from their desks.
Enterprise ready is comprised of multiple components that outline
Samsung's business-to-business foundations for its mobile devices.
These "pillars" are designed to offer customers essential enterprise
functionality and security and include: Mobile Device Management,
On-Device Virtual Private Network (VPN) and secure access to Corporate
Email/Calendar/Contacts.
Enhance The Note Experience
To add to the variety and richness of the GALAXY Note experience,
Samsung has also announced a 'Premium Suite' upgrade that will enhance
and add to the features that accent many GALAXY Note exclusive features
like the S Pen. Available to users in the late-spring timeframe, the
Premium Suite upgrade offers new features and applications exclusive to
GALAXY Note and that utilize its innovative S Pen, bundled with an OS
upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
"With the Premium Suite upgrade, we wanted to add features that enrich
users' Note experience even more, including the great advantages of
Android 4.0 and innovative applications for S Pen," continued Brannen.
"We are committed to providing extraordinary experiences for consumers,
and we will continue to provide new features and upgrades to enrich our
offering."
Availability and Pricing
The Samsung Galaxy Note will be available in Ceramic White from carriers
and select retailers beginning April 4(th), 2012. For carrier specific pricing and details, please visit your
nearest carrier retailer. For more information on the Galaxy Note,
please visit http://www.samsung.com/GalaxyNote.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Canada delivers unrivalled consumer experiences.
Samsung enables Canadians to pursue their passions by offering a broad
range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, IT,
telecommunications and home appliance products. The Canadian arm
upholds Samsung's global mission to provide consumers with innovative
digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology,
quality, features, performance and value. As a result of its commitment
to innovation and unique design, Samsung has become one of the most
decorated brands in the electronics industry. The company was ranked
#17 in BusinessWeek/Interbrand "100 Best Global Brands" and was named
as one of Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies of 2011."
For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.ca.
You can also Like Samsung on facebook.com/SamsungCanada or follow
Samsung on twitter @SamsungCanada. For customer service inquiries,
please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
CONTACT: Brenna Eller
North Strategic for Samsung Mobile Communications
brenna.eller@northstrategic.com | 416-836-9417
The White Samsung Galaxy Note arrives in Canada Just in Time for Spring
MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Samsung Electronics Canada is
pleased to announce the availability of the Samsung Galaxy Note in a
glossy ceramic white colour. Just in time for spring, the White Galaxy
Note will be arriving at carriers and select retailers across Canada
beginning today.
This new colour variation arrives in Canada as the Galaxy Note surpassed
sales of over 5 million units worldwide in just five months. Released
in October of last year, the Galaxy Note has proven to be incredibly
popular with consumers, showcasing a 5.3" HD Super-AMOLED screen as
well its revolutionary S-Pen, which accurately recreates the experience
of using a real pen.
"GALAXY Note continues to delight customers with its incredible
versatility and unique user experience and we are excited to introduce
a new colour of the popular Samsung Galaxy Note to Canadians," said
Paul Brannen, Vice President, Mobile Communications at Samsung Canada.
"Designed to capture, share and create content like never before, the
Galaxy Note combines the power of a tablet with the convenience of a
smartphone to bring an all-in-one device to the Canadian marketplace."
Workplace Ready
Combining the convenience of a smartphone with the power of a tablet,
the Galaxy Note has met rigorous security criteria to be categorized as
enterprise ready, providing consumers with confidence to securely
integrate their device into the workplace. With enterprise ready
criteria built in to the Note Android(TM) 2.3, Gingerbread operating
system, any organization's mobile work force can be remotely managed
and securely connected to corporate applications and data while away
from their desks.
Enterprise ready is comprised of multiple components that outline
Samsung's business-to-business foundations for its mobile devices.
These "pillars" are designed to offer customers essential enterprise
functionality and security and include: Mobile Device Management,
On-Device Virtual Private Network (VPN) and secure access to Corporate
Email/Calendar/Contacts.
Enhance The Note Experience
To add to the variety and richness of the GALAXY Note experience,
Samsung has also announced a 'Premium Suite' upgrade that will enhance
and add to the features that accent many GALAXY Note exclusive features
like the S Pen. Available to users in the late-spring timeframe, the
Premium Suite upgrade offers new features and applications exclusive to
GALAXY Note and that utilize its innovative S Pen, bundled with an OS
upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
"With the Premium Suite upgrade, we wanted to add features that enrich
users' Note experience even more, including the great advantages of
Android 4.0 and innovative applications for S Pen," continued Brannen.
"We are committed to providing extraordinary experiences for consumers,
and we will continue to provide new features and upgrades to enrich our
offering."
Availability and Pricing
The Samsung Galaxy Note will be available in Ceramic White from carriers
and select retailers beginning April 4(th), 2012. For carrier specific pricing and details, please visit your
nearest carrier retailer. For more information on the Galaxy Note,
please visit http://www.samsung.com/GalaxyNote.
About Samsung Electronics
Samsung Electronics Canada delivers unrivalled consumer experiences.
Samsung enables Canadians to pursue their passions by offering a broad
range of award-winning digital consumer electronics, IT,
telecommunications and home appliance products. The Canadian arm
upholds Samsung's global mission to provide consumers with innovative
digital convergence products that possess exceptional technology,
quality, features, performance and value. As a result of its commitment
to innovation and unique design, Samsung has become one of the most
decorated brands in the electronics industry. The company was ranked
#17 in BusinessWeek/Interbrand "100 Best Global Brands" and was named
as one of Fast Company's "50 Most Innovative Companies of 2011."
For more information, please visit http://www.samsung.ca.
You can also Like Samsung on facebook.com/SamsungCanada or follow
Samsung on twitter @SamsungCanada. For customer service inquiries,
please call 1-800-SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
SOURCE Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
Samsung Electronics Canada Inc.
CONTACT: Brenna Eller
North Strategic for Samsung Mobile Communications
brenna.eller@northstrategic.com | 416-836-9417
Chicago Data Center Service Provider, CoreLink Data Centers, to Provide Hosting and Disaster Recovery Support to Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
Chicago Data Center Service Provider, CoreLink Data Centers, to Provide Hosting and Disaster Recovery Support to Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America
CoreLink to Provide Property and Casualty Firm with Full Range of Transparent Customer Services from Chicago Facility
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Chicago data center service provider, CoreLink Data Centers, LLC (http://www.corelink.com/data-center-services.htm) today announced the addition of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America to its client roster.
The Schaumburg, Ill. property and casualty insurance company is the U.S. affiliate of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company Limited, a major Japanese insurance company which, among other customers, maintains strong business relationships with Toyota Motor Corp. and Nippon Life Insurance Co. The U.S. affiliate, which CoreLink will support from its Chicago data center facility, provides personal auto, home and umbrella policies through its Youtopia(TM) division in four midwestern states.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America's agreement with CoreLink reflects the company's confidence in CoreLink's suite of fully transparent services and relentless 24/7 support backed with a 100 percent Uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA) that guarantees continuous network connectivity. The insurer chose CoreLink after touring the company's Chicago data center, as well those of competing data center service providers in the region.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America executives were particularly impressed with CoreLink's ability to fashion a disaster recovery plan to protect valuable and sensitive business and customer data against the most malicious worms, trojans and viruses, while formulating procedures to quickly recover and repair lost data, said Mikitomo "Mickey" Ushijima, the insurer's corporate secretary.
"In our research, which included visits to CoreLink's Chicago data center facility and several other companies' data centers, it became clear CoreLink most closely delivered the level of customer service and expert help that our company has always provided to our client base," Ushijima said. "The CoreLink Operations team also conveyed the kind of openness and expertise we were looking for in a data center service provider. We believe CoreLink truly delivers on its promise of relentless service and full transparency."
"The addition of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America to CoreLink's growing client base reflects corporations' growing data security concerns amid increasingly sophisticated attacks on IT networks, as well as the legal culpability they face related to customers' private information," said John Duggan, CoreLink's Vice President of Sales.
"Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America's parent company, over the course of 40 years, has built a well-deserved reputation as a global provider of high-quality diversified insurance services," Duggan said. "CoreLink is honored to help its U.S. affiliate uphold these high service standards, ensuring the integrity and safety of its most valuable asset: client data."
Contact CoreLink Data Centers for more information about Chicago data center services, including managed services and enterprise hosting or call 866-435-2375.
About CoreLink:
CoreLink is a leading data center hosting and managed services provider of critical infrastructure services delivered on a "state of the art," robust and environmentally friendly technology platform. By leveraging data centers in Chicago, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Seattle with access to massive and diverse network connectivity, CoreLink delivers small, medium and large enterprise customers and service providers with high quality and uniquely agile, data center services.
CoreLink's focus on aligning customer needs with the proper solution, combined with a relentless focus on service, provides the flexibility and peace of mind all businesses require from a data center provider. In addition, CoreLink also services the healthcare market by delivering HIPAA security compliant data center solutions to a broad spectrum of healthcare organizations.
For more information, please call 866.435.2375 or visit our website or check out more at CoreLink Data Centers' blog, CoreLink on Facebook and @corelinkdata on Twitter.
SOURCE CoreLink Data Centers
CoreLink Data Centers
CONTACT: Megan Parker of S&S Public Relations, +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.corelink.com
CoreLink to Provide Property and Casualty Firm with Full Range of Transparent Customer Services from Chicago Facility
MT. PROSPECT, Ill., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- National Chicago data center service provider, CoreLink Data Centers, LLC (http://www.corelink.com/data-center-services.htm) today announced the addition of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America to its client roster.
The Schaumburg, Ill. property and casualty insurance company is the U.S. affiliate of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company Limited, a major Japanese insurance company which, among other customers, maintains strong business relationships with Toyota Motor Corp. and Nippon Life Insurance Co. The U.S. affiliate, which CoreLink will support from its Chicago data center facility, provides personal auto, home and umbrella policies through its Youtopia(TM) division in four midwestern states.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America's agreement with CoreLink reflects the company's confidence in CoreLink's suite of fully transparent services and relentless 24/7 support backed with a 100 percent Uptime Service Level Agreement (SLA) that guarantees continuous network connectivity. The insurer chose CoreLink after touring the company's Chicago data center, as well those of competing data center service providers in the region.
Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America executives were particularly impressed with CoreLink's ability to fashion a disaster recovery plan to protect valuable and sensitive business and customer data against the most malicious worms, trojans and viruses, while formulating procedures to quickly recover and repair lost data, said Mikitomo "Mickey" Ushijima, the insurer's corporate secretary.
"In our research, which included visits to CoreLink's Chicago data center facility and several other companies' data centers, it became clear CoreLink most closely delivered the level of customer service and expert help that our company has always provided to our client base," Ushijima said. "The CoreLink Operations team also conveyed the kind of openness and expertise we were looking for in a data center service provider. We believe CoreLink truly delivers on its promise of relentless service and full transparency."
"The addition of Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America to CoreLink's growing client base reflects corporations' growing data security concerns amid increasingly sophisticated attacks on IT networks, as well as the legal culpability they face related to customers' private information," said John Duggan, CoreLink's Vice President of Sales.
"Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Company of America's parent company, over the course of 40 years, has built a well-deserved reputation as a global provider of high-quality diversified insurance services," Duggan said. "CoreLink is honored to help its U.S. affiliate uphold these high service standards, ensuring the integrity and safety of its most valuable asset: client data."
Contact CoreLink Data Centers for more information about Chicago data center services, including managed services and enterprise hosting or call 866-435-2375.
About CoreLink:
CoreLink is a leading data center hosting and managed services provider of critical infrastructure services delivered on a "state of the art," robust and environmentally friendly technology platform. By leveraging data centers in Chicago, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Seattle with access to massive and diverse network connectivity, CoreLink delivers small, medium and large enterprise customers and service providers with high quality and uniquely agile, data center services.
CoreLink's focus on aligning customer needs with the proper solution, combined with a relentless focus on service, provides the flexibility and peace of mind all businesses require from a data center provider. In addition, CoreLink also services the healthcare market by delivering HIPAA security compliant data center solutions to a broad spectrum of healthcare organizations.
For more information, please call 866.435.2375 or visit our website or check out more at CoreLink Data Centers' blog, CoreLink on Facebook and @corelinkdata on Twitter.
SOURCE CoreLink Data Centers
CoreLink Data Centers
CONTACT: Megan Parker of S&S Public Relations, +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.corelink.com
Dolly Drive Launches Free iDolly App in iPhone App Store
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
Dolly Drive Launches Free iDolly App in iPhone App Store
Dolly Drive Offers iPhone, iPad Users Intuitive Cloud Storage Directly Through Apple's Time Machine App; Always keeps Data Protected, Ready To Access Anytime, Anywhere
MIAMI, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolly Drive, a provider of all-in-one subscription software and online storage services designed for Mac, recently released a new app allowing subscribers to securely access files they have synced and stored using Dolly Sync and Space on their iPhones and iPads. The app is free and can be downloaded from Apple's App Store.
By installing the new, free iDolly app, Dolly Drive subscribers can safely and securely access the files they have synced and stored, as well as make changes to documents and files on their iPhone or iPad. The files are then immediately synced to all of the user's other devices, including office or home computers.
Founded in January 2011, Dolly Drive provides Mac users with offsite cloud storage directly through Apple's Time Machine application. The all-in-one-subscription service incorporates backup, file sync and storage capabilities all in one, easy-to-use application. In addition, Dolly allows users to create a bootable clone of their Mac on an external hard drive for local disaster recovery.
According to Leigh Kessler, Head of Marketing, Dolly Drive, the new iDolly app allows users to browse the files in their Dolly Sync and Dolly Space accounts and use built-in viewers or installed apps to read documents. In addition, users can make changes to documents on their iPhones and iPads that are instantly reflected across all devices. Users also can browse photos they have stored and synced to the cloud, as well as protect important data via Dolly Drive's app sign-in.
"The new iDolly app allows users to access any of their files on their iPhones or iPads from anywhere in the world," said Kessler. "The greatest advantage is that wherever you are, whatever device you are using at that moment, you will always be working on the most up-to-date, current version."
Controlled by a single admin tool, Dolly Drive provides more data protection and accessibility for Mac users than any other service on the market. Each user can customize they way they use Dolly cloud storage. Whether it's to help four people in a home environment, or 40+ people in an office setting, Dolly Drive keeps everyone's data backed up and ready to access, anytime, anywhere.
A DollyDrive account is required to use the new iDolly app. For more information, visit http://www.dollydrive.com.
About Dolly Drive
Founded in January 2011, Dolly Drive is an all-in-one subscription software and online storage service designed for Mac. In addition to providing Mac users offsite cloud storage directly through Apple's Time Machine application, and online storage to expand hard drive space, the application allows users to create a bootable clone of their Mac on an external hard drive for local disaster recovery. It works with Apple's Lion and Snow Leopard platforms. The company's headquarters are located in Miami, FL. For more information, visit http://www.dollydrive.com.
SOURCE Dolly Drive
Dolly Drive
CONTACT: Nicole Plati, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9342, nplati@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.dollydrive.com
Dolly Drive Offers iPhone, iPad Users Intuitive Cloud Storage Directly Through Apple's Time Machine App; Always keeps Data Protected, Ready To Access Anytime, Anywhere
MIAMI, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolly Drive, a provider of all-in-one subscription software and online storage services designed for Mac, recently released a new app allowing subscribers to securely access files they have synced and stored using Dolly Sync and Space on their iPhones and iPads. The app is free and can be downloaded from Apple's App Store.
By installing the new, free iDolly app, Dolly Drive subscribers can safely and securely access the files they have synced and stored, as well as make changes to documents and files on their iPhone or iPad. The files are then immediately synced to all of the user's other devices, including office or home computers.
Founded in January 2011, Dolly Drive provides Mac users with offsite cloud storage directly through Apple's Time Machine application. The all-in-one-subscription service incorporates backup, file sync and storage capabilities all in one, easy-to-use application. In addition, Dolly allows users to create a bootable clone of their Mac on an external hard drive for local disaster recovery.
According to Leigh Kessler, Head of Marketing, Dolly Drive, the new iDolly app allows users to browse the files in their Dolly Sync and Dolly Space accounts and use built-in viewers or installed apps to read documents. In addition, users can make changes to documents on their iPhones and iPads that are instantly reflected across all devices. Users also can browse photos they have stored and synced to the cloud, as well as protect important data via Dolly Drive's app sign-in.
"The new iDolly app allows users to access any of their files on their iPhones or iPads from anywhere in the world," said Kessler. "The greatest advantage is that wherever you are, whatever device you are using at that moment, you will always be working on the most up-to-date, current version."
Controlled by a single admin tool, Dolly Drive provides more data protection and accessibility for Mac users than any other service on the market. Each user can customize they way they use Dolly cloud storage. Whether it's to help four people in a home environment, or 40+ people in an office setting, Dolly Drive keeps everyone's data backed up and ready to access, anytime, anywhere.
A DollyDrive account is required to use the new iDolly app. For more information, visit http://www.dollydrive.com.
About Dolly Drive
Founded in January 2011, Dolly Drive is an all-in-one subscription software and online storage service designed for Mac. In addition to providing Mac users offsite cloud storage directly through Apple's Time Machine application, and online storage to expand hard drive space, the application allows users to create a bootable clone of their Mac on an external hard drive for local disaster recovery. It works with Apple's Lion and Snow Leopard platforms. The company's headquarters are located in Miami, FL. For more information, visit http://www.dollydrive.com.
SOURCE Dolly Drive
Dolly Drive
CONTACT: Nicole Plati, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9342, nplati@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.dollydrive.com
textPlus Expands in Canada with Only Free Texting and Calling Alternative for Android Users
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
textPlus Expands in Canada with Only Free Texting and Calling Alternative for Android Users
MARINA DEL REY, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- textPlus, already the leading messaging app in Canada, is expanding with the launch of textPlus Free Text and Calls for Android. Starting today, Canadians who pay costly texting and calling fees will get all the features and benefits from their mobile phone with textPlus, but without all the costs. textPlus also works on Android tablets and other devices, so users can always stay connected to the conversation.
Communicating with other textPlus users in Canada is always free. Additionally, users can text and talk with friends not on textPlus in Canada for free or at rates up to six times cheaper than current pricing plans, saving hundreds of dollars per year. Every call on textPlus is a local call with no long distance fees ever.
The launch marks the beginning of international expansion for textPlus and comes at a time of tremendous growth for the company. To date, textPlus users have sent over 30 billion messages, making it the most popular messaging app in market. textPlus is also soaring on Android with 20-times growth in the last 12 months, and consistently rated a top 10 Social app in Google Play.
textPlus gives Canadians the choice to communicate on their own terms. Benefits include:
Save money
- Get a free Canadian phone number
- No contracts, up-front costs or hidden fees
- Works across WiFi and 3G/4G
Communicate with other users on textPlus
- Free app-to-app messaging in Canada and worldwide
- No-cost calling in Canada and the US
- Group texting, communities on millions of topics, optional user profiles and social search
Communicate with anyone, even if they're not on textPlus
- Free texting to any mobile number in Canada and the US
- Earn minutes to make free calls
- Make extremely inexpensive calls to any mobile number or landline in Canada
- Anyone can text or call a textPlus number, just like any mobile phone
"Our goal at textPlus is to make texting and calling available and affordable worldwide, so everyone can participate in the conversation," said Scott Lahman, Founder and CEO of textPlus. "Today's launch in Canada brings us one step closer to this vision by providing the seamless communication experience that consumers expect, but offered for free or at an extremely low cost."
textPlus Free Text and Calls on Android is available now for download from Google Play here: http://awe.sm/5j1ZG textPlus Free Text for iOS is already available in Canada, andtextPlus Free Calls for iOS will be launching in Canada soon.
About textPlus
textPlus is a leading provider of free mobile communications worldwide. Over 27 million people have downloaded textPlus to text and talk for free on iOS, Android and Windows phones and devices. The company was founded in 2007 and backed by leading VC firms Matrix Partners, GRP Partners, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. For more information, visit http://www.textplus.com.
SOURCE textPlus
textPlus
CONTACT: Heather Meeker of textPlus, +1-310-435-3535, heather@gogii.net
Web Site: http://www.textplus.com
MARINA DEL REY, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- textPlus, already the leading messaging app in Canada, is expanding with the launch of textPlus Free Text and Calls for Android. Starting today, Canadians who pay costly texting and calling fees will get all the features and benefits from their mobile phone with textPlus, but without all the costs. textPlus also works on Android tablets and other devices, so users can always stay connected to the conversation.
Communicating with other textPlus users in Canada is always free. Additionally, users can text and talk with friends not on textPlus in Canada for free or at rates up to six times cheaper than current pricing plans, saving hundreds of dollars per year. Every call on textPlus is a local call with no long distance fees ever.
The launch marks the beginning of international expansion for textPlus and comes at a time of tremendous growth for the company. To date, textPlus users have sent over 30 billion messages, making it the most popular messaging app in market. textPlus is also soaring on Android with 20-times growth in the last 12 months, and consistently rated a top 10 Social app in Google Play.
textPlus gives Canadians the choice to communicate on their own terms. Benefits include:
Save money
- Get a free Canadian phone number
- No contracts, up-front costs or hidden fees
- Works across WiFi and 3G/4G
Communicate with other users on textPlus
- Free app-to-app messaging in Canada and worldwide
- No-cost calling in Canada and the US
- Group texting, communities on millions of topics, optional user profiles and social search
Communicate with anyone, even if they're not on textPlus
- Free texting to any mobile number in Canada and the US
- Earn minutes to make free calls
- Make extremely inexpensive calls to any mobile number or landline in Canada
- Anyone can text or call a textPlus number, just like any mobile phone
"Our goal at textPlus is to make texting and calling available and affordable worldwide, so everyone can participate in the conversation," said Scott Lahman, Founder and CEO of textPlus. "Today's launch in Canada brings us one step closer to this vision by providing the seamless communication experience that consumers expect, but offered for free or at an extremely low cost."
textPlus Free Text and Calls on Android is available now for download from Google Play here: http://awe.sm/5j1ZG textPlus Free Text for iOS is already available in Canada, andtextPlus Free Calls for iOS will be launching in Canada soon.
About textPlus
textPlus is a leading provider of free mobile communications worldwide. Over 27 million people have downloaded textPlus to text and talk for free on iOS, Android and Windows phones and devices. The company was founded in 2007 and backed by leading VC firms Matrix Partners, GRP Partners, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. For more information, visit http://www.textplus.com.
SOURCE textPlus
textPlus
CONTACT: Heather Meeker of textPlus, +1-310-435-3535, heather@gogii.net
Web Site: http://www.textplus.com
Verizon Wireless Bringing the Power of Its 4G LTE Network to the Cattaraugus-Allegany Area on April 19
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
Verizon Wireless Bringing the Power of Its 4G LTE Network to the Cattaraugus-Allegany Area on April 19
- 4G LTE provides data speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G service
- Users can expect average download speeds between 5-12 Mbps and average upload speeds between 2-5 Mbps
- Full nationwide deployment to be complete by end of 2013
OLEAN, N.Y., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wirelessannounced today it will launch its 4G LTE high-speed data network in the Cattaraugus-Allegany area on April 19. Several local 4G LTE sites have already been activated. Residents, businesses and visitors to the area will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and hotspots to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. At launch, 4G LTE will be available in the Olean, Amity, Angelica, Cuba, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Friendship, Gowanda, Hinsdale, Killbuck, Machias and Wellsville areas, and portions of the I-86 and Route 219 corridors. Additional local sites will get the technology over the next several months. This deployment is part of the company's nationwide rollout of its super-fast data network, scheduled to be complete by the end of 2013.
"We're excited to continue to expand our 4G LTE network across the Southern Tier and to help local residents, businesses, and government connect faster with each other and with those outside the area," said Russ Preite, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate. Our customers are increasingly relying on tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our 4G LTE network will deliver the best value to those customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink - perfect for surfing the Web, streaming video, and downloading large files wirelessly.
As of March 15, Verizon's 4G LTE network covers more than 200 million people in 203 markets across the United States. Verizon Wireless plans to more than double the number of its 4G LTE markets, bringing the total markets to more than 400 by the end of the year. With the additional new markets and continued expansions, the company's 4G LTE network will cover more than 260 million people in the United States by the end of 2012.
The service is already available in New York State in the New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Utica/Rome, Poughkeepsie/Kingston, Ithaca and Glens Falls areas.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the largest, most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their areas.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network was named "Fastest 4G Network Yet" by Popular Science's 2011 Best of What's New Awards, and was ranked No. 1 on PC World's 100 Best Products of 2011.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 108 million total wireless connections, including 92.2 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
- 4G LTE provides data speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G service
- Users can expect average download speeds between 5-12 Mbps and average upload speeds between 2-5 Mbps
- Full nationwide deployment to be complete by end of 2013
OLEAN, N.Y., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wirelessannounced today it will launch its 4G LTE high-speed data network in the Cattaraugus-Allegany area on April 19. Several local 4G LTE sites have already been activated. Residents, businesses and visitors to the area will be able to use their 4G LTE smartphones, tablets, notebooks, laptop modems and hotspots to take advantage of speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network. At launch, 4G LTE will be available in the Olean, Amity, Angelica, Cuba, Ellicottville, Franklinville, Friendship, Gowanda, Hinsdale, Killbuck, Machias and Wellsville areas, and portions of the I-86 and Route 219 corridors. Additional local sites will get the technology over the next several months. This deployment is part of the company's nationwide rollout of its super-fast data network, scheduled to be complete by the end of 2013.
"We're excited to continue to expand our 4G LTE network across the Southern Tier and to help local residents, businesses, and government connect faster with each other and with those outside the area," said Russ Preite, president of Verizon Wireless' Upstate New York Region. "Our 4G LTE network is revolutionizing the way people communicate. Our customers are increasingly relying on tablets, smartphones and apps to stay organized, connected and entertained. Our 4G LTE network will deliver the best value to those customers by maximizing the performance of their wireless devices."
In real-world, fully-loaded network environments, 4G LTE users should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink - perfect for surfing the Web, streaming video, and downloading large files wirelessly.
As of March 15, Verizon's 4G LTE network covers more than 200 million people in 203 markets across the United States. Verizon Wireless plans to more than double the number of its 4G LTE markets, bringing the total markets to more than 400 by the end of the year. With the additional new markets and continued expansions, the company's 4G LTE network will cover more than 260 million people in the United States by the end of 2012.
The service is already available in New York State in the New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Albany, Utica/Rome, Poughkeepsie/Kingston, Ithaca and Glens Falls areas.
When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, the devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast. Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the largest, most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their areas.
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network was named "Fastest 4G Network Yet" by Popular Science's 2011 Best of What's New Awards, and was ranked No. 1 on PC World's 100 Best Products of 2011.
Visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte for more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 108 million total wireless connections, including 92.2 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
SOURCE Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless
CONTACT: John O'Malley, +1-585-321-7264 or +1-585-261-5899, john.omalley@verizonwireless.com, http://twitter.com/VZWjohno; Meredith Dropkin, +1-315-413-4293, mdropkin@mower.com
Web Site: http://www.verizonwireless.com
Microsoft, City of Los Angeles Announce Program That Increases Activity and Well-Being of Seniors
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 8:07:03 AM
Microsoft, City of Los Angeles Announce Program That Increases Activity and Well-Being of Seniors
Senior citizens are getting fit, increasing social interaction and enhancing their quality of life through a public-private partnership developed by Microsoft, the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Senior Services. Microsoft and its partners plan to expand to a total of 16 senior centers in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp., the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Senior Services today unveiled an innovative program called the Exergamers Wellness Club, which combines technology with exercise, overall health monitoring and evidence-based health education from Partners in Care. Seniors in the program use Kinect for Xbox 360 to make exercise fun and to supplement other fitness activities such as tai chi. They use Microsoft HealthVault to manage and store their personal health information. Participants report improved fitness and well-being, which has motivated Microsoft and its partners to expand the program to all senior centers in the Department of Aging service area.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Seniors ages 60 to 80 erupted into dance during a surprise flash mob at the announcement and were joined by others in the crowd, including St. Barnabas CEO Rigo Saborio, a St. Barnabas cafeteria worker and a Microsoft marketing manager.
"The City of Los Angeles is excited to partner with Microsoft, the Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Senior Services to help improve the health and fitness of area seniors," Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. "The Exergamers Wellness Club allows seniors to improve their physical, mental and social well-being by participating in friendly competition, interactive gaming and tracking their health information online. It is just one way we can give back to the people who have given our city so much."
Seniors at St. Barnabas compete in virtual bowling tournaments with contemporaries across the country. They also dance to music ranging from hip hop to disco using Kinect.
With Microsoft HealthVault, seniors monitor the benefits of their increased activity and have the option to track their personal health information, such as blood pressure and blood-glucose levels. They also have the option to share their online personal health information with family members or other caregivers they trust and use it with other health and fitness programs. HealthVault contains features that help protect the seniors' personal information.
Plan to Extend Program to 15 More Senior Centers
To facilitate the Los Angeles expansion of the Exergamers Wellness Club, Microsoft plans to donate a Kinect, a selection of games and a one-year Xbox LIVE Gold Membership to each of the other 15 senior centers administered by the Los Angeles Department of Aging.
Microsoft also collaborated with Get Real Consulting to develop a geriatric personal health application, which enables seniors to proactively manage their health information online.
"Technology has the power to transform lives, often in surprising and unexpected ways," said Bonnie Kearney, director of Marketing for Accessibility and Aging in Trustworthy Computing Communications at Microsoft. "Within just a few months of joining the Exergamers Wellness Club, all seniors enrolled in the program reported that they are happier, more fit and energetic, and making new friends."
How It All Began
The Exergamers Wellness Club kicked off in May 2011 with 22 members. It later expanded and now serves 34 seniors between the ages of 64 and 94. Continued participation is evidence of the club's value to its members.
The club is built on a foundation of health promotion, originally developed by the Partners in Care Foundation. June Simmons, president and CEO of Partners in Care, said the addition of technology was a critical enhancement to the health screenings and health-education programs that her organization delivers to Los Angeles seniors. Although the screenings and assessments conducted as part of the club are anecdotal and do not constitute extensive medical research, the partners believe the benefits of exergaming and health-management for seniors deserve further study. They hope the program results will inspire additional quantitative research.
"This program helps seniors better understand their health and see progress over time," Simmons said. "Kinect makes exercise fun and engaging -- and that's what keeps them coming back."
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, (503) 443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com
Senior citizens are getting fit, increasing social interaction and enhancing their quality of life through a public-private partnership developed by Microsoft, the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Senior Services. Microsoft and its partners plan to expand to a total of 16 senior centers in Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Microsoft Corp., the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging, Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Senior Services today unveiled an innovative program called the Exergamers Wellness Club, which combines technology with exercise, overall health monitoring and evidence-based health education from Partners in Care. Seniors in the program use Kinect for Xbox 360 to make exercise fun and to supplement other fitness activities such as tai chi. They use Microsoft HealthVault to manage and store their personal health information. Participants report improved fitness and well-being, which has motivated Microsoft and its partners to expand the program to all senior centers in the Department of Aging service area.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20000822/MSFTLOGO)
Seniors ages 60 to 80 erupted into dance during a surprise flash mob at the announcement and were joined by others in the crowd, including St. Barnabas CEO Rigo Saborio, a St. Barnabas cafeteria worker and a Microsoft marketing manager.
"The City of Los Angeles is excited to partner with Microsoft, the Partners in Care Foundation and St. Barnabas Senior Services to help improve the health and fitness of area seniors," Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said. "The Exergamers Wellness Club allows seniors to improve their physical, mental and social well-being by participating in friendly competition, interactive gaming and tracking their health information online. It is just one way we can give back to the people who have given our city so much."
Seniors at St. Barnabas compete in virtual bowling tournaments with contemporaries across the country. They also dance to music ranging from hip hop to disco using Kinect.
With Microsoft HealthVault, seniors monitor the benefits of their increased activity and have the option to track their personal health information, such as blood pressure and blood-glucose levels. They also have the option to share their online personal health information with family members or other caregivers they trust and use it with other health and fitness programs. HealthVault contains features that help protect the seniors' personal information.
Plan to Extend Program to 15 More Senior Centers
To facilitate the Los Angeles expansion of the Exergamers Wellness Club, Microsoft plans to donate a Kinect, a selection of games and a one-year Xbox LIVE Gold Membership to each of the other 15 senior centers administered by the Los Angeles Department of Aging.
Microsoft also collaborated with Get Real Consulting to develop a geriatric personal health application, which enables seniors to proactively manage their health information online.
"Technology has the power to transform lives, often in surprising and unexpected ways," said Bonnie Kearney, director of Marketing for Accessibility and Aging in Trustworthy Computing Communications at Microsoft. "Within just a few months of joining the Exergamers Wellness Club, all seniors enrolled in the program reported that they are happier, more fit and energetic, and making new friends."
How It All Began
The Exergamers Wellness Club kicked off in May 2011 with 22 members. It later expanded and now serves 34 seniors between the ages of 64 and 94. Continued participation is evidence of the club's value to its members.
The club is built on a foundation of health promotion, originally developed by the Partners in Care Foundation. June Simmons, president and CEO of Partners in Care, said the addition of technology was a critical enhancement to the health screenings and health-education programs that her organization delivers to Los Angeles seniors. Although the screenings and assessments conducted as part of the club are anecdotal and do not constitute extensive medical research, the partners believe the benefits of exergaming and health-management for seniors deserve further study. They hope the program results will inspire additional quantitative research.
"This program helps seniors better understand their health and see progress over time," Simmons said. "Kinect makes exercise fun and engaging -- and that's what keeps them coming back."
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
SOURCE Microsoft Corp.
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Microsoft Corp.
CONTACT: Rapid Response Team, Waggener Edstrom Worldwide, (503) 443-7070, rrt@waggeneredstrom.com
Web Site: http://www.microsoft.com
VINCI Releases Second-Generation Early Learning Systems for Kids
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Posted on April 4, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
VINCI Releases Second-Generation Early Learning Systems for Kids
WIFI Enabled, New Curriculum Options and Price Make Early Learning System Accessible To More Families
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rullingnet Corp., home to VINCI Early Learning Systems, announced the release of its new wireless-enabled VINCI Tab II today. VINCI is a cutting edge Early Learning System powered by the world's first developmentally-designed digital learning curriculum designed to engage and educate children 18 months to 5 years and to empower them to achieve future success.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120404/NE81969)
Building on the first VINCI Tab, the second generation wireless-enabled VINCI Tab II with Parent Mode allows parents to access Internet content through a password-protection feature to prevent toddlers from getting on the Internet. The newest addition to the VINCI tab also comes at a lower price point of $249 and can be purchased without wireless access for $199.
The VINCI Tab II is preloaded with free content including VINCI Curriculum Level 1 samples (6 apps), 3 interactive storybooks and Baby Haha's Music Video album filled with 20 award-winning animated videos, including Lullabies and Sing-n-Dance.
Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Curriculum packages can be purchased on micro SD cards. Level 1 Curriculum is priced at $89 and Level 2 is $139. VINCI Curriculum saves parents time on searching and qualifying apps by providing a complete play-based learning structure for the intellectual development of young children.
"The VINCI Tab II brings a new level of functionality and ease to our platform," said VINCI creator and CEO Dr. Dan Yang. "It also lays the groundwork for additional upcoming products that leverage networking capabilities and introduces social learning for kids to collaborate, compete and play together with VINCI devices and games. The VINCI Tab II allows more families to experience VINCI Early Learning Systems, and the new content choices give parents the flexibility to purchase apps based on their child's individual progress through our curriculum."
Consumers will be able to purchase the VINCI Tab II and Curriculum packages at http://www.vincigenius.com, amazon.com, amazon.ca, SkyMall(TM) and select retailers including Data Vision in New York and the Natick Mall in Natick, MA.
About VINCI
Created by a mom, VINCI is a new category of learning systems designed for a collaborative and fun experience. VINCI engages children from 18 months to 5 years with 43 monthly learning subjects that mimic a child's environment, with the goal to help him or her learn. Supported by the world's first developmentally-based digital learning curriculum, VINCI aims to empower children to achieve future success by building their capabilities. http://www.VINCIGenius.com; http://www.facebook.com/vincigenius; http://twitter.com/vincigenius
Press Contact:
Kamar Shah, Rullingnet Corporation
mailto:press@vincigenius.com
312-596-3418
SOURCE Rullingnet Corp.
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Rullingnet Corp.
Web Site: http://www.vincigenius.com
WIFI Enabled, New Curriculum Options and Price Make Early Learning System Accessible To More Families
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rullingnet Corp., home to VINCI Early Learning Systems, announced the release of its new wireless-enabled VINCI Tab II today. VINCI is a cutting edge Early Learning System powered by the world's first developmentally-designed digital learning curriculum designed to engage and educate children 18 months to 5 years and to empower them to achieve future success.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120404/NE81969)
Building on the first VINCI Tab, the second generation wireless-enabled VINCI Tab II with Parent Mode allows parents to access Internet content through a password-protection feature to prevent toddlers from getting on the Internet. The newest addition to the VINCI tab also comes at a lower price point of $249 and can be purchased without wireless access for $199.
The VINCI Tab II is preloaded with free content including VINCI Curriculum Level 1 samples (6 apps), 3 interactive storybooks and Baby Haha's Music Video album filled with 20 award-winning animated videos, including Lullabies and Sing-n-Dance.
Complete Level 1 and Level 2 Curriculum packages can be purchased on micro SD cards. Level 1 Curriculum is priced at $89 and Level 2 is $139. VINCI Curriculum saves parents time on searching and qualifying apps by providing a complete play-based learning structure for the intellectual development of young children.
"The VINCI Tab II brings a new level of functionality and ease to our platform," said VINCI creator and CEO Dr. Dan Yang. "It also lays the groundwork for additional upcoming products that leverage networking capabilities and introduces social learning for kids to collaborate, compete and play together with VINCI devices and games. The VINCI Tab II allows more families to experience VINCI Early Learning Systems, and the new content choices give parents the flexibility to purchase apps based on their child's individual progress through our curriculum."
Consumers will be able to purchase the VINCI Tab II and Curriculum packages at http://www.vincigenius.com, amazon.com, amazon.ca, SkyMall(TM) and select retailers including Data Vision in New York and the Natick Mall in Natick, MA.
About VINCI
Created by a mom, VINCI is a new category of learning systems designed for a collaborative and fun experience. VINCI engages children from 18 months to 5 years with 43 monthly learning subjects that mimic a child's environment, with the goal to help him or her learn. Supported by the world's first developmentally-based digital learning curriculum, VINCI aims to empower children to achieve future success by building their capabilities. http://www.VINCIGenius.com; http://www.facebook.com/vincigenius; http://twitter.com/vincigenius
Press Contact:
Kamar Shah, Rullingnet Corporation
mailto:press@vincigenius.com
312-596-3418
SOURCE Rullingnet Corp.
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Rullingnet Corp.
Web Site: http://www.vincigenius.com
OpConnect Leads the Way With Social Media-Enabled Electric Vehicle Charging System
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on April 4, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
OpConnect Leads the Way With Social Media-Enabled Electric Vehicle Charging System
PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a progressive move, OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in the electric vehicle charging station technology, announced today the initiation of its Wireless Valet® program, which includes its mobile applications, web portal and now Facebook integration.
Social media integration is an innovative approach to driver/station interaction. In addition to an iPhone app, and web portal, Wireless Valet® now incorporates social media by giving electric vehicle (EV) drivers the ability to leave comments, "like" a charging station, update statuses or check-in using Facebook. OpConnect is the only company offering integrated social media into its technologically advanced network.
"As we grow our EV charging station network we want to create tools to allow EV drivers to easily share information. Given Facebook's popularity this is an obvious way for us to do that. We are a technology company first and foremost and now that we've laid down a scalable network, you are going to see us push the envelope with new technologies," said Dexter Turner, OpConnect CEO.
Drivers and charging station operators can view charging station activity posted to Facebook by other OpConnect users by clicking the "Find a station" tab on the OpConnect website and then selecting to view location details. The details page will display any posted activity related to the station as well as its address and availability. Station reservation capabilities are currently under development. The social media and other Wireless Valet® features will be available for other EV manufacturers' stations on the OpConnect network.
About OpConnect: OpConnect, a subsidiary of ISO9001 certified Optimization Technologies, is a technology leader in electric vehicle charging systems. The OpConnect Electric Vehicle Charging System® is an end-to-end EV charging solution including charging stations, a secure wireless communications network, billing solutions and mobile phone applications. For more information about OpConnect, please visit http://www.opconnect.com and view our OpConnect EVSE Host video.
SOURCE OpConnect, LLC
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OpConnect, LLC
CONTACT: Kendra McWilliams of OpConnect, LLC, +1-503-477-5742 ex.216
Web Site: http://www.opconnect.com
PORTLAND, Ore., April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In a progressive move, OpConnect, LLC, a visionary leader in the electric vehicle charging station technology, announced today the initiation of its Wireless Valet® program, which includes its mobile applications, web portal and now Facebook integration.
Social media integration is an innovative approach to driver/station interaction. In addition to an iPhone app, and web portal, Wireless Valet® now incorporates social media by giving electric vehicle (EV) drivers the ability to leave comments, "like" a charging station, update statuses or check-in using Facebook. OpConnect is the only company offering integrated social media into its technologically advanced network.
"As we grow our EV charging station network we want to create tools to allow EV drivers to easily share information. Given Facebook's popularity this is an obvious way for us to do that. We are a technology company first and foremost and now that we've laid down a scalable network, you are going to see us push the envelope with new technologies," said Dexter Turner, OpConnect CEO.
Drivers and charging station operators can view charging station activity posted to Facebook by other OpConnect users by clicking the "Find a station" tab on the OpConnect website and then selecting to view location details. The details page will display any posted activity related to the station as well as its address and availability. Station reservation capabilities are currently under development. The social media and other Wireless Valet® features will be available for other EV manufacturers' stations on the OpConnect network.
About OpConnect: OpConnect, a subsidiary of ISO9001 certified Optimization Technologies, is a technology leader in electric vehicle charging systems. The OpConnect Electric Vehicle Charging System® is an end-to-end EV charging solution including charging stations, a secure wireless communications network, billing solutions and mobile phone applications. For more information about OpConnect, please visit http://www.opconnect.com and view our OpConnect EVSE Host video.
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Tipard Updates HD Converter for Mac with Professional User Experience
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Posted on April 4, 2012 at 7:21:01 AM
Tipard Updates HD Converter for Mac with Professional User Experience
BEIJING, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- More and more people like to shoot a high definition video when they hang out or record a beautiful memory, so conversion is an essential part of sharing videos with friends. The newly updated Tipard Mac HD Converter is a professional converter for Mac users, which is able to meet all kinds of conversion for HD videos or SD videos.
After update, Tipard HD converter for Mac can easily convert HD videos to various mainstream video or audio formats, such as MPG, MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, FLV, SWF, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, AU, FLAC, MP3, etc. Also it can help you convert any standard definition video formats to HD TS, HD MTS, HD H.264, HD RM with fast speed and high quality (It supports 1080P, 720P and other HD video formats). After conversion, you can transfer the converted video to iPod, iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, the New iPad, PSP, and any other portable players directly.
In addition to these basic converting functions, Tipard HD Converter Mac owns an abundance of humanized functions for you to have a better user experience. The "Merge" function enables you to combine several of your favorite movie clips as a single one. The "Trim" function enables you to decide length of your video by setting the start time and end time. The "Crop" function enables you to crop the video frame to remove the unwanted playing areas or the black edges. Plus, you can adjust the video Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Volume to better your videos with special effects, even check Deinterlacing to upgrade your video effect by converting interlaced video into a non-interlaced form.
Furthermore, Tipard HD Converter for Mac newly updates the Auto-update function, which can make sure you always have the latest version. Four interface languages (English, French, German, and Japanese) can meet the needs of diverse customers from different countries. Also you can convert one video to different formats simultaneously making the conversion with fast speed and best output quality. You are allowed to add images or texts on your video and set its position, size and diaphaneity, and make a contrast between the original one and prospective one by the preview window. It is available only for $42. For more detailed information and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/hd-converter-for-mac.html
System Requirement for Mac Products:
Processor: Intel® processor
OS Supported: Mac OS X 10.4 or above
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA (800x600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher
Hint: PowerPC Processor is not supported, but if you need such an application for PowerPC, we can make one for you. Just contact us by email: marketing@tipard.com
About Tipard Studio
As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Eric Smith, +86-13260286758, pr@tipard.com
Web Site: http://www.tipard.com
BEIJING, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- More and more people like to shoot a high definition video when they hang out or record a beautiful memory, so conversion is an essential part of sharing videos with friends. The newly updated Tipard Mac HD Converter is a professional converter for Mac users, which is able to meet all kinds of conversion for HD videos or SD videos.
After update, Tipard HD converter for Mac can easily convert HD videos to various mainstream video or audio formats, such as MPG, MP4, 3GP, AVI, WMV, FLV, SWF, AAC, AC3, AIFF, AMR, AU, FLAC, MP3, etc. Also it can help you convert any standard definition video formats to HD TS, HD MTS, HD H.264, HD RM with fast speed and high quality (It supports 1080P, 720P and other HD video formats). After conversion, you can transfer the converted video to iPod, iPhone, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, the New iPad, PSP, and any other portable players directly.
In addition to these basic converting functions, Tipard HD Converter Mac owns an abundance of humanized functions for you to have a better user experience. The "Merge" function enables you to combine several of your favorite movie clips as a single one. The "Trim" function enables you to decide length of your video by setting the start time and end time. The "Crop" function enables you to crop the video frame to remove the unwanted playing areas or the black edges. Plus, you can adjust the video Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Volume to better your videos with special effects, even check Deinterlacing to upgrade your video effect by converting interlaced video into a non-interlaced form.
Furthermore, Tipard HD Converter for Mac newly updates the Auto-update function, which can make sure you always have the latest version. Four interface languages (English, French, German, and Japanese) can meet the needs of diverse customers from different countries. Also you can convert one video to different formats simultaneously making the conversion with fast speed and best output quality. You are allowed to add images or texts on your video and set its position, size and diaphaneity, and make a contrast between the original one and prospective one by the preview window. It is available only for $42. For more detailed information and to get the free trial version, please visit: http://www.tipard.com/hd-converter-for-mac.html
System Requirement for Mac Products:
Processor: Intel® processor
OS Supported: Mac OS X 10.4 or above
Hardware Requirements: 512MB RAM, Super VGA (800x600) resolution, 16-bit graphics card or higher
Hint: PowerPC Processor is not supported, but if you need such an application for PowerPC, we can make one for you. Just contact us by email: marketing@tipard.com
About Tipard Studio
As a leading player in the multimedia software field, Tipard Studio always takes bringing multimedia users best software as its responsibility and keeps being innovative and competitive. With advanced technologies and a first-class R&D team, it has constantly developed many excellent multimedia desktop applications, which are very popular among Windows and Mac users. For more details about Tipard Studio, please visit: http://www.tipard.com
SOURCE Harbour Software
Harbour Software
CONTACT: Eric Smith, +86-13260286758, pr@tipard.com
Web Site: http://www.tipard.com