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The New iPad - iBad? or iGood?

LONDON, March 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Since the launch of the original iPad in April 2010, Apple has sold over 55 million
units, with similar tablet devices trailing far behind. With prices starting at GBP399 for
the standard 16GB version, is the new iPad worth all the fuss?

    It doesn't really look any different from the iPad 2 as the height, width and depth
are almost the same and the colour choices are still limited to black and white.

    General opinion however seems positive, especially about the incredible 3.1 million
pixel new Retina display and the new iPad's ability to play HD videos. Powered by the new
A5X chip this third generation iPad also has an exceptionally fast internal processor with
quad-core graphics.

    New features include iPad Dictation which makes taking notes and writing messages much
easier than using the iPad touch screen. With iPad Dictation users speak their words and
the iPad converts them into text. There's also a new 5 megapixel camera which also allows
you to film 1080p video.

    The new iPad also features a new ultra-fast 4G phone connection. However, 4G has yet
to be launched in the UK and dates are currently set for the end of 2012, which will no
doubt be a few months before the fourth generation iPad will be unveiled.

    It's up to the individual if they choose to buy the latest Apple offering, but one
thing to say is that the iPad 2 is still going to be available in stores, but at the
reduced price of GBP329.

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Another World 20th Anniversary Now Available on Android Devices

PARIS, March 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    DotEmu, developer and publisher specialized in bringing retro games back to life, is
proud to announce the release of Another World 20th Anniversary (also known as Out Of This
World(TM)) on Android devices, in 5 languages (English, French, Italian, German and
Spanish).

    Read full news here:
http://www.dotemu.com/en/another-world-20th-anniversary-now-available-on-android-devices

    After a huge success on many platforms since 1991, Lester Chaykin's adventures are now
available in an edition specially thought out for Android devices:

   
    - Switch from the original graphics to HD graphics by sliding two fingers on
      the screen at any time in the game
    - New Touch controls specially redesigned or classic D-pad (directional arrows
      and original action buttons)
    - 3 difficulty modes: Normal (easier than the original), Hard (similar to the
      original) and Hardcore (harder than the original)
    - Sound and sound effects are 100% remastered
    - OpenFeint with over 10 Achievements

    Also great news for hardcore gamers and physical control fans, this version is
officially Sony Xperia PLAY optimized providing the best user experience!

    To celebrate the release of Another World 20th Anniversary on Android, DotEmu teams up
again with Zeemote Technology Inc. to bring this masterpiece compatible with the JS-1
controller. Connect it easily with Bluetooth and rediscover the pleasure and the fun of
retro games without using the touch mode, thanks to the four buttons and the analogic
stick!

    Some Zeemote controllers will be offered soon, stay tuned on our social networks
(Facebook/Twitter) for more information!

    Another World 20th Anniversary is compatible with devices running on OS 2.1+ and with
a screen resolution of 480x320 HVGA or above. Supported devices will include for example
Samsung Galaxy S and S2 / Google Nexus One and Nexus S, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab
or Sony Xperia S.

    Another World 20th Anniversary is now available for $4.99 / 3.99EUR:

    Android Market/Google Play Store:

    Trailer available here: http://youtu.be/7tLXZgx9a-I

    Assets and screenshots are available on:
ftp://press:dotemu@ftp.dotemu.com/dotemu5ans/anotherworldandroid

    Another World 20th Anniversary Android (c) 2012 Eric Chahi, represented by Digital
Lounge. Developed and published by DotEmu. "Another World" and "Out Of This World" are
registered trademarks of Eric Chahi. All rights reserved. All other trademarks, logos, and
copyrights are property of their respective owners.

    Contact: Jessica Iragne; jessica.iragne@dotemu.com; +33(0)1-53-17-64-24

Source: Dotemu

The Last Express & Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure on Mobile Platforms for 2012

DotEmu unveils exclusive projects to celebrate its 5th year Anniversary

PARIS, March 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    DotEmu, developer and publisher focused on bringing retro games back to life,
celebrates its fifth candle this year and announces two of its 2012 mobile projects.

    Click here to see the full news:
http://www.dotemu.com/en/the-last-express-relentless-twinsens-adventure-on-mobile-platforms-for-2012

    The Last Express travels to iOS

    Created by famed game designer Jordan Mechner, best known for creating the hit
franchise Prince of Persia and his early hit Karateka, The Last Express was originally
released in 1997 and hailed for its interactive storytelling. This Point & Click adventure
game immerses the player in 1914 aboard the Orient Express. The game employs unique
gameplay mechanics and is one of the few adventure games to take place in "real time".

    DotEmu and Jordan Mechner are thrilled to team up to bring back this artistic and
technical masterpiece to a new audience on ubiquitous platforms.

    "The Last Express is unlike any other game I've done. Its story, characters, and
unique game design have stood the test of time and have won the loyalty of an
exceptionally passionate and committed fan base," said Jordan Mechner, game designer. "I'm
delighted that, thanks to DotEmu, a new generation of iPhone and iPad gamers will now be
able to 'board' the Orient Express and immerse themselves in a deep, real-time interactive
adventure across Europe on the eve of war. I can't wait!"

    Acclaimed by many journalists as "best adventure game ever" the year of its release,
The Last Express will be back soon on iPhone and iPad!

    Relentless: Twinsen's Adventure on iPhone and Android

    Originally released in 1994, this adventure game (also known as Little Big Adventure)
designed by Frederick Raynal has become a cult video game! A few years later, DotEmu is
proud to teams up with him to offer players a contemporary version on mobile phones.

    You play Twinsen, a young hero living on the Island of the Citadel during the
dictatorship of Dr. FunFrock. You are destined to eradicate this dictatorship and your
mission is to save the world!

    The game will be available fall 2012 on iPhone and Android, a good opportunity to
discover or rediscover this exciting, surprising and humorous adventure!

    Assets :

    ftp://press:dotemu@ftp.dotemu.com/dotemu5ans

    Contact: Jessica Iragne; jessica.iragne@dotemu.com; +33(0)1-53-17-64-24

Source: Dotemu

EverQuest® Makes Transition to Free-to-Play

Online Gaming Pioneer Celebrates 13th Anniversary with Special In-Game Activities and New Membership Model

SAN DIEGO, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) today announced that it is celebrating the 13th anniversary of its landmark massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG), EverQuest® (EQ),  by transitioning the game to a free-to-play model. Recently inducted into the GDC Online Awards' Hall of Fame, EverQuest now offers a variety of options that cater to players' different needs and preferences so they can choose to play the game in a way that suits them best - such as recurring vs. non-recurring subscriptions and Free through Gold memberships.

"Through 18 successful expansions and countless other game updates, EverQuest has forged its place in history amongst the MMO and online game elite," said Dave Georgeson, director of development of the EverQuest franchise. "With one of the most loyal player communities in the industry, we believe that after 13 years we need to provide them with a wide variety of ways to play the game on their terms. Players can now choose to play in a way that suits them best and continue to expand their game experience...until the next milestone birthday!"

To celebrate its 13th birthday and move to free-to-play, beginning today EverQuest players will be treated to a variety of amazing in-game activities and game updates, including:

    --  Lucky 13 - Players can now embark on anniversary missions and quests,
        surrounded by anniversary décor in the "Plane of Knowledge," that
        follows a special 13th anniversary theme:
        --  Players can experience 13 new quests
        --  A spectacular mission as some of the iconic villains of EverQuest
        --  A Raid to stop a familiar foe from gaining ultimate power.
        --  And over 40 events from past anniversaries
    --  Hero's Journey - A book to guide players through a series of
        achievements from level one to level 85. Utilizing and improving upon
        content that is already in the game, characters may begin this journey
        at any level.
    --  Improved Navigation - An added zone guide, this window is a quick way to
        look up zones in the game by level, zone connections, and other data
        about the zone.
    --  Zoning Path Finder - The zone path finder generates a path between any
        chosen zone and any other zone in the world. Additionally, zone
        connections have been added to the Find window.
    --  Improved Find Tracking - Find tracking is now visible in the map window.
        Players will be able to see your 'find wisp' in the map window and it
        will auto center on the path and zoom in and out so you can see the
        whole path.
    --  Maps - Improvements to the maps have been made to elevate players'
        adventures. Maps now support custom map directories, have added map
        label searching, the ability to right click on any point on the map to
        attempt to bring up a visible path to it.
Since its launch in 1999, EverQuest players have adventured through Norrath and accomplished gaming feats that only a 13-year-old game could accomplish, including:

    --  There are nearly as many NPCs in EverQuest as there are in the American
        Postal Union: The total population of Norrathian NPCs is 344,935
    --  EverQuest's Wealthiest Player is Nearly 16 Times Richer than Bill Gates!
        If the game's Platinum pieces weigh an ounce, then in today's market,
        EverQuest's wealthiest player's worth in the real world would be
        equivalent to $893 billion - that's nearly 16 times richer than
        Microsoft's Bill Gates' estimated worth!
    --  More than twice the age of the oldest person to have lived: A day in EQ
        is 72 minutes; that said, a character that was created when the game
        launched on March 16, 1999, is 260 years old this year on March 16
    --  It's always OktoberFest in EQ: Since launch, EverQuest has brewed more
        than 330 brew varieties in Norrath, compared to 1,927 breweries in the
        U.S.
    --  450 times the spells used in the Harry Potter series: 32,882 spells
        created in EverQuest
    --  Almost one Dragon per square mile in Norrath: There have been 1,126
        Dragons bred in EverQuest
    --  It is the 179th largest country in the world: There are 1,050 square
        miles of land in Norrath
    --  Faster than a Cheetah! The fastest mount in Norrath clocks in at 88.8
        mph!
Originally launched in 1999, EverQuest arrived as a brand new evolution within the respective MMO, RPG and online gaming genres, with continued recognitions over its epic 13-year history for pioneering major concepts such as guilds and raiding online. EverQuest now joins the ranks of fellow free-to-play favorites DC Universe(TM) Online and EverQuest® II - both of which successfully made the transition to free-to-play within the past year.

EverQuest's new free-to-play system is now available to all PC players worldwide, including options for Free, Silver ($5.00 USD) and Gold ($14.99 USD/month) memberships.

A matrix further detailing the three new EQ membership levels is available here: http://everquest.station.sony.com/free/.

EverQuest is rated T for Teen by the ESRB with the content descriptors for suggestive themes and the use of alcohol and violence.

For more information about EverQuest, visit: http://everquest.com/everquest.com.

For press assets, including box art, trailers and screenshots, visit: http://www.soepress.com.

About Sony Online Entertainment

Sony Online Entertainment LLC (SOE) is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games.  Best known for its blockbuster hits and franchises, including EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, Champions of Norrath®, PlanetSide®, Free Realms®,Star Wars®: Clone Wars Adventures(TM), and DC Universe(TM)Online, SOE creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms.  SOE is building on its proven legacy and pioneering the future of online worlds through creative development and inspired gameplay design for audiences of all ages.  To learn more, visit http://www.soe.com.

SOE, the SOE logo, EverQuest, Champions of Norrath, Free Realms and PlanetSide are registered trademarks of Sony Online Entertainment LLC. All other trademarks are properties of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Sony Online Entertainment LLC

Sony Online Entertainment LLC

CONTACT: Michele Sturdivant, +1-858-577-3167, msturdivant@soe.sony.com, or Amelia Lukiman, +1-858-577-3407, alukiman@soe.sony.com, both of Sony Online Entertainment LLC; or Steve Willis of Bender/Helper Impact, +1-310-694-3256, steve_willis@bhimpact.com

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

Inphonite Announces InphoniteVoice 2012 Release Date

Powerful, Cost Effective Solution Offered as SaaS or On-Premise

TUCSON, Ariz., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Inphonite, LLC, the leading provider of on-premise and SaaS messaging solutions, today announced the official and immediate release of InphoniteVoice 2012, the latest version of its Automated IVR and Messaging System.  InphoniteVoice 2012 improves office productivity, increases revenue and enhances business to customer and employee relations by easily and effectively delivering daily appointment reminders, emergency notifications and other messages via telephone, email and text messaging.  Designed with small, medium, and large businesses in mind, InphoniteVoice 2012 integrates with virtually any scheduling or practice management software system.  It is available as an SaaS subscription service or as an on-premise solution where the customer has complete ownership and control of the hardware, software, data, and telecommunications infrastructure.

"I am thrilled to be part of another release of an even more spectacular messaging system. I am especially excited to roll out the new feature of Dynamic Call Detection, which can intelligently adapt to a voicemail or a live person after the message has already started being delivered. This is some seriously cutting-edge technology," said Christine Tosi, President of Inphonite, LLC. "Additionally, adding features like easy to use wizards, interactive text messaging, voice response, custom reports and a portal make this product even more robust. Finally, we still offer the Desktop, Server and Enterprise on-premise editions that those in the medical industry have grown to appreciate, as well as an easier to use SaaS Model. The return on investment proves InphoniteVoice 2012 to be cost effective with varied features and pricing levels for small, medium-sized, and even multi-site enterprises."

InphoniteVoice 2012 - New Feature Highlights

    --  Improved User Interface with Message Designer Tools, Rules Wizard, and
        new Dashboard
    --  Interactive Text Messaging
    --  Speech Recognition - enables voice responses instead of pressing numbers
    --  Lab Results Patient Portal - allows patients to securely and privately
        view lab/test results or other private messages
    --  26 Text-to-Speech languages
    --  Custom Report Designer
    --  Enhanced Dynamic Answering Machine Detection - An Industry First!
    --  Holiday Exception Handling

About the InphoniteVoice Platform
InphoniteVoice is a powerful messaging platform that can be utilized for appointment reminders, emergency notifications, click-to-call, patient lab results, and more. It can integrate with virtually any database to automate custom messages, sending them via phone, text, email, and Twitter.  InphoniteVoice also supports inbound messaging where people can securely retrieve private messages at their convenience by calling and logging in with an ID and PIN.  InphoniteVoice offers custom, detailed reporting capability of patient calls, responses, and attempts. The Administrator Client application enables the complete configuration and operation of the program from a local desktop PC or remote connection.

About Inphonite, LLC

Inphonite, LLC develops and markets professional, automated phone messaging systems and interactive computer telephony products that improve the profitability and productivity of a wide range of organizations. Inphonite, LLC has over twenty years of experience in PC-based telephone communication solutions, and seamless integration to more than 400 software systems.  Sending millions of messages for businesses around the world per day, Inphonite is the solution provider of choice for healthcare organizations, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies.

For more information on Inphonite, LLC, and its products, visit the company Web site: http://www.inphonite.com or call: (800) 350-7693 (U.S. & Canada) and (520) 797-1844 outside of the U.S., or email to: info@inphonite.com.

Inphonite and InphoniteVoice are trademarks of Inphonite, LLC. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

SOURCE  Inphonite, LLC

Inphonite, LLC

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

Zazzle Announces Five Finalists in Million Dollar Open Innovation Challenge

Search For The Next Great Custom Product or Company Aims to Increase Local Manufacturing, Innovation and Entrepreneurism

REDWOOD CITY, Calif., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Zazzle, in an effort to find, develop and nurture local manufacturing and entrepreneurism, today announced five finalists for its Million Dollar Open Innovation Challenge.

In association with MIT's Smart Customization Group and UC Berkeley's Center for Open Innovation, Zazzle created the challenge to encourage entrepreneurial manufacturers to embrace the growing consumer trend of real-time personalized manufacturing and mass customization.

"We were blown away by the volume and creativity of the applications for the Challenge," said Jeff Beaver, Zazzle co-founder and chief product officer. "I'd like to congratulate the five Finalists who rose to the top - we look forward to working with them to develop successful businesses that will provide innovative products to millions of customers around the world."

The Finalists are:

    --  Republic Bike - Allows customers to pick, choose, swap and decide on
        designs for their bikes shaking up a familiar aesthetic and expectations
        of what a bike should look like.
    --  Selve - Modernizes the luxury, made-to-measure European footwear
        experience, while adhering to old world manufacturing techniques and
        utilizing only the highest quality materials.
    --  YouBar - Enables anyone to fully customize nutrition bars; including
        ingredients, portion sizes and packaging, addressing multiple needs and
        profiles.
    --  DODOcase - Creates an extended line of iPad and Kindle cases and
        accessories to protect, preserve and honor beauty, art, craft and
        purpose, while helping to build local communities by supporting artisan
        manufacturing.
    --  Designscape - Offers beautiful, unique, affordable and customizable
        accessories, products and home goods through sustainable materials,
        while applying a modern design sensibility.
Each of the five finalists' business models will be refined for final evaluation and presentation to a panel of expert Judges, including Bing Gordon of Kleiner Perkins, Jeff Beaver, co-founder of Zazzle, Professor Frank Pillar of MIT's Smart Customization Group, Professor Henry Cheesbrough, faculty director of the Garwood Center for Corporate Innovation, Professor Solomon Darwin, associate director of UC Berkeley's Center for Open Innovation and Elizabeth Litten Miller, head of creative, global licensing and publishing at Hasbro. The winner will be announced on March 22 at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley and online at Zazzle.com/challenge.

For more information, visit http://www.zazzle.com/challenge, or through the following link to watch a video about the Future of Commerce: http://www.zazzle.com/future.

About Zazzle

Zazzle is the world's leading platform for quality custom products. Zazzle's proprietary technology enables individuals, professional artists, and major brands, including Disney and Hallmark, to create and offer billions of unique products for customers worldwide. Zazzle's rapidly expanding product base covers every topic imaginable and includes t-shirts, business cards and invitations, in addition to a variety of custom gifts. Upon creation, products are instantly and accurately visualized on the site and offered in the Zazzle marketplace. When ordered, each product is made on-demand, typically within 24 hours. Launched in 2005 and based in Redwood City, California, Zazzle's vision is to redefine commerce, powered by the world's imagination. Find more at http://www.zazzle.com.

SOURCE  Zazzle

Zazzle

CONTACT: Nicole Plati, nplati@sspr.com

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

Chateaux Launches New Web Presence

WESTPORT, Conn., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chateaux Software, a leading technology services provider, has announced the launch of their updated web presence at http://www.chatsoft.com.

The new website features information about Chateaux's expanded set of technologies and services. Though the organizations core competencies of Business Intelligence, Lean Architecture, Application Integration, and Application Development remain constant, the range of offerings within each area has evolved significantly over the past year.

A new thought-leadership section will provide a forum for Chateaux's top experts to share their insights and connect with their audience utilizing enhanced multi-media capabilities. Content currently available in this section includes articles and publications written by Senior Business Intelligence Architect, Hugo Toledo; and video clips of Senor Enterprise Architect, Don Floyd, discussing Chateaux's Lean Architecture methodologies.

The most evident upgrade to the website is the inclusion of a new navigation structure, which accentuates the breadth of Chateaux's services through a visually enhanced menu.  Other noteworthy features include site-wide search functionality, a centralized portal log-in, and redesigned content layout.

"Our website is typically the first or second point of contact that any individual has with Chateaux. The viewer uses it to form or solidify an opinion of our organization. With the latest version of the website, we sought to deliver an informative, intuitive, and unique experience to the visitor," stated Marketing Director Heather Breslin.

Chateaux's website, (http://www.chatsoft.com) has been in operation for over fifteen years.

About Chateaux
Since 1985, Chateaux has been providing technology services and products to define, design, and deliver high-quality corporate information to mid-market and enterprise-level organizations. Our services include Lean Architecture, Business Intelligence, Data Management, Application Integration, and Application Development. Chateaux is headquartered in Westport, CT, serving the NY Metro area as well as strategic locations in the US. For more information visit: http://www.chatsoft.com.

Media Contact:
Heather Breslin
Chateaux Software
50 Riverside Avenue
Westport, CT 06851
Telephone: 203-222-7118

SOURCE  Chateaux Software

Chateaux Software

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

Mela Becomes the First-Ever Global Online Service to Release New Bollywood Movies Simultaneous to Their Theatrical Releases

Chaurahen releases worldwide on Mela on March 16th simultaneous to its theatrical release in India

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Mela, a global multi-platform consumer entertainment service with one of the largest aggregations of premium South Asian content, today announced the launch of First Day First Show, an initiative under which it will release new Bollywood movies in international markets simultaneous to their theatrical releases in India. Bollywood movie fans outside of India will now be able to enjoy new movies from the comfort of their living rooms no matter where they are located in the world.

Mela is the first-ever major Bollywood movie service in the world to launch such an initiative. Bollywood is the most prolific movie industry in the world, releasing more than three times as many movies per year as Hollywood, its more popular rival. Despite its global popularity, Hollywood has yet failed to simultaneously release new movies in every country in the world.

Mela is announcing the formal launch of its First Day, First Show initiative with the simultaneous global release of the award-winning and multi-starring Bollywood film Chaurahen. The film will release globally on all Mela platforms - the Mela Bollywood movies channel on Roku, the Mela app on iPad and the Mela High Definition set top box on Friday, March 16. The film is being released the same day in theatres in India by its local distributer, Priya Village Roadshow (PVR).

Chaurahen (Crossroads), a film directed by Rajshree Ojha, who previously directed Aisha, in addition to two other popular specialty projects, boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes Soha Ali Khan, Victor Banerjee, veteran Bollywood actress Zeenat Aman, and Kiera Chaplin, granddaughter of the silent film superstar Charlie Chaplin. The film is an adaptation of short stories by celebrated author Nirmal Verma. Ojha describes the three vignettes that comprise Chaurahen as "snippets of collected photographs, bringing together similar disconnected people trying to find their path." Originally completed in 2007, Chaurahen went on to screen at 11 international film festivals before securing theatrical distribution in India by PVR Cinema and global online distribution by Mela.

Chaurahen is not the first Bollywood movie to make its international distribution debut on Mela's global platform simultaneous to its theatrical release in India. Mela earlier released Puja Jatinder Bedi's Ghost and Sudish Kamath's Good Night Good Morning. The performance of these two smaller budget titles convinced Ojha of the effectiveness of Mela's global distribution platform.

"The quality of the Mela service, engagement of its audience, and the global reach of its platform will appeal to any content owner looking for a highly effective global distribution platform," expressed Ojha. After an arduous process to seek adequate distribution, she is optimistic that simultaneous worldwide release of the film through Mela will bring her already acclaimed film to an even broader global audience.

Sab Kanaujia, the General Manager of Mela, commented, "Mela is proud to become the first entertainment service to provide Bollywood producers and studios arguably the most effective global distribution platform. Now, quality content can reach its fans immediately, no matter where they are in the world. We are excited to acquire Chaurahen. While we are starting with mid- to smallbudget movies under this initiative, we are confident that over time we will be able to acquire big-budget movies by demonstrating the value of our distribution platform."

Almost fifty percent of new Bollywood movies released in India every year do not get a simultaneous theatrical release in international markets due to various reasons. Limited number of available screens for releasing niche content and high traditional distribution and marketing cost are the main reasons why many Bollywood movies after releasing in India do not reach their global fans. As a result, rampant piracy has taken root in international markets to meet the growing demand of ardent fans who don't want to wait until official DVDs are released several weeks or months after a new movie's theatrical release in India. Additionally, cheap, pirated DVDs, available within days of a movie's theatrical release in India, have almost killed the home box office market because the price of official DVDs has remained very high comparatively.

Mela has been working with various producers and studios in India to ensure that a wide selection of films can leverage its global distribution platform and provide Mela subscribes a high-quality movie watching experience when the demand is the highest. Content owners will, for the first time, be able to distribute and monetize their content on a worldwide basis from day one. Fans will have a very compelling, legal alternative to enjoy new Bollywood movies in a high quality that was previously unavailable to them.

About Mela: Mela, a division of Verismo Networks Inc, is a multi-platform entertainment service that provides global consumers one of the largest collections of premium South Asian movies, music videos and TV content. Mela offers dozens of live television channels covering news and entertainment, hundreds of Bollywood, South Asian regional and independent movies, with an increasing number of titles in high definition, and selected premium videos from the Internet. Mela's content partners include India's leading and most popular film studios and television networks. Mela is available on multiple distribution platforms including Mela's high definition set-top box, the popular Roku streaming player, and Apple iPad. Mela's popular Bollywood movie service is available for $4.99 per month for instant, unlimited viewing of over 1,000 hit Bollywood and South Asian regional movies. Mela also offers a bundled package which includes its award winning, high-definition set-top-box with over seventy live television channels and 1,000+ popular movies available on-demand for a promotional price of $149 for one year of service.  Mela plans to later roll out its service on other major platforms including PC, tablets, Internet connected televisions, video gaming consoles, phones, Internet connected Blu-ray players, and other over-the-top devices. Mela is owned by Verismo Networks, a Silicon Valley based company that offers business customers worldwide solutions to bring  seamless convergence of IPTV linear channels, video-on-demand, Internet videos, social networking and personal media playback directly to consumer's television. Verismo is backed by Intel Capital. To learn more about Mela, please visit http://www.mela.com. To learn more about Verismo, please visit http://www.verismonetworks.com.

For details on Mela, please contact:
Pankaj Bhushan
Vice President - Marketing
Pankaj@mela.com

SOURCE  Mela

Mela

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

Spread Betting Made Easy With Award Winning Mobile Trading App

LONDON, March 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Spread betting [http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting ] apps are ideal for
accessing the markets wherever you are and whenever you want. The mobile trading app from
City Index's 'City Trading(TM)', has won four awards since its launch in October 2009.

    As recent as November 2011, the mobile trading app - available to City Index
[http://www.cityindex.co.uk ] accounts holders using iPhone(TM), Android and BlackBerry
devices - was voted by Shares Magazine's readers as 'the industry's best mobile trading
app'.

    Growing Number of Mobile Traders

    As the industry's first ever live trading app, its continuing success since 2009 could
be down to key developments in its mobile trading offering. The introduction of a powerful
live charting package sees traders gaining access to multiple technical indicators and
live streaming financial news, direct for the Dow Jones Newswires.

    Since launching in 2009, the percentage of client trades being placed through their
mobile devices has increased from under 2% to 24% (City Index, November 2011).

    This rise indicates a shift in trading styles away from over reliance upon generic PC
platforms to more innovative, accessible trading technologies; such as the online and
mobile trading app
[http://www.cityindex.co.uk/trading-platform/iphone-trading-platform.aspx ].

    Joshua Raymond, Chief Market Strategist at City Index, said: "The [Shares Magazine]
award reinforces our commitment to innovative and easy-to-use mobile dealing technologies,
which our clients have really embraced over the last two years."

    The mobile trading app from City Trading(TM) offers City Index traders full and secure
access to their trading accounts wherever they are, whenever they want; allowing them to
trade the opportunity as they see it.

    "Mobile trading is the future of our industry and we're delighted to be recognised as
the leaders in the space by readers of Shares," adds Mr Raymond.

    Mobile Trading Offering

    The City Trading(TM) app allows spread bettors, trading through a City Index account,
to trade directly and securely from their mobile phone.

    Focussing on the iPhone app, City Index traders can:

   
    - Instantly check the latest prices and market movements
    - Open and close positions
    - Access the live streaming charting package and latest financial new from Dow
      Jones
    - Set stop and limit orders including 'if done' and 'OCO' (one cancels other)
    - Create new and amend existing orders
    - View pending, completed and cancelled orders
    - Monitor positions using their unique positions chart
    - View and amend multiple Watchlists
    - Review trade and order history
    - Be confident that all information and transactions are secure

    Summary

    Spread betting [http://www.cityindex.co.uk/spread-betting/start-spread-betting.aspx ]
has gained momentum over recent years; one reason could be for the advancement in various
trading platforms [http://www.cityindex.co.uk/trading-platform ], such as the mobile
trading app from City Trading(TM).

    It is important traders remember that as a leveraged product, spread betting can
result in losses greater than your initial deposit. Ensure you fully understand the risks.

    About City Index:

    Today more and more individual traders are discovering the benefits of derivatives,
and many of them are discovering them through a City Index trading platform.

    As a group, we transact in excess of 1.5 million trades every month in over 50
countries. We provide access to a wide range of instruments including margined foreign
exchange, CFDs and, in the UK, financial spread betting [http://www.cityindex.co.uk ].

    We constantly look to improve the performance of our platforms and expand our range of
services. The result is our customers benefit from innovative trading tools with
transparent pricing, competitive spreads, and a high standard of customer support. Visit
http://www.cityindex.co.uk for details.

Source: City Index

Joshua Raymond, City Index, +44(0)20-7107-7002, joshua.raymond@cityindex.co.uk

Bob Dylan's 50th Anniversary Marked by New Recording From Dylan Mentor Pete Seeger

Seeger (Age 92) Set To Become Oldest Person To Reach Music Charts!

NEW YORK, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Monday March 19th is the exact 50th anniversary of the release of Bob Dylan's eponymous first album.  The anniversary sees the release for charity of a digital single and music video of the classic Dylan song "Forever Young" by one of Dylan's mentors - legendary folksinger/activist Pete Seeger who is 92. (93 on May 3rd.)  The release is being championed by a grassroots campaign http://www.ForeverPete.com.

ForeverPete.com - modeled on the successful 2010 fan-based endeavor to get 88-year-old Betty White to host "Saturday Night Live" - is run by admirers wanting Seeger to become the oldest musician to reach the music charts.  Current record-holder in US, UK and other singles charts is Tony Bennett (age 85 in 2011).

Seeger has a long history of chart success.  In the 1950s he was a member of chart-topping folk group, the Weavers.  In the 1960s he was frequently in music charts as composer or arranger of hits such as "If I Had A Hammer", "Where Have All The Flowers Gone?", "We Shall Overcome" and his chart-topping song for The Byrds "Turn! Turn! Turn!" 

Seeger's song benefits the human rights organization Amnesty International - this year commemorating its 50th anniversary.  Seeger is a longtime supporter.

Seeger's performance is captured in a new music video (http://www.youtu.be/Ezyd40kJFq0) and is also the subject of a mini-documentary (http://www.youtu.be/PW4XxX06AmA). 

Seeger is accompanied by eighteen youngsters (age 9-13) - the Rivertown Kids.  Seeger has mentored this group from his home village of Beacon, NY since 2007. In 2011 Seeger and the Kids won the Grammy for Best Childrens' Album.

Seeger's recording of "Forever Young" expresses the philosophy he shares with Dylan of encouraging the young to retain their youthful idealism.  Seeger has already encouraged the Kids to become musical ambassadors for environmentalism.  Now he is inspiring them - and millions of other kids worldwide - to also become evangelists for human rights.

Seeger's recording was conceived and co-produced by longtime Amnesty activist/producer Martin Lewis (co-creator/producer with John Cleese of Amnesty's "Secret Policeman's Ball" series) and arranged and co-produced by Grammy-winning producer/composer Mark Hudson (Ringo Starr, Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne).  The recording features a string quartet recorded by Grammy-winning Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick.

Full details/video/pix: http://www.ForeverPete.com/media/

Contact:  Irene Dean
818-582-8481-ext.-501.  irene@janeayerpr.com

SOURCE  http://www.ForeverPete.com

http://www.ForeverPete.com

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

Samplify Systems Announces New CEO and New Corporate Focus on Big Data, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Devices

Allan Evans to Lead Company into Multi-Billion Dollar HPC/Cloud Computing, Consumer Electronics and Mobile Device Markets Leveraging Samplify's APAX Acceleration Technology

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Samplify Systems, Inc., provider of intellectual property for computing, consumer and mobile device markets, today announces that its board of directors has appointed Allan Evans as CEO.   Mr. Evans will lead Samplify to the next level in its corporate evolution by focusing the company, and its next generation APAX(TM) application acceleration technology, on multi-billion dollar markets including high-performance and cloud computing, Big Data, consumer electronics and mobile devices. 

According to Al Wegener, CTO and founder of Samplify Systems, "Allan has been with Samplify since its beginning.  He keenly understands Samplify's value proposition and how the company's powerful acceleration technology can solve data bottleneck issues wherever multi-core processors are used. We are confident that he will skillfully lead Samplify's growth and business development as the company steps up to address huge market opportunities with its APAX technology."

"For the first time Samplify has a technology in APAX that can address high-volume computing, consumer electronics, and mobile device markets," says Evans. "Through our APAX technology, Samplify will make an impact on how companies can deliver faster, better performing systems whether they are huge data centers, applications running on the cloud, or tablet devices and smart phones."

Allan Evans has a proven track record of building new businesses. Mr. Evans was a founder of Stanford Telecom's Wireless Broadband Products subsidiary (acquired by Newbridge Networks for $340M), where he was responsible for system architecture and product development before leading the marketing activities. At Netro Corporation, Mr. Evans led marketing activities for Netro's second generation broadband fixed wireless platform, leading to a successful IPO at over $1B valuation. Mr. Evans also played a leading role in Netro's acquisition of Project Angel from AT&T Wireless. At Savi Technology (acquired by Lockheed Martin for $400M), Mr. Evans led several strategic RFID initiatives for real-time asset tracking, wireless sensor networks, service-oriented architecture, RFID encryption, and wide-area tracking using GPS, satcom, and cellular. Mr. Evans holds an MSEE from the University of California at San Diego and an MBA from Santa Clara University.

About Samplify Systems:

Samplify Systems, Inc. is a provider of intellectual property solutions that solve data acquisition and data processing bottlenecks. Samplify's Prism(TM) compression addresses data acquisition bottlenecks in industrial, scientific and medical markets, while Samplify's APAX technology accelerates software applications that are performance-limited by I/O, storage, or memory bandwidth bottlenecks in the computing, consumer and mobile device markets.

Samplify is a private company based in Silicon Valley, with backing from leading venture capitalists, Charles River Ventures and Formative Ventures and strategic partners Schlumberger, IDT and Cosmo.

APAX and Prism are trademarks of Samplify Systems.  All other names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their owners.

SOURCE  Samplify Systems, Inc.

Samplify Systems, Inc.

CONTACT: Company, Signe Montosa, Samplify Systems, +1-408-249-1500, smontosa@samplify.com, Press/Media, Nancy Sheffield, Acclaim Communications, +1-408-410-9928, nsheffield@acclaimcomms.com

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

Barefoot World Atlas: A Magical Interactive Globe App for the New iPad®

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and LONDON, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Touch Press and Barefoot Books announce the immediate availability of their magical Barefoot World Atlas App (http://www.barefootbooks.com/landing_pages/barefoot-world-atlas-app), specially engineered to take advantage of the stunning new retina display and quad-core graphics, on the new iPad.

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120316/NY70548 )

Barefoot World Atlas is an interactive 3D globe that invites children to explore the regions and countries of the world, to discover 500 fascinating features and to immerse themselves in the rich wonders of our planet. This beautiful animated world comes alive in crisp and vivid detail on iPad's new Retina display.

This engaging and educational app presents:

    --  An enchanting, hand-painted interactive globe that children can spin,
        zoom and fly around;
    --  An evocative, ever-changing music and effects soundscape;
    --  Hundreds of animated illustrations by artist David Dean representing
        culture, people, and nature;
    --  Extensive written text and spoken narration by BBC presenter and
        geographer Nick Crane;
    --  A vast collection of carefully chosen photographs;
    --  3D rotations of historical objects from the Royal Geographical Society;
    --  Live country facts from Wolfram|Alpha including current weather;
    --  Fully compatible with first and second generation iPad.
Barefoot World Atlas is based on the acclaimed hardback atlas published by Barefoot Books in 2011, which is already in its fourth printing. "No one brings the iPad alive like Touch Press and we are honoured to partner with them to deliver this ground-breaking app that ignites the imagination and zest for discovery in children of all ages," said Nancy Traversy, Co-founder and CEO of Barefoot Books.

"Barefoot World Atlas running on the new iPad has to be seen to be believed," adds Theodore Gray, Co-founder and Creative Director of Touch Press. "Children take about ten seconds to master navigation and then become explorers spending hours following their curiosity around the globe."

The Barefoot World Atlas App is available for $7.99/5.49 pounds Sterling from the App Store(SM) on iPad or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.

Images available at http://www.touchpress.com/press.

SOURCE  Barefoot Books

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Barefoot Books

CONTACT: Touch Press, Fiona Barclay, +44 7818 424487, fiona@touchpress.com; Barefoot Books US, Leah Lesser, +1-617-995-4630, leah.lesser@barefootbooks.com; Barefoot Books UK, Chris Baker, +44 20 7631 2666, chris@colmangetty.co.uk

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

Forex Trading Using Charting, Markets and Drawing Tools

NEW YORK, March 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    FX trading [http://www.fxsolutions.com/trade-forex ] tools can prove highly valuable
to a wide range of traders looking to assess market movements. Known to traders as foreign
exchange, forex, retail forex or simply FX, it is one of the largest and most widely
traded markets in the world.

    Through FX Solutions, traders can speculate on price movements in the global currency
market 24-hours a day from Sunday evening through to Friday night.

    Here we consider how traders utilize charting and market analysis tools whilst trading
forex through a platform such as MetaTrader 4
[http://fxsolutions.com/ways-to-trade/mt4.aspx ].

    FX Charting Tools

    Through your forex trading platform, you can view price trends through a selection of
charts with the added support of various timeframes from minutes to months.

    Such insights as these can allow for a thorough research into your chosen currency,
supplementing your trading strategy and risk management.

    Through charts you can also access a large number of technical indicators, tools and
line studies to help shape your strategy.

    You can also test your trading strategies on historical data by plotting chart points
where trades come in and out.

    FX Market Analysis

    Analysis typically takes on two forms when trading; technical and fundamental.

    Technical analysis ignores fundamental factors, such as news and economic conditions,
and is applied only to the price movement of a particular market and is a hugely popular
means of decision making in the FX marketplace. The methods of utilizing technical
analysis are many and varied.

    As mentioned above, fundamental analysis focuses on news and economic conditions,
specifically looking at reports and significant events, such as natural disasters.

    Historical data - as mentioned in the section above - may be assessed as to a
particular market/currency prior to placing a trade.

    Drawing Tools

    Technical drawing tools [http://www.fxsolutions.com/learn-to-trade ] aim to identify
areas of importance, including support and resistance levels.

    Trend lines, whether diagonal or horizontal, are the most basic drawing tools and can
be a simple and effective way of assessing the direction of trends in the market.

    An upward straight line is drawn by connecting a minimum of two successive lows, but
preferably more.

    Each successive point is commonly higher than the previous one, but this is not always
the case. The journey of the line helps determine the journey a market may take.

    An upward trend is a method for determining potential support lines and levels.

    Summary

    Trading forex [http://fxsolutions.com/trade-forex/how-to-trade-forex.aspx ] with a
trading platform offers you a range of features including access to market analysis and
charting tools.

    It's important to remember that FX trading involves substantial risk and is not
suitable for all investors.

    About FX Solutions:

    FX Solutions, LLC is a leading foreign exchange broker with a focus on advanced
trading technologies, transparency of transaction and unparalleled customer service. FX
Solutions serves retail clients institutional trading partners and introducing brokers in
over 100 countries.

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

Source: FX Solutions

Press Contact: Matthew Sargeant, Marketing - Americas, +1-201-345-2210

ParkIndy and Streetline Bring Smart Parking Technology to Indianapolis

Parking System Implemented by Xerox Uses Latest Technology

FOSTER CITY, Calif. and INDIANAPOLIS, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Streetline, Inc. (http://www.streetline.com) and ParkIndy, a public-private partnership between the city and Xerox, are now making it easier to find parking in Indianapolis. Using Streetline's sensor-enabled Smart Parking system, Parker(TM), a free smartphone app, motorists can see open parking spaces in real-time, reducing the time and energy spent searching for elusive parking.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120316/SF71540)

Sensors embedded in the pavement detect when spaces are available. Parker provides the location and general availability of spaces through the use of web-enabled devices, such as a smartphone, PC, or tablet. Once parked, motorists can use the app's built-in timer to track of how much time is left on the meter, or access walking directions to help find their parking space when they need to return to their vehicle.

"Our goal is to take the pain out of parking," said David Cummins, vice president parking and justice solutions, Xerox. "We created a customized solution offering credit-card accepting meters, pay-by-phone technology and now new directional guidance apps from Streetline to make parking easier than ever in Indianapolis."

Some of the notable features of Parker include:

    --  Real-time information in select areas of the City to guide consumers to
        open and available curbside parking spaces; Parker updates automatically
        when a car is parked or leaves
    --  "Follow me" navigation with a native map application to guide motorists
        to their chosen parking destination
    --  Easy access to rates, hours and time limits for metered and on-street
        parking where available
    --  The ability to enter an address within Parker and view parking options
        nearest to that destination
    --  Mark areas on the Parker map to keep track of where a car is parked (and
        later get guidance back to the car), set reminders, take a picture of a
        car and take notes about the location. Parker also saves parking history
        data for easy access later
    --  Rate and comment on parking locations and set reminders noting great
        locations
    --  Option to register and pay for parking via mobile payment partner
        Parkmobile
"ParkIndy chose Streetline to bring the latest parking technology to the City of Indianapolis," said Zia Yusuf, CEO of Streetline. "By deploying Streetline's patented sensor-technology, including the award-winning consumer app Parker, ParkIndy is paving the way to introduce one of the most advanced parking systems in the United States--and making searching for parking for Indianapolis drivers a thing of the past."

In Indianapolis the system is currently deployed along more than 550 individual parking spots along Mass Avenue, Broad Ripple, and near Monument Circle with plans to install additional sensors throughout downtown and Broad Ripple later this year.

Xerox leads a team, including Streetline, to implement a similar system in Los Angeles. Xerox has successfully managed, and operated parking systems in more than 30 cities in the United States and 88 jurisdictions in the United Kingdom during the past 30 years. Xerox is the largest provider of transportation services to governments worldwide, with projects in more than 30 countries.

Parker(TM) is available as a free download at iTunes and the Android Market.

About Streetline, Inc.

Streetline's mission is to make Smart Cities a reality through the use of sensor-enabled mobile and web applications. As the leading global provider of Smart Parking solutions for cities, airports, universities, private garages, and consumers, Streetline's pioneering technology connects citizens with critical information to improve the way they live and work, while making cities more efficient and lessening their environmental impact.

Streetline is a privately held company headquartered in Foster City, Calif. with Smart-Parking deployments in California, Indiana, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, and Washington D.C. The company was recently named one of Fast Company's 10 Most Innovative Companies in Transportation.

SOURCE  Streetline, Inc.

Photo:http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120316/SF71540
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Streetline, Inc.

CONTACT: Annika Jensen, +1-415-516-3530?, annika@sparkpr.com; or Chris Gilligan, Xerox/ParkIndy, +1-859-389-2412, chris.gilligan@acs-inc.com

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

From iPads to March Madness, Leave Your Mark with Super Walls by Wallit

Featured by AppStore as "New and Noteworthy" Wallit Virtual Wall in Apple Stores, Arenas Provides a Canvas for People to Share Sentiments While Waiting in Line for their Experience

SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wallit, the only geo-social app connecting people to places through one-of-a-kind multi-media messages on augmented reality walls, today announced version 1.1 featuring brand new "Super Walls" to link the marks of similar places from around the globe. For example, when waiting in the line for the new iPad today, Apple Fanatics in San Francisco can see what their counterparts in New York and in all other Apple Stores around the world are saying about the debut (see Siri explaining how this works).  Or fans in stadiums can move the real-time "smack talk" to the virtual walls in arenas during the March Madness tournament. Fans need to be "there" to write on the March Madness walls. Wallit has also been named a "New and noteworthy" app in the Apple App Store, and today's news comes just ten days after Wallit went live in the App Store. 

To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/from-ipads-to-march-madness-leave-your-mark-with-super-walls-by-wallit-142870765.html

Share: Connect with People at Places Around the World and Leave your Mark with @WallitApp. Download now at http://bit.ly/wallitapp

Wallit allows users to view and "post" to virtual walls in places all around the world in the same way they do to a business or friend's social network profile--providing a unique glimpse into a collection of content that was created by people who were actually there. Unlike other geo-location apps, Wallit allows people to see who else is present, interact with one another and leave their mark at various settings--from sporting events to romantic hotspots.

"People have long sought to leave a part of themselves in a specific location, like signing a hotel guest book. Wallit is a perfect marriage of old meets new," says Dr. Veysel Berk, founder and CEO of Wallit. "Now with the 'Super Walls,' people sharing a similar experience in different locations can also unite and interact. This is the first of many exciting updates as we continue to improve the way people connect with places around the world."

The Wallit app is free and does not require the creation of an account or user ID. For more information, a list of virtual wall locations and images, please visit http://www.wallitapp.com or contact Kim Angell at wallit@schwartzmsl.com.

About Wallit

Wallit socializes augmented reality experiences. Its geo-social app is a platform for people to create one-of-a-kind multi-media messages on virtual walls located around the world. Going far beyond a check in, Wallit is a new kind of geo-social network that exhibits the character of places. Its virtual walls provide a canvas for people to discover and share sentiments. Wallit sparks intrigue as walls are revealed through Smartphones, unveiling location-specific content and inviting opportunity to connect with others who are there. By capturing people's sentiments on virtual walls created during the moments they spent there, Wallit's videos and observations open up, for the first time, the opportunity to preserve location-specific experiences.

Related Links:       
Wallit App Website
Download Wallit!

SOURCE  Wallit

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Wallit

CONTACT: Kim Angell and Andrea Hawley, Schwartz MSL for Wallit, +1-415-512-0770, Wallit at SchwartzMSL dot com

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

iOra SharePoint Replication Technology Successfully Tested by US Coalition Warrior Interoperability Demonstration

GUILDFORD, England, March 16, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    iOra, the world's leading provider of high performance SharePoint replication
solutions, has been successfully tested by the US 2011 Coalition Warrior Interoperability
Demonstration (CWID). The CWID is a US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-directed
annual event that engages cutting-edge information technology, focusing on operational
shortfalls identified by combatant commanders and government agencies.

    The results for the 2011 CWID demonstrated that iOra's SharePoint replication
technology was fully compliant with the US DOD IA Policy. In addition the testing
demonstrated that iOra:

   
    - was easy to install
    - enabled the simple and straightforward replication of shared portals
    - its functionality for manual and automatic updates reported zero failures
    - that 100% of data was the same after replication based on users verification
    - easily replicated and stored data

    Currently, cross-site access is often limited by the network, units are forced to work
in silos, and operational effectiveness is threatened. The iOra patented SharePoint
replication solution allows users to quickly access content that is local to the user,
even when there is unreliable reach back capability to headquarters, and also allow the
bi-directional transfer of information. The trial demonstrated a live synchronization over
a simulated satellite link of typical operational data from a simulated headquarters
environment to a deployed user.

    "iOra provides Microsoft SharePoint replication solutions to the world's largest
military organizations including the US Navy, the US Army and the UK's MOD. iOra
SharePoint replication technology allows the changes made to huge volumes of information
to be rapidly synchronized to remote servers or laptops to facilitate continuous Microsoft
SharePoint, and file-based access to the latest mission critical information. Military
users can actively collaborate to jointly manage mission plans within an operational
environment as well as deliver duty of care and training packages using networks that have
limited bandwidth and intermittent availability such as satellite, HF, UHF."*

    iOra's patented technology works in environments where the bandwidth is as low as
2kbps with over 65,000 machines currently licensed to perform iOra replication. Offering
both server to server and server to laptop solutions, iOra is used extensively in the
commercial and public sectors including over 20 military organizations to replicate data.
iOra has been replicating data for customers for over 10 years across a broad range of
industries including shipping, financial services, consumer packaged goods, mining, and
energy.

    "The CWID tested the functionality and capabilities of iOra's SharePoint replication
solution to the limit. Operating under very challenging conditions iOra's technology
achieved excellent results and demonstrated its fitness for purpose. This demonstration
gives customers, who are looking to replicate their SharePoint intranets and extranets
across low bandwidths and to offline users, a very high degree of confidence in the
capabilities of iOra," commented John Thompson, CEO, iOra.

    *Source: CWID 2011 Final Report Assessment Briefs September 2011 including War Fighter
comments.

    About iOra - Making SharePoint Global

    iOra patented geo-replication(R) technology makes SharePoint available throughout the
enterprise, delivering total data consistency with high performance, even across low
bandwidths and to off-line users. Successfully deployed on tens of thousands of machines
by customers including the US Navy, US Marine Corps, Shell, NATO, ARM, and the UK Ministry
of Defence, iOra delivers SharePoint over bandwidths as low as 2kbps and to disconnected
users. For over 10 years iOra has been replicating SharePoint and a wide variety of other
applications, from ship to shore, intranet to extranet, head office to remote workers, and
from headquarters to the frontline. For more information on how iOra can support the
successful delivery of a robust global SharePoint system for your organization visit
http://www.iora.com

Source: iOra

For more information please contact Guy Tarring , Marketing Director, iOra, guy.tarring@iora.com, +44(0)1483443000

From GBP20k a Month to GBP2 Million a Month: Shoreditch Internet-Finance Startup MarketInvoice Reports 100 Times Growth in First Year of Trading

LONDON, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    MarketInvoice, the online marketplace for invoices, announced today that invoice
trading volume on its market-based platform increased 10,000% in their first year of
trading, with volume going from GBP20,000 in their first month of trading in February
2011, to GBP2,000,000 by the end of February 2012.

    This one hundred-fold growth indicates that small businesses across the UK are
embracing the ease of MarketInvoice's revolutionary "ebay for invoices" and are
recognising the MarketInvoice model as a reliable and effective method of managing cash
flow.

    Companies small and large - and in a wide range of industries - are using
MarketInvoice as a flexible, affordable source of selective invoice finance
[http://marketinvoice.com ], and more are joining every day - and are getting an average
of between 98 and 99 pence in the pound for their invoices, with auctions having a 100%
success rate. Most auctions close within 24 hours, with sellers receiving their funds the
next business day.

    Buyers, both institutional investors and high-net worth individuals, have flocked to
the platform: since the first auction launched in February 2011, over 8 million pounds
worth of funding has been channelled from these investors to small and midsize businesses,
providing a vital support to enable fast growing UK SMEs to keep expanding. Industries who
have found the online exchange particularly useful include manufacturing, construction,
professional services, business support, media and technology - all of these industries
have found the unique method of invoice discounting [http://marketinvoice.com ] useful.

    "MarketInvoice has completely changed the way I finance my company - when you can
decrease the amount of time invoices are outstanding from 60 days to five, it can be
totally game changing for a growing business like ours. I'm happy to say my business is in
the process of hiring new employees, something we wouldn't have been able to do without
affordable capital.

   
    - Aneesh Varma, Co-Founder of FabriQate (a mobile app development studio)

    "The incredible growth of MarketInvoice shows that there is tremendous appetite among
small and midsize businesses for access to affordable capital, and that appetite will
certainly grow in 2012, as the economy improves and more businesses recognize the benefits
of easy online invoice financing. We are anticipating another record-breaking year in 2012
- we had our first million pound day on March the 8th so from here the sky's the limit."

   
    - Anil Stocker, Founder, MarketInvoice

    About MarketInvoice

    Marketinvoice is the UK's first online trading marketplace allowing businesses to
selectively sell the invoices of large business customers to raise flexible working
capital. Businesses register on MarketInvoice, and then auction invoices due to be paid in
30, 60, 90 days, receiving cash in advance from global institutional investors who compete
to provide funding at the lowest cost. Since 2011, over GBP8 million has been channelled
to nearly 100 businesses. It is a new model of invoice finance [http://marketinvoice.com
].

    Cash funding for SMEs is provided through competitive auction from a wide range of
institutional buyers (investment funds, asset managers, family offices, high net worth
individuals). MarketInvoice serves to bring new capital into this market by creating a
standardised and secure trading environment. It encourages those SMEs that do not wish to
enter into traditional factoring [http://marketinvoice.com ] due to cost, contractual, and
reputational concerns, to selectively use the competitive marketplace at times when
short-term funding is desired or required. Importantly, using Marketinvoice is completely
confidential to a business' end customer and no notification is necessary. Companies
maintain control of their invoice collection procedures and customer relationships.

    The main advantages of using MarketInvoice can be summarised as follows:

   
    - Immediate funding (money arrives within 48 hours)
    - Complete confidentiality (non-disclosure to end customers, you preserve your
      valuable client relationships)
    - Complete flexibility (companies only raise finance against invoices they
      choose to sell, no requirement to assign whole debtor book)
    - No monthly minimum service fees, use the platform when you want, all fees are
      transactional
    - Price transparency
    - Extended scope (our buyer community is open to buy invoices not typically
      accepted by many factors and discounters)
    - Personal guarantees are not required, all asset debentures are not required
    - For young companies, no need to give up valuable equity to fund working
      capital

   
    For more information, please contact:
    Willard Foxton, Head of Comms, MarketInvoice
    W.Foxton@marketinvoice.com / M: +44(0)7796-886673 / T:  +44(0)207-0787621

Source: MarketInvoice Ltd

Wordsmith Media, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Publishing Company with New Release of Publication

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Wordsmith Media, Inc. (Pink Sheets:WDIS - News) announced today that the company has acquired 49% of the publishing company Highland Loch Press for 1 million shares of Wordsmith restricted stock. The purpose of the acquisition is to strengthen Wordsmith Media's e-publishing ability in the rapidly evolving publishing environment which has recently seen the biggest changes in the history of the industry. "The company continues to seek new ways to be a viable player in the media world as the mechanisms for traditional publishing are changing before our eyes. This new acquisition of Highland Loch Press will help equip us strategically in this new dynamic publishing environment," stated James Griffith, Chairman and CEO, Wordsmith Media, Inc.

Highland Loch Press is committed to e-book technology as the 21st century has brought many changes to how we view the world, our knowledge, and ourselves, with continuing technological advances made on all fronts; faster networks, laptops and tablets, smart phones, e-readers, and the internet itself. By developing current technologies, Highland Loch Press is engaged in new ways to enjoy classics and modern best-sellers alike.

The first product of this agreement includes William J. Abraham's new book, Celtic Fire. In line with Wordsmith's focus on non-fiction, historical and cultural media, the book engages in the conversation of faith with an enlightening description: "Many have come to the conclusion that mainline Christianity in the West is on the skids.  This book explains why.  Using a mainline denomination like the Methodist church as a case study, Dr. Abraham shows the fatal policy decisions in play over the last two centuries.  By means of a lively overview of the lives of Albert Outler, John Sung, and William Arthur, he shows what choices were made and the impact they have had in the modern culture.  He also shows how the church in the West can recover its nerve and get back on track.  Everyone interested in the recovery of Christianity in the West should read this book."

About William J. Abraham:

A native of Ireland, Dr. Abraham (D.Phil., University of Oxford) is a distinguished philosopher and theologian who currently teaches at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.  He has been a Visiting Professor at Harvard Divinity School and, more recently, has held the Crosson Fellowship in Philosophy of Religion at the University of Notre Dame. 

About Wordsmith Media, Inc:

Wordsmith Media, Inc. is a brand-driven company specializing in non-fiction, historical and cultural media, operating a global content network throughout the U.S. and Europe for marketing and advertising, television broadcasting, DVDs, books, e-books, enhanced e-books and more traditional magazines. Over the past five years, the company has partnered with other key media companies such as The History Channel, A&E Network, National Geographic and Walt Disney Pictures.

Wordsmith Media: http://www.wordsmithmedia.net

Highland Loch Press: http://www.highlandlochpress.com

Certain information contained in these materials is "forward-looking" information, such as projections, estimates, pro formas, or statements of intentions, expectations or plans. All forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of the control of the Company. Consequently, actual results may, and probably will, differ materially from the results contemplated in such forward-looking information.

Contact:
Investor Relations
Wordsmith Media, Inc.
ir@wordsmithdd.com

SOURCE  Wordsmith Media, Inc.

Wordsmith Media, Inc.

Web Site: http://www.wordsmithmedia.net

Latest Trend in iPhone Docks Forged by Element Case

Vapor Dock Release Sets New Standard for Precision Machined Aluminum iPhone Accessories.

SAN CARLOS, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Element Case Inc., which designs and manufactures high quality, lifestyle accessories for the iPhone and iPad, adds to its line a revolutionary new iPhone/iPod Dock made from precision machined aluminum.  With the design and functionality of the Vapor Dock, Element Case sets the bar in the Dock Market.

(Photo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120315/SF71380)

The Vapor Dock has a sturdy machined Aluminum body and uses the proven Apple-style 30 pin cable to sync or charge iPhone or iPod devices. Cable management is designed into the bottom of the Vapor Dock to keep desk tops clear of excess cable clutter. Finely machined holes in front of the Vapor Dock work in conjunction with machined air chambers to amplify sound emitted from the tiny iPhone speakers.

According to Jeff Sasaki, Element Case Founder, "The Vapor Dock is the most pristine iPhone dock ever made and it exemplifies the essentials of Element Case's design philosophy: Create products that are elegantly designed, beautifully crafted, and eminently useful."

Vapor Dock Features:

    --  Syncs and charges iPhones/iPods
    --  Accepts most Cased or Naked devices
    --  Air chambers amplify sound
    --  USB cable installed
    --  Non-skid rubber feet
    --  CNC machined from US-made aluminum
    --  New Satin Flux anodized Finish
    --  Designed and made in USA
With an endless stream of "me too" iPhone and iPod accessories from off-shore manufacturers, Element Case Inc. continues to breach design and manufacturing boundaries with innovative designs, made in the USA.

About Element Case

Founded in 2007 by veteran Industrial Designer Jeff Sasaki, Element Case Inc., (http://www.elementcase.com) utilizes a strong team of Industrial Designers, Graphic Designers and Visionaries to create unsurpassed products for the Apple accessories market.

Offering innovative designs and precision manufacturing from the highest grade materials, Element Case offers a unique and treasured product line to the most discerning Apple customer.

Available online and through retailers and distributors, Element Case products are found in more than 20 countries.

    CONTACT: Rob Reedy
             Echos Communications
                                  (415) 515.8692
             rob@echoscomm.com
SOURCE  Element Case Inc.

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Element Case Inc.

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

Micrel Expands Clock and Timing Solutions With Acquisition of PhaseLink

SAN JOSE, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Micrel, Inc. (Nasdaq: MCRL), an industry leader in analog, high-bandwidth communications and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a controlling interest in PhaseLink Company Limited, a private company based in Taiwan and Silicon Valley. The acquisition is intended to complement Micrel's high performance clock generation and distribution products for the communication market, as well as expand its offerings into the consumer and industrial markets.  The transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2012. Micrel currently expects the acquisition to be dilutive to earnings per share by approximately $0.02 per share on a non-GAAP basis in 2012 and accretive within 18 months of closing. Micrel expects to operate PhaseLink as a wholly owned subsidiary.

PhaseLink provides high performance integrated timing solutions to system and oscillator manufacturers. PhaseLink's Crystal Oscillator chips (Ultra-Low Jitter Analog Frequency Multipliers and PhasorVI VCXO and XO) are targeted at high-performance communications and storage markets. Its programmable clocks meet the needs of demanding consumer, mobile and industrial applications. PhaseLink enjoys a global customer base in these markets.

"The acquisition of PhaseLink substantially enhances Micrel's penetration into the timing market. Micrel's and PhaseLink's technologies and products are well aligned from a strategic perspective, bringing more best-in-class products to broader markets and a worldwide customer base," noted Ray Zinn, Chairman and CEO, Micrel. "High-performance products, dependable quality, and timely support are the hallmarks of Micrel customer satisfaction. With this acquisition, along with the recently released ClockWorks(TM) Flex products, Micrel plans to be a one-stop shop for our customers' high-performance clock and timing needs."

About PhaseLink
PhaseLink Company Limited is a recognized leader in mixed signal technology for timing source and signal conditioning ICs, in the areas of communications, data storage, and consumer products, and an innovator of many first to market products such as Analog Frequency Multipliers, DualCore LCVCO Multiplier, Triangular Modulation SST and PicoPLL. PhaseLink is principally focused on providing high performance frequency timing (XO, VCXO, EMI Reduction, Programmable Clocks, fanout buffers, and ZDBs) clock IC solutions.  Phaselink was profitable in 2011.

About Micrel, Inc.
Micrel, Inc is a leading global manufacturer of IC solutions for the worldwide analog, Ethernet and high bandwidth markets. The Company's products include advanced mixed-signal, analog and power semiconductors; high performance communication, clock management, Ethernet switch and physical layer transceiver ICs. Company customers include leading manufacturers of enterprise, consumer, industrial, mobile, telecommunications, automotive, and computer products. Corporation headquarters and state-of-the-art wafer fabrication facilities are located in San Jose, CA, with regional sales and support offices and advanced technology design centers situated throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. In addition, the Company maintains an extensive network of distributors and reps worldwide. Web: http://www.micrel.com.

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

This release includes statements that qualify as forward-looking statements under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the Micrel's expectation of closing the transaction and acquiring control and all of the outstanding shares of PhaseLink; expected alignment and synergies of Micrel and PhaseLink products; quality and service and customer satisfaction with Micrel and PhaseLink products; the anticipated enhancement of Micrel's product offerings in the timing source and signal conditioning markets; and potential benefits of the transaction to Micrel and its customers. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Those risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as: the failure of Phaselink's technology to complement and/or broaden Micrel's current technologies; the ability of the combined company to create anticipated synergies and increased product sales as a result of the acquisition; possible difficulties in combining the operating plans and cultures of Micrel and Phaselink; the impact of any current or future acquisitions; continued softness in demand for our products; economic or financial difficulties experienced by our customers; the effect of business conditions in the consumer electronics, telecommunications and industrial markets; the impact of competitive products and pricing and alternative technological advances; the worldwide financial situation, and the timely and successful development and market acceptance of new products and upgrades to existing products. For further discussion of these risks and uncertainties, we refer you to the documents the Company files with the SEC from time to time, including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. All forward-looking statements are made as of today, and Micrel disclaims any duty to update such statements.

Note: Clockworks is a trademark of Micrel, Inc.

SOURCE  Micrel, Inc.

Micrel, Inc.

CONTACT: Julieanne DiBene, Marketing Communications, +1-408-474-1276, Julie.DiBene@Micrel.com

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

Race Different With 888poker.com Season 2

GIBRALTAR, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Due to the resounding success of the Race Horse Syndicate promotion, we have launched
Season 2! Once again we will give our customers an opportunity of a lifetime, a stake in
your very own professionally trained racehorse!

    In partnership with Circuit Racing, 888poker players have an exclusive opportunity to
win one of 20 shares in a premium racehorse syndicate. Each 5% share is valued at GBP3000
and covers costs for training, vets, insurance and all other fees, for one year from the
date of purchase of the horse. The horse will be chosen and purchased at auction.

    As a shareholder in the syndicate, you will receive regular owner update reports,
exclusive access to owner areas at races, invitations to private events hosted by Circuit
Racing and voluntary participation in all partner meetings.

    888poker has launched the 888 Race Horse Syndicate Tournament Series.888poker players
have the opportunity to qualify and win one of 20 GBP3000 valued shares for as little a
$.55 buy-in. Simply play in the Race Horse Syndicate Tournaments running everyday on
888poker.com to win your ticket to the Race Horse Syndicate Qualifier on Thursdays at
20:05 BST. Every 2 weeks one 5% share will be awarded to the winner of the Thursday
Qualifier.

    Qualifier Series Information:

   
    When:               Every Thursday starting at 20:05 BST
    Where:              'Tournaments' tab - 'Special' button
    What:               Race Horse Syndicate Qualifier
    Buy-in:             $200+$20
                        One $5000/ GBP3000 valued share in
    Prize:              the 20 share syndicate
    Registration:       Open 72 hours before start-time
                        Daily $.50+.05 Step 1 and $8+.80 Step
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    For more information about the Circuit Racing syndicate and ways to win your own
share, please go to http://www.circuit-racing.co.uk.

    About 888poker:

    888poker.com, is the fastest growing online poker brand in the industry, hosting
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    Customers play on state-of-the-art software
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    With over 5 million registered users, 888poker continues to offer the best consumer
experience.

    Please see http://www.888poker.com for further details.

Source: 888poker.com

For more information about this release or 888.com and its house of brands, please contact Global PR and Marketing Manager, Jennifer Huxley at jennifer.huxley@888holdings.com, +44(0)20-7487-8694

Middle East's First Online Restaurant Gateway Launched at Taste of Dubai 2012

DUBAI, UAE, March 15, 2012/PRNewswire/ --

    Following more than eight months of research and development, UAE-based team of
internet-savvy entrepreneurs officially introduced Tawilati [http://www.tawilati.com ] -
the region's first online restaurant booking gateway at this year's Taste of Dubai, the
UAE's largest foodie festival with over 17,000 visitors per year. The site acts as a
search engine for some 500 restaurants in the UAE and enables users to make dining
arrangements with the click of a mouse.

    With the growing number of internet users in the region standing at more than 70
million - not including the close to 45 million internet mobile users - and the constantly
expanding food and beverage industry, the power team of founders Dr. Ibrahim Baggili - a
Cyber Forensics specialist - and Mohamed Al-Marzougy - an Emirati entrepreneur -
identified the need for a real-time booking engine that provides information about
restaurants. Drawing inspiration from the user-friendliness of search engine giant Google,
Baggili and Al-Marzougy partnered with itrak technologies in the UK and went on to develop
Tawilati in early 2011.

    Tawilati.com (meaning "my table" in Arabic) is an online gateway dedicated to diners
in the Middle East to find, learn about and book restaurants online. From a diner's view,
using Tawilati is as easy as visiting a website, typing in search criteria such as the
name of a restaurant, a type of cuisine, a location, etc. and booking their selection
online in a matter of seconds. It's free, simple and eliminates the stereotypical
run-around of making restaurant reservations. On the restaurant's end, using the system is
as simple as a visit to Facebook with a fully customizable back office that merely
requires an Internet connection. Options such as an iPad application for customer surveys
allows the restaurant to track all of its past and present diners such as vegetarians or
those with food allergies, creating an invaluable method of learning about its clients and
even the quality of its staff.

    "Imagine having a butler in your pocket," says Al-Marzougy. "All you have to do is say
the word and he sets off to realize your wish... That is Tawilati! An Internet connection
from a laptop or android phone, a few words to list what you are looking for and you are
presented with a host of some of the best outlets in the UAE."

    The company currently targets restaurants throughout the UAE and is amidst
negotiations with several high-end hotel groups with the aim of further expanding the
outreach of Tawilati to the entire Middle East region. Al-Marzougy is looking to
collaborate with the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) and the Department of Tourism and
Commerce Marketing (DTCM) to create awareness amongst visiting tourists who are not
familiar with the country and stand to benefit from such a social gateway that provides
extensive information and access to the best the food and beverage industry has to offer.

    Dr. Baggili, who brings with him more than 13 years experience in the technology
realm, including a PhD in Cyber Forensics and his family's extensive involvement in the
catering industry within the UAE, leveraged his expertise to apply some of the most
advanced technology and sophisticated interface when developing Tawilati to establish it
beyond regional standards. But what really makes the team special, he says, is "Each of us
is highly qualified within their field and are driven by pure passion for excellence,
quality, and creativity in every aspect of our work and it is that drive that has enabled
us to grow our online presence in such a short span of time through Facebook
[http://www.facebook.com/tawilati ], Pinterest [http://www.pinterest.com/tawilati ],
Twitter [http://www.twitter.com/tawilati ], and weekly dining deals blog post
[http://tawilati.tumblr.com ]."

    Tawilati.com is already active online and has been so since end of 2011 as part of a
test trial to confirm usability and demand all of which have resulted in positive and very
promising feedback by consumers across the UAE. As part of its official launch this week,
Tawilati will be showcasing its services at booth number E135, adjacent to the Philips
Chefs' Theatre during Taste of Dubai from March 15th to March 17th.

    For more information log on to http://www.tawilati.com or to schedule an
interview, please contact Meghan Baggili at +971-50-751-3022 or send an email to
meghan@tawilati.com.

Source: tawilati.com

Energy Central Powers on GenerationHub.com

New site provides electric power generation data, analysis, insiders' perspective

AURORA, Colo., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GenerationHub.com, Energy Central's new online intelligence service for the electric power generation industry, is now live. With specific sub-sections for gas- and coal-fired power, nuclear generation and renewables, GenerationHub.com delivers exclusive, highly-focused information in a variety of formats to provide industry professionals with strategic and competitive analyses, decision-making tools and editorial coverage of evolving trends and technologies.

Subscribers have exclusive access to profiles of all operating and many proposed U.S. power plants, including information about the operating utility, holding company, transmission grid owner, plant location, megawatt (MW) capacity, electricity generation by megawatt-hours (MWh), fuel type, online year and plant status. Other subscriber content includes a generation asset database; fully-integrated source documents; senior analyst insights and exclusive editorial coverage; Morning Report, a daily e-newsletter; and  GenerationTrends, a weekly interactive PDF newsletter. Professionals can sample the service with a free three-week trial, and an annual subscription with comprehensive access to all exclusive content is $997. The site also offers free content, including industry news, jobs, events, webinars, and Generation Industry 101, an industry primer.

"Annual revenues from U.S. power generation reached $120 billion last year, and the industry faces tremendous challenges in managing rapidly-changing demand, government regulation and new technologies," says Energy Central's V.P. of Data Analysis Randy Rischard. "Generation Hub delivers a level of in-depth analysis and continuously-updated data and news never before available to electric power generation industry professionals." Chief designer of GenerationHub and its sister property TransmissionHub, Rischard is joined by a team of leading authorities in power industry intelligence - Kent Knutson, Director of Data Strategy, renewables expert Bill Opalka, coal generation expert Barry Cassell, and nuclear and gas generation expert Wayne Barber.

For more information, visit generationhub.com.

About Energy Central

Energy Central was founded in 1996 to satisfy the global power industry's need for a reliable, trusted information hub where executives and field representatives alike could share ideas and discuss concepts that could alter the future of electric energy. Energy Central provides groundbreaking research, insightful reports and analytics, advisory services, and original, thought-provoking commentary - in print, online and through well-attended events - on energy-driven topics including:  utility business; smart grid; renewable energy; energy generation, storage, transmission and distribution; and customer analytics.

SOURCE  Energy Central

Energy Central

CONTACT: Kristin Prosowski, Marketing Manager of Energy Central, +1-303-782-5510, marketing@energycentral.com, http://www.energycentral.com

Web Site: http://generationhub.com

Worldhotels Joins Room Key(SM)

First European-based partner adds 500 independent hotels to search engine and expands Asian and European markets

FRANKFURT, Germany, March, 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Worldhotels is joining the online hotel search engine Room Key. With Worldhotels, Room Key is gaining over 100,000 rooms in key destinations all around the world, especially strengthening the portfolio in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Room Key was launched in January of this year by founding hotel partners Choice Hotels International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International, Inc. and Wyndham Hotel Group, part of Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, or their respective affiliates. Roomkey.com, the Company's innovative search engine, offers a search and book experience tailored for ease of hotel shopping, providing consumers confidence in their booking decisions by delivering hotel information straight from the source coupled with the ability to directly book a room with the hotel of their choice.

"We have been consistently growing direct bookings and with Room Key we can now offer our hotels another way to reach guests directly via worldhotels.com," explains Robert Hornman, Managing Director of Worldhotels. "Room Key has created an innovative booking process, bringing hotels even closer to their guests."

"Worldhotels and its nearly 500 properties worldwide are a wonderful addition of unique experiences to Room Key's inventory and we are delighted to have them on board," comments John F. Davis III, Chief Executive Officer of Room Key. "This new partnership illustrates the continued success of Room Key, which has been well-received by industry and guests alike."

About Worldhotels

For more information, visit worldhotels.com. Photographic material is available in the "news & press" section of the Website or from ebehringer@worldhotels.com or pwinger@comcast.net. For most recent news, follow Worldhotels on Facebook and Twitter.

About Room Key(SM)

Room Key is a new venture that has developed an innovative online hotel search engine, Roomkey.com, which provides the simplicity, transparency and breadth of choice consumers expect from a search engine, while delivering the flexibility, accuracy and assurance consumers expect from the hospitality industry. Room Key was founded by six of the world's leading hotel companies - Choice Hotels International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International and Wyndham Hotel Group - and is led by a highly regarded management team.

SOURCE  Worldhotels

Worldhotels

CONTACT: Elisabeth Behringer of Worldhotels HQ, Frankfurt, Germany, +49 (0) 69 660 56 - 257, ebehringer@worldhotels.com; or Patti Winger, +1-651-341-8991, pwinger@comcast.net, for Worldhotels-The Americas

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

YBUY, New Try-Before-You-Buy Online Subscription Service, To Offer Apple's New iPad, Starting April 1

Unique Service Allows Consumers To Touch, Feel And Experience Latest In Electronics, Home And Kitchen Gadgets For 30-Day Trial Period Before Committing To Buy

MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --  Have you been thinking about purchasing Apple's new iPad, but not quite sure you are ready to make the investment? Wouldn't it be nice if you had a little extra time, in the comfort of your own home, to test drive the new state-of-the-art mobile device before fully committing to buy it?

YBUY, the new try-before-you-buy online subscription service, announced today that it will be carrying Apple's third generation iPad, starting today at http://www.ybuy.com. Orders placed today will be shipped to customers before April 1, 2012. YBUY, which officially launched in January, gives consumers a chance to test drive the latest in electronics, home and kitchen gadgets for 30 days before they commit to purchase.

For $24.95 a month, YBUY members can try out products ranging from iPads and high-end Bose headsets to Breville coffee makers, Rabbit Air purifiers, or the Sous Vide water oven for 30 days. After the trial period ends, YBUYERs have the opportunity to keep the item and have the trial fee applied toward the YBUY product purchase price. Or, the customer can easily send the product back to YBUY and select another item from the curated list of top-of-the-line products. On most products, YBUY will send a mid-month offer to the customer to buy the product at a significant discount, sometimes up to 25 percent off the retail price. Shipping is free both ways.

"For most consumers, when it comes to electronics or products for the home, the idea is that they want to test the product out first," said YBUY CEO Stephen Svajian. "Typically, you'll wait in line for hours. Then, when you finally get into the store, there's someone right behind you breathing down your neck, pressuring you, and maybe even dripping sweat on you. And at the end of the day, you may only get five or ten minutes with a device that hundreds of other people have had their mitts on. I don't know about you, but I've never seen someone wipe down an iPad after they use it. This can make for a pretty gross and stressful shopping experience."

With YBUY, Svajian said, there's no reason for brick and mortar showrooms to exist. "We can actually bring the showroom straight to your living room," he said. "Our unique alternative, that comes to you brand new or completely sanitized, allows consumers to test it out for 30 days in the comfort of your own home. This can really help you get to know the item you would like to invest in, before fully committing to make the purchase. There's no other experience like it out there on the market."

YBUY offers both new and factory refurbished products certified by the manufacturer. All returned products are sanitized and refurbished before being sent to another customer.

According to Svajian, YBUYs quantities of Apple's new iPad will be limited, beginning April 1. He encouraged customers to sign up as soon as possible so they can add their name to the waiting list. For more information, or to start your 30-day in-home trial of the latest electronics and home gadgets, visit http://www.ybuy.com.

About YBUY

YBUY is the premier try-before-you-buy destination that lets consumers test drive the latest electronics and home and kitchen gadgets for 30 days with no commitment to buy. Offering both new and certified factory refurbished products, YBUY eliminates the hassle of product refunds, returns and buyer's remorse and offers manufacturers a captive audience and ready-made sales channel for their refurbished products. The private company is headquartered in Manhattan Beach, Calif. For more information, visit http://www.ybuy.com.

SOURCE  YBUY

YBUY

CONTACT: Bridget Gilbride, S&S Public Relations, Inc., +1-847- 415-9333, Bgilbride@sspr.com

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

2012 NewsGator Collective Brings Together Social Computing Vanguard for Networking, Education and Best Practice Sharing

Accenture, American Family Insurance, Merck, OppenheimerFunds, General Mills, Oakley and others offer case studies spanning over 20 different vertical industries at annual user conference

DENVER, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of enterprise social computing champions from over 20 different industries and representing organizations of every size converged in Denver last week, reporting that social computing is yielding some dramatic benefits.

The second annual conference brought together NewsGator customers, partners and executives for networking, education and sharing of best practices. It featured case studies from Accenture, American Family Insurance, General Mills, Merck, Nalco, Oakley, and OppenheimerFunds.

Presenters covered a wide range of enterprise social computing topics, including the state of enterprise social computing, user engagement strategies, success stories, product integration, and measurement of enterprise social computing adoption. Microsoft speakers Jared Spataro, senior director of product management for SharePoint, and Jason Haggar, senior director, marketing for ISV partners in the US M&O DPE, were also on hand to answer questions about Microsoft's approach to social as well as updates and advancements regarding Office, Office 365, SharePoint and Lync.

"Working day to day within your own company to drive social computing doesn't always present the chance to step outside of your comfort zone to explore new ideas for increasing user adoption," said Steve Brantner, manager, learning & communications at consumer packaged goods company General Mills. "As strange as it may sound, driving social business can actually be a little isolating in the corporate world because it's still early in the adoption cycle. That's why events like the Collective are so valuable because, in addition to seeing best practices live and getting unique ideas that I can bring back and implement, I also make so many great connections with people who are dealing with similar challenges."

The conference kicked off with an in-depth "Boot Camp Workshop for the Social Enterprise" facilitated by Dr. Mike Prevou, president and co-founder, and Mike Hower, chief learning officer, with Strategic Knowledge Solutions (SKS). SKS specializes in expertise development, organizational learning, and knowledge management practices that have evolved in elite companies and military organizations providing organizations with increased competitive advantage.

Attendees later experienced hands-on lab and demonstration stations, one-on-one consulting with NewsGator and its partners, and glimpses into NewsGator's product roadmap. A distinguished panel of customers, vendors and partners also explored one of the more timely topics at the conference: governance, risk and compliance, and how customers can securely and confidently implement social computing while mitigating risk and staying in compliance with existing and new regulations. An inspiring keynote from Jim Blackie of consulting company LRN kicked off the last day of the conference. Through some thought-provoking dialogue and compelling research data, Jim provided the Collective audience with frameworks for governance, culture and leadership driven by the company's HOW approach to principled performance.

Awards were given out to several highly active users of NewsGator's customer and partner extranet "eNGage" for being Street Team participants - those customers who go beyond the call of duty to evangelize and promote the benefits of enterprise social computing. eNGage participants as a whole met a challenge from earlier in the year to reach 100-percent profile completion by the start of the 2012 Collective. To reward the achievement, NewsGator announced it would make a significant charitable donation on their behalf. eNGage participants chose The Nature Conservancy as the recipient. NewsGator's Partner of the Year award went to PointBridge (now Perficient).

"This year's Collective demonstrated what we're seeing globally, across industries; that social computing is now a strategic competitive imperative for organizations. Rolling the 'social fabric' out to the entire enterprise is now a must-have, not a nice-to-have," said JB Holston, president & CEO of NewsGator. "A lot of the organizations at the Collective are well along their social computing journeys, so their insights, examples and best practices help fellow attendees learn from one another. We have seen the exchange of valuable, practical knowledge attendees can immediately use in their own organizations." 

NewsGator extends a special thank you to the Collective sponsors who made this year's event possible: Aspect; Avanade; AvePoint; Cardinal Solutions; Cognizant; Colligo; HiSoftware; Kontiki; Microsoft, Orbital RPM; Pariveda Solutions; PointBridge (now Perficient); Portal Solutions; Rightpoint; STATERA; Strategic Knowledge Solutions (SKS); StoredIQ; and Vizit, Inc.

About NewsGator
As a Microsoft Gold Certified and Depth Managed Partner, NewsGator is helping over three million paid users in industries across the globe propel the future of productivity. NewsGator Social Sites delivers robust social technology to the enterprise with proven scalability and security to flagship clients like Accenture, Adidas, Deloitte, Ericsson, General Mills, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kraft Foods, Merck & Co., Unisys Corporation, and the US Army. No other social software vendor can rival our deep integration with the entire Microsoft stack - reducing your total cost of ownership while increasing adoption, collaboration, and innovation. And for all that, Microsoft honored us as its 2011 US Partner of the Year. We're making SharePoint and Office365 social. Follow us on Twitter @newsgator and at http://www.newsgator.com.

SOURCE  NewsGator Technologies, Inc.

NewsGator Technologies, Inc.

CONTACT: Melissa Risteff, NewsGator, +1-303-552-2035, mristeff(at)newsgator(dot)com, http://www.newsgator.com; or Ed Marshall, Brodeur, +1-603-559-5816, emarshall(at)brodeur(dot)com, http://www.brodeur.com

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Corporate Graphics Commercial Releases Publish 360 - A Digital Publishing Platform Solution for Content Publishers and Distributors Serving School Libraries

NORTH MANKATO, Minn., March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's content publishers and distributors serving the education marketplace often face challenges in balancing the needs of the traditional print environment while keeping pace with the ever-changing world of ePublishing. Corporate Graphics Commercial is addressing these needs through the introduction and release of Publish 360(TM), a new digital publishing platform solution designed to help them increase their efficiencies and revenue streams while at the same time reduce their up-front technology investment and speed to market.

"With the Publish 360 platform, content publishers have access to one system that can simplify their print production process and easily convert their print book content into popular eBook formats (e.g. PDF, EPUB, Mobi, Audio, Interactive, and more)," said Glenn Bottomly, Ph.D., Vice-President, Marketing & Technology at Corporate Graphics Commercial. Content publishers can also leverage high quality, turnkey MARC record and metadata services for print and eBooks; services which include highly desirable data outputs such as Lexile® Measures, Correllated Fountas & Pinnell and support for the Common Core initiative. Plus, eBooks on the Publish 360 platform can be quickly and securely distributed using DRM protection through branded online storefronts belonging to either Content Publishers or Distributors. Other benefits of the Publish 360 platform include shelf-ready services, fulfillment services, the ability to archive high-resolution print and digital files, and selling content on their custom-branded storefront. With easy access to real-time data, Content Publishers gather market insights and make informed decisions regarding future content development.

"The Publish 360 platform was developed after years of research we've conducted with education publishers and distributors that want an easy, seamless way to bring their products to market without dramatically changing their existing processes," said Mark Braun, Senior Sales Representative at Corporate Graphics. "We're excited to offer a powerful, turn-key system that can be customized to meet individual needs."

With the Publish 360 platform, distributors also benefit from the additional eBook revenue stream generated using a simple, standardized platform that requires little investment, conforms to industry standards (e.g., PDF, EPUB, etc.) and addresses the same DRM challenges content publishers face while enabling multi-channel distribution models like download, timed subscriptions, or long-term licenses that have Digital Rights Management (DRM) throughout so sales can be maximized.

"Corporate Graphics Commercial is proud to partner with our customers in ways that allow them to concentrate on what they do best--creating and distributing content--while investing in technological solutions that result in their profitable growth today and into the future," says Dan Kvasnicka, President of Corporate Graphics Commercial.

For more information about the Publish 360 platform, please contact Mark Braun at msbraun@corpgraph.com or 800-729-7575 ext. 336.

About Corporate Graphics Commercial

Corporate Graphics Commercial is a leading full-service provider of book printing, eBook delivery, and ancillary services located in Minnesota and is a subsidiary of the Taylor Corporation. Corporate Graphics Commercial supports content publishers, distributors, independent school photographers, schools, military units, and corporate clients worldwide through state-of-the-art prepress electronics, printing presses, extensive bindery capabilities, and electronic book production and distribution technologies. For more information about Corporate Graphics Commercial, please visit http://www.corpgraph.com or call 800-729-7575.

SOURCE  Corporate Graphics Commercial

Corporate Graphics Commercial

CONTACT: Dan Kvasnicka, President, 1-800-729-7575, dekvasnicka@corpgraph.com

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

Northstar Electronics Signs LOI to Acquire Echotec Sonar and Divests Northstar Network Ltd

Echotec Sonar is the first building block of the new company vision.  Following the strategic deal that allows Empower to grow, Northstar now has sufficient cash to expand other strategic divisions of the company.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northstar Electronics, Inc. (OTCQB: NEIK), specializing in sonar subcontracting for the defense and security sector, is announcing a letter of intent to purchase Echotec Sonar Corporation, a cutting-edge innovator of High Definition Omni Sonar© (HDOS) technology, specifically targeted for the defense, scientific, commercial shipping and commercial fisheries markets. Northstar has offered 10,000,000 shares of restricted common stock, to be released equally over a three-year period, and 6,000,000 three-year common shares warrants at an exercise price of $0.10.  The deal is agreed to in principal by both parties and is expected to close by mid-April, 2012.

Born out of more than 75 years combined experience in the defense and security sonar industry; Echotec Sonar Corporation (http://www.echotec.ca), a privately held company, was created to satisfy the need for innovative, high-performance, low-cost sonar products that fit multiple applications and markets. 

Coming together to develop Echotec's cutting edge technology, are two highly respected sonar engineers, Phillip Johnson and Dan Ward.  Phillip Johnson was with Lockheed Martin for nearly 20 years and helped manage, design, and develop many of the systems used within defense systems, high frequency sonar systems, underwater acoustics, analog electronics, and he built many system level mechanical designs.  Phillip has worked within the military complex for over 40 years and retains a NATO and Canadian security clearance.  Dan Ward was a senior underwater systems engineer at Lockheed Martin Canada where he developed the world's most advanced underwater intruder detection, mine hunting, and obstacle avoidance sonars.  He is recognized in the defense and research communities for state of-the art advancements in multiple high frequency sonar systems.

Echotec Sonar designs, develops, and will manufacture and sell value?priced High-Definition Omni Sonar© systems capable of rendering objects in both 2-D and 3-D with extreme resolution. Based on sonar concepts derived from object identification and threat detection, harbor security and obstacle avoidance research, Echotec Sonar plans to develop a family of products around the HDOS which will add a level of technological innovation that surpasses contemporary sonar systems. With one of the best price?performance measures, the HDOS© is designed to meet the specific demands of the defense and scientific communities, utilizes state of the art technology, is affordable, and light weight with a small footprint.  These compelling features meet the needs of many required applications.

"After fielding more than 25 sonar designs for the defense and scientific markets, it was clear all of these solutions could now be implemented using off the shelf processors and video cards in conjunction with a fully digital transducer," said Phillip Johnson CEO of Echotec Sonar Corporation(TM).  "With the pace of development of high-definition rendering cards/ processors found in most desktops and mobile technologies, Dan Ward [CTO of Echotec Sonar Corporation] and I knew we could build a series of high-performance, high-value sonars to meet the needs of a variety of markets".

The transducer (underwater component) is an extremely sensitive unit, which provides accurate calibrated data to the processor and video system (inboard component).  Combining innovation in both the underwater and inboard components, high-resolution images are rendered with instantaneous 3D capabilities, wireless mobile device integration, and control. The image definition is so high that it is possible to provide a fish count and perform species identification for the fisheries market.  For the security and scientific community, it can provide threat identification and analysis for objects of interest, such as an intruder diver swimming nearby. The software and control systems are easily modified to suit the specific needs of each of the; defense, scientific, commercial shipping, and fisheries markets.

The products will be designed for retrofit to existing equipment on all types of vessels from commercial fishing vessels to luxury cruise ships (e.g. Costa Concordia), lowering the cost of ownership and reducing time to install. 

"We had the pleasure of working with Phil Johnson and Dan Ward while producing defense and security sonar systems when they were with Lockheed Martin," said Dr. Wilson Russell, president of Northstar Electronics. "When they started their own company to produce an innovative sonar product with multiple applications, it was an easy decision to bring them in as a strategic acquisition.  The expectation is that this acquisition will bring another dimension and a strong source of revenue for Northstar Electronics Inc., moving it forward and expanding its market reach.  We're also hard at work to find other suitable acquisition candidates that will improve our bottom line and increase shareholder value."

The LOI with Echotec Sonar was made possible following a definitive agreement to divest Northstar Network Ltd (NNL). 

Empower Technologies Corporation (TSX: EPT) agreed to pay $1,000,000 (one million) CAN to the company over the next twelve months along with three million share purchase warrants and will become the 100% owner and parent company of NNL.

Following the closing of this transaction, Northstar will begin to examine further opportunities to expand into other areas of business through acquisition or merger.  Echotec is the first acquisition which builds out the sonar line-of-business.

"We were able to negotiate a sale price for NNL that brings value to the shareholders of the company and also allows NNL the chance to complete many contracts in-flight," continues Dr. Russell. "I believe our overall shareholder value will increase substantially in the coming months through our investments in other business areas of our company.  We have reduced company debt, brought on a great acquisition, and have sufficient cash to sustain our momentum.  We will also announce some rebranding and will update our corporate marketing, and web presence."

About Northstar:

Northstar Electronics, Inc., is a holding company with executive management specialized in design engineering, defense, advanced systems, security, sonar, systems integration, and prototyping fields.  Northstar is actively pursuing opportunities through acquisition, joint venture, or merger to increase revenues and expand its base of subsidiaries.

For further information contact Rich Kaiser, Investor Relations, YES INTERNATIONAL, yes@yesinternational.com, #800-631-8127 and/or Beverly Jedynak, Media Relations, Martin E. Janis & Co, Inc., bev@janispr.com, 312-943-1123

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This press release contains forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of management and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect the company's current plans and expectations, as well as its future results of operations and financial condition. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the effects of competition with existing enterprises and/or new entrants into the company's markets and industries, fluctuations in currency exchange rates, domestic and global economic conditions generally, the company's ability to obtain financing and attract suitable personnel where required to fully implement its business plan, the adoption and acceptance by the marketplace of the company's technologies and product and service offerings, the possibility of new technologies that are competitive with the company's planned product and service offerings and the effects of future political and economic developments both in the United States and abroad, among others. The company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE  Northstar Electronics, Inc.

Northstar Electronics, Inc.

Verizon Wireless Continues to Aggressively Expand 4G LTE Network In Philadelphia Region

PHILADELPHIA, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless customers in more areas across the company's Philadelphia Tri-State Region, which includes central and eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and Delaware, can now take advantage of Verizon Wireless' 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, the nation's largest 4G LTE network.  The company has expanded 4G LTE coverage in the Philadelphia area, Central Pennsylvania and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in Northeastern Pennsylvania.

More 4G LTE in Philadelphia Area

In the Philadelphia area, the expanded coverage now includes communities such as Woodbury, Woodstown, Mantua, Clarksboro and Swedesboro in southern New Jersey, and Doylestown and Warminster in Pennsylvania.  Coverage has also been expanded along the New Jersey Turnpike from Rancocas to Windsor.

More 4G LTE in Central Pennsylvania

In Central Pennsylvania, coverage now reaches areas of Lebanon County including the city of Lebanon, Annville, Palmyra and Myerstown. Coverage was also expanded in the area around Mount Holly Springs near Harrisburg, Pa.

More 4G LTE in Northeastern Pennsylvania

Expanded 4G LTE coverage in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre now reaches the Clarks Summit and Pittston areas to the north and south of Scranton, and is available in Dallas and Shavertown to the west. Coverage has also been expanded beyond the City of Wilkes-Barre to the south and west including the communities of Mountain Top, Nanticoke, Berwick, Hazleton and Shickshinny.

With Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, customers can enjoy the best experience in wireless data usage when they stream video, share music and photos, download files and surf the Web with speeds up to 10 times faster than before.  Verizon Wireless initially launched its 4G LTE network in the Philadelphia region in December 2010.

"The size of our 4G LTE network here gives us a significant competitive advantage over competitors as it enables more residents, small businesses and local government to take advantage of the speed and connectivity benefits offered by this advanced technology," said Verizon Wireless Regional President Mario Turco.  "We are committed to continuing the aggressive rollout of our 4G LTE network in 2012."     

The company's 4G LTE network is now available to more than 60 percent of the region's population, including Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs; the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg, Lebanon and Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and portions of southern New Jersey and Delaware, including Wilmington and Dover.  Nationally, the company's 4G LTE network is available in 203 markets and covers more than 200 million people.

The continuing rollout of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE wireless technology across the region highlighted a more than $200 million regional network investment in 2011 - the eighth consecutive year the company has invested more than $100 million in its wireless network locally. The company's regional network investment totals more than $1.8 billion since 2000.

4G LTE Devices and Plans

Verizon Wireless customers can purchase a wide variety of the most popular 4G LTE devices that will connect to the nation's fastest 4G network.  Details on available devices can be found at http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GLTE and information on plans and pricing is available at http://www.verizonwireless.com/plans.

4G LTE Coverage and Speed

In real-world, fully loaded network environments, Verizon Wireless 4G LTE customers should experience average data rates of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) on the downlink and 2 to 5 Mbps on the uplink. 

When customers travel outside of a 4G LTE coverage area, 4G LTE devices automatically connect to Verizon Wireless' 3G network, enabling customers to stay connected from coast to coast.  Verizon Wireless' 3G network is the most reliable high-speed data network in the country and allows customers in 3G coverage areas who purchase 4G LTE devices today to take advantage of 4G LTE speeds when the faster network becomes available in their area, or when they travel to areas already covered by 4G LTE.  For more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com/lte.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves nearly 108 million total wireless connections, including 92.2 million retail customers.  Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 82,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD).  For more information, visit http://www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at http://www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

SOURCE  Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless

CONTACT: Sheldon Jones, Verizon Wireless, +1-215-638-5668, +1-215-219-8890 (cell), Sheldon.Jones@verizonwireless.com, http://www.twitter.com/VZWSheldon

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

Boeing Delivers 1st Aircraft Under US Navy F/A-18E/F and EA-18G MYP III Contract

-- Current Super Hornet and Growler Multi-Year Procurement contract provides more than $605M in savings

-- US Navy to save more than $2.3B through combined Super Hornet, Growler multi-year contracts

ST. LOUIS, March 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) has completed delivery of the U.S. Navy's first aircraft acquired through the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Multi-Year Procurement (MYP) III contract, ahead of schedule.

Aircraft G-57, an EA-18G Growler, was the first of 148 F/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs that the Navy will purchase through the contract. The aircraft was delivered to the Navy on Jan. 26 and arrived at its home base at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island on Jan. 30.

On Sept. 28, 2010, the Navy awarded Boeing the MYP III contract for delivery of 66 F/A-18E/Fs and 58 EA-18Gs, to be purchased through 2013. The Navy has since expanded the contract with the addition of 24 F/A-18E/Fs. The Navy has the option to procure up to 194 F/A-18E/Fs and EA-18Gs under the MYP III contract terms.

"This program continues to successfully draw on efficiencies from across Boeing to reduce cost, while increasing capability for the men and women who serve this nation around the globe," said Mike Gibbons, Boeing F/A-18 and EA-18 Programs vice president. "Today's new Super Hornets provide unequaled air dominance and precision strike capability for the U.S. Navy carrier fleet. At the same time, the EA-18G continues to expand its dominance as the world's premier airborne electronic attack aircraft, as demonstrated by its recent successes supporting operations in Libya. The Super Hornet and Growler give the U.S. Navy a significant capability for a broad spectrum of anti-access, area-denial missions."

Boeing delivered 210 Super Hornets to the Navy during MYP I, which spanned fiscal years 2000 through 2004. The company then received a second multi-year contract that included 213 F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft, and spanned fiscal years 2005 through 2009. Through fiscal year 2009, 44 more aircraft were added to MYP II, including 24 F/A-18Fs acquired by the Royal Australian Air Force under a Foreign Military Sales agreement with the U.S. Navy.

Procuring aircraft through the first two multi-year contracts generated $1.7 billion in savings for the Navy. The MYP III contract is projected to generate more than $605 million in savings, for total savings of more than $2.3 billion across the three F/A-18E/F and EA-18G contracts.

The Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet is a low observable, multirole aircraft that performs virtually every mission in the tactical spectrum, including air superiority, day/night strike with precision-guided weapons, fighter escort, close air support, suppression of enemy air defenses, maritime strike, reconnaissance, forward air control and tanker missions. Boeing has delivered more than 480 F/A-18E/Fs to the U.S. Navy.  The F/A-18E/F has logged more than 166,000 combat flight hours supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The Boeing EA-18G Growler is the only air combat platform that delivers full-spectrum airborne electronic attack capability along with the targeting and self-defense capabilities derived from the F/A-18E/F Block II Super Hornet. A derivative of the two-seat F/A-18F Block II, the EA-18G's highly flexible design enables warfighters to operate either from the deck of an aircraft carrier or from land-based airfields. The EA-18G was a critical platform employed during NATO operations in Libya in support of Operation Odyssey Dawn in 2011. The EA-18G logged more than 7,000 combat flight hours supporting operations in Libya.

A unit of The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is one of the world's largest defense, space and security businesses specializing in innovative and capabilities-driven customer solutions, and the world's largest and most versatile manufacturer of military aircraft. Headquartered in St. Louis, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is a $32 billion business with 62,000 employees worldwide. Follow us on Twitter: @BoeingDefense.

Contact:

Philip Carder
F/A-18 & EA-18 Programs
Office: +1 314-234-6516
Mobile: +1 314-541-5458
philip.b.carder@boeing.com

SOURCE  Boeing Defense, Space & Security

Boeing Defense, Space & Security