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March 20, 2012
Gameloft and Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. Announce Their Collaboration for the Men In Black? 3 Mobile Game
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 12:21:01 PM
Gameloft and Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc. Announce Their Collaboration for the Men In Black(TM) 3 Mobile Game
Men in Black 3 official game for smartphones, tablets and feature phones launching alongside movie May 2012
PARIS, March 20, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Gameloft, a global leading publisher of digital and social games, and Sony Pictures
Consumer Products, Inc. today announced a licensing agreement on the Men in Black(TM)
franchise and will launch the official mobile game in synch with one of 2012's most
anticipated movies, Men in Black 3.
"Gameloft is ecstatic to have the chance to team with Sony Pictures Consumer Products
in working with such a successful franchise as Men in Black on the Men in Black 3 mobile
game," said Karine Kaiser VP Marketing and Licensing for Gameloft. "We see this as a great
opportunity to provide a new and immersive way to engage with the films' iconic characters
and distinctive universe."
Gameloft has worked closely with Sony's team to bring a mobile freemium game that will
please not only the fans of the Men in Black franchise, but also all the casual players
due to its ease of use and free access. Players will not only get to interact with a
selection of faithfully inspired characters and aliens of the Men in Black franchise but
will have access to special equipment ranging from the Neuralyzer and Gravity Bombs, to
the famous Noisy Cricket as well.
Mark Caplan, VP Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc., added:
"Sony is thrilled to be collaborating with Gameloft on the creation of the new Men in
Black 3 game. Together, we have developed a game which will bring many hours of
interactivity by giving fans keys to the expansive universe of Men in Black. The mobile
game is an important part of our marketing for the film."
The Men in Black 3 game will be made available for iOS, Android devices and feature
phones at the time of movie release worldwide, on May 25th, 2012.
For more information about Men in Black 3 the mobile game or Gameloft please visit the
official website at http://www.gameloft.com.
ABOUT MEN IN BLACK(TM) 3
In Men in Black 3, Agents J and K are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable
things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him
as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put
at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that
there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal
themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the
future of humankind. Barry Sonnenfeld directs the film. The film's screenplay is written
by Etan Cohen, based on the Malibu Comic by Lowell Cunningham. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie
MacDonald produce, and Steven Spielberg and G. Mac Brown are the executive producers.
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft
partners with leading international brands such as UNO(R), Ferrari(R) and Sonic
Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real
Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation and N.O.V.A. 2: Near Orbit Vanguard
Alliance(R). Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries
and employs over 4,500 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA).
Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.
About Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Sony Pictures Consumer Products manages the studio's film and television
merchandising, licensing and retail opportunities for Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. for
current and library properties by working with manufacturers (licensees) and retailers to
create quality products and services and increase consumer awareness.
Press Contact:
Jessica W. Lewinstein
US PR Manager - Gameloft
P: +1(415)265-57250
E: Jessica.Lewinstein@gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
Men in Black 3 official game for smartphones, tablets and feature phones launching alongside movie May 2012
PARIS, March 20, 2012/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Gameloft, a global leading publisher of digital and social games, and Sony Pictures
Consumer Products, Inc. today announced a licensing agreement on the Men in Black(TM)
franchise and will launch the official mobile game in synch with one of 2012's most
anticipated movies, Men in Black 3.
"Gameloft is ecstatic to have the chance to team with Sony Pictures Consumer Products
in working with such a successful franchise as Men in Black on the Men in Black 3 mobile
game," said Karine Kaiser VP Marketing and Licensing for Gameloft. "We see this as a great
opportunity to provide a new and immersive way to engage with the films' iconic characters
and distinctive universe."
Gameloft has worked closely with Sony's team to bring a mobile freemium game that will
please not only the fans of the Men in Black franchise, but also all the casual players
due to its ease of use and free access. Players will not only get to interact with a
selection of faithfully inspired characters and aliens of the Men in Black franchise but
will have access to special equipment ranging from the Neuralyzer and Gravity Bombs, to
the famous Noisy Cricket as well.
Mark Caplan, VP Consumer Products for Sony Pictures Consumer Products, Inc., added:
"Sony is thrilled to be collaborating with Gameloft on the creation of the new Men in
Black 3 game. Together, we have developed a game which will bring many hours of
interactivity by giving fans keys to the expansive universe of Men in Black. The mobile
game is an important part of our marketing for the film."
The Men in Black 3 game will be made available for iOS, Android devices and feature
phones at the time of movie release worldwide, on May 25th, 2012.
For more information about Men in Black 3 the mobile game or Gameloft please visit the
official website at http://www.gameloft.com.
ABOUT MEN IN BLACK(TM) 3
In Men in Black 3, Agents J and K are back... in time. J has seen some inexplicable
things in his 15 years with the Men in Black, but nothing, not even aliens, perplexes him
as much as his wry, reticent partner. But when K's life and the fate of the planet are put
at stake, Agent J will have to travel back in time to put things right. J discovers that
there are secrets to the universe that K never told him -- secrets that will reveal
themselves as he teams up with the young Agent K to save his partner, the agency, and the
future of humankind. Barry Sonnenfeld directs the film. The film's screenplay is written
by Etan Cohen, based on the Malibu Comic by Lowell Cunningham. Walter F. Parkes and Laurie
MacDonald produce, and Steven Spielberg and G. Mac Brown are the executive producers.
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft(R) has established
itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including
Apple(R) iOS and Android(R) devices), set top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft
partners with leading international brands such as UNO(R), Ferrari(R) and Sonic
Unleashed(R). Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real
Football, Asphalt(TM), Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation and N.O.V.A. 2: Near Orbit Vanguard
Alliance(R). Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries
and employs over 4,500 developers.
Gameloft is listed on the Paris Stock Exchange (ISIN: FR0000079600, Bloomberg: GFT FP,
Reuters: GLFT.PA).
Gameloft's sponsored Level 1 ADR (ticker: GLOFY) is traded OTC in the US.
About Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Sony Pictures Consumer Products manages the studio's film and television
merchandising, licensing and retail opportunities for Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. for
current and library properties by working with manufacturers (licensees) and retailers to
create quality products and services and increase consumer awareness.
Press Contact:
Jessica W. Lewinstein
US PR Manager - Gameloft
P: +1(415)265-57250
E: Jessica.Lewinstein@gameloft.com
Source: Gameloft
EMC Acquires Pivotal Labs
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 12:14:01 PM
EMC Acquires Pivotal Labs
'Big Data' Leader EMC and Agile Experts Pivotal Combine to Accelerate Development of Next-Generation Applications for Start-ups and Large Enterprises
HOPKINTON, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
-- EMC has acquired San Francisco-based Pivotal Labs, a privately-held
provider of agile software development services and tools.
-- EMC will invest to expand Pivotal's reach on a global scale, bringing
Pivotal's agile consulting services expertise to an even greater number
of both emerging start-ups and the world's largest businesses looking to
embrace Cloud, Big Data, Social and Mobile in developing next-generation
applications.
-- Pivotal's agile project management tool (Pivotal Tracker) is currently
used by over 240,000 developers around the world. EMC plans to continue
to invest in Pivotal Tracker to accelerate innovation in the platform
and increase adoption.
-- With the addition of Pivotal, EMC adds to its portfolio the
gold-standard in agile software development for customers building 'Big
Data' analytic applications.
-- The all-cash transaction is not expected to have a material impact to
EMC GAAP or non-GAAP EPS for the full 2012 fiscal year.
-- An online event titled "Social Meets Big Data: Live Webcast " with
executives from EMC and Pivotal Labs will be broadcast today, Tuesday,
March 20 - 9:45 A.M. Pacific, 12:45 P.M. Eastern and 4:45 P.M. GMT.
Event details can be found at http://bit.ly/qduws or at EMC.com.
Full Story:
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced it has acquired San Francisco-based Pivotal Labs, a privately-held provider of agile software development services and tools. The all-cash transaction is not expected to have a material impact to EMC GAAP or non-GAAP EPS for the full 2012 fiscal year.
Pivotal Labs enhances EMC's powerful portfolio of products and services, which are designed to enable organizations to store, analyze and take action on 'Big Data' - datasets so large they break traditional IT infrastructures. Earlier this year EMC introduced the Greenplum Unified Analytics Platform (UAP) that delivered, for the first time, a scale-out infrastructure for analyzing both structured and unstructured data. Today EMC announced general availability of Greenplum Chorus - another industry first, delivering a Facebook-like social collaboration tool for Data Science teams to iterate on the development of datasets and ensure that useful insights are delivered to the business quickly. EMC brought Data Science and its chief practitioner - the Data Scientist - to the fore a year ago at the world's first Data Scientist Summit. With the addition of Pivotal Labs, EMC can now take datasets perfected in Greenplum Chorus and enable customers to rapidly build out Big Data applications using modern programming environments such as Ruby on Rails.
Big Data is new - so new in fact that packaged Big Data applications are scarce. Most organizations dump large volumes of data into stores like Hadoop and write custom code to extract value. However, now with Pivotal Labs, the leader in agile development practices that embrace rapid iteration, test driven development, open source tools and modern frameworks, both start-ups and global enterprise customers will have the ability to quickly build new applications and services that capitalize on Big Data.
Founded in 1989, Pivotal Labs brings to EMC a highly differentiated and best-in-class software development methodology; world-class engineering talent in web, mobile, Big Data and cloud services; and an industry-leading software development tool, Pivotal Tracker, with more than 240,000 developer customers worldwide. Pivotal's customers include Twitter, Best Buy, Groupon, Salesforce.com, EMI, Urban Dictionary, Linden Lab, Task Rabbit, The Annie E. Casey Foundation and many others. In keeping with prior successful acquisitions, EMC will invest in and organize Pivotal Labs so it can scale its business through demand driven from EMC.
Industry Quotes
Jack Dorsey, Executive Chairman of Twitter and CEO of Square
"I've had the opportunity to watch Pivotal Labs for many years and have seen, first-hand, the transformational impact they deliver to their clients. Their cultural and strategic contributions at Twitter have been quite meaningful, and much of our software development process at Square is modeled on the Pivotal Labs way. I have no doubt Pivotal Labs will bring great value to EMC and its customers."
EMC and Pivotal Labs Executive Quotes
Bill Cook, President and General Manager of Greenplum, a division of EMC
"Last year we began work with Pivotal Labs on advanced development for EMC Greenplum Chorus, which ultimately opened data science teams up to an entirely new way to collaborate through socially-enabled tools and techniques. The transformative power of what we, together, could achieve for customers became quickly and abundantly clear. We're incredibly energized about the opportunity to grow this business even further, and to help customers accelerate their quest for new levels of agility and increasingly meaningful data-driven insights."
Rob Mee, CEO of Pivotal Labs
"We are thrilled to join EMC and look forward to accelerated innovation on Pivotal Tracker, expansion of our services, and the ability to offer a greater number of customers access to our proven methods of developing high quality, reliable software. Working with the Greenplum division to apply our unique development process to the challenges of Big Data is especially exciting for us."
Additional Resources
-- Learn more about Greenplum Chorus
-- For the latest industry news, research, webcasts and use cases covering
big data, analytics, and the data scientist community visit the
Greenplum Media Center
-- Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Greenplum
About Greenplum
Greenplum, a division of EMC, is driving the future of Big Data analytics with breakthrough products including Greenplum Data Computing Appliance, Greenplum Database, Greenplum Community Edition, Greenplum HD, and Greenplum Chorus -- the industry's first Enterprise Data Cloud platform. The division's products embody the power of open systems, cloud computing, virtualization and social collaboration -- enabling global organizations to gain greater insight and value from their data than ever before possible.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, Enterprise Data Cloud, Greenplum, Greenplum Chorus, Greenplum Database, Pivotal Labs and Pivotal Tracker are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: David Oro, +1-415-885-9898, emc@orogroup.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
'Big Data' Leader EMC and Agile Experts Pivotal Combine to Accelerate Development of Next-Generation Applications for Start-ups and Large Enterprises
HOPKINTON, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
-- EMC has acquired San Francisco-based Pivotal Labs, a privately-held
provider of agile software development services and tools.
-- EMC will invest to expand Pivotal's reach on a global scale, bringing
Pivotal's agile consulting services expertise to an even greater number
of both emerging start-ups and the world's largest businesses looking to
embrace Cloud, Big Data, Social and Mobile in developing next-generation
applications.
-- Pivotal's agile project management tool (Pivotal Tracker) is currently
used by over 240,000 developers around the world. EMC plans to continue
to invest in Pivotal Tracker to accelerate innovation in the platform
and increase adoption.
-- With the addition of Pivotal, EMC adds to its portfolio the
gold-standard in agile software development for customers building 'Big
Data' analytic applications.
-- The all-cash transaction is not expected to have a material impact to
EMC GAAP or non-GAAP EPS for the full 2012 fiscal year.
-- An online event titled "Social Meets Big Data: Live Webcast " with
executives from EMC and Pivotal Labs will be broadcast today, Tuesday,
March 20 - 9:45 A.M. Pacific, 12:45 P.M. Eastern and 4:45 P.M. GMT.
Event details can be found at http://bit.ly/qduws or at EMC.com.
Full Story:
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced it has acquired San Francisco-based Pivotal Labs, a privately-held provider of agile software development services and tools. The all-cash transaction is not expected to have a material impact to EMC GAAP or non-GAAP EPS for the full 2012 fiscal year.
Pivotal Labs enhances EMC's powerful portfolio of products and services, which are designed to enable organizations to store, analyze and take action on 'Big Data' - datasets so large they break traditional IT infrastructures. Earlier this year EMC introduced the Greenplum Unified Analytics Platform (UAP) that delivered, for the first time, a scale-out infrastructure for analyzing both structured and unstructured data. Today EMC announced general availability of Greenplum Chorus - another industry first, delivering a Facebook-like social collaboration tool for Data Science teams to iterate on the development of datasets and ensure that useful insights are delivered to the business quickly. EMC brought Data Science and its chief practitioner - the Data Scientist - to the fore a year ago at the world's first Data Scientist Summit. With the addition of Pivotal Labs, EMC can now take datasets perfected in Greenplum Chorus and enable customers to rapidly build out Big Data applications using modern programming environments such as Ruby on Rails.
Big Data is new - so new in fact that packaged Big Data applications are scarce. Most organizations dump large volumes of data into stores like Hadoop and write custom code to extract value. However, now with Pivotal Labs, the leader in agile development practices that embrace rapid iteration, test driven development, open source tools and modern frameworks, both start-ups and global enterprise customers will have the ability to quickly build new applications and services that capitalize on Big Data.
Founded in 1989, Pivotal Labs brings to EMC a highly differentiated and best-in-class software development methodology; world-class engineering talent in web, mobile, Big Data and cloud services; and an industry-leading software development tool, Pivotal Tracker, with more than 240,000 developer customers worldwide. Pivotal's customers include Twitter, Best Buy, Groupon, Salesforce.com, EMI, Urban Dictionary, Linden Lab, Task Rabbit, The Annie E. Casey Foundation and many others. In keeping with prior successful acquisitions, EMC will invest in and organize Pivotal Labs so it can scale its business through demand driven from EMC.
Industry Quotes
Jack Dorsey, Executive Chairman of Twitter and CEO of Square
"I've had the opportunity to watch Pivotal Labs for many years and have seen, first-hand, the transformational impact they deliver to their clients. Their cultural and strategic contributions at Twitter have been quite meaningful, and much of our software development process at Square is modeled on the Pivotal Labs way. I have no doubt Pivotal Labs will bring great value to EMC and its customers."
EMC and Pivotal Labs Executive Quotes
Bill Cook, President and General Manager of Greenplum, a division of EMC
"Last year we began work with Pivotal Labs on advanced development for EMC Greenplum Chorus, which ultimately opened data science teams up to an entirely new way to collaborate through socially-enabled tools and techniques. The transformative power of what we, together, could achieve for customers became quickly and abundantly clear. We're incredibly energized about the opportunity to grow this business even further, and to help customers accelerate their quest for new levels of agility and increasingly meaningful data-driven insights."
Rob Mee, CEO of Pivotal Labs
"We are thrilled to join EMC and look forward to accelerated innovation on Pivotal Tracker, expansion of our services, and the ability to offer a greater number of customers access to our proven methods of developing high quality, reliable software. Working with the Greenplum division to apply our unique development process to the challenges of Big Data is especially exciting for us."
Additional Resources
-- Learn more about Greenplum Chorus
-- For the latest industry news, research, webcasts and use cases covering
big data, analytics, and the data scientist community visit the
Greenplum Media Center
-- Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Greenplum
About Greenplum
Greenplum, a division of EMC, is driving the future of Big Data analytics with breakthrough products including Greenplum Data Computing Appliance, Greenplum Database, Greenplum Community Edition, Greenplum HD, and Greenplum Chorus -- the industry's first Enterprise Data Cloud platform. The division's products embody the power of open systems, cloud computing, virtualization and social collaboration -- enabling global organizations to gain greater insight and value from their data than ever before possible.
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, Enterprise Data Cloud, Greenplum, Greenplum Chorus, Greenplum Database, Pivotal Labs and Pivotal Tracker are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: David Oro, +1-415-885-9898, emc@orogroup.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
SeatGuru Launches Free iPhone App to Power Fliers on the Go
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 12:14:01 PM
SeatGuru Launches Free iPhone App to Power Fliers on the Go
App Features Widest Selection of Seat Maps and Flyer Recommendations, the Powerful TripAdvisor Flight Search Engine, and Real-Time Flight Status Alerts
NEWTON, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SeatGuru®, the ultimate guide to air travel, today announces its first mobile app for the iPhone. The free app features SeatGuru's extensive collection of color-coded airplane seat maps -- over 700 with detailed seat recommendations covering nearly 100 airlines. The app also provides users with helpful travel tools by integrating the acclaimed TripAdvisor® flight search engine, allowing travelers to book a flight on the go, and the ability to get real-time flight status updates.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
"We're excited to put the power of SeatGuru's flier-backed seat maps and recommendations in the hands of iPhone users," said Jami Counter, senior director of SeatGuru. "Our free app gives travelers the peace of mind that they've found the best airplane seat at the lowest price, in an easy-to-navigate display to help make the air travel experience less stressful."
The SeatGuru iPhone app includes the following useful features:
-- Color-Coded Seat Maps - Backed by more than 45,000 flier reviews,
SeatGuru offers more than 700 color-coded airplane seat maps across
nearly 100 different airlines. Each seat map includes indicators for
good seats (green), seats with some cautionary attributes (yellow), and
seats to avoid (red), as well as detailed hoverover comments summarized
from fellow travelers.
-- Flight Meta-Search Engine - Powered by TripAdvisor Flights, the app's
flight shopping engine searches for the lowest airfares across online
travel agencies, discount airfare consolidators, major airlines, and low
cost carriers, so travelers can find the right flight at the best price.
-- Real-Time Flight Alerts - The app offers real-time flight status
updates, supplied by FlightAware, to alert travelers if their flight is
delayed or canceled. Travelers can also have notifications sent to
family and friends, so they can be kept updated on flight arrival times
and other relevant travel information.
The SeatGuru app can be downloaded for free worldwide in the Apple App Store, and has an enhanced flight shopping experience with localized information for users in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. For more information, please visit http://www.seatguru.com.
About SeatGuru
SeatGuru (http://www.seatguru.com) is the Internet's most comprehensive resource for airline information, incorporating 45,000+ flyer reviews on airline seats, services, and amenities, as well as providing useful travel trips. SeatGuru offers more than 700 airline seat maps covering nearly100 airlines so that travelers can find the best seats before they fly. SeatGuru is part of the TripAdvisor Media Group.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor's millions of monthly visitors.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 18 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 69 million unique monthly visitors**. TripAdvisor's travel media brands include http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.everytrail.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk, http://www.holidaywatchdog.com, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com,
http://www.sniqueaway.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.travel-library.com, http://www.travelpod.com, http://www.virtualtourist.com, http://www.whereivebeen.com, and http://www.kuxun.cn.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, January 2012
**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Inc. and its subsidiaries, Worldwide, January 2012
©2012 TripAdvisor, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE TripAdvisor
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
TripAdvisor
CONTACT: Natalia Garcia, +1-510-239-3499, ngarcia@tripadvisor.com
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com
App Features Widest Selection of Seat Maps and Flyer Recommendations, the Powerful TripAdvisor Flight Search Engine, and Real-Time Flight Status Alerts
NEWTON, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SeatGuru®, the ultimate guide to air travel, today announces its first mobile app for the iPhone. The free app features SeatGuru's extensive collection of color-coded airplane seat maps -- over 700 with detailed seat recommendations covering nearly 100 airlines. The app also provides users with helpful travel tools by integrating the acclaimed TripAdvisor® flight search engine, allowing travelers to book a flight on the go, and the ability to get real-time flight status updates.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080902/TRIPADVISORLOGO )
"We're excited to put the power of SeatGuru's flier-backed seat maps and recommendations in the hands of iPhone users," said Jami Counter, senior director of SeatGuru. "Our free app gives travelers the peace of mind that they've found the best airplane seat at the lowest price, in an easy-to-navigate display to help make the air travel experience less stressful."
The SeatGuru iPhone app includes the following useful features:
-- Color-Coded Seat Maps - Backed by more than 45,000 flier reviews,
SeatGuru offers more than 700 color-coded airplane seat maps across
nearly 100 different airlines. Each seat map includes indicators for
good seats (green), seats with some cautionary attributes (yellow), and
seats to avoid (red), as well as detailed hoverover comments summarized
from fellow travelers.
-- Flight Meta-Search Engine - Powered by TripAdvisor Flights, the app's
flight shopping engine searches for the lowest airfares across online
travel agencies, discount airfare consolidators, major airlines, and low
cost carriers, so travelers can find the right flight at the best price.
-- Real-Time Flight Alerts - The app offers real-time flight status
updates, supplied by FlightAware, to alert travelers if their flight is
delayed or canceled. Travelers can also have notifications sent to
family and friends, so they can be kept updated on flight arrival times
and other relevant travel information.
The SeatGuru app can be downloaded for free worldwide in the Apple App Store, and has an enhanced flight shopping experience with localized information for users in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia. For more information, please visit http://www.seatguru.com.
About SeatGuru
SeatGuru (http://www.seatguru.com) is the Internet's most comprehensive resource for airline information, incorporating 45,000+ flyer reviews on airline seats, services, and amenities, as well as providing useful travel trips. SeatGuru offers more than 700 airline seat maps covering nearly100 airlines so that travelers can find the best seats before they fly. SeatGuru is part of the TripAdvisor Media Group.
About TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor® is the world's largest travel site, enabling travelers to plan and have the perfect trip. TripAdvisor offers trusted advice from real travelers and a wide variety of travel choices and planning features with seamless links to booking tools. TripAdvisor-branded sites make up the largest travel community in the world, with more than 50 million unique monthly visitors*, and over 60 million reviews and opinions. The sites operate in 30 countries worldwide, including China under daodao.com. TripAdvisor also includes TripAdvisor for Business, a dedicated division that provides the tourism industry access to TripAdvisor's millions of monthly visitors.
TripAdvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ: TRIP) manages and operates websites under 18 other travel media brands, and together the sites attract more than 69 million unique monthly visitors**. TripAdvisor's travel media brands include http://www.airfarewatchdog.com, http://www.bookingbuddy.com, http://www.cruisecritic.com, http://www.everytrail.com, http://www.familyvacationcritic.com, http://www.flipkey.com, http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk, http://www.holidaywatchdog.com, http://www.independenttraveler.com, http://www.onetime.com, http://www.seatguru.com,
http://www.sniqueaway.com, http://www.smartertravel.com, http://www.travel-library.com, http://www.travelpod.com, http://www.virtualtourist.com, http://www.whereivebeen.com, and http://www.kuxun.cn.
*Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Sites, Worldwide, January 2012
**Source: comScore Media Metrix for TripAdvisor Inc. and its subsidiaries, Worldwide, January 2012
©2012 TripAdvisor, Inc. All rights reserved.
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CONTACT: Natalia Garcia, +1-510-239-3499, ngarcia@tripadvisor.com
Web Site: http://www.tripadvisor.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 12:14:01 PM
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® Launches a DLC Bunker-Buster - Largest Content Collection in Call of Duty® History Drops Today on Xbox LIVE®
Delivering On The "Not Just Maps Anymore" Promise Made Last Fall At Call Of Duty® XP, Content Collection #1 Offers Two New White-Knuckle Special Ops Missions In Addition To Four New, High-Octane Multiplayer Maps
Massive DLC Release Featuring Wide-Array Of Six Pieces Of Playable Content Delivers Great Value To Gamers With Most Content Ever For Call Of Duty
Football Superstars Ahmad Bradshaw And Rob Gronkowski Take Point In A Celebrity Call Of Duty Grudge Match To Kick-Off Groundbreaking Content Launch
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailed as "exhilarating" and a "standout" upon their debut days ago to Call of Duty® Elite Premium members, the new Special Ops Missions "Black Ice" and "Negotiator" are now poised for play for all Call of Duty® fans on Xbox LIVE® everywhere as they lead the biggest and deepest content offering in Call of Duty history with today's release of the Modern Warfare® 3 Collection Content #1. The content rich collection features the two new epic Special Ops missions and four new, adrenaline-fueled multiplayer maps, including "Black Box," already heralded in the media as "ingenious" and "awesome."
ActivisionPublishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced today the availability of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1, the largest and most eagerly anticipated DLC release in franchise history. Fans of the world's most popular FPS were promised a wider variety of content at last fall's inaugural Call of Duty® XP fan celebration, and Content Collection #1 delivers. For the first time ever, two intense Special Ops missions, "Black Ice" and "Negotiator," are riding shotgun alongside four new multiplayer maps--Liberation, Piazza, Overwatch and Black Box. Collection #1 is available first on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1,200 Microsoft Points, or $14.99. The Collection is open to all; a premium Call of Duty® Elite membership is not required. The DLC pack will be rolled out to other platforms at a later date.
"Call of Duty® MW3 Content Collection #1 is the biggest DLC pack ever for Call of Duty," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "We're serious about delivering the best value to our fans and just as we promised last year, it's not just maps anymore. With six pieces of playable content, that's more content and bigger variety than we've ever been able to include before in a Call of Duty DLC for the same price."
Content Collection #1 sets the bar for variety, value and fan-service in the FPS DLC marketplace, featuring six fully-fledged Call of Duty experiences. The full loadout includes:
-- Black Ice: This Special Ops mission plunges combatants deep into a
frozen diamond mine via snowmobile in order to infiltrate a secret
weapons plant and initiate the self-destruct sequence to take the
facility offline for good.
-- Negotiator: India is the backdrop for a Special Ops hostage extraction,
where gamers must execute flawless breach-and-clears and negotiate a
maze of surface streets to ensure the safety of rescued civilians.
-- Liberation: Players take up positions in a militarized Central Park in
the heart of NYC, a sprawling deathscape ripe for long-range sniper and
LMG kills.
-- Piazza: An idyllic seaside village, an Italian getaway gone rogue, where
blind corners and a complex warren of branching pathways pose danger at
every turn.
-- Overwatch: A compact, sky-high battle arena set in a construction site
atop a New York City office tower.
-- Black Box: Players seek tactical advantage in multi-level hillside homes
overlooking a downed Air Force One, as a luxe SoCal neighborhood turns
into a warzone.
To celebrate the launch of Content Collection #1, Activision will be pitting football superstars Ahmad Bradshaw of the World Champion New York Giants and Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots against each other in a Grudge Match for ultimate bragging rights. Bradshaw and Gronkowski will captain teams featuring development studio members, online personalities and Modern Warfare 3 fans in an intense head-to-head battle. Gamers can review Grudge Match highlights on the Modern Warfare 3 Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/MW3.
Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1 is published by Activision and co-developed by Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language. For more information on the Call of Duty: MW3 content drops, season of content, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty Elite visit http://www.callofduty.com/mw3 and http://www.callofduty.com/elite.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Blizzard's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements under the heading "Company Outlook," are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Blizzard generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "should," "would," "might," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Blizzard's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Blizzard's titles, increasing concentration of titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment and market conditions within the video game industry, Activision Blizzard's ability to predict consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as first-person action and massively multiplayer online games and preferences among competing hardware platforms, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, changing business models including digital and used games, competition, including from used games and other forms of entertainment, possible declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, litigation risks and associated costs, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and Activision Blizzard assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although these forward-looking statements are believed to be true when made, they may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY and MODERN WARFARE are registered trademarks and CALL OF DUTYMW3 is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVEare either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Joshua Selinger, Senior Publicist of Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-310-496-2000 ext. 5287, joshua.selinger@activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com
Delivering On The "Not Just Maps Anymore" Promise Made Last Fall At Call Of Duty® XP, Content Collection #1 Offers Two New White-Knuckle Special Ops Missions In Addition To Four New, High-Octane Multiplayer Maps
Massive DLC Release Featuring Wide-Array Of Six Pieces Of Playable Content Delivers Great Value To Gamers With Most Content Ever For Call Of Duty
Football Superstars Ahmad Bradshaw And Rob Gronkowski Take Point In A Celebrity Call Of Duty Grudge Match To Kick-Off Groundbreaking Content Launch
SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hailed as "exhilarating" and a "standout" upon their debut days ago to Call of Duty® Elite Premium members, the new Special Ops Missions "Black Ice" and "Negotiator" are now poised for play for all Call of Duty® fans on Xbox LIVE® everywhere as they lead the biggest and deepest content offering in Call of Duty history with today's release of the Modern Warfare® 3 Collection Content #1. The content rich collection features the two new epic Special Ops missions and four new, adrenaline-fueled multiplayer maps, including "Black Box," already heralded in the media as "ingenious" and "awesome."
ActivisionPublishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced today the availability of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1, the largest and most eagerly anticipated DLC release in franchise history. Fans of the world's most popular FPS were promised a wider variety of content at last fall's inaugural Call of Duty® XP fan celebration, and Content Collection #1 delivers. For the first time ever, two intense Special Ops missions, "Black Ice" and "Negotiator," are riding shotgun alongside four new multiplayer maps--Liberation, Piazza, Overwatch and Black Box. Collection #1 is available first on Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft for 1,200 Microsoft Points, or $14.99. The Collection is open to all; a premium Call of Duty® Elite membership is not required. The DLC pack will be rolled out to other platforms at a later date.
"Call of Duty® MW3 Content Collection #1 is the biggest DLC pack ever for Call of Duty," said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing. "We're serious about delivering the best value to our fans and just as we promised last year, it's not just maps anymore. With six pieces of playable content, that's more content and bigger variety than we've ever been able to include before in a Call of Duty DLC for the same price."
Content Collection #1 sets the bar for variety, value and fan-service in the FPS DLC marketplace, featuring six fully-fledged Call of Duty experiences. The full loadout includes:
-- Black Ice: This Special Ops mission plunges combatants deep into a
frozen diamond mine via snowmobile in order to infiltrate a secret
weapons plant and initiate the self-destruct sequence to take the
facility offline for good.
-- Negotiator: India is the backdrop for a Special Ops hostage extraction,
where gamers must execute flawless breach-and-clears and negotiate a
maze of surface streets to ensure the safety of rescued civilians.
-- Liberation: Players take up positions in a militarized Central Park in
the heart of NYC, a sprawling deathscape ripe for long-range sniper and
LMG kills.
-- Piazza: An idyllic seaside village, an Italian getaway gone rogue, where
blind corners and a complex warren of branching pathways pose danger at
every turn.
-- Overwatch: A compact, sky-high battle arena set in a construction site
atop a New York City office tower.
-- Black Box: Players seek tactical advantage in multi-level hillside homes
overlooking a downed Air Force One, as a luxe SoCal neighborhood turns
into a warzone.
To celebrate the launch of Content Collection #1, Activision will be pitting football superstars Ahmad Bradshaw of the World Champion New York Giants and Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots against each other in a Grudge Match for ultimate bragging rights. Bradshaw and Gronkowski will captain teams featuring development studio members, online personalities and Modern Warfare 3 fans in an intense head-to-head battle. Gamers can review Grudge Match highlights on the Modern Warfare 3 Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/MW3.
Modern Warfare 3 Content Collection #1 is published by Activision and co-developed by Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games and Raven Software. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is rated "M" (Mature) by the ESRB for Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Intense Violence and Strong Language. For more information on the Call of Duty: MW3 content drops, season of content, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 and Call of Duty Elite visit http://www.callofduty.com/mw3 and http://www.callofduty.com/elite.
About Activision Publishing, Inc.
Headquartered in Santa Monica, California, Activision Publishing, Inc. is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and leisure products.
Activision maintains operations in the U.S., Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Spain, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Australia, South Korea, China and the region of Taiwan. More information about Activision and its products can be found on the company's website, http://www.activision.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-looking Statements: Information in this press release that involves Activision Blizzard's expectations, plans, intentions or strategies regarding the future, including statements under the heading "Company Outlook," are forward-looking statements that are not facts and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Activision Blizzard generally uses words such as "outlook," "will," "could," "should," "would," "might," "to be," "plans," "believes," "may," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimate," "future," "plan," "positioned," "potential," "project," "remain," "scheduled," "set to," "subject to," "upcoming" and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause Activision Blizzard's actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in the forward-looking statements set forth in this release include, but are not limited to, sales levels of Activision Blizzard's titles, increasing concentration of titles, shifts in consumer spending trends, the impact of the current macroeconomic environment and market conditions within the video game industry, Activision Blizzard's ability to predict consumer preferences, including interest in specific genres such as first-person action and massively multiplayer online games and preferences among competing hardware platforms, the seasonal and cyclical nature of the interactive game market, changing business models including digital and used games, competition, including from used games and other forms of entertainment, possible declines in software pricing, product returns and price protection, product delays, adoption rate and availability of new hardware (including peripherals) and related software, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, litigation risks and associated costs, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, customers, licensees, licensors, vendors, and third-party developers, including the ability to attract, retain and develop key personnel and developers that can create high quality "hit" titles, counterparty risks relating to customers, licensees, licensors and manufacturers, domestic and international economic, financial and political conditions and policies, foreign exchange rates and tax rates, and the identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities and potential challenges associated with geographic expansion, and the other factors identified in the risk factors section of Activision Blizzard's most recent annual report on Form 10-K. The forward-looking statements in this release are based upon information available to Activision Blizzard as of the date of this release, and Activision Blizzard assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. Although these forward-looking statements are believed to be true when made, they may ultimately prove to be incorrect. These statements are not guarantees of the future performance of Activision Blizzard and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond its control and may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
ACTIVISION, CALL OF DUTY and MODERN WARFARE are registered trademarks and CALL OF DUTYMW3 is a trademark of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.
Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVEare either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
SOURCE Activision Publishing, Inc.
Activision Publishing, Inc.
CONTACT: Joshua Selinger, Senior Publicist of Activision Publishing, Inc., +1-310-496-2000 ext. 5287, joshua.selinger@activision.com
Web Site: http://www.activision.com
EMC Goes Social, Open and Agile With Big Data
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 12:07:01 PM
EMC Goes Social, Open and Agile With Big Data
Greenplum Chorus Social Tools Now Available Featuring 3rd Party Applications;
New OpenChorus Initiative Releases Greenplum Chorus to Open Source Community;
Pivotal Labs Acquisition Accelerates Development of Big Data Applications in the Enterprise
HOPKINTON, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced:
-- Availability of Greenplum Chorus, the industry's first social toolset
for Big Data, enabling Data Science teams to collaborate on datasets in
a Facebook-like way.
-- The new OpenChorus (openchorus.org) initiative, including release of the
Greenplum Chorus source code under an open source license in the second
half of 2012. The goal of OpenChorus is to accelerate innovation and
adoption of collaborative and social data applications running on top of
the Greenplum Chorus platform.
-- Examples of Chorus extensibility from the Greenplum partner ecosystem,
including Greenplum partners Alpine Data Labs and Squid Solutions, for
the rapid development and integration of new Chorus-enhanced Big Data
applications.
-- The acquisition of San Francisco-based Pivotal Labs, a privately-held
provider of agile software development services and tools, to accelerate
the development of Big Data applications in the enterprise.
-- An online event titled "Social Meets Big Data: Live Webcast" with
executives from EMC and Pivotal Labs will be broadcast today, Tuesday,
March 20 - 9:45 A.M. Pacific, 12:45 P.M. Eastern and 5:45 P.M GMT.
Event details can be found at http://bit.ly/qduws or at EMC.com.
Full Story:
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced a new wave of products and services all with a singular goal - to enable organizations to derive greater insight and economic value from Big Data - datasets so large they break traditional IT infrastructures. Instrumental to customers achieving this goal is the enablement and empowerment of the Data Science team - Greenplum Chorus is the industry's first social and collaborative toolset designed explicitly for the Data Science team.
Today EMC announced the availability of Greenplum Chorus, delivering a Facebook-like social collaboration tool for Data Science teams to iterate on the development of datasets and ensure that useful insights are delivered to the business quickly. In addition to being social, Greenplum Chorus is now also open. Today EMC announced the OpenChorus Initiative (openchorus.org), with a mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of collaborative and social data applications running on top of the Greenplum Chorus platform. The Greenplum Chorus source code will be released under an open source license in the second half of 2012. Project updates will be available at openchorus.org.
The Greenplum partner ecosystem serves as a critical means through which customers receive the solutions they require to connect Greenplum analytic tools with their existing data sources. Greenplum partner ecosystem can deliver even more value - solutions integrated with the Chorus platform through its rich APIs (like solutions from early access partners Alpine Data Labs and Squid Solutions) directly impact the productivity and effectiveness of the Data Science team.
With Greenplum Chorus, Big Data is becoming more social and more open. With the announcement of EMC's acquisition of Pivotal Labs today it now promises to become more agile. Pivotal Labs represents the gold-standard in agile software development. Through modern agile development methodologies and modern programming frameworks (such as Ruby on Rails) Pivotal will accelerate the development and adoption of Big Data applications in the enterprise.
Industry Quotes
Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab
"I believe EMC has seized a great opportunity to move way beyond the current industry focus and noise around analytics to what is a much bigger story. Specifically, I see the company leveraging unstoppable movements such as social networking, open-source software, and agile development for next-generation applications."
Customer and Partner Quotes
Katrin Ribant, EVP, Data Platforms, Havas Digital Global
"Through the use of Chorus, groups of data scientists in multiple countries are able to come together on the development of Artemis, Havas Digital's proprietary analytics platform. This enables faster provisioning of sand boxes and better collaboration around testing and refinement of analysis and new analytics."
Eva Ho, Vice President of Marketing & Operations, Factual
"We are delighted to be a partner of EMC Greenplum. The Greenplum Unified Analytics Platform and Chorus will be an essential data engineering platform for data scientists in all types of enterprises, giving them unparalleled access to new tools and resources to answer critical business questions using big data. By embedding high quality third-party data sets, like the ones from Factual, into the solution, it will make it even easier for data scientists to jumpstart projects, and hopefully derive actionable insights and results from data analysis even faster."
EMC Quotes
Scott McNealy, executive advisor, Greenplum, a division of EMC
"Data science gets its juice from the tools data scientists rely upon to work their magic. History, take Java for example, has proven that the open source model routinely delivers better tools, drawing the best contributions from users, quick-turn release cycles and more. Open source Chorus can deliver the widespread adoption and collaboration Big Data is begging for. A strictly proprietary model can't keep up and EMC is doing what leaders do. Lead."
Scott Yara, Senior Vice President of Products, Greenplum, a division of EMC
"Chorus stands at the intersection of social and Big Data. The pairing of social and collaboration helps groups collaborate and actually get valuable insights from their data. That is a very social and collaborative process. It touches a lot of people inside an organization. While most of the industry is focused on loading speeds, processing times and so on, EMC is taking the lead on 'socializing' Big Data analytics."
Additional Resources
-- Press release: EMC Acquires Pivotal Labs
-- Press Release: New Web-Based Alpine Illuminator Integrates With EMC
Greenplum Chorus, The Social Data Science Platform
-- Press Release: Squid Solutions Integrates With EMC Greenplum Chorus, The
Social Data Science Platform
-- Greenplum Chorus
-- Tweet: Social Meets Big Data http://bit.ly/xN7mzV
-- EMC Delivers Industry's First Unified Big Data Analytics Appliance
-- For the latest industry news, research, webcasts and use cases covering
big data, analytics, and the data scientist community visit the
Greenplum Media Center
-- Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Greenplum
About Greenplum
Greenplum, a division of EMC, is driving the future of Big Data analytics with breakthrough products including Greenplum Data Computing Appliance, Greenplum Database, Greenplum Community Edition, Greenplum HD, and Greenplum Chorus--the industry's first Enterprise Data Cloud platform. The division's products embody the power of open systems, cloud computing, virtualization and social collaboration--enabling global organizations to gain greater insight and value from their data than ever before possible.
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset--information--in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, Enterprise Data Cloud, Greenplum, Greenplum Chorus, Greenplum Database and Pivotal Labs are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: David Oro, +1-415-885-9898, emc@orogroup.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
Greenplum Chorus Social Tools Now Available Featuring 3rd Party Applications;
New OpenChorus Initiative Releases Greenplum Chorus to Open Source Community;
Pivotal Labs Acquisition Accelerates Development of Big Data Applications in the Enterprise
HOPKINTON, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
News Summary:
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced:
-- Availability of Greenplum Chorus, the industry's first social toolset
for Big Data, enabling Data Science teams to collaborate on datasets in
a Facebook-like way.
-- The new OpenChorus (openchorus.org) initiative, including release of the
Greenplum Chorus source code under an open source license in the second
half of 2012. The goal of OpenChorus is to accelerate innovation and
adoption of collaborative and social data applications running on top of
the Greenplum Chorus platform.
-- Examples of Chorus extensibility from the Greenplum partner ecosystem,
including Greenplum partners Alpine Data Labs and Squid Solutions, for
the rapid development and integration of new Chorus-enhanced Big Data
applications.
-- The acquisition of San Francisco-based Pivotal Labs, a privately-held
provider of agile software development services and tools, to accelerate
the development of Big Data applications in the enterprise.
-- An online event titled "Social Meets Big Data: Live Webcast" with
executives from EMC and Pivotal Labs will be broadcast today, Tuesday,
March 20 - 9:45 A.M. Pacific, 12:45 P.M. Eastern and 5:45 P.M GMT.
Event details can be found at http://bit.ly/qduws or at EMC.com.
Full Story:
EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC) today announced a new wave of products and services all with a singular goal - to enable organizations to derive greater insight and economic value from Big Data - datasets so large they break traditional IT infrastructures. Instrumental to customers achieving this goal is the enablement and empowerment of the Data Science team - Greenplum Chorus is the industry's first social and collaborative toolset designed explicitly for the Data Science team.
Today EMC announced the availability of Greenplum Chorus, delivering a Facebook-like social collaboration tool for Data Science teams to iterate on the development of datasets and ensure that useful insights are delivered to the business quickly. In addition to being social, Greenplum Chorus is now also open. Today EMC announced the OpenChorus Initiative (openchorus.org), with a mission to accelerate innovation and adoption of collaborative and social data applications running on top of the Greenplum Chorus platform. The Greenplum Chorus source code will be released under an open source license in the second half of 2012. Project updates will be available at openchorus.org.
The Greenplum partner ecosystem serves as a critical means through which customers receive the solutions they require to connect Greenplum analytic tools with their existing data sources. Greenplum partner ecosystem can deliver even more value - solutions integrated with the Chorus platform through its rich APIs (like solutions from early access partners Alpine Data Labs and Squid Solutions) directly impact the productivity and effectiveness of the Data Science team.
With Greenplum Chorus, Big Data is becoming more social and more open. With the announcement of EMC's acquisition of Pivotal Labs today it now promises to become more agile. Pivotal Labs represents the gold-standard in agile software development. Through modern agile development methodologies and modern programming frameworks (such as Ruby on Rails) Pivotal will accelerate the development and adoption of Big Data applications in the enterprise.
Industry Quotes
Joi Ito, Director, MIT Media Lab
"I believe EMC has seized a great opportunity to move way beyond the current industry focus and noise around analytics to what is a much bigger story. Specifically, I see the company leveraging unstoppable movements such as social networking, open-source software, and agile development for next-generation applications."
Customer and Partner Quotes
Katrin Ribant, EVP, Data Platforms, Havas Digital Global
"Through the use of Chorus, groups of data scientists in multiple countries are able to come together on the development of Artemis, Havas Digital's proprietary analytics platform. This enables faster provisioning of sand boxes and better collaboration around testing and refinement of analysis and new analytics."
Eva Ho, Vice President of Marketing & Operations, Factual
"We are delighted to be a partner of EMC Greenplum. The Greenplum Unified Analytics Platform and Chorus will be an essential data engineering platform for data scientists in all types of enterprises, giving them unparalleled access to new tools and resources to answer critical business questions using big data. By embedding high quality third-party data sets, like the ones from Factual, into the solution, it will make it even easier for data scientists to jumpstart projects, and hopefully derive actionable insights and results from data analysis even faster."
EMC Quotes
Scott McNealy, executive advisor, Greenplum, a division of EMC
"Data science gets its juice from the tools data scientists rely upon to work their magic. History, take Java for example, has proven that the open source model routinely delivers better tools, drawing the best contributions from users, quick-turn release cycles and more. Open source Chorus can deliver the widespread adoption and collaboration Big Data is begging for. A strictly proprietary model can't keep up and EMC is doing what leaders do. Lead."
Scott Yara, Senior Vice President of Products, Greenplum, a division of EMC
"Chorus stands at the intersection of social and Big Data. The pairing of social and collaboration helps groups collaborate and actually get valuable insights from their data. That is a very social and collaborative process. It touches a lot of people inside an organization. While most of the industry is focused on loading speeds, processing times and so on, EMC is taking the lead on 'socializing' Big Data analytics."
Additional Resources
-- Press release: EMC Acquires Pivotal Labs
-- Press Release: New Web-Based Alpine Illuminator Integrates With EMC
Greenplum Chorus, The Social Data Science Platform
-- Press Release: Squid Solutions Integrates With EMC Greenplum Chorus, The
Social Data Science Platform
-- Greenplum Chorus
-- Tweet: Social Meets Big Data http://bit.ly/xN7mzV
-- EMC Delivers Industry's First Unified Big Data Analytics Appliance
-- For the latest industry news, research, webcasts and use cases covering
big data, analytics, and the data scientist community visit the
Greenplum Media Center
-- Connect with EMC via Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn and Greenplum
About Greenplum
Greenplum, a division of EMC, is driving the future of Big Data analytics with breakthrough products including Greenplum Data Computing Appliance, Greenplum Database, Greenplum Community Edition, Greenplum HD, and Greenplum Chorus--the industry's first Enterprise Data Cloud platform. The division's products embody the power of open systems, cloud computing, virtualization and social collaboration--enabling global organizations to gain greater insight and value from their data than ever before possible.
About EMC
EMC Corporation is a global leader in enabling businesses and service providers to transform their operations and deliver IT as a service. Fundamental to this transformation is cloud computing. Through innovative products and services, EMC accelerates the journey to cloud computing, helping IT departments to store, manage, protect and analyze their most valuable asset--information--in a more agile, trusted and cost-efficient way. Additional information about EMC can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC, Enterprise Data Cloud, Greenplum, Greenplum Chorus, Greenplum Database and Pivotal Labs are either registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks used herein are the property of their respective owners.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the Federal Securities Laws. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risk factors, including but not limited to: (i) adverse changes in general economic or market conditions; (ii) delays or reductions in information technology spending; (iii) the relative and varying rates of product price and component cost declines and the volume and mixture of product and services revenues; (iv) competitive factors, including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions; (v) component and product quality and availability; (vi) fluctuations in VMware, Inc.'s operating results and risks associated with trading of VMware stock; (vii) the transition to new products, the uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and rapid technological and market change; (viii) risks associated with managing the growth of our business, including risks associated with acquisitions and investments and the challenges and costs of integration, restructuring and achieving anticipated synergies; (ix) the ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees; (x) insufficient, excess or obsolete inventory; (xi) fluctuating currency exchange rates; (xii) threats and other disruptions to our secure data centers or networks; (xiii) our ability to protect our proprietary technology; (xiv) war or acts of terrorism; and (xv) other one-time events and other important factors disclosed previously and from time to time in EMC's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. EMC disclaims any obligation to update any such forward-looking statements after the date of this release.
SOURCE EMC Corporation
EMC Corporation
CONTACT: David Oro, +1-415-885-9898, emc@orogroup.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com
Akamai Unveils Aqua Mobile Accelerator to Help Online Businesses Deliver Improved Performance for Mobile Web Sites and Applications
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:35:01 AM
Akamai Unveils Aqua Mobile Accelerator to Help Online Businesses Deliver Improved Performance for Mobile Web Sites and Applications
Bridging the Gap between Adoption of Mobile Technology and Ability to Meet Subscriber Expectations
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading cloud platform for delivering secure, high-performing user experiences to any device, anywhere, today introduced Aqua Mobile Accelerator, a new service designed to help online businesses provide a vastly improved user experience for mobile web sites and applications. Aqua Mobile Accelerator brings together a variety of performance enhancements designed to alleviate the inherent challenges content providers face in delivering to mobile devices across environments plagued by unpredictable network conditions, latency and packet loss.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120320/NE73249LOGO )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO )
Improving delivery of mobile web sites and applications to better meet mobile user expectations has rapidly become a critical business imperative. As the capabilities of mobile devices have developed and matured, organizations have struggled to deliver mobile experiences that perform well enough to meet user expectations. Experiencing the Internet over mobile devices has not matched the "fixed line" experience. High degrees of latency can cause delays, hung web sites and applications and other issues that can degrade the user experience and negatively impact adoption and brand fidelity.
"Businesses must expect that their customers, employees, and partners will want to access web sites and applications from anywhere, at anytime, from any device," stated Lydia Leong, research vice president, Gartner. "Mobile devices, which have limited computing power and are connected to networks that often have high and unpredictable latencies, present a particular challenge, driving increasing market interest in optimization technologies, whether applied to mobile content and applications, or mobile networks."
Aqua Mobile Accelerator takes advantage of the power of the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM), a globally distributed cloud platform that continuously pulls and caches fresh content from web servers and mobile app data interfaces onto servers that are closer to the "gateway nodes" that serve as the on-ramp between the public Internet and private mobile carrier networks. Dynamic Internet mapping directs user requests for mobile application data and web sites to an optimal Akamai Edge server near a gateway node. Through Internet route optimization the fastest, most reliable path back to the data center serving dynamic and interactive content to mobile users is identified. Aqua Mobile Accelerator builds on this set of core capabilities to deliver even greater levels of optimization for mobile sites and applications.
New features introduced in Aqua Mobile Accelerator include:
Akamai Mobile Protocol: The Akamai Mobile Protocol implements a series of improvements to help benefit the overall mobile quality of experience based on the type of network a mobile device uses to connect to the Internet. Akamai Mobile Protocol uses real-time connection sensing to apply the best optimization, especially to overcome the high-latency and packet loss associated with cellular networks. Akamai Mobile Protocol helps deliver smart data retransmission for oversubscribed mobile networks, accounting for last-mile connection inconsistencies. HTTP pipelining for mobile browsers is also being made available. Ultimately, users are rewarded with shorter times to receive data initially as well as fewer dropped data connections during sessions.
Mobile Detection & Redirect: Now managed via Akamai's newly redesigned customer portal, Aqua Mobile Accelerator evaluates incoming HTTP requests at the Akamai Edge - the world's largest distributed cloud computing platform - where Akamai quickly and easily differentiates desktop browser from mobile browser requests. Redirection responses can then be issued from an Akamai Edge server close to the end-user, to the appropriate mobile site for smartphones, feature phones, tablets and other portable devices, dramatically improving response time to mobile devices.
"Businesses of all types are using mobile sites and applications to improve engagement and reach audiences anywhere and at any time," explained Pedro Santos, vice president, Mobile Business. "Aqua Mobile Accelerator provides these businesses a way to offer their users a consistent, high quality experience, which leads to greater satisfaction and reduced abandonment."
About the Akamai Solution Portfolio
Aqua Mobile Accelerator is part of the company's new Aqua Web Solutions product family which is designed to help customers grow revenue opportunities with fast, personalized web experiences and allow them to manage complexity from peak demand, mobile devices and data collection. Other solution sets leveraging the Akamai Intelligent Platform include Terra Enterprise Solutions which are intended to empower businesses to leverage the cloud for application adoption without borders while eliminating costly networks and specialized hardware; Kona Security Solutions which help organizations avoid data theft and business downtime by extending the security perimeter outside the data-center and protect them from the increasing frequency, scale and sophistication of web attacks; Sola Media Solutions which allow businesses to engage audiences with interactive HD quality video, solve the challenges of multi-device consumption and reinvent the software distribution channel; and Aura Network Solutions which deliver the capability to operate a cost efficient network which capitalizes on traffic growth and eliminates the complexity typically required to build a CDN and interconnect across providers.
About Akamai
Akamai® is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit http://www.akamai.com or blogs.akamai.com, and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
This release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, failure of Akamai services to operate as expected or to address intended market needs, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.
Contacts:
Rob Morton Natalie Temple
Media Relations Investor Relations
617-444-3641 617-444-3635
rmorton@akamai.com ntemple@akamai.com
SOURCE Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.akamai.com
Bridging the Gap between Adoption of Mobile Technology and Ability to Meet Subscriber Expectations
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai® Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leading cloud platform for delivering secure, high-performing user experiences to any device, anywhere, today introduced Aqua Mobile Accelerator, a new service designed to help online businesses provide a vastly improved user experience for mobile web sites and applications. Aqua Mobile Accelerator brings together a variety of performance enhancements designed to alleviate the inherent challenges content providers face in delivering to mobile devices across environments plagued by unpredictable network conditions, latency and packet loss.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120320/NE73249LOGO )
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100225/AKAMAILOGO )
Improving delivery of mobile web sites and applications to better meet mobile user expectations has rapidly become a critical business imperative. As the capabilities of mobile devices have developed and matured, organizations have struggled to deliver mobile experiences that perform well enough to meet user expectations. Experiencing the Internet over mobile devices has not matched the "fixed line" experience. High degrees of latency can cause delays, hung web sites and applications and other issues that can degrade the user experience and negatively impact adoption and brand fidelity.
"Businesses must expect that their customers, employees, and partners will want to access web sites and applications from anywhere, at anytime, from any device," stated Lydia Leong, research vice president, Gartner. "Mobile devices, which have limited computing power and are connected to networks that often have high and unpredictable latencies, present a particular challenge, driving increasing market interest in optimization technologies, whether applied to mobile content and applications, or mobile networks."
Aqua Mobile Accelerator takes advantage of the power of the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM), a globally distributed cloud platform that continuously pulls and caches fresh content from web servers and mobile app data interfaces onto servers that are closer to the "gateway nodes" that serve as the on-ramp between the public Internet and private mobile carrier networks. Dynamic Internet mapping directs user requests for mobile application data and web sites to an optimal Akamai Edge server near a gateway node. Through Internet route optimization the fastest, most reliable path back to the data center serving dynamic and interactive content to mobile users is identified. Aqua Mobile Accelerator builds on this set of core capabilities to deliver even greater levels of optimization for mobile sites and applications.
New features introduced in Aqua Mobile Accelerator include:
Akamai Mobile Protocol: The Akamai Mobile Protocol implements a series of improvements to help benefit the overall mobile quality of experience based on the type of network a mobile device uses to connect to the Internet. Akamai Mobile Protocol uses real-time connection sensing to apply the best optimization, especially to overcome the high-latency and packet loss associated with cellular networks. Akamai Mobile Protocol helps deliver smart data retransmission for oversubscribed mobile networks, accounting for last-mile connection inconsistencies. HTTP pipelining for mobile browsers is also being made available. Ultimately, users are rewarded with shorter times to receive data initially as well as fewer dropped data connections during sessions.
Mobile Detection & Redirect: Now managed via Akamai's newly redesigned customer portal, Aqua Mobile Accelerator evaluates incoming HTTP requests at the Akamai Edge - the world's largest distributed cloud computing platform - where Akamai quickly and easily differentiates desktop browser from mobile browser requests. Redirection responses can then be issued from an Akamai Edge server close to the end-user, to the appropriate mobile site for smartphones, feature phones, tablets and other portable devices, dramatically improving response time to mobile devices.
"Businesses of all types are using mobile sites and applications to improve engagement and reach audiences anywhere and at any time," explained Pedro Santos, vice president, Mobile Business. "Aqua Mobile Accelerator provides these businesses a way to offer their users a consistent, high quality experience, which leads to greater satisfaction and reduced abandonment."
About the Akamai Solution Portfolio
Aqua Mobile Accelerator is part of the company's new Aqua Web Solutions product family which is designed to help customers grow revenue opportunities with fast, personalized web experiences and allow them to manage complexity from peak demand, mobile devices and data collection. Other solution sets leveraging the Akamai Intelligent Platform include Terra Enterprise Solutions which are intended to empower businesses to leverage the cloud for application adoption without borders while eliminating costly networks and specialized hardware; Kona Security Solutions which help organizations avoid data theft and business downtime by extending the security perimeter outside the data-center and protect them from the increasing frequency, scale and sophistication of web attacks; Sola Media Solutions which allow businesses to engage audiences with interactive HD quality video, solve the challenges of multi-device consumption and reinvent the software distribution channel; and Aura Network Solutions which deliver the capability to operate a cost efficient network which capitalizes on traffic growth and eliminates the complexity typically required to build a CDN and interconnect across providers.
About Akamai
Akamai® is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the Company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit http://www.akamai.com or blogs.akamai.com, and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
Akamai Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
This release contains information about future expectations, plans and prospects of Akamai's management that constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors including, but not limited to, failure of Akamai services to operate as expected or to address intended market needs, a failure of Akamai's network infrastructure, and other factors that are discussed in Akamai's Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and other documents periodically filed with the SEC.
Contacts:
Rob Morton Natalie Temple
Media Relations Investor Relations
617-444-3641 617-444-3635
rmorton@akamai.com ntemple@akamai.com
SOURCE Akamai Technologies, Inc.
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Akamai Technologies, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.akamai.com
FindTheBest Enters Classifieds Market With 'Cars For Sale' Comparison Tool
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:35:01 AM
FindTheBest Enters Classifieds Market With 'Cars For Sale' Comparison Tool
Cars For Sale Comparison Presents the Facts and Provides Context on Price, Mileage, Model and More
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FindTheBest announces it is entering the classifieds market with its Cars For Sale comparison. Users can refine their car search by type, make, model, year, mileage, and color, and then filter, sort, compare and rank results based on personal specifications. FindTheBest's data-driven comparison platform empowers consumers to identify the best product for their needs--whether it's a new Porsche sports car or a used Toyota truck--without the clutter of marketing bias.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28987LOGO)
FindTheBest has partnered with GetAuto to provide a national database of about 400,000 Cars For sale, straight from the dealer. The Cars For Sale comparison equips users with the tools needed to find and compare cars, view cars and their specs--from condition and features to trim and color--within a context, find information about previous recalls of the car's make and model, and finally, contact the seller to take the next steps.
As Owen Griffin, General Manager at GetAuto.com, said, "We're all about supplying consumers with the information they need to get the right vehicle. Our partnership with FindTheBest has the same mission; this tool will help customers make better buying decisions."
On the car detail pages, the advantage of FindTheBest's platform becomes even more apparent. FindTheBest offers two unique features to help consumers make the most informed decision. First, the Cars For Sale comparison offers consumers a buyer's guide--outlining tips, things to look for and things to look out for when deciding on a new or used car. Second, the Cars For Sale comparison places each particular listing's metrics and stats within the surrounding market context.
-- Price Context: The individual car's price is presented alongside both
the average price of all cars of that same make and model, as well as
the average price of all available new and used Cars For sale.
-- Mileage Context: Similarly, the mileage is juxtaposed with the both
average mileage of all cars of the same make and model, as well as the
average mileage of all new and used Cars For sale.
These averages reflect real-time changes, and are constantly updated as the market fluctuates and as users add and remove their listings. The new Cars For Sale comparison fuses the authoritative, data-driven reviews on the comparison with the classifieds market, offering unbiased ratings and reviews.
In the coming months, FindTheBest plans on entering other classified markets including vacation rentals, corporate rentals, motorcycles and horses.
ABOUT FindTheBest
FindTheBest is an unbiased, data-driven comparison engine. We organize and present data in a consumer-friendly format so that you can make quick and informed decisions based on what's important to you.
SOURCE FindTheBest
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28987LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
FindTheBest
CONTACT: Grace Nasri, +1-805-452-8700, gnasri@findthebest.com
Web Site: http://www.findthebest.com/
Cars For Sale Comparison Presents the Facts and Provides Context on Price, Mileage, Model and More
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, FindTheBest announces it is entering the classifieds market with its Cars For Sale comparison. Users can refine their car search by type, make, model, year, mileage, and color, and then filter, sort, compare and rank results based on personal specifications. FindTheBest's data-driven comparison platform empowers consumers to identify the best product for their needs--whether it's a new Porsche sports car or a used Toyota truck--without the clutter of marketing bias.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28987LOGO)
FindTheBest has partnered with GetAuto to provide a national database of about 400,000 Cars For sale, straight from the dealer. The Cars For Sale comparison equips users with the tools needed to find and compare cars, view cars and their specs--from condition and features to trim and color--within a context, find information about previous recalls of the car's make and model, and finally, contact the seller to take the next steps.
As Owen Griffin, General Manager at GetAuto.com, said, "We're all about supplying consumers with the information they need to get the right vehicle. Our partnership with FindTheBest has the same mission; this tool will help customers make better buying decisions."
On the car detail pages, the advantage of FindTheBest's platform becomes even more apparent. FindTheBest offers two unique features to help consumers make the most informed decision. First, the Cars For Sale comparison offers consumers a buyer's guide--outlining tips, things to look for and things to look out for when deciding on a new or used car. Second, the Cars For Sale comparison places each particular listing's metrics and stats within the surrounding market context.
-- Price Context: The individual car's price is presented alongside both
the average price of all cars of that same make and model, as well as
the average price of all available new and used Cars For sale.
-- Mileage Context: Similarly, the mileage is juxtaposed with the both
average mileage of all cars of the same make and model, as well as the
average mileage of all new and used Cars For sale.
These averages reflect real-time changes, and are constantly updated as the market fluctuates and as users add and remove their listings. The new Cars For Sale comparison fuses the authoritative, data-driven reviews on the comparison with the classifieds market, offering unbiased ratings and reviews.
In the coming months, FindTheBest plans on entering other classified markets including vacation rentals, corporate rentals, motorcycles and horses.
ABOUT FindTheBest
FindTheBest is an unbiased, data-driven comparison engine. We organize and present data in a consumer-friendly format so that you can make quick and informed decisions based on what's important to you.
SOURCE FindTheBest
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120103/LA28987LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
FindTheBest
CONTACT: Grace Nasri, +1-805-452-8700, gnasri@findthebest.com
Web Site: http://www.findthebest.com/
CTI Group Unveils Analysis Core 1.05 and Achieves Oracle ExaData Certification
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:35:01 AM
CTI Group Unveils Analysis Core 1.05 and Achieves Oracle ExaData Certification
INDIANAPOLIS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI Group (Holdings) Inc. (OTCBB:CTIG), a leading developer of telecommunications solutions for fixed, mobile and converged communications, today announced the launch of Analysis Core 1.05, the latest version of its industry standard enterprise level billing analytics solution for telecommunications providers. This release of Analysis also ships with the Oracle PartnerNetwork ExaData Ready status.
With this release and another to soon follow, the Analysis solution delivers our carrier partner end-users with an enhanced feature set for billed communication cost analysis and management. Amanda Pearson, Analysis Product Manager states "The Split-Charging and Multiple Instances modules add yet another way for end user to extract meaningful and actionable information from their billing data."
When used in combination or independently, the split-charging and multiple instance tools enable the re-assignment of charges from a handset or cost centre to another for budgeting while also allowing for individualized reporting of lines with several different users.
Other key elements to this Analysis Core 1.05 release include Enhanced filters for bespoke report creation, user defined naming rights for handsets/lines and refined company and user uploads to utilize background activities allowing the user to continue reporting.
For further information about CTI Group please visit http://www.ctigroup.com and to view a product demonstration video click here
Media Contact:
Joe McLaughlin
CTI Group
Tel: +1-317-262-4502
Email: jmclaughlin@ctigroup.com
Website: http://www.ctigroup.com
CTI Group contact details:
CTI Group (Holdings), Incorporated
333 North Alabama Street
Street Suite 240
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1767
USA
Tel: +1 (317) 262-4666
Fax: +1 (317) 262-4849
Email: info@ctigroup.com
CTI Group EMEA
Daisyfield Business Centre
Appleby Street
Blackburn
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1254 291 500
Fax: +44 (0)1254 291 504
Email: info@ctigroup.com
About CTI Group
CTI Group (Holdings) Inc. is an international provider of electronic invoice processing and management, enterprise communications management software and services solutions, and carrier class voice over internet protocol (VoIP) management applications. CTI Group's SmartBill®, SmartRecord® and Proteus® product suites offer a full array of solutions for traffic analysis, post-billing call analysis, customer care and call recording.
CTI Group's products are used by some of the top service providers in North America and the United Kingdom, and play a trusted role in managing telephony costs at major corporations internationally. Headquartered in Indianapolis, CTI Group maintains overseas offices in London and Blackburn, UK. For more information, please visit CTI Group's website at http://www.ctigroup.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release may contain "forward-looking" statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (a) projections of revenue, capital expenditures, growth, prospects, dividends, capital structure and other financial matters; (b) statements of plans and objectives of CTI Group or its management or Board of Directors; (c) statements of future economic performance; (d) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about CTI Group and its business relating to the future; and (e) any statements using the words "could", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "may", "project", "intend", "will", "believe" or similar expressions. CTI Group's ability to predict projected results or the effect of events on CTI Group's operating results is inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this document. These factors include, but are not limited to: effects of current economic crisis, ability to attract and retain customers to purchase its products, ability to develop or launch new software products, technological advances by third parties and competition, ability to protect the Company's patented technology, ability to obtain settlements in connection with its patent enforcement activities and risks described in CTI Group's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Readers are referred to documents filed by CTI Group with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-K for its most year ended December 31, 2010.
SOURCE CTI Group (Holdings) Inc.
CTI Group (Holdings) Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ctigroup.com
INDIANAPOLIS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- CTI Group (Holdings) Inc. (OTCBB:CTIG), a leading developer of telecommunications solutions for fixed, mobile and converged communications, today announced the launch of Analysis Core 1.05, the latest version of its industry standard enterprise level billing analytics solution for telecommunications providers. This release of Analysis also ships with the Oracle PartnerNetwork ExaData Ready status.
With this release and another to soon follow, the Analysis solution delivers our carrier partner end-users with an enhanced feature set for billed communication cost analysis and management. Amanda Pearson, Analysis Product Manager states "The Split-Charging and Multiple Instances modules add yet another way for end user to extract meaningful and actionable information from their billing data."
When used in combination or independently, the split-charging and multiple instance tools enable the re-assignment of charges from a handset or cost centre to another for budgeting while also allowing for individualized reporting of lines with several different users.
Other key elements to this Analysis Core 1.05 release include Enhanced filters for bespoke report creation, user defined naming rights for handsets/lines and refined company and user uploads to utilize background activities allowing the user to continue reporting.
For further information about CTI Group please visit http://www.ctigroup.com and to view a product demonstration video click here
Media Contact:
Joe McLaughlin
CTI Group
Tel: +1-317-262-4502
Email: jmclaughlin@ctigroup.com
Website: http://www.ctigroup.com
CTI Group contact details:
CTI Group (Holdings), Incorporated
333 North Alabama Street
Street Suite 240
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1767
USA
Tel: +1 (317) 262-4666
Fax: +1 (317) 262-4849
Email: info@ctigroup.com
CTI Group EMEA
Daisyfield Business Centre
Appleby Street
Blackburn
UK
Tel: +44 (0)1254 291 500
Fax: +44 (0)1254 291 504
Email: info@ctigroup.com
About CTI Group
CTI Group (Holdings) Inc. is an international provider of electronic invoice processing and management, enterprise communications management software and services solutions, and carrier class voice over internet protocol (VoIP) management applications. CTI Group's SmartBill®, SmartRecord® and Proteus® product suites offer a full array of solutions for traffic analysis, post-billing call analysis, customer care and call recording.
CTI Group's products are used by some of the top service providers in North America and the United Kingdom, and play a trusted role in managing telephony costs at major corporations internationally. Headquartered in Indianapolis, CTI Group maintains overseas offices in London and Blackburn, UK. For more information, please visit CTI Group's website at http://www.ctigroup.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release may contain "forward-looking" statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (a) projections of revenue, capital expenditures, growth, prospects, dividends, capital structure and other financial matters; (b) statements of plans and objectives of CTI Group or its management or Board of Directors; (c) statements of future economic performance; (d) statements of assumptions underlying other statements and statements about CTI Group and its business relating to the future; and (e) any statements using the words "could", "should", "anticipate", "expect", "may", "project", "intend", "will", "believe" or similar expressions. CTI Group's ability to predict projected results or the effect of events on CTI Group's operating results is inherently uncertain. Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in this document. These factors include, but are not limited to: effects of current economic crisis, ability to attract and retain customers to purchase its products, ability to develop or launch new software products, technological advances by third parties and competition, ability to protect the Company's patented technology, ability to obtain settlements in connection with its patent enforcement activities and risks described in CTI Group's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010. Readers are referred to documents filed by CTI Group with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-K for its most year ended December 31, 2010.
SOURCE CTI Group (Holdings) Inc.
CTI Group (Holdings) Inc.
Web Site: http://www.ctigroup.com
TI introduces industry's first family of ICs designed to support Thunderbolt(TM) Technology
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:21:01 AM
TI introduces industry's first family of ICs designed to support Thunderbolt(TM) Technology
Complete ecosystem provides an end-to-end solution from cable to host
DALLAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's first integrated circuit (IC) portfolio optimized for Thunderbolt(TM) Technology. The Thunderbolt high-speed interface standard supports dual 10.3 Gbps transfer lanes, aggregating PCI Express and DisplayPort into a single cable to enable both data and display over a single cable. TI is the only supplier to provide the full ecosystem of devices, allowing customers to do more by offering the right products to speed design with Thunderbolt. To download data sheets or order samples see: http://www.ti.com/thunderbolt-pr.
Enabling the design from the host PC through the cable to the peripheral, TI's initial product offering includes six devices. The TPS22980 power load switch resides on both the host and device side, facilitating the delivery and receipt of power to both the active cable and the connected device. The LM3017 boost and battery disconnect and HD3SS0001 FET switch work in tandem on the host to connect to the cable where the TPS22985 power load switch, DS100TB211 signal conditioning retimer with clock and data recovery (CDR) and LMZ10501 SIMPLE SWITCHER® nano module reside. All devices are designed to work seamlessly to provide an optimum Thunderbolt user experience. To view the block diagram see: http://www.ti.com/thunderbolt-pr.
"Thunderbolt(TM) technology brings unprecedented I/O performance and versatility to the PC platform," said Jason Ziller, director of marketing and planning for Thunderbolt technology at Intel. "Texas Instruments' new devices will accelerate Thunderbolt product makers' development and time-to-market, and help accelerate Thunderbolt ecosystem growth."
Thunderbolt device key features and benefits
TPS22980: 3.3V to 18V power load switch
-- Single, integrated solution saves board space and simplifies system
design by providing a dual voltage switch with an adjustable current
limit that prevents damage to the connected device.
-- High-voltage discharge before low-voltage connection protects components
from over-voltage exposure.
TPS22985: Power selection device
-- Single, integrated solution manages all power delivery through a
Thunderbolt technology cable, simplifying cable designs.
-- Optimized for use with the DS100TB211 for cable implementation,
minimizing required external circuitry and saving space in the active
cable form factor.
DS100TB211: Signal conditioning retimer with CDR
-- Dual-lane retimer with adaptive four-stage equalization enables thin,
inexpensive 40-AWG cable.
-- Integrated clock synthesis and power filtering reduces bill-of-materials
cost and PCB layers.
-- On-chip cable diagnostics lowers assembly time, cost.
HD3SS0001: Data source selection switch
-- Single solution integrates multiple discrete components, saving board
space.
-- Optimized pinout for routing from signal sources to connector.
LM3017: Boost controller with true shutdown
-- True shutdown protects battery from excessive current draw in a short
circuit condition.
-- Meets both broadband output noise and ripple requirements with less than
50-mV peak-to-peak.
-- Output power capability delivers up to 30-W for driving two Thunderbolt
ports at 15-W each.
-- +/- One percent reference voltage provides accurate output to power load
switch.
LMZ10501: 1A SIMPLE SWITCHER® nano module with integrated inductor
-- Integrated inductor saves board space and eases design.
-- High efficiency up to 97 percent reduces system heat generation.
-- Adjustable output voltage provides design flexibility.
Availability and pricing
The following TI devices for Thunderbolt are available from TI and authorized distributors:
Device Availability Package Pricing (1ku)
------ ------------ ------- ------------
TPS22980 Now 4 x 4 mm QFN $1.10
-------- --- ------------ -----
TPS22985 Now 1.6 x 1.6 mm BGA $0.65
-------- --- ---------------- -----
DS100TB211 Samples now, Full production
3Q2012 5 x 5 mm QFN $3.95
---------- ---------------------------- ------------ -----
HD3SS0001 Samples now, Full production
3Q2012 3.5 x 5.5 mm TQFN $0.90
--------- ----------------------------- ----------------- -----
LM3017 Samples now, Full production
2Q2012 2.4 x 2.7mm QFN $0.97
------ ----------------------------- --------------- -----
LMZ10501 Now 3.0 x 2.5 mm SE08A $1.80
-------- --- ------------------- -----
Learn more about TI's interface, clock and power portfolios:
-- Quickly search TI's entire interface portfolio and other interface
devices, or download the latest selection guide:
http://www.ti.com/interface-pr.
-- Order samples, request EVMs and download datasheets for the Thunderbolt
products at http://www.ti.com/thunderbolt-pr.
-- Ask questions and help solve problems with fellow engineers in the
Industrial Interface Forum and Power forum in the TI E2E(TM) Community.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
TI E2E and SIMPLE SWITCHER are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
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CONTACT: Lindsey Starnes of Texas Instruments, +1-214-480-6500, lindsey@ti.com; or Laura Babbili of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2505, lbabbili@golinharris.com, for Texas Instruments Incorporated (Please do not publish these numbers or e-mail addresses.)
Web Site: http://www.ti.com
Complete ecosystem provides an end-to-end solution from cable to host
DALLAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today introduced the industry's first integrated circuit (IC) portfolio optimized for Thunderbolt(TM) Technology. The Thunderbolt high-speed interface standard supports dual 10.3 Gbps transfer lanes, aggregating PCI Express and DisplayPort into a single cable to enable both data and display over a single cable. TI is the only supplier to provide the full ecosystem of devices, allowing customers to do more by offering the right products to speed design with Thunderbolt. To download data sheets or order samples see: http://www.ti.com/thunderbolt-pr.
Enabling the design from the host PC through the cable to the peripheral, TI's initial product offering includes six devices. The TPS22980 power load switch resides on both the host and device side, facilitating the delivery and receipt of power to both the active cable and the connected device. The LM3017 boost and battery disconnect and HD3SS0001 FET switch work in tandem on the host to connect to the cable where the TPS22985 power load switch, DS100TB211 signal conditioning retimer with clock and data recovery (CDR) and LMZ10501 SIMPLE SWITCHER® nano module reside. All devices are designed to work seamlessly to provide an optimum Thunderbolt user experience. To view the block diagram see: http://www.ti.com/thunderbolt-pr.
"Thunderbolt(TM) technology brings unprecedented I/O performance and versatility to the PC platform," said Jason Ziller, director of marketing and planning for Thunderbolt technology at Intel. "Texas Instruments' new devices will accelerate Thunderbolt product makers' development and time-to-market, and help accelerate Thunderbolt ecosystem growth."
Thunderbolt device key features and benefits
TPS22980: 3.3V to 18V power load switch
-- Single, integrated solution saves board space and simplifies system
design by providing a dual voltage switch with an adjustable current
limit that prevents damage to the connected device.
-- High-voltage discharge before low-voltage connection protects components
from over-voltage exposure.
TPS22985: Power selection device
-- Single, integrated solution manages all power delivery through a
Thunderbolt technology cable, simplifying cable designs.
-- Optimized for use with the DS100TB211 for cable implementation,
minimizing required external circuitry and saving space in the active
cable form factor.
DS100TB211: Signal conditioning retimer with CDR
-- Dual-lane retimer with adaptive four-stage equalization enables thin,
inexpensive 40-AWG cable.
-- Integrated clock synthesis and power filtering reduces bill-of-materials
cost and PCB layers.
-- On-chip cable diagnostics lowers assembly time, cost.
HD3SS0001: Data source selection switch
-- Single solution integrates multiple discrete components, saving board
space.
-- Optimized pinout for routing from signal sources to connector.
LM3017: Boost controller with true shutdown
-- True shutdown protects battery from excessive current draw in a short
circuit condition.
-- Meets both broadband output noise and ripple requirements with less than
50-mV peak-to-peak.
-- Output power capability delivers up to 30-W for driving two Thunderbolt
ports at 15-W each.
-- +/- One percent reference voltage provides accurate output to power load
switch.
LMZ10501: 1A SIMPLE SWITCHER® nano module with integrated inductor
-- Integrated inductor saves board space and eases design.
-- High efficiency up to 97 percent reduces system heat generation.
-- Adjustable output voltage provides design flexibility.
Availability and pricing
The following TI devices for Thunderbolt are available from TI and authorized distributors:
Device Availability Package Pricing (1ku)
------ ------------ ------- ------------
TPS22980 Now 4 x 4 mm QFN $1.10
-------- --- ------------ -----
TPS22985 Now 1.6 x 1.6 mm BGA $0.65
-------- --- ---------------- -----
DS100TB211 Samples now, Full production
3Q2012 5 x 5 mm QFN $3.95
---------- ---------------------------- ------------ -----
HD3SS0001 Samples now, Full production
3Q2012 3.5 x 5.5 mm TQFN $0.90
--------- ----------------------------- ----------------- -----
LM3017 Samples now, Full production
2Q2012 2.4 x 2.7mm QFN $0.97
------ ----------------------------- --------------- -----
LMZ10501 Now 3.0 x 2.5 mm SE08A $1.80
-------- --- ------------------- -----
Learn more about TI's interface, clock and power portfolios:
-- Quickly search TI's entire interface portfolio and other interface
devices, or download the latest selection guide:
http://www.ti.com/interface-pr.
-- Order samples, request EVMs and download datasheets for the Thunderbolt
products at http://www.ti.com/thunderbolt-pr.
-- Ask questions and help solve problems with fellow engineers in the
Industrial Interface Forum and Power forum in the TI E2E(TM) Community.
About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments semiconductor innovations help 90,000 customers unlock the possibilities of the world as it could be - smarter, safer, greener, healthier and more fun. Our commitment to building a better future is ingrained in everything we do - from the responsible manufacturing of our semiconductors, to caring for our employees, to giving back inside our communities. This is just the beginning of our story. Learn more at http://www.ti.com.
Trademarks
TI E2E and SIMPLE SWITCHER are trademarks of Texas Instruments. All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.
SOURCE Texas Instruments Incorporated
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Texas Instruments Incorporated
CONTACT: Lindsey Starnes of Texas Instruments, +1-214-480-6500, lindsey@ti.com; or Laura Babbili of GolinHarris, +1-972-341-2505, lbabbili@golinharris.com, for Texas Instruments Incorporated (Please do not publish these numbers or e-mail addresses.)
Web Site: http://www.ti.com
Game Insight Announces Rule The Kingdom for Android
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Posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
Game Insight Announces Rule The Kingdom for Android
Game Insight to Publish Mobile Role-Playing Game with Hundreds of Quests and a Kingdom to Build
MOSCOW and SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Insight, a global leader in publishing mobile and social games, announces its newest game Rule The Kingdom for Android devices. To mark this momentous occasion, Game Insight has released an announcement trailer to give players a glimpse at the city-building and role-playing action to come!
Rule The Kingdom is an immersive role-playing game that combines the strategy and achievement of a traditional city-building game with the questing, crafting, and battles of today's top role-playing games. Players take the mantle of a deposed lord or lady to defend and rebuild their humble domain. Android users will be tasked with building a bustling village for their loyal subjects, who create a burgeoning economy by harvesting crops and other raw materials, and by using multiple recipes, can create foodstuffs, weapons, armor, and other useful items to help bolster their community.
Building a city is only the beginning of Rule The Kingdom's story. Players will also have an in-game avatar who can explore a vast land filled with treasures, monsters, and other nations that seek alliances. Players will use their character to recruit one of six different troop types to accompany them as they tackle more than 1,000 quests across 12 campaigns that will require them to explore, fight powerful bosses, learn three different schools of devastating magical spells, and collect precious gems to upgrade slots in their weapons and armor.
Rule The Kingdom will offer hours of varied gameplay that combines city-building and resource management with true role-playing game-style questing and battles. This unique RPG experience will be free-to-play and will be available on Android devices in April 2012.
For more information, please visit http://www.rulekingdom.com/.
Trailer Download: http://yousend.it/GzAoSb
About Game Insight
Founded in 2009, Game Insight is one of the leading social and mobile gaming studios in Russia, with strong representation globally. Game Insight's portfolio includes games on Android, iOS, social, Web, and HTML 5. The studio is committed to creating free-to-play games on these platforms of the utmost quality. Find more information on Game Insight at the official Web site: http://www.game-insight.com/
SOURCE Game Insight
Game Insight
CONTACT: John Kopp of High Road Communications, +1-415-318-4210, john.kopp@highroad.com, for Game Insight
Web Site: http://www.game-insight.com
Game Insight to Publish Mobile Role-Playing Game with Hundreds of Quests and a Kingdom to Build
MOSCOW and SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Insight, a global leader in publishing mobile and social games, announces its newest game Rule The Kingdom for Android devices. To mark this momentous occasion, Game Insight has released an announcement trailer to give players a glimpse at the city-building and role-playing action to come!
Rule The Kingdom is an immersive role-playing game that combines the strategy and achievement of a traditional city-building game with the questing, crafting, and battles of today's top role-playing games. Players take the mantle of a deposed lord or lady to defend and rebuild their humble domain. Android users will be tasked with building a bustling village for their loyal subjects, who create a burgeoning economy by harvesting crops and other raw materials, and by using multiple recipes, can create foodstuffs, weapons, armor, and other useful items to help bolster their community.
Building a city is only the beginning of Rule The Kingdom's story. Players will also have an in-game avatar who can explore a vast land filled with treasures, monsters, and other nations that seek alliances. Players will use their character to recruit one of six different troop types to accompany them as they tackle more than 1,000 quests across 12 campaigns that will require them to explore, fight powerful bosses, learn three different schools of devastating magical spells, and collect precious gems to upgrade slots in their weapons and armor.
Rule The Kingdom will offer hours of varied gameplay that combines city-building and resource management with true role-playing game-style questing and battles. This unique RPG experience will be free-to-play and will be available on Android devices in April 2012.
For more information, please visit http://www.rulekingdom.com/.
Trailer Download: http://yousend.it/GzAoSb
About Game Insight
Founded in 2009, Game Insight is one of the leading social and mobile gaming studios in Russia, with strong representation globally. Game Insight's portfolio includes games on Android, iOS, social, Web, and HTML 5. The studio is committed to creating free-to-play games on these platforms of the utmost quality. Find more information on Game Insight at the official Web site: http://www.game-insight.com/
SOURCE Game Insight
Game Insight
CONTACT: John Kopp of High Road Communications, +1-415-318-4210, john.kopp@highroad.com, for Game Insight
Web Site: http://www.game-insight.com
Datameer Releases Major New Version of Analytics Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 11:07:01 AM
Datameer Releases Major New Version of Analytics Platform
Innovations encompass data partitioning, security and analytics
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Datameer, Inc. (http://www.datameer.com), a provider of end-user analytics solutions built on Apache Hadoop, today announced the general availability of Version 1.4 of the Datameer solution. Datameer 1.4 adds major new functionality in the areas of data management including partitioning, user and data security as well as expanded support for data source adaptors and support for new versions of Hadoop from Cloudera and IBM.
"This release is our most ambitious engineering effort since Version 1.0 and was driven primarily by input from our customers," commented Stefan Groschupf, CEO of Datameer. "Our innovations in data partitioning, multi-way joins, user and data security and support for new Hadoop distributions from Cloudera and IBM keep both Datameer and our customers at the leading edge of Hadoop-based business intelligence."
"The new features in Datameer 1.4 demonstrate that Datameer is committed to delivering what customers want with an emphasis on quality and ease of use," stated David Cornell, Software Development Manager at SophosLabs. "We are particularly excited to see support for partitioning which will dramatically enhance report generation performance."
"Attributor's original selection of Datameer was driven by our need to quickly provide analytics to our clients," said Matt Robison, President and COO at Attributor. "This new release continues Datameer's ease-of-use innovation especially in the areas of data partitioning and security and we are looking forward to leveraging the new functionality in our work."
Datameer is the first and only packaged analytics solution for Apache Hadoop. Designed to help business users and data analysts integrate, analyze and visualize structured and unstructured data, Datameer combines the linear scalability and dramatic cost-effectiveness of Hadoop with complete, packaged analytics functionality.
Complete details of the new Datameer Version 1.4 are available here.
For more information on Datameer, please visit http://www.datameer.com.
About Datameer
Datameer offers the first data analytics solution built on Hadoop that helps business users access, analyze and use massive amounts of data. Founded by Hadoop veterans in 2009, the company's breakthrough product provides unparalleled access to data with minimal IT resources. Datameer scales to 4,000 servers and petabytes of data and is available for all major Hadoop distributions including Apache, Cloudera, EMC, Hortonworks, IBM, MapR, Yahoo!, Amazon and Microsoft Azure. Datameer is based in San Mateo, Calif.
Contact: Joe Nicholson
VP, Marketing
jnicholson@datameer.com
831 419-5017
SOURCE Datameer
Datameer
Web Site: http://www.datameer.com
Innovations encompass data partitioning, security and analytics
SAN MATEO, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Datameer, Inc. (http://www.datameer.com), a provider of end-user analytics solutions built on Apache Hadoop, today announced the general availability of Version 1.4 of the Datameer solution. Datameer 1.4 adds major new functionality in the areas of data management including partitioning, user and data security as well as expanded support for data source adaptors and support for new versions of Hadoop from Cloudera and IBM.
"This release is our most ambitious engineering effort since Version 1.0 and was driven primarily by input from our customers," commented Stefan Groschupf, CEO of Datameer. "Our innovations in data partitioning, multi-way joins, user and data security and support for new Hadoop distributions from Cloudera and IBM keep both Datameer and our customers at the leading edge of Hadoop-based business intelligence."
"The new features in Datameer 1.4 demonstrate that Datameer is committed to delivering what customers want with an emphasis on quality and ease of use," stated David Cornell, Software Development Manager at SophosLabs. "We are particularly excited to see support for partitioning which will dramatically enhance report generation performance."
"Attributor's original selection of Datameer was driven by our need to quickly provide analytics to our clients," said Matt Robison, President and COO at Attributor. "This new release continues Datameer's ease-of-use innovation especially in the areas of data partitioning and security and we are looking forward to leveraging the new functionality in our work."
Datameer is the first and only packaged analytics solution for Apache Hadoop. Designed to help business users and data analysts integrate, analyze and visualize structured and unstructured data, Datameer combines the linear scalability and dramatic cost-effectiveness of Hadoop with complete, packaged analytics functionality.
Complete details of the new Datameer Version 1.4 are available here.
For more information on Datameer, please visit http://www.datameer.com.
About Datameer
Datameer offers the first data analytics solution built on Hadoop that helps business users access, analyze and use massive amounts of data. Founded by Hadoop veterans in 2009, the company's breakthrough product provides unparalleled access to data with minimal IT resources. Datameer scales to 4,000 servers and petabytes of data and is available for all major Hadoop distributions including Apache, Cloudera, EMC, Hortonworks, IBM, MapR, Yahoo!, Amazon and Microsoft Azure. Datameer is based in San Mateo, Calif.
Contact: Joe Nicholson
VP, Marketing
jnicholson@datameer.com
831 419-5017
SOURCE Datameer
Datameer
Web Site: http://www.datameer.com
ReadyPulse Launches Social Brand Advocacy Platform for Brands and Marketers
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 10:49:01 AM
ReadyPulse Launches Social Brand Advocacy Platform for Brands and Marketers
New Services Help Marketers Increase Revenues and Loyalty
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReadyPulse, the Social Brand Advocacy Builder to increase revenues, loyalty and engagement, today announced the launch of its brand advocacy platform to help social marketers identify potential online brand advocates and assist in converting them into proactive brand champions. The web-based service helps brands foster deeper relationships with its followers while cultivating, rewarding, and measuring brand advocacy -- resulting in authentic, profitable, and long-lasting customer relationships.
ReadyPulse uses its patent pending social user behavior analysis and recommendations engine to help marketers foster brand advocacy. ReadyPulse's easy to use tools provide competitive benchmarking information and delivers engagement analytics in real-time, allowing marketers the ability to make data-driven decisions for campaigns, content, and resources investments based on immediate signals on theirs and their competitors' social networks.
"Using ReadyPulse's unique technology, LaJolla has a whole new view into our brands and competitors," said Ryan Cropley, Director of Digital Marketing, LaJolla Group. "Through ReadyPulse, we have been able to quickly adjust our social strategy, optimize spending, and empower the content team with actionable data to help us outperform competitors and convert fans to customers and advocates."
"Companies today struggle to measure the true value of social media and tie efforts back to their business objectives," said Srinivas Penumaka, President of ReadyPulse. "We recognize that people love the brands that love them back, and believe social marketing should do more to meet them halfway. Our technology is designed to help anyone from a brand marketer to an ad agency drive significant upswing in word of mouth referrals and sales."
ReadyPulse enables its customers the ability to proactively identify and respond to community-building opportunities. A single dashboard provides a deeper view into the social ecosystem--from potential brand advocates to real-time activities on a brand and competitor channels.
ReadyPulse offers brands the unique tools to:
-- Identify their Advocacy Set -- ReadyPulse assigns a Loyalty Rank for top
followers, providing insight into individual contributions by brand
advocates
-- Cultivate brand advocates with content that resonates - ReadyPulse
scores each post or tweet to provide a clear view on which content,
including from competitors, is doing well with what type of audience -
all to help inform fast, strategic decisions
-- Monitor Facebook and Twitter activity on one dashboard --Saves time and
effort in tracking their own brands and the competition on Twitter and
Facebook
-- Evaluates performance against the competition - A comprehensive
competitive benchmarking and analysis engine provides a dashboard view
to track competitors, compare statistics, growth rates and trends and
learn what content is working for competitors and their brand advocates
The services are generally available immediately. Pricing varies upon the number of social network accounts tracked (Facebook pages and Twitter handles). For more information about the products, please visit http://www.readypulse.com.
About ReadyPulse
ReadyPulse is the Brand Advocate Builder for social networks. ReadyPulse provides innovative and accurate tools for social media marketers to identify, cultivate, reward and measure brand advocacy with its easy to use, integrated audience and content scoring and behavioral analysis platform. ReadyPulse is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. For more information, visit http://www.readypulse.com.
SOURCE ReadyPulse
ReadyPulse
CONTACT: Kelli Gail, +1-917-981-4193, kelli@readypulse.com
Web Site: http://www.readypulse.com
New Services Help Marketers Increase Revenues and Loyalty
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ReadyPulse, the Social Brand Advocacy Builder to increase revenues, loyalty and engagement, today announced the launch of its brand advocacy platform to help social marketers identify potential online brand advocates and assist in converting them into proactive brand champions. The web-based service helps brands foster deeper relationships with its followers while cultivating, rewarding, and measuring brand advocacy -- resulting in authentic, profitable, and long-lasting customer relationships.
ReadyPulse uses its patent pending social user behavior analysis and recommendations engine to help marketers foster brand advocacy. ReadyPulse's easy to use tools provide competitive benchmarking information and delivers engagement analytics in real-time, allowing marketers the ability to make data-driven decisions for campaigns, content, and resources investments based on immediate signals on theirs and their competitors' social networks.
"Using ReadyPulse's unique technology, LaJolla has a whole new view into our brands and competitors," said Ryan Cropley, Director of Digital Marketing, LaJolla Group. "Through ReadyPulse, we have been able to quickly adjust our social strategy, optimize spending, and empower the content team with actionable data to help us outperform competitors and convert fans to customers and advocates."
"Companies today struggle to measure the true value of social media and tie efforts back to their business objectives," said Srinivas Penumaka, President of ReadyPulse. "We recognize that people love the brands that love them back, and believe social marketing should do more to meet them halfway. Our technology is designed to help anyone from a brand marketer to an ad agency drive significant upswing in word of mouth referrals and sales."
ReadyPulse enables its customers the ability to proactively identify and respond to community-building opportunities. A single dashboard provides a deeper view into the social ecosystem--from potential brand advocates to real-time activities on a brand and competitor channels.
ReadyPulse offers brands the unique tools to:
-- Identify their Advocacy Set -- ReadyPulse assigns a Loyalty Rank for top
followers, providing insight into individual contributions by brand
advocates
-- Cultivate brand advocates with content that resonates - ReadyPulse
scores each post or tweet to provide a clear view on which content,
including from competitors, is doing well with what type of audience -
all to help inform fast, strategic decisions
-- Monitor Facebook and Twitter activity on one dashboard --Saves time and
effort in tracking their own brands and the competition on Twitter and
-- Evaluates performance against the competition - A comprehensive
competitive benchmarking and analysis engine provides a dashboard view
to track competitors, compare statistics, growth rates and trends and
learn what content is working for competitors and their brand advocates
The services are generally available immediately. Pricing varies upon the number of social network accounts tracked (Facebook pages and Twitter handles). For more information about the products, please visit http://www.readypulse.com.
About ReadyPulse
ReadyPulse is the Brand Advocate Builder for social networks. ReadyPulse provides innovative and accurate tools for social media marketers to identify, cultivate, reward and measure brand advocacy with its easy to use, integrated audience and content scoring and behavioral analysis platform. ReadyPulse is headquartered in Bellevue, WA. For more information, visit http://www.readypulse.com.
SOURCE ReadyPulse
ReadyPulse
CONTACT: Kelli Gail, +1-917-981-4193, kelli@readypulse.com
Web Site: http://www.readypulse.com
BlackRapid Partners With Porter Novelli and Hornall Anderson
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 10:35:01 AM
BlackRapid Partners With Porter Novelli and Hornall Anderson
Company working to open new market, customer segments to continue strong growth
SEATTLE, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackRapid, creator of The Original Camera Sling(TM), today announced strategic partnerships with two top Seattle creative firms; global public relations agency Porter Novelli and brand design firm Hornall Anderson. The agencies will work in tandem with BlackRapid to develop the company's brand, create compelling and effective communications programs to inform consumers of the benefits of BlackRapid's lifestyle products, and to generate awareness for the company both nationally and internationally.
These partnerships are part of the company's strategy to expand the appeal of its award-winning suite of camera straps and accessories from professional photographers to enthusiasts, amateurs and general consumers.
"We've spent the past few years going from a start-up with a good idea to a business with strong product development and distribution," said Kurt Peterson, President and co-owner of BlackRapid. "These strategic partnerships will boost the marketing of our products to continue our growth."
The moves come shortly after the company hired Microsoft, AT&T, and US Bank alum K. Francesca Lukjanowicz as CMO. Lukjanowicz, who joined the company late last year, will oversee the partnerships with the two companies.
Porter Novelli will provide BlackRapid strategic PR counsel, executive communications support, product reviews management and social media capabilities. Hornall Anderson, an award-winning firm, will create top-notch brand strategy and design, culminating in a website re-launch and brand presence later in 2012.
About BlackRapid
BlackRapid is the premier camera accessory brand, offering products designed to improve the speed, comfort and efficiency of consumer and professional photographers. Based in Seattle, WA, BlackRapid's products are distributed in over 50 countries. BlackRapid was founded by Seattle photographer Ron Henry in 2008.
About Porter Novelli
A global public relations leader, Porter Novelli was founded in 1972 and is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). In 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, Porter Novelli combines the power of immersion with the rigor of research to create deep human insights that enable the agency to transform the opinions, beliefs and behaviors of those who matter most to its clients. Porter Novelli is proud to be the official agency partner of SXSW Interactive. For additional information, please visit http://www.porternovelli.com.
About Hornall Anderson
Hornall Anderson (http://www.hornallanderson.com) specializes in the design and execution of customer experiences that bring meaning to brands and consumers. We use a 360-degree design approach to create branded experiences from print, to digital and packaged goods, to environments, virtual worlds and beyond. You can see the impact of our work in iconic places like Madison Square Garden, Chicago's Willis Tower and the Empire State Building, and with Fortune 500 brands like Starbucks, Hewlett Packard, PepsiCo and Microsoft. Hornall Anderson is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC).
Contact:
Anita Lavine, Porter Novelli
Anita.Lavine@porternovelli.com
206-898-5228 (cell)
SOURCE BlackRapid
BlackRapid
Company working to open new market, customer segments to continue strong growth
SEATTLE, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BlackRapid, creator of The Original Camera Sling(TM), today announced strategic partnerships with two top Seattle creative firms; global public relations agency Porter Novelli and brand design firm Hornall Anderson. The agencies will work in tandem with BlackRapid to develop the company's brand, create compelling and effective communications programs to inform consumers of the benefits of BlackRapid's lifestyle products, and to generate awareness for the company both nationally and internationally.
These partnerships are part of the company's strategy to expand the appeal of its award-winning suite of camera straps and accessories from professional photographers to enthusiasts, amateurs and general consumers.
"We've spent the past few years going from a start-up with a good idea to a business with strong product development and distribution," said Kurt Peterson, President and co-owner of BlackRapid. "These strategic partnerships will boost the marketing of our products to continue our growth."
The moves come shortly after the company hired Microsoft, AT&T, and US Bank alum K. Francesca Lukjanowicz as CMO. Lukjanowicz, who joined the company late last year, will oversee the partnerships with the two companies.
Porter Novelli will provide BlackRapid strategic PR counsel, executive communications support, product reviews management and social media capabilities. Hornall Anderson, an award-winning firm, will create top-notch brand strategy and design, culminating in a website re-launch and brand presence later in 2012.
About BlackRapid
BlackRapid is the premier camera accessory brand, offering products designed to improve the speed, comfort and efficiency of consumer and professional photographers. Based in Seattle, WA, BlackRapid's products are distributed in over 50 countries. BlackRapid was founded by Seattle photographer Ron Henry in 2008.
About Porter Novelli
A global public relations leader, Porter Novelli was founded in 1972 and is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC). In 90 offices in nearly 60 countries, Porter Novelli combines the power of immersion with the rigor of research to create deep human insights that enable the agency to transform the opinions, beliefs and behaviors of those who matter most to its clients. Porter Novelli is proud to be the official agency partner of SXSW Interactive. For additional information, please visit http://www.porternovelli.com.
About Hornall Anderson
Hornall Anderson (http://www.hornallanderson.com) specializes in the design and execution of customer experiences that bring meaning to brands and consumers. We use a 360-degree design approach to create branded experiences from print, to digital and packaged goods, to environments, virtual worlds and beyond. You can see the impact of our work in iconic places like Madison Square Garden, Chicago's Willis Tower and the Empire State Building, and with Fortune 500 brands like Starbucks, Hewlett Packard, PepsiCo and Microsoft. Hornall Anderson is a part of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC).
Contact:
Anita Lavine, Porter Novelli
Anita.Lavine@porternovelli.com
206-898-5228 (cell)
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IBM Introduces New Predictive Analytics Services and Software to Reduce Fraud, Manage Financial Performance and Deliver Next Best Action
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 10:28:01 AM
IBM Introduces New Predictive Analytics Services and Software to Reduce Fraud, Manage Financial Performance and Deliver Next Best Action
NEW YORK and LONDON, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced new consulting services and software that take the power of predictive analytics to new levels of impact for the highest-priority issues of C-suite decision makers. The new analytic offerings address the emerging opportunities of big data to manage financial operations, decrease fraud and nurture next-generation customer relationships.
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Based on experiences drawn from more than 20,000 analytics engagements, the new solutions combine innovations developed by IBM Research with new predictive technologies from dozens of companies IBM has acquired.
IBM will significantly broaden the group of clients - specifically C-suite leaders - who can adopt analytics, extending IBM's leadership position in the strategic market for business analytics. IDC estimates enterprises will invest more than $120 billion by 2015 to capture the business impact of analytics, across hardware, software and services.
"These new capabilities target the agendas of global business leaders operating in a world of accelerating complexity, unpredictability and massively available information," said Bridget van Kralingen, senior vice president, IBM Global Business Services. "By integrating analytics into business processes and converting new insights into action, IBM is helping organizations transform big data from a threat into an opportunity, one that will be their most valuable natural resource."
Enterprises across all industries are under increased pressure to extract new insights from the explosion of available data. To address this imperative, IBM has expanded its multi-billion dollar investment in business analytics to address three vital client issues - fraud detection, financial operations and customer service - and help organizations increase revenues. The IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solutions include:
-- IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solution - Anti-fraud, Waste & AbuseEach
year, health care fraud tops $250 billion, according to the FBI. Tax
fraud costs billions more. IBM's adaptive systems learn from the latest
data, helping to protect against emerging fraud. The solution embeds
advanced algorithms directly into business processes, providing
government agencies and insurers with the ability to detect fraud in
real time - before funds are paid out. Using sophisticated analytics,
the solution recommends the most effective remedy for each case,
optimizing an organization's finite resources. For example, the system
might recommend that a simple letter requesting payment be sent to
resolve one case, while recommending that a full investigation be opened
in another case.The solution will help clients replicate success stories
like Infinity Insurance. One of the nation's leading "nonstandard"
insurance providers, specializing in covering higher-risk drivers. The
company is applying IBM analytics to more than 25,000 automobile claims
processed monthly in order to identify patterns in historic data. In the
first three months, Infinity reduced the time needed to identify
fraudulent claims from 14 days to 24 hours.
-- IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solution - Next Best ActionAll
organizations understand the value of collecting customer data, but many
struggle to extract new insight and use it to create more meaningful
relationships. IBM's solution helps organizations gain a comprehensive
view of a customer, derived from traditional enterprise data and
customer sentiment gleaned from social networks, logged customer service
interactions and web click stream data. Then, real-time analytics
predicts customer behavior and preferences to inform decisions on the
next best action on behalf of that customer. These capabilities bring
together Marketing and Customer Service functions and have helped
companies like Sprint, which is using IBM analytics to determine the
most effective offers for existing and new customers.
-- IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solution - CFO Performance
InsightFinancial information is growing at an astounding rate of 70
percent each year, according to IBM research. The industry's intricate
data sets have to be collected and cross-referenced against analyst
reports, economic market data, financial reports, news stories, board
notes and company balance sheets. IBM's capabilities provide increased
insight, visibility and control over financial performance with
predictive capabilities applied to key metrics and data on past
performance. The predictive analytics, combined with what-if analysis,
and traditional business intelligence in an executive-style dashboard,
guides users with root-cause analyses. Organizations can uncover
relationships among performance metrics, anticipate performance gaps and
assess alternatives with scenario planning.This kind of improved
financial visibility is used by Alfred Angelo, one of the largest U.S.
wedding gown manufacturers and retailers. The company is using IBM
analytics to move beyond spreadsheets to a more comprehensive view of
its operations across product lines. By analyzing which wedding dress
styles or accessories have been profitable over time, Alfred Angelo can
take the SKU level "investigation" down to a particular color, size, or
design and then optimize its inventory to meet client demands and
increase revenues.
IBM works with clients across industries and geographies to apply analytics and gain a competitive advantage from analyzing big data. "IBM is helping Sprint manage and analyze network data 90 percent faster than before," said Von McConnell, executive director of the Innovation and Advanced Labs at Sprint. "We can now customize new products and services in real-time and respond instantly to changing market dynamics. The insights we gain from big data allows us to create and deliver new mobile applications in minutes, instead of hours, giving Sprint the ability to stay well ahead of our competitors."
The new solutions can be delivered by IBM consultants, supported by industry-leading applications management services capabilities, and cloud offerings. Clients can access these capabilities through IBM's big data technology platform that includes Hadoop, stream computing, data warehouse, and information integration and governance capabilities, along with visualization and discovery, application development, systems management and industry accelerators. To date, the IBM big data platform has been adopted by more than 100 business partners, bringing a new class of analytics solutions to market and extending the reach of IBM analytics offerings for clients.
Clients can access IBM's solutions through a global network of eight Analytics Solution Centers. Credit qualified clients can take advantage of financing for services solutions and zero percent loans for IBM software with IBM Global Financing.
IBM Smarter Analytics
The new analytics services and solutions are part of IBM's larger focus on business analytics and optimization, which spans hardware, software, services and research. IBM projects $16 billion in business analytics revenue by 2015. To meet that target, IBM has established the world's deepest portfolio of analytics solutions; grown its business and industry expertise to almost 9,000 business analytics and optimization consultants, 400 researchers, and created global analytics solution centers in Berlin, Beijing, Dallas, London, New York, Tokyo, Washington and Zurich.
IBM has acquired 28 companies to build targeted analytics and information expertise since 2005, and continues to expand its ecosystem, which today consists of more than 27,000 IBM business partners. IBM has also secured hundreds of patents a year in analytics.
These investments have enabled IBM to develop breakthrough technologies like IBM Watson, a new class of industry specific analytical capability that uses deep content analysis, evidence-based reasoning and natural language processing to identify relationships buried in large volumes of data that can be used to improve decision making.
For more information about IBM and Analytics visit http://www.ibm.com.
To download an IBM infographic on Big Data: The New Natural Resource visit http://bit.ly/Gzp4HA
Follow IBM and Analytics & Information on Twitter #smarteranalytics and #ibmbigdata.
IBM YouTube Analytics Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ibmbusinessanalytics.
Lia P. Davis
IBM Media Relations
202.285.5333
lia.p.davis@us.ibm.com
Sean Tetpon
IBM Media Relations
914.474.5508
stetpon@us.ibm.com
Pasha Ray Dahncke
IBM Media Relations
646.342.4013
bipasha@us.ibm.com
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NEW YORK and LONDON, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE:IBM) today announced new consulting services and software that take the power of predictive analytics to new levels of impact for the highest-priority issues of C-suite decision makers. The new analytic offerings address the emerging opportunities of big data to manage financial operations, decrease fraud and nurture next-generation customer relationships.
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Based on experiences drawn from more than 20,000 analytics engagements, the new solutions combine innovations developed by IBM Research with new predictive technologies from dozens of companies IBM has acquired.
IBM will significantly broaden the group of clients - specifically C-suite leaders - who can adopt analytics, extending IBM's leadership position in the strategic market for business analytics. IDC estimates enterprises will invest more than $120 billion by 2015 to capture the business impact of analytics, across hardware, software and services.
"These new capabilities target the agendas of global business leaders operating in a world of accelerating complexity, unpredictability and massively available information," said Bridget van Kralingen, senior vice president, IBM Global Business Services. "By integrating analytics into business processes and converting new insights into action, IBM is helping organizations transform big data from a threat into an opportunity, one that will be their most valuable natural resource."
Enterprises across all industries are under increased pressure to extract new insights from the explosion of available data. To address this imperative, IBM has expanded its multi-billion dollar investment in business analytics to address three vital client issues - fraud detection, financial operations and customer service - and help organizations increase revenues. The IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solutions include:
-- IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solution - Anti-fraud, Waste & AbuseEach
year, health care fraud tops $250 billion, according to the FBI. Tax
fraud costs billions more. IBM's adaptive systems learn from the latest
data, helping to protect against emerging fraud. The solution embeds
advanced algorithms directly into business processes, providing
government agencies and insurers with the ability to detect fraud in
real time - before funds are paid out. Using sophisticated analytics,
the solution recommends the most effective remedy for each case,
optimizing an organization's finite resources. For example, the system
might recommend that a simple letter requesting payment be sent to
resolve one case, while recommending that a full investigation be opened
in another case.The solution will help clients replicate success stories
like Infinity Insurance. One of the nation's leading "nonstandard"
insurance providers, specializing in covering higher-risk drivers. The
company is applying IBM analytics to more than 25,000 automobile claims
processed monthly in order to identify patterns in historic data. In the
first three months, Infinity reduced the time needed to identify
fraudulent claims from 14 days to 24 hours.
-- IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solution - Next Best ActionAll
organizations understand the value of collecting customer data, but many
struggle to extract new insight and use it to create more meaningful
relationships. IBM's solution helps organizations gain a comprehensive
view of a customer, derived from traditional enterprise data and
customer sentiment gleaned from social networks, logged customer service
interactions and web click stream data. Then, real-time analytics
predicts customer behavior and preferences to inform decisions on the
next best action on behalf of that customer. These capabilities bring
together Marketing and Customer Service functions and have helped
companies like Sprint, which is using IBM analytics to determine the
most effective offers for existing and new customers.
-- IBM Smarter Analytics Signature Solution - CFO Performance
InsightFinancial information is growing at an astounding rate of 70
percent each year, according to IBM research. The industry's intricate
data sets have to be collected and cross-referenced against analyst
reports, economic market data, financial reports, news stories, board
notes and company balance sheets. IBM's capabilities provide increased
insight, visibility and control over financial performance with
predictive capabilities applied to key metrics and data on past
performance. The predictive analytics, combined with what-if analysis,
and traditional business intelligence in an executive-style dashboard,
guides users with root-cause analyses. Organizations can uncover
relationships among performance metrics, anticipate performance gaps and
assess alternatives with scenario planning.This kind of improved
financial visibility is used by Alfred Angelo, one of the largest U.S.
wedding gown manufacturers and retailers. The company is using IBM
analytics to move beyond spreadsheets to a more comprehensive view of
its operations across product lines. By analyzing which wedding dress
styles or accessories have been profitable over time, Alfred Angelo can
take the SKU level "investigation" down to a particular color, size, or
design and then optimize its inventory to meet client demands and
increase revenues.
IBM works with clients across industries and geographies to apply analytics and gain a competitive advantage from analyzing big data. "IBM is helping Sprint manage and analyze network data 90 percent faster than before," said Von McConnell, executive director of the Innovation and Advanced Labs at Sprint. "We can now customize new products and services in real-time and respond instantly to changing market dynamics. The insights we gain from big data allows us to create and deliver new mobile applications in minutes, instead of hours, giving Sprint the ability to stay well ahead of our competitors."
The new solutions can be delivered by IBM consultants, supported by industry-leading applications management services capabilities, and cloud offerings. Clients can access these capabilities through IBM's big data technology platform that includes Hadoop, stream computing, data warehouse, and information integration and governance capabilities, along with visualization and discovery, application development, systems management and industry accelerators. To date, the IBM big data platform has been adopted by more than 100 business partners, bringing a new class of analytics solutions to market and extending the reach of IBM analytics offerings for clients.
Clients can access IBM's solutions through a global network of eight Analytics Solution Centers. Credit qualified clients can take advantage of financing for services solutions and zero percent loans for IBM software with IBM Global Financing.
IBM Smarter Analytics
The new analytics services and solutions are part of IBM's larger focus on business analytics and optimization, which spans hardware, software, services and research. IBM projects $16 billion in business analytics revenue by 2015. To meet that target, IBM has established the world's deepest portfolio of analytics solutions; grown its business and industry expertise to almost 9,000 business analytics and optimization consultants, 400 researchers, and created global analytics solution centers in Berlin, Beijing, Dallas, London, New York, Tokyo, Washington and Zurich.
IBM has acquired 28 companies to build targeted analytics and information expertise since 2005, and continues to expand its ecosystem, which today consists of more than 27,000 IBM business partners. IBM has also secured hundreds of patents a year in analytics.
These investments have enabled IBM to develop breakthrough technologies like IBM Watson, a new class of industry specific analytical capability that uses deep content analysis, evidence-based reasoning and natural language processing to identify relationships buried in large volumes of data that can be used to improve decision making.
For more information about IBM and Analytics visit http://www.ibm.com.
To download an IBM infographic on Big Data: The New Natural Resource visit http://bit.ly/Gzp4HA
Follow IBM and Analytics & Information on Twitter #smarteranalytics and #ibmbigdata.
IBM YouTube Analytics Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/ibmbusinessanalytics.
Lia P. Davis
IBM Media Relations
202.285.5333
lia.p.davis@us.ibm.com
Sean Tetpon
IBM Media Relations
914.474.5508
stetpon@us.ibm.com
Pasha Ray Dahncke
IBM Media Relations
646.342.4013
bipasha@us.ibm.com
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Web Site: http://www.ibm.com
Raritan Showcases New Connection Management Capabilities of dcTrack DCIM Solution at Data Center World
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:42:01 AM
Raritan Showcases New Connection Management Capabilities of dcTrack DCIM Solution at Data Center World
--Unveils New ROI Calculator for dcTrack--
LAS VEGAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Raritan is showing the new connection management capabilities of dcTrack® 2.6 DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software at AFCOM Data Center World this week. dcTrack 2.6 keeps track of IT and facility assets -- including power and data network connections -- as well as the relationships between these resources, so that data center professionals can have a complete view of their data centers and can quickly see how potential changes to infrastructure elements could impact data center operations and business applications.
With its second-generation automated connection management capabilities, dcTrack helps data center professionals build and manage data network and power connections quickly and efficiently, instead of having to rely on tools, such as Excel and Visio, that are not designed to be used as DCIM tools.
"A complete DCIM solution includes connection management, because without these capabilities you only have a partial view of your data center infrastructure and partial understanding of your data center resources and their interrelations," says James Cerwinski, Software Manager at Raritan. "Better visibility of end-to-end connections of infrastructure resources greatly reduces time associated with adding, changing and repairing equipment, as well as data center planning. It also enables untapped capacity to be discovered and used; reducing capital and operational expenditures."
To learn how much time and money could be saved potentially with dcTrack, Raritan today introduced a new ROI calculator. The ROI tool takes into consideration the savings that can be realized if a data center leverages dcTrack's tools that make more efficient use of power, cooling, space and connection resources -- as well as staffing resources.
Intelligent Connection Management
Using dcTrack's new Web interface, complete network and power connection maps can be viewed, and more details are revealed with a simple click on a map. Network circuits are shown end-to-end with all the intermediate nodes, providing detailed information about each node or connection point. dcTrack's intuitive circuit builder has the flexibility to model any data network topology going through any number of patch panels without violating connectivity standards.
dcTrack 2.6 also enables the user to model the power path from the data center's uninterruptible power supply (UPS) going through the power distribution units (PDUs), circuit breakers, rack PDUs, and down to the load - the servers and switches - without allowing power capacities to be exceeded at any node.
Raritan will be showing dcTrack 2.6's new intelligent connection management capabilities, as well as other DCIM solutions, in Booth#930 at the AFCOM conference.
About dcTrack
dcTrack is an award-winning, easy-to-use DCIM solution that efficiently provides real-time information about facilities, networks and IT infrastructures. dcTrack's ability to clearly visualize infrastructure resources helps manage placement of IT equipment, make informed capacity management decisions and keep accurate track of data center assets. dcTrack is easy to implement, integrate, administer and operate, providing a fast ROI. dcTrack offers pay-as-you-grow pricing based on the number of cabinets in your data center.
dcTrack was featured in the recent IDC MarketScape Report on DCIM. The report named Raritan a "major player worldwide" in the DCIM space.
dcTrack was also featured in 451 Research's Report "Raritan brings location tracking, other updates to its DCIM quartet".
For more information on dcTrack software, visit http://www.raritan.com/connectivity-management.
About Raritan (Raritan.com)
Raritan is a proven innovator of power management, infrastructure management, KVM and serial solutions for data centers of all sizes. In more than 50,000 locations worldwide, Raritan's award-winning hardware and software solutions -- including intelligent rack PDUs; energy management software; DCIM software solution; KVM-over-IP and Serial-over-IP access products -- provide IT and facility directors, managers and administrators with the control they need to increase power management efficiency, improve data center productivity and enhance branch office operations. Based in Somerset, N.J., Raritan has offices worldwide serving customers in 76 countries. Visit us at Raritan.com or follow us on the Raritan blog. Raritan is an active member of the Green Grid, Climate Savers Computing Initiative, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design associations. The company has been recognized by the EPA for its contribution to the agency's data center initiative.
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SOURCE Raritan
Raritan
CONTACT: Raritan@theHarborGroup.com, +1-978-526-1601
Web Site: http://www.Raritan.com
--Unveils New ROI Calculator for dcTrack--
LAS VEGAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Raritan is showing the new connection management capabilities of dcTrack® 2.6 DCIM (Data Center Infrastructure Management) software at AFCOM Data Center World this week. dcTrack 2.6 keeps track of IT and facility assets -- including power and data network connections -- as well as the relationships between these resources, so that data center professionals can have a complete view of their data centers and can quickly see how potential changes to infrastructure elements could impact data center operations and business applications.
With its second-generation automated connection management capabilities, dcTrack helps data center professionals build and manage data network and power connections quickly and efficiently, instead of having to rely on tools, such as Excel and Visio, that are not designed to be used as DCIM tools.
"A complete DCIM solution includes connection management, because without these capabilities you only have a partial view of your data center infrastructure and partial understanding of your data center resources and their interrelations," says James Cerwinski, Software Manager at Raritan. "Better visibility of end-to-end connections of infrastructure resources greatly reduces time associated with adding, changing and repairing equipment, as well as data center planning. It also enables untapped capacity to be discovered and used; reducing capital and operational expenditures."
To learn how much time and money could be saved potentially with dcTrack, Raritan today introduced a new ROI calculator. The ROI tool takes into consideration the savings that can be realized if a data center leverages dcTrack's tools that make more efficient use of power, cooling, space and connection resources -- as well as staffing resources.
Intelligent Connection Management
Using dcTrack's new Web interface, complete network and power connection maps can be viewed, and more details are revealed with a simple click on a map. Network circuits are shown end-to-end with all the intermediate nodes, providing detailed information about each node or connection point. dcTrack's intuitive circuit builder has the flexibility to model any data network topology going through any number of patch panels without violating connectivity standards.
dcTrack 2.6 also enables the user to model the power path from the data center's uninterruptible power supply (UPS) going through the power distribution units (PDUs), circuit breakers, rack PDUs, and down to the load - the servers and switches - without allowing power capacities to be exceeded at any node.
Raritan will be showing dcTrack 2.6's new intelligent connection management capabilities, as well as other DCIM solutions, in Booth#930 at the AFCOM conference.
About dcTrack
dcTrack is an award-winning, easy-to-use DCIM solution that efficiently provides real-time information about facilities, networks and IT infrastructures. dcTrack's ability to clearly visualize infrastructure resources helps manage placement of IT equipment, make informed capacity management decisions and keep accurate track of data center assets. dcTrack is easy to implement, integrate, administer and operate, providing a fast ROI. dcTrack offers pay-as-you-grow pricing based on the number of cabinets in your data center.
dcTrack was featured in the recent IDC MarketScape Report on DCIM. The report named Raritan a "major player worldwide" in the DCIM space.
dcTrack was also featured in 451 Research's Report "Raritan brings location tracking, other updates to its DCIM quartet".
For more information on dcTrack software, visit http://www.raritan.com/connectivity-management.
About Raritan (Raritan.com)
Raritan is a proven innovator of power management, infrastructure management, KVM and serial solutions for data centers of all sizes. In more than 50,000 locations worldwide, Raritan's award-winning hardware and software solutions -- including intelligent rack PDUs; energy management software; DCIM software solution; KVM-over-IP and Serial-over-IP access products -- provide IT and facility directors, managers and administrators with the control they need to increase power management efficiency, improve data center productivity and enhance branch office operations. Based in Somerset, N.J., Raritan has offices worldwide serving customers in 76 countries. Visit us at Raritan.com or follow us on the Raritan blog. Raritan is an active member of the Green Grid, Climate Savers Computing Initiative, and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design associations. The company has been recognized by the EPA for its contribution to the agency's data center initiative.
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SOURCE Raritan
Raritan
CONTACT: Raritan@theHarborGroup.com, +1-978-526-1601
Web Site: http://www.Raritan.com
Voice Plus Video at the Speed of Innovation: Vivox Acquires Droplet Inc. Adding Powerful Mobile Video Capabilities to Its Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:28:01 AM
Voice Plus Video at the Speed of Innovation: Vivox Acquires Droplet Inc. Adding Powerful Mobile Video Capabilities to Its Platform
NATICK, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivox Inc., a leader in social communications, today announced its acquisition of Droplet Inc., a developer of unique, patented technology to deliver a high-quality video chat experience on mobile networks. Vivox will integrate Droplet's mobile video software into its VoiceEverywhere(TM) platform, which serves more than 80 million fans generating 3.5 billion minutes of voice chat each month.
The Droplet acquisition will augment Vivox's cross-platform communication capabilities, strengthening its video chat solution for mobile while minimizing the bandwidth, processing resources and power needed from the mobile network and device itself. Consumers with mobile broadband network connections will be able to harness the new video technology through Vivox's VoiceEverywhere platform.
"In acquiring Droplet, Vivox is building on its history of improving the communication experience for consumers and carriers alike," said Rob Seaver, Vivox CEO. "We are committed to providing a high-quality video communications solution for consumers that complements our existing superior voice services."
Vivox's mobile applications include Bobsled by T-Mobile, one of the top five social networking applications in the App Store?. Consumers seeking a seamless voice plus video experience will be able to leverage the Vivox platform with video capabilities on tablets, including the new iPad(TM) debuting this month.
"The success of our Bobsled Calling applications, delivered in partnership with Vivox, clearly demonstrates Vivox's ability to deliver innovative communication experiences to consumers that go well beyond a traditional phone call," said Brad Duea, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. "Vivox's acquisition of Droplet demonstrates Vivox's commitment to delivering the best experience to mobile users."
The integration of Droplet technology into Vivox's already powerful platform will provide carriers with the ability to offer new mobile video features and enable users to message or call across devices, countries, social networks and operating systems without straining the resources of the mobile network or user's device. Vivox's current offerings support both iOS and Android devices and seamlessly integrate with any mobile network or carrier.
"Vivox provides premier consumer communication offerings with best-of-breed technology to back them up," Seaver said. "The strategic acquisition of Droplet will further propel Vivox forward with innovative all-in-one solutions, while offering mobile carriers the capability to expand the breadth of communication functionalities for every mobile device."
Droplet is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivox.
About Vivox
Vivox's VoiceEverywhere(TM) enables social communications anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Vivox provides communication applications for social experiences where consumers interact on the Web, on their mobile devices or within gaming or social networking environments. More than 80 million users in 180+ countries exchange more than 3.5 billion voice minutes each month across the Vivox network. Vivox social communications applications are delivered directly to consumers and with partners such as T-Mobile, CCP Games, Linden Labs, Nexon, Sony Online Entertainment, Wargaming.net and others. For more information, visit http://www.vivox.com or check out Vivox on Twitter or Facebook.
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SOURCE Vivox Inc.
Vivox Inc.
CONTACT: Megan Soule, Airfoil PR for Vivox Inc., +1-248-304-1428, soule@airfoilpr.com or Yvonne Gaudette, Vivox Inc., +1-774-290-2913, ygaudette@vivox.com
Web Site: http://www.vivox.com
NATICK, Mass., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Vivox Inc., a leader in social communications, today announced its acquisition of Droplet Inc., a developer of unique, patented technology to deliver a high-quality video chat experience on mobile networks. Vivox will integrate Droplet's mobile video software into its VoiceEverywhere(TM) platform, which serves more than 80 million fans generating 3.5 billion minutes of voice chat each month.
The Droplet acquisition will augment Vivox's cross-platform communication capabilities, strengthening its video chat solution for mobile while minimizing the bandwidth, processing resources and power needed from the mobile network and device itself. Consumers with mobile broadband network connections will be able to harness the new video technology through Vivox's VoiceEverywhere platform.
"In acquiring Droplet, Vivox is building on its history of improving the communication experience for consumers and carriers alike," said Rob Seaver, Vivox CEO. "We are committed to providing a high-quality video communications solution for consumers that complements our existing superior voice services."
Vivox's mobile applications include Bobsled by T-Mobile, one of the top five social networking applications in the App Store?. Consumers seeking a seamless voice plus video experience will be able to leverage the Vivox platform with video capabilities on tablets, including the new iPad(TM) debuting this month.
"The success of our Bobsled Calling applications, delivered in partnership with Vivox, clearly demonstrates Vivox's ability to deliver innovative communication experiences to consumers that go well beyond a traditional phone call," said Brad Duea, senior vice president of marketing, T-Mobile USA. "Vivox's acquisition of Droplet demonstrates Vivox's commitment to delivering the best experience to mobile users."
The integration of Droplet technology into Vivox's already powerful platform will provide carriers with the ability to offer new mobile video features and enable users to message or call across devices, countries, social networks and operating systems without straining the resources of the mobile network or user's device. Vivox's current offerings support both iOS and Android devices and seamlessly integrate with any mobile network or carrier.
"Vivox provides premier consumer communication offerings with best-of-breed technology to back them up," Seaver said. "The strategic acquisition of Droplet will further propel Vivox forward with innovative all-in-one solutions, while offering mobile carriers the capability to expand the breadth of communication functionalities for every mobile device."
Droplet is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Vivox.
About Vivox
Vivox's VoiceEverywhere(TM) enables social communications anytime, anywhere, and on any device. Vivox provides communication applications for social experiences where consumers interact on the Web, on their mobile devices or within gaming or social networking environments. More than 80 million users in 180+ countries exchange more than 3.5 billion voice minutes each month across the Vivox network. Vivox social communications applications are delivered directly to consumers and with partners such as T-Mobile, CCP Games, Linden Labs, Nexon, Sony Online Entertainment, Wargaming.net and others. For more information, visit http://www.vivox.com or check out Vivox on Twitter or Facebook.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. iPad is a trademark of Apple Inc.
SOURCE Vivox Inc.
Vivox Inc.
CONTACT: Megan Soule, Airfoil PR for Vivox Inc., +1-248-304-1428, soule@airfoilpr.com or Yvonne Gaudette, Vivox Inc., +1-774-290-2913, ygaudette@vivox.com
Web Site: http://www.vivox.com
SEEBURGER Delivers Secure Cloud-Based File Sharing for SMBs on Amazon Web Services
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:28:01 AM
SEEBURGER Delivers Secure Cloud-Based File Sharing for SMBs on Amazon Web Services
Enables Seamless & Secure File Transfer from SAP Cloud-Based Applications & Any Other Source
ATLANTA, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global business integration software provider SEEBURGER today announced the availability of SEEBURGER File Exchange (SEE FX) for secure, traceable and compliant user-to-user file sharing on demand on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. Small and mid-sized organizations can now utilize SEE FX for ad hoc file transfers of any size and from any source - including SAP applications running on AWS that are integrated with SEEBURGER solutions for the exchange of business data - leveraging the reliability, scalability, security and low cost advantages of the AWS cloud infrastructure platform.
SEE FX is a core component of SEEBURGER's multiple-award-winning SEEBURGER Managed File Transfer (SEE MFT) solution and is part of the widely adopted SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS). SEE MFT enables organizations to control and monitor file transfers both inside and outside the company firewall with full compliance, audit and security coverage. All BIS components integrate seamlessly with SAP applications and processes through a long-time SAP partnership, enabling enterprises to use SEEBURGER's business integration capabilities to enhance the value of their SAP deployments.
Key advantages of user-to-user file transfer with SEE FX include:
-- Support for files of any size, overcoming the limitations of email
attachments as well as other managed file transfer solutions.
-- User-friendly access by Web browser or Microsoft Outlook, eliminating
the need to change users' work habits. Once integration is set up, files
transmitted through Outlook are automatically routed based on size and
type without any need for user intervention.
-- End-to-end security including encryption, authentication, and guaranteed
file delivery with the ability to restart transfers from checkpoints and
automatic notification of transmission failures.
-- Centralized control, including a full audit trail of all file transfer
activity as well as the ability to create file permissions, notify
recipients set data retention periods and the number of times a file can
be downloaded, and establish other policies to thwart data leakage.
-- Lower total cost of ownership, including eliminating multiple FTP
servers and associated administrative overhead.
With the option to deploy SEE FX on the AWS cloud, enterprises can also choose which AWS region around the world to utilize for nearby hosting of their file sharing application; take advantage of multiple layers of operational and physical security including compliance with PCI DSS Level 1, ISO 27001 certification, and the publication of a Service Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1), Type 2 report; experience pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront capital infrastructure costs or long-term commitments; and scale up or down on demand. Users also receive the full complement of additional AWS benefits, including the ability to use the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud to provision a private, isolated section of the AWS cloud where AWS resources can be launched in a user-defined virtual network.
For SAP shops using the AWS cloud, deploying SEE FX on the same cloud platform streamlines file exchange by eliminating the need to download files from SAP's document management, product lifecycle management, HR and/or other systems to FTP servers or other file transfer mechanisms before sharing them with colleagues, partners or customers.
"The AWS cloud is the gold standard of cloud infrastructure and a cornerstone of our strategy for enabling SMBs to deploy our managed file transfer solutions under the cloud model," said Rohit Khanna, EVP, Global Strategy and Corporate Development, at SEEBURGER. "With AWS' global reach, enterprises now can deploy SEE FX in the cloud and select their geography with the assurance that their data is nearby, full protected, and stored in the most highly respected cloud environment in the world."
"Every day we see more companies take advantage of the scalability, security and pay-as-you-go pricing of AWS to run their business applications," said Terry Wise, Director of Business Development, Amazon Web Services. "With SEE FX on AWS, SEEBURGER customers will experience secure and compliant file sharing in the cloud for their business needs."
About SEEBURGER
SEEBURGER is a global provider of business integration and secure managed file transfer (MFT) solutions that streamline business processes, reduce operational costs, facilitate governance and compliance, and provide visibility to the farthest edges of the supply chain to maximize ERP effectiveness and drive new efficiencies. All solutions are delivered on a unified, 100% SEEBURGER-engineered platform that lowers the total cost of ownership and reduces implementation time. With more than 25 years in the industry, SEEBURGER today is ranked among the top business integration providers by industry analysts, serves thousands of customers in more than 50 countries and 15 industries, and has offices in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. For more information, visit http://www.seeburger.com.
SOURCE SEEBURGER
SEEBURGER
CONTACT: Molly Antos, +1-847-415-9327, mantos@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.seeburger.com
Enables Seamless & Secure File Transfer from SAP Cloud-Based Applications & Any Other Source
ATLANTA, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Global business integration software provider SEEBURGER today announced the availability of SEEBURGER File Exchange (SEE FX) for secure, traceable and compliant user-to-user file sharing on demand on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud. Small and mid-sized organizations can now utilize SEE FX for ad hoc file transfers of any size and from any source - including SAP applications running on AWS that are integrated with SEEBURGER solutions for the exchange of business data - leveraging the reliability, scalability, security and low cost advantages of the AWS cloud infrastructure platform.
SEE FX is a core component of SEEBURGER's multiple-award-winning SEEBURGER Managed File Transfer (SEE MFT) solution and is part of the widely adopted SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS). SEE MFT enables organizations to control and monitor file transfers both inside and outside the company firewall with full compliance, audit and security coverage. All BIS components integrate seamlessly with SAP applications and processes through a long-time SAP partnership, enabling enterprises to use SEEBURGER's business integration capabilities to enhance the value of their SAP deployments.
Key advantages of user-to-user file transfer with SEE FX include:
-- Support for files of any size, overcoming the limitations of email
attachments as well as other managed file transfer solutions.
-- User-friendly access by Web browser or Microsoft Outlook, eliminating
the need to change users' work habits. Once integration is set up, files
transmitted through Outlook are automatically routed based on size and
type without any need for user intervention.
-- End-to-end security including encryption, authentication, and guaranteed
file delivery with the ability to restart transfers from checkpoints and
automatic notification of transmission failures.
-- Centralized control, including a full audit trail of all file transfer
activity as well as the ability to create file permissions, notify
recipients set data retention periods and the number of times a file can
be downloaded, and establish other policies to thwart data leakage.
-- Lower total cost of ownership, including eliminating multiple FTP
servers and associated administrative overhead.
With the option to deploy SEE FX on the AWS cloud, enterprises can also choose which AWS region around the world to utilize for nearby hosting of their file sharing application; take advantage of multiple layers of operational and physical security including compliance with PCI DSS Level 1, ISO 27001 certification, and the publication of a Service Organization Controls 1 (SOC 1), Type 2 report; experience pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront capital infrastructure costs or long-term commitments; and scale up or down on demand. Users also receive the full complement of additional AWS benefits, including the ability to use the Amazon Virtual Private Cloud to provision a private, isolated section of the AWS cloud where AWS resources can be launched in a user-defined virtual network.
For SAP shops using the AWS cloud, deploying SEE FX on the same cloud platform streamlines file exchange by eliminating the need to download files from SAP's document management, product lifecycle management, HR and/or other systems to FTP servers or other file transfer mechanisms before sharing them with colleagues, partners or customers.
"The AWS cloud is the gold standard of cloud infrastructure and a cornerstone of our strategy for enabling SMBs to deploy our managed file transfer solutions under the cloud model," said Rohit Khanna, EVP, Global Strategy and Corporate Development, at SEEBURGER. "With AWS' global reach, enterprises now can deploy SEE FX in the cloud and select their geography with the assurance that their data is nearby, full protected, and stored in the most highly respected cloud environment in the world."
"Every day we see more companies take advantage of the scalability, security and pay-as-you-go pricing of AWS to run their business applications," said Terry Wise, Director of Business Development, Amazon Web Services. "With SEE FX on AWS, SEEBURGER customers will experience secure and compliant file sharing in the cloud for their business needs."
About SEEBURGER
SEEBURGER is a global provider of business integration and secure managed file transfer (MFT) solutions that streamline business processes, reduce operational costs, facilitate governance and compliance, and provide visibility to the farthest edges of the supply chain to maximize ERP effectiveness and drive new efficiencies. All solutions are delivered on a unified, 100% SEEBURGER-engineered platform that lowers the total cost of ownership and reduces implementation time. With more than 25 years in the industry, SEEBURGER today is ranked among the top business integration providers by industry analysts, serves thousands of customers in more than 50 countries and 15 industries, and has offices in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America. For more information, visit http://www.seeburger.com.
SOURCE SEEBURGER
SEEBURGER
CONTACT: Molly Antos, +1-847-415-9327, mantos@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.seeburger.com
Comcast Helps Power the Digital Home With the Launch of "Xfinity Home" Service In Connecticut
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Comcast Helps Power the Digital Home With the Launch of "Xfinity Home" Service In Connecticut
Broadband-Based System Enables Customers to Remotely Monitor Their Home and Control Digital Thermostats and Lights in Real-Time
BERLIN, Conn., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the launch of Xfinity® Home in Connecticut. Xfinity Home offers traditional home security components, like police and fire alarm protection backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, as well as the ability to remotely adjust digital thermostats, turn lights on or off and watch secure live streaming video from wireless cameras while away from home. The service also comes with the Xfinity Home app, which is available for free on Apple's iTunes App Store®.
"Xfinity Home brings digital home monitoring to a new level and we are pleased to introduce it to our Connecticut customers," said Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New England Region, which includes Connecticut. "This state-of-the-art product leverages the power and flexibility of our fiber optic broadband network to bring a whole new level of innovation, choice and value to our customers, empowering them to stay better connected to their home virtually anytime, anywhere."
Xfinity Home offers consumers the ability to create personalized settings that can do things like provide real-time e-mail or text alerts when doors open or close or when motion detectors report activity occurring inside or outside of the home. In addition, the service comes with a tablet-like touch screen with a menu of widgets that allow access to the latest weather, news, traffic, and sports scores.
In addition to 24/7 professional monitoring, Xfinity Home provides customers with the ability to:
-- watch live streaming video of their home via wireless cameras;
-- access security controls remotely via a Web portal or the Xfinity Home
app for the iPhone;
-- manage home utilities like digital thermostats and lights;
-- have more peace of mind since both battery and cellular backup helps
ensure customers remain fully protected even in the event of a power
outage.
Today, Comcast is selling the Xfinity Home Preferred Package for as low as $39.95 per month. Xfinity Home customers will also be eligible to receive up to a 20 percent discount on their homeowners' insurance. Visit http://www.xfinity.com/home for more information on pricing, equipment and additional features.
The service was first unveiled in Houston in mid-2010 with the name Xfinity Home Security and is continuing to roll out into various markets in the U.S.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) (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.
SOURCE Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable
CONTACT: Laura Brubaker, +1-860-505-3445, Laura_Brubaker@cable.comcast.com
Web Site: http://www.comcast.com
Broadband-Based System Enables Customers to Remotely Monitor Their Home and Control Digital Thermostats and Lights in Real-Time
BERLIN, Conn., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Comcast today announced the launch of Xfinity® Home in Connecticut. Xfinity Home offers traditional home security components, like police and fire alarm protection backed by 24/7 professional monitoring, as well as the ability to remotely adjust digital thermostats, turn lights on or off and watch secure live streaming video from wireless cameras while away from home. The service also comes with the Xfinity Home app, which is available for free on Apple's iTunes App Store®.
"Xfinity Home brings digital home monitoring to a new level and we are pleased to introduce it to our Connecticut customers," said Mary McLaughlin, Senior Vice President of Comcast's Western New England Region, which includes Connecticut. "This state-of-the-art product leverages the power and flexibility of our fiber optic broadband network to bring a whole new level of innovation, choice and value to our customers, empowering them to stay better connected to their home virtually anytime, anywhere."
Xfinity Home offers consumers the ability to create personalized settings that can do things like provide real-time e-mail or text alerts when doors open or close or when motion detectors report activity occurring inside or outside of the home. In addition, the service comes with a tablet-like touch screen with a menu of widgets that allow access to the latest weather, news, traffic, and sports scores.
In addition to 24/7 professional monitoring, Xfinity Home provides customers with the ability to:
-- watch live streaming video of their home via wireless cameras;
-- access security controls remotely via a Web portal or the Xfinity Home
app for the iPhone;
-- manage home utilities like digital thermostats and lights;
-- have more peace of mind since both battery and cellular backup helps
ensure customers remain fully protected even in the event of a power
outage.
Today, Comcast is selling the Xfinity Home Preferred Package for as low as $39.95 per month. Xfinity Home customers will also be eligible to receive up to a 20 percent discount on their homeowners' insurance. Visit http://www.xfinity.com/home for more information on pricing, equipment and additional features.
The service was first unveiled in Houston in mid-2010 with the name Xfinity Home Security and is continuing to roll out into various markets in the U.S.
About Comcast Cable
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA) (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.
SOURCE Comcast Cable
Comcast Cable
CONTACT: Laura Brubaker, +1-860-505-3445, Laura_Brubaker@cable.comcast.com
Web Site: http://www.comcast.com
Tropicana Pure Premium Celebrates 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice by Sending One Lucky Family to Florida, Complete With Trip to Orange Farm
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 9:14:01 AM
Tropicana Pure Premium Celebrates 100% Pure Florida Orange Juice by Sending One Lucky Family to Florida, Complete With Trip to Orange Farm
New Facebook campaign, sweepstakes bring Florida groves to families, and vice versa
CHICAGO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate its 100% Pure Florida orange juice, Tropicana Pure Premium is giving consumers a behind-the-scenes look at the Florida groves where their oranges are grown, and is sending one lucky family to Florida to experience the groves in person.
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Consumers can visit Tropicana's Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/Tropicana to get an up close and personal look at some of the Florida groves where many of Tropicana Pure Premium's oranges come from, with photos, stories, grower profiles and fun grove facts.
From March 19 through April 20, 2012, fans can visit Tropicana's Facebook page to enter to win one of 100 prizes. Prizes include:
-- 99 one-year supplies of orange juice in the form of twelve (12) 59oz
Tropicana Pure Premium containers
-- One trip to a Florida orange grove for a grand-prize winner and three
(3) guests, which includes:
-- Round-trip airfare for four (4) to Florida
-- Three (3) night stay at a hotel in Sarasota
-- Behind-the-scenes experience at one of the Florida orange groves
with the opportunity to meet growers, tour groves and discover the
origins of their favorite OJ
For official rules and regulations, fans can visit the "sweeps" tab on Tropicana's Facebook page.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
Follow PepsiCo:
-- Twitter (@PepsiCo)
-- Facebook
-- PepsiCo Blogs
-- PepsiCo Press Releases
-- PepsiCo Multimedia
-- PepsiCo Videos
SOURCE PepsiCo
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PepsiCo
CONTACT: Michael Torres, +1-312-821-2680, michael.torres@pepsico.com
Web Site: http://www.pepsico.com
New Facebook campaign, sweepstakes bring Florida groves to families, and vice versa
CHICAGO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate its 100% Pure Florida orange juice, Tropicana Pure Premium is giving consumers a behind-the-scenes look at the Florida groves where their oranges are grown, and is sending one lucky family to Florida to experience the groves in person.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120320/CG72975-a)
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120320/CG72975-b)
Consumers can visit Tropicana's Facebook page at http://www.Facebook.com/Tropicana to get an up close and personal look at some of the Florida groves where many of Tropicana Pure Premium's oranges come from, with photos, stories, grower profiles and fun grove facts.
From March 19 through April 20, 2012, fans can visit Tropicana's Facebook page to enter to win one of 100 prizes. Prizes include:
-- 99 one-year supplies of orange juice in the form of twelve (12) 59oz
Tropicana Pure Premium containers
-- One trip to a Florida orange grove for a grand-prize winner and three
(3) guests, which includes:
-- Round-trip airfare for four (4) to Florida
-- Three (3) night stay at a hotel in Sarasota
-- Behind-the-scenes experience at one of the Florida orange groves
with the opportunity to meet growers, tour groves and discover the
origins of their favorite OJ
For official rules and regulations, fans can visit the "sweeps" tab on Tropicana's Facebook page.
About PepsiCo
PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader with net revenues of more than $65 billion and a product portfolio that includes 22 brands that generate more than $1 billion each in annual retail sales. Our main businesses - Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade, Frito-Lay and Pepsi-Cola - make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world. PepsiCo's people are united by our unique commitment to sustainable growth by investing in a healthier future for people and our planet, which we believe also means a more successful future for PepsiCo. We call this commitment Performance with Purpose: PepsiCo's promise to provide a wide range of foods and beverages for local tastes; to find innovative ways to minimize our impact on the environment by conserving energy and water and reducing packaging volume; to provide a great workplace for our associates; and to respect, support and invest in the local communities where we operate. For more information, please visit http://www.pepsico.com.
Follow PepsiCo:
-- Twitter (@PepsiCo)
-- PepsiCo Blogs
-- PepsiCo Press Releases
-- PepsiCo Multimedia
-- PepsiCo Videos
SOURCE PepsiCo
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PepsiCo
CONTACT: Michael Torres, +1-312-821-2680, michael.torres@pepsico.com
Web Site: http://www.pepsico.com
Ethertronics' New Air InteRFace Processing System(TM) Technology Speeds Up Wireless Throughput by More Than 45 Percent
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:42:01 AM
Ethertronics' New Air InteRFace Processing System(TM) Technology Speeds Up Wireless Throughput by More Than 45 Percent
As the Latest Addition to Ethertronics' Active Antenna Systems Portfolio, Patented Technique Provides Performance Benefits of Multiple Antennas from a Single Antenna Structure
SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethertronics, a leading technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF solutions to deliver the best connected experience, today launched its latest technology breakthrough - Air InteRFace Processing System((TM)). Available immediately for OEM integration, Air InteRFace Processing System is a game-changing technology as it takes advantage of multipath fading to maximize both throughput and reliability in 3G and 4G cellular, as well as Wi-Fi devices.
Ethertronics' Air InteRFace Processing System solution combines the company's patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) antenna technology with its active antenna systems approach to generate multiple radiation patterns from a single antenna structure. A patent-pending algorithm samples and switches between the radiation patterns, selecting the best one to use for the specific environment. As a result, the Air InteRFace Processing System technique can dynamically respond to changing RF conditions fast enough to minimize multipath fading and in turn increase both download speeds and connectivity.
In real-world tests, Ethertronics replaced one of the baseline antennas in a commercial Wi-Fi access point with an Air InteRFace Processing System, increasing throughput by 46 percent in areas where multipath was highest. In both office LANs and wide-area hotspot networks, the Air InteRFace Processing System technique can reduce CapEx and OpEx because a lower density of access points can still provide reliable coverage and high speeds.
Air InteRFace Processing System technology supports a wide variety of bands and air interfaces, including 3G, 4G (LTE and LTE-Advanced) and WiFi. For all applications, the Air InteRFace Processing System enables device vendors to use performance and reliability to differentiate their infrastructure, smartphones, tablets and other devices, without the additional power consumption, space, design complexity, and cost associated with MIMO implementations. Air InteRFace Processing System's ability to dynamically sample and switch between radiation patterns make it ideal for both 3G and 4G cellular applications since it can deliver on the performance requirements for technologies like LTE, such as fast download speeds and improved connectivity, all in a single antenna structure.
"Air InteRFace Processing System is a game-changing technology for the way it maximizes wireless performance and coverage," said Laurent Desclos, president and CEO at Ethertronics. "Through our real-world tests, we have seen a significant effect the Air InteRFace Processing System can have including faster download speeds, and we expect this same caliber of performance with cellular applications. Air InteRFace Processing System is the latest example of Ethertronics' revolutionary approach to antennas: as Wireless InteRFace Processors(TM)consisting of the antennas themselves, active components, and advanced algorithms. This innovative, systems-based strategy enables wireless device designers to rapidly deploy devices with advanced technology to maximize performance and connectivity for a superior user experience."
Ethertronics expects commercial OEM products leveraging Air InteRFace Processing System technology to hit the market in 2012.
For more information about how Air InteRFace Processing System technology works, its applications, and test results, see the "Maximizing Throughput and Coverage for WiFi and Cellular" white paper available at http://www.ethertronics.com/technology/.
About Ethertronics
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Ethertronics is a leading provider of Wireless InteRFace Processors, which include innovative antenna and RF solutions to deliver the best connected experience for operators, OEMs, and consumers. The company is established in designing and manufacturing high-performance embedded antenna solutions supporting a wide range of applications. Ethertronics' patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology has a legacy as a strong foundation for passive, as well as active antenna system designs. Ethertronics' technology has been selected by major customers with worldwide annual shipments over 200 million annually. Ethertronics maintains a global network of design centers and manufacturing operations. For more information, visit http://www.ethertronics.com.
Jessica Levy/Tiffany Trias
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1.949.608.0276
ethertronics@globalresultspr.com
SOURCE Ethertronics
Ethertronics
Web Site: http://www.ethertronics.com
As the Latest Addition to Ethertronics' Active Antenna Systems Portfolio, Patented Technique Provides Performance Benefits of Multiple Antennas from a Single Antenna Structure
SAN DIEGO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ethertronics, a leading technology company enabling innovative antenna and RF solutions to deliver the best connected experience, today launched its latest technology breakthrough - Air InteRFace Processing System((TM)). Available immediately for OEM integration, Air InteRFace Processing System is a game-changing technology as it takes advantage of multipath fading to maximize both throughput and reliability in 3G and 4G cellular, as well as Wi-Fi devices.
Ethertronics' Air InteRFace Processing System solution combines the company's patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) antenna technology with its active antenna systems approach to generate multiple radiation patterns from a single antenna structure. A patent-pending algorithm samples and switches between the radiation patterns, selecting the best one to use for the specific environment. As a result, the Air InteRFace Processing System technique can dynamically respond to changing RF conditions fast enough to minimize multipath fading and in turn increase both download speeds and connectivity.
In real-world tests, Ethertronics replaced one of the baseline antennas in a commercial Wi-Fi access point with an Air InteRFace Processing System, increasing throughput by 46 percent in areas where multipath was highest. In both office LANs and wide-area hotspot networks, the Air InteRFace Processing System technique can reduce CapEx and OpEx because a lower density of access points can still provide reliable coverage and high speeds.
Air InteRFace Processing System technology supports a wide variety of bands and air interfaces, including 3G, 4G (LTE and LTE-Advanced) and WiFi. For all applications, the Air InteRFace Processing System enables device vendors to use performance and reliability to differentiate their infrastructure, smartphones, tablets and other devices, without the additional power consumption, space, design complexity, and cost associated with MIMO implementations. Air InteRFace Processing System's ability to dynamically sample and switch between radiation patterns make it ideal for both 3G and 4G cellular applications since it can deliver on the performance requirements for technologies like LTE, such as fast download speeds and improved connectivity, all in a single antenna structure.
"Air InteRFace Processing System is a game-changing technology for the way it maximizes wireless performance and coverage," said Laurent Desclos, president and CEO at Ethertronics. "Through our real-world tests, we have seen a significant effect the Air InteRFace Processing System can have including faster download speeds, and we expect this same caliber of performance with cellular applications. Air InteRFace Processing System is the latest example of Ethertronics' revolutionary approach to antennas: as Wireless InteRFace Processors(TM)consisting of the antennas themselves, active components, and advanced algorithms. This innovative, systems-based strategy enables wireless device designers to rapidly deploy devices with advanced technology to maximize performance and connectivity for a superior user experience."
Ethertronics expects commercial OEM products leveraging Air InteRFace Processing System technology to hit the market in 2012.
For more information about how Air InteRFace Processing System technology works, its applications, and test results, see the "Maximizing Throughput and Coverage for WiFi and Cellular" white paper available at http://www.ethertronics.com/technology/.
About Ethertronics
Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., Ethertronics is a leading provider of Wireless InteRFace Processors, which include innovative antenna and RF solutions to deliver the best connected experience for operators, OEMs, and consumers. The company is established in designing and manufacturing high-performance embedded antenna solutions supporting a wide range of applications. Ethertronics' patented Isolated Magnetic Dipole(TM) (IMD) technology has a legacy as a strong foundation for passive, as well as active antenna system designs. Ethertronics' technology has been selected by major customers with worldwide annual shipments over 200 million annually. Ethertronics maintains a global network of design centers and manufacturing operations. For more information, visit http://www.ethertronics.com.
Jessica Levy/Tiffany Trias
Global Results Communications (GRC)
+1.949.608.0276
ethertronics@globalresultspr.com
SOURCE Ethertronics
Ethertronics
Web Site: http://www.ethertronics.com
AT&T Launches $250 Million Program to Boost Graduation Rates With Focus on Innovation, Technology - Rhode Island Organizations Urged to Compete for Program Funding
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:35:01 AM
AT&T Launches $250 Million Program to Boost Graduation Rates With Focus on Innovation, Technology - Rhode Island Organizations Urged to Compete for Program Funding
PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the launch of a new $250 million, 5-year financial commitment aimed at helping more students graduate from high school with the skills they need to succeed in college and careers.
The funding for AT&T Aspire - already among the most significant U.S. corporate educational initiatives, with more than $100 million invested since 2008 - will be available for organizations and institutions with a proven track record of success that are looking to use technology to connect with students in new and effective ways.
Between now and April 27, 2012, AT&T is encouraging Rhode Island organizations to apply for funding through the Local High School Impact Initiative Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
"AT&T Aspire works toward an America where every student graduates high school equipped with the knowledge and skills to strengthen the nation's workforce," AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson said while announcing the extended commitment during a keynote address at the second annual Building a Grad Nation Summit.
The Washington, D.C., event convened by America's Promise Alliance (http://www.americaspromise.org/), Civic Enterprises (http://www.civicenterprises.net/home.html), The Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University (http://www.every1graduates.org/), and the Alliance for Excellent Education (http://www.all4ed.org/) brings together nearly 1,200 U.S. leaders to discuss progress and challenges in ending the high school dropout crisis.
"This is a significant investment in preparing the next generation of Americans to succeed in the increasingly competitive global economy," said Patricia Jacobs, president of AT&T New England. "We hope organizations across Rhode Island with a passion for dealing with this problem and a proven track record of success in increasing graduation rates will apply for funding."
The new and expanded AT&T commitment builds on the work AT&T Aspire has completed in the last four years. AT&T has invested more than $100 million in Aspire since 2008, and has impacted more than one million U.S. high school students, helping them prepare for success in the workplace and college.
AT&T is looking to fund local programs that have strong, evidence-based practices grounded in the What Works Clearinghouse Dropout Prevention: A Practice Guide and data-driven outcomes demonstrated to improve high school graduation rates.
Rhode Island organizations interested in getting additional information or applying will find complete details on the RFP process at http://www.att.com/education-news by clicking on the "Aspire Local Impact RFP" option. Applications will be accepted between now at April 27.
Through the AT&T Foundation, the company has also provided financial support to several organizations in Rhode Island that have an education focus, including the summer jobs program at the Institute for the Study of Nonviolence, and an internship program at Southside Community Land Trust.
Drop-out rates are a serious issue in the United States. According to a report issued today by Civic Enterprises, the Everyone Graduates Center, America's Promise Alliance and the Alliance for Excellent Education, one in four students in the U.S. - more than 1 million each year - drops out. (AT&T is the lead sponsor of this report.)
Education experts believe that the lack of a high school degree significantly worsens job prospects, particularly in the challenging science, technology and math sectors. On average, a high school dropout earns 25 percent less during the course of his or her lifetime compared with a high school graduate and 57 percent less than a college graduate with a bachelor's degree.[1]
Although the problem is serious, there are signs of progress according to the report issued today:
-- The high school graduation rate increased by 3.5 percentage points
nationally from 2001 to 2009.
-- In 2001, the rate was 72.0 percent; by 2009, it had risen to 75.5
percent. From 2002 to 2009, six states experienced large gains in their
graduation rates; 14 states made moderate gains; and four states made
modest gains (Note: 2002 was the first year that state data became
available.)
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
*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.
About Philanthropy at AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and working with other organizations, AT&T has a long history of supporting projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2011, more than $115 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs.
[1] "The College Payoff," Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce [August 2011]
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Meaghan Wims of Duffy & Shanley, +1-401-278-4434, mwims@duffyshanley.com, for AT&T New England
Web Site: http://www.att.com
PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T* today announced the launch of a new $250 million, 5-year financial commitment aimed at helping more students graduate from high school with the skills they need to succeed in college and careers.
The funding for AT&T Aspire - already among the most significant U.S. corporate educational initiatives, with more than $100 million invested since 2008 - will be available for organizations and institutions with a proven track record of success that are looking to use technology to connect with students in new and effective ways.
Between now and April 27, 2012, AT&T is encouraging Rhode Island organizations to apply for funding through the Local High School Impact Initiative Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
"AT&T Aspire works toward an America where every student graduates high school equipped with the knowledge and skills to strengthen the nation's workforce," AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson said while announcing the extended commitment during a keynote address at the second annual Building a Grad Nation Summit.
The Washington, D.C., event convened by America's Promise Alliance (http://www.americaspromise.org/), Civic Enterprises (http://www.civicenterprises.net/home.html), The Everyone Graduates Center at Johns Hopkins University (http://www.every1graduates.org/), and the Alliance for Excellent Education (http://www.all4ed.org/) brings together nearly 1,200 U.S. leaders to discuss progress and challenges in ending the high school dropout crisis.
"This is a significant investment in preparing the next generation of Americans to succeed in the increasingly competitive global economy," said Patricia Jacobs, president of AT&T New England. "We hope organizations across Rhode Island with a passion for dealing with this problem and a proven track record of success in increasing graduation rates will apply for funding."
The new and expanded AT&T commitment builds on the work AT&T Aspire has completed in the last four years. AT&T has invested more than $100 million in Aspire since 2008, and has impacted more than one million U.S. high school students, helping them prepare for success in the workplace and college.
AT&T is looking to fund local programs that have strong, evidence-based practices grounded in the What Works Clearinghouse Dropout Prevention: A Practice Guide and data-driven outcomes demonstrated to improve high school graduation rates.
Rhode Island organizations interested in getting additional information or applying will find complete details on the RFP process at http://www.att.com/education-news by clicking on the "Aspire Local Impact RFP" option. Applications will be accepted between now at April 27.
Through the AT&T Foundation, the company has also provided financial support to several organizations in Rhode Island that have an education focus, including the summer jobs program at the Institute for the Study of Nonviolence, and an internship program at Southside Community Land Trust.
Drop-out rates are a serious issue in the United States. According to a report issued today by Civic Enterprises, the Everyone Graduates Center, America's Promise Alliance and the Alliance for Excellent Education, one in four students in the U.S. - more than 1 million each year - drops out. (AT&T is the lead sponsor of this report.)
Education experts believe that the lack of a high school degree significantly worsens job prospects, particularly in the challenging science, technology and math sectors. On average, a high school dropout earns 25 percent less during the course of his or her lifetime compared with a high school graduate and 57 percent less than a college graduate with a bachelor's degree.[1]
Although the problem is serious, there are signs of progress according to the report issued today:
-- The high school graduation rate increased by 3.5 percentage points
nationally from 2001 to 2009.
-- In 2001, the rate was 72.0 percent; by 2009, it had risen to 75.5
percent. From 2002 to 2009, six states experienced large gains in their
graduation rates; 14 states made moderate gains; and four states made
modest gains (Note: 2002 was the first year that state data became
available.)
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update or revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
*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.
About Philanthropy at AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is committed to advancing education, strengthening communities and improving lives. Through its philanthropic initiatives and working with other organizations, AT&T has a long history of supporting projects that create learning opportunities; promote academic and economic achievement; and address community needs. In 2011, more than $115 million was contributed through corporate-, employee- and AT&T Foundation-giving programs.
[1] "The College Payoff," Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce [August 2011]
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Meaghan Wims of Duffy & Shanley, +1-401-278-4434, mwims@duffyshanley.com, for AT&T New England
Web Site: http://www.att.com
SurDoc Corporation Announces General Availability of SurDoc Platform
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:28:02 AM
SurDoc Corporation Announces General Availability of SurDoc Platform
Online Platform Goes Beyond Cloud Storage by Offering Complete Solution for Mobile Users
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SurDoc(TM) Corporation (http://www.surdoc.com) - a leader in cloud document and storage technology, today announced the general availability of its SurDoc online document management portal. The service goes beyond typical cloud storage by enabling users to view, share, edit and sign documents via the use of a web browser connected to any device, be it a PC, Mac, laptop, smart phone or tablet, without the use of an app, plugin or software.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120228/MM61399LOGO)
In the past, users have had to go to multiple locations for this type of functionality. SurDoc provides all of these features in one location. The SurDoc platform delivers open document sharing capability through the use of Unstructured Operation Markup Language (UOML) technology, an Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) global document-processing standard. It is the first complete solution on the market, as SurDoc combines the ease of downloading and sharing documents with the power of manipulating and signing documents in the cloud. In addition, SurDoc's high fidelity online sharing ensures that documents have the same look and feel, regardless of the device used. The uniqueness of the platform is made possible by SurDoc's patented server and storage technology.
Key benefits of the service include:
-- Provides ability to access documents online without having to download
an app, plugin or additional software.
-- Delivers High Fidelity online sharing - documents have a consistent look
and feel regardless of the device used.
-- Enables users to manipulate data inside the cloud - users can access,
share, edit and sign documents, creating a true paperless environment.
-- Results in time and money savings - users can have all their important
documents with them at all times without having to carry hard copies or
bulky files. SurDoc is available via two service offerings.
-- 10GB Free Plan provides users 10GB of free online storage. Other
features include: ability to back up, view, share, edit and sign
documents, unlimited number of computers can be backed up to one
account, unlimited file size for documents, 2GB storage for
non-documents (includes audio and video files), Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL) with AES-128 bit encryption to ensure data security, and RAID-5
configured servers and offline backup to provide self-managed redundant
replication for protection against disc failure.
-- 100GB Premium Plan provides users 100GB of online storage. Other
features include: ability to back up, view, share, edit and sign
documents, unlimited number of computers can be backed up to one
account, unlimited file size for document and non-documents, Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) with AES-128 bit encryption to ensure data security,
and RAID-5 configured servers and offline backup to provide self-managed
redundant replication for protection against disc failure. The 100GB
Premium Plan is priced at $9.99/year.
"More Internet users are accessing the Internet through mobile devices than through any other means," noted Suzanne Duris, Director of Marketing for SurDoc. "As employees continue to become more mobile, they increasingly need solutions to be able to access, share, edit and sign documents in remote, non-office locations. By providing a complete file management solution, SurDoc allows workers to be productive anytime or anyplace."
In addition, SurDoc has made it more convenient for users to upload files into their SurDoc account by adding a web upload feature which literally allows users to "drag and drop" files into their SurDoc account.
About SurDoc Corp.
SurDoc is a startup that launched in Menlo Park, CA in December 2011 to redefine backup, sharing and manipulation of documents in the cloud. Based on the OASIS UOML standard, SurDoc goes beyond cloud storage by enabling text and image data from virtually any source (word processing, spreadsheets, PDFs, presentations and more) to be viewed, shared, annotated and digitally signed using most web browsers on any device (desktop, laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc.) without having to download an app. SurDoc offers 10GB of free storage to its users, which can be upgraded to 100GB, and is a pioneer in standardizing shared document management data. SurDoc is built on a mature technology supported by more than 100 patents, issued and pending. For more information, contact SurDoc at http://www.surdoc.com.
SOURCE SurDoc Corp.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120228/MM61399LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
SurDoc Corp.
CONTACT: Suzanne Duris, SurDoc Corp., +1-310-903-1077, pr@surdoc.com; or Megan Parker, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.surdoc.com
Online Platform Goes Beyond Cloud Storage by Offering Complete Solution for Mobile Users
MENLO PARK, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- SurDoc(TM) Corporation (http://www.surdoc.com) - a leader in cloud document and storage technology, today announced the general availability of its SurDoc online document management portal. The service goes beyond typical cloud storage by enabling users to view, share, edit and sign documents via the use of a web browser connected to any device, be it a PC, Mac, laptop, smart phone or tablet, without the use of an app, plugin or software.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120228/MM61399LOGO)
In the past, users have had to go to multiple locations for this type of functionality. SurDoc provides all of these features in one location. The SurDoc platform delivers open document sharing capability through the use of Unstructured Operation Markup Language (UOML) technology, an Organization for the Advancement of Structured Information Standards (OASIS) global document-processing standard. It is the first complete solution on the market, as SurDoc combines the ease of downloading and sharing documents with the power of manipulating and signing documents in the cloud. In addition, SurDoc's high fidelity online sharing ensures that documents have the same look and feel, regardless of the device used. The uniqueness of the platform is made possible by SurDoc's patented server and storage technology.
Key benefits of the service include:
-- Provides ability to access documents online without having to download
an app, plugin or additional software.
-- Delivers High Fidelity online sharing - documents have a consistent look
and feel regardless of the device used.
-- Enables users to manipulate data inside the cloud - users can access,
share, edit and sign documents, creating a true paperless environment.
-- Results in time and money savings - users can have all their important
documents with them at all times without having to carry hard copies or
bulky files. SurDoc is available via two service offerings.
-- 10GB Free Plan provides users 10GB of free online storage. Other
features include: ability to back up, view, share, edit and sign
documents, unlimited number of computers can be backed up to one
account, unlimited file size for documents, 2GB storage for
non-documents (includes audio and video files), Secure Sockets Layer
(SSL) with AES-128 bit encryption to ensure data security, and RAID-5
configured servers and offline backup to provide self-managed redundant
replication for protection against disc failure.
-- 100GB Premium Plan provides users 100GB of online storage. Other
features include: ability to back up, view, share, edit and sign
documents, unlimited number of computers can be backed up to one
account, unlimited file size for document and non-documents, Secure
Sockets Layer (SSL) with AES-128 bit encryption to ensure data security,
and RAID-5 configured servers and offline backup to provide self-managed
redundant replication for protection against disc failure. The 100GB
Premium Plan is priced at $9.99/year.
"More Internet users are accessing the Internet through mobile devices than through any other means," noted Suzanne Duris, Director of Marketing for SurDoc. "As employees continue to become more mobile, they increasingly need solutions to be able to access, share, edit and sign documents in remote, non-office locations. By providing a complete file management solution, SurDoc allows workers to be productive anytime or anyplace."
In addition, SurDoc has made it more convenient for users to upload files into their SurDoc account by adding a web upload feature which literally allows users to "drag and drop" files into their SurDoc account.
About SurDoc Corp.
SurDoc is a startup that launched in Menlo Park, CA in December 2011 to redefine backup, sharing and manipulation of documents in the cloud. Based on the OASIS UOML standard, SurDoc goes beyond cloud storage by enabling text and image data from virtually any source (word processing, spreadsheets, PDFs, presentations and more) to be viewed, shared, annotated and digitally signed using most web browsers on any device (desktop, laptop, smart phone, tablet, etc.) without having to download an app. SurDoc offers 10GB of free storage to its users, which can be upgraded to 100GB, and is a pioneer in standardizing shared document management data. SurDoc is built on a mature technology supported by more than 100 patents, issued and pending. For more information, contact SurDoc at http://www.surdoc.com.
SOURCE SurDoc Corp.
Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120228/MM61399LOGO
http://photoarchive.ap.org/
SurDoc Corp.
CONTACT: Suzanne Duris, SurDoc Corp., +1-310-903-1077, pr@surdoc.com; or Megan Parker, SS|PR, +1-847-415-9326, mparker@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.surdoc.com
iBAHN's Newest Whitepaper Helps Hoteliers Use IPTV to Build Revenue
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
iBAHN's Newest Whitepaper Helps Hoteliers Use IPTV to Build Revenue
Report looks at the shifting demands and expectations for in-room hotel entertainment
DENVER, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iBAHN, the global leader in IP-based entertainment and information services for the hospitality and meeting industries, today published a whitepaper: IPTV: Delivering a Higher Return on HDTV Investments. It is compiled from research and input from the hospitality industry, and responds to common pain points heard from hotel clients: despite investments in high definition televisions, add-on video revenues are decreasing as guests turn increasingly to laptops and mobile devices for entertainment. The whitepaper examines how IPTV can optimize hotels' investment in HDTVs, while bridging the gap between the technologies they currently provide and the newer technologies that guests demand.
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is the delivery of network or studio programming in either broadcast or on-demand form via the Internet. IPTV provides access to an expansive roster of HD channels and enables delivery of Over the Top (OTT) content via the Internet to the television or any other Internet-connected screen (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc). Examples of OTT programming providers include Netflix(TM), Xfinity(TM), Hulu(TM) and HBOGo(TM). IPTV allows for a truly interactive experience between the viewer and provider.
"Leveraging an existing hotel IP network opens the door to an entirely new kind of personalized guest experience and allows hotels to offer nearly unlimited media content, interactive guest services, and targeted advertising," said Roger Crellin, iBAHN President of Americas. "IPTV allows guests to access personalized and interactive entertainment that includes broadcast, cable, premiums, on-demand, gaming, web surfing, and social media. We believe IPTV will keep pace with the evolution of guest expectations."
Although high definition televisions have proliferated rapidly throughout the hotel industry, an HDTV without an HD signal actually yields a poorer image than a standard definition TV, resulting in an unsatisfactory entertainment experience for guests. IPTV allows hotels to deliver the clear and crisp HD resolution that guests expect from HDTVs, while providing virtually limitless entertainment options.
In addition to expanding entertainment options, IPTV allows hotels to deliver guest information via in-room television screens, parlaying a more eco-friendly and modern communication method, and saving costs. Links to amenities pages and special offers can drive loyalty and incremental business.
iBAHN's whitepaper, IPTV: Delivering a Higher Return on HDTV Investments, includes data exemplifying the guest satisfaction and return on investment that hotels can expect from IPTV. It additionally includes research on the proliferation of IPTV and the shifting trend in hotel guest entertainment demands. To download the whitepaper, click here.
About iBAHN
iBAHN delivers the multi-screen Internet experiences the best guests demand - through its wireless connectivity offerings and the most advanced IPTV solutions for the hospitality and meeting industries, with customers and localized support on every populated continent of the world. This breadth allows the company to offer an unprecedented level of support and seamless technology experiences for hotels, guests, and meeting attendees. With iBAHN solutions, hotels can more effectively serve guests by delivering consistent quality of service and content on any device in the hotel to streamline operations and leverage branding across locations--while creating unique technology experiences. Monthly, nearly two million travelers and meeting attendees rely on iBAHN to increase productivity with secure broadband access options in nearly 3,000 hotels, conference centers and meeting spaces in 43 countries worldwide. iBAHN provides technology solutions to more than 30,000 events annually, ranging from small group meetings to major conferences, while serving more than 40 percent of Fortune 100 corporations. For more information, please visit http://www.ibahn.com
Media Contacts:
Cynthia Carpenter, Vice President Marketing, Americas
iBAHN
303.728.6171
ccarpenter@ibahn.com
Erin Dolin
Dolin PR, Inc. for iBAHN
303.204.4819
erin@dolinpr.com
SOURCE iBAHN
iBAHN
Web Site: http://www.ibahn.com
Report looks at the shifting demands and expectations for in-room hotel entertainment
DENVER, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- iBAHN, the global leader in IP-based entertainment and information services for the hospitality and meeting industries, today published a whitepaper: IPTV: Delivering a Higher Return on HDTV Investments. It is compiled from research and input from the hospitality industry, and responds to common pain points heard from hotel clients: despite investments in high definition televisions, add-on video revenues are decreasing as guests turn increasingly to laptops and mobile devices for entertainment. The whitepaper examines how IPTV can optimize hotels' investment in HDTVs, while bridging the gap between the technologies they currently provide and the newer technologies that guests demand.
Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) is the delivery of network or studio programming in either broadcast or on-demand form via the Internet. IPTV provides access to an expansive roster of HD channels and enables delivery of Over the Top (OTT) content via the Internet to the television or any other Internet-connected screen (laptop, smartphone, tablet, etc). Examples of OTT programming providers include Netflix(TM), Xfinity(TM), Hulu(TM) and HBOGo(TM). IPTV allows for a truly interactive experience between the viewer and provider.
"Leveraging an existing hotel IP network opens the door to an entirely new kind of personalized guest experience and allows hotels to offer nearly unlimited media content, interactive guest services, and targeted advertising," said Roger Crellin, iBAHN President of Americas. "IPTV allows guests to access personalized and interactive entertainment that includes broadcast, cable, premiums, on-demand, gaming, web surfing, and social media. We believe IPTV will keep pace with the evolution of guest expectations."
Although high definition televisions have proliferated rapidly throughout the hotel industry, an HDTV without an HD signal actually yields a poorer image than a standard definition TV, resulting in an unsatisfactory entertainment experience for guests. IPTV allows hotels to deliver the clear and crisp HD resolution that guests expect from HDTVs, while providing virtually limitless entertainment options.
In addition to expanding entertainment options, IPTV allows hotels to deliver guest information via in-room television screens, parlaying a more eco-friendly and modern communication method, and saving costs. Links to amenities pages and special offers can drive loyalty and incremental business.
iBAHN's whitepaper, IPTV: Delivering a Higher Return on HDTV Investments, includes data exemplifying the guest satisfaction and return on investment that hotels can expect from IPTV. It additionally includes research on the proliferation of IPTV and the shifting trend in hotel guest entertainment demands. To download the whitepaper, click here.
About iBAHN
iBAHN delivers the multi-screen Internet experiences the best guests demand - through its wireless connectivity offerings and the most advanced IPTV solutions for the hospitality and meeting industries, with customers and localized support on every populated continent of the world. This breadth allows the company to offer an unprecedented level of support and seamless technology experiences for hotels, guests, and meeting attendees. With iBAHN solutions, hotels can more effectively serve guests by delivering consistent quality of service and content on any device in the hotel to streamline operations and leverage branding across locations--while creating unique technology experiences. Monthly, nearly two million travelers and meeting attendees rely on iBAHN to increase productivity with secure broadband access options in nearly 3,000 hotels, conference centers and meeting spaces in 43 countries worldwide. iBAHN provides technology solutions to more than 30,000 events annually, ranging from small group meetings to major conferences, while serving more than 40 percent of Fortune 100 corporations. For more information, please visit http://www.ibahn.com
Media Contacts:
Cynthia Carpenter, Vice President Marketing, Americas
iBAHN
303.728.6171
ccarpenter@ibahn.com
Erin Dolin
Dolin PR, Inc. for iBAHN
303.204.4819
erin@dolinpr.com
SOURCE iBAHN
iBAHN
Web Site: http://www.ibahn.com
Telltale Games Releases First Trailer for The Walking Dead
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
Telltale Games Releases First Trailer for The Walking Dead
Reveals Pricing, Release Date & Pre-Order Offer
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator/writer of The Walking Dead for Skybound/Image, announced today that the first trailer for their upcoming game, The Walking Dead, is available to view on the games' official website.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120320/SF72733LOGO)
Created by animator and director Daniel M. Kanemoto, the trailer blends 2D and 3D imagery in stunning fashion as homage to the art of the original comic book world on which Telltale's game is based. Kanemoto was asked by Telltale to create the trailer because of a "fan made" Walking Dead title sequence he had made, which can be seen at http://www.exmortisfilms.com.
The first of five monthly episodes of The Walking Dead is set for release in late April on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® for 400 Microsoft® Points, on PlayStation®Network for $4.99 and on PC and Mac as a season pass for $24.99 from the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets. Information on additional formats will follow.
Telltale has also revealed details of a limited time pre-order offer available via their online store. Pre-order customers will get the chance to join the cast of the game in episode four, where they will be modeled as a human survivor before being killed and then returned to life as a ravenous zombie. Pre-ordering also qualifies customers for a 10% discount (get the 5 episode season for $22.49; normally $24.99).
"This trailer really shows off how our artists have managed to take the 2D art style of the comic books and create a 3D world allowing fans to truly interact with Robert Kirkman's world for the very first time," said Dan Connors, Telltale co-founder and CEO. "We hope that fans will like what they see and be excited by the chance to join the cast of the game; we promise they'll die horribly!"
"Telltale has done a phenomenal job in making a game that meets the expectations of fans," added Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead. "Running around with a gun isn't what The Walking Dead is about; it's about how people caught in an apocalypse deal with facing their own death every day, and the horrible choices they have to make to survive. Telltale's game series has captured the spirit of the comic books perfectly."
The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic book series. Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, has been given a chance for redemption in a world devastated by the undead. Players will experience events, meet people and visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. The Walking Dead offers a tailored game experience - player actions, choices and decisions affect how the story plays out across the entire series.
The Walking Dead is rated 'M' (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@telltalegames). For more information on The Walking Dead comic books, visit http://www.skybound.com.
About Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago. He's the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, kid-friendly Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolfman, and new title Thief of Thieves, among many others. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011, taking four of the top spots. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 120 countries and 250 million households. http://www.Skybound.com is your destination for all news and merchandise for Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles.
About ImageImage Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit http://www.imagecomics.com.
About Daniel M. Kanemoto
Daniel M. Kanemoto is a writer, director, and animator for Ex Mortis Films, a Los Angeles based studio that specializes in creative animation content. His 1999 debut, A LETTER FROM THE WESTERN FRONT, won the Gold Medal for Best Animated Short at the Student Academy Awards.His diverse body of work (from original films to national commercial campaigns) has been featured on Nickelodeon, MTV, the Discovery Channel, and film festivals around the world. His most recent film, ARTICLES OF WAR, can be seen online at http://www.articles-of-war.com. He is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts film program. Daniel can be contacted by email at exmortis@me.com.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading independent developer and publisher of games for every major gaming platform and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By developing games as series and successfully releasing on a schedule, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale has sold more than 5 million episodes since 2005. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than 25 published releases, winning numerous awards including, "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers. Telltale has also been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times and Variety. Telltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on Xbox 360®, Apple® iOS devices, PlayStation®3, PC, Mac, and Wii(TM). http://www.telltalegames.com
© 2012 Telltale, Inc. THE WALKING DEAD is © 2012 Robert Kirkman, LLC. Based on the Comic Book by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Telltale and the Telltale Games logo are trademarks of Telltale, Inc. All rights reserved.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
PR Contact:
Telltale Games Alan Johnson
101 Glacier Point, Suite E Tel: 415-258-1641 ext. 153
San Rafael, CA USA ajohnson@telltalegames.com
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Web Site: http://www.thewalkingdeadgame.com
Reveals Pricing, Release Date & Pre-Order Offer
SAN RAFAEL, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Telltale Games and Robert Kirkman, the Eisner Award-winning creator/writer of The Walking Dead for Skybound/Image, announced today that the first trailer for their upcoming game, The Walking Dead, is available to view on the games' official website.
(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120320/SF72733LOGO)
Created by animator and director Daniel M. Kanemoto, the trailer blends 2D and 3D imagery in stunning fashion as homage to the art of the original comic book world on which Telltale's game is based. Kanemoto was asked by Telltale to create the trailer because of a "fan made" Walking Dead title sequence he had made, which can be seen at http://www.exmortisfilms.com.
The first of five monthly episodes of The Walking Dead is set for release in late April on the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360® for 400 Microsoft® Points, on PlayStation®Network for $4.99 and on PC and Mac as a season pass for $24.99 from the Telltale Online Store and other digital outlets. Information on additional formats will follow.
Telltale has also revealed details of a limited time pre-order offer available via their online store. Pre-order customers will get the chance to join the cast of the game in episode four, where they will be modeled as a human survivor before being killed and then returned to life as a ravenous zombie. Pre-ordering also qualifies customers for a 10% discount (get the 5 episode season for $22.49; normally $24.99).
"This trailer really shows off how our artists have managed to take the 2D art style of the comic books and create a 3D world allowing fans to truly interact with Robert Kirkman's world for the very first time," said Dan Connors, Telltale co-founder and CEO. "We hope that fans will like what they see and be excited by the chance to join the cast of the game; we promise they'll die horribly!"
"Telltale has done a phenomenal job in making a game that meets the expectations of fans," added Robert Kirkman, creator of The Walking Dead. "Running around with a gun isn't what The Walking Dead is about; it's about how people caught in an apocalypse deal with facing their own death every day, and the horrible choices they have to make to survive. Telltale's game series has captured the spirit of the comic books perfectly."
The Walking Dead is set in the world of Robert Kirkman's award-winning comic book series. Lee Everett, a convicted criminal, has been given a chance for redemption in a world devastated by the undead. Players will experience events, meet people and visit locations that foreshadow the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes. The Walking Dead offers a tailored game experience - player actions, choices and decisions affect how the story plays out across the entire series.
The Walking Dead is rated 'M' (Mature) for Blood and Gore, Intense Violence and Strong Language by the ESRB.
For more information on the game, visit the official website, Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@telltalegames). For more information on The Walking Dead comic books, visit http://www.skybound.com.
About Robert Kirkman
Robert Kirkman's success and passionate advocacy for creator-owned comics led him to become the first person invited to become a partner at Image Comics since the company's inception twenty years ago. He's the creator/writer of the Eisner Award-winning The Walking Dead, long-running Invincible, kid-friendly Super Dinosaur, The Astounding Wolfman, and new title Thief of Thieves, among many others. Kirkman has earned the respect of the comic, writing and television communities and topped the New York Times bestseller list for graphic novels in 2011, taking four of the top spots. He's the creator/executive producer and writer of the hit television show, AMC's The Walking Dead, the highest-rated basic cable drama of all time in the U.S, also an international success in 120 countries and 250 million households. http://www.Skybound.com is your destination for all news and merchandise for Robert Kirkman, The Walking Dead and all Skybound titles.
About ImageImage Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a collective of best-selling artists. Image has since gone on to become one of the largest comics publishers in the United States. Image currently has five partners: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri and Jim Valentino. It consists of four major houses: Todd McFarlane Productions, Top Cow Productions, Shadowline and Image Central. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, sub-genre, and style imaginable. It offers science fiction, romance, horror, crime fiction, historical fiction, humor and more by the finest artists and writers working in the medium today. For more information, visit http://www.imagecomics.com.
About Daniel M. Kanemoto
Daniel M. Kanemoto is a writer, director, and animator for Ex Mortis Films, a Los Angeles based studio that specializes in creative animation content. His 1999 debut, A LETTER FROM THE WESTERN FRONT, won the Gold Medal for Best Animated Short at the Student Academy Awards.His diverse body of work (from original films to national commercial campaigns) has been featured on Nickelodeon, MTV, the Discovery Channel, and film festivals around the world. His most recent film, ARTICLES OF WAR, can be seen online at http://www.articles-of-war.com. He is a graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts film program. Daniel can be contacted by email at exmortis@me.com.
About Telltale, Inc.
Telltale is a leading independent developer and publisher of games for every major gaming platform and is the pioneer of the episodic delivery of digital gaming content. By developing games as series and successfully releasing on a schedule, they create longer consumer engagement than traditional games for each release. Founded in 2004 by games industry veterans with decades of experience, Telltale has quickly become an industry leader, establishing the model for successful episodic game creation and digital publishing. Telltale has sold more than 5 million episodes since 2005. Telltale's reputation for quality has been established across more than 25 published releases, winning numerous awards including, "Adventure Game of the Year" accolades from publications such as IGN, PC Gamer, GameSpy, and Adventure Gamers. Telltale has also been recognized by mainstream outlets ranging from USA Today, to The New York Times and Variety. Telltale currently develops and publishes episodic series on Xbox 360®, Apple® iOS devices, PlayStation®3, PC, Mac, and Wii(TM). http://www.telltalegames.com
© 2012 Telltale, Inc. THE WALKING DEAD is © 2012 Robert Kirkman, LLC. Based on the Comic Book by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore and Charlie Adlard. Telltale and the Telltale Games logo are trademarks of Telltale, Inc. All rights reserved.
All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
PR Contact:
Telltale Games Alan Johnson
101 Glacier Point, Suite E Tel: 415-258-1641 ext. 153
San Rafael, CA USA ajohnson@telltalegames.com
SOURCE Telltale Games
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Telltale Games
Web Site: http://www.thewalkingdeadgame.com
IGT Launches IGT Cloud at Olympic Casino in Estonia
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Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:21:01 AM
IGT Launches IGT Cloud at Olympic Casino in Estonia
LAS VEGAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in driving technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced the go live of the IGT Cloud at the newly remodeled Reval Park Hotel & Casino in Tallinn, Estonia.
"The effect that the IGT Cloud will have on our daily activities will impact not only the analytical aspects of Olympic Casino Eesti, but it will have a profound impact on our overall player experience," said Meelis Pielberg, Member of the Board at Olympic Casino Eesti. "Having the unique opportunity to make decisions regarding game configuration will allow us to completely change the player experience in an informed way that is completely tailored to their preferences."
The IGT Cloud will allow Olympic Casino Eesti to provide seamless gaming experiences while significantly reducing their capital expenditure investment. Specifically, the Cloud allows for the download and configuration of games to machines on the casino floor and adds the ability to use deep analytics to make timely decisions based upon player behavior. Olympic Casino Eesti was initially attracted to the IGT Cloud because of the operational efficiency that it will provide for their casino management infrastructure.
"Our Cloud technology is focused on helping our customers deliver innovative gaming experiences in ways that will maximize their floor capabilities, player experiences and overall performance," said Craig Churchill, IGT senior vice president International. "We are extremely excited to partner with Olympic Casino Eesti to enable them to completely transform the way they provide gaming entertainment to their players."
Olympic Casino Eesti launched the IGT Cloud on March 9th. For more information on Olympic Casino, please visit, http://www.olympic-casino.com.
For more information on IGT Cloud, including news on our additional partnerships please visit http://www.IGT.com/Cloud.
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IGT.
About Olympic Entertainment Group
With more than 2,300 employees, Olympic Entertainment Group is the largest provider of casino entertainment in the Central and Eastern Europe region. OEG is a full member of the European Casino Association (ECA). Today, the Group operates casinos in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Belarus. OEG shares are traded on the main list of Tallinn Stock Exchange and the Warsaw Stock Exchange. All the casino operators of Olympic Entertainment Group are responsible enterprises who notify their clients of the dangers associated with gambling.
IGT Resources:
-- Like us on Facebook
-- Follow us on Twitter!
-- View IGT's YouTube Channel
-- Check out our other systems!
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CONTACT: Shanna Sabet, IGT Public Relations, +1-702-669-7537, Shanna.Sabet@IGT.com
Web Site: http://www.IGT.com
LAS VEGAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT), the global leader in driving technology innovations in the gaming industry, today announced the go live of the IGT Cloud at the newly remodeled Reval Park Hotel & Casino in Tallinn, Estonia.
"The effect that the IGT Cloud will have on our daily activities will impact not only the analytical aspects of Olympic Casino Eesti, but it will have a profound impact on our overall player experience," said Meelis Pielberg, Member of the Board at Olympic Casino Eesti. "Having the unique opportunity to make decisions regarding game configuration will allow us to completely change the player experience in an informed way that is completely tailored to their preferences."
The IGT Cloud will allow Olympic Casino Eesti to provide seamless gaming experiences while significantly reducing their capital expenditure investment. Specifically, the Cloud allows for the download and configuration of games to machines on the casino floor and adds the ability to use deep analytics to make timely decisions based upon player behavior. Olympic Casino Eesti was initially attracted to the IGT Cloud because of the operational efficiency that it will provide for their casino management infrastructure.
"Our Cloud technology is focused on helping our customers deliver innovative gaming experiences in ways that will maximize their floor capabilities, player experiences and overall performance," said Craig Churchill, IGT senior vice president International. "We are extremely excited to partner with Olympic Casino Eesti to enable them to completely transform the way they provide gaming entertainment to their players."
Olympic Casino Eesti launched the IGT Cloud on March 9th. For more information on Olympic Casino, please visit, http://www.olympic-casino.com.
For more information on IGT Cloud, including news on our additional partnerships please visit http://www.IGT.com/Cloud.
About IGT
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) is a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of gaming machines and systems products, as well as online and mobile gaming solutions for regulated markets. More information about IGT is available at http://www.IGT.com or follow IGT on Twitter at @IGTNews or Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/IGT.
About Olympic Entertainment Group
With more than 2,300 employees, Olympic Entertainment Group is the largest provider of casino entertainment in the Central and Eastern Europe region. OEG is a full member of the European Casino Association (ECA). Today, the Group operates casinos in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Belarus. OEG shares are traded on the main list of Tallinn Stock Exchange and the Warsaw Stock Exchange. All the casino operators of Olympic Entertainment Group are responsible enterprises who notify their clients of the dangers associated with gambling.
IGT Resources:
-- Like us on Facebook
-- Follow us on Twitter!
-- View IGT's YouTube Channel
-- Check out our other systems!
SOURCE IGT
IGT
CONTACT: Shanna Sabet, IGT Public Relations, +1-702-669-7537, Shanna.Sabet@IGT.com
Web Site: http://www.IGT.com
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Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
CABLExpress® Lowers Maximum Insertion Loss of Fiber Optic Assembly to Industry Best 0.25dB
SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintaining its position as a leading manufacturer of high-performance cabling products, CABLExpress® lowered the maximum insertion loss of its Skinny-Trunk® fiber optic cables to an industry best 0.25dB per mated pair. Fitted with MTP® connectors, the Skinny-Trunk fiber optic assembly will enable data centers to stay within loss budgets while running networks at 10G, 40G and eventually 100G Ethernet.
"2012 will be the year where 10G attached servers become the norm which in turn will drive demand for 40G and eventually 100G within the enterprise data center," said Mark Fabbi, VP, Distinguished Analyst, Gartner, Inc. "Enterprises are encouraged to rethink the physical data center architecture and prepare for increased fiber deployment to support 40/100G backbone requirements."
This is the second time in as many years CABLExpress lowered the insertion loss of its Skinny-Trunk fiber optic assembly. It previously held an already industry best of 0.35dB loss. However, improvements to the cable manufacturing process and extensive production testing produced a maximum rate of 0.25dB.
"The Skinny-Trunk fiber optic cabling system consistently outperforms the competition in terms of dB loss," says Peter E. Belyea, President. "As data rates increase and loss budgets decrease, increasing performance is critical. Our product development team continues to focus on improving existing dB loss rates in an effort to provide customers with the best data center cabling solution on the market."
The Skinny-Trunk fiber optic assembly comes standard with a lifetime warranty.
About CABLExpress®
"CABLExpress® makes your network...work." For more than three decades, CABLExpress has manufactured high-performance connectivity products, guaranteeing you the quality your data center demands. Our innovative Skinny-Trunk® Solution is a high performance, high-density product family that saves space and installation time while future-proofing a data center's infrastructure.
SOURCE CABLExpress
CABLExpress
CONTACT: Kelly Knab, CABLExpress, +1-315-476-3000 ext. 2252, kknab@cxtec.com; Pat Spadafore, EMA, +1-315-413-4360, pspadafore@mower.com
Web Site: http://www.cablexpress.com
SYRACUSE, N.Y., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintaining its position as a leading manufacturer of high-performance cabling products, CABLExpress® lowered the maximum insertion loss of its Skinny-Trunk® fiber optic cables to an industry best 0.25dB per mated pair. Fitted with MTP® connectors, the Skinny-Trunk fiber optic assembly will enable data centers to stay within loss budgets while running networks at 10G, 40G and eventually 100G Ethernet.
"2012 will be the year where 10G attached servers become the norm which in turn will drive demand for 40G and eventually 100G within the enterprise data center," said Mark Fabbi, VP, Distinguished Analyst, Gartner, Inc. "Enterprises are encouraged to rethink the physical data center architecture and prepare for increased fiber deployment to support 40/100G backbone requirements."
This is the second time in as many years CABLExpress lowered the insertion loss of its Skinny-Trunk fiber optic assembly. It previously held an already industry best of 0.35dB loss. However, improvements to the cable manufacturing process and extensive production testing produced a maximum rate of 0.25dB.
"The Skinny-Trunk fiber optic cabling system consistently outperforms the competition in terms of dB loss," says Peter E. Belyea, President. "As data rates increase and loss budgets decrease, increasing performance is critical. Our product development team continues to focus on improving existing dB loss rates in an effort to provide customers with the best data center cabling solution on the market."
The Skinny-Trunk fiber optic assembly comes standard with a lifetime warranty.
About CABLExpress®
"CABLExpress® makes your network...work." For more than three decades, CABLExpress has manufactured high-performance connectivity products, guaranteeing you the quality your data center demands. Our innovative Skinny-Trunk® Solution is a high performance, high-density product family that saves space and installation time while future-proofing a data center's infrastructure.
SOURCE CABLExpress
CABLExpress
CONTACT: Kelly Knab, CABLExpress, +1-315-476-3000 ext. 2252, kknab@cxtec.com; Pat Spadafore, EMA, +1-315-413-4360, pspadafore@mower.com
Web Site: http://www.cablexpress.com
Autonet Mobile to Deliver New WiFi Entertainment System in Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
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Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
Autonet Mobile to Deliver New WiFi Entertainment System in Mercedes-Benz Vehicles
SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz owners can now equip their vehicles with Autonet Mobile's Wi-Fi entertainment system, allowing passengers to bring their iPads, laptops and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices into the vehicle for safe online access while on the road. The new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, powered by Autonet Mobile, is an accessory available for all current (MY12 and older) C, E, S, M, R and GL-class vehicles and can be purchased and installed at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships.
Using the new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, passengers, including those in the rear-seat, can use their laptop, tablet or smartphone as they would in their home or office - from gaming and streaming movies to surfing the net. The In-Vehicle Hot Spot is enabled by a router securely installed in the vehicle trunk and allows up to four devices to connect at once.
"With Autonet Mobile's Wi-Fi entertainment system in our vehicles, we're able to continue to deliver the best-in-class experience our customers expect," stated Willi Goossen, general manager, after-sales business development, Mercedes-Benz USA. "Combined with the Mercedes-Benz iPad docking station, the new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot system will allow each passenger to have their own Wi-Fi connection and screen holder for a whole new in-car entertainment capability."
The Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot can be ordered with new vehicles or installed in existing models and comes with a six-month complimentary service, courtesy of Autonet Mobile. After the initial six-month complimentary service, Autonet Mobile offers convenient additional services that customers may choose from.
"The Mercedes-Benz customer is looking for entertainment options beyond the traditional DVD player," said Sterling Pratz, CEO of Autonet Mobile. "We are excited to be working with Mercedes-Benz to help deliver new and innovative solutions."
About Autonet Mobile, Inc.
Autonet Mobile is the world's first in-car Internet service provider. Founded by a former racecar driver and a leading network architect and designer, the company is dedicated to changing the in-car entertainment experience and making it fun, interactive and higher quality. For more information, visit autonetmobile.com.
About Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 14 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.
MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans and smart in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at http://www.mbusa.com, http://www.mbsprinterusa.com and http://www.smartusa.com
Accredited journalists can connect with and follow us at:
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SOURCE Autonet Mobile
Autonet Mobile
CONTACT: Cheryl Delgreco, Media Strategies, +1-617-723-4004, cdelgreco@msipr.com, Liora Bram, Media Strategies, +1-617-202-9854, lbram@msipr.com
Web Site: http://www.autonetmobile.com
SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercedes-Benz owners can now equip their vehicles with Autonet Mobile's Wi-Fi entertainment system, allowing passengers to bring their iPads, laptops and other Wi-Fi-enabled devices into the vehicle for safe online access while on the road. The new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, powered by Autonet Mobile, is an accessory available for all current (MY12 and older) C, E, S, M, R and GL-class vehicles and can be purchased and installed at authorized Mercedes-Benz dealerships.
Using the new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot, passengers, including those in the rear-seat, can use their laptop, tablet or smartphone as they would in their home or office - from gaming and streaming movies to surfing the net. The In-Vehicle Hot Spot is enabled by a router securely installed in the vehicle trunk and allows up to four devices to connect at once.
"With Autonet Mobile's Wi-Fi entertainment system in our vehicles, we're able to continue to deliver the best-in-class experience our customers expect," stated Willi Goossen, general manager, after-sales business development, Mercedes-Benz USA. "Combined with the Mercedes-Benz iPad docking station, the new Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot system will allow each passenger to have their own Wi-Fi connection and screen holder for a whole new in-car entertainment capability."
The Mercedes-Benz In-Vehicle Hot Spot can be ordered with new vehicles or installed in existing models and comes with a six-month complimentary service, courtesy of Autonet Mobile. After the initial six-month complimentary service, Autonet Mobile offers convenient additional services that customers may choose from.
"The Mercedes-Benz customer is looking for entertainment options beyond the traditional DVD player," said Sterling Pratz, CEO of Autonet Mobile. "We are excited to be working with Mercedes-Benz to help deliver new and innovative solutions."
About Autonet Mobile, Inc.
Autonet Mobile is the world's first in-car Internet service provider. Founded by a former racecar driver and a leading network architect and designer, the company is dedicated to changing the in-car entertainment experience and making it fun, interactive and higher quality. For more information, visit autonetmobile.com.
About Mercedes-Benz USA
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service for all Mercedes-Benz and Maybach products in the United States. MBUSA offers drivers the most diverse line-up in the luxury segment with 14 model lines ranging from the sporty C-Class to the flagship S-Class sedans and the SLS AMG supercar.
MBUSA is also responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer service of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Vans and smart in the US. More information on MBUSA and its products can be found at http://www.mbusa.com, http://www.mbsprinterusa.com and http://www.smartusa.com
Accredited journalists can connect with and follow us at:
Media Site: www.media.mbusa.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mbusapressoffice
Twitter: www.twitter.com/MBUSA_News
SOURCE Autonet Mobile
Autonet Mobile
CONTACT: Cheryl Delgreco, Media Strategies, +1-617-723-4004, cdelgreco@msipr.com, Liora Bram, Media Strategies, +1-617-202-9854, lbram@msipr.com
Web Site: http://www.autonetmobile.com
Manage My Network: Businesses Turn to the Experts for Help
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Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:14:02 AM
Manage My Network: Businesses Turn to the Experts for Help
AT&T Aims to Help Businesses Innovate, Manage Complexity and Control Costs
DALLAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The explosive growth of network-dependent data, devices and apps is creating technology complexity and cost challenges for large and medium-sized businesses.
To help businesses address these challenges, AT&T* has introduced a network sourcing solution that includes consulting, design, management, and operation services for large and medium-sized businesses. AT&T Network Sourcing(SM) allows customers to manage complexity, control costs, improve productivity, and deploy technologies and applications that allow them to innovate and support their business strategies.
This solution allows customers access to AT&T's deep networking expertise and a market-proven set of tools and processes across a variety of technologies, including voice, data, mobility, security, and cloud, among others. Services can include:
-- Consulting, design, operation and transformation of networks
-- Management and integration of customers' other network service providers
-- A multi-year plan to update and evolve the customer's network, including
transition to a unified, MPLS-based IP network
-- Services in support of enterprise mobility, security, voice, IP
telephony, virtual private networking, local area networking, and cloud
solutions.
AT&T's 13,000 network integration professionals provide network sourcing services to enterprises across a variety of industries including financial services, automotive, energy, technology, and hospitality.
"We have taken our experience managing networks for very large, global enterprises and integrated it into a flexible solution for a broader set of customers," said Don Herring, Senior Vice President, AT&T. "AT&T Network Sourcing allows the CIOs of large and medium enterprises to manage complexity, control costs and focus on driving business performance."
Network sourcing services can help large and medium-sized businesses reduce complexity and cut costs by as much as 15% to 35% over a two-year period, according to Boston Consulting Group[1].
Many enterprise customers who want to simplify technology operations are moving to outsourced or managed service models," said Mike Sapien, Principal Analyst at Ovum Research. "With this new solution, AT&T is addressing a growing market need among medium and large global companies with a new package of managed networking services."
AT&T's network sourcing experts are helping the State of Georgia to maximize network bandwidth and consolidate telecommunications services for more than 70,000 state employees and 1,400 state and local government offices. Among the services AT&T provides to the State of Georgia as part of an agreement are the latest voice and data networking capabilities as well as security, mobility solutions, and telecommunications management insight. The solution also provides full network redundancy with failover capability.
"AT&T's network sourcing solution has increased our network stability dramatically," said Calvin Rhodes, Executive Director of the Georgia Technology Authority and State Chief Information Officer. "For the first time we can now re-route our network during maintenance windows and in the event of an emergency."
Industry analyst firm Gartner estimates 45% of all organizations have purchased ongoing network management services and 25% or more of all organizations in the services, retail, and healthcare provider industries plan to sign a new contract in the next 12 months[2].
Network sourcing is a key area of focus within AT&T's strategic business services. AT&T strategic services grew 16.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 versus the year-earlier quarter.
For more information, http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/network-services/network-sourcing/.
*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.
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Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
[1] Boston Consulting Group. "Growth Readiness in Network Sourcing," October 25, 2011
[2] Gartner. "User Survey Analysis: What Providers Need to Know About 2012 First-Time ITO Buyers," February 8, 2012
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Karyn Price, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-908-234-6882, karyn.price@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
AT&T Aims to Help Businesses Innovate, Manage Complexity and Control Costs
DALLAS, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The explosive growth of network-dependent data, devices and apps is creating technology complexity and cost challenges for large and medium-sized businesses.
To help businesses address these challenges, AT&T* has introduced a network sourcing solution that includes consulting, design, management, and operation services for large and medium-sized businesses. AT&T Network Sourcing(SM) allows customers to manage complexity, control costs, improve productivity, and deploy technologies and applications that allow them to innovate and support their business strategies.
This solution allows customers access to AT&T's deep networking expertise and a market-proven set of tools and processes across a variety of technologies, including voice, data, mobility, security, and cloud, among others. Services can include:
-- Consulting, design, operation and transformation of networks
-- Management and integration of customers' other network service providers
-- A multi-year plan to update and evolve the customer's network, including
transition to a unified, MPLS-based IP network
-- Services in support of enterprise mobility, security, voice, IP
telephony, virtual private networking, local area networking, and cloud
solutions.
AT&T's 13,000 network integration professionals provide network sourcing services to enterprises across a variety of industries including financial services, automotive, energy, technology, and hospitality.
"We have taken our experience managing networks for very large, global enterprises and integrated it into a flexible solution for a broader set of customers," said Don Herring, Senior Vice President, AT&T. "AT&T Network Sourcing allows the CIOs of large and medium enterprises to manage complexity, control costs and focus on driving business performance."
Network sourcing services can help large and medium-sized businesses reduce complexity and cut costs by as much as 15% to 35% over a two-year period, according to Boston Consulting Group[1].
Many enterprise customers who want to simplify technology operations are moving to outsourced or managed service models," said Mike Sapien, Principal Analyst at Ovum Research. "With this new solution, AT&T is addressing a growing market need among medium and large global companies with a new package of managed networking services."
AT&T's network sourcing experts are helping the State of Georgia to maximize network bandwidth and consolidate telecommunications services for more than 70,000 state employees and 1,400 state and local government offices. Among the services AT&T provides to the State of Georgia as part of an agreement are the latest voice and data networking capabilities as well as security, mobility solutions, and telecommunications management insight. The solution also provides full network redundancy with failover capability.
"AT&T's network sourcing solution has increased our network stability dramatically," said Calvin Rhodes, Executive Director of the Georgia Technology Authority and State Chief Information Officer. "For the first time we can now re-route our network during maintenance windows and in the event of an emergency."
Industry analyst firm Gartner estimates 45% of all organizations have purchased ongoing network management services and 25% or more of all organizations in the services, retail, and healthcare provider industries plan to sign a new contract in the next 12 months[2].
Network sourcing is a key area of focus within AT&T's strategic business services. AT&T strategic services grew 16.4 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011 versus the year-earlier quarter.
For more information, http://www.business.att.com/enterprise/Family/network-services/network-sourcing/.
*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.
Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this press release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise.
[1] Boston Consulting Group. "Growth Readiness in Network Sourcing," October 25, 2011
[2] Gartner. "User Survey Analysis: What Providers Need to Know About 2012 First-Time ITO Buyers," February 8, 2012
SOURCE AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc.
CONTACT: Karyn Price, AT&T Corporate Communications, +1-908-234-6882, karyn.price@att.com
Web Site: http://www.att.com
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Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 8:07:04 AM
Cardo Launches Groundbreaking Helmet-Mounted Bluetooth® Communication and Entertainment System for Cyclists
Maker of the legendary scala rider® line of motorcycle headsets introduces the cardo BK-1 for bicyclists
PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmets, today announced the launch of the cardo BK-1, an innovative communication and entertainment product designed especially for cyclists. The BK-1 incorporates the engineering expertise and user experience the company has gained as maker of the world-renowned scala rider® line of motorcycle headsets. The BK-1 delivers voice-activated, two-way, or three-way bike-to-bike communication capabilities that allow cyclists to easily converse with fellow BK-1 users who are up to 1,600 feet apart. With cardo BK-1, cyclists can also enjoy safe, hands-free use of Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, MP3 players, or GPS devices.
With a sleek, lightweight design that installs in virtually any bicycle helmet in minutes, the cardo BK-1 offers a safe, convenient, and fun way to converse with one or two fellow cyclists at great distances in full conference mode. Using a noise-cancelling microphone and hovering speakers that avoid ear contact, the BK-1 is all about maximizing comfort and delivering a full range of communication options for cyclists. Riders can use the system to enjoy Bluetooth-enabled entertainment or navigation devices on the go - making, receiving, or declining mobile phone calls via voice command or at the touch of a button. The system connects wirelessly to Bluetooth-equipped MP3 or smartphone players and to GPS devices. This enables cyclists to listen to their favorite playlists, receive in-ear GPS navigation instructions, conduct bike-to-bike intercom communications, or make mobile calls while cycling. The cardo BK-1 offers it all in one remarkably smart system.
Despite its high-end features and functions, the cardo BK-1 is incredibly easy to install and operate. It is designed for road cyclists, triathletes, mountain bikers, commuters, and casual riders alike. For cycling enthusiasts, it brings the benefits of communicating without the need to ride side by side. Additionally, staying in touch removes the uncertainties presented by turns taken by forward riders at intersections, Ts, and Ys in the road.
"The cardo BK-1opens up a new world of communication and entertainment possibilities for cyclists," said Cardo's CEO Abraham Glezerman. "Since Cardo Systems has pioneered communication technology for motorcycle and snowmobile helmets, cyclists can benefit from this unique experience and use our BK-1 with confidence, knowing that the technology and design have been perfected in the harshest environments."
The cardo BK-1 provides up to seven hours of talk time on a rechargeable battery that requires only four hours to fully charge. It comes with a multi-functional USB jack to accommodate operating software upgrades, as well as a universal travel charger. The BK-1 is now available at select distributors, retail outlets and specialty shops. For further information about the cardoBK-1, email us at bk1info@cardosystems.com and visit http://www.cardosystems.com.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has specialized in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets since 2003. Cardo has pioneered the majority of the most useful and enjoyable innovations for Bluetooth motorcycle and snowmobile headsets. The company's scala rider® line of headsets, now available in over 60 countries, is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry. For more information call Cardo Systems at (800) 488-0363.
SOURCE Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SS|PR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.cardosystems.com
Maker of the legendary scala rider® line of motorcycle headsets introduces the cardo BK-1 for bicyclists
PITTSBURGH, March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Cardo Systems, Inc., the world's market leader in wireless Bluetooth communications for motorcycle helmets, today announced the launch of the cardo BK-1, an innovative communication and entertainment product designed especially for cyclists. The BK-1 incorporates the engineering expertise and user experience the company has gained as maker of the world-renowned scala rider® line of motorcycle headsets. The BK-1 delivers voice-activated, two-way, or three-way bike-to-bike communication capabilities that allow cyclists to easily converse with fellow BK-1 users who are up to 1,600 feet apart. With cardo BK-1, cyclists can also enjoy safe, hands-free use of Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, MP3 players, or GPS devices.
With a sleek, lightweight design that installs in virtually any bicycle helmet in minutes, the cardo BK-1 offers a safe, convenient, and fun way to converse with one or two fellow cyclists at great distances in full conference mode. Using a noise-cancelling microphone and hovering speakers that avoid ear contact, the BK-1 is all about maximizing comfort and delivering a full range of communication options for cyclists. Riders can use the system to enjoy Bluetooth-enabled entertainment or navigation devices on the go - making, receiving, or declining mobile phone calls via voice command or at the touch of a button. The system connects wirelessly to Bluetooth-equipped MP3 or smartphone players and to GPS devices. This enables cyclists to listen to their favorite playlists, receive in-ear GPS navigation instructions, conduct bike-to-bike intercom communications, or make mobile calls while cycling. The cardo BK-1 offers it all in one remarkably smart system.
Despite its high-end features and functions, the cardo BK-1 is incredibly easy to install and operate. It is designed for road cyclists, triathletes, mountain bikers, commuters, and casual riders alike. For cycling enthusiasts, it brings the benefits of communicating without the need to ride side by side. Additionally, staying in touch removes the uncertainties presented by turns taken by forward riders at intersections, Ts, and Ys in the road.
"The cardo BK-1opens up a new world of communication and entertainment possibilities for cyclists," said Cardo's CEO Abraham Glezerman. "Since Cardo Systems has pioneered communication technology for motorcycle and snowmobile helmets, cyclists can benefit from this unique experience and use our BK-1 with confidence, knowing that the technology and design have been perfected in the harshest environments."
The cardo BK-1 provides up to seven hours of talk time on a rechargeable battery that requires only four hours to fully charge. It comes with a multi-functional USB jack to accommodate operating software upgrades, as well as a universal travel charger. The BK-1 is now available at select distributors, retail outlets and specialty shops. For further information about the cardoBK-1, email us at bk1info@cardosystems.com and visit http://www.cardosystems.com.
About Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, has specialized in the design, development, manufacturing and sale of state-of-the-art communication and entertainment systems for motorcycle helmets since 2003. Cardo has pioneered the majority of the most useful and enjoyable innovations for Bluetooth motorcycle and snowmobile headsets. The company's scala rider® line of headsets, now available in over 60 countries, is the world's best selling Bluetooth system for the motorcycle industry. For more information call Cardo Systems at (800) 488-0363.
SOURCE Cardo Systems, Inc.
Cardo Systems, Inc.
CONTACT: Belinda Rooney of SS|PR, +1-609-750-9110, brooney@sspr.com
Web Site: http://www.cardosystems.com
ChineseInvestors.COM Announces the Launch of a New Chinese Language Based Binary Options Website
Poster: SySAdmin
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 7:42:01 AM
ChineseInvestors.COM Announces the Launch of a New Chinese Language Based Binary Options Website
ARCADIA, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ChineseInvestors.COM (OTCBB 'CIIX') announced it will be launching a new binary option based website, http://www.chinesefn.com.cn/, under an expanded franchise agreement with OptionWorld (KrisWorld Development Limited of Hong Kong) as announced on February 21st of this year. The website will focus on providing Chinese speaking individuals with an interest in learning more about the ever expanding binary option marketplace with a resource that can assist them to better understand the basics of binary option trading.
Advantages such as simplicity of trading a wide class/range of assets using a pre-set risk/reward matrix and the ease of trading offered by the anywhere, anytime platform has helped propel the binary options marketplace growth substantially since it first became available as a financial trading vehicle on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 2008. Monthly transaction volume has grown to in excess of 2.5 billion dollars as investors have shown an interest in this type of transaction to hedge as well as diminish specific risks elsewhere in their portfolios.
Mr. Warren Wang, our CEO commented that "Offering of this website as a point of entry for Chinese speaking investors, our primary audience will provide the Company with an excellent opportunity to gain a stronger awareness within the community we work to serve. We are excited about our potential for growth in offering a full range of services from both an educational as well as general trading perspective as we work to grow a general awareness of the global binary option marketplace." Mr. Wang also expressed his optimism regarding this new offering noting that "This gateway to binary trading services will afford the Company an additional source of new revenue."
This new website will also compliment many of the Company's existing services that offer real time information relative to the various world financial marketplaces (US Financial Markets, FOREX, China 'A' Shares, etc.) in addition to offering a binary option forum (http://www.chinesefn.com.cn/bbs/forum.php) for the exchange of ideas and discussions of trading strategy evolution.
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This press release may contain forward looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks as well as uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected, including statements related to the amount and timing of expected revenues as well as any payment of dividends on our common and preferred stock, statements related to our financial performance, expected income, distributions, and future growth for upcoming quarterly and annual periods. These risks and uncertainties are further defined in filings and reports by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) including but not limited to information as contained within the Company's most current quarterly reports, annual reports, and or other filings. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. We have incurred and will continue to incur significant expenses in our expansion into new related services and there is no assurance that we will generate revenues sufficient to offset those costs. Expansion may expose us to additional legal and regulatory costs and unknown exposure(s) based upon the various geopolitical locations we will be providing services in; the impact of which cannot be predicted at this time.
CONTACT: Brett Roper, 303-345-1262, broper@chinesefn.com
SOURCE ChineseInvestors.COM
ChineseInvestors.COM
Web Site: http://www.chinesefn.com
ARCADIA, Calif., March 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ChineseInvestors.COM (OTCBB 'CIIX') announced it will be launching a new binary option based website, http://www.chinesefn.com.cn/, under an expanded franchise agreement with OptionWorld (KrisWorld Development Limited of Hong Kong) as announced on February 21st of this year. The website will focus on providing Chinese speaking individuals with an interest in learning more about the ever expanding binary option marketplace with a resource that can assist them to better understand the basics of binary option trading.
Advantages such as simplicity of trading a wide class/range of assets using a pre-set risk/reward matrix and the ease of trading offered by the anywhere, anytime platform has helped propel the binary options marketplace growth substantially since it first became available as a financial trading vehicle on the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) in 2008. Monthly transaction volume has grown to in excess of 2.5 billion dollars as investors have shown an interest in this type of transaction to hedge as well as diminish specific risks elsewhere in their portfolios.
Mr. Warren Wang, our CEO commented that "Offering of this website as a point of entry for Chinese speaking investors, our primary audience will provide the Company with an excellent opportunity to gain a stronger awareness within the community we work to serve. We are excited about our potential for growth in offering a full range of services from both an educational as well as general trading perspective as we work to grow a general awareness of the global binary option marketplace." Mr. Wang also expressed his optimism regarding this new offering noting that "This gateway to binary trading services will afford the Company an additional source of new revenue."
This new website will also compliment many of the Company's existing services that offer real time information relative to the various world financial marketplaces (US Financial Markets, FOREX, China 'A' Shares, etc.) in addition to offering a binary option forum (http://www.chinesefn.com.cn/bbs/forum.php) for the exchange of ideas and discussions of trading strategy evolution.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain forward looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts, and assumptions that involve risks as well as uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those anticipated or expected, including statements related to the amount and timing of expected revenues as well as any payment of dividends on our common and preferred stock, statements related to our financial performance, expected income, distributions, and future growth for upcoming quarterly and annual periods. These risks and uncertainties are further defined in filings and reports by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions (SEC) including but not limited to information as contained within the Company's most current quarterly reports, annual reports, and or other filings. Furthermore, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any such forward looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. We have incurred and will continue to incur significant expenses in our expansion into new related services and there is no assurance that we will generate revenues sufficient to offset those costs. Expansion may expose us to additional legal and regulatory costs and unknown exposure(s) based upon the various geopolitical locations we will be providing services in; the impact of which cannot be predicted at this time.
CONTACT: Brett Roper, 303-345-1262, broper@chinesefn.com
SOURCE ChineseInvestors.COM
ChineseInvestors.COM
Web Site: http://www.chinesefn.com