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Hillcrest Labs Unveils Next "Movement" for Smartphones and Tablets

- Introduces Freespace® MotionEngine(TM) for Mobile -

- Advanced motion control technology provides foundation for context awareness, augmented reality, pedestrian navigation, health and fitness, gaming, gesture control, and more -

ROCKVILLE, Md., March 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillcrest Labs today announced that its award-winning natural motion control technology, Freespace, is now available for manufacturers and component suppliers of smartphones and tablets. Hillcrest's new Freespace MotionEngine for Mobile is an embedded software solution that manages and enhances the combined performance of motion sensors commonly found in smartphones and tablets - accelerometers, magnetometers, and gyroscopes - to enable today's motion-based applications and provide the foundation for next-generation user experiences.

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According to information and analytics provider IHS, shipments of motion sensors in cell phones and media tablets will rise to 4.2 billion units in 2015, up from 1.5 billion in 2011(1). For years, Hillcrest has provided motion control technology to the Smart TV, video game, and PC industries, licensing its technology to companies such as LG Electronics, Roku, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., and others. With the increased adoption of motion sensors in smartphones and tablets, Hillcrest now offers some of the most advanced, flexible, and cost-effective motion control technology to create differentiated products and applications for this growing market.

"The smartphone industry is at a key inflection point with motion control," said Chad Lucien, senior vice president of sales and marketing for Hillcrest Labs. "Motion sensors are now standard in mobile devices, but today's motion software implementations impose significant constraints that limit sensor choice, integration flexibility and performance. We aim to change that. Our Freespace MotionEngine for Mobile provides a unique software solution for Android(TM) and Windows® 8 smartphones and tablets, which delivers the highest performance and provides the most flexible integration options, while enabling manufacturers to use sensors from any major supplier in the market."

"Smartphones are becoming more and more advanced, ushering in new applications for medical services, navigation, augmented reality, gaming, and more," said Jeremie Bouchaud, director and senior principal analyst, MEMS and sensor for IHS. "Hillcrest has a track record of providing advanced motion control products to some of the largest consumer electronics manufacturers in the world. As the demand for more sophisticated motion control technology grows within the smartphone and tablet industries, companies are now seeking more versatile software that provides a common platform to allow innovation across devices."

Potential Uses and Applications

The mobile industry has a specific set of sensor requirements, including the need to work with a variety of sensor suppliers and application processors across multiple mobile operating systems, maintain low costs, minimize battery usage, and extract the maximum performance out of the available sensors. The expanded use of multiple sensors in smartphones and tablets will require better sensor fusion and calibration to improve accuracy and support more advanced applications.

Freespace MotionEngine for Mobile is a necessary foundation for a variety of mobile applications, such as:

    --  Context Awareness: The accurate sensor fusion provided by the
        MotionEngine software enables precise tracking of a phone's motions and
        surroundings that can be applied to context awareness applications. For
        example, the phone could perceive a car accident or a bad fall, query
        the user with a beep, and send a distress message or an emergency call
        if the user does not respond in a timely manner.

    --  Pedestrian Navigation: The MotionEngine software provides a key building
        block to support improved navigation applications to augment GPS for use
        in instances when GPS is not available or not accurate enough. For
        example, the phone could sense that a user was walking in a shopping
        mall, calculate location using Wi-Fi signals, monitor the user's pace,
        and present the user with a coupon or special offer when they approach a
        certain store.

    --  Augmented Reality: Smartphone suppliers can benefit from Hillcrest's
        proven experience providing companies such as Kopin and Sensics with
        advanced motion control for their head mounted computers and augmented
        reality applications. Using similar technology, the MotionEngine
        software can provide the foundation to create more advanced applications
        or improve the performance of existing augmented reality applications.

    --  Health and Fitness: The MotionEngine software can be used in mobile
        devices to monitor users' physical activities. By calibrating and fusing
        sensor data, a more accurate picture of user activity can be created,
        without excessive battery use. Therefore, MotionEngine software can
        enable new health and fitness applications, such as activity tracking
        for calorie counting and diet purposes and effectiveness assessments of
        exercise regimes and physical therapist treatment.

    --  Immersive Gaming: The MotionEngine software can support more immersive
        and precise motion gaming applications that make full use of the
        gyroscope and the complete sensor configuration. For example, the phone
        could be held and swung like a golf club to play a virtual outdoor game
        of golf on the sidewalks of San Francisco. The phone could also be used
        as an in-air mouse to control an onscreen cursor and play casual games
        on Smart TVs.
    --  Gesture Control: Accurate sensor fusion coupled with the Freespace
        Gesture Recognition Engine allows users to perform motion gestures to
        accomplish simple tasks. For example, users can flick their phone to the
        left to go back in browser, or adjust the volume by tilting the phone to
        the left or right.
Freespace Benefits and Advantages for Smartphone and Tablet Suppliers

Hillcrest's core Freespace MotionEngine software, on which the new smartphone platform is based, was recently selected as a prestigious 2012 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree. Hillcrest has been a pioneer in this field for more than 10 years and offers unique benefits and advantages to the smartphone market, such as:

    --  Sensor Agnostic Solutions: Hillcrest's MotionEngine software works with
        sensors from all major suppliers and Hillcrest can help companies
        qualify sensors based on specific performance and pricing needs.
        Hillcrest's sensor agnostic solutions enable lower costs by providing
        multiple supply choices to manufacturers and suppliers, while
        maintaining high performance standards.

    --  Superior Sensor Performance: Hillcrest's proprietary static and dynamic
        calibration processes deliver the industry's highest motion processing
        performance, backed by proven mass-market deployments of major CE
        companies.

    --  Minimal Power Consumption: With Hillcrest's MotionEngine software,
        sensors can be context-aware to know when they are needed or not,
        shutting on and off to preserve battery life.

    --  Essential Patent Portfolio: Hillcrest's global intellectual property
        portfolio includes more than 60 issued patents, with more than 200
        applications pending, and provides reassurance to customers bringing new
        motion-based products to market.
    --  Flexible Implementation Options: With a modular software architecture
        and flexible implementation options for processor locations, sensor
        configurations, and operating system support, Hillcrest can support a
        wide range of applications and devices.
Hillcrest has received numerous awards and recognitions including the prestigious CES Innovations Honoree Award multiple times, EE Times' ACE Award, PC World's 100 Best Products and Greatest Tech Designs, Popular Mechanics' Editors Choice, ECN's Reader's Choice Tech, and many others. Additional information about Hillcrest's broad portfolio of natural motion control products is available at http://www.hillcrestlabs.com.

About Hillcrest Labs
Hillcrest Laboratories (a.k.a. Hillcrest Labs) is a market leader in multiplatform motion software and products. The company provides motion solutions under the Freespace® brand for Smart TVs, smartphones and tablets, consumer electronics, and other markets. Companies that have licensed Hillcrest's technology for use in their products include: Eastman Kodak, LG Electronics, Logitech, Roku, SMK, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., Universal Electronics (UEI), and others. For consumers, Hillcrest offers the Kylo® browser, a free Web browser for TV. For additional information, visit http://www.hillcrestlabs.com.

Hillcrest Labs, Freespace, and MotionEngine are trademarks of Hillcrest Laboratories, Inc. All company names and other trademarks remain property of their respective owners.

Source(1): IHS iSuppli H2 2011 Consumer & Mobile MEMS Market Tracker: http://www.isuppli.com/MEMS-and-Sensors/Pages/Consumer-MEMS-Continue-to-Thrive-on-Smartphones-Tablets-and-Ultrabooks.aspx

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New App Offers Free Conference Calls Worldwide

Free app lets you instantly create free conference calls anywhere on earth.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Socialdial, Inc. today announced the release of CrowdCall, a new, free mobile app for both iPhone and Android that lets you instantly create free conference or group calls with up to 20 people anywhere on earth. Users simply select the people they want to include in their conference from their contacts list, touch the call button and everyone on the list is called and connected to a group call.  You can include anyone in your contact list in the call, they don't need to have the app to participate.  The free app can be downloaded at http://socialdial.com/crowdcall/download.php.

"We wanted to make it easy for anyone to create a conference or group call right from their iPhone or Android phone," said Randy Adams, CEO of Socialdial, Inc. "It's great to connect with friends, family or business associates in a group call, but it has always been complicated and expensive to set up a call, especially from your phone.  We are changing all that with CrowdCall, the easiest, free way to stay in touch.  No dial-in numbers, no PIN codes to remember, just touch one button and everybody gets connected."

Instead of creating a dial-in number and PIN codes, CrowdCall simply calls everyone on the conference list when the user presses the call button.  Participants receive a call from the user and simply answer and press the "1" key and are instantly connected to the conference.  CrowdCall is ideal for families spread out across the world, especially for those with loved ones in military service abroad.  CrowdCall is also great for connecting with your friends at any social event or to invite them over for a party.  And of course CrowdCall is great for businesses interested in setting up a quick ad hoc conference call at a moments notice.

Socialdial offers CrowdCall free to everyone on iPhone and Android and is available in the Apple App Store and Android Market.  The only cost incurred in using CrowdCall is a local call from the user to the CrowdCall server which simply uses local minutes on your phone plan. 

Company Description

Founded in 2012, Socialdial, Inc. is a next generation communications company, developing and deploying software and services which provide innovative solutions to consumer communications (text, voice, video and data) across the social graph.  Socialdial specializes in free conference calling and identity-based interconnections for voice and data, circumventing traditional legacy-based numeric identities (telephone numbers) and instead allows consumers to connect via their unique social identities (email address, LinkedIn, Facebook identities, etc.).   

Press Contact:
Randy Adams
randy@socialdial.com

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Socialdial, Inc.

CONTACT: Randy Adams, randy@socialdial.com, +1-650-862-0870

Web Site: http://socialdial.com/crowdcall

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Ace Barter Exchange Company Launch, March 27, 2012

Like Groupon, Facebook, E-Bay and other industry giants, Ace Barter Exchange is poised for explosive online growth.

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Like Groupon, Facebook, E-Bay and other industry giants, Ace Barter Exchange is poised for explosive online growth.

Company co-founder Stewart Stephenson says, "What makes us very unique is that Ace is the first and only Barter Exchange to marry the oldest form of currency in the world...Barter, with the fastest growing business trend in the world...Social Business Networking. This truly innovative combination enables Ace Barter business members to get more customers, earn more profits, and save more money, while Ace Barter affiliates can earn an incredible residual income for life!"

Ace Barter Exchange official launch date is March 27, 2012.

Learn more by visiting http://www.acebarter.com and http://www.acebarter.net

Ace Barter Exchange
1-855-867-2223
http://www.acebarter.com

SOURCE  Ace Barter Exchange

Ace Barter Exchange

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

March Networks Obtains Final Court Approval of Arrangement with Infinova (Canada) Ltd.

OTTAWA, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - March Networks(®) (TSX: MN), a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, today
announced that it has obtained a final order of the Ontario Superior
Court of Justice (Commercial List) (the "Court") approving the
previously announced arrangement under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "Arrangement") pursuant to which Infinova (Canada) Ltd. ("Infinova
Canada"), an indirect wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary of Shenzhen
Infinova Ltd. ("Shenzhen Infinova"), will acquire all of the issued and
outstanding common shares of March Networks for C$5.00 per share in
cash. Receipt of the final order follows the special meeting of
shareholders of March Networks, held pursuant to an interim order of
the Court, at which shareholders approved the Arrangement.

Assuming all remaining conditions under the arrangement agreement made
as of December 8, 2011 among March Networks, Infinova Canada and
Shenzhen Infinova (the "Arrangement Agreement") are satisfied or waived
(where permitted), the Arrangement is expected to become effective in
late March or in April, 2012.

About March Networks

March Networks® (TSX:MN) is a leading provider of intelligent IP video
solutions. For more than a decade, the company has helped some of the
world's largest commercial and government organizations transition from
traditional CCTV to advanced surveillance technologies used for
security, loss prevention, risk mitigation and operational efficiency.
Its highly scalable and easy to use Command(TM) video management platform
incorporates a web-based client interface to enable rapid system
deployment and complete system control. It is complemented by the
company's portfolio of high-definition IP cameras, encoders, video
analytics and hybrid recorders, as well as outstanding professional and
managed services. March Networks systems are delivered through an
extensive distribution and partner network in more than 50 countries.
For more information, please visit http://www.marchnetworks.com.

About Infinova

With solutions that enable end-users to extend the life of their
existing analog equipment by having it co-exist with their new IP video
equipment, Infinova provides megapixel, IP and analog surveillance
cameras, specialized cameras, core equipment for video control rooms,
fiber optic communications, access control products and customized
systems. Infinova is acknowledged for its exceptional customer service
programs and as "the Integrator's Manufacturer." Infinova has provided
security solutions for major projects including the Port of Miami,
Shanghai 2010 World Expo, the Panama Canal, Italy's AutovieVenete
Motorway, the Bangalore (India) toll surveillance system, Kuwait
International Airport, the 2010 Asian Games, the Los Angeles MTA and
many others.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements included in this release constitute forward-looking
statements, including those identified by the expressions "expect",
"intend" and similar expressions to the extent they relate to March
Networks or its management. The forward-looking statements are not
historical facts but reflect March Networks' current assumptions and
expectations regarding future results or events. These forward-looking
statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that
could cause actual results or events to differ materially from current
assumptions and expectations. The completion of the Arrangement is
subject to a number of terms and conditions, including required
regulatory approvals, as well as certain termination rights available
to the parties under the Arrangement Agreement. To the extent such
approvals are outstanding, they may not be obtained, the other
conditions to the transaction may not be satisfied in accordance with
their terms, and/or the parties to the Arrangement Agreement may
exercise their termination rights, in which case the Arrangement could
be modified, restructured or terminated, as applicable. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Actual developments may differ materially from those contemplated by
these statements depending on, among other things, the risks that the
parties will not proceed with the proposed transaction, that the
ultimate terms of the transaction will differ from those that are
currently contemplated, and that the transaction will not be
successfully completed for any reason (including the failure to obtain
any required approvals or satisfy other conditions). March Networks
does not intend, and disclaims any obligation, except as required by
law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or otherwise.

*MARCH NETWORKS, March Networks Command and the MARCH NETWORKS logo are
trademarks of March Networks Corporation. All other trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

MARCH NETWORKS CORPORATION

CONTACT:  Ken Taylor
Chief Financial Officer, March Networks
+1 613-591-8181
ktaylor@marchnetworks.com

Social Gaming Giant Pacific Interactive Launches Three New Games For House of Fun

Pacific Interactive, a developer of social gaming apps, has launched three new slot games for House of Fun. Facebook players can enjoy even more online slots as they play this exciting online casino game.

LONDON, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Interactive has done it again with their debut of three new interactive slot machines for their wildly successful social gaming app, House of Fun. The initial response from online gamers was an overwhelming one, with over 700,000 users in the first month.

In less than five months, House of Fun has nearly doubled in monthly active users, with over 1.3 million users playing the interactive casino game on a regular basis. The success of this social gaming app can be attributed to the dedication of Pacific Interactive to introduce new, exciting games with a unique interactive format to social media users.

Pacific Interactive has added three brand new games to their social gaming app, House of Fun: Bug Mania, Secret of the Nile and Roller Girl. With a total of 19 different slots, House of Fun has a game that will appeal to everyone.

"We are thrilled with the amount of success we have seen with House of Fun. Our goal is to bring new and exciting games to our users, and we strive to offer them the best online gaming experience possible. We pride ourselves on our original concepts, striking graphics and ability to create a game where the player actually interacts with the game instead of merely going through the motions," said the CEO and Founder of Pacific Interactive (http://www.pacific-interactive.net/).

The success of House of Fun is growing at a steady rate of 120,000 new users a month, with no signs of slowing down. Players can access the interactive casino game at http://apps.facebook.com/houseoffun/, where they can experience all three of the newest additions to the game, Bug Mania, Secret of the Nile and Roller Girl.

About Pacific Interactive:

Pacific Interactive is comprised of experienced gaming industry professionals, committed to providing players with an unrivaled social gaming experience. With a number of game options available, players will be impressed with the crisp, colorful graphics, as well as the varied interactive play. House of Fun is the developer's latest endeavor, which is available on social media sites like Facebook.

SOURCE  Pacific Interactive

Pacific Interactive

CONTACT: Brett Ginsberg of Pacific Interactive, brett@pacific-interactive.net

Web Site: http://www.pacific-interactive.net

New and Interactive Store Highlights Comcast's Continued Commitment to Improving the Customer Experience

First Western Washington XFINITY Store Opens on March 23

FEDERAL WAY, Wash., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the grand opening of its new XFINITY(TM) Store in Federal Way.  The 4,900-square-foot store is designed entirely around the needs of customers and provides Comcast customers with an opportunity to explore, learn about and interact directly with the latest XFINITY products and services.

The new store will have twice as many employees as the previous store, growing from five employees to 10.

Located at 31423 Pacific Highway South in Federal Way, the new XFINITY Store is conveniently located on a major bus route and features a 3D 65-inch flat screen TV and a comfortable seating area.  Kiosks around the store provide customers with the opportunity to experience XFINITY TV and super-fast XFINITY Internet speeds, connect with XFINITY Voice service, try out the next-generation XFINITY Home's smart home services and demo the popular XFINITY TV apps on iPads located throughout the store.

Customers can take advantage of the speed and convenience of paying their bills using express payment kiosks. Customers also will spend less time in line, because the store utilizes a queue system that gives them the freedom to roam the store and learn more about the latest XFINITY products while waiting for service.

Most importantly, for those customers who wish to speak to a Comcast representative directly, trained and knowledgeable customer service consultants are available throughout the store to answer questions and demonstrate new products.

"We're proud to offer a brand new experience for our customers where they can try out our XFINITY products and services firsthand and meet face to face with knowledgeable customer service consultants who can help them get the most out of their existing services," said Len Rozek, senior vice president of Comcast's Washington Region.  "This new store model has a more welcoming design and a friendly atmosphere as we apply the same mindset of innovation, speed and utility that our customers love about our products to our customer service."

The XFINITY Store is open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 31423 Pacific Highway South (located on the Pacific Highway side of the mall, across from Barnes & Noble).  This center replaces a facility at 1414 S. 324th Street and which was 1,200 square feet.

The new store in Federal Way is the first of four new XFINITY Stores planned for 2012 in the Washington Market.  Comcast currently has 15 stores located throughout Washington.

About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq:CMCSA - News) (http://www.comcast.com) is one of the nation's leading providers of entertainment, information and communications products and services. Comcast is principally involved in the operation of cable systems through Comcast Cable and in the development, production and distribution of entertainment, news, sports and other content for global audiences through NBCUniversal. Comcast Cable is one of the nation's largest video, high-speed Internet and phone providers to residential and business customers. Comcast is the majority owner and manager of NBCUniversal, which owns and operates entertainment and news cable networks, the NBC and Telemundo broadcast networks, local television station groups, television production operations, a major motion picture company and theme parks.

Comcast has about 3,200 Washington employees, including 1,000 local customer service representatives in three call centers, who serve more than 1.1 million customers in Washington. For more information, visit http://www.comcastinwashingtonstate.com

Media Contact:
Walter Neary
C: 253-405-7706
Twitter: @ComcastWA

SOURCE  Comcast Corporation

Comcast Corporation

The Television Game has Changed

Now Control your TV with your Voice or a Hand Gesture

DENVER, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Furniture Row is pleased to announce Paul TV's interactive HDTV debut with the Samsung ES-Series. Paul's TV will debut the ES-Series this week at all Paul's TV Colorado locations.

Samsung's Smart Television uses hand gestures and voice to control TV Functions or browse the web. The "Smart Touch" remote has a fully function touchpad, allowing you to use one remote to control multiple devices and services. Each family member can create his or her own separate "Smart Hub" account by using "Face Recognition." Hundreds of apps are easily downloadable, with video-chat also available to connect with friends and family through your TV.

"Paul's TV is extremely excited about the opportunity to introduce Samsung's latest technology," says Gregg Colson, Paul's TV Marketing Manager. "Our goal is to introduce the 'wow' factor to our guests with our personal service and great products. I believe the Samsung ES-Series will do just that."

Paul's TV was established over 48 years ago in La Habra, California. Specializing in the latest technology for home entertainment systems, the "King of the Big Screen" offers a 30 Day Price Guarantee, free white glove delivery, basic set up, and old TV recycling. Both Furniture Row and Paul's TV pride themselves on their excellent customer service with an emphasis on customer satisfaction.

All 5 Denver metro area Sofa Mart stores in the Furniture Row Shopping Centers, as well as the Fort Collins location, include a Paul's TV.

Paul's TV
Paul founded Paul's TV (and appliance at the time) over 46 years ago with a $1,000 loan from a relative. Working out of one small store in La Habra, CA, Paul's TV changed forever in 1978 with the introduction of the Big Screen TV. Customers can shop online or come into the store to talk with courteous and knowledgeable sales professionals. Visit http://www.paulstv.com to learn more.

About The Furniture Row Companies
The Furniture Row companies make up one of the largest family-owned specialty home furnishings and bedding retailers operating over 330 stores in 31 states. For more information, please visit http://www.FurnitureRow.com

Furniture Row also owns and is the primary sponsor of a NASCAR Sprint Cup team. For more information on the #78 Furniture Row Racing program visit http://www.FurnitureRowRacing.com

Contact:  John Knippenberg / Furniture Row Marketing
john.knippenberg@furniturerow.com

Contact: Gregg Colson / Paul's TV
gColson@paulstv.com

SOURCE  Furniture Row

Furniture Row

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

Jabra Sets the Standard for Mobile Workers; Suite of Products Enables Communicating Anywhere, Anytime

NASHUA, N.H., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recent forecast from IDC*, the mobile worker population in the United States will account for 75% of the nation's workforce by 2015, indicating that workers everywhere are leaving the 9-to-5 days in the office behind and working remotely, traveling and collaborating via the cloud.  Much of this increase is driven by the popularity of laptops, smartphones and tablets. To meet the demands of the mobile worker, Jabra has introduced a suite of products geared toward this growing category. The line includes the new Jabra SUPREME UC launching in May, and the critically acclaimed Jabra FREEWAY and Jabra SPEAK 410.

Following the introduction of the Jabra SUPREME last year, the first non-stereo headset to incorporate Active Noise Cancellation, the Jabra SUPREME UC expands the capabilities of the original product to work with all leading Unified Communications (UC) applications, including Microsoft, Cisco, Avaya, Skype(TM), and several others.  The headset also works exceptionally for traditional calls with mobile phones, as well as for communicating and collaborating using tablets.  Rounding out the Mobile Workers suite of products is the Jabra SPEAK 410, a compact speakerphone solution for spontaneous conferencing and collaboration, and the Jabra FREEWAY, a high-performance in-car speakerphone ideal for handling important calls while on the road.

"As Americans continue to move towards mobility, both inside and outside of the office, Jabra is focusing on making communicating on the go as easy as possible with our ever-growing suite of products dedicated to the mobile workforce," says Mogens Elsberg, CEO of Jabra.  "With this line of products, we are providing mobile workers with hands-free communication options for use in the office, in the car, on the street, and anywhere else business needs to be done."

The Jabra SUPREME UC comes equipped with a nano, pre-paired Bluetooth USB adapter, making it possible to connect to PCs and use the headset for UC supported calls or traditional mobile phone calls. Users can stay connected to both devices, switching seamlessly between mobile and UC calls with the simple push of a button. 

Active Noise Cancellation, traditionally only available in high-end noise cancellation stereo headphones, is also included in the Jabra SUPREME UC and uses one dedicated microphone and an electronic chipset to generate an "anti-noise" sound, removing ambient noise heard by the person wearing the headset. This technology ensures that whether the headset is being used on-the go on a mobile phone or with a UC platform in a noisy office setting.

The Jabra SUPREME UC will be available in May at select channel partners for a suggested retail price of $149. The Jabra SPEAK 410 and FREEWAY are currently available for $159 and $129, respectively.

For more information on Jabra's line of Bluetooth headsets and other products that benefit the mobile worker, visit Jabra.com, like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/JabraUS or follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jabra_us.   

* Worldwide Mobile Worker Population 2011-2015 Forecast (IDC #232073, December 2011)

About Jabra
Jabra is the brand of GN Netcom, a subsidiary of GN Store Nord A/S (GN) - listed on NASDAQ OMX. Jabra employs approximately 850 people worldwide and in 2011 produced an annual revenue which amounted to DKK 2,106 million. Jabra is a world leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of a broad range of hands-free communications solutions. With a reputation for innovation, reliability, and ease of use that goes back more than two decades, Jabra's consumer and business divisions produce corded and wireless headsets, plus mobile and in-office speakerphones that empower individuals and businesses through increased freedom of movement, comfort, and functionality. 

© GN Netcom A/S.  All rights reserved. Jabra © is a registered trademark of GN Netcom A/S. All other trademarks included herein are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Jabra

Jabra

CONTACT: John LeRoy, 360 Public Relations for Jabra, jleroy@360publicrelations.com, +1-617-585-5791, or Stacey Clement, 360 Public Relations for Jabra, sclement@360publicrelations.com, +1-617-585-5774; or General Managers, North America: Jonas Forsberg, Consumer Solutions, Jabra, jforsberg@jabra.com; or Pete Fox, Business Solutions, Jabra, pfox@jabra.com

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

IBM Joins Panel of Experts for InformationWeek Tech Marketer Event on April 3rd

Event features new research results on the content needs and preferences of technology decision makers

SAN FRANCISCO, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- UBM TechWeb announced the addition of IBM's Betty Van Baalen to its panel of technology marketing experts featured on Lead Gen To Brand Gen: How To Change Your Game, a tech marketer event hosted by InformationWeek. The online simulcast of the live event takes place April 3, 2012, at 10:30am Pacific/1:30pm Eastern. Tech marketers may register at http://www.informationweek.com/events/techmarketersimulcast?utm_medium=PRN

"The mandate for B2B marketers to drive deeper engagement and nurture prospects to be profitable customers is the new success metric," said UBM TechWeb CMO and event moderator Scott Vaughan. "We're thrilled to have Betty join our panel to share new approaches on how tech marketers can build sustainable relationships with decision makers. Her perspective will complement the research and analysis that we'll share, gathered from the millions of transactions and engagements UBM TechWeb has with technology professionals weekly."

Van Baalen focuses on demand generation strategies and programs for IBM Americas and has deep online marketing experience. Joining the event with Van Baalen are InformationWeek Business Technology Network EVP of Sales Martha Schwartz and Director of Client Strategy Jonathan Vlock.

Event topics include:

    --  Re-framing your marketing around customer and organizational needs
    --  How to find and enable "Champions" to accelerate your marketing and
        sales cycles
    --  Developing a content plan and tactics that drives action and engagement
    --  Moving beyond lead gen: How to deploy multi-channel demand gen
    --  Examples and case studies on effective demand gen
    --  New research results on content needs and preferences of IT decision
        makers

The event features newly fielded research on the content preferences of business technology professionals including: mistakes vendors make with their content; how often they'd like to hear from vendors; and important factors and content attributes when making purchasing decisions.

Qualified marketers may register for the free online event at http://www.informationweek.com/events/techmarketersimulcast?utm_medium=PRN, or request an invitation to the in-person event taking place in Menlo Park, California, by sending an email to: iwkmarketing@techweb.com

Please tag your tweets #iwmktgsimulcast and follow us on Facebook.

For more information:

Winnie Ng

VP of Marketing

T. 631-406-6507

wng@techweb.com

About InformationWeek Business Technology Network (http://www.informationweek.com)

The InformationWeek Business Technology Network provides IT executives with unique analysis and tools that parallel their work flow--from defining and framing objectives through to the evaluation and recommendation of solutions. Anchored by InformationWeek, the multimedia powerhouse that looks across the enterprise, the network scales across the most critical technology categories with online properties like DarkReading.com (security), NetworkComputing.com (networking and communications) and BYTE (consumer technology). The network also provides focused content for key IT targets, such as CIOs, developers, and SMBs via InformationWeek Global CIO, Dr. Dobb's and InformationWeek SMB, as well as vital vertical industries with InformationWeek Financial Services, Government and Healthcare sites. Content is at the nucleus of our information distribution strategy--IT professionals turn to our experts and communities to stay informed, get advice and research technologies to make strategic business decisions.

About UBM TechWeb (http://www.ubmtechweb.com)

UBM TechWeb, the global leader in technology media and professional information, enables people and organizations to harness the transformative power of technology. Through its three core businesses - media solutions, marketing services and paid content - UBM TechWeb produces the most respected and consumed brands and media applications in the technology market. More than 14.5 million business and technology professionals (CIOs and IT managers, Web & Digital professionals, Software Developers, Government decision makers, and Telecom providers) actively engage in UBM TechWeb's communities and information resources monthly. UBM TechWeb brands include: global face-to-face events such as Interop, Web 2.0, Black Hat and Enterprise Connect; award-winning online resources such as InformationWeek, Light Reading, and Network Computing; and market-leading magazines InformationWeek, Wall Street & Technology, and Advanced Trading. UBM TechWeb is a UBM plc company, a global provider of news distribution and specialist information services with a market capitalization of more than $2.5 billion.

SOURCE  UBM TechWeb

UBM TechWeb

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

Gardener's Supply and Green Mountain Digital Release GardenMinder App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

App Guides You From Planting to Harvesting with Interactive Resources and Timely Push Notifications

BURLINGTON, Vt., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gardener's Supply and Green Mountain Digital announced today their new GardenMinder(TM) App for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. The app includes everything you need to start planting a vegetable garden, with built-in reminders and how-to's.

The GardenMinderApp helps both new and experienced gardeners plan, maintain, and record the progress of their kitchen vegetable gardens with multiple, powerful features including:

    --  A visual garden planner tool. Start with a pre-planned herb and
        vegetable garden or create your own using GardenMinder's built-in image
        and information library, which contains more than 70 of the most common
        vegetable types.
    --  Weekly alerts and 'Gardening Success Reminders.' Our weekly reminders
        are tailored to only the crops you grow and based on frost dates for
        your locations. Go through and check off your reminders as you complete
        them. Don't worry about checking the app, you will receive an automatic
        weekly Push Notification to remind you of your upcoming garden
        activities.
    --  Easy-access to 'How-To's': GardenMinder's planting and care
        instructions, plus troubleshooting tips and a plant encyclopedia
        detailing the most popular vegetable crops, are easily accessible in the
        app.
    --  Create your own 'Personal Garden Journal.' Capture your garden in a
        journal with before-and-after photos, note planting progress, monitor
        growth and more on your own GardenMinder, personalized for your
        particular garden and plants. How-to's are linked in each reminder for
        easy access. You can tag each entry with a specific vegetable and share
        your success with friends via Facebook or email. This learning tool
        helps track your success for next year.
"Gardener's Supply is one of my favorite resources for gardening gear and how-to information and the GardenMinderApp helps gardeners from beginners to experts take the steps to have a successful and bountiful garden," says Charlie Nardozzi, author, Vegetable Gardening for Dummies.

"With the GardenMinder App, gardeners can carry an invaluable gardening resource--and more--along with them to their backyard," says Jim Feinson, president and employee-owner, Gardener's Supply.

"GardenMinder is a simple interactive app that allows you to plan and grow your own garden," says Charlie Rattigan, executive vice president of Green Mountain Digital. "The reminders and how-to's allow even the busiest gardener to be successful. It gives you the benefits and satisfaction of growing your own food."

The GardenMinder App is available for $9.99 from the App Store.

For more information, visit http://www.gardeners.com.

About Green Mountain Digital

Green Mountain Digital is an innovative digital media publisher and the mobile apps market leader in nature and wildlife. Green Mountain Digital was created in 2009 in Woodstock, VT. The company has designed and published more than 30 mobile apps across Apple iOS and Google Android, and other mobile operating systems.  http://www.greenmountaindigital.com

Media Contact:

Justine Riegel

610-301-8721
marketing@greenmtd.com

SOURCE  Green Mountain Digital

Green Mountain Digital

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

E-Waste Systems, Inc. Completes Earnout for Tech Disposal, Inc. Acquisition Via Stock Transaction

LONDON and COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Waste Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: EWSI) announced today that it has reached agreement with the stockholders of Tech Disposal, Inc. ("TDI") on the final earnout payment due in connection with EWSI's acquisition of Tech Disposal, Inc., ("TDI"), an electronic waste recycler and asset recovery specialist based in Columbus, Ohio, now named E-Waste Systems (Ohio), Inc.  The agreement includes a finalization of the amount of earnout payment and an agreement to convert the shares of preferred stock issued at the closing into common stock and a termination of the consulting agreement executed at the closing.

"We are pleased to announce the completion of this transaction and look forward to proceeding with the expansion of our business in Ohio," Martin Nielson, Chairman and CEO, EWSI, states. "This agreement strengthens our balance sheet by exchanging liabilities for equity and simultaneously reduces our costs.  We believe these steps are in the best interests of our shareholders."

EWSI's strategy is to acquire and partner with quality enterprises featuring innovative management teams dedicated to providing compliant, cost-effective and environmentally-responsible services for e-waste reverse logistics and recycling. In parallel, EWSI's goals include implementing thought-leading business development initiatives, and the promotion of Fair Trade E-waste solutions.

Terms of the agreement will be visible in full in the 8K to be filed with the SEC within 5 days.

About E-Waste Systems, Inc.:

Headquartered in London, where e-waste regulations are the most stringent in the world, EWSI aims to be a leading provider of e-waste related services in key jurisdictions globally. Blumberg Associatesestimates the e-waste sector at a $55B industry annually, as legislation increasingly mandates that e-waste can no longer be landfilled. OEM's, retailers and users are increasingly responsible for end-of-life management of e-waste, while Corporate Social Responsibility demands highly compliant, professional solution providers. The collection and recovery industry is also highly fragmented and EWSI considers these elements as an attractive environment for its buy, build and upgrade strategy. Visit http://www.ewastesystems.com to learn more.

About E-Waste Systems (Ohio), Inc.

Originally founded inMarch 2010,EWSO provides end-of-life solutions for a wide range of electronics, initially focused on copiers. The company expanded to larger premises upon the close of the acquisition and remains committed to responsible e-waste recycling efforts according to both R2 standards and the Basel convention.

Forward-Looking Statement:

Herein, regarding EWSI's future results or actions, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "may," "intend," "expect," etc. are 'forward-looking statements' within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, including, but not limited to, future capital needs, changes, delays, or market acceptance.

Media Contact:
LHA Media
Adam Handelsman, Managing Director.  +1 212.838.3777
ahandelsman@lhai.com

SOURCE  E-Waste Systems, Inc.

E-Waste Systems, Inc.

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

Lifecrowd Launches Out of MuckerLab, Rolls Out in Two New Cities

SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Social activities discovery site Lifecrowd has become the first startup to emerge out of the Los Angeles-based MuckerLab incubator/accelerator program as the company today announced its official launch out of public Beta and expansion into three new regions, San Francisco, Orange County and San Diego.

An online marketplace for social activities, Lifecrowd makes it easy for users to discover and participate in group activities--from sushi making to dodge ball games--and connect them with friends and new people in their area. Lifecrowd emphasizes casual settings with a typical group size of 8 to 10 people--big enough to socialize without being overwhelming. All activities are created by users, called "Hosts," and curated by the Lifecrowd team for quality.

At Lifecrowd, just choose your city, find activities and click to book your spot or add future activities to your Life List. The site also allows users, called "Enthusiasts," to sort and browse sessions by neighborhood and by type of activity--which ranges from indulgent food experiences to physical activities like rock climbing or yoga--and invite their friends to join in. Lifecrowd also uses social filtering via Facebook and personalization methods to recommend activities aligned with their interests.

"We want to encourage users to meet new people and try new activities," said Lifecrowd CEO Bong Koh. "We are excited to bring Lifecrowd to new cities and give people a whole new way to explore unique and fun activities with their community."

"Lifecrowd represents the ultimate mashup between online social connections and in-person activities that perfectly suits the adventuresome spirit of today's consumer," said MuckerLab co-founder William Hsu. "With Lifecrowd, it's easy to become part of something new to enrich your life, expand your horizons and grow your social circle through a platform that is accessible, convenient and fits the mobile lifestyle."

Enthusiasts can find a selection of outings, events and expert-led sessions, view photos, read user reviews and reserve/pre-purchase spots for paid activities. The site also lists a variety of volunteer opportunities, perfect for individuals who want to participate in community service, but don't know what's available, where to go or how to get started.

To begin exploring new adventures today, register now at Lifecrowd.com.

About Lifecrowd
Lifecrowd is a marketplace for social activities connecting people, interests and culture. Lifecrowd inspires its online community to experience offline activities by integrating individual social graphs, user reviews, expert and activity listings and transaction capabilities. Lifecrowd currently includes a network of local regions within Southern California. The company is based in Santa Monica and its team, investors and advisors have helped build pioneering web companies including Zynga, Zocdoc, MySpace, Videoegg, Blackboard, Aggregate Knowledge, Lowermybills, and Yahoo.

About MuckerLab
MuckerLab is a mentorship-driven startup accelerator focused on serving Internet software, services and media entrepreneurs in Los Angeles and broader Southern California. MuckerLab aims to accelerate the growth of the overall technology ecosystem in Los Angeles by filling a critical gap currently in the market for start-ups at the earliest stages--resources, infrastructure, capital and guidance. MuckerLab partners and mentors work side-by-side with the region's best entrepreneurs, enabling them to build, launch and raise financing for exceptional businesses. Portfolio companies go through a structured, 3-month-long program that provides them with funding, office space and access to a deep mentor network of top-tier investors and entrepreneurs. MuckerLab is a proud member of the TechStars Network. http://www.muckerlab.com.

SOURCE  Lifecrowd

Lifecrowd

CONTACT: Mary C. Campe of SS|PR, +1-847-415-9325, mcampe@sspr.com, for Lifecrowd

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

CORRECTION - Microsoft Corporation(Pvt)Ltd.: Microsoft Collaborates With Accelerators Morpheus and Accel in India to Give Startups a Headstart

Microsoft Announces BizSpark Plus in India, a Program That Offers Startups $60,000 in Cloud Services on Windows Azure

BANGALORE, India, March 23, 2012/PRNewswire/ -- In the news release,"Microsoft Collaborates With Accelerators Morpheus and Accel in India to Give Startups a Headstart" issued on 22/03/2012 13:49:25 IST by Microsoft Corporation (Pvt) Ltd. over PR Newswire we are advised by a representative of the company that the 1st paragraph, 3rd sentence has been changed from 'In India, The Morpheus and Accel, as part of the Global Accelerator Network, are the appointed accelerators.' to 'The Morpheus and Accel are the appointed accelerators in India, and working through them, the program will offer each of their startups up to $60,000 (U.S.) of Windows Azure compute and storage over a 24-month period, at no cost.'
Complete, corrected release follows:


Source: Microsoft Corporation(Pvt)Ltd.

PRN

Teksapiens, A Leading SEO Company, Offers Free SEO Consulting Services to Dallas Businesses

Business owners in Dallas have a reason to smile. A leading SEO firm is helping companies in the 'big D' to maximize profits by offering free SEO consulting.

DALLAS, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Business owners in Dallas may be able to take advantage of free SEO Consulting to help improve their Internet presence. Teksapiens LLC, a leading Dallas SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and web design firm, announced today that it was offering free SEO consulting to businesses who signed up at DallasBestSEO.com. This provides Dallas businesses a direct push to outperform the rest of the businesses in the nation when it comes to profitability ratios. Better online visibility means more customers, therefore more revenue. SEO consulting is not new. However, the way Teksapiens LLC does it certainly is. Dallas SEO companies are among the best in the world and Teksapiens LLC is the leader among them.

Start-ups are not the only group of companies who can benefit from SEO services. The free consulting that DallasBestSEO.com offers can also benefit businesses that have been established for years, but now are facing threats to their profitability from a constant flow of competitors. Perhaps these companies have a website already, but it was built using older technology and SEO was never implemented. The results are a website in cyberspace, but not really creating any profits for the company. A free SEO consultation can show these companies how to turn that "dead" website into a useful tool for boosting revenue.

Dallas businesses will find SEO consulting from Teksapiens LLC invaluable. It could even prevent them from making very costly SEO mistakes. Using the wrong SEO techniques could actually hurt business and cause lasting harm to any future Internet marketing efforts. Having professional SEO performed on their behalf is vital for the effectiveness and permanence of the search engine rankings. Otherwise, if SEO is not properly done, the website could be banned by the Search Engines entirely.

Teksapiens LLC has been a leading Dallas SEO company for the past 6 years. Many businesses have benefited from their Internet marketing services. In addition to SEO consulting, Teksapiens LLC offers web design services with strong SEO foundation for businesses in Dallas Texas. For more information visit DallasBestSEO.com.

SOURCE  Teksapiens, LLC

Teksapiens, LLC

CONTACT: Amy Williams of Teksapiens LLC, +1-972-439-1800, amy.willams@teksapiens.com, http://DallasBestSEO.com

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

Frances Fisher, William Atherton, Taryn Manning, Christina Pickles, Jay R. Ferguson and More, Set to Appear in Crackle's Original Anthology Series "The Unknown"

KEVIN CONNOLLY, MARTHA COOLIDGE AND SAM NICHOLSON SIGN ON TO DIRECT EPISODES OF THE SERIES, EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY CHRIS COLLINS AND STEVE TZIRLIN

CULVER CITY, Calif., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Frances Fisher (THE LINCOLN LAWYER), William Atherton ("Life") and Taryn Manning ("Hawaii Five-0"), among others, will star in installments of the original anthology "The Unknown" for Crackle.com, the multi-platform video entertainment network. Kevin Connolly ("Entourage") directs an episode featuring Jay R. Ferguson ("Mad Men"), Visual Effects specialist Sam Nicholson ("The Walking Dead") directs Christina Pickles ("Friends") and Martha Coolidge (REAL GENIUS) directs the remaining episodes. "The Unknown" is comprised of six 30-minute, standalone episodes that fuses drama, psychological thrills, suspense and horror.

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110329/LA73035LOGO)

Production on the highly-anticipated series which examines unexplained phenomena, executive produced by Chris Collins ("Sons of Anarchy") and former LucasFilm executive Steve Tzirlin, commenced last month and the anthology will launch later this year on http://www.Crackle.com. 

"The Unknown," is another example of Crackle's move into digital long-form series, joining the network's portfolio of original content that includes the Webby Award-winning drama "Urban Wolf;" the highly lauded comedy series, "Backwash," from Josh Malina, Danny Leiner & Daniel Schnider, which featured a talented array of actors, including Jon Hamm, John Stamos, Sarah Silverman and Hank Azaria, among others; as well as the Josh Cooke and Matt Oates hybrid series that combined live action and animation, and starred Cooke alongside the voices of Eric Stonestreet, Greg Grunberg, Seth Green and others.

Crackle continues to expand its brand across multiple platforms and services. Its recent launch on the Xbox LIVE service, in late January 2012, has received millions of online hours viewed by Xbox 360 users. The network's highly successful mobile app launch last year also debuted as the #1 free entertainment download on both iPhone and iPad in just its first day.

Crackle, Inc.
Crackle, Inc. is a multi-platform next-generation video entertainment network that distributes digital content including original short form series and full-length traditional programming from Sony Pictures' vast library of television series and feature films. Crackle is one of the fastest growing entertainment destinations on the Internet today, offering audiences quality programming in a variety of genres, including comedy, action, sci-fi, horror, music and reality. Crackle reaches an impressive audience through its diverse online and mobile distribution network. Visit Crackle's site at http://www.crackle.com.     

SOURCE  Crackle, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110329/LA73035LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Crackle, Inc.

CONTACT: Sarah Rothman, +1-646-254-6030, Sarah.Rothman@42weset.net, or Brittany Geldmacher, +1-424-901-8738, Brittany.Geldmacher@42west.net, both of 42West, or Devon Sanceda of Sony Pictures Television, +1-310-244-8952, Devon_Sanceda@spe.sony.com

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

Nordic Semiconductor Demos Freespace Pointing Upgrade for its nRFready 2.4GHz RF Smart Remote Reference Design at ESC 2012

OSLO, Norway, March 22, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --

    Ultra low power (ULP) RF specialist Nordic Semiconductor [http://www.nordicsemi.com ]
ASA (OSE: NOD), today announces it will be demonstrating a freespace pointing firmware
upgrade for its existing nRFready(TM) 2.4GHz RF Smart Remote reference design at ESC 2012
that will run from March 26 - 29 at San Jose, U.S. (Nordic will be at booth # 2006 with
its distribution partner Symmetry Electronics).

    (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20120322/520953 )

    Nordic will also be giving away one of its Bluetooth(R) low energy nRF8001
microBlue(TM) Development Kits on each day of the show to visitors who register for the
competition on its stand, have a range of ultra-low power wireless technical experts
on-hand for visitors to meet, and be demonstrating its full range of wireless smart
remote, PC desktop, and smartphone solutions at the event.

    The nRFready(TM) 2.4GHz RF Smart Remote reference design
[http://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/News/Press-Releases/Product-Related-News/Nordic-demos-freespace-pointing-upgrade-for-its-nRFready-2.4GHz-RF-Smart-Remote-reference-design-at-ESC-2012-plus-full-range-of-wireless-smart-remote-PC-desktop-and-smartphone-solutions ]
firmware
upgrade will support one-handed freespace point and click control - similar to that of a
regular PC wireless mouse but without the need for a flat surface - of the latest
Internet-enabled and Web 2.0-enabled TVs and set-top boxes (STBs).

    The nRFready(TM) 2.4GHz RF Smart Remote reference design leverages Nordic's proven
nRF24LE1 SoC and Gazell(TM) 2.4GHz RF protocol stack and includes all the necessary
hardware for freespace pointing and clicking control built-in via an on-board 6-axis
motion sensing solution from Invensense, and an ultra low power accelerometer from
STMicroelectronics (in addition to a multi-touch enabled TouchPad(TM) from Synaptics and
miniaturized QWERTY keyboard).

    "With the growing popularity of Internet-enabled TVs and set-top boxes we are seeing
an explosion in demand for advanced remote controls based on ultra low power radio
solutions," comments Thomas Embla Bonnerud, Director of Product Management at Nordic
Semiconductor. "And freespace pointing is a particularly natural and intuitive way to
navigate and browse all types of modern digital content and services - including audio,
video, gaming, web browsing, social media, and online shopping - as it offers familiar
mouse-like PC control without the need for a flat surface."

    The nRFready(TM) 2.4GHz RF Smart Remote reference design kit(Nordic product code:
nRF6920)includes a Nordic Smart Remote baseboard, Smart Remote 2.4GHz RF radio module,
2.4GHz RF USB dongle, programming adapter, and a complete set of design files, software
source code, and supporting documentation.

    About nRF24LE1
[http://www.nordicsemi.com/jpn/News/Press-Center/Press-Backgrounders/About-nRF24LE1 ]

    About Nordic Semiconductor ASA
[http://www.nordicsemi.com/eng/News/Press-Center/Press-Backgrounders/About-Nordic-Semiconductor ]

    CONTACTS

   
    Anne Strand
    Anne.Strand@nordicsemi.no
    http://www.nordicsemi.com

Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20120322/520953

Source: Nordic Semiconductor

+47-97163752

VMware vCloud Director Essentials Training Released by TrainSignal

vCloud Director Training teaches cloud computing essentials and provides proof of concept for implementing a hybrid cloud in the enterprise.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TrainSignal, the global leader in professional computer training, announced the release of their VMware vCloud Director Essentials Training course.

The vCloud Director Essentials Training course teaches administrators of vSphere environments how to use VMware vCD to leverage enterprise virtualization to provide IT resources on-demand. Using vCloud Director, admins can deploy custom-built services "as a service" in order to provide a consistent user experience between private & public clouds. Managing and monitoring resources under this IaaS model opens up the opportunity for cost-efficiency and business agility to expand on top of existing investments.

This essentials training teaches the concepts behind cloud infrastructures and vCD basics for creating a vCloud Director lab. This environment can be used for testing and/or training, utilizing vApps and the vCloud API, and as proof of concept for implementing vCD with a vSphere Enterprise Plus environment. The lesson outline includes:

    --  vCloud Director Resources & Working with vSphere
    --  Creating Self-Service Catalogs and vApps
    --  vCD Installation, Setup, Architecture and Components
    --  IaaS, SaaS, PaaS
    --  Private, Public and Hybrid Cloud & Evolution of the Data Center
vCloud Director Essentials also features a guest instructor, vExpert Jake Robinson of Datacenter provider Bluelock. This lesson provides insight as to how vCloud Director is used in a real-world, client setting and demonstrates how distributing IT resources through VMware cloud computing services fosters customization.

The lab environment used in the course includes 2 Dell T610 servers and an Iomega IX-200D NAS, though a virtual vSphere lab running inside VMware Workstation is sufficient for viewers interacting with the course.

David Davis authored this course primarily for administrators making the transition from using Lab Manager, and moving to a cloud-based, IaaS model for consolidating IT internally. David is behind TrainSignal's award-winning vSphere Training line, and is a top speaker at virtualization conferences worldwide. He has over 18 years of experience and is certified VCP5, VCAP-DCA and CCIE #9369.

The vCloud Director course contains 14 lessons in over 5 hours of video instruction. Students will receive 1 DVD of video lessons and 1 DVD of additional content. Each lesson is available in several formats, iPod Video, Mp3 Audio, .WMV and high quality AVI, allowing students to use course materials on a variety of devices. Students can view all materials online after signing up for the course, ensuring instant access.

Microsoft Networking Fundamentals is available for just $397. TrainSignal backs each and every course with their exclusive 90-day Total Experience Guarantee. All courses are shipped worldwide at no charge.

About TrainSignal: Founded in 2002, TrainSignal provides computer-based "Total Experience" training that gives individuals the tools and confidence to tackle real-world challenges, pass their certification exams and succeed in today's competitive global IT market.

TrainSignal offers a wide range of computer training packages covering Microsoft, Cisco, Citrix, CompTIA, VMware, and Microsoft Office. In addition to its Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2010, and Windows 7 courses, TrainSignal offers training for over fifty different training courses including VMware vSphere training, Cisco CCNA training, Citrix XenDesktop training and more.

A privately-held company, TrainSignal is based in Schaumburg, IL. For more information about TrainSignal, please visit http://www.trainsignal.com.

Contact: Iman Jalali, 224-836-6204, iman@trainsignal.com

SOURCE  TrainSignal

TrainSignal

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

Forte Research Systems Releases Allegro CTMS@Network for Site and Trial Management Organizations and Investigator Site Networks

The clinical trial management system that streamlines site identification and selection, helps reduce study start-up timelines and provides visibility into study conduct.

MADISON, Wis., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Forte Research Systems, Inc. is pleased to introduce the newest member of the Allegro® product line, Allegro CTMS@Network(TM), which addresses key challenges encountered by site management organizations (SMOs) and investigator site networks. Topping the list of key functionality are streamlined site selection, study start-up project management, and visibility into study conduct across multiple sites.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101118/CG04162)

(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101115/CG02078LOGO)

"Taking complex and data-intensive situations and making them easy to visualize and simple to manage is what the Allegro product line does best," said Srini Kalluri, Founder, President, CEO and Chief Customer Officer at Forte Research Systems. "Allegro CTMS@Network is a terrific addition to the Allegro product family."

With an increase in the quantity of trials that are being performed at sites, project managers at SMOs and site networks are not only managing their own workload, but are also trying to monitor and manage the work conducted by busy site staff. This complex environment requires a centralized data repository with sophisticated project management, administrative, and financial tools, in addition to clinical trial management functionality.

Allegro CTMS@Network provides a solution to all these challenges. Through a centralized investigator site database, SMOs and networks are able to get a clear view of their investigator sites in one place and eliminate the need to repeatedly collect the same information. They are able to quickly locate potential sites, find contact information, and communicate with site staff.

Communication regarding activities between the network and sites becomes easy through the use of task lists. By utilizing these lists, project managers can reduce study start-up times, manage activities between sites, and view the status of all sites on a trial at a glance with the task list summary.

For organizations heavily involved with study conduct at the sites, Allegro CTMS@Network provides one centralized calendar that can be used across multiple sites to auto-generate subject visit dates and aid in study management. Detailed trial information such as enrollment, subject status, and drug accountability can be quickly obtained across all participating investigator sites using real-time, customizable reports.

With Allegro CTMS@Network, SMOs and networks are able to leverage powerful built-in customer relationship management tools to track their business development progress in the same system in which they maintain their clinical trial database. Allegro CTMS@Network provides a simple, easy-to-use solution to the unique challenges faced by site and trial management organizations and investigator site networks.

About the Allegro®( )Research on Demand Product Line

The Allegro family of products are easy-to-use, intuitively designed, cloud-based systems that support clinical research operations excellence. Allegro CTMS@Network is designed for site and trial management organizations and investigator site networks. The inaugural product in the Allegro product family, Allegro CTMS@Site, is designed exclusively for investigator sites and research groups and gives them immediate access to information about their entire portfolio of clinical trials, in one place.

To learn more about Allegro CTMS@Site or Allegro CTMS@Network, please contact us at (608) 826-6002 or visit http://www.forteresearch.com/allegro.

http://www.ForteResearch.com

SOURCE  Forte Research Systems, Inc.

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Forte Research Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Kerri Phillips, +1-608-826-6000, Kerri.Phillips@ForteResearch.com

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

Northern Light Technologies (NLT) Announces Launch of New Corporate Identity

TORONTO, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - NLT has launched a new-look visual
identity to support its evolution into a full service provider of
mining communication solutions.  The new corporate identity reflects
the company's commitment and legacy of providing the world's best cap
lamp solutions, while also providing leading edge, reliable underground
communication networks.

After more than 25 years, the industry has changed and mines now
recognize the importance of safety, efficiency and communication.  The
company has evolved into a dynamic full service mining communications
leader in recent years. The rebrand represents not only the company's
rich history, but also their ambitions.  The centrepiece of the new
corporate identity is their new logo.  A new website and related
collaterals are soon to follow.

"The circular symbol represents our classic cap lamp bezel shape with a
new centred light beam that echoes the same focus we put into building
the world's leading cap lamp.  The forward pointing waves represent the
growth segment of the company - underground networks," says North Light
Technologies President, Heidi Levitt.  "The ways these two elements
coexist are a symbol of their native congruency and a sign of the way
the industry is heading."

Northern Light Technologies was the first company to install integrated
Wi-Fi solutions in coal mines; this subtle change to their logo
signifies this commitment to the networking business not only in
Australia, Chile and North America, but around the world.

"This is an exciting time for NLT.  On the heels of our best financial
performance year ever, we feel that during this time of growth it is
right to invest further into our marketing strategy, creating an even
stronger brand presence both on and offline.  Look for exciting new
marketing initiatives in the coming months," concluded Levitt.

About NLT

Founded in 1984, Northern Light Technologies (NLT) designs and
manufactures underground lighting and communications solutions for the
mining and tunnelling industries with manufacturing/assembly locations
in Canada, Australia and Chile.  Northern Light® cap lamp systems are
designed for maximum durability and comfort, while offering integrated
radio-lighting and power-take-off systems as well as RFID and Wi-Fi
tracking options.

SOURCE  Northern Light Technologies

Northern Light Technologies

CONTACT:  Nataly Carbone, Marketing Specialist - Northern Light Technologies
E: nataly.carbone@levitt-safety.com
T: 905.287.3552
F: 905.829.2919

EXFO Announces Major Market Milestone for Its Innovative FTB-880 NetBlazer

In only eight months, 10 of the world's 15 largest operators have
selected this multiservice test module housed in the FTB-1 platform

QUEBEC CITY, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - EXFO Inc. (NASDAQ: EXFO)
(TSX: EXF) announced today that since the launch of the FTB-880
NetBlazer eight months ago, 10 of the world's 15 largest operators have
chosen this modular multiservice tester for their deployments.

NetBlazer series testers offer fast, intuitive and ultra-portable test
solutions designed for frontline technicians. The flagship FTB-880 is a
powerful, comprehensive and fast multiservice test module designed for
all DSn/PDH, SONET/SDH and Ethernet packet-based services transmitted
at various rates, from low speeds up to 10G. It is the smallest and
most versatile test solution on the market for deploying multiservice
network elements and services used in access/metro links, including
mobile backhaul.

What's more, the FTB-880 is unique on the market due to its FLEX
configuration, which enables to configure any combination of rates and
interfaces on the module to exactly match the requirements of every
field technician. It combines maximum configuration flexibility with
minimum downtime, meeting the testing needs of today and providing the
needed scalability to address future needs.

NetBlazer series modules are housed in the powerful FTB-1 platform,
which offers a simple, easy-to-use graphical user interface (GUI) and
unmatched connectivity. The FTB-1 is also compatible with EXFO Connect,
a service environment that allows operators to significantly reduce
OPEX through advanced software applications. For example, EXFO Connect
can manage all EXFO field-testing platforms, ensuring uniform,
automated upgrades as well as consistent test configurations throughout
the fleet, and enabling test experts to spend more time on value-added
tasks; in addition, it can correlate test data throughout the network
lifecycle to deliver valuable business intelligence.

"Since its launch eight months ago, the FTB-880 NetBlazer has resonated
with our customers as it meets their need for flexible, easy-to-use
test equipment to help frontline technicians address multiple
technologies. Combined with the advanced FTB-1 platform, it provides an
unmatched solution for productivity and OPEX reduction through process
automation," said Étienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President--Wireline
Division and Corporate Marketing. "The success of the NetBlazer series
is also based on the popularity of EXFO's FTB Ecosystem, an innovative
testing environment that lets customers pick and choose from a
comprehensive range of modules and software applications, enabling them
to build a test solution around their specific deployment issues."

Visit our website for more information on the FTB-880 NetBlazer Multiservice Tester.

About EXFO

Listed on the NASDAQ and TSX stock exchanges, EXFO is among the leading
providers of next-generation test and service assurance solutions for wireline and wireless network operators and equipment manufacturers
in the global telecommunications industry. The company offers
innovative solutions for the development, installation, management and
maintenance of converged, IP fixed and mobile networks--from the core to
the edge. Key technologies supported include VDSL2, ADSL2+, 3G, 4G/LTE,
IMS, Ethernet, OTN, FTTx, and various optical technologies (accounting
for an estimated 35% of the portable fiber-optic test market). EXFO has
a staff of approximately 1800 people in 25 countries, supporting more
than 2000 telecom customers worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.EXFO.com.

EXFO Brand Name

The corporate name of the company is EXFO Inc. The company requests that
all media outlets and publications use the corporate name ("EXFO Inc.")
or abbreviated name ("EXFO") in capital letters for branding purposes.
EXFO would like to thank all parties in advance for their cooperation.

SOURCE  EXFO INC.

EXFO INC.

CONTACT:  Marie-Anne
Grondin Media and
Public Relations Specialist
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23417
marie-anne.grondin@EXFO.com

Vance Oliver
Manager, Investor Relations
(418) 683-0913, Ext. 23733
vance.oliver@EXFO.com

RT Launches App for LG Smart TV

MOSCOW, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- RT launches a new Smart TV App through LG's global application store LG apps TV, providing happy owners of the latest generation LG Smart TVs with free access to all of RT's TV programming.

Watching any RT channel on an LG Smart TV is now easy. It does not require any additional wiring or set-up. All the viewer needs to do is to connect their TV to the Internet and launch the RT application, available through LG apps TV.
"TV's future is online, and Smart TV technology proves it brilliantly. We are happy that viewers of LG's Smart TVs can watch all of RT's channels and no longer have to depend on cable networks or satellite signals," said RT's editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan.

Additionally, free RT applications for iPhone, Blackberry, and Android are being rolled out.

LG is among the key players in the global Smart TV market, which introduces web browsing capabilities to a TV set and enables viewers to enjoy a wide range of entertainment options such as Web content, services and applications, in addition to television programming.

The RT network comprises three news channels and a documentary channel RTDoc. Our 24/7 Broadcast from Moscow and Washington, DC studios is available for viewing in over 100 countries with a total audience of more than 480 million people. RT streams online at the network's website, RT.com. RT is also one of the world's largest news providers on YouTube, and the first to register half a billion views on the platform. It was also the first Russian TV network to be nominated for the prestigious Emmy International award in 2010 in the News category.

Free Web download: http://ru.lgappstv.com/appspc/store/product/retrieveProductList.lge?dummy=all

For further information please contact
Ksenia Bregadze at kvbregadze@rttv.ru
+7 495 926 24 50

SOURCE  RT

RT

Web Site: http://rt.com

DishPal Food Sharing App Now Available for iPad

Dish-Sharing App Launches iPad Version, Provides Users with Community to Share Kitchen Creations

SUNNYVALE, Calif., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --SK Planet today announced that DishPal, an image-based food-sharing app is now available for iPad. DishPal provides users across the globe with a community where they can connect with other foodies to share images of what they are eating, drinking, cooking or baking.

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Users can join themed group potluck parties to connect and mingle with likeminded eaters or create personalized DishPal magazines to promote individual tastes and cooking skills. Any posted dish can be tagged with a descriptive taste tag, giving users the opportunity to browse dishes based on a specific flavor, cuisine or course. DishPal users can easily syndicate their posted dish images to Facebook, Twitter and Tumblr accounts to reach followers across all social platforms.

The DishPal iPad app builds upon the success of the recently launched DishPal iPhone and Android smartphone app and provides iPad users with a stunning platform to view and share dishes. The iPad's larger screen enables users to browse through images with ease and view the live stream alongside selected images in neighboring columns. The interface of the iPad makes sharing dishes, posting comments and interacting with other DishPal users an easy and seamless experience.

After the initial launch DishPal's iPhone app was featured in the "New & Noteworthy" section  and the "What's Hot" section of the iTunes App Store.

Pricing and Availability

DishPal is a free Android and iOS app available immediately at the iTunes App Store and Google Play .

To learn more about DishPal and see images of the app visit http://www.dishpal.com/index.do

About SK Planet

SK Planet, a wholly owned subsidiary of SK Telecom, was established on October 1, 2011 with an aspiration to become a global platform innovator. As the lynchpin of SK Telecom's future growth, the company was spun off with the industry-leading platform businesses including T-Store, T-map, MelOn, Cyworld and hoppin, Korea's biggest mobile app store, mobile navigation, online music service, SNS and multi-screen premium video service. SK Planet is committed to building global platform business in Asia and other strategic markets. For more information, please visit http://www.skplanet.co.kr/eng.

All trademarks and product names are the property of their respective companies.

Public Relations Contact:
Seana Norvell
FortyThree, Inc.
Phone: 1-831-401-3175
Email: SK@43pr.com

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SK Planet

Web Site: http://www.skplanet.co.kr/eng

Miss Professional Nail Pairs eCommerce Launch With New Product Line

SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's true, ladies. You can now get the professional nail salon look right in your home with the launch of Miss Professional Nail's online store. Through a partnership with Shopatron, the world's leading provider of retail-integrated eCommerce, Miss Professional has made their high-quality lacquers available for purchase online.

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A leader in the fingernail polish industry since 1984, Miss Professional decided to make the jump into online selling in response to high customer demand. Their company website always had significant traffic, but only employed a dealer locator to direct visitors to retail stores for purchase. This was effective in some cases, but put the responsibility on the customer to find a store near them that carried the brand of products they wanted.

Miss Professional then discovered a better solution. With Shopatron eCommerce, Miss Professional is able to sell directly to consumers from their website and still support their valued retail partners by simply handing them the prepaid online orders.

"Our faithful customers have been eagerly awaiting Miss' online store," said Mike Vo, VP of Miss Professional Nail.  "Shopatron was able to integrate what we needed in regards to eCommerce, but still maintain the professional and fashion-forward style of our website. And best of all, Shopatron helps us promote better distribution of our product, enabling us to reach more customers both online and in stores."

Shopatron's eCommerce solution routes orders taken on Miss Professional's website (http://www.misspn.com) to a local authorized dealer that has the ordered products in stock. The dealer then holds the products in-store for pickup or ships the items to the customer. Because the web has no boundaries, Miss Professional is now able to reach new customers online that may not have been able to find products in a local shop.

"In today's market, health and beauty brands like Miss Professional have a great opportunity to turn their substantial web traffic into sales," said Mark Grondin, SVP of Marketing at Shopatron. "They can use retail-integrated eCommerce not only to serve more customers, but also to further extend their distribution. We look forward to being part of their future success."

For more information about Shopatron visit ecommerce.shopatron.com or call 866-625-5050.

About Miss Professional Nail

Miss Professional is a contemporary, Los Angeles-based beauty company infusing a new creative direction in the hand and nail care industry. Specializing in high-end quality nail lacquer, Miss Professional brings lifestyle aesthetics through fashion, art and music to inspire and deliver timeless and trend-setting colors for our growing global customer base. All Miss Professional products are free of DBP, Formaldehyde and Toluene and are made proudly in the U.S.A.

About Shopatron

Shopatron is the only eCommerce solution in the world that can increase a brand's sales online, while also increasing sales through brick-and-mortar retail stores. Shopatron's retail-integrated eCommerce with distributed order management provides an innovative and flexible approach to online sales that matches the unique needs of branded manufacturers and multi-channel retailers. Founded in 2001, Shopatron works with over 1,000 brands and 18,000 retail partners across more than 40 industries. Clients include top brands such as Bosch, Suzuki, Polaroid, Mizuno, Ducati, JL Audio, K2, Roland and Sport Chalet. The company has headquarters in San Luis Obispo, California. To learn more about Shopatron, visit ecommerce.shopatron.com.

SOURCE  Shopatron, Inc.

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Shopatron, Inc.

CONTACT: Micaela Hichborn of Shopatron, Inc., +1-805-269-5200, pr@shopatron.com

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

Android 4.0 Now Available to HTC Vivid(TM) Customers

AT&T the First U.S. Carrier to Issue Latest Android Version via Upgrade

Update Includes Beats By Dr. Dre Audio(TM) and Updated HTC Sense(TM) Experience

Android Upgrades for Several AT&T Devices to Follow

DALLAS, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the availability of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for HTC Vivid(TM) customers. After installing the software update, customers can now enjoy the optimized audio experience of Beats By Dr. Dre Audio(TM) and new and improved HTC Sense(TM) experience. Information about these features and more can be found at http://www.att.com/vividupdate. HTC Vivid(TM) will be the first U.S. smartphone to receive Ice Cream Sandwich as an update and the first to be issued by a wireless carrier. It will be followed by several other AT&T devices in the coming months:

    --  LG Nitro
    --  Motorola ATRIX 2
    --  Motorola ATRIX 4G
    --  Pantech Burst
    --  Pantech Element
    --  Samsung Captivate Glide
    --  Samsung Galaxy Note
    --  Samsung Galaxy S II
    --  Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket
    --  Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
Focused on bringing the power of Android to the surface, Android 4.0 makes common actions more visible and lets you navigate with simple, intuitive gestures. Refined animations and feedback throughout the system make interactions engaging and interesting. An entirely new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens improves readability and brings a polished, modern feel to the user interface.

New User Features for HTC Vivid
Beats By Dr. Dre Audio(TM) - Enhance your music and video experience with Beats By Dr. Dre Audio. Whenever a media file is played using the media players or most third party applications, customers will experience richer, more authentic sound. AT&T recently debuted the Beats(TM) By Dr. Dre(TM) Beatbox Portable high performance wireless audio system. The superior portable system and Beats accessories are available at AT&T company-owned stores or online.

Face Unlock - Android 4.0 introduces a completely new approach to securing a device, making each person's device even more personal -- Face Unlock is a new screen-lock option that lets you unlock your device using facial recognition. It takes advantage of the device's front-facing camera and state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to register a face during setup and then to recognize it again when unlocking the device. Just hold your device in front of your face to unlock, or use a backup PIN or pattern.

How to Upgrade

Beginning today, customers can download the update via Wi-Fi by visiting http://www.att.com/vividupdate. If Wi-Fi is not available, you can download the software upgrade to a PC and install it via sideload. On March 23, HTC Vivid customers who have not downloaded the upgrade will begin receiving an SMS notification of upgrade availability.

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

About AT&T

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

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

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

SOURCE  AT&T Inc.

AT&T Inc.

CONTACT: Evita Broughton, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-404-986-1810, evita.broughton@att.com

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

Bare Necessities Teams with Curvy Kate to Launch 'Star in a Bra' Model Search

Inaugural U.S. Search for Curvy Lingerie Models Begins April 5

EDISON, N.J., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BareNecessities.com, the second largest online store for intimate apparel, is the exclusive lingerie retail sponsor of Curvy Kate's 'Star in a Bra' model competition, a model search campaign to find a charismatic curvy woman in the United States to be the face of Curvy Kate.

Bare Necessities is the first online retailer in the U.S. to sell Curvy Kate, a British intimates designer of fun, flirty lingerie, specifically created for curvy women.

The 'Star in a Bra' model search will be conducted via Facebook and launches April 5, 2012. Fans will vote and ultimately take part in selecting the winning contestant. The winner will be announced late June, 2012.

Contest entry details, products, and exclusive video are available at http://www.barenecessities.com/curvykate.

The multi-step competition encourages fans to submit five photos of themselves in their favorite lingerie for a chance to win an international modeling contract and a year's worth of Curvy Kate lingerie. Ten finalists will be flown to New York for a professional photo shoot, and the winner will be flown to the UK to take part in a marketing campaign with fellow UK and Australian winners.

This marks the sixth 'Star in a Bra' competition, but the first in the United States. Curvy Kate looks for curvy women who are charismatic and confident with their bodies. The U.K. and Australian contests have turned search winners into celebrities.

"In 2009, I entered the 'Star in a Bra' competition by taking pictures of myself in my bathroom mirror," said Lauren Colfer, the 2009 winner of the Star in a Bra contest.  "I sent them in to Curvy Kate, and here I am now."

The introduction of Curvy Kate in the U.S. appears well suited for the American woman. According to Bare Necessities, which recently sold its 5 millionth bra online, 43% of its bras sold are plus-size, and an additional 25% of bras it sells are full-busted.

Bare Necessities' selection of Curvy Kate bras are available in sizes 28DD-44G, and are designed for fun, flirty women with a fuller breast and desire for fashion. Utilizing gorgeous, fashion-conscious designs and clever engineering, the line offers a variety of flattering, colorful styles normally only seen in smaller cup sizes. Bras and matching panty sets are available at http://www.BareNecessities.com.

For more information, please contact Dan Sackrowitz, at press@barenecessities.com.

For interviews, quotes and images of the prior Star in a Bra winners from the UK, please contact Hannah Houston at hannah@curvykate.com.

For contest entry details, products, and exclusive video of the 2009 UK winner, please visit http://www.barenecessities.com/curvykate

SOURCE  BareNecessities.com

BareNecessities.com

CONTACT: Dan Sackrowitz, +1-732-902-5014

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

TantaComm Launches Capture: Next Generation Interaction Recording Software to Help BPOs Maximize Operational Efficiency

MIDDLETON, Wis., March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- TantaComm, an industry-leading provider of interaction recording, call compliance, and quality management solutions, kicked off 2012 with the launch of TantaComm Capture as part of its TantaComm IQ product portfolio.  TantaComm Capture is the organization's foundational product that reliably captures audio and screen interactions and securely manages storage and retrieval.

"The launch of TantaComm Capture builds upon the reliability and functionality of the company's existing interaction recording platform," stated Ruben Moffett, Chief Operating Officer.  "The application leverages new technologies, delivers an optimized user-experience, and provides many additional features and benefits.  We worked closely with our customers within the BPO industry and designed a product suite applicable to the specific operational challenges these organizations face on a daily basis."

TantaComm Capture offers a wide array of functionality including:

    --  The ability to capture specific types of interactions including audio
        and screen
    --  Support of TDM and VoIP across a variety of systems and protocols
    --  Flexible rules allowing the user to handle 100% compliance recording or
        to create a unique set of rules to meet sampled, specialty, and
        disposition recording
    --  Industry-leading compression rates for reduced storage requirements
    --  A web-based interface for search, retrieval and playback that improves
        usability and provides an efficient user experience
    --  A robust metadata structure that provides unparalleled search
        functionality
Capture is the first product launched as part of the organization's IQ product suite.  The product roadmap was established shortly after Moffett's arrival in 2011 and was developed based upon his nearly two decades in the outsourced call center industry where he worked in a variety of operational and technical leadership capacities.  TantaComm IQ includes Capture, an evolution of the company's existing call recording software, as well as operational workflows and business intelligence applications slated for release throughout 2012 and into 2013.

To learn more about TantaComm Capture, visit http://www.tantacomm.com or email sales@tantacomm.com to schedule a live demo.

About TantaComm

TantaComm is globally recognized as the premier provider of compliance recording and quality management solutions for Business Process Outsourcers (BPOs).  TantaComm has an 18-year history of success minimizing risk, enhancing the customer experience, improving quality performance, and streamlining service delivery and administration.  The company serves many of the world's largest BPOs with implementations on every continent.  For more information, visit http://www.tantacomm.com.

Contact: TantaComm, pr@tantacomm.com

SOURCE  TantaComm

TantaComm

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

Applicaster Boosts Prime Time TV Viewer Habits Through Cross Media Applications

How-to master cross media and transform programming being showcased at MIPCube

TEL AVIV, Israel, March 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Applicaster [http://www.applicaster.com/?utm_source=mip&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=mip
], a cutting-edge provider of broadcast solutions for authoring, production and delivery
of multi-screen experiences, is reporting for the second MIP running on actual usage
results from among its population of over 4 million active viewers, showing how the adept
integration of cross media into the programming lifecycle is able to impact and leverage
changing mobile lifestyles. Utilization of Applicaster's technologies has been shown to
increase primetime viewing by 24% from an average of 45 minutes to 56 minutes through the
use of companion screens resulting in a respective increased exposure to advertising.

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    Applicaster has been empowering world-leading formats, broadcasters, cable and mobile
operators for the past 3 years, helping them bring drifting eyeballs back to the prime
screen with innovative mobile solutions including real-time experience management,
SAAS-based server platforms and flexible mobile applications supporting all business
models and even working with limited/no internet connectivity.

    "Over 35% of our TV viewership has downloaded our multi-screen application for use in
the 2012 season and one in five of our viewers has become actively involved in the program
every week," said Liat Sternthal, Director of New Media, The Voice Israel. "Actual TV
viewing increased with broadcast ratings exceeding 40 %, almost 10 points higher than
comparable broadcast at the same time slot prior to using cross-media. We believe this is
as a result of our totally integrating new media into our planning of the entire season.
We identified each stage of the brand's evolution: Pre-season engagement ramp-up,
real-time broadcast synchronized experiences, constant notifications keeping viewers
in-tune, unique activities in-between shows, and, no less important, caring for the
longevity of the impact by priming the national audience for next season. The direct
relationship built with our viewers, the new opportunities we were able to present to our
advertisers, and the overall buzz around the program has been amazing."

    Our analytics clearly outline the impact of multi-screen integrated programming:

   
    - 25% of those viewing the program played the Blind Audition & Duel games,
      Lip Singing, voted or took a poll
    - 10% of the viewers utilized applications to vote, with peak usage as a result
      of push notification
    - Substantial increase in advertisers using lead screens, banners, live
      streaming and VOD overlays and web redirects
    - Viewing of live channel increased 30% as a result of synchronized activities
    - 28% of those viewing the program shared the experience with their friends via
      social media or email

    "Cross media is not about simply broadcasting on all screens," said Jonathan Laor,
CEO, Applicaster. "Most recent studies have shown that 86% of smartphone and tablet users
use their mobile device while watching TV. It's a mind-boggling realization. I think that
technology providers should not be preaching the 'death of the linear-TV living room
experience'. The New TV era is about creating programming which holistically and
simultaneously utilizes different screens at different times and locations to create a
'content-craze': excited and highly stimulated consumers that stay involved much longer
through an all-day engagement hype. These consumers ultimately deliver greater
profitability for a broadcaster."

    Applicaster is showcasing its approach to redefining TV broadcast and mastering cross
media at MIPcube, MIPFormats and MIPTV. Join us to learn about bringing drifting eyeballs
back to the prime TV screen:

   
    MIPCUBE
    30.3 - 31.3 The Applicaster How-To Lounge, Innovation Alley
    30.3  18:00 Jonathan Laor, "Mastering cross media:  Boosting ratings, extending
    primetime, controlling eyeballs"
    31.3  11:00 Digital Mind Summit

    MIPFORMATS
    31.3  9:15 Jonathan Laor, "Tech Up Your Format "

    MIPTV
    1.4 - 3.4 VIP Lounge

    About Applicaster

    Applicaster, a cutting-edge provider of broadcast solutions for authoring, production
and delivery of multi-screen experiences, has been empowering world-leading formats,
broadcasters, cable and mobile operators for the past 3 years. Applicaster facilitates the
transformation of programming into simultaneous screen experiences, changing the play from
content-driven new media to experience-driven new media through the building of direct
relationships with audiences and the leveraging of new mobile lifestyle habits.
Applicaster delivers innovative mobile solutions that include live and on demand video,
rich interactive overlays, 2nd screen, synchronized and social experiences, and mobile
apps that function in all connectivity environments, supporting any business model.
Together with its powerful management and analytic tools, Applicaster enables broadcast
operations to swiftly, efficiently and profitably rise to the challenges and reap the
benefits of TV as it evolves.

    Applicaster's solutions have been adopted by a constantly growing number of leading
content owners, format developers, broadcasters, cable companies, and MNOs worldwide.

    For additional information please visit http://www.applicaster.com
[http://www.applicaster.com/?utm_source=mip&utm_medium=pr&utm_campaign=mip ] or contact us
at:

   
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Ohio-Based Affiliate Retailer of Personal Protection Products Announces New Online Store

NEW CONCORD, Ohio, March 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ohio-based affiliate retailer of Phazzer(TM) personal protection and security products, Gabela Online Solutions LLC, today announced the launch of a new online store at http://www.MyPhazzerStopsYou.com.

MyPhazzerStopsYou.com operates as a direct referral to an online assortment of non-lethal personal defense products and security items made by Phazzer. Products found within the online store include conductive energy weapons, DVR sunglasses, DVR key chains and other security accessories.

The Web site contains additional information on stun gun laws and regulations for each state, and visitors are advised to review before purchasing anything. The Web site also offers side by side comparisons where visitors can compare Phazzer products to other brand name products.

President of Gabela Online Solutions LLC, Tia Rex, said, "As a new affiliate retailer, we weren't sure which products to recommend to our consumers. When our goal became protecting individuals and their families, we knew the Phazzer Brand was the perfect partner. Their products are not only cutting edge, but are some of the highest quality products around. And most importantly, their products are geared towards personal safety." 

New products are added to the site routinely and items purchased can be shipped anywhere in the United States. All major credit cards are accepted.  Customer service can be contacted by filling out a form on the Web site.

For more information on Gabela Online Solutions LLC, and its newest affiliate retail Web site, visit http://www.MyPhazzerStopsYou.com. 

SOURCE  Gabela Online Solutions LLC

Gabela Online Solutions LLC

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

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

Lulu.com Launches New Ecommerce Platform

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 22, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Lulu.com, the leader in self-publishing, has launched a new ecommerce platform along
with major site upgrades that will give authors and readers the absolute best
self-publishing experience for buying and selling books in any format across the globe.

    Powered by leading ecommerce platform provider Elastic Path, the upgrades are designed
to maximize author agility in a rapidly changing publishing industry and ensure that
readers can easily buy books online [http://www.lulu.com/shop ] anywhere in the world,
including the places they already shop like Amazon.com, the iBookstore, and Barnes and
Noble's NOOK Bookstore.

    Customers can expect an even easier to use Lulu.com with new capabilities such as
registration-less checkout, faster browsing times, enhanced international language and
currency support, improved address validation, and customizable marketing tools for
authors, adding to Lulu.com's already free ebook publishing
[http://www.lulu.com/publish/ebooks ] services.

    "Lulu and Elastic Path have made publishing and buying quick and easy," says Matt
Dion, Vice President of Marketing for Elastic Path.

    "Lulu is a great example of an innovative company providing their customers with a
compelling value proposition, cementing Lulu's leadership position in the publishing
technology arena for years to come."

    The new platform creates an entirely new infrastructure for Lulu.com to build upon,
which greatly increases the speed at which the company can release new features and
updates in the future to better equip customers with the tools they need, when they need
them.

    For example, Lulu.com's soon to be available ecommerce APIs (Application Programmer
Interfaces) enables businesses and publishers to build Lulu.com and Elastic Path's
ecommerce tools into their own branded websites, absolutely free.

    "We're constantly looking for ways to make it easier for our customers to take
advantage of the ever-increasing opportunities in publishing today, from easily creating
print and eBooks, to expanding author reach to more places," said Bob Young, CEO of
Lulu.com.

    "We're in the business of removing limitations for creators and with these upgrades,
we're providing publishers, authors, and their readers, with a world-class ecommerce
experience."

    With just a few clicks of a button, anyone can upload content to Lulu once, and sell
it through a global network of premier retail channels as a print book or eBook, all for
free. Creators set their own price for their titles and keep up to 90 per cent of the
profit whenever their works sell.

    Interested parties can learn more about self-publishing and the new and improved
Lulu.com by visiting, http://www.lulu.com, while British users can visit Lulu UK
[http://www.lulu.com/uk ] at http://www.lulu.com/uk.

    About Lulu:

    Lulu.com, founded in 2002, is a one-stop shop where, with a few clicks of a button,
anyone can publish a book [http://www.lulu.com/publish/books ] for free and sell it to
customers all over the world. Lulu has helped over 1 million creators publish in over 200
countries and territories.

    Creators set their own price and keep full creative and copyright control over their
works.

    With over 1.2 million titles in their catalogue, Lulu is the clear leader in
self-publishing solutions.

    About Elastic Path Software:

    Elastic Path is the leader in digital commerce technology and expertise for
enterprises selling digital goods and content. Major global brands such as Google, Time
Inc, and Virgin Media rely on Elastic Path to monetize digital relationships with their
customers in ways that are frictionless, social, and everywhere.

   
    PR Contact:
    AJ McDonald
    Public Relations
    Lulu
    3101 Hillsborough Street
    Raleigh
    North Carolina
    27607-5436
    +1-919-447-3290

    http://www.lulu.com

Source: Lulu