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Hyland Software Partners with CollegeSource, Expands OnBase Transfer Credit Evaluation Solution

Integrating Hyland's ECM solution with offerings from CollegeSource, Inc., provides higher education institutions with a complete transcript capture and transfer credit evaluation solution

CLEVELAND, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's economic climate finds most campuses with fewer enrollment staff to effectively manage admissions processes. At the same time, more transfer students arrive with previous college credit ready to complete their degree, hoping they won't have to repeat a class. To handle the increasing number of applications and course evaluations, schools need to automate processes.  Partnering with digital college catalog and transfer evaluation solutions provider CollegeSource, Inc., Hyland Software further enhances its OnBase enterprise content management (ECM) solutions to automate transfer credit evaluation processes for higher education institutions.

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How the solution works:

    --  OnBase's transcript capture capabilities import, index and analyze the
        transcript data, while at the same time updating the student information
        system (SIS) or degree audit system. OnBase searches for existing course
        equivalencies in the articulation database - even searching third-party
        sites. The partnership now enables mutual OnBase and CollegeSource
        Transfer Evaluation System (TES®) users to automate the callouts to
        TES® to find a match.
    --  TES® draws on CollegeSource's database of over 50 million course
        descriptions and more than 60 thousand cover-to-cover electronic
        catalogs to locate course descriptions and propose equivalencies,
        routing the information to credit evaluators and exporting the resulting
        equivalency information to the SIS.
    --  In the rare case where a course equivalency is not found, OnBase kicks
        off workflow processes to push exceptions for review by academic
        departments, either through TES® or within the OnBase system itself. If
        desired, approved course equivalencies can be added to CollegeSource's
        u.achieve, or to other degree audit systems.
"Improving the efficiency of admissions processes helps schools manage increased volume without adding staff," said Tom von Gunden, higher education industry manager for Hyland Software. "Extending the capabilities of OnBase with a digital course evaluation component like TES®, the Transfer Evaluation System from CollegeSource, Inc., enhances an end-to-end solution that's a real differentiator for student service."

Taking too long to process an application may lead frustrated prospective students to apply elsewhere. Quickly applying proper course credit and expediting admissions decisions allows schools to matriculate students sooner, sending them on their way toward degree completion.

"The CollegeSource and Hyland partnership provides schools with two tremendous benefits - increased access to data that will help institutions form more accurate course equivalencies and automation to improve the overall efficiency of the evaluation process," said Troy Holaday, president of CollegeSource, Inc. "Strategically, this partnership with Hyland gives higher education institutions a competitive advantage."

Visit this page to learn more about why higher education institutions are choosing OnBase for ECM.

About the Hyland Software solution, OnBase
For more than 20 years, Hyland Software has been dedicated to meeting organizations' needs for document and process management with OnBase, an enterprise content management (ECM) solution suite. OnBase has evolved through consistent and customer-driven product innovation and is focused on automating business processes that depend on documents, content and people to operate more effectively.

Hyland is one of the largest providers of ECM software for colleges and universities. To support the higher education enterprise, Hyland tailors its flexible, scalable and secure ECM solution to fit specific processes across institutions, from admissions processing and review, including transcript capture and transfer credit evaluation, to AP invoice processing. This end-to-end solution enables institutions to leverage existing hardware investments, integrate with student information systems and alleviate administrative burdens on IT. For more information about Hyland Software's ECM solutions, please visit http://www.hyland.com/highered

About CollegeSource
Incorporated in 2003, CollegeSource has roots that date back to 1971 when Harry G. Cooper founded the not-for-profit National Microfilm Library. The mission was to save institutions of higher education millions of dollars annually by offering a low-cost alternative to printing and shipping paper catalogs by providing an annual microfiche collection of US college catalogs. Today, CollegeSource, Inc. remains focused on providing institutions of higher education with smart tools that eliminate inefficient practices and help improve the student experience. In 2006, CollegeSource, Inc. launched its newest service, the Transfer Evaluation System (TES®). http://www.collegesource.com

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IPINYOU Launches China's First DSP

BEIJING, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- On March 9, IPINYOU (the leading digital ad technology platform in China) announced that it formally launched the first DSP product (demand-side platform) in China. DSP plays a significantly important role in the Internet display advertising space, which enables the industry to become more transparent, efficient and controllable. It has become an indisputable mainstream trend of Internet advertising development for the future. By leveraging its world-class real-time bidding (RTB) technology and algorithm, and over 520 million cookie profiles in its database, IPINYOU has risen as the leader in the RTB space in China.   

According to Dr. Shen Xuehua (CTO), IPINYOU has built its proprietary cloud computing platform with massive data storage and distributed computing structure. IPINYOU also owns the patents for "Audience Profiling Machine Learning Model" and "Audience targeting optimization algorithm". IPINYOU DSP runs on the exchange of Taobao, which enables it to access over 100 million impressions daily. It also works with other emerging forces in the exchange space.

Dr. Shen Xuehua said, "A true DSP must bear two core characteristics: the first is the strong real-time bidding structure and algorithm, and the second is advanced audience targeting technology and massive audience data. IPINYOU fortunately has built core competence in both areas."

DSP enables the "Win-Win" situation for advertisers, publishers and Internet audiences through Ad Exchange, as it can efficiently help advertisers to get the target audience to launch the ads and efficiently improve an ad's effectiveness, help the Internet media increase the media value through RTB, and improve the user experience by matching the right ad information. Many clients have demonstrated strong interest in IPINYOU'S DSP product.

DSP is still at the early stage in China with few companies that have both the capability and actual practice. Ms. Grace Huang, CEO of IPINYOU said, "We are confident that by working with companies such as Taobao, Google and many advertisers, the RTB sector will become a critical force in the Internet advertising industry and contribute to the next wave of growth of the whole industry."

For more information please visit http://www.ipinyou.com.cn

SOURCE  TianJinPinYou Interactive Information Technology Co.,Ltd.

TianJinPinYou Interactive Information Technology Co.,Ltd.

CONTACT: Zhu Xiaoyu of TianJinPinYou Interactive Information Technology Co., Ltd. at Tel: +86-10-8586-5673 x833 or E-mail: xiaoyu.zhu@ipinyou.com

Web Site: http://www.ipinyou.com.cn

Good Technology Announces the Industry's First Secure Browser for Android Devices: Good Mobile Access

New Offering Allows Enterprises to Embrace Android BYOD Environments with Good for Enterprise

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Good Technology, the leading provider of secure and managed enterprise mobility and collaboration tools for a range of mobile devices, today announced the availability of Good Mobile Access (GMA) for Android, a secure mobile browser for Android devices. GMA is a feature of the Good for Enterprise(TM) solution that provides secure mobile access to behind-the-firewall applications, resources and data without needing a virtual private network (VPN) connection. With GMA for Android, companies can improve employee productivity by providing seamless access to critical corporate Intranet resources through a secure mobile browser while also preventing data loss.

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Android devices continue to gain momentum in the marketplace among consumers, and its use is subsequently spilling over into the enterprise as a result of the bring-your-own device (BYOD) movement.  According to Gartner, "Android has a more than 50 percent share of the worldwide smartphone market as of 3Q11, up from 25.3 percent in 2010. It's the No. 1 smartphone platform in North America, with a 62 percent market share."[1]

"Consumer use of Android devices has really taken off, and we are seeing increased enterprise adoption, especially among our customers who support formal BYOD programs," said John Herrema, senior vice president of corporate strategy at Good Technology. "Supporting BYOD means supporting Android devices, and we want to make sure our customers can confidently embrace this trend, increase employee productivity, and not have to compromise on security or compliance."

Good Mobile Access is tightly integrated with Good for Enterprise, Good's secure, mobile device and data management solution, to deliver greater mobile access and data protection using AES-encryption. This allows enterprises to secure corporate information in transit and on Android devices at the application level, regardless of whether the particular Android device also supports encryption.[2]

The GMA for Android solution leverages Good's NOC-based infrastructure to enable seamless access to corporate networks without needing a VPN or other secure channel technology. This allows employees to safely access company databases, resources and collaboration tools such as SharePoint, using a secure browser app on their Android phone or tablet. For example, if a mobile worker receives an email containing a link to the corporate Intranet, when they click on the URL, the GMA browser is automatically launched to enable secure viewing or downloading of information.

This application-specific secure transport prevents malicious apps from accessing the broader corporate environment and eliminates the need to expose enterprise infrastructure and applications to denial-of-service, phishing, and other attacks.  To provide increased security and prevent data loss at the device-level, GMA also encrypts browser cache, cookies, bookmarks, and history within Good's secure, enterprise container and allows IT to control whether content and documents can be copied to, or opened in other applications.

Good Mobile Access for Android is available immediately to all Good for Enterprise customers using version 1.9.0 or higher. To obtain GMA for Android, customers must first download the latest release of Good for Enterprise, followed by a standard Web-kit, from Google Play.

About Good Technology

Good Technology combines award-winning enterprise-grade mobile security and control with an exceptional user experience, allowing enterprise and government employees to connect, communicate, and collaborate on iPads(TM), iPhones®, Android(TM), Windows Phone and other leading smartphone platforms. Good opens new possibilities for maximizing business and personal productivity by providing secure, easy-to-use, and instant mobile access to email, collaboration, application, document editing and device management capabilities on iOS and Android devices. Good also enables secure mobile application and secure, custom social media platform development. Discover more at http://www.good.com.

Media contact:
Siobhan Lyons
Good Technology
Phone: 408-212-7404
Email: slyons@good.com

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Phone: 415-321-1874
Email: pr@good.com

©2012 Good Technology, Inc. and its related entities. All rights reserved. GOOD, GOOD TECHNOLOGY, the GOOD logo, GOOD FOR ENTERPRISE, GOOD FOR GOVERNMENT, GOOD FOR YOU, GOOD DYNAMICS, AND SECURED BY GOOD are trademarks of Good Technology, Inc. and its related entities. All third-party trademarks, trade names, or service marks may be claimed as the property of their respective owners. Good's products and technology and products are protected by U.S. patents and various other foreign patents. Other patents pending.

iPad and , iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. © 2012

[1] "SWOT: Google's Android Business, Worldwide," Roberta Cozza, Gartner, January 2012.

[2] Good Mobile Access (GMA) browser support is currently available on Android OS versions 2.2 and 2.3. Support for Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich" will be available by the end of 2012.

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WRAPmail Releases Pre-Made WRAP Templates for Network Marketing Companies/MLM and Real Estate Agents with Social Networks Interface

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- WRAPmail (http://www.WRAPmail.com) (OTC: WRAP), a provider of free and enterprise email branding solutions, today announced that they have made available pre-made templates for major Network Marketing/MLM companies along with Social Networks Interface and personalization (image, text and links).

In this release templates are available for the following Network marketing Companies:

Amway, NuSkin, Melaleuca, Usana, ACN, Isagenix, Forever Living, Xango, Herbalife, Arbonne, Advocare, Mannatech, Tahitian Noni, 5LINX, Nature's Sunshine, Legal Shield, Free Life, Nikken, Shaklee, Synergy, Neways, Juice Plus, GNLD, Sunrider, Avon, Natura, Oriflame, Market America, LR Health & Beauty, Monavie, Send Out Cards, Tupperware and IwowWe. New ones are added on demand.

Real Estate Agent templates available in this release are:

Re/Max, Prudential, Century 21, Keller Williams, Coldwell Banker and ERA. New ones are added on demand.

Social Networks that are available where users can set a unique link for each they chose:

Badoo, cafemom, deviant art, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Live Journal, meetup, mylife, myyearbook, Ning, orkut, tagged, Twitter, Xanga, Pinterest, YouTube, Blogger, ecademy, flickr, viadeo, xing and plaxo. New ones are added on demand.

The idea behind WRAPmail is to utilize the facts that all businesses and most individuals have websites and/or belong to one or more social networks. Furthermore we all send emails every day. With WRAPmail these emails can for businesses become branding tools and for individuals they can all have one or more personal interactive stationaries surrounding the text.

A WRAP consists of images and embedded links and is 100% customizable by the users so whether one wants to promote one's business offerings or simply create a party invitation it is all possible in the WRAPmaker which is part of the WRAPmail Dashboard.

All links in a WRAP are tracked and reported to the sender, also in real time!

Combined with the newly released toolbars for Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo, AOL and Microsoft Outlook new users can easily customize a personal WRAP, link it to both their website and Social Network(s) and send WRAPPED emails to promote their business and social network(s) with every regular email they send anyway.

Users can sign up at http://www.wrapmail.com.

WRAPmail Solutions:

    1. WRAPmail PRO: Our free shared solution that will have advertising from
       other WRAPmail clients incorporated. Not only is the solution free and
       the ads will not interfere with the WRAP (unless the user wants it to)
       but WRAPmail will share 25% of the Advertising revenue with the user.
    2. WRAPmail PRO+: Shared solution, $50/user/year. No 3rd party ads unless
       the client opts in to the Adshare program. These users will be able to
       select the advertisers/ads they want displayed in or around their WRAPS
       if they opt-in for Adshare.
    3. WRAPmail Enterprise: Dedicated solution, $3,500/year plus $40/year per
       user. WRAPmail will host a dedicated Server for each Enterprise client
       and this solution has all the features of the shared solution plus a
       Campaign Module for sending email campaigns. There is no extra charge for
       using the campaign module and we believe there is a brand new market
       opportunity for WRAPmail with this solution with the heavy users of
       Newsletters and mass mailings. The major differentiator between WRAPmail
       and companies offering mass email solutions is the fact that WRAPmail
       emails get delivered without the Red X and message to download images in
       email clients. WRAPs also do not look like posters but rather like
       regular emails framed in images with embedded links.
With this new business model we have added a payment interface so it is easy to sign up with a credit card or upgrade from PRO to PRO+ the same way.

Sign up for WRAPmail with Facebook

New users can now sign up in a few seconds using their Facebook data by simply clicking on the Facebook signup from our home page. The direct link is: https://pro.wrapmail.com/wrapmaildotnet/signup/facebooksignup.aspx

Advertising

WRAPmail is releasing a new model where users can advertise in other user's emails. The concept is a mix between similar models from Facebook and Google but the difference is our focus is email and not websites. An advertiser can have a free account and there's no usage requirement to become an advertiser. Advertisers simply create their ad in the WRAPmail Dashboard; pick City, State, Country and/or Industry of other users for placement of ads. Minimum rates (which users can increase for better placement) are $1 CPM (cost per 1,000 impressions) and $0.10 CPC (cost per click) and advertisers can set monthly budgets.

Affiliate program

WRAPmail will very soon launch its affiliate program where users who opt in can make money with every regular email they send and with every new user that signs up under them. The affiliate program will run 7 levels deep and include an affiliate portal to view performance and earnings.

Forward looking statements and risks and uncertainties

Matters discussed in this press release contain forward-looking statements. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect," and similar expressions identify such forward-looking statements.  Expected, actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those contemplated, expressed, or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with, among other things,  the impact of economic, competitive, and other factors affecting our operations, markets, products, and performance.  For more complete information regarding our business and financial condition, you may access our filings at otcmarkets.com. The matters discussed in this press release should not be construed in any matter, shape or form as indicative of the future value of the Company's common stock or its future financial condition.

WRAPmail Investor Relations:
ir@WRAPmailinc.com

Phone: (954) 591-8742

SOURCE  WRAPmail

WRAPmail

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AVG Introduces "Do Not Track" Feature, Actively Protecting Consumer's Online Privacy

AMSTERDAM, March 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

            - AVG putting control over online privacy back in the hands of users -

    AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG), the provider of Internet and mobile security to
approximately 108 million active users, today launched its active "Do Not Track" feature
to the mainstream Internet security marketplace.

    "This new feature is all about putting control of online privacy in the consumer's
hands. At AVG, we help provide Internet users with peace of mind - and today, making users
aware of issues with online privacy is a logical extension of our community centric
platform," said JR Smith, CEO of AVG Technologies. "We believe all Internet users are
entitled to know how their online data is collected and used - and they should have
possible solutions available. At AVG, we are proud to continue to work on innovative
technologies focused at supporting Internet users to protect and stay in control of their
own online privacy."

    Today, it is commonplace for websites to collect data about users. While not
inherently bad, some sites share user data with third parties - and consumers as well as
policy makers, are growing increasingly concerned about this practice. For example, some
forms of tracking allow advertisers to follow users around the Internet and deliver
targeted advertising across multiple websites in ways consumers are unaware.

    "We continue to listen to our approximately 108 million-strong community and we are
constantly focused and driving our research and development to the creation of innovative
technologies," added AVG Technologies CEO JR Smith. "Today we deliver another important
milestone with an active Do Not Track feature available in the latest version of AVG 2012
and through our latest product update for existing customers. This feature is available
for free because we believe all consumers have the right to take back control of their
online privacy."

    Last month, the Obama administration proposed a "Consumer Bill of Rights" for privacy
and the EU has previously proposed similar initiatives. AVG's Chief Policy Officer,
Siobhan MacDermott, added: "AVG is assuming a leadership role in the future of consumer
privacy, and is involved in policy discussions on both sides of the Atlantic. The reason
AVG launched "Do Not Track" is that we believe consumers have a right to worry-free
protection and control over their own online privacy."

    Passive "Do Not Track" was introduced by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) and
relies on users' voluntary adherence to this feature notification. This W3C Service Pack
adds passive Do Not Track and is on by default. However, because compliance is voluntary,
it doesn't give the consumer real control over data collection. By contrast, AVG's
additional new and active "Do Not Track" feature brings online privacy control to
mainstream consumers by informing them and offering the choice to block tracking directly
or turn it on and off as desired.

    New customers who purchase AVG's 2012 product and current customers who update AVG's
free and paid 2012 consumer security products with the new Service Pack will be
automatically protected from sites and networks that invade their online privacy. At the
same time, users can modify this default setting from within the user interface - putting
control firmly in the hands of consumers.

    Another new Service Pack feature is WiFi Guard - offering protection from unknown WiFi
access points. Laptops that are set to automatically connect to any available WiFi network
are convenient when roaming, but can expose users to security risks. For example,
cybercriminals can set up rogue WiFi access points using the name of a popular coffee shop
chain, hotel or public WiFi provider, and then eavesdrop and breach consumer security.
Now, after installing AVG's 2012 Service Pack, a pop-up window automatically warns users
if their device attempts to connect to a never-before-used public WiFi access point.

    The Service Pack for AVG 2012 is available for free from
http://www.avg.com/download for the following products:

   
    - AVG Premium Security 2012 - The only premium security software that
      actively seeks out identity theft.
    - AVG Internet Security 2012 - Ultimate protection for everything you do online.
    - AVG Anti-Virus 2012 - Exceptional protection that won't get in your way.
    - AVG Anti-Virus FREE - The original FREE virus protection.

    For more information on tracking, Do Not Track, WiFi Guard and other changes in the
AVG 2012 Service Pack, please visit the AVG blog: blogs.avg.com/product-news
[http://blogs.avg.com/product-news ]

    Visit the AVG Newsroom at: http://www.avg.com/press-releases-news

    About AVG Technologies (NYSE: AVG)

    AVG's mission is to simplify, optimize and secure the Internet experience, providing
peace of mind to a connected world. AVG's powerful yet easy-to-use software and online
services put users in control of their Internet experience. By choosing AVG's software and
services, users become part of a trusted global community that benefits from inherent
network effects, mutual protection and support. AVG has grown its user base to
approximately 108 million active users as of December 31, 2011 and offers a product
portfolio that targets the consumer and small business markets and includes Internet
security, PC performance optimization, online backup, mobile security, identity protection
and family safety software.

    http://www.avg.com

    Keep in touch with AVG

   
    - For breaking news, follow AVG on Twitter at
      http://www.twitter.com/officialAVGnews
    - For small business security trends analysis, follow the AVG small business
      blog at small-business.blog.avg.com [http://small-business.blog.avg.com ]
    - Join our Facebook community at http://www.facebook.com/AVGfree
    - Join our LinkedIn community http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid'19797

Source: AVG Technologies

Contacts: United Kingdom: Lennard van Otterloo, MSL for AVG, Lennard.vanotterloo@mslgroup.com, +44(0)796-1842-760; United States: Jeff Seedman, Ruder Finn for AVG,
seedmanj@ruderfinn.com, +1(415)249-6763; Investor Relations: Anne Marie McCauley, AVG Technologies, AnneMarie.McCauley@avg.com

FinanceACar Launches CarRush.co.uk 'Groupon for New Cars'

World's first group buying site for cars is launched by Finance A Car

LONDON, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CarRush.co.uk, the world's first dedicated group buying website for new cars, is launched today by Finance A Car providing exclusive, unbeatable and weekly deals with discounts of up to 40 percent.

The new website aims to encourage more consumers to buy new cars by saving them thousands of pounds Sterling through unbeatable low monthly repayments. Its unique approach will hit a sweet spot for the 80 percent of car buyers that purchase a new car based on a monthly payment such as PCP deals.

CarRush.co.uk aggregates the best of the UK's new car deals and offers these (limited in time and number) to its members each week. Consumers purchase a refundable 'CarRush Coupon' (99 pounds to 199 pounds) to secure one of the site's 'Unbeatable Deals' with discounts of up to 40 percent equating to much lower monthly payments than they would get elsewhere.

If car buyers are looking for vehicles that aren't on offer on CarRush.co.uk that week, they can sign up as a member and specifically request a super deal on the new car they want. Using 'reverse group buying', CarRush.co.uk will then source the vehicles in bulk, at large discounts from its main dealer and manufacturer partners and offer them exclusively to members.

New independent research* to investigate consumer's appetite for new car deals reveals that a discount of 10 percent off the list price almost doubles the number of consumers who would buy a new car in the next three months. The amount of people looking to buy a new car quadruples if the discount off the list price is 30 percent (*Source: Redshift Research, 1,000 motorists, March 2012).

Backed by FinanceACar.co.uk, the UK's leading car finance comparison website, CarRush.co.uk is the brainchild of Mark Peatey and Nadim Saad.

All of the finance deals currently offered by CarRush.co.uk are based on the same finance product, PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) that the majority of car buyers use to purchase a new car from a dealer. Buying with cash from a dealer does not get the type of discounts that CarRush.co.uk can offer.

For further information, please visit http://www.CarRush.co.uk.

SOURCE  FinanceACar

FinanceACar

CONTACT: Nadim Saad, 0800 043 3013, http://www.financeacar.co.uk, for FinanceACar

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

Rutgers Teams With IBM to Build Powerful High-Performance Computing Center in New Jersey

IBM provides supercomputing equipment and software resources aimed at improving New Jersey's economic competitiveness

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rutgers today formally launched a high-performance computing (HPC) center at the university focused on the application of "Big Data" analytics in life sciences, finance, and other industries.  The center is aimed at improving the economic competitiveness of New Jersey's public and private research organizations.

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The HPC center will be part of the newly created Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute (RDI(2)) and will utilize supercomputing equipment and software provided by IBM (NYSE: IBM) in the project's first phase. Rutgers anticipates future expansion of the center will lead to the university having one of the world's most powerful academic supercomputers.

The institute, powered by an IBM Blue Gene®/P supercomputer, has several goals.

    --  Creating an HPC resource, with expert support, for industry in New
        Jersey and the surrounding region
    --  Educating the New Jersey workforce and Rutgers students in working with
        advanced analytics and a state-of-the-art HPC center
    --  Providing HPC resources to Rutgers faculty members and regional
        organizations, who are expanding their use of extremely large data sets
"There is immense potential here because Rutgers and IBM have some of the best minds in high-performance computing," said Michael J. Pazzani, vice president for research and economic development and professor of computer science at Rutgers. "The ability to conduct data analysis on a large scale, leveraging the power of 'big data,' has become increasingly essential to research and development."

"Just as important is the valuable new resource that we are creating for industry," Pazzani said. "The Institute will collaborate with businesses that need high-performance computing capabilities but can't justify the cost of building their own system."

The collaboration involving Rutgers and IBM scientists and engineers is expected to extend beyond computer science and engineering, to encompass fields such as cancer and genetic research, medical imaging and informatics, advanced manufacturing, environmental and climate research, and materials science.

"The application of analytics to 'big data' has quickly emerged as the new foundry of the 21st century economy," said Phil Guido, IBM general manager, North America. "IBM is eager to work with Rutgers to help improve New Jersey's economic competitiveness through this center.  IBM firmly believes that public-private collaboration and research can be critical in ensuring our workforce is equipped and empowered with next generation skills like analytics."

The IBM Blue Gene supercomputer, housed in the Hill Center for Mathematics on Rutgers' Busch Campus in Piscataway, will be the only supercomputer available to commercial users in the state. Only eight of the nation's 62 scientific computation centers have industrial partnership programs.  The two Blue Gene/P racks at Rutgers will be far more powerful than any computer at the university today. "Excalibur" is the name Rutgers has chosen for it, playing off the university's sports mascot, the Scarlet Knight.

Rutgers has agreed to purchase hardware and software from IBM, as well as entering into a three-year maintenance agreement for the equipment.  As future funding becomes available, Rutgers expects to add the latest-generation Blue Gene/Q system by the end of the year.  Rutgers also envisions building an expanded facility on the Busch campus in 2013 as the system and center grows.

Blue Gene is among the world's leading supercomputer technologies. The Blue Gene/P system is operating in six U.S. locations, including four national laboratories and two universities. IBM is the leading manufacturer on the list of the world's top 500 most powerful computer systems, holding the most entries.

Manish Parashar, professor of electrical and computer engineering at Rutgers, is the university's lead faculty member on the project and will direct the new institute. He said: "There is a strong correlation between having this level of sophisticated research infrastructure and research productivity. It will enable research at a scale we could not support at Rutgers before and allow students and industry to have access to HPC to a much greater degree. And this installation is the first step in creating a large-scale infrastructure at the institute, so it's a huge milestone."

Parashar is director of Rutgers' Center for Cloud and Autonomic Computing and the Applied Software Systems Laboratory, and associate director of the Center for Information Assurance. He was program director of the National Science Foundation's Office of Cyberinfrastructure, where he managed an approximately $150 million research portfolio, from 2009 to 2011.

"HPC is a real need because large-scale data is now central to all sciences and engineering," Parashar said. "Science is changing dramatically, becoming very computation and data-intensive. Large-scale computing is now critical for scientists to address research challenges in diverse fields from biochemistry and genomics to material sciences and climate modeling."

Margaret Brennan-Tonetta, associate vice president for economic development, has been working with Parashar to launch the Rutgers Discovery Informatics Institute.

"We intend to develop a premier center that sets a new standard for industry collaboration in high-performance computing," Brennan-Tonetta said. "The institute will be engaging business and provide a valuable resource that goes far beyond hardware and software, offering real expertise and assistance. Industry will be able to come here with a problem involving data analysis and our experts will help them develop a solution."

Two industrial advisory panels for the RDI(2) are being formed, one for large-scale computation and data analytics in finance and a second for the healthcare and life sciences industries. The initial meetings of each are set for April.

The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development promotes excellence in research at Rutgers. Research is fundamental to the university's overall mission and enhances its education and service missions. Research also contributes to economic development. Rutgers increasingly is engaged in commercialization of research through the transfer of new technologies to industry, contributing to economic development in New Jersey and nationally. From the discovery of streptomycin -- the first cure for tuberculosis -- to the technology behind Ask.com, Rutgers continues to make a tremendous impact in the commercial world.

Media Contacts:
Edward Tate

Rutgers

267-934-3475
edward.tate@rutgers.edu

Michael Rowinski

IBM

720-395-8497
rowinski@us.ibm.com

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Don't Miss the Keynote Presentation From the European Commission at Roaming Strategies

LONDON, March 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    The European Commission has confirmed that their representative, Vesa Terava, Head of
Unit, Directorate-General Information Society and Media, Implementation of the Regulatory
Framework, will deliver the keynote presentation at Telecoms IQ's Roaming Strategies
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in June.

    Vesa will deliver her keynote speech on establishing the regulatory priorities,
objectives and legislation being proposed by the European Commission on Day One of the
conference, which takes place from 11th- 13th June 2012 in Brussels
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    Roaming Strategies
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will provide a platform for
Europe's leading operators and regulators to discuss and exchange ideas on the European
Commission's proposed structural changes. The conference will also focus on developing
innovative roaming products, such as 4G, to maximise the profitability of roaming
services.

    Alongside Vesa, Europe's leading operators and regulators will also be presenting at
Roaming Strategies, including:

   
    - Kim Juchem, Vice President Commercial Roaming, Deutsche Telekom
    - Dhiraj Wazir, Head of Roaming Enablers, Everything Everywhere
    - Annegret Grobel, Head of Departmental International Relations, BNetzA
    - John Blakemore, Director of European Regulatory Affairs, Hutchison Whampoa
      Europe
    - Jacques Bonifay, CEO, Transatel

    As well as the unmissable case studies across the two day conference, there will be a
highly focused post-conference workshop led by Keith Breed from Tariff Consultancy on how
to meet customer needs without compromising profit margins. This will focus on examining
the variations in international roaming rates and determining how to drive international
roaming tariff innovation.

    For more information on the full Roaming Strategies speaker line-up, visit
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    Don't forget that Roaming Strategies also provides you with the opportunity to help
shape the conversation with the You Set the Agenda focus. Pose your key concerns, opinions
and queries to the team ahead of the conference and we will pose as many as we can to the
panel over the course of the conference. For more information and to send us your
questions, please email telecoms@iqpc.co.uk.

    Notes to Editor:

    Roaming Strategies takes place from 11th - 13th June 2012 at Hotel le Plaza, Brussels,
Belgium. To request a press pass, please email telecoms@iqpc.co.uk.

    Roaming Strategies is sponsored by Meucci Solutions
http://www.meucci-solutions.com.

Source: Telecoms IQ

Samantha Tanner, samantha.tanner@iqpc.co.uk, +44(0)207-368-9315

Telkomsel Launches Facebook by Fonetwish in Indonesia

JAKARTA, Indonesia, March 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Telkomsel, Indonesia's largest telecom provider, with a reach of 106 million
subscribers launched 'Facebook by Fonetwish' application for its customers. The service
allows subscribers by just dialing *325# to log into their Facebook profiles, update
status and view their friends' walls - all without an Internet connection. With a market
base of 40 million people in Indonesia, the country is the second largest market for
Facebook.

    Singapore-based software applications developer U2opia Mobile developed Fonetwish for
mobile phones allows users to access Facebook on all kind of handsets without internet.
Fonetwish has a reach of over 300 million people across the globe.

    "We are enthused by response to Fonetwish by Facebook application. Indonesia has the
highest adoption of the Facebook in the region and we expect a good response to this
service", said Ririn Widaryani, Deputy VP Product Lifecycle Management Telkomsel.

    USSD (Unstructured Supplementary Service Data) is a menu-based system that enables
interfacing with content based services, making it available in Bahasa Indonesia. 'Over
the next few months, Facebook by Fonetwish will add more functionality, based on what the
local market is looking for," said Sumesh Menon, Founder and CEO of U2opia Mobile.

    This innovative USSD-based Facebook access service, offered by Telkomsel, is another
affordable and easy way for people to stay connected with friends and family through
Facebook.

    About Telkomsel (http://www.telkomsel.com)

    Telkomsel has 44,000 Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), which makes them the largest
network coverage in Indonesia, reaching over 97% of Indonesia's population. As the world's
7th largest cellular operator by number of subscribers, Telkomsel is the market leader in
Indonesia's telecommunication industry and serves more than 106 million subscribers. As a
pioneer in the development of Indonesia's mobile telecommunications industry to enter the
latest era of mobile broadband services, Telkomsel provides cellular services through GSM
Dual Band (900 & 1800), GPRS, Wi-Fi, EDGE, 3G, HSDPA and HSPA+ networks throughout
Indonesia.

    About U2opia Mobile Pte Limited:

    U2opia Mobile, Singapore based company, is a mobile applications developer with a
focus on social experience on mobile. U2opia Mobile utilises among other technologies, the
core GSM protocol - USSD - to allow access to any phone, anywhere, anytime. Their flagship
product Fonetwish reaches 300+ million users globally. The company, founded in 2010, has
presence across India, South East Asia, Africa and the Middle East. U2opia recently
received a round of funding from Matrix Partners India.

Source: U2opia Mobile + Telkomsel

Aakriti Bhargava, +91-9871220114, aakriti@boringbrands.com

AppDynamics 3.4 Sets a New Standard in Simplifying the Management of Highly Distributed Applications

AppDynamics 3.4 Represents the Only Production-Ready APM Solution for Environments with Tens or Hundreds of Nodes

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AppDynamics, the leader in application performance management (APM) for the cloud generation, today announced a release that represents a major milestone in the company's mission to dramatically simplify the process of managing modern, complex, and dynamic applications. The release emphasizes support for Operations and Development teams tasked with managing distributed environments with hundreds or even thousands of nodes.

Over the past year, AppDynamics has supported enterprise organizations with highly distributed environments, including public cloud deployments of mission-critical applications. Many of these customers have provided feedback that AppDynamics has incorporated into its latest release, resulting in an application performance management solution that delivers groundbreaking new support for companies that need to monitor, troubleshoot, and fix complex application issues.

With AppDynamics 3.4, AppDynamics introduces:

    --  Application Flow Map 2.0AppDynamics has optimized its Flow Map to
        support environments with up to 7,500 nodes, giving its customers a
        better ability to visualize and navigate their entire application--just
        as though they're viewing a Google map. In addition, users can
        personalize their own custom App Maps and share different perspectives
        with other users.

    --  Agile Release AnalyticsCustomers can now compare their application
        performance and business transaction flows before and after an agile
        release, helping them understand the effect of releases on application
        performance, business transaction performance, and infrastructure
        performance. This helps Development teams recognize the impact their
        agile releases have in production so they can better manage performance
        and availability.

    --  Role Perspectives3.4 now provides multi-dimensional views for DBA, ESB,
        Messaging, CMS and Security administrators who are looking to see how
        their respective tiers impact application and business transaction
        performance. For example, a DBA can now look at the performance of their
        database, see the top slowest SQL queries, and then understand which
        business transactions are impacted by those queries.
Earlier this month, AppDynamics also announced the free inclusion of End User Monitoring in its Pro edition, enabling customers to monitor their global audience, capture end-to-end performance metrics for all business transactions, identify bottlenecks anywhere in the transaction flow, and compare performance across all browser types.

"AppDynamics is declaring war on complex APM solutions," said Jyoti Bansal, Founder & CEO of AppDynamics. "As applications continue their race to become larger, more complex, and harder to manage, our mission statement at AppDynamics is to consistently amaze our customers with our ability to simplify their lives and reduce their troubleshooting time from hours to minutes. We're excited about equipping them with the new features in AppDynamics 3.4 and raising the bar in terms of how fast these teams can get complete visibility and root cause analysis."

About AppDynamics

AppDynamics is the leading provider of Software-as-Service (SaaS) and on-premise application performance management for modern application architectures in both the cloud and the data center. The company delivers solutions for highly distributed and agile environments, helping companies such as Priceline, TiVo, AMICA Insurance, Hotels.com, StubHub, DSW, Staples, Insight Technologies, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Cornell University monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and scale their production applications. Over 70,000 people have downloaded AppDynamics Lite, the company's free java troubleshooting solution, and the company was recognized as an APM Innovator by Gartner. Visit our blog or follow us on Twitter.

SOURCE  AppDynamics

AppDynamics

CONTACT: Greg Howard of AppDynamics, Inc., +1-415-442-8428, pr@appdynamics.com

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

Lantiq's Launches Industry's Highest Integration ADSL2/2+ System-on-Chip for Broadband Home Gateways

Offering the first-in-industry GigE switch and PHY plus WLAN integration on an ADSL SoC, the XWAY ARX300 family scales from cost-optimized to full-featured system requirements

MUNICH and NEUBIBERG, Germany, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Lantiq, a leading supplier of broadband access and home networking technologies, today introduced its XWAY(TM) ARX300 device family for new ADSL2/2+ Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) designs. The Lantiq XWAY ARX300 family includes four System-on-Chip (SoC) derivatives which address different system configurations, ranging from cost-optimized fast Ethernet to feature-rich, high-performance Gigabit Ethernet systems. They are designed to support telecom carrier programs to enhance and extend ADSL2/2+ services in worldwide markets.

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XWAY ARX300 Family Highlights

With the new device family, Lantiq provides several new features:

    --  Complete ADSL PHY on-chip, including line driver circuitry, compliant
        with ITU-T G.992 for 28 Mbps downstream and 2.7 Mbps upstream data rates
        supporting physical layer features such as erasure decoding and
        retransmission (G.998.4), directly benefiting Internet Protocol
        Television (IPTV) applications.
    --  Industry's first fully integrated Gigabit Ethernet switch and Gigabit or
        Fast Ethernet PHYs.
    --  Integrated, flexible 802.11n Wireless LAN (WLAN) connectivity supporting
        2.4 GHz or 5 GHz frequency band operation. XWAY(TM) WRX312 (2x2 MIMO)
        and XWAY(TM) WRX313 (3x3 MIMO) companion chips are low power
        multi-standard IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n RF transceiver with integrated power
        amplifier for 2.4 GHz band operation.
    --  Two device versions: XWAY(TM) ARX382 and XWAY(TM) ARX388 derivatives
        leverage Lantiq's extensive voice communications and home networking
        portfolio in multiple reference designs, including XWAY(TM) SLIC 100
        voice interface, COSIC(TM) Modem DECT/CAT-iq single-chip device, and
        XWAY(TM) HNX G.hn chipsets for powerline/phone line/copper wire
        connectivity.
    --  Low system Bill of Materials (BOM) due to market-leading integration
        level.
XWAY ARX300 Performance Highlights

    --  High-performance dual-processor architecture includes a 500 MHz CPU and
        dedicated 32-bit protocol processing engine that assures Gigabit routing
        performance with zero load on the application processor.
    --  Fully-compliant 802.11n.e/i/h WLAN performance at up to 300 Mbps with
        zero-packet-error rate technology and "Thick MAC" architecture to
        offload processor intensive operations from the main CPU supports
        carrier grade wireless links for rich media, including IPTV.
    --  Designed with power management mechanisms to meet European CoC v4 and
        beyond requirements.
Comments

"ADSL is the prevailing broadband access technology. In 2011, over half of all broadband access CPE shipments (including DSL, Cable and FTTH) and more than 85% of DSL devices were ADSL CPEs, according to the recent Infonetics' Broadband CPE Market Tracker. With more than 50 million CPE shipments annually worldwide, ADSL will continue to be the largest broadband access device category throughout the forecast horizon 2012 to 2015."

Rainer Spielberg, Vice President of Marketing, Lantiq: "Lantiq's ARX300 family is the first fully integrated GigE/ADSL/WLAN SoC for routers and IADs. It enables carriers to meet growing demand for triple-play services and in-home Gigabit throughput with significant cost, size and power savings at no system performance compromise. This achievement will open the market to new applications around home connectivity and home automation."

Availability

XWAY ARX300 devices are available now for engineering development with key customers. Volume production to support customer roll-outs will begin in the fourth quarter of this year.

About LANTIQ

Lantiq offers a broad and innovative product portfolio for next-generation networks and the digital home. The company specializes in broadband communications encompassing analog, digital and mixed-signal ICs along with comprehensive software suites. Lantiq is a fabless company and its semiconductor solutions are deployed by major carriers and in home networks in every region of the world. Further information is available at: http://www.lantiq.com.

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CONTACT: Media Relations: Worldwide Headquarters, Christoph von Schierstadt, +49 (089) 89899 7556, Schierstaedt@lantiq.com, or North America, Sarah LaLiberte, +1-978-502-8558, sarah.laliberte@lantiq.com

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

Bose Introduces The Bose(R) Bluetooth(R) Headset Series 2

DUBAI, March 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Today, Bose has introduced the Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2, debuting new Bose
technologies to offer an experience unrivaled in the vast marketplace of Bluetooth
headsets:

    conversations remain clear and natural -- even in challenging environments, or when
surrounding noise levels change suddenly.

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    The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 integrates Bose full-range audio and A2DP, and
comes in right-ear and left-ear versions.

    New Microphone System, New Technologies, New Clarity

    The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 includes a proprietary dual microphone system to
improve speech intelligibility far beyond that of conventional Bluetooth headsets,
rejecting background noise and dramatically reducing the audible effects of wind.

    Bose proprietary signal processing further counteracts the unwanted sounds of a wide
variety of places -- gusty walkways, commuter rail platforms or airports.

    Regardless of the environment, the Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 ensures the user's
voice is better heard during calls, while background distractions are heard less.

    To keep incoming voices clear, Bose(R) TriPort(R) acoustic structure and Bose Adaptive
Audio Adjustment technology react automatically as noise levels change; there's no need to
adjust volume settings or strain to hear a conversation.

    Whether an owner is in a quiet office or on a train -- or moving from a hushed lobby
to a busy street -- the headset adapts seamlessly, making it effortless to hear the person
on the other end.

    The new internal antenna in the Bose Bluetooth(R) headset Series 2 is custom-designed
to provide category-leading range performance.

    Acoustic artifacts -- the "pops," "clicks" and "buzzes" familiar to Bluetooth headset
owners -- are substantially reduced, and reception difficulty, even between a headset and
a phone being carried in a pocket, is minimized.

    Left and Right Versions, Easy Controls, Exclusive StayHear(R)Tips

    Bose engineers have developed separate left-side and right-side versions of the Bose
Bluetooth headset Series 2, allowing consumers to choose the version they prefer, while
enjoying the same easy access to controls.

    Taking calls requires just one simple top-to-bottom pinching motion on the buttons,
and clearly labeled LED indicators make it easy to check battery life and confirm the
Bluetooth connection.

    The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 features Bose StayHear tips designed for long-wear
comfort and stability, making it ideal for driving, commuting, working or multitasking at
home.

    Made of soft, flexible silicone, the StayHear tips gently conform to the ear,
eliminating irritation or the need to reposition.

    Mobile Audio Content with Exclusive Bose Audio Technologies

    Through the Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), the Bose(R)Bluetooth(R)
headset Series 2 provides benefits beyond a communication device. Proprietary Bose audio
technologies, also featured in the company's IE2, MIE2, and MIE2i headsets, ensure clear,
rich audio reproduction from podcasts, apps, or other mobile content.

    Compatibility and Availability

    The Bose(R)Bluetooth(R) headset Series 2 is compatible with devices using the
Bluetooth 2.1 (or earlier) specifications that support the Bluetooth hands-free or A2DP
profiles. For consumers who want to maintain an active connection between their headset
and two Bluetooth enabled devices, it includes multi-point functionality.

    The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 includes a portable zipper case, a one-foot USB
cable, a power adapter with fold-flat prongs for easy packing, and three StayHear(R) tips
(small, medium, large) for a personal fit.

    It will be available from Bose for AED 629.

    The Bose Bluetooth headset Series 2 will available at the select Bose Stores and the
Bose dealer network in GCC, Middle East & Africa.

    About the company:

    Dr. Amar G. Bose founded Bose Corporation in 1964. The company today is one of the
largest and best-known audio technology developers and product manufacturers in the United
States and throughout the world. Bose Corporation is committed to research and innovation
and constantly seeks to develop unique sound solutions to meet any audio challenge.

    Bose is known for home speakers and systems, the Wave(R) radio products, premium
automotive music systems, Acoustic Noise Cancelling(TM) headphones for consumers and
pilots, and sound for public places.

    Bose UAE Trading LLC a subsidiary of Bose Corporation, USA was incorporated in 2010.
Bose UAE Trading LLC started operations in mid-2010 with its corporate office at Dubai.

    In order to get products to the customer, yet deliver a 'Quality Experience' to our
customers, in line with the Bose values, Bose UAE Trading LLC has picked a dealer network.

    While in UAE this has been interspersed with a network of Bose Owned Stores and Bose
dealers for offering home products to our customers, the Middle East and Africa is catered
solely by a network of likeminded distributors and dealers.

    The operations are supported by a website http://www.Bose.ae to request for
product information, know of services offered by Bose, lodge a service request, find out
how to get a product demonstration, -- all from the convenience of their own home,
anywhere in UAE, Middle East & Africa.

    Contact: PR_MEA@bose.ae

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Source: Bose UAE Trading LLC

Contact: +971-4-417 2000, Nigithra Karthikeyan

New Verizon Offering Helps Enterprises Conduct Video Meetings Across Variety of Devices, Platforms and Networks

'Open Video Communications' Solution Enables Large Businesses and Government Agencies to Communicate via Video 'Beyond the Four Walls of Their Businesses'

NEW YORK, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The growing popularity of information technology innovation has accelerated demand from enterprises for the latest communications capabilities on a variety of devices, platforms and networks.  To help meet this demand, Verizon is launching a new offering that enables businesses and government agencies to conduct secure, high-quality video meetings across private or public networks on multiple video platforms - including telepresence and video conferencing -- on desktops and tablets.   

The innovative solution, Verizon Open Video Communications, makes it possible to link video systems that were previously incompatible and to create a virtually limitless open web of video communications and end points.

The solution, which will roll out in second-quarter 2012, will enable Verizon customers to communicate via video beyond corporate firewalls and proprietary video platforms and networks to a larger, community of business-to-business partners and customers.  With Verizon Open Video Communications, businesses will be able to instantaneously add participants to a meeting and the service will be delivered with usage-based pricing.

"One of the biggest challenges in video adoption by large-business and government customers is the ability to communicate beyond the four walls of their business," said Mike Palmer, vice president of product strategy for Verizon Enterprise Solutions. "With the deployment of 4G LTE and a strong desire for workers to employ in the workplace commonplace apps such as video, this offering is an important step toward Verizon's goal of enabling our customers to use any device to connect to the people and information they need to work most effectively."

"Being able to connect across telepresence or traditional video conferencing networks to potentially millions of new locations greatly expands the value of video to customers, so they can more quickly see a return on their video investment," Palmer said. 

The new capability expands the reach of Verizon's immersive video - or telepresence -- offering across the company's global Private Internet protocol networking platform, currently available in more than 170 markets across the globe.  Telepresence replicates face-to-face interactions so realistically that it feels as though everyone is in the same room -- even though they may be thousands of miles apart.

(View a video of Verizon's visual communications solutions here.)

Verizon, including its predecessor companies, has more than 30 years of experience as a leading provider of unified collaboration and communications (UC&C) services, enabling organizations to effectively collaborate for increased productivity while reducing costs and carbon emissions associated with business travel.   Verizon offers some of the most advanced meeting tools available today, as well as UC&C professional consulting services to help organizations tailor the best UC&C strategy to meet their specific goals.

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: Stefanie Scott, +1-512-495-6730, stefanie.scott@verizon.com, or Debbie Lewis, +1-215-466-6872, debbie.lewis@verizon.com; or Jo Perrin, +44-770-252-5868, jo.perrin@verizonbusiness.com

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

A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics and Picosun Announce a Joint Initiative to Develop Advanced Atomic Layer Deposition Technology for Next Generation Memories and Solar Cells

ESPOO, Finland and SINGAPORE, March 27, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    A*STAR Institute of Microelectronics (IME) and Picosun Oy, a Finland-based global
manufacturer of Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD) equipment, have announced a partnership to
develop advanced ALD techniques to enable continuing growth in the areas of next
generation memories and solar cells.

    With this collaboration, IME and Picosun will jointly develop innovative ALD and
plasma-enhanced ALD (PEALD) processes for novel dielectrics and metals for applications in
resistive switching non-volatile memories (NVM), multilayer metal-insulator-metal (MIM)
capacitors, solar cells, and advanced complementary-metal-oxide-semiconductors (CMOS).
Enabling integration of the processes with the devices for industrial applications will be
the core objective of the joint research project.

    "IME is continually engaging with strategic partners to enable breakthroughs in novel
technologies," says Prof. Dim-Lee Kwong, Executive Director of IME. "Picosun's
state-of-the-art ALD technology and unparalleled expertise in the field will complement
our expertise to spearhead new technologies and bring the results of our R&D to our
partners rapidly."

    "We are excited to partner with IME to speed up the R&D of novel, groundbreaking
semiconductor, IC and renewable energy technologies. Establishing the IME-Picosun
partnership ties closely also to the recent opening of Picosun's first Asian subsidiary,
Picosun Asia Pte. Ltd. in Singapore," states Mr. Kustaa Poutiainen, CEO of Picosun. "As
the demand for Picosun's ALD equipment is booming also in Asia, the presence of local
subsidiary along with local R&D partners and demo facilities equipped with PICOSUN(TM) ALD
tools will be of immense help to provide always first class customer service, rapid
demonstrations and product deliveries, and timely after sales and field service
operations."

    About the Institute of Microelectronics (IME)

    The Institute of Microelectronics (IME) is a research institute of the Science and
Engineering Research Council of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR).
Positioned to bridge the R&D between academia and industry, IME's mission is to add value
to Singapore's semiconductor industry by developing strategic competencies, innovative
technologies and intellectual property, enabling enterprises to be technologically
competitive, and cultivating a technology talent pool to inject new knowledge to the
industry. Its key research areas are in integrated circuits design, advanced packaging,
bioelectronics and medical devices, MEMS, nanoelectronics, and photonics. For more
information, visit IME at: http://www.ime.a-star.edu.sg.

    About the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)

    The Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) is the lead agency for
fostering world-class scientific research and talent for a vibrant knowledge-based and
innovation-driven Singapore. A*STAR oversees 14 biomedical sciences, and physical sciences
and engineering research institutes, and seven consortia & centre, which are located in
Biopolis and Fusionopolis, as well as their immediate vicinity. A*STAR supports
Singapore's key economic clusters by providing intellectual, human and industrial capital
to its partners in industry. It also supports extramural research in the universities,
hospitals, research centres, and with other local and international partners.

    About Picosun Oy

    Picosun Oy is a Finland-based, globally operating Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD)
equipment manufacturer with a world-wide sales and service organization. The inventor of
ALD, Dr. Tuomo Suntola, is a Board Member of Picosun, and Picosun CTO Sven Lindfors has
designed state-of-the-art ALD tools continuously since 1975, so today Picosun represents
almost 40 years of pioneering, dedicated and exclusive ALD system development. Picosun Oy
has its headquarters in Espoo, Finland, its production facilities are located in
Kirkkonummi, Finland, its U.S. headquarters in Detroit, Michigan, and its Asian
headquarters in Singapore. Today, PICOSUN(TM) ALD systems are in daily use in various high
profile industries, universities, and research institutes on four continents. For more
information, visit Picosun at: http://www.picosun.com.

Source: Picosun OY

For Picosun Media Contact: Dr. Minna Toivola, Project Manager, Picosun Oy, Tel.: +358-40-758-8748, Email: minna.toivola@picosun.com ; For IME Media Contact: Cindy Chew, Industry Development, Institute of Microelectronics, Tel.: +65-6770-5375, Email: chewwfc@ime.a-star.edu.sg .

All New FFT Aura(TM) -- High Resilience Perimeter Security

MELBOURNE, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Future Fibre Technologies (FTT) will launch its latest fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection system at the ISC West show in Las Vegas this week. The all new FFT Aura(TM) system delivers both sensitivity and flexibility in intrusion detection applications, providing multiple event detection, advanced signal processing, and pinpoint location accuracy.

FFT Aura(TM) is a premium, medium range, highly sensitive fiber optic intrusion detection system that can be applied to both fence mounted and buried applications. It is designed to detect intrusions on most types of fences, and can be covertly buried in the ground across open areas to detect footsteps or a combination of both. It's so flexible that the same technology can also detect intrusions along buried assets; and in data cable infrastructures.

In addition it can cater for critical sites demanding hardened solutions that require continuous operation in the event of a damaged or cut sensor cable.

Key FFT Aura(TM) features include:

    --  Sensitive enough to work on almost all fence types as well as covertly
        buried in the ground. Users can even deploy both installation methods
        simultaneously with the one system
    --  Pinpoints the precise location of events to within 6 meters (20 feet) or
        better
    --  Advanced signal processing and event analysis minimizes nuisance alarms
        without compromising sensitivity
    --  Powerful interfacing to a broad range of security management through the
        FFT CAMS(TM) graphical user interface including intuitive multilingual
        screens with true client/server configuration, GPS integration and GIS
        mapping
    --  High resilience, high availability.  FFT Aura(TM) will continue to work
        up to the point of a sensor cable cut, or when configured
        bi-directionally, the sensor cable will continue to work to both sides
        of the cut point, providing full single cut protection
    --  Quick and easy to install and maintain using regular single mode fiber
        optic cable as the sensor
    --  Peace of mind with FFT's global 24 month warranty backed up by their
        global network of offices providing after sales support in more than 50
        countries.
FFT Aura(TM) is the latest addition to the FFT family of fiber optic intrusion detection systems, delivering the complete range of end-to-end PIDS solutions from the smallest to the largest, and now to the most demanding sites across the world

To discuss specific protection needs or learn how FFT Aura(TM) can solve perimeter security problems, please visit the friendly FFT team at ISC West in Booth 15119, or contact the nearest FFT office. http://www.fftsecurity.com

For further media information, photography or interviews please contact:

Alec Owen on +61 3 9590 3100

Email: aowen@fftsecurity.com

SOURCE  Future Fibre Technologies

Future Fibre Technologies

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

Australia Post Delivers New Superstores And A Digital MailBox For All Australians

MELBOURNE, Australia, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to record numbers of Australians moving their lives online, Australia Post today announced a free Australia Post Digital MailBox for every Australian will be launched this year, in addition to opening 30 superstores across the country.

"The Australia PostDigital MailBox will allow businesses, government entities and customers to communicate through a secure online portal that can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, wherever they are," said Australia Post Chairman, David Mortimer.

"Just as the traditional letterbox has been a vital part of people's communications for the past 200 years, we think a personal digital mailbox for every Australian is the perfect complement to the letterbox in this online revolution," said Mr Mortimer.

The new superstores will have a 24-hour zone with vending machines, parcel lockers and self-service terminals, as well as a Harvey World Travel store, an American Express currency exchange outlet and a concierge to help customers.

"With our parcel volumes growing a staggering 13 per cent since July last year due to online shopping, our superstores are where people's physical lives will connect with their digital lives," said Australia Post Managing Director and CEO, Ahmed Fahour.

The 24/7 zone will give customers around-the-clock access to post and collect parcels, pay for postage, purchase stamps and packaging products, pay bills and use an Australia Post ATM.

"With online shopping booming, Australians have told us they want to be able to collect their parcels at a time and place that suits them. Following successful parcel locker trials in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane we are now extending parcel lockers to a total of 10 sites, with plans for a national rollout to further expand this service.

"Customers have told us they don't have time to wait in a queue so we're also investing in self-service terminals in our superstores so customers can skip the queue and spend more time doing the things they enjoy," said Mr Fahour.

Bridging the divide between physical and online shopping, the superstore will have Apple Macs, iPads and digital screens to allow customers to shop or research online, arrange their parcel delivery electronically and navigate key products and services.

From today, Australians can register for an Australia Post Digital MailBox at auspost.com.au/digital-post

SOURCE  Australia Post

Australia Post

CONTACT: Mel Ward, Australia Post, 03 9106 8490, http://auspost.com.au/, melanie.ward@auspost.com.au

Web Site: http://www.auspost.com.au

Blackboard Launches Open Source Services Group

Company Will Support Both Commercial & Open Source Systems

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Blackboard Inc. today announced the launch of Blackboard Education Open Source Services, a new effort to support clients using open source education technologies. With the announcement, the company will continue to focus on its flagship Blackboard Learn(TM) platform as well as ANGEL and Edline, while also helping institutions successfully manage open source learning management systems (LMS) including Moodle and Sakai.

The move complements Blackboard's existing focus on supporting the entire education experience with products and services for learning management as well as mobility, real time collaboration, analytics, campus services and notification, and other needs. Blackboard already serves hundreds of institutions that use Moodle, Sakai and other LMS systems in tandem with these additional education-focused solutions. In extending its focus to include open source options, Blackboard can support a wider variety of approaches to online learning and help institutions increase the value they get from technology of all kinds.

"We want to support teaching and learning wherever it's happening globally, and this is a natural extension of those efforts," said Ray Henderson, Chief Technology Officer and President of Academic Platforms at Blackboard. "The growth of online learning has led to different approaches. We're eager to support those with a broader mix of options and the experience we've gained working with so many institutions to support all different parts of the education experience."

Blackboard Education Open Source Services will be guided by teams from two of the world's leading providers of services to institutions using Moodle: Moodlerooms and NetSpot. Each of the companies has been acquired by Blackboard but will operate independently to support their clients. Blackboard also announced the addition of Charles Severance, founding Chief Architect of the Sakai Project and current Sakai Foundation board member, to guide the company's efforts to support clients using Sakai.

Senior leaders from Blackboard, Moodlerooms and NetSpot signed a Statement of Principles affirming that their work would continue a number of key initiatives currently supported by Moodlerooms and NetSpot, including contributions of software code to the open source community, financial support for the Moodle Trust, and continued support for community gatherings like Moodlemoots.

The announcement follows a series of steps Blackboard has taken to promote greater openness in education. The company has increased the openness of its own systems and policies and has been an active leader in supporting open standards through the IMS Global Learning Consortium.

For more information about Blackboard's work to support open source, please visit http://www.blackboard.com/opensource and read an open letter from Blackboard CEO Michael Chasen and Ray Henderson at http://www.blackboard.com/openletter.

About Blackboard Inc.
Blackboard Inc. is a global leader in enterprise technology and innovative solutions that improve the experience of millions of students and learners around the world every day. Blackboard's solutions allow thousands of higher education, K-12, professional, corporate, and government organizations to extend teaching and learning online, facilitate campus commerce and security, and communicate more effectively with their communities. Founded in 1997, Blackboard is headquartered in Washington, D.C., with offices in North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Any statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Blackboard represent the Company's views as of the date of this press release. Actual results may differ materially as a result of various important factors. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's views to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

SOURCE  Blackboard Inc.

Blackboard Inc.

CONTACT: Matthew Maurer, Blackboard Inc., +1-202-463-4860 ext. 2637, matthew.maurer@blackboard.com

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

TheGlobalMall.biz Introduces New Top Selling Products

TRACY, Calif., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- California-based retail affiliate company, 300 Marketing Incorporated, is busy adding new top-selling products to its online shopping mall at http://www.TheGlobalMall.biz.

Launched in November of 2011 as a retail affiliation Web site, TheGlobalMall.biz is committed to providing its visitors with direct links to some of the best priced, most popular internet items.

The Web site offers a number of select products from online retailers, after comparing product reviews and prices. With new products recently added, and new top selling items displayed on the home page, the company now offers products within the following retail categories: apparel, automotive, baby, beauty, books, cameras, classical music, electronics, grocery & gourmet food, health & personal care, home & garden, industrial, jewelry, kitchen, Kindle, magazines, miscellaneous, movies & TV, music, musical instruments, office products, outdoor living, PC hardware, pet supplies, photo, software, sporting goods, tools, toys & games, video games, and watches.

A representative of 300 Marketing Incorporated states, "When we were initially thinking of names for our new online mall, we settled on 'The Global Mall' because we literally offer everything and anything you can think of. Through great retail affiliations like our Company's relationship with Amazon, we're able to truly expand our product selection at any time."

Top-selling products displayed on the homepage are based on the current point in time, and change frequently. Online transactions are specific to the particular affiliate retailers, but most retailers' Web sites accept all major credit cards and items purchased through these sites can be shipped anywhere in the United States.

For more information on 300 Marketing Incorporated and its newest products, visit the online store at http://www.TheGlobalMall.biz.

SOURCE  300 Marketing Incorporated

300 Marketing Incorporated

CONTACT: Michelle Boyd, +1-813-247-3278

Web Site: http://www.TheGlobalMall.biz

Happy Birthday, Grindr! 3 Years. 3.5 Million Users. 192 Countries. And Growing.

Grindr Doubles Its Growth in the Last 12 Months, Adds 34 Employees, Extends Its Global Reach

LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding with its third anniversary, Grindr today announced that the premier all-male, location-based social networking app has amassed more than 3.5 million users. The app has become a global sensation in three short years, having engaged with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android and BlackBerry users in 192 countries around the world. In addition, Grindr's corporate momentum continues to grow, as the company just completed the biggest hiring spree in its history during the past several months and today unveiled its redesigned website, Grindr.com.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120223/NY58391LOGO)

In 2009, Grindr started out as a small company with a mere $5,000 in self-financing and an office headquartered in Founder and CEO Joel Simkhai's living room. From those humble beginnings, Grindr officially launched on March 25, 2009, and the response was resounding: Within one month, 10,000 users downloaded the free app and became Grindr guys. Fast-forward only three years, and Grindr has nearly 10,000 new users around the world joining up every day.

Today, 908,000 Grindr users log on and send 7 million chat messages and 2 million photos to one another on a daily basis. (For perspective: In June 2011 - less than a year ago - Grindr had a little more than half that many daily users and 1.2 million fewer total users.) These days, Grindr users spend about an hour and a half of their day using the app, and they log in an average eight times every day. That's a lot of traffic for an app that had a third as much activity two years ago. And that's traffic on a global scale.

In fact, Grindr has become something of a worldwide phenomenon. The app is most popular in the United States, which boasts 1,443,500 users, but has seen incredible popularity in the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Canada, in addition to an emergent following in far-flung, unexpected spots such as Iran, Moldova, Malawi, Yemen, Albania and Djibouti.

The United States may have the greatest penetration of Grindr users among countries around the world, but Grindr is bigger in London than any other city - London is No. 1, with 195,000 users. No. 2 is Paris, with 155,000 users. New York clocks in at No. 3, with 127,000 users. Sydney (92,000 users) and Chicago (80,500 users) round out the top five Grindr cities.

One-sixth of the app's total downloads occurred in the last six months, indicating accelerated interest in Grindr. All indications say Grindr's numbers are on the rise as the app continues to make an increasingly major impact by helping men around the world meet those around them.

"Over the past three years, Grindr has become an extremely valuable social networking resource for men," said Joel Simkhai. "We're grateful for the Grindr community's steadfast grass-roots support as we celebrate our third birthday and an assortment of significant milestones. Furthermore, the app's success is a testament to the time, effort and creativity of our dedicated team."

That team, based in Los Angeles, has swelled to a total of 45 full-time employees, 34 of whom were hired in the last six months. Obviously, they're not working out of Simkhai's living room anymore; a still-bootstrapped yet fully-fledged company with an executive team and multiple departments, Grindr moved into an exciting new office space in Hollywood in August 2011.

"We secured the new office space to support our aggressive 2012 hiring plan, which includes new positions across technology, product, customer support and marketing," said Simkhai. "Our continued growth reflects our intent to remain a pioneer and market leader of social app services."

As a result of the app's vast reach, Grindr formed Grindr for Equality in February 2012 to raise awareness for LGBT rights and spur action across the globe. Grindr for Equality can specifically target particular segments of Grindr's massive 3.5-million-and-counting user base in order to let them know about local actions and issues. That ability originates from the power of Grindr's location-based technology, as well as the company's determination to unite its users to advocate for social change.

"Grindr pioneered location-based social networking apps," said Scott Lewallen, Grindr co-founder and Senior Vice President of Product and Design, "and as part of a recent survey we conducted, it's evident that Grindr's geo-mobile feature is attractive to our users. Such data underscores the importance of the technology in the current app culture, and proves that the age-old real estate adage - 'Location, location, location!' - transcends sectors."

The industry has taken notice: Grindr was honored by TechCrunch's 2011 Crunchies Awards as having the Best Location App. The company received additional accolades from the 2012 iDate Awards in two categories: for Best Mobile Dating App and Best New Technology.

As a way of showing appreciation to its valued users, Grindr hosted birthday parties throughout March in cities such as New York, London, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas and Sydney, in addition to a special Los Angeles gathering that is slated for March 30.

Grindr - By the Numbers
Grindr recently conducted a survey of more than 22,000 of its members on their usage and engagement trends. The survey was taken online on March 1-2, 2012, among male adults (18 and over).

The results affirm the growing social appeal of the app for making friends (66 percent) and users' strong interest in the app's location-based technology (61 percent), followed by the real-time socializing feature (32 percent). More than half of Grindr and Grindr Xtra users have made friends with or dated someone they met on the app. Some of those connections have budded into life-long friendships or long-term relationships. For fun and heartwarming Grindr stories, please visit Grindr.com/Stories.

The survey also reveals an increasing popularity for the app among users while traveling internationally, either for business or leisure (46 percent).

Some other notable findings from the survey include the following facts:

    --  58 percent of respondents are between the ages of 18-30.
    --  58 percent of respondents are iPhone users, while 36 percent are Android
        users.
    --  56 percent of respondents have made one to five new friends using
        Grindr.
    --  60 percent of respondents enjoy using Grindr for chatting, and 56
        percent of respondents like being able to see who in their vicinity is
        of the same/similar sexual preference.
    --  39 percent of respondents believe that Grindr can help with LGBT rights
        around the world.
About Grindr
Launched in 2009, Grindr is the premier all-male geo-social network that uses location-based technologies to bring together a global community of more than 3.5 million users in 192 countries. Currently, Grindr is available on the iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Android and most BlackBerry models. For more information about Grindr, please visit Grindr.com.

SOURCE  Grindr

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120223/NY58391LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Grindr

CONTACT: Ray Yeung, yeung@braincomm.com, or Nancy Zakhary, nancy@braincomm.com, both of Brainerd Communicators, Inc., +1-212-986-6667, press@grindr.com

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

MassMutual Retirement Services Launches New Intermediary Website

Site Designed to Give Retirement Plan Advisors "The Edge"

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To help advisors maximize the value of their practice and manage their book of business, MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has completely rebuilt its intermediary website, http://www.massmutual.com/edge.

Based on extensive testing with active retirement plan advisors, the design of the new MassMutual Edge site features:

    --  Book of business data and analytics, as well as full compensation
        reporting
    --  Streamlined navigation and an enhanced look and feel
    --  Industry insight and value-added intellectual capital such as webcasts,
        whitepapers, sales collateral and interactive demonstrations
    --  Customizable tools designed to help advisors develop their own brand and
        tailor their message.
"MassMutual Retirement Services firmly believes in the value of retirement plan advisors and is dedicated to helping them better serve their clients and grow their businesses," says Hugh O'Toole, senior vice president of sales and client management for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. "The Edge has truly been rebuilt from the ground up to give retirement plan advisors a more relevant online experience and to help them more effectively manage their business with MassMutual Retirement Services. On average, busy advisors spend five hours per day online, so we engaged active advisors throughout the redesign process to ensure that the time spent on The Edge site is both rewarding and productive," adds O'Toole.

"We remain fully committed to providing the advisor community with a world-class experience and helping them succeed in their practices," says E. Heather Smiley, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for MassMutual's Retirement Services Division. "The online customer experience is constantly evolving, and MassMutual Retirement Services will continue to innovate to ensure we are bringing the best of the web to our customers. The division recently earned the #1 overall satisfaction rating from retirement plan advisors in Boston Research Group's 2011 Defined Contribution Plan (DCP) Retirement Advisor Satisfaction and Loyalty Study, and this investment is another way we show our commitment to the advisor community," adds Smiley.

A demonstration of The Edge's enhanced features is publicly accessible on the site's home page at http://www.massmutual.com/edge or directly by visiting http://bit.ly/massmutualedgedemo. For more information about The Edge or MassMutual Retirement Services, please contact your MassMutual Retirement Services representative or call MassMutual at 1-866-444-2601.

About MassMutual

MassMutual Financial Group is a marketing name for Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) [of which Retirement Services is a division] and its affiliated companies and sales representatives. MassMutual is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts and its major affiliates include: Babson Capital Management LLC; Baring Asset Management Limited; Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC; The First Mercantile Trust Company; MassMutual International LLC; MML Investors Services, LLC, Member FINRA and SIPC; OppenheimerFunds, Inc.; and The MassMutual Trust Company, FSB.

Founded in 1851, MassMutual is a leading mutual life insurance company that is run for the benefit of its members and participating policyholders. The company has a long history of financial strength and strong performance, and although dividends are not guaranteed, MassMutual has paid dividends to eligible participating policyholders every year since the 1860s. With whole life insurance as its foundation, MassMutual provides products to help meet the financial needs of clients, such as life insurance, disability income insurance, long term care insurance, retirement/401(k) plan services, and annuities. In addition, the company's strong and growing network of financial professionals helps clients make good financial decisions for the long-term.

MassMutual's Retirement Services Division has been serving retirement plans for 65 years. It offers a full range of products and services for corporate, union, nonprofit and governmental employers' defined benefit, defined contribution and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. It serves approximately 1.4 million participants.

For more information, visit http://www.massmutual.com or "Like" MassMutual on Facebook and Facebook.com/retiresmart.

Copyright ©2012 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) and affiliates, Springfield, MA 01111-0001. All rights reserved.

Contact: Jessica Barry

413-744-8334
jbarry2@massmutual.com

SOURCE  MassMutual Retirement Services

MassMutual Retirement Services

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

Coby Electronics' Debut Collection of Android(TM) 4.0 OS Internet Tablets Now Shipping!

Lifestyle CE Leader is Among the First to Market with Brand-New Ice Cream Sandwich-Operated Capacitive Touch Units

LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Coby Electronics Corporation, the CE leader with products designed to fit every lifestyle, is now shipping its highly-anticipated all-new collection of Android((TM)) 4.0 OS - "Ice Cream Sandwich" - Internet tablets.  With its introduction this month of two standout models, the 7" MID7042-4 and 9.7" MID9742-8, Coby is ahead of the competition in bringing Internet tablets pre-installed with the latest Android OS to consumers. With a wide variety of unique styles and sizes to choose from, all of the new models are attractively priced at under $300 each.

"Coby is excited to be one of the very first companies to put ICS tablets into the hands of consumers nationwide," said Jodi Sally, Vice President of Marketing, Coby Electronics.  "After such a warm reception in January at CES, where we showcased our new 4.0 models, we're proud to introduce these sought-after, feature-packed new units to retailers everywhere."

Coby has achieved significant sales momentum for its lineup of Android-based Internet tablets, reaching #1 brand unit market share in December 2011, according to data from a leading market research firm.

First to arrive this month are the 7" MID7042-4 (16:9 aspect ratio; SRP* $179) and 9.7" MID9742-8 (4:3 aspect ratio; SRP $279).  The additional units in the collection, to debut this spring, include the: 8" MID8042-4 (4:3 aspect ratio; SRP $229), 9" MID9042-8 (16:10 aspect ratio; SRP $259), 10" MID1042-8 (16.9 aspect ratio; SRP $289) and 10" MID1045-8 (16:10 aspect ratio; SRP $299).

With seamless access to thousands of free apps through the GetJar(®) app store, Coby's newest tablets boast must-have features such as:

    --  1GHz ARM(®) Cortex((TM)) - A8 processor
    --  Lightning-fast 802.11 b/g/n wireless
    --  1GB of RAM for seamless multi-tasking
    --  8GB built-in storage on 9," 9.7" and 10" models; 4GB built-in storage on
        7" and 8" models
    --  Expandable storage memory up to 32GB
    --  Built-in camera
Coby's line-up of Android 4.0 ICS tablets will arrive at major retailers across the country starting this month.

About Coby Electronics Corporation
Headquartered in Lake Success, New York, Coby Electronics Corporation is a leading supplier of quality consumer electronics products.  Since its inception in 1991, Coby has risen through the ranks of the consumer electronics industry.  Today, the company is redefining the way consumer electronics products are created, emerging as an industry leader in a challenging economy. With an understanding of its customers' needs and desires, Coby has developed a strategy of maintaining a competitive cost structure in the industry without compromising the quality of its products.  Within the past decade, Coby's team of inventors, engineers and designers have earned a number of U.S. patents and design awards, with several additional patents pending.  For more information, visit Coby Electronics and follow the company on Facebook and Twitter.   

©2012 Coby Electronics Corporation.  Coby is a trademark of Coby Electronics Corporation.  Android is a trademark of Google, Inc. GETJAR is a registered trademark of Getjar Networks Limited.  All product, service and company names are trademarks, registered or service marks of their respective owners.   Information, including without limitation product prices, specifications, availability, content of services and contact information is subject to change without notice.  *SRP means Suggested Retail Price. Resellers are independent resellers and are free to set their own prices.  Reseller prices may vary.

SOURCE  Coby Electronics Corporation

Coby Electronics Corporation

CONTACT: Press contacts: Alison Grand, Grand Communications, +1-212-584-1133, alison@grandcommunications.com; Laura Liebeck, +1-845-440-7974, laura@grandcommunications.com

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

SEO Inc. Launches All New Website Complete with New Services and Internet Marketing Solutions

SEO Inc. celebrates new website with free SEO audit for large and small businesses.

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SEO Inc., an industry leading Internet marketing agency for the past 15 years, has launched an all new website complete with new services and a "Solutions" section that helps companies more easily identify the best internet marketing services for their business type and revenue model.

SEO Inc. is well known as a leader in search engine optimization but has been delivering results from a wide variety of internet marketing services including SEO, PPC, Social Media Marketing, Reputation Management and web development.

The new website emphasizes integration of search and social media marketing services and is optimized for speed featuring a cleaner layout and improved navigability and usability. "Our goal for the new website is to make it easier for companies to quickly identify the services that will benefit their business the most," said Brad Lipschultz, COO of SEO Inc. "The new small business internet marketing solutions section is a great example that lays out exactly what SEO Inc. can do to help drive new customers to small and local businesses."

SEO Inc. has been performing a wide variety of new social media marketing services for select clients over the past several years and the new website officially makes these new services available to all companies. The new services include social media management, social media optimization, and viral social media engagement campaigns designed to help companies of all sizes take advantage of the opportunities that social media provides.

"Most businesses want to be a part of social media, however many still don't know where to focus their efforts or how to make it an effective marketing channel for their business," said John Lincoln, Director of Social Media at SEO Inc. "We have developed social media marketing services that can help companies of all sizes in all industries."

To celebrate the launch of their new website, SEO Inc. is offering a free SEO audit of business websites for the entire month of April. Find out how your website can improve rankings and traffic and increase ROI with a free SEO analysis today. SEO Inc. is also giving away a free Pinterest whitepaper download. As one of the newest and fastest growing social media networks on the Internet right now, this whitepaper is a must-have for any company with a social media strategy.

To view the all new SEO Inc. website visit http://www.SEOinc.com, or to download the free Pinterest whitepaper, visit http://www.seoinc.com/seo-blog/free-pinterest-whitepaper-download/.

For more information on how SEO Inc. can help you build your brand and improve search traffic, call 877-736-0006 for a free consultation.

To read more on this topic, visit: http://www.seoinc.com/press-releases/seo-inc-celebrates-new-website-services-solutions

About Search Engine Optimization Inc.:

Search Engine Optimization Inc. is an internet marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization and social media marketing with more than 120 years of combined experience.

SOURCE  SEO Inc.

SEO Inc.

CONTACT: SEO Inc., 1-877-736-0006

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

Avondale Resources Develops Synergy With Energy Efficient Advanced Wireless Technology

LAS VEGAS, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Avondale Resources Corp. (OTC Markets ANDL.PK). ANDL is pleased to announce its commitment to finalize acquisition of Falcon Nano, Inc., a private company organized under the laws of Nevada, in exchange for a majority of  ANDL shares and financing arrangements for $2 million USD. After the completion of due diligence by both parties, a definitive binding agreement will be entered into.

The binding agreement to be provided by R.J. Wiggins and Mike Moore will allow ANDL and Falcon Nano to commercialize patent pending technology that transmits wireless data 8 times faster on any platform. This technology has applications for cellular, Wi-Fi, microwaves, satellites, and more. ANDL and Falcon Nano are pursuing the development of an OEM arrangement with "Silicon Valley" and various cable and telecommunication organizations.

Industry experts estimate an increase in demand for wireless traffic of 25 times by the year 2015. Management of ANDL believes that with the global wireless device and transmission market in the billions of units, a small percentage of market penetration via a modest OEM/Royalty arrangement may net ANDL/Falcon Nano plus or minus $1billion per year conservatively.

The principals of Falcon Nano bring a first class industry pedigree to the venture, and are responsible for the founding and sale of WAH3 as well as currently consulting to government agencies.

This venture was brought to ANDL by Directors of the Canadian company VICA Energy Ltd. R.J. Wiggins a Director of VICA Energy Ltd. states, "Our associates immediately recognized transmitting data 8 times faster could save just under 90% of the electricity used to transmit said data at current rates (not withstanding additional savings due to the related reduction in the use of light, heat and air conditioning). In addition to the increase in productivity and cost savings associated with the technology, the mitigation to the environment when compared to electricity use prior to the commercialization of the internet and wireless devices, may be considerable."

Forward-looking statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements from Avondale Resources Corp. (the "Company"), which reflect the expectations of management. Forward-looking statements consist of statements that are not purely historical, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations or intentions about the future. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are not promises or guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. No assurances can be given that any of the events anticipated by the forward looking statements will occur or, if they do occur, what benefit the Company will obtain from them. These forward-looking statements reflect management's current views and are based on certain expectations, estimates and assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect. The Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) rapid changes in the customer support marketplace, (ii) cost and market acceptance of the Company's new and existing services, (iii) the level of individual customer commitments, (iv) competitive service offerings and pricing, and general economic circumstances. Forward-looking statements are based on management's beliefs and opinions at the time the statements are made and, except as required by law, the Company does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements should circumstances or management's beliefs or opinions change or to update the reasons why the actual results differed from those projected in the forward-looking statements. We seek safe harbour.

CONTACT: RJ ABERCROMBIE  / CELL: 918-894-9373 / EMAIL: RJ@AVONDALEOIL.COM
http://www.AVONDALEOIL.COM

SOURCE  Avondale Resources Corp.

Avondale Resources Corp.

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

Virtual Career Fair for Veterans and Military Spouses in Texas and Oklahoma

Game changing virtual career fair platform allows veterans, military spouses, and employers to meet online in real time with more than 14,000 jobs available in two states.

CHICAGO, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM Studios' Milicruit, the recognized leader in virtual career fairs for veterans and military spouses, and the Military Officers Association of America announce the date of the Texas and Oklahoma Virtual Career Fair for service members, veterans, and military spouses to be held on March 28, 2012 at http://www.veteranscareerfair.com.   No travel is necessary as users register and login to the virtual career fair platform.

As part of the 10,000 Jobs Challenge for Veterans and Military Spouses, Milicruit in partnership with the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA), DirectEmployers Association, and more than 20 leading U.S. employers will deliver another virtual career fair for service members, guard/reservists, veterans, and military spouses.

The extensive lineup of participating employers includes: Aerojet, Amazon, American Corporate Partners, Camping World and Good Sam, CBRE, Chesapeake Energy Corporation, Citi, Convergys, DaVita, Department of Treasury, DISH Network, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Flextronics, Graybar, Gulfstream Aerospace, Hero2Hired, Intuit, Level 3 Communications, Lowe's, McDonalds, MOAA, NCO Financial, Penske, Pepsi Beverages Company, Philips, Progressive, Sears, State Street Corporation, TSA, Union Pacific, URS, Verizon, Waste Management,  and Xerox Services.

"In 2011, we were able to help over 4400 veterans and military spouses find gainful employment with our employer partners, and through the 10K Challenge, we will raise the bar to at least 10,000 hires by the end of 2013. The Texas and Oklahoma virtual career fair will assist us in making that goal a reality. We have a great lineup of employers that represent over 14,000 jobs available between the 2 states, and it is our intention to fill as many of them as we can with veterans and military spouses," said Kevin O'Brien, vice president, business development, Milicruit.

The Milicruit virtual career fair works very similar to a traditional career fair except the job seeker can attend from anywhere in the world with a computer and internet access. During a Milicruit virtual career fair, a job seeker can build a profile, upload resumes, visit employer booths, view and apply for jobs, chat live with recruiters, and meet with fellow veterans and military spouses in the networking lounge.

Milicruit makes it easy for an employer to participate in their virtual career fairs by handling all of the design, training and tracking of the traffic to their virtual booth. The employer simply needs to agree to be a sponsor and staff the virtual booth during the live virtual career fair hours. Employers wishing to see a demonstration, or needing more information can send an email to info@milicruit.com.   There is also a short video overview on Milicruit's services, which can be viewed at: http://www.screencast.com/t/IcnWdSia.

About UBM Studios Milicruit
Milicruit is the recognized leader in virtual recruiting environments for military veterans.  Powered by UBM Studios, Milicruit brings employers who are committed to helping returning veterans find suitable employment together with job-seeking military veterans and their spouses.  Given the large number of veterans looking to reenter the civilian job market, Milicruit allows employers and job seekers to meet and interact in a convenient online setting.  For additional information on Milicruit or to purchase virtual career fair services, visit http://www.veteranscareerfair.com.

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 6,634 staff in more than 31 countries are organised into specialist teams that serve these communities, helping them to do business in their markets and to work effectively and efficiently.  For more information, go to http://www.ubm.com; follow us at @UBM plc to get the latest UBM news.

Contacts
Erica Krutsch
UBM Studios Milicruit
erica.krutsch@ubm.com
773-687-4315

SOURCE  UBM Studios

UBM Studios

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

Tablet Launches Travel Magazine for the Digital Age

Leading online travel agent introduces original editorial content in eight languages.

NEW YORK, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Tablet (http://www.TabletHotels.com), the web-based travel agent specializing in unforgettable hotel experiences, has expanded its editorial focus, transforming the Tablet home page into a compelling and opinionated travel magazine.

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The latest version of Tablet makes it easier than ever to cope with the modern traveler's overdose of options, driving those who know their destination directly to the best hotels, while allowing others in the window-shopping stage to discover new places through inspirational and informative destination features.

Destination Features cover food, art, music, culture and more -- in short, all the reasons we travel in the first place. These geographically focused stories are tailored to a local audience, whether it's a British perspective on Miami's excesses, an American's guide to the emerging hotspot of Jose Ignacio, Uruguay, or a French-language look at Cannes in the off-season.

Smaller bites are provided by the weekly Agenda, for standout restaurants, pop-up shops, exhibition openings and anything else that Tablet travelers can use as a quick burst of inspiration. These alsoinclude photo essays, first-person hotel narratives and Tablet Tunes, a series of playlists assembled by Tablet editors to provide epic soundtracks for larger-than-life travel experiences.

Finally, the ever-popular Tablet10 lists have been upgraded for today's highly visual web. The usual care has been taken in curating a wide range of top-ten lists for any theme or purpose, but now they're accompanied by dynamic slideshows that highlight the hotels' visual appeal.

Tablet's expanded editorial content mirrors its approach to hotel selection. "We want to be the service discerning travelers trust from inspiration to confirmation," said Tablet co-founder Laurent Vernhes. "Our goal is to put the ease, romance and glamour back in travel."

About Tablet: Tablet was founded in the year 2000 by Laurent Vernhes and Michael Davis, a pair of new-media veterans in search of a cure for boring travel and an antidote to the internet's most common affliction: an overdose of options. Our users trust our taste -- we do the hard work of selecting only the most extraordinary hotels, and we make booking them as painless as it can be.

Press Contact:
Lauren O'Reilly
lauren@tablethotels.com
(212) 627-7250

SOURCE  Tablet

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

60% of SMB Home Pages Can't Generate Phone Calls Because They Lack a Business Phone Number, According to SMB DigitalScape

BIA/Kelsey and vSplash partner to deliver SMB DigitalScape in the U.S.; latest data reveal fundamental challenges SMBs face with digital commerce and marketing

CHANTILLY, Va. and LYNDHURST, N.J., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- vSplash and BIA/Kelsey today announced a strategic partnership for the distribution of SMB DigitalScape data in the U.S. Developed by vSplash, SMB DigitalScape is a powerful data collection and analysis engine that gauges the state of SMB digital media and commerce. It has analyzed more than 1 million SMB websites around the world in 14 countries, including 700,000 in the U.S.

The latest analysis from SMB DigitalScape indicates six out of 10 SMB websites in the U.S. are missing either a local or toll-free telephone number on the home page* to contact the business.

"In an era when connecting and conducting business via the Web and mobile devices is increasing, SMBs are failing to capitalize on evolving consumer behavior trends and the vast digital commerce opportunity," said Umesh Tibrewal, CEO, vSplash. "We launched SMB DigitalScape to bring to the forefront the challenges SMBs face in leveraging the Web and trends in social, local and mobile connectivity for driving their business success."

"We believe local media companies in the U.S. can benefit greatly by having access to SMB DigitalScape," said Rick Ducey, managing director, BIA/Kelsey. "It offers them a powerful tool to measure, in aggregate, their customers' digital presence and determine strategic and tactical selling opportunities."

"SMB DigitalScape offers SMB aggregators the market intelligence to identify and monetize their best market opportunities," said Anthony Bratti, senior vice president, business development, vSplash. "We are excited to be partnering with BIA/Kelsey, the leading experts on the local media industry, to bring SMB DigitalScape data to SMB aggregators and digital media companies in the U.S."

Additional SMB DigitalScape findings suggest that many SMB websites are not as technically sound from a search engine optimization perspective as they should be in order to be found. Deficiencies include lack of meta titles, privacy policies and keywords.

Other empirical data from SMB DigitalScape include:

    --  74.7 percent of SMB websites lack an email link on their home page for
        consumers to contact the business.
    --  65.7 percent of SMB websites lack a form-fill option to enable consumers
        to request information.
    --  93.3 percent of SMB websites are not mobile compatible and will not
        render successfully on mobile devices or smartphones.
Initial findings from the latest SMB DigitalScape analysis will be presented by BIA/Kelsey at this week's Interactive Local Media East (ILM East) conference, March 26-28, in Boston.

"The data coming out of the SMB DigitalScape engine certainly point to considerable market opportunity for SMB marketers and aggregators, as many SMB websites today are deficient across multiple dimensions," said Steve Marshall, director of research, BIA/Kelsey. "As you go through the data, it becomes pretty clear that while the world is shifting to a social, local, mobile -- or SoLoMo -- orientation, most SMBs are just not there yet."

About BIA/Kelsey (http://www.BIAKelsey.com)
BIA/Kelsey advises companies in the local media space through consulting and valuation services, research, Continuous Advisory Services and conferences. Since 1983 BIA/Kelsey has been a resource to the media, mobile advertising, telecommunications, Yellow Pages and electronic directory markets, as well as to government agencies, law firms and investment companies looking to understand trends and revenue drivers. BIA/Kelsey's annual conferences draw executives from across industries seeking expert guidance on how companies are finding innovative ways to grow. Additional information is available at http://www.biakelsey.com, on the company's Local Media Watch blog and on Twitter at http://twitter.com/BIAKelsey.

About vSplash (http://www.vSplash.com)
Based in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, vSplash is a leading global provider of digital media and commerce solutions to SMB and local marketing aggregators. Using its trusted market data and analytics, vSplash identifies actual SMB needs, which represent real revenue opportunities for its partners. vSplash helps its partners capitalize on market opportunities by delivering scalable Web-based marketing, advertising, directory, commerce and fulfillment solutions for corporations, educational institutions and governments worldwide. vSplash leverages global resources and expertise deployed around the world to produce more than 10,000 forms of digital media each month. Follow vSplash on Twitter at http://twitter.com/vSplashTechlabs and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/vSplashTechlabs.

* Home page is defined as the first page of the website. Some websites have phone numbers on later pages.

SOURCE  vSplash; BIA/Kelsey

vSplash; BIA/Kelsey

CONTACT: Eileen Pacheco, +1-508-888-7478, eileen@tango-group.com

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

Degree Men Turns Up the Heat on Mark Sanchez With New Adrenaline-Fueled Offseason Adventures

Consumers Drive Sanchez's Offseason by Voting on Adventures to be Presented in Exclusive Online Video Series

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Football season is over, but it doesn't mean the pressures have ended for pro quarterback Mark Sanchez. Today, Degree Men®( )announced it has teamed up with Sanchez to give guys the power to decide his offseason schedule with the Degree Men( )Offseason Adventure Series - the second series of movement-centric challenges issued to Sanchez, which embody the new MOTIONSENSE(TM) technology offered exclusively in the Degree Men Adrenaline Series.

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Now through April 9, fans can visit http://www.DegreeMen.com and vote unlimited times on four different adrenaline-fueled adventures for Sanchez to tackle this offseason. Sanchez will complete the top two vote-getting adventures, with all the action captured and shared through an exclusive online video series.

Offseason adventures for fans to vote oninclude:

    --  Flying with the Blue Angels: He plays for them, now let's put him in
        one. Mark will get his wings and take flight with the storied Blue
        Angels, experiencing the adrenaline-pumping G-force of an F/A-18 Hornet
        fighter jet. (The Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron does not endorse
        Degree Men, Mark Sanchez or the New York Jets)
    --  Rally Car Racing: Mark will slide behind the wheel and test the limits
        of man and machine around every knuckle-clinching turn as he learns the
        moves of a rally car race with the Team O'Neil Rally School.
    --  Training with the USA Rugby Team: The ultimate physical challenge on the
        body - football without pads. See if Mark can take the pressure as he
        trains with USA Rugby.
    --  Hockey Goalie for a Day: See if Mark has what it takes as we put him in
        the 'hot seat' on the ice to see if he can protect the goal against some
        of hockey's best slap shots.

"Degree Men is all about protecting guys during life's everyday movements while also keeping them cool during the adrenaline-fueled moments along the way," said Aaron Callaway, Senior Brand Building Manager, Unilever. "Mark Sanchez plays the toughest position for one of football's highest-profile teams and we're proud to work with him again on the Offseason Adventure program."

In 2011, Degree Men partnered with Sanchez to launch the first Offseason Adventure program to keep his adrenaline pumping during the pro football lockout. Consumers voted and sent Sanchez to battle the blazing heat of firefighter training with the Orange County Fire Authority, and he also took on the intense speeds of NASCAR by training with the pit crew from Junior Motorsports.

"Making game-changing moves in high-pressure situations is my job," said Mark Sanchez. "Last year Degree Men took my adrenaline to the next level with NASCAR racing and firefighter training, and I can't wait to push my offseason even more with a new set of adventures."

New MOTIONSENSE Technology

The Degree Men Adrenaline Series is the first men's anti-perspirant/deodorant brand to feature the exclusive MOTIONSENSE technology which is activated by motion, not moisture. This breakthrough formula is engineered to respond to body movement so it stays ahead of sweat and odor in those adrenaline-fueled moments.

The new Degree Men( )Adrenaline Series with MOTIONSENSE( )technology is available in Extreme, Everest, Adventure, Sport Defense and V12 fragrances, and can be purchased at retail locations nationwide.

To vote on the Degree Men Offseason Adventure Series and for more information, please visit http://www.DegreeMen.com. You can also find Degree Men on Facebook and Twitter.

About Unilever North America

Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods with strong operations in more than 100 countries and sales in 180.  With products that are used over two billion times a day around the world, we work to create a better future every day and help people feel good, look good and get more out of life with brands and services that are good for them and good for others.  In the United States and Canada the portfolio includes brand icons such as: Axe, Becel, Ben & Jerry's, Bertolli, Breyers, Caress, Consort For Men, Country Crock, Degree, Dove personal care products, fds, Good Humor, Hellmann's, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!, Just for Me!, Klondike, Knorr, Lever 2000, Lipton, Motions, Nexxus, Noxzema, Pond's, Popsicle, Promise, Q-Tips, Ragu, Simple, Skippy, Slim-Fast, Soft & Beautiful, St. Ives, Suave, tcb, TIGI, TRESemme, Vaseline, and Wish-Bone. All of the preceding brand names are registered trademarks of the Unilever Group of Companies. Dedicated to serving consumers and the communities where we live, work and play, Unilever employs more than 13,000 people across North America - generating over $9 billion in sales in 2011.  For more information, visit http://www.unileverusa.com or http://www.unilever.ca.

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CONTACT: Brandon Briggs of Weber Shandwick, +1-312-988-2453, bbriggs@webershandwick.com, for Unilever North America

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

Uplink Remote Services Launched

Offers Remote Control of Alarm Systems over Secure Cellular Communications

ATLANTA, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Uplink announced today the launch of "Uplink Remote," a new service that provides alarm systems using Uplink cellular communications the capability to remotely control an alarm system through the use of Uplink services and a free Uplink application from the iTunes App Store for iPhones or from Google Marketplace for Android smart phones or by using a computer connected to the internet.

Uplink Remote will allow alarm system users to remotely view the armed status of the system, and to arm and disarm the system.  The service can send emails and text messages of alarm events to users, display 60 days of event history and save the history to a file.  Alarm customers can also add and delete users, assign them remote arming privileges, or choose to receive notifications only during a defined time period.  Encrypted communications and password protection is utilized to ensure the safety and reliability of the service. 

"We are committed to the regular introduction of new services to expand system features and value for the alarm's owner as well as to increase monthly revenue for alarm dealers.  Uplink Remote is another example of how we have responded to the needs of the industry and requests of alarm companies to provide this service," said Mike Boyle, General Manager of Uplink.

Uplink Remote is a service that can be added to new installations or to the systems already equipped with Uplink cellular communicators.  Adding Uplink Remote to a system can be accomplished with a small amount of wiring and programming on alarm systems with any Uplink communicator with a key-switch zone and programmable output.  "Uplink Remote gives dealers the ability to upgrade their customers with advanced alarm services and cellular communications all at once," added Boyle. 

Uplink, a trusted source in the security industry for alarm communicators since 1996, will be exhibiting at the upcoming ISC West show March 28-30 in Las Vegas, NV, Booth 5069.  Uplink offers a suite of cost-effective, easy to install wireless communication alarm communicators.  Using advanced wireless technology, Uplink products connect easily with almost all alarm panels.

About Uplink
Uplink has been providing wireless alarm communications since 1996.  The company's products deliver the unique combination of reliable technology and superior value that has made Uplink a trusted source for alarm communicators.  The only provider in the industry to facilitate web-based service activations and account management, Uplink offers on-call, live dealer assistance and extended hours technical support in conjunction with their robust 24/7 web-based dealer platform.  With hundreds of thousands of installed communicators throughout the United States and Canada, Uplink delivers on its promise as the security dealer's trusted partner.  For more information go to http://www.uplink.com.

© 2012 Uplink Security, LLC. All rights reserved. Uplink is a registered mark of Uplink Security, LLC. UL and the UL Mark are trademarks of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.

This press release contains, and other statements may contain, forward-looking statements with respect to Uplink Security, LLC and affiliated companies future financial or business performance, conditions or strategies and other financial and business matters, including expectations regarding growth trends and activities in the wireless data business. Forward-looking statements are typically identified by words or phrases such as "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "assume," "strategy," "plan," "outlook," "outcome," "continue," "remain," "trend," and variations of such words and similar expressions, or future or conditional verbs such as "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," or similar expressions. Uplink Security, LLC and affiliated companies cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to numerous assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which change over time. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release, and Uplink Security, LLC assumes no duty to update forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements and future results could differ materially from historical performance.

SOURCE  Uplink Security, LLC

Uplink Security, LLC

CONTACT: Carrie Crabill, +1-404-214-0722 x 102, Trevelino/Keller Communications Group, ccrabill@trevelinokeller.com

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

2011 Product of the Year Winner Engage Quality(TM) Provides Powerfully Simple Quality Management

TelStrat formally launches its new, complete solution for advanced agent evaluation, calibrated assessment, integrated e-learning, and powerful, customizable agent performance reporting

ALLEN, Texas, March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TelStrat, a global supplier of comprehensive contact center solutions and business call recording products, today chose Enterprise Connect to formally announce its new Engage Quality offering for contact center quality management (QM). Engage Quality previously received a 2011 Product of the Year Award from Technology Marketing Corporation's (TMC®) Customer Interaction Solutions magazine, the leading publication covering CRM, call centers and teleservices since 1982.

Engage Quality provides contact centers with the tools to deliver targeted evaluation and comprehensive training, calibrated for consistency, across a team or the entire organization. It incorporates advanced agent evaluation, calibrated assessment, integrated e-learning, and fully customizable agent performance reporting.

Unlike many competing products, Engage Quality provides its full range of capabilities for one, up-front, all-inclusive price. There are no additional back-end charges to add critical functionality. This "one & done" approach not only means customers aren't "nickel and dimed," but significantly reduces total implementation and user training time.

"Engage Quality brings contact centers a total quality management solution that provides complete capabilities at one affordable price," said Bob Carroll, TelStrat CEO. "We're extremely pleased that TMC has chosen to recognize the tremendous customer value our Engage Quality product represents."

TelStrat is rolling out Engage Quality in stages. The first module, for agent evaluation, is already available, with the additional modules due by mid-2012.

Enterprise Connect attendees can see demos of Engage Quality, along with the Engage Suite's new Web 2.0 interface, in booth #1323 on the show floor.

About TelStrat
Headquartered in Allen, Texas, TelStrat® develops comprehensive contact center solutions and business call recording products, including the Engage Contact Center Suite. TelStrat's Engage Suite features award-winning technology that makes capturing customer interaction, knowledge mining call content, maximizing agent performance, and streamlining workforce management affordable for virtually any size organization. The modular, component-based product line provides an integrated, total solution for optimizing contact center operations.

Engage Suite's award-winning technology is proven in everything from small companies to large call centers at over 2200 installations worldwide. A customer-centric, channel-focused organization, TelStrat offers its Engage portfolio through a global network of over 300 reseller partners, including the most prominent names in telecommunications. Engage Suite makes capturing customer interaction, maximizing agent performance, streamlining workforce management, and knowledge mining call content affordable to any organization

Founded in 1993, TelStrat has consistently maintained an unsurpassed commitment to customers and their business needs. For more information, visit http://www.telstrat.com.

SOURCE  TelStrat

TelStrat

CONTACT: Ed Templeman of TelStrat, +1-972-543-3500, etempleman@telstrat.com

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

Universal Business Listing Enters Strategic Partnership with Yext to Bring PowerListings Platform to its Retail and Reseller Channels

UBL customers gain access to Yext's industry-leading real-time local information platform

CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Universal Business Listing has announced that it has added Yext's real-time listing distribution and monitoring tools as a premium retail and reseller channel offering.

In a new product tier called UBL Express, UBL blends the Yext's real-time listings with complementary distribution services for a powerful and unique combination that will ensure businesses will be visible in location based search engines and directories.

The Yext platform allows UBL customers to manage business listings on over 35 search engines and directories via direct-connect instant feeds, as well as view user activity through a monitoring dashboard.

The UBL components will include establishing Google Places profiles as well as syndication of the listings to the databases that feed hundreds of other search engines, social networks and mobile/GPS services.

UBL CEO Doyal Bryant said: "Yext's real-time update platform is a valuable option for many of our customers. Our goal is to present businesses with a best-of-breed set of syndication options, and this certainly fits.  The promotional tagline that is offered by the system will also make these profiles stand out from the crowd."

Yext CEO Howard Lerman said: "UBL has an established reach to businesses directly as well as through numerous interactive agencies and channel partners, and we're excited to dramatically expand the reach of our platform."

More details about the $599-a-year UBL Express can be found at ubl.org/express/. UBL is a service of Charlotte, NC-based Name Dynamics, Inc. (NDIX.pk).

About Universal Business Listing
Universal Business Listing, based in Charlotte, NC, is a service of Name Dynamics, Inc (NDIX.pk). UBL provides tools for SEO providers, advertising agencies and interactive marketers to help their customers distribute their business details across search engines, online Yellow Pages directories, 411 directory assistance, social networks and mobile devices. The company also offers reputation monitoring tools and a variety of premium submission services. For more information, visit http://www.ubl.org.

About Yext
Yext provides amazing local search results with PowerListings, a local information hub that syncs listings across a network of premium sites and mobile apps. With Yext PowerListings, small and large businesses can quickly and easily update their business information, photos and specials from one central location. Today, Yext PowerListings syncs information for over 40,000 locations. The company was founded in 2006 by Howard Lerman, Brian Distelburger and Brent Metz.2006 by Howard Lerman, Brian Distelburger and Brent Metz.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are indicated by words such as "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "believes" and similar expressions. Our ability to achieve the results anticipated in such forward-looking statements is subject to risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, our ability to successfully centralize and consolidate various support functions, in addition to general economic conditions, operating results, market acceptance of our solutions and other risks detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements are made in accordance with "safe harbor" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and no assurance can be given that the future results that are the subject of such forward-looking statements will be achieved. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

SOURCE  Name Dynamics, Inc.

Name Dynamics, Inc.

CONTACT: Chris Travers, +1-203-293-8848, contact@ubl.org

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